Rivergirl Radio

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…

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…

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…

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