The Camp Voyageur Podcast

About The Camp Voyageur Podcast

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.

Publisher

Alex Kvanli, John Burgman

Category

health & fitness · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Nov 2022

Latest episode

15 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Feb 2026

   John Behnke & Erdmann on the Good Ol' Days at Camp Voyageur

   2016 throwback live from the Mess Hall with Trail of Life documentarian John Behnke and Camp Director John Erdmann. "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 compiled from over 550 days of canoe camping trips. Whether you’re a former camper, a current cam...

2. 

   15 Jan 2026

   Stretching Your Limits, Personal Growth Through Camping, & Working With At-Risk Youth Outdoors

   A throwback episode from 2016 with Blaise Schulten. "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 compiled from over 550 days of canoe camping trips. Whether you’re a former camper, a current camper, or an adventure enthusiast looking to improve your Boundary...

3. 

   15 Dec 2025

   The History and Heritage of Summer Camp: An American Tradition

   John Burgman and Peter Grunawalt delve into the history of American summer camps. You might also like: Summer Camp: An American Tradition by John Burgman"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 compiled from over 550 days of canoe camping trips. Whether ...

Who has been a guest on The Camp Voyageur Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Peter Grunawalt
• Elliot Keller
• Charlie Steiner
• Matt Fossand

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

37,127

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

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Quality

40

Social presence

91

YouTube

76

Engagement

68

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