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EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 35 MIN

No Wi-Fi, Just Wilderness: Finding Friendship on the Spanish River

from The Backroads Bill Podcast · host North Bay Echo

When three seasoned paddlers invited a first-time canoeist from France to join them on a backcountry trip, none of them knew just how memorable it would be.In this episode we sit down with Claire and Catherine to hear the story of their journey down the Spanish River. They share what it’s like to travel off the grid, sleep under the stars, and form strong friendships without phones, timelines, or distractions.0:00 – Intro5:00 – Claire’s move from France to Canada9:00 – Planning a remote river adventure13:00 – Campfires, cooking, and connection17:00 – Riding the Budd Car into the wild22:00 – Why the Spanish River left a mark27:00 – Lessons learned and what comes next

When three seasoned paddlers invited a first-time canoeist from France to join them on a backcountry trip, none of them knew just how memorable it would be.In this episode we sit down with Claire and Catherine to hear the story of their journey down the Spanish River. They share what it’s like to travel off the grid, sleep under the stars, and form strong friendships without phones, timelines, or distractions.0:00 – Intro5:00 – Claire’s move from France to Canada9:00 – Planning a remote river adventure13:00 – Campfires, cooking, and connection17:00 – Riding the Budd Car into the wild22:00 – Why the Spanish River left a mark27:00 – Lessons learned and what comes next

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