Darcy Gaechter Biography

Darcy Gaechter is an American adventure kayaker, author, and motivational speaker, best known for being the first and only woman to kayak the entire Amazon River from source to sea, a 4,300-mile, 148-day journey she completed in 2013. Hailing from Aspen, Colorado, she grew up immersed in outdoor activities, initially dreaming of becoming a ski patroller like her father. She has been recognized as one of the world’s top female kayakers, winning races globally and leading expeditions in 18 countries.

Gaechter chronicled her Amazon expedition in her memoir, “Amazon Woman: Facing Fears, Chasing Dreams, and a Quest to Kayak the World’s Largest River from Source to Sea” (2020), which blends adventure and personal reflection, inspiring readers to defy societal expectations. 

She co-owns Small World Adventures, a kayaking tour business in Ecuador, where she spends half the year guiding on her favorite rivers. Gaechter is also a vocal advocate for women in outdoor sports, breaking barriers in a male-dominated field and inspiring others to navigate life with an “adventure mindset,” encouraging resilience and flexibility in overcoming everyday obstacles.

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