Crystal Rapid 1983 

Part One of Three
Layne Parmenter and Dave Stratton’s experience  flipping a 37’ motorized raft in Crystal Rapid at 75,000 cfs.

Book Referenced throughout podcast:

The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko

Youtube Video by Jeffe Aronson

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Crystal Rapid 1983 

Part Two of Three
Layne Parmenter and Dave Stratton’s experience  flipping a 37’ motorized raft in Crystal Rapid at 75,000 cfs.

Book Referenced throughout podcast:

The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko

Youtube Video by Jeffe Aronson

https://youtu.be/VPcrccxcNsI

Instagram:  Rivergirl Radio

Contact:

[email protected]

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Crystal Rapid 1983 

Part One of Three
Layne Parmenter and Dave Stratton’s experience  flipping a 37’ motorized raft in Crystal Rapid at 75,000 cfs.

Book Referenced throughout podcast:

The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko

Youtube Video by Jeffe Aronson

https://youtu.be/VPcrccxcNsI

Instagram:  Rivergirl Radio

Contact:

[email protected]

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio

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For over 25 years Louisa has enjoyed rivers, rafting and the West.  She grew up in the small town of Spring City, UT.  After graduating high school she moved to NY and graduated from Cornell University.  She spent 15 years in NY and then while backpacking Europe decided to move to rural village of Chasteuil, France where she is currently living life to the fullest as an editor and professional musician.
Her experiences are as unique as her incredible journey through life.  Her love of the River and the West is felt throughout the entire interview.   
Enjoy Louisa.

To learn more about Louisa and to follow along her life's journey visit:

1.  Louisa's Instagram @freelancefunhog

2.  Follow her band in France,
Fox Box, @ https://www.facebook.com/foxboxirish

3.  A Short essay about the Bennion family's rafting odyssey: https://bedrocksandals.com/blogs/adventure-sandal/down-the-big-ditch-and-back-again-a-family-affair


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Lee moved from Merced, CA to Utah in 1974 to study art at Brigham Young University. In 1976, she married Joseph Bennion and moved to Spring City,  Utah.  She and Joe have three daughters together.  She earned a BFA in painting.  She has received numerous honors and awards from the art community. 

As a 15 year old girl, Lee was left home when her father and brothers went rafting down the Grand Canyon. She wasn’t happy.  She promised herself that the first chance she had to go on a rafting trip down the Grand Canyon she would go. 

With over 30 Grand Canyon trips and numerous river trips throughout the West, Lee followed through on that promise to herself.

Her love of nature, grand places and wild spaces are contagious.

Enjoy Lee.

Show Notes:

Some of Lee's Paintings

Mom's Stuff

Talking Fly Youtube Video of Lee

Spring City, Utah

Books:

1.  There’s this River by Christa Sadler

2.  Breaking into the Current: Boatwoman of the Grand Canyon by Louise Teal

3.  Sunk Without a Sound by Brad Dimock

4.  Canyon by Michael Ghiglieri

5.  Grand Obsession: Harvey Butchard  and the Exploration of Grand Canyon by 

Elisa Butler 

Tom Myers

6.  The Colorado River in the Grand Canyon: A Guide by Larry Stevens  

7.  The Doing of the Thing: the Brief Brilliant Whitewater career of Buzz Holstrom by Vince Welch, Cort Conley & Brad Dimock


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Joe Bennion has a unique and enjoyable life story.  He and his wife Lee developed their passion for running rivers in the early 1990's.  They have shared their passion with friends and family for over 25 years. 
Introducing many to rivers and the joy's found in a boat on the river. 
Joe's love of the river is deeply felt as he recalls his experiences with me.
Joe is also a professional potter and owns a beautiful store in Spring City, Utah,
Horseshoe Mountain Pottery.

Enjoy Joe.

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Anne-Marie returned from her first week long river trip last month down the San Juan River in Utah.  I sat down with her to talk about her experience.  What rafting was like for her and her family.  It is quite the process to plan and prepare.  Is it worth it?  Listen in to find out what it was like for the Gardiner family.
Anne-Marie is married with 2 kids.  They are busy traveling, camping, riding bikes, skiing and now rafting!  She is also an Astrologer.  I can't encourage you enough to get a reading from her.   
Enjoy Anne-Marie

Show Notes:
Anne Marie Astrology

How to do a private river trip?

Private river permit info:

Planning food for a private trip:

Garmin InReach for texting communications

Blackwell Realty Group

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Tom was on the maiden voyage for Tour West in 1969.  His father, Russ  was one of the three founders.  Tom ran commercial trips for over 40 years.  His memory is impressive and listening to him describe the Grand Canyon over the years is fascinating.  His recall is amazing even after enduring brain surgery in 2010.  Tom also worked as a software engineer for Microsoft.  He and his wife LeAnn are the parents of 3 children.  They now reside in Mesa, Arizona where they own and operate Rock Steady Boxing.  Enjoy Tom.

Flood at Phantom Ranch in 1966

Larry Stevens Grand Canyon Guide book

Randy’s Rock info also found here

Christa Sadler Book, There’s This River

1976 low water

NY times article about that drought

Grand Canyon Private Permit Info

Rock Steady Boxing

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Join me as I sit down to discuss a broad range of water topics with two of Utah's leading water experts, Joel Williams, Deputy Director of Utah Division of Water Resources, and Eric Klotz retired Water Resource Engineering Manager.  We discuss the Drought in Utah and throughout the West.  The Great Salt Lake, the Bear River, the Colorado River.   
I know we all love our water and want to protect it.  My hope is to encourage us to have informative, helpful, and meaningful conversations so we can find solutions to some of our toughest water woe's to date.
Joel grew up in Utah and has enjoyed a lot of time in the wilderness.  He is passionate about protecting and conserving our water.  He enjoys backpacking and has been on numerous rafting trips.  He is one of the smartest, kindest people I know. 
Eric grew up in Michigan.  He came to Utah to enjoy skiing and quickly was introduced to rafting where he fell in love with water and rivers throughout the West.  He spent a good portion of his time overseeing conservation efforts to "slow the flow". 
It was an informative conversation that highlights many aspects of water in Utah.  It was also so nice to know people who also care so much are working to help protect and save our Water.
I invite our listeners to become more informed and to encourage our state representative's, especially legislatures, to find ways to continue to improve all our water conservation and protective measures.   We care, a lot! 
But also remember to be kind. 
Politics are cruel and I believe we need to come together with more kindness .
so we can make the biggest differences.  Please.

Enjoy Joe and Eric.

Show Notes:

Utah Gov. Cox response to drought
Utah Division of Water Resources
Great Salt Lake Advisory Council
Utah Rivers Council
NY Times Article
Washington Post Article
LA Times Article

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Joe grew up running rivers with his Father.   He has continued sharing his passion and has been guiding them for over 25 years.  Joe is a kind, easy going, fun loving person. He is a craftsman and engineer at heart and he has built two dories that are incredibly beautiful. 
You are one of the lucky ones if you have Joe as your guide.
Please check out photos of his incredible Dories on my Instagram page:
Rivergirl Radio.

Enjoy Joe.

Show Notes:

Emerald Mile Old Forrest

The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko

What is a Dory?

Doryak?

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