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Sandi Anderson - Kitchen Crew
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Sandi will greet you with a smile, cold drink and treat when
you visit Hells Canyon Adventures Lodge. Sandi
has worked in the lodge, kitchen and gift shop since 1991. She
is the queen at packing coolers. Sandi is a person you will
always remember; she has a great sense of humor and will make
sure your stay at HCA is excellent! |
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Mike Bell - Boat Captain
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This is Mike's third season working for Hells
Canyon Adventures. He has been recreating in Hells Canyon for 24
years, for the past 12 years he has been operating private jet
boats on the river. Mike has a deep respect for the river and
its splendor. But most of all, Mike loves to fish in Hells
Canyon. If he is not fishing for Salmon or Steelhead you will
find him Sturgeon fishing or tracking down Small Mouth Bass.
Mike is the kind of fisherman that would rather fish then eat
when he is hungry. He has had a passion for Hells Canyon
since he was a kid. He feels like Hells Canyon is truly one of the
last wild places in the northwest and a must see for everyone.
He is more then willing to share a few of his favorite fishing
spots with our guests on the tours and has a wealth of knowledge
about the history and geology of the canyon. Whether you are on
a fishing trip or a tour Mike is driven to share everything he
can about the area. When he is not in Hells Canyon you will find
him jet boating on the different parts of the Snake River across
Southern Idaho or spending time in the outdoors with his wife
Molly and their new daughter Katie Jo. |
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Butch Brown - Boat Captain
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Butch has been driving boats commercially for 18 years. He
is the smoothest boat driver you will ever meet. He also is the
only boat driver I know that does not like to get wet even when
it is 100 degrees. Butch and his wife, Karen, own Temperance
Creek in Hells Canyon. They provide guided hunting tours
throughout Hells Canyon. Butch and Karen have been married for
37 years and have two kids. Karen is an amazing cook! You can
taste her cooking when you take our Temperance Creek Dinner
Cruise. |
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Molly Bell -
Deckhand |
This is my first season onboard with Hells
Canyon Adventures and it is in addition to my off season job of
teaching Science. I have been enjoying the Hells Canyon area
for many years with my family- fishing, boating and hunting. I
love the different seasons in the canyon, and the history but
most of all I love the geology. I am always in awe at the forces
that made the canyon and no matter how many times I look around,
I always seem to find something new to bring back and share with
my students. In my spare time, I enjoy gardening,
fishing/boating, and reading about the history of the canyon. |
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Art
Fuller - Guide/Boat Captain |
Art has been a guide for HCA for 16 years this season. Art will
make your white water rafting experience in Hells Canyon on the
Snake River unforgettable. He grew up in the area and graduated
from Halfway High School in 1964. He knows a lot about the
history of the canyon and he also has some great personal
stories about living in the area. When Art is not guiding on the
river he enjoys golfing, fishing, and hunting with his German
Short Hair Mitsy.
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Brandie
Lincoln- Office Manager |
Life is "trying things to see if they work." I
don't know who said this but this quote definitely applies to
how I live life. Working at Hells Canyon Adventures is a new
experience each day. I love the people I meet each day, the area
I am fortunate enough to live in, and the crew I work with.
There may be long, exhausting days at Hells Canyon Adventures
but rarely do I have a bad day. I love working but I also enjoy
time off. When I get time away from Hells Canyon Adventures I
love to take long walks with my dog, spend time with my husband
and family, snowmobile, kayak, garden and drink strong coffee! |
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Michelle Wilson -
Kitchen Crew
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I am thrilled to be part of the kitchen crew at
Hells Canyon Adventures. It is so exciting to be part of your
vacation in this part of the world. When I am not preparing your
breakfast/lunches, I enjoy cooking for my family, gardening and
playing the piano. |
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Steven Wilson -
"A Little Bit of Everything"
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Steven has worked at
Hells Canyon Adventures for 4 years. He is currently a senior in
high school. Steven has a lot of energy and loves to visit with
anyone and everyone. Steven, like Sandi, is someone you will
always remember. He has a very inviting personality and will do
his best to make sure your stay at HCA is enjoyable and
memorable. When Steven has free moments he loves to spend time
with his friends, snowmobile, hike, and ride motorcycles. |
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Dillon Yates - Guide |
Dillon has been
guiding trips down the Snake River for 5 years this season. A
native of Idaho, he has a good background of Hells Canyon and
the surrounding area. Although young, he has accumulated his
fair share of stories over the past few years and is always
creating new ones. One thing is for sure, Dillon will do his
very best to make sure you leave Hells Canyon with a story of
your own. |
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Mark Yates - Boat Captain
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I was three years old
when I was introduced to boats and they have been in my blood
ever since. During the 60's my family owned and built Beismeyer
fiberglass boats. I still own a 16 foot inboard jet boat built
in 1960 by my uncle and father. I had to put my love for boating
on hold for many years while I raised my children on our family
ranch in Council, Idaho. In 2001 I became involved with Hells
Canyon Adventures. I really enjoy meeting the large variety of
customers we have from all over the world and working alongside
the crew at HCA is amazing! |
