About Utah Whitewater Gear

How it all started

In 2011, brothers Anthony and Clinton Monson were struggling to find specialized river gear in Salt Lake City for an upcoming multi-day trip down the Dolores River. Realizing that local paddlers needed a dedicated shop that truly understood the demands of Western whitewater, they decided to turn their lifelong love for the river into a business. Utah Whitewater Gear was born.

A Family Legacy. An Adventure-Focused Future.

We are a family-owned and operated paddle sports shop based in Midvale, Utah, located on a property that has been in our family since 1962.

From day one, our mission has been simple: to get you out on the water safely, comfortably, and with the absolute best equipment available. Whether you're dropping into Class V rapids, packing into remote alpine lakes, or rigging a raft for a multi-day canyon expedition, we supply the field-tested gear we trust with our own families.

Meet the crew

Clinton Monson

Clinton co-founded Utah Whitewater Gear after deciding that spending more time around boats and river people sounded like a pretty good career move. These days, he helps steer the shop while continuing his lifelong pursuit of great river trips, dependable gear, and lasting memories made on the water.

Anthony Monson

Anthony co-founded Utah Whitewater Gear and keeps the day-to-day operations running smoothly. After more than a decade in the outdoor industry, he still enjoys helping customers prepare for their next adventure and swapping stories from the water.

Los Collinson

For over 10 years, Los has been the guy to talk to when you need advice on boats, packrafts, and river gear. When he's not helping customers in the shop, you'll usually find him on the river or out on the golf course. His favorite stretch of water is Oregon's Rogue River.

Jocelyn Hagen

Jocelyn has been helping customers find the right gear at Utah Whitewater Gear since 2024 and loves sharing her knowledge of river running equipment. When she's not in the shop, you'll find her rafting with family, camping, and exploring Utah's backcountry.

Tyler Monson

Tyler is responsible for sharing the stories, gear launches, and river adventures that make up the Utah Whitewater Gear community. When he's not at the shop, he's usually spending time with friends and family, and if you've seen it on Instagram, there's a good chance he was behind it.

Nik Kath

Nik is the guy who keeps gear on the water and out of the landfill. Whether it's a raft patch, SUP repair, or valve replacement, he's probably seen it before and fixed it. When he's not in the repair shop, you'll find him fishing local rivers or tinkering with a pair of skis.

River

River has been greeting customers, accepting ear scratches, and supervising the shop floor since October 2026. Her favorite activities include napping in high-traffic areas, chewing on outgoing packages, and joining the team on river days whenever possible.