Show Notes
In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, Margaret Wanlin of Wabakimi Outfitters joins the show to talk about the devastating wildfires that swept through northwestern Ontario and changed Wabakimi in a matter of hours.
Margaret shares how the fire affected the lodge, outpost cabins and surrounding wilderness, along with the emergency efforts to help paddlers and visitors safely leave the area.
She also reflects on the role outfitters play in remote wilderness travel and the importance of preparation, communication and risk management.
0:00 Intro 9:36 How the Wabakimi Wildfires Began 12:13 Evacuating Paddlers From the Fire 19:56 Rebuilding Wabakimi Outfitters 36:03 Why Wilderness Must Endure
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