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START HERE!  Follow, Interact Connect & Share on: Instagram & FacebookListen in at: Free Flow Institute PodcastSign up for a course at: Free Flow Institute.Support & Donate to: Free Flow FoundationCheck out & Support their sponsors: Yeti +Immersion Research. For the full list of sponsors, click here------------------------------------------------------------IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:Chandra's Personal & Professional Timeline, River Journey & ShoutoutsOld stomping grounds at the: Matanuska & SusitnaMentor Chuck Spaulding  Founder of Nova Alaska Guides & Trips on 6 Mile CreekDOC (Denali Outdoor Center) and the Nenana River in AlaskaEcuadorian Rivers InstituteMatty Perry & FulBright GrantJondachi FestGauley FestWhite Salmon in WashingtonRio GrandeUganda Whitewater Scene on the NileCanyon Explorations Company in the Grand CanyonMoab. Desolation Canyon & WestwaterJay Healy & Scott SolleCheck out the links below to people doing great work and protecting rivers in Ecuador:Defense of human rights + rights of Nature: Defensoría del puebloMatt Terry @ Ecuadorian Rivers InstituteDarcy Gaetcher @ Small World AdventuresAbe Herrera @ Boof SessionsDiego Robles @ Ecuador Whitewater / Jungle RootsAbby Dent @ Abby's HideawayChandra's dear friend, Ben Stookesberry has done important storytelling + expedition work down there recently, along with Willie Henkel------------------------------------------------------------LOVED THE EPISODE?  SUPPORT OUR PODCAST ON PATREON OR DONATE DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITEGive us a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsFollow us on social! Instagram -AND- Facebook

START HERE!  Support  on PatreonFollow  & Interact on TikTokConnect & Share in InstagramInquire on her WebsiteMessage to westerwatergirl@gmail.com (she wants to hear from you!)Listen to her Podcast: Confessions of a Western Water Girl. *shoutout to Ed Abbey Learn More about Teal & Our Western Water Crisis HERE!NPR Interview by Luke Runyon Build Cast episode with Robby SchwarzBulb Chat episode with Alexander HaizmanDigging in the dirt episode with Kevin GallagherPBS EpisodeBBC InterviewRead the Teton Gravity Article here MAKE A CHANGE!Educate yourself on where  your water comes fromUnderstand who's managing itPressure your local municipality to come up with plans for how to reduce your consumption for the future!! IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT TEAL'S:Personal & Professional TimelineRaftingRaft RacingAnimas Amazons Team  & San Juan Sirens Green Machine BoatFavorite River/Favorite RapidDolores River / Snaggletooth Rapid in 1983MentorsGrowing up- Mia & Jen Raft Racing CoachesCollege- Dr. Gigi Richard Colorado Water Congress & Faculty Advisor to H2OrgH2Org Club - Student Water OrganizationMore on the Dolores RiverProfessional Career- Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA)Luke Ruyon: Reporter for KUNCJohn Entsminger: General Manager & Director of SNWAColby Pellegrino: Deputy General ManagerWriting Mentor- Heather HansmanTikTok- Armchair EngineerShoutoutsLadies of Whitewater FB PageDiversify WhitewaterRica FultonJen PelzJen's WebsiteFreeflow InstituteApply for the American Whitewater ScholarshipHighlights & In the MediaREI CO-OP Studio Film: Spirit of the PeaksConnor Ryan aka @SacredstokeNative OutdoorsCRWUA Stakeholder Meeting- (Colorado River Water Users Association Annual Conference)Teal's Post on TikTok about it------------------------------------------------------------LOVED THE EPISODE? SUPPORT OUR PODCAST ON PATREON OR DONATE DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITEGive us a 5 star review on Apple PodcastsFollow us on social! Instagram -AND- Facebook

FOLLOW GRAND SALMON SOURCE TO SEA JOURNEYCHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITEFOLLOW THEM ON FACEBOOKINTERACT WITH THEM ON INSTAGRAM Meet & Follow the “Core Paddling” TeamBrooke Hess- Science Writer/KayakerLibby Tobey- Comedian/KayakerAlia Payne- Film Maker/Raft GuideHailey Thompson- Artist/Kayaker TAKE ACTION!SIGN PETITION GET INVOLVEDJOIN LETTERDONATE—Text the word Salmon to 53555SPONSORSHOW UP TO AN EVENTVOLUNTEERNON PROFITS SUPPORTING THE TRIP/MISSIONThey are collaborating with Rivers for Change as our lead project partner and Idaho Rivers United as our fiscal sponsor and advocacy partner. Your tax-deductible donation to IRU will help support this cause and salmon recovery advocacy.Other Volunteers supporting the missionTess McEnroe, Trent Holen with NRS, Katie Matthews, Danielle Katz with Rivers for Change and several others volunteering in Astoria, Portland, Lewiston, Ketchum and more! Also, huge shoutout to those past and present who have been fighting for the salmon and their ecosystem!!DETAILS OF THE SOURCE TO SEA TRIP1000+ miles2.5-3 months (Embarking end of April ending early to Mid July)Link to the map of their source to sea journeyPaddling the Middle Fork, Main Salmon, East Fork/South ForkEncountering 8 dams. Big focus of the Lower Snake River DamPaddling a variety of crafts.Click here to see the events taking place throughout their journey!--------------------------------------------EPISODE DETAILED NOTES AND SUMMARYSALMON 101They are a keystone speciesFemale Salmon Nest's are called “REDDS”Salmon like cold temps. Need below 68 degrees F$17 Billion dollars has been spent to restore Sockeye Salmon river in the Snake River Basin that return to the Stanley Basinin 2021 there was a Sockeye Recovery goal of 9k returning to Stanley Basin, only 4 made itECOSYSTEMS NEED SALMONAnadromous (Return back to the river system in which they were born)Salmon are important because they help measure effects of climate changeSalmon need aeration in the water to survive.If you remove dams, salmon populations WILL COME BACK!FILM GOALSOngoing environmental story, fight and mission1st Part: Expedition driving action through social media and stories2nd Part: Film Rallying environmental story. Ode to the River!

In this episode we talk about:Jeffe becoming an Outward Bound Guide in CaliforniaWorking for ARTA on the Snake River in Idaho and the Colorado River in UtahWorking for AZRA & CAN-X in the Grand CanyonHis dory the "Sam McGee" named after the Robert Service PoemWorking for OARS Dories in the Grand CanyonHis Retirement story he wrote after his 44 year career as a river guideHis organization, the Friends of the Mitta RiverYou can Donate Here to help support their mission!Overall, Jeffe was a River guide for 44 years traveling, paddling & guiding some of the most amazing rivers all around the world. This episode is airing around his bday! Happy Belated Bday to you Jeffe! After the recording, Jeffe mentioned that he and his wife set up a foundation where their assets will be donated to the: Whale Foundation, GCRG (Grand Canyon River Guides & The Redside Foundation  after they pass. Thank you Carrie & Jeffe for all you do for our community! To good health & highwater!

--->Support the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed!!  Email Megan at Megan@poudrewatershed.org and Follow them on Social Media! @poudrewatershed--->Support the Poudre River Fest! Visit Website and click on the link "Get Involved"  and follow them on Social Media! @poudreriverfest--->Attend the Festival! Save the Date! August 21st at New Belgium Brewery!--->Shout out to Lara Smedley. The Poudre River Event Coordinator with her business Smedley Events Meet Megan Maiolo-Heath-Grew up in Monument, Colorado and always loved the outdoors-Attended CU Boulder for her Undergrad in Psychology-Attended University of Colorado Denver for her Masters in  Public Administration -Became a raft guide on Clear Creek. Where she developed her confidence, obsession and love for rivers-After working in Ecuador, she realized there that she wanted to fight for the river -Lives in Ft. Collins now MEGAN'S NON PROFIT HISTORY/CONNECTION-7 years ago Megan started working for Trees, Water & People Non Profit before landing at CPRW (Coalition for Poudre River Watershed)-2012/2013 Hyde Park Fire happened which lead to creating the "Coalition for the Hyde Park Fire" to address post fire mitigation and restoration work. Trees, Water and People was the fiscal sponsor for that until they became the official Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed 501c3.-She started as a board member for CPRW, later consulted and then at the end of 2020, she applied and got the Communications Outreach and Marketing Manager Position. GET TO KNOW THE POUDRE RIVER WATERSHED-Headwaters are at Poudre Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park-3 Major Tributaries but the main stem comes out of RMNP-Large area covers about 1900 sq/miles-Upper Poudre has 75 miles of Wild & Scenic River-Lower Poudre is designated as a National Heritage Area (for its importance in the development of the Western Water Law)-Flows into the South Platte Basin (Greeley,CO)-Covers so much terrain (Head waters up in the High Mountains of RMNP, to Poudre Canyon to Ft. Collins, to plains through Winsor, into Greeley and ending in the Platte River)-Hard Working River providing so much water to agriculture and 300,000 people in the front rangeStory behind the name- French Trappers caught in a snow storm back in the early 1800's. Stashed a bunch their stuff including their gunpowder...hence the name..."Cache Le Poudre". "Stash the Powder".Native American History- was a meeting place for several tribes in the west. Learn more at PoudreHeritage.orgOther Non Profits helping protect the Poudre RiverNational Heritage Area- Managed by the Poudre Heritage AllianceSave the Poudre- Focused on water infrastructure, dams and reservoirsCoalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW)- Focused on  collaborative approach to Watershed management and Forest and River RestorationCPRW-Mission to improve and maintain the ecological health of the Poudre River Watershed through "Community Collaboration" REQUEST FROM THE CPRWLearn more about your local watershed and water law!Get involved! Support CPRW with your money, time and more education!Practice Water ConservationInstall a rain barrelChange out part of your lawn for xeriscape (check in and see if you can apply for a rebate!)Low flow toilets and shower heads (check in and see if you can apply for a rebate!)Collaborate & Support the CPRW or the Poudre River with:In Kind DonationsDonateVolunteerGive Percentage of Profits for one day, one product, or a new product POUDRE RIVER FESTIVAL HISTORY & DETAILSFirst festival was May of 2014 after the massive floods of 2013. Bring people together to better understand the river, celebrate and raise funds for flood, forest and river restoration projects.3 GOALSEducationCelebrationRestorationsMeet the 6 Organizations that created the Poudre River Fest!Bird Conservancy of the RockiesNational Association for InterpretationWildlands Restoration VolunteersCache Le Poudre River National Heritage AreaCity Of Fort CollinsCoalition for the Poudre River Festival (CPRW)*Huge Shout out to all of the Breweries in Colorado taking action and getting involved!2021 HYBRID Poudre River Fest ScheduleMay 7th -- Virtual Event focused around WildlifeJune 25th -- Virtual Event focused on RecreationJuly 15th -- Virtual & In Person Event focused around Every Day WaterAugust 21st -- Big Celebration in person event at New Belgium Brewery

Follow Kate Aitchison and her AdventuresCheck out her company Terra Flags Website and follow them on Instagram and Purchase Kate's print cards hereKate's 2017 Block Print Dory Project (at the Sante Fe Art Institute) of the San Juan Watershed Kate named her Residency Boat called "Katie Lee"Meet "Katie Lee" the Completed DoryWatch a video about the real Katie Lee Listen to: Remembering Katie Lee, 'Goddess of Glen Canyon': 1919-2017Katie Lee's Obituary TributeListen to Katie Lee's "Song of the Boatman" Other Shoutouts and Links--Check out Grand Canyon Youth and see how you can contribute, support, or participate!Donate to the Alumni Scholarship FundPurchase a GCY Sun Hoody Here! 

Meet Sarah Nelson-Founder and Executive Director of Protect Our RiversFollow them on Facebook AND Instagram!Meet the Protect Our Rivers TEAM : "A collective force for river good!"Sarah NelsonCarter Freericks-Down River Equipment Environmental EducationRiver GuideMarketerLindsey Mckissick -Highlands Ranch Backcountry WildernessPreston-Good River BeerWater LawyerBeer BrewerScott CoeCultivator Ads (Denver Colorado)Protect Our River's 2021 GOAL for River Cleanups is to remove 20,000lbs of trash out of the Colorado Rivers this summer!! Thank you!!  

I myself have returned yet again from the mighty Grand Canyon where I rowed my 2nd of 4 Commercial trips for CanX or Canyon Explorations. It was warm, windy and low water but we had a hell of a time nonetheless. Our trip was so stacked with musical talent that I decided to record another live set for you all to enjoy instead of our normal interviews. The music from today's episode is coming to you live from Mile 222 in the Grand Canyon, just 4 miles above the Diamond Creek take-out. When we arrived at that beach, which was our last camp of our 15 day trip, a few of the GCMRC or (Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research) staff were just finishing up a photo mapping project so we saw it as an opportunity to sit down and play some tunes before they had to move on downstream. The guides performing live today are, Kirk from GCMRC with his Banjo, Jed Alan (buy his music here) on the vocals, guitar & harmonica, Cricket with that amazing voice singing and playing the guitar, Wiley Green also on vocals and shredding the mandolin and even our infamous trip leader Pauly Borichevsky rounding out the last of the session with his amazing voice and talent on the guitar! Songs played are mostly originals and some covers from their favorite artists. I recorded only with my iPhone and was THOROUGHLY impressed with the quality of sound that I was able to capture.I fucking loved these tunes and know you will too…And without further adieu, a live performance at Mile 222 in the Grand Canyon... Purchase Jed Alan's Music Here!

I wanted to get her on the podcast as a tribute to her and her many accomplishments both on and off the water. In this episode we talk about how Julie's childhood, her connection to the water, her international travels and her very successful business, Sierra Rescue. Follow Sierra Rescue on Instagram & FacebookCheck out the Sierra Rescue Courses they offer on their websiteFollow Julie and her wife and amazing partner in crime Abigail Polsby on InstagramJulie's lifetime accomplishments include the first self-support riverboard trip down the Grand Canyon and co-owning Arctic River Journeys. She has been featured in such magazines as Outside, Paddlers, American Whitewater and Canoe and Kayak.Shoutouts from JulieMarty of Sierra MacBrice Whitmore (first guide was Martin Litton)Her dad was first safety kayaker for AZRAMarty, Chris and Steve GrovesRio TropicalesSteve Curry ExpeditionsBeth Rippins, Sue Norman, Juliet Starrett & Julie Munger (US RAFT TEAM)Paul  Nickolazo

Purchase Jed Alan's Music hereDownload Episode 24 featuring  Live Music up Blacktail Canyon.

What's up everyone, how's it going, hope you're doing well! Thanks for tuning back into another episode here of the podcast. I just returned from the Mighty Grand Canyon where I was a commercial river guide on a 16 day Hiker Special trip with Canyons Exploration or CANX.It was such an epic trip. Our weather was overall sunny and warm with the expected spring gusty winds. Our guests were so damn amazing and the guides were just fucking incredible.Speaking of guides, today's episode will be a little different this week. I decided to change things up for you all and offer up some acoustic tunes instead of our usual interview. The music from today's episode is coming to you live from BlackTail Canyon at Mile 120 in the heart of the Grand Canyon.Blacktail itself is a special place for both river runners and native people. The narrow canyon walls offer an incredible space for playing music, telling tales, or hearing the faint echo of the canyon wren. The guides performing live today are Jimmy Mac aka Ringtail Jimmy, Amy Rust aka Cricket, and Jed Gantert aka Uncle Jedler. Songs played are mostly originals and some covers from their favorite artists. I recorded only with my iPhone for this performance and was thoroughly impressed by the quality of the sound that I was able to capture. I loved these tunes and know you will too.And without further adieu, a live performance in Blacktail Canyon.Listen/Purchase Jed Alan's Music on Band Camp

Meet Scott- -Owner/Founder of Solgear.  Drop an email and connect! info@solgear.com-Shop for gear online or check out his shop on 420 Kane Creek, Moab!-Meet his rad wife and better half Anne Solle-Scott is also an Instructor and Instructor trainer for Swift Water Safety InstituteEmpact Northwest- Boat Operator Group that responded to Hurricane Laura In this episode we talk about:Scott's favorite gear at Solgear. The Rescue Tarp!Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National ParkScott's time up in Alaska boating for DOC (Denali Outdoor Center) Scott's Mentors and Shoutouts-"We've done so much, with so little for so long, that we can anything, with nothing, forever!"Tim Kelahan- The Rescue CompanyBorichevksy Brothers (Alex & Pauly)Jay Healy- Best Friend (I also interviewed Jay, click here to listen to that episode)Sheri Tingey- Alpaca RaftGus Gillman- Director of the Ski Patrol at Alta (past)Matt Leary- Director of Ski Patrol at Alta (present)Pete Groves  & Jonathon MorganChuck Spaulding- invented Super Nova Drysuit/neck gasketAnnie Tueller (Tag-a-long)Big Linda (Tag-a-long)Mike DeHoff- Eddy Line Welding, Returning Rapids Project and support to CPRG (Colorado PlateEric Riley-Founder/Instructor of Swift Water Safety Institute (SSI)Nate Ostis- NOLS RIVER RESCUE GUIDELars Haarr- River Guide and Manager of OARS Grand CanyonSeth Davis- River Guide and Manager of OARS Canyonlands/Utah

Follow Davide: Follow Davide Sartoni on Facebook and Follow is wife Jeannie Sartoni on FacebookGet instruction through his school or book an international trip with The River Sup GuyJoin the monthly SUP Instructional Webinar or purchase the recording for later! Book a SUP Trip with Davide on the South Fork of the American with Cali CollectiveJoin his community! Follow the Reno-Tahoe Whitewater SUP page on Facebook In this show we talk about:Self Support trip on the Green River through Labyrinth/StillwaterStand Up Paddleboard Colorado--Shoutout to Buckley!Hala Board Ambassador/AthleteThe Book he recommends: 101 Questions to Ask before you get engagedFollow his business on Facebook- The River Sup GuyFollow Louise Royle (a paddler from the UK)Follow Honza Rott (owner of Tambo SUP from the Check Republic)When not on the river, Davide works for Rope WorksClosing words-- "Take less strokes!"

Follow Jay on FacebookGo on a multiday trip with Jay & AZRAGo on a daily Moab Jett trip with JayBook a "boat operator class" at SSI with Jay Lil more about Jay:Jay's Record: 14 Grand Canyon Trips in one year Jay's goal to get 200 trips before he turned 50. Currently at 157.Famous words/quotes by Jay"Never ruin a good story with too much of the truth""Skill appreciates Skill""Stay Frosty""Go with the Flow", "Roll with the Punches"Be ADAPTABLE!IMPROVISE!Good time going! "When in doubt.....pull it out!" (when speaking about outboard motors)Don't forget that everyone's struggling somewhere/somehow. Have a little more empathy...In this episode we chat about:Jay's best bud and childhood friend Scott Solle aka  (SolGear)YASNY (YOU AIN'T SEE NOTH'N YET") ADVENTURES where he met the Blank Brothers over at Moab JettLegendary Bob Quist of Moki Mac Rumor has it that Bob Quist  (aka Hayduke) roamed around the Southwest with Ed Abbey and Ken Sleight (aka Seldom Seen)  Monkey Wrenching and playing poker together. -Shoutout to Ray's Burger Shack. Order Jay's favorite...Double chops with custom fries1988 Crown Victoria Station Wagon #vanlifeDenali Raft Adventures and Denali Outdoor CenterJay does a Shoutout to the Gauley River. where he ventured twice. First time in 2008 and second in 2018. Mountain River Tours aka Class 6 Shoutout to Glen Goodrich on the Youghiogheny River6 mile slot canyon in AlaskaAzra bought Moki Mac in 2012. Clair (one of the Quist brothers) still does trips for AzraOARS bought Moki Mac Green River in 2012. Bob & Barbara Quist decided to buy a motorhome and travel the world.Jay's advice for guides that want to become a Grand Canyon River Guide:Take care of yourselfWork as a team (save your back!)Don't bite off the biggest piece of the pie (stick to your duties and don't overdo it)Durability and LongevityJay does a shoutout to boatwoman that have influenced him. Girls that "get it done" :Margeux Besterd, Connie Tibbits, Pam Quist (Clair's wife), & Alex TheveninShoutout to EddyLine WeldingSome photos of what it's like to be on a trip with Jay. Photo by David Zickl

Follow Spencer on Instagram!Reach out to him at REP Whitewater Parks or Champion a Lowhead damn!  In this episode we talk about:-Spencer's Badass Paddling Video-The Alsek and Tatsenshini River Outfitters-Spencer's Viral Glacier SUP'n Video-Spencer's Tatsenshini professional adventure film (done by his buddies who were on the trip that also premiered in 5 Point Film Fest!)-Boulder Creek Park and Confluence Park from REP Whitewater Parks-Badfish Teammate-Infinity "Speed Freaks"-KALAMATH RIVER (Source to sea). Above the first dam-"Last Decent of the Mikong" Video-Highside Mini-Me

Follow Nouria on: Instagram, Facebook, and YoutubeNouria's Sponsors/Brand Partnerships: Red Bull, Astral Designs, Waka Kayaks, Sweet Protection, Werner Paddles & Pack Raft EuropeIceland Project post on instagram Mentors/FriendsFabien Lefevre, Nicole Mansfield & Katrina Van Wijk, Rush Sturges and Ben Stookesberry Nouria's 2 Major Opportunities in LifeWinning the Whitewater Grand Prix in ChileRunning "Site Zed" of the Grand Canyon of the Stakin About Nouria:Meet Nouria, a bad-ass kayaker who's definitely on the short-list of the most progressive kayakers out there, regardless of gender. Nouria Newman combines a surprising adeptness at playing on white waters with an endless thirst for discovering new horizons.While most paddlers struggle to master just one sport, Nouria Newman combines several of them. She competes in canoe, freestyle and extreme kayaking, and excels in each and every one of them. Her achievements in the various disciplines prove she's one of a kind. In 2013 she won the Ottawa XL, one of the most important freestyle world meetings, followed that by taking K-1 silver at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships, and just a few months later she was crowned extreme kayaking world champion. The following year she won team gold at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships and team bronze at the European Championships. In 2016 she was runner-up at the Sickline Extreme Kayak World Championships and in 2017 took first place at the GoPro Mountain Games Steep Creek Championships.As if competition wasn't enough for the seemingly inexhaustible athlete, Nouria ventured on a solo kayaking trip down the Tsarap, Zanskar and Indus rivers in the Himalayas in August 2018. During the week-long adventure she says she "cried, laughed and talked to myself like a crazy person."It's hard to understand how such an outstanding athlete would have any spare time to partake in any 'normal' activities, but she also has a masters in journalism and political science from Sciences Po Toulouse. “Journalism is actually very similar to kayaking,” she says. “You always have to adapt!” But that's Nouria, always where you least expect her.

MEET RETA: (HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  LUCKY 32!)First Female Instructor Trainer in Canada and (hopefully) the First RIVER-2 Female Instructor Trainer in Canada (as well)ORIGIN OF RETA SUPS! (River Education Training for Adventures)Reta's goal to finish her internship with Raven Rescue to become a Swift Water Rescue Instructor SHOUTOUTS FROM RETAAbby DentNeil Gilson Norm Hann and his websiteTina Coastal Stoke "Flat to Flow" ClinicNatali's Video of Skookumchuk forming into a waveNatali's movie with Reta! "Lets Get Wet" TEAM CANRVRSUP (Canadian River Stand Up Paddleboarding) Instructor CollectiveReta Boychuk- Head InstructorJason Hay -Jaylife 13 Dry bagsRebecca MarjoramKelsey Baldwan- Owner of Kelsey's CaravanLisa Stocking-- Writer/contributor  CANRVRSUP EVENTSHunter Valley Adventures on the Red Dear River CANRVRSUP COLLABORATIONSDevils Head Coffee- CANRVRSUP (FULL SEND BLEND) "Wild and free with a hint of magical booty beer"BADFISH SUP RETA'S BIOReta is an all around whitewater paddling enthusiast that specializes in whitewater stand up paddling.  She has paddled on rivers in Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, Costa Rica and Ecuador.In addition to SUP you can always find Reta going with the flow; singing her way down a river behind the oars, working on crushing bigger lines in her kayak or trying to roll an OC1. Reta just wants to be on the water!Reta is the founder of CANRVRSUP Instructor Collective.  She started the collective to bring  instructors together in hopes of supporting her passion to grow a safe community of River Stand Up Paddlers through quality instruction and training. As head instructor and Paddle Canada Certified Instructor Trainer, she plans to work with all the collective instructors to provide high quality training for all students wanting to take courses related to SUP.Reta fell in love with SUP after she was first introduced to it in 2010.  It is a sport that anyone can enjoy and the sport can be as challenging as you want it to be as you progress from flat water on lakes to whitewater on the rivers.

Go on a trip with Bruce! Click the links below:Boutique River Trips anytime of year at Wontok Adventures Dory Moon AdventuresAlaska Rendezvous Heli-Guides--------------Connect with Bruce on FacebookCheck out Bruce's Dory "One Eyed Jack" named after one of the infamous rapids on the Bio Bio----------------In this Episode we talk about:Bruce's Dory run in Bedrock Rapid on the Grand Canyon back in 2011.Bruce talking about running Dark Canyon as an 11 year oldOte Dale repelling off the Hite Bridge to Bruce's Trip (Canyonlands Guide)-----------------Bruce's Mentors over the yearsMike Hipsher-  1972 taught Bruce how to roll a KayakJack DeFarge- Whitewater Voyagers AC Ecker- Canyonlands Expeditions & Outlaw TrailsPete Gibbs- Gibbs AscendersRead about Lonnie, Monty and Jack TillinghastWorked for Dee Holiday in the 80's at Holiday ExpeditionsDesolation to Hite trip where Bruce meets Brad Dimock of Fretwater BoatworksBio Bio River Trip with SobekAndy Anderson- Sobek ZambiaDoug Coombs- Ski CampsBruce has been working for Valdez Heli Ski Guides for over 25 years---------------ABOUT BRUCE:Bruce's 30 years of guiding have taken him around the world, paddling and rowing the most challenging whitewater run commercially. No use listing rivers, there are too many to bother. In addition to guiding rivers, Bruce is a heli-ski guide and a ski instructor. 

In this episode we talk about:Nadia's Mentor Paul Petzoldt (one of the founders of NOLS in 1964)Wilderness Education Association supported Nadia throughout her careerDMM's Psychological First Aid PresentationDMM now offers Women's Wild Med Program (WWMP)-WWMP offers wilderness medicine courses of all levels for women, taught by women. We welcome all women and girls (transgender and cisgender) as well as non- binary people who identify with the women's community.High School WildMed Initiative- Nadia's goal to get Wilderness First Aid into our school systemsNadia's Tips for Females that want to Rise upHave a passion that is infectious! "People will pay for Passion"Be a critical thinkerBe Genuinely YOU!---------Want to become a Wilderness First Responder Instructor? Click here for more infoReach out to Nadia directly- Nadia@desertmountainmedicine.comShoutout to MORGAN, one of Nadia's lead Instructors at DMMSubscribe to the Sharp End Podcast ----------More about DMM:Desert Mountain Medicine WebsiteFollow Desert Mountain Medicine on Facebook and InstagramNadia sits at the roundtable helping push Wilderness Medicine Forward with the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative-----------About Nadia:Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, Nadia was drawn to the Rockies of Colorado as a young adult. She began leading students on month long backpacking trips around the West for various outdoor education companies. Much to her surprise the only medical training that was required of her was basic first aid and CPR certifications.After completing her first Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course in 1992 she recognized the broader need for a more robust, field-based, wilderness medicine curricula designed specifically for outdoor professionals. Nadia pursued this newfound passion with her usual infectious intensity, and began teaching WFR courses soon thereafter. Her fascination with medicine lead to her receiving an EMT certification in 1994 and subsequently volunteering on SAR and working in various emergency departments around Colorado.Before founding Desert Mountain Medicine (DMM), Nadia worked for the Wilderness Education Association as an outdoor educator. She also attended Colorado State University and earned a B.S. in Natural Resource Management.  Later she was asked to join Colorado Mountain College to help jump start their Outdoor Recreation Leadership program (ORL) in Leadville, CO after which she earned an M.S. in Forestry with an emphasis in Outdoor Recreation from Northern Arizona University. Her combined education and experience as a guide, outdoor educator, medical professional, and wilderness medicine instructor provided her with a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and perspective to develop and run DMM under her own unique vision in 1998.After founding DMM Nadia became the EMS coordinator and EMT instructor for Colorado Mountain College, which inspired her to pursue a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from Regis University. Nadia continued to work as an ER nurse while cultivating DMM and its community from a fledgling, one-woman operation to the expanding business that it is today.Over two decade later, Nadia continues to contribute to the field of wilderness medicine as part of the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative (WEMC) and as DMM's Executive Director, focusing on curriculum development.Nadia  in the media:The ABCs of SOS on Outside OnlineLocal Outdoor Instructor gets National Spotlight

We start by getting to know JR:JR's Thesis Movie "New World Water"JR's Favorite Book Series: Wheel of TimeJR's Favorite Childhood Book: Coyote StoriesJR's mentor: Linda MontantiMeet "No Trace" and "Unbreakable", the hikers JR met on the PCT back in 2015--------------We then move into and learn more about the project:Blood of the West is the story of the Colorado River from Source to Sea, from its origins in the glacier carved valleys of the Rocky Mountains, through the iconic canyons and sandstone playgrounds of the Colorado Plateau, to its terminus south of the Mexican-American Border, where its mighty flows are reduced to just a trickle.Told in eight parts, this documentary project will follow each of the Colorado's main tributaries, including the Green, San Juan, and Virgin Rivers, from their headwaters to their confluence. As it follows the rivers downstream, it will follow the history of the watershed, tackle its present struggles, and speculate toward its possible future.Blood Of the West:Crowdfunding TrailerAnimated TeaserFollow them on YouTubeInstagram page----------------We end with how to support the project or links to get involved:***Donate directly to the causeThis project aims to shed some light on the most important watershed in the American West. Donations are welcome as we look into sources of funding and move forward on one of the most expansive and comprehensive documentary projects about the river in history.***Funding  PageThe Colorado River is in need of more help now than ever before, please help us tell its story...------------------About JR:J.R. Robinson is a West Coast-based filmmaker, writer, and photographer. He has spent the past ten years exploring and documenting the American West through photography and writing, and has developed a deep and overwhelming passion for the Colorado River and the American Southwest. An accomplished long-distance hiker and traveler, his work has won numerous awards and his films have screened at many prestigious film festivals.His photographic work can be seen and purchased for prints at www.daturaphoto.com

My guests today are 3 women who help make up the Team over at A-Dash Collaborative. A resource collaborative of river professionals and consultants cultivating equity, inclusion, support and trust both on and off the river. With a mission to inspire and support organizations to create discrimination and harassment-free environments through policy assessment, trainings and organizational change A-Dash provides consultation and training for outfitters and agencies as well as support for individuals.The ladies talk about their stories, their relationships to the river and the beautiful confluence story of how they came together to create this new venture. We hope you enjoy.In this episode we talk about:A-Dash Collaborative Team & ConsultantsMeet the Team: Risa Shimoda, Maria Blevins, Corita Waters, Angie Fuhrmann, Alex Thevenin, Alexa Spielhagen, Bekah PriceMeet the Consultants: Myra Strand, Emily Ambrose,  Jim Miller & Gina McClardCheck out A-Dash on FacebookCheck out A-Dash on InstagramTo actually be a collaboration in nature:It has to have not existed before in this form or wayShared or bought in visionCan't be done by one person2019 American Outdoors (AO) Panel on  Sexual Harassment in the Outdoors and Article "Beyond a Policy: Sexual Harassment and Sexism" by Alexandra Thevenin and Emily Ambrose. Closing words, quotes, and resources in finding these amazing women:Emily Ambrose Website Email: Emily@engagecoachingandconsulting.comFavorite Quote/lesson: Will you be the rock that redirects the river? -Claire NuerAlexa Spielhagen Website-  Engage in her research project!!!Email: alexa.spiel@gmail.comBook a trip with AZRA!! Request Alexa and Emily!Favorite Quote/lesson: Richard Flannigan- The river taught me that the measure of this world are all these thing not made by man.Better relation to all aspects- This is the link for the Flanagan piece - her favorite river writing: https://franklinriver.com/news/smh-traveller-aug2013-richard-flanagan/ Maria Blevins UVU ProfileEmail her through her contact form Other Resources/Shoutouts:Native-lands.ca is a website run by the nonprofit organization Native Land Digital. Louise Teal- Breaking into the Current. 

In this episode, Charlie talks about: Growing up and spending summers in HawaiiHis dad's career in Hollywood playing the original Danno character in Hawaii 5-0Learning to surf with the legends like Brian KeaulanaMentoring under John Zapotocky Sr.Taking over the Aspen Kayak School from  Kirk Baker and renaming it Aspen Kayak + SUPHelping inspire/create the Whitewater SUP curriculum/certifications in 2011 for the ACAWhat it means to be a  Master. "A Master is the one who fails the most"And so much more...Charlie's new interest in the Waterman2.0 by Juliet + Kelly StarrettMasters in Coaching program  in Sterling, ScotlandFriends Ben Morton and Josh Hall and  who have already completed the courseP.S. Charlie's wife Jenny MacArthur makes a "guest appearance" in this episode by answering some of the questions and adding in her side of the stories/memories. Thanks for your contribution Jenny! To learn more about her, click here to follow her on Facebook! Follow Charlie on Facebook or Instagram---------Don't forget!  If you like what you're hearing you can now donate to the podcast! We are now on PATREON!  Click this link to donate. Help us keep this show going each and every week!

--EDDY OUT UPDATESIf you like what you're hearing you can now donate to the podcast! We are officially now on PATREON!  Click this link to donate. Help us keep this show going each and every week!ABOUT MIKE FIEBIGMichael Fiebig is the Director of the Southwest River Protection Program for American RiversMike has offered up his email if you want to take action but don't know where to start. Follow his personal account at @michael_fiebig SOURCE TO SEA Website for their tripFollow their source to sea instagram account @oneriverexpeditionArticle about their Source to Sea trip on Men's JournalBlog posts by Michael on American RiversInterview with Mike on Duct Tape Diaries DURING SHOW NOTESJack Schmidt. Professor of Colorado River Studies. Both Mike and Natali share a connection to Jack. Mike considers Jack as one of his mentors and Natali thanks Jack for getting her on her first river trip.River Radius Podcast episode with Mike and Jenny talking about their source to sea tripPhil Henderson from NOLSOpen Sky Wilderness Therapy in Durango, ColoradoMike DeHoff of Eddy Line Welding from Moab, UTJohnny St. John from Hog Island Boat WorksHelen Howard- Desert River Outfitters/RentalsRestoring the Colorado: Bringing New Life to a Stressed RiverRaise the River- A collaboration for the Colorado River DeltaPick your favorite organization or non profit and give back on Amazon Smile TAKE ACTION! Write a letter, send an email or pick up the phone and call your local politicians and share your stories! 

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Immersion Research letterAntoinettes article in Culture MagazineMeet Diversify WhitewaterMission and EffortsFirst eventMaking waves in their community@diversify_whitewater on instagramIf you'd like to make a donation.They are currently in the process of becoming our own 501(c)(3), and we will soon have tax-deductible donations available.Until then, you can donate through Venmo @Lily-Durkee on VenmoIf you donate $10 or more, click this link to get your free sticker! Meet the foundersAntoinette Lee Toscano FacebookInstagramWhitewaterTVLily DurkeeFacebookInstagramHer Mentor Ashley NeeDurkee points out that while some organizations are dedicated to centering the outdoor experience of people of color, including:Outdoor Afro https://outdoorafro.com/locations/state/CO/Melanin Basecamp,Vibe Tribe AdventuresCity WildAlso, when Durkee was 17, she wrote a young adult fiction novel about a lady boater and her cross country adventures. You can buy it here. https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Grace-Novel-Lily-Durkee/dp/1463656904#ace-7448806443

Brittany and Natali's Podcast: "Eddy Out"Meet Natali and Brittany. They are the creators of the Eddy Out Podcast and RVR2RVR. The river community and the culture around it thrives of the eclectic groups of people that gather at put ins and take outs across the world. In a year that made some of these beautiful conversation tough to have, Natali and Brittany started Eddy Out to bring those types of conversations to your living room!They have also collaborated to create a company called RVR2RVR that creates and implements programs to teach others how to whitewater SUP and river surf. The idea is to continue to grow the river community by bringing new people into the fold! Dan Camp's Podcast: "Camping Out"Camping Out Podcast: Much like old friends sharing a conversation next to the warm crackles of a campfire, we'll set out together to share big ideas revolving around outdoor adventure, impact on others, leadership, vulnerability, and how each of us seeks to leave the world a little better than we've found it. Crack a cold one or maybe even grab your bottle of bourbon, pull up a chair or a cooler, and get ready for Camping out.To listen to this episode over on the Camping Out Podcast, click here.

Juliet and Kelly are two former kayaking and whitewater rafting world champions, founders of San Francisco CrossFit (closed doors in 2020), and founders of The Ready State (formally MobilityWOD). Together they are rockstars, badasses and overall amazing humans. In today's episode Kelly and Juliet share their love and passion for the river. Including how they met and what it was like competing in Chile at the World Championships, greatest lessons learned from the river, the value of being a river guide.Individually: Juliet (known as J-Star) is the CEO of The Ready State. Mother of 2 RAD girls. Attorney. 3X Whitewater World Champion. Co-Author of two New York Times bestselling books Becoming A Supple Leopard, Ready to Run and Co-Author of Deskbound.  Kelly (known as Supple Leopard) is the Founder of The Ready State. Father of 2 RAD girls. Coach. Physical Therapist. Co-Author of two New York Times bestselling books Becoming A Supple Leopard, Ready to Run and Co-Author of Deskbound.  His latest book, Waterman 2.0, offers water-sport athletes a comprehensive guide to optimized movement and pain free performance.Show Notes:Website: The Ready StateKelley Kalafatich (Stunt woman for Meryl Streep in the movie “The River Wild”)Kelly's Cataract Canyon Photo in his BathroomJulie Munger and Abigail Polsby of Sierra Rescue This episode is brought to you by RVR 2 RVR 

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This Episode is hosted by Natali Zollinger-Brad Dimock is a Dory Boatman, Boat Builder/Designer, Historical Writer, Owner of Fretwater Boatworks and just an overall entertaining human.We start this episode with his story, his river experience, and his connection to the water.We then dive into him as a historian writer, boat builder, and what he's learned about the river.We end with his top 3 river favorites, his mentor and why he continues to stay connected to the river. In the show we talk about:Gates of Lodore run in May 2011 with the "Edith" Galloway BoatCanyoneers River Company with GaylordBrad guiding for Sobek all over the worldBrad's "lady" Dawn makes an appearance in our episode. Check out her website here.Ken Sleight. Ed Abby's good friend and advocate.Brad's 3 Big Book SellersDoing of the ThingSunk without a SoundThe Very Hard WayFretwater BoatWorks Company Website

This Episode is hosted by Natali Zollinger-Ote Dale is a commercial Grand Canyon Dory Boatwoman and has spent the last 25 years guiding on the Colorado River. She rows the infamous "Dark Canyon" Dory.We start this episode with her story, her connection to the river, and who some of her female mentors are.We then dive into a quick summary of the Dale Family and their connection the the Grand Canyon.We end with what it was like being a mother and a riverguide, her rules for being a guide and knowing when to quit, and what tips/tricks to think about if you want to row a Dory. I tried Skype for the first time, which makes the audio a little choppy. Sorry everyone! I promise it's still worth listening to :)In the show we talk about:Grand Canyon ExpeditionsGrand Canyon Dories ExperienceOARS/DORIES MERGEDale Family History and Connection to the Grand CanyonGeorgie White 80th BdayOte Dale Website

This Episode is hosted by Natali Zollinger-Steve Haase is a commercial raft guide in Moab, Utah. He has spent the last 44 years guiding, managing and privately boating the rivers in the Southwest Region.He has been her mentor, good friend, and fellow river rat for over 15 years. He even named his daughter Natalie, after her!We start this episode with his story, his connection to the river, his tips on how to be a lifetime river guide as well as a good trip leader.We then dive into the highwater year of 1983/1984 and what it was like to be a Riverguide during that time.We end with his favorite river stretch, river craft and who his greatest mentors are.It was a windy day in Moab when we recorded which makes the audio a little choppy. Sorry everyone! I promise it's still worth listening to :)In the show we talk about:Georgie White Triple Rigs 1983 Highwater on Cataract Canyon1983 Grand Canyon Highwater Video (narrated by my buddy Jeffe Aronson) Lorna Carson. Female Inspiration in the Grand Canyon1983 Highwater Video at Snaggletooth Rapid on the Dolores RiverBook a trip with HAASE or Natali in Moab Utah with OARS Canyonlands AND LET'S GO RAFTING!

In this conversation with Brittany Parker and Natali Zollinger, we'll dive deep into our stories, how RVR2RVR came to be and what's to come. Our website. www.rvr2rvr.com   (Join our NEWSLETTER)RVR2RVR Trailer/Promo VideoCan I Surf That Full FilmOur Websites:Natali Zollinger Brittany Parker