Wilderness Wavelength

We strap on our snowboard and skis and record this episode on the chairlift at Marmot Basin!

A late night garage session with Jordo to wind down 2024!

We chat about the past year and some goals and resolutions for 2025. If you have an idea or suggestion for a Wilderness Wavelength parade float, send them in to [email protected]

A quick end of the year episode featuring our little boy Casey and his cousins Karlee and Olivia!

We talk about our favourite animals and what we want to be when we grow up!

Tis the season to enjoy or even create some holiday traditions! Cristina is back on the show along with Scott Sunderwald to chat about some favourite memories throughout the Christmas season.

Scott takes us on a trip through some German traditions including Krampus, Christmas Eve celebrations, fondu parties and Christmas tree selections.

We also chat about some of the fun things that you can do with your family and friends throughout the Northern Rockies during the Christmas break.

Follow along with Scott on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

Winter has arrived in the Northern Rockies so Scott Sunderwald is here to teach us about Snow Shelters.

We chat about 5 different types of Snow Shelters including Quinzees, Tree Wells, Snow Trenches, Snow Caves and Igloos. Scott breaks down the construction of each and offers advice on how to make your snow shelter comfortable.

We also dig into some winter safety tips and a few items that should be in your vehicle throughout the winter.

Rick Zroback, the author of the book "Twenty-First Century Voyageur" joins us on this episode as we dig into the world of voyageur canoeing!

Rick's energy is infectious as he tells us stories of traveling on voyageur canoes over 3300 kilometers from Rocky Mountain House to Old Fort William in Northwestern Ontario along the historic David Thompson route. His paddling adventures has taken him from Oregon to Ontario and from British Columbia to the Northwest Territories. At 76 years old, Rick is already preparing for his next canoe adventure!

We also dig into some of the best rivers to explore in the Northern Rockies and Scott Sunderwald helps provide some inspiration and ideas for beginners to get out and enjoy the rivers.

You can reach out to Rick and get a copy of his book by emailing [email protected]

Follow along with Scotts adventures at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

We jump into the world of Taxidermy on this episode! Featuring Scott Sunderwald, Jeff C and Alexis from ACL Taxidermy.

Alexis chats with us about the art of taxidermy and some of coolest animals that she has worked on.

Check out ACL Taxidermy on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/acltaxidermy/

Follow along with Scotts adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

Scott Sunderwald is back to reveal some ice fishing secrets! We talk about everything from augers to tents to the best types of hooks. Seasonal fish like November Brook Trout and February White Fish and the best methods for a successful day on the lake.

Using tip-ups and jaw jackers and Scott even has a million dollar idea that just needs a little innovation! Tips on how to stay warm and ice fishing with kids.

We also chat about some ice safety tips and precautions that can be taken ahead of time to keep you safe on the hard water.

Follow along with Scotts ice Fishing adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

Jamie makes the trip up to Hinton and we test out some hunting strategies!

We also play a deer trivia game and learn some interesting new facts about whitetail and mule deer!

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Hunting season is in full swing in the Northern Rockies and we chat about the best hunting techniques and strategies on this episode!

Scott Sunderwald, Aaron Jones and Matthew Ritchie bring their experience and highlight ways to improve your hunting trips and offer tips to increase your odds. We talk about blind hunting, tree stand hunting, still hunting, stealth hunting, decoy hunting, hunting calls, and so much more!

Follow along with Scott's adventures at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

Check out Aaron on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aj.fishing.alberta/ and his amazing hunting and fishing videos on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@flyfish-bowhunt-alberta

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