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Walk Across America
March 19, 2021

Walk Across America

On Oct. 2nd, 24-year-old Grace Nesseth, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and 26-year-old Matt Grooms, from Boise Idaho, began a 2,700-mile “Walk Across America” to raise money & awareness for non-profit, “Time in a Bottle.” The couple started their adventure...

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Happy Camper Update
March 11, 2021

Happy Camper Update

Wilderness expert and outdoors writer, Kevin Callan, AKA “The Happy Camper,” joins us to talk about his recent presentation at the virtual “Quiet Adventure Symposium,” his presentation at the upcoming “Canoecopia 2021” virtual event, and other events...

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Canoecopia 2021 Going Virtual
March 4, 2021

Canoecopia 2021 Going Virtual

Canoecopia, the world’s largest paddling exposition, typically boasts 250,000+ sq. ft. of kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, equipment, & accessories, with 180+ seminars & clinics during the three-day event. This year, Canoecopia 2021 is going...

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Dealing with Wicked Weather
Feb. 25, 2021

Dealing with Wicked Weather

Encountering wicked weather situations while adventuring can be extremely dangerous, causing injuries, sickness and even fatality. Wilderness Expert and Author, Cliff Jacobson, discusses the best ways to prepare for, and how to deal with, wicked...

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River Rescue & Safety for Paddlers
Feb. 19, 2021

River Rescue & Safety for Paddlers

Certified Swiftwater Rescue instructor, Dave Kessman from Lynchburg, VA, discusses the training that is involved with the courses he teaches, and safety practices for paddlers that should be followed to help prevent a situation where a rescue...

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The 1 Year Anniversary Show
Feb. 11, 2021

The 1 Year Anniversary Show

This is the Camping Show’s 1-year anniversary episode. It features special guests: Cliff Jacobson, Kevin Callan, and Darlene Patterson. Jessie and I pose a few controversial environmental ethics questions to these three outdoors experts, along with an...

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Dog Sled Camping
Feb. 4, 2021

Dog Sled Camping

Dog sled expert, polar guide, and author, Annie Aggens shares some interesting aspects about cold climate camping, dog sledding and the different types of trips she guides for “Polar Explorers,” the adventure company she works for in Chicago.The...

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Mental Wellness and the Outdoors
Jan. 28, 2021

Mental Wellness and the Outdoors

London Psychotherapist, Dr. Sheri Jacobson discusses the benefits of, and also the scientific link between, physical outdoor activity and mental wellness. As a cancer survivor, Sheri discovered first-hand what this therapy has done for her, her...

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Wilderness Medicine
Jan. 22, 2021

Wilderness Medicine

Foremost authority on Wilderness Medicine, author and practicing MD, Dr. William Forgey discusses the top 5 items that should be included in every first aid kit, along with other contents depending on the type of outdoor activity you’ll be doing....

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Quiet Adventures Symposium 2021
Jan. 15, 2021

Quiet Adventures Symposium 2021

Grand Rapids, Michigan couple, Gary and Linda DeKock, are the chief organizers for one of the premier specialized events in the United States for outdoor recreation. The Quiet Adventures Symposium, held each year in East Lansing Michigan, draws...

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Environmental Ethics Exposed
Jan. 7, 2021

Environmental Ethics Exposed

Respected Author, Wilderness Expert, and retired Environmental Science Teacher, Cliff Jacobson, exposes the reality, the myths, and the misconceptions of environmental ethics as it applies to campers, hikers, backpackers, and others who engage in...

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Adventuring with Purpose
Jan. 4, 2021

Adventuring with Purpose

Twenty-four-year-old, Switzerland native, rock climber and journalist, Teresa Corti made a life-changing career move from a high-profile, glamorous lifestyle in the fashion industry, to pursue her passion of rock climbing. She is currently Assistant...

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Adventuring with Purpose
Dec. 31, 2020

Adventuring with Purpose

Twenty-four-year-old, Switzerland native, rock climber and journalist, Teresa Corti made a life-changing career move from a high-profile, glamorous lifestyle in the fashion industry, to pursue her passion of rock climbing. She is currently Assistant...

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The Road to Adventure
Dec. 29, 2020

The Road to Adventure

Twenty-seven-year-old author and former teacher, Taylor Cluster, and thirty-nine-year-old real estate agent, Scott Johnson made the decision to leave behind a typical lifestyle in Phoenix, Arizona in exchange for the opportunity to become full-time...

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"Needs & Don't Needs" for a Canoe Trip
Dec. 18, 2020

"Needs & Don't Needs" for a Canoe Trip

Wilderness Expert and Renowned Author, Cliff Jacobson discusses the essential items for a canoe trip. He also lists items that are not only unnecessary, but also not recommended. Cliff offers logical and practical reasons for each of these...

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Living the RV Life
Dec. 11, 2020

Living the RV Life

Los Angeles couple in their 20’s, Collin & Kendal Strachan have been living their dream as full-time RV Travelers since August 2019. They share the details of their lifestyle as adventure travelers, as well as plans for the future, living the life...

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Canoe-camping Beyond the Beaten Path
Dec. 4, 2020

Canoe-camping Beyond the Beaten Path

Wilderness Expert and Author, Cliff Jacobson discusses several topics that should be taken into serious consideration for canoe trips to very remote locations, including; First Aid, Emergency Communication Devices, Tools, Repair Materials, and more....

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Chasing Fear
Nov. 26, 2020

Chasing Fear

36-year-old Adventurer, and Assistant Digital Media Producer, Dyana Carmella, talks about the 71-day, 1,200 mile thru-hike on The North Pacific Trail she completed in 2019. The trip was originally planned with a partner, but when plans changed, Dyana...

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The Happy Camper's Misadventures 2020
Nov. 20, 2020

The Happy Camper's Misadventures 2020

Description of Episode: The always entertaining, award winning Writer, Author, and Wilderness Expert, Kevin Callan talks about his 2020 summer adventures and misadventures. From solo canoeing, to hiking trips with his youth groups, to whiskey sippin’...

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Finding Balance Between Work & Play
Nov. 12, 2020

Finding Balance Between Work & Play

Twenty- eight-year-old, Canadian ER Nurse, Caroline Hood, discusses how she has learned to balance career, family, friends, her artwork, a passion for sustainability and environmental preservation, and a recent engagement to be married, along with...

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The Queen of Adventure
Nov. 5, 2020

The Queen of Adventure

Flight instructor and adventurer from East Texas, Ellen Falterman has already accomplished a number of extraordinary things at age 25 that most adventurers only dream of doing in a lifetime. Ellen has paddled, cycled, hitchhiked and rowed for a...

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Tips on Selecting the Right Pack
Nov. 3, 2020

Tips on Selecting the Right Pack

Wilderness expert, Cliff Jacobson reveals the most crucial aspects relevant to selecting the right pack, whether it be for #hiking #backpacking #canoetrips or #rafting . Cliff also explains the advantage of using a #tumpline for #backpacking and...

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Top 5 Skills For Wilderness Trips
Oct. 27, 2020

Top 5 Skills For Wilderness Trips

Wilderness guide, former bush pilot and author, Rob Kesselring talks about the five skills necessary to insure a successful wilderness trip. From group communication to dealing with unexpected situations, Rob explains how these five skills can make...

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Outfitting A Canoe For River Trips
Oct. 20, 2020

Outfitting A Canoe For River Trips

Wilderness expert and author, Cliff Jacobson discusses the essential components, attachments and alterations that are essential for outfitting your canoe for canoe-camping, especially if you’ll be encountering whitewater above class I. There is a lot...

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