Episodes

Friday Apr 23, 2021
Paddling Northern Saskatchewan with Ric Driediger
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Today Heather & Mike chat with Ric Driediger. Ric is a canoe enthusiast who is an expert of the Churchill River. He is the owner and operator of Churchill River Canoe Outfitters, where paddlers from all around North America travel out of their way to tell stories around Ric’s campfire. Ric recently released a book: “Paddling Northern Saskatchewan: A Guide to 80 Canoe Routes.”
In this episode, we’re talking paddling, relationships, and why Kraft Dinner is not the ideal choice for your next long adventure.
Find out more about Ric at https://www.churchillrivercanoe.com/

Thursday Apr 08, 2021
48 Days Alone with Michelle Wohlberg
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Heather and Derek join Saskatchewanian Michelle Wohlberg to talk about her experience as a contestant on season 6 of History Channel's, Alone. She shares her experience spending 48 days alone in the bush in the sub arctic. We dig into what it's really like to be alone that long, skills to survive, and the difference between what actually happened, and what ends up on TV, and how to get started getting outside.
Connect with Michelle on Instagram @michelleannewohlberg

Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Trip Preparedness with Rebecca Bassett
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Join Leah and Derek as they chat with Rebecca Basset from Back40 Wilderness First Aid. We chat about advice for taking your family out adventuring, leading groups of students, and going out with friends. Gear and first aid ideas, along with lots of actionable advice on how to make sure you're prepared for what might come your way.
Connect with Rebecca online:
https://www.back40training.com/

Thursday Mar 11, 2021
The Saskatchewan Bucket List with Robin & Arlene Karpan
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
If you have ever been to a bookstore in Saskatchewan, you have probably seen the travel books written by writers Robin and Arlene Karpan. They are the award-winning writers behind The Great Saskatchewan Bucket List. In this episode, Robin and Arlene talk about their lifelong work as travel writers, photographers, and book publishers, while focusing on their own Saskatchewan adventures and their love for the Athabasca Sand Dunes.

Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Pandemic Land-Based Learning & Dog Sledding with Garrick Schmidt
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Join Leah & Derek as they chat with Land-Based Learning teacher and new musher Garrick Schmidt about what it's like running land-based programming during the pandemic. Garrick also shares advice about getting started, and talks about his experiences running dogs and how he got started with dog sledding!

Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Winter Adventures & World Travels with Ashlyn George
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Ashlyn George is the award-winning adventurer and writer behind The Lost Girl's Guide to Finding the World blog. She is the go-to travel expert in Saskatchewan but is no stranger to trips abroad. Having travelled solo through more than 60 countries on all 7 continents, she's a passionate storyteller in pursuit of excitement, learning and discovery. When not on the road, you can find her adventuring in own her backyard as well as online @thelostgirlsguide. Join Heather and Mike as they talk about Ashlyn’s world travels, what brought her back to SK, and what kind of activities she recommends for this winter.

Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Land-Based Learning with Kevin Lewis
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Leah & Derek sit down with Kevin Lewis about Land-Based Learning, stories from the boreal forest, making birch bark canoes, connections between Cree language and the land, and where and how you might look to get started for yourself. Kevin is both knowledgeable and entertaining as he weaves together teachings and stories in this episode.
Check out some resources Kevin recommends in the episode for more information on Land-Based Learning:
https://kaniyasihkculturecamps.com
https://www.instagram.com/kaniyasihkculturecamps/
https://www.wicihowin.ca
https://indigenouslanguage.ca
https://www.ikwc.org
https://sicc.sk.ca
http://www.otc.ca

Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Getting Families Outdoors with Jeff Moore
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Heather and Derek catch up with Jeff Moore. Because of his own nature-immersed childhood, Jeff has a lot of recommendations for parents and families about getting outdoors and fostering a love for nature. Join us for ideas for getting started with getting outdoors, and some great words of wisdom from Jeff for all parents.

Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Leave No Trace with Andrea Nelson
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Derek & Leah chat with Andrea Nelson about the Leave No Trace Seven Principles:
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What You Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Resources:
https://www.leavenotrace.ca/home
https://www.adventuresmart.ca/

Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Outdoor Learning with Chris Clark
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
This week Heather and Derek sit down to chat with Chris Clark to talk about Outdoor Learning. Join us for a discussion about about research and how Outdoor Learning is different from Outdoor Ed, discussions on some barriers, and ultimately some great ideas for roads in to getting started with Outdoor Learning in your own classroom.
Learn more about Chris here: https://engagedstudent.weebly.com/outdoor-learning