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Wilderness WavelengthEp 94- Alberta Coal Branch (Feat. Marie Laska & George Spanach)Join us for a little journey down Highway 40 south on this episode! Marie Laska from Cadomin and George Spanach from Mercoal stop in for a chat about the historic Alberta Coal Branch and share stories of from the area. Marie is a has been a Cadomin resisident for 5 years and has fully embraced the community. She tells us what brought her to Cadomin and the adventures she has had in area. George was born in the coal branch town of Mercoal in 1944 and he describes growing up in a boom town. George still spends his summers...
2026-01-181h 22
Wilderness WavelengthEp 93- LIVE from Rock Lake (Feat. Calvin and Susan Shantz)Sitting around a cozy wood stove at an old cabin in Rock Lake Provincial Park reminiscing about the Willmore. Grandpa and Grammy, Calvin and Susan Shantz, have been coming to Rock Lake for decades and talk about what keeps bringing them back and some of their wild pack horse adventures.
2026-01-1523 min
Wilderness WavelengthEp 83- COUGARS of the Northern RockiesCougars are one of the apex predators of the Northern Rockies and the mascot of Hinton! On this episode, George and Scott chat about cougar habitat, mountain lion encounters, some wild cougar facts and a few things to keep in mind while you are in the bush. Follow along with Scott Sunderwald on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/
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Wilderness WavelengthEp 82- Late Night Garage Chats (Feat. Jamie Merkel)A late night garage hang out with George and Jamie as they recount a day of hunting! Inspired by David Robson's photo album, the guys also chat about which life pictures they would carry around. From epic stories to missed oppurtunities, it's a great concept to reflect upon.
2025-11-091h 12Wilderness WavelengthEp 61- Grizzly Whisperer (Feat. Gordon Stenhouse)Biologist Gordon Stenhouse has been studying Bears for decades and joins us on this episode for an in-depth look into the world of bears! Gord instituted and led the Grizzly Bear Program in Alberta and his ground breaking research has led to changes in industry and resource development and promoted the conservation of Grizzly Bears. Gord tells us stories of studying Polar bears, working in the Arctic, tagging and tracking Grizzly Bears, jumping from helicopters, and how the Grizzly Bear population in Alberta has changed in the past couple of decades.
2025-06-151h 10Wilderness WavelengthEp 60- BIRDING the Northern Rockies (Feat. Beth MacCallum)Biologist Beth MacCallum returns to the podcast to talk birds! We dig into the world of Birding and Beth offers some great tips and suggestions for experienced and novice birders. Beth also tells us stories about Harlequin Ducks that she has been studying for decades as well as stories of Owl and Humming Bird rescues. Scott Sunderwald brings along some bird facts and we find out what the most dangerous bird in the world is! To follow along with Beth and the Whiskey Jack club, email wjclub@telus.net Follow along with Scotts adve...
2025-06-081h 09
Wilderness WavelengthEp 59- Firing Medieval SlingsScott Sunderwald brings his medieval slings out for this episode as we record live from the riverside! Scott has been using slings to throw rocks for decades. We use a shepards sling, staff sling and a shotgun sling. We dig into the benefits of using these weapons in medieval times as well as practical application for survival situations today. Check out Wilderness Wavelength on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wildernesswavelength/ and follow along with Scotts adventures at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/
2025-05-1944 minWilderness WavelengthEp 58- Hunting in Zimbabwe (Feat. Shelton)Shelton grew up in Zimbabwe and is in town for his first rodeo and stops by for a chat! We enjoyed the Brule rodeo over the weekend and Shelton gives his review. We also talk about hunting in Zimbabwe and the differences he has noticed in Canada. Shelton takes a quiz to see how long he would survive in the wild. You can take the quiz here: https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/how-long-could-you-survive-the-wilderness
2025-05-111h 00Wilderness WavelengthEp 57- Gold Panning the Northern Rockies (Feat. Matthew Ritchie)There's gold in those rivers! Matthew Ritchie returns to the podcast to tell us about his gold panning adventures in the Northern Rockies! We talk about the best rivers to search for gold as well as tips and techniquies for finding some colour in your pan. You can follow along with Matthew's adventures on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BaFnoqXqS/ Explore the Northern Rockies and Bushcraft advetures with Scott Sunderwald on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/
2025-05-041h 30Wilderness WavelengthEp 56- Blacksmithing in the 21st Century (Feat. Will Steed)Modern day Blacksmith, Will Steed joins us on this episode! Will runs The Forge Co. which is an artisan blacksmith shop where Will forges unique items from gates and handrails to custom art pieces. Will also teaches classes that introduces people to the world of Blacksmithing. On this episode we dig into the process of creating custom knives and forged art, the tools of the trade and some of the projects that Will is working on. Will is coming to Hinton to teach Knife making classes and also classes where you can turn a railway spik...
2025-04-2056 minWilderness WavelengthEp 55- Rivers with Rick and Greg (Feat. Rick Zroback and Greg Hore)Rick Zroback and Greg Hore stop by for a chat about rivers! Rick is the author of the book Twenty-First Century Voyageur and has paddled down 110 rivers throughout the northern rockies and around the world. Greg has been paddling in kayaks and canoes for decades and loves searching for white-water rapids. Rick and Greg tell us stories about some of their most memorable trips, favourite rivers to paddle, and also some tips for those looking to head out on a river.
2025-04-131h 09
Wilderness WavelengthEp 54- Custom Log Home Construction (Feat. Mark Deagle)World renowned log home builder, Mark Deagle, joins us for this episode! Mark is based in the Hinton area and has built over 200 log structures throughout Alberta, British Columbia and around the world! Mark talks about getting started building custom log homes and how his passion is still as strong as it was when he began over 46 years ago. We also chat about some of his favourite builds, building log cabins in remote areas and the intricacies of designing and constructing custom log homes. You can check out some of Marks work on Facebook at http...
2025-04-061h 11Wilderness WavelengthEp 53- Northern Rockies Museum (Feat. Margaret Schultz)Margaret Schultz, the Operations and Programming Manager for the Northern Rockies Museum of Culture and Heritage, joins us on this episode! Margarets' passion for history shines through and she tells us about some of the great things that are happening at the Museum. Scott Sunderwald takes us back in time as we break down the history of the Hinton area and the Northern rockies. Starting from as far back as 12,000 years ago and history of the ancient cultures, into the David Thompson era of the early 1800s, the fur trade, voyageur expeditions, the overlanders, and up into coal...
2025-03-3057 min
Wilderness WavelengthEp 52- Scrambling the Northern Rockies (Feat. Robert Lindsay and Scott Sunderwald)Robert Lindsay joins us this week to chat about scrambling mountains! Robert has achieved countless peaks throughout Alberta and British Columbia and talks to us about his mountain climbing adventures, mishaps, gear recommendations, animal encounters and more! We also dig into Roberts favourite mountains to scramble around Hinton and the Northern Rockies. You can follow along with some of Roberts adventures on the Hinton Hikers Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15pkfFQfPU/ Follow along with the many adventures of Scott Sunderwald on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bus...
2025-03-091h 16Wilderness WavelengthEp 51- The Art of Collecting Body Parts (Feat. Cristina, Jonny and Kelsey)What is the best way to preserve body parts without embalming fluid? Is a prairie oyster tasty? How should you display your collection of human teeth and hair? Join us on this wild episode with our friends Jonny and Kelsey as we answer these questions and more! If you would like to donate to Anakins Village and The Millions Reason Run for the Stollery Childrens Hospital you can find the page here: https://www.millionreasons.run/fundraisers/anakinsvillage
2025-03-021h 14
Wilderness WavelengthEp 50- Guiding Hunts in the Yukon (Feat. Quinn Genert and Scott Sunderwald)On this episode we dive into the world of guided hunts! Quinn Genert spends his time guiding hunters in the remote Yukon in search of Bighorn sheep, Moose and Grizzly bears! Quinn tells us stories from the hunts, whats involved in guiding a hunter and we even dig into proper guns and optics. Follow along with Quinn on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/quinn.genert/ Check out Scott Sunderwalds adventures at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/
2025-02-2351 min
Wilderness WavelengthEp 49- Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse (Feat. Scott Sunderwald and Jamie Merkel)Scott Sunderwald and Jamie Merkel join the podcast this week to chat about survivalism and zombie apocalypses! We dig into the world of doomsday preppers and some end of humanity senerios. If you would like to try out the Zombie Apocalypse quiz that we took on this episode, you can find it here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/noradominick/zombie-survival-story-quiz Follow along with Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/
2025-02-161h 13Wilderness WavelengthEp 48- Life of a Wildlife Biologist (Feat. Beth MacCallum and Scott Sunderwald)Wildlife Biologist, Beth MacCallum, joins us on this episode for a chat about the animals of the Northern Rockies! Beth specializes in Bighorn sheep and reclamation projects and tells us about the activities that are happening in the area. We also chat about the dangers of introducing domestic sheep and goats into the wild populations. Scott Sunderwald brings back the "Wilderness Would You Rather" game and we also dig into the world of butterflies and birds! You can reach out to Beth and the Whiskey Jack club at wjclub@telus.net Follow...
2025-02-091h 08
Wilderness WavelengthEp 47- The Last Mountain Man (Feat. Monty Groat and Scott Sunderwald)Monty Groat grew up adventuring into the Willmore Wilderness Park and is following the footsteps of his ancestors. At just 24 years of age, Monty has lived a life full of adventures and has some great stories to tell! Monty joins along with Scott Sunderwald and tells us stories of running a trapline in the Willmore. We also dive into the world of outfitting and the challenges and rewards of taking people on horseback pack trips deep into the Rocky Mountains. You can follow along with Monty on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/monty_groat/ and...
2025-02-021h 10Wilderness WavelengthEp 46- Passport To The Peaks (Feat. Renee Fehr, Terra Rasmussen and Scott Sunderwald)The Passport to the Peaks program celebrates the beauty of Grande Cache by identifying the ring of mountains that surround the town. On this episode we welcome Renee Fehr, Terra Rasmussen and Scott Sunderwald for a look at the the 21 peaks! Check out the Passport To The Peaks program on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/passport_to_the_peaks/
2025-01-261h 02Wilderness WavelengthEp 45- Wilderness "Would You Rather" & Whiskey (Feat. Scott Sunderwald and Reuben Anderson)Time for a little Whiskey tasting! Scott and Reuben hop onto this episode as we try some different varities of Whiskey and play some wilderness themed games of "Would you rather"
2025-01-191h 59Wilderness WavelengthEp 44- LIVE from the Marmot Basin Chairlift (Feat. Reuben Anderson)We strap on our snowboard and skis and record this episode on the chairlift at Marmot Basin!
2025-01-1326 minWilderness WavelengthEp 43- Hello 2025 (Feat. Jordo)A late night garage session with Jordo to wind down 2024! We chat about the past year and some goals and resolutions for 2025. If you have an idea or suggestion for a Wilderness Wavelength parade float, send them in to wildernesswave@outlook.com
2025-01-0222 minWilderness WavelengthEp 42- New Years Chat (Feat. Casey and the Cousins)A quick end of the year episode featuring our little boy Casey and his cousins Karlee and Olivia! We talk about our favourite animals and what we want to be when we grow up!
2024-12-3015 minWilderness WavelengthEp 41- Holiday Traditions in the Northern Rockies (Feat. Scott Sunderwald and Cristina)Tis the season to enjoy or even create some holiday traditions! Cristina is back on the show along with Scott Sunderwald to chat about some favourite memories throughout the Christmas season. Scott takes us on a trip through some German traditions including Krampus, Christmas Eve celebrations, fondu parties and Christmas tree selections. We also chat about some of the fun things that you can do with your family and friends throughout the Northern Rockies during the Christmas break. Follow along with Scott on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/
2024-12-221h 06Wilderness WavelengthEp 40- Snow Shelter Building Tips (Feat. Scott Sunderwald)Winter has arrived in the Northern Rockies so Scott Sunderwald is here to teach us about Snow Shelters. We chat about 5 different types of Snow Shelters including Quinzees, Tree Wells, Snow Trenches, Snow Caves and Igloos. Scott breaks down the construction of each and offers advice on how to make your snow shelter comfortable. We also dig into some winter safety tips and a few items that should be in your vehicle throughout the winter.
2024-12-1549 minWilderness WavelengthEp 39- Voyageur Canoeing (Feat. Rick Zroback & Scott Sunderwald)Rick Zroback, the author of the book "Twenty-First Century Voyageur" joins us on this episode as we dig into the world of voyageur canoeing! Rick's energy is infectious as he tells us stories of traveling on voyageur canoes over 3300 kilometers from Rocky Mountain House to Old Fort William in Northwestern Ontario along the historic David Thompson route. His paddling adventures has taken him from Oregon to Ontario and from British Columbia to the Northwest Territories. At 76 years old, Rick is already preparing for his next canoe adventure! We also dig into some of the best ri...
2024-12-081h 10Wilderness WavelengthEp 38- Taxidermy Tactics (Feat. Alexis from ACL TAXIDERMY)We jump into the world of Taxidermy on this episode! Featuring Scott Sunderwald, Jeff C and Alexis from ACL Taxidermy. Alexis chats with us about the art of taxidermy and some of coolest animals that she has worked on. Check out ACL Taxidermy on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/acltaxidermy/ Follow along with Scotts adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/
2024-12-0159 minWilderness WavelengthEp 37- Top Secret Ice Fishing Tips (Feat. Scott Sunderwald)Scott Sunderwald is back to reveal some ice fishing secrets! We talk about everything from augers to tents to the best types of hooks. Seasonal fish like November Brook Trout and February White Fish and the best methods for a successful day on the lake. Using tip-ups and jaw jackers and Scott even has a million dollar idea that just needs a little innovation! Tips on how to stay warm and ice fishing with kids. We also chat about some ice safety tips and precautions that can be taken ahead of time to keep you saf...
2024-11-241h 10Wilderness WavelengthEp 36- Deer Trivia (Feat. Jamie Merkel)Jamie makes the trip up to Hinton and we test out some hunting strategies! We also play a deer trivia game and learn some interesting new facts about whitetail and mule deer! If you would like to send a message to the podcast or would like to become a guest, email wildernesswave@outlook.com
2024-11-1051 minWilderness WavelengthEp 35- Hunting Strategies (Feat. Scott Sunderwald, Aaron Jones and Matthew Ritchie)Hunting season is in full swing in the Northern Rockies and we chat about the best hunting techniques and strategies on this episode! Scott Sunderwald, Aaron Jones and Matthew Ritchie bring their experience and highlight ways to improve your hunting trips and offer tips to increase your odds. We talk about blind hunting, tree stand hunting, still hunting, stealth hunting, decoy hunting, hunting calls, and so much more! Follow along with Scott's adventures at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/ Check out Aaron on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aj.fishing.al...
2024-11-031h 43Wilderness WavelengthEp 34- Sasquatch Sightings Wanted! (Feat. Cameron Crawford)Cameron Crawford from the Alberta Sasquatch Team stops in for a chat about Sasquatch! Cameron has been searching for Bigfoot for over 26 years and talks about some of his adventures into the wilderness in search of this elusive creature. We dig into some of the historic sightings, some of the legends in the Bigfoot community and Camerons plans for the future. We also talk about some spooky stories in the bush. If you are looking to learn more about Sasquatch, Cameron recommends the movie "Sasquatch Odyssey: The Hunt for Bigfoot" as well as the book by...
2024-10-201h 07Wilderness WavelengthEp 33- Solo Biking 2700km along the Continental Divide (Feat. Scott Sunderwald and Mike Meagher)40 days solo biking along the continental divide! Mike Meagher joins us on the podcast this week to tell his story of biking 2700km on a solo trip along the great divide this summer. We dig into the trip and talk about some of the challenges and the ways to prepare for an adventure like this. Mike also talks about being 70 years old and how he stays fit and active. Scott answers some listener questions and we talk about solo adventures into the bush! Follow along with Scott's adventures on Instagram at https://www.inst...
2024-10-131h 00Wilderness WavelengthEp 32- Road Trip Reports (Feat. Jamie Merkel)We recorded this episode in Castlegar British Columbia while on a little road trip vacation! Jamie joins us for a chat about living in the Kootenays in and some of the great spots to stop at. There is also a bear walking through the neighbours yard while we are recording!
2024-10-0733 minWilderness WavelengthEp 31- WILD MEAT (Feat. Scott Sunderwald)Scott Sunderwald is back to talk about wild meat! We chat about some of the best wild game meat to eat and some of the best ways to prepare it. Scott offers advice on cooking techniques for everything from deer, moose, elk, grouse, fish and even bears. We also talk about ways to use as much meat from the animal as possible and some of the ways to butcher the animal that will provide the best cuts. If you have a question for the podcast or would like to suggest a future episode topic, send us an...
2024-09-291h 14Wilderness WavelengthEp 30- Lake Life at the Campsite (Feat. Cristina and Trevor)Fireside chat with my wife Cristina and her dad Trevor! Trevor tells us about purchasing the lake lot out by Lessard Lake back in the early 80s and the summer trips that the family would take out each summer. We also dig into the wildfire that came through last summer and completely burnt the lot and Trevors decision to rebuild. Some great listener responses regarding favorite lake memories are discussed as well!
2024-09-2240 minWilderness WavelengthEp 29- Bird Facts (Feat. Jeff)This episode was recorded sitting around a campfire at the Emerson Lakes Campground! Jeff brings his bird knowledge and we talk about some of the coolest birds we've seen while out camping.
2024-09-1624 minWilderness WavelengthEp 28- First Annual Fathers and Sons Camping Trip (Feat. Jonny K)Welcome to the First Annual Fathers and Sons Camping trip! Jonny and Ani come out to the Northern Rockies for a camping trip with us! Casey and Ani are both 3 years old and love getting wild. We record the first half of the podcast from the garage and the next half sitting beside the campfire in the Jarvis Lake Campground. Join us for the adventure!
2024-09-0856 minWilderness WavelengthEp 27- Grizzly Attack! (Feat Scott Sunderwald and Morris Archibald)Scott Sunderwald and Morris Archibald join the podcast this week to talk about some wild adventures in the forest! Morris recounts some of the experiences he's had during his career in forestry as well as an attack from a Grizzly Bear! Follow along with Scott's adventures on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/
2024-09-011h 26Wilderness WavelengthEp 26- GEODESIC DOME REVIEW (Feat. Wifey)Glamping for our 10th wedding anniversary! Cristina and I stay a couple of nights in a geodome in Clearwater County and recap our experience. We also recap some of the nice camping stories that you guys sent in for the Podcast Question of the week.
2024-08-1827 minWilderness WavelengthEp 25- TYPE 3 FUN (Feat. Scott Sunderwald and Aaron Jones)Scott Sunderwald and Aaron Jones come aboard this episode to chat about some epic adventures that went wrong. We define the 3 types of fun and then dive into some "Type 3 Fun" stories. Fishing adventures gone wrong, climbing expeditions that fell apart, hunting recoveries that turned into disasters and cliff diving mistakes. We also talk about keeping Bears away and answer a couple of listener questions. Follow along with Scotts adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/ Follow Aaron on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aj.fishing.alber...
2024-08-111h 12Wilderness WavelengthEp 24- Raising Wilderness Kids (Feat. Scott Sunderwald)Scott Sunderwald is back to chat about raising kids in the wilderness! Scott moved to the Northern Rockies to raise his 6 children and tells us about some of the challenges and experiences that he went through with his family. We also talk about some of the best things to bring when camping with a toddler and a few tips to make your adventures a bit easier. Follow along with Scott's adventures on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/
2024-08-041h 01Wilderness WavelengthEp 23- Forest Fires and Resiliency (Feat. Jamie Merkel)One of the favourite podcast guests, Jamie Merkel, stops by to chat on this episode. We talk about some of the crazy forest fires burning in Jasper and in BC. We also talk about the Iron Man race, lucid dreaming, and some inspiring books. Jamie is the first competitor in the new game "Finish on Google" and we also talk about the new sponsor for the podcast and giving back to your community!
2024-07-281h 03Wilderness WavelengthEP 22- LIVE from the WILD MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTBroadcasting from the Wild Mountain Music Festival this weekend! We had an amazing time at the festival and recorded a couple of clips. Shorter episode this week as a couple of our interviews didn't record properly and the sound quality is not great on a couple of the interviews. A learning experience for sure! Thanks for listening and spreading the word!
2024-07-2218 minWilderness WavelengthEp 21- Juno Award Winner Celeigh CardinalJuno Award Winner Celeigh Cardinal stops in to chat on the podcast this week! Celeigh is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter from Alberta. She will be preforming this year at the Wild Mountain Music Festival! Celeigh talks about some of her favorite festivals to preform at and also her new album "Boundless Possibilites" that dropped on June 21, 2024. Find out everything going on with Celeigh at https://www.celeighcardinal.com/
2024-07-1431 minWilderness WavelengthEp 20- Hinton's Beaver Boardwalk (Feat. Heather Waye)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 gems around Hinton and process for making things happen.
2024-07-0738 minWilderness WavelengthEp 19- WILLMORE WILDERNESS (Feat. Terra Rasmussen)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 spending her summers working with outfitters and guiding explorers into the Willmore. Terra also talks about some of her favorite hikes and some wild animal encounters. Terra is based in G...
2024-06-3038 minWilderness WavelengthEp 18- Rock Lake Earth Lodge (Feat. Cheanise and Brody)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 chat about some of their goals and plans for the future. Find out more about the Lodge and the programs at https://rockla...
2024-06-2329 minWilderness WavelengthEp 17- PACKRAFTING and ROCK CLIMBING (Feat Scott Sunderwald and Aaron Jones)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 experiences rock climbing and ice climbing and offer a few tips and tricks to get into the climbing game. Find Aaron's videos on youtube at https://www.youtube...
2024-06-161h 01Wilderness WavelengthEp 16- GEOCACHING and Survival Facts (Feat. Producer Craig)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!
2024-06-0930 minWilderness WavelengthEp 15- FORAGING the Northern Rockies (Feat. Scott Sunderwald)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" segment. If you have a question, email it to wildernesswave@outlook.com
2024-06-021h 00Wilderness WavelengthEp 14- LIVE on Long Lake Fishing! (Feat. Jordo)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!
2024-05-2653 minWilderness WavelengthEp 13- FISHING Experiences (Feat. The Camping Hacks)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!
2024-05-1941 minWilderness WavelengthEp 12- HUNTING the Northern Rockies (Feat. Matthew Ritchie)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 world of shed hunting and chat about some tips and tricks to help make your own shed hunt more fruitful. Follow along with Matthew's adventures on "The Next...
2024-05-1248 minWilderness WavelengthEp 11- How Long Will You Survive In The Wild (Feat. Jamie Merkel)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?
2024-05-0538 minWilderness WavelengthEp 10- KNIVES! Which ones are the best? (Feat. Scott Sunderwald)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 wood - yes or no? You'll be able to find pictures of some of the knives we use and talk about o...
2024-04-2857 minWilderness WavelengthEp 9- Music Festival Camping Tips (Feat. Reuben Anderson)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. This episode also features the song "Up there" from Reuben's album, "From the Deepest Depths to the Highest He...
2024-04-2131 minWilderness WavelengthEp 8- The Hinton Perspective from an Australian Immigrant (Feat Melissa Williamson)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/
2024-04-151h 05Wilderness WavelengthEp 7- BEAR Myths (Feat. Scott Sunderwald)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 email to wildernesswave@outlook.com
2024-04-0745 minWilderness WavelengthEp 6- Campervan VS Motorhome VS Trailer (Feat. Wifey)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!?
2024-03-2525 minWilderness WavelengthEp 5- The Camping Hacks- Lighting and Coolers (Feat Jeff and Jordo)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
2024-03-1728 minWilderness WavelengthEp 4- Winter Camping Tips (Feat. Scott Sunderwald)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 follow along with all of Scott's Rocky Mountain adventures on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/
2024-03-1159 minWilderness WavelengthEp 3- From Sasquatch Hunting To Diaper Changing (Feat. Jonny K)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.
2024-03-0339 minWilderness WavelengthEp 2- The Camping Hacks (Feat. Jeff and Jordo)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!
2024-02-1923 minWilderness WavelengthEp 1- The Frequency of Nature (Feat. Jamie Merkel)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!
2024-02-1315 min
The Everything Sequel PodcastIndiana Jones Series RankingListen as Mike and Tom rank and declare for the Indiana Jones series. You'll hear which movie hits the top of our lists and grains against popular opinions, a disagreement about the movie that belongs at the bottom of the list and chats about the nature of a Steven Spielberg film and what it means when George Lucas is involved as well.
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2023-11-131h 36
The Everything Sequel PodcastAttack of the Clones (Part 1)Listen as Mike and tom discuss the 2002 sequel Attack of the Clones. You'll hear our feelings about the switch to pure digital on this film, disagreements about how good the love story for this film translates to an audience and a pop quiz about which costume George Lucas designed himself.
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2023-08-142h 07
Blueprint For FailureHow Not To ProposeWhere is the worst place to propose? Should the man always be the one to ask? If they say no, can it still work out? Lets talk crazy marriage proposals!
2023-03-0332 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Valentines DayWhy did Saint Valentines lose his head? What are the worst gifts for Valentines Day? Is it wrong for the woman to propose? Let's learn some Valentines Day mistakes together!
2023-02-0929 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Take A NapWhat is worst place to take a nap? Who are some legendary nappers? What is the perfect nap length according to science? All these questions and more are answered as we break down the perils of napping!
2023-01-2634 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Get MarriedHow do you feel about theme weddings? What was the most expensive wedding ever? What was the worst thing a groomsman has done? Dig into the wild world of weddings with us on this episode!
2023-01-1229 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To ChristmasWhy is December 11 the day that most breakups happen? What is the worst thing to do at an office Christmas party? What is the best Christmas movie? What is the worst gift to get for your partner? All these questions and more are answered as we dig into the world of Christmas on this episode!
2022-12-1537 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Go ShoppingWhat is the longest someone has stood in line for a sale? What is the black friday injury/death count at? What products cause the most amount of chaos when they go on sale? All these questions and more are answered as we dig into the world of shopping!
2022-12-0331 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To DriveWhat is the worst country to drive in? When was the first automobile accident? Are self driving cars the solution to accidents? All these questions and more are answered as we learn how not to drive!
2022-11-1832 min
The Everything Sequel PodcastThe Empire Strikes Back (Part 1)Listen as Mike and Tom discuss the 1980 sequel The Empire Strikes Back. You'll hear discussions as to how much of this movie works and why, the sequel inversions that run rampant in this sequel and our comical impressions of George Lucas and director Irvin Kershner throughout the show.
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2022-11-111h 16Blueprint For FailureHow Not To Take A SelfieWhich countries have the most selfie related injuries? Is a selfie stick dangerous in a lightning storm? Should I take a selfie on the train tracks? All these questions and more are answered as we dive in to the world of selfies!
2022-11-0333 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To VacationWhat is Montezuma's revenge? What are the worst places to vacation to in the world? How can you avoid getting scammed while on vacation? All these questions and more are answered on this episode!
2022-10-2139 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Be A Good NeighborWhat are some of the craziest neighbor feuds? How can you deal with a crazy neighbor? Why did the man next door burn down our house? All these questions and more are answered is we dig into neighbor horror stories!
2022-10-0338 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To SleepwalkWhat is the craziest things people have done while sleeping? Can you get away with murder sleepwalking? What is lucid dreaming and how can you control your dreams? All these questions and more are answered on this episode!
2022-09-1836 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Get Abducted By AliensWhat was the first mainstream reported abduction? How many UFO sightings are reported daily? How can you tell if you have been abducted by aliens? All these questions and more are answered on this episode!
2022-08-2437 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Get A TattooWhat percent of people regret getting a tattoo? What are some of the most extreme tattoo locations? How is it possible to get 99% of your body tattooed? All these questions and more are answered as we dive into the world of permanent body art!
2022-08-0239 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Cook?What is the most dangerous food to cook in a toaster? Which part of a puffer fish shouldn't you eat? What is this new fad of eating out of a toilet? Join us on this episode as we dig into the world of terrible cooking!
2022-07-1939 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Hide Your CashWhat is the worst place to hide your valuables? Should you smash open your old TV and see whats inside? Is putting your money under your mattress a good idea? All these questions and more are answered on this episode!
2022-07-0534 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Ride An AnimalWhat are the top 12 animals for riding? Which animals should not be ridden? Which animal is the most dangerous to ride? All these questions and more are answered on this weeks episode!
2022-06-1540 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Start A FireWhat is the leading cause of fire in the world? What are Zombie Fires? How can we stop wild fires? All these questions and more are answered as we jump into the world of flames!
2022-06-0143 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Fix Your CarWhat is the most common injury when trying to fix your own car? How do some dealerships and auto shops try to rip you off? What should you know when taking your car to a mechanic? This episode we welcome our first guest, Zach, who is a journeyman mechanic and in the trade for over 12 years! Join us as we dig into some of the biggest blunders in the auto world!
2022-05-1846 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Go To Outer SpaceWhat was the first animal in space? How many people have walked on the moon and why haven't we been back? What are some of the most expensive mistakes from NASA? All these questions and more are answered on this weeks episode!
2022-05-0436 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Join A CultHow many cults are there in America? What are some of the craziest cult rituals? Is it a good idea to join a cult? Join us as we answer all of these questions and more as we dig into the world of cults!
2022-04-2034 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Steal Gas and ElectricityUtilty and gas prices keep climbing. How are criminals getting gas for free? What are some of the biggest utility scams that are happening and how can you avoid them? Crypto mining vs grow-ops, the new drain on the power grid. Join us as we look into the criminal world of gas and utilty thefts! The story about stealing power in the UK can be found here And here is the crazy story about drilling into gas tanks
2022-04-0535 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Buy A HouseWhat are the most commom scams when buying a house? What should you do if there are snakes in the wall of your new house? What should you do if you find cameras hidden in your fire alarm? Join us this week as we dig into the world of real estate!
2022-03-2338 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Make Weapons Of Mass DestructionWhat are the most extreme weapons from World War II that didn't work? Can you stop a war elephant with a flaming pig? Can a giant wheel made of rockets actually work? All these questions and more are answered on this episode! Find pictures of some of the weapons we talked about here (Disclaimer- We recorded this episode in early February 2022. So much has changed in the world since recording, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We just wanted to mention that we are not taking this lightly and our thoughts and prayers are...
2022-03-1530 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Buy Things OnlineHow can you buy things anonymously online? How are police catching online criminals? What is swatting? What it the story behind Wayfair Gate? All these questions and more answered on this episode! This it the book about the Silk Road that we talked about on this episode: Silk Road Book
2022-02-2837 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To: HazingHow far will people go to join a college fraternity or sorority? What is the most extreme hazing? Are colleges still allowing these extreme challenges? Join us as we dig into some of the craziest fraternity hazing rituals!
2022-02-1428 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To SmuggleWhich country has the stongest smuggling laws? What is the craziest way to transport live fish? How much cocaine can you fit in a breast implant? All these questions and more are answered as we dig into the world of smuggling!
2022-01-3140 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Dispose Of A BodyWhat is are the worst ways to dispose of a dead body? How have people gotten caught in the past? Is there a best way to hide a body? All these questions and more are answered in this episode!
2022-01-1628 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To ReproduceWhich creatures can replicate themselves? How can hammerhead sharks have babies with no males? How does a queen bee decide when to make a male bee? All these questions and more are answered on this episode!
2021-12-2930 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Rule A CountryWe go back in time and explore some of the worst leaders of all time and the citizens that feared them. We also dive deep into the atrocites of Idi Amin from Uganda and Pol Pot from Cambodia.
2021-12-1737 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Rob A BankWhat is the most common way bank robbers get caught? How much does the average bank robber steal? What is the history of Stockholm Syndrome? All these questions and more are answered as we explore the world of bank robberies! The Czar Alberta bank robbery story: Czar, Alberta Bank Robbery
2021-12-0639 minBlueprint For FailureHow Not To Build a BridgeWhich city has the most bridges? What is the longest bridge in the world? What is the most devistating bridge collapse in history? Answers to all these questions and more as we dive into the world of bridges!
2021-11-2932 min
Blueprint For FailureHow Not To Win Money GamblingWhich games at the casino have to worst odds? Which celebrites have lost the most money gambling? How addictive are online casinos? Join us for the answers to these questions!
2021-11-1737 min