Kim Hartlin started river exploration in 1973 when he and three others canoed up the South Nahanni River in the North West Territories, Canada. They were the youngest ever to paddle up this untamed river. After this epic adventure Kim knew that running rivers and exploring the unknown was his destiny.

He is a professional expedition river guide with over 30 years of experience working in Canada, The United States, Nepal and India, specializing in guiding river trips in India the past 17 years.

India is a storehouse of mighty rivers, many of them not yet run; Thunder Bow Expeditions specializes in running river trips in Arunachal Pradesh Indias north east. Kim has guided 7 successful descents on the Great Siang Brahmaputra River where it enters India from Tibet: a truly incredible river.

Kim has a fascination with native and primitive cultures; his whole life he has been very sensitive to all cultures. Because of his respect towards tribal people and their love towards the land, he has developed a deep attachment to nature and those who live with it. In his years of river running he has shared his love and respect with thousands of clients.