The Life Outside Podcast
Join Cam Bostock as he shares stories from outside and chats to other outdoor enthusiasts about thru hiking, bike packing, mountaineering and much more. This is The Life Outside Podcast.
Episodes
18 episodes
Maddie Wait’s Fastest Known Time on Te Araroa - 3,000km across New Zealand
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...
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Episode 18
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1:23:40
Great Ocean Walk & Great South West Walk - Trail Review
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 b...
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Episode 17
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31:21
Everest at Age 22 and Climbing The Seven Summits with James Allen
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 fin...
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Episode 16
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1:25:28
The Overland Track - Australia’s Best Multi-Day Hike?
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 ...
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Episode 15
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32:38
Biking-Packing Across The Globe with Chris McCaffrey
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, ...
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Episode 14
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1:41:48
Running 14,000km around Australia with Brooke McIntosh
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 ever...
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Episode 13
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52:03
Reality TV, Mountaineering, and Ironman Training with Alex Coe
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 endeavor...
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Episode 12
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1:02:48
Thru-Hiking Gear - Q&A with Tom Bartlett
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...
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Episode 11
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1:00:03
Thru-hiking, Story Telling, and Outdoor Photography with Tommy Corey
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 whi...
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Episode 10
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59:23
The Best Way to Travel(to 60+ countries) with Kiera Blaney
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 ...
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Episode 9
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57:21
Lucy Barnard - The First Female to Walk the Length of The Americas
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 c...
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Episode 8
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1:08:42
The Australian Alps Walking Track with Dan, Maddie & Tom
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, w...
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Episode 7
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1:07:11
Daily Vlogging on The Pacific Crest Trail with Tyler Yezman
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...
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Episode 6
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57:46
Setting the Fastest Known Time on The Bibbulmun Track with Marley Butler
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 ...
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Episode 5
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1:15:47
Thru Hiking the PCT with your Partner in a Support Vehicle with Dedra and Garron
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 journe...
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Episode 4
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57:45
Failing My First Ultramarathon and Thru Hiking Again in 2024?
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-da...
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Episode 3
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48:31
Life on The Pacific Crest Trail and Trail Family Dynamics with Emma Lawson and Daniel Mckinnon
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 r...
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Episode 2
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1:16:14
