Paul Holcombe
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Assistant Organizer
Introduction
My wife and I moved to the area in Dec. from the four corners. Canoes, kayaking and WW rafting is definitely in our blood. .
Would you like to take lessons? Do you offer lessons?
I have a good 25+ yrs experience as a raft guide and wilderness canoeist.
Do you want help getting started?
Seek paddling buddies to show us some good river runs here in Texas.
What sort of kayaking are you interested in? (White water, still water, fishing, camping, scuba diving, polo, touring, ocean, SUP, etc)
Show us some good runs here in the Hill Country, share shuttles and enjoy multi-day trips w/ great river buddies.
What's your expertise level? (Beginner, Intermediate, or Expert)
Expert; raft guide, trip leader, wilderness canoeist with strong background in Swiftwater Rescue. Retired FF/EMT, river rescue and water saftey education was my thing then. I've worked as river ranger, raft guide, river chef/dishwasher and have lead my fair share of Boy Scout river trips. I love BWCA. I've been paddling up to the artic circle in Canada. My wife is a great little paddler fr FL, as she loves canoeing and camping too. But lately I've spoiled her being the eye candy on the front of my 18' raft. Our 1st trip together was on the Salt river in AZ. Proposed to her on Desolation/Grey Canyon. I haven't sent her swimming yet, so she still loves me.
When and where would you like to paddle with other group members?
Anytime the water is up here on Hill Country rivers, nearest big city Austin.
What Paul Holcombe is saying about this Meetup Group
Outstanding!
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Howdy from TGO DFW!
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Heya and welcome, Paul!
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Im ready!!
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Interests
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Adventure, Outdoors, Gun Rights, Gun Ownership, United States Constitution, Right to Bear Arms, Concealed Carry Weapons Permit, Pro-Guns, Second Amendment, Self-Sufficiency, Survival Preparedness, Disaster Preparedness, Survivalism, Gardening, Homesteaders, Preparedness Planning, Camping, Hiking, Wilderness Medicine, Outdoor Adventure, Emergency Preparedness, Wilderness Safety, Outdoor Recreation, Rafting / Kayaking / Duckying / Canoeing, Canoeing & canoe camping, Canoeing and Kayaking, Paddling, Kayaking, Economics
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