Episode 456 ~ November 14, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan’s latest Explore Magazine article talks about his 5 top most useful gear picks for 2024. A trio of paraplegic paddlers took a 300km paddle down the Zambezi River. Accessibility has come a long way. A missing kayaker, a search party, and clues that may point to a faked death.…

Episode 455 ~ November 7, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Derek headed north in what may be his last canoe trip of the year… maybe…. The French River Provincial Park is making changes to their reservation system and not everyone is happy about it Canyonlands National Park in Utah had a sediment slump alter the water flow in Cataract Canyon. What exactly…

Episode 454 ~ October 31, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Five of the most haunted lakes and rivers in the United States The Edisto River Canoe and Kayak Trail Commission has started their Winter Paddle Series The Clean Water Sports Alliance welcomes an independent commission on water in the UKVon SR

Episode 453 ~ October 24, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics What started out as two friends going on a canoe trip turned into 50 years of canoe trips The popular Lows Lake in the Adirondacks has been reopened after two years What if you are in the backcountry and a pandemic, or climate disaster or zombie apocalypse happens?…

Episode 452 ~ October 17, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Fat Bear Week, salmon are heading up the Klamath River, turtle smuggling by kayak A canoe lover restores a busted up 115 year old canoe to its previous glory The losses to rafting businesses mount after a hurricane changes the course of a river and fills it with debris Flathead National Forest is…

Episode 451 ~ October 10, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan is attempting the Frontenac Hiking Trail Challenge so Sean paddled into a backcountry site with Kevin, hiked two of the trails then sat down for a conversation in the backcountry to discuss paddling, nature, the backcountry, creativity and more.…

Episode 450 ~ October 3, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Derek went north to do some crown land camping and checked out a fishing kayak Hurricane Helene swept through the southern US What are the 5 deepest lakes in the United StatesVon SR

Episode 449 ~ September 26, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics One term you don’t want to hear on a holiday to the Grand Canyon is “Death Cluster” The Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn is welcoming back paddlers after years of extensive industrial pollution The ‘Ghost’ project in Lancashire is a multi-sensory art experience…

Episode 448 ~ September 19, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean and Derek discuss why they enjoy paddling and backcountry tripping in the fall Plastic garbage is a problem globally, and in Devon they are trying to make a dent in the problem Transport Canada has done some research over the last few years and now has a survey out looking for your thought…

Episode 447 ~ September 12, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean’s canoe trip in Temagami included unexpected animal visits, double rainbows, and sailing Sean tested out The North Face Wawona Ground Tarp on his canoe trip Moose Cree youth went on a 200km canoe trip on the Mattagami and Moose RiversVon SR

Episode 446 ~ September 7, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics The Mi’kmaw of the east coast have a traditional method to deter great white sharks The southern hemisphere is entering it’s spring time There is a politician in British Columbia that canoes to visits his constituents Mustang Survival has introduced their new Quadra dry suit…

Episode 445 ~ August 29, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Peter Frank talks about paddling the Mississippi River, circumnavigating Florida in a canoe, and now he is paddling the Great Loop in a canoeVon SR

Episode 444 ~ August 22, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Derek packed up his family, jumped into a canoe and headed into the backcountry of Killarney Provincial Park for a week of peace, quiet, and getting back to nature.Von SR

Episode 443 ~ August 15, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Alan Drummond guest hosts this week and talks on a variety of topics including life, marshmallows, Toronto Harbourfront, what it is like paddling with your partner, and a whole lot more.Von SR

Episode 442 ~ August 8, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan joins us to talk about the Nova Craft 14′ prospector, the Chair Zero high back chair, and about his trip to Lake Kipawa and Opemican National ParkVon SR

Episode 441 ~ August 1, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics When on a long trip and something happens, do you know when to push on and when to turn back? There have been some pretty long and difficult paddle races lately So you think you want to be an Adventure Racer. Are you prepared?Von SR

Episode 440 ~ July 25, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Hop on the train shuttle, jump in your kayak and paddle the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail Paddle UK is helping increase the popularity of canoe polo and all its benefits If you could sit in your kayak or canoe and listen to live music, would you?…

Episode 439 ~ July 18, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Lock & Paddle 2024 is here. Take a paddle into the Peterborough Lift Lock with a couple hundred close friends Wilderness Systems Kayak Krate is aimed at the avid kayak angler, but it could be used in other boats as well When a homeless person takes to the water when they feel they have no other opti…

Episode 438 ~ July 11, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics A paddler describes why he carries money while paddling and the surprises it has brought him Shared gear between family members can become a great connection over the years Soft coolers help keep items cold for long periods, which is great for multi day paddle trips…

Episode 437 ~ July 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics How one man’s negative experience started a successful kayak business Do you have the skills to join a team looking to paddle the northern route of the Northwest Passage? Do you know the 3 basic principles of the Paddlers Code in the UK?Von SR

Episode 436 ~ June 27, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Just a few random discussions about canoe molds, going on microadventures and flash floods Alpacka has a new 2 person packraft called the Tango A man is taking his cello on a canoe trip down the MississippiVon SR

Episode 435 ~ June 20, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Stem2Stern teaches school kids the art of boat building Being able to use Apple iPhones while off-grid may be a reality starting Fall 2024 The US Coast Guard has released a report on the number of paddling related deathsVon SR

Episode 434 ~ June 13, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Harvard has put out 3 exercises to help paddlers work the main muscle groups used in paddling Outside Magazine has listed what they believe are the best canoes, kayaks, and rafts on the market right now A once in a lifetime chance to paddle through the UK’s longest canal tunnel, the Standedge Tunnel…

Episode 433 ~ June 6, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Stohlquist was slated to be closed down but now they will live on We look at a few dog leashes for paddlers, especially those that portage The Canoemobile is making its way around the United States and it is educationalVon SR

Episode 432 ~ May 30, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean and Derek pay a visit to the new Canadian Canoe Museum Do you know the Right Of Way rules when it comes to paddling in a foreign country? If you are in New Jersey or heading there this summer, you may want to get in some free paddlingVon SR

Episode 431 ~ May 23, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics With the plan to lure more people outdoors, a couple of Scotts paddled their way down the Minnesota River to start a record they hope others will attempt to beat Louisiana Swamp Base is a great place for youth groups to go learn some life skills and paddling What happens when you take the phones and …

Episode 430 ~ May 16, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics When one man had the choice of an 8 hour car ride from one end of Thailand to the other or paddle the coast, he chose the paddle If you want an edge on finding the fish, maybe you need to get yourself a fish finder 2023 had a lot of fires across Canada and there is a website that will show you curren…

Episode 429 ~ May 9, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics The Arctic Cowboys had their day in court to face charges stemming from their trip through the Northwest Passage and it did not go as expected The Boundary Waters has new rules in place for this paddling season when it comes to food and bear safety The Tweed Valley Canoe Trail is the first official ca…

Episode 428 ~ May 2, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan joins us to talk about his first paddle of the season and brook trout, presentations he will be doing at Frontenac Outfitters, and he also shares some of his thoughts on the recent suspension of some important environmental and ecological programs at Fleming College.…

Episode 427 ~ April 25, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics After paddling at least once in each of the past 12 months, Sean has a couple things he would change during winter paddling There is a need to be very concerned with the amount of paddler accidents, rescues, and deaths around the world When someone wants to attempt a world record but throws a ’caus…

Episode 426 ~ April 18, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics After setting a speed record on the Mississippi in 2023, Scott Miller has his eye set on the Minnesota River A motion to set and upper age limit on rafting and maybe require a fitness certificate for seniors in is front of the High Court in northern India Frank Wolf is paddling across the Darien Ga…

Episode 425 ~ April 11, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Our Guardians, such as veterans and first responders need help once in a while too. Guardian Revival helps with that. A paddling club in British Columbia is helping with recycling plastics pulled from the ocean. The International Rafting Federation has thrown its support behind the Sport for Nature…

Episode 424 ~ April 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean got his March paddle in over the Easter weekend A chance to canoe for free on Earth Day A couple National Parks are keeping their waterbodies closed until March 2025 The Paddler Co-op needs help to keep access to the Madawaska River open Are we smelling something on canoe trips more and more? T…

Episode 423 ~ March 28, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics A study is being done in Hawai’i on the benefits of outrigger canoeing on people with and without disabilities 8 of the best kayaks to look at if you are planning on taking your dog out on the water with you It looks like there is going to be a great rafting season in California and Oregon, on the …

Episode 422 ~ March 21, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Part 3 of 3 from our interviews at the Quiet Adventures Symposium Cliff Jacobson chats about himself, books, paddling, and a few other things Camper Christina lets us know what she has been up to Jerry Vandiver and Caitlin Evanson chat about their latest album and perform a song from it…

Episode 421 ~ March 14, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Part 2 of 3 from our interviews at the Quiet Adventures Symposium Michael Gray of Uncommon Adventures talks about paddling in Antarctica and a few other places Stephanie Gandulla joins us from the NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to talk about paddling over sunken ships…

Episode 420 ~ March 7, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Back at the Quiet Adventures Symposium We chat with Chicago Adventure Therapy to see where they are 5 years after our initial interview The Dragonflyers of Michigan are a group of dragonboaters out of Mason MichiganVon SR

Episode 419 ~ February 29, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics On this Leap Year we skip back to past Quiet Adventures Symposiums to bring you a few of our favourite interviews: Chicago Adventure Therapy (CAT) ~ Leadership through paddling; Joanie McGuffin ~ Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy and Canoes for Conservation; Jerry Vandiver and Caitlin Evanson …

Episode 418 ~ February 22, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics There is an updated website for the French Broad River that has a ton of useful information for paddlers They are still at it in Georgia. Now they are questioning whether landowners can restrict access to the water due to a judge’s ruling Going to bag a summit at 19, 780 feet above sea level? Wh…

Episode 417 ~ February 15, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Some paddlers plan, train, and prepare for years to accomplish a goal just to be lambasted by critics because they fear others may copy them and get hurt. Do we have the right to tell others to not do what they train for or do we tell people that they have to take responsibility for their own ac…

Episode 416 ~ February 8, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics If you plan to go paddling in the Boundary Waters this year or the Grand Canyon next year, pitter patter, apply for permits now Motorized standup paddleboards are a thing and here are the top 6 for 2024 In North America we are looking for lighter boats, not heavy fibreglass ones. That is not the …

Episode 415 ~ February 1, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics People heading over to Africa for holidays tend to veer towards the big game safaris. Maybe you should check out a Mokoro canoe safari while you are at it The ICF is introducing a new mixed senior / junior relay to this year’s ICF Canoe Marathon World Cup Sure there are pro’s and con’s to inflata…

Episode 414 ~ January 25, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics With his goal to paddle at least once every month for a year, Sean talks about his January paddle and ducks Some news that came from Current Designs and Stohlquist Ever want to know what you should pack if you planned a 1000 mile trip on your standup paddleboard?…

Episode 413 ~ January 18, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Big things are happening with the removal of the dams and the draining of the reservoirs on the Klamath River. Now we know more of the plans after the river returns to its normal course Looking for a place to kayak in the winter? Check out the Lofoten Islands in Norway The Right side / Left side …

Episode 412 ~ January 11, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean tested his new dehydrator as well as the new Jetboil Flash 2.0 he bought After the New Years paddle without Athena, Sean was wondering about drysuits for dogs, and was disappointed The Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular paddle and researchers are figuring out how it came to be…

Episode 411 ~ January 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean spent New Years up at Mew Lake in Algonquin Park and he brought his canoe just in case All the shows we love to attend are coming up soon, so it is time to plan your visits If you are into folktales, have you heard the Legend of the Flying Canoe?…

Episode 410 ~ December 28, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics Georgia is looking at legislative measures that may classify many popular streams as ‘non-navigable’ The canoe has been, and continues to be, the perfect boat for going out and harvesting wild rice The Amazon is experiencing its worst drought on record…

Episode 409 ~ December 21, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics When the first people came to North America, did the walk here or did they paddle? When the pollution kills your livelihood, you take a canoe out on the Nile and gathering the plastic, with surprising results Australian canoe polo competition discipline procedures have been revised. Some of thes…

Episode 408 ~ December 14, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics A Minnesota town has come up with a unique way to attract police officers Ever wonder what happens after a dam is removed and the river is allowed to return to what it was 200 years previous? There are a few shark deterrents for paddlers out there, but are they all worth the money?…

Episode 407 ~ December 7, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics What happens if someone steals your canoe from your house, or off your car, or you smash it on a trip? Are you covered by insurance? Maybe not. Map-making guru Jeff is back with Maps By Jeff, and they look good! When floods allow you to kayak through California locations that have not seen paddle…