Meet our Staff


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(From left to right) Jack (standing), Billy (kneeling), Abi, Ammon, Casey, Lindsay, Royal (up high), Matt, Levi (sitting)

Photo courtesy of Red Velvet Swing Old Time Photo Studio

  • Jack Ayres, manager:  Also known as "Captain Jack," is coming back for his 4th year guiding whitewater rafts.  Jack was raised in the slums of West Valley City, Utah, and was thus forced to toughen up.

  • Abi Ayres, marketer:  This is Abi's second summer with Teton Whitewater as the marketing specialist, and her first summer being married to Ammon Ayres.  Abi likes to snowboard, ski, and ride the river.  Abi has lived on 5 different continents and speaks Spanish.  Her dream is to be a 9th grade geography teacher.

  • Ammon Ayres, guide:  Slammin’ Ammon Ayres is a true American hero who has trenched the crisp waters of Jackson Hole for a season and a half. Among the rescues of 30 Scottish boy scouts, he is also loved by his wife, Miss Abigail Ayres. Being newlywed makes him a safe, but extremely fun guide.

  • Billy Bateman, guide:  Billy has been a professional whitewater kayak guide on the Salmon River for three years.  This is Billy’s second year guiding the Snake River.  He enjoys kayaking, fly fishing, playing guitar, and Arizona where he served an LDS mission.  He’s also an avid Utah Jazz and BYU fan.  He currently is pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Brigham Young University.

  • Royal Bateman, guide:  Royal has guided kayak and rafts in the Salmon River for four years, and now has decided to move his act to bigger (and colder) waters.  If you like it loud and rough (on the river), Royal is your man.  He also is the station manager of 89.5 "The Kage," his college radio station.  So, if you would like to be drenched, dazzled, and amazed by musical trivia, robust muscles, and the most famous sideburns this side of the Mississippi, Royal is the guide for you!

  • Matt Butler, guide:  You ready for a good time?  Matt Butler will ensure a fun, safe, and thrill-filled trip!!  He is an Eagle scout, loves the outdoors, and loves to laugh.  He recently returned from an LDS mission in Rosario, Argentina.  He is a Pre-Med student studying at BYU-Idaho and would much appreciate any extra tips to help pay for the ring he hopes to soon give to a very special girl.  :)

  • Lindsay Niedrich, receptionist:  Lindsay has a thirst for adventure that led her to working for Teton Whitewater this season.  She is passionate about cycling and is excited to be in Jackson training for the LOTOJA bike race in September.  She just graduated from Utah State University and will be teaching kindergarten this upcoming school year.  Lindsay is passionate about the outdoors, people, and laughing.  As Teton Whitewater’s receptionist, Lindsay will be glad to help you any way she can!  (She also speaks Cantonese, and loves any opportunity to use it!)

  • Levi Wiscombe, guide:  Levi is returning for his 3rd year guiding on the Snake River after serving a Spanish mission for the LDS church.  He enjoys snowboarding, rock climbing, playing guitar, singing, and anything to do with the river.