Best Paddling Adventures Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 457: Separate Georgia paddlers and fisherman; Cyril Derreumaux and the Atlantic Ocean; What kind of gear cleaner are you? 1:14:21

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Episode 457 ~ November 21, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics There is a push to separate paddlers from fishermen when it comes to water access in Georgia Cyril Derreumaux is gearing up for his trans-Atlantic paddle starting mid-December What kind of person are you when it comes to cleaning up your gear after a trip?…

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Episode 456: Kevin Callan’s 5 gear picks for 2024; Paraplegic paddlers on the Zambezi; Missing kayaker may not be missing 1:05:17

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Episode 456 ~ November 14, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan’s latest Explore Magazine article talks about his 5 top most useful gear picks for 2024. A trio of paraplegic paddlers took a 300km paddle down the Zambezi River. Accessibility has come a long way. A missing kayaker, a search party, and clues that may point to a faked death.…

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Episode 455: Derek’s November canoe trip; French River PP reservation changes; Canyonlands NP sediment slump 1:04:34

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Episode 455 ~ November 7, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Derek headed north in what may be his last canoe trip of the year… maybe…. The French River Provincial Park is making changes to their reservation system and not everyone is happy about it Canyonlands National Park in Utah had a sediment slump alter the water flow in Cataract Canyon. What exactly…

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Episode 454: Haunted US lakes and rivers; Winter paddle the Edisto River; UK’s independent commission on water 1:03:27

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Episode 454 ~ October 31, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Five of the most haunted lakes and rivers in the United States The Edisto River Canoe and Kayak Trail Commission has started their Winter Paddle Series The Clean Water Sports Alliance welcomes an independent commission on water in the UKBy SR

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Episode 453: 50 years of canoe trips; Lows Lake in the Adirondacks reopens; What if an apocalypse happens 1:08:18

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Episode 453 ~ October 24, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics What started out as two friends going on a canoe trip turned into 50 years of canoe trips The popular Lows Lake in the Adirondacks has been reopened after two years What if you are in the backcountry and a pandemic, or climate disaster or zombie apocalypse happens?…

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Episode 452: Bears, salmon, and turtles; 115 year old canoe restored; Rafting losses and rafting public input 1:04:35

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Episode 452 ~ October 17, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Fat Bear Week, salmon are heading up the Klamath River, turtle smuggling by kayak A canoe lover restores a busted up 115 year old canoe to its previous glory The losses to rafting businesses mount after a hurricane changes the course of a river and fills it with debris Flathead National Forest is…

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Episode 451: From Frontenac Provincial Park, a Backcountry Conversation with Kevin Callan 1:25:37

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Episode 451 ~ October 10, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan is attempting the Frontenac Hiking Trail Challenge so Sean paddled into a backcountry site with Kevin, hiked two of the trails then sat down for a conversation in the backcountry to discuss paddling, nature, the backcountry, creativity and more.…

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Episode 450: Derek went crown land camping; Hurricane Helene; 5 deepest lakes in the United States 1:12:11

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Episode 450 ~ October 3, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Derek went north to do some crown land camping and checked out a fishing kayak Hurricane Helene swept through the southern US What are the 5 deepest lakes in the United StatesBy SR

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GO 128 - G.O. Gumbo 3 - End of Season 6 28:38

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Season 6 of the podcast comes to an end with five varied stories of adventure. Prepare yourself for tales from previous guests Jane Fontana, Mark Fitzsimmons, Bill Sharpsteen, Pamela Zoolalian, and Jesse St. Louis. Hear about a dreadful hiking discovery, unexpected encounters when jogging, the dangers in a wildfire recovery area, self discovery on …

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Episode 449: A bad year in the Grand Canyon?; The Gowanus Canal welcomes paddlers; The ‘Ghost’ project 1:06:32

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Episode 449 ~ September 26, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics One term you don’t want to hear on a holiday to the Grand Canyon is “Death Cluster” The Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn is welcoming back paddlers after years of extensive industrial pollution The ‘Ghost’ project in Lancashire is a multi-sensory art experience…

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Episode 448: Why we enjoy fall paddling; Paddling for plastic in Devon; Canada’s mandatory PFD survey 1:00:20

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Episode 448 ~ September 19, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean and Derek discuss why they enjoy paddling and backcountry tripping in the fall Plastic garbage is a problem globally, and in Devon they are trying to make a dent in the problem Transport Canada has done some research over the last few years and now has a survey out looking for your thought…

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GO 127 - Forest Life With Llama Mama Pamela Zoolalian 1:39:27

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The return of Pamela Zoolalian (G.O. 013)—extreme athlete turned introspective nature steward. Modern day Pamela finds rewards as an adventure guide, outdoor educator, llama mama, ski patrol team member, and volunteer forest ranger. Jason joined her at her cabin in the Angeles Forest to discuss the impacts of wildfires, the realities of maintaining…

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Episode 447: Sean’s canoe trip in Temagami; The North Face Wawona Ground Tarp; Moose Cree youth canoe trip 1:08:56

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Episode 447 ~ September 12, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean’s canoe trip in Temagami included unexpected animal visits, double rainbows, and sailing Sean tested out The North Face Wawona Ground Tarp on his canoe trip Moose Cree youth went on a 200km canoe trip on the Mattagami and Moose RiversBy SR

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Episode 446: Mi’kmaw shark deterrent; Southern Hemisphere spring; Paddling politician; Mustang Quadra dry suit 1:05:48

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Episode 446 ~ September 7, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics The Mi’kmaw of the east coast have a traditional method to deter great white sharks The southern hemisphere is entering it’s spring time There is a politician in British Columbia that canoes to visits his constituents Mustang Survival has introduced their new Quadra dry suit…

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GO 126 - Christopher R Abbey of Explore More Films 1:24:15

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Christopher R Abbey’s suburban childhood enamored him with roadtripping. A job at an amusement park in early adulthood became a catalyst that launched him across the United States while he developed a career in entertainment. A friend at a cross-fit gym in Los Angeles opened a new chapter in Chris’ life when he introduced him to backpacking in the …

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Episode 445: Peter Frank talks about the Mississippi, paddling around Florida and paddling the Great Loop 2:14:17

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Episode 445 ~ August 29, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Peter Frank talks about paddling the Mississippi River, circumnavigating Florida in a canoe, and now he is paddling the Great Loop in a canoeBy SR

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Episode 444: Derek and family canoe trip in the backcountry of Killarney Provincial Park 1:16:09

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Episode 444 ~ August 22, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Derek packed up his family, jumped into a canoe and headed into the backcountry of Killarney Provincial Park for a week of peace, quiet, and getting back to nature.By SR

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GO 125 - Jeannette Stawski, The Outdoor Leader, Returns 1:10:09

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Previous guest (G.O. 017) Jeannette Stawski returns to the podcast! She and Jason spoke via the internet one morning about the latest initiatives from AORE, an engrossing family roadtrip to Alaska, her continued pursuit of open water swimming, and the process of writing her first book, The Outdoor Leader. LINKS: https://www.leadingvaliantly.com htt…

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Episode 443: Alan Drummond talks about life, marshmallows, Toronto Harbourfront, paddling with your partner and more 1:20:09

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Episode 443 ~ August 15, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Alan Drummond guest hosts this week and talks on a variety of topics including life, marshmallows, Toronto Harbourfront, what it is like paddling with your partner, and a whole lot more.By SR

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Episode 442: Kevin Callan talks about the Nova Craft 14′ prospector, Chair Zero high back chair, and Lake Kipawa 1:40:46

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Episode 442 ~ August 8, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan joins us to talk about the Nova Craft 14′ prospector, the Chair Zero high back chair, and about his trip to Lake Kipawa and Opemican National ParkBy SR

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GO 124 - Capturing Nature With Alpacapreneur Wasim Muklashy 1:13:46

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Wasim Muklashy discovered his love for the outdoor world as an adult living in Topanga Canyon. This newfound appreciation would inspire him to build a career as a nature photographer and to get involved with environmental causes. Living in a barn during Covid lockdowns introduced him to the world of alpaca entrepreneurship. Jason and Wasim spoke on…

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Episode 441: Knowing when to turn back; Latest long difficult races; So you want to be an Adventure Racer 1:04:23

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Episode 441 ~ August 1, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics When on a long trip and something happens, do you know when to push on and when to turn back? There have been some pretty long and difficult paddle races lately So you think you want to be an Adventure Racer. Are you prepared?By SR

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Episode 440: Duluth River Train; Canoe polo ~ Paddle UK; Kayak concerts 1:07:39

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Episode 440 ~ July 25, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Hop on the train shuttle, jump in your kayak and paddle the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail Paddle UK is helping increase the popularity of canoe polo and all its benefits If you could sit in your kayak or canoe and listen to live music, would you?…

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Episode 439: Lock & Paddle 2024; Wilderness Systems Kayak Krate; Homeless in a canoe 1:06:42

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Episode 439 ~ July 18, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Lock & Paddle 2024 is here. Take a paddle into the Peterborough Lift Lock with a couple hundred close friends Wilderness Systems Kayak Krate is aimed at the avid kayak angler, but it could be used in other boats as well When a homeless person takes to the water when they feel they have no other opti…

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GO 123 - Racing to Nature With Marilee Valkass 1:11:52

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Marilee Valkass owes her love of nature to her father who introduced her to the deserts and mountains of California at a young age. This fascination has guided her life—leading her down the snowy slopes of Mammoth, cross country in cycling races, and into wilderness areas with her backpack. Jason and Marilee spoke one day in the hills of Bend, OR a…

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Episode 438: Paddling surprises; Connection through shared gear; 8 soft coolers for paddling 1:04:47

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Episode 438 ~ July 11, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics A paddler describes why he carries money while paddling and the surprises it has brought him Shared gear between family members can become a great connection over the years Soft coolers help keep items cold for long periods, which is great for multi day paddle trips…

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Episode 437: The Paddle Station; North by Northwest Passage Expedition; The Paddlers Code 58:34

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Episode 437 ~ July 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics How one man’s negative experience started a successful kayak business Do you have the skills to join a team looking to paddle the northern route of the Northwest Passage? Do you know the 3 basic principles of the Paddlers Code in the UK?By SR

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GO 122 - Taking Less With Glen Van Peski of Gossamer Gear 1:10:20

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Glen Van Peski is a retired engineer best know for accidentally starting the ultralight backpacking company Gossamer Gear. He recently published take less. do more., a book reflecting on his adventures in life and nature and how they’ve lead him to gratitude and generosity. Jason and Glen spoke one morning about a boyhood cross-country cycling trip…

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Episode 436: Canoe molds, microadventures, and flash floods; Alpacka’s new Tango packraft; The Mississippi, a man and his cello 1:12:31

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Episode 436 ~ June 27, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Just a few random discussions about canoe molds, going on microadventures and flash floods Alpacka has a new 2 person packraft called the Tango A man is taking his cello on a canoe trip down the MississippiBy SR

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Episode 435: Stem2Stern boat building; Apple iPhones off-grid; US Coast Guard paddler deaths report 1:07:45

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Episode 435 ~ June 20, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Stem2Stern teaches school kids the art of boat building Being able to use Apple iPhones while off-grid may be a reality starting Fall 2024 The US Coast Guard has released a report on the number of paddling related deathsBy SR

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GO 121 - Tiny Home Dweller Morgan McShea Connects With Nature 1:19:14

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Morgan McShea chased her passions for fashion and filmmaking, but ultimately found disillusionment instead. She unexpectedly discovered a greater purpose in the natural environments of the Pacific Northwest. Jason and Morgan sat on the porch of her tiny home one afternoon discussing her path to sustainable practices, the value of forest bathing, wh…

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Episode 434: Harvard paddler exercises; Best paddle craft on the market; Paddle the Standedge Tunnel 1:07:59

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Episode 434 ~ June 13, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Harvard has put out 3 exercises to help paddlers work the main muscle groups used in paddling Outside Magazine has listed what they believe are the best canoes, kayaks, and rafts on the market right now A once in a lifetime chance to paddle through the UK’s longest canal tunnel, the Standedge Tunnel…

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Episode 433: Stohlquist will live on; Dog leashes for trippers; Canoemobile 1:09:25

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Episode 433 ~ June 6, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Stohlquist was slated to be closed down but now they will live on We look at a few dog leashes for paddlers, especially those that portage The Canoemobile is making its way around the United States and it is educationalBy SR

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GO 120 - Documenting Adventure With Bill Sharpsteen of Mr. Hall’s Trail Guide 1:39:41

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Cub Scout Drop-out Bill Sharpsteen became enamored with outdoor exploration on a high school backpacking trip. His inquisitive sensibilities and desire for adventure lead him to a career as a journalist, photographer, and documentary producer. His latest project is the YouTube channel Mr. Hall’s Trail Guide, a video resource to numerous hiking trai…

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Episode 432: Canadian Canoe Museum visit; Paddling in foreign countries; Free paddling in Hoboken 1:03:28

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Episode 432 ~ May 30, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean and Derek pay a visit to the new Canadian Canoe Museum Do you know the Right Of Way rules when it comes to paddling in a foreign country? If you are in New Jersey or heading there this summer, you may want to get in some free paddlingBy SR

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Episode 431: New Minnesota River speed record; Louisiana Swamp Base; Gen Z disconnect experiment 1:07:49

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Episode 431 ~ May 23, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics With the plan to lure more people outdoors, a couple of Scotts paddled their way down the Minnesota River to start a record they hope others will attempt to beat Louisiana Swamp Base is a great place for youth groups to go learn some life skills and paddling What happens when you take the phones and …

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GO 119 - Canyons Are Calling Shirlz Jocelyn 1:13:40

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Utah native Shirlz Jocelyn was introduced to canyoneering in 2010, a moment that would alter the course of her future. Her love for the sport would lead her to a stint as a canyon guide, an ongoing job with Imlay Canyon Gear, and the drive to produce a canyoneering focused podcast. She and Jason spoke one evening in Kanab about the draw of canyons,…

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Episode 430: Thailand’s Andaman coast by kayak; 6 best fish finders for paddlecraft; Canadian Wildland Fire Info System 1:15:34

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Episode 430 ~ May 16, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics When one man had the choice of an 8 hour car ride from one end of Thailand to the other or paddle the coast, he chose the paddle If you want an edge on finding the fish, maybe you need to get yourself a fish finder 2023 had a lot of fires across Canada and there is a website that will show you curren…

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Episode 429: Arctic Cowboys update; Boundary Waters bear safety; Tweed Valley Canoe Trail 1:03:20

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Episode 429 ~ May 9, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics The Arctic Cowboys had their day in court to face charges stemming from their trip through the Northwest Passage and it did not go as expected The Boundary Waters has new rules in place for this paddling season when it comes to food and bear safety The Tweed Valley Canoe Trail is the first official ca…

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Episode 428: Kevin Callan talks about his first paddle of the season, upcoming clinics, and the suspension of important college programs 1:19:16

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Episode 428 ~ May 2, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan joins us to talk about his first paddle of the season and brook trout, presentations he will be doing at Frontenac Outfitters, and he also shares some of his thoughts on the recent suspension of some important environmental and ecological programs at Fleming College.…

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GO 118 - Be Infamous With Jesse St. Louis 1:11:10

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Jesse St. Louis has always been enamored with the chaos of moving water. Yet, an obsessive pursuit of his acting career kept him blind to the natural world around him for many years. A fateful experience atop a waterfall in L.A. would inspire him to reevaluate his identity—ultimately leading him on a path to exploration and adventure travel. Jason …

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Episode 427: 12 months of paddling; Recreational paddling safety concerns; Questioning record attempt reasons 1:13:17

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Episode 427 ~ April 25, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics After paddling at least once in each of the past 12 months, Sean has a couple things he would change during winter paddling There is a need to be very concerned with the amount of paddler accidents, rescues, and deaths around the world When someone wants to attempt a world record but throws a ’caus…

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Episode 426: Minnesota River record attempt; Rafting age limit & fitness certificate; Frank Wolf and the Darien Gap 1:14:12

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Episode 426 ~ April 18, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics After setting a speed record on the Mississippi in 2023, Scott Miller has his eye set on the Minnesota River A motion to set and upper age limit on rafting and maybe require a fitness certificate for seniors in is front of the High Court in northern India Frank Wolf is paddling across the Darien Ga…

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GO 117 - Fun Facts With Super Spy Jessica Leila 1:45:26

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Jessica Leila grew up with parents who wanted her to have every opportunity they had not. Her childhood was filled with love, world travel, and every extracurricular activity imaginable. Despite this, she still struggled with anxiety and an underlying anger. Joining a caving grotto in adulthood would introduce her to a new set of challenging outdoo…

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Episode 425: Guardian Revival; Paddle club plastic recycling; IRC supports Sport for Nature Framework 1:15:25

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Episode 425 ~ April 11, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Our Guardians, such as veterans and first responders need help once in a while too. Guardian Revival helps with that. A paddling club in British Columbia is helping with recycling plastics pulled from the ocean. The International Rafting Federation has thrown its support behind the Sport for Nature…

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BONUS05 - Hometown Explorers: Highland Park, IL With Joe Reinstein 17:39

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Joe Reinstein has accepted the Wonder Outside 3X3 Challenge! Listen as he shares easily accessible outdoor adventures within 3 minutes, 30 minutes, and 3 hours of his home in Highland Park, IL. Learn about: • Open Lands Lakeshore Preserve at Fort Sheridan • Millennium Park • Kettle Moraine State Forest Watch the video version of this episode at: ht…

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Episode 424: Sean’s March Paddle, Canoe for free, Waterbodies closed, Paddler Co-op, Paddling stench, and Enhanced games 1:11:58

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Episode 424 ~ April 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean got his March paddle in over the Easter weekend A chance to canoe for free on Earth Day A couple National Parks are keeping their waterbodies closed until March 2025 The Paddler Co-op needs help to keep access to the Madawaska River open Are we smelling something on canoe trips more and more? T…

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GO 116 - Jerry Nickelsburg, Guided by an Outdoor Epiphany 1:13:32

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In addition to his responsibilities as a father, grandfather, professor, and respected economist; Jerry Nickelsburg has traveled the world pursuing backpacking, mountaineering, SCUBA diving, caving, and more. A California kid raised in Virginia, Jerry was a troubled child with a worrisome future. A camping trip at 11 shifted his perspective, enamor…

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Episode 423: A study on the benefits of outrigger canoeing; 8 best kayaks for dogs; More rafting and a longer season coming 1:12:57

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Episode 423 ~ March 28, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics A study is being done in Hawai’i on the benefits of outrigger canoeing on people with and without disabilities 8 of the best kayaks to look at if you are planning on taking your dog out on the water with you It looks like there is going to be a great rafting season in California and Oregon, on the …

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Episode 422: Quiet Adventures Symposium Part 3; Cliff Jacobson, Camper Christina, Jerry Vandiver & Caitlin Evanson 1:32:40

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Episode 422 ~ March 21, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Part 3 of 3 from our interviews at the Quiet Adventures Symposium Cliff Jacobson chats about himself, books, paddling, and a few other things Camper Christina lets us know what she has been up to Jerry Vandiver and Caitlin Evanson chat about their latest album and perform a song from it…

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