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Crystal Rapid 1983 Part One of ThreeLayne 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 FedarkoYoutube Video by Jeffe Aronsonhttps://youtu.be/VPcrccxcNsIInstagram:  Rivergirl RadioContact:rivergirlradio@gmail.comhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradioSupport the show

Crystal Rapid 1983 Part Two of ThreeLayne 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 FedarkoYoutube Video by Jeffe Aronsonhttps://youtu.be/VPcrccxcNsIInstagram:  Rivergirl RadioContact:rivergirlradio@gmail.comhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradioSupport the show

Crystal Rapid 1983 Part One of ThreeLayne 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 FedarkoYoutube Video by Jeffe Aronsonhttps://youtu.be/VPcrccxcNsIInstagram:  Rivergirl RadioContact:rivergirlradio@gmail.comhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradioSupport the show

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 @freelancefunhog2.  Follow her band in France, Fox Box, @ https://www.facebook.com/foxboxirish3.  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-affairVisit my Instagram for photos:  @Rivergirlradiohttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradioSupport the show

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 PaintingsMom's StuffTalking Fly Youtube Video of LeeSpring City, UtahBooks:1.  There’s this River by Christa Sadler2.  Breaking into the Current: Boatwoman of the Grand Canyon by Louise Teal3.  Sunk Without a Sound by Brad Dimock4.  Canyon by Michael Ghiglieri5.  Grand Obsession: Harvey Butchard  and the Exploration of Grand Canyon by Elisa Butler Tom Myers6.  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 DimockVisit my Instagram for photos:  Rivergirl Radiohttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradioSupport the showSupport the show

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.Visit my Instagram for photos:  Rivergirl Radiohttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradioSupport the show

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-MarieShow Notes:Anne Marie AstrologyHow to do a private river trip?Private river permit info:Planning food for a private trip:Garmin InReach for texting communicationsBlackwell Realty GroupSupport the show

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 1966Larry Stevens Grand Canyon Guide bookRandy’s Rock info also found hereChrista Sadler Book, There’s This River1976 low waterNY times article about that droughtGrand Canyon Private Permit InfoRock Steady BoxingPlease like, share and subscribe.Visit my Instagram @ Rivergirl Radio for photosSupport the show

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 droughtUtah Division of Water ResourcesGreat Salt Lake Advisory CouncilUtah Rivers CouncilNY Times ArticleWashington Post ArticleLA Times ArticleSupport the show

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 ForrestThe Emerald Mile by Kevin FedarkoWhat is a Dory?Doryak?Support the show

Keven Stratton is currently serving as the Utah State Representative for District 48.He is the chair of the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Committee. He also chairs the House of Representative Water Commission helping to guide state water policies.Keven is a 5th generation Stratton living in Orem, Utah.  He is the father to 8 incredible children.  He has been married to his wife Laurie for 38 years.Keven owns and operates a group of companies that employ over 150 people in the areas of Construction, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Real Estate, and Law.Keven has been involved in rivers and rafting since the early 70's.  He currently loves sharing his love of the river with his family and regularly goes on rafting trips with them.Enjoy Keven!Show Notes:Keven StrattonTour WestUtah Rivers CouncilGreat Salt Lake Advisory CouncilAmerican RiversRadio West--Snowmelt Podcast Episode Utah Division of Water ResourcesSupport the show

It was a joy to talk with Annie.  Born and raised in SLC, UT she eventually found her way to the river and has never left.  Annie was the President of the Colorado Plateau River Guides, she also spent 15 years as the administrator for the Utah Guides and Outfitters. She is currently serving on the Utah Rivers Council where she continues her passion and expertise for protecting Utah’s rivers.Enjoy Annie.Show Notes:Utah CrewDavid BrowerColorado Plateau River Guide AssociationUtah Rivers CouncilLee’s Ferry Info:Radio West Podcast,  Great Salt Lake EpisodeWho is my Utah LegislatureSupport the show

Rivergirl Radio host, Marcie Clark, is interviewed by her friend, Beth Williams.  My hope is to allow my listeners get to know me a little better.  I have been a river guide since 1997 and have also worked managing the office of Tour West, Inc. I spend most of my days raising 3 incredible children.  I also loves dogs, yoga, riding bikes, astrology, skiing, reading, and elephants. My hope is to share my love of rivers with you.  To share my joy.  I hope you enjoy.Other Great River Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-adventures-with-brian-dierker/id1489899555https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eddy-out-with-natali-zollinger/id1538365966https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-river-radius-podcast/id1463337469https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/come-hell-or-highwater/id1584498659Marcie's Other Favorite Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beth-alissa-surf-the-cosmos/id1619820822https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radiowest/id262033197https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-junkie/id1322200189https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/expanded-podcast-by-to-be-magnetic/id1419732648https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/huberman-lab/id1545953110https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/99-invisible/id394775318Support the show

This is a tribute to my dear friend Sabra Lynn Jones.  Sabra passed in 2002.  What a courageous, brave, strong woman you were.  How proud we are to know you and call you a friend.  Thank you for your genuine kindness and acceptance to all.  RIP dear friend.  Enjoy Sabra.Nepal Seeds ObituarySupport the show

Sharlene started guiding rivers in 1984.  She is the first female guide to work for Tour West, Inc. She has also worked ski patrol for Sundance Ski Resort for 40 years.  She has a great memory, fun stories and a fascinating life.  It was a pleasure to sit down with her and talk about guiding, her life and her passions.Enjoy Sharlene.Support the show

Lani was a river guide for 30 years.  I enjoyed sitting down with him and his wife, Bonnie, to talk about their memories of his time guiding river trips.  Lani was a school teacher for many years and guided rivers in the summers.His memory is impressive for his age, 81 and going strong!  I am grateful to have captured parts of his life on the river.  I know you will be too once you hear his stories.  My son told me one of his stories was one of the "greatest things" he has ever heard.  Tune in and find out for yourself.  Please visit my instagram account, Rivergirl Radio for photos. Enjoy Lani.Show Notes:early guides:Dave LindstromFrank WillisWayne (last name ?)Georgie White Clark Auto Biography:https://www.amazon.com/Georgie-Clark-Thirty-Years-Running/dp/0877011052Buckskin Bill:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvan_Ambrose_HartA Special Thanks to Bonnie, Lannie’s wife for her help remembering things and her commentary.  I apologize for the bad sound but my hope is that we can all be that good to our significant other as we age.  cheers!Support the show

Kyle has been involved in the river rafting industry since 1986.  He owns his a river company in Utah on the Weber River, Park City Rafting.  He also guides commercially for Tour West Inc. in the Grand Canyon and through Cataract Canyon on the Colorado River.  Kyle has run so many rivers and has so much experience.  He is the father of 6 children. He is one of the kindest people I know.  Enjoy Kyle!Show Notes:Kyles Favorite Book:The Log of the Panthon: An Account of an 1896 River Voyage from Green River, Wyoming to Yuma, Arizona Through the Grand Canyon (The Pruett Series)Author: George F. Flavell Video Short:   The Important Places by Forest Woodward & Brendan LeonardHerping photos on iNaturalist.orgPlease follow my Instagram Rivergirl RadioSupport the show

Dave has worked as a river guide since 1970.  He has worked in the Grand Canyon primarily (listen in for exactly how many trips).  He has also worked on the Main Salmon River in Idaho and in Southern Utah through Cataract Canyon.  Dave's father is one of the original owners of Tour West , Frank Stratton.  Dave has a deep love of rivers. He is a great story teller. He has a vast knowledge about each rivers human and natural history, geology, ecology, hydrology and many other facts about each river that he enjoys sharing.  He is kind, humble, and an all around enjoyable person spend time with. I hope you enjoy our conversation.  If you have specific things you would like me to ask him in the future, please leave comments on my Instagram, Rivergirl Radio.  I also post photos there if you are interested.   Enjoy Dave.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradioShow Notes:Jimmy Rosenbruchhttp://rosenbruch.org/rosenbruch-biography/Dave Wegner oral history:https://gcdamphistory.org/oral-history/wegner-david/Article on Glen Canyon Dam and great photos that include the plywood on the dam:https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2019/07/18/1983-arizona-glen-canyon-dam-lake-powell-almost-overflowed-colorado-river/1662234001/Brittle Bush yellow bloom in Grand Canyon in spring.11 Federally recognized tribes Associated with Grand Canyon:https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/historyculture/associated-tribes.htmWater Conservation Ideas:https://www.americanrivers.org/rivers/discover-your-river/top-10-ways-for-you-to-save-water-at-home/Support the show

Tyler has been a river guide for 43 years. He has worked in the education system just as long. He makes you cry laugh and is one of the most genuinely kind people on the planet.  He currently lives in Idaho with his wife Sharee and is the father of four beautiful children.  If you want a good laugh sit down and listen as we enjoy Tyler together.Show Notes:Please like, share and subscribe.  You can find me on Instagram:  Rivergirl RadioSupport the show

Kevin Johansen has been guiding rivers for over 30 years.  His love for rivers began at the young age of 8 years old and continues to this day.  He has guided in Utah through Cataract Canyon and in Arizona through the Grand Canyon with over 200 trips to date.Enjoy Kevin.Show Notes:Rancho Feliz Organization:https://ranchofeliz.com/ Support the show