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Life as a Rogue River Guide with Nicole Smedegaard | Go Wildly Podcast

Life as a Rogue River Guide with Nicole Smedegaard | Go Wildly Podcast

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 🎙 Go Wildly Podcast — Episode 23: Nicole Smedegaard | Life as a Rogue River Guide🌲 About This EpisodeOn this episode of Go Wildly, we float with whitewater pro Nicole Smedegaard to talk about what draws people to wild rivers, the reality of “type two fun,” and what it takes to develop confidence and humility in powerful natural environments.For the past 15 years, Nicole Smedegaard has built her life around rivers. She is a true Rogue River rat - both growing up IN Rogue River and working ON the Rogue River. Whether you're a boater, paddler, outdoor explorer, or simply someone who feels pulled toward wild places, this conversation explores the meaning of river life and the lessons water, and women, can teach us.In this episode we discuss• Life as a Rogue River guide• The meaning of “type two fun” and “type A” adventurer• Whitewater paddling and rowing• Swiftwater rescue and river safety• Expedition river trips• Community on the river• Learning humility from wild water• Her super cool gear!Go Wildly is a storytelling podcast centered on real people, outdoor culture, and meaningful conversations rooted in Southern Oregon — exploring how wild places influence creativity, purpose, resilience, and community.If you love outdoor podcasts, rivers, community, or understanding the landscapes you move through — you’re in the right place.🎧 Follow Go WildlyYouTube: @gowildlypodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/spotifygowildlypodcastInstagram: @gowildlypodcast Website: https://www.gowildlypodcast.comContact: gowildlyoregon@gmail.com🌿 About Nicole SmedegaardNicole is a whitewater boater, guide, and instructor who has guided on the Rogue River for more than 15 years. She’s the owner of Nature Nicole Whitewater, an ACA Level 4–certified instructor with over 10,500 river miles and more than a thousand days on the water. A lover of inflatable boats, exploratory missions, and what she proudly calls “type two fun,” Nicole brings deep experience, curiosity, and joy to every stretch of river she runs.🔗 Guest LinksWebsite: www.naturenicolewhitewater.com Instagram: @nicolesmedegaard🔥 Listener DiscountUse code WILDLY for $45 off Rescue 3 International’s Whitewater Rescue Technician–Pro Course, April 27–29, 2026 in Southern OregonSpace is limited! Intended for guides, river professionals, field staff, or individuals with prior swiftwater rescue training. Valid through April 26, 2026.👂🏽Guest MentionsSparkle Pad from Oregon River Gear: www.oregonrivergear.comWorldwide Women of Whitewater: www.worldwidewomenofwhitewater.orgSOTAR: www.sotar.comSawyer Paddles & Oars: www.paddlesandoars.comClass V Adventure Gear: www.classvgear.com 🛠 CreditsHosted, Edited & Produced by Go Wildly PodcastTheme Music: “Rainmaker” by Jared Masters🏕 KeywordsGo Wildly Podcast, Southern Oregon podcast, Rogue Valley podcast, outdoor podcast, rafting podcast, outdoor adventure podcast, outdoor culture podcast, outdoor lifestyle podcast, nature podcast, independent podcast, local voices podcast, place-based podcast, environmental storytelling, whitewater rafting, rafting, rogue river rafting, rafting rogue river, rogue river guide, river guide life, swiftwater rescue, swiftwater rescue training, river safety, paddling safety, whitewater kayaking, river expedition, type two fun, Nicole Smedegaard, Southern Oregon rivers, Rogue River, Rogue River watershed, Oregon rivers, wild rivers Oregon, Rogue Valley Oregon, Oregon outdoors, Medford Oregon podcast, Ashland Oregon podcast, Grants Pass Oregon podcast, river ecology, watershed health, drought and rivers, wildfire and streams, love story
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