Glenwood Springs Official Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 29) guide to|rafting The Murphys Ken Murphy was born in Dublin, Ireland and first came to the US with a student exchange program. He and wife Jill (from Washington State) traveled the world for a year before moving to the Roaring Fork Valley. They live here with daughters, Elle, 6, and Kailey, 4, and their dogs, Cozy and Molly. Ken is general manager of Glenwood Canyon Resort and an owner of Rock Gardens Rafting. Murphy’s Law and more: Luck of the Irish: Ken won a green ca rd in a lot ter y, allowing him to wor k in t he states. He followed a whim which took him to Breckenridge on va cation beca use he wa nted to lea rn to ski. There he met wife Jill, chucked his Boston job a nd moved to Colora do. What prepared Ken for the rafting business? He ha d travelled from Dublin to Na ntucket to wor k summers to fill his green ca rd commitment, where he gained experience on sailing a nd spor t fishing boats. natural. Lea rning to guide ra f ts was a Later he bought into t he compa ny. Does he miss the Emerald Isle? “You know, I love it here – I love t he outdoor lifestyle. Where else ca n you ski a nd ride your bike or ra f t in t he sa me day? And I like t he people.” I like t he diversity. Jill The Murphys perfect way to spend the day: Riding bikes on t he Rio Gra nde Trail to Ca r bondale for brea k fast, or going skiing or ra f ting. Ken’s Favorite Pub: The Glenwood Ca nyon Brewing Compa ny, which scored bronze medals for its Vapor Cave beer a nd Sopris beer at t he 2008 Wor ld Beer Cup in Sa n Diego. Ken What the pros say: “Our customers comment about how knowledgeable professional guides a re about t he histor y a nd fa cts of Glenwood Ca nyon a nd Glenwood Springs.” Gary Hansen, Blue Sky Adventures “Glenwood Springs is t he only pla ce in Colora do to offer excellent a nd predictable river conditions t hroughout t he season.” Sondra Winslow, Whitewater Rafting “Rivers a re t he perfect vehicle for exploring ca nyons t hat ot herwise may not be a ccessible to obser ve wildlife.” Elle Kailey Richard Covington Up Tha Creek Expeditions | 9 |
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