Michael Charlton became a professional river guide in 1980. In 1982 he began teaching whitewater guide school and swiftwater rescue. He started Redwoods and Rivers Rafting in 1994. Redwoods and Rivers Rafting is a locally owned business specializing in family and group rafting trips, whitewater guide training, swift water rescue training, white water safety, and team building.
Certifications:
Grand Canyon River Guide Certification # 786
Swift Water Rescue Training: Rescue III, NAWA, and El Dorado County Sheriff Dept., Sierra Rescue
Swift Water Rescue Instructor: El Dorado County Sheriff Dept. 1981-1984
River Guide School instructor