Austin Bandl

Hi, I’m Austin! I started my journey with the College of the Rockies in Golden, BC, back in 2020, working with the Adventure Tourism Business Operations program. I assist with a variety of whitewater courses and help drive students on field trips. I’ve completed the Adventure Tourism Business Operations Diploma, and I’m a certified Level 3 Swiftwater Rescue Technician, a BCROA licensed rafting trip leader, and a Wilderness First Responder.

When I’m not at the College, you’ll likely find me guiding rafts down the beautiful Kicking Horse River or out on a whitewater kayaking adventure somewhere around British Columbia. I’ve also had the chance to travel to incredible places like Zambia, Chile, Argentina, and the USA to raft and kayak, expanding my horizons and learning from different rivers around the world.