Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast

The light is here, now what are you going to do with it?  Love it or hate it, Erik and Adam discuss the almost endless days in the North and the pros and cons that come along with it.  We reminisce about some of our longest days on the water, discuss the arrival of the […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast – 022: Summer Solstice appeared first on Clearwater Outfitters .

This week Adam and Erik recap a 5-day guided trip starting at Bower Trout and ending at Poplar Lake. Special guest Natalie joins us for stories about fugitives, bears and what everybody does to keep the bugs at bay. Subscribe: Patreon iTunes Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Contact: Fact-Checker Hotline: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com Clearwater Canoe Outfitters […] The post Tumbl...

This week Adam and Erik discuss one of the best lake trout lakes in the eastern Boundary Waters; Mountain Lake. They review all of its campsites, portages, incredible fishing opportunities and then go out and promptly get skunked. Show Notes: Mountain Lake Campsite Reviews Mountain Lake Fishing Report Subscribe: Patreon iTunes Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Wat...

On this weeks episode Erik and Adam recap Adam's trip down the Frost River including field reviews of their campsites and thoughts along the way. We also get to the question of the week with your biggest pet peeves in the Boundary Waters and trigger ourselves along the way. Subscribe: Patreon iTunes Stitcher Google Play […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast – 019: The Airing of Grieva...

On this weeks episode Erik and Adam discuss being situationally aware in the wilderness and go in depth on Winchell Lake. How to get there, its amazing campsites, and the potential for big lake trout and northern pike are what you will find on this lake. Show Notes: Winchell Lake Campsites Winchell Lake Fishing Report […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast – 018: Winchell Lake appeared...

The open water season is here! Erik and Adam discuss their upcoming trips for the 2018 season and take an in depth look at one of Erik's favorite routes in anticipation of Adams first time there; The Frost River. We also read and respond to where fellow paddlers are heading this year. Show Notes: The […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast – 017: The Frost River appeared first on Clearw...

Erik and Adam get out on a "local lake" after some walleyes on the fishing opener and then discuss their go to lakes and techniques for walleye, lake trout, northern pike and smallmouth bass.  Bonus rock bass coverage as well. Subscribe: Patreon iTunes Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Contact: Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com Clearwater Canoe Outfitters Music Credit: […] The post Tumblehome: A Bou...

Erik and Adam discuss the one thing people cannot live without in the BWCA and also John Lake and its campsites, portages, and fishing are discussed in this episode. We finally get the paddles in the water as well. Subscribe: Patreon iTunes Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Contact: Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com Clearwater Canoe Outfitters Music Credit: dramady […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundar...

Erik and Adam are tapping maples and talking about ice conditions on the Gunflint Trail and BWCA. They offer some tips on how to find open water earlier, and how to change your entry permit/date with the US Forest Service if the ice continues to hold on longer than usual. Subscribe: Patreon iTunes Stitcher Google […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast – 014: Spring Fever appeared first...

Erik and Adam are trudging through spring from the Gunflint Trail and on todays show talk about entry point #24 Fall Lake. Our experiences with hitch hiking and hitch hikers for supplies and the stories from listeners are also shared. Pray for spring everybody. Show Notes: Fall Lake Fishing Report Hamm's, The beer refreshing Subscribe: […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast – 013: Fall...

Erik and Adam explore everything that this hub lake halfway up the Gunflint Trail has to offer. Poplar Lake offers access to multiple entry points in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area while also being home to multiple lodges, outfitters and restaurants.  Join us as we explore this amazing lake.  You can find us on Soundcloud […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast – 012: Poplar Lake appear...

It's just Erik on this episode talking about the ever popular campsite on Little Caribou Lake. I have been on vacation for the last week and will be joined by Adam next week with questions of the week. Happy Paddling! Show Notes: Little Caribou Campsite Review Music Credit: Ryan Andersen-Wastin' Time Subscribe: Patreon iTunes Stitcher […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast – 011: The C...

On this week we talk in great depth about the big and beautiful Pine Lake, east of the Gunflint Trail. All of its campsites, portages, fishing and the intangibles that make it one of our favorite lakes in the entire BWCA are covered on this under an hour show. Show Notes: Pine Lake Campsites Pine […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast – 010: Pine Lake appeared first on Clearwater Outfi...

We talk about the major differences between the BWCA and Quetico Provincial Park on this weeks episode, both on paper and in the mind.  The black and white regulations are differences are discussed as well as the subjective differences between the parks in the way they feel. Show Notes: Quetico Regs BWCA Regs RABC Permits […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast – 009: BWCA v. Quetico ap...

This week we talk about paddling safely in heavy seas and cooking in the Boundary Waters. We share some of our more harrowing tales of paddling rough waters, talk about our evolution of camp cooking and share some of the tips and experiences of fellow paddlers about eating in the BWCA. Show Notes: The Dehydrator […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast-Episode 008: On the Water and Aroun...

This week on the podcast Deer and Moon Lakes are the focus of Erik and Adam's discussion, including campsite reviews, fishing reports and portages. We also share the evolution of how we started in tents and now spend almost all of our nights in the BWCA in hammocks.  The sleeping styles of some of our […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast – Episode 007: Deer, Moon and Hammocks appeare...

This week we talk in depth about Caribou Lake and its portages, campsites, and fishing opportunities.  We also answer some questions about the history of the lake and tell the story of the one and only time Erik and Adam capsized a canoe on purpose. Show Notes: Caribou Lake Campsite Reviews Minnesota Historical Aerial Photography […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast – Episode 006: Ca...

In this weeks episode we discuss the inevitable march towards universal cell phone coverage and how it will affect wilderness areas, including the BWCA.  With the recent news that cell phone coverage will be coming to the Gunflint Trail sooner than later Erik and Adam share their feelings on the matter and how they see […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast – Episode 005: The Wireless...

We finish up our discussion about Clearwater Lake, hiking the Palisades Trail, the Mountain Lake Overlook, and the Border Route Trail. Also covered is the fishing report from the MNDNR and our personal experiences with fishing the lake.  We conclude our two part episode with cliff jumping and our love of swimming in Clearwater Lake. […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast – Episode 004...

In todays show we talk about the one and only Clearwater Lake, the Lake that Erik has called home for over 10 years and where Erik and Adam both got their start on the Gunflint Trail. We breakdown and review the seven campsites on its north shore, talk about the different options for portaging out […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast – Episode 003 – Clearwater Lake Part I appeared fi...

In episode 002 of Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast Erik and Adam discuss how they came to call the Gunflint Trail home and reminisce about their first summers in the Boundary Waters and the subsequent they took together over the years that has helped them get to the point where they can share their knowledge […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast – Episode 002: Origin Stories appe...

In the first episode of Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast I talk about the basics of planning your first or fiftieth BWCA camping trip, including how the permitting system works, entry point quotas and the questions you should ask yourself when planning an overnight camping trip into the BWCA. Music by The Midnight Sons Subscribe: […] The post Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast – Episode 00...