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Erik and Adam discuss anything that has to do with the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on this fun and informative podcast. Their years of experience living on the Gunflint Trail and exploring the adjacent wilderness has led them to an intimate understanding of it's lakes, trails and campsite…

Erik and Adam: BWCA and Quetico Camping Experts


    • May 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 9m AVG DURATION
    • 351 EPISODES

    4.7 from 208 ratings Listeners of Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast that love the show mention: bwca, clearwater, campsite, paddling, totinos, lodge, maps, hope to see, judge, planning, trip, beer, area, knowledgeable, every week, guys, listening, fun, thanks, first.


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    The Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast is a fantastic podcast that immediately jumped to the top of my list and has become my go-to listen. There is something incredibly relaxing about listening to the two hosts, Erik and Adam, as they discuss all things related to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). Not only do they provide great advice for camping and canoeing in the BWCA, but they also offer interesting insights into its history and wildlife. The chemistry between Erik and Adam is evident in their banter, making each episode enjoyable and entertaining.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the range of content it covers. From practical tips for camping and canoeing to detailed reviews of campsites and lakes, there is something for everyone interested in the BWCA. I particularly appreciate the book reports they provide on important figures and species in BWCA history. It's clear that Erik and Adam have extensive knowledge of the area, and their passion shines through in every episode.

    Another great aspect of The Tumblehome is how it balances informative content with a relaxed vibe. Listening to Erik and Adam feels like hanging out with friends and reminiscing about good times. They have a knack for making you feel at ease while providing valuable information.

    While it's challenging to find any major flaws in this podcast, one minor downside may be that some episodes can be lengthy. However, given the amount of information covered, it's understandable why episodes might run on the longer side. Additionally, some listeners may prefer a more structured format rather than the conversational style employed by Erik and Adam. Nonetheless, these minor criticisms don't detract from the overall quality of this podcast.

    In conclusion, The Tumblehome: A Boundary Waters Podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the BWCA or outdoor enthusiasts in general. Erik and Adam do an excellent job with this podcast by providing valuable advice, interesting insights into BWCA history, and an enjoyable listening experience. I highly recommend giving it a listen and discovering the beauty of the BWCA through their engaging episodes.



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    290: Chunky Huggers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 81:52


    No more waiting for bravado, only more limericks and sonnets extolling future BWCA and Quetico plans coming at you. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud

    289: Timidly Devious Bucket Hats

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 63:41


    Beware!  Its our most explicit season opener episode ever!  Only the filthiest of AI produced limericks and sonnets to quench your indefatigable lust for BWCA content.  No amount of Adobe updates can save us. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud

    288: Tumble Lurenament Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 61:42


    At last we will be crowning the one lure to rule them all this week!  Finally its over, now let us never speak of it again.  Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud

    287: Tumble Lurenament Final Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 61:12


    From a hallowed and ethereal fishing hole in the back of your mind that may have never existed a championship for the ages reveals itself. Finals Voting!     Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud

    286: Tumble Lurenament Sweet Sixteen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 83:18


    We will stunningly be halving the field of lures this week as the madness continues.  Voting West  Voting East Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud

    285: Tumble Lurenament 2nd Round

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 48:05


    The madness and the majesty marches on as TSN continues 2nd round coverage from this years lurenament. Voting West  Voting East Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud

    284: Tumble Lurenament 1st Round Coverage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 73:22


    Its the most exciting weekend of the year as we are covering all 32 matchups in the first annual Lurenament. Voting West  Voting East Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud   

    283: 2025 Tumble LureNament

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 86:52


    The Tumblehome Sports Network presents selection Sunday this week as a new tradition of greatness appears on the horizon. Voting West  Voting East Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud   

    282: Temu Helicopters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 75:36


    We're finally recovered from an night spent on the side of the Beargrease trail and ready to talk all about it.  #foreveryoung  Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud   

    281: Pronto Puppie5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 101:52


    Our bodies are ready for the start of the 40th running of the John Beargrease sled dog marathon.  Join us as we preview one of our favorite events of the northland. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud

    280: You can't predict what you'll encounter, but if you keep going out you'll encounter great things

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 84:30


    We're finishing up the question of the year and collecting all of our favorite aphorisms along the way.  If you're not 100% sure you're not sure.  

    279: Gravy Knives Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 79:57


    It's still February and we're still recounting your magic open water moments from 2024.  Now with more hoof and red #5! Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud

    278: Chimp Biscuits

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 82:20


    We're back and finally getting to your 2024 open water experiences!  Emails, cancelled food products, and taking it one day at a time.  Something great happened here but its over with, and thats the way February is.  Brought to you by:  Zoofooddispensary.com Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud

    277: Albums of the Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 119:40


    It's a winter solstice miracle this week!  We're celebrating the darkness by sharing with you some of the albums that brought us light from 2024.  Happy Holidays and Happy Paddling! Adams List Eriks List Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud

    276: The Golden Butter Ratio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 83:53


    As Feast Chat 2024 moves into its second and final phase we ponder the question what can you make believe is actually perfect? Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud

    275: Impromptu Breading

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 80:37


    With the departure of the loon and hardening of waters we attempt to fill the emptiness inside with memories of good times had bellied up to the BW camp table with troughs in hand.  Feast chat 2024 is upon us!  Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud

    274: Morrell 2: I Was Looking into the Gaping Mouth of a Monster

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 86:03


    This week we finish up the astonishing tale of survival and frozen tragedy. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud       

    273: Morrell 1: I Could Hear Tearing Metal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 88:54


    Another astonishing tale from the sea this week as wreck fall marches on. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud       

    272: A Bigger Better Boat Show: Now with Adaptogens!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 113:42


    It's the shoal-der season and we're getting augered and wedged this week!  Skegs will be available for lease and barge wakes will finally be put in their places.  Don't worry Jensen gets in under the wire.  Happy Paddling! Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud       

    271: A Total Boat Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 87:24


    We couldn't do it without the boats.  We couldn't do it without you.  We are talking all about your favorite BWCA and beyond boats this week.  What gets you there?    Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud   

    270: Criminally Insane

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 82:47


    Join us as we paddle with french ghouls on this weeks multi-faceted spook fest.  Tis the season! Never So Terrified Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud   

    269: Canoeing with the Cree: The Father of Troubles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 82:51


    The adventure rolls on this week both in the shed and on the water as the high schoolers/fully aged men keep pressing north through unchartered waters.  Beware lonely lighthouse keepers! Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud   

    268: Canoeing with the Cree: One Small Ham

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 69:13


    Join us as and a couple of high schoolers as we take a trip back to the 1930's and down multiple rivers this week.  Grab your heavy wool underwear and a ham of any size with or without the bone!     Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud  

    267: An Absolute Disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 94:23


    As the podcast takeover begins let us all bend the knee and welcome our new hosting overlords.  We couldn't be happier that they allowed us to add our thoughts on the spookiest vindlys, local fires, the finest of sportsmen creeping in white F-150's and the friendly comet that will bring us all together as a people. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud  

    266: Phenomenal Seas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 78:13


    Get your cozy basement davenports prepared for more facts from the briny shallows this week!  Plus!  Where do all the sunflower seeds come from?  Food VORP ratings and is it wreck fall yet?  Source  Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud  

    265: Sticky Crocodile Tears

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 80:49


    We are back in the shed this week and crying the stickiest tears of joy because of it.  Hand made gravies and light book report vibes abound.  Source  Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud  

    TCC: The Night of the Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 62:58


    We will be back in the shed soon enough!  In the meantime enjoy this classic Mitchum discussion from the mezzanine. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud

    264: A Collared Moose Swimming in Circles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 60:19


    We finish our discussion on the current and future status of the big, beautiful and bold moose of NE Minnesota.  Everything is going to be fine, we promise. Source Notes 1 Source Notes 2 Source Notes 3 Source Notes 4 Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud

    263: A Moose Standing in Snow Looking Up at a Helicopter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 40:11


    We are diving into the studies that look at the ongoing struggles of the NE Minnesota Moose population this week.  Our cherished champions of the north and hallowed TumbleTourney have a long and shrouded path ahead of them.  It leads toward a distant tree topped horizon.  On the other side possibly others are waiting, or possibly not.  All the while we watch from the sky. Source Notes Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud    

    262: T A S T Y L A K E S

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 74:16


    We are assuaging the frantic masses this week with an authoritative ranking of the tastiest of BWCA lakes.  Prepare your bodies and minds; the drink is the meat and the meat is the appetizer on this one.   Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud  

    261: Album of the Summer 4!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 103:10


    Its a late August miracle people!  Grab your finest mid range headphones a few chili dogs and join us in the shed for what is now a traditional like no other.  The episode title says it all, join us before we get sued.    

    260: Bearable and Adequate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 86:26


    Thorough exploration of what makes a bad BWCA campsite continues this week with responses from Facebook(gasp).  Legitimate crystal businessmen will not stand in our way as we trudge the barren plains of a once bucolic and somewhat useful website for the answer. Tumblehome Patch Voting   Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud    

    259: Every Campsite is a Miracle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 94:09


    We are covering bad BWCA campsites from soup to nuts today.  Whats the worst BWCA campsite you have ever stayed at?  Do they know things?  Let's find out! Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud    

    258: Top O' the Trail

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 65:42


    All time favorite Olympic memes, shrimp boat men, campground rankers, dendrites, mountain biking, due diligence, child sized watermelons, brother Jedidiah, biter sunrises, fun options, invisible tattoos, huge "bird of the week" news and a lesson from friends of the show on proper MLA sentence structure and tips on comma usage. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud    

    257: Pack Rankers II-Loose Juice Bags

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 56:30


    The portage packs have all been ranked and hung with care.  Its the unofficial list that will rule them all until the end of time, or this podcast, whichever comes first.  Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud  

    256: Pack Rankers I-Humiliate the Terrain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 72:02


    Its an absolute best value episode this week!  What portage packs are you schlepping around out there in the BW?  Listeners are weighing in on the topic.  Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud  

    255: BWCA Blowdown III-The Prairie Scenario

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 110:35


    Its triple confirmed!  We're wrapping the blowdown book report series this week and getting into responses from listeners on their experiences with wilderness storms.  Crank up that weather radio and keep your eyes peeled for widow makers! Source Material: Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud  

    254: BWCA Blowdown II-Up and Up and Up and Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 84:36


    Our mid summer book report series on the July 4th 1999 continues on like a derecho marching its way out to the Atlantic. Source Material: Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud  

    253: BWCA Blowdown I-That Dark Blackish Color

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 84:53


    As the 25th anniversary of the July 4, 1999 blowdown event in the BWCA approaches we are settling in for a summer book report.  Join us for some harrowing descriptions of survival in our favorite wilderness area. Source Material: Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud  

    252: Lonesome Goose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 93:38


    It's the grand finale of our in the field adventure down the Frost River and beyond.  Tune in to find out if we do in fact return.  Surprises and warblers abound on this weeks episode.  Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud  

    251: The Frost River of No Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 61:36


    Our live in the field BWCA journey presses on this week.  We are joined by a surprise guest and continue to learn the ways of the double broiler.  Robert Mitchum also stops in for one of his famous rubdowns. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Subreddit Contact: tumblehomecast@gmail.com

    250: Runny Fillings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 76:16


    We're back in the park and coming to you live from the BWCA this week!  Double broiler systems, a last second route alteration and all the warblers you can possible handle.  On to the birdhouse! Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Subreddit Contact: tumblehomecast@gmail.com

    249: Chartering Simplicity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 88:11


    Tune in to find out how successful we are on finishing all of the responses to this years question of the year.  Quit stalling, whats your BWCA plan!? Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Subreddit Contact: tumblehomecast@gmail.com

    248: Pigheart's Revenge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 79:06


    A tale of redemption a year in the making, dutch babies, secret shoppers and pirate tubes.  Coghlan's Cup semi final coverage and responses to the question of the year are discussed at some point as well. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Subreddit Contact: tumblehomecast@gmail.com

    247: Clip Art S'mores

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 65:24


    We are back in the TumbleShed this week!  Things are literally reaching a fever pitch as we continue covering the Coghlans Cup and reading responses to the question of the year. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Subreddit Contact: tumblehomecast@gmail.com

    246: Crowd Pleasing Scandals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 82:16


    A scandal rocks the first round of this years Coghlans Cup!  Full coverage of results and in depth analysis from the all of the action from the first week of play. Tournament Voting Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Subreddit Contact: tumblehomecast@gmail.com

    245: 42nd Annual Coghlans Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 97:37


    A cup like no other is upon us yet again ladies and gentleman.  We're winnowing the massive field of Coghlans camping products down to the top 16 today so the masses can decide who will be crowned champion and in turn remembered forever. Tournament Voting Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Subreddit Contact: tumblehomecast@gmail.com

    Snow Log 24:9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 39:59


    The winter season concludes with just 35" of snowfall. Total solar eclipse, ditch fires, ice is out, Samwise does a heroic portage up Mt. Doom. Remember the strawberries, there is light and beauty up there no shadow can touch.  Official Lord of the Rings Horse Ranker: 3 - Arwen's Fast White Horse 2 - Shadowfax, Lord of Horses 1 - Brego, just my cousins horse. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Subreddit Contact: tumblehomecast@gmail.com

    Snow Log 24:8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 37:16


    Dogs are back in harness and neighborhood trails are looking very nice after a much-needed blizzard. Triple trout bonanza on the final weekend of trout season. Do not take the Dimholt Road portage on your next Quetico trip. Beware skullvalanches and grond. A flower blooms on the withered tree.  Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Subreddit Contact: tumblehomecast@gmail.com

    Snow Log 24:7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 38:54


    The National Weather Service tower on Bogus Peak has issued a blizzard warning for the north shore as splake season concludes. We all know that hobbit worms are the best bait for trout fishing with your best friend. Light the wood-gnomed beacons and join us in the snow globe as we await the return of the king. Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Subreddit Contact: tumblehomecast@gmail.com

    Snow Log 24:6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 50:44


    Ermines melodiously warble into imaginary tunnels of snow as the fantasy mushing season concludes and the battle for Helms Deep washes away into heavy rains. Have you ever hammocked with an Ent? Don't you know your Sam? There is good in this world worth fighting for.  Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud Subreddit Contact: tumblehomecast@gmail.com

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