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Episodes
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Has having kids slowed down your adventures into the backcountry? It doesn't have to. Give a listen as Catharine gives her advice on how to get your kids into the backcountry. From trip planning to lowering your expectations, she has built her experience by taking her kids starting at the ages of 3 and 4 on backpacking trips here in Ontario and in the USA in the Adirondack Mountains and Allegheny National Forest.
Experiencing the backcountry together is a great thing to share and will help your kids develop a whole new set of skills that will help them for the rest of their lives.
And remember right now your kids are probably slower than you but in a few years you'll have to train to keep up.
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Show Notes:
- How the 10 Essentials of Hiking Can Save Your Life + A Modern Day Addition
- For in-depth information on backcountry camping check out our “Intro to Backpacking” blog series in our Adventure Library and podcasts at livewildradio.com
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
In the second part of our interview with Katie Corlett we talk about our attempt to do a southbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. This was Katie's first thru-hike so she didn't know what to expect. From the terrain and knee pain to trail towns and hiker trash we talk about the experience of becoming a thru-hiker.
If you've ever wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail you will get an idea of what it is like. Don't be intimidated. As long as you can walk you can do a thru-hike. Just remember to hike your own hike. Download from iTunes, Google Play Music, Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.
Show Notes:
- Appalachian Trail
- 13 Things To Know Before Hiking The Appalachian Trail
- Ep. 33: Katie Corlett: Part 1 - Travel, Adventure and Humanitarian Work
- Follow Katie on Instagram and her blog.
- Katie's grizzly bear account "The Bare Truth: Face to Face with a Grizzly"
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Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Even with the world opening up again we are all faced with continuing restrictions due to Covid-19. From kids being off school to economic uncertainty, things are stressful. In this episode of LiveWild Radio we talk about how we are dealing with it and offer up tips that may help you with your mental health.
Breathwork, discipline and embracing being uncomfortable are all themes we touch on. Things are tough but we will survive to thrive again. We look for the opportunities in the chaos to make ourselves just a little bit better. Give a listen and let us know how you've been coping.
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Show Notes:
- Jacko Podcast
- The Win Journal - Promo code LIVEWILD20 for 20% off your first order
- LiveWild Radio's podcast Ep. 27 - Face of Mental Health
- LiveWild Radio's podcast Ep. 34 - How To Feel Better with Allison Gaudet
- LiveWild Radio's podcast Ep. 8 - Challenges
- LiveWild Radio's podcast Ep. 6 - Life After Death
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
With the combination of increased free time and stress, exercise has been a big topic during the lockdown. People are either doing way more or way less than they did before the pandemic. This has led to an increase in disfunction from both overuse and too much sitting.
In this episode, we chat with physiotherapist, Allison Gaudet, about how to manage your body during this challenging time. From how to structure your workouts to dealing with injuries this episode has a bunch of takeaways that can help you feel and perform better. Download from iTunes, GooglePlay Music, Sticher, Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.
Show Notes:
- Ep. 20 - Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet
- Follow Allison on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
- Grand River Sports Medicine Centre on Twitter and check out their blog
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Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Have you ever wanted to lead a life of adventure and giving back? This episode is part 1 of a 2 part talk with our friend Katie Corlett about how she has rejected the normal path to live a life of travel, adventure and humanitarian work. Katie has travelled all over the world making a point to getting to know a country and its people. We talk about working at a refugee camp in Turkey, rebuilding in Mexico after an earthquake and facing down a grizzly bear with a shovel.
Stay tuned for part 2 where we discuss our attempted thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.
Visit our website at www.Livewildradio.com or download from iTunes, Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher or where ever you get your podcasts.
Show Notes:
- Follow Katie on Instagram and her blog.
- Katie's grizzly bear account "The Bare Truth: Face to Face with a Grizzly"
- Follow LiveWild Radio at Instagram, Facebook, www.livewildradio.com, YouTube.
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Don't let being quarantined keep you from getting in better shape. Most people who are either off work or working from home find themselves with lots of free time to fill. Some of that should be keeping healthy and getting stronger. In this episode, we talk about how you can improve your fitness even though you don't have access to the gym. While we are releasing this during the lockdown, the information we are putting out applies for anyone who wants to get in better shape.
In times of trouble, it is time to improvise. The combination of bodyweight exercises and gear you can get online, you have the world of fitness open to you. Don't let the opportunity to find your stronger self pass you by. Besides, with the Coronavirus upon us, you know the zombies can't be far behind. And the most important skill when they come is cardio.
Download from Livewildradio.com, iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher, Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.
Show Notes:
- Winston's blog on Training for the Outdoors, Simplified
- LiveWild Radio Podcast Ep. 7 - Barbells and Backpacks
- SmashWerx on YouTube for awesome instant rehab physio
- Dr. John Russin for expert training advice and check out his website Nation
- Ep. 20 - Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet
- Ep. 7 - Barbells and Backpacks
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Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Social distancing doesn't mean we can't be right in your ears with our episode about emergency preparedness. Give a listen to Livewild Radio Ep. 31 to hear our take on how to plan for the unexpected, what kind of emergencies are most common and how we deal with the mental stress. Since you now have a lot of free time and you have probably run out of shows on Netflix, give Livewild Radio a listen to laugh and maybe learn a thing or two. We can't promise anything but we give it our best shot.
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Show Notes:Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
When you want to learn about safety in the backcountry there is no one better to talk to than a forest ranger. In this episode, we sit down with Adirondack Forest Ranger Scott van Laer about the Adirondack High Peaks, search and rescues and how you can be safer in the mountains. Scott has been a ranger for 20+ years so he has seen a lot of changes in the traffic to the mountains and the increased demand on the rangers. We talk about how people can help advocate for more rangers to match the increased traffic the park is seeing. Plus you get to hear about why peeing on each other isn’t a good way to stay warm in the cold.
Show Notes:
Follow Scott van Laer at ADK Ranger on Twitter, ADK Ranger on Instagram or on the Adirondack Almanack
NY State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - High Peaks Wilderness
Epic Search & Rescues:
- Feb 2018 Saddleback Rescue: Adirondack Explorer - How 34 rangers and 12 volunteers saved a hiker’s life
- Dec 2016 Algonquin Rescue: NCPR – A Life or Death Rescue on Algonquin – We Had To Get Them That Day and Dramatic Helicopter Rescue
- Memorable, Hair-Raising NYC Forest Ranger Rescues During the Past 80 Years
Adirondack Explorer - Guardians in the Woods Feb. 26, 2008
Want to Help Preserve the Adirondacks and Support the Rangers?
- Contact the ADK https://www.adk.org/
- Let Governor Cuomo that the Adirondacks needs to add more budget towards infrastructure and rangers. https://www.ny.gov/agencies/office-governor
For more information about backpacking, we have a bunch of information on the Adirondacks in the LiveWild Radio Adventure Library. Also, check out Ep. 28 on Adirondack Adventures.
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Sunday Mar 01, 2020
Sunday Mar 01, 2020
As part of our plan to share our favourite places, we are doing episodes highlighting an area. This episode, we talk about why we love the Adirondack Mountains. At 6 million acres, it's one of the largest parks in the U.S. while being close to the Canadian Border and major east coast cities. It boasts 46 peaks over 4,000 feet, countless rivers and lakes and some of the best views you will find anywhere. Rugged trails, free camping and endless rock to climb, the Adirondacks are a prime destination that will take you many trips to explore. Listen in as we lay out the best places to go, the rules and some tips to make your trip better.
Show Notes:
- LiveWild Radio’s Adirondacks High Peaks Backpacking Guide
- LiveWild Radio’s Best Backpacking Trips in the Adirondacks High Peaks
- Adirondacks Almanack
- Adirondack 46ers
- Adirondack Mountain Club
- Adirondacks Mountain Club on Facebook
- Adirondack Backcountry Hikers on Facebook
- NY State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - High Peaks Wilderness
- Old Mountain Coffee in Keene, NY
- Foot Stuff Podcast
- The Mountaineer
- For more information about backpacking, we have a bunch of resources in the LiveWild Radio Adventure Library.
Follow LiveWild Radio at Instagram, Facebook, www.livewildradio.com, YouTube or wherever you download your podcasts.
Saturday Feb 15, 2020
Saturday Feb 15, 2020
When we talk about adventure on the show it is usually about things like backpacking or rock climbing, but in this episode, the adventure is much closer to home. Our guest, Alex Vaillancourt, talks about the challenges and rewards of finding and living his truth. Born female, Alex is transitioning to male while working in the demanding field of industrial rope access. Most people only hear about transgender folks when it comes to political issues so it is easy to forget that they are real people facing obstacles most of us can never truly understand. Join us as we find out what it is like to transition, how the world has reacted and how we can make life less difficult for trans people.
Show Notes:
- Queer Rope Access Community Facebook Page
- Centre for Mental Health and Addiction - Gender Study Wing
Follow Alex on Instagram
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