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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 42 MIN

INTERVIEW: Steamboat author discusses fight to save one of the last wild rivers in the American West

from The OutThere Colorado Podcast · host OutThere Colorado

In this special interview episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer McKee chats with Eugene Buchanan, life-long Colorado resident, world traveler, and author in the outdoor recreation space for 30 years. At various points throughout his career, Eugene has held the role of editor-in-chief of Paddler magazine and has written for Denver Business Journal, with his articles also appearing in the New York Times, National Geographic, Men's Journal, and more. Eugene has also published six books related to his adventures on water in Siberia, Peru, and beyond, with his latest book, 'Yampa Yearnings: An ode to one of the last wild rivers in the West,' covering the important fight to save the Yampa River that runs through Steamboat Springs via his personal lens. Information about purchasing Yampa Yearnings can be found on Eugene's website: https://eugene-buchanan.squarespace.com/ The book can also be found on Amazon and other places where books are sold.

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