George Beaumont is the principle owner/operator of the Mountain Road Trading Post. His experience with all aspects of water-sports (canoeing, kayaking, sailing, boating, scuba diving, lifesaving and first aid) go back to his extensive training as a very young man in his late teens. He was trained by the American Red Cross and is certified to teach all levels of ARC instruction. He served as a rescue diver for several years as well as a lifeguard and water front counselor & instructor. His first involvement with paddling instruction was at age 16 as an instructor for the Boy Scouts of America at Camp Onway - coincidentally also in Raymond where the MRTP is located. After 26 years with a High Tech Defense contractor, George left the corporate world for the lure of self employment to open the Mountain Road Trading Post. George recently turned 60 and after 18 years at MRTP he still loves what he does.  

Penny Beaumont is the sole partner and co-owner of the Mountain Road Trading Post. Penny's initiatives, planning, organizing & customer service skills are pre-eminent in every aspect of the company. Penny enjoys calm water paddling and boating and has been involved with these activities since marrying George in 1980. Her involvement has been extremely influential to the development and progress of the business and her continued input will assure on-going success and customer satisfaction.     

Scott Robinson has been helping out at the Mountain Road Trading Post for several years. He's an old friend of the owners - and have know each other since they were teens. Scott spent most of his past career in the Insurance Business with his expertise in the Skiing Industry. He is a knowledgable kayaker, skier, snowboarder and mountain biker. He understands kayak design, materials, safety, accessories and all other aspects of the sport. His friendship and contribution to MRTP during the past couple of years has been unsurpassable.

Although Shawn Roche has been involved as a partner at our second location (Northwood) for many years. He is now an independent Kayaing Instructor for the Mountain Road Trading Post in Raymond. Shawn is an avid paddler, blogger, kayak 'fisher' and Professionally Certified Kayak Instructor by the American Red Cross. His blog nickname of 'Roughrider' shows the extent and confidence in which he is comfortable paddling. Shawn is a good personal friend of the owners, has been helping out with absolutly anything that's been needed for many years. His personality, knowledge and approach to Introductory/Recreational Kayaking and Saftey has been extremely well received by every student he has ever worked with.

Buddy cooking the books!
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Buddy was a great employee, unfortunately he left us in November of 2007.