Jason Shepherd "JJ"
Country of origin - USA
JJ has spent the last Decade avoiding real jobs in search of the finest whitewater the planet has to offer. He has led surfing, snowboarding, kayaking, and rafting trips throughout Tibet, India, Nepal, New Zealand, Australia, British Columbia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and throughout the US. While at home he runs a high adventure summer camp for kids in North Carolina. JJ Came on board last season to run our NZ trip where you can find him each winter and he will be joining us for our Morocco season.
Favourite river trips
Paddlers Paradise
There is so much variety in the whitewater throughout New Zealand. Low volume creeking, big volume rivers, roadside play runs and remote helicopter access multi-day trips. For the last 8 summers i've called NZ home. Escaping the gloomy cold winter of the northern Hemisphere to paddle the Southern Alps of New Zealand is certainly what keeps drawing me back. Water by Nature's New Zealand trip packs bang for your buck. With relatively short driving distances between quality whitewater will keep you well entertained in this spectacular country. Pristine water quality, towering mountains, world class whitewater, and 18 sheep to every person what else could a traveling kayaker ask for.
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The Zambezi Dream
Kayaking on one of the greatest rivers on the planet, starting off next to one of the 7 wonders of the world is such an amazing rush! With the warm water thundering through the gorge and the croc’s hanging out on the side of the river really gives you a feeling that can only be explained once you have been there!! The reason I love this river so much is because there is something for everyone no matter how big or small you want to go! The river is big, but is very forgiving! Venturing on a 7 day expedition down the Zambezi takes in big water, beautiful scenery and camping on sandy beaches whilst watching the sun set with a gin and tonic in your hand.
