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Episode 2: Bart Henderson; A Guide’s Life That Shaped A Community And An Industry

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A river can teach you how to build a life—and a town. We sit down with legendary boatman and entrepreneur Bart Henderson to chart the line from Vernal’s early raft culture and Grand Canyon miles to first descents in Ethiopia and the bold move that helped reimagine Haines, Alaska, as an adventure hub. The stories are gripping: a waterfall misread that changed how he leads, improvised jungle rescues, and two hippo attacks on the Omo that turned rafts into confetti. Through it all, Bart’s ethos stays steady—scout, respect the current, and choose the safest line that still…

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