SWEETWATER FISHING EXPEDITIONS - Key Persons

George Hunker started Sweetwater in 1977 along with his wife Paula. George has personally led most of the trips into the Wind Rivers. He is a former National Outdoor Leadership School Instructor and staff member, former rancher and farmer, the father of three children (many of which are smarter than he is), a lover of the outdoors, an addicted fly fisherman and fly tier from his youth in New Mexico, and a humble husband. George was named the Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide of the Year for 2003! See George's most recent profile.

Jim Ferguson has worked with Sweetwater for many years, while maintaining his two-decades-long association with NOLS. Jim is so qualified it defies categorization. He was named NOLS Instructor of the Year in 1998 and "Master of Outdoor Education" in 2001- one of only six field instructors to ever receive this honor. A graduate of Amherst College, Jim is known for his thoroughness, thoughtfulness, and love of teaching. He is a consummate mountaineer, with world-wide experience. He grew up fly-fishing with his Mom and Dad in New York State. His experience in the Winds and Chilean Patagonia has hooked him on the guiding life.