From Bowhunting to Cocodona 250: Cam Hanes Unfiltered

Today on The Free Outside Podcast, I’m joined by the legendary Cam Hanes—bowhunter, ultrarunner, lifter of heavy things, and yes, friend of Joe Rogan. We dive into everything from Courtney Dauwalter’s mountain mindset to how Disneyland became a tactical hunting joke with a laser pointer (thanks, Joe).Cam shares his thoughts on the growing influencer side of trail running, Western States carnage, public lands politics, and what he really thinks about ultrarunning's obsession with science and splits. We talk about grit, quitting, suffering, and why lifting weights is somehow less cool than ultrarunning. Plus: what hunters and trail runners can learn from each other, and why Cam still calls himself an outsider in this space.If you're into raw takes, wild stories, and the occasional Keep Hoeing joke—this one’s for you. From the Taylor Swift of Ultrarunning, meet Cam Hanes!🎙️ Sponsor Support:☕ CS Coffee – Instant coffee that actually tastes good.🎒 Garage Grown Gear – The best ultralight gear and small outdoor brands, all in one place.👕 Janji – Adventure-ready running apparel. Use code FREEOUTSIDE for 10% off!🎧 Episode Chapters00:00 – Cam Hanes Intro02:30 – Small Town Ties05:00 – First Ultra Story08:20 – Ranking Communities11:30 – Courtney Dauwalter Talk14:00 – Love the Process18:00 – Cocodona Doubts22:00 – Crew Tricks & COVID25:30 – Public Lands Rant30:30 – Rogan Disneyland Story34:00 – Quitting vs Grit41:00 – Jeff’s AT Record Goal46:00 – Western States Opinions53:00 – Hunting Misconceptions55:45 – Final Thoughts & GoodbyesSubscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.comSupport this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutsideBuy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSFEmail me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at [email protected] the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outsideWebsite: www.Freeoutside.comInstagram: thefreeoutsidefacebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside