The Twins return for the first episode of 2022. Andy, Jodi, Lynn and Ian reflect back on the beginning of this podcast, talk about joy thieves and the importance of allies in the outdoors. Quick note: the f-bomb is dropped once in this episode.

Camping cocktails?! Yes, please! Emily Vikre is the co-founder of Duluth’s Vikre Distillery. Not only is she a successful business owner with a Ph.D., she’s a craft cocktail cookbook author (with another on the way!) who draws inspiration from her time outdoors, no matter the season. Learn how her Norwegian heritage has shaped her view of adventure and continues to fuel her ambition and determination to chase her dreams.

Follow her fantastic Instagram page at @Vikredistillery.

A not-so-fun conversation about a recent encounter with a joy thief. For Jodi and Lynn, the man they’re calling Flannel Shirt Guy was a wake-up call. Because this podcast exists to encourage listeners to get outside… and get outside their comfort zones… we must confront the elephants in the room and the coyotes in the wild that threaten our abilities to do that.

Listeners, we want to hear from you. Who are the joy thieves in your life? And who are the people and organizations working to rid our world of them? Send us a message. We are committed to keeping this conversation going.

National Parks are her home, and she knows the house rules by heart. Caroline Sunderland gives us the inside scoop. She shares tips, tricks and important safety information for anyone looking to venture out into the wilderness. Plus, learn about her family business, Talus Expedition Gear, which is redefining car camping as we know it.

The frustration over women’s outdoor gear, why cotton is rotten, and wool as a solution for B.O. The Twins return for a conversation that covers a lot of ground about their shared obsession: gear.

We strip down to the bare essentials with our friend Leah Dussault. She talks about summers as a camp counselor in northern Minnesota, Diva Cups, finding freedom in the wilderness and much more.