Andy was born and raised in the great outdoors of Montana. At the young age of 15, he launched his first trip down the Salmon River in Idaho and has never looked back! He spends his summers guiding down the Salmon before heading over to the Colorado River in springtime and fall to guide through the Grand Canyon. Internationally, he has led trips in Nepal, Ethiopia's Blue Nile River, and Madagascar's Mania River. In the off season, Andy works as a ski patroller at Montana Snowbowl and skis with his dog Dani every chance he can get.

Kevin McDermott-a.k.a. "Thirsty"-has been guiding since he was 17 years old and has been an integral part of MT Sobek's Arctic rivers program for decades. His laid-back manner puts everyone at ease, and he has a wealth of knowledge about Arctic rivers. Although he normally spends his winter months in Colorado's Telluride ski area, he has climbed Denali three times, reaching the summit in 2000. Thirsty is a legend in the MT Sobek circle and endears himself to travelers with his expertise, calm demeanor, and sense of humor.

Born in a small town in far northern California, Sage has spent much of his life exploring and working on rivers across the western United States. Sage grew up kayaking and rafting with his family, and his inherent passion for rivers and the interacting with people led him to pursue a life in guiding. He has finally landed on the Middle Fork of the Salmon in Idaho and splits his year between Idaho, and Steamboat where he works ski patrol. Ever the adventurous spirit, Sage continues to search the world for exciting new rivers, gorgeous vistas, and wonderful people.