Instructors

Matt Wilson/Program Director

Matt, originally from Park City, Utah began his professional guiding career at the ripe age of 17 in 1995 for Holiday River Expeditions on the classic alpine rivers of central Idaho. After spending three seasons as a kayak/raft guide on the Rio Futaluefu in the Patagonia region of Chile, Matt returned to college, graduating with a B.A. in Modern Languages. Since then Matt has pursued a career of  swiftwater instructor, river guide and ski patroller. As owner of Rapid Action Rescue,  4 Corners Whitewater and Telluride Kayak School, he feels the canyon’s of the San Juan Mountains are the ideal place to share his love for rivers.  Matt’s passion is expedition paddling which has lead him around the world in search of first descents from Russia to Madagascar. Recently Matt was named as one of Outside Magazines New Kings of Adventure. Matt also enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and coffee.

Stan Prichard/Lead Instructor

Stan is originally from Tennessee and grew up boating the rivers of the southeast. He began his paddling carrier at summer camp and then further developed his skills with the Baylor Schools Walkabout Program. As a student instructor he began guiding climbing, rafting, and kayaking at an early age. After high school he attended Fort Lewis College where he earned an English Degree. While in college he completed a NOLS semester in Patagonia, a season instructing for Outward Bound, and became an ACA kayak instructor. Stan is a ski patrol/guide at Silverton, Mountain in the winter. When not at work he enjoys reading, writing, and adventure travel.