The Backroads Bill Podcast

No Wi-Fi, Just Wilderness: Finding Friendship on the Spanish River


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When three seasoned paddlers invited a first-time canoeist from France to join them on a backcountry trip, none of them knew just how memorable it would be.

In this episode we sit down with Claire and Catherine to hear the story of their journey down the Spanish River. They share what it’s like to travel off the grid, sleep under the stars, and form strong friendships without phones, timelines, or distractions.

0:00 – Intro
5:00 – Claire’s move from France to Canada
9:00 – Planning a remote river adventure
13:00 – Campfires, cooking, and connection
17:00 – Riding the Budd Car into the wild
22:00 – Why the Spanish River left a mark
27:00 – Lessons learned and what comes next
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The Backroads Bill PodcastBy North Bay Echo