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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Big Trips & CV Olympic Highlights with Ben, Ben, & Huck
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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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LIVE Late Nights with Camp Voyageur
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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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The Biggest Boundary Waters Myths... BUSTED!
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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 Nicholson on 50 Years of Canoe Trips, Meeting the Root Beer Lady, & Saving the Boundary Waters
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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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Charles Erdmann on Parenting Today's Kids, Developing Their Personalities, & Tips for Taking Them Camping (Without Screens)
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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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Tom McKenna on Appreciating Leadership at Camp, Working Up to “Great Big Trips,” & Discovering Serendipitous Camp Connections Later in Life
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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 Brandt on Camp in the Late 1980s, His Unique Connection, & Lessons Learned
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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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Trip Story: Almost There (ft. Joe Baumann)
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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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Trip Story: Paddling from Ely to Minneapolis with Bryan Halverson & Kyle Emmans
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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 on Camp Donuts, Perfect Rocks, & The Value of Lifelong Learning
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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 on Benefitting from the Small-Group Dynamic, Gaining Proficiency on the Trail, & Attending Camp During the Tumultuous 1960s
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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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Boundary Waters Gear Hacks
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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 Jose On His Career in Conservation, Introducing Kids to the Outdoors, & Chasing Mountain Lions
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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 on Pickleball, Photography, & the "Magical Meditation" of BWCAW Canoeing
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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 Yonkers on Shared Experiences, The Upside of Homesickness, & The Key to Feeling a Sense of Belonging
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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 Jackson on Type 2 Fun, Outdoor Crafts, Untying Knots, Packing Small, & Portaging & Cooking Efficiently
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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 Merriman on Exploring New Places, Canoeing Expeditions, Living with the Ojibway, Building & Racing Canoes, & Inspiring Others
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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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