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Wed, 14 May 2008 16:54:00 GMT

We're going to take you paragliding on this edition of DSO. I know I said I was finished with snow for a while but I couldn't resist running this feature. When I was skiing at Panorama Mountain in British Columbia back in March I came across a group of paragliders. They were holding their annual Easter Paragliding Festival. I hung around and watched for a while and got talking to the organizer Max Fanderl. He was born in Germany and came to Canada in 1992. This guy lives for flying and he flies everything... airplanes, gliders, ultra-lights, hang gliders and of course paragliders. They're those things that look like a cross between a parachute and a kite. In the winter they take off on skis and in the summer they just run and jump off mountains. I had an interesting conversation with Max at the launch site on the mountain, about the sport, the appeal and the risks involved. We also talked to Max about his upcoming participation in the X-Alps, said to be one of the toughest Adventure Races in the world. (Look for this paragliding feature as an HD Video segment of Doing Stuff Outdoors in the fall)

We'll also have more of your comments about the program and about outdoor things. Roman from the Lighthiker's World blog sends along a nice note and Anthony Jones of Anthony's Audio Journal sends us an audio comment. We've thrown in a great cut of podsafe music from Blake Morgan. I've also started a Twitter account. It's called 'doingstuff'. I couldn't fit the word 'Outdoors' into the title. Anyway... don't know much about all this social networking stuff but I though Twitter might be a good way to keep in touch with listeners and a way for you to let me know what you're up to in the outdoors. So follow me and I'd like to follow you on Twitter.

You can also call your comments in to the comments line at 206.600.4557. Email me at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca or leave a comment on the webpage at doingstuffoutdoors.com. Next time on the show we'll tell you about a new program designed to protect and preserve wilderness areas called 'The Big Wild'.

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Wed, 7 May 2008 16:44:00 GMT

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In this edition of Doing Stuff Outdoors we're going sailing....or at least we'll talk to a man who lives and breathes the sea. It took him three years but he built his own day-sailor out of wood following traditional boat building plans. We'll talk about the joy you get from sailing in a wooden boat that you built yourself.

And we all have visions of the mighty Nile River. Thanks to our friends at the Outdoors Station we'll hear about a tour operator who organizes amazing kayaking expeditions along the Nile.

Also today... more of your comments including a look at a new product that allows you to create your own 3D trail maps of routes in the Canadian Rockies. And we'll talk a little about getting outdoors with kids. Plus more podsafe music from Great Big Sea.

Call in your comments, suggestions and outdoor adventures to the comments line at 206-600-4557. Email Gary at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca and subscribe to DSO in iTunes.
Next week we'll take you paragliding in the mountains.....

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Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:56:00 GMT

We take one last look at skiing and snow on this episode. Gary and a group of his regular gang of backcountry skiers sneak away for a late season weekend of skiing in the Chic Choc Mountains of the Gaspe Peninsula in the province of Quebec. This area and these mountains are a hidden gem. They're a continuation of the Appalachian Range with the highest peak a little over 4,000 feet in elevation. But these hills have a big mountain feel to them. Much of the terrain is above tree line and the area is known for it's abundant snow and fabulous backcounty skiing and hiking. But the secret is getting out, especially the popular hut to hut ski treks. Gary ran into a group of mainly first time Chic Choc skiers from New England. They talk about their adventures in the area and late season skiing, not just in Gaspe but also the legendary Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington in New Hampshire.

Lone Blagdon has more Trail Magic for us. He picks up his Appalachian Trail adventure at the Nantahala Outdoor Centre in North Carolina where he meets a thru hiker who has to quit the trail and passes on some goodies to Lorne and his daughter. Also in this account... revenge of the chili dogs, dry beans for breakfast, the luxury of a hot shower and beware of falling trees.

We'll also feature some of your feedback including another 'Where To Get Stuff' suggestion... Campmor. Podsafe music from the popular Atlantic Canadian band Great Big Sea.

If you'd like to recommend your favorite place to get outdoor gear or your favorite trail or place to hike contact us by email at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca or call our comments line at 206.600.4557.

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Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:26:00 GMT

In April 2008, Kimber Sider and her horse Kat are embarking on an incredible adventure. They'll ride west from Nova Scotia with a goal of the Pacific Coast of Canada, 6,000+km and 5-6 months down the road. Her driving inspiration is Barbara Kingscote's 1949 journey from Mascouche, Quebec to Vancouver, British Columbia. Our feature interview on the show is with Kimber Sider.

Bob Cartwright from The Outdoors Station sends along an interview he did at the recent Canoe Expo in Stoneleigh in the UK with one of the owners of Ocean Paddler Magazine.

Gary talks about the post he found in the Lighthiker's World blog listing some favorite outdoor podcasts including SNEWS Live, the Dirtbag Diaries and DSO.

Podsafe music this episode from The Wyrd Sisters, aptly named âCanada's First Ladies of Folkâ by international music critics.

Call in your comments, suggestions and outdoor adventures to the comments line at 206-600-4557. Email Gary at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca and subscribe to DSO in iTunes.

Next week on the show more Trail Magic from Lorne Blagdon and a final backcountry ski trip to the Chic Chocs.

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Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:55:00 GMT

Gary winds up his skiing adventure in British Columbia with a visit to Panorama Mountain Village near Invermere. Panorama is an immense mountain with 4,000 feet of vertical, awe inspiring views everywhere you look, uncrowded slopes and amazing backcountry style skiing right off the lift. We'll meet some folks who live year round at the mountain and enjoy that west coast, outdoors lifestyle. We'll hear about the early days of skiing on the mountain and explore the backcountry opportunities that surround the resort. Skiing is now over for the season at Panorama but the outdoor adventure continues through the summer. Check out the website.

Next time on the show we'll meet a woman with a passion for horses who's about to embark on a 6,000 km plus ride across Canada from coast to coast. Call in and record your comments at 206.600.4557 or email Gary at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca

Be active... be healthy and enjoy the outdoors.

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Sat, 5 Apr 2008 23:55:00 GMT

On this special edition of Doing Stuff Outdoors Gary goes to Purcell Mountain Lodge in British Columbia. It's a slice of heaven nestled in an alpine meadow surrounded by towering summits and tumbling glaciers. This luxurious, wilderness alpine retreat is accessible only by helicopter. It's a magical place, completely off the grid with its own water treatment plant and power generation from a nearby stream. Only a limited number of visitors are permitted each year. They come for hiking in the summer and the champaign powder in the winter. Guests can choose from backcountry touring with skis or snowboards, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or even tobogganing. It's a winter wonderland.

Gary joined five others for a four day telemark backcountry adventure. There were plenty of fresh tracks through knee deep powder every day. They experienced 2000-foot descents through treed glades and in alpine bowls. And there were some surprises thrown in as well. Gary recorded an audio diary every day with all the skiers, the two guides and lodge staff. You'll hear about all the experiences, all the stories and adventures... it's like being at Purcell Mountain Lodge yourself. Enjoy.

Next week Gary wraps up his BC skiing adventure with a visit to Panorama Mountain Village. Call in your comments, suggestions and outdoor adventures to the comments line at 206-600-4557. Email Gary at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca and subscribe to DSO in iTunes.

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Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:37:00 GMT

Gary is back from his skiing adventure in British Columbia. He'll share the trip with you over the next three programs. We'll begin in the town of Golden, BC at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. This is one big mountain. Kicking Horse boasts the longest vertical in the Kootenay Rockies at 4,133 feet. It has 106 runs, 70 inbound chutes and 2750 acres of terrain. We'll learn about the history of the ski resort and the railroad town of Golden. We'll meet some of the local characters who ski here including a young telemarker from Calgary and a 72 year old skier who loves the steeps and skis with a camera on his helmet. We'll visit with some first time Kicking Horse skiers from Toronto and a member of the trail crew who works on avalanche control.

During his time in the area Gary stayed at a fabulous Bed & Breakfast in Golden called Home Lodge. We'll meet the owners Simon and Lynn who escaped to the mountains of British Columbia a few years ago from Britain. And finally we'll get to know a guy from the U.S who's been coming to to Kicking Horse every winter for the past six years.

Next week Gary takes us to Purcell Mountain Lodge for some of the best backcountry skiing in the world. Call in your comments, suggestions and outdoor adventures to the comments line at 206-600-4557. Email Gary at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca and subscribe to DSO in iTunes.

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Fri, 7 Mar 2008 21:29:00 GMT

Welcome to the very first full video edition of Doing Stuff Outdoors. We didn't know what to call it so we picked the incredibly original title of DoingStuffOutdoorsTV. (We had to call it something different from the audio version) This first episode is all about the sport and art of ice climbing. This is where people armed with ice axes and crampons tackle a frozen waterfall for fun. We went to the annual Ice Festival held on an island in the Kennebecasis River near Saint John in New Brunswick. Some of the best ice climbers from the region gather for this event and it attracts many beginners too.

We interviewed three climbers, Joe Kennedy, Denise Hamel and Steve Adamson. Steve is known as the grandfather of climbing in this area with many mountaineering expeditions from all over the world under his belt. They tell us what the experience and adventure of ice climbing is all about and why they do it.

We hope you enjoy the program. If you do let us know by calling our comments line at 206.600.4557. You can email us at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca or leave a comment here on this page. And if you like the stuff you find here be sure to subscribe to Doing Stuff Outdoors in iTunes and encourage your fellow outdoor enthusiasts to do the same.

Gary is out in the Canadian Rockies right now skiing and gathering more video and audio content for DSO. He'll be back in two weeks with another audio edition of Doing Stuff Outdoors.

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Sat, 1 Mar 2008 02:03:00 GMT

It's all about ice this time on DSO. First Gary and a group of his backcountry skiing buddies explore a frozen river in New Brunswick. It's a trip they do every year, venturing through a wilderness area to reach the headwaters of the Kennebecasis River. It's always an amazing ski through some breathtakingly beautiful scenery but skiing on a frozen, fast moving river presents some unique challenges, especially if the ice is unstable. Listen in as the group recounts the adventure as they take a break beside an old covered bridge.

From a frozen river we go next to Jasper National Park in Alberta for an icewalk along the floor of the Maligne Canyon, one of North Americaâs deepest. Warren Isbister tells us about the guided trip he took past frozen waterfalls with 'Beyond the Beaten Path'.

And finally on this program we link up with Bob Cartwright of The Outdoors Station in the UK. Bob is the producer of some fabulous outdoor audio and video podcasts. He sent along an interview he did with Ed Bassett of EB Adventures at the UK's first Canoe Expo. EB Adventures is an adventure travel company that specializes in kayaking trips and expeditions.

Next week you should be able to watch the very first full video edition of Doing Stuff Outdoors. It's a program about ice-climbing. We'll be back with another regular audio edition of DSO in about three weeks. Gary's going to be in British Columbia doing some backcountry telemark and lift skiing and collecting audio and video content for future programs.

If you have suggestions for the show or stories youâd like us to do call our comments line at 206.600.4557, email me at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca or leave a comment on our webpage at doingstuffoutdoors.com. And if you havenât done so already, subscribe to Doing Stuff Outdoors in iTunes and other podcast directories. And enjoy the outdoors.

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Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:56:02 GMT

The Cross Country Ski Areas Association has been around for 30 years now with a goal of promoting x-c skiing at resorts. Gary continues his conversation on this show with Chris Frado, the Executive Director of the association. They talk about promoting the sport in the digital age, how x-c skiing has changed with the introduction of the skating technique and snow making at nordic centres and where the sport is headed in the future.

Lorne Blagdon is back with more 'Trail Magic', adventures from the Appalachian Trail. This time he tells us about his second encounter with real trail magic. Someone hiked along the trail and just left a cooler there full of soft drinks, candy bars and other tasty goodies. It was another random act of kindness encountered on the Appalachian Trail.

Gary also talks more about some of his favorite outdoor podcasts including content coming from The Outdoors Station in the UK and a hiking podcast called Anthony's Audio Journal. Next time we'll go ice walking in Jasper, ski up a river in sometimes challenging ice conditions and preview an interview from the UK about taking a vacation in an exotic country in a kayak.

If you have suggestions for the show, stories youâd like us to do call our comments line at 206.600.4557, email me at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca or leave a comment on our webpage at doingstuffoutdoors.com. And if you havenât done so already, subscribe to Doing Stuff Outdoors in iTunes and other podcast directories.

Be active...be healthy... and have fun in the outdoors.

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Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:47:00 GMT

We have two interesting interviews on the program today. First we go to Australia for a conversation with Nick Reese. He has an outdoor blog called Wild Adventure, stories of outdoor adventures in Australia. Last summer we spoke with Nick about his skiing adventures during the winter season in Australia. Today Nick tells us about his favorite summer activities of rock climbing and bouldering. He's a great photographer and sent along some pictures that I've posted here.

Our second story is about x-c skiing. I have a chat with Chris Frado of the Cross Country Ski Areas Association. We find out about the organization, what it does and have a fascinating conversation about the early days of the sport in North America. Back in the 70's x-c skiing was booming. Everyone was doing it. But something went wrong. We'll talk about that and where the sport is today.

I found my interview with Chris so interesting we broke it in two and will feature the second half next week. We look at the future of cross country skiing, why trail grooming is so important and the increasing use of snowmaking at nordic resorts. Also next time, Lorne Blagdon will be back with more 'Trail Magic'.

Call in your comments, suggestions and outdoor adventures to the comments line at 206-600-4557. Email Gary at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca and subscribe to DSO in iTunes.

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Sat, 9 Feb 2008 02:31:03 GMT

In our feature interview today we meet a former teacher of outdoor education who continues to share his passion for the outdoors with children. When Gig Keirstead retired he and his wife started an outdoors centre in New Brunswick called Elmhurst Outdoors. They provide maple sugar tours and meals, groomed x-c ski trails and outdoor education programs for schools. Gig talks about how important it is to get kids connected to the natural world again by doing things like building snow houses.

Listeners have wondered where Lorne Blagdon and his Trail Magic series disappeared to. Well he's back with another tale from the Appalachian Trail. Lorne and his daughter hiked the full trail from Georgia to Maine a few years ago. He has another hiking adventure to share with us.

Also on the podcast... comments about last weeks free advice on free-heel skiing, podsafe music from Pl@stic Soul, terrific outdoor podcasts from The Outdoors Station and squiggly ski tracks through the tombstones. Next week on the show... rock climbing and bouldering in Australia.

Call in your comments, suggestions and outdoor adventures to the comments line at 206-600-4557. Email Gary at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca and subscribe to DSO in iTunes.

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Sat, 2 Feb 2008 14:25:00 GMT

Gary was exploring a trail on snowshoes recently when he met Edwin Melanson. Edwin had an old pair of wooden snowshoes on and was out inspecting the trail. He's 75 years old and he calls himself a trail builder. Edwin is a long time outdoor enthusiast and the trailmaster of the Dobson Trail. He was also instrumental in the development of New Brunswick's spectacular Fundy Footpath. Gary talks to Edwin about his life as an outdoors trailblazer.

And Gary answers a listeners question about free-heel skiing. What's the difference between cross-country, backcountry and telemark? Gary brings us along on one of his solo x-c ski adventures to try and figure out why he enjoys the sport so much.

In the weeks to come on the program we'll go rock climbing in Australia, hiking in Jasper National Park and visit an outdoor education centre with some fabulous ski trails.

If you have suggestions for the show, stories you'd like us to do call our comments line at 206.600.4557, email me at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca or leave a comment on our webpage at doingstuffoutdoors.com. And if you haven't done so already, subscribe to Doing Stuff Outdoors in iTunes and other podcast directories.

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Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:46:00 GMT

It's all about snowshoeing today on the podcast. Gary and his buddies go to Adair's Wilderness Lodge in the wilds of New Brunswick. Gary packs his trusty skis along but soon discovers the snow conditions and the terrain are better suited to snowshoes. He gets a taste of a winter mode of transportation that goes back thousands of years and is becoming more popular than ever thanks to a new breed of lightweight and versatile snowshoes. Join the group as they snowshoe along a wilderness trail past waterfalls and spectacular scenery. If you want to get a taste of what snowshoeing is all about this podcast is for you.

Be sure to check out the Doing Stuff Outdoors website for regular blog posts and subscribe to the podcast in iTunes . Call in your outdoor adventures and story ideas to the comments line at 206-600-4557 and email the show at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca.

Next week a trail builder in his 70's who still gets a charge out of being in the outdoors.

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Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:11:00 GMT

Some sobering content on todays program. This is a record year for avalanche fatalities across western North America. The snow pack in many mountain areas is unstable creating dangerous conditions for outdoor enthusiasts venturing into the backcountry. In our feature interview we check in with the Canadian Avalanche Centre. Poor winter driving conditions are also to blame for the deaths of eight people recently in a horrible highway accident in New Brunswick. The tragedy struck close to home for Gary and he talks a little about that.

Running guy Alex Coffin is back with a conversation about some of his most memorable runs. We have more of your comments about the show including praise for a climber who sometimes gets forgotten in the story of Mount Everest and comments about Gary's rant last time concerning access to the outdoors.

If youâd like to leave a comment about anything you hear on the show call the comments line at 206-600-4557 or email us at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca or leave a comment on our webpage. Be sure to check out the Doing Stuff Outdoors website for regular blog posts and subscribe to the podcast in iTunes .

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Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:22:00 GMT

Today we'll tell you about a hidden gem high in the hills of Cape Breton Island. It's a backcountry and telemark paradise called Ski Tuonela. A network of trails for skiers of every ability criss cross the mountain and Tuonela even offers the only lift serviced telemark skiing in Atlantic Canada. Skiers can stay for extended periods in a village, complete with cabins, dining hall and a wood fired sauna, located about half way up the mountain. The resort is only accessible by skis or snowshoes. It's a wilderness, winter wonderland.

Also on the show more listener comments from Toronto, Edmonton and Wales, a tribute to the first man to climb Mount Everest Sir Edmund Hillary and Gary winds things up with an outdoors rant about clear cutting and access to outdoor trails.

Next week some memorable runs from running guru Alex Coffin.

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Sat, 5 Jan 2008 00:44:00 GMT

On the first show of 2008 Gary talks to some avid skiers and snow boarders who braved a blizzard to play in some fresh powder snow. He's buried in the white stuff this winter and having a blast. Gary visits Poley Mountain, his local ski area in southern New Brunswick.

"Where to Get Stuff" is back and we'll hear about a paddling shop that's been called the 4th best in the world by National Geographic Adventure magazine. It's called White Squall and it's located near Parry Sound, Ontario.

Also today more of your email comments about the show. We'd like to hear from you. Contact us at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca or call the comments line at 206-600-4557. Next week we'll take you to a back country and telemark paradise on Cape Breton Island.

DSO-Video Promo

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:25:00 GMT

As promised here is our first video edition of Doing Stuff Outdoors. Actually it's not a full show but more of a promo of what DSO is about. It features snippets of outdoor adventures on video. Some will be featured on full video editions of Doing Stuff Outdoors in the future. Hope you enjoy this sneak peak.

We'll be back with a new audio podcast next week. In the meantime have a safe and happy NewYear.

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Sat, 22 Dec 2007 02:17:00 GMT

On 'Where to Get Stuff' Gary takes us to one of his favorite outdoor gear shops. It's a store called Radical Edge in Fredericton, New Brunswick. It's one of those places where you can usually find what you want and if you can't they can get it for you. Gary talks to owner Mike Davis as he works on a pair of skis. Actually they're Gary's old downhill skis that are being flipped over for telemark use. Listen in as Mike talks about his passion for the outdoors.

Our buddy Warren Isbister from Edmonton is back with part three of his audio trail journal. He talks about a hike he and wife did last fall in Yoho National Park in beautiful British Columbia.

And in his Outdoor Ramble Gary talks about giving the gift of the outdoors this year for Christmas.

Podsafe Christmas music this week from Doug Boldt. Be sure to check out the Doing Stuff Outdoors website for regular blog posts and subscribe to the podcast in iTunes . Call in your outdoor adventures and story ideas to the comments line at 206-600-4557 and email the show at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca.

There won't be an audio edition of Doing Stuff Outdoors next week because Gary is taking a Christmas break and hoping to do some telemark skiing on his recycled downhill gear. But he is planning to post the first Doing Stuff Outdoors video content. It's a short promo for the show. Watch for it on the webpage and in iTunes.

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Sat, 15 Dec 2007 01:09:00 GMT

On the show today a feature interview with Andrew Cameron of Ottawa, Ontario. He spent five months this year riding his bike the length of Africa. He competed in the Tour d'Afrique, a 12,000 km bike race from Cairo to Cape Town. He says on the way he took the time to smell the roses and got to see and experience the real Africa. And it changed his life. We'll hear about his adventures on the longest bike race in the world.

Our buddy Warren from Edmonton, Alberta has another segment of his audio trail notes from a hike he and his wife enjoyed last fall in the spectacular Yoho National Park in BC. Also on the podcast some comments from listeners in Australia, Wales and California.

Weâll also tell you more about our âWhere To Get Stuffâ segment that weâve just launched. Weâre asking you to tell us your favorite place to get outdoor gear. Where do you find good quality, good service and a good price? Weâll feature your picks on the podcast. Email your suggestions to doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca. Call the comments line at 206-600-4557. Or leave your comments on our webpage.

Next week listen for Part Three of Warren's trail journal and the gift of the outdoors for Christmas.

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Sat, 8 Dec 2007 01:38:00 GMT

We're going telemark skiing on this edition of DSO with the gang from New England Telemark. They travel around promoting telemark skiing, giving lessons and introducing people to the sport. They hold clinics and host telemark festivals. It must be working because tele is one of the fastest growing segments of the sport. Gary met up with one of the directors, Matt DiBenedetto at Sunday River in Maine.

Warren Isbister is an outdoor enthusiast from Edmonton, Alberta in western Canada. He and his wife recently went on a three day hike in Yoho National Park. He kept a trail journal of the trip and sent it along in audio form. We have part one of Warren's journal.

In our 'Where To Get Stuff' segment Rex McInvale recommends the bike shop at Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, North Carolina. And running guy Alex Coffin has a suggestion for runners who don't like the winter. How about running in a swimming pool?

If youâd like to recommend an outdoor store or leave a comment about anything you hear on the show call the comments line at 206-600-4557 or email us at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca or leave a comment on our webpage. Be sure to check out the Doing Stuff Outdoors website for regular blog posts and subscribe to the podcast in iTunes .

Next week, part two of Warren's trail journal and we'll meet a young cyclist who rode 12,000 km, the length of Africa, from Cairo to Cape Town.

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Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:15:00 GMT

Our feature story today is about the absurd adventures of William Jans. He's a professional photographer from British Columbia who travels the world seeking out of the ordinary adventures. And he usually finds them. William puts it all together in a live multimedia show that gets rave reviews where ever he goes. From trekking in Tibet to chasing his luggage across the globe to the worst train rides in the world, he documents them all in his unique story telling style. If you crave outdoor adventure on the unusual side you'll enjoy this interview.

Also on the podcast we launch our 'Where To Get Stuff' segment. This is where you tell us who your favorite outdoor retailer is. As outdoor enthusiasts we all need gear. Sometimes it's difficult finding the stuff you need. So if you have a favorite shop, either local or online, where you get great service and a good price we want to hear about it. Today we feature a shop called Pack and Paddle in Louisiana.

If you'd like to recommend an outdoor store or leave a comment about anything you hear on the show call the comments line at 206-600-4557 or email us at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca or leave a comment on our webpage. Be sure to check out the Doing Stuff Outdoors website for regular blog posts and subscribe to the podcast in iTunes .

Next week we'll hear about an organization dedicated to promoting telemark skiing in New England and we'll listen in to an audio trail journal of a three day hike in Yoho National Park in British Columbia.

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Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:16:00 GMT

On this edition of Doing Stuff Outdoors we go to the Sunday River ski area near Bethel, Maine for some early season sliding. Sunday River was the first area to open in the northeast with skiing on Halloween. They opened for the season a short time later. Gary and his skiing buddies wanted to get in some early turns so they traveled to Sunday River for the weekend. Gary speaks with Sunday River's marketing guy who gives him an overview of the area while riding up the chairlift. Gary then talks to skiers and boarders who came for as far away as San Diego for some early season snow. Finally Gary and his buddies review the weekend on the drive home. If there was one theme that came up again and again it was the growing popularity of telemark skiing everywhere this year including at Sunday River. If you haven't been able to get some skiing or boarding in yet this year you'll enjoy this little teaser of what's to come.

We'll also tell you more about our 'Where To Get Stuff' segment that we've just launched. We're asking you to tell us your favorite place to get outdoor gear. Where do you find good quality, good service and a good price? We'll feature your picks on the podcast. Email your suggestions to doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca. Call the comments line at 206-600-4557. Or leave your comments on our webpage.

Also on the show podsafe music from living in a loop and an email about the Hood to Coast Relay.

Next week we begin 'Where To Get Stuff', audio notes from a trail journal and absurd travel adventures.

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Fri, 16 Nov 2007 01:05:00 GMT

Today on the podcast we meet a man from Virginia who looks at a backyard and imagines a ski hill. Travis Roberts has a website called skiingathome.com. He is an advocate of doing your skiing at home and making your own ski runs and lifts. He's had his own backyard ski hill since he was a kid growing up on the family farm. Now with his website he helps others do the same. He's also into backyard snowmaking. We have a feature interview with Travis on todays show.

Last week Rex McInvale of Georgia told us about his fabulous outdoor adventure hiking in the Wind River Range of Wyoming. He took some incredible photographs and you can view them at Rex's Public Gallery. On this podcast we hear from Rex again with more of his thoughts about the outdoors and being an outdoor enthusiast.

Also today more of your comments and suggestions about the show. We also launch a new segment and we need your assistance. It's called "Where to Get Stuff". We all need gear in order to participate in the outdoor activities we enjoy. The more you do, the more gear you need. As we all know, outdoor stuff can be expensive and difficult to find. We want to know the best places to get those backcountry skis, snowshoes, packs, bikes, kayaks, sleeping bags and so on. Where do you find the best prices, quality and service? Is it a major online retailer or a small specialized local shop? Where do you get your gear? Call or email us with your picks and we'll feature them on the show. Our comments line is 206-600-4557 and our email is doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca.

Podsafe music this week from Justin Gordon. Be sure to check out the Doing Stuff Outdoors website for regular blog posts and subscribe to the podcast in iTunes .

Next week I hope to have a feature program from Sunday River in Maine.

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Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:50:00 GMT

Our feature interview today is with Rex McInvale of Canton, Georgia. He tells us about an outdoor experience he had in Wyoming. Here's the way Rex described the trip....

Last August, five friends and I hiked a modest loop in the Wind River Range of Wyoming. (We were just south of where the fellow mapped the section for Backpacker.) We started from the Big Sandy trail head and hiked through the Cirque of the Towers over Jackass Pass and Texas Pass. For most hikers, the Cirque is a destination, or something you pass by. I found a few references to an unmarked trail over one of the high passes and decided our trip should cross the Continental Divide twice.

Living -- and playing outside -- in the North Georgia mountains, all of us were accustomed to hiking well used and established trails. A cross country route, with a known beginning, a known end, and lots of question marks in between was exciting to say the least. Plus, it gave us the opportunity to pack as much "wow" into our limited time as we could.

As the trip planner, I was the most familiar with the route. When we arrived in the Cirque for our first night's camp, we were beaten down. Altitude and a very strenuous hike over extreme terrain and the largest boulder field I had seen to that point (It would be bested the following day.) had taken their collective toll on our weary band. I had hiked the last few miles with the least experienced of our group -- an avid cyclist, but he was on probably his fourth hike ever. I showed him the snow covered pass on the far side of the Cirque that we would go over the following day. Later that night he went to pump water from Lonesome Lake, which we thought to be 200-400 yards away. It turned out to be closer to two miles away. As he and another of our group pumped water, a deer ambushed them and spooked them pretty badly. While they were recovering from the scare, he confessed that I had shown him where we were going the next day and said, "Dude, we might die.". They made their way back in the dark as, in camp, the rest of us plotted the progress of the tiny flickers of their headlamps.

The day that followed was one undoubtedly the best day of hiking I have ever experienced. I am not a climber, but I love to hike up mountains if I can do it safely. After making our way around Lonesome Lake and stopping there for lunch, we started one serious climb from 10,100 feet to 11,500 feet. We started out in low brush and stunted trees. That gave way to grass and then to the most unbelievable boulder field I have ever seen. There were house and car sized boulders for at least 1,000 vertical feet up. We had to follow ducks (cairns) and frequently had to backtrack to the last duck to find the next. If you've ever looked for a stack of granite in a huge sea of granite, you can understand the challenge. Eventually, we reached several high meadows before the grass and wildflowers gave way to snow and finally Texas Pass on the Continental Divide. Standing on the Divide for the second time in as many days is awesome! Then the really scary part started.....

We now had to get back down to 10,700 feet and the valley floor on the other side of the pass. We had to lose almost as much vertical as we had just climbed, but in less than 1/4 of the distance. The north side of Texas Pass is essentially a scree field on about a 60 degree slope. A secure footing could almost not be found. We slid from switchback to switchback for most of the distance. Again, we had to find the ducks previous hikers had left and work out for ourselves the best way down. Doing this with a pack does not make for a confident hiker! When we finally reached the valley floor and Texas Lake, one of our group stripped to his underwear and leaped off a house sized boulder into the lake.

We camped at Billy's Lake that night. The following morning we broke camp early and tried to beat the thunderstorms to our final camp at Dad's Lake. Now facing west, looking out over Wyoming's high desert for hundreds of miles, we could watch the weather roll in. Storms in the Cirque and the Washakie basin to our north sounded like military artillery. It was surreal. But, we made it to our camp and amazingly dodged the bullet on the weather. The rest of the trip was a relatively easy, slow descent back to Big Sandy.

We begin a new feature today called 'Where To Do Stuff'. We'll check in with Sunday River ski area in Maine, the first to open in the northeast for the season.

Podsafe music on the show from Bob Hughes and some of your comments including one from Claire Walter about Nordic Walking.

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Sat, 3 Nov 2007 00:31:00 GMT

Just one story on the show today. Gary and buddies Dennis, Carl and Doug go for a hike and you're invited to join them. They travel to the rugged Bay of Fundy coast in the province of New Brunswick in Atlantic Canada. They hike to the mouth of the Little Salmon River and from there travel up river to another stream. Walking in the water with sandals on they continue through a narrow gorge with towering cliffs until they reach a spectacular waterfall. On the way they encounter deer and other wildlife and learn a little about the history of the area, all the while surrounded by the forest at the peak of fall foliage. Eventually they rejoin a trail that climbs up to an incredible lookout giving them a view of what's called 'The Grand Canyon of New Brunswick'.

Enjoy some podsafe music along the trip by these artists: Justin Gordon, Andrew Pfaff, After Touch and Christopher Wright.

Find out more about the area on the following websites: Fundy Trail, Bay of Fundy Coast, Fundy Footpath.

Next week on the podcast we'll take you on another hike, this time in the Wind River Range of Wyoming.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2007 03:37:00 GMT

We're going fishing on this edition of Doing Stuff Outdoors. Angling is a popular outdoor activity but one we haven't talked about yet on the show. That changes today when we connect with Glen Ferguson. He's the producer and host of the Fishing Musicians television show. It's seen across North America and available online. Glen combines his love of music and fishing and outdoor adventure in a TV show that takes him around the world.

Running guy Alex Coffin is back with more tips... today the topic is interval training, what it is, what it means and how it works. Gary reads through some of the comments about the show he's received on the web page and we have some Podsafe music from one of the hottest bands in Taiwan .22.

And finally on his Outdoor Ramble Gary wonders why we hate trees so much that we always want to cut them down.

Next week on the podcast we'll take you on a hike to a special place called 'The Grand Canyon of New Brunswick'. It's a wilderness area with towering cliffs, spectacular waterfalls and wild rivers. Be sure to listen to DSO-25 and don't forget to subscribe in iTunes . Call in your outdoor adventures and story ideas to the comments line at 206-600-4557 and email the show at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca. Enjoy the outdoors.

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Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:29:00 GMT

Today on the show we look at the sport of Orienteering. Itâs a running activity involving navigation, usually in the woods with a map and compass. Itâs a huge sport all over the world, especially in some European countries but Gary, like many North Americans, doesnât know very much about it. So he hung out at the Provincial Orienteering Championships held recently in Rockwood Park in Saint John, New Brunswick. People of all ages participated in the six courses set up for the event. Gary spoke with many of them and the president of Orienteering New Brunswick.

Also on the podcastâ news of an early season dump of snow in the mountains and podsafe music from âliving in a loop?

Be sure to check out the Doing Stuff Outdoors website and subscribe to the podcast in iTunes . Call in your outdoor adventures and story ideas to the comments line at 206-600-4557 and email the show at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca.

Next time on Doing Stuff Outdoors weâll meet the Fishing Musician, Glen Ferguson, the host and producer of a TV show that combines fishing and making music.

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Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:47:00 GMT

On the show today we have a feature interview with Don Peer a 73 year old sailor and wooden boat builder from Nova Scotia. Gary met up with him earlier in the summer when he was out sailing in a maritime built wooden work boat he rigged up with sails. They talk about the joys of sailing and being on the water and cruising the Mediterranean Sea in a boat he designed himself. Don also tells Gary about the art of sculling with a single oar.

Gary and his wife Teresa also try out the sport of Nordic Walking with some old ski poles they found in the basement. And Gary's kayaking buddy Dennis Hickey is driven to poetry by a particularly inspiring outdoor adventure.

Podsafe music this week from the Dust Rhinos and the Redding Brothers.

Next week ... a special show all about Orienteering.

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Fri, 5 Oct 2007 22:30:00 GMT

On the podcast today Gary recovers from his half marathon run by doing some serious walking with his wife. We'll hear about their encounter with dogs on the trail. We'll also hear an inspirational story from a listener in North Carolina who has overcome some physical obstacles in her life to rediscover the outdoors and running. Our feature interview today is with Nick Reese of Canberra, Australia. He's an outdoor enthusiast from down under who writes a terrific blog called Wild Adventure. He tells Gary about the fantastic skiing season that is just now coming to an end. If you're a cross country skier who loves the backcountry and telemark skiing, you'll want to listen.

Also on the show some podsafe music from Denis Kitchen.

Call the comments line with your favorite outdoor adventure story or suggestions for the show at 206-600-4557. You can email us at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca. And if you havenât done so already please subscribe through iTunes .

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Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:26:00 GMT

This is the marathon edition of Doing Stuff Outdoors. If you've never run a full or half marathon before this podcast will give you a taste of what it's like. Gary is running the half marathon event at Marathon by the Sea in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. He takes his audio recorder along to capture some of the behind the scenes excitement as competitors wait at the starting line for the race to begin. We'll meet first time runners, nordic-walkers, even a family running the 10 km event while pushing their baby in a stroller. Gary also records his comments as he runs the 13 mile course and after the race he'll talk to fellow runners and the winner of the full marathon. It's someone regular listeners to this podcast will know.

Call the comments line with the story of your best or worst race at 206-600-4557. You can email us at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca.
And if you haven't done so already please subscribe through iTunes.

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Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:02:00 GMT

On the podcast this week we join Andrew Spender of the UK for an account of his multi-day walk through the English countryside. He traveled a total of 146 miles from his home town of Stratford on Avon to London to raise money for a local hospice. He followed the same historical route dating from the time of Shakespeare, a famous fellow who just happened to live down the street from Andrew, Check out Andrew's blog Redneps for a terrific account of his journey and for some fabulous photographs.

Also I go shopping for a new pair of running shoes with the help of running guru Alex Coffin. And as the marathon approaches I get a few last minute pointers on how to survive a half marathon.

Next week a special podcast about running the race. I'll take you with me as I run (or attempt to finish) the 13 mile event. We'll also talk to other runners and walkers and take in the party that is Marathon by the Sea.

If you have audio comments, suggestions or questions about the show call our new 'Comments Line' at 206-600-4557. Tell us about your favorite long walks or runs, You can email us at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca. And if you haven't done so already please subscribe through iTunes.

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Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Thanks for clicking and downloading this edition of Doing Stuff Outdoors. On this podcast we check in once again with artist, film maker and outdoor adventurer Cory Trepanier. He's just completed a month long expedition on Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic. There he encountered icebergs, kilometer high fiords, glaciers, polar bears and the native people of the north. Cory is sharing this experience through his paintings, video journals and more. We caught up with him in Iqaluit just as he was preparing to return to the south.

As I continue training for my half marathon run we'll talk again with marathoner, coach and running guru Alex Coffin. Today Alex talks about marathon tourism and tells us about some of his favorite marathons including Big Sur, California on the Pacific Coast and the Cabot Trail run on the Atlantic Coast.

Brent Kimber explains the concept behind his blog mygeosports.com. His idea of keeping it simple and just getting outside is in keeping with my philosophy about outdoor adventure and what Doing Stuff Outdoors is all about.

Podsafe music this week from AjT.

On next weeks show Alex Coffin will give me a few last minute pointers on running a half marathon and we'll go shopping for a new pair of shoes.
And I hope to have an interview with Andrew Spender from the UK about his long walk across part of England this summer.

If you have audio comments, suggestions or questions about the show call our new 'Comments Line' at 206-600-4557. I'd also love to hear about some of your outdoor adventures. You can email us at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca. And if you haven't done so already please subscribe through iTunes.

Have a good week,

Gary

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Fri, 7 Sep 2007 23:07:00 GMT

Hello Outdoor Enthusiasts,

Thanks for clicking and downloading the podcast. The theme for DSO-17 is 'Kids and the Outdoors'. Brent Kimber of Utah is a father of three young children. Before the kids came along he used to enjoy endurance sports. But now he's turned his attention to outdoor activities he can do with the children as a family. Brent has a few tips on how to introduce your kids to the outdoors.

Spending time with children in the outdoors doesn't always have to be about organized hikes or skiing trips. Sometimes it's just about spending time together doing simple things. We'll meet a grandfather and his grandson enjoying each others company at the beach flying a kite.

My 'Outdoors Ramble' today is related to this. It's all about the importance of play for kids and adults too. It was posted in the blog at doingstuffoutdoors.com on July 28th.

Also today on the show some podsafe music from Denis Kitchen of New York.

If you have audio comments, suggestions or questions about the show call our new 'Comments Line' at 206-600-4557. I'd also love to hear about some of your outdoor adventures. Call them in to the podcast. You can email us at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca. And if you haven't done so already please subscribe through iTunes.

Next time on Doing Stuff Outdoors we'll check in with artist and film maker Cory Trepanier in the Canadian Arctic.

Thanks for listening,

Gary

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Sat, 1 Sep 2007 06:10:00 GMT

On DSO-16 we meet a family who loves to sail. Rich and Pam Eyram and their children Mattias and Jenna spent two years living on their sailboat and cruising in the Caribbean Sea. Gary found them sailing into Parry Sound Harbour on Georgian Bay in Ontario. Hear about their adventures living on board and the excitement of life at sea.

Lorne Blagdon is back with the second part of his interview about hiking the Continental Divide Trail in Wyoming this summer. After he and his daughter finished mapping their section of the trail for Backpacker Magazine they did some exploring of their own. They ended up on a challenging mountain climb where Lorne's backpack made it to the bottom before he did.

And Gary's "Outdoors Ramble' today is about the balance between taking risks and being careful in the outdoors.

Check out the blog at doingstuffoutdoors.com and email us at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca

If you have any comments, suggestions or questions about anything you hear on the podcast or if youâd like to tell us about your latest outdoor adventure call our comments line at 206-600-4557

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Sat, 25 Aug 2007 11:51:00 GMT

We're back to a weekly schedule for Doing Stuff Outdoors. This week a feature interview with Lorne Blagdon who has returned from hiking a segment of the Continental Divide Trail in Wyoming. He joined his daughter Naomi for the trip and they were part of a team mapping the trail for Backpacker Magazine. Close encounters with grizzly bears made the hike even more exciting. Listen to part one of this high country adventure and check out Naomi's podcast from the trail at the Backpacker CDT Project.

Running guy Alex Coffin is back with advice on how to make your regular run and race training fun. This is especially good to hear since I'm preparing to run a half marathon in a few weeks time. And I'm not ready yet.

Our 'All Things Outdoors' segment features news about an 83 year old skydiver making his 100th jump, the new wave of summer tubing at ski resorts and little skis for baby strollers.

We have podsafe music on the show from Angel Vivaldi.

I invite you to check out our website at doingstuffoutdoors.com and if you enjoy the podcast please subscribe in iTunes or any other directory. And be sure to email us with your comments and suggestions at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca.

Next week part two of my conversation with Lorne about hiking the Continental Divide and we'll meet a young sailing family who spent two years living on their boat and sailing in the Caribbean.

Thanks for listening.....

Gary

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Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:58:00 GMT

This summer edition of Doing Stuff Outdoors is all about running. Gary has finally decided take the plunge and run the half marathon distance in Marathon by the Sea in Saint John, New Brunswick in September. To prepare he went to a Half Marathon event held in Grand Bay-Westfield earlier in the summer. He talked to a number of runners ranging in age from 12 to 63. Gary asked them why they run and why they put themselves through the agony. He wanted to discover their motivation and their passion for long distance running. If you're a runner or want to be, you'll want to listen to this special edition of DSO.

Also on the podcast more podsafe music from Brothers in Stereo and Gary begins what he calls his 'Outdoors Ramble'. Today it's a commentary about what Doing Stuff Outdoors is all about.

Check out our webpage at doingstuffoutdoors.com and email your comments, suggestions and outdoor adventure stories to doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca

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Fri, 3 Aug 2007 20:42:00 GMT

This is a special summer edition of Doing Stuff Outdoors. Today we look at only one topic, the relatively new fitness craze of Nordic Walking. It's like cross-country skiing without the skis. Nordic Walking is a low-stress exercise technique that involves the use of walking poles to engage the legs and upper body in a total body workout. The activity has clinically demonstrated physical and psychological benefits.

We'll talk to Daryl Steeves, a coach and trainer who's been advocating Nordic Walking as a fitness activity for a long time. We'll also meet two Nordic Walkers, Marilyn Inch and Denise Meahan who are in training for a Nordic Walking Marathon.

Also on the show some podsafe music from Brothers in Stereo.

Contact us with your thoughts and comments at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca and be sure to check out our website at doingstuffoutdoors.com

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Fri, 20 Jul 2007 23:54:00 GMT

On this edition of DSO we'll meet the Babes in the Backcountry, or at least the woman who started this 'just for women' outdoor adventure company ten years ago in Colorado. Leslie Ross will tell us why she wanted to introduce more women to her world of telemark skiing, mountain biking and hiking and how the experience has changed the lives of many of these women.

Lorne Blagdon, our Appalachian Trail hiker drops by with news of another adventure he and his daughter are doing this summer. Later in July they'll be part of a team put together by Backpacker Magazine to map the Continental Divide Trail.

We also have podsafe music from 2006 Pl@stic Soul and some kind words about the podcast from Brent at mygeosports.com

Check out our website at doingstuffoutdoors.com and email us at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca

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Sat, 14 Jul 2007 02:14:00 GMT

We have a little bit of everything on the show this week. Our feature interview is with Mike Doyle. He is a marathon runner and race organizer. Mike played a big part in creating the very first Marathon by the Sea in Saint John, New Brunswick. It is one of the largest and most successful marathons in Atlantic Canada. Listen as Mike tries to talk Gary into running the marathon this September.

Vernon Woolsey undertook a long bicycle ride to raise money for charity. He's a mountain biker who had the chance to ride a smooth, fast road bike in the event. He'll tell Gary about his experience.

And we will wind things up with another edition of Trail Magic. Hiker Lorne Blagdon tells us about some of the characters you meet on the Appalachian Trail.

All Things Outdoors: Bikeboard & RipStik Caster Board

Podsafe Music: Christopher Wright

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Fri, 6 Jul 2007 22:12:00 GMT

It's our tenth show and to celebrate we have a special edition of Doing Stuff Outdoors for you. We're going to the second annual Reverse Freestyle Kayak and BoaterX competition at the world famous Reversing Falls in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. This event brings together the top freestyle, whitewater paddlers from the Maritimes, Quebec, Ontario and Maine.

The BoaterX competition sees kayakers racing through the rapids around a course at low tide. The Freestyle event has paddlers doing flips and cartwheels on the huge standing waves created by the incredible tides of the Bay of Fundy, (the highest in the world) combining with the powerful flow of the mighty St. John River. At high tide the water through these rapids actually reverses and flows upstream. Many locals still consider it suicidal going anywhere near these waters at low or high tide.

We're going to get in on the action by talking to some of the paddlers who will explain what it's really like being in these raging waters with whirlpools large enough and powerful enough to pull a boat underwater and hold it there. We'll find out why these kayakers have such a passion for extreme white water.

For more on the Reversing Falls and kayaking in Atlantic Canada check out Atlantic Kayaker.

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Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:30:00 GMT

In this edition of DSO, the adventure podcast for outdoor enthusiasts we're going to meet a man who combines his love of art with his passion for the outdoors. Cory Trepanier is a painter who throughout his career has expressed his artistic vision by painting some aspect of the outdoors. Often he brings his whole family with him on these excursions into the wilderness. His latest project is a three year expedition into the Canadian north. It's called 'Into the Arctic: An Artists Journey to the North'. He's also produced a television documentary about his family adventure that includes spectacular scenery, frightening storms and encounters with grizzly bears. Cory Trepanier is our feature interview today on
Doing Stuff Outdoors.

Lorne Blagdon returns with another edition of Trail Magic, his ongoing series about life hiking the Appalachian Trail. This week he talks about how bad thru-hikers smell after days and weeks on the trail. He comments on the pain of blisters and how some stores along the trail try to gouge hikers. But when the going gets tough is when the real trail magic happens.

Next week we have a special tenth anniversary show on DSO. For program number ten we're going whitewater kayaking in the world famous Reversing Falls in Saint John, New Brunswick. It's the second annual Reverse Freestyle Kayak and BoaterX competition bringing together the best freestyle kayakers from the Maritimes, Quebec, Ontario and Maine. We'll take in the action and meet some of the paddlers. Be sure to join us on the next edition of Doing Stuff Outdoors.

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Sat, 23 Jun 2007 14:44:00 GMT

Today on Doing Stuff Outdoors, the adventure podcast for outdoor enthusiasts, we meet a man who's experienced adventure close up. Ray Zahab is a Canadian adventure racer, ultra-marathoner, rock climber, coach and motivational speaker. In 2006 Ray along with two others embarked on an epic 111 day, 7000 km run across the Sahara Desert. It's an amazing story and Ray Zahab will share it with us on this podcast.

On All Things Outdoors we'll tell you about a new highway being built to the base camp of Mount Everest, we'll talk a little about hiking sandals and we'll tell you about the 'Patch', a special place in the mountains where snow lingers late into the summer.

We also have interesting correspondence from listeners in Australia and the UK. If you want to contact DSO with your comments, story suggestions or just to say hi, you can reach us at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca

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Sat, 16 Jun 2007 13:53:00 GMT

On this weeks show we'll take you for a kayak paddle on the mighty St. John River in New Brunswick, Canada. For part of its run this river forms the border between Maine and New Brunswick before it empties into the Bay of Fundy, home of the highest tides in the world. Gary introduces us to his home-made sea kayak and his favorite river.

Also this week running guru Alex Coffin is back with some advice for people who want to make the switch from walking to running. He'll have some tips on how to make the transition without injury.

On 'All Things Outdoors', the new name of our news package we'll look at one possible impact of global warming.

And we'll share an email with a listener from Australia who's getting ready for the ski season down under.

Featured Podsafe Music this week is from Brian Turner.

Next time on Doing Stuff Outdoors we will have a feature interview with a man who ran across the Sahara Desert.

Send along your comments and suggestions to doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca

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Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:41:00 GMT

In this weeks show we go to Scotland for a feature interview with Cameron McNeish. He's a wilderness hiker, backpacker, author and broadcaster. With 16 books to his credit and appearances on many outdoor radio and television programs for the BBC, Cameron is one of the UK's best known mountain walkers and commentators. In this edition of 'Doing Stuff Outdoors' Cameron talks about his life in the Scottish Highlands, his love of wild places, his work as an environmentalist, his many adventures in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California and his joy of being able to walk in the footsteps of his role model, John Muir. Check out his website and podcast at The Wilderness World of Cameron McNeish.

Also on the program Lorne Blagdon shares some more Trail Magic with us. This time he takes us to Springer Mountain in Georgia for the start of his through-hike on the Appalachian Trail. He'll tell us how to survive encounters with poison ivy, heavy rain and big bears.

Also outdoor news about the sale of two major ski areas in Maine, Sunday River and Sugarloaf USA. And we'll tell you how you can be a part of the show. We want to hear your stories of adventure in the great outdoors. Tell us about that mountain you climbed, that beautiful trail you hiked, your last kayak trip or the crazy thing that happened to you when you went for a walk in the park. Just email us and tell us how to get in touch with you and we'll give you a call. We want you to be on 'Doing Stuff Outdoors'. It's your show about your outdoor adventures.

Email us at doingstuffoutdoors@yahoo.ca

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Odeo, Podcast Alley or other podcast directories.

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Sat, 2 Jun 2007 13:03:00 GMT

We're trying to get the show out a little earlier each week so it's available by the weekend; since many of the topics we cover on Doing Stuff Outdoors are activities many people do on weekends.

So on this edition... a feature interview with Lou Dawson. He is a writer and photographer who specializes in writing about backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering, and is well known as the first man to ski down all 54 of Colorado's 14,000 foot peaks. Lou is the author of Dawson's Guides to Colorado's Fourteener's, several other books, and numerous magazine articles. In 2005 Lou was inducted into the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame. Lou Dawson's popular website and blog is called www.WildSnow.com. In the interview Lou tells Gary about his early morning backcountry ski trips into the mountains and his life as a 'total outdoorsman'.

Alex Coffin is back with another running tip. He has some suggestions for those fair weather runners who hibernate all winter and then grab the sneakers come spring.

In outdoor news we have the story of a hero on Mount Everest and good early season snowfalls in Australia.

Our music this week includes two good podsafe tunes from Citizen Six and Brain Bucket.

Next time on Doing Stuff Outdoors we'll visit the Wilderness World of Cameron McNeish. We'll have a feature interview with mountaineer, lecturer and author Cameron McNeish, long recognised as one of Britain's best-known outdoor commentators.

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midwoodmedia@gmail.com — Sun, 27 May 2007 15:42:00 GMT

This week on the podcast Gary talks to someone near and dear to him who has just returned from an extraordinary outdoors adventure. Rory Mittelholtz is Garys 20-year-old son. He spent the winter working and snowboarding in British Columbia at Panorama Mountain. For part of that time he was working at a heliskiing operation and got to go out on a few trips. Listen as Rory makes his father jealous by describing all that untracked powder he discovered in the mountains of BC.

We begin a new segment on Doing Stuff Outdoors about running. Alex Coffin is our guide. He is a competitive runner and marathoner, a coach and trainer. Alex owns two running stores in Saint John, New Brunswick called Alex Coffins Fitness Shop. Today Alex talks about his love of running.

Lorne Blagdon and his daughter hiked the Appalachian Trail. Every week he comes by to tell us more about the adventure in a series called Trail Magic. Today they get ready to begin the trek in Georgia and they come up with their own trail names.

In Outdoor News learn more about a new exhibit detailing the history of the National Ski Patrol. And meet a 75 year old who is one of the oldest and the first black woman to visit the North Pole.

Next week on Doing Stuff Outdoors we have a feature interview with mountaineer, writer and photographer Lou Dawson.

Podsafe Music Links

Charlie Crowe
Bob Hughes

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midwoodmedia@gmail.com — Mon, 21 May 2007 16:23:00 GMT

We begin a new series in this edition of DSO called 'Trail Magic'. In 2003 Lorne Blagdon and his daughter Naomi hiked the entire length of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Lorne wrote a series of newspaper columns on their adventure and every week we'll talk about a segment of the trip beginning today with a definition of trail magic.

Gary gets frustrated with the lousy spring weather in his part of the world so he searches for summer by calling to Florida where the sailing is great.
We also get a detailed account of why the May long weekend in Canada used to known for firecrackers.

Looking through the outdoor files we'll tell you about a see-through boat, grass skiing in Britain, the first woman to hike the AT and a reality TV show about the outdoors that's now a podcast.

Podsafe Music

Christopher Wright
2006 Pl@stic Soul

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