Aviation, River Guide & the CrossFit Games.
From Linchpin Conversations by Pat Sherwood
April 24, 2026 · 44 min · Episode 652
About this episode
Jo shares her unexpected journey as the president of Gem Air, her athletic background, and her experiences as a river guide.
Jo is the president of Gem Air, based in Salmon, Idaho. This is a family business that she had no intention of running, but life has a way at laughing at your plans. She has been athletic all her life & even competed at the Crossfit Games on a team. In addition to all of that she has been a river guide for 25 years. This is her story.
People in this episode
Host: Pat Sherwood
Guest: Jo
Topics covered
- aviation
- river guiding
- CrossFit
- athletics
- personal story
Keywords
- aviation
- river guide
- CrossFit Games
- athletic journey
- Gem Air
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Gem Air
Places: Salmon, Idaho
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