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Mike Plesnicher

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

My favorite rapid is Maytag on the North Yuba River because it was the first Class V rapid I ever paddled and guided. It represents the moment everything clicked—skills, confidence, and the rush of stepping into bigger whitewater.

Why do you love working for Mother Lode River Center?

I love working at Mother Lode because of the incredible community, the opportunity to teach and guide, and the joy of sharing rivers with new paddlers.

What’s one of your favorite adventures?

One of my favorite adventures was exploring new California rivers with friends and pushing into bigger, more challenging whitewater.

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