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Big Adventures with Brian Dierker

Grand Canyon boatman Brian Dierker sits down to chat with fellow guides, scientists, politicians and oddballs about adventure, conservation, and all things outside.

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Kelsey Pfendler's Record Breaking Row

Kelsey Pfendler returns! She and her fiancee (congrats!) Carlos Andina sit down with Brian to discuss her record-breaking row from California to Hawaii. Please Enjoy Kelsey Pfendler! Need a refresher on who Kelsey is? Check out previous episodes 74 and 86! This episode is brought to you by Ceiba Adventures. Ceiba can support your next big adventure at https://www.ceibaadventures.com

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Evolution of Grand Canyon Science: Mike Yard 3

Mike Yard is back for more fish chat! In this episode he sits down with Brian and Steve to talk more about the Humpback Chub and Rainbow Trout populations, the impact of sediment and turbidity, and much more. Enjoy Mike Yard! This episode is supported by Dave Wegner, Steve Carothers, and Ceiba Adventures. To have Ceiba Adventures support your next adventure, visit www.ceibaadventures.com .…

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Evolution of Grand Canyon Science: Mike Yard 2

Mike Yard helps continue our exploration of fishery science in the Grand Canyon. Mike, Steve, and Brian explore the introduction of hoop netting, nuances of tagging and tracking chub, and much more! Enjoy Mike Yard! This episode is brought to you by Dave Wegner, Steve Carothers, and the generous support of Ceiba Adventures. Equip your next adventure at https://www.ceibaadventures.com Mentioned in…

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Kate Hale

Kate Hale is launching her big adventure down the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. She and Brian chat about the logistics and gear required for her trip. Enjoy Kate Hale! This episode was brought to you by Ceiba Adventures. You can find them at https://www.ceibaadventures.com

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Evolution of Grand Canyon Science: Rich Valdez

Rich Valdez continues our Evolution of Grand Canyon Science series with an excellent conversation about fish! Join Rich, Steve and Brian as they discuss the Humpback Chub, Pike Minnow, Small Mouth Bass, and more! This episode was supported by Dave Wegner, Steve Carothers, and Ceiba Adventures. Have Ceiba Adventures support your next big adventure at https://www.ceibaadventures.com Mentioned in…

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Evolution of Grand Canyon Science: Mike Yard 1

Welcome to the fishy part of Grand Canyon science. Mike Yard joins Brian and Steve for the first of a few episodes on fish science. Anodes, Cathodes, and hoop nets galore! Enjoy Mike Yard (part one). Learn more about Mike Yard by listening to his and Brians' chat from September 15, 2020! This episode was supported by Ceiba Adventures, Steve Carothers, and Dave Wegner. To explore how Ceiba…

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Evolution of Grand Canyon Science: Matt Kaplinski

Our Evolution of Science in the Grand Canyon series continues with hydrologist Matt Kaplinski. Brian, Steve, and Matt chat bathymetric surveying, sand, water, and boatmen. Enjoy Matt Kaplinski! To listen to our first episode with Matt, check out Episode 12. This podcast episode is brought to you by Ceiba Adventures. You can find them at https://www.ceibaadventures.com Thanks also to Steve…

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Evolution of Grand Canyon Science: Dave Topping

Evolution of Grand Canyon Science continues this week with Dave Topping! Dave is a sediment researcher (among other talents). He joins Brian to talk about Glen Canyon Dam's impact on sediment in the Colorado River. This episode was brought to you by the generosity of Ceiba adventures, Dave Wegner, Steve Carothers. You can find Ceiba Adventures at https://www.ceibaadventures.com Mentioned in this…

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Evolution of Grand Canyon Science: Dave Wegner

Our Evolution of Grand Canyon Science series continues, and this episode is all about water! Dave Wegner joins Brian and Steve for a wide ranging conversation about deadpool, the Colorado River Compact, and much more. Enjoy Dave Wegner and the Evolution of Science! This episode was supported by Ceiba Adventures and by individual donations from Steve Carothers and Dave Wegner. More information…

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Evolution of Grand Canyon Science: Roy Johnson

Roy Johnson kicks off our Evolution of Grand Canyon Science series, and with good reason - he started the whole research project in the first place. Roy sits down with Brian and Steve Carothers to chat about forming and conducting the first significant studies in the Grand Canyon after the completion of Glen Canyon Dam. Enjoy Roy Johnson! This episode was sponsored by Ceiba Adventures and by…

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