Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast

The winter doldrums are upon us and we figured we’d have some fun. Its selection Sunday this week on the show! We’re making picks for our 64 team Boundary Waters Bracket and you get to vote on your pick between which thing you would rather have with on a BWCA trip. It will last the whole month of March with the first three rounds each lasting a week and then each round after that moving a little faster. No personal information is needed to vote just check out the links below. Tumble Tourney East-Vote Tumble Tourney West-Vote Whole Bracket Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

We’re on to part 2 of our discussion on the life of Sigurd F. Olson and the BWCAW. Source material: A Wilderness Within-The Life of Sigurd F. Olson by David Backes Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

Its an express episode on the Frost River this week! Frost Lake is in the heart of the BWCA and few people venture this far in. Frost River itself can be a challenge because of the number of turns and you definitely want to keep your map out at all times on the river. Due to the remoteness of the area and the lack of paddlers who venture in this far the distance between campsites is great.  Route Map Entry Points: #50-Cross Bay or #51-Missing Link Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

It is the life and times of environmental wilderness writer and advocate Sigurd F. Olson this week on the show. We hope to do his incredible work justice throughout this series. Source material: A Wilderness Within-The Life of Sigurd F. Olson by David Backes Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

This is a great route for those wanting to cover some ground and paddle smaller lakes. Smaller lakes give more protection with wind. You’ll enjoy some river paddling south of Ham Lake and have some good wildlife opportunities. This route can be traveled in either direction, although with predominant winds from the west you may want to start at Cross Bay Lake. Route Map Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

Live and in the field from Pronto Pup Lodge this week as we’re finishing up following the Beargrease. #hawtdawgs Pronto Pup Lodge Video Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

The 13-mile stretch of river and lakes between Gunflint and Saganaga Lakes is known as the Granite River route and is one of the most unique in the area. Along with the Frost River route this is the only other river base canoe route on the Gunflint Trail. It’s waters flow north out of Gunflint Lake and the first part is the most intense with multiple portages around raging waterfalls and rapids. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

Coming to you live and in the field from the great Northwoods tradition that is the John Beargrease Sled Dog Maration this week. Music by Maurice Champagne: Sled Doggies Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

If your idea of a great time is fishing in the morning, fishing in the afternoon, and fishing in the evening this is the route for you. It is one of the better Walleye and Pike fishing areas on the trail. Heading even further in will reward you with better wildlife options since most of the terrain is flat and has some marshland, which is favored by animals like moose. Route Map Overnight BWCA Camping Permits Entry points: #47 Lizz and Swamp or #44 Ram Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

It is one of the most popular areas on the Gunflint side of the BWCA, but for good reason! Route Map Overnight BWCA Camping Permits Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

It’s the first episode in our Route Guide Series! The lakes on this route are very popular with base campers. They are small and loaded with fish. Walleye, Bass and Northern Pike are plentiful with some of the side lakes offering Lake Trout as well. A trip to Johnson Falls should not be missed whilst spending time in this area. You can take this route and return to Bearskin for pick-up or paddle right back to Clearwater Lodge. Bearskin Outfitters Clearwater Outfitters Overnight BWCA Camping Permits Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

Whether its your first or fiftieth trip here are some tips to help you get the best out of planning and choosing a Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Route that works for you and your group. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

It's all about the dogs this week as Erik and Adam are recapping the Gunflint Mail Run and previewing the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

We’re back in the park! Here’s some tips for tip ups to not catch lake trout just like us. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com  

Erik and Adam are recapping their own personal thoughts and feelings on the last year. Both in their experiences in BWCA and lives adjacent to the wilderness. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

Erik and Adam are recapping hot air balloon trips, and reading responses from listeners on their high and low lights from the 2019 open water season in the BWCA-Quetico Wilderness. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

It’s a Halloween miracle this week as Erik and Adam are discussing the worst things real and imagined that could happen while traveling in the BWCA. Boo! Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

 It’s trip recap time! Erik and Adam are reminiscing about their two day run down the Louse and up the Phoebe River, with a start and end at Sawbill. It's a wild country out there filled with mysteries. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

The boys are finishing up a conversation on paddling partners and BWCA group dynamics as they hear from an avalanche of r/bwca responses. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com

Erik and Adam are talking about what makes a great paddling partner in the BWCA this week. The group dynamics of time spent working together for multiple days in a wilderness can be a tricky balance at times. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Twitter Contact: The Answering Machine: (218) 481-0649 Facebook tumblehomecast@gmail.com