Episodes
Real Perriard - Endurance Athlete and CSM President
Jan. 31, 2023
Real is an Ottawa based outdoor and endurance enthusiast. He has participated in the Canadian Ski Marathon since 1991.
Corinna Coffin - Elite Athlete and Registered Sports Dietician
Jan. 17, 2023
Corinna has has podiumed at over 40 races including the Spartan Race World Championships and Obstacle Course Racing World Championships.
Ted Kalil - Chair of Nordic Canada
Jan. 3, 2023
Ted Kalil is the chair of Nordiq Canada and a strong ally to females in sport.
Dr. Joanna Young - Glaciology Expert and Environmental Educator
Dec. 20, 2022
Dr. Joanna Young is an environmental educator with over a decade of experience leading backcountry expeditions for youth.
The Cross-Country Skiing Episode with Michael Bennett (Euro-Sports)
Dec. 6, 2022
We sit down with Michael Bennett from Euro-Sports to chat cross-country skiing for beginners to experts.
Nomades Du Parc - Bringing Together Outdoor Enthusiasts
Nov. 22, 2022
Nomades du Parc offers guided experiences and bikes and paddle board rentals.
Tracy Little - Forager and Chef
Nov. 8, 2022
Raised in northern Alberta, near Fort McMurray, Tracy Little grew up hunting and foraging with her forester father.
Molly Hurford - Writer, Podcaster and Athlete
Oct. 25, 2022
Molly Hurford is a writer in love with all things cycling, running, nutrition and movement-related.
Xact Nutrition - Lawrence and Alister
Oct. 11, 2022
Lawrence Colsell and Alister Gardner are the co-founder and co-owner of Xact Nutrition.
David Verhulst - Co-Founder of Forest Play
Sept. 27, 2022
Dave Verhulst co-founded Forest Play in 2011 with the goal of facilitating programs that connect people to nature, others and themselves.
Dr. Mellisa Lem - Director of PaRx (Park Prescriptions)
Sept. 13, 2022
Director of PaRx (Park Prescriptions), Canada’s national nature prescription program powered by the BC Parks Foundation, and President-Elect of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, she is an internatio…
Hilary Young, PhD - Program Director for Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
Aug. 30, 2022
Dr. Hilary Young works with Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y), that blends her passion for the beautiful Rocky Mountains with her background in ecology and conservation biology.
Ariane Cantin, Ph.D. - Scientist, Teacher, and Outdoor Enthusiast
Aug. 16, 2022
Ariane is an instructor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary where she teaches ecology courses.
Alexis Ashworth - Founder of Root in Nature
Aug. 2, 2022
Alexis Ashworth is the founder of Root in Nature, connecting people & plants for a happier, healthier life.
Stephen Bierbrier - Community Fitness Leader
July 19, 2022
Stephen Bierbrier is a community fitness & wellness jedi.
Ray Zahab - Canadian Explorer + Ultra Distance Runner
July 5, 2022
Ray Zahab is a Canadian Explorer, ultra distance runner and Founder of non-profit impossible2Possible.
Emily Rodger - Elite Athlete + Lessons On Resilience
June 21, 2022
Emily Rodger is a former elite athlete, avid fly fisher, and Certified Executive Coach.
Vickie Lanthier (GirlGoneGood) - Storyteller and Adventurer
June 7, 2022
Vickie Lanthier (aka GirlGoneGood®) is a storyteller, adventurer, and 14 year military veteran.
Katheryn Cochrane - Quebec Mega Trail Winner and Coach
May 24, 2022
Katheryn is a trail runner, endurance athlete and coach in the Ottawa- Gatineau region.
Dr. Gordon J. Walker - Master of Science (Leisure Studies)
May 10, 2022
Professor Emeritus Gordon Walker studies leisure, including this important question: "Is nature needed as a basic psychological need?"
Lindsay Webster - Spartan World Champion and Skyrunner
April 26, 2022
Lindsay Webster began obstacle racing in 2014, jumping in head first with her first race being the 2014 Spartan Race World Championships in Killington, Vermont.
Hannah Parish - Women's Mountain Biking Advocate + Director at Oura Ring
April 12, 2022
Hannah is a strong voice for women's mountain biking and Director of International Strategy & Business Operations for Oura Ring.
Liam Walke - Endurance Athlete and Coach
March 29, 2022
Liam is a lifelong endurance athlete and coach from the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
Ruby West - Cyclocross Racer and Olympic Hopeful
March 14, 2022
Ruby West is the U23 Pan American Champion (cyclocross) and nature lover.