SAMARA ROSEN'S EPISODES EPISODES

Why have cases of reported bat encounters at the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon drastically increased in the last several years? What are the chances of contracting rabies from a bat encounter? How is the safety of helicopter crews wrapped up in the physical location of a bat encounter? What does the vaccination process look like? In this episode, we utilize the personal story of a river runner's bat bite in the Grand Canyon, the expert perspectives of 2 ecologists, a CDC rabies expert, and ...

This 2nd Emerald Mile episode picks up where the 1st episode left off telling the story of the Emerald Mile’s namesake and the saga to protect it. Taking the lead from park scientists, an environmental lobbyist, and a photographer, we explore the ecological consequences of clear-cutting logging practices, the need to expand the park, and the evolving conditions of an impacted landscape. Was the Emerald Mile lost at the hand of mankind? What does conservation mean for landscapes encroached upon?

Kevin Fedarko’s book, the Emerald Mile, takes readers on the journey of the fastest ride through the Grand Canyon in a dory named the Emerald Mile. Fedarko’s book dives into the backstory of the dam, the characters, and even the record-breaking journey, and yet leaves one question remaining: what is the backstory of the dory’s namesake? In this 1st of 2 Emerald Mile episodes, the stories of Fedarko and Dave Van De Mark demonstrate the impact that words and imagery make when applied to places lik...

Is there a relationship between forest fire scars, floods and debris flows? This episode will explore landscapes denuded by fire and these massive storms creating floods in the fire scar zone. Is this a normal pattern? A new pattern? Coincidence? And how does understanding this correlation further our relationship with these changing landscapes? This episode explores these questions and more through the tools of western science, personal narrative, and traditional ecological knowledge. SPONSO...

Is it true that lightning can’t strike in the Grand Canyon? How far can lightning travel through water? If it does strike, where is the safest place to be? This episode explores lightning from scientific and risk management perspectives. Grounding theory through personal narratives and best practices, this episode is a tool for any river runner’s stormy trips. ADVERTISING SPONSORS American Whitewater Down River Equipment Raftopia at Down River Equipment GUESTS LAURA HARRIS JOHN BELZ, UNIVERSI...