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Jason has completed numerous adventures throughout the world as a kayaker and a guide on self-support and first descent river expeditions over the last 15 years.

Tibet/China
First Descent of the Salween River, Tibet
Gyel Qu River, Tibet
Headwaters of the Yangtze River Expedition, China

Costa Rica
First descent of the Upper Sarapiqui

U.S.
High Water Cataract Canyon (Colorado River, Utah)

Having previously worked as a professional raft guide and guide trainer, river expeditions come as a natural extension of his skills and experience.  Currently Jason is pursuing his PhD in Epidemiology while working as a Trauma/Critical Care Physician Assistant in Vail Colorado. He has also co-authored a medical book chapter on abdominal trauma and stays actively involved in both medical teaching and research.