ABOUT TETON WHITEWATER

Marley Pankratz

Business Manager

Marley loves a good hat, a good kombucha, and a good swim in the river.

Kenzie Zenger

Operations Manager

Kenzie is an avid outdoorsman and loves rivers, cycling, and backpacking. In the off-season, she is studying to be a violin maker! Kenzie is awesome at keeping people safe and absolutely loves showing people the Snake River and what it has to offer. She is also a firm believer that salt and vinegar chips and Dr. Pepper is the best combo.

Landon Bryce

Headboatman

Landon is a man of adventure! He’s a world class freediver and has spent several winters living in the Caribbean. Landon is a veteran guide and runs the river like a pro. He has also spent time living in Paraguay so say hello to him in Spanish when you see him!

Spencer Elkins

Headboatman

Spencer is our resident Wisconsinite, straight from the land of cheese. As far as guide goes, he’s the whole package. He’s funny, personable, and has a sick beard. After work you’ll find him hanging out with his puppy, cooking awesome food, or riding his motorcycle.

Jake Gregory

Headboatman

Jake lives a true dirtbag life and is a lover of the outdoors. He has a passion for the river like no one you’ve ever seen before; he’s run more river sections than you can count on 2 hands! In his off time, you can find Jake shredding in the snow, and teaching others how to shred as a ski instructor! If he’s not there, he’s probably backcountry skiing somewhere. Jake is the newest married member of our team (only took him 7 seasons) and most people would say his wife Naomi is his better half.

Megan Ruppenthal

Office Manager

Madeleine Zenger

Guide

Kenton Davis

Guide

Hey, I’m Kenton.

Noah Ashworth

Guide

Before he was guiding rafts, he was guiding backpacking trips. After one too many stare downs with bears, he figured he’d stick to boats (as any Noah should). When he’s not hootin’ and hollerin’, and eagle callin’ his way down the river, you can find Noah rock climbing, playing guitar, skiing, coding, and supporting the arts, especially his wife’s. Despite needing more sunscreen than Howie from The Benchwarmers, Noah loves being out on the water making memories. If you’re lucky to be on his boat, you’re in for one radical ride!

Tanner Zilles

Guide

Are you tan? Well this guy is Tanner.  Tanner loves to raft, canoe, swim, and just hang out on the river. When he’s not in Jackson, Tanner lives in Cache Valley, Utah and loves to ski, ride his bike, build stuff, and play frisbee. Tanner has a really good eye for wildlife on the river so if you’re on his boat, you’re likely to see a lot of good sights!

Josh Mueller

Guide

Josh enjoys all things outdoor adventure sports, including kayaking, river surfing, paragliding, rock climbing, whitewater swimming, and Picnicking (Jackson Hole style), while photographing everything along the way. During the winter Josh is a ski patroller and divemaster. Josh keeps things interesting by either packing a watermelon to the top of the Grand Teton or free diving under the ice in the local mountain lakes.

Anna Jaussi

Guide

Anna may look small, but boy is she tough. If you ask her how much she can bench, she’ll tell you that she can bench every wave on the Snake River! When she’s not guiding, you’ll find her mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, traveling, or just exploring the world with her husband Logan. If you’re ever on the river with her, expect an adventure like none other!

Logan Jaussi

Guide

Logan is honestly just around for a good time. He for sure loves rafting, but he also loves to mountain bike (like a lot), run, and do pretty much anything else outside, especially with his wife, Anna. In the off season, Logan studies at Utah State University, skis, and likes to travel.

Naomi Gregory-Orchard

Guide

Rivers are Naomi’s passion. She is a second generation river guide, her parents first date was guiding on the Snake River! She came to us after three years of guiding rivers in Southern Utah. She recently completed her bachelor’s degree in watershed sciences and married her river guide sweetheart. Naomi loves sharing her love for these special places with the people she meets.

Nathan (Waz) Wasden

Guide

Meet Waz! Waz loves to be outdoors. His passion for skiing, climbing, bike rides, and crab fishing gives great stories on the river. He loves the Tetons and bagel sandwiches!

Lane Johnson

Guide

Meet Lane! Lane is a lover of the outdoors. He is an avid mountain biker and has spent several years as a bicycle mechanic.  He will use any excuse to get out on two wheels. Some of his favorite mountain bike destinations have been Sedona, Arizona; Vancouver, Canada; and of course Jackson, Wyoming. In the off season, Lane studies Health and Kinesiology at Utah State University as he works to complete his Masters degree in the upcoming year.

Anna Durrans

Guide

Anna loves the outdoors and is always looking for adventure. She works hard in school majoring in environmental studies at USU and will be studying in Peru this fall. She loves to climb rocks, paraglide, ski, swim the mountain lakes, surf, and ride bikes. With some snacks in hand, she’s ready to try anything!

Sawyer Skidmore

Guide

Sawyer is a Utah native who loves to spend time outdoors and in the mountains. When she’s not in Jackson, she is studying business at Utah State, skiing the slopes, and teaching kids how to cook. Aside from rafting, she is passionate about entrepreneurship, food, and music. Although her musical talents have room for improvement, she supports the industry by attending concerts and singing in the shower. She is also getting married this August!

Parker Ballard

Guide

During the winter Parker hits the slopes and snowboards but also is a skilled bowler and climber in his free time. During the summer he does everything he can to be on the river. He loves kayaking and rafting and is pumped for this summer!

Tessa Brownell

Guide

Tessa grew up in a family of 7 in northwest Washington. Tessa has one more year studying recreational management at BYU-Idaho. Tessa’s dream is to be sponsored by Adam’s peanut butter.

Thomas Zenger

Guide

Some people say life is like a river, but for Thomas the river is life.  He first ran the Snake at three years old and has gone on to run rivers across the West.  Thomas enjoys big mountain skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, climbing, fly-fishing, and making the world’s best grilled cheese sandwich.  Ask him about his favorite river trip. El habla Español.

Amelia Nauman

Office Staff

If you’ve talked with us on the phone or visited our office, you probably spoke with Amelia! She loves to be in the mountains, sew & knit, and eat ice cream. In the off season, you’ll find Amelia in Logan, Utah with her fiance Tanner.  Together they love to ski, ride bikes, and of course spend time on the river.

Harlan Otto

Bus Driver

Harlan is a school bus driver. He loves riding bikes, building wood projects, & being outdoors in the mountains. He’s very dedicated and is determined to get you to your river trip safely!