Podcast appearances and mentions of pete mcbride

Many of us like to take a walk in our favorite national park, whether it's a short stroll down one of the boardwalks at Yellowstone National Park, the hike to the top of Old Rag at Shenandoah National Park, or up the Mist Trail at Yosemite National Park, we like to get out and experience parks up close. As you might imagine, there are walks in the National Park System, and then there are walks. Kevin Fedarko and his photographic sidekick Pete McBride took one of those “other” hikes in Grand Canyon National Park. And it didn't initially go as planned. While Fedarko raised some serious blisters on his feet that required duct tape to protect, McBride almost needed a medical evacuation from the backcountry.  Still, the hike - or rather hikes - generated a compelling book from Fedarko titled, appropriately enough, “A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon”.

If you're a longtime Mountain & Prairie listener, then you'll definitely remember Pete McBride. He's a renowned photographer, filmmaker, and author, and he's joined me on the podcast twice before– once to discuss his epic hike of the length of the Grand Canyon, and then to chat about his global search for silence in a very loud world. I'm glad to say that he's back again, and this time, we're chatting about his backyard river– the mighty Colorado– and the challenges, opportunities, and realities facing the people and wildlife that depend on it. - Pete's newest book is titled “The Colorado River: Chasing Water,” and it features Pete's stunning photography and insightful essays, along with a foreword by Nick Paumgarten and an introduction by Kevin Fedarko. The book follows the Colorado River from its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains all the way down to the Colorado River Delta, where it peters out just before reaching the Gulf of California. - I've read a lot of books about the Colorado River and water in the West, but “Chasing Water” opened my eyes to a number of very specific and sometimes-maddening challenges facing the Colorado River Basin. The book delves into issues such as the unchecked exportation of water-intensive alfalfa to foreign countries, how dust leads to increased evaporation and water loss, as well as more optimistic topics, such as how Las Vegas has become an imperfect-yet-inspiring case study in responsible water conservation. But at its core, the book demonstrates Pete's deep love and respect for the Colorado River, and showcases his two decades of dedication to telling the story of this world-famous waterway. - We met up at Pete's house in Basalt, overlooking the Roaring Fork River, and talked about all things water and conservation. We started by talking about Pete's father, and how his advice many years ago led Pete to shift his focus from global adventure photography to the Colorado River. We discussed the disconnect between people and their water sources, the challenge of using an over-appropriated water source to grow food for an entire country, Pete's firsthand experience observing changes in the river and surrounding landscape, his work with Indigenous communities throughout the basin, and his preferences between photography, filmmaking, and writing. We also discuss some of his recent favorite books, and much, much more. - Be sure to check out the episode notes for a full list of everything we discussed and links to all of Pete's books. - A big thanks to Pete for graciously letting me barge into his house and hassle him with questions yet again, and thank you for listening.  --- Pete McBride The Colorado River: Chasing Water by Pete McBride Seeing Silence: The Beauty of the World's Quietest Places by Pete McBride The Grand Canyon: Between River and Rim by Pete McBride Into the Grand Canyon documentary Full episode notes & links: https://mountainandprairie.com/pete-mcbride-3/ --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:30 - All the places Pete has seen in the Colorado River watershed 6:30 - How Pete's dad influenced Pete's career  11:30 - The immense changes to the Colorado River over the course of Pete's father's lifetime 13:00 - Reconciling how much of the West's water comes from the Colorado, and how few people know it  14:30 - Pete's hope for his new book 18:00 - Pete's style of writing for this visual book  21:00 - Discussing how much Colorado River water goes to cattle and cattle feed, and the water challenges that face agriculture 29:00 - The impact of dust on Rocky Mountain snow, and how that impacts the Colorado River 34:30 - Highlighting an unexpected water conservation success story: Las Vegas, and how southwestern cities can start conserving their water.  39:00 - How many times Colorado River water has been reused along its trek to Mexico, and discussing the state of the Colorado River Delta 44:45 - How Peter wants to divide his time between books and films, and a discussion about “earning” hope 53:00 - Pete's work with Indigenous communities' access to Colorado River Water 1:01:00 - Pete's book recommendations --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

In honor of Great Outdoors Month and National Rivers Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Show features award-winning author Kevin Fedarko who discusses his new book, "A WALK IN THE PARK: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon."  It shares the odyssey Kevin his best friend and photographer Pete McBride undertook to transect the entire length of the Grand Canyon, a feat billed by the handful of experts who have managed to complete it as “the toughest hike in the world.”  A WALK IN THE PARK is an ode to such vanishing places, and a deeply moving plea for the preservation of America's greatest national treasure.  More: https://www.kevinfedarko.com/  Follow Big Blend Radio's PARKS & TRAVEL Podcast on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/5tkdvm5a 

How did we allow the ruin of the Colorado River? “We think that water comes from the tap,” says this photographer of wild places. “We've lost the idea that water comes from natural systems.” See the results of our folly in his book, The Colorado River: Chasing Water. Then weep. Then fight. Then drink. Presented with Fotografiska. Music: some talented frogs.

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On this week's podcast, Bob's guest us author and adventurer Kevin Fedarko. They talk about his newly released book "A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon".  The book details his and photographer Pete McBride's attempt to hike the entire length of the canyon, from east to west. Also, they discuss how over-tourism, climate change and the competeing needs of native tribes impacts America's most iconic national park. It's a lively and informative podcast. Kevin Fedarko's website: https://www.kevinfedarko.com/ Book website: https://tinyurl.com/yck3j8f7 Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

McBride's newest book of photos and essays details a nearly two-decade project to document environmental change and natural beauty in the Colorado River basin. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with him ahead of his upcoming talk in Aspen on Wednesday with writer Kevin Fedarko.

What happens when one of the nation's largest rivers dries up? Photojournalist Pete McBride tells us about the consequences of a prolonged drought in the Colorado River, which provides drinking water and electricity to millions of Americans, and shares his experience walking the river from end to end. What can we learn from the landscape revealed by the historically low water levels, and will they become the new normal? Read “The Breathtaking Glen Canyon Reveals Its Secrets,” photographs & text by Pete McBride, Smithsonian, October 2022. Learn more about Pete and his work at his site. There's More to That is a production of Smithsonian magazine and PRX Productions. From the magazine, our team is Chris Klimek, Debra Rosenberg and Brian Wolly. From PRX, our team is Jessica Miller, Adriana Rosas Rivera, Genevieve Sponsler, Terence Bernardo, and Edwin Ochoa. The Executive Producer of PRX Productions is Jocelyn Gonzales. Episode artwork by Emily Lankiewicz. Music by APM Music.

Acclaimed National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride will be speaking at an event hosted by the Park City Community Foundation's Climate Fund this month. Then, Matt Cahill of The Nature Conservancy talks about the various factors contributing to the sagebrush sea's reduction to half of its historical range.

A plunge into forbidding waters off Norway leads to an extraordinary encounter. First published March 2023. Written by Pete McBride from Smithsonian Magazine. Read by Zoë Meunier.

Renowned nature photographer Pete McBride joins Aaron and CWP's Director of Campaigns and Special Projects Lauren Bogard on the pod to discuss his work documenting the Colorado River. Pete is a photographer, filmmaker, and writer who has been to more than 75 countries on assignment for clients ranging from the National Geographic Society to the […] The post Photographer Pete McBride on the Colorado River appeared first on Center for Western Priorities.

Dedication to a single area in your landscape photography can yield incredible results and keep you immersed and engaged as a photographer for a lifetime.  This week on Episode 290 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with  landscape photographer and canyoner Rich Rudow about his adventures in the Grand Canyon in Arizona and how he has developed a life-long relationship with this spectacular place. On this week's episode, we discuss: Rich's journey into nature photography, Why Rich has chosen to focus on the Grand Canyon. How Rich approaches photographing the Grand Canyon in a unique way. Keeping his gear lightweight for his adventures. Adventures gone wrong in the Grand Canyon. The human threats to the Grand Canyon Wilderness. Access issues for areas in the Grand Canyon including Tahatatso Point.  Canyoneering adventures in the Grand Canyon. And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. Into the Canyon Documentary. Grand Canyoneering Book. See our full show notes to see Rich's images and more.  Join us on Patreon for our bonus conversation where Rich tells us about his experience traversing the Grand Canyon in 57 days. Here is who Rich recommended on the podcast this week: Dan Ransom. Pete McBride. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

Pete McBride is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker whose work is regularly featured by National Geographic, Smithsonian, The Nature Conservancy, and other renowned institutions. His most recent book is titled “Seeing Silence: The Beauty of the World's Most Quiet Places,” and it features photographs and stories from more than two decades of his adventures on all seven continents. “Seeing Silence” uses stunning imagery and engaging storytelling to highlight the importance of places free of man-made noise, it and educates the reader on how quickly silence is disappearing from the world. - For more than twenty years, Pete has been using his skills as a storyteller to inspire action on a wide variety of conservation issues. He has highlighted the multitude of threats facing the Grand Canyon in both his documentary "Into the Grand Canyon" and his book "Grand Canyon: Between River and Rim." He's also documented the West's ongoing water crisis by focusing on the myriad of challenges affecting the Colorado River basin–making the important but sometimes confusing topic of water in the West accessible to a broader audience. And now, with "Seeing Silence," he's turned his focus to noise pollution and natural sounds, and I personally learned a lot from the book and this conversation. - This is Pete's second appearance on the podcast, so if you'd like to learn more about his personal backstory and adventures in the Grand Canyon, you can find a link to that conversation in the episode notes. In this conversation, we go deep into Pete's new obsession with silence and natural sounds, and why noise pollution is such a critical conservation issue. We started out talking about Pete's expedition to South Georgia Island back in March of 2020 and how he had to make a hasty escape from the island when Covid descended on the world. We talk about his experience during Covid, and how the pandemic shifted his interests from the visual to the auditory. We discuss how artificial noise affects wildlife, why Pete feels a responsibility not to share specific wilderness locations on social media, how Pete's family keeps him grounded, the larger purpose that drives his professional work, his recent photography work in Lake Powell, and we also included some sounds that Pete recorded during his South Georgia Island expedition. - It was great to chat with Pete again, and I'd encourage you to check out "Seeing Silence"– it's an excellent book. And be sure the check out the episode notes for a complete list of all the topics we discussed and links to everything. Thanks to Pete for taking the time, and thanks to you for listening. I hope you enjoy. --- Pete McBride Seeing Silence: The Beauty of the World's Most Quiet Places Pete's first M&P episode Complete episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/pete-mcbride-2/ --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:30 - Where Pete was during the start of the pandemic 5:30 - Thousands of King Penguins 10:15 - How Pete, as an outgoing person, adjusted from a career of traveling for films to pandemic isolation 13:30 - An example that Pete observed of how pandemic silence affected wildlife 23:30 - Pete reflects on shifting his focus from more visual media to auditory 26:45 - Pete discusses a search for quiet and how human-made sound and industry impacts wildlife 32:30 - Pete and Ed discuss the impact of human-caused light pollution along with the impacts sound has on humans 36:45 - Pete describes why he became interested in sound 40:00 - Pete discusses the responsibility he feels as a photographer to not inspire destructive over-visitation of beautiful natural places  44:45 - Pete discusses how he and his family keep him humble and grounded despite widespread attention 49:45 - Pete talks about weaving adventure into work for conservation, and follows up on our first conversation regarding the state of water in the western US 59:30 - Pete gives us some conservation optimism --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts  

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/278 Presented by: Trxstle, Dette Flies, Anglers Coffee, Stonefly Nets Podcast Sponsors:  https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors/  Rick Kustich is here to dig back into Steelhead fishing tips and the Great Lakes. We find out how he came to write his first book on the Great Lakes - how his "Advanced" book came to be and which word he'd remove from the title if he could change it today. Kelly Neu is here to share her story of guiding on the Colorado River and her fascination with Riverdories. Kelly describes how to put together your own river trip and what the first few days of a Grand Canyon trip look like - plus Kelly has a 2 minutes YouTube video that covers building a full drift boat. Find out the companies that Kelly recommends if you plan on taking a private or commercial trip to the Grand Canyon. Discover which types of rapids you can expect on the Canyon River and whether it is safe for your family and friends to get down there. Grand Canyon Show Notes with Kelly Neu 02:31 - Pete McBride was on the podcast at WFS 166 (Drift Boat Series Ep. 1) 03:56 - Kelly Neu's 2012 Lava for Ceiba video 04:17 - Kelly Neu boatbuilding video timelapse 06:13 - Jason Cajune was on the podcast WFS 196 (Drift Boat Series Ep. 8) 08:02 - Brad Dimock does boatbuilding classes 10:49 - Kelly is on Instagram @zipdories - send her a message if you want to get a boat kit 12:49 - The 10-footer Doryak 13:13 - Kelly explains the flat section on the bottom of the boat purpose for Grand Canyon 16:54 - The Flipline purpose 22:04 - Pete talked about Martin Linton and the amazing story of the dories in WFS 166 22:58 - Highsiding explained 25:57 - Kids go down the Grand Canyon - how safe is it for the kids? 30:22 - Kelly recommends Canyon Explorations & Expeditions 31:06 - The company with the most dories is Oars.com 31:30 - Azraft.com has a couple of dories 31:35 - Brad Dimock used to do trips with Azraft 32:33 - Lees Ferry boat ramp is where you camp the night before 32:58 - Marble Canyon Lodge 37:01 - The first rapid that you might worry about is the House Rock Rapid 41:18 - The biggest rapid for dories 43:19 - Kelly's favorite times to take a Grand Canyon trip 45:23 - The Grand Canyon Lottery 47:06 - Ceiba.com arranges a private trip and will do everything for you - you just need to show up Grand Canyon Conclusion with Kelly Neu Kelly Neu shared her story of guiding on the Colorado River and her fascination with Riverdories. Kelly described how to put together your own river trip and what the first few days of a Grand Canyon trip look like. We found out the companies that Kelly recommends if you plan on taking a private or commercial trip to the Grand Canyon. And we discover which types of rapids you can expect on the Canyon River. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/278

KDNK's Morgan Neely recently spoke with homegrown photographer Pete McBride. His photos and films have won awards, but the COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed somewhat of a personal transformation in how McBride views the world. His new book, Seeing Silence: the Beauty of the World's Most Quiet Places, chronicles McBride's interest in how the natural world communicates through the gaps in noise, and how difficult that's becoming on an increasingly noisy planet.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by world-renowned photographer and director, Pete McBride. We learn about Pete's entry into photography, including what advice he'd offer to aspiring adventure journalists, what it's like to work for NationalGeographic, the ongoing conservationist threats to the Grand Canyon and the Navajo Nation, and we learn all about his new book "Seeing Silence: The Beauty of the World's Most Quiet Places".  We wrap the show with a triple crown of our favorite sounds from nature, another gross or not gross aimed at hazing Chaunce, and we get a listener recommendation for combining the backcountry bidet with the kula cloth. Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code “gingersaregood” for 15% off at Gossamergear.com. Enlightened Equipment: Save 10% off Enlightened Equipment's Stock Revelation Quilt or Stock Torrid Jacket with code “thetrek10” here. ZBiotics: Use code “trek10” at zbiotics.com  Vital Farms: Check out vitalfarms.com to learn more about where honest food is raised Interview with Pete McBride Pete McBride's Instagram  New Book: “Seeing Silence: The Beauty of the World's Most Quiet Places” Time stamps & Questions 00:04:19 - QOTD: What is the single most thing you are excited about for the Wisconsin trip?  00:07:22 - Introducing Pete McBride  00:08:05 - How did you get into photography?  00:10:46 - Was this digital photography at the time? 00:11:49 - When you went digital, was it due to the wider range of error?  00:13:04 - Do you have one go-to camera or is it based on the job?  00:13:55 - Do you have a couple go-to lens's you use?  00:14:17 - What lens did you use for your Grand Canyon hike?  00:16:41 - What is the project proposal process for National Geographic?  00:17:38 - Would you recommend photographers focus on writing skills?  00:19:30 - What are the biggest differences between a photography and videography project?  00:21:13 - How much of the story do you build out prior to the shoot?  00:23:06 - Any favorite leaf peeping spots in Colorado?  00:26:16 - How many photography projects have you done?  00:27:27 - Do you have a favorite project?  00:29:39 - How much water did you carry for that stretch?  00:31:00 - How do you deal with the emotional response to visually seeing the rivers dry up?  00:33:28 - Tell me more about the Grand Canyon project  00:36:43 - Where does the “Grand Escalade” initiative stand today?  00:38:28 - Is there a resource you'd recommend to others interested in protecting the Grand Canyon?  00:40:45 - Was the hike of the Grand Canyon a hard sell for yourself?  00:42:21 - What is hyponatremia?  00:43:16 - What happened after you fell apart on day 5?  00:44:45 - How did you segment the Grand Canyon hike?  00:45:15 - Are you taking a trail to get in and out of the canyon?  00:46:20 - What was the stat regarding the number of tourists that could go into the canyon via the tram? 00:48:00 - Give us the pitch for your new book 00:51:31 - What is the Drake Passage?  00:52:01 - What does a 70 ft. swell feel like?  00:52:22 - Is it the motion that's upsetting or the risk?  00:54:18 - Did you know you were capturing a once-in-a-lifetime event?  00:55:51 - Did you feel excitement or fear with the whale?  00:56:38 - Do Orcas eat any fish in mass quantities?  00:57:59 - What are your favorite sounds that get overlooked by most people?  01:01:29 - Where should people buy the book?  01:01:54 - How many photos are in the book?  01:02:53 - Do you have a favorite photo?  01:03:33 - Have you ever done anything with eels?  01:04:37 - Can you tell us the story of the The Ganges photo?  01:06:09 - What is your favorite photography subject?  01:07:11 - Have you ever felt your life was in danger when photographing wildlife?  01:09:37 - Have there been other times where you've felt your life was in danger?  01:12:23 - Where can people listen to your NPR interview? 01:13:02 - Anything else you'd like to direct listeners to?  SEGMENTS Trek Propaganda Congrats to 2021 PCT Thru-Hikers  Congrats to 2021 AT Thru-Hikers EcoPak – Revolutionizing Thru-Hiking Packs for a Better Planet The Trek Blogger & Vlogger Applications Triple Crown of coolest nature sounds  Gross or Not Gross: Re-wearing workout clothes for more than one workout Mail Bag 5 Star Reviews [divider] Check out our sound guy @Paulybooyshallcross. 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When you think of Mt. Everest, you might picture towering, snow-covered peaks. But what do you hear? What does a snowstorm atop the world's highest peak actually sound like? Photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride has been photographing these wild places for years. But for his new book, he wants you to hear them, too.We ask him about the places he's documented in his book "Seeing Silence: The Beauty of the World's Most Quiet Places." Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

This week, 'freshwater hero,' acclaimed photographer, and creator of the Disney+ documentary 'Into the Canyon, Pete McBride, and Josh Jesperson, fellow river conservationist and creator of the upcoming film, the Animas Project, join us to discuss conservation, abandoning ego, and how we can help fight back against the greatest threats to our water systems today. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. 'Into the Canyon' is available now on Disney+. Look out for Animas Project mid-July. To support Pete and Josh's work, visit: https://www.voag.org https://www.facebook.com/missionmemorialday https://petemcbride.com This season is sponsored by the Adventure Activist (@TheAdventureActivist) and Roam Academy (@Roam).

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/211 Sponsors: Anglers Coffee: https://wetflyswing.com/anglers Sponsors: OPST: https://wetflyswing.com/opst I sat down with Jason Costello from Canyon Coolers to hear how he turned an upside-down cooler business into one of the big leaders in Rotational Moulded coolers.  Canyon Coolers has a no-fault lifetime warranty regardless of what happens. We find out why the rope handle, latches, and boating-focused cooler features have made them a leader out west.  Features like recessed latch, bear approval, and other great river features are huge for the fly fishing community. Canyon Coolers Show Notes with Jason Costello - Jason took over Galaxy Coolers and turned it into a business - I noted the grand Canyon podcast and Pete McBride episode 166. Pete talked about Martin Linton and the amazing story of the dories. - Here's some info on Rota Moulding. - Driving over the coolers video I couldn't find but here is the bear video. - The Outfitter 55L cooler is their most popular but the 35 quart is good as well if you don't need as much room for beer and food. - The prospector or navigator are best for big rafting trips - The Grand Canyon 3 week ice chest test -  The Ice Academy is a great resource if you want to get some cooler tips. - TPE is a new product for there soft coolers - The Rota Moulded kitchen box will be out very soon. - Here is a video that compares ice savings and coolers - There festival similar to the Fat Tire Festival You can find Jason at CanyonCoolers.com We hear the Canyon Coolers story and how Jason Costello purchased and moved a failing cooler company into one of the leaders in the space with a focus on rivers and boating.  Jason shares the features that set them apart and what they have coming new for 2022. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/211

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/180 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Joe Koffler from Koffler Boats.  Joe is the son of Bruce Koffler, and today we hear how Bruce started out after transitioning from an aluminum gutter business into one of the leading aluminum drift boat builders in the business. I have been using a 17' Koffler drift boat for a number of years now and love it for the carrying capacity.  Joe digs into some tips on taking care of a drift boat including when and what to use to protect the bottom of the drift boat. Show Notes with Koffler Boats - I noted the Martin's Boat interview with Pete McBride.  Pete has produced some amazing documentaries for National Geographic and shares the stories here. - We talked about Willis Boats and Page Stevens - Woolridge Boats was also one of the leaders.  Now Clackacraft and other fiberglass boats out there. - Woody Hileman was the original design that koffler used - I noted the old Fish Rite boat and almost swamping the boat. - The old Helfrich video with the blunt style nose on the first drift boats. - We note Willis, Alumaweld and others that have been around for the longterm - WetLander is the new killer bottom coating to protect your boat. You can find Joe at KofflerBoats.com Koffler Boats Videos Noted in the Show Dory Days and a Koffler boat   "When you're doing big white water, there's those that have had trouble and those that will." -Bruce Koffler Koffler Boats Conclusion with Joe Koffler Joe Koffler is on the podcast today to share the koffler boats story and how they created one of the best aluminum boat companies in the world.  Joe shares some tips on taking care of your boat including how to protect the boat.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/177 Roger Fletcher is here to share the history of the drift boat and how it all started back in the early 20th century with a few river guides that needed a better boat for whitewater.  We discover the connection between the Rogue, Mckenzie, Grand Canyon Dories and why the name drift boat stuck over the river dorie. Roger describes how the drift boat design came to be through a few key people over the last 100 years.  Roger is the leading authority on drift boats so is very exciting to have him on the podcast today. Drift Boat History Show Notes  - I noted Jerry Briggs and the Colorado River dories. - Milo Thomson used the old scow boat and were the first boats on the river until 1925.  Milo and the early guides on the river were there to focus on drift boat fishing and guiding their clients. - We hear the story of Keith Steele and the first boats built for the Colorado River and Martin Litton - I noted the Pete Mcbride video and Martin's boat. Drift Boat Plans - We talk about the Dorie Book by John Gardner.  In this episode we didn't go deep into drift boat Plans but you can check out Drift Boats and Dories for 10 full plan sets and how to build your own boat. There are a number of drift boat plans in Roger's book but there are other resources around the web.  There are various boat school and classes that you can take advantage of. - Veltie Pruitt is the guy who built the old scow for the river. Veltie shortened the boat and made it much lighter of a boat. - in 1925 Prince Helfrich saw veltie go by in the new 13 foot boat.  So Veltie built a boat for Prince. - Woody hindman moved in around 1934 to the area from Texas.  Woody is maybe the most important person to contemporary design.  He built the first double ender and is basically what we see today in a contemporary drift boat. - We talk about Ray Heater and the 14' rapid robert has great carrying capacity and can get up on step - Joe Koffler with Koffler Boats talked about getting up on plane with a sled in a recent podcast we put together. - colorado rapids on the deschtues - The lava falls dorie and the boat rolling and dumping.  And if you thought you needed a huge drift boat to run the Grand Canyon, think again.  This guy ran it in a 13 foot drift boat. - We talked about Roger's Martin Litton interview and why Martin was a bigger than life figure. - Tom kaarhus played a big role in the evolution of drift boats by innovating plywood as the material of choice for drift boats. - Vintage wooden boat tours over in Jackson Wyoming - We talk about my Ray's River Dorie boat and how to refinish an old boat. - The winkle bar boat was a lot like the log driver boat from Maine.  This is the boat that migrated across the country and landed in Oregon. - you can get the book Drift Boats and river dories here at Anglers Book supply. - Here's the old photo of Martin's son in an early Colorado River Dorie. Woody Hindman was the biggest influence on drift boats He is the guy who created the double ender which is what has given us the current drift boat design.  His boat of choice became the 16' double ender.  He added the motor on the transom and is now the boat we see for most wood boats and drift boats. Drift Boats for Sale Resources You can go to Ray's River Dories for a new wood boat or Jason Hayes on the McKenzie.  Then over to Montana where many are stih and glue. Wooden Boat People is a great place to find and sell wooden boats. We also touched on Don Hill boats and the effect on the McKenzie boat style. DH Drift Boats is now owned by another person. - The emerald mile and the run. You can find Roger at RiversTouch.com Drift Boat History Resources Noted in the Show John Gadner and the Dorie Book Drift Boats and River Dories Drift Boat Videos Noted in the Show Rogue River Whitewater Video - Great Views Drift Boat History Conclusion We discover the history of the drift boat from the guys who wrote the book on it.  Roger Fletcher shares some great stories including how a little-known boat builder from grants pass produced 35 of the greatest Colorado river dories in history.

In Episode 50 of “Conversations About Art,” Heidi Zuckerman introduces excerpts from 14 episodes featured in the second half of 2020. We hear the words and wisdom of Sam Falls, Jen Guidi, Bharti Kher, Christopher Bedford, Guerilla Girls, Noah Horowitz, Michelle Maccarone, Christian Lutien, Daniel Arsham, Sean Green, Ricky Gates, Patrick Steel and Pete McBride! As stated previously, in what was indisputably the wildest, most unexpected, isolating, surprising, and also strangely hopeful year, Zuckerman expresses her profound gratitude for the time, generous conversation, and community this podcast and these conversations have afforded and created! This is part two of a two part extended episode of “Conversations About Art.” *** This episode is brought to you by Kelly Klee private insurance . Please check out their website: Kellyklee.com/Heidi and they will make a $50 donation to Artadia, an art charity I’ve recommended, per each qualified referral. This episode is brought to you by Best & Co. Please visit www.BestandCoAspen.com and use discount code Heidi2020 to receive 5% off of any item on the Best & Co. website. If you are interested in creating a custom piece please email custom@bestandcoaspen.com and mention that you heard about Best & Co. on my podcast to receive the special discount. *** Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please email press@hiz.art *** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.Follow Heidi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidizuckerman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heidizuckerman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-zuckerman-a236b55/

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/175 Listen to the Second Half here: http://outdoorsonline.co/roger Roger Maves is here to share the story of how he started Ask About Fly Fishing way back in 2006, before podcasting was really even a word.  We also here about Roger's fly fishing digital marketing agency in the second show today. I put together a unique episode where mid way we transfer over to the Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast and a chat about the business services that Roger provides for fly fishing brands. Click here to listen second half of this podcast and the full business podcast for this episode. OutdoorsOnline.co/roger Show Notes with Roger Maves - The Itinerant angler started about the same time as Ask about fly fishing way back in 2006. - I note the Pete McBride episode that I put together and the drift boat series we are doing covering the history of drift boats and the companies that build them. - We talk about the Feather Thief book and the author who Roger had on his podcast. - Instant TeleSeminar is the software that Roger uses for live podcast recording. - MidRoll is one of the big podcast advertising companies but may not apply directly to fly fishing. - Fly Fishing Digital Marketing Group - Click here and listen to the second half of this show where we talk about digital marketing with Roger. - We talked about Roger Fletcher who is a drift boat historian and was on the Ask About Fly Fishing Podcast. - Denny Rickards was on the podcast here in episode 64. - I had Martin Joergensen on the podcast from the Global Fly Fisher. You can find Roger at Ask About Fly Fishing Conclusion with Roger Maves Roger Maves, host of the Ask About Fly Fishing Podcast, is here to share some of the history of how he started way back in 2006.  He also digs into his fly fishing digital marketing agency.  We go deep into the business side of fly fishing and how he serves his audience with his current show and a brand new website focused on digital marketing for fly fishing brands. Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/175

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/172 Wanda Taylor is here to share some great tips on dry fly fishing the Hiwassee River and her life in fly fishing.  Wanda shares her love for drift boats and how she uses a drift boat to get her clients into fish. We hear another great Lefty Kreh story and her connection with Temple Fork Outfitters.  Lot's of laughs as we talk about hurricanes, tornadoes, Georgia, and life with one of the fun people in fly fishing. Show Notes on Fishing the Hiwassee River - I noted Roger Fletcher who will be on the show to talk about the history of drift boats.  He wrote the book - Drift Boats and River Dories. - I noted the Pete McBride episode and the history of drift boats.  Pete described the story of Martin Litton and the first dories in the Grand Canyon. - I noted the grand canyon dorie boats almost flipping in the massive white water. - The TFO Legacy rod dedicated to Lefty Kreh. - Captain Jake Jordan is Wanda's saltwater mentor with a focus on blue marlin. - Wanda notes the Charlton Reels for Marlin fishing as well as Mako Reels. - The parachute adams is the goto pattern.  Kelly Galloup also noted this as the number 1 pattern as well on this podcast where he breaks down some dry fly tips. - The Tied down caddis is one of my old school goto wet flies.  I put together a fly tying tutorial on the tied down caddis, one of my all time favorite patterns. - Orvis and the Pete casting videos - The Hatch Fly Shop is the closest fly shop to Wanda but also notes the power of Amazon Prime.  The elephant in the room that we all love. - Bob, Ed, Jake, Blaine are part of the - I noted the Rick Pope episode and the story of bringing on Lefty Kreh. Top Flies for Fly Fishing the Hiwassee River Parachute Adams The Stimulator Any Wet Fly Fly Tips for Fly Fishing the Hiwassee River Skittering a dry fly is good for caddis Make sure the Rod Tip Follows the fly May is the greatest month for fishing in the world You can find Wanda at Wanda Taylor Fly Fishing Videos and/or podcasts Noted in the Show Dories in the Grand Canyon Jake Jordan on sale fish How to Tie a Parachute Adams Conclusion with Wanda Taylor Wanda Taylor is here to break down some dry fly tips with a focus on fly fishing the Hywassee River.  She also breaks down some of her trips fishing for marlin and other huge game fish. Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/172

What a treat to welcome photographer Ami Vitale to the B&H Photography Podcast. Vitale is mustering her high profile as a National Geographic photographer, as well as the talents of eighty-nine other incredible photographers, to raise funds for Conservation International. The Prints for Nature Sale runs until December 10, 2020 and offers gorgeous gallery-quality prints at a very affordable price. Please check this link for more information and to support this worthy initiative. We also speak with Vitale about her career trajectory and commitment to telling the stories of endangered species and the humans around them. We discuss her work photographing Sudan, the last male white rhinoceros in existence, and her incredible series about pandas in China. We also ask Vitale how she bridges the gap (or perceived gap) between journalism and advocacy photography and about her commitment to long-term engagement with the stories she covers. Vitale also addresses the changing dynamics of print journalism and the need to find funding for her projects, and we briefly mention her work as a Nikon ambassador. The dearth of tourism to many protected wildlife parks around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic has brought conservation efforts to a crisis point and the Prints for Nature Sale, with images by Art Wolfe, Steve Winter, Pete McBride, Alison Wright (all past guests of the podcast) and many other great photographers, is a way that lovers of wildlife and of photography can help. Guest: Ami Vitale Photograph © Ami Vitale

Show Notes: http://outdoorsonline.co/027 Today, I focus on some tips so you know how to write a podcast description.  I share the steps to writing a great podcast description today on the podcast.   This is with a focus on our launch of We Speak Trout.  I also talk about our other steps and tasks that are do this week on the podcast. Show Notes - How to Write a Podcast Description  01:30 - I note Go Daddy and Fly wheel.   OutdoorsOnline.com/flywheel 02:30 - I noted Pete McBride who I interviewed on the Wet Fly Swing Podcast here.  We dig into Martins boat. 03:20 - The 30 day podcast challenge 04:30 - The Podcast Host talk Tasks this week for We Speak Trout: Record the first episode - Dave and Greg talk about the formatting of the podcast - Dave and Greg Write a Podcast Description - Dave's Task Work on Artwork - Greg's Task Create a Calendar of Sponsors - Dave's Task How to write a podcast description who is it for what will they get out of the show who are the hosts of the show what to expect - How long should it be - 600 characters is ok Videos Noted in the Show Martins Boast Resources 30 Day start a podcast challenge Click here to grab the PDF Podcast Transcript How to Write a Podcast Description Conclusion I share some tips today with a focus on learning how to write a podcast description. Show Notes: http://outdoorsonline.co/027

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/166 Pete McBride, one of the great outdoor film makers for National Geographic, is here to tell the story of the Grand Canyon through the documentary Martin’s Boat and the 750 mile long hike through the canyon. Pete has produced a number of great films and we dig into some of this history and his experience writing and producing films in the outdoor niche. Support Our Podcast Sponsors  So Fly Gear: https://wetflyswing.com/sofly Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://wetflyswing.com/ftj   Show Notes with Pete McBride - Marty Sheppard was on the podcast in episode 76 and was the person who introduced me to Martin’s Boat. - Chasing Water was a great movie that was released in 2011 and covered the history of the Colorado River.  - We talk about Martin Litton and the impact on protecting the Grand Canyon.   Here's an interview with Martin. - OARS created the Marbled Canyon boat - Kevin Fedarko was in the front of the boat with Martin in Lava.  Kevin wrote the Emerald Mile. - Into the Canyon, the movie on hiking 750 miles of the Grand Canyon - A pic of the Little Colorado confluence with the Colorado - The Grand Canyon Trust is a group that is helping to protect the National Park.  - Pete compares Kevin Fedarko to Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. - John Gierach was on the podcast here and talked about the almost crash. You can find Pete at PeteMcBride.com Pete McBride Movies: 2019 - Into the Canyon 2016 - Holy (un)holy river 2016 - Martins Boat 2014 - Delta Dawn 2014 - River of Eden 2013 - I am Red 2013 - The Water Tower 2011 - Chasing Water Resources Noted in the Show The Emerald Mile Book by Kevin Fedarko Grand Canyon Between River and Rim Videos Noted in the Show Martin’s Boat Conclusion with Pete McBride Pete McBride, film producer and writer for National Geographic is here to share some great stories on the Grand Canyon and other travels around the world. We explore the documentary, Martin’s Boat, which sheds light on drift boats in the Grand Canyon and some conservation issues.  If you haven't watched Martin's boat, press pause and head over to youtube and have a view. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/166

Pete McBride is a Native Coloradan who has spent two decades studying the world with a camera. A self-taught photographer, filmmaker, writer, and public speaker, he has traveled on assignment to over 75 countries for the National Geographic Society, Smithsonian, Google, The Nature Conservancy, and others. After a decade documenting remote expeditions from Everest to Antarctica, McBride decided to focus his cameras closer to home on a subject closer to his heart—his backyard river, the Colorado. His latest project replaced rafting with walking—a lot of it. Over the course of a year, McBride hiked the entire length of Grand Canyon National Park — over 750 miles without a trail — to highlight development challenges facing this iconic landscape. After completing the journey, National Geographic named him and his hiking companion “Adventurers of the Year.” He and Zuckerman discuss solitude, silence as the think tank of the soul, his decibel reading hobby, meditation as a way to control fear, a recent heart surgery, using photography to teach about health — our own and that of nature, achieving seemingly impossible things, the hooks of stories, the lessons in imperfection, and only doing things that make you nervous! This episode is brought to you by Kelly Klee private insurance . Please check out their website: Kellyklee.com/Heidi and they will make a $50 donation to Artadia, an art charity I’ve recommended, per each qualified referral. This episode is brought to you by Best & Co. Please visit www.BestandCoAspen.com and use discount code Heidi2020 to receive 5% off of any item on the Best & Co. website. If you are interested in creating a custom piece please email custom@bestandcoaspen.com and mention that you heard about Best & Co. on my podcast to receive the special discount. *** Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please email press@hiz.art *** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.Follow Heidi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidizuckerman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heidizuckerman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-zuckerman-a236b55/

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We encourage all of our listeners to register for the free digital online edition of the Outdoor Photo/Video Travel Imaging Conference (OPTIC) 2020 hosted by B&H and sponsored by Panasonic, Sony, Nikon, Canon, FUJIFILM, Godox, and many others. As most of you know, the B&H Photography Podcast has regularly attended this annual conference, in New York, and recorded wonderful interviews with the likes of Michael Kenna, Joyce Tenneson, and Ron Magill. This year, the conference will be held online, but still with an incredible lineup of photographers and speakers, including keynotes speakers Ami Vitale and Clyde Butcher. On today’s episode of the podcast, we offer a taste of the photographic insight found at OPTIC. First, we welcome wildlife and bird photographer Lisa Langell, who is also at Tamron and FotoPro Ambassador. With her photo gracing the cover of the current issue of Outdoor Photographer magazine, Langell discusses creating wildlife photography for the home and hotel décor market, about her favorite places in Alaska to photograph bear, and about the personal and interactive way she hosts seminars and webinars. She provides food for thought to those looking for new ways to photograph wildlife. After a break, we welcome National Geographic photographer and Sony Artisan of Light Pete McBride. McBride speaks of his amazing 750-mile walk across the Grand Canyon, which became a NatGeo story, and also a book and a feature-length documentary. At OPTIC you will get the full story—from “River to Rim”—along with images, but we also spoke with McBride about his long-term work shooting the world’s river systems; we gained some insight into aerial photography; and learned how his Sony a7RII weathered a year in the Grand Canyon—and with which he created not only a magazine story, but a book and a movie with that one camera. Also, do not forget to enter The B&H Photography Podcast Leica Photo Challenge for your chance to win a new Leica Q2 Digital Camera Guests: Lisa Langell and Pete McBride Photograph © Lisa Langell

Website:  https://petemcbride.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedromcbride/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Grand-Canyon-Between-River-Rim/dp/0847863042Film: https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/into-the-grand-canyon/7K0CWJwrP7wd

Rich Rudow’s life has become intrinsically linked with the Grand Canyon. On a raft trip in 1989, he became enamored with the mysteries beneath its rim. Having spent 1000 days within its walls and having helped establish many of its technical canyoneering routes, Rich is now recognized as an expert in the region by respected establishments such as National Geographic and Outside Magazine. Rich and Jason sat out a summer monsoon in Kanab to discuss his experiences in the canyon’s depths, his history as an entrepreneur, and the responsibility we share to protect natural places. Links: Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richrudow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.rudow   Organizations: Coalition of American Canyoneers: http://www.americancanyoneers.org American Packrafting Association: http://packraft.org/ Articles: Nat Geo article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2016/09/grand-canyon-development-hiking-national-parks/ Arizona Republic: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-best-reads/2016/11/23/grand-canyon-toughest-challenge-arizona-hiking-end-to-end/91253996/ Backpacker Magazine: https://www.backpacker.com/trips/over-the-edge Outside Magazine: https://www.outsideonline.com/1898596/2012-outside-adventurers-year Hyperlight Mountain Gear: https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/blogs/ultralight/the-grandest-walk-a-700-mile-thru-hike-below-the-rim Books: The Grand Canyon: Between Rim & River, Pete McBride https://www.amazon.com/Grand-Canyon-Between-River-Rim/dp/0847863042 Grand Canyoneering Guidebook: http://www.toddshikingguide.com/GrandCanyoneering/ Films: Into the Canyon Movie (Pete McBride): https://redfordcenter.org/films/intothecanyon Last of the Great Unknown Trailer: https://vimeo.com/37927326 Full film: https://vimeo.com/38086087 Other: Harvey Butchart: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Butchart

In this special episode directed by AdoramaTV’s Sal D’Alia (@timbuz), photographers Chris Burkard (@chrisburkard), Pete McBride (@pedromcbride), Jacob Riglin (@Jacob), Erin Babnik (@erinbabnikphotography), and Keith Ladzinski (@ladzinski) join a panel discussion moderated by Kishore Sawh (@kishsawh) to have an open and honest conversation about the state of photography. Listen in on these greats discussion their passions, their business, and what they make of the photography world as it exists today.   

Pete McBride is a National Geographic photographer, filmmaker, and writer who tells untold stories from some of the world’s wildest places. Most recently, Pete and his friend, author Kevin Fedarko, hiked the entire 800-mile length of the Grand Canyon, documenting the journey for his forthcoming book Grand Canyon: Between the River and Rim. The book is an amazing combination of breathtaking photography, adventure travelogue, and an examination of some of the conservation challenges facing the legendary national park. Given the fact that more people have stood on the moon than hiked the length of the Grand Canyon, it’s no surprise that this book is a must-read. • Growing up in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, Pete spent his childhood skiing, playing hockey, and working on his family's ranch. After college on the east coast, he cut his teeth in journalism at the High Country News, where he discovered his proclivity for photography. From there, he set out on a series of adventures, camera in hand, and with a lot of hard work and hustle, he eventually sold his first story to National Geographic. After traveling the world as a photojournalist and having some close calls in Somalia and on Mt. Everest, Pete decided to focus his efforts on his “backyard river”—the Colorado River. Pete seems to have found his true calling in this iconic waterway—he has combined his artistic eye, journalistic perspective, and pursuit of adventure to become one of the Colorado River’s greatest advocates. • Pete and I met up in Aspen just before he headed to the airport to catch a flight. Even though our time was limited, we managed to cover a wide range of fun topics. We dig into the details of his Grand Canyon hike, and Pete tells a scary story of coming way too close to death early in the trip. We talk about his relationship with Kevin Fedarko, and how their differing personalities complement each other well on hardcore adventures. Pete shares more about his career as a photographer, and how he sees his strong work ethic as the key to his success. Pete also gives a great overview of the challenges facing the Colorado River, and he offers some solid book recommendations for folks who want to learn more about water issues in the West. • Hopefully I’ll get Pete back on for a Part 2 at some point in the future, because as you’ll hear, there’s still plenty more to discuss. For now, I really appreciate him taking the time to chat during such a busy time and hope you all enjoy the interview. ••• http://mountainandprairie.com/pete-mcbride/ ••• TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:00 - How Pete describes his work 4:10 - Following the length of the Colorado River 5:45 - Genesis of the idea to hike the Canyon 6:20 - Grand Canyon adventure explained 7:55 - Partnership with Kevin Fedarko 11:00 - Close to death in the Canyon 12:15 - Surprises from the adventure 14:40 - The night sky at the bottom of the Canyon 17:20 - Ecology of the Canyon 19:40 - Camera gear on the trip 20:45 - Battle with hyponatremia 22:05 - New book 27:25 - Pete’s personal background 29:40 - Working at the High Country News 31:15 - First photojournalist assignment 33:00 - Talent vs hard work 35:20 - Surfing and Central America 37:00 - Photographers that Pete admires 39:40 - Conservation and the Colorado River 47:20 - Best books about water in the West

"It's the silence in between the noise that's important."-Pete McBride

Very few people see the Grand Canyon like Colorado's Pete McBride did recently when he walked its entire length. McBride and his hiking partner, Kevin Fedarko, are nominated for National Geographic Adventurers of the Year. Then, as a child, Aurora native Geeta Malik loved movies and TV shows, but never saw anyone on screen who looked like her. She's now a screenwriter and director in Los Angeles and won a prestigious fellowship. Plus, how one man's backyard snow measurements, charted over 40 years, have helped scientists understand the effects of climate change.

On this episode of the podcast we get the opportunity to speak with National Geographic photographer, filmmaker, and writer Pete McBride.  Pete tells us about growing up on a ranch outside of Aspen, Colorado and the first time he remembers picking up a camera.  From his early days as a kid helping his dad herd cattle, to all the days he spent skiing in the mountains, he felt a calling to study land management and the environment around him.  It was this interest, and trying to write for publications on those topics, that finally led him to photography.  Pete quickly gravitated towards travel, adventure, and expedition work.  He wanted to take photos of the far away places and people he had always dreamed about, but he soon began to become disenfranchised with what he would call "adventure porn" and realized there was a story in his own back yard.  Although he had grown up around the Colorado River, Pete realized how little he really understood about it's history and it's destination.  He soon set out to produce a story about the river which would lead him on a path to becoming what National Geographic would call a "freshwater hero".  Since then, Pete has continued to document rivers, people, places, and the story of the planet, and has inspired many others to look at the world around them a little closer.  During this conversation we got the chance to ask Pete what keeps him from getting burned out, how to present a story and not just photography, why he stayed in Colorado after all the years of travel, and what advice he gives to those dreaming of one day working for National Geographic.  So enjoy our conversation with someone out there helping to tell the stories that need to be told.   To Learn More About Pete McBride Visit: http://www.petemcbride.com   About Visual Revolutionary: http://www.visualrevolutionary.com Because we are interested in people's story, and not what type of gear they use, we introduce a new much needed podcast in the world of photography and filmmaking.  Featuring in-depth conversations with some of the world's leading photographers, filmmakers, and other visual artists, we are bringing you the backstory on how they got to where they are today.  

In the fall of 2015, photographer Pete McBride and writer Kevin Fedarko embarked upon a journey to rally support to protect one of our most awe-inspiring national treasures: the Grand Canyon. Their method? A 700+ mile sectional thru-hike of the wilderness that lies between the rim and the river. They knew the trek would challenge them, but they had no idea how quickly and completely the canyon would leave them demoralized and physically destroyed. The two of them were contemplating giving up when, as Kevin puts it, 'A miracle happened'.  Today, a story about three people who have dedicated the better part of their lives to developing a unique skill--and a project so complicated and important that it required their cumulative experience to pull it off. It's also a story about friendship, and how friends working toward a common goal can lead to something greater than the sum of its parts.    You can find Pete's photography and film at: www.petemcbride.com/ To hear more from Kevin, pick up a copy of his book, The Emerald Mile, or listen to the Diaries episode, "The Threshold Moment." To learn more about Pete and Kevin's journey, check out these two articles: "6 Painful Lessons I Learned by Hiking the Grand Canyon" and "Are We Losing the Grand Canyon?" To learn more about the current threats to the Grand Canyon and what you can do to help, visit: savetheconfluence.com

Award-winning photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride will present his ongoing work on watersheds, rivers and freshwater around the world. Called a Freshwater Hero by "National Geographic", McBride will show short films and imagery from the Ganges River (sacred) and the Colorado (scarce) — both of which he has traveled source to sea — in an effort to raise awareness of the challenges freshwater faces globally. His latest project, showcased in the July issue of "Outside Magazine", highlights the pulse flow from last spring to restore the Colorado River Delta. Joining a group of river lovers, they became the first to traverse this now dry delta by standup paddle-board— a symbolic gesture to celebrate the temporary return of a river. Pete McBride