No.542 Bret Wojciak, Micah Renfeldt, and Christian Dean, 2009

File — Box: 64, Folder: 3

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Scope and Contents

John Worsencroft interviews OARS (Outdoor Adventure River Experts) river rafting guides Christian Dean, Micah Renfeldt, and Bret Wojciak on the banks of the Colorado River in Cataract Canyon. Dean, Renfeldt, and Wojciak discuss how they were introduced to river rafting and commercial guiding. They discuss safety on and off the river and the value of preparation and knowledge to recreation in the wilderness. The guides share their thoughts on the valuable attributes of a successful river guide, including sociability, and how guides work to maximize the positive experiences of their clients. They discuss specific challenging and rewarding experiences as guides and identify their favorite rivers or stretches of river. The interview concludes as Dean, Renfeldt, and Wojciak share their thoughts about environmentalism and their responsibilities as educators on nature and conservation.
Utah Outdoor Recreation Project.
Interviewer: John Worsencroft

Dates

2009

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