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Ep. 98: Gurus, Experts, and Norms
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This week Zach and Aaron talk about gurus, experts, and norms in the world of whitewater.
The nice thing about standards is that you have so many to choose from. – Andrew S. Tanenbaum
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We talk about a new product for finding your lost gear by Karmik Outdoors
Snowpack so far is mediocre but there’s a lot of time left
Zach just ordered a Hyside Mini-max with Welfelt Frame
In our discussion about norms, Zach mentioned a couple books he really likes
Lining a raft on the White Salmon River
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Ep. 97: Discussing Wilderness Medicine with Chris Davis
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In this episode Zach and Priscilla chat with Chris Davis, MD about wilderness medicine for whitewater paddlers.
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Big water in the Northwest – please be careful of new wood
Chris Davis
On the podcast Chris mentions the Year 2000 Whitewater Injury Survey .
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Ep. 96: Lee Baker Talks Heuristic Traps
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In this episode Lee Baker and Jacob Cruser join us to talk about Heuristic Traps.
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Zach shares some thoughts (and daresay – rules) about paddling in the COVID environment
No hitchhiking
In vehicles just one person per open window and masks on
Paddlers should carry a box of disposable masks in their vehicles
Heuristic Traps in Whitewater
Safe Sac (Ass Face)
S ocial proof
A cceptance
F amiliarity
E xpert Halo
S carcity of Resource
A vailability
C ommitment
Guest Host Jacob Cruser paddling on Indigo Creek
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Ep. 85: Interview with Lee Baker
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This week we talk with Lee Baker about South Eugene High School’s Integrated Outdoor Program (IOP) that serve underrepresented youth in Eugene.
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Lee Baker
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Ep. 76: Talking with Aaron Squared about the Effects of COVID on the Paddling Season
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This week we talk with Aaron Lieberman from IOGA and Aaron Bannon from America Outdoors about the effects of COVID-19 on the whitewater paddling season.
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SOTAR Rafts on the Rogue River
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Ep. 71: IRF and Best Practices Discussion with Mark Hirst
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In this episode Priscilla and Zach talk with Mark Hirst about International Rafting Federation raft guide training. We also talked a bit some commonly debated best practices.
Mark Hirst
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Ep. 66: Heuristic Traps and Giving Feedback
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In this episode Priscilla, Zach, and Dougie Fresh talk with Dustin Abbott about Heuristic Traps and how they apply to whitewater. This discussion led to a nice talk about giving and receiving feedback.
Dustin in his environment
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Links from Dustin to read more
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