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Darcy Gaechter, the first and only woman to run the Amazon River source to sea, owner of Small World Adventures, and published author, joins us for this episode of the Hot Seat. Darcy talks about the planning, dynamics, and struggles of a 148-day expedition, coming face to face with yourself while writing a book, and the struggle of being accepted for making a life outside the box. With over 20 years old expeditions under her belt, Darcy has a great insight of living the life that makes you happy.

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Hammer Factor – Episode 73, ‘The Amazon Woman’

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In this episode Charlie Walbridge joins us to discuss the now protected corridor along the Cheat River in West Virginia.  From there Charlie takes us through his career in paddling and gives us some behind the scenes details about his accident reporting.

Hammer Factor Episode 90 – ‘Charlie Walbridge and The Cheat River’

And just like that we're back.  In this episode Scott Shipley joins us to discuss the merits and feasibility of modifying rivers to make them less dangerous.  From there we bring in Evan Dyer, Pete Frazer, Lou Kronzer and Robbie Gilson to discuss a nearly fatal pin at Go Left on the Green River.  Enjoy and we'll see you on the river!

Hammer Factor Episode 89 – ‘Fixing River Hazards, Close Call At Go Left, and Scott Shipley’

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This is a good one!  We bring on Freestyle World Champion, Landon Miller, to give us all the highlights from the World Championship in Britain.  Joining the discussion is previous World Champion and faather of the current World Champion, Brian Miller.  This segment can't be missed.  From there we get the inside scoop on Jen Chrimes winning performance at the NFC.  Rants and Raves, Listener Mail, it's all here!  As always thanks for listening.  Enjoy! 



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Hammer Factor Episode 88 – ‘NFC Champ Jennifer Chrimes, World Freestyle Champ Landon Miller and Jet Powered Kayaks’

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Are carbon kayaks the future of whitewater?  We bring on composites expert Ryan Bahn to tell us.  As well Ed Gertler gives us the inside details on one of the most ridiculous paddling bans we've ever heard of.  Enjoy!



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Hammer Factor Episode 87 – ‘NFC Live and Are Carbon Kayaks The Future?’

A lot has happened since our last show. Weld went kayaking for 90 seconds in Chile, Louis came in with a top-ten result at the Little White Race, and Grace had a midlife crisis. #86 is gonna be a hell-of-a show! We have longtime and soon-to-be retiring Executive Director of American Whitewater, Mark Singleton on the show. Green Race and Little White Race Recaps. South American Trip Report from John Weld. Grand Canyon Trip Report from John Grace. Policy updates, rants and raves and more!



Crappy picture of the "Raytheon Wave"



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Hammer Factor – Episode 73, ‘The Amazon Woman’

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