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O.A.R.S. Dory Guide – Bill “Bronco” Bruchak

November 18, 2008.

As longtime O.A.R.S. whitewater rafting and dory guide, Bill “Bronco” Bruchak states, “I love sharing the magic of beautiful places with others.”  Indeed, sharing time with Bronco in the Grand Canyon in his dory, The Yampa, is a magical experience.  His rhythmic, hypnotic stroke of the oars creates a floating meditative experience in one of the most spectacular places on earth.  Whether rowing flat water, entering a Class 10 rapid, or spotting big horn sheep high up on a canyon wall, his zen-like poise does not waver.

Bronco is a humble and passionate man with a kind soul (and huge heart) who lives and breathes the Great Outdoors.  He isn’t simply connected to the places he visits; he is an integral partner.  He does not hang up his oars at the end of the day or the end of the season.  He IS the dory, the river, the history, the wilderness…  Each story he relates deepens your experience and expresses his true love of the Canyon.

Thank you Bronco, for continuing to facilitate the magic…
 

Bronco in Lava Falls, October 2008

           

 

      

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  1. April 30

    Bronco was the trip leader for both of my trips down the Grand Canyon, and I couldn’t imagine a Grand Canyon trip without Bronco and the Yampa. If you’d like to see trip reports from our two expeditions down the length of the Grand Canyon, I keep them posted on our website: http://www.dvandkq.net. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find links to the Grand Canyon trips with Bronco.

    -- Doug Vavrick
  2. May 4

    Doug – Thanks for sharing your comments and link with WaterBlogged. I can’t believe you were lucky enough to be on the trip with Martin Litton, John Blaustein, Kevin Fedarko, George Wendt AND have Eric, Ote & Tim Dale, Rondo and Bronco as guides. Good lord man! It was an All-Star cast! FYI, Bronco is leading a trip on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, August 3-8, and there is still space available.

    -- BRC
  3. June 5

    Just got off the Colorado yesterday from a 15-day trip with Bronco leading. What a great bunch of folks working that trip (Bronco, Rondo, Andre, Elisa, Steve, Ned and helpers Melinda and Kate). We loved every minute on the river, thanks in no small measure to Bronco’s leadership. What an experience! We had the opportunity to witness, first-hand, the cool heads and expert leadership provided by Bronco and crew when the “unit”-contents hit the fan. Those guys are better than good and it was a real privilege to be a guest on the river with them.

    -- Rocky Daniels

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