About Kathy Smith

Kathy has always loved the outdoors, and as a natural offshoot began paddling. She has donated time to various groups to serve as a safety boater and has assisted with Red Cross kayak and canoeing classes. Just recently she became a certified Red Cross kayak instructor for beginning and moving water levels. She has also guided and assisted with instruction on some of the CRGS trips.

Her paddling adventures have taken her to the Cossatot in Arkansas, the Week of Rivers in North Carolina, creeking in Texas, and as long as an eight-day overnight trip on the Rio Grande. She has two sons, both of which paddle and have accompanied her occasionally on trips.