Austin has been an instructor with SOLO since 2022, holding certifications as a SOLO Wilderness First Responder and Rescue 3 Swiftwater Rescue. He finds fulfillment in empowering people to confidently and professionally handle medical emergencies in outdoor settings. Outside of work, Austin enjoys whitewater kayaking, practicing primitive backcountry survival skills, and has spent nearly a decade as a professional musician. His home river is the Nantahala, where he frequently paddles and shares his expertise.