Chapter

Surviving the Harsh Winds of the Grand Canyon
listen on Spotify
26:17 - 30:30 (04:13)

The dangerous winds in the Grand Canyon filled the tiny beach with sand and debris, leaving the hikers to question whether they could survive the next 250 plus miles of their journey.

Clips
The wind was so strong in a tiny beach inside the canyon walls that it served as a wind tunnel and made it hard for the rafters to dry their clothing.
26:17 - 29:04 (02:47)
listen on Spotify
Grand Canyon
Summary

The wind was so strong in a tiny beach inside the canyon walls that it served as a wind tunnel and made it hard for the rafters to dry their clothing. The canyon walls left few options to get out of the water and the wind made it difficult for them to navigate downstream.

Chapter
Surviving the Harsh Winds of the Grand Canyon
Episode
119: Swimming the Colorado River. Grand Canyon National Park.
Podcast
National Park After Dark
The speaker describes an unpleasant experience with grunting, grinding dirt that caused damage to gear and food and created an uncomfortable sensation in the teeth.
29:04 - 30:30 (01:26)
listen on Spotify
Nature
Summary

The speaker describes an unpleasant experience with grunting, grinding dirt that caused damage to gear and food and created an uncomfortable sensation in the teeth.

Chapter
Surviving the Harsh Winds of the Grand Canyon
Episode
119: Swimming the Colorado River. Grand Canyon National Park.
Podcast
National Park After Dark