26 episodes

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.

The Camp Voyageur Podcast Alex Kvanli, John Burgman

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    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

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.

    Paddle Post Archives: The Sirens of Eskwagama (2001)

    Paddle Post Archives: The Sirens of Eskwagama (2001)

    A story about the time-honored camp day-trip of bushwhacking into Mystery Lake. Story by Jack Davidson and John Ranson.  
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    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. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & 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.

    Can't get enough?
    Read our blog Find us on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube Enroll your son at Camp Voyageur Work at Camp Voyageur 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life by Alex Kvanli

    • 7 min
    Jim Nicholson on 50 Years of Canoe Trips, Meeting the Root Beer Lady, & Saving the Boundary Waters

    Jim Nicholson on 50 Years of Canoe Trips, Meeting the Root Beer Lady, & Saving the Boundary Waters

    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.
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    "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. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & 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.

    Can't get enough?
    Read our blog Find us on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube Enroll your son at Camp Voyageur Work at Camp Voyageur 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life by Alex Kvanli

    • 38 min
    Trip Story: Racing a Storm (ft. Ned Brandt)

    Trip Story: Racing a Storm (ft. Ned Brandt)

    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. 
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    "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. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & 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.

    Can't get enough?
    Read our blog Find us on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube Enroll your son at Camp Voyageur Work at Camp Voyageur 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life by Alex Kvanli

    • 4 min
    Charles Erdmann on Parenting Today's Kids, Developing Their Personalities, & Tips for Taking Them Camping (Without Screens)

    Charles Erdmann on Parenting Today's Kids, Developing Their Personalities, & Tips for Taking Them Camping (Without Screens)

    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 Kvanli9 Parenting Tactics We Use At Camp to Help Raise Successful Kids by Deb Erdmann9 Newbie BWCAW Camping Questions Answered—Simply and Honestly by John Burgman

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    "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. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & 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.

    Can't get enough?
    Read our blog Find us on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube Enroll your son at Camp Voyageur Work at Camp Voyageur 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life by Alex Kvanli

    • 33 min
    Tom McKenna on Appreciating Leadership at Camp, Working Up to “Great Big Trips,” & Discovering Serendipitous Camp Connections Later in Life

    Tom McKenna on Appreciating Leadership at Camp, Working Up to “Great Big Trips,” & Discovering Serendipitous Camp Connections Later in Life

    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.”

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    1960s: Changing with the Changing Times by John Burgman--
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    "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. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & 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.

    Can't get enough?
    Read our blog Find us on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube Enroll your son at Camp Voyageur Work at Camp Voyageur 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life by Alex Kvanli

    • 38 min
    Trip Story: Digging Deep (ft. Dale Reckman)

    Trip Story: Digging Deep (ft. Dale Reckman)

    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.
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    (Sound effects and music from Pixabay)
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    "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. They also trade Boundary Waters travel tips & 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.

    Can't get enough?
    Read our blog Find us on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube Enroll your son at Camp Voyageur Work at Camp Voyageur 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life by Alex Kvanli

    • 5 min

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