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The Camp Voyageur Podcast

Written by: Alex Kvanli John Burgman
  • Summary

  • 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.
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Episodes
  • Paddle Post Archives: The Sirens of Eskwagama (2001)
    Apr 15 2024

    A story about the time-honored camp day-trip of bushwhacking into Mystery Lake. Story by Jack Davidson and John Ranson.
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    (Sound effects and music from Pixabay)
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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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    8 mins
  • Jim Nicholson on 50 Years of Canoe Trips, Meeting the Root Beer Lady, & Saving the Boundary Waters
    Mar 15 2024

    Jim ponders how his tripping philosophy has changed since the 1960s and describes his visit with Dorothy Molter, the last permanent, non-indigenous resident of the Boundary Waters.
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    (Sound effects and music from Pixabay)
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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
    • Enroll your son at Camp Voyageur
    • Work at Camp Voyageur
    • 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life by Alex Kvanli
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    38 mins
  • Trip Story: Racing a Storm (ft. Ned Brandt)
    Feb 15 2024

    Ned Brandt recalls how the war canoe could be a heavy, cumbersome, water-logged vessel on the trail—but also how its size allowed for moving very fast across the water when absolutely necessary.
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    (Sound effects and music from Pixabay)
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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
    • Enroll your son at Camp Voyageur
    • Work at Camp Voyageur
    • 11 Proven Ways Wilderness Adventure Camps Can Transform Your Kid's Life by Alex Kvanli
    Show More Show Less
    5 mins

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