Christie Merrill

Christie is co-owner of Oxbow River Snorkeling where she oversees the wilderness medicine program. She is an integral part of making our tours safe and enjoyable for our guests. She has been an Intensive Care RN for 12 years.  Her experience ranges from surgical and trauma to medical intensive care.  She currently teaches advanced cardiac life support and BLS with the American Heart Association as well as teaching Wilderness and Remote First Aid and CPR with the American Red Cross. She recently joined the Transylvania County rescue squad.  Christie spends her free time hiking and  backpacking, camping and paddling.   Her love of the outdoors, teaching, and medicine led her to complete a wilderness EMT class in 2011. She is excited to share her passion with you!