Josephine came to WRI through Montana River Guides where she grew up guiding riverboarding and raft trips on the Alberton Gorge. Born and raised in Montana, Jo attended college at Willamette University and earned a degree in Environmental Science while guiding and helping teach swiftwater rescue classes in the summers. Jo was instrumental in developing the river boarding program for XSPORTS4Vets, a non-profit groups that provides extreme sports opportunities for local combat veterans. Jo is the WRI Office Administrator and coordinates WRI’s marketing snd social media.
“Whether you are a river-rookie or an experienced boater, WRI tailors their classes to what you need to learn in a fun and challenging environment. Their scenario based teaching approach creates an electric learning atmosphere where you feel like you are in actual river rescue situations. I would recommend them to anybody!”