Best George Shantz And Scott Sunderwald Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 65- Scotch Tasting and Near Death Experiences (Feat. Andrew and Chris) 1:32:31

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Old co-workers Andrew and Chris come to town for some scotch tasting around the fire with Scott Sunderwald! We try out 6 different varieties of scotch and Andrew tells us about his massive collection and some of his favorites. Scott has some great "would you rather" questions and we also get into some near death experiences! Follow along with Scott…

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Ep 64- Campfire Chat with Jamie Merkel 39:14

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Recorded while sitting around the campfire at midnight on the longest day of the year. With my best friend Jamie Merkel. You never know where the conversation will go.By George Shantz

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Ep 63- Canoeing At The Speed Of Nature (Feat. Darin Zandee) 43:21

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Darin Zandee joins us for a chat around the campfire about Canoeing! Darin is an expert canoe instructor and has canoed for thousands of kilometers throughout Canada and around the world. Darin shares some of his stories of adventures on the waters and his most memorable trips. We also talk about favourite rivers and places to explore in the Northe…

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Ep 62- Hinton Fish and Game Club (Feat. Chris Storozhenko) 1:24:05

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Chris Storozhenko, the Vice President of the Hinton Fish and Game club joins us on this episode! We chat about some of the exciting things happening at the Fish and Game Club and how you can join. We also dive into the world of guns and ammo, tips for shooting, best optics, cleaning of firearms, safety and gun range etiquette. Find out more about t…

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Ep 61- Grizzly Whisperer (Feat. Gordon Stenhouse) 1:10:06

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Biologist Gordon Stenhouse has been studying Bears for decades and joins us on this episode for an in-depth look into the world of bears! Gord instituted and led the Grizzly Bear Program in Alberta and his ground breaking research has led to changes in industry and resource development and promoted the conservation of Grizzly Bears. Gord tells us s…

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Ep 60- BIRDING the Northern Rockies (Feat. Beth MacCallum) 1:09:14

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Biologist Beth MacCallum returns to the podcast to talk birds! We dig into the world of Birding and Beth offers some great tips and suggestions for experienced and novice birders. Beth also tells us stories about Harlequin Ducks that she has been studying for decades as well as stories of Owl and Humming Bird rescues. Scott Sunderwald brings along …

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Ep 59- Firing Medieval Slings 44:31

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Scott Sunderwald brings his medieval slings out for this episode as we record live from the riverside! Scott has been using slings to throw rocks for decades. We use a shepards sling, staff sling and a shotgun sling. We dig into the benefits of using these weapons in medieval times as well as practical application for survival situations today. Che…

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Ep 58- Hunting in Zimbabwe (Feat. Shelton) 1:00:13

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Shelton grew up in Zimbabwe and is in town for his first rodeo and stops by for a chat! We enjoyed the Brule rodeo over the weekend and Shelton gives his review. We also talk about hunting in Zimbabwe and the differences he has noticed in Canada. Shelton takes a quiz to see how long he would survive in the wild. You can take the quiz here: https://…

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Ep 57- Gold Panning the Northern Rockies (Feat. Matthew Ritchie) 1:30:23

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There's gold in those rivers! Matthew Ritchie returns to the podcast to tell us about his gold panning adventures in the Northern Rockies! We talk about the best rivers to search for gold as well as tips and techniquies for finding some colour in your pan. You can follow along with Matthew's adventures on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/share/…

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Ep 56- Blacksmithing in the 21st Century (Feat. Will Steed) 56:15

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Modern day Blacksmith, Will Steed joins us on this episode! Will runs The Forge Co. which is an artisan blacksmith shop where Will forges unique items from gates and handrails to custom art pieces. Will also teaches classes that introduces people to the world of Blacksmithing. On this episode we dig into the process of creating custom knives and fo…

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Ep 55- Rivers with Rick and Greg (Feat. Rick Zroback and Greg Hore) 1:09:46

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Rick Zroback and Greg Hore stop by for a chat about rivers! Rick is the author of the book Twenty-First Century Voyageur and has paddled down 110 rivers throughout the northern rockies and around the world. Greg has been paddling in kayaks and canoes for decades and loves searching for white-water rapids. Rick and Greg tell us stories about some of…

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Ep 54- Custom Log Home Construction (Feat. Mark Deagle) 1:11:07

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World renowned log home builder, Mark Deagle, joins us for this episode! Mark is based in the Hinton area and has built over 200 log structures throughout Alberta, British Columbia and around the world! Mark talks about getting started building custom log homes and how his passion is still as strong as it was when he began over 46 years ago. We als…

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Ep 53- Northern Rockies Museum (Feat. Margaret Schultz) 57:14

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Margaret Schultz, the Operations and Programming Manager for the Northern Rockies Museum of Culture and Heritage, joins us on this episode! Margarets' passion for history shines through and she tells us about some of the great things that are happening at the Museum. Scott Sunderwald takes us back in time as we break down the history of the Hinton …

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Ep 52- Scrambling the Northern Rockies (Feat. Robert Lindsay and Scott Sunderwald) 1:16:34

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Robert Lindsay joins us this week to chat about scrambling mountains! Robert has achieved countless peaks throughout Alberta and British Columbia and talks to us about his mountain climbing adventures, mishaps, gear recommendations, animal encounters and more! We also dig into Roberts favourite mountains to scramble around Hinton and the Northern R…

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Ep 51- The Art of Collecting Body Parts (Feat. Cristina, Jonny and Kelsey) 1:14:03

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What is the best way to preserve body parts without embalming fluid? Is a prairie oyster tasty? How should you display your collection of human teeth and hair? Join us on this wild episode with our friends Jonny and Kelsey as we answer these questions and more! If you would like to donate to Anakins Village and The Millions Reason Run for the Stoll…

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Ep 50- Guiding Hunts in the Yukon (Feat. Quinn Genert and Scott Sunderwald) 51:35

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On this episode we dive into the world of guided hunts! Quinn Genert spends his time guiding hunters in the remote Yukon in search of Bighorn sheep, Moose and Grizzly bears! Quinn tells us stories from the hunts, whats involved in guiding a hunter and we even dig into proper guns and optics. Follow along with Quinn on Instagram at https://www.insta…

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Ep 49- Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse (Feat. Scott Sunderwald and Jamie Merkel) 1:13:20

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Scott Sunderwald and Jamie Merkel join the podcast this week to chat about survivalism and zombie apocalypses! We dig into the world of doomsday preppers and some end of humanity senerios. If you would like to try out the Zombie Apocalypse quiz that we took on this episode, you can find it here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/noradominick/zombie-survival…

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Ep 48- Life of a Wildlife Biologist (Feat. Beth MacCallum and Scott Sunderwald) 1:08:47

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Wildlife Biologist, Beth MacCallum, joins us on this episode for a chat about the animals of the Northern Rockies! Beth specializes in Bighorn sheep and reclamation projects and tells us about the activities that are happening in the area. We also chat about the dangers of introducing domestic sheep and goats into the wild populations. Scott Sunder…

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Ep 47- The Last Mountain Man (Feat. Monty Groat and Scott Sunderwald) 1:10:25

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Monty Groat grew up adventuring into the Willmore Wilderness Park and is following the footsteps of his ancestors. At just 24 years of age, Monty has lived a life full of adventures and has some great stories to tell! Monty joins along with Scott Sunderwald and tells us stories of running a trapline in the Willmore. We also dive into the world of o…

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Ep 46- Passport To The Peaks (Feat. Renee Fehr, Terra Rasmussen and Scott Sunderwald) 1:02:06

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The Passport to the Peaks program celebrates the beauty of Grande Cache by identifying the ring of mountains that surround the town. On this episode we welcome Renee Fehr, Terra Rasmussen and Scott Sunderwald for a look at the the 21 peaks! Check out the Passport To The Peaks program on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/passport_to_the_peaks/…

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Ep 45- Wilderness "Would You Rather" & Whiskey (Feat. Scott Sunderwald and Reuben Anderson) 1:59:36

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Time for a little Whiskey tasting! Scott and Reuben hop onto this episode as we try some different varities of Whiskey and play some wilderness themed games of "Would you rather"By George Shantz and Scott Sunderwald

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Ep 44- LIVE from the Marmot Basin Chairlift (Feat. Reuben Anderson) 26:00

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We strap on our snowboard and skis and record this episode on the chairlift at Marmot Basin!By George Shantz

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Ep 43- Hello 2025 (Feat. Jordo) 22:46

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A late night garage session with Jordo to wind down 2024! We chat about the past year and some goals and resolutions for 2025. If you have an idea or suggestion for a Wilderness Wavelength parade float, send them in to [email protected] George Shantz

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Ep 42- New Years Chat (Feat. Casey and the Cousins) 15:00

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A quick end of the year episode featuring our little boy Casey and his cousins Karlee and Olivia! We talk about our favourite animals and what we want to be when we grow up!By George Shantz

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Ep 41- Holiday Traditions in the Northern Rockies (Feat. Scott Sunderwald and Cristina) 1:06:47

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Tis the season to enjoy or even create some holiday traditions! Cristina is back on the show along with Scott Sunderwald to chat about some favourite memories throughout the Christmas season. Scott takes us on a trip through some German traditions including Krampus, Christmas Eve celebrations, fondu parties and Christmas tree selections. We also ch…

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Ep 40- Snow Shelter Building Tips (Feat. Scott Sunderwald) 49:42

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Winter has arrived in the Northern Rockies so Scott Sunderwald is here to teach us about Snow Shelters. We chat about 5 different types of Snow Shelters including Quinzees, Tree Wells, Snow Trenches, Snow Caves and Igloos. Scott breaks down the construction of each and offers advice on how to make your snow shelter comfortable. We also dig into som…

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Ep 39- Voyageur Canoeing (Feat. Rick Zroback & Scott Sunderwald) 1:10:31

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Rick Zroback, the author of the book "Twenty-First Century Voyageur" joins us on this episode as we dig into the world of voyageur canoeing! Rick's energy is infectious as he tells us stories of traveling on voyageur canoes over 3300 kilometers from Rocky Mountain House to Old Fort William in Northwestern Ontario along the historic David Thompson r…

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Ep 38- Taxidermy Tactics (Feat. ACL TAXIDERMY) 59:18

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We jump into the world of Taxidermy on this episode! Featuring Scott Sunderwald, Jeff C and Alexis from ACL Taxidermy. Alexis chats with us about the art of taxidermy and some of coolest animals that she has worked on. Check out ACL Taxidermy on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/acltaxidermy/ Follow along with Scotts adventures on Instagram at…

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Ep 37- Top Secret Ice Fishing Tips (Feat. Scott Sunderwald) 1:10:10

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Scott Sunderwald is back to reveal some ice fishing secrets! We talk about everything from augers to tents to the best types of hooks. Seasonal fish like November Brook Trout and February White Fish and the best methods for a successful day on the lake. Using tip-ups and jaw jackers and Scott even has a million dollar idea that just needs a little …

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Ep 36- Deer Trivia (Feat. Jamie Merkel) 51:53

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Jamie makes the trip up to Hinton and we test out some hunting strategies! We also play a deer trivia game and learn some interesting new facts about whitetail and mule deer! If you would like to send a message to the podcast or would like to become a guest, email [email protected] George Shantz

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Ep 35- Hunting Strategies (Feat. Scott Sunderwald, Aaron Jones and Matthew Ritchie) 1:43:24

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Hunting season is in full swing in the Northern Rockies and we chat about the best hunting techniques and strategies on this episode! Scott Sunderwald, Aaron Jones and Matthew Ritchie bring their experience and highlight ways to improve your hunting trips and offer tips to increase your odds. We talk about blind hunting, tree stand hunting, still h…

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Ep 34- Sasquatch Sightings Wanted! (Feat. Cameron Crawford) 1:07:10

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Cameron Crawford from the Alberta Sasquatch Team stops in for a chat about Sasquatch! Cameron has been searching for Bigfoot for over 26 years and talks about some of his adventures into the wilderness in search of this elusive creature. We dig into some of the historic sightings, some of the legends in the Bigfoot community and Camerons plans for …

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Ep 33- Solo Biking 2700km along the Continental Divide (Feat. Scott Sunderwald and Mike Meagher) 1:00:47

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40 days solo biking along the continental divide! Mike Meagher joins us on the podcast this week to tell his story of biking 2700km on a solo trip along the great divide this summer. We dig into the trip and talk about some of the challenges and the ways to prepare for an adventure like this. Mike also talks about being 70 years old and how he stay…

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Ep 32- Road Trip Reports (Feat. Jamie Merkel) 33:40

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We recorded this episode in Castlegar British Columbia while on a little road trip vacation! Jamie joins us for a chat about living in the Kootenays in and some of the great spots to stop at. There is also a bear walking through the neighbours yard while we are recording!By George Shantz

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Ep 31- WILD MEAT (Feat. Scott Sunderwald) 1:14:51

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Scott Sunderwald is back to talk about wild meat! We chat about some of the best wild game meat to eat and some of the best ways to prepare it. Scott offers advice on cooking techniques for everything from deer, moose, elk, grouse, fish and even bears. We also talk about ways to use as much meat from the animal as possible and some of the ways to b…

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Ep 30- Lake Life at the Campsite (Feat. Cristina and Trevor) 40:12

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Fireside chat with my wife Cristina and her dad Trevor! Trevor tells us about purchasing the lake lot out by Lessard Lake back in the early 80s and the summer trips that the family would take out each summer. We also dig into the wildfire that came through last summer and completely burnt the lot and Trevors decision to rebuild. Some great listener…

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Ep 29- Bird Facts (Feat. Jeff) 24:51

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This episode was recorded sitting around a campfire at the Emerson Lakes Campground! Jeff brings his bird knowledge and we talk about some of the coolest birds we've seen while out camping.By George Shantz

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Ep 28- First Annual Fathers and Sons Camping Trip (Feat. Jonny K) 56:03

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Welcome to the First Annual Fathers and Sons Camping trip! Jonny and Ani come out to the Northern Rockies for a camping trip with us! Casey and Ani are both 3 years old and love getting wild. We record the first half of the podcast from the garage and the next half sitting beside the campfire in the Jarvis Lake Campground. Join us for the adventure…

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Ep 27- Grizzly Attack! (Feat Scott Sunderwald and Morris Archibald) 1:26:00

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Scott Sunderwald and Morris Archibald join the podcast this week to talk about some wild adventures in the forest! Morris recounts some of the experiences he's had during his career in forestry as well as an attack from a Grizzly Bear! Follow along with Scott's adventures on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/…

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Ep 26- GEODESIC DOME REVIEW (Feat. Wifey) 27:11

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Glamping for our 10th wedding anniversary! Cristina and I stay a couple of nights in a geodome in Clearwater County and recap our experience. We also recap some of the nice camping stories that you guys sent in for the Podcast Question of the week.By George Shantz

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Ep 25- TYPE 3 FUN (Feat. Scott Sunderwald and Aaron Jones) 1:12:40

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Scott Sunderwald and Aaron Jones come aboard this episode to chat about some epic adventures that went wrong. We define the 3 types of fun and then dive into some "Type 3 Fun" stories. Fishing adventures gone wrong, climbing expeditions that fell apart, hunting recoveries that turned into disasters and cliff diving mistakes. We also talk about keep…

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Ep 24- Raising Wilderness Kids (Feat. Scott Sunderwald) 1:01:57

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Scott Sunderwald is back to chat about raising kids in the wilderness! Scott moved to the Northern Rockies to raise his 6 children and tells us about some of the challenges and experiences that he went through with his family. We also talk about some of the best things to bring when camping with a toddler and a few tips to make your adventures a bi…

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Ep 23- Forest Fires and Resiliency (Feat. Jamie Merkel) 1:03:25

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One of the favourite podcast guests, Jamie Merkel, stops by to chat on this episode. We talk about some of the crazy forest fires burning in Jasper and in BC. We also talk about the Iron Man race, lucid dreaming, and some inspiring books. Jamie is the first competitor in the new game "Finish on Google" and we also talk about the new sponsor for the…

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EP 22- LIVE from the WILD MOUNTAIN MUSIC FEST 18:13

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Broadcasting from the Wild Mountain Music Festival this weekend! We had an amazing time at the festival and recorded a couple of clips. Shorter episode this week as a couple of our interviews didn't record properly and the sound quality is not great on a couple of the interviews. A learning experience for sure! Thanks for listening and spreading th…

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Ep 21- Juno Award Winner Celeigh Cardinal 31:05

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Juno Award Winner Celeigh Cardinal stops in to chat on the podcast this week! Celeigh is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter from Alberta. She will be preforming this year at the Wild Mountain Music Festival! Celeigh talks about some of her favorite festivals to preform at and also her new album "Boundless Possibilites" that dropped on June 21, 2024.…

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Ep 20- Hinton's Beaver Boardwalk (Feat. Heather Waye) 38:54

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Heather Waye- The Parks, Recreation, and Culture Manager for the town of Hinton joins the podcast this episode! Heather brings her infectious energy and enthusiasm as we discuss some of the exciting things happening around Hinton. We chat about the history of Hinton's Beaver Boardwalk and some of the thrilling plans for the future of it. Heather al…

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Ep 19- WILLMORE WILDERNESS (Feat. Terra Rasmussen) 38:50

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Willmore Wilderness Park is one of Alberta's last true wilderness areas. It remains virtually untouched by industry and development. It features 4597 square kms of wilderness. This episode we dive into it! Terra Rasmussen joins the podcast to chat about her experiences in the Willmore. At age 9, she was able to go with her Dad into the wilderness a…

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Ep 18- Rock Lake Earth Lodge (Feat. Cheanise and Brody) 29:44

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Cheanise and Brody, the stewards of the Rock Lake Earth Lodge, join us on this episode! The Rock Lake Earth Lodge is located in Rock Lake Provincial Park and is the gateway into the vast Willimore Wilderness Park. Cheanise and Brody talk about the concept and vision behind the Earth Lodge and some of the hurdles and challenges that they have run in…

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Ep 17- PACKRAFTING and ROCK CLIMBING (Feat Scott Sunderwald and Aaron Jones) 1:01:24

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Scott Sunderwald is back and we also welcome avid outdoorsman, Aaron Jones on this episode! Aaron regales us with stories of packrafting trips throughout the rivers of the Northern Rockies as well as his vast experiences fly fishing and making fly fishing lures. We also talk about some of our favorite rivers. We then jump into the world of climbing…

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Ep 16- GEOCACHING and Survival Facts (Feat. Producer Craig) 30:27

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One of my best friends, Producer Craig hops aboard this episode! We talk about working in radio and Craigs move from the Cape Breton out to Alberta. We also touch on the world of geocaching and play a survival facts game!By George Shantz