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  • The Most Overlooked (and Often Forgotten) Trail Items on Boundary Waters Canoe Trips
    2025/02/15

    Alex and John are back to share tips on gear, preparation, and maximizing the wilderness experience.

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    • The Biggest Boundary Waters Myths... BUSTED! with Alex and John
    • Boundary Waters Gear Hacks with Alex and John
    • 9 Food Hacks You Can Do in the BWCAW by Alex Kvanli
    • 8 Golden Rules of Efficient Portaging by Alex Kvanli
    • 9 Newbie BWCAW Camping Questions Answered—Simply and Honestly by John Burgman

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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.

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    57 分
  • Onward to the Bay! Lessons Learned Paddling from Ely to Hudson Bay with Peter Grunawalt
    2025/01/15

    Peter Grunawalt recounts his 39-day paddle to Hudson Bay alongside fellow Camp Voyageur alumni Elliot Keller, Charlie Steiner, and friend Matt Fossand. Setting off on June 15th, 2014, from the shores of Camp's bay, the team navigated rugged landscapes, wild rivers, and vast wilderness, arriving in Northeastern Canada on July 20th. Peter shares the challenges, triumphs, and life lessons gained from their extraordinary expedition.

    Check out their route here and trip video here.

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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?

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    • 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life by Alex Kvanli
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    24 分
  • Founder Charlie Erdmann's Interview on CampTalk (1998)
    2024/12/15

    Charlie was known for his larger-than-life persona and stories, wisdom, and love for teaching. But don’t take my word for it, hear it “straight from the horse’s mouth”, as Charlie would say!

    You might also like:

    • Wise Words From Our Past by Peter Grunawalt
    • A Freedom Almost Forgotten by Peter Grunawalt
    • Summer Camp: An American Tradition by John Burgman
    • Charlie-isms by Chris Smith

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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?

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    • 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life by Alex Kvanli
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    36 分
  • Paddle Post Archives: War Canoe to Knife Lake (1987)
    2024/11/15

    Another throwback trip story from the pages of an old Paddle Post newspaper. Story by Mike Zwirn.

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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?

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    • 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life by Alex Kvanli
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    6 分
  • Trip Story: A Collection of Memories (ft. Tom McKenna)
    2024/10/15

    Longtime camper Tom McKenna recounts some highlights of his many trail adventures, including some experiences that took place in the rugged Alaskan backcountry after Camp.

    See also:

    • Alumni Complete Canoe Trip Expedition in the Wilds of Canada by Alex Kvanli

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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
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    • 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life by Alex Kvanli
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    10 分
  • 12 Days in Wabakimi Provincial Park, Ontario
    2024/09/15

    Grab a front-row seat as Alex shares stories from his crew's epic trip and the preparation involved. Don't forget to check out his trip video!

    The Wabakimi Provincial Park in Ontario offers world-class wilderness canoeing and fishing. After two days of whitewater canoe training, the crew rode a train into the park, embarking on a 12-day adventure traveling deep into Wabakimi. The park encompasses 10,000 lakes and a network of rivers and streams that provide nearly 1,000 miles of paddling routes. The park is pure northern grandeur, home to woodland caribou, eagles, and excellent pike, walleye, and lake trout fishing.

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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
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    • 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life by Alex Kvanli
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    1 時間 6 分
  • Big Trips & CV Olympic Highlights with Ben, Ben, & Huck
    2024/07/15

    Veteran campers Ben and Huck share what it's like being a Camp Voyageur Olympic Captain, hiking in the mountains of Montana, paddling from Ely to Lake Superior, portaging over the 8.5-mile Grand Portage, & more.

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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
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    • 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life by Alex Kvanli
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    1 時間 30 分
  • LIVE Late Nights with Camp Voyageur
    2024/06/15

    Join Ben and Ben live in the Mess Hall where campers and staff share hilarious stories of fish, epic trips, and current events. John Erdmann closes the show with two songs you can't miss.

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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
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    • 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life by Alex Kvanli
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    50 分