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!

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/

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://rocklakeearthlodge.com/ 

You can also follow along with their story on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rocklakeearthlodge/

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.com/@flyfish-bowhunt-alberta and follow his adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aj.fishing.alberta/

Follow along with Scott on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

One of my best friends, Producer Craig hops aboard this episode!  We talk about working in radio and Craigs move from the Cape Breton out to Alberta.

We also touch on the world of geocaching and play a survival facts game!

Scott Sunderwald is back to talk about foraging!  We dig into the world of harvesting mushrooms and plants and some of the best methods.  We talk about some of the best plants around the northern rockies for foraging and how to use them best.  We also talk about some of the dangers and the best ways to stay safe while foraging.

Scott answers some great listener questions for the "Ask Scott" segment.  If you have a question, email it to wildernesswave@outlook.com

This episode was recorded LIVE on a boat while fishing Long Lake on the May Long Weekend! 

We are aboard Jordan's 12 foot flat-bottomed that features a 6HP motor.  The main fish in Long Lake are Jackfish, so we are trying out the Five of Diamonds and Red Devil spoons.  Join us for an afternoon on the water!

The Camping Hacks, Jeff and Jordo, return to the podcast to talk fishing!  We dig into some of the best fishing experiences as well a future fishing goals.   Also, favorite places to fish and even the best fishing hooks!

Email wildernesswave@outlook.com with your favorite fishing hook!

Avid hunter and outdoorsman, Matthew Ritchie, stops in to tell some wild hunting and back country exploration stories on this episode.  

We start with a story of his latest snow goose hunt and encountering a snow goose that was hatched in Russia back in 2009.  Matthew also gets into some stories of being surrounded by wolf packs and close encounters with Grizzly bears.  

We also dive into the 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 Chapter" on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/202535382783070

Jamie is back and we get into survival training!  How long will he survive if dropped of in the wilderness?  We go through an entire survey and learn about his "survival" techniques.  

You can take the survey here:  https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/how-long-could-you-survive-the-wilderness.  How long did you make it?

Scott Sunderwald is back to talk knives!  We dive deep into the world of knives and try to answer some questions like:

• Would you choose a knife or lighter in a survival situation?
• Folding knives VS fixed blades
• Can a knife be too big?
• Full tang VS Stick Tang
• Best methods for sharpening knives
• What options do you have if you don't have a knife
• How old should your kid be for a first knife?
• Batoning wood - yes or no?

You'll be able to find pictures of some of the knives we use and talk about on instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/wildernesswave/ and on Scott's page at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

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 Heights" which you can find here:  https://reubenandersonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/from-deepest-depths-to-highest-heights?t=6

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.  

Our friend Mel joins us on this episode to share her views of Hinton and the Northern Rockies. 

Mel immigrated to Alberta from Australia back in 2011 and tells us about her journey and the unique perspective she has.  

Find Mel's pictures on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mjwwalkabout_photo/

Scott Sunderwald is back to talk about Bears!  Scott brings with him his extensive knowledge and years of teaching Bear safety programs.  

We break down some common myths about Black Bears and Grizzly Bears.   We also discuss some ways to stay safe in Bear country and some of the best ways to protect yourself.  

If you have a question for the new segement- "Ask Scott"  or anything else, send an email to wildernesswave@outlook.com

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

The Camping Hacks, Jeff and Jordo, return to the pod! We talk about lighting options for camping and some cooler packing tips!

If you have any suggestions, email them to wildernesswave@outlook.com

Scott Sunderwald hops aboard this episode as we get into the winter camping universe! 

Scott the "Rocky Mountain Man" is known for his bushcrafting and survival skills and has more than 40 years of experience camping in extreme winter situations.  Scott tells stories of some near death experiences and also offers great tips for adventurers that are looking to get into winter camping. 

You can follow along with all of Scott's Rocky Mountain adventures on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

Sharing a tent on the first day you meet someone is the key to building a lasting friendship!  Jonny comes aboard this episode to talk about some crazy camping trips and evolving to taking a full family camping.  

We also talk about Saquatch tracking and planning for a father and son camping trip.

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

Let's get into it!

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Wilderness Wavelength Podcast!  Based in the Rocky Mountains and recorded in Hinton Alberta, this podcast is all about embracing the outdoors. 

On this first episode, I'm joined by my best friend Jamie and he takes us through his planning process as he attempts his first Iron Man Race this summer!

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.alberta/ and on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@flyfish-bowhunt-alberta

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/

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!

Broadcasting 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!

Juno 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/

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.  

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 Grande Cache now and spends time hiking and exploring the Willmore. You can follow along with her adventures on Facebook at Willmore Wilderness Hiking

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 email at wildernesswave@outlook.com

Follow along with Scott on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

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!

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.  

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!

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.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

Keep up with Mike on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mikemeagher1234/

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.alberta/ and his amazing hunting and fishing videos on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@flyfish-bowhunt-alberta

Keep up with Matthew on Facebook at The Next Chapter

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 John Green: "Sasquatch: The Apes Amoung Us"

Report your Sasquatch stories and sightings to Cameron at 780-868-8182 or email at cameron.crawford29@icloud.com

You can also check out Camerons Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@TheTravellingCanuck27

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

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/

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 safe on the hard water.  

Follow along with Scotts ice Fishing adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

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 rivers to explore in the Northern Rockies and Scott Sunderwald helps provide some inspiration and ideas for beginners to get out and enjoy the rivers. 

You can reach out to Rick and get a copy of his book by emailing rickzro@gmail.com

Follow along with Scotts adventures at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

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/

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.  

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" 

We strap on our snowboard and skis and record this episode on the chairlift at Marmot Basin!

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

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!

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/

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 check out the Lazy VU Rocky Mountain Pack Trips at https://lazyvu.com/ 

Follow along with Scotts adventures in the world of bushcraft at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

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 along with Scotts adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/

If you would like to message the podcast, email wildernesswave@outlook.com

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/

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/