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Surfing Lake Superior and Teaching in the Wild with Chris Dube
Episode 116
Published 5 months ago
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Chris Dube isn’t your average teacher. He surfs the waves of Lake Superior, teaches outdoor education in Terrace Bay, and believes deeply in the power of getting students outside and into the wild.
In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, Chris shares what it's like to ride cold waves on Canada’s biggest lake and how those same waters inspire his work in the classroom.
He talks about growing up in Northern Ontario, why community matters, and how education and adventure go hand in hand.
6:10 – Discovering surf on Lake Superior
12:45 – Why surfing became more than just a hobby
18:30 – Teaching outdoor education in Terrace Bay
24:50 – How he builds community through nature
31:00 – Surfboards, snowshoes, and what’s next
In this episode of the Backroads Bill Podcast, Chris shares what it's like to ride cold waves on Canada’s biggest lake and how those same waters inspire his work in the classroom.
He talks about growing up in Northern Ontario, why community matters, and how education and adventure go hand in hand.
6:10 – Discovering surf on Lake Superior
12:45 – Why surfing became more than just a hobby
18:30 – Teaching outdoor education in Terrace Bay
24:50 – How he builds community through nature
31:00 – Surfboards, snowshoes, and what’s next