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BIO: Charlie Ebel began his professional whitewater career in 1989, providing kayak safety support as Timberline pioneered the iconic Gore Canyon and Pine Creek runs. Since then, he has paddled on five continents and notched first descents in Colorado, Idaho, and Ecuador. He has worked as event safety coordinator on several extreme whitewater races and adventure races, both locally and internationally. Look for Charlie rowing on the Upper Colorado River, accompanied by his beloved spaniel, Loon.
Explore More: As a kayaker, Charlie Ebel played an important role in pioneering Vail’s rivers.