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

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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:

rivergirlradio@gmail.com

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio

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:

rivergirlradio@gmail.com

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio

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

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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