18. Louisa Bennion

21. Crystal Rapid 1983 Flip, part 3

Crystal Rapid 1983  Part One of Three Layne Parmenter and Dave Stratton’s experience  flipping a 37’ motorized raft in Crystal Rapid at 75,000 cfs. Book Referenced throughout podcast: The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko Youtube Video by Jeffe Aronson https://youtu.be/VPcrccxcNsI Instagram:  Rivergirl Radio Contact: rivergirlradio@gmail.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio]

20. Crystal Rapid 1983 Flip, part 2

Crystal Rapid 1983  Part Two of Three Layne Parmenter and Dave Stratton’s experience  flipping a 37’ motorized raft in Crystal Rapid at 75,000 cfs. Book Referenced throughout podcast: The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko Youtube Video by Jeffe Aronson https://youtu.be/VPcrccxcNsI Instagram:  Rivergirl Radio Contact: rivergirlradio@gmail.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio]

19. Crystal Rapid Flip in 1983 with Layne Parmenter and Dave Stratton

Crystal Rapid 1983  Part One of Three Layne Parmenter and Dave Stratton’s experience  flipping a 37’ motorized raft in Crystal Rapid at 75,000 cfs. Book Referenced throughout podcast: The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko Youtube Video by Jeffe Aronson https://youtu.be/VPcrccxcNsI Instagram:  Rivergirl Radio Contact: rivergirlradio@gmail.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio]

18. Louisa Bennion

For over 25 years Louisa has enjoyed rivers, rafting and the West.  She grew up in the small town of Spring City, UT.  After graduating high school she moved to NY and graduated from Cornell University.  She spent 15 years in NY and then while backpacking Europe decided to move to rural village of Chasteuil, France where she is currently living life to the fullest as an editor and professional musician. Her experiences are as unique as her incredible journey through life.  Her love of the River and the West is felt throughout the entire interview.    Enjoy Louisa. To learn more about Louisa and to follow along her life's journey visit: 1.  Louisa's Instagram @freelancefunhog 2.  Follow her band in France, Fox Box, @ https://www.facebook.com/foxboxirish [https://www.facebook.com/foxboxirish] 3.  A Short essay about the Bennion family's rafting odyssey: https://bedrocksandals.com/blogs/adventure-sandal/down-the-big-ditch-and-back-again-a-family-affair [https://bedrocksandals.com/blogs/adventure-sandal/down-the-big-ditch-and-back-again-a-family-affair] Visit my Instagram for photos:  @Rivergirlradio https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio]

17. Lee Udall Bennion

Lee moved from Merced, CA to Utah in 1974 to study art at Brigham Young University. In 1976, she married Joseph Bennion and moved to Spring City,  Utah.  She and Joe have three daughters together.  She earned a BFA in painting.  She has received numerous honors and awards from the art community.  As a 15 year old girl, Lee was left home when her father and brothers went rafting down the Grand Canyon. She wasn’t happy.  She promised herself that the first chance she had to go on a rafting trip down the Grand Canyon she would go.  With over 30 Grand Canyon trips and numerous river trips throughout the West, Lee followed through on that promise to herself. Her love of nature, grand places and wild spaces are contagious. Enjoy Lee. Show Notes: Some of Lee's Paintings [https://www.davidericson-fineart.com/artists/lee-udall-bennion/] Mom's Stuff [https://www.momsstuffsalve.com] Talking Fly Youtube Video of Lee [https://youtu.be/NR34Z7LnvXg] Spring City, Utah [https://www.springcityarts.org/page/19253/about] Books: 1.  There’s this River by Christa Sadler 2.  Breaking into the Current: Boatwoman of the Grand Canyon by Louise Teal 3.  Sunk Without a Sound by Brad Dimock 4.  Canyon by Michael Ghiglieri 5.  Grand Obsession: Harvey Butchard  and the Exploration of Grand Canyon by  Elisa Butler  Tom Myers 6.  The Colorado River in the Grand Canyon: A Guide by Larry Stevens   7.  The Doing of the Thing: the Brief Brilliant Whitewater career of Buzz Holstrom by Vince Welch, Cort Conley & Brad Dimock Visit my Instagram for photos:  Rivergirl Radio https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rivergirlradio]