Robert Currie, Partner/Guide

"The Chilean white-water expert Roberto Currie, made an expeditionary first descent of the Futaleufu in 1991 and figued how to safely navigate what today is one of the most intensive stretches of commercially rafted white-water rapids in the world."
The New York Times

Robert has been a partner with Earth River since 1993 and trip leads most of Earth River's trips. He has rafted on five continents and is one of the most experienced river guides in South America. Robert has led first descents on Chile's Futaleufu, Peru's Yavero and China's Poe Sang Poe. He has been featured in Outside Magazine, Town and Country, National Geographic Adventure and the New York Times. Robert started the Earth River Land Trust on the Futaleufu in 1995 which has preserved over 20 kilometers of very developable, irreplaceable river. Working with the Chilean government he was instrumental in bringing protection to Chile and Patagonai from water borne invasive species that adversely impact rivers, streams and lakes destroying fisheries and tourism. Robert lives in Santiago, Chile with his wife Maria Luisa.

Personal Reflections

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Robert Kennedy Jr.

“Eric Hertz and Robert Currie have devoted their lives and their company’s resources to saving some of the world’s last great white-water, wilderness rivers."

Outside Magazine

“The absolute mastery of Robert Currie guiding in the back of the raft made every element of the Futaleufu river seem heightened, perfected, colorized, almost virtual."

ESPN Television

"Earth River is the premier river runner in the world. Their staff includes the finest guides to be found."

Jacob Scherr, Dir. of Global Strategy, NRDC

“Earth River is more than a great whitewater outfitter. Their contributions have made a real difference in our efforts to preserve some of the world's most beautiful rivers in Chile and Canada."

Mathew Mukash, Grand Chief of the Cree

"I want to personally thank Earth River for helping us stop the hydro-electric projects on our land preventing the destruction of one of North America's last great wildernesses."

National Geographic Magazine

“I’ve rafted with Eric Hertz down some tough rivers—the Futaleufu in Chile, the Colca in Peru. He's one of the best in the business—obsessed with safety."