After some time away, Lynn and Jodi are back. Where they’ve been since the last round of episodes, what they’ve learned and how they plan to spend the summer.

Andy, Ian and Lynn force Jodi to talk about her recent career achievements, even though she’d rather not be the center of attention. The crew also talks about how the pandemic reframed their definitions of success and what dreams they’re chasing in 2022.

WFR (pronounced “woofer”) = Wilderness First Responder. After 80 hours of training, Ian fulfills a bucket-list item: becoming a certified NOLS Wilderness First Responder. The crew quizzes him on what he learned and his first faux pas.

As the Outdoors Weekend Editor at the Star Tribune, Bob Timmons shares stories about all the ways in which people in the Upper Midwest have fun outside - from FKTs on the Superior Hiking Trail to “Everesting” on the Ohio Street Hill in St. Paul. We talk with him about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted activity in the BWCA and beyond, and how climate change is changing what winter recreation looks like in Minnesota. Plus, what sparked his love of the outdoors and where he likes to spend time in nature today.

Follow him on Twitter at @rltimm or @striboutdoors.

Christian Dalbec is a highly-regarded photographer on Minnesota’s North Shore who dives into the waves of Lake Superior to capture the perfect shot. Christian talks about his passion for the Big Lake, and he offers some tips… and words of caution… for want-to-be Superior swimmers.

If you’re looking for amazing images of Lake Superior, you MUST check out Christian’s website and follow him on Instagram @ChristianDalbecPhoto_Gallery.

Some call it a plunge. Others call it a dip. Molly Leutz and Sally Morgan take a polar dip through the ice on Lake Harriet almost daily during the winter months. The Minneapolis ladies explain why they partake in this ancient Nordic tradition and offer some very practical tips for beginners. After this interview, Jodi tried it… and is now hooked.

Follow Sally Morgan online at www.sallystoryteller.com.

Follow Molly Leutz on Instagram at @msmollyleutz.

Kym Zest helps us kick off 2022 by reframing the idea of New Year’s Resolutions and even reframing the idea of FUN itself. Kym is a coach who helps ‍guide ‍people ‍from ‍one ‍transformative ‍moment ‍to ‍the ‍next, and she practices what she preaches by rock ‍climbing, ‍sea ‍kayaking, winter ‍camping, and conquering the ‍Ironman ‍triathlon. This year, she is conquering her biggest goal yet: motherhood.

Follow her on Instagram at @KymZest

Jodi and Andy chat with Ian and Lynn about the 515 Productions documentary film Freshwater. Ian got the idea when he first spotted surfers riding the cold waves of Lake Superior. Three years later, it’s evolved into a feature-length documentary that delves into surfing, science, climate change and finding inspiration in the waves of one of the biggest lakes in the world.

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.

Lisa Ringer and Katherine Price have turned outdoor living into their life’s work. Together, they run Two Pony Gardens, outside of Minneapolis, which Lisa has built into an sanctuary for people of all ages and backgrounds who need to inject nature into their lives. Learn about what they’ve identified as an epidemic of nature-deprived kids, why it matters and what they’re doing about it. And hear the story behind the infamous annual pilgrimage to Ely, Minnesota, during which Lisa uses her work horses to pull ice out of a frozen lake, as featured in the film Ice Ball.

Tasha Van Zandt is the creator of After Antarctica, a groundbreaking film that follows polar explorer Will Steger's life journey as an eyewitness to the greatest changes to the polar regions of our planet. Tasha talks about her own journey to becoming a female filmmaker, documenting some of the harshest climates on Earth and growing as a person and professional with every step. She inspires us to collectively look both inward and outward, as stewards of this beautiful planet we call home.

Verónica Jaralambides knows all of the hot… and cold… spots for outdoor recreation in Minnesota… and she’s sharing them with us! As a marketing consultant for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, she is passionate about encouraging people from all backgrounds to get out into the wilderness. She says a big barrier for many people is lack of knowledge. Find out about the work she’s doing to change that, her most favorite places and the transformational moment that put her on the path to a lifetime love of the outdoors.

Jan Guenther lives and breathes outdoor gear. For more than three decades, the owner and founder of Gear West, a ski and cycling shop in Long Lake, has been testing out the latest and greatest in design and function. As an athlete herself, she understands what works and what doesn’t, and has used that insight to build her business into the largest ski retailer in the United States. Jan drops some major motivation in this interview, as well as practical tips for getting started and even some holiday gift ideas. Listen and get your gear on!

Jodi takes camping cuisine to a new level, while Lynn battles IBS in the BWCA. Two families. Two entirely different meal plans. Andy and Ian (aka, the Twins) join the convo about perfecting the art of camping cooking.

Princess Haley, Co-Founder of Appetite for Change, shares her story of how nature - specifically, her garden - played a critical role in her healing process, after her family fell victim to gun violence in 2010. Learn about her organization and how it’s helping build community. Also, find out why she loves getting caught in the rain, painting the sky and why she keeps an “outdoor joy kit” in her car at all times. Be prepared to be inspired to get outside and embrace your inner-kid.

Sonya Heitshusen is a three-time Ironman athlete, an award-winning journalist and a trailblazer for women in the workplace. In 2020, after nearly three decades as a prominent TV news anchor in Des Moines, Iowa, her journalism career ended abruptly at the age of 53. She recently filed an age and gender discrimination lawsuit over the matter. Find out what’s next for Sonya, how she finds growth in failure, and why she encourages women to take risks… and take a stand.

Follow her on Instagram at @SonyaNews13 and on Facebook at @SonyaHeitshusen.

The Twins return to dissect Lynn and Ian’s annual family trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. 2021 will be remembered for strong wind, panic attacks and fights over books. We do this for fun?

Born in Southern California, Anna Lowenthal Walsh has discovered a love for the bitter cold winters of Northern Minnesota. An artist and woodworker, she draws inspiration from her own corner of the wilderness near Ely. Her following now includes students learning her craft. Listen and be inspired!

Mary McKelvey loves parks so much, she’s running (and biking and skiing) for a seat on the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board. Meet Mary for Parks.