Mad River Employee of the Week: Mimi Skiles

We'd like to congratulate Mimi Skiles as this week's employee of the week! A member of our office staff, Mimi is always early to work and late to leave. She enters the office with a great attitude and a strong work ethic. Always making sure the wetsuits are washed and customers are taken care of, Mimi is a great addition to the Mad River staff this summer!

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Mad River 2009 - This Rain is Fine

June 17, 2009
Twenty-one days and counting:

That's right, ladies and gentlemen, we have not made it a single day without seeing precipitation in one way, shape, or form (including light showers, torrential downpours, and hail) for 21 straight days. The good news you ask? Rafting is one of the only outdoor activities that is still enjoyable rain or shine. I mean, you're going to get wet anyway... right?

So don't fret, you outdoor enthusiasts who have been banished to the indoors due to the fine springtime weather of Jackson Hole, the river is still calling your name. We are excited to run our trips rain or shine, so if your looking for a little added excitement, or if your other plans fall through due to inclement weather, I think you know where to turn (or paddle) for a good time.

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Mad River Employee of the Week: Paul Jones

Congratulations to Paul Jones for being this week's employee of the week! Paul is an extremely hard worker and can always be found going above and beyond what's required of him. Up early and going strong all day, we're happy to have Paul with us this summer!

Mad River Employee of the Week: Beverly Chauffe

Congratulations to Beverly who is the Mad River employee of the week! Beverly is one of our reservationists who is always prepared to greet customers and co-workers with a smile and our MVP in the laundry room when it comes to washing wet suits!

Mad River Executes Emergency Training Scenario

Mad River employee training culminated with an emergency training scenario which tested every aspect of our emergency action plan. Every employee played a vital role in this scenario. Employees were given specific roles to enact during the scenario and were to keep their roles secret in order to make it a more realistic emergency. It started off as a normal day on the river with two boats traveling together. As the boats passed through the lunch counter rapids, three simulated customers fell overboard. All were immediately brought back into the raft, when one passenger began complaining of shoulder and chest pains, then "became unconscious" from what was later determined to be a heart attack. The boat immediately pulled to the right bank and began CPR on the passenger. The office was notified via radio and simulated calling the forest service and sheriff's department. While all of this was happening, one of the simulated customers began to show signs of hypothermia, while another complained of a knee injury. First aid was given and the customers were attended to properly. The scenario continued to play out until the expected time of EMS arrival was reached and the scene would have been handed over to medical professionals. The emergency scenario ran smoothly and we are very proud of all of our employees for handling the situation with such promptness and care.