5. When Pura Vida Goes Pear Shaped
Take a ride on the pain train with a founding member of Durango’s Narrow Escape Crew, Russ Gartner. Russ gives us a harrowing account of their attempt to open back up the Rio Patria in Costa Rica, along with some warmer, if not drier thoughts on fun in the jungle.
0:00 – 1:30 Guest Introduction
1:31 – 4:59 What I did last summer
5:00 – 14:52 The Costa Rican appeal
14:53 – 52:36. Rio Patria
52:37 – 59:15. Rio Patria retrospective
59:16 – 1:07:40 Rio Volcán
1:07:41 – 1:13:24 Conclusion
Here’s a link to the account of Todd Wells and Brian Burger’s 1st D of the Telire River that Russ references.
Check out the classic story of Melissa Newel, Nick Hinds, and Ben Stookesberry attempting a run down the Rio Patria.
Photos from Russ’s story at:
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