As a small company we are able to give the most personalized and comfortable experience that any Jackson Hole river outfitter has to offer. Our guides are seasoned outdoor professionals who typically have experience running rivers across America and the world. They are equipped with the skills and knowledge to provide a professional, entertaining and educational outing on the Snake River.
We are the last stand-alone family-operated whitewater rafting outfitter left in Jackson Hole. All we do is run rivers and Lewis & Clark is the only company we own and operate. We are not part of a chain or conglomerate of companies, we have no "investors" and we are not owned by a large corporation. We thank you for choosing Lewis & Clark for your river adventures and allowing our family to share the beautiful Snake River with you!
About Karen & James
Company owners James Peck and Karen Youngblood are Wyomingites who have owned Lewis & Clark since 1994. Hard to believe it’s been 30 years! Most of this time we also spent raising our two daughters, which greatly informs a service philosophy that stresses safe and fun rafting for families and people of all ages. Karen's father even ran our whitewater trip in August of his 82nd year!
MEET THE Team
Joe Smith
Nickname: Joe Daddy
Hometown: Lancaster, MA
College/University/Major: UMass Amherst- Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation
What brought you to Jackson? The Wild Yonder
How long have you been guiding whitewater? 15 years
How long have you been guiding on the Snake? 10 years
What other activities are you involved in? Working down on the snake farm
Life Motto: Have a good time all the time
Favorite Quote: Great level
Anything that defines you: I have the best j-stroke at Lewis and Clark, if not the world.
Luke Ledwell
Nickname: Lil-Lukey
Hometown: Charlemont, MA
College/University/Major: UMass Amherst-Civil Engineering
What brought you to Jackson? Ran away from the desk job to follow my river dreams
How long have you been guiding whitewater? 17 years
How long have you been guiding on the Snake? 13 years
What other activities are you involved in? More river time, working at a reptile house
Life Motto: “Spirit of the river”
Favorite Quote: “Yeah buddy!” -Me
Anything that defines you: I wanna run rivers foreva and just be the cool uncle
Orion Hatch
Nickname: Big Tex
Hometown: Dedham, MA
College/University/Major: A Volkswagen Passat
What brought you to Jackson? A Volkswagen Passat
How long have you been guiding whitewater? 10 years
How long have you been guiding on the Snake? 7 years
What other activities are you involved in? Underwater penmanship, general debauchery, candle-lit dinners
Life Motto: Don’t live your life based on mottos
Favorite Quote: “No.” -Rosa Parks
Anything that defines you: All forward
Danny Suarez
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Hometown: Lake Tahoe, CA
College/University/Major: School of Hardknocks
What brought you to Jackson? Whitewater
How long have you been guiding whitewater? 15 years
How long have you been guiding on the Snake? 10 years
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Favorite Quote: Life's a garden, dig it. - Joe Dirt
Anything that defines you: Danny's favorite restaurant is Bin 22. If he were in the olympics, he'd compete in skeleton, and his favorite singer is Waylon Jennings.
Benjamin Skelly
Nickname: Skelly
Hometown: Hadley, Massachusetts
College/University/Major: UMass - Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation
What brought you to Jackson?
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What other activities are you involved in? My two kids
Life Motto: I'm a raft guide, you think I have a life motto?
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Anything that defines you: Ben's favorite restaurant in Jackson is the Mangy Moose. If he was in the Olympics, he would compete in rock skipping. His favorite childhood movie is The Goonies.
Billy Klabunde
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Hometown: West Bend, Wisconsin
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How long have you been guiding on the Snake? I'm the oldest guide on the Snake River
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Anything that defines you: Billy's ideal Saturday afternoon is rafting in his pink raft. If he were an animal he would be an osprey. Billy's favorite part of guiding is smashing big waves.
Mitch Parsons
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Hometown: Northern California
College/University/Major: University of Colorado Boulder, Geology
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How long have you been guiding whitewater? 7 years
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Anything that defines you: Mitch's favorite restaurant in Jackson is El Abuelito. If he were in the Olympics, he would play ping-pong. His ideal Saturday is a mountain bike ride and a BBQ.
Henry Allen
Nickname: Hen Dawg
Hometown: Boulder, Colorado
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Anything that defines you: Henry's favorite restaurant in Jackson is La Fiesta. His favorite artist is alt-J, and his ideal Saturday afternoon is spent floating on the river or skiing powder.
Brennan Palmieri
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Hometown: Haines, Alaska
College/University/Major: University of Montana
What brought you to Jackson?
How long have you been guiding whitewater? 4 years
How long have you been guiding on the Snake? 3 years
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Life Motto: YUNNNN
Favorite Quote: ohhhoohhoohhh
Anything that defines you: Brennan's favorite restaurant in Jackson is Pica's. His ideal Saturday afternoon is dinnerwith the buds and his favorite artist is 50 cent.
Izak Miller
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Hometown: Haines, Alaska
College/University/Major: University of Southeast Alaska - Biology
What brought you to Jackson? Money
How long have you been guiding whitewater? 4 years
How long have you been guiding on the Snake? 3 years
What other activities are you involved in? I love to play pickleball with my friends
Life Motto: I think I'm gonna go play some pickleball
Favorite Quote: Nowhere to be and all day to get there
Anything that defines you: Izak's favorite restaurant in Jackson is Cutty's Bar and Grill. If he were an animal he would be a crow, and his favorite childhood movie is Forrest Gump.
Julia Riddle
Nickname: Júlia
Hometown: Galena, Alaska
College/University/Major: UNC -
What brought you to Jackson? My boyfriend Izak
How long have you been guiding whitewater? 5 years
How long have you been guiding on the Snake? 2 years
What other activities are you involved in? I play volleyball and I like to win
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Anything that defines you: Julia's favorite restaurant in Jackson is Hand Fired Pizza. Her ideal Saturday afternoon is playing spikeball at Yokel Park, and her favorite singer is Ray LaMontagne.
Clare Stumpf
Nickname: Air Clare
Hometown: Oakland, California
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Anything that defines you: If Clare were in the Olympics, she'd compete in curling. Her favorite part of guiding is seeing otters, and her favorite childhood movie is Shrek.
Charley McRoberts
Nickname: Chuck
Hometown: Pocatello, Idaho
College/University/Major: University of Colorado Boulder, Film & Media Productions
What brought you to Jackson? Big water baby
How long have you been guiding whitewater? 2 years
How long have you been guiding on the Snake? 1 year
What other activities are you involved in? I love to rock climb and watch sunset and swim in pretty alpine lakes
Life Motto: BE SCARED AND DO IT ANYWAY!!!
Favorite Quote: You're not hardcore unless you live hardcore
Anything that defines you: If Charley were an animal, she'd be a Moose. Her ideal Saturday is going boating and watching the sunset, and her favorite part about guiding is helping people realize they can do hard things.
Alex Hansen
Nickname: A Money
Hometown: Logan, Utah
College/University/Major: School of Hardknocks
What brought you to Jackson? White Water (Australian Accent)
How long have you been guiding whitewater? 2 years
How long have you been guiding on the Snake? 1 year
What other activities are you involved in? Mountain Biking
Life Motto: It is what it is
Favorite Quote: I don't know I just work here
Anything that defines you: If Alex were an animal, she would be a marmot. Her ideal Saturday afternoon is spent biking or hiking, and her favorite band is the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Zack Byrne
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Hometown: California
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How long have you been guiding whitewater? 2 years
How long have you been guiding on the Snake? 1 year
What other activities are you involved in? Yakin and skatin
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Anything that defines you: If Zack competed in the olympics, he would pick snowboarding. He is an earlybird and his favorite childhood movie is Treasure Planet
Alex Lee
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Hometown: Southern California
College/University/Major: University of Colorado Boulder
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Anything that defines you: Alex's favorite restaurant in Jackson is the Snake River Grill. If he were an animal he would be a river otter. His favorite childhood movie is Finding Nemo
What They Said About Us
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Really cool rafting experience. Well organized. Easy to find. They communicated to us every thing we'd need to bring (though, of course, we didn't...) and expect, so no surprises on the trip. Bus ride was quite out and back from the launch was ...quite an experience as I haven't been on a school buses in a long time (for the way back, remember to ask where the heated seats are). Guide was a lot of fun and definitely made the whole experience enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Darryl Ford
Lovely way to spend an afternoon, floating down the Snake River under the skilled guidance of Zina who shared great tidbits of local info, pointed out lots of aviary wildlife (bald eagles were abundant!), shared funny quips that made all on board enjoy the trip. Don't forget your binoculars, if you have them! The few Class I "rapids" were great fun. Transportation to and from river was comfortable and clean. Would definitely book again!!!
Elaine Borawski
This was a spur of the moment activity for us, but we were so happy with our decision to float with Lewis and Clark. Ben and Nancy were personable, knowledgeable, and so much fun! The entire boat was so sad when it was over because it was that good! We even contemplated booking another float later that day.
Erica M.
We had a great time with Alex our float guide for our morning 13 mile trip down the Snake River. Alex did a great job navigating us down the river, pointing out the wildlife and turning the boat around so we could get pictures. We saw a moose, sawbill ducks, pelicans, eagles, marmot, ducks, and geese. We had a great time. The weather can be a little chilly on the water so bring an extra layer just in case. We definitely used ours. We went May 22nd so still a little early in the season. We'll definitely use L&C again for our next trip.
Lanette Ferguson
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180 Powderhorn Lane
Jackson, WY 83001
Available Positions
River Guide
Lewis & Clark only hires river guides with previous professional guiding experience. Our guides row or paddle both "Scenic" Float Trips and Class III whitewater raft trips. On whitewater days you'll run from 1 to 5 8-mile whitewater trips. On scenic float days, you'll guide 1 to 3 13-mile trips. Must have current CPR and 1st Aid certifications.
Location: Jackson, WY
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Commercial Bus Driver CDL
Our Commercial Drivers must possess a valid CDL with both passenger and airbrake endorsement. This is a customer forward position with some guest interaction. You will drive guests to and from the river multiple times each day. While guests are on the river you have free time to take a hike or read etc.
Location: Jackson, WY
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Office/Customer Service
ition is never dull…you are the lifeblood of the company facilitating everything that happens at the main office. Duties include answering the phone, making reservations, checking in guests, renting gear, selling/stocking merchandise, light housekeeping, washing gear, end of day reporting, cash management, and opening and closing procedures.
Location: Jackson, WY
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Guide Van Driver
This position is for someone with confident driving skills who want to spend the entire day outdoors at the river. Arrive early each morning and help the guides gather gear for the day and secure the rafts to their trailer. Drive your crew 25 miles to the river put in and get set up for the first trip.
Location: Jackson, WY
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