The Life Outside Podcast

#72 - Harmen Hoek on Outdoor Filmmaking and Solo Hiking On the World’s Most Incredible Trails 28.05.2026 1h 9m

Harmen Hoek is a Dutch solo hiker and outdoor filmmaker known for his cinematic silent hiking films on YouTube, growing his channel to almost 500,000 subscribers. His work has taken him across the globe to some of the world’s most incredible natural locations, like the Sierra Nevada, the Drakensberg, Mongolia, Aconcagua, and so much more. What makes his films so unique is that they are largely silent, no traditional narration or vlogging, just footsteps and unbelievable landscapes. Optiventur...

#71 - Cocodona 250 and The Calendar Year Triple Crown with Troy Croxdale 21.05.2026 1h 2m

Troy Croxdale, known as Punisher on trail, is a thru-hiker, runner, and ultra athlete from California. After a major personal reset in 2019, Troy built a life around long trails and big endurance challenges. He has hiked the Pacific Crest, Appalachian, and Continental Divide Trails multiple times, and in 2025, hiked all 3 in a row, completing the Border-to-Border Calendar-Year Triple Crown and a 10,000-mile hiking year. He’s also an accomplished ultrarunner, making the podium of the Tahoe 200...

#70 - The Scientific Benefits of Hiking and Time Outside 14.05.2026 27m

In this episode of the Life Outside Podcast, Cam sits down solo to chat about the benefits of hiking and time outside. Not just his personal anecdotes, but the science. Cam dissects a handful of studies and shares his thoughts and experiences that relate to and confirm their findings. We hope you enjoy. Studies referenced: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1510459112? https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8125471/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3372546/ https://www.frontiers...

#69 - We Attempted the Rinjani100, the hardest 100 Mile Ultra on Earth 07.05.2026 53m

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Alex Coe, both the day before and the day after they attempted the Rinjani 100 miler on Lombok, Indonesia. 162km with 13,600m of elevation gain and some of the gnarliest terrain you’ll ever set foot on. Unfortunately, both of the boys DNF(did not finish) due to some wild events that they discuss during the episode. We hope you enjoy. Optiventure Core is the world’s first all-in-one supplement system specifically designed for hiker...

#68 - Thru-Hiking the Australian Triple Crown & Te Araroa with Laura Waddell 30.04.2026 1h 10m

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Laura Waddell. Laura is an Aussie hiker and creator who has spent time on many of the longest and most challenging trails in Oceania, including the Aussie Triple Crown of thru-hiking: the Bibbulmun, Heyson, and Aussie Alps Tracks, as well as Te Araroa, traversing the entire length of New Zealand. We chat about Laura’s journey into hiking over the last half-decade, her thoughts on the diverse and challenging nature of Australian multi...

#67 - How to Run an Ultramarathon with Andy Glaze 23.04.2026 1h 12m

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Andrew Glaze. Andy might be the world’s most well-known ultrarunner, having completed over 75 ultra marathon races, ranging from 30 to 300 miles long. He documents his running through his social media platforms, reaching 10s of millions of eyes, inspiring people to push further and overcome adversity. We chat about Andy’s new book, his recent 300-mile ultra in Arizona, and discuss why challenging yourself in nature is so powerful. An...

#66 - Embarrassing Poop Stories, Snake Bites, and My Newfound Love of Birding 16.04.2026 35m

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam sits down solo to answer questions from the listeners. Topics include poop, close encounteres with snakes, birding, faith on trail, mental health around injuries and more. We hope you enjoy. Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health! https://optiventure.co/ https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/ Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https:/...

#65 - Becca Lunnon on Hiking the 481 Most Significant Peaks in Tasmania 09.04.2026 1h 13m

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Becca Lunnon. Becca is the writer behind the Rock Monkey Adventures, one of the fundamental Tasmanian bushwalking blogs and resources. She wasn’t even a hiker when she moved to Tasmania in 2012, but over the years she’s built an extraordinary life around bushwalking, and particularly remote, off-trail adventures. Becca became the 26th person to complete the Tasmanian Abels in 2023, and more recently became the first woman to complete...

#64 - 10 Days on the Drakensberg Grand Traverse - Trail Talk 02.04.2026 49m

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam sits down with regular guest Dan McKinnon. The pair, alongside a group of 4 other hikers, just returned from South Africa after hiking the Drakensberg Grand Traverse, which skirts along the border of Lesotho and South Africa. An incredibly beautiful and challenging off-track route that took 10 days to complete. They dive into the entire experience on the trail, all the ups and downs, and share some useful insights and information for those who ...

#63 - 70 Years Young and Thru-hiking Full-time with Colin Konemann 19.03.2026 1h 33m

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Colin Konemann. After setting foot on the Bibbulmun Track on a whim a couple of years ago, Colin fell in love with long-distance hiking. At 69 years old, he walked Te Araroa in New Zealand, and this year, at 70, he’s journeying onto the Pacific Crest Trail for his longest hike yet. Colin shares wisdom and inspiration from his time on the trail, reminding us all that age is irrelevant in the outdoors. We hope you enjoy. Follow Colin h...

#62 - How to Actually Fuel Your Long Distance Hike with Kirsty Wirth 12.03.2026 1h 28m

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Kirsty Wirth. Kirsty is a gut health and nutrition expert with decades of experience self-experimenting, studying, and running her own clinic, Kultured Wellness. Kirsty is also an avid outdoor adventurer, climber, and multi-day hiker, and she has a particular passion for improving nutrition in the outdoors to support longevity, performance, and well-being. We dive deep into how the body and mind function during long-distance hiking, ...

#61 - Building a 4,500km Thru-hiking Trail in the Himalaya with Robin Boustead & Jeff Ballard 05.03.2026 1h 8m

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Robin Boustead & Jeff Ballard, who are spearheading the development and expansion of the 4,500km long Great Himalaya Trail. Robin has been trekking in the Himalaya for decades, conceiving a route across the entire range in the early 2,000s. Since then, Robin has hiked and mapped extensively to form a legitimate thru-hike across multiple countries. Jeff thru-hiked the Nepalese GHT and has jumped on board to help digitise the trail...

#60 - How To Hike The Pacific Crest Trail - Trail Talk 26.02.2026 41m

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam goes solo to chat all things Pacific Crest Trail. Trail Talk is a series where Cam recaps and reminisces about big trails he’s hiked recently and gives an overview of the trail to help you hike it as well! Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health! https://optiventure.co/ https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/ Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeout...

#59 - A Pacific Crest Trail Love Story with Bastien and Jordan 19.02.2026 1h 15m

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Bastien and Jordan. They met at the start of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2024, and quickly began hiking together. It didn’t take long for a trail romance to blossom, and after finishing their thru-hike and growing closer than ever, they moved in together and started an ultralight gear company in Canada. We chat about the PCT experience, how their relationship developed over 4,250km of hiking, the process of bootstrapping an ultr...

#58 - Jorden Tually on 12 Years Travelling Full-Time 12.02.2026 1h 16m

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Jorden Tually. Jorden has spent the last 12 years travelling full-time, visiting 98 different countries and experiencing more than most do in a lifetime. He’s amassed almost 7 million followers whilst sharing his adventures with a goal of inspiring more people to leave home and experience new cultures, new challenges, and new perspectives. Jorden shares some pretty wild travel stories, as well as some of his journey in social media, ...

#57 - Madison Blagden on Hiking 10,000 Miles on her Calendar Year Triple Crown 05.02.2026 1h 19m

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Madison Blagden. Madison just wrapped up a mind-blowing year of hiking in 2025. She became the first woman to complete the border-to-border Calendar Year Triple Crown. That’s over 10,000 miles of walking on the Pacific Crest, Continental Divide, Appalachian, and Florida Trails, all in under 12 months. Madison shares her journey into thru-hiking, why she decided to spend an entire year walking an average of almost 30 miles per day, an...

#56 - My 2026 Hiking Plans and Listener Q&A! 29.01.2026 35m

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam runs through his plans for hiking, ultrarunning, and the podcast in 2026. A quick update on life and adventure. He also answers questions from the listeners to wrap up the episode. We hope you enjoy! Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health! https://optiventure.co/ https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/ Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepo...

#55 - Elina Osborne Thru-hikes the Michinoku Coastal Trail 22.01.2026 1h 30m

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Elina Osborne. Elina is a veteran thru-hiker and adventure filmmaker, having produced YouTube documentaries on trails like Te Araroa and The Pacific Crest, which many of you have probably seen and been inspired by. She recently finished up a year living in Japan by thru-hiking the Michinoku Coastal Trail in the north-east of the country. We hope you enjoy! Follow Elina https://www.instagram.com/elinasborne/?hl=en https://www.youtube....

#54 - Walking 8,000km Across Europe(a world first) with Kit Birks 15.01.2026 1h 17m

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Kit Birks. Kit is currently about halfway through an 8,000km trek across Europe. From the northern tip in Norway to the southernmost point in Greece. A journey that will likely take close to a year to complete, and one no one else has done before. Kit is raising funds and awareness for suicide prevention, having herself battled with addiction and mental ill health over the last decade. We chat about the journey so far, from near-deat...

#53 - 137 Days Thru-Hiking the Hexatrek with Tilly Hikes 08.01.2026 1h 24m

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Tilly Hikes. Tilly has just returned home to Western Australia from Europe, where she thru-hiked the Hexatrek. 3,000km, 132,000m of elevation gain, skirting the border of France and traversing the European Alps, Pyrenees Mountains, and so much more. Tilly hiked alone for 137 days, and she shares her entire experience, all the highs and the lows, on one of the world’s most difficult and spectacular long trails. We hope you enjoy. Foll...