About Rich Valley Adventures

Born in the valley, built on a love of the outdoors — since 2012.

The Beginning

Meet Kit — Founder & Lead Guide

Rich Valley Adventures was founded in Aspen in 2012 by Kit McLendon.

“We don't just guide trips — we share our home with you. Every river bend, every summit, every campfire story. That's what makes this different.”
— Kit, Founder

Kit — founder and lead guide of Rich Valley Adventures, Aspen Colorado

Our Team

Meet Your Guides

Local experts who know these mountains and rivers — because they live here year-round.

Kit McLendon

Lead Fly Fishing Guide

Hatch reports
Fly recommendations

Kit grew up fishing in Eastern North Carolina. His fishing experience began off the coast of the Outer Banks fishing for large gamefish that included Marlin, Sailfish, MahiMahi, Tuna, Wahoo and more. With over 20 years of experience as a fly fishing guide in Colorado, Kit has traveled to Alaska, Belize, Mexico and beyond chasing fish on the fly. Sharing time with others on the water has been a lifelong passion. Kit loves the diversity of people who travel to Aspen from around the world. Kit enjoys the challenge of teaching children and beginners. Kit has also fished with some of the most versed fly fishing guides and professionals in the fly fishing industry.Read bio

Bart Chandler

Bart has been a lifelong fisherman and world traveler.Read bio

John Mudrey

Dry Fly Specialist & Nymphing Connoisseur

Dry fly technique
Nymphing mastery

John grew up in Colorado and began guiding at 16. John loves sharing the outdoors with others and is well versed in environmental education and Colorado history. When John isn’t in the outdoors he is dedicated to his other jobs in architecture and construction.Read bio

Aaron Dalchow

Chef

Chef Aaron loves the outdoors and best displays his culinary talents in a wilderness setting. Aaron has been working in Aspen as a private Chef for over 20 years and has been a Chef for Rich Valley Adventures for the last decade. Every year we work with Aaron we are more amazed by his comfort and excitement to achieve the best meals possible in the elements of nature. Most recently guests from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico requested "carne asada" to be served on the riverbank while fly fishing. The guests stated that "we don't get carne asada that authentic in Mexico."Read bio

Alex Macintyre

Boat Captain

Float trips
River navigation

Bobby Regan

Kids Fishing Specialist

Youth fly fishing
Family adventures

Bobby grew up in Wisconsin as a passionate fisherman on some of the best rivers and lakes in America. Bobby has been an avid fishing guide and ski instructor since he moved to Aspen 15 years ago.Read bio

All Rich Valley Adventures guides have extensive experience guiding in the Roaring Fork Valley.

Ready to Experience the Valley?

Tell us what you want to do in the valley and we will help you plan it.

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