Ryan Hutchings

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  • Rafting Rafting

    15 experiences in
    3 countries.

Executive Director for Rafting America

Rafting America is the largest marketing organization of rafting outfitters in the world today. Together, rafting outfitters join in a united effort to increase awareness and reach out to a larger audience, inspiring would be rafters to take up a paddle.

Ryan manages all aspects of the website and online presence, as well as marketing strategy and all offline marketing partnerships. This position allows him to be in contact with outfitters and rafters all over North and South America, and gives him an interesting insight into the rafting industry as a whole.

Ryan is also the Managing Director for rafting company, Western River Expeditions.

Raised in California but now living in Utah, Ryan is an active person, involved in several types of outdoor sports. He's also an Eagle Scout so has plenty of experience with outdoor adventure. Ryan also spent two years living in Taiwan and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, he can also speak Japanese and Spanish.

Rafting America

Recent reviews by Ryan Hutchings

Middle Fork of the Salmon River Paddling

Middle Fork of the Salmon River Paddling

Rafting in Mountain States, United States

Idaho has some of the most scenic wilderness in the U.S. Taking a rafting trip through Idaho backcountry is a perfect mix of beautiful forest landscapes ...

Paddling Cataract and Westwater Canyons

Paddling Cataract and Westwater Canyons

Rafting in Mountain States, United States

It is tough to group all of the Colorado River trips together in one review. you really have a ton of different experiences depending on the location you ...

Rafting the Grand Canyon

Rafting the Grand Canyon

Rafting in Grand Canyon, United States

If you really want to see the grandeur of the Grand Canyon, take a rafting trip. See the canyon from the river is absolutely the best way to go. You get the best ...

Paddling the Gauley River

Paddling the Gauley River

Rafting in Appalanchian States, United States

The Gauley River is known around the country as one of the best whitewater rafting destinations. The "Gauley Season" actually only run during ...

Rafting on the Nahanni River

Rafting on the Nahanni River

Rafting in Northwest Territory, Canada

Canada is truly a hidden gem for river rafting. The Yukon and Northwest Territories in Northern Canada are long expeditions that take you through the heart ...

Ryan Hutchings has written 15 reviews. See more »

Ryan Hutchings has reviewed 3 countries.