Under the Yoke

The boys at UTY are kickin’ off the decade with Josh McFaddin, outdoor adventurer and wild food creator. Josh uses his platform to educate others about the benefits of healthy eating by including natural ingredients found throughout wilderness areas. We discuss his personal ideology and motivation that acts as a catalyst to inspire others and promote a lifestyle more aligned with nature. Focusing on creative meal alternatives, Josh shares some of his favourite recipes and ingredients for backcountry trips. From foraging, to preparing self harvested fish and meat, this episode is sure to motivate you to be more thoughtful with on and off trip meal decisions. Aside from his tasty creations, what truly makes Josh stand out is his dedication to use his platform to assist others. You can find Josh McFaddin on Instagram at @joshmcfads. Enjoy!

On Episode 5 of UTY, we are joined by Tierney Angus - Vice President of Friends of Temagami. We discuss the Temagami region and how it differs from other areas across Ontario and Canada. Composed of over 15 provincial parks, Tierney describes why the region is a great place to put your paddling and navigational skills to the test over its rugged terrain. As beautiful as the region is, it is currently under threat. Tierney breaks down the situation with the Solace Wildlands and walks us through the great work the Friends of Temagami are doing to try and prevent irreversible damage to this pristine wilderness area. We have included the link to the Friends of Temagami’s petition aimed to stop road construction and clear cutting in the Solace Wildlands below.

Save Solace Petition: https://www.change.org/p/protect-temagami-s-solace-wildlands

Website: http://www.friendsoftemagami.org/

Save Solace:http://www.friendsoftemagami.org/save-solace

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsoftemagami/

Instagram: @friendsoftemagami @tear_knee

This week on UTY, we are joined by the extremely interesting Brad Jennings from Explore the Backcountry. From creating a pilot episode for a potential backcountry TV show to Adventure Racing and everything in between, Brad takes his love for the outdoors to a completely different level than most. We focus on his recent project called the Lost Canoe Route Initiative where Brad revels his process for finding these lost routes, and why he believes it is so important to keep these routes in working order for generations to come. Inspiring, knowledgable, and a great storyteller - Brad Jennings embodies what it means to be a true adventurer. We hope you enjoy listening to Episode #4 as much as we enjoyed recording it !

Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/explorethebackcountry/

YouTube: Explore The Backcountry 

Website:https://www.explorethebackcountry.com/

Instagram: @explorethebackcountry

Episode 2 of the Under the Yoke podcast features Careena and Ryan from Alexis Outdoors to discuss their experience watching their YouTube channel blossom into what it is today. We touch on topics about the future of Alexis Outdoors, and some unexpected encounters and messages they have received regarding the positive impact their videos have had on others. Lastly, Careena discusses what it is like being a woman in a male dominated industry and gives advice on how we can all make it a little more inclusive. 

YouTube - Alexis Outdoors https://www.youtube.com/alexisoutdoors/videos

Instagram - @alexisoutdoors

Website - https://www.alexisoutdoors.com/

In this episode we go under the yoke with Noah Booth from Northern Scavenger and chat about how curiosity was the catalyst for progression in regards to taking his trips to the next level. From French River Provincial Park to crossing Labrador on a trip sponsored by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Noah divulges some tips and tricks he has learned along the way that will come in handy when looking to plan and execute extended stays in the wilderness.