LiveWild Radio

Even with the world opening up again we are all faced with continuing restrictions due to Covid-19. From kids being off school to economic uncertainty, things are stressful. In this episode of LiveWild Radio we talk about how we are dealing with it and offer up tips that may help you with your mental health.   Breathwork, discipline and embracing being uncomfortable are all themes we touch on. Thi...

With the combination of increased free time and stress, exercise has been a big topic during the lockdown. People are either doing way more or way less than they did before the pandemic. This has led to an increase in disfunction from both overuse and too much sitting. In this episode, we chat with physiotherapist, Allison Gaudet, about how to manage your body during this challenging time. From ho...

Have you ever wanted to lead a life of adventure and giving back? This episode is part 1 of a 2 part talk with our friend Katie Corlett about how she has rejected the normal path to live a life of travel, adventure and humanitarian work. Katie has travelled all over the world making a point to getting to know a country and its people. We talk about working at a refugee camp in Turkey, rebuilding i...

Don't let being quarantined keep you from getting in better shape. Most people who are either off work or working from home find themselves with lots of free time to fill. Some of that should be keeping healthy and getting stronger. In this episode, we talk about how you can improve your fitness even though you don't have access to the gym. While we are releasing this during the lockdown, the info...

Social distancing doesn't mean we can't be right in your ears with our episode about emergency preparedness. Give a listen to Livewild Radio Ep. 31 to hear our take on how to plan for the unexpected, what kind of emergencies are most common and how we deal with the mental stress. Since you now have a lot of free time and you have probably run out of shows on Netflix, give Livewild Radio a listen t...

When you want to learn about safety in the backcountry there is no one better to talk to than a forest ranger. In this episode, we sit down with Adirondack Forest Ranger Scott van Laer about the Adirondack High Peaks, search and rescues and how you can be safer in the mountains. Scott has been a ranger for 20+ years so he has seen a lot of changes in the traffic to the mountains and the increased...

As part of our plan to share our favourite places, we are doing episodes highlighting an area. This episode, we talk about why we love the Adirondack Mountains. At 6 million acres, it's one of the largest parks in the U.S. while being close to the Canadian Border and major east coast cities. It boasts 46 peaks over 4,000 feet, countless rivers and lakes and some of the best views you will find any...

When we talk about adventure on the show it is usually about things like backpacking or rock climbing, but in this episode, the adventure is much closer to home. Our guest, Alex Vaillancourt, talks about the challenges and rewards of finding and living his truth. Born female, Alex is transitioning to male while working in the demanding field of industrial rope access. Most people only hear about t...

Just in time for Mental Health Awareness month, we tackle the subject on Ep. 27. Our friends Alyssa and Eric join us to talk about our struggles with depression, anxiety and overall wellbeing. Unlike our last episode with them, it is a little less funny but we go a lot deeper, talking about things that are hard for most people to say out loud, us included. This is a long episode but we cover thing...

Like a seasonal thing we cover certain topics each year expanding on the knowledge and ideas, we talked about last time. In Ep. 26 we revisit Winter Camping as it is one of our favourite things but we only have the weather to do it a few times per year. If you've never been winter camping give this a listen as we gear it towards the three-season camper who wants to make the jump. We talk about our...

A year ago, we released our first episode with no idea if anyone would even listen. A year later we have thousands of downloads and the beginning of a great community of like-minded adventurers. We look back on our favourite episodes and adventures of the last year. Cool guests, interesting topics and a lot of laughs. We finish up with our plans for the new year. Enjoy New Year's day and give it a...

Ever wonder how the climbing routes you enjoy got put up? If so, join us as we talk to Gus Alexandropoulos of Ontario Climbing about the game of rock climbing. We recorded in his home climbing gym which was fun as we got to climb after recording. Aside from being a lifelong climber, Gus is a route developer, guide book author and journalist. His passion for climbing has led to it being both his bu...

They say that not all who wander are lost. They are right, the ones who know how to plan trip and navigate can wander all they want and not get lost. In Episode 23, we talk about how to plan a backpacking trip and navigate in the wilderness. A little planning goes a long way towards having a fun trip rather than getting in over your head. We talk about cool places to go and where you can research...

Sometimes we are serious but sometimes we need to laugh. In this episode, we had a plan but when we started to record, it went out the window because we were having too much fun. We met Alyssa and Eric at the Beaver Valley Climbing Festival and wanted to talk to them about climbing, building a lifestyle of adventure and their cool camper van conversion. We also tell stories, get philosophical and...

We might be part-time adventurers but returning guest Sara Dhooma isn't. For the last few years, she has been trekking around the world. We catch up about her latest adventures including missiles in Israel and epic weather on the Continental Divide Trail. If you are looking for some inspiring stories and trip ideas then give it a listen. Show Notes: The Israel Trail  Continental Divide Trail 01:02...

If you want to go on adventures you need to stay healthy. In Episode 20, we talk with physiotherapist Alison Gaudet about how to avoid and rehab injuries. From training to understanding physiology we get into how to improve how your body works.  Show Notes: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/acgaudet Instagram: acgaudet Twitter:  https://twitter.com/allygaudet11?lang=en Grand River Sports Medicin...

Hope for the best but prepare for the worst. In Episode 19 we talk with Emily, The Backcountry Nurse, about first aid in the wild. Common ailments and injuries, what to bring with you, and how to deal with ticks. Give a listen so you can play doctor in the woods. Available on iTunes, GooglePlay, PodBean or where ever you download your podcasts. Show Notes: The Backcountry Nurse on Instagram Follow...

You can't hike very far without food and water. The next installment of our backpacking series covers camp cooking and water purification. Learn about how to cook in the backcountry, process safe drinking water and our favourite snacks.   Show Notes: How to Build a Cook System for Backpacking   Follow Us At: Website:  https://www.livewildradio.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/livewild_ra...

Episode 17 features 'The Backcountry Nurse', Emily Hunter. From roller derby to trekking the world, join us as we discover how she balances a demanding career with a lust for adventure. It's a fun chat and we tease the upcoming episode where she talks about all things first aid. Show Notes: The Backcountry Nurse on Instagram- thebackcountrynurse Live Wild  Joe Robinet YouTube Interview   Emily Fir...

Imagine you've hiked 20 miles in the mountains. Tired legs and sore feet. Now you need a comfortable place sleep. In the fourth installment of our backpacking series we deep dive into sleep systems and how to get a good night's sleep on the trail. Sleeping pads, bags and pillows to create a cozy nest that's easy to carry. Download the episode on iTunes, Google Play, PodBean or where ever you get y...

On the trail you need a home. A place to lay your head at night and protect you from the cold and wet of the outside world. Listen to episode 3 of our backpacking series to help you figure out your best shelter options. Tents, tarps and hammocks all have a place in keeping you comfy in the outdoors.  LiveWild Radio podcast can be found where ever you download podcasts. If you'd like more informati...

When our next guest saw pictures of alpine climbing in National Geographic as a kid, it sparked a deep fascination with the mountain. While a lot of canoeing happened in between (aka the Passionate Paddler), David Lee rediscovered his desire to climb mountains in his forties (aka the Passionate Peaker). From his first forays into winter camping to heading out to climb Mt. Rainier at 14,411 ft, Dav...

 In this second episode of our backpacking series, we discuss two of the most important items you need for enjoying the trail. Your backpack and footwear can make or break your next outing so we deep dive in helping you choose the right gear. And as techy as it may get we try to keep it fun. After listening if you want more information about what we talked about the click the links below.  How to...

We really love the freedom and adventure that come with heading out on the trail with nothing but what you carry on your back. This is the first episode in our learn to backpack series. Intro to backpacking covers the basic concepts and categories of gear you will need to start backpacking. Our aim is when you listen to the series and read the accompanying articles you will know everything you nee...

For Episode 11, we travel to Las Vegas to talk with rock climbing guide Cody Bradford. We discovered Cody on Instagram where he has built a following for his #TechTipTuesday. After learning some cool tips to make our climbing safer we reached out to have him on the show. Learn what is under all the climbing know how. We get deep and philosophical about climbing culture, anchors and what he gets ou...