Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast

Tim Smith
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Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast

The Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast is about the woods life; guiding, bushcraft, expedition leadership, nature, survival and more. Join Registered Master Maine Guide Tim Smith in the studio and in the field.

  1. SEP 23

    JMB Podcast 132 | Solo Expedition Canoe Course Wrap-Up

    Recorded on Saturday, September 21. Oz and Rick are back from the solo expedition canoe course. We discuss how it went, what worked, what didn’t, what the plan is for next time. If you’re interested, the solo canoe expedition course is on the calendar for next summer. #FullTangLifestyle Photo: Lake reflecting the sky. Show Notes: JMB Podcast Episode 132 Kid-Friendly? There is no profanity in this episode. Links: * Solo Expedition Canoe Course. * The Scroll – Rick’s website featuring his survival and medical courses. * BushcraftSchool.com * Jack Mountain Bushcraft School Calendar   Play, download or subscribe on the following services, as well as many others: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn

    23 min

  2. SEP 14

    JMB Podcast 131 | September 2024 Update

    Recorded on Saturday, September 14. Oz and Rick are in camp preparing to run the solo expedition canoe course and we decided to record our morning coffee discussion. Current events, all about the solo expedition canoe course, Rick’s survival courses in New Hampshire, Oz’s trip to Michigan’s UP, and a bit about the reworking of our outdoor leadership course we teach as part of the Wilderness Bushcraft Semester. It’s great to catch up with old friends. #FullTangLifestyle Photo: Shelters with open fires on an overnight exercise. Show Notes: JMB Podcast Episode 131 Kid-Friendly? There is some profanity in this episode. Links: * The Scroll – Rick’s website featuring his survival and medical courses. * BushcraftSchool.com * Jack Mountain Bushcraft School Calendar   Play, download or subscribe on the following services, as well as many others: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn

    25 min

  3. SEP 1

    JMB Podcast 130 | Adaptation

    Recorded on Sunday, September 1st, we welcome Christopher Russell back to the podcast after a lenghty hiatus. We discuss the idea of adaptation and how we’re adapting to the changes in the weather, as well as discuss current events around the field school. #FullTangLifestyle Photo: Christopher floating over a deep pool on the Bonaventure River in June, 2024. Show Notes: JMB Podcast Episode 130 Kid-Friendly? There is some profanity in this episode. Links: * BushcraftSchool.com * Jack Mountain Bushcraft School Calendar   Play, download or subscribe on the following services, as well as many others: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn

    25 min

  4. AUG 6

    JMB Podcast 129 | 2024 Summer Bushcraft Semester Week 8.5

    Recorded on Tuesday, August 6th in the Guide Shack, Oz and I were joined by a bunch of the current students to talk about our recent Allagash trip, the testing process that is currently underway, the Journeyman certification and what’s left to accomplish on the current course. We’re 8.5 weeks in with 1.5 weeks to go. #FullTangLifestyle Photo: Canoe scene 881. Show Notes: JMB Podcast Episode 129 Kid-Friendly? There is some profanity in this episode. Links: * BushcraftSchool.com * Jack Mountain Bushcraft School Calendar   Play, download or subscribe on the following services, as well as many others: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn

    29 min

  5. JUL 12

    JMB Podcast 128 | Why Learn Bushcraft? What’s The Point?

    On episode 128 of the JMB Podcast, Jesse and Tim discuss some big-picture ideas about why you might be interested in learning bushcraft, and what you do with it when you learn it. Ultimately it’s about being resilient and connecting with the land and our ancestors. It is a lifestyle that resonates with a deep part of us from our distant past. People alive today live much different lives than our ancestors, and much has been lost in terms of community and connection. It’s a wide-ranging discussion. I hope you enjoy it. #FullTangLifestyle Photo: Cooking dinner over a fire on the side of the river. Show Notes: JMB Podcast Episode 128 Kid-Friendly? There is no profanity in this episode. Links: * Puckerbrush Primitive Gathering, July 19-21, 2024 in Columbia, Maine * Wise Oak Wilderness. Jesse’s school in Montreal * BushcraftSchool.com * Jack Mountain Bushcraft School Calendar   Play, download or subscribe on the following services, as well as many others: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn

    32 min

  6. JUL 6

    JMB Podcast 127 | Self-Care And Planning For 2025

    On episode 127 of the JMB Podcast, Tim, Oz and Jesse discuss self-care and the implications of an injury while on an expedition. They also discuss planning programs for 2025. #FullTangLifestyle Photo: One of my favorite spots in the North Maine Woods. Show Notes: JMB Podcast Episode 127 Kid-Friendly? There is no profanity in this episode. Links: * BushcraftSchool.com * Jack Mountain Bushcraft School Calendar   Play, download or subscribe on the following services, as well as many others: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn

    25 min

  7. JUN 30

    JMB Podcast 126 | The Mental Game Of Long-Term Wilderness Living

    On episode 126 of the JMB Podcast, Oz and Tim discuss the mental game of long-term wilderness living skills. To be successful on long-term programs, self-discipline is a prerequisite. Putting the daily work first buys you a moment here and there where you can appreciate where you are and what you’re doing. But the romantic notions of being alone with your thoughts and ruminating while sitting quietly and observing the natural world all day are not representative of the actual experience. It is a lot of daily work. Without self-discipline you start to fall behind. And the comforts of modern life, which are so common in our culture, make it harder. So the point we arrive at is that stepping into an active wilderness lifestyle is harder for modern people than it was for past generations. And our reliance on technology makes it even harder. It is an active life in the woods. And action is the antidote to anxiety. It was a wide-ranging discussion and we covered a lot of ground. I hope you enjoy it. #FullTangLifestyle Photo: Poling a canoe on the lower canyons of the Rio Grande, along the Texas and Mexico border. Show Notes: JMB Podcast Episode 126 Kid-Friendly? There is no profanity in this episode. Links: * BushcraftSchool.com * Jack Mountain Bushcraft School Calendar   Play, download or subscribe on the following services, as well as many others: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn

    39 min

  8. JUN 21

    Wise Oak Wilderness | JMB Podcast 125

    For episode 125 of the JMB Podcast I was joined by Jesse Grindler. Jesse is a JMBS alum, owner of Wise Oak Wilderness in Montreal, and recently joined us on our Bonaventure River canoe expedition. We discuss the Bonaventure trip, then we learn about the business Jesse recently started called Wise Oak Wilderness, offering a variety of instructional and guiding services in Quebec. #FullTangLifestyle Photo: Jesse and Tim in the Guide Shack recording this podcast. Show Notes: JMB Podcast Episode 125 Kid-Friendly? There is no profanity in this episode. Links: * Wise Oak Wilderness * BushcraftSchool.com * Jack Mountain Bushcraft School Calendar   Play, download or subscribe on the following services, as well as many others: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn

    31 min
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The Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast is about the woods life; guiding, bushcraft, expedition leadership, nature, survival and more. Join Registered Master Maine Guide Tim Smith in the studio and in the field.

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