Meet Hutch

Hutch began his water adventures in the early 1970s paddling pieces of plywood down rivers in Northern New Hampshire and Maine. Soon after, his dad bought the family’s first 12-foot rowboat, opening up a lifetime of exploration on rivers and lakes across North America.

In 1984, Hutch started his professional fish guiding career in Alaska, rowing a wide range of boats across more than 30 waterways over a 15-year span. After moving to Colorado in 1986, he split his time between Alaska and Colorado while continuing to guide, row, and explore rivers of every size and character.

Over the years, Hutch has rowed or paddled on more than 60 rivers, 50 lakes, two oceans, 21 states, two Canadian provinces, and Baja Mexico. From the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon to the narrow Crystal River in Colorado, Hutch’s life has always centered around rivers, boats, and fishing. Today, he serves as the Southwest Regional Business Manager for The Orvis Company while sharing the waters around Basalt, Colorado with his wife Paige, son Ryder, and trusted four-legged boating companion Tank.