In the eighth of my new Ask-A-Pro series, I’d like to present you with Robyn Denson Dupuis, river guide.

In the Ask-A-Pro format, I’ll tell you a little about the author and how-to-find-your-dream-job expert . . . then via the Comments section to this post, please feel free to ask a specific question about the career or job in question.

Anyone (expert or not) is free to post responses to your query, and I or the author/how-to-find-your-dream-job pro may chime in as well.

This is your chance to get unbiased advice from a real, honest-to-goodness-been-there-done-that dream job professional.

So, here goes . . . Robyn Denson Dupuis on getting out on the river!

Robyn has been a river guide since 1998, and has kayaked or rafted most of the rivers in the eastern United States. She has been an independent freelance writer since 2000, specializing in topics related to outdoor recreation, and has authored hundreds of articles on subjects such as kayaking, river rafting, biking, climbing, hiking, and competition paintball.

Robyn resides in Gig Harbor, Washington where she has more opportunities for sea kayaking than river kayaking, but she still manages to find plenty of waves with her husband, Jason, and daughter, Kacey.  

Dream Jobs To Go Title
How to Break in as a River Guide

Current Profession
Legislative Analyst, Washington House of Representatives

What Would You Be Doing If You Weren’t A River Guide?
I’d be back on the river of course!  I’ve also just produced a music CD called “Music Time for Parents and Grandparents” which is designed to help new parents/grandparents brush up on classic children’s songs so they can share the musical traditions with their children!

Life Philosophy
Try to do your dreams justice – even if they don’t work out – you’ll always regret not trying.

Favorite Food
Spicy authentic Mexican food

Your Hobbies
Kayaking, running, cycling, backpacking, and hiking . . . anything outdoors!

Why Do You Live Where You Live?
I can kayak from my own dock in the back yard amongst harbor seals, river otters, diving ducks and salmon!

If You Could Live Anywhere You Wanted, Where Would It Be?  Why?
I’d like to travel around and live in many different countries with my family – spend 2-3 years in each…what a great experience!

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