Kelly Gallagher has been with Great Northern Resort for more than 11 years. Kelly is our Operations Coordinator and oversees our new guide training. On an average day you might see her running around with a radio trying to get trips out, loading a boat, driving a shuttle, mowing the lawn or if your lucky she might be your raft guide...at some point she has done every job at Great Northern Resort. She is also a raft guide on the Lochsa River in Idaho in the spring and has rafted rivers from the Selway in Idaho to the Kali Gandaki in Nepal. She has traveled extensively throughout South America, Nepal, Tibet, China and Southeast Asia. While living in Nepal she worked at a health clinic in a small village. In the winter Kelly is a Snowboard Instructor at Big Sky and is studying Political Science-International Relations at MSU in Bozeman, Montana for a career focusing on Human Rights Issues abroad. Kelly is also a Swiftwater Rescue Technician and Wilderness EMT-B.

Kurt Sprenger is a native of Hawaii. His love of music sent him to USC where he earned is doctorate in Music. Kurt is a fishing and rafting guide in the summer and a violinist the rest of the year. He plays the violin for the Dallas Chamber Orchestra and is a studio violinist in the Metroplex. Kurt also serves as a conductor in Italy's National Conservatory. During the summer when he's not on the river he's at a local bar playing the fiddle. You won't want to miss hearing him play "The Devil Goes Down to Georgia."  This will be Kurt's 8th season with Greant Northern!

Amanda Weigard is one of the new faces you will see in the office at Great Northern Resort.  She loves gymnastics and track and participated in both while growing up here in the Flathead Valley.  Amanda is currently attending the University of North Dakota where she is pursuing a degree in Forensic Science. She is looking forward to a fantastic summer here at Great Northern Resort!

Mike Joyce has been with Great Northern as a rafting guide for more than five years.  He grew up in Florida and went to college in Missoula, Montana where he graduated with a degree in Education.  When he isn't guiding the Middlefork of the Flathead he is  teaching.  Mike loves being outdoors and hiking in Glacier National Park. His other interests include fly fishing, biking, snowboarding and playing the guitar. His favorite quote is Go confidently in the way of your dreams. Live the life you have always imagined. You will enjoy his easy manner and great river stories!

Josh Berreth is our resident firefighter (he studied fire science in college) and is a certified EMT. You will see Josh on the river guiding you through the whitewater or on a scenic trip. He comes to us from Mandan, North Dakota but liked it so much here that he made Montana his home. He loves hiking in the park and fishing. In the off season he works for Timber Builders in Corvalis, Montana.  Josh is a 5th Year Guide and is now married to Missy Mills, also a guide- they met here at Great Northern!

Jordan Stoner grew up in Oklahoma, Alabamba and Montana and has been guiding for us for 5 years. Not only is he one of our rafting guides but he is also a kayak instructor. Jordan has been kayaking "since he was born." "I love being on the river, wether it is in a kayak going over a waterfall or in a raft eating steak on a scenic trip."   "Kayaking and rafting always bring out the most intense and adventuresome side in people; its a great way to get to know them." In the off-season Jordan is a college student and is studying entrepreneurship which he hopes will lead him back to the outdoor/adventure industry "that he loves."  One of Jordan's favorite quotes is "How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these."  Jordan is an ACA level IIII Whitewater Kayak Instructor, has his Wilderness First Responder, and is a Swiftwater Rescue Technician.

Sherri Urann is a fifth year guide from Spokane, Washington. She has a degree in Broadcast Studies from Gonzaga University. She has traveled around the world in 100 days! Sherri likes long walks on the beach and claims to be a master kazoo player. Sherri someday hopes to save the world though film!  One of Sherri's favorite quotes is "We must not ask ourselves "what is it that the world needs of me?", but, "what is it that makes us most truly alive?" because what the world needs are people living truly alive."

Missy Mills comes from Barron ,Wisconsin but has called Montana home for the last couple of years. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Art from Gustavus Adolphus College. In the off season she works at Allegra Print & Imaging as a typesetter/graphic designer. While guiding here at Great Northern Missy met and married Josh Berreth!  

Brad Kreider has been with Great Northern for many years. You may see him driving the bus, providing maintenance or guiding you down the river. Brad is also one of our fishing guides. He enjoys rafting so much that he even likes to raft on his days off. He has lots of stories and jokes to tell - he can keep you laughing for hours. Plus, if you are looking for a great place to eat or drink - ask Brad.

Michala Berube not only loves being a rafting guide but is a wonderful photographer. She grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota and studied photography at Ridgewater College. Michala has her own photography business and keeps busy between that and guiding. Besides photography she enjoys swimming, hiking, biking, painting and dancing. If you are looking for a great photographer for your special event, call Michala.

Kevin McConnell has been a rafting and fishing guide for Great Northern for four years. He enjoys fishing so much that even on his days off you will see him heading to the river.   He graduated from West Virgina University in 2007 with a degree in Outdoor Education. Kevin will do his best to guarantee you have an outstanding time here at Great Northern Resort! 

Ryan Crowe comes to us from Caneridge, Tennennee. He loves the mountains and being outdoors. One of his favorite things to do outdoors is go rock climbing.  He can tell you the best places to climb not only here in Montana but in places all over the United States.  Ryan has been with Great Northern for four years.  He is now one of our instructors in our River School.

Joe Gallagher Comes to us from Washington State. This will be Joe's fourth year guiding  at Great Northern Resort.  Joe says he left the "real" world to come play in the mountains of Montana.  This last winter he traveled all over Europe, Turkey, and North Eastern Africa with Kelly his niece.  In addition to guiding in the summer, Joe is pursing a teaching degree in the off-season. 

Anneke Heher comes from Wesley, MA and this fall will be going to Haverford College to study pre-med.  You may see her in the office assisting customers  and answering phones or on the river as your guide.  Anneke is a fun, out-going young lady who loves hiking and running.     

Abby Motes-Conners comes to us from Cashmere, WA and will be working in our office.  She is a friendly, out-going young lady who will make you feel at ease the moment you meet her.  She spent the last nine years competing in figure skating and has also donated her time teaching children to skate. Abby likes to hang out in Whitefish with her family...hiking, eating, and relaxing. She is also a great softball player!