[Awclist] Only TWO DAYS until LES BECHDEL is here!

[howard_higgins2003 at comcast.net]

Fellow River Runners:

I hope you all have marked your calendars for this unique event.   Even if not, it's not too late. Les Bechdel,  The "MAN WHO IS WHITEWATER” and noted co-author of River Rescue, will speak and conduct a slide presentation for the Adobe Whitewater October meeting, next Tuesday (only two days away!).  This meeting will be held on October 11th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Los Griegos Center for Family and Community Services, located in Albuquerque on Candelaria Boulevard NW, two lots west of 12th Street. The event is free and open to all.

As I have previously told you:

Les began paddling whitewater with the Boy Scouts in Central Pennsylvania in 
1960 and his Explorer Post built the first decked canoe in America.

 Les has represented the United States in five World Championships and at the age of 15, Les was the youngest person to ever race in a World Championships. 

Les spent four seasons in Chile leading commercial whitewater trips on the Rio Bio Bio.

Les was the assistant leader of the 1981 American Himalayan Kayak Team that did the first descent of the Wong Chu River in Bhutan. 

Les played an instrumental role in developing many of the rescue techniques and 
safety practices in use today,  is the recipient of the American Red Cross Certificate of Merit for saving the life of a victim of near drowning, has taught rescue courses throughout the world (Canada, Japan, Norway, and Chile) and is considered to be one of the leading authorities on whitewater safety and rescue.

Les and his wife currently have a company leading trips on the Salmon River in Idaho.

Les will share his experiences, provide insights into the thrills and spills of  boating, tricks to obtain a permit for the Salmon River, and answer questions. 

If you have any questions about when or where, please contact me at 505-350-5217.

Thanks and see you there!

Howard
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