Wilderness Wavelength

Join us on the Wilderness Wavelength Podcast as we step into the past with local legend Ray Gauthier! Ray takes us back to the 1960s when he first moved to Hinton. He shares thrilling stories of surviving brutal winters, hunting, trapping, and foraging in the deep woods. He also talks about his time working in forestry and at the local mill. We then explore Ray's creative side through his passion for pottery and the Athabasca River Potters Guild. For this episodes "Foraging Tip of the Week", Scott Sunderwald reveals the surprising survival and health benefits of the common dandelion. Follow along with Scott's adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/ Stay Wild!

Grab your gear and tune in! This week, we sit down with professional ecologist Alexandre Caouette to talk about life on the edge. Alex takes us through his wildest rock climbing and ice climbing adventures, sharing what it is like to dangle from frozen waterfalls and steep stone walls. He also just stepped off a plane from Patagonia! You will hear all about his recent trip to the southern tip of the world, including the challenges, the views, and the intense weather. Plus, we launch a brand new segment! Scott Sunderwald introduces our first ever "Foraging Tip of the Week" to help you find tasty treats on your next hike.

We are so excited to bring back Nate and Noah from Mathisons Maple farm along with their father, Shanon! We dive a bit more into the history of the 6 generations of maple farming and get a little recap of this years harvest. T The guys also brought out some special wood staves all the way from Ontario for Scott to build some bows with! Scott goes into the process of building a bow from scratch and offers some tips and tricks to help create a custom, home-made bow. The Mathisons will be selling their maple products throughout the Northern Rockies this summer and you can follow along with them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mathisonsmaplefarm/ Find out how Scott Sunderwalds bow making process is coming along at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

One of our favourite guests, Matthew Ritchie, is back to talk about hunting black bear! Matt joins us for an explict fireside chat as we dig into the tips and tricks for finding a spring bear. Matt also regales us with stories from his miltary days and plans for the summer! Follow along with Matt's adventures on Facebook at The Next Chapter Follow along with Scott Sunderwald on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/ Stay wild!

Jayden Provencal, better known as @provyoutdoors, is an Alberta-based backcountry angler specializing in tracking "big carnivores" across the remote Rocky Mountains. Whether embarking on week-long solo expeditions or heading out to for a quick fishing stop after work, Jayden is dedicated to the pursuit of elite trophy species like Bull Trout and Northern Pike. In this episode, he shares his obsession with the "trout bum" lifestyle and the high-stakes reality of finding mystical fishing experiences in the deep wild. Jayden also tell us about his Alberta Record Tiger Trout and fishing for giant sturgeon! Follow Jayden on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/provyoutdoors/ Keep up with Scott Sunderwalds adventures at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

Join us for a fun episode dedicated to listener questions! We pull questions from a hat with the help of local adventurers, Robbie Peake and Kyle Fee! Some great questions and "Would You Rather" scenerios sent in with a distictive Northern Rockies touch. If you have a question, head over to www.wildernesswavelength.ca and send us a message Follow along with Scott Sunderwald on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

Hinton is known for its great bike park and amazing mountian biking trail system so let's find out why! Glen Allen is the founder and lead coach of Rocky Mountain Ride Guides, where he turns his lifelong obsession with bikes into technical clinics and guided tours across the scenic trails of Hinton. As a PMBIA Level 2 instructor with a background in Wilderness First Aid, he's built a reputation for helping riders of all levels safely find their flow while staying prepared for anything the mountains throw their way. Whether he's leading a bike tour or a skills camp, Glen is all about sharing the thrill of the ride and growing a stoked, responsible mountain biking community. Find out more about Glen and Rocky Mountain Ride Guides at https://rockymountainrideguides.com/ Follow along with Scott Sunderwald on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

Dive into the world of running with us this week as we sit down for a chat with Keri Bowzaylo! Keri is a professional fitness coach, ultra marathon runner, and outdoor guide currently based in Banff, Alberta. She is the founder of Be Wild Adventures and Balanced Bodies with Keri where she focuses on connecting people to the outdoors and promoting movement as medicine. Keri tells us about some of the races that she has competed in, along with gear advice, training tips, and recommendations for getting started. Keri is also putting on a Spring Training Camp for the Folding Mountain Ultra in April and you can find more info and register here: https://www.bewildadventures.ca/upcoming-events Follow along with Keri's adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/be_wild_with_keri/ Check out what Scott Sunderwald has been doing in the wild at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/ Stay Wild!

Episode 100 is here and we are so excited to chat with Big Game Hunter Chris Genert! We take a tour of Chris's trophy room as he regails us with stories of hunts throughout Western Canada and around the world! On this episode we talk about hunting everything from Bighorn Sheep in Alberta to Morco Polo sheep and Siberian Ibex in Asia to hunts in Africa. We also talk about the logistics and challenges of guided hunts around the world. You can see some of Chris's adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/genertchris/ Follow along with Scott Sunderwald at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/ Stay Wild!

Bushcraft enthusist, Ryan Marshall, also known as Marshall Bushcraft, joins us for a look into the world of modern bushcraft! Ryan is a TV personality for Wild TV, author, content creator and an "intermediate" survival expert. On this episode we dig into some gear recommendations, back country survival stories, animal encounters and more! Ryan's new book "Fire, Water, Shelter" delivers the fundamentals of traditional bushcraft. It's the perfect guide for anyone interested in building a solid foundation of outdoor skills, whether you're looking to spend a weekend in the backcountry or surviving a natural disaster. Follow along with Ryan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/marshall_bushcraft/?hl=en You can also find links to Marshall Burshcraft's other social media accounts and order "Fire, Water, Shelter" here: Marshall Bushcraft Find Scott Sunderwald's adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/ Stay Wild!

From darting cougars to reffing for team Canada to sixteen hour elk hunts, this episode has it all! JB stops in to tell us about his adventures studying cougars! We chat about the process of finding, tagging and tracking cougars and the dangers involved. Throughout his career, JB has also been repeatedly pepper sprayed and tasered and breaks down the experiences. Join us for this wild conversation from the hotel room! Follow along with Scott Sunderwald on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

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 in Mercoal staying in the heritage home that his father built in 1939. Follow along with Marie's adventures through her Candles of Cadomin page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089984826755 Join Scott Sunderwald on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/