Kenton Grua: Grand Canyon Legend

This podcast episode pays tribute to extraordinary river guides and explorers, including Kenton Grua and Ken Sleight. They achieved remarkable feats, such as breaking speed records and enduring dangerous conditions on the Colorado River, showcasing their determination, skill, and love for nature.

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Stuff You Should Know

Kenton Grua: The Legendary Grand Canyon River Guide

Exploring the Grand Canyon: The Story of Kenton Grua and the Emerald Mile

Kitten Grua's Record-Breaking Run Down the Colorado River

The Changing Nature of Colorado River Expeditions

The Changing Nature of River Rafting in the Grand Canyon

Kenton Grua: A River Guide and Adventurer with a Unique Personality

Conquering the Grand Canyon: A Tale of Perseverance and Discovery

Navigating the Colorado River: From John Wesley Powell to Kenton Grua

The Colorado River: A River Transformed

Kenton Grew's Record-Breaking Attempt on the Colorado River

Kenton Grua's Determination to Conquer the Colorado River

Navigating the Grand Canyon's Roaring Twenties Rapids in Darkness

Navigating Treacherous Rapids: A Thrilling Tale of Survival and Resilience

Against All Odds: The Legendary Speed Run of Guru, Petchik, and Reynolds

Remembering Ken Sleight: The Legendary River Runner of the Grand Canyon

Remembering Port and Starboard: A Mnemonic Device from Erin's Grandmother

Kenton Grua: Grand Canyon Legend

Stuff You Should Know

00:01Kenton Grua: The Legendary Grand Canyon River Guide

Kenton Grua: The Legendary Grand Canyon River Guide

03:48Exploring the Grand Canyon: The Story of Kenton Grua and the Emerald Mile

Exploring the Grand Canyon: The Story of Kenton Grua and the Emerald Mile

07:38Kitten Grua's Record-Breaking Run Down the Colorado River

Kitten Grua's Record-Breaking Run Down the Colorado River

12:27The Changing Nature of Colorado River Expeditions

The Changing Nature of Colorado River Expeditions

15:08The Changing Nature of River Rafting in the Grand Canyon

The Changing Nature of River Rafting in the Grand Canyon

19:09Kenton Grua: A River Guide and Adventurer with a Unique Personality

Kenton Grua: A River Guide and Adventurer with a Unique Personality

23:10Conquering the Grand Canyon: A Tale of Perseverance and Discovery

Conquering the Grand Canyon: A Tale of Perseverance and Discovery

26:57Navigating the Colorado River: From John Wesley Powell to Kenton Grua

Navigating the Colorado River: From John Wesley Powell to Kenton Grua

30:16The Colorado River: A River Transformed

The Colorado River: A River Transformed

35:05Kenton Grew's Record-Breaking Attempt on the Colorado River

Kenton Grew's Record-Breaking Attempt on the Colorado River

39:20Kenton Grua's Determination to Conquer the Colorado River

Kenton Grua's Determination to Conquer the Colorado River

41:54Navigating the Grand Canyon's Roaring Twenties Rapids in Darkness

Navigating the Grand Canyon's Roaring Twenties Rapids in Darkness

44:53Navigating Treacherous Rapids: A Thrilling Tale of Survival and Resilience

Navigating Treacherous Rapids: A Thrilling Tale of Survival and Resilience

49:41Against All Odds: The Legendary Speed Run of Guru, Petchik, and Reynolds

Against All Odds: The Legendary Speed Run of Guru, Petchik, and Reynolds

53:38Remembering Ken Sleight: The Legendary River Runner of the Grand Canyon

Remembering Ken Sleight: The Legendary River Runner of the Grand Canyon

57:02Remembering Port and Starboard: A Mnemonic Device from Erin's Grandmother

Remembering Port and Starboard: A Mnemonic Device from Erin's Grandmother