Gabriel Chavez

Gabe grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana and is one of six siblings. His childhood was filled with archery, fishing, hunting, and wading in creeks.
As a little Gabe, he wrestled, played hockey, and was pretty decent at soccer... making the All State team in Indiana.

Before he came to Desert Adventures he spent time guiding fly-fishing trips and working as a chef at some of the nicest hotels in Las Vegas. He would describe a perfect day as, "Fly fishing from sunrise to sunset." Gabe's enjoys birding in Black Canyon where you can sight eagles, falcons, and herons among other wintering and migratory birds.

He was once chased by a moose during a backpacking trip in the Rocky Mountains, and likes to tell that story around the campfire at night while roasting s'mores.

He was drawn into the outdoors while taking a semester at NOLS in the Wind River Wilderness. He now shares his passion and knowledge from the seat of his kayak on the Colorado River; educating guests about history, geology, and native fish.

When asked what he liked best about working at Desert Adventures, Gabe said, "It's not work when you get paid to do what you love."