https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-headwatersHeadwaters is a podcast that showcases the creative people,
spectacular places, unique issues, and innovative thinking that flows
from the Columbia River Basin, one of North America’s most compelling
landscapes, full of resilient mountain communities connected by a
powerful river system. From food security to technology, climate
action to high adventure, the Headwaters is hosted by Mitchell Scott,
Editor-in-Chief of Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and brought to
you by Columbia Basin Trust.]]>enSociety & CultureCopyright Canadahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fa18609c42074bf6b2bb44dbf4b750db.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the-headwatersThu, 11 Sep 2025 11:06:30 +0000CanadaCanadakeatingwordspodcast@gmail.comStories from the sourceHeadwaters is a podcast that showcases the creative people,
spectacular places, unique issues, and innovative thinking that flows
from the Columbia River Basin, one of North America’s most compelling
landscapes, full of resilient mountain communities connected by a
powerful river system. From food security to technology, climate
action to high adventure, the Headwaters is hosted by Mitchell Scott,
Editor-in-Chief of Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and brought to
you by Columbia Basin Trust.]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-rascally-rodents--67680993It’s virtually impossible to live in the hinterland without furry encounters of the unwanted kind. So how do we live harmoniously with seeminglybooming populations of mice, skunks, raccoons, squirrels, and the ever-encroaching rat? To find out, we burrow in with homeowners,bush dwellers, experts, and eradicators in our last episode of Season 4.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67680993Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:05:07 +0000CanadaIt’s virtually impossible to live in the hinterland without furry encounters of the unwanted kind. So how do we live harmoniously with seeminglybooming populations of mice, skunks, raccoons, squirrels, and the ever-encroaching rat? To find out, we...It’s virtually impossible to live in the hinterland without furry encounters of the unwanted kind. So how do we live harmoniously with seeminglybooming populations of mice, skunks, raccoons, squirrels, and the ever-encroaching rat? To find out, we burrow in with homeowners,bush dwellers, experts, and eradicators in our last episode of Season 4.]]>2226ben-brown,columbia-basin-trust,kootenay-mountain-culture,kootenays,lisa-thomson,mitchell-scott,our-trust,pest-control,rats,rodents,selkirk-pest-control,skunks,wildsafe-bccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-rock-talk--67602616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67602616Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:05:07 +0000CanadaWe have a lot of rock here in the Basin! Our region is fast becoming a global hotspot for sport climbing and bouldering, and we’ll hear from those leading the charge in its development. We also chat with Chief Jason Louie from the Lower Kootenay Band...1976allen-rollin,bouldering,brian-hanson,climbing,columbia-basin-trust,creston,cube-climbing-centre,jason-louie,jayme-moye,kootenay-climbing-association,kootenay-mountain-culture,kootenays,ktunaxa,lower-kootenay-band,nic-and-ryan-williams,our-trust,slocan-valleycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-our-skies--67509877https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67509877Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:05:07 +0000CanadaLook up, way up, and take a moment to ponder the great big beyond. Then, tune-in to our episode on Basin skies. We visit property owners in Crawford Bay who had a meteorite land in their backyard. We talk to a planetary scientist, the director of...1878columbia-basin-trust,cori-lawson,edgewater,emily-nilsen,jim-holyoak,kootenay-mountain-culture,kootenays,kootenay-stardome-foundation,light-pollution,our-trust,slocan-city,stars,tim-mcintosh,ufo,wildlife-conservation-societycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-volunteerism--67403114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67403114Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:05:07 +0000CanadaIt touches almost every facet of our day-to-day life, from our favourite community sporting events to our own safety and protection. Volunteerism is a critical element of our society, and in this episode, we visit with three terrific individuals who...1860bill-metcalfe,columbia-basin-trust,dr.-nicholas-sparrow,fernie,jaffray,jim-webster,kerpa,kimberley,kootenay-mountain-culture,kootenays,nelson,our-trust,terry-horton,volunteer,volunteerismcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-snow--67241561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67241561Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:05:07 +0000CanadaSnow is one of the defining features of the Columbia Basin’s culture and landscape. While it is synonymous with beauty and adventure, it can also come with risk. In this episode, we talk to experts making our snowscapes safer through education. We...1969avalanche-education,erin-sauvé,freeride,fwt,jason-remple,kootenay-mountain-culture,kootenays,our-trust,powder,snow,state-of-the-snowpack,stellar-heli-skiingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-life-and-death--67263818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67263818Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:05:07 +0000CanadaLet’s talk about the two most powerful moments in a human being’s life. The Kootenays have played an influential role in the growth and importance of midwifery. What was once an illegal act in Canada is now a treasured profession. On the other side,...2048death-doula,end-of-life,kootenay-mountain-culture,lily-mayall,megan-davies,michelleo-cameron,midwifery,nelson-end-of-life-society,our-trustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-entrepreneurs--67161199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67161199Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:05:07 +0000CanadaA gas-station-turned-health-food-store, a landmark community bakery, a generational cobbler family, and an internationally renowned timber-frame shop: what do all four have in common? Each holds inspiring stories about Basin entrepreneurs who did...2248alistair-laing,canadian-timberframes,entrepreneurs,jeff-bowes,jordan-bott,kimberley,kootenay-mountain-culture,la-baguette,local-business,our-trust,revelstoke,sonia-ratté,stoke-juice,universal-footwearcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-heritage-heroes--67083006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67083006Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:05:07 +0000CanadaRestoring, maintaining, and preserving buildings and landmarks from another time is no easy task. It often rests on the shoulders of a few dedicated individuals who see great value in ensuring the legacy of our past is preserved. Our resident...1798architecture,columbia-basin-trust,cranbrook,heritage,kaslo,kimberley,kootenay-mountain-culture,nelson,the-langham,the-platzl,trout-lake,windsor-hotelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-the-epics--67082980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67082980Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:05:07 +0000CanadaBy ski, by foot, and by air, reporter Vince Hempsall chronicles three Basin adventurers who’ve accomplished incredible feats traversing, walking, and parasailing over great tracts of mountain wilderness. He then dives into the dangerous world of...1814adventure,christina-lustenberger,columbia-basin-trust,douglas-noblet,durston-gear,epic,kootenay-mountain-culture,mountain-traverse,southern-interiorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-lake-life--67082557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67082557Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:05:07 +0000CanadaDeep, clear waters; a sun-drenched beach; a stiff breeze: spending time on the lake is an age-old tradition in the Basin. Join reporter Graham Tracey as he takes you onboard one-of-a-kind houseboats, tries to learn sailing, and visits the legendary...2328columbia-basin-trust,gray-creek-regatta,houseboat,kootenay-lake,kootenay-mountain-culture,lake-life,sailingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-b-bonus-episode--66021310The Headwaters podcast, presented by the KMC Productions crew. You’ll hear about everything from homemade submarines to baseball prodigies, giant golden nuggets to paranormal encounters, plus a special announcement. Season four of the podcast is launching summer 2025!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66021310Thu, 15 May 2025 11:35:07 +0000CanadaJoin us as we take a look back on our favourite stories of the first three seasons of The Headwaters podcast, presented by the KMC Productions crew. You’ll hear about everything from homemade submarines to baseball prodigies, giant golden nuggets to...The Headwaters podcast, presented by the KMC Productions crew. You’ll hear about everything from homemade submarines to baseball prodigies, giant golden nuggets to paranormal encounters, plus a special announcement. Season four of the podcast is launching summer 2025!]]>1385alli-schroeder,best-of,columbia-basin-trust,crawford-bay-cheetah,golden-boulder,kootenay-submarine,nell-smith,our-trust,the-headwaters-podcast-season4cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-stayin-alive--62197248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62197248Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:05:02 +0000CanadaWhether climbing mountains or cross-country skiing well into our eighties or outlasting nine other competitors on the world’s most popular survival show, we do a good job of Stayin’ Alive here in the Basin. Meet modern survivalists who make a living...1667alan-tenta,alone,bushcraft,canada,canadian-podcast,columbia-basin,columbia-basin-trust,greg-ovens,grizzly,grizzly-bear-attack,kootenay-mountain-culture,kootenays,search-and-rescue,survivalistcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-art-for-change--62104069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62104069Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:05:02 +0000CanadaA community-focused music festival, a symphony for a glacier, a small-town spoken word artist: what do they all have in common? An intention to make the world a better place through the power of art. In this episode, we’ll talk to writers, visual...1956art,carla-stephenson,genevieve-robertson,paul-walde,poetry,requiem-for-a-glacier,shayna-jones,smokii-sumac,tiny-lights-music-festivalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-young-dreamers-part-2--62015755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62015755Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:05:01 +0000CanadaIn season one of our podcast, we produced a popular episode titled “Young Dreamers” about Basin youth accomplishing extraordinary things. Well, there must be something in the water, because the kids just keep getting after it, and we couldn’t wait to...1766alli-schroder,canada,columbia-basin,columbia-basin-trust,keanu-chan,kootenay-mountain-culture,kootenays,podcast,science,smart-kids,sophia-becker,women's-baseball,youthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-housing-how-to--61326902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61326902Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:05:01 +0000CanadaWe all need a place to call our own—somewhere we feel safe to relax and refuel—but a recent convergence of circumstances has made finding a home a serious challenge. In this episode, we focus on housing solutions here in the Basin. We start with a...1841canada,columbia-basin,columbia-basin-trust,future-villages,geoship,housing,housing-solutions,kalesnikoff,kootenay-mountain-culture,podcast,twente-additive-manufacturingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-unexpected-underground--61264784

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61264784Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:05:01 +0000CanadaThere’s a lot going on beneath the surface in our corner of the world. The Basin is home to the deepest cave in Canada, named Bisaro Anima, located just outside of Fernie. In this episode, we meet the explorer who has pioneered its dark and dangerous...

]]>1705astrid-heyerdahl,basin-stories,bisaro-anima,canada,canadian-podcast,caving,cold-war,columbia-basin,columbia-basin-trust,diefenbunker,d.o.a.,jean-philippe-stienne,joey-shithead,katie-graham,kootenay-mountain-culture,nelson-museum-&-art-gallery,undergroundcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-beautiful-bicycles--61180004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61180004Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:05:01 +0000CanadaIt is one of our most ingenious inventions. Nothing gets the blood moving, the smiles grooving, and the kilometres rolling like the almighty bicycle. Over the past two decades, the bike has inspired Basin residents to create thousands of kilometres of...1762adaptive-cycling,basin-stories,bicycle,canada,canadian-podcast,columbia-basin,columbia-basin-trust,derek-frankowski,kootenay-mountain-culture,life-cycles-film,mike-hopkins,nakusp,podcast,rosslandcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-knowing-fire--61041606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61041606Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:05:01 +0000CanadaLike rain or soil, fire is a crucial part of a healthy forest ecosystem. But as warmer temperatures and longer periods of drought have become the norm in the Columbia Basin—along with the fact that we have suppressed fire to protect trees as a...1557basin-stories,bob-gray,canada,climate-change,columbia-basin,columbia-basin-trust,fire-smart,forest-fire,jayme-moye,john-valliant,kootenay-mountain-culture,megafire,podcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-ghost-towns--60810614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60810614Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:05:02 +0000CanadaOver a century ago, pioneers from around the world rushed to the Basin in search of riches hidden in the mountains. The discovery of galena ore profoundly changed the region’s landscape, creating booming resource towns overnight. But as quickly as...1536columbia-basin-trust,fisherville,fort-steele,galena,greg-nesteroff,kootenay-mountain-culture,sandon,silver,silvery-slocancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-finding-freshwater--60810573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60810573Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:05:02 +0000CanadaEverywhere you look in the Kootenays, there’s water. Lakes, streams, rivers, springs, wetlands, snowfields, and glaciers—this region has it all. But in an increasingly water-challenged world, it’s surprising how little we know about how much water we...1978beavers,climate-change,columbia-basin-trust,columbia-river,emily-nilsen,freshwater,glaciers,kootenay-mountain-culture,riverscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-to-the-trailblazers--60810451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60810451Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:05:01 +0000CanadaThe Basin has always been awash with pioneers, free spirits, explorers, adventurers, and innovators. We kick off season three with stories that celebrate the trailblazers among us. You’ll hear about inventions that changed the world, the process of...1637carl-jacks,columbia-basin-trust,everest,first-descent,incomappleux,jayme-moye,kootenay-mountain-culture,pat-morrow,whitewatercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-the-treaty--54406670River, through the Kootenays, to where it ends in the United States. It profoundly changed the
Basin, turning once fertile valleys into lakes and altering river ecosystems forever, while at the
same time, preventing catastrophic flooding and generating billions of dollars in hydroelectric
revenue. The treaty that shaped this place is up for renegotiation. We talk to families
disenfranchised by treaty dams, politicians who negotiated ways to mitigate its impacts, and
writers lobbying for a better future.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54406670Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:05:01 +0000CanadaThe Columbia River Treaty governs the water that flows from the headwaters of the Columbia River, through the Kootenays, to where it ends in the United States. It profoundly changed the Basin, turning once fertile valleys into lakes and altering river...River, through the Kootenays, to where it ends in the United States. It profoundly changed the
Basin, turning once fertile valleys into lakes and altering river ecosystems forever, while at the
same time, preventing catastrophic flooding and generating billions of dollars in hydroelectric
revenue. The treaty that shaped this place is up for renegotiation. We talk to families
disenfranchised by treaty dams, politicians who negotiated ways to mitigate its impacts, and
writers lobbying for a better future.]]>1764british-columbia,canada,canada-podcast,columbia-basin,columbia-basin-trust,columbia-river,columbia-river-treaty,hydroelectric-dam,kootenay-mountain-culture,kootenays,treaty,water-treatycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-moving-on--55442446different affair. We were transported on trains and paddle-wheelers, a mode of travel that was
often an adventure in itself. In this episode, we look at all the ways we move around: we
explore an ancient hiking route over a mighty mountain range, relive train travel, ride bikes
with seniors, and learn about the history of moving across big water.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55442446Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:05:01 +0000CanadaBefore our insatiable addiction to the almighty car, getting around the Basin was a much different affair. We were transported on trains and paddle-wheelers, a mode of travel that was often an adventure in itself. In this episode, we look at all the...different affair. We were transported on trains and paddle-wheelers, a mode of travel that was
often an adventure in itself. In this episode, we look at all the ways we move around: we
explore an ancient hiking route over a mighty mountain range, relive train travel, ride bikes
with seniors, and learn about the history of moving across big water.]]>1618ancient-hiking-route-kootenays,bike-riding,british-columbia,canada,canada-podcast,columbia-basin,columbia-basin-trust,columbia-river,history-of-water-travel,kootenay-mountain-culture,kootenays,paddle-wheelers,seniors-bike-riding,trains,train-travel,travelling-water-ways-kootenaycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-changing-landscapes--54358614impact on the land has been profound: we are changing the landscape and significantly
affecting many Kootenay animal species. In this episode, we head into the woods and the water
to meet the people who are working to save keystone animals, like the sturgeon, the mountain
caribou, and big-horn sheep. We’ll also find out why stink bugs are taking over!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54358614Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:05:01 +0000CanadaAlthough the Basin is blessed with thousands of square kilometres of wilderness, our human impact on the land has been profound: we are changing the landscape and significantly affecting many Kootenay animal species. In this episode, we head into the...impact on the land has been profound: we are changing the landscape and significantly
affecting many Kootenay animal species. In this episode, we head into the woods and the water
to meet the people who are working to save keystone animals, like the sturgeon, the mountain
caribou, and big-horn sheep. We’ll also find out why stink bugs are taking over!]]>1604big-horn-sheep,british-columbia,canada,canada-podcast,caribou,columbia-basin,columbia-basin-trust,columbia-river,kootenay-mountain-culture,kootenays,mountian,stink-bugs,sturgeion,wildlife-conservationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-groovy-music--54129050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54129050Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:05:01 +0000CanadaThe Kootenays always produce amazing musical talent, and in this episode, we find out the story runs much deeper. We have an internationally recognized music school here in the Basin, where we’ll meet some talented musicians who’ve emerged from...1647brittish-columbia,canada,canada-podcast,columbia-basin,columbia-basin-trust,columbia-river,kootenay-luthier,kootenay-mountian-culture,kootenays,music,music-program,selkirk-collegecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-internment-years--54117522potent stigma in the Columbia River Basin. During both the First and Second World Wars,
thousands of people, many of them Canadian citizens, were interned in makeshift camps
throughout the region. Russian Doukhobors, Austrians, Germans, and Japanese were
considered threats to the country and so the government uprooted them, changing their lives
forever. This episode features a New Denver man who made a documentary about the letters
written during internment that he found in an old church. We also discover a book titled The
Kissing Fence, about Doukhobor parents separated from their children, and we look back on the
dark years of Kootenay internment.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54117522Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:05:01 +0000CanadaIt is a largely forgotten blemish on British Columbia’s and Canada’s history, one that creates a potent stigma in the Columbia River Basin. During both the First and Second World Wars, thousands of people, many of them Canadian citizens, were interned...potent stigma in the Columbia River Basin. During both the First and Second World Wars,
thousands of people, many of them Canadian citizens, were interned in makeshift camps
throughout the region. Russian Doukhobors, Austrians, Germans, and Japanese were
considered threats to the country and so the government uprooted them, changing their lives
forever. This episode features a New Denver man who made a documentary about the letters
written during internment that he found in an old church. We also discover a book titled The
Kissing Fence, about Doukhobor parents separated from their children, and we look back on the
dark years of Kootenay internment.]]>1516austrians,british-columbia,canada,canada-podcast,columbia-basin,columbiao-basin-trust,columbia-river,germans,inernment-documentary,internment-canadian,internment-years,japanese,kootenay-mountain-culture,kootenays,russian-douhkhobors,theo-kissing-fence,world-war-one,world-war-twocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-kootenay-comedy--54062395throughout the Basin. Never have more people wanted to make others laugh in our little slice
of the hinterland. In this episode, you’ll hear our own host on stage and in character, and we
visit a raucous amateur comedy night in Nelson, where the scene is exploding. We also
interview Golden’s Ricky Diamonds, whose comedic crooning keeps his audiences
laughing—and groaning—and we check in with social-media giggle disruptor Katie Burrell and
her take on this decidedly difficult but hilarious profession.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54062395Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:02:20 +0000CanadaThere’s something in our mountain water that’s driving a groundswell in comedic talent throughout the Basin. Never have more people wanted to make others laugh in our little slice of the hinterland. In this episode, you’ll hear our own host on stage...throughout the Basin. Never have more people wanted to make others laugh in our little slice
of the hinterland. In this episode, you’ll hear our own host on stage and in character, and we
visit a raucous amateur comedy night in Nelson, where the scene is exploding. We also
interview Golden’s Ricky Diamonds, whose comedic crooning keeps his audiences
laughing—and groaning—and we check in with social-media giggle disruptor Katie Burrell and
her take on this decidedly difficult but hilarious profession.]]>1476amateur-comedy,british-columbia,canada-podcast,canadian-comedy,columbia-basin,columbia-basin-trust,columbia-river,comedy,golden-bc,katie-burrell,kootenay-mountain-culture,kootenays,nelson-bc,ricky-diamondscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-living-alternatively--53989043create different opportunities when it comes to business, community living, and recreation. In
this episode, you’ll hear about an outlier who infiltrated a Slocan Valley commune, Australian
entrepreneurs who moved to Canal Flats in search of cryptocurrency, an uncommon residential
development, and a woman who runs. And runs. And then runs some more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53989043Thu, 25 May 2023 11:05:01 +0000CanadaPeople like to do things a little differently out in the back 40. Perhaps it’s the open spaces that create different opportunities when it comes to business, community living, and recreation. In this episode, you’ll hear about an outlier who...create different opportunities when it comes to business, community living, and recreation. In
this episode, you’ll hear about an outlier who infiltrated a Slocan Valley commune, Australian
entrepreneurs who moved to Canal Flats in search of cryptocurrency, an uncommon residential
development, and a woman who runs. And runs. And then runs some more.]]>1621australian-entrepreneurs,british-columbia,business,canada,canada-podcast,canal-flats,columbia-basin,columbia-basin-trust,columbia-river,community,cryptocurrency,kootenay-mountain-culture,living,recreation,residential-development,slocan-valley,women-runningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-tall-tales--53873508we can’t quite confirm, except through legend. You’ll hear about rogue circus elephants from
100 years ago and cheetahs in the snow just a few winters back. There’s a mysterious giant
golden nugget that fell into the depths of Kootenay Lake, and a homemade sub that might find
it. And to round it out, we have a story about the world’s first “unofficial” helicopter. You have
to hear it to believe it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53873508Thu, 18 May 2023 11:05:01 +0000CanadaWe’ve got some yarns to tell you. Some real beauties. We swear some are true, while others we can’t quite confirm, except through legend. You’ll hear about rogue circus elephants from 100 years ago and cheetahs in the snow just a few winters back....we can’t quite confirm, except through legend. You’ll hear about rogue circus elephants from
100 years ago and cheetahs in the snow just a few winters back. There’s a mysterious giant
golden nugget that fell into the depths of Kootenay Lake, and a homemade sub that might find
it. And to round it out, we have a story about the world’s first “unofficial” helicopter. You have
to hear it to believe it.]]>1782bc-history,british-columbia,canada,canada-podcast,cheetah-snow,circus-elephants,columbia-basin,columbia-basin-trust,columbia-river,curious-kootenay-stories,giant-golden-nugget,home-made-submarine,kootenay-history,kootenay-lake,kootenay-mountain-culture,kootenays,legend,unusual-kootenay-stories,worlds-first-helicoptercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-talking-trees--53873502with some individual trees over a thousand years old. We revere these towering giants, we also
depend on them as a resource. In this episode, we dive into the state of old growth with Craig
Pettitt and Rachel Holt, two biologists who have dedicated their lives to helping preserve the
ancients among us. Through another tree crusader, we learn about the fascinating Whitebark
pine, which relies on a particular bird to germinate, and we travel to Fernie to meet the author
of a big-tree guidebook.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53873502Thu, 18 May 2023 11:05:01 +0000CanadaIn the Kootenays, we are blessed with an abundance of forests and a multitude of tree species, with some individual trees over a thousand years old. We revere these towering giants, we also depend on them as a resource. In this episode, we dive into...with some individual trees over a thousand years old. We revere these towering giants, we also
depend on them as a resource. In this episode, we dive into the state of old growth with Craig
Pettitt and Rachel Holt, two biologists who have dedicated their lives to helping preserve the
ancients among us. Through another tree crusader, we learn about the fascinating Whitebark
pine, which relies on a particular bird to germinate, and we travel to Fernie to meet the author
of a big-tree guidebook.]]>1655big-tree-guidebook,british-columbia,canada,canada-podcast,columbia-basin,columbia-basin-trust,columbia-river,craig-pettitt-biologist,fernie-bc,forest-preservation,kootenay-mountain-culture,kootenays,old-growth-forest,preserving-ancient-forest,rachel-holt-biologist,thousand-year-old-trees,tree-species,whitebark-pinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-the-paranormal--53873497from another realm? We take you to places very few understand, and where even fewer dare
to tread. Meet psychic intuitive Norm Pratt, whose unique gift allows him to communicate with
missing persons, helping families find closure. Along the way, we’ll go on a ghost walk with
Nelson’s Paranormal League and interview a writer and podcaster from Revelstoke who goes
deep into the “Strange Little Places” of the Kootenays.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53873497Thu, 18 May 2023 11:05:01 +0000CanadaHave you ever ventured into the spirit world? Had an encounter with a ghost? Heard voices from another realm? We take you to places very few understand, and where even fewer dare to tread. Meet psychic intuitive Norm Pratt, whose unique gift allows...from another realm? We take you to places very few understand, and where even fewer dare
to tread. Meet psychic intuitive Norm Pratt, whose unique gift allows him to communicate with
missing persons, helping families find closure. Along the way, we’ll go on a ghost walk with
Nelson’s Paranormal League and interview a writer and podcaster from Revelstoke who goes
deep into the “Strange Little Places” of the Kootenays.]]>1645british-columbia,canada-podcast,columbia-basin-trust,ghost,kootenay-mountain-culture,kootenays,missing-persons,nelson-paranormal-league,norm-pratt,psychic,revelstoke-bc,spirit-worldcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-the-river--51601183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51601183Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:10:01 +0000CanadaIt’s the fourth largest waterway in North America and the inspiration for this podcast. The Columbia River has a long, storied, and tumultuous history. We dive into all aspects of the river, from a bizarre idea in the late 1800s to join the Columbia...1441british-columbia,columbia-basin-trust,columbia-river,indigenous,kootenay-river,kootenays,shelly-boyd,sinixtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-the-newcomers--51556071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51556071Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:05:01 +0000CanadaTheir stories are as diverse as their backgrounds: A family from war-torn Syria out for an afternoon of disc golf. Jamaican truckers learning new skills on snowy mountain roads. A Kootenay hot-sauce entrepreneur who escaped tyranny in Africa. Russian...1451british-columbia,canada,columbia-basin,columbia-basin-trust,columbia-river,entrepreneur,hot-sauce,hot-sauce-entrepreneur,immigration,jamaican-truck-driver,kootenays,kutenai,moving,rainbow-trout,rural-living,russian-immigrants,syrian-immigrants,truck-drivingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-young-dreamers--50245616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50245616Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:30:02 +0000CanadaA young hockey player with a dream to play in the NHL. A teenage musician who serendipitously finds herself singing with a mega-star. A multi-disciplinary talent who plays concert piano and climbs competitively. Meet Columbia Basin youth who are...1581british-columbia,canada,canada-podcast,canadian-podcast,climbing-life,columbia-basin-trust,columbia-bason,dryden-hunt,east-kootenays,flaming-lips,hockey,kootenay-mountain-culture,kootenays,music,nell-smith,new-york-rangers,rock-climbing,the-headwaters-podcast,tula-sherkat,west-kootenayscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-the-adventurers--50245601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50245601Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:30:02 +0000CanadaHang on to your toque! We take you on a highline adventure between mountain peaks; we dive deep into the Revelstoke backcountry with an all-female freeride camp; and we wax poetic on the labyrinth that is your local library. Featuring guest host...1459anne-de-grace,chess,columbia-basin-trust,east-kootenays,freeride,girls-do-ski,high-line-life,high-lining,kootenay-mountain-culture,kootenays,leah-evans,library,mia-noblet,nelson-bc,patricia-smuga,revelstoke-bc,ski,skiing,west-kootenayscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-fixing-food--50209143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50209143Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:30:02 +0000CanadaA century ago, the Kootenays produced approximately 70 per cent of their food and imported the other 30 per cent. Today, that ratio has flipped. For a region blessed with bountiful water and rich soil, why aren’t we producing more of what we consume?...1434abra-bryn,apple-quill-farm,cranbrook-bc,creston-bc,food-sustainability,grow-what-you-eat,kootenay-farms-food-hub,kootenay-meadows-farm,organic-milkcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-high-tech-tales--50129882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50129882Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:00:01 +0000CanadaWe often talk about how technology is coming to the Kootenays — but it’s here, and it’s having a big impact. We meet the creators of a booming nutrition app based in Revelstoke, tour an internationally renowned particle-accelerator company, and...1397app,bc,brad,cronometer,dr.,food,pommen,revelstoke,sciencecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-cutting-carbon--50029813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50029813Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:00:03 +0000CanadaClimate change is upon us, and it’s more important than ever to do our part to make a difference. In this episode, we meet three Basin residents who are making an impact in very creative ways. We drop by a resourceful shop in Kimberley selling...1390app,brad,cronometer,dr.,food,pommen,revelstoke,sciencecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-doukhobor-lore--49931823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49931823Wed, 25 May 2022 05:15:36 +0000CanadaA pacifist sect of the Russian Orthodox Church, the Doukhobors have had a profound impact on the Kootenay region. We meet the great-great-grandson of Peter Verigin, an influential Doukhobor leader killed in what is considered Canada’s first act of...1537bc,braun,castlegar,centre,clt,for,forks,freedom,grand,kalesnikoff,mary,mill,mir,of,peace,peter,slocan,sons,valley,verigincleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-the-innovators--49931736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49931736Wed, 25 May 2022 04:15:00 +0000CanadaThe invention of a new snow-sports industry. The first 3D-printed house in Canada. The birth of a craft-gear collective. Firefighting clothing designed for women. We introduce you to Columbia Basin residents who are growing big ideas from small places.14653d,ash,bc,canal,fire,flats,kimberley,northern,printing,proctor,salmo,teardrop,trailers,wearcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-saving-species--49931668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49931668Wed, 25 May 2022 03:15:00 +0000CanadaWe take a quirky, investigative look at various definitions of saving species. People who are paid to kill invasive frogs, a rare taxidermy school, and an Indigenous celebration that calls the salmon home; but don’t get us started on the wild turkeys.1547american,bay,bc,bullfrog,castlegar,indigenous,queen's,salmon,school,taxidermy,turkey,wildcleanfull