No. 846 Leslie Blank, 2010

File — Box: 76, Folder: 15

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Scope and Contents

Leslie Blank grew up in upstate New York where she developed a love of the outdoors on adventures with her family and her friends. After finishing school, Blank and her friend hitchhiked across the country. They visited Utah and Leslie fell in love with southern Utah and the mountains. Blank then moved to Utah to become a ski instructor. Her coworkers worked as river guides during the summers and she decided to join them. Leslie has worked as a ski instructor and river guide ever since. She travels all over looking for the best rivers to run. In this interview, Leslie talks about her love of the outdoors, her passion for sharing this love with others, and the importance of understanding and caring for our wild spaces.
Project: Outdoor Recreation oral history project.
Interviewer: John Worsencroft and Alisa Evans.

Dates

2010

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.