Episodes

40 days solo biking along the continental divide! Mike Meagher joins us on the podcast this week to tell his story of biking 2700km on a solo trip along the great divide this summer. We dig into the trip and talk about some of the challenges and the ways to prepare for an adventure like this. Mike also talks about being 70 years old and how he stays fit and active. Scott answers some listener questions and we talk about solo adventures into the bush! Follow along with Scott's adventures on In...

We recorded this episode in Castlegar British Columbia while on a little road trip vacation! Jamie joins us for a chat about living in the Kootenays in and some of the great spots to stop at. There is also a bear walking through the neighbours yard while we are recording!

Scott Sunderwald is back to talk about wild meat! We chat about some of the best wild game meat to eat and some of the best ways to prepare it. Scott offers advice on cooking techniques for everything from deer, moose, elk, grouse, fish and even bears. We also talk about ways to use as much meat from the animal as possible and some of the ways to butcher the animal that will provide the best cuts. If you have a question for the podcast or would like to suggest a future episode topic, send us a...

Fireside chat with my wife Cristina and her dad Trevor! Trevor tells us about purchasing the lake lot out by Lessard Lake back in the early 80s and the summer trips that the family would take out each summer. We also dig into the wildfire that came through last summer and completely burnt the lot and Trevors decision to rebuild. Some great listener responses regarding favorite lake memories are discussed as well!

This episode was recorded sitting around a campfire at the Emerson Lakes Campground! Jeff brings his bird knowledge and we talk about some of the coolest birds we've seen while out camping.

Welcome to the First Annual Fathers and Sons Camping trip! Jonny and Ani come out to the Northern Rockies for a camping trip with us! Casey and Ani are both 3 years old and love getting wild. We record the first half of the podcast from the garage and the next half sitting beside the campfire in the Jarvis Lake Campground. Join us for the adventure!

Scott Sunderwald and Morris Archibald join the podcast this week to talk about some wild adventures in the forest! Morris recounts some of the experiences he's had during his career in forestry as well as an attack from a Grizzly Bear! Follow along with Scott's adventures on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

Glamping for our 10th wedding anniversary! Cristina and I stay a couple of nights in a geodome in Clearwater County and recap our experience. We also recap some of the nice camping stories that you guys sent in for the Podcast Question of the week.

Scott Sunderwald and Aaron Jones come aboard this episode to chat about some epic adventures that went wrong. We define the 3 types of fun and then dive into some "Type 3 Fun" stories. Fishing adventures gone wrong, climbing expeditions that fell apart, hunting recoveries that turned into disasters and cliff diving mistakes. We also talk about keeping Bears away and answer a couple of listener questions. Follow along with Scotts adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.ro...

Scott Sunderwald is back to chat about raising kids in the wilderness! Scott moved to the Northern Rockies to raise his 6 children and tells us about some of the challenges and experiences that he went through with his family. We also talk about some of the best things to bring when camping with a toddler and a few tips to make your adventures a bit easier. Follow along with Scott's adventures on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

One of the favourite podcast guests, Jamie Merkel, stops by to chat on this episode. We talk about some of the crazy forest fires burning in Jasper and in BC. We also talk about the Iron Man race, lucid dreaming, and some inspiring books. Jamie is the first competitor in the new game "Finish on Google" and we also talk about the new sponsor for the podcast and giving back to your community!

Broadcasting from the Wild Mountain Music Festival this weekend! We had an amazing time at the festival and recorded a couple of clips. Shorter episode this week as a couple of our interviews didn't record properly and the sound quality is not great on a couple of the interviews. A learning experience for sure! Thanks for listening and spreading the word!

Juno Award Winner Celeigh Cardinal stops in to chat on the podcast this week! Celeigh is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter from Alberta. She will be preforming this year at the Wild Mountain Music Festival! Celeigh talks about some of her favorite festivals to preform at and also her new album "Boundless Possibilites" that dropped on June 21, 2024. Find out everything going on with Celeigh at https://www.celeighcardinal.com/

Heather Waye- The Parks, Recreation, and Culture Manager for the town of Hinton joins the podcast this episode! Heather brings her infectious energy and enthusiasm as we discuss some of the exciting things happening around Hinton. We chat about the history of Hinton's Beaver Boardwalk and some of the thrilling plans for the future of it. Heather also gives us an inside look into some of the gems around Hinton and process for making things happen.

Willmore Wilderness Park is one of Alberta's last true wilderness areas. It remains virtually untouched by industry and development. It features 4597 square kms of wilderness. This episode we dive into it! Terra Rasmussen joins the podcast to chat about her experiences in the Willmore. At age 9, she was able to go with her Dad into the wilderness and she tells us stories of growing up and spending her summers working with outfitters and guiding explorers into the Willmore. Terra also talks abou...

Cheanise and Brody, the stewards of the Rock Lake Earth Lodge, join us on this episode! The Rock Lake Earth Lodge is located in Rock Lake Provincial Park and is the gateway into the vast Willimore Wilderness Park. Cheanise and Brody talk about the concept and vision behind the Earth Lodge and some of the hurdles and challenges that they have run into in their first year of operations. We also chat about some of their goals and plans for the future. Find out more about the Lodge and the progra...

Scott Sunderwald is back and we also welcome avid outdoorsman, Aaron Jones on this episode! Aaron regales us with stories of packrafting trips throughout the rivers of the Northern Rockies as well as his vast experiences fly fishing and making fly fishing lures. We also talk about some of our favorite rivers. We then jump into the world of climbing. Aaron and Scott talk about their experiences rock climbing and ice climbing and offer a few tips and tricks to get into the climbing game. Find A...

One of my best friends, Producer Craig hops aboard this episode! We talk about working in radio and Craigs move from the Cape Breton out to Alberta. We also touch on the world of geocaching and play a survival facts game!

Scott Sunderwald is back to talk about foraging! We dig into the world of harvesting mushrooms and plants and some of the best methods. We talk about some of the best plants around the northern rockies for foraging and how to use them best. We also talk about some of the dangers and the best ways to stay safe while foraging. Scott answers some great listener questions for the "Ask Scott" segment. If you have a question, email it to wildernesswave@outlook.com

This episode was recorded LIVE on a boat while fishing Long Lake on the May Long Weekend! We are aboard Jordan's 12 foot flat-bottomed that features a 6HP motor. The main fish in Long Lake are Jackfish, so we are trying out the Five of Diamonds and Red Devil spoons. Join us for an afternoon on the water!

The Camping Hacks, Jeff and Jordo, return to the podcast to talk fishing! We dig into some of the best fishing experiences as well a future fishing goals. Also, favorite places to fish and even the best fishing hooks! Email wildernesswave@outlook.com with your favorite fishing hook!

Avid hunter and outdoorsman, Matthew Ritchie, stops in to tell some wild hunting and back country exploration stories on this episode. We start with a story of his latest snow goose hunt and encountering a snow goose that was hatched in Russia back in 2009. Matthew also gets into some stories of being surrounded by wolf packs and close encounters with Grizzly bears. We also dive into the world of shed hunting and chat about some tips and tricks to help make your own shed hunt more fruitful. F...

Jamie is back and we get into survival training! How long will he survive if dropped of in the wilderness? We go through an entire survey and learn about his "survival" techniques. You can take the survey here: https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/how-long-could-you-survive-the-wilderness. How long did you make it?

Scott Sunderwald is back to talk knives! We dive deep into the world of knives and try to answer some questions like: Would you choose a knife or lighter in a survival situation? Folding knives VS fixed blades Can a knife be too big? Full tang VS Stick Tang Best methods for sharpening knives What options do you have if you don't have a knife How old should your kid be for a first knife? Batoning wood - yes or no? You'll be able to find pictures of some of the knives we use and talk abou...