The Happy Camper: The Lack of Wilderness Skills

July 7, 2014

I was on CBC Radio recently talking about the lack of wilderness skills and ethics — which I believe are leading to an increase in mishaps out there.

Credit: Kevin Callan

I was on CBC Radio recently talking about the lack of wilderness skills and ethics — which I believe are leading to an increase in mishaps out there. Have a listen and tell me what you think.

CBC didn’t put the interview on their site (due to cutbacks) but I managed to get a hold of an mp3 recording of it and placed the interview on YouTube. Video footage taken from a 28-day canoe trip in Quetico I did a number of years ago plays throughout.

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Kevin Callan

Kevin (aka The Happy Camper) is the author of 20 outdoor related books; including the best selling The Happy Camper and a series of paddling guides. He is an award winning writer and a keynote speaker at outdoor events across North America. Kevin is also a regular guest on several television morning shows, podcasts and a regular guest on CBC Radio. He has won several film awards and has written a column and weekly blog for Explore Magazine for over two decades. Kevin was listed one of the top 100 modern day explorers by the Canadian Geographical Society. He was also made Patron Paddler for Paddle Canada. Check out his website at www.kevincallan.com and YouTube channel KCHappyCamper.