Josh Karzen

Hometown

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

What type of paddling do you like to do?

Multi-Day/Expedition, Whitewater Kayaking, Playboating, Rafting, Flatwater SUP

Where is your favorite place to paddle?

Yampa River. Can't beat home cooking!

Tell us about your favorite paddling experience or biggest paddling achievement.

Self-support paddling adventure in Nepal. Paddled the Kali Gandaki, Marsyangdi, Tamur and the Bhote Khosi. Good times!

You're leaving for the Grand Canyon tomorrow. What is the one luxury item you packed for the trip?

Gravitas. IYKYK!

What do you do when you are not on the river?

Ski powder, ride singletrack, hit the local crag, hike in the alpine.

Final thoughts from Josh

Stoked to be part of the CKS team. It's a great group of down to earth and passionate river runners committed to delivering top service to the rest of the paddling community. SYOTR!

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