Nick is a River Engineer who has quietly established himself at the forefront of River Hydraulics Design. Nick has been instrumental in the planning, design or implementation of Whitewater recreation enhancements around the world. Nick’s experience encompasses a wide variety of river design applications. Clients have used his expertise in Whitewater Feature Design, Government Agency Permitting, Feasibility Studies, Concept Design, Final Design and Construction Management of River Engineering Projects.
He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Hydraulic Engineering and spent an entire year studying “Hydraulic Jumps for Recreational Purposes,” the latter of which, he was granted an independent research forum from Montana State University.
He has developed empirical equations relating many variables of wave/hole design. In addition Nick is the author of Montana Surf, the whitewater guidebook to the state of Montana. He has over 30 first descents in 16 countries including Kyrgystan, Russia, Norway and Iceland and was also a frequent member on whitewater expeditions around the world, showcased in numerous Teton Gravity Research films. He combines his technical knowledge with his interactive knowledge of rivers to solve how river recreation projects can meet all of its goals and still work in conjunction with its natural environment.