Posted May 20, 2017 by April Sadowski
John Parkinson (JP) has been rafting for 10 years. He’s been at RITS for four years. His twin brother is also one of our guides. He’s a natural jokester, and you might catch him knocking a few on your bus ride.
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Posted May 6, 2017 by April Sadowski
Nancy has been with Rafting at the Smokies for about ten years, off and on. She always comes back, because this is her home.
Read MorePosted April 20, 2017 by April Sadowski
Rafting in the Smokies is a great place to work. We will get you outdoors, play to your sense of adventure, and grow your skills. We offer a guide certification program for those interested in learning what it takes to ride the Pigeon River or be one of our awesome guides! To be a RITS […]
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Posted April 6, 2017 by April Sadowski
Our river manager at Rafting in the Smokies (“RITS”) is KP. He’s been at RITS for four years, but he’s been a guide for 14 years. He manages 54 guides (and their shenanigans!). He gets to watch the joy on everyone’s faces day after day.
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Posted March 24, 2017 by April Sadowski
Curt is tall and lanky with a long white beard (sometimes knotted). He’s also known as “Crazy Uncle Curt.” He works with special needs kids and has a girlfriend with a son who’s deaf. If you need someone who knows sign language for your group, he can take you down the river.
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Posted March 6, 2017 by April Sadowski
Our Assistant River Manager, Birdman, got his nickname after his African Grey Congo parrot. He used to take her to car shows when he lived in South Florida and had her on a leash. He’s been with Rafting in the Smokies for four years and has a passion for the outdoors after leaving the corporate world.
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Posted November 26, 2016 by April Sadowski
Ben is a 2016 rookie raft guide and about the only guide without a nickname. He grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Ben isn’t a burly guide like some of the others at RITS. He does wear a killer man bun, though!
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Posted October 11, 2016 by Gina Metcalf
The trees are getting ready to bathe the Smokies in a bright array of colors. That’s right, fall is here, and we’re excited to start enjoying the beautiful display of oranges, reds, and yellows on the mountains. If you’ve never been to Rafting in the Smokies in the fall, this is a great time […]
Read MorePosted September 3, 2016 by Gina Metcalf
If you are planning a Smoky Mountain vacation with Rafting in the Smokies on your list for fun, why not pair it with a great place to stay, too? We have our own cabin and chalet selection through our company, Wildwood Mountain Cabin Rentals. The best part (besides the experience of having your private mountain […]
Read MorePosted July 28, 2016 by Gina Metcalf
You’ll find our Family Adventure Island is the perfect spot to have a picnic after spending time enjoying Whitewater Rafting, Zipline Courses, or the Ropes Challenge Course. Take the trip over the 150-foot suspension bridge and grab a spot at one of our picnic tables to set up. We have barbeque grills available for the […]
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