Nestled in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and recording from Hinton Alberta, this podcast is all about embracing the great outdoors! Featuring interviews with local wilderness enthusiasts, camping and backcountry survival tips, gear reviews and more.
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Ep 11- How Long Will You Survive In The Wild (Feat. Jamie Merkel)
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Jamie is back and we get into survival training! How long will he survive if dropped of in the wilderness? We go through an entire survey and learn about his "survival" techniques. You can take the survey here: https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/how-long-could-you-survive-the-wilderness. How long did you make it?…
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Ep 10- What Is The Best Knife? (Feat. Scott Sunderwald)
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Scott Sunderwald is back to talk knives! We dive deep into the world of knives and try to answer some questions like: Would you choose a knife or lighter in a survival situation? Folding knives VS fixed blades Can a knife be too big? Full tang VS Stick Tang Best methods for sharpening knives What options do you have if you don't have a knife How ol…
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Ep 9- Music Festival Camping Tips (Feat. Reuben Anderson)
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As we gear up for some amazing summer music festivals in Alberta this year, Reuben Anderson joins us on this episode to offer his insights. Reuben is a musician and an experienced festival goer. He has been going to the North Country Fair for the past decade to soak up the music and the vibes. He offers some practical tips for Fair goers and a few …
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Ep 8- The Hinton Perspective from an Australian Immigrant (Feat Melissa Williamson)
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Our friend Mel joins us on this episode to share her views of Hinton and the Northern Rockies. Mel immigrated to Alberta from Australia back in 2011 and tells us about her journey and the unique perspective she has. Find Mel's pictures on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mjwwalkabout_photo/By George Shantz
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Ep 7- Bear Myths (Feat. Scott Sunderwald)
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Scott Sunderwald is back to talk about Bears! Scott brings with him his extensive knowledge and years of teaching Bear safety programs. We break down some common myths about Black Bears and Grizzly Bears. We also discuss some ways to stay safe in Bear country and some of the best ways to protect yourself. If you have a question for the new segement…
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Ep 6- Campervan VS Motorhome VS Trailer (Feat. Wifey)
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Cristina joins me on this episode for a little cruise througm memory lane. We recap our experiences from camping in a tent, campervan, motorhome and with a trailer. Which one is best!?By George Shantz
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Ep 5- The Camping Hacks- Lighting and Coolers (Feat Jeff and Jordo)
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The Camping Hacks, Jeff and Jordo, return to the pod! We talk about lighting options for camping and some cooler packing tips! If you have any suggestions, email them to wildernesswave@outlook.comBy George Shantz
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Ep 4- Winter Camping Tips and Adventures- Feat. Scott Sunderwald
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Scott Sunderwald hops aboard this episode as we get into the winter camping universe! Scott the "Rocky Mountain Man" is known for his bushcrafting and survival skills and has more than 40 years of experience camping in extreme winter situations. Scott tells stories of some near death experiences and also offers great tips for adventurers that are l…
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Ep 3- From Sasquatch Hunting To Diaper Changing- Feat. Jonny K
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Sharing a tent on the first day you meet someone is the key to building a lasting friendship! Jonny comes aboard this episode to talk about some crazy camping trips and evolving to taking a full family camping. We also talk about Saquatch tracking and planning for a father and son camping trip.By George Shantz
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Ep 2- The Camping Hacks (Feat. Jeff and Jordo)
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Professional Campers Jeff and Jordo hop in on this episode to discuss some camping hacks. What's the best way to transport eggs? Does changing your boot laces to paracord make sense? How many people does it take to set up a tarp? Let's get into it!By George Shantz
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Ep 1- The Frequency of Nature (Feat. Jamie Merkel)
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Wilderness Wavelength Podcast! Based in the Rocky Mountains and recorded in Hinton Alberta, this podcast is all about embracing the outdoors. On this first episode, I'm joined by my best friend Jamie and he takes us through his planning process as he attempts his first Iron Man Race this summer!…
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