In Between Swims

Summer Plans

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:17:06 +0000

Summer’s here! In this episode, Bryan Smith talks about exploring an almost roadless corner of Russia to help wildlife conservation efforts in “The Kamchatka Project.”

I have a conversation with Christie Glissmeyer and Kate Wagner of Femme45 – and the new Executive Director of USA Canoe and Kayak, Joe Jacobi, checks in from Oklahoma City to to talk about what’s what’s happening in OK, the new slalom identification program, and his new job.

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Stiletto’s Story

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 21:38:09 +0000

Beth Silverman came to First Descents from New York City, not knowing the difference between a river, a lake or a pond. A week later – after wet exits, tough swims, and big rapids – she emerged as more than a cancer survivor – she was a whitewater kayaker.

This is the story of Stiletto and an organization called First Descents.

The Epic

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:01:42 +0000

“Looking back at my experience here, and general respect for the power of water, how could I stand at the lip of Lower Heath Springs on Royal Gorge and declare that resurfacing on the left isn’t an issue?” – Darin McQuoid

On this episode of In Between Swims, ‘The Epic’ by Darin McQuoid.

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The Start of the Season

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:25:51 +0000

Baby, it’s cold outside!

On this episode of In Between Swims, Fitz Cahall of ‘The Dirtbag Diaries’ talks about his new video project with Bryan Smith (of The Range Life) called ‘The Season.’

Instructor Nathan Nahikian and pro boater Jason Beakes chat about what you need for cold weather boating.

And, American Whitewater’s Thomas O’Keefe testifies in front of the US House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

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The Adventure Together

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:43:42 +0000

Andria Davis joins In Between Swims with a Valentine’s tale only a boater would love – long hikes out of the river, living in a camper, leaving it all to paddle in British Columbia, and…a big question in a small eddy above a big drop.

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The Kayaking Mindset

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:53:15 +0000

The Kayaking Mindset – Heather Herbeck’s presentation from the Midwest Mountaineering Expo on improving mental strength and stamina on the river.

Not the Outdoor Retailer episode, sort of …

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:04:59 +0000

Catching up with what happened – or didn’t happen – at the Outdoor Retailer Trade Show. And what that means…or doesn’t mean…for whitewater.

Didn’t make it to the show this year so I catch up with Bryon Dorr, buyer for Next Adventures in Portland to talk about what it’s like to be a retail buyer for whitewater. David Weber and I do our annual half empty/half full analysis of what it’s all about.

And, there’s a swim….

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