Wilderness Wavelength

Grab your gear and tune in! This week, we sit down with professional ecologist Alexandre Caouette to talk about life on the edge. Alex takes us through his wildest rock climbing and ice climbing adventures, sharing what it is like to dangle from frozen waterfalls and steep stone walls. He also just stepped off a plane from Patagonia! You will hear all about his recent trip to the southern tip of the world, including the challenges, the views, and the intense weather. Plus, we launch a brand new segment! Scott Sunderwald introduces our first ever "Foraging Tip of the Week" to help you find tasty treats on your next hike.

This episode is a little backyard hangout around the fire!

Jamie, Jeff and Reuben are in town for a visit and we play a few wilderness themed games while sipping scotch.

We are so excited to bring back Nate and Noah from Mathisons Maple farm along with their father, Shanon!

We dive a bit more into the history of the 6 generations of maple farming and get a little recap of this years harvest. T

The guys also brought out some special wood staves all the way from Ontario for Scott to build some bows with! Scott goes into the process of building a bow from scratch and offers some tips and tricks to help create a custom, home-made bow.

The Mathisons will be selling their maple products throughout the Northern Rockies this summer and you can follow along with them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mathisonsmaplefarm/

Find out how Scott Sunderwalds bow making process is coming along at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

Gear up for the ultimate off-road and overlanding breakdown. This week, we sit down with Jason Brown and Dave Dionne, the visionary minds behind the Alberta Outdoor Adventure Expo. Discover what it takes to launch Alberta's premier outdoor gathering. Get expert tips on building the ultimate overlanding rig. Learn how to responsibly navigate the province's rugged backwoods. Whether you are a seasoned explorer or planning your very first crown land camping trip, this episode is your roadmap to the wild. Find out more about the Expo at https://aoaexpo.com/ Follow along with Jason on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@OverlandAlberta Dave's youtube channel is https://www.youtube.com/@BlindmanOutdoors And of course, join Scott Sunderwald on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/ Stay Wild!

One of our favourite guests, Matthew Ritchie, is back to talk about hunting black bear! Matt joins us for an explict fireside chat as we dig into the tips and tricks for finding a spring bear.

Matt also regales us with stories from his miltary days and plans for the summer! Follow along with Matt's adventures on Facebook at The Next Chapter

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

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We are so excited to chat with Ryan Orange! Ryan is a seasoned land surveyor with nearly 20 years of experience and he digs into it with us. He is also an enthusiast for obstacle course racing and has competed in Sparta, Greece and also the Death Race in Grande Cache!

We finish a celebration bottle of scotch and answer some fun "Would You Rather" questions!

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Jayden Provencal, better known as @provyoutdoors, is an Alberta-based backcountry angler specializing in tracking "big carnivores" across the remote Rocky Mountains. Whether embarking on week-long solo expeditions or heading out to for a quick fishing stop after work, Jayden is dedicated to the pursuit of elite trophy species like Bull Trout and Northern Pike.

In this episode, he shares his obsession with the "trout bum" lifestyle and the high-stakes reality of finding mystical fishing experiences in the deep wild. Jayden also tell us about his Alberta Record Tiger Trout and fishing for giant sturgeon!

Follow Jayden on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/provyoutdoors/

Keep up with Scott Sunderwalds adventures at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

UpLift! Jasper Mural Festival is an annual event that transforms the walls of Jasper, Alberta, into a world-class outdoor art gallery. Founded in 2022, the festival brings together local, Indigenous, and international artists to create vibrant murals that celebrate the land, foster cultural growth, and beautify the downtown area.

Join us on this episode as we do a walking mural tour through the streets and alleys of Jasper with the creators of Uplift!

Logan Ireland and Oliver Andrew tell us about the creation of the festival, challenges and reactions, the stories behind some of the murals and the big things planned for this years festival! Uplift Year V runs from May 1st-10th 2026.

Find out more about the festival and how you can be apart of it at https://www.instagram.com/uplift.fest.jasper/ or passport.upliftfest.ca

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Join us for a fun episode dedicated to listener questions!

We pull questions from a hat with the help of local adventurers, Robbie Peake and Kyle Fee! Some great questions and "Would You Rather" scenerios sent in with a distictive Northern Rockies touch.

If you have a question, head over to www.wildernesswavelength.ca and send us a message

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

We are so excited to sit down and chat with Rick Zroback and Mark Deagle about a legend of the Northern Rockies, Curly Phillips!

Donald "Curly" Phillips (1884-1938) was a legendary Canadian guide and explorer who pioneered mountaineering and tourism in the Jasper region of the Rocky Mountains. He gained international fame for his 1909 attempt to be the first to summit Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Beyond climbing, he was a master boat builder and entrepreneur who established the iconic boathouse and tour operations at Maligne Lake.

Rick has paddled many of the routes that Curly had taken and provides insight into the world of paddling and river navigation. Mark has some family ties to Curly and has also worked on repairing and restoring some of the historic cabins that were built in the 1930s

You can see some of the amazing log homes that Mark has built at https://www.facebook.com/p/Mark-Deagle-Log-Building-Ltd-100063790112425/

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