Episode
Finding BWCA Inspiration with Buck Benson
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- Paddle and Portage Podcast
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- Jan 23, 2026
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Summary
Buck Benson is 74 years old. Born and raised in Grand Marais, he still lives near his hometown on Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior. Buck doesn't think much about his age. He certainly doesn't let it slow him down. On a recent winter day near Lake Superior, Buck and a friend skied on the frozen Cascade River, covering many miles on their journey. More recently, Buck told the crew from the Paddle & Portage Podcast that he wanted to catch some lake trout in the Boundary Waters. We were happy to oblige. As we traveled across the frozen lakes and snow-covered portages, it came as no surprise that Buck traveled with great ease, even as he pulled a sled full of gear up a steep hillside. And that was after he bagged a few trout on the remote wilderness lake, of course. In this episode, we share the story of Buck Benson. Thanks for the inspiration, Buck. This episode is sponsored by Sawbill Canoe Outfitters and Ely Outfitting Company.