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Marcie Clark
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4. Dave Stratton
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05/06/22 • 96 min
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.
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Show Notes:
Jimmy Rosenbruch
http://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.htm
Water Conservation Ideas:
https://www.americanrivers.org/rivers/discover-your-river/top-10-ways-for-you-to-save-water-at-home/
03/31/23 • 40 min
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
20. Crystal Rapid 1983 Flip, part 2
Rivergirl Radio
04/07/23 • 37 min
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]
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio
18. Louisa Bennion
Rivergirl Radio
11/04/22 • 59 min
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
Visit my Instagram for photos: @Rivergirlradio
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio
1. Layne Parmenter
Rivergirl Radio
04/15/22 • 61 min
Layne Parmenter has worked as a river guide for 50 years. He recently retired as a teacher and principal after 38 years in the Wyoming school system. In 2014 he received the National Distinguished Principal award. Since 2014 he has served on the Harvard Principal Training Center Advisory Board associated with Harvard's Graduate School of Education. He has been a river guide on the Main Salmon River in Idaho and in the Grand Canyon. He is a wealth of knowledge and laughter. Enjoy Layne.
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio
Show notes:
- Frances Wisner book: My Mountains Where the River Still Runs Downhill.
- A great place to find more information on Frances and her life along the Main Salmon River http://www.ronwatters.com/stories4.htm
- The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon Author Kevin Fedarko
- Georgie Clark Autobiography: Thirty Years of River Running.
- More information on Georgie Clark:
- https://www.adventure-journal.com/2021/06/the-life-and-mystery-of-grand-canyon-pioneer-georgie-white/
Shoutout to Stokes Strategies for the use of your podcast studio.
Thanks Sophia Clark for the artwork!
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17. Lee Udall Bennion
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10/07/22 • 92 min
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
Talking Fly Youtube Video of Lee
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
Visit my Instagram for photos: Rivergirl Radio
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio
16. Joe Bennion
Rivergirl Radio
09/16/22 • 92 min
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 Radio
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio
15. Anne-Marie Gardiner
Rivergirl Radio
07/22/22 • 50 min
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?
Planning food for a private trip:
14. Tom Hansen
Rivergirl Radio
07/15/22 • 102 min
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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11. Keven Stratton
Rivergirl Radio
06/24/22 • 61 min
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 Stratton
Tour West
Great Salt Lake Advisory Council
Radio West--Snowmelt Podcast Episode
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