Wilderness Wavelength

Hinton is known for its great bike park and amazing mountian biking trail system so let's find out why!

Glen Allen is the founder and lead coach of Rocky Mountain Ride Guides, where he turns his lifelong obsession with bikes into technical clinics and guided tours across the scenic trails of Hinton. As a PMBIA Level 2 instructor with a background in Wilderness First Aid, he's built a reputation for helping riders of all levels safely find their flow while staying prepared for anything the mountains throw their way. Whether he's leading a bike tour or a skills camp, Glen is all about sharing the thrill of the ride and growing a stoked, responsible mountain biking community. Find out more about Glen and Rocky Mountain Ride Guides at https://rockymountainrideguides.com/ Follow along with Scott Sunderwald on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

Join us for a chat with a legend of the Northern Rockies!

Ken Groat is a long-standing resident of Brule with deep roots in the local wilderness and community history. As a key figure in the Rocky Mountain Wilderness Society, he is widely respected for his extensive knowledge of the region's trails and heritage. Alongside his family, Ken has dedicated years to the stewardship of the backcountry, performing vital maintenance and preservation work within the Willmore Wilderness Park.

Ken talks about life in the 1950s in Jasper and growing up in Brule. We also dig into his history as an outfitter, rodeo announcer, and stories of massive horse pack trips and animal encounters in the wilderness!

Find out more about the Rocky Mountain Wilderness Society at https://www.facebook.com/RMWSociety

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

Dive into the world of running with us this week as we sit down for a chat with Keri Bowzaylo! Keri is a professional fitness coach, ultra marathon runner, and outdoor guide currently based in Banff, Alberta. She is the founder of Be Wild Adventures and Balanced Bodies with Keri where she focuses on connecting people to the outdoors and promoting movement as medicine. Keri tells us about some of the races that she has competed in, along with gear advice, training tips, and recommendations for getting started. Keri is also putting on a Spring Training Camp for the Folding Mountain Ultra in April and you can find more info and register here: https://www.bewildadventures.ca/upcoming-events Follow along with Keri's adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/be_wild_with_keri/ Check out what Scott Sunderwald has been doing in the wild at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/ Stay Wild!

Join us on this episode as we dive into the world of adventure racing! Nathalie Long is an accomplished adventure racer and ultra runner and tells us about some of her races from around the globe. Based in Kelowna, Nathalie has taken part in many adventure races, from a few hours long to 9.5 days non stop!

Nathalie has also started designing and directing races and is bringing Raid the Rockies to Hinton this summer! Raid the Rockies is a 3.5 day adventure race that will involve mountain biking, pack rafting, canyoning and trekking. This event is happening July 5-8th and more info on the event can be found here: https://www.adventureimmersionlab.ca/events/raid-the-rockies-ar

For more info on Nathalie and to see other upcoming events you can check out the Adventure Immersion Lab website at https://www.adventureimmersionlab.ca/home and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/adventure_immersion_lab/

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

STAY WILD!

Episode 100 is here and we are so excited to chat with Big Game Hunter Chris Genert! We take a tour of Chris's trophy room as he regails us with stories of hunts throughout Western Canada and around the world!

On this episode we talk about hunting everything from Bighorn Sheep in Alberta to Morco Polo sheep and Siberian Ibex in Asia to hunts in Africa. We also talk about the logistics and challenges of guided hunts around the world.

You can see some of Chris's adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/genertchris/

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

Stay Wild!

On this episode we are so excited to chat with pilots Steve and Kristie from Jasper Hinton Air! These experienced mountain pilots give us a tour of the hanger and tell us about some of the exciting adventures that they have done.

From wildfire assistance to rescue operations to wildlife research to mountain lake paddleboarding, the life of a helicopter pilot sounds amazing!

Check out Jasper Hinton Air online at www.jasperhintonair.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasper_hinton_air/

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

Stay Wild!

Bushcraft enthusist, Ryan Marshall, also known as Marshall Bushcraft, joins us for a look into the world of modern bushcraft! Ryan is a TV personality for Wild TV, author, content creator and an "intermediate" survival expert.

On this episode we dig into some gear recommendations, back country survival stories, animal encounters and more!

Ryan's new book "Fire, Water, Shelter" delivers the fundamentals of traditional bushcraft. It's the perfect guide for anyone interested in building a solid foundation of outdoor skills, whether you're looking to spend a weekend in the backcountry or surviving a natural disaster.

Follow along with Ryan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/marshall_bushcraft/?hl=en

You can also find links to Marshall Burshcraft's other social media accounts and order "Fire, Water, Shelter" here: Marshall Bushcraft

Find Scott Sunderwald's adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

Stay Wild!

Award winning writer, rider and adventurer, Tania Millen, joins us on this episode!

Tania has been horse obsessed since she was 9 and has traveled the world competing in events. She has also written books on horse pack trips and white water paddling. Tania has flew planes and paragliders, climbed rock and ice, skied mountains and so much more!

Tania calls Hinton home and is always planning her next adventure. You can find out more at www.taniamllen.com

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

From darting cougars to reffing for team Canada to sixteen hour elk hunts, this episode has it all!

JB stops in to tell us about his adventures studying cougars! We chat about the process of finding, tagging and tracking cougars and the dangers involved.

Throughout his career, JB has also been repeatedly pepper sprayed and tasered and breaks down the experiences. Join us for this wild conversation from the hotel room!

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

We head out into the bush for a winter adventure! Rabbit hunting, hot tenting and feasting on 7 different meats highlight the trip. This episode was recorded LIVE from the campsite!

Thayne Harden and David Sunderwald join us for a wild winter camping trip!