Bob
Vranich (Canada) Raft Guide
and Kayak Guide
Following advice from Confucius regarding work
and happiness, Bob quickly transformed his passion
for whitewater into a unique and adventurous
lifestyle. This whitewater enthusiast started
his rafting and kayaking career after graduating
from the University of Toronto and since then
has managed to work and paddle in over ten countries
on three continents worldwide. From first descents
in Guatemala, Burma, and India to other exotic
adventures in Nepal, Mexico, and Costa Rica,
Bob still maintains an affinity for his home
country of Canada and the mighty Ottawa River
where he first learned how to paddle. Bob has
over six years of whitewater experience on over
sixty-five rivers worldwide. He´s a Wilderness
First Responder, Swiftwater Rescue Technician,
and kayak instructor. When not on the river
you´ll most likely find Bob reading about
world history, taking long sunset walks on the
beach, or enjoying a candle-lit dinner with
a special lady.
Julian
Tisato (Argentina) Safety Kayak,
Kayak Instructor, Trekking Guide
Growing up in Patagonia Julian has always had a love for rivers and mountains. But it was after kayaking the Futaleufu River at the age of 17 that Julian's true passion for whitewater emerged. Since then Julian has worked full time as a River Guide in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Argentina, Africa and Chile. Julian is skilled river guide and kayaker and is also highly trained in Wilderness First Aid and Swiftwater Rescue. Working with ExChile since 2004 both as and instructor and multi-sport guide, Julian's positive attitude, high energy and attention to detail have continually made him a favorite of our guests. To this date, his love for whitewater as taken him down more than 61 different rivers with big plans for many more! When Julian is not paddling waterfalls or guiding trips for ExChile he likes to cook pizza for his wife and work on the designs for the house they are building in Argentina.
