A guide for 13 years, Laynne grew up in California and has spent much of his time rafting the states many
rivers. Including runs class V runs like the Forks of the Kern, Cherry Creek, and Giant Gap. He also has spent time guiding in Chile and managing various operations of one of California’s largest rafting companies. Layne also enjoys sailing, mountain biking, traveling, and losing to Pete in one-on-one basketball. He is a Swift Water Rescue Technician, an EMT, and is now studying to be a Paramedic. Layne is also infamous for his on river entertainment including his alter ego the “Minister of Whitewater”.
Roland first went rafting on India’s Ganges River in 1988 while living in New Delhi as the son of a U.S. diplomat. He fell in love with rivers and rafting and made it his goal to share the lifestyle 
with as many people as possible. Roland has stayed close to fresh water ever since- visiting rivers, kayaking, and working as a professional guide in India, California, British Columbia, and on the Grand Canyon. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder, holds an MS. in Astrophysics from the University of British Columbia, speaks fluent German and limited Spanish and Hindi, and reads Arabic (holly cow!). He recently worked with the UN’s earthquake relief program in Pakistan-administered Kashmir where he was made a bona fide warlord! He is an Aquarius and hasn’t played Pete in one-on-one basketball. We are excited to have him join us this year!
Chad’s various interests have taken him throughout the country in pursuit of both pleasure and education.
Originally from Vermont, his interest in politics led to a political science degree, which it turns out wasn’t a real job magnet. With an interest in alternative energy developing, Chad moved to Colorado to learn more. His passion for whitewater rafting began in Colorado and this passion created a gateway for new friends and allowed for adventures and guiding opportunities throughout the country on some of the nation’s best runs. All of these interests culminated in a decision that a law degree specializing in environmental and natural resources was the best career path. While Chad ponders his future law degree he continues to explore rivers with us.
A native Wisconsinite, Erik grew up and was comfortable with the water long before he became a river guide. He has spent the last eleven years exploring and guiding on rivers throughout the western United States, India, Nepal, and New Zealand. He now lives here in Ashland where he runs the 
Outdoor Program and is a part time professor for Southern Oregon University. He is also a climber, a snowboarder, and a First Aid and CPR instructor. Erik loves sharing his knowledge of river environments and whether he is floating scenic canyons or running class V steeps he is always happy and at home. Eric just got back from a first river descent in Tibet and has some great stories! You can find out more about this trip at www.earthexperience.com.
Pete Wallstrom : Guide / Owner
April 26th, 2008 adminPete is originally from Vermont but has spent time living in Colorado, Wyoming, and now on the West
Coast. Pete has been a guide for over 15 years and has run rivers all over the United States – including the upper Tuolumne (Cherry Creek) in California, considered the toughest regularly-run commercial trip in North America – as well as rivers in Nepal, Costa Rica, Argentina, and Chile. He has a degree and professional experience in landscape architecture and has further education in civil engineering and ecology, but guiding, traveling, and his love of wild places lead him to start Momentum River Expeditions. In addition to his river-running skills, Pete is also a great cook (he grew up in a restaurant).
