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The Camp Voyageur Podcast

Alex Kvanli, John Burgman

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.
Episodes
Paddle Post Archives: The Sirens of Eskwagama (2001)April 15, 2024
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Jim Nicholson on 50 Years of Canoe Trips, Meeting the Root Beer Lady, & Saving the Boundary WatersMarch 15, 2024
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Trip Story: Racing a Storm (ft. Ned Brandt)February 15, 2024
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Charles Erdmann on Parenting Today's Kids, Developing Their Personalities, & Tips for Taking Them Camping (Without Screens)January 15, 2024
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Tom McKenna on Appreciating Leadership at Camp, Working Up to “Great Big Trips,” & Discovering Serendipitous Camp Connections Later in LifeDecember 15, 2023
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Trip Story: Digging Deep (ft. Dale Reckman)November 15, 2023
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Ned Brandt on Camp in the Late 1980s, His Unique Connection, & Lessons LearnedOctober 19, 2023
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2023 Summer RecapSeptember 15, 2023
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Trip Story: The Ultimate Protein Diet (ft. Greg Lippert)August 30, 2023
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Trip Story: Almost There (ft. Joe Baumann)July 01, 2023
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Trip Story: Paddling from Ely to Minneapolis with Bryan Halverson & Kyle Emmans June 10, 2023
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Dale Reckman on Camp Donuts, Perfect Rocks, & The Value of Lifelong LearningJune 01, 2023
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Greg Lippert on Benefitting from the Small-Group Dynamic, Gaining Proficiency on the Trail, & Attending Camp During the Tumultuous 1960sMay 14, 2023
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Trip Story: Strange Sounds (ft. Ned Yonkers)April 30, 2023
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Boundary Waters Gear HacksApril 16, 2023
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Otto Jose On His Career in Conservation, Introducing Kids to the Outdoors, & Chasing Mountain LionsApril 01, 2023
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Paddle Post Archives: Horse Lake (1959)March 15, 2023
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Joe Baumann on Pickleball, Photography, & the "Magical Meditation" of BWCAW CanoeingMarch 01, 2023
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Crossing PaddlesFebruary 15, 2023
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Need for NatureFebruary 01, 2023
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Ned Yonkers on Shared Experiences, The Upside of Homesickness, & The Key to Feeling a Sense of BelongingJanuary 15, 2023
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LootDecember 30, 2022
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Dylan Jackson on Type 2 Fun, Outdoor Crafts, Untying Knots, Packing Small, & Portaging & Cooking EfficientlyDecember 15, 2022
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Great CampsitesNovember 29, 2022
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Doug Merriman on Exploring New Places, Canoeing Expeditions, Living with the Ojibway, Building & Racing Canoes, & Inspiring OthersNovember 15, 2022
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