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About the Owner, Shane Williams
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Shane Williams, Owner and Operator
A veteran of wilderness-based trips and graduate of Western Carolina University (Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation Mgt. with major emphasis in Outdoor Education.)
Shane has led a variety of water-based programs (1992) throughout the southeast and Central America. As river guide and instructor, he guided on section 4 of the Chattooga; trained new incoming river staff at all levels; and led canoeing, kayaking, and river rescue clinics at all levels. During this time he also led multi-day and multi-adventure boating trips on the Rio Sico of Honduras as well as multi-adventure programs in Panama. Trained Staff and Developed Risk Management Plans for Clachie Rafting based in Montigo Bay Jamaica. Explored and developed commercial river trips in the Port Antino and the Blue Mountains of Jamaica.
Shane spent several years as the Outdoor Programs Coordinator of Western Carolina University Student Affairs Division and now has moved on to create Dillsboro River Company (2001). DRC is the lifelong dream of Shane and his family to own and operate a family rafting company. Owning and operating his own company has allowed Shane the privilege to teach a great deal in the off-season. As well raise his two sons in the paddle sports industry. Many days you will find Dad leading a trip on the Tuck with son James running out front showing everyone his way of getting down the river. Kim and Josh checking folks in or doing a safety talk. “I couldn’t imagine my life any different working and playing with my family on the river.”
Instructor for the Wilderness Medicine Institute for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and Landmark Learning
Wilderness EMT (Assistant Instructor)
Wilderness First Responder (Lead Instructor)
Wilderness First Aid (Lead Instructor)
Rescue 3 Advanced Swift Water Technician Instructor
Rescue 3 Technical Rope Rescue Instructor
South Western Community College Adjunct Instructor Outdoor Leadership School
American Canoe Association Swift water Rescue Instructor Trainer
ACA Canoe, and Kayak Instructor
American Heart Association Instructor and American Safety Health Institute Instructor
6th Year Member of the Jackson County Search and Rescue Squad
Board Member for The Jackson County Travel and Tourism Authority and the Jackson County Greenway Commission.
Recipient of the WLOS Channel 13 G.I.F.T. Hero Award
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