By Sam Johnston Lead Guide, Montana River Guides; Instructor and Spill Responder, WRI The Marañón River, a primary tributary of the Amazon, is not merely […]
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The Marañón Lessons: Lessons in Risk, Resilience, and Reality from the Headwaters of the Amazon
By Sam Johnston Lead Guide, Montana River Guides; Instructor and Spill Responder, WRI The Marañón River, the principal headwaters of the Amazon, is more than […]
Into the Heart of the Marañón: Lessons in Survival from the Amazon Headwaters
Executive Summary: A Near-Catastrophe in the Inner Gorge In March 2026, a self-supported expedition led by Sam Johnston—a veteran lead guide at Montana River Guides […]
