Tyler Pohl

Ty-smith

Guide/Trip Leader

Tyler grew up in Wisconsin but now calls the Pacific Northwest home. He has been guiding for 14 years on the following rivers; the Gauley in West Virginia, the Colorado through the Grand Canyon, the Salmon in Idaho, the Magpie in Quebec and dozens of rivers in California and Oregon, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Colombia. His favorite river is the Futaleufu where he has been guiding and trip leading for Earth River for 5 seasons.  Tyler is a certified Wilderness Emergency medical Technician (E.M.T.)  When not guiding for Earth River he manages a rafting company in the Pacific Northwest. An avid kayaker,  Tyler can often be found exploring creeks and rivers throughout California, Oregon and Chile. 

 

 

 

 

 

“Earth River made an expeditionary first descent of the Futaleufu in 1991 and figured out how to safely navigate it."
"Earth River is the premier river runner in the world. Their staff includes the finest guides to be found."
“Earth River is more than a great whitewater outfitter. Their contributions have made a real difference in our efforts to preserve some of the world's most beautiful rivers in Chile and Canada."
"I want to personally thank Earth River for helping us stop the hydro-electric projects on our land preventing the destruction of one of North America's last great wildernesses.
“I’ve rafted with Eric Hertz down some tough rivers—the Futaleufu in Chile, the Colca in Peru. He's one of the best in the business—obsessed with safety."