Having discovered whitewater raft guiding on the East Coast while attending college, Peter moved to Idaho in and founded ROW as a company focused on wilderness rafting trips. His exposure to the earth's communities through travel, coupled with attendance at St.
John's College in Annapolis, Maryland where he studied the "Great Books," mythology, and western civilization, led he and Betsy to Turkey in where they launched ROW's first international trip.
ROW has since branched out to over 25 countries throughout the world and Peter usually does the initial research and new tour development. Peter has a passion for nature, travel, reading and learning and believes strongly in the positive power of travel and the ways it can improve the lives of everyone touched. He speaks French, basic Spanish, plays the guitar and is still very involved in the company, wearing a number of hats and guiding in the field as time allows.
Co-owner of ROW, Betsy Bowen was a professional ceramicist prior to her immersion in ROW, and has always been an anchor in the sometimes turbulent seas of business. Once her daughter Mariah and son Jonah were born in the early 's she transitioned to the challenging world of motherhood, imparting to her children her passions of skiing, art, creativity and giving to others.
She has been sanctioned as the "Director of Other Stuff" because of her wide variety of talents including project management, plumbing, wiring and logistical expertise. Her artistic eye is evidenced throughout ROW as well. Nowadays she is less involved in the day-to-day doings of ROW, but remains a vital part of our team.
