Born and raised in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, the CT River watershed is Parker's home ground. A gifted paddler and paddling instructor, he has spent countless hours on the northern waterways where he now operates NEKGuides, a company dedicated to connecting students and adults alike to the waters he knows and loves best. Parker serves as Bald Mountain Meadow's Head Paddling Guide, and we love his huge heart, his open-fire skillet cooking, and his lovely pup Tyson!