Activity Type: Lower Gauley River Guides

Keli began guiding for ACE in 2008 and now works as one of our trip leaders on all sections of the New and Gauley Rivers as well as on our overnight trips. Keli has a culinary background, spending time…

Alex was an engineer before discovering his love for the outdoors, but since he started guiding in 2012 he hasn’t looked back. He started out working rivers in North Carolina and Tennessee before making…

Noelle originally came to the New River Gorge for the world class rock climbing but soon became enthralled by the amazing whitewater as well. With a degree in Ecotourism and Adventure Travel from Hocking…

Baker began his rafting career in ACE’s guide training program in 2003. In the two decades since, he has honed this craft he loves, becoming an whitewater and safety instructor in various disciplines,…

Kevin started guiding in 2009 after teaching outdoor and environmental education for a decade in North Carolina, Ohio, New York, California, Georgia, and West Virginia. He has since spent time guiding in…

Maddie is currently a student at the University of South Carolina studying Tourism & Environmental Studies. Growing up in Cincinnati, OH, she recalls rafting being a big part of her family’s…

Ash has been guiding whitewater rafting adventures for a decade. When not on the river, she enjoys hiking, reading, writing, painting, cooking, and weightlifting. Ash also advocates for inclusivity in the…

John was studying engineering at Ohio State when he first came rafting as a guest on the New and Gauley Rivers in 1997. He went through training and began working as a river guide with ACE in 1999. In…

Skylah was an Air Force kid, born in Germany and spending the first few years of life there before moving stateside with her parents. “I got the best of both worlds in my opinion with growing up; I was…

Justin has been guiding for 23 years all together. He has started guiding in California and has since spent time working rivers in Colorado, Arizona, and New Zealand. When he is not living his best life…