Episode 315 ~ February 24, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Sean went to Algonquin Park to do some winter camping while he waits for spring to arrive and the water to thaw. 9 folding and inflatable kayaks that are great for those with very little storage space. Events are starting to make a come back. Everything from races to festivals and symposiums.
Episode 314 ~ February 17, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Paddling Adventures Radio turns 6 years old Alan Drummond joins us to talk about paddling in Florida, while John Van Barriger is in Florida paddling Building a canoe from mushrooms warrants a Guinness World Record The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe is based on a true story and coming to the small screen soon
Episode 313 ~ February 10, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Paddle through Missouri Breaks Monument in Montana for the geology, history, and spectacular scenery The World Rafting Championships have finally been rescheduled Think you are too old to paddle? There is a surprise team taking part in the Canoe World Championships this year You can now paddle through Phong Nha Cave in Vietnam at night
Episode 312 ~ February 3, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics The latest chapter in the Boundary Waters conservation saga has just started United Utilities has banned standup paddleboarding on 165 reservoirs and the British Canoeing Association is not happy about it The Paddlewell program in Scotland is an example of ‘Blue Health’ aimed at increasing the well being of their police Winter rafting in Michigan can be an easy paddling magical day on the water, without getting soaked...
Episode 311 ~ January 27, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics The University of Nebraska is offering alternatives to the party hardy Girls Gone Wild spring break trips of old Operation Frankton in World War II totally relied on kayaks to strike at the enemy 19 epic trips in the USA that offer some great paddling opportunities
Episode 310 ~ January 20, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics There is a new Kickstarter campaign going on that would benefit kayakers with mobility issues and also kayak fishermen With all the great rafting locations, Peru has finally joined the World Rafting Federation Car + ice + Rideau Canal = kayak rescue
Episode 309 ~ January 13, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Volkswagen has a new minibus coming out that will be great for people that like to travel, camp and paddle. Vandals were at work in Big Bend National Park We have encroached on the grizzly, wolf and cougar’s territory. There is another predator out there that has been making it’s presence felt. The province of Ontario has announced a new Staycation Tax Credit for 2022 that may benefit paddlers...
Episode 308 ~ January 6, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Sean spent five days winter camping in Algonquin Park Killarney Parks new site specific reservation system for the backcountry is now up If you are uncomfortable using an axe, you have to try the Kindling Cracker The One-Arm Freedom Canoe Paddle is giving paddling accessibility to people who only have the use of one arm
Episode 307 ~ December 30, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Last show of the year. A year in which we recorded our 300th episode. We decided we should look back and talk about some of our favourite episodes, topics, and themes. After 300 episodes, there were a few things we had forgotten about but there was one topic that stood out from all the rest. It is a funny, yet gross topic.
Episode 306 ~ December 23, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Canadian canoeing icon Kevin Callan joins us to talk about his latest books, canoe trips, and videos . He also lets us in on some of his plans for 2022, and much more.
Episode 305 ~ December 16, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Dennis Rogers, host of the YouTube live streaming show Canoehound’s Outdoor Adventure Show, joins us to talk about the popular show and also about some of his latest canoe trips
Episode 304 ~ December 9, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics If you want to go to the Boundary Waters in the summer of 2022, you better be ready to get your permits as soon as possible. There are going to be less people allowed in the backcountry. A traditional raft rally held in Pakistan ended in Skardu with mixed emotions from the organisers What is going to happen with Adventure Travel in the next couple years? With some restrictions easing, will people be heading out in droves?...
Episode 303 ~ December 2, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Wilderness tours is dropping their access fees in order to end a paddle battle Kayak ~ at the Vatican, the band, and on the moon of Titan ISA 2022 World Championship announcement
Episode 302 ~ November 25, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Killarney Provincial Park is switching how you reserve a backcountry site starting in 2022 The Bartram Canoe Trail in Alabama is a trip you may want to add to your paddling list One man has taken it upon himself to start creating a 360 degree map view of Puget Sound’s shoreline, and it is more than just a map making adventure
Episode 301 ~ November 18, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics When something bad happens, you really see how the paddling community comes together like family Expedition AKOR update There are a couple contests you need to check out and what is happening with the paddling shows and events that occur each spring? John was excited about his finds until he found out that things were not as they seemed. We use the word Duped a lot….
Episode 300 ~ November 11, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Sean, Derek and four paddling friends sit around the campfire in the backcountry and talk about paddling on our 300th Episode milestone!!!
Episode 299 ~ November 4, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Sean took a trip to the Canadian Museum of History and they have a lot of canoes there, and history It seems that ancient canoes are being discovered in the 1000+ year range lately, from Mexico to Wisconsin There is a book called Kayak Jack and the Five Treasures and this work of fiction has a dose of reality for a lucky few
Episode 298 ~ October 28, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Scientists in Queensland are using canoes to help them find a solution to improving food security in the Pacific Development of the Northwest Native Canoe Center in Seattle is underway and it will include a Canoe Carving House The Moose Cree First Nation is working on preserving the North French River watershed
Episode 297 ~ October 21, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics While one man builds a canoe from old pianos, another group brought back a tradition of building a boat from moose hides John Van Barriger gives his last report from his 6 week Erie Canal kayak trip Is the death of paper media coming to the outdoor industry as more people turn to digital and want it for free?
Episode 296 ~ October 14, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics John Van Barriger has finished paddling the Erie Canal and made it to the Hudson River. He fills us in in the final week of paddling and what is next. Changes are being made to Bears Ears Monument and a couple other notable places Confirmation on Katmai’s fattest bear
Episode 295 ~ October 7, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics John continues his paddle down the Erie Canal, making new friends, trying new foods, sampling local beers and watching an episode of COPS unfold right before his eyes It is Fat Bear Tuesday and the Champion of Katmai National Park is…..
Episode 294 ~ September 30, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics John calls in from the Erie Canal to give an update on the second week of his kayak trip Le Grand Portage fundraiser has teams portaging a canoe 700km from Toronto to Montreal It is Fat Bear Week. Which bear will be crowned Champion in Katmai National Park?
Episode 292 ~ September 23, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Randy Mitson of Algonquin Outfitters joins us to talk about 60 years of the family run outfitter John has spent a week paddling the Erie Canal and lets us in on the good, the bad, and the ugly
Episode 292 ~ September 16, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics John Van Barriger is has started his Erie Canal trip and calls in to give an update on the first couple days Sean and Tracey are back from their Temagami canoe trip and don’t want to see another thunderstorm ever again!!! Temagami First Nations elder Alex Mathias talks about the history of Temagami, the culture, his ancestral lands and much more Bonus Track musical interlude recorded around the camp fire...
Episode 291 ~ September 9, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics The new Canadian Canoe Museum will feature languages and voices from Indigenous communities throughout their exhibits Time to start getting ready for Fall paddling Mississippi reversal, Loeva transparent SUP, and more…
Episode 290 ~ September 2, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Sarah DiGregorio talks about a recent canoe trip that took her from the north of Algonquin Park to the very south and the importance of good tripping partners that will be there during the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Episode 289 ~ August 26, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics John gives an update on his preparations for his Erie Canal trip, including whether he should take a canoe or kayak The River Runner by Rush Sturges is a must watch on Netflix Derek and his family took a canoe trip into Temagami this year Algonquin Outfitters is 60 years old this year and they are having a contest to celebrate
Episode 288 ~ August 19, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics If money and time were not an issue, where would you like to go with your kayak? Sean and Alan Drummond have both come up with 5 places they want to go Planes vs paddlecraft The Bikeraft Guide
Episode 287 ~ August 12, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics There is now an Audio books aspect to Derek’s book club How do you charge you batteries when on a long paddle trip? Lets talk about solar chargers It looks like there is a SUP board coming that is made from sustainable, environmental friendly, and recycled materials
Episode 286 ~ August 5, 2021 Podcast Info / Topics Sean is back ordering more gear to try out in the back country Farm Lake in Algonquin Park is an access lake but it was the location of a relaxing interior canoe trip Invasive species are easy to transport, Kokatat has new ownership, and putting a condom on a kayak???
