WHY THE CURIOUS NAME, "PINK COWBOY"? First and foremost, we chose "pink" because of our commitment to support Breast Cancer Awareness by proudly donating 5% of our profits to breast cancer research programs. PINK COWBOY founder Josh Kuntz's mother, Janna, is a breast cancer survivor and achieved 5 years of cancer-free status in 2010.
Secondly, the "cowboy" represents a nod to our Montana roots and our appreciation of the cowboy spirit of hard work, adventure, treating people kindly and respecting the environment. Finally, we think our name matches our easy-going, fun-loving and creative personalities. We believe life is too short to take everything seriously.
MONTANA'S LEADER IN SUP PINK COWBOY provides RENTALS, SALES, LESSONS, and GUIDED TRIPS throughout Montana. We are commited to providing world-class service to individuals, families, large groups, and resort properties across the entire Rocky Mountain Region. Lifelong friends, Josh and PK, were some of the earliest inland SUP pioneers and are credited with first SUP achievements on dozens of rivers and lakes thoughout the West. Prior to starting PINK COWBOY, Josh and PK accrued 16 years experience as outdoor guides, event hosts, and hospitality consultants. During that time, Josh and PK have entertained over 25,000 guests including world-renowned athletes, celebrities, and countless executive VIP's from Fortune 500 companies.
PINK COWBOY was founded on the following philosophy:
“The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his information and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him he’s always doing both.” - James A. Michener
For more info about the history and popularity of SUP please see the FAQ page or scroll down.
Josh Kuntz 
Josh Kuntz - Tamarindo, Costa Rica
• Nationally Certified SUP Instructor (National Surf Schools & Instructors Association)
• Co-author of National Surf Schools & Instructors Association - SUP instructor certification manual (flatwater & rivers sections).
• Nationally Certified Swiftwater Rescue Technician (Whitewater Rescue Institute)
• Graduate of Montana State University (Bozeman, Montana)
• National Outdoor Leadership School Wilderness First Aid Certification
• Adult/Child CPR & First Aid Certification
Josh has 25 years experience of recreational canoeing, rafting, whitewater kayaking, jet skiing and waterskiing. Josh worked as a youth golf instructor for several years and later started a successful hospitality and special event business. An outdoor fitness fanatic, Josh regularly enjoys mountain biking, triathlons, trail running, and backpacking, in addition to his favorite sport: Stand up Paddling. Josh has SUP'd throughout the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest and tries to get to Costa Rica as often as possible to ride the beautiful waves of the Pacific Ocean. Josh is credited with being the first person to lead a combo SUP/backpacking trip where SUP'ers hiked into a remote mountain lake at 8,100 feet of elevation.
PK - Yellowstone River, Montana
PK (Peter Kirwan)
• Nationally Certified SUP Instructor (National Surf Schools & Instructors Association)
• Co-author of National Surf Schools & Instructors Association - SUP instructor certification manual (flatwater & rivers sections).
•Graduate of University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, Washington)
• Graduate of National Outdoor Leadership School (Brooks Range, Alaska)
• Adult/Child CPR & First Aid Certification
PK is a true pioneer of Stand Up Paddling in Montana and Wyoming. Having started in 2006, PK is generally regarded as having been the first person to SUP famous western rivers such as the Yellowstone River, Blackfoot River, Jefferson River. PK also pioneered SUP on high altitude mountain lakes throughout Montana and Wyoming. In addition to his vast SUP background, PK has 14 years experience of recreational canoeing, rafting, whitewater kayaking. When not on the water, PK can often be found on his mountain bike or trying to improve his rather horrific golf swing. PK makes his home in Livingston, MT.
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So, what exactly is Stand Up Paddling (SUP) anyhow? In an effort to understand the answer, it’s important to realize that this exciting sport is fighting a bit of an identity crisis due to the many variations of it’s name. Stand Up Paddling, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Stand Up Surfing, Stand Up Paddle Surfing, and the popular acronym SUP. All the terms are used frequently and they all describe the same sport, which at it’s most basic involves standing and balancing on a specialized surfboard while propelling yourself with an extremely long paddle.
The biggest factors that have made SUP the fastest growing sport in America is that it can be done on almost any body of water, it is easy to learn for people of any age and athletic ability, and it can be enjoyed in temperatures from 40-100 degrees. With proper instruction and learning conditions, most SUP first-timers are standing and paddling with success within 5 minutes of getting on the boards, and most never fall in or get anything other than their feet wet.
SUP originated in the ocean where traditional surfers began using paddles to catch more waves. Quickly, SUP pioneers began exploring the potential to stand up paddle on lakes and rivers. SUP has since exploded in popularity among inland recreationalists.
We are excited to be a part of the SUP explosion and we look forward to teaching you a great new sport. For our lessons , parties, and clinics, we provide all of the specialized gear you will need. See lessons for more info about what you should bring.
We are vailable to travel anywhere in the world to provide private SUP instruction for your family or group. For inquiries, please e-mail us or call: 406-539-6511