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Come Hell or Highwater

14 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

A podcast for people who love the river, interviews with river rats from across the spectrum of the whitewater community.

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Episodes

Zack Collier, S2 Episode 3, Northwest Rafting Company!

April 20, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

This week, I sit down and talk with Zach Collier, the owner of Northwest Rafting Company! We talk boating in Siberia, what it means to be a great river guide, and being humbled by the river. Send me your river stories at: [email protected] Check out Zach's Youtube channel, Gear Garage, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF_u22nly3EKvzumOIFK2Aw Check out his company and their IRF training workshops here: https://www.nwrafting.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! https://ww...

Source To Sea, Season 2, Episode 1, Rivers For Change!

April 04, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

This week I talk to not one guest, but FOUR incredible ladies who are embarking on a journey of monumental proportions. They will ski and paddle the Salmon River from the source to the sea as a conservation campaign promoting the removal of the four Lower Snake River dams and a moratorium on the Stibnite Gold Project, in order to save Idaho’s rapidly dwindling salmon populations from extinction. Donate here: Text SALMON to 53-555 to donate OR https://givebutter.com/salmonsourcetosea https:/...

Charlie Walbridge, Season 2, Episode 1, Incident Reporting!

March 22, 2022 01:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

This week I sit down with incident reporting connoisseur, swiftwater rescue guru, and the boater of all boaters, Charlie Walbridge! We talk the overlap in training between rescue squads and boaters, how to make sure the girl your dating really wants to marry you, and how to protect our rivers effectively! Email me your river stories at: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/comehellrhighwater https://www.instagram.com/comehellrhighwater/ http://www.charliewalbridge.com/ https...

Dave Hubbard, Episode 10, A Family Tradition!

November 26, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

This week I sit down with lifelong boater, guide manager, and personal friend, Dave Hubbard! We talk whitewater as a family affair, clearing strainers, and how raising your hand can save your life!  Email me your river stories at: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/comehellrhighwater https://www.instagram.com/comehellrhighwater/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072546334658 https://www.facebook.com/david.hubbard.7 https://www.rivertrail.com/ https://open.spotify.c...

Suzie Hockmeyer, Episode 9, Queen of the Kennebec!

November 12, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

This week I sit down with the mother of rafting in Maine, and the Queen of the Kennebec, Suzie Hockmeyer! We talk starting an outfitter, putting rivalries aside for the good of the river, and what it takes to become a guide in Maine! Donate to team river runner here: https://www.teamriverrunner.org/Donate Email me your river stories at: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/comehellrhighwater https://www.instagram.com/comehellrhighwater/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?i...

Justin Harris, Episode 8, Photoboating!

November 05, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

This week I sit down with whitewater photographer, kayaker, youtuber, and all around great dude, Justin Harris! We talk honing your photography skills, boating through a pandemic, and living the life you love. Email me your river stories at: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/comehellrhighwater https://www.instagram.com/comehellrhighwater/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072546334658 https://www.instagram.com/harrisboofs/ https://www.facebook.com/Mountainriverme...

Sage Donnelly, Episode 7, Kayaking Queen!

October 29, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

This week I sit down with reigning Queen of the North Fork, Sage Donnelly! We talk knowing when to portage, training to crush the competition, and debunk some myths about Type 1 diabetes. Email me your river stories at: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/comehellrhighwater https://www.instagram.com/comehellrhighwater/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072546334658 https://www.instagram.com/sagekayak/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dCU7KUBG6hObjQ9fJPwjc?si=eltbAX...

Ben Koehler, Episode 6, River Scuba!

October 15, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

This week I sit down with whitewater snorkeler and scuba diver, Ben Koehler! We talk about finding treasure, communing with the aquatic life, and how to find a good place to dive. Email me your river stories at: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/comehellrhighwater https://www.instagram.com/comehellrhighwater/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072546334658 https://www.instagram.com/whitewater_scuba/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dCU7KUBG6hObjQ9fJPwjc?si=eltbAXj...

Shannon Finch, Episode 5, Kokatat!

October 08, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

This week I sit down with Brand Manager of Kokatat, Shannon Finch! We talk the transition from camping gear to dry gear, scary sieves, and turning left when your directions clearly say to turn right. Email me your river stories at: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/comehellrhighwater https://www.instagram.com/comehellrhighwater/ https://kokatat.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kokatatusa/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dCU7KUBG6hObjQ9fJPwjc?si=eltbAXj1SESOchDzjExtNg&dl_...

Jim Snyder, Episode 4, Squirtboating!

October 01, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

I sit down with squirtboating legend Jim Snyder, we talk mystery moves, river otters, and how a raft guide survives through the long winter. Email me your river stories at: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/comehellrhighwater https://www.instagram.com/comehellrhighwater/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072546334658 https://rivrstyx.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dCU7KUBG6hObjQ9fJPwjc?si=eltbAXj1SESOchDzjExtNg&dl_branch=1

Jessie Sterling, Episode 3, Kayaking the Kennebec!

September 24, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

This week I talk to Jessie Sterling, a sponsored paddler for Levelsix and Pyranha kayaks. We talk dog in lifejackets, women's takeover of the Green, and how to get back up after a fall! https://www.instagram.com/jester1ing/ https://www.instagram.com/comehellrhighwater/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072546334658 https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dCU7KUBG6hObjQ9fJPwjc?si=lVVYkn4pQSau1as-grf8XQ&dl_branch=1 https://www.patreon.com/comehellrhighwater

Evan Stafford, Episode 2, Paddle Wise!

September 17, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

This episode I sit down with Evan Stafford, Communications Director for American Whitewater. We talk about their Paddle Wise campaign, how to get involved with AW, and how many boats it is appropriate to own. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072546334658 https://www.instagram.com/comehellrhighwater/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dCU7KUBG6hObjQ9fJPwjc?si=BIW6e65QRXaOSRHlDOGnzg&dl_branch=1 https://www.americanwhitewater.org/ https://www.patreon.com/comehellrhighwater

Monica Weatherford, Episode 1, Gauley Season!

September 10, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

I sit down and interview long time Gauley guide, Monica Weatherford. We talk growing up, weird customer moments, and river relationships! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comehellrhighwater Insta: @comehellrhighwater Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072546334658 Twitter: @come_highwater Monica's Insta: @river.of.ink.designs Buzzards Glory Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dCU7KUBG6hObjQ9fJPwjc?si=1qpovJT9Tv2d4-nyBwQwgw&dl_branch=1

Episode 0

September 03, 2021 06:00 - 1 minute - 918 KB

A teaser of what is to come! Episode 1 drops in one week, just in time for Gauley season! Get ready, It's one heck of an interview! Like and follow on social media, please and thank you! https://www.patreon.com/comehellrhighwater https://www.instagram.com/comehellrhighwater/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dCU7KUBG6hObjQ9fJPwjc?si=CIkF8kuxQlawqqUXWZkbUg&dl_branch=1