Episode 195 ~ November 7, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics The basics of dragon boat racing, a sport that has been around for over 2500 years The controversy surrounding Backcountry.com putting a trademark on the word Backcountry and going after the small businesses that use the word in their company name. Is it bullying and greed? What does the so-called apology letter by the CEO say about the company?
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Episode 194 ~ October 31, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Sean talks about his canoe trip into Algonquin Park’s Barron Canyon John Van Barriger talks about his weekend at the Minnesota Winter Camping Symposium and why it is worth going to Participaction report card for Canadian adults is NOT good The Kasai Canoe Slalom Centre is ready for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and pro athletes are giving it a thumbs up
Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 17 min
Episode 193 ~ October 24, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Barron Canyon,Algonquin Park Derek is invited to a fishing weekend where he is taught to fish for trout from skin-on-frame canoes John Van Barriger is heading to the 21st Minnesota Winter Camping Symposium, Sean’s Book Club It is once again Wetsuit / Drysuit season
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Episode 192 ~ October 17, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Sean plans a solo canoe trip in Temagami for solitude, nature, fall colours, waterfalls, and fun. He gets an adventure.
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Episode 191 ~ October 10, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics John van Barriger joins us to talk about music while paddling We discuss personal hygiene while paddling in the shoulder seasons Derek throws out a new term for Beluga whales and he will never live it down
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Episode 190 ~ October 3, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Sean & Derek have a lot of random thoughts and questions, so they decide to go through some of them Some unbelievable bad reviews of US National Parks on YELP
Oct 03, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Episode 189 ~ September 26, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics If you are into winter camping it is the perfect time to dig out your gear and give it a once over before the snows start to fly There are some new developments that may have given birth to a citronella shirt Gear weight and bulk are an issue on a canoe trip, especially if you are an over packer or bring things just in case
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 21 min
Episode 188 ~ September 19, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Sean talks about Biggar Lake and Cauchon Lake trips in Algonquin Park, and the Lock & Paddle event at the Peterborough Lift Lock Derek talks about his Spanish River Trip and his Burt Reynolds moustache
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 27 min
Episode 186 ~ September 12, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics David Bain talks about the Ontario Backcountry Canoe Symposium, the Ontario Winter Camping Symposium, and why Georgian Bay is a paddlers paradise
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Episode 186 ~ September 5, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Steve Chard continues the story of his 9000km / 5600 mile Great Loop kayak adventure through North America. From his break in Florida to his finish in Halifax.
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Episode 185 ~ August 29, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Steve Chard joins us to talk about his adventures kayaking the 9000km / 5600 mile Great Loop through North America. The Good, the Bad, and the downright Ugly.
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Episode 184 ~ August 22, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Alan Drummond of Kingdom Outdoor Products talks about his trip through the east coast of Canada. Great towns, scenery, people, and food. He may have paddled with some great white sharks while he was there as well.
Aug 22, 2019•1 hr 53 min
Episode 183 ~ August 15, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Yukon Steve was coming through town so we had a quick meet up. Jon Van Barriger has had a nasty string of luck lately, including being caught in a Derecho. Sean went on a sunset kayak paddle through the Toronto Islands and was rewarded with some awesome views and great paddling.
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Episode 182 ~ August 8, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Derek discusses his family canoe trip in Algonquin Park Sean talks about his canoe trip in Algonquin Park with his son Sean talks about canoe tripping in Point Grondine Park Review of ghee, powdered peanut butter, and the Bearded & Bourbon Workspace Groundsheet from Mancamping.ca
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Episode 181 ~ August 1, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Scot Robinson talks Beard and Bourbon line of items at ManCamping.ca followed by a report on his canoe trip through Quetico Provincial Park
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 37 min
Episode 180 ~ July 25, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics REI is getting rid of its catalogue and replacing it with a magazine. Take a nice long paddle through Ontarios Trent-Severn Waterway. What do you do if you are paddling along and need to go through a lock? It is not as hard as you think.
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Episode 179 ~ July 18, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Two teen girls went missing in Algonquin Park. Northern Scavengers (Noah and Alex) have started their cross Labrador Expedition. We are looking for guest bloggers for our Paddling Adventures Radio website.
Jul 18, 2019•51 min
Episode 178 ~ July 11, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Two brothers reconnect on a trip down the Amazon river. Their boat of choice are bikes attached to pontoons. The Lone Star tick has made it to Canada, but dont panic. There are certain social media pages we like to follow so we list a few of them for you to check out.
Jul 11, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Episode 177 ~ July 4, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Summer paddling trips are being planned and guest bloggers are being lined up for paddlingadventuresradio.com. The 2019 Paddle In The Park contest has officially begun and Sean is not doing too well so far, unless you count the new brewery he discovered. A canoe is now considered a vessel and for one Ontario man, that means he will be charged with Impaired Operation Of A Vessel Causing Death. But there is something about the case that is not makin...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr
Episode 176 ~ June 27, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics John Van Barriger sits in while Derek is away and explains the difference between couch surfing and Airbnb and he tells us about his recent paddling adventures in Texas
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 34 min
Episode 175 ~ June 20, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Sean took a trip into Gun Lake on the Haliburton Highlands Water Trail with Camper Christina and Sues Outdoor Crew. Derek made it back alive and has some stories to share about his Meanest Link trip. An update from the Monster and Sea 24 Hour Paddle Against Cancer.
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Episode 174 ~ June 13, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan and his long time paddling buddy Andy Baxter sit down to discuss their Meanest Link trip through Algonquin Park. They also discuss Kevins latest book Once Around Algonquin, An Epic Canoe Journey. More laughs, more stories, and we are not sure if Kevin and Andy are trying to stop Derek from going on his own Meanest Link trip. This Episode is Part 3 of a 3 part series.
Jun 13, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Episode 173 ~ June 6, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan and his long time paddling buddy Andy Baxter sit down to discuss their Meanest Link trip through Algonquin Park. They also discuss Kevins latest book Once Around Algonquin, An Epic Canoe Journey. BE WARNED, trying to keep these two on topic is nearly impossible. Prepare for a lot of laughs including what happened after Andy stepped in bear poop. This Episode is Part 2 of a 3 part series.
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Episode 172 ~ May 30, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan and his long time paddling buddy Andy Baxter sit down to discuss their Meanest Link trip through Algonquin Park. They also discuss Kevins latest book Once Around Algonquin, An Epic Canoe Journey. BE WARNED, trying to keep these two on topic is nearly impossible. Prepare for a lot of laughs and great stories dating back to Kevins high school punk rocker days. This Episode is Part 1 of a 3 part series....
May 30, 2019•1 hr 17 min
Episode 171 ~ May 23, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Paddling season has definitely arrived on all social media platforms. Stories, photos and videos galore. The 4 Over 40 group attempting the Meanest Link is right in the thick of final preparations. Derek fills us in on what he is doing to prepare for this trip. Legislation introduced to complete a study on toxic mining near Boundary Waters.
May 23, 2019•58 min
Episode 170 ~ May 16, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Two mining leases near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area have been renewed. The fight is back on to save this area. The Faroe Islands need some TLC so what better way than to invite tourists to come and work. Voluntourism could catch on. Three exercises you can do at the gym to help you get in shape for kayaking.
May 16, 2019•56 min
Episode 169 ~ May 9, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Some tent manufacturers and retailers have been looking into the toxicity of flame retardant chemicals used on tents, and the news is not good. What is Squirt boating? Well, can you picture two ironing boards stuck together? The Gaia GPS app has a new feature that shows light pollution.
May 09, 2019•55 min
Episode 168 ~ May 2, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Going through Transport Canadas Small Vessel Regulations to find a small bit of information is enough to give you a serious migraine, but that is changing, and so have some of the regs. A bit boggled by someone saying they shouldnt have to wear a PFD if they are on a standup paddleboard as long as they are wearing a leash. Fishing from a canoe or kayak can be a lot of fun. What do you fish for, what is your preferred gear, and how do you prefer to ...
May 02, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Episode 167 ~ April 25, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics Ever want to spend your life as a lighthouse keeper? Well, Split Rock Lighthouse in Minnesota is looking. It doesnt matter what you paddle, you are a member of a community that always gives. Do you have an unfounded paranoia about something paddle related? Something that is more in your mind than fact?.
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Episode 166 ~ April 18, 2019 Podcast Info / Topics The 8th annual Ontario Backcountry Canoe Symposium took place in Waterloo. We talk about the show, who was there and chat with organizer David Bain. Camper Christina has a new outdoor clothing line out and she talks about where to get it and how you can win prizes. Warren King and friends of Makai Paddle Surf participated in the Monster and Sea 24 Hour Paddle Against Cancer.
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 40 min
