Ethan hails from the desert valleys of Arizona and grew up in the outdoors. Unfortunately, water was sparse and so he was relegated to land-based sports. That all changed when he was 14, on a trip to Chile's mighty Rio Futaleufu where he enjoyed whitewater rafting and began to learn the art of whitewater kayaking. 7 years of progression later and finally fed up with the slim pickings, Ethan decided to make a change; and so he moved port and came to rest in the lush forests, snowy peaks, and pristine rivers and lakes of the Pacific Northwest. And let us not forget the ocean! Having worked at Alder Creek for 7 years now, Ethan loves all forms of paddling and continues to share his passion for the water through instructing the next generation of paddlers.