The Life Outside Podcast

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 hikers. Use code ‘lifeoutside’ for 10% off!https://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 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-day hiking and so much more. We hope you enjoy!Optiventure Core is the world's first all-in-one supplement system specifically designed for hikers. Use code ‘lifeoutside’ for 10% off!https://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 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. Andy also gives me his best advice for my upcoming 100-mile ultramarathon. We hope you enjoy!Check out Optiventure Core, the world’s first all-in-one supplement system formulated specifically for hikers. Use code ‘lifeoutside’ at checkout for 10% off!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 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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

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 the Hobart Walking Club peak baggers list, 481 significant peaks across the state. We chat all things Tasmanian bushwalking, including near-death experiences, why off-track walking is so special, and Becca shares some of her favourite hidden gems from her almost 15 years of adventures in Tassie.Follow Beccahttps://rockmonkeyadventures.wordpress.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 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 are interested in hiking this trail. Follow Danhttps://www.instagram.com/danielmck17/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 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 Colinhttps://www.instagram.com/colinkonemann/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 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, simple nutrition swaps hikers can make on the trail to have a massive positive impact, and why maintaining a healthy gut is so important. We hope you enjoy!Follow Kirstyhttps://kulturedwellness.com/https://www.instagram.com/kulturedwellness/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 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 and provide more information and increased safety for trekkers. We hope you enjoy this episode!Check out the GHThttps://www.greathimalayatrail.com/https://www.instagram.com/greathimalayatrail/Support the crowdfunding effortshttps://www.ulule.com/great-himalaya-trail/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 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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

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 ultralight gear company together, and how stepping foot onto their second thru-hike, the Hexatrek, was very different from the PCT. We hope you enjoy!Check out TerraUltralighthttps://terraultralight.com/https://www.instagram.com/terra.ultralight/Follow Bastien and Jordanhttps://www.instagram.com/gen.hiker/https://www.instagram.com/iamjofro/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 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, faith, and finding love. We hope you enjoy!Follow Jordenhttps://www.youtube.com/jordentuallyhttps://www.instagram.com/jordentually/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jordentuallyCheck 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 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, and the ins and outs of completing such a logistically complicated and physically demanding challenge. We hope you enjoy!Follow Madisonhttps://www.instagram.com/madisonblagden/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@madisonblagdenhttps://thetrek.co/author/madison-blagden/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 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 listeninghttps://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepodhttps://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcastSupport the show

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