On the second instalment of Under the Yoke's first, only, and most successful miniseries, Baaaaaaird-mainia, we are joined by Ted Baird! Ted takes us on a deep dive into his "Alone" experience while discussing his philosophy on survival. He walks us through some of his favourite trips and how he began this life of backcountry adventure. With his easy going demeanour, unbound knowledge, and drive for exploring the unexplored, it was an absolute pleasure having him on the show. We also have an...

The boys are joined by Jim Baird for a great chat on Episode 16 of Under the Yoke. While it is a topic that simply can not be ignored, Jim goes far beyond his experience winning History Channel's Season 4 of Alone with his brother. Jim explains his major take aways from that experience while giving listeners a fresh perspective on survival and bushcraft skills. This podcast is filled with great stories and advice regarding whitewater paddling, trip planning, and backcountry fishing that he...

On Episode 15 of Under the Yoke, Uncle Tito Outdoors joins us to chat about his journey into the world of bushcraft and backcountry tripping. Uncle Tito explains some of the skills and gear that are essential for a safe and efficient backcountry experience. He also shares stories of occasions he has overcome unexpected situations by always being prepared for the worst. From educational resources, to clothing and packs, to shelter systems, to fire building, and knives - this chat had it all!...

This week we have a good one for you! We’re speaking with Andrew Aderman, yes, that’s the, custom ski builder, treehouse carpenter, van dwelling, backcountry camping, Andrew Aderman! From his roots in Buffalo, New York, Andrew prides himself in exploring the backcountry, searching for new canoe roots, and developing new skills along the way. Andrew takes us though his journey from being a decade long guide in Algonquin, to his beautiful journey through the Northern Forest Canoe Trail and now...

 This week we’re talking with Alex Trayner, numero 2 of 2, of Northern Scavenger about the content creation process and the labour of love involved from start to finish to bring their passion for the backcountry to your screen. Alex also touches on how his experience brought his career to the next level and how his curiosity and love for the outdoors continues to push him towards more adventure.  Check out their new documentary on Vimeo through the link in the description of this podcast!...

We are joined this week by Gillian Burt, Executive Director of Project Canoe. Project Canoe is a charitable organization that provides less fortunate youth with the opportunity to experience wilderness canoe trips in northern Ontario each summer. Founded in 1977, Project Canoe has been using the wilderness travel to instil confidence and a sense of meaning among youth for over 40 years! Gillian shares with us some fun stories of past campers, the positive and lasting affect these trips have...

Episode 11 features Pete Marshall, the Communications Director for the Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness. Pete joins us to chat about why this area should be on every canoeists bucketlist - we discuss the areas controversial history, famous canoe routes, and some of the different regions that can be found in the park. Pete also walks us through a major threat to the wilderness area, a proposed copper-sulfide mine. We dive into the the detrimental impact this mine can have on the...

On Episode 10 of Under the Yoke we had the pleasure of speaking with brothers, Kyle and Tom, from The Weight We Carry. Fueled by their motivation to help individuals living in impoverished areas of the world and their burning desire for adventure, Kyle and Tom set off to each carry a canoe to the top of Mt. Everest basecamp to raise awareness towards mental health. Their objective was to raise $150,000 in an effort to construct the Women’s Mental Health Center in Kathmundu, Nepal.  This...

On this week’s podcast, we are joined by Randy Mitson, Director of Marketing at Algonquin Outfitters. Randy highlights all that Algonquin Provincial Park has to offer, and why it is internationally regarded as a cultural and social hub for the canoeing community. We discuss its history, its varying geographical landscapes and regions, and different types of wildlife that call the Park home. Being an enabler of the backcountry, Randy also gives us a sneak peek of some great programs Algonquin...

This week we take a deep dive into the art of the canoe paddle with Milan from Hunter and Harris.We cover a range of topics to give you the paddle expert guide to finding the perfect paddle for you. From the different types of paddle shapes to the correct length, to types of wood and how to maintain your paddle over the long run - Milan will guide you through everything you need to know about your perfect paddle and how to maintain it.The paddle is debatably one of your most important pieces...

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Jon from Backcountry Custom Canoes. Through Jon’s background in Forestry, his ongoing passion for the outdoors stemming from his childhood and his relentless work ethic, Jon is crafting beautiful custom (artisan) skin on frame canoes.  Skin on frame canoes is an art dating back thousands of years. They turn out light, strong and perfect for the backcountry. Each canoe is custom made out of his very own shop and clients are always brought on board...

The boys at UTY are kickin’ off the decade with Josh McFaddin, outdoor adventurer and wild food creator. Josh uses his platform to educate others about the benefits of healthy eating by including natural ingredients found throughout wilderness areas. We discuss his personal ideology and motivation that acts as a catalyst to inspire others and promote a lifestyle more aligned with nature. Focusing on creative meal alternatives, Josh shares some of his favourite recipes and ingredients for...

On Episode 5 of UTY, we are joined by Tierney Angus - Vice President of Friends of Temagami. We discuss the Temagami region and how it differs from other areas across Ontario and Canada. Composed of over 15 provincial parks, Tierney describes why the region is a great place to put your paddling and navigational skills to the test over its rugged terrain. As beautiful as the region is, it is currently under threat. Tierney breaks down the situation with the Solace Wildlands and walks us...

This week on UTY, we are joined by the extremely interesting Brad Jennings from Explore the Backcountry. From creating a pilot episode for a potential backcountry TV show to Adventure Racing and everything in between, Brad takes his love for the outdoors to a completely different level than most. We focus on his recent project called the Lost Canoe Route Initiative where Brad revels his process for finding these lost routes, and why he believes it is so important to keep these routes in...

In this weeks' episode we speak with Kendra from Camping with Strangers, an organization that enables you to explore the back country on a 1, 2 or 3 day camping trip amongst other like minded individuals. Kendra started camping with people she found on local Facebook groups. After some time she realized that there must be a way to better screen individuals coming on her trips and make sure everything is planned properly. Sometimes it’s tough to find other friends to go on a camping trip with,...

Episode 2 of the Under the Yoke podcast features Careena and Ryan from Alexis Outdoors to discuss their experience watching their YouTube channel blossom into what it is today. We touch on topics about the future of Alexis Outdoors, and some unexpected encounters and messages they have received regarding the positive impact their videos have had on others. Lastly, Careena discusses what it is like being a woman in a male dominated industry and gives advice on how we can all make it a little...

In this episode we go under the yoke with Noah Booth from Northern Scavenger and chat about how curiosity was the catalyst for progression in regards to taking his trips to the next level. From French River Provincial Park to crossing Labrador on a trip sponsored by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Noah divulges some tips and tricks he has learned along the way that will come in handy when looking to plan and execute extended stays in the wilderness.

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