Chapter
Cold Water Swimming
17:36 - 26:17 (08:40)
A couple in the 1920s wrote a letter to the government asking for information about water temperatures and levels in a river, in preparation for their cold weather swimming adventure.
Clips
Accounts of the Colorado River depict extreme weather conditions, sharp rocks, and dangerous rapids, with the only available spot for putting in rafts being a popular point for those wishing to brave the river.
17:36 - 20:20 (02:44)
Summary
Accounts of the Colorado River depict extreme weather conditions, sharp rocks, and dangerous rapids, with the only available spot for putting in rafts being a popular point for those wishing to brave the river.
ChapterCold Water Swimming
Episode119: Swimming the Colorado River. Grand Canyon National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The best time to swim in cold waters is in August when water levels and temperatures are at their highest.
20:20 - 23:48 (03:27)
Summary
The best time to swim in cold waters is in August when water levels and temperatures are at their highest. Thin rubber shirts and woolen long john underwear can be purchased for affordable prices for cold weather swimming gear.
ChapterCold Water Swimming
Episode119: Swimming the Colorado River. Grand Canyon National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
During a photo shoot and interview before a trip down the Colorado River, interviewers assumed that the participants were going to die and asked questions as if writing an obituary, making the situation uncomfortable.
23:48 - 26:17 (02:29)
Summary
During a photo shoot and interview before a trip down the Colorado River, interviewers assumed that the participants were going to die and asked questions as if writing an obituary, making the situation uncomfortable. The participants were not allowed to release information about the interview until they were already far down the river.