Since 1993, Rocky Mountain Adventures has been helping people have FUN! We offer whitewater rafting, instruction, and paddle sports retail. In addition, we have a full rental program for those of you wanting to venture on your own. Whether you’re an outdoors enthusiast or are a little outdoors timid, we can help you find an experience that’s just your speed.
If you’re coming to Colorado on vacation, or you live here and are looking for a fun experience for your visiting friends or relatives, an adventure from Rocky Mountain Adventures may be just what you need.
Meet the Team
Kyle Johnson
Kyle has been whitewater kayaking since 2005 and the sport has taken him to seven countries and some of the most remote parts of the world. He earned his ACA L4 Kayak Instructor cert in 2014 and, in the process, discovered his passion for teaching. In 2021, he became an ACA L4 Instructor Trainer and currently serves as RMA’s head kayak instructor overseeing all kayak curriculum and instructor training. He received his bachelor’s degree at the University of Texas at Austin in 2005 where he also started his first business. He finds his role at RMA to be professionally rewarding as it combines his love of the river and running a small business.
Since 2019, Kyle has served as the Business Manager and co-owner of Rocky Mountain Adventures. He resides in Northern Colorado with his wife and son.
Kyle Johnson
Business Manager/Co-Owner
David Terry
David has been raft guiding commercially since his first season in 2007 on the Gunnison River where he completed his Undergraduate degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership from Western State University. In 2011 he began instructing for the National Outdoor Leadership School. In 2013, he completed his Graduate degree in Education from Prescott College. Since 2020 he has served as a board member for Diversify Whitewater and continues to support events in Northern Colorado. In 2021, he became an ACA L4 Swiftwater Instructor and now teaches for RMA throughout the year.
Since 2019, David has served as the Operations Manager and has been a co-owner of Rocky Mountain Adventures. He resides in Northern Colorado with his wife and three kids.
David Terry
Operations Manager/Co-Owner
Kevin Schuster
Bio coming soon…
Kevin Schuster
River Manager
RMA River Guides
RMA’s guide staff stands apart from other outfitters for two simple reasons: professional excellence and their ability to have FUN. The Poudre river makes an excellent office and it’s hard not to love what you do when you get to introduce people to the only federally designated wild and scenic river in Colorado every day. With an excellent safety record, an unparalleled risk management program, and a culture of excellence, our guides get to focus on the customer experience. RMA’s customer reviews say it best, when you come on the river with RMA you get to focus on what matters most having FUN, and making memories.
RMA’s guides not only meet state standards, they seek continued education and professional certifications. We proudly incentivize our guides to pursue Swift Water Rescue, Wilderness First Responder, and EMT training and all other forms of skill development that can aid them in becoming the very best outdoor professionals.
River Guides
RMA Instructors
All of RMA’s instructor staff require a minimum of an ACA (American Canoe Association) certification in the discipline and corresponding level of the courses that they will be teaching. While this standard is not a legal requirement, it sets a high bar for our internal instructional standards. Many of our instructors progress and develop within our guide staff and pursue instruction to broaden their on-water skills. Our highly trained instructors provide an excellent learning environment for our students who are made to feel safe and able to progress in new and challenging environments. All of our instructors are motivated to share their passion and knowledge of the river be it a student’s first kayak stroke or complex Swiftwater Rescue techniques.
Instructors
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Explore some other adventures you can have with RMA!
Whitewater Rafting
Join us for a thrilling whitewater rafting trip on the Cache La Poudre River – Colorado’s only wild and scenic river! There’s nothing quite like a rafting adventure, it’s an exhilarating, Colorado front range bucket-list-experience that you won’t want to miss!
Rental Equipment
Prepare for your activities with Rocky Mountain Adventures, where we offer a diverse range of outdoor gear rentals. Our rental department has affordable rates for winter sports and summer paddling, available for full or multi-day rentals.
Online Store
Explore our online store for all the essential gear required for your upcoming adventure! Whether it’s kayaks, paddles, or safety gear, we’ve got you covered. Browse through our selection to find everything you need for your next thrilling expedition.
Instruction
Equip yourself with the knowledge and assurance required to fully relish your preferred river sports through our instructional classes. We offer classes for kayaking, rafting, and swiftwater rescue for all skill levels, whether you’re a beginner or experienced.