Best Paddling Adventures Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 437: The Paddle Station; North by Northwest Passage Expedition; The Paddlers Code 58:34

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Episode 437 ~ July 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics How one man’s negative experience started a successful kayak business Do you have the skills to join a team looking to paddle the northern route of the Northwest Passage? Do you know the 3 basic principles of the Paddlers Code in the UK?By SR

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GO 122 - Taking Less With Glen Van Peski of Gossamer Gear 1:10:20

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Glen Van Peski is a retired engineer best know for accidentally starting the ultralight backpacking company Gossamer Gear. He recently published take less. do more., a book reflecting on his adventures in life and nature and how they’ve lead him to gratitude and generosity. Jason and Glen spoke one morning about a boyhood cross-country cycling trip…

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Episode 436: Canoe molds, microadventures, and flash floods; Alpacka’s new Tango packraft; The Mississippi, a man and his cello 1:12:31

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Episode 436 ~ June 27, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Just a few random discussions about canoe molds, going on microadventures and flash floods Alpacka has a new 2 person packraft called the Tango A man is taking his cello on a canoe trip down the MississippiBy SR

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Episode 435: Stem2Stern boat building; Apple iPhones off-grid; US Coast Guard paddler deaths report 1:07:45

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Episode 435 ~ June 20, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Stem2Stern teaches school kids the art of boat building Being able to use Apple iPhones while off-grid may be a reality starting Fall 2024 The US Coast Guard has released a report on the number of paddling related deathsBy SR

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GO 121 - Tiny Home Dweller Morgan McShea Connects With Nature 1:19:14

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Morgan McShea chased her passions for fashion and filmmaking, but ultimately found disillusionment instead. She unexpectedly discovered a greater purpose in the natural environments of the Pacific Northwest. Jason and Morgan sat on the porch of her tiny home one afternoon discussing her path to sustainable practices, the value of forest bathing, wh…

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Episode 434: Harvard paddler exercises; Best paddle craft on the market; Paddle the Standedge Tunnel 1:07:59

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Episode 434 ~ June 13, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Harvard has put out 3 exercises to help paddlers work the main muscle groups used in paddling Outside Magazine has listed what they believe are the best canoes, kayaks, and rafts on the market right now A once in a lifetime chance to paddle through the UK’s longest canal tunnel, the Standedge Tunnel…

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Episode 433: Stohlquist will live on; Dog leashes for trippers; Canoemobile 1:09:25

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Episode 433 ~ June 6, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Stohlquist was slated to be closed down but now they will live on We look at a few dog leashes for paddlers, especially those that portage The Canoemobile is making its way around the United States and it is educationalBy SR

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GO 120 - Documenting Adventure With Bill Sharpsteen of Mr. Hall’s Trail Guide 1:39:41

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Cub Scout Drop-out Bill Sharpsteen became enamored with outdoor exploration on a high school backpacking trip. His inquisitive sensibilities and desire for adventure lead him to a career as a journalist, photographer, and documentary producer. His latest project is the YouTube channel Mr. Hall’s Trail Guide, a video resource to numerous hiking trai…

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Episode 432: Canadian Canoe Museum visit; Paddling in foreign countries; Free paddling in Hoboken 1:03:28

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Episode 432 ~ May 30, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean and Derek pay a visit to the new Canadian Canoe Museum Do you know the Right Of Way rules when it comes to paddling in a foreign country? If you are in New Jersey or heading there this summer, you may want to get in some free paddlingBy SR

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Episode 431: New Minnesota River speed record; Louisiana Swamp Base; Gen Z disconnect experiment 1:07:49

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Episode 431 ~ May 23, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics With the plan to lure more people outdoors, a couple of Scotts paddled their way down the Minnesota River to start a record they hope others will attempt to beat Louisiana Swamp Base is a great place for youth groups to go learn some life skills and paddling What happens when you take the phones and …

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GO 119 - Canyons Are Calling Shirlz Jocelyn 1:13:40

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Utah native Shirlz Jocelyn was introduced to canyoneering in 2010, a moment that would alter the course of her future. Her love for the sport would lead her to a stint as a canyon guide, an ongoing job with Imlay Canyon Gear, and the drive to produce a canyoneering focused podcast. She and Jason spoke one evening in Kanab about the draw of canyons,…

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Episode 430: Thailand’s Andaman coast by kayak; 6 best fish finders for paddlecraft; Canadian Wildland Fire Info System 1:15:34

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Episode 430 ~ May 16, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics When one man had the choice of an 8 hour car ride from one end of Thailand to the other or paddle the coast, he chose the paddle If you want an edge on finding the fish, maybe you need to get yourself a fish finder 2023 had a lot of fires across Canada and there is a website that will show you curren…

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Episode 429: Arctic Cowboys update; Boundary Waters bear safety; Tweed Valley Canoe Trail 1:03:20

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Episode 429 ~ May 9, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics The Arctic Cowboys had their day in court to face charges stemming from their trip through the Northwest Passage and it did not go as expected The Boundary Waters has new rules in place for this paddling season when it comes to food and bear safety The Tweed Valley Canoe Trail is the first official ca…

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Episode 428: Kevin Callan talks about his first paddle of the season, upcoming clinics, and the suspension of important college programs 1:19:16

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Episode 428 ~ May 2, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan joins us to talk about his first paddle of the season and brook trout, presentations he will be doing at Frontenac Outfitters, and he also shares some of his thoughts on the recent suspension of some important environmental and ecological programs at Fleming College.…

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GO 118 - Be Infamous With Jesse St. Louis 1:11:10

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Jesse St. Louis has always been enamored with the chaos of moving water. Yet, an obsessive pursuit of his acting career kept him blind to the natural world around him for many years. A fateful experience atop a waterfall in L.A. would inspire him to reevaluate his identity—ultimately leading him on a path to exploration and adventure travel. Jason …

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Episode 427: 12 months of paddling; Recreational paddling safety concerns; Questioning record attempt reasons 1:13:17

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Episode 427 ~ April 25, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics After paddling at least once in each of the past 12 months, Sean has a couple things he would change during winter paddling There is a need to be very concerned with the amount of paddler accidents, rescues, and deaths around the world When someone wants to attempt a world record but throws a ’caus…

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Episode 426: Minnesota River record attempt; Rafting age limit & fitness certificate; Frank Wolf and the Darien Gap 1:14:12

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Episode 426 ~ April 18, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics After setting a speed record on the Mississippi in 2023, Scott Miller has his eye set on the Minnesota River A motion to set and upper age limit on rafting and maybe require a fitness certificate for seniors in is front of the High Court in northern India Frank Wolf is paddling across the Darien Ga…

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GO 117 - Fun Facts With Super Spy Jessica Leila 1:45:26

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Jessica Leila grew up with parents who wanted her to have every opportunity they had not. Her childhood was filled with love, world travel, and every extracurricular activity imaginable. Despite this, she still struggled with anxiety and an underlying anger. Joining a caving grotto in adulthood would introduce her to a new set of challenging outdoo…

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Episode 425: Guardian Revival; Paddle club plastic recycling; IRC supports Sport for Nature Framework 1:15:25

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Episode 425 ~ April 11, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Our Guardians, such as veterans and first responders need help once in a while too. Guardian Revival helps with that. A paddling club in British Columbia is helping with recycling plastics pulled from the ocean. The International Rafting Federation has thrown its support behind the Sport for Nature…

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BONUS05 - Hometown Explorers: Highland Park, IL With Joe Reinstein 17:39

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Joe Reinstein has accepted the Wonder Outside 3X3 Challenge! Listen as he shares easily accessible outdoor adventures within 3 minutes, 30 minutes, and 3 hours of his home in Highland Park, IL. Learn about: • Open Lands Lakeshore Preserve at Fort Sheridan • Millennium Park • Kettle Moraine State Forest Watch the video version of this episode at: ht…

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Episode 424: Sean’s March Paddle, Canoe for free, Waterbodies closed, Paddler Co-op, Paddling stench, and Enhanced games 1:11:58

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Episode 424 ~ April 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean got his March paddle in over the Easter weekend A chance to canoe for free on Earth Day A couple National Parks are keeping their waterbodies closed until March 2025 The Paddler Co-op needs help to keep access to the Madawaska River open Are we smelling something on canoe trips more and more? T…

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GO 116 - Jerry Nickelsburg, Guided by an Outdoor Epiphany 1:13:32

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In addition to his responsibilities as a father, grandfather, professor, and respected economist; Jerry Nickelsburg has traveled the world pursuing backpacking, mountaineering, SCUBA diving, caving, and more. A California kid raised in Virginia, Jerry was a troubled child with a worrisome future. A camping trip at 11 shifted his perspective, enamor…

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Episode 423: A study on the benefits of outrigger canoeing; 8 best kayaks for dogs; More rafting and a longer season coming 1:12:57

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Episode 423 ~ March 28, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics A study is being done in Hawai’i on the benefits of outrigger canoeing on people with and without disabilities 8 of the best kayaks to look at if you are planning on taking your dog out on the water with you It looks like there is going to be a great rafting season in California and Oregon, on the …

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Episode 422: Quiet Adventures Symposium Part 3; Cliff Jacobson, Camper Christina, Jerry Vandiver & Caitlin Evanson 1:32:40

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Episode 422 ~ March 21, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Part 3 of 3 from our interviews at the Quiet Adventures Symposium Cliff Jacobson chats about himself, books, paddling, and a few other things Camper Christina lets us know what she has been up to Jerry Vandiver and Caitlin Evanson chat about their latest album and perform a song from it…

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GO 115 - Magician Liz Del Sol Swims With the Sharks 1:22:56

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Born in Mexico, but raised in Texas, Liz Del Sol always felt an intense draw towards adventure and performing. Naturally, as soon as she graduated from college, she headed for Hollywood to pursue both. A fateful night at a production party would introduce her to the Magic Castle and reveal her inner passion for magic. Liz and Jason spoke one night …

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Episode 421: Quiet Adventures Symposium Part 2; Michael Gray Uncommon Adventures; Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary 1:06:14

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Episode 421 ~ March 14, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Part 2 of 3 from our interviews at the Quiet Adventures Symposium Michael Gray of Uncommon Adventures talks about paddling in Antarctica and a few other places Stephanie Gandulla joins us from the NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to talk about paddling over sunken ships…

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BONUS04 - Chick-a-Boom! Episode 2: When Nature Calls 44:06

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We return to early 2019 for the second episode of Cyndi Wyatt’s live-stream show called Chick-a-Boom!—the by-women for-women panel discussion about the outdoors. Episode 2: When Nature Calls addresses the 3 Ps—peeing, pooping, and periods. Hosted by Cyndi Wyatt and featuring the wisdom of Marilee Valkass, Saveria Tilden, and Liz Thomas. LINKS: Watc…

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Episode 420: Quiet Adventures Symposium with Chicago Adventure Therapy and the Dragonflyers of Michigan 1:26:18

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Episode 420 ~ March 7, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Back at the Quiet Adventures Symposium We chat with Chicago Adventure Therapy to see where they are 5 years after our initial interview The Dragonflyers of Michigan are a group of dragonboaters out of Mason MichiganBy SR

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GO 114 - Lincoln Stoller and the Climbing Mind 1:13:22

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Lincoln Stoller was introduced to climbing at the age of thirteen which quickly evolved into mountaineering. Throughout the 70s and 80s he climbed with storied greats such as Fred Beckey. His curious mind lead him to pursuits such as soar plane piloting, diving, exploring foreign cultures, and the studies of physics and psychology. He is the author…

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Episode 419: A few of our favourite interviews from past Quiet Adventures Symposiums 1:38:10

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Episode 419 ~ February 29, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics On this Leap Year we skip back to past Quiet Adventures Symposiums to bring you a few of our favourite interviews: Chicago Adventure Therapy (CAT) ~ Leadership through paddling; Joanie McGuffin ~ Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy and Canoes for Conservation; Jerry Vandiver and Caitlin Evanson …

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Episode 418: Updated French Broad River website; Can Georgia landowners restrict water access?; SUPing above 19,000 feet 1:17:15

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Episode 418 ~ February 22, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics There is an updated website for the French Broad River that has a ton of useful information for paddlers They are still at it in Georgia. Now they are questioning whether landowners can restrict access to the water due to a judge’s ruling Going to bag a summit at 19, 780 feet above sea level? Wh…

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GO 113 - Foraging With Jane Fontana & Mark Fitzsimmons 1:21:48

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Jane Fontana and Mark Fitzsimmons share a unique lifestyle by modern standards. They live within the Angeles National Forest where practicing self-sufficiency amidst nature is a rewarding pursuit. Foraging, wood-working, wine-making, and bee-keeping are only some of the tasks that keep them occupied. Jason sat with them beneath the boughs of an aco…

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Episode 417: Tell people what they can’t do or take responsibility for our own actions?; SealLine Pro Dry Pack review 1:16:31

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Episode 417 ~ February 15, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Some paddlers plan, train, and prepare for years to accomplish a goal just to be lambasted by critics because they fear others may copy them and get hurt. Do we have the right to tell others to not do what they train for or do we tell people that they have to take responsibility for their own ac…

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BONUS03 - Hometown Explorers: South Orange, NJ With Dave Boerger 24:02

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Dave Boerger has accepted the Wonder Outside 3X3 Challenge! Listen as he shares easily accessible outdoor adventures within 3 minutes, 30 minutes, and 3 hours of his home in South Orange, NJ. Learn about: • South Mountain Reservation • Jockey Hollow • Mohonk Mountain House • The Jersey Devil • The Radium Girls Watch the video version of this episod…

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Episode 416: BWCAW and Grand Canyon permits; Top 6 motorized SUP boards for 2024; A reverse view on fibreglass boats 1:04:54

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Episode 416 ~ February 8, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics If you plan to go paddling in the Boundary Waters this year or the Grand Canyon next year, pitter patter, apply for permits now Motorized standup paddleboards are a thing and here are the top 6 for 2024 In North America we are looking for lighter boats, not heavy fibreglass ones. That is not the …

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GO 112 - Justin Pugh is On Rope 1:20:57

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Justin Pugh’s childhood outdoor experiences were minimal. This began to change while attending university in Florida where he discovered the secret realm of urban exploration. Urbex was his initial gateway to the outdoors—a doorway that exploded open after moving to California and joining a camping trip in the Mojave desert. Justin is now an outdoo…

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Episode 415: Go on a Mokoro canoe safari; ICF’s new mixed senior/junior relay; Are inflatable kayaks more practical? 1:08:15

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Episode 415 ~ February 1, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics People heading over to Africa for holidays tend to veer towards the big game safaris. Maybe you should check out a Mokoro canoe safari while you are at it The ICF is introducing a new mixed senior / junior relay to this year’s ICF Canoe Marathon World Cup Sure there are pro’s and con’s to inflata…

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Episode 414: Sean’s January paddle and ducks; Current Designs and Stohlquist; Packing for a 1000 mile SUP journey 1:17:18

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Episode 414 ~ January 25, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics With his goal to paddle at least once every month for a year, Sean talks about his January paddle and ducks Some news that came from Current Designs and Stohlquist Ever want to know what you should pack if you planned a 1000 mile trip on your standup paddleboard?…

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Episode 413: Klamath River dams update; Lofoten Islands in Norway; Right side / Left side conundrum 1:06:46

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Episode 413 ~ January 18, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Big things are happening with the removal of the dams and the draining of the reservoirs on the Klamath River. Now we know more of the plans after the river returns to its normal course Looking for a place to kayak in the winter? Check out the Lofoten Islands in Norway The Right side / Left side …

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GO 111 - Randi Ball Climbs Through Cancer 1:24:30

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Randi Ball grew up in a sedentary and unhealthy family in the San Fernando Valley of California. Becoming a mother and discovering climbing in Joshua Tree motivated her to pursue an active and fit lifestyle. Yet, fighting cancer and navigating a divorce would test her newfound resilience and dedication. She and Jason spoke one morning in the mounta…

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Episode 412: A new dehydrator & Jetboil Flash 2.0; Drysuits for dogs, or lack thereof; The shaping of the Columbia River Gorge 1:12:47

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Episode 412 ~ January 11, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean tested his new dehydrator as well as the new Jetboil Flash 2.0 he bought After the New Years paddle without Athena, Sean was wondering about drysuits for dogs, and was disappointed The Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular paddle and researchers are figuring out how it came to be…

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BONUS02 - Backcountry Meal Tips With Ryan 23:31

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While hiking through California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, Ryan Payne shares his backcountry meal tips. Prepare yourself for superior backcountry dining. ___________________ Specialty Items (flavor enhancers): Asian type soup serrano pepper sesame seeds dried onion garlic ___________________________________ Breakfast: Cup of oatmeal with chia,…

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Episode 411: Winter paddle at New Years; Show season is coming up soon; Legend of the Flying Canoe 1:11:42

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Episode 411 ~ January 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean spent New Years up at Mew Lake in Algonquin Park and he brought his canoe just in case All the shows we love to attend are coming up soon, so it is time to plan your visits If you are into folktales, have you heard the Legend of the Flying Canoe?…

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GO 110 - John Gray, Adventures Past to Expat Future 1:33:52

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John Gray grew up as a prototypical Southern California surfer boy. After a divorce in adulthood, he sought to recapture the health and fitness of his youth. He threw himself into hiking, backpacking, climbing, and canyoneering. He and Jason sat at a dark park bench in Redlands one evening reminiscing about climbing trips, waterskiing outings, and …

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Episode 410: Non-navigable legislation in Georgia; A canoe is perfect for wild ricing; The Amazon drought 1:04:52

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Episode 410 ~ December 28, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Georgia is looking at legislative measures that may classify many popular streams as ‘non-navigable’ The canoe has been, and continues to be, the perfect boat for going out and harvesting wild rice The Amazon is experiencing its worst drought on record…

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Episode 409: Did they paddle or walk; Plastic fishermen of the Nile; Canoe Polo discipline procedures 1:00:12

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Episode 409 ~ December 21, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics When the first people came to North America, did the walk here or did they paddle? When the pollution kills your livelihood, you take a canoe out on the Nile and gathering the plastic, with surprising results Australian canoe polo competition discipline procedures have been revised. Some of thes…

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GO 109 - Roaming the US With Whistle Pig Eileen Beall 1:32:20

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Eileen always had a strong desire for exploration and adventure, despite an ill-planned childhood excursion. Her curious nature lead her across the United States where she repeatedly encountered unique experiences and opportunities. She and Jason sat in the dark woods one evening as Eileen spun a tale that continued to surprise: from whistle pigs t…

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Episode 408: Become a cop and get a canoe; Dam removal – 12 years after; Shark repellents for paddlers 1:14:05

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Episode 408 ~ December 14, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics A Minnesota town has come up with a unique way to attract police officers Ever wonder what happens after a dam is removed and the river is allowed to return to what it was 200 years previous? There are a few shark deterrents for paddlers out there, but are they all worth the money?…

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BONUS01 - Chick-a-Boom! Episode 1: Mother Nature is Calling 39:16

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In the summer of 2019, we helped previous guest, Cyndi Wyatt, produce a live-stream show called Chick-a-Boom! It is a by-women for-women panel discussion about the outdoors. Episode 1: Mother Nature is Calling asks the question, “what keeps you from getting outside?” and explores the Top 5 reasons women don’t get outdoors. Hosted by Cyndi Wyatt and…

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Episode 407: Paddling / boat insurance; Maps By Jeff; Kayak trip through flooded California 1:27:19

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Episode 407 ~ December 7, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics What happens if someone steals your canoe from your house, or off your car, or you smash it on a trip? Are you covered by insurance? Maybe not. Map-making guru Jeff is back with Maps By Jeff, and they look good! When floods allow you to kayak through California locations that have not seen paddle…

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