June 28, 2026
Ep 118- Fleeting Reality (Feat. Karen Palashniuk)
In this episode of Wilderness Wavelength, we sit down with adventurer and photographer Karen Palashnuik. Karen shares captivating stories about growing up right here in Hinton and how those early experiences shaped her love for the outdoors. We dive into her impressive resume of trail races, her ultimate bucket-list running goals, and how she captures the raw beauty of nature through her camera lens.
We also chat about the Hinton run club and some advice on getting into running.
Plus, Karen shares her top photography tips for capturing your own outdoor memories. Stick around until the end of the episode, where Scott Sunderwald spots a few common "weeds" in the garden and transforms them into a must-know foraging tip of the week!
What You'll Hear in This Episode:
- Hinton Roots: How growing up in the local wilderness sparked Karen's lifelong passion for adventure.
- The Trail Runner's Journey: A look into Karen's past trail races and the epic challenges still on her bucket list.
- Through the Lens: Karen's evolution as an outdoor photographer and her practical advice for beginners.
- Scott's Foraging Tip: Why you shouldn't pull every weed in your garden, and how to turn backyard invaders into wild edibles.
Follow along with Karens adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fleeting.reality/
Join Scott on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/