Episode 55 - Going Off-Grid & Into the Canadian Wild with Kielyn Marrone of Lure of the North

2023-12-14

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There's an almost mystical longing for the wild expanse that stretches north into the Arctic, with small birch trees, firs and spruces, mazes of unnamed rivers and lakes, and a landscape almost devoid of people. My thirst for that wild probably began with Jack London, Call of the Wild, White Fang and To Build A Fire, and then deepened with writings of Farley Mowat and the film Never Cry Wolf. Wherever it comes from, I just know that my imagination burns brightly when I see those places in my mind or think of those who call it homeIn this episode, we dig into...

In this episode, we dig into what it's like to live in The North, where Kielyn and Dave Marrone guide trips for seekers into their wild backyard.

Kielyn shares about the labor-intensive process of teaching classes back in 'civilization', the luxury of consistent internet, and the insanely delicious Smoked Salmon Alfredo & Lazy Chicken Pot Pie that she prepares for everyone on a multi-day trek. We get a first-hand view of the process of setting up camp, the camaraderie created in heated tents, and sharing stories of the day's adventures. She also shares how they 'keep it real' for the participants, and why they keep coming back, despite the hard work and rugged conditions. She and her husband are forest educators to the max.

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