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The Life Outside Podcast

Cameron Bostock

90 episodes

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.

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  1. #90 - 9 Years Living Out of a Car, Thru-Hiking the PCT and Full-Time YouTube with Rosa from Life in my Element

    · 1 h 16 min · Episode 90

    In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Rosa from Life in my Element. Rosa is a full-time YouTuber who has lived out of her Honda Element(named Elrond) for almost a decade. She also thru-hiked the…

  2. #89 - Kayaking 2,200km on the Murray River(Source to Sea) with Brett Merchant

    · 1 h 24 min · Episode 89

    In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Brett Merchant. Brett is a seasoned outdoor adventurer, with extensive experience in orienteering, rogaining, backpacking, ultra running, and long-distance…

  3. #88 - I Failed My FKT Attempt, This is What I Learnt

    · 34 min · Episode 88

    In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam sits down solo to recap his recent failed FKT attempt on the Bibbulmun Track. He discusses what went wrong and the 5 lessons he took away from the experience. We hope…

  4. #87 - On Track / Off Track - Sydney Sweeney & Women in Sports, The Ultralight Debate, When to Bail & More

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 87

    In this month’s episode of On Track / Off Track, Tyler and Jess sit down to discuss hot topics in the outdoor adventure industry from September. Sydney Sweeney’s new sports ad and the over arching impact it has on…

  5. #86 - Cody Taylor on his Unsupported FKT on the Long Trail (Out & Back)

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 86

    In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Cody Taylor. Cody is an endurance athlete who started in the world of ultra running in his early thirties. He soon discovered a passion for FKTs(fastest known…

  6. #85 - At 20 Years Old, Chad Aziz Became the Youngest Person to Run Across Australia(4,000+km)

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 85

    In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam sits down in person with Chad Aziz. At 20 years old, Chad just became the youngest person to run across Australia. Averaging 65km per day, from Cottesloe Beach in Perth…

  7. #84 - Extreme Highlining and Shooting for Redbull & NatGeo with Aidan Williams

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 84

    In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Aidan Williams. Aidan is a seasoned outdoor adventure photographer who specialises in photographing professional highlining. He’s travelled to 49 countries to…

  8. #83 - On Track / Off Track - Hiker Dies on the CDT, New PCT FKTs, UTMB, Roadless Forests Under Threat & More

    · 1 h 15 min · Episode 83

    In this month's episode of On Track / Off Track, Cam and Tyler sit down to discuss hot topics in the outdoor adventure industry from August. Tyler rants about red light usage on trail, Cam tries to convince you to hike…

  9. #82 - Pyrenees High Route: Difficulty, Navigation & All Your Questions Answered with Ronja Christoph

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 82

    In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Ronja Christoph about their recent thru-hike on the Pyrenees High Route. They answer questions sent in from the listeners about navigation, difficulty,…

  10. #81 - I Thru-Hiked the Pyrenees High Route - Trail Talk

    · 46 min · Episode 81

    In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam sits down for a brand new episode of Trail Talk. This time, all about the Pyrenees High Route(or Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne), HRP for short. Cam just returned home from…

  11. #80 - On Track / Off Track - Alpine Divorce, Permits for Public & Native Lands, Fireworks & More

    · 1 h 19 min · Episode 80

    In this month's episode of On Track / Off Track, Tyler and Jess sit down to discuss hot topics in the outdoor adventure industry from July. Alpine divorce, fireworks, permitting for public + natives lands & more. Have…

  12. #79 - How to Convince a Non-Outdoorsy Partner to Go Hiking More? Q&A with Karis Bostock

    · 41 min · Episode 79

    In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with his wife, Karis. They discuss their recent and upcoming adventures together, plus answer a bunch of questions from the listeners. How do we afford 6+ months…

  13. #78 - Hiking Solo for 11 Months Across Central Australia with Mark Gresser

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 78

    In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Mark Gresser. Mark is a zoologist and adventurer, and has just completed one of the craziest hikes you’ll ever hear about. He walked over 6,000km from the…

  14. #77 - 10 Days Hiking the Peaks of the Balkans Trail - Trail Talk

    · 59 min · Episode 77

    In this episode of Trail Talk on the Life Outside Podcast, Cam sits down with Ruby Coombes to chat about their recent 10-day hike through Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro on the Peaks of the Balkans Trail. They give a…

  15. #76 - On Track / Off Track - Sex Etiquette on Trail, Cross-Continental Hikes & Outdoor Hot Takes

    · 1 h 22 min · Episode 76

    In this month's episode of On Track / Off Track, Cam and Tyler sit down to discuss hot topics in the outdoor adventure industry from June. Crazy cross-continent adventures, sex-etiquette on trails, fearmongering around…

  16. #75 - James Norbury on Becoming a Real-Life Hobbit and Other Wild Adventures

    · 1 h 34 min · Episode 75

    In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with James Norbury. James is an adventure filmmaker, ultra runner, and huge fan of The Lord of the Rings. Based between Chamonix and Cape Town, James spends most…

  17. #74 - Noelle Seward on Thru-Hiking, Grief, and a World-First Expedition Across New Zealand

    · 1 h 28 min · Episode 74

    In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Noelle Seward. Noelle is a lover of the outdoors, with a passion for a range of outdoor activities, most notably, thru-hiking. In 2024, she walked from Mexico…

  18. #73 - On Track / Off Track - Patagonia Sues Pattie Gonia, OnlyFans on Trail, FKTs & the Rise of Birding

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 73

    In this new episode format, Cam and Tyler sit down to discuss hot topics in the outdoor adventure industry from the last month. Lawsuits, on-trail onlyfans, new FKT attempts, women dominating ultras, mountaineering…

  19. #72 - Harmen Hoek on Outdoor Filmmaking and Solo Hiking On the World’s Most Incredible Trails

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 72

    Harmen Hoek is a Dutch solo hiker and outdoor filmmaker known for his cinematic silent hiking films on YouTube, growing his channel to almost 500,000 subscribers. His work has taken him across the globe to some of the…

  20. #71 - Cocodona 250 and The Calendar Year Triple Crown with Troy Croxdale

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 71

    Troy Croxdale, known as Punisher on trail, is a thru-hiker, runner, and ultra athlete from California. After a major personal reset in 2019, Troy built a life around long trails and big endurance challenges. He has…

  21. #70 - The Scientific Benefits of Hiking and Time Outside

    · 27 min · Episode 70

    In this episode of the Life Outside Podcast, Cam sits down solo to chat about the benefits of hiking and time outside. Not just his personal anecdotes, but the science. Cam dissects a handful of studies and shares his…

  22. #69 - We Attempted the Rinjani100, the hardest 100 Mile Ultra on Earth

    · 54 min · Episode 69

    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…

  23. #68 - Thru-Hiking the Australian Triple Crown & Te Araroa with Laura Waddell

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 68

    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…

  24. #67 - How to Run an Ultramarathon with Andy Glaze

    · 1 h 13 min · Episode 67

    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…

  25. #66 - Embarrassing Poop Stories, Snake Bites, and My Newfound Love of Birding

    · 35 min · Episode 66

    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…

  26. #65 - Becca Lunnon on Hiking the 481 Most Significant Peaks in Tasmania

    · 1 h 14 min · Episode 65

    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…

  27. #64 - 10 Days on the Drakensberg Grand Traverse - Trail Talk

    · 50 min · Episode 64

    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,…

  28. #63 - 70 Years Young and Thru-hiking Full-time with Colin Konemann

    · 1 h 33 min · Episode 63

    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…

  29. #62 - How to Actually Fuel Your Long Distance Hike with Kirsty Wirth

    · 1 h 28 min · Episode 62

    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…

  30. #61 - Building a 4,500km Thru-hiking Trail in the Himalaya with Robin Boustead & Jeff Ballard

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 61

    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…

  31. #60 - How To Hike The Pacific Crest Trail - Trail Talk

    · 42 min · Episode 60

    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…

  32. #59 - A Pacific Crest Trail Love Story with Bastien and Jordan

    · 1 h 16 min · Episode 59

    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…

  33. #58 - Jorden Tually on 12 Years Travelling Full-Time

    · 1 h 17 min · Episode 58

    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…

  34. #57 - Madison Blagden on Hiking 10,000 Miles on her Calendar Year Triple Crown

    · 1 h 19 min · Episode 57

    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…

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

    · 36 min · Episode 56

    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…

  36. #55 - Elina Osborne Thru-hikes the Michinoku Coastal Trail

    · 1 h 30 min · Episode 55

    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,…

  37. #54 - Walking 8,000km Across Europe(a world first) with Kit Birks

    · 1 h 18 min · Episode 54

    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…

  38. #53 - 137 Days Thru-Hiking the Hexatrek with Tilly Hikes

    · 1 h 24 min · Episode 53

    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…

  39. #52 - Big Wall Rock Climbing with Daygin Prescott

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 52

    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…

  40. #51 - Breaking Both Arms on a Remote Trail, Full-Time Van-Life, and Tasmanian Hiking with Susi Ritter

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 51

    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…

  41. #50 - How Long-Distance Hiking Builds Self-Confidence with Brittany Bourne

    · 1 h 19 min · Episode 50

    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…

  42. #49 - Thru-Hiking New Zealand on Te Araroa with Toon and Lin

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 49

    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…

  43. #48 - Ultralight Gear Advice from 15,000+ miles on Trail with Ezra Johnson

    · 1 h 13 min · Episode 48

    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.…

  44. #47 - Cam Bostock’s Fastest Known Time on the Bibbulmun Track - Q&A with Marley Butler

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 47

    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…

  45. #46 - I set a new Fastest Known Time on the Bibbulmun Track, Completely Unsupported

    · 58 min · Episode 46

    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…

  46. #45 - Hiking 3,500 miles on the CDT and GDT with Jess ' Stitches' Guo

    · 1 h 27 min · Episode 45

    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…

  47. #44 - Mackenzie Burgoyne’s Record-Breaking Run on the Bibbulmun Track

    · 1 h 33 min · Episode 44

    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…

  48. #43 - I’m Attempting the Fastest Known Time on the Bibbulmun Track

    · 32 min · Episode 43

    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.…

  49. #42 - Chase Mountains on Hiking Longevity, Overcoming Injury & The Power of Movement

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 42

    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…

  50. #41 - Zach Seabaugh on Music, Mountains, and the Magic of Outside

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 41

    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,…

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