Pack & Paddle

Scott Oeth is a Registered Maine Guide, an Eagle Scout and Minnesota Master Naturalist.  He’s an instructor for the Okpik National Cold Weather Leader School.

His Pack & Paddle segment is a monthly feature on WTIP’s North Shore Morning.

In this edition, Scott discusses the many uses of duct tape on the trail.

In this edition of “Pack & Paddle,” Scott talks about the “Hug a Tree” program for keeping kids safe when adventuring outdoors. It includes three main steps: 1) Hug a Tree – stay in one spot  2) Stay warm and dry  3) Help searchers find you by answering their calls.

Scott explains each of these steps in his interview on North Shore Morning.

Scott Oeth is a Registered Maine Guide, an Eagle Scout and Minnesota Master Naturalist.  He’s an instructor for the Okpik National Cold Weather Leader School.

Scott’s “Pack & Paddle’ is a monthly feature on North Shore Morning.  In this episode Scott talks about the benefits of studying survival skills.

In this edition of Pack & Paddle, Scott Oeth talks with North Shore Morning host Mark Abrahamson about the importance of letting people know where you will be and when they should expect you back from your adventures in the great outdoors.

In this edition of Pack & Paddle, Scott Oeth discusses backpacking stoves – different types, how they’re affected by cold weather and tips for using them.

In this edition of “Pack & Paddle,” registered Maine Guide, Eagle Scout, and Minnesota Master Naturalist, Scott Oeth offers some tips on knives – the importance of having a knife in the woods, some quick tips on cutting techniques to enhance safety, and Scott describes the “Chest Lever Grip” for making kindling and “feather stick” shavings.

In this edition of “Pack & Paddle” with Scott Oeth, Scott talks about ways to enjoy cold weather activities without breaking the bank.

In this edition of “Pack & Paddle,” registered Maine Guide, Eagle Scout, and Minnesota Master Naturalist, Scott Oeth talks about baking in the backcountry.

In this edition of “Pack & Paddle”, Scott Oeth shares a few map and compass tips including “Aiming Off” and “Back Bearing” or “Back Azthimuth” techniques.

In this edition of “Pack & Paddle”, Scott Oeth discusses what footwear is good and, not so good to wear during your Boundary Waters adventures.

In this edition of “Pack & Paddle”, Scott Oeth talks about the “Winter Super Shelter”.  According to Scott, “A legendary Canadian survival instructor, Mors Kochanski, developed signigicant improvements on the classic lean-to shelter.  He added a covering of a thin piece of clear plastic sheeting to create a protective bubble, added a mylar space blanket to the interior sloped wall to reflect heat back down onto the occupant, and, it is ideally combined with a raised bed structure to allow warm air from the external fire to circulate up under the occupant.  The basic component of this shelter take up little more space than a water bottle, yet it can be an absolute life saver in an emergency!  The ‘Kochanski Super Shelter’ can also be used for cold weather camping, or simply to make a fun outside hangout on a cold day”.

Scott Oeth talk with North Shore Morning host Mark Abrahamson about the many traditional and modern uses of spruce trees in this edition of “Pack & Paddle”.

Pack & Paddle” is a monthly feature on WTIP’s North Shore Morning.
Scott Oeth is a Registered Maine Guide, an Eagle Scout and Minnesota Master Naturalist.  He’s an instructor for the Okpik National Cold Weather Leader School.
In this edition, Scott discusses the pros and cons of mukluks.

In this edition of “Pack & Paddle”, Scott Oeth talks about how to sleep warmly when camping in the cold.

In this edition of “Pack & Paddle”, Scott talks with North Shore Morning host Mark Abrahamson about safe drinking water in the backcountry – issues with water, methods for treating water, and the pros and cons of different water-purifying systems.

“Pack & Paddle” with Scott Oeth.   In this edition, Scott gives advice for hot weather outdoor activities and tips for handling extreme heat.

“Pack & Paddle” with Scott Oeth.   In this edition, Scott dicusses types of packs and packing systems for your summer camping adventures.

There has been a surge in outdoor recreation over that last year, including canoeing.  Prices for used canoes have increased and they were hard to come by.  New canoes are often sold out and factories can’t keep up with demand.
In this edition of “Pack & Paddle”, Scott discusses ways to find and buy a reasonably priced used canoe.

“Pack & Paddle” is a monthly feature on North Shore Morning.
In this edition of “Pack & Paddle,” Scott Oeth talks about axe safety.

In this edition, Scott talks about hypothermia and frostbite – what to watch for and immediate first aid.

In this edition of “Pack and Paddle”, North Shore Morning host, Mark Abrahamson talks with Scott Oeth about the many uses of birch and sustainable and ethical use of wild materials.

On Pack & Paddle, we get the benefit of learning how to make our outdoor adventures more fun and safe from Scott Oeth, an experienced outdoor guide and instructor.
Scott is a Registered Maine Guide, an Eagle Scout and Minnesota Master Naturalist.  He’s an instructor for the Okpik National Cold Weather Leader School.
In this edition, Scott tells us how to stay warm and dry in cold weather.

In this edition, Scott recommends taking some fire starting items along when going out in the woods or waters – just in case of emergency.  Some may surprise you.