About Wild Place Adventures - Stories and Lessons from the Outdoors
Wild Place Adventures is a podcast that explores the great outdoors, blending stories of adventure with lessons in stewardship, resilience, and respect for nature. From the cultural heritage of hunting, fishing and trapping to modern outdoor skills, we connect listeners to the wild while fostering a deeper understanding of our relationship with it. Perfect for anyone seeking inspiration, education, and a deeper connection to the natural world
When you thing the Plan Fell Apart: Lessons from a Yukon Bison Hunt
This episode dives into a real Yukon backcountry experience where nothing went as planned—and that’s exactly where the best lessons came from.
Bryce Bekar reflects on a late winter bison hunt with a group of youth, where deep snow, brutal conditions, and heavy hunting pressure made success uncertain. From stuck machines and changing plans to wolves on the mountainside and a last-minute opportunity, this trip became about far more than harvesting an animal.
At its core, this episode is about mentorship, responsibility, and learning by doing. The youth on this trip didn’t just observe—they worked, adapted, and took part in every step, from trail breaking to processing the animal.
This is a story about resilience, leadership, and why getting kids into the outdoors matters now more than ever.
25 Feb 2026
The Mental Game: Staying Present in the Field
Gear matters. Preparation matters. But when things start to go sideways in the backcountry, it’s rarely your equipment that makes the call—it’s your headspace. In this episode, Bryce shares hard-earned lessons from sheep hunts, steep terrain, and close calls to explore why presence, calm, and judgment matter more than confidence alone. This is a conversation about decision-making under pressure, training your mind, and learning to stay present when it really counts—in the mountains and in life.
10 Feb 2026
Backcountry Skill Building: Winter Gear, Skills, and Mindset
Some people think they know what cold is. Some people actually do. And then there’s Yukon cold.
Yukon cold hits different. ❄️ In this episode, Bryce Bekar shares real-world lessons from frozen feet, gear failures, and winter backcountry mistakes—plus how to test your gear, manage layers, avoid frostbite and hypothermia, and build a system that keeps you safe when it really counts. Winter doesn’t need to be feared, but it does need to be respected.
Hosted by Bryce Bekar
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