Episodes

Thirty-nine-year-old Michigan native, Jenny Fischer, put a career on hold to begin living her dream of traveling the world and becoming an adventure climber. She began climbing at age 32, but in the past 7 years, she’s already been climbing in 10...

Certified yoga instructor Anna Palkovic, shares her in-depth knowledge of Yoga, and explains the mental and physical health and wellness benefits that can be attained by outdoor adventurers like climbers, paddlers, hikers, and cyclists.The Camping...

Thirty-year-old Madeleine Stroth makes the decision to embark on a first-time, 7-day solo canoe trip adventure into the BWCA, on an unfamiliar route. However, the decision to do so, certainly proved to be the most rewarding, meaningful trip of her...

Cliff Jacobson discusses the various types of materials used in manufacturing outdoors clothing and footwear. He also lists the pros and cons of each. Cliff lists the specific items that he packs for his canoe trips for each season of the year. He...

Cliff Jacobson discusses the type, quantity and quantity of items needed to properly outfit the “Camp Kitchen.” The information provided in this episode will teach you how to; 1. prepare meals more efficiently, 2. keep food warm for second helpings,...

A visit to Rutabaga Paddlesports in Madison, Wisconsin, to chat with owner, (Darren Bush) along with sales manager, (Dan Bowers), and operations manager, (Kate Westphal). We discuss the current state of the paddlesports industry, the huge demand for...

Midday radio host, “SJ” from 99.9 KEZ in Phoenix, talks about her battle with Social Anxiety Disorder and how she traded alcohol and doctor prescribed medications for something called “Forrest Therapy.” In this interview, SJ explains how spending...

Wilderness guide, author, and former bush pilot, Rob Kesselring, talks about several of his most frightening experiences, his experience as a bush pilot, and his personal 4-step protocol for dealing with all types of bears! Rob also describes each of...

Military veteran and wilderness expert, Cliff Jacobson, discusses the type of places that you should consider carrying a firearm, and the places you shouldn't, for your wilderness trips. Cliff discusses; type, caliber, safety, legality,...

Canadian paddler and backcountry adventurer, Tori Baird, has created a new workshop exclusively for women who want to learn the skills of planning and executing backcountry canoe trips. The workshop, cleverly named “Paddle Like a Girl,” has been very...

“Floatzilla” is one of the largest paddlesports events in the world, which takes place on the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities IL/IA every August. Noah Truesdell is the program manager for “River Action," the organization that hosts the event....

How much is a good night's sleep worth? Wilderness/camping/canoeing expert, Cliff Jacobson discusses the types, styles and features of components you’ll need to create your personal sleep system for camping, and notes the pros and cons of each. These...

Pakistan's youngest certified trainer, and three-time national gold medalist, Shafaq Hasnain discusses her track & field career, being a professional athlete, and the importance of diet and exercise. Shafaq's focus is to help women who want to improve...

World famous bodybuilder, Steve Reno talks about growing up in a Catholic orphanage, becoming a marine, a boxer, and a nightclub bouncer. And, how all of that attributed to his desire to become a world-class professional bodybuilder. He stresses the...

Campfires are both functional, and beautiful. However, fires can also cause damage, injury and even death! Retired Fire Chief, Gary Hanna, discusses how to practice safe, responsible campfire management. Gary talks about ways we can make sure our...

Wilderness paddler, biologist, and owner of Piragis Outfitters, Steve Piragis talks about the early days (in the mid 1970's) when he and his wife Nancy first came to Ely, MN to work for the US EPA. Steve also shares some stories about a few of the...

Female Adventurer, Social media Influencer, and advocate for ”Women in the outdoors,” Careena Alexis talks about her passion for the wilderness, bushcraft, canoeing, and canoe-tripping. Careena also shares her experience with becoming a Social Media...

Bear Paulson shares his love and appreciation for the outdoors and taking trips into the remote wilderness. He talks about his extensive solo wilderness adventures as well as the annual New Year’s Eve winter trips with his family and friends. Bear...

Wilderness Paddler, hiker, and adventurer, Larry Rice, has always had a calling for the great outdoors. In this episode he talks about the numerous wilderness adventures he’s experienced in each of 23 countries on 7 continents. Larry is a former...

Expert wilderness canoeist/retired high school biologogy teacher/ and public speaker, Bob O'Hara shares some of his most memorable experiences canoeing the some of the most scenic and challenging regions of far North America, and Europe. Bob also...

Becky Mason talks about growing up in and around canoes, and in a Canadian wilderness environment. She also shares what it was like having legendary Canadian filmmaker, Bill Mason as her father. Becky reminisces over the many canoe trips the family...

In this information packed episode, Cliff Jacobson discusses the many important aspects of canoe-camping food. Topics covered are; types of food, the versatility of certain foods, preparation, packaging, preservation, storage, transporting, and also...

Jerry Vandiver & Caitlin Evanson have each recorded, toured and appeared on national TV with a myrad of superstar, international recording artists. Jerry has also has written songs that have been recorded, and performed by several famous recording...

C.W. Goetz and Chef Tiesha Taylor discuss a number of creative ideas for outdoor activities you can do in your own backyard in leiu of the "Stay Home Order" during the Covid19 pandemic. Backyard Camping is like going on an actual camping trip, with...