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| Back to the Yoopers Part 3 - 026 | 28 Sep 2024 | 00:31:16 | |
We wrap up our episode series about our return to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This week we leave the Keweenaw and drive east to the central part of the Upper Peninsula near Republic Michigan which is in the Michigamme River Basin. We invited my family to join us in the U.P. again to see the beautiful and rocky region around Republic and, of course, to experience an excellent log sauna… My brother and his family took us up on the offer! And they are joining us on the podcast! Welcome to Greg, Clarissa, Norah and Everett. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:49 Welcome to our guests 03:58 The drive to Republic (log sauna on the side of the road and Carla's Inn) 04:55 Dangerous Cave rental 07:19 Exploring the area, Big Bay, Logging roads, Marquette 08:38 Kayaking 18:34 Log Sauna Review 23:51 Greg and Clarissa's sauna journey and their home sauna 29:52 Outro | |||
| Back to the Yoopers Part 2 - 025 | 21 Sep 2024 | 00:27:28 | |
Back to the Yoopers Part II - Episode 25We continue our adventures in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan! We’ll be sharing about a second historical site we visited, a few more culinary gems we discovered, a beautiful walk we took at a nature sanctuary, and another sauna experience on the west side of the Keweenaw peninsula.Websitehttps://www.thesaunatrail.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrailFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrailLocalshttps://thesaunatrail.locals.comMusicDirge of the Night by Tied With TwineCHAPTERS00:00:00 Introduction00:01:11 Yooper Pasty and the Wood-burning Sauna Facebook group00:02:02 Hanka Homestead00:06:22 Freda, Apple Cider and the Octagonal Sauna00:09:21 Chutes and Ladder Park00:10:05 Smoked Fish00:10:40 Calumet Brewery Ruins00:12:15 Haven Falls Park00:13:01 Jampot Monks Baked Goods00:14:30 Copper Harbor & Hunter’s Point Park00:15:48 Black Creek Nature Sanctuary00:20:24 Cedar Bay Sauna00:26:15 Outro | |||
| Sauna in Cokato, Minnesota - 016 | 06 Apr 2024 | 01:02:38 | |
In this episode, we are joined by Angela Meredith to discuss the Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar in Cokato, Minnesota. We also pay a visit to what might be the oldest sauna in North America, and another at the Koinonia Retreat Center! Join us this week in our adventures in central Minnesota. Scandinavian Bazaar Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CokatoScandinavianChristmas/info/ Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com (00:00:00) Introduction (00:02:51) Finding the Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar (00:08:55) The beginning of the bazaar (00:12:51) The sauna raffle (00:17:14) The Cokato Laestadian Lutheran Church (00:22:06) Angela’s sauna practice (00:35:34) Cokato sauna tour (00:38:25) The family camp on Elbow Lake (00:46:03) Young Living essential oils (00:51:04) Koinonia Retreat Center (00:59:41) The oldest sauna in North America?! (01:01:09) Outro | |||
| The Friendly Finn - 015 | 30 Mar 2024 | 00:39:47 | |
We have a VERY special guest joining us in this episode — the author David Salmela! He and his wife Anne agreed to come on our podcast and talk about their Finnish heritage, what sauna meant to them growing up, and some of their favorite sauna memories. Join us this week as we laugh over coffee, poetry, stories, and sauna! David Salmela author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01N8Y45XO/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=94b52742-b6c7-4194-9d9e-bad884a61f95&ref_=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2 Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com
(02:27) Finnish background (04:52) Sauna practices and nudity (12:53) David’s books (15:51) The ‘other’ David Salmelas (18:49) Sauna memories and social sauna (23:25) The Sauna children’s book (25:37) Visiting David and Anne Salmela (32:13) Self-published books and writing (37:37) Outro | |||
| Our Sauna Bookshelf - 014 | 23 Mar 2024 | 00:36:33 | |
This episode marks our introduction to the wonderful world of sauna books! We’ll review the history of notable English language sauna books, give you an overview of the different categories of sauna books, highlight a few unique or odd ones, share some of our favorites, and even read some excerpts. If you’re someone who likes to go deep and get geeky, this episode is for you! Sauna Exists, Therefore I Am abridged PDF: https://www.saunaist.com/sauna-exists-therefore-i-am Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com (00:00) Introduction (02:40) A history of English language sauna books (11:47) Sauna book categories (21:34) Reading excerpts (33:09) Outro | |||
| Connecting with the Sauna Community - 013 | 16 Mar 2024 | 00:19:26 | |
This week we’ll be discussing one of our favorite parts of the sauna trail: community connections! We’ve met so many wonderful people over the years through sauna – both online and in-person. Join us this week as we detail how our trail connected us with so many others! Wood-Burning Sauna Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WoodBurningSauna Sauna Digest: https://saunadigest.com NASS website: https://www.saunasociety.org Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com (00:00) Introduction (01:31) Recent sauna trail happenings (02:50) Facebook sauna group (06:39) Sauna Digest (09:40) North American Sauna Society (12:24) Our favorite connections (16:05) Outro | |||
| Barrel sauna, North Shore trip, and carpeted sauna?! - 012 | 09 Mar 2024 | 00:27:13 | |
This episode fulfills a promise we made a few weeks ago – we’re finally making good on our word to talk about our first barrel sauna experience and trip to the north shore! We also try a hotel sauna again, after being on the sauna trail, and share our thoughts. Join us as we get back on the trail this week! 360º Sauna Photos https://www.thesaunatrail.com/sauna-photos Larsmont Cottages https://odysseyresorts.com/larsmont-cottages/ Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com (00:00) Introduction (01:48) Lake Tahoe (06:29) Our first barrel sauna (13:19) Larsmont Cottages (25:19) Outro | |||
| Sauna Accessories - 011 | 02 Mar 2024 | 00:32:26 | |
This week we’ll continue the theme of having your own sauna by discussing what accessories you may want to purchase. We’ll talk about our sauna accessories, then move on to what we recommend for YOUR sauna. Copper Dipper: https://www.saunaplace.com/product/copper-dipper-19-1-2/ GOSHI Exfoliating Shower Towel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0897859VJ/ Cottonique Drawstring Shorts: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FFSLSYE/ Grip Stainless Steel Bucket: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P6DNKCG/ref=twister Bonny Doon Farm Lavender Soap: https://bonnydoonfarm.com/product/lavender-soap/ Kreamy Soaps Pine Tar Olive Bar: https://kreamysoaps.com/collections/medicinal-soaps/products/pine-tar-olive-bar Noda Horo Pochika Milk Pan: https://www.amazon.com/Japan-Noda-Horo-Pochika-Enamelware/dp/B000M84F6A/ref=sr_1 Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Highlights from Sauna Week (07:40) Why do we need sauna accessories? (08:14) Cold plunge tanks (09:10) Metal buckets (09:41) Japanese milk pots (10:33) Ladles (11:44) Essential oils (12:53) Textiles (13:42) Sauna hats (15:08) Exfoliating materials (15:41) Soaps (18:13) Wood chopping (21:35) Chairs (22:36) Flashlights (22:51) Foods (25:29) Vihtas/Vastas (26:48) Wooden buckets (27:38) Sauna stones (28:42) Music (30:26) Outro | |||
| Build or Buy - 010 | 17 Feb 2024 | 00:57:37 | |
In today’s episode we'll be sharing our tips for building or buying a sauna. If you’ve been bitten by the löyly bug and want to get your own Finnish steam bath, this practical advice will get you headed in the right direction so you can hopefully avoid the most common pitfalls. Jim Torolla’s sauna story: https://saunadigest.com/jims-sauna-4365ec6aeb03 Wood-Burning Sauna group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WoodBurningSauna Wood Fired Saunas group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/803801150047727 Sauna Design, Construction, Use, and Enjoyment group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1023314014708398 Randy Leppala's website: https://sites.google.com/view/our-sauna/ Sauna Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sauna/ Trumpkin’s Notes on Building a Sauna: https://localmile.org/blog/2020/11/05/notes-on-building-a-sauna/ SaunaTimes: https://www.saunatimes.com Finlandia Foundation: https://finlandiafoundation.org Saunalogia: https://saunologia.fi/in-english/ Nils Shenholm's company: http://www.saunavermont.com/about.html Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com (00:00) Introduction (02:20) Basic Principles (06:43) Principle #1: Heat (11:47) Principle #2: Ample Ventilation (14:30) Principle #3: Drainage (15:41) Principle #4: Cold (17:35) Principle #5: Consider the Space (18:59) Summary (22:08) Why Build? (27:50) Why Buy? (39:41) Recommended Kits and Heaters (45:01) Common Myths and Mistakes (51:13) Recommended Resources (54:08) Outro | |||
| The Journey So Far - 009 | 10 Feb 2024 | 00:24:22 | |
In this episode we summarize the journey so far, bringing you up to speed if you are new, and providing a good review if you have been following along. We share our thoughts on each sauna thus far, what we have learned from starting a podcast, and the lessons we have picked up along the sauna trail. Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:03) Episode 2 - A Fateful Search (03:37) Episode 3 - Getting Naked (06:41) Episode 4 - Kinda Rustic (08:12) Episode 6 - Generations (11:00) Episode 7 - Savusauna (16:06) Episode 8 - Where the Finns Are (20:49) What we’ve learned (22:36) Outro | |||
| Where The Finns Are - 008 | 03 Feb 2024 | 00:38:44 | |
Part 2 is out! We’re sharing the winner of the pasty-off, reliving the first time we stepped into Big Traverse Bay (straight from the sauna!), and continuing our adventures exploring the Keweenaw Peninsula. Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com
(01:30) Finding a rental (03:34) Exploring the Keweenaw (04:47) The sauna on Big Traverse Bay (13:43) Sauna country (15:41) Nudity in the sauna (22:06) Trying a fish fry (23:30) 360 degree sauna photos (26:41) Driving home and trip photos (32:04) Pasty-off! (37:02) Outro | |||
| Savusauna - 007 | 27 Jan 2024 | 00:40:19 | |
In this special episode, we are excited to share our first trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We’ll talk about discovering pasties, swimming in Lake Michigan, and checking out a savusauna. Tune in next week to catch part two of our adventures in the Upper Peninsula. Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (03:37) The Upper Peninsula of Michigan (05:11) Learning about the U.P. (10:18) Trying pasties (11:53) The first sauna and Lake Michigan (20:07) Jon Saari’s savusauna (25:47) Trenary Toast (27:04) Trip photos (32:10) 360 degree sauna photos (38:52) Outro | |||
| Back to the Yoopers Part 1 - 024 | 14 Sep 2024 | 00:41:06 | |
Today’s episode brings us back to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan! We had gone the previous year for the first time and knew we had to go back. We had so many adventures that we made this into a three part series. We start by visiting Old Victoria Restoration and saunaing at Big Traverse Bay.... and we visit TONS of interesting places along the way.Websitehttps://www.thesaunatrail.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrailFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrailLocalshttps://thesaunatrail.locals.comMusicDirge of the Night by Tied With TwineCHAPTERS00:00:00 Introduction00:02:05 Review of Episode 23, Sauna on an Island00:04:37 Old Victoria Restoration Sauna00:08:38 Finnish Oven Pancakes00:10:00 The Wood'n Spoon00:13:26 Calumet & Mary Hoffman Hunt 00:16:00 Artis Bookstore00:18:38 Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock00:20:00 Louis Point & Kangas Sauna00:21:18 ILO Sauna Heaters in Dollar Bay00:22:09 Sights: Brockway Mountain, Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, Quincy Mine, Brunette Park, Risto's Hardware, Cliff Mine00:25:25 Massage00:27:53 Skoog Camp & Sauna | |||
| Generations - 006 | 20 Jan 2024 | 00:43:07 | |
We’re excited to share our trip to a wood-burning log sauna in Isabella, MN, where we introduced Julie’s mom, Yuwatey, and sister-in-law, Clarissa, to sauna. Join us in this episode as we explore the social side of sauna and discover a whole new aspect of sauna we weren’t expecting to find. Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (02:47) Inviting family to try sauna (03:10) Previous experiences with sauna (06:23) Concerns with sauna (07:58) The hunt for a vacation rental (10:10) Heating a log sauna (11:01) Sauna sessions (17:55) Community and sauna (20:55) Learning to appreciate the cold (23:50) Favorite aspects of sauna (30:10) Generations (31:51) Pictures from the trip (35:51) 360 degree sauna photos (41:59) Outro | |||
| What Happened?! - 005 | 13 Jan 2024 | 00:50:38 | |
What Happened?! The History of Sauna in North America - 005 In this week's episode, Risto presents an overview of Finnish sauna in North America and how it has devolved over time. He will also introduce you to the Cecil Ellis sauna company. Special thanks to the work of Matti Kaups, Frank Eld, and Cecil Ellis. Timestamps (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:43) Sauna is an ancient practice (00:11:33) How did sauna get to North America (00:15:10) Immigrant communities and the American melting pot (00:21:34) The use of the word “sauna” over time (00:23:45) Sauna and the Olympics (00:24:11) The Cecil Ellis sauna company (00:30:35) Rapid devolution of sauna (00:39:23) The future of sauna in North America is promising (00:43:40) Recommendations for sauna business owners (00:47:26) Sauna is more than just warm air (00:49:12) Outro | |||
| Kinda Rustic - 004 | 06 Jan 2024 | 00:17:28 | |
The next stop on our trail is Viroqua, Wisconsin, in the Driftless area. Risto shares about his experience introducing his brother and dad to sauna, contrasting heat with cold for the first time, and discovers the sauna spins. Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Locals https://www.locals.com/thesaunatrail Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (01:54) Pressuring dad and brother to try ‘sow-na’ (03:07) Finding a rental (04:43) Checking out the rental (06:39) Trying the sauna (09:28) The sauna spins (11:29) 360 degree sauna photos (14:40) Overall impressions (15:32) Outro | |||
| Getting Naked - 003 | 30 Dec 2023 | 00:36:49 | |
In this episode we tell the story of using our first wood-burning sauna. Christopher and Julie discuss their trip to Herbster, Wisconsin, getting a sauna fire started, and how sauna helped them out of a difficult time in their marriage. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:25) Finding a wood-burning sauna (05:14) On the way up (08:05) Discovering sauna books (09:50) Checking out the sauna (11:00) Attempting to start the fire (11:48) Dinner and sauna (13:50) Exploring the area (18:55) Snacks and sauna (21:09) Nakedness (28:40) 360 degree sauna photos (33:40) Outro Music Website Instagram Facebook | |||
| A Fateful Search - 002 | 23 Dec 2023 | 00:20:49 | |
This episode marks the beginning of our sauna trail. Join us as we introduce ourselves, share our trip to Madison, Wisconsin, and stumble upon Finnish sauna for the first time. Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://www.locals.com/thesaunatrail | |||
| Introducing The Sauna Trail - 001 | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:03:49 | |
After visiting over 100 unique saunas the past several years, we’re excited to share this journey with you through The Sauna Trail podcast. Sauna has created so many wonderful memories for our family of so many places with so many lovely people. We hope each episode will warm your heart, make you laugh or maybe cry. But most of all, our goal is that The Sauna Trail will encourage you to seek your own Finnish sauna experience and perhaps even build one to create sweet memories for you and yours. Website https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail/ https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok | |||
| Sauna on the Island - 023 | 07 Sep 2024 | 00:30:08 | |
We’re back… and we’re full of new and exciting stories to share with you all again. This week we recount our adventures in Canada, where we took sauna on a private island, jumped off a diving board, and tried making our own vihtas. Link to the rental: https://www.vrbo.com/en-sg/p287369vb Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com
(03:51) Finding the vacation rental (05:01) Adventures on the island (18:03) Sauna notes and pictures (28:36) Outro | |||
| The Matti Kaups Archive - 022 | 18 May 2024 | 00:29:25 | |
In this episode, we’re going to get super geeky and tell how Risto and Nahlah ended up traveling to the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis to do sauna research in their archives. We decided to go on this daddy-daughter adventure after Risto discovered the Matti Kaups archive while reading the book The Opposite of Cold. Join us this week as we recount our adventures in the Matti Kaups archive! Finnish pancake (lettu) recipe: https://beta.locals.com/thesaunatrail/feed?post=5587333 Michael Nordskog & Aaron Hautala in a series of Youtube videos about The Opposite of Cold: https://youtu.be/li9bnmduyz0, https://youtu.be/E1LU9FdNzIQ, https://youtu.be/PyBeX_TKw5A Al's Breakfast Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al%27s_Breakfast El Burrito Mercado website: https://elburritomercado.com Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com
(17:51) Public saunas in North America circa 1920 | |||
| Thunder Bay Pt. 2 - 021 | 11 May 2024 | 00:35:32 | |
Part two is out! Join us for the second episode of our adventures in Thunder Bay as we tour Kangas Sauna, try more finnish pancakes, and go sledding in our birthday suits. We’ll share pictures from our exploration, 360 degree immersive photos of the sauna at Stepstone, and, of course, more stories from Thunder Bay. Finnish Pancake (Lettu) recipe: https://beta.locals.com/thesaunatrail/feed?post=5587333 Kangas Sauna website: Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com (00:00) Introduction (02:16) Introducing new people to sauna (10:10) Touring Kangas Sauna (14:30) Finnish pancake off (17:33) Visiting a Finnish church (18:57) Stepstone rental (28:40) Sledding in our birthday suits (33:11) Outro | |||
| Thunder Bay Pt. 1 - 020 | 04 May 2024 | 00:22:57 | |
We’re crossing the border! In the first part of this two part series, we drive up to Thunder Bay, Canada. We share our memories of Thunder Bay and the sauna, discuss a brand new food we fall in love with, and laugh about troubles at the border. Join us in this new adventure on the sauna trail! Finnish Pancake (Lettu) Recipe: https://beta.locals.com/thesaunatrail/feed?post=5587333 Tyndall Stone Bed and Breakfast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070114934030 Stepstone Performance & Event Venue Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Stepstone-Center-100049683296091/ Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com (00:00) Introduction (02:58) About Thunder Bay (07:13) Too many oranges (08:41) Visiting Thunder Bay (13:31) Sauna at Tyndall Stone (17:28) Finnish pancakes (21:21) Outro | |||
| How We Sauna - 019 | 27 Apr 2024 | 00:50:16 | |
Should I use soap in a sauna? How much steam should I be putting on? Is a sauna in the summer at all relaxing? In this episode we share about how to use sauna. We talk about prepping for a sauna, getting into the hot room, relaxing in the cold, enjoying nature, and post sauna habits. Remember that not everyone does it the same way! We apologize for the poor audio. We had a technical error and only one microphone was recording, so we salvaged as much as possible… Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com (00:00) Introduction (01:39) Why we sauna (07:46) Why Finns sauna (10:30) Pre-sauna prep (13:26) Heating the sauna (18:48) Prep while stove is heating (21:57) Inside first round (27:38) Sauna clown (29:04) Leaving the sauna (32:49) Outside first round (38:22) The rest of the sauna session (42:12) After sauna (43:47) Favorite season to sauna (45:20) Favorite time to sauna (46:10) Final recommendations (48:23) Outro | |||
| World's Smallest Mobile Sauna? - 018 | 20 Apr 2024 | 00:38:18 | |
We’re traveling as far as we ever have on the sauna trail to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Today’s episode will have two parts. First, we’ll talk about our trip in general and the sauna we used, then in the second part we’ll share about our favorite band, The Innocence Mission. Their music has been our soundtrack on many sauna journeys. Join us as we discuss two of our favorite things – music and sauna! The Innocence Mission Website: https://www.theinnocencemission.com The Innocence Mission live on David Letterman: https://youtu.be/CKq6neLpszs Article Risto and Julie were featured in: https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/lancaster-roots-blues-2016-you-cant-go-wrong/article_64d6baf4-dcfb-11e5-a29e-5b101e1aba22.html Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com (00:00) Introduction (01:32) The bucket list item (05:41) The trip and the sauna (11:47) The concert (15:03) About the Innocence Mission (18:03) Favorite albums (21:22) Favorite songs (36:35) Outro | |||
| Our Favorite - 017 | 13 Apr 2024 | 00:36:27 | |
Surprise! Today we’ll talk about our visit to a sauna we already featured in episode four “Kinda Rustic”, and share how it went from being “meh” to a favorite sauna that is near and dear to our hearts. Join us to hear the story of our conversion! Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com
(03:58) The Turtle Hollow sauna and rental (10:36) Exploring Viroqua (16:51) Going back to Turtle Hollow (18:40) Photos and memories (30:16) A rustic sauna in a beautiful setting (34:33) Outro | |||
| Sauna Strangers Aren't So Strange - 029 | 09 Nov 2024 | 00:20:22 | |
Today on The Sauna Trail, we're diving deep into the story of community and connection that has come from our adventures in sauna culture. In this episode, we talk about our first face-to-face encounter with Jeff, an early member of the Wood-Burning Sauna Facebook group, whom we fondly call "Dr. Sauna." Jeff has been an inspiration in the sauna community with his passion for building and sharing sauna experiences, and he opened his home and his saunas—both wood-burning and electric—for us to enjoy. We'll share highlights from our time together, including our first time using his wood-burning sauna and enjoying his lakeside electric sauna, as well as the memorable Phil Keaggy concert we attended in Wisconsin. Jeff’s knowledge and welcoming spirit truly embody the essence of sauna culture, where strangers can feel like family. We also talk about the special customs we've learned along the way and the warmth of the sauna community, both online and in person. Join us as we explore these shared experiences and what it means to embrace sauna traditions together. And a big thank you to Jeff for his generous hospitality! For more on Jeff’s journey, check out his article on Sauna Digest, and take a look at the photos in the links below. Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com Social Media Instagram: /thesaunatrail Facebook: /thesaunatrail Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:38 Jeff's Sauna Journey 11:03 Sauna with Strangers 13:33 Wood-Burning Sauna 15:48 Electric Sauna at the Lake 17:52 Things We Learned 19:11 Outro | |||
| Accidents and Avanto Up North - 028 | 26 Oct 2024 | 00:38:45 | |
Episode 28 Today we travel Up North (in Minnesota) to use two unique saunas and jump through a hole in the ice! We also use an off the grid sauna cabin. And there are a few ACCIDENTS! along the way. 😯 Camp du Nord https://www.ymcanorth.org/adventure/l... Music Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaunatrail Locals https://thesaunatrail.locals.com CONTENT 00:00 Introduction 01:29 Off the grid sauna cabin on triangle lake 10:16 Camp du Nord 23:30 Accident! 37:42 Next episode | |||
| The Wood-Burning Sauna Group - 027 | 12 Oct 2024 | 00:28:16 | |
In this episode of The Sauna Trail, we explore the history of the Wood Burning Sauna Group, from its humble beginnings to a thriving community of sauna enthusiasts. You'll hear stories about unique sauna builds, including a special sauna in New Hampshire tied to a rich family history. We also share highlights from the group's calendar project, featuring beautiful saunas from around the world. Join us for this journey into the heart of the sauna community! (Apologies for the audio issues...) ONLINE SAUNA GROUPS Wood-Burning Sauna - https://www.facebook.com/groups/WoodBurningSaunaSauna Sub-Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Sauna/Wood-Fired Sauna - https://www.facebook.com/groups/803801150047727Sauna Design, Construction, Use - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1023314014708398 CONTENT 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Why the group was called "Wood-Burning Sauna" 04:29 Connecting with and learning from members of the group 05:43 Highlights from the group 09:07 Sauna Calendar 10:09 Ted's sauna 13:24 Our favorite posts from the Wood-Burning Sauna group 25:26 Unique research in the group | |||
| Book Club Weeks 1 & 2 - 036 | 15 Nov 2025 | 00:39:43 | |
Bernhard Hillila's 1979 book The Sauna Is... Week 1: Chapter 1: A Part of My Heritage Chapter 2: A Bath That's Different Chapter 3: A Bathhouse with a History Week 2: Chapter 4: A Gift from the Finns Chapter 5: A Bath That's Enjoyable Chapter 6: A Means of Rejuvenation Sign Up: https://www.thesaunatrail.com/bookclub | |||
| Sauna Is... A Part of My Heritage - Bernhard Hillila - Book Club announcement - 035 | 25 Oct 2025 | 00:04:29 | |
Bernhard Hillila's 1979 book The Sauna Is...Chapter 1: A Part of My HeritageSign Up: https://www.thesaunatrail.com/bookclub | |||
| Looking at U.P. Saunas - 034 | 06 Sep 2025 | 00:13:52 | |
In this episode of The Sauna Trail, Hudson and Daniel join Risto to look at a few unique saunas in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They have a rich culture of sweat bathing, and most of the saunas are home-built and unique. LINKS Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail MUSIC Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine CONTENTS 00:00 Intro 01:50 First sauna 02:58 Second sauna: Is it a sauna? 03:39 Third sauna 05:33 Fourth sauna 05:57 Fifth sauna 06:20 Sixth sauna 06:43 Seventh sauna 07:33 Eighth sauna 08:02 Ninth sauna 08:49 Tenth sauna 10:16 Eleventh sauna 12:00 Twelfth sauna | |||
| Barrels of Fun, Luke and Martha - 033 | 09 Aug 2025 | 00:24:18 | |
In this episode of The Sauna Trail, we follow the journey of the red barrel sauna after the Rices moved to Michigan. Luke and Martha share how they took ownership of the sauna, made it a part of their family life, and eventually built their own upgraded barrel sauna in the U.P. We also visit Sky Sauna in Chicago and reflect on public sauna culture, family traditions, and the warmth of deep friendships forged in löyly. LINKS Website https://www.thesaunatrail.com https://www.instagram.com/thesaunatrail https://www.facebook.com/thesaunatrail MUSIC Dirge of the Night by Tied With Twine CONTENTS 00:00 What happened to the red barrel after the Rices moved 06:47 Luke and Martha get their own sauna 15:33 Sauna community in the U.P. 17:47 Thoughts on Sky Sauna in Chicago | |||
| We Finally Get a Sauna! - 032 | 05 Apr 2025 | 00:35:58 | |
Welcome back to The Sauna Trail.In today's episode we tell the story of finally getting our own sauna!We shared this sauna with our dear friends Luke and Martha... who also created our theme music. | |||
| Where Have We Been? - 031 | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:07:32 | |
A quick update on what we've been up to. | |||
| Trail Report - Sky Sauna Chicago - 030 | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:20:57 | |
We are doing a new mini-episode called a "Trail Report" where we share current happenings on the sauna trail and review new place.In this episode we review Sky Sauna in Chicago, which we visited January 2025. | |||