PODCAST

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing

Bill Bryson III

A weekly standard definition trip into the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness.

sports & recreation outdoor

All Episodes

18:38

Winter Camping Mudro Lake - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2015/03/02

With snow falling from the skies we step away from the car park and into the BWCAW. Sleds loaded down with tents, stoves, food and warm gear bite into our chest as the tow line go taunt. We are headed in for a weekend of winter camping. Five guys two tents and enough bacon to keep us warm on the frigid nights and cool days. Join us as we strap on the snowshoes and spend a weekend in the frozen Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

11:55

Knife to Ottertrack - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2014/02/04

On a nice sunny day we leave our camp on Knife Lake traveling east along the boarder into Ottertrack Lake. We wind our way down this narrow lake with high cliffs on our northern flank. At our new camp we do a little swimming before cooking up some fish for dinner. What a great day in the Boundary Waters.

12:15

Vera North Arm Knife - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2014/01/15

We continue our way North East from Vera portaging our way into Knife Lake. With crystal clear waters and a fresh breeze blowing in our face we work our way to the North Arm of Knife Lake where we camp for the night.

11:22

Moose to Ensign - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2013/12/29

After a winter of frozen lakes and trees covered in snow we find ourselves at the Moose Lake entry point for our first trip of the summer. The skies are mostly cloudy and the days are just starting to warm up. The temps are just perfect for paddling in the BWCAW. I am joined on this trip by Jesse, Jim, and Glenn who are all great guys to camp with. Join us as we take our first paddle strokes and portages of the spring.

12:02

Little Bass Lake_Summer - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2012/09/05

On a beautiful early April day with the ice freshly melted from the lakes Erin and I head into the BWCAW. Our destination for this trip is the easily accessible Little Bass Lake just one portage away from North Hegman Lake. The Sun shining through the trees made for a serene portage through the woods.

2:07

Vermilion Sunrise - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2012/04/29

If you venture out around 5:00 AM near the end of April on Lake Vermilion you will find some exquisite sunrises. Here is one from April 27, 2012.

4:39

Spring Snowset - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2012/04/18

After a foot of snow pounced on us out of nowhere we found ourselves on a calm lake with the sun setting in a winter wonderland. The mirror like lake made breathtaking views of the lake shore. Jim and I go for an evening paddle amidst our spring snowset.

6:27

Skirting the Ice - A Spring Paddle - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2012/03/27

March showed up with extremely warm temperatures for the season which quickly removed what little snow we had accumulated over the short winter. In the last couple of days the ice has begun to pull away from the shoreline opening up the opportunity for an early paddle. The first paddle of the spring is always a favorite time even if its only for 10 or so minutes. We had a an amazing sunshine filled day giving the ice a shimmery reflection.

21:38

Geb-e-on-e-quet to Lynx Lake - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2012/02/28

Our loop out of the Little Indian Sioux entry point is coming to an end. After a heavy rain throughout the night we woke to sunny skies and calm waters. Looking at the maps we find a day filled with portaging ahead of us. With over 800 rods of portaging we knew our shoulders would be ready for some relaxation on Lynx lake which would be our destination for the day. Paddling along the way we encounter a couple of loons showing off as well as a serene beaver flooded portage.

16:16

Thin Ice Preparation with Glen Hooper - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2012/01/10

Winter is a great time to get out and enjoy a host of winter sports. Everything from ice fishing to winter camping get you out of the house and into the crisp fresh air. Many of these winter activities involve frozen bodies of water. It doesn't matter if your riding on a snowmobile, gliding along on skies, or crunching by on snowshoes, crossing ice covered water ways need to hold your full respect. It can happen in an instant and without any warning. You could find yourself plunging into the

15:21

Thumb Lake to Ge-be-on-e-quet Lake - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2012/01/03

After leaving behind the dead moose carcasse in Thumb Lake we paddle through fresh air under sunny skies. The wind always seems to follow us with a gental push from behind helping ease the day of paddling. We encounter a couple of beaver dams and a few mergansers as we paddle our way to Ge-be-on-e-quet Lake.

21:57

Steep Lake to Thumb Lake - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2011/11/29

After a beautiful night camped out on Steep Lake we awake to sunny skies and a light breeze. Continuing our loop out of the Little Indian Sioux River we head North East working our way through Little Bear Track Lake, Bear Track Lake, and into Thumb Lake. Along the way we bump into a snake, a turtle, and what remained of a dead moose.

17:52

Little Loon to Steep Lake - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2011/09/20

We continue our journey north out of Little Loon Lake with the clouds flying by overhead. The warmth of the sun soaks into our bodies as we paddle across open waters. The portages have been both adventurous and serene. We are nearing the end of a full day of paddling and portaging and our bodies are ready for a break. With this being our first trip of the season our muscles are beginning to long for a relaxing evening.

18:52

Lower Pauness to Little Loon Lake - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2011/08/25

Continuing our trip we leave the Devils Cascade and Lower Pauness and work our way North West towards Loon Lake. We have a gentle tail wind pushing us across the lakes while the warm sun shined down upon us. The fresh air and clean water engulfed our senses. A great time in the Boundary Water Canoe Area.

17:27

Little Indain Sioux Pauness - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2011/07/15

Our first paddling trip of 2011 we head into the Little Indian Sioux entry point on a 5 day trip. There is a steady wind blowing and the clouds are zipping by overhead. We paddle North along the river taking a beautiful portage along a small rapids. We catch a glimpse of a couple of mallard ducks and a bald eagle. The episode comes to a close as we portage from Upper Pauness into Lower Pauness.

10:42

Johnson Falls - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2011/07/06

The eastern edge of the Boundary Waters is an amazing area. With high cliffs and deep lakes this rugged terrain offers up some amazing scenery. Camped on the western end of Pine lake we wake up to a beautiful blue sky day with a stiff breeze. We had heard of a waterfall located at the western end of Pine lake and we set out to find it. In his episode we try to give you a first person experience of tracking down these falls. We hope you enjoy the experience and the falls.

18:57

Mountain Lake to Pine Lake - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2011/06/08

On a stormy morning we paddle West out of Mountain lake to a steep portage heading south. We encounter some heavy rain and lightening as thunder rolls across the the lakes. We hunker down at a campsite waiting for the storm to subside and then continue on our way to Pine Lake. Just North of Pine Lake we come across a cow moose and her calf. The two are standing at the edge of a lake with a picturesque woodland backdrop. It was great to see our first moose in the BWCAW.

2:18

HowTo - Campsite Selection 2 - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2011/05/25

Campsites come in every shape size and location in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Some have stunning views over calm waters, some are tucked away beneath swaying pines. Selecting the perfect campsite can mean the difference between a restful night and one where you can't wait to find a new place to call home.

20:10

North Fowl to Mountain Lake-SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2011/05/10

With a nice tail wind we continue our way along the Voyagers Highway. Leaving North Fowl Lake we portage through thick vegetation and a few mosquitoes. Back on the water we come across a couple of loons swimming on the horizon. One puts on a bit of a show as it takes a bath. We finish up the day in Mountain lake enjoying a relaxing cup of tea and watching the sun disappear behind the trees.

8:42

HowTo - Set up a Tent - SD

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing ·

2011/04/26

For those of you new to camping and maybe even for you veterans out there, we have put together this little howto video showing the basic principles behind setting up a tent. Now there are a wide variety of tents out there and each have their own specific way to be set up. Many tents however follow the same basic steps.Here are a few things we take into consideration when setting up our tent. First off our tent is a self standing tent which means it doesn't require tent stakes to stay upright.

82 results

BWCACAST- Standard Definition Boundary Water Canoeing

All Episodes

Similar Podcasts

Radio Foot Internationale

RFI

Road Rage with Walt Deptula 3-7pm

Walt Deptula

West of Everest: An Oklahoma Football Podcast

Lee and Grant Benson

Prepping 2.0

prepping2point0

The Push Off

Universehead Podcast Network