In 1992 Bruce and Lisa started
RRCC with 6 canoes.
The season of 2001, Theresa met
Bruce and Lisa (then owners of
Red River Canoe Company) as a
guest guide (rent a guide) for an
all women trip down the Green
River. Shortly after that trip, she
was invited to become a member
of the llc. From that, point on
Theresa has invested a lot of
personal time in RRCC. In 2004,
Bruce and Lisa turned the
company over to Theresa. At that
point, Bruce and Lisa retired from
the river industry.
RRCC is a small company local
owner and staff. As a result, the
person who takes your reservation
on the phone may be your guide
on the river. Our strongest points
are our commitment to providing
quality equipment and
customized service for our clients.
We work hard for you to have the
best time on the trip you are
looking forward to do. A place our
clients can call a home away
from home.

As a company comprised of canoe enthusiasts we are committed to the promotion of the sport in
our area, combined with our original livery/outfitting business make RRCC a well-rounded paddle
sport company, targeting the canoe enthusiast as well as the general tourist population, It is an
activity that can be enjoyed by anyone. It attracts those who is looking for a relaxing way to
view the local scenery as well the active adventure-oriented recreation list. Our guides are
selected for their technical skills and their ability to bring you through the rivers and backcountry.
You are in the company of real experts who are devoted to sharing this
Theresa started in the river industry in 1992, out of Flagstaff Arizona, working under food manager Drifter Smith. From 1992-97 she worked as the assistant food manager with responsibilities included planning, purchasing, and packing for 3 to 14-day river trip, and up to 75+ trips a season.
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region with you. They can explain the
geology in terms everyone can
understand, bring the flora, fauna and
history of canyon country to life! Traveling
with are guides is like taking a vacation
with a valued old friend. They cannot wait
to show you! They cannot wait to share the
utter joy that they feel every time they
walk those canyons or paddled on down
the river. All of our river guides are
Licensed River Guides subject to rigorous
requirements and training. River guides
are trained in Emergency Medical
Response and CPR certified. They are also
trained in River Rescue. Now Theresa and
Jerry have built a home in the community
of Moab, and plan to make it the best they
can.
Theresa worked from 1994-97 boating the San Juan and Colorado Rivers (Grand Canyon), this
included planning, caring, cooking, timing, reading eddy lines and currents. Theresa also has guest
guided for many of the outfitters on the Colorado plateau, some locally, Canyon Voyages, Moab
Rafting, and NAVTEC Expeditions. This experience has been added to every season there after.
Theresa is certified with a Utah State guide license, Utah State Food handler, Wilderness First
Responder, CPR and Swift Water Rescue. As many of us, Theresa has served for many years in the
food service business as well, from dishwashing to managing. Now that is a lot to ponder. Thank
you and look forward to meeting you.
- Theresa M. Butler HOME >
Located near the Colorado River at 1371 N. Hwy 191 in Moab
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