Our Staff

Erin Whitehead

South Fork American Whitewater, Hospital Bar Rapid
Aced Hospital Bar!

What’s your favorite rapid and what makes it special?

My favorite rapid on the South Fork is Hospital Bar because I always catch air going through it and it feels like we’re flying!

Why do you love working for Mother Lode?

My favorite part about working here at Mother Lode is being able to work amongst good people and being able to share the river with all the people who come to visit!

What’s one of your favorite adventures?

One of my favorite rafting adventures was rafting on the Franklin River in Tasmania!! This is the river featured in Richard Flanagan’s great book Death of a River Guide. I survived!

Activites at Mother Lode

On The American River

At The Adventure Center

Team Building & River Skills

Introductory Packrafting Clinic at Mother Lode River Center

New Activity

Celebrate our 50th Anniversary with deep discounts on rafting & more!

Special 50th Anniversary Ropes and Rafting Events

Join us on  for a thrilling half-day of high ropes and rafting—no minimum group size required! Celebrate with us and book your adventure now!

Event Dates: June 15th, June 22, July 20th, July 27th, August 10th, August 17th