| Who Are We |
We at Waterdog believe it is important to develop a level of trust and confidence
between guides and clients. To facilitate this crucial relationship, we offer the
following small bios on our staff to give you a better idea of who you are working with
when you book your Ecuador rafting experience with Waterdog Tours.
between guides and clients. To facilitate this crucial relationship, we offer the
following small bios on our staff to give you a better idea of who you are working with
when you book your Ecuador rafting experience with Waterdog Tours.
Edison "El Flaco" Ashqui- President y Head Guide
Flaco's rafting experience on the Quijos started as an adrenaline seeking youth
with a small plastic blowup raft (pictured on left) and some homemade
paddles fashioned out of PVC tubing and old plastic scraps. Although he has
left the old toy raft behind, he brings the same tireless spirit and love of the
sport to all of his trips. As a kid he grew up working farms throughout the
Quijos Valley and eventually found jobs as a pipeline maintenance worker.
He pursued rafting in his days-off and was trained as a guide in Tena, Ecuador
while simultaneously working part-time as a guide on the Quijos. He brings that same work
ethic to Waterdog Tours along with unmatched charisma.
Flaco's rafting experience on the Quijos started as an adrenaline seeking youth
with a small plastic blowup raft (pictured on left) and some homemade
paddles fashioned out of PVC tubing and old plastic scraps. Although he has
left the old toy raft behind, he brings the same tireless spirit and love of the
sport to all of his trips. As a kid he grew up working farms throughout the
Quijos Valley and eventually found jobs as a pipeline maintenance worker.
He pursued rafting in his days-off and was trained as a guide in Tena, Ecuador
while simultaneously working part-time as a guide on the Quijos. He brings that same work
ethic to Waterdog Tours along with unmatched charisma.
Klever "Eduardo" Ashqui- Rafting Guide
spends his time in the libraries of the UTC University in Latacunga, Ecuador where he is
spends his time in the libraries of the UTC University in Latacunga, Ecuador where he is
actively pursuing a degree in Ecotourism. Eduardo is the energetic center of the group and
never misses a chance at a laugh. He is infamous for his ability to toss unsuspecting female
clients from the boat. He says to all clients, "Come and live a new experience!".clients from
the boat. He says to all clients, "Come and live a new experience!".
spends his time in the libraries of the UTC University in Latacunga, Ecuador where he is
spends his time in the libraries of the UTC University in Latacunga, Ecuador where he is
actively pursuing a degree in Ecotourism. Eduardo is the energetic center of the group and
never misses a chance at a laugh. He is infamous for his ability to toss unsuspecting female
clients from the boat. He says to all clients, "Come and live a new experience!".clients from
the boat. He says to all clients, "Come and live a new experience!".
Ozwaldo "Puente" Ortiz- Safety Kayaker and Rafting Guide
Puente spends more time on northern Napo rivers than any valley local. He brings the same
scrutiny to detail to river safety that he learned while working for years as a skilled
mechanic. Puente has experience on a multitude of Ecuadorian rivers in the provinces of
Napo, Sucumbios, Pichincha, Tungurahua, Pastaza, and Morona Santiago. His practical
thinking is invaluable and he is always there when you need him most. It may just be Puente
that you are thanking most at the end of a long day on the Quijos.
Puente spends more time on northern Napo rivers than any valley local. He brings the same
scrutiny to detail to river safety that he learned while working for years as a skilled
mechanic. Puente has experience on a multitude of Ecuadorian rivers in the provinces of
Napo, Sucumbios, Pichincha, Tungurahua, Pastaza, and Morona Santiago. His practical
thinking is invaluable and he is always there when you need him most. It may just be Puente
that you are thanking most at the end of a long day on the Quijos.
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