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 Elinahttps://www.instagram.com/elinasborne/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ElinaOsbornehttps://elinaosborne.substack.com/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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

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-death experiences to wholesome encounters with strangers and everything in between. We hope you enjoy!Follow Kithttps://www.instagram.com/kitbirks/https://www.youtube.com/@kitbirkshttps://www.kitbirks.com/aboutDonate to the cause: https://givestar.io/gs/stride-beyond-silence-arctic-to-aegeanCheck 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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

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.Follow Tillyhttps://www.instagram.com/tillyhikesCheck 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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this week’s episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Daygin Prescott. Daygin is a big wall rock climber, based in the Blue Mountains in Eastern Australia. He’s recently returned from climbing El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, California, and Daygin dives into his 6 days spent on the wall. He discusses choosing a climbing partner whom he can trust, how he prepares for big climbing expeditions, what it’s like to sleep on a porter ledge hundreds of metres off the ground and how risk is all relative in climbing. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you are listening and leave us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed! Follow Dayginhttps://www.instagram.com/dayginprescott/https://www.dayginprescott.com/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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Susi Ritter. Susi lives full-time in her van, Tilly, based on the island of Tasmania. Over the last couple of years, she’s discovered a deep love for multi-day hiking, both locally and across the globe. Susi shares how hiking has helped her overcome mental ill-health and discover new passions and self-belief. She tells the story of breaking both wrists on a remote Tasmanian trail, shares how van life isn’t exactly like what you see on social media, and talks about her journey creating freedom and income from content creation. 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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Brittney Bourne. Brittney has spent the last 5 years discovering her love for long-distance hiking and the outdoors. From day-hikes close to home to spending 5 months walking across the United States on the Pacific Crest Trail. Juggling relationships, a master's degree, and a successful career, Brittney has prioritized spending time on trail as much as possible. She shares how hiking, particularly solo hiking, has helped her grow in self-confidence, manage burnout, and find balance, all whilst experiencing some of the most beautiful places on Earth. We hope you enjoy!Follow Brittneyhttps://www.instagram.com/brittany_manney/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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Toon and Lin, also known as Noodle and Blisters online. Toon and Lin thru-hiked the length of New Zealand on Te Araroa in 2024, documenting the ups and downs of the journey through daily vlogs on Instagram. Since then, the couple has hiked across the globe and built an audience of over 100,000 outdoor enthusiasts. We hope you enjoy!Follow Toon and Linhttps://www.instagram.com/noodlesandblisters/https://noodlesandblisters.com/ 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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Ezra ‘Extra’ Johnson. Ezra is an ultra-experienced thru-hiker with over 15,000 miles on trails like the Pacific Crest, Appalachian, and Continental Divide. He’s also an ultra-light gear enthusiast, with a YouTube channel dedicated to ultralight philosophy and advice. With a baseweight of just 4 pounds, or 2 kilograms on the Pacific Crest Trail this season, Ezra has a lot of wisdom to share. We hope you enjoy. Follow Ezrahttps://www.youtube.com/@ExtraUltralighthttps://www.instagram.com/ezrajohnson6Check 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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Marley Butler chats with Cam Bostock. Cam recently achieved a new fastest known time on the Bibbulmun Track in the unsupported category, beating Marley’s time from last year. Marley asks questions from the listeners and also his own personal curiosities about Cam’s new FKT. Is the new time beatable? What was the most difficult moment? Why an unsupported FKT is so different to the supported category. And lots more. We hope you enjoy.Follow Marleyhttps://www.instagram.com/marleybutlerphoto/https://www.marleybutler.com/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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam recaps his entire unsupported fastest known time attempt on the Bibbulmun Track. Cam just recently claimed a new FKT of 14 days, 7 hours, and 49 minutes, and it was one of the most difficult challenges of his hiking career. He runs through the entire FKT, day by day, sharing untold stories and all the highs and lows. 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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Jessica Guo. This year, Jess became the first woman to thru-hike both the Continental Divide Trail and the Great Divide Trail back-to-back, a 3,500-mile trek from Mexico, across the entire USA, and into Canada. She spent 5 spectacular and challenging months on trail, sharing the entire adventure through daily vlogs on social media. Jess dives into her struggles with mental health and how the trail has helped her heal. She shares wild and inspiring stories from her adventures, including a remote helicopter rescue where she earned her trail name ‘Stitches’, and how her parents supported her every step of the way, despite having doubts about their daughter walking alone through the wilderness for 153 days. We hope you enjoy!Follow Jesshttps://www.instagram.com/whereisjessi.ca/https://substack.com/@jessicaguohttps://www.youtube.com/@whereisjessicaaCheck 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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Mackenzie Burgoyne. Mackenzie, or Macka, is an endurance athlete with an equal passion for fast road running and also ultra-long-distance trail running. After thru-hiking the 1,000km long Bibbulmun Track in 2021, Macka returned to the same trail this year to attempt the Fastest Known Time. He achieved his goal in stunning fashion, running the track in under 9 days, pushing through many unexpected challenges along the way. Macka talks us through the entire record-breaking run, all the blood, sweat, and tears. We hope you enjoy. Follow Mackenzie and check out his company Dubbel, for running and endurance coachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachmacka/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/dubbelaus/?hl=enhttps://dubbel.com.au/homeCheck 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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam sits down solo to chat about his upcoming fastest known time attempt on the Bibbulmun Track. He covers training, logistics, previous FKTs and an overview of the trail. We hope you enjoy!Bibb FKT Gear Listhttps://lighterpack.com/r/fe3ae5Bibbulmun FKT Pagehttps://fastestknowntime.com/route/bibbulmun-trackCheck out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Karishttps://www.instagram.com/karisbostock/Follow Camhttps://www.instagram.com/cambostock/Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Chase Tucker, known as Chase Mountains online. You might know Chase from his YouTube channel with over 200,000 subscribers, where he teaches you how to hike better, overcome pain, and learn your body in ways you never imagined. Chase is a seasoned adventurer, mountaineer, and thru-hiker with over a decade of experience training and rehabilitating hikers to move freely and pain-free in the mountains. Chase shares stories from his adventures, including experiencing a major earthquake whilst on the side of a 7,000m Himalayan peak. He provides insights into why you might be experiencing pain on the trail and how to overcome it, as well as advice on shoe choice, longevity, and mindset.Make sure to follow the show and leave us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed!Follow Chasehttps://hikeflowmethod.com/https://www.youtube.com/@ChaseMountainshttps://www.instagram.com/chase_mountainsCheck 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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Zach Seabaugh. Zach is an accomplished singer-songwriter and musician with 400,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone. His music is inspired by life, relationships, and the outdoors, and he recently returned home to Nashville after walking 1,400 miles on the Appalachian Trail in the Eastern United States. Zach shares experiences from his first thru-hiking adventure on the AT and chats about his journey in music and the outdoors. We hope you enjoy!Follow Zach and his musichttps://zachseabaugh.com/https://www.instagram.com/zachseabaugh/?hl=enhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3bmlmoASHg6ycjrKV05CP2?si=gcUd0gCjTZ2mEDmGzT9S2ACheck 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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcasSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Alexander Campbell. Alexander is currently 2 and a half years and almost 20,000km into a walk around the entire world. He’s crossed 15 countries so far, starting in Sydney, Australia and isn’t even halfway through his trek. It’s been a wild and epic journey up until this point, and Alex joins the podcast from a small town in the country of Georgia between resupplies. He shares his motivations, struggles, and stories from the trail, including encounters with bears and crocodiles and run-ins with strangers that showed curiosity and generosity that you wouldn’t expect. We hope you enjoy.Follow Alexanderhttps://www.instagram.com/alexander_campbell/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087469240850https://www.worldwalkexpedition.com/aboutCheck 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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Hursh Dodhia-Shah. Hursh is a seasoned adventurer and entrepreneur, passionate about both climbing big mountains and building impactful companies. Alongside Cam, he’s co-founder of Optiventure, the first supplementation and nutrition company specifically dedicated to outdoor adventurers. Hursh shares experiences from life-changing mountaineering expeditions to Kilimanjaro and the Himalaya and tells the story of how Optiventure was born. We hope you enjoy.Check out Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Join our Optiventure Facebook communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/optiventurebasecampFollow Hurshhttps://www.instagram.com/hurshdodhiashah/https://au.linkedin.com/in/hursh-dodhia-shahFollow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Crosby Melendi, a full-time travel content creator and now officially a thru-hiker. Crosby has just returned home from the Colorado Trail, a challenging and spectacular 500 mile long thru-hike in the US. The CT was Crosby’s first thru-hiking experience, and she experienced it all during her 40 days in the mountains. Pain, triumph, uncertainty, fulfilment, and just about everything in between. We discuss how Crosby prepared for her first thru-hike, overcoming a major hurdle that took her off trail within the first week, magic moments at the top of 14,000 foot peaks and so much more.  We hope you enjoy.Follow Crosbywww.instagram.com/crosbygracetravels/https://www.youtube.com/@CrosbyGraceTravelsCheck 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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Andy Donaldson. Andy is an elite long distance swimmer, specialising in open water events and challenges. He holds multiple world records, including the fastest time to swim the Oceans Seven, the toughest open water swimming challenge on Earth. Andy is also a mental health advocate, raising money for various charities during his swimming endeavors. Andy shares inspiring and almost unbelievable stories from his time in the water, including a shark encounter in the open ocean, breaking the Cook Strait world record and how none of it would be possible without a team built on unwavering trust. We hope you enjoy.Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Karishttps://www.instagram.com/karisbostock/Follow Camhttps://www.instagram.com/cambostock/Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam sits down solo to chat all things Tour des Écrins aka GR54. He recently hiked the trail in the European Alps with a group of 10 friends over a 10-day period. Cam shares key information about the trail, recaps each day, and answers frequently asked questions about the trail. We hope you enjoy!Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Camhttps://www.instagram.com/cambostock/Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam sits down solo to chat all things Tour du Mont Blanc. He recently hiked the TMB in the European Alps with good mates Dan and Emma over a 6 day period. Cam shares key information about the trail, recaps each day and answers questions from the listeners. We hope you enjoy!Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Camhttps://www.instagram.com/cambostock/Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Emma Lawson and Daniel Mckinnon about their recent pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago Frances. Dan and Em share their experience on the trail, and the trio answers questions from the listeners. We hope you enjoy!Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Danhttps://www.instagram.com/danielmck17/Follow Emmahttps://www.instagram.com/emmamjane/Packing Listhttps://lighterpack.com/r/cn7kt0Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with his wife, Karis Bostock. The pair just finished their pilgrimage across Spain on the Camino de Santiago Frances; 800km from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela. Cam and Karis chat about the experience and recap the journey, sharing stories and answering questions from the viewers! We hope you enjoy. Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Karishttps://www.instagram.com/karisbostock/Follow Camhttps://www.instagram.com/cambostock/Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Kiera Blaney. Kiera is a seasoned traveller and long-distance hiker. We’ve chatted on the podcast before, but since then Kiera has hiked the Jordan Trail, a long-distance route across the country it’s named after, passing by historic locations such as Petra. We chat about pilgrimages, the kindness of strangers, and dive deep into Kiera's experience in Jordan. We hope you enjoy!Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Kiera https://www.instagram.com/heykiera_/?hl=enGuided womens tripshttps://shewillexplore.com/group-trips/Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Alexa Carpenter. Alexa, or Lexatreks online, is a passionate thru-hiker and outdoor adventurer. With continuous footpath completions of the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail, plus countless other treks and challenges, Alexa has spent plenty of time outside. She has literal mountains of knowledge and wisdom to share, and we dive deep into the highs and lows of life on some of the longest trails on Earth. We hope you enjoy!Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Alexawww.instagram.com/lexatreks/Get Alexa’s comprehensive PCT guide here: https://www.noellejeanseward.com/shop/p/trail-error-the-ultimate-guide-to-thru-hiking-the-pacific-crest-trailFollow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam answers questions from the listeners. Thru-hiking gear, content creation, trail nutrition, snake bites, hitchhiking + 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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Crosby Melendi, known as Crosby Grace Travels online. Crosby is a full-time content creator and adventure traveller, having documented her journeys across almost every continent on Earth. From trekking in Patagonia to motorbiking 3,000km across Vietnam and everything in between. Crosby is currently working towards her next big adventure - thru-hiking the Colorado Trail and we chat about it all on this 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 Crosbyhttps://www.instagram.com/crosbygracetravels?igsh=MXFhNjFua2Z0a294YQ==Watch Crosby’s journey across Vietnamhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBT4gUX6p3s0BfBdAWgPpvRzQ25bncK5i&si=b1OCKXYhRqJUpue1Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam catches up with his PCT trail family, Dan and Emma. 1 year ago, the trio was in the midst of walking from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail, and plenty has happened since finishing the trek. The crew chats about life after the trail, their bucket list hikes, and their upcoming European reunion! We hope you enjoy.Check out my company, Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Emmahttps://www.instagram.com/emmamjane/Follow Danhttps://www.instagram.com/danielmck17/Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Ben Plunkett. Ben is an avid outdoor explorer and adventurer, with a passion for conservation, unique expeditions and pushing his limits out in nature. Ben shares stories from hitch hiking 15,000km around Australia, his wild month long off-track expedition along the Sydney Basin and the importance of encouraging more people to head outdoors. We hope you enjoy.Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Benhttps://www.instagram.com/bentheredonethatyoutube/https://www.youtube.com/@BenThereDoneThat/videosFollow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Pepper Steps. Pepper is a full-time outdoorsy content creator, solo backpacker, and self-proclaimed ‘Neurodivergent Nature Nerd’. She has an infectious passion and enthusiasm for the outdoors and shares content daily on her social media platforms to encourage those watching to get out into nature as well. Pepper shares insights and stories from her journey, from overcoming fears on her first solo backpacking trip to her autism diagnosis and the profound effect it had on her life. We hope you enjoy. Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Pepperhttps://heypeppersteps.com/https://www.youtube.com/@pepperstepshttps://www.instagram.com/pepper.steps/#https://discord.com/invite/yGVgtfHPfJhttps://www.patreon.com/pepperstepsFollow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam and Karis Bostock chat about their recent walk on the Kumano Kodo in Japan. The Kumano Kodo is one of only 2 UNESCO heritage-listed pilgrimages, alongside the Camino De Santiago. We spent 5 days walking the Nakahechi route through the spectacular mountains of the Kii Peninsula in the Wakayama prefecture. It was an incredible journey, and we recap it all in this episode. We hope you enjoy. Check out my company, Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Check out our friend Kiera’s guided women-only walks on the Kumano Kodohttps://shewillexplore.com/group-trips/Follow Karishttps://www.instagram.com/karisbostock/https://www.youtube.com/@KarisbostockFollow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Phil Gore. Phil is an accomplished ultramarathon runner, specialising in Backyard Ultras, a race style where runners complete 6.7km loops on the hour, every hour, until one person remains. He is the current Australian record holder and previous world record holder with a 102-lap personal best - that’s 102 hours in a row, covering 684 kilometres. Phil shares incredible stories from his biggest races, and also some great advice for aspiring Backyard Ultra runners. We hope you enjoy. Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Philhttps://www.instagram.com/phil.gore.ultrarunnerhttps://strava.app.link/suVr8vq6TSbFollow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with his wife, Karis Bostock! Karis and Cam chat about their upcoming travels to Japan and Europe, including walking the Kumano Kodo and Camino De Santiago pilgrimages. Karis answers questions from the listeners to cap off 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 Karishttps://www.instagram.com/karisbostock/https://www.youtube.com/@KarisbostockFollow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Billy Meredith. Billy is one of the most experienced thru-hikers on planet Earth, with FKTs on New Zealand’s Te Araroa and the United States Triple Crown of thru-hiking: the Pacific Crest, Continental Divide, and Appalachian trails. He’s also hiked countless other long trails at a more leisurely pace. Billy shares the ups and downs, the raw and real, from battling trench foot on Te Araroa to carrying a photography setup no matter where he hikes, even on FKT attempts, plus what it takes to walk the world's most popular thru-hiking trails faster than anyone else before him. We hope you enjoy!Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Billyhttps://www.instagram.com/billymeredith_/?hl=enFollow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Lauren Billings and Scott Dougan. This adventurous couple has spent the better part of the last 5 years exploring the globe and embarking on multi-month-long expeditions, both on bike and foot. From a 10,000km long bike-packing trip across the continent of Europe to becoming some of the first Australians to thru-hike France’s incredible 3,000km Hexatrek. Lauren and Scott share stories and advice from epic adventures on this week's 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 Lauren and Scotthttps://www.instagram.com/laurenandscott_/https://www.youtube.com/c/LaurenandScottFollow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Jenn Gaskell. Jenn is a passionate ultra runner, hiker, and self-proclaimed mountain addict. She has competed in iconic races like Ultra-Trail Mont Blanc, Tor Des Geants, and many more. In 2022, Jenn ran from Annapurna to Everest, a 1,000km long journey which inspired a return to Nepal in 2023 to hike the Great Himalayan Trail. The GHT is a rugged, often remote 1,500km journey traversing the length of Nepal and Jenn shares her incredible adventure, from near-death experiences to heart-warming encounters with locals. We hope you enjoy!Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Jennhttps://www.instagram.com/jenn_gaskell/Jenn and Rob’s fundraising page for Phase Worldwidehttps://www.justgiving.com/page/jenn-gaskell-1693518803427Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Michael Atkinson, known as Outback Mike online. Mike is an experienced adventurer specializing in unique expeditions on both land and water, utilizing his extensive survival skillset in real-world situations. Mike is also a filmmaker and content creator, sharing his adventures and knowledge with the world. His new film documenting his 1,500km journey along the Great Barrier Reef in a homemade dugout canoe is releasing soon. Mike talks all things adventure in this week’s episode, including walking across the Saudi Arabian desert with a pair of camels, his time on TV show Alone, and all the ups and downs of his most recent expedition sailing Australia’s north-east coastline. We hope you enjoy. Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Mikehttps://outbackmike.com/https://www.instagram.com/outback_mike/https://www.youtube.com/c/OutbackMikeFollow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Maddie Wait. Maddie is an avid thru-hiker, having walked iconic trails such as the Pacific Crest, Bibbulmun Track, and Greater Patagonia Trail. During summer 2024, Maddie, alongside her partner Tom, attempted the Fastest Known Time of New Zealand’s Te Araroa - a 3,000km long trail traversing the entire length of the country. They completed the trail in 54 days, 14 hours, with Maddie claiming the overall women’s record. Maddie shares her entire FKT experience, the preparation, the struggles, the highlights, the pain, and the relief of making it to the end. We hope you enjoy!Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Maddiehttps://www.instagram.com/maddieandtomoutside/https://www.instagram.com/theadventuregene/Maddie’s FKT trip reporthttps://theadventuregene.com/te-araroa-fkt-trip-report/https://fastestknowntime.com/fkt/tom-bartlett-madison-wait-te-araroa-2024-02-25Tom and Maddie’s guided tourshttps://theadventuregene.com/guided-tours/Use code “CAM7” to save $125 on a 7-day tour.Use code “CAM14” to save $250 on a 14-day tour.Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam recounts his recent completion of both The Great Ocean Walk and The Great South West Walk. Both trails are in Victoria’s south-west, and Cam was joined by good mate Dan McKinnon to hike both back to back, hitching in between trail heads. We hope you enjoy!The Great Ocean Walk: https://www.thegreatoceanwalk.com/The Great South West Walk: https://greatsouthwestwalk.com/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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with James Allen. James is an accomplished and renowned global explorer and adventurer. He has climbed the 7 summits, including Mount Everest via the North Ridge at age 22 - losing 2 fingers to frostbite in the process. He has summited the 7 volcanoes and skied to the South Pole, among many other eclectic and unique expeditions. James is passionate about showcasing Indigenous history, leading the next generations into the outdoors, and encouraging respect and proper caretaking of the environments we explore. We chat about all that and more on this week’s 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 Jameswww.instagram.com/jamesallenexplorer/https://jamesallenexplorer.com/Get the Explore Apphttps://jamesallenexplorer.com/app/Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam recounts his recent hike on the iconic Overland Track in Tasmania, Australia. The Overland Track is world-renowned for its epic landscape, cozy huts and challenging side trips. Cam walked the trail over 6 days and he shared his experience on the trail, the highs and lows and also answered questions from the listeners. We hope you enjoy!The Overland Track: https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/cradle-mountain/overland-trackCheck 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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Chris McCaffrrey. Chris has spent more time outside in just the last few years than many people do in their entire lifetime. He has a passion for land- and water-based expeditions, including crossing an ocean by rowboat and literally bike-packing around the globe. Chris shares all the ups and downs from some of his biggest adventures in this week’s episode. We hope you enjoy!Check out my company Optiventurehttps://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Chrishttps://www.instagram.com/chrisinthecold/Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeningINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Brooke McIntosh. Brooke is a mental health advocate and long-distance runner. She is about to embark on a record-breaking 14,000km run around Australia, intending to cover 80km every single day. Brooke is raising awareness and funds for mental health charity The Blue Tree Project and will be sharing the journey online. We hope you enjoy this episode!Check out my company Optiventure - the future of adventure health!https://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Brookehttps://www.instagram.com/brookemcintosh__/https://just-one-more.raiselysite.com/1,600km run documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehM42UOR-hQFollow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeningINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Alex Coe. Alex and Cam met on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2023, successfully making the summit together alongside a group of friends. Alex continued his big mountain endeavors in the Himalayas and summited the iconic Ama Dablam with next to zero training. With a reality TV stint on Survivor Australia and plenty of time traveling, Alex has turned his focus towards a maiden sub-10-hour ironman. We hope you enjoy!Check out my company Optiventurehttps://optiventure.co/https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co/Follow Alexhttps://www.instagram.com/alexcoe.auhttps://www.instagram.com/sub10loading/Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeningINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastFollow CamINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cambostock/TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@cambostockYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/CamBostockFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/cambostockoutsideSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam is joined by Tom Bartlett as they chat all things thru-hiking gear. Both Cam and Tom have extensive thru-hiking experience and are self-proclaimed ultralight hikers. Tom has managed to get his base weight to under 3kg and has a wealth of knowledge regarding materials, makers, and technical aspects of hiking gear. We answer questions from the listeners with a focus on gear for The Pacific Crest Trail as well as other thru-hiking trails. We hope you enjoy!Tom’s PCT Gear Listhttps://theadventuregene.com/pct-ultralight-couples-gear-list/Cam’s PCT Gear Listhttps://lighterpack.com/r/gl201pFollow Tomhttps://www.instagram.com/maddieandtomoutside/https://www.instagram.com/theadventuregene/Tom and Maddie’s guided tourshttps://theadventuregene.com/guided-tours/Use code “CAM7” to save $125 on a 7-day tour.Use code “CAM14” to save $250 on a 14-day tour.Follow and rate the show wherever you are listeninghttps://linktr.ee/lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Tommy ‘Twerk’ Corey. Tommy has thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and part of the Continental Divide Trail, with his trusty camera in tow. Tommy discovered his photography style whilst thru-hiking, capturing images, and sharing stories of other hikers along the trail. His debut book ‘All Humans Outside’ tells the stories of fellow outdoor enthusiasts and how they belong in nature. We hope you enjoy!Follow Tommyhttps://www.instagram.com/twerkinthedirt/Pre-order ‘All Humans Outside’https://www.amazon.com/dp/1680517066?Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeningINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastFollow CamINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cambostock/TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@cambostockYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/CamBostockFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/cambostockoutsideSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Kiera Blaney. Kiera has traveled to over 60 countries, diving deep into their cultures, and religions and choosing to spend more of her time with locals off the beaten track rather than at popular tourist destinations. She has also done a lot of walking, particularly on pilgrimages. Kiera has walked The Camino in Spain and The Kumano Kodo and 88 Temples pilgrimages in Japan. We chat about solo traveling as a female across Asia, Europe, and South America and dive into many of Kiera’s incredible experiences across her many years of travel. We hope you enjoy!Follow Kierahttps://www.instagram.com/heykiera_/https://www.youtube.com/@heykiera_https://shewillexplore.com/Follow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeningINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastFollow CamINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cambostock/TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@cambostockYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/CamBostockFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/cambostockoutsideSupport the show

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Lucy Barnard. Lucy, alongside her dog Wombat, are known as ‘Tangles and Tail’ online. The pair are currently walking the length of the Americas, a 30,000km adventure traversing 14 countries. Lucy will be the first woman in history to complete this incredible feat and she shares stories from her journey so far in this week’s episode. We hope you enjoy!Follow Lucy + Wombat’s Journeyhttps://tanglesandtail.comwww.instagram.com/tanglesandtail/https://www.youtube.com/@LucyBarnardFollow The Life Outside Podcast + rate the show wherever you are listeningINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastFollow CamINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cambostock/TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@cambostockYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/CamBostockFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/cambostockoutsideSupport the show

In this episode, Cam chats to Dan, Tom, and Maddie about their recent thru-hike of the Australian Alps Walking Track. The AAWT is one of Australia’s longest and toughest hiking trails and the crew chats about their experiences with snakes, weather, resupply and so much more. We hope you enjoy!Don’t forget to rate and follow The Life Outside Podcast wherever you are listening!Join Tom and Maddie on their AAWT group tripstheadventuregene.com/guided-tours/Use code “CAM7” to save $125 on a 7-day tour.Use code “CAM14” to save $250 on a 14-day tour.Follow Danwww.instagram.com/danielmck17/Follow Tom and Maddiewww.instagram.com/maddieandtomoutside/www.instagram.com/theadventuregene/Follow the showINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastFollow CamINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cambostock/TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@cambostockYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/CamBostockFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/cambostockoutsideSupport the show

In this episode I chat to Tyler 'Whitney' Yezman, a Washington based mountaineer and thru hiker. Tyler shares his experience daily vlogging his recent thru hike of The Pacific Crest Trail and how he climbed the tallest mountain in the continent USA at age 15. We hope you enjoy!Follow Tylerhttps://www.instagram.com/tyler_yezman/Early access to episodes on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/cambostockFollow the showINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastFollow CamINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cambostock/TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@cambostockYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/CamBostockFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/cambostockoutsideSupport the show

In this episode I chat to Marley Butler who recently set the unsupported Fastest Known Time on The Bibbulmun Track. He has thru-hiked extensively on trails such as Te Araroa and the PCT. Marley shares his FKT experiences including the struggle of carrying 17 days worth of food, overcoming an early injury and the logistical challenges of The Bibbulmun Track. We were joined by kookaburras and cockatoos as we filmed outside here in Perth, Western Australia! We hope you enjoy!Follow Marleyhttps://www.marleybutler.comhttps://www.instagram.com/marleybutlerphotoEarly access to episodes on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/cambostockFollow the showINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastFollow CamINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cambostock/TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@cambostockYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/CamBostockFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/cambostockoutsideSupport the show

In this episode I chat to Dedra and Garron who had a very unique experience on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2024. Dedra thru hiked the trail, while Garron followed along in their home on wheels alongside their 3 dogs. We chat about our PCT journeys, how having a support vehicle and permanent trail angel changes a thru hike and how Dedra and Garron are able to work full-time while travelling.Follow Dedra and Garron (The Route to Happiness)INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/route_tohappiness/reels/YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@theroutetohappinessTIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@theroutetohappinessEarly access to episodes on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/cambostockFollow the showINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastFollow CamINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cambostock/TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@cambostockYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/CamBostockFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/cambostockoutsideSupport the show

In today's episode, Cam chats about his recent attempt at a 160 kilometre ultramarathon, his upcoming thru hike of the Australian Alps Walking Track and answers questions from the listeners!Check out 'The Adventure Gene' guided multi-day hiking tours on the Australian Alps Walking Track:https://theadventuregene.com/guided-tours/You can save some $$$ by using my code to book a tour!“CAM7” to save $125 on a 7 day tour.“CAM14” to save $250 on a 14 day tour.Early access to episodes on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/cambostockFollow the showINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastFollow CamINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cambostock/TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@cambostockYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/CamBostockFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/cambostockoutsideSupport the show

In todays show Cam is joined by Emma Lawson and Daniel Mckinnon. Emma and Dan hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2024, alongside Cam, and the trio were a 'trail family' for most of the trek, finishing together in September. Listen along as they reminisce on their 140 day trek across America and share stories from the trail.Follow our guestsEmma https://www.instagram.com/emmamjaneDan https://www.instagram.com/danielmck17Follow the showINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastFollow CamINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cambostock/TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@cambostockYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/CamBostockFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/cambostockoutsideSupport the show

Welcome to The Life Outside Podcast, episode 1!In todays show Cam answers frequently asked questions from his trek across America on the Pacific Crest Trail. Gear, logistics, training and much more. Please leave your feedback below in the comments section. Gear List Video: https://youtu.be/E-FPevQDEEoGear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/gl201pFollow the showINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastFollow CamINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cambostock/TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@cambostockYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/CamBostockFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/cambostockoutsideSupport the show