This story of Buzz recounts his experiences as the first person to run the Colorado river through the Grand Canyon as a soloist. As a contemporary of the people in 'Brave the Wild River' he knew some of the same people and their lives intersected. He lead a rather directionless life, but became a skilled boat person. He also achieved some fame for his early exploits, but as river running became more popular his exploits were no longer that unique so he drifted between jobs and adventures. This is a good contrast to the 'Brave' story as it provides different aspects of the same time period.
