AP
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| Industry | Sports or Recreation |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Outdoor School Director, U.S. National Whitewater Center |
| Location | NC, United States |
| Introduction | Aaron Peeler, Owner of H2O Rescue Gear & Outdoor School Director at the US National Whitewater Center, started his river career before even being born. Growing up with a dad that was a river guide and taking his first rafting trip while still in his mother’s womb, he had paddling in his blood. Over the past 17 years Aaron has had the opportunity to guide on many different rivers including the Gauley River, the southeast, multiple sections of the Colorado river, including Grand Canyon and Arkansas river. Aaron has overseen the development of training programs for different outfitters, written river protocols, and managed day to day business. In 2007 Aaron developed the USNWC Swiftwater Rescue Program for Rescue Professionals and Military Personnel which offers a wide selection of courses focused to departments’ needs. Since the USNWC SWR Program’s inception, Aaron has trained over 1,000 rescue professionals including elite military special operations members stationed throughout the world. Aaron also tests (and reports on) river gear for many different manufacturers and the Department of Homeland Security. |
| Interests | Aaron resides in Charlotte, NC with his wife and 3 kids where he manages the Outdoor School at the US National Whitewater Center and runs H2O Rescue Gear - the leading throw bag design manufacturer. In his free time, you can find Aaron paddling on local rivers (kayak, raft, SUP, and open canoe), paddle boarding at the coast, skiing in the Rockies, and just enjoying time with his family. |