About
Alex Voorhees is a kayaker with over two decades of experience navigating the world’s most challenging waterways. Alex is an author and owner of wekayaking.com. Alex was born and raised in Meridian, Idaho, and basically grew up on the Payette River! Starting to paddle at age 6 in his own kayak, he has been paddling for the majority of his life!
Since then, Alex has paddled through the treacherous waters of the Amazon, the serene beauty of the Norwegian fjords, and the crystal-clear streams of New Zealand. As an expert kayaker, Alex has won numerous awards and competitions, including the prestigious Whitewater Grand Prix and the Freestyle Kayak World Championships.
Alex’s list of accomplishments includes making the podium in two World Championships as a Junior in 2013 and 2015, winning the GoPro Mountain Games Steep Creek Championships in 2016, and multiple top 5 finishes in the prestigious North Fork Championship. He has also been nominated for “Male Rider of the Year” and “Male Paddler of the Year” multiple times.
As an expert kayaker, Alex is known for his skill, precision, and fearlessness on the water. He has a deep understanding of the sport and is able to navigate even the most challenging rapids with ease.
Despite his many accomplishments, Alex remains humble and approachable. He is a gifted teacher and mentor, sharing his knowledge and experience with students of all levels.