Meet the Team
MEET THE TEAM
Jarrod Raper
CSR Manager | Guide
Jarrod Raper said his parents first “threw me on a sled” when he was around 6, and he was immediately hooked on snowmobiling. He started purchasing his own snowmobiles at age 12, and has owned five sleds in the six years since then. He’s known around Steamboat Springs for leading backcountry rides, and he thrives on “the connection you make with other people, taking them out riding and experiencing true backcountry riding.”
John Asta
Certified Guide
John grew up in Richmond, Illinois. Elevation 500 ft population 1200.
I was a skier when I was young and had a friend that got me interested in snowmobiling. Snowmobiling as a kid in Illinois was tough in the 80’s but it was enough to keep me devoted. After college I moved to Colorado in 1991 and made it my life. I have been a part of the ski and snow industry since the 90’s, building halfpipes and terrain parks, and filming in the backcountry with some of the best filmers in the industry. My passion for riding led to the creation of Nekkr, a snowmobile accessory that allows riders to stay out all day and guard against cold, wind, snow and frostbite. I fell in love with snowmobiling and going where no one has been, picking lines that change the outcome of my life. I like to ride all over but north central Colorado is where I ride the most. Respecting a non motorized enthusiast will go farther than you think. Be sure to wave, otherwise they will think the worst.
Andrew Hau
Co-Founder | CFO
AJ is an avid outdoorsman who has a larger than life passion for Snowmobiling, Fishing, Hunting and riding dirt bikes brrrapppp. Turning a passion into a career with CSR investing everything into creating the best Colorado Outdoors Rental business. With 10 years of experience, being fully certified and understanding the back country like no one else his sense of direction, ability to ride and understanding of terrain makes him one of CSR’s most trusted guides.
Dakota Thvedt
CERTIFIED GUIDE
As a Steamboat Springs native, I grew up being outdoors as much as possible, wether it be RZR riding in the summer, hunting in the fall or snowmobiling in the winter. I am thankful to have found activities that could get me outside year round. My passion for the great outdoors is huge and I’m excited to be able to show everyone why the outdoors truly are so great.
Michael Lambert
CSR Guide
Michael moved to Colorado in 2009 and has been exploring the backcountry ever since. He received a Ski and Snowboard Guiding certification in 2012 from Colorado Mountain College. Being a motor-sports enthusiast since his childhood, Michael has been using snowmobiles to discover what Colorado has to offer for snow sport fanatics like himself. He is constantly trying to improve his knowledge of the backcountry whether it be his riding and avalanche rescue skills or understanding terrain and snow science.
Adam Grimes
CSR Guide
Adam is a Colorado native and has lived in Steamboat Springs for 35 years. An avid outdoorsman, Adam loves snowmobiling, hunting, fly fishing, camping, white water rafting and being an elk hunting guide in the fall. Adam’s dad introduced him to snowmobiling at a very young age and was instantly hooked for life. Adam lives in Steamboat Springs with his wife Brittany and their 5-year old son Brycen and 2-year old Daughter Mia. Floating through “champagne” powder with a handle full of throttle is the closest thing you can get to heaven!
Jon Miller
CSR Guide
Jon Miller grew up in Northwest Colorado where he began riding. Jon has been working in the snowmobile industry in various professional roles, for almost two decades. He is a passionate advocate for the snowmobile community and works as a motorized avalanche instructor with professional certification from the America Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) and is an active member of the American Avalanche Association. Jon has ridden snowmobiles all over North America for the last 20 years. He is driven by sharing his passion for the winter backcountry, and he is sure to show you a winter adventure you will never forget.
Blaine Klawiter
CERTIFIED LEAD GUIDE
A eastern Colorado native, Blaine Klawiter grew up in Greeley Colorado. At in early age Blaine developed a passion for the mountains and the freedom of the outdoors. His father introduced him to snowmobiling at a early age at his grandfather’s lake on a John Deere 340. Shortly after the whole family had sleds of their own. The freedom of snowmobiling eventually turned into an obsession. Moving to Breckenridge in 2006 Blaine found himself avoiding long lift lines by taking his snowboard and snowmobile into the backcountry. Constantly evaluating snow pack and improving his backcountry skills by taking outdoor orienteering, avalanche one and two classes at CMC. Blaine pushes his passion for the sport by sharing it with others.
Aleah Hockin
CSR Guide
Aleah Hockin is a Routt county native who has a passion for outdoor recreation and motorsports. She’s an avid snowmobiler and dirt biker who’s passionate about safety and “fun having”. She’s explored the woods of North Routt for years and enjoys showing others the beauty Mother Nature has blessed the county with.
Aleah started Savage Sisters in the fall of 2018 to help encourage and empower women in the snowmobile world. Savage Sisters focuses on coaching, avalanche training, and guiding. Savage Sisters has since moved to avalanche training and guiding for men and women and is partnering with CSR to provide guided snowmobile rides in beautiful South Routt county.
Luke Billings
CSR Guide
Luke was born and raised in Alaska where he grew up snowmobiling. He graduated high school in Minnesota, missing the mountains Luke moved to Colorado in 2008. In the off season Luke is an avid fly fisher and a hunting guide in the fall. Luke love’s sharing his passion for snowmobiling, fly fishing and hunting with everyone.
Tony Distrola
CSR Guide
Tony fell in love with the mountains from a background in snowboarding as a coach and park builder. Tony started sledding to access terrain for backcountry snowboarding. He evolved into a backcountry snowmobiler filming with Bent and Broken Films pushing the limits! Tony loves sharing his passion for snowmobiling and loves to give the gift of teaching progressions for all abilities.
