Resources
Welcome to our curated sauna and wellness resources. Here you’ll find videos, articles, and expert insights on saunas, cold exposure, and overall well-being. These are hand-picked to inspire and inform your Backcountry Sauna experience.
Note: This page is for general education only and is not medical advice. If you have health concerns or medical conditions, consult a qualified healthcare professional before using heat or cold exposure.
The Heart of the Sauna
The Fire Keeper
At the centre of every session in our Backcountry Sauna is the Fire Keeper — the quiet, attentive soul who tends the wood stove from start to finish. This is an important role.
With intention, they listen to the fire’s subtle language: the soft roar of fresh logs catching, the steady hum of a well-fed blaze, the gentle sigh as heat builds. They add wood with deliberate timing, adjust the draft to guide the rhythm, and ladle water onto the stones to release waves of rich, enveloping steam.
This is a meditation in motion — a patient, present-centred ritual rooted in the ancient wisdom of tending fire, the same timeless cycle that has warmed human gatherings around campfires and hearths for generations.
A wood fire moves and pulses, sending out deep, radiant warmth that seeps into muscle and bone. It fills the air with the comforting crackle of burning logs, the earthy whisper of wood smoke, and the soul-stirring rush of löyly as water hisses on glowing stones.
Yes, it requires more time, attention, and care than flipping a switch, but that deliberate rhythm is precisely what creates an authentic depth of relaxation, renewal, and connection — one that feels elemental, alive, and utterly irreplaceable.
In the hands of the Fire Keeper, the fire becomes more than heat. It becomes the quiet, beating heart of your Backcountry Sauna journey.
Cold Exposure
- Wim Hof – 8-Minute Cold Immersion Video: An 8-minute video demonstrating Wim Hof’s cold water breathing and immersion technique — perfect for beginners or a quick refresher.
Watch here - Wim Hof Method – Cold Water Immersion: Official article explaining the science and benefits of cold exposure.
Read here - Found My Fitness – 8-Minute Cold Immersion: A concise video by Dr. Rhonda Patrick showing an accessible 8-minute cold exposure routine.
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Heat Exposure and Sauna Science
- Huberman Lab Podcast with Søberg (Full Episode): A full discussion on heat, cold, and performance with Dr. Andrew Huberman and Dr. Susanna Søberg — great for science-minded sauna enthusiasts.
Watch here - Huberman Lab – Sauna & Heat Exposure: Curated resources and research on heat exposure and sauna benefits.
Explore here - Sauna Benefits – 19 Health Benefits: A broad overview of potential benefits of regular sauna use, from cardiovascular to mental well-being.
Read here - Dr. Berg – Sauna: A practical video on sauna benefits and tips for getting the most from your sessions.
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Modern Wellness
- Reducing Microplastics in the Body: An article discussing strategies to reduce microplastics exposure and highlighting wellness practices for modern life.
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