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The Camp Voyageur Podcast

Alex Kvanli, John Burgman

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Co-hosts Alex Kvanli and John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, and reflect on the lore of the Great Northwoods. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips and advice. Whether you’re a former camper, a current camper, or an adventure enthusiast looking to improve your Boundary Waters experience, there’s something for everyone in each episode.
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Grab a front-row seat as Alex shares stories from his crew's epic trip and the preparation involved. Don't forget to check out his trip video! The Wabakimi Provincial Park in Ontario offers world-class wilderness canoeing and fishing. After two days of whitewater canoe training, the crew rode a train into the park, embarking on a 12-day adventure t…
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Veteran campers Ben and Huck share what it's like being a Camp Voyageur Olympic Captain, hiking in the mountains of Montana, paddling from Ely to Lake Superior, portaging over the 8.5-mile Grand Portage, & more. "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail st…
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Join Ben and Ben live in the Mess Hall where campers and staff share hilarious stories of fish, epic trips, and current events. John Erdmann closes the show with two songs you can't miss. "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageu…
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Co-hosts Alex and John discuss some of the biggest “myths” about camping in the Boundary Waters, including common misconceptions related to portaging, weather, trail food, and more. See also: 8 Boundary Waters Canoe Tripping Myths Debunked by Alex Kvanli 9 Newbie BWCAW Camping Questions Answered—Simply and Honestly by John Burgman Top 10 Mistakes M…
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A story about the time-honored camp day-trip of bushwhacking into Mystery Lake. Story by Jack Davidson and John Ranson. -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay) -- "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, & reflect on …
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Jim ponders how his tripping philosophy has changed since the 1960s and describes his visit with Dorothy Molter, the last permanent, non-indigenous resident of the Boundary Waters. You might also like: Canoeing: A Lifelong Pursuit by Alex Kvanli -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay) -- "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman dis…
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Ned Brandt recalls how the war canoe could be a heavy, cumbersome, water-logged vessel on the trail—but also how its size allowed for moving very fast across the water when absolutely necessary. -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay) -- "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Mi…
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Charlie draws upon his experience raising four boys, camp counseling, and leading 100+ camping trips. See also: 5 Things Every Prepared Parent Needs to Know About Summer Camp by Alex Kvanli 9 Parenting Tactics We Use At Camp to Help Raise Successful Kids by Deb Erdmann 9 Newbie BWCAW Camping Questions Answered—Simply and Honestly by John Burgman --…
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Camp alumnus Tom McKenna recalls the camp programming of the 1960s, the memorable Greencastle and Monmouth cohorts of campers, and one of the most legendary “Voyageur Firsts.” See also: 1960s: Changing with the Changing Times by John Burgman -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay) -- "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss…
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Dale Reckman reflects on a trip from the mid-1970s during which the solution to a particular dilemma resided in an unlikely place—on the muddy shoreline. -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay) -- "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interv…
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Ned recounts his fond memories of Coach, a certain infamous trunk, Charlie Erdmann, and growing up at summer camp. See also: 1980s: New Names, Same Voyageur Spirit by John Burgman The Trail of Life Documentary by John Behnke 1980s photo gallery -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay, Charles P. Erdmann) -- "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli…
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Alex and John discuss some of the highlights from the recently concluded camp season, including pre-camp preparations, in-camp activities, and trail adventures. (Plus, Alex shares details and dates about the upcoming 2024 summer camp season!) -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay) -- "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discus…
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Camp alumnus Greg Lippert recalls having to improvise when it came to eating well on the trail. -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay—Caffeine Creek Band, JuliusH, AntipodeanWriter, etc.) -- "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview V…
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Former counselor Joe Baumann reflects on an overly ambitious trip to Nibin Lake and Bibon Lake—known as “Nibin & Bibon” in Camp Voyageur lore. -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay—Caffeine Creek Band, JuliusH, Breviceps, Andrewkn, etc.) -- "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely…
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Bryan and Kyle share their 415-mile canoe expedition from Farm Lake to Minneapolis. -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay) -- "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, & reflect on the lore of the Great Northwoods. Th…
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Dale Reckman was a camper for a couple of years in the mid-1970s, and he has continued to enjoy and explore the wilderness of Northern Minnesota ever since. In fact, he has spent a total of more than 300 nights in the Boundary Waters and the Quetico...and has acquired a lot of wisdom along the way. See also: A True Well-Rounded Education by Alex Kv…
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Greg Lippert attended Camp for a series of years that spanned the late 1960s and early 1970s. Almost immediately, he developed an affinity for the trail and became an avid fisherman. But more broadly, his time at Camp was marked by the historic happenings of the Vietnam War era, a unique and unprecedented time to be a camper. See also: Summer Camp:…
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Former camper and counselor Ned Yonkers recalls a trail dinner mishap...and its feared consequences. -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay—Caffeine Creek Band, JuliusH, Musictown, and MondayHopes) -- "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, in…
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Alex and John share some of their favorite gear tips. See also: 9 Food Hacks You Can Do in the BWCAW by Alex Kvanli 8 Golden Rules of Efficient Portaging by Alex Kvanli 3 Musts in the BWCA by Hal Holmes Top 10 Mistakes Made at the Campsite by John Erdmann -- (Music from Pixabay—Caffeine Creek Band) -- "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John…
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Otto's passion for the outdoors included his Camp Voyageur summer experience in 1974. His love for the outdoors led to a 30+ year career in outdoor recreation/education and wildlife conservation. This included working for Indiana University's Bradford Woods Outdoor Education Center, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Parks and Wildli…
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A fishing story for the ages...from the pages of an old Paddle Post newspaper. Story by David Millett. -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay—Nesrality and Olexy) -- "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, & reflect …
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Joe Baumann was a counselor for many years, starting in 2007. His time at Camp included evolving from a total newbie to a renowned trail leader and trip enthusiast. But he also learned to embrace the quieter, easier times at Camp—and the special trail moments that are so hard to explain with words. -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay—Caffeine …
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An audio exploration of one of Camp's most meaningful traditions. -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay—Phill_Dillow, 21039285, and Olexy) -- "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They share trail stories, interview Voyageur alumni, & reflect on the lore of the Grea…
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Why are we drawn to the Boundary Waters? See also: Nature's Effect on our Brains and Well-being by Alex Kvanli How Wilderness Adventures Foster Lifelong Success by Alex Kvanli Beyond the Tower by John Erdmann Bring Nature Indoors by Alex Kvanli -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay–Lesfm, betheart789, and Coma-Media) -- "Text us feedback." Co-ho…
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Ned started coming to Camp when he was 9 years old back in 2004. He made the long journey from New Hampshire to Ely every summer until 2018. From overnight trips to long expeditions in remote wilderness, Ned fell in love with the outdoors while at Camp, and forged some of his tightest bonds while on the trail. He now works as a university space pla…
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Sometimes finding something really small on the trail can have a really big impact on the overall experience. See also: 7 Cool Treasures Found on the Trail by Alex Kvanli -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay—SoundGalleryBy, Magiksolo, and ohhgeeeznotagain) -- "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to …
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Dylan is Camp Voyageur's Trip Director and has spent over 200 days paddling in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Hailing from the Twin Cities, he is currently a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Stout studying computer and electrical engineering. In his free time he loves to tinker, design, and make everything from canoe paddles to cus…
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What makes a campsite great? That’s actually a pretty loaded question! See also: Top 10 Mistakes Made at the Campsite by John Erdmann -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay—QubeSounds, Coma-Media, lesfm, and Playsound) -- "Text us feedback." Co-hosts Alex Kvanli & John Burgman discuss all-things related to Camp Voyageur in Ely, Minnesota. They sh…
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Doug's love of canoeing began when he was a camper and counselor in the early 1970s. Following a 51-day canoe trip to Hudson Bay, in 1979, he went on a 68-day Alaska canoe expedition through the Brooks Range. He spent 1981 to 1982 living off the grid with the Ojibway First Nations people of the Winisk River in Northern Ontario. Doug’s love of canoe…
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Do you remember crossing your first portage? For any outdoors enthusiast, it’s a rite of passage unlike any other. See also: What It's Like: Cross Your First Portage by John Burgman 8 Golden Rules of Efficient Portaging by Ned Yonkers Camper Insights: How Grand Portage Changes You by Alex Kvanli -- (Sound effects and music from Pixabay—Lesfm, 21039…
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ADAM ONDRA, the Czech climber is the man to beat and for a lot of reasons. Adam is the only person to have won both the lead and the bouldering world cup title in the same year. And he’s the only person to have climbed 5.15d. Or flashed 5.15a. All while slaying V15 and 16’s. If you ever wondered what it will take to win a Gold Medal, or what the To…
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SEASON THREE: The Road to 2020 Olympics w John Burgman Podcast Host: Dan GoodwinAs most everyone has heard, there will be three disciplines featured as a 'Combined Sport' in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Those three disciplines include speed climbing, bouldering, and lead.Unfortunately, most people are confused as to the format and the process…
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7 STEPS TO OVERCOMING FEAR! If you're having a difficult time overcoming the fear of falling or failing in front of your peers, this star-studded podcast may change your life forever. For the first time, many of the world's greatest extreme athletes share their secrets on how they counter the negative thoughts and emotions associated with fear, as …
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THE WORLDS MOST DANGEROUS RACE Part Two: Featuring Mayan Smith Gobat, Libby Sauter, Josie Mckee, Quinn Brett, & Hazel Findley. Listen as the Fastest Women on the planet discuss the extraordinary dangers of speed climbing up the Nose of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley National Park, California. For the first time, we get to hear from Josie McKee and Q…
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THE WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS RACE! Featuring Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds - the new record holders for the fastest time up The Nose on El Capitan in Yosemite Valley, California. Their time: 2 hrs, 19 mins, & 44 seconds - shaving the nearly 4 mins off the previous record held by Hans Florine (also on this show), and Alex Honnold.In addition, we have…
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ADAM ONDRA, a professional rock climber from the Czech Republic, and World Champion in two disciplines; lead and bouldering - has established the World's hardest climb known as Silence - the first route rated 9c or 5.15d.Not surprisingly, Adam is also the only person to climb all the 9b+'s (5.15c), and lead every pitch on Dawn Wall (9a -5.14d), hai…
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STEVE McCLURE - the author of Beyond Limits, just established UK's hardest route: Rainman 9b (5.15b) at Malham Cove, home of another incredibly difficult McClure route: Overshadow - which was repeated by the legendary Adam Ondra back in 2007, confirming the rating as 9a+ (5.15a). If you want to learn how to navigate the most difficult climbing sequ…
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CONVERSATION w JUSTEN SJONG 'The Climbing Sensei'Justen is one of the most sought after climbing coaches in the world today. In 2008, Sjong established the “hardest free big wall” in the world, Magic Mushroom (5.14a VI) on El Cap in Yosemite with Tommy Caldwell. Now Jsong coaches many of the world's strongest climbers like Alex Puccio, Daniel Woods…
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ABOUT: Hazel Findlay is one of the boldest female rock climbers in the world today. Trad climbing at the age of seven on the limestone sea cliffs of Pembroke, it didn't take long for Hazel's talents to be revealed. For six straight years, she was the British junior champion. But at 16, Hazel decided to focus on outdoor climbing, specializing in tra…
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PETE WHITTAKER, a British Rock Climber, just made history by being the first person to free-climb Freerider (5.12d)in a day, using a rope-solo technique. Not only did he decimate the record, which was previously held by Jorg Verhoeven, who rope soloed Free Rider in four days, Pete smoked the route in 20 hours and six minutes. Listen as Pete shares …
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CONVERSATION w HANS FLORINE - The Big Wall Speed Climber who jointly holds the record with Alex Honnold(listen to podcast w Alex)for climbing the Nose of El Cap in a mind blowing time of 2:23:46. Listen as Hollywood Hans, as some prefer to call him, shares his incredible story on how they were able to break the record that was previously set by the…
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In Honor of 'Martin Luther King', we proudly introduce Kai Lightner, one of America's most influential rock climbers on the scene today. "I obviously knew going into it, I was doing something different, especially in my community. It was a big deal I was doing it because no one rock climbed. And the way out typically in an African American communit…
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CONVERSATION w JONATHAN SIEGRIST - One of America's Most Prolific Rock Climbers. Jonathan has sent nearly '100' 5.14's including: Lucifer, Kryptonite, Necessary Evil, Pure Imagination, New World Order, and he has recently joined the 5.15 club by climbing Biographie, and La Ramba. Taped shortly after the 2016 Presidential Elections, Jonathan provide…
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW w Tess Rafferty. Tess is an actress, TV writer, comic and author, who recently teamed up with director Steve Cohen, to create a video that has taken the internet by storm. At the time of this publication, her video 'What Everyone Who Voted for Trump Needs to Hear, has surpassed 30 million views. As you will hear in our conversat…
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CONVERSATION w BETH RODDEN The Queen of 'Meltdown' one of the hardest 'unrepeated' single pitches (5.14c/d) in Yosemite Valley. Listen as Beth shares her thoughts on 'Meltdown' and her near death experience in Kyrgyzstan, when she and Tommy were held captive by army rebels, and were forced to run for their lives, after pushing one of the guards off…
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TO SECEDE OR NOT TO SECEDE? That is the question. Shortly after the controversial election, Dan Goodwin, the president and CEO of Triple Black TV, connected wth Marcus Ruiz Evans, the author of California’s Next Century 2.0: Economic Renaissance, and leader of the YesCalifornia campaign for independence, to ask some hard questions:1) What do you sa…
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CONVERSATION w COLIN O'BRADY - The Winner of the Explorers Grand Slam for establishing a New World Record for ascending the Seven Summits(tallest mountain in Seven Continents) in just 139 Days! Listen as Colin shares his most amazing story, how he was able to circumnavigate the logistical nightmare of securing permits and visas, how he was able to …
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CONVERSATION w MARGO HAYES! Margo is the only woman in the world to climb 5.15! At the age of 19, Margo has been on the podium a dozen times in national and world youth sport climbing championships. But what's most impressive about Margo is her philosophical approach towards life, a level of maturity you don't normally see at that age. To watch Mar…
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