Nestled in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and recording from Hinton Alberta, this podcast is all about embracing the great outdoors!
Featuring interviews with local wilderness enthusiasts, camping and backcountry survival tips, gear reviews and more.
Ep 138- Live at Jack's Bar with Tim Hus and Mark Deagle
In this special live broadcast recorded straight from the vibrant atmosphere of Jack's Bar, we are joined by two absolute legends of the Canadian West: master log home builder Mark Deagle and acclaimed Canadian Country music singer-songwriter Tim Hus.
In this episode, Tim Hus takes us on a journey across the true Canadian landscape. He shares captivating stories from his years touring the backroads of the country, pulling back the curtain on his roots growing up and working hard in Western Canada. From forestry camps to festival stages, Tim's gritty, authentic storytelling captures the rugged spirit of the wilderness. Plus, you won't want to miss the magic as Tim treats us to live acoustic performances of his iconic songs scattered throughout the episode.
🌲 What You'll Hear in This Episode:
Western Canadian Roots: Tim opens up about his early days working labor jobs in Western Canada and how those experiences shaped his authentic songwriting.
Tales from the Road: Unbelievable, funny, and heartwarming stories from Tim's endless travels playing music in every corner of the country.
Log Building & Lore: Insights from legendary craftsman Mark Deagle on building iconic structures in the wild.
Live Music: Acoustic performances by Tim Hus sprinkled right into the conversation.
Find out more about Tim and upcoming shows at www.timhus.ca
25 Oct 2026
Ep 137- Spooky Tales From The Northern Rockies (Feat. Madison Elle-Marie Sharman)
Spooky stories and a mysterious bushcraft taste test await in this Halloween edition of the Wilderness Wavelength Podcast! 🎃
In Episode 137, we are joined by a very special guest: Madison Elle-Marie Sharman, the Heritage Coordinator of Yellowhead County . Madison digs into the local archives and shares some of the wildest, most unexplainable, and bone-chilling stories that have occurred throughout the county's history. From eerie wilderness encounters to local legends, this episode is packed with historical hauntings that will make you look twice at the shadows on your next outdoor adventure.
For this week's Bushcraft Tip, Scott Sunderwald brings in a mystery meat for the crew to sample. Will it be a wilderness delicacy or a survival nightmare? Tune in to find out if they survive the taste test!
Find more of Madison's work at www.yhcounty.ca (https://www.yhcounty)
18 Oct 2026
Ep 136- Ticks, Tapeworms and Trichinosis (Feat. Alex Caouette)
Ticks, tapeworms, and trichinosis—oh my! In this episode of Wilderness Wavelength , we dive deep into the microscopic and often misunderstood world of parasites.
Joining us this week is professional ecologist Alex Caouette to break down how these hitchhikers operate, how humans accidentally contract them, and the best ways to protect yourself when exploring the great outdoors. We also shift our lens to wildlife, discussing the fascinating and sometimes devastating impact parasites have on the iconic animals of the Northern Rockies.
In this episode, we cover:
The Usual Suspects: A look into the lifecycles of ticks, tapeworms, roundworms, and more.
Contracting & Prevention: Practical safety tips to avoid trichinosis and other parasitic infections while hunting, foraging, or hiking.
Wildlife Impacts: How local Northern Rockies species fight off (or succumb to) these hidden threats.
Whether you are an avid hunter, a backcountry hiker, or just curious about nature's stranger side, this episode is packed with essential wilderness knowledge you won't want to miss.
Inside a recent episode
Ep 135- Surviving the Worst-Case Scenario: Tactical First Aid & Disaster Prep (Feat. Greg Gorecki)
Published 11 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Improvised tourniquets and stuff like that, right? Yeah. We go into styptics, so like the powders, like quick clot and stuff like that, right? And we do suturing as well, right? Not much of an emergency skill, but if you're going to be in the woods for a while, it definitely pays off to be able to do that while you make your way out of the woods, right? Yeah. Talk to us about tourniquets because I'm old enough to have done, I don't know, 20 different first aid courses and tourniquets went out of style and now they've come back in. That's right. Which one's the tourniquet again? That's where you've got the wound coming out? […]
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