14. Tom Hansen

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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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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Visit my Instagram @ Rivergirl Radio for photos

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13. Joel Williams and Eric Klotz

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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15. Anne-Marie Gardiner

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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