Nickname: "State of Jefferson"

Hometown: Etna, Ca

Past Acheivments: First descent of Lost Creek and Middle Alseseca, paddler in Hotel Charley 2, Internationally published photographer.

Other Sponsors: Jackson Kayak, Freestyle Watches, Caliproduct Apparel

Fav place to paddle: Cal-Salmon

Best paddling experience: Every time I get out on the water

Other Hobbies: Snowboard about 100 days a year too

Favourite quote: "It takes just as much energy to be unhappy as it does to be happy" - Dustin Knapp

Darin is a steep creeker, hitting up big drops with for fims and taking on new first descents around the world. His photography speaks for itself, a professional photographer that loves to take his camera out while paddling huge drops. Darin has been featured in the ‘no big names’ series of films Hotel Charlie and is addicted to the outdoors. He is already planning big yack trips including some more first descents.