Episodes

Willow and I catch up with Canada’s biggest outdoors celebrity, Kevin “Happy Camper” Callan, to inquire about his most recent trips over the summer. We also get his opinion on a few pointed topics like the current issue of trail etiquette among new...

The 2021 Oklahoma Whitewater Festival in Oklahoma City, will feature 3X Freestyle Kayak World Champion, Dane Jackson, Aug. 20-22. Dane has won numerous titles worldwide in places like Pakistan, India, Mexico, Chile, China, and others. He's been...

Fifty-one-year-old, Canadian Outdoor Adventurer, Social Media Influencer, and Public Speaker, Christina Scheuermann (aka Camper Christina), ventures on year-round backcountry winter solo canoe trips. She has created an online course titled,...

French-Canadian, Wilderness Adventure Guide, Photographer, and Videographer, Jean-Francois Gerard (Aka: Jeff Girard), explains in detail, the tasks, duties, responsibilities of a paddling guide. And, why it’s so advantageous to hire a guide, even if...

Owner, CEO & Creative Director for "Infinity SUP," Dave Boehne, was “Male Paddler of the Year” at the SUP awards in 2012, gold medalist as a member of Team USA at the ISA World Games in 2015, starred in the SUP industries award-winning films,...

80-year-old, Cliff Jacobson, is America’s most published outdoors Author, a contributing writer to numerous outdoor recreation publications, experienced wilderness guide, retired high school Environmental Science teacher, & public speaker at many...

69-year-old retired photojournalist, author and wilderness adventurer from Toronto, Canada, Michael Peak completed two volumes of the HACC history, “A Northern Journey,” and “Ungava.” He also published a short history of old-time paddlers Sig Olson...

Expert whitewater paddlers, Dan Bowers of Rutabaga Paddlesports in Madison, Wisconsin, and Colin Kemp of Jackson Kayak based in Sparta, Tennessee, join us for a thorough discussion about whitewater boating. In this episode, you’ll learn about various...

The 3rd of our 3-part series on “Outdoor Gear.” Wilderness expert, Author, and retired Environmental Science teacher, Cliff Jacobson discusses the all-essential #campstove. Cliff talks about the types of fuels used for stoves, various brands and...

The second, of a 3-part series. Wilderness expert, Cliff Jacobson discusses the 3 edge tools you’ll need for wilderness camping, a knife, an axe/hatchet, and a saw. Cliff recommends the proper type, size, and style of each, that will best serve you....

The first, of a 3-part series. Wilderness expert, Cliff Jacobson discusses the aspects of a properly designed tent, the importance of vestibules, weight, storm-proofing, where to use a ground-cloth, stakes, paracord as well as ease and speed of set...

Director of Sales and Product Development at Kokatat, based in Arcata, California, Jeff Turner, joins us for a thorough discussion about drysuits, and to explain the benefits that Kokatat drysuits offer paddlers. Jeff’s career spans over 4-decades,...

In the summer of 2015, 28-year-old, marine/coastal civil engineer, and endurance stand-up paddleboarder, Jared Munch, shares the story of his solo trip, circumnavigating Lake Superior on a SUP, paddling 1,300 miles over 50 days. On another adventure,...

Expert herpetologist, Brandon Boyles joins us for an in-depth discussion about venomous snakes from places like, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and the US. He identifies the top 5 from each of these places, as well as certain characteristics of the...

Expert herpetologist, Brandon Boyles joins us for an in-depth discussion about venomous snakes from places like, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and the US. He identifies the top 5 from each of these places, as well as certain characteristics of the...

Adventure Guides, 28-year-old, Alex Savatti, and his brother, 31-year-old, Aaron, have owned and operated an outfitting business and outdoor gear store called “The Trip Shed” in Ontario, Canada for the past several years. The two brothers also host a...

56-year-old Niagara, Ontario native, Dennis Rogers, AKA "Canoehound," hosts a popular live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 7 PM EDT, on his YouTube channel, "Canoehound’s Outdoor Adventure Show." In the show’s two-year history, the guestlist has...

39-year-old, Kyle Loney grew up in Northern Ontario, and was taught the ways of the bush by his family. He and his two daughters, Arden 15, and Rowan 11, reside in the Northern Ontario town of Sudbury. They all have a very close relationship, sharing...

39-year-old, Kyle Loney grew up in Northern Ontario, and was taught the ways of the bush by his family. He and his two daughters, Arden 15, and Rowan 11, reside in the Northern Ontario town of Sudbury. They all have a very close relationship, sharing...

Arguably, it seems that most adventurers are more afraid of snakes than of bears. Snake experts, Bryan Jeffrey, and Mark Etre, discuss the facts about venomous snakes, non-venomous snakes, what parts of the US you’ll find the top 5 venomous species,...

28-year-old environmental scientist, Tyler Bryan, explains the controversy regarding the proposed mining project that would severely impact portions of the BWCA, as well as local communities in the area. A mining project of this type will potentially...

Having the proper packs, footwear, carrying yoke with pads, canoe cart, etc. as well as using the proper techniques and methods, can make the difference between suffering through portages and experiencing pleasant portages. In this episode, Wilderness...

Professional Photographer, Writer & Adventurer, Jillian Brown left an entire life behind to escape an abusive relationship. Living in a tent in the woods, confused, depressed and feeling a lack of control over her emotions, she discovered that she was...

Mark Koep, explains how his company’s comprehensive web-based service, CampgroundViews.com provides campers who utilize US campgrounds, the innovative tools that will enable them to find, watch a virtual tour, and book a campsite that's ideal for...