Wilderness Wavelength

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 g...

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 spend...

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...

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 experienc...

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" segmen...

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 worl...

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...

As we gear up for some amazing summer music festivals in Alberta this year, Reuben Anderson joins us on this episode to offer his insights.  Reuben is a musician and an experienced festival goer. He has been going to the North Country Fair for the past decade to soak up the music and the vibes. He offers some practical tips for Fair goers and a few ideas of how to get the most out of a festival. ...

Our friend Mel joins us on this episode to share her views of Hinton and the Northern Rockies.  Mel immigrated to Alberta from Australia back in 2011 and tells us about her journey and the unique perspective she has.   Find Mel's pictures on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mjwwalkabout_photo/

Scott Sunderwald is back to talk about Bears!  Scott brings with him his extensive knowledge and years of teaching Bear safety programs.   We break down some common myths about Black Bears and Grizzly Bears.   We also discuss some ways to stay safe in Bear country and some of the best ways to protect yourself.   If you have a question for the new segement- "Ask Scott"  or anything else, send an em...

Cristina joins me on this episode for a little cruise througm memory lane.  We recap our experiences from camping in a tent, campervan, motorhome and with a trailer.  Which one is best!?

The Camping Hacks, Jeff and Jordo, return to the pod! We talk about lighting options for camping and some cooler packing tips! If you have any suggestions, email them to wildernesswave@outlook.com

Scott Sunderwald hops aboard this episode as we get into the winter camping universe!  Scott the "Rocky Mountain Man" is known for his bushcrafting and survival skills and has more than 40 years of experience camping in extreme winter situations.  Scott tells stories of some near death experiences and also offers great tips for adventurers that are looking to get into winter camping.  You can foll...

Sharing a tent on the first day you meet someone is the key to building a lasting friendship!  Jonny comes aboard this episode to talk about some crazy camping trips and evolving to taking a full family camping.   We also talk about Saquatch tracking and planning for a father and son camping trip.

Professional Campers Jeff and Jordo hop in on this episode to discuss some camping hacks.  What's the best way to transport eggs?   Does changing your boot laces to paracord make sense? How many people does it take to set up a tarp? Let's get into it!

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Wilderness Wavelength Podcast!  Based in the Rocky Mountains and recorded in Hinton Alberta, this podcast is all about embracing the outdoors.  On this first episode, I'm joined by my best friend Jamie and he takes us through his planning process as he attempts his first Iron Man Race this summer!