Name Shane Groves DOB July 19, 1982 Hometown: Fayetteville, WV Height: 5' 10" Weight: 175 Favorite River: Gauley or New along with all of their tributaries. This includes everything from big waves to steep creeks. Favorite Kayak: The one that I am in on any given day. Right now I m digging the Large Zen and awaiting a Carbon 2016 Rockstar Why Shane Loves Kayaking: I started paddling on the class II-III section of the Top Gauley River beside my house when I was 13 and have spent the last 20 years paddling as much as I can. From the moment I hopped in a boat on the Gauley, paddling swept me away into a world of opportunity, friendship, athleticism, self expression, challenge, and imagination beyond anything else I have ever found. Crazy Fact about Shane: I am a High School math teacher in Fayetteville, WV. After a hard day of teaching math to to my local community I am able to paddle everything from the Dries to Manns Creek. It makes for a fulfilling lifestyle! Follow Shane on: Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/user17188982 Instagram as @Shanegroves