The Life Outside Podcast

Cameron Bostock

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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Wednesday · 1 hr 19 min
#80 - On Track / Off Track - Alpine Divorce, Permits for Public & Native Lands, Fireworks & More
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 your say in the comments section and send us topics you’d like us to discuss next month. Send topic submissions and hot takes to: lifeoutsidepodcast@gmail.com Follow Tyler www.instagram.com/tyler_yezman/ Follow Jess https://www.instagram.com/whereisjessica?igsh=MTM1NTUyc2NjMmdsNw== 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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@LifeOutsidePodcast Support the show
July 22 · 41 min
#79 - How to Convince a Non-Outdoorsy Partner to Go Hiking More? Q&A with Karis Bostock
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 of travel each year? How to get a non-outdoorsy partner into hiking more? How do we communicate and stay connected when apart for months at a time? And more… Follow Karis https://www.instagram.com/karisbostock/ Follow Cam https://www.instagram.com/cambostock/ 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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
July 15 · 1 hr 10 min
#78 - Hiking Solo for 11 Months Across Central Australia with Mark Gresser
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 Western-most point to the Eastern-most point of Australia, right through the middle. Almost 11 months of walking through deserts, boggy sand in some of the most brutal conditions on Earth. Mark dragged a cart full of supplies and gear, sometimes weighing over 200kg, the entire way across. Follow Mark https://www.instagram.com/trek4youthmentalhealth/?hl=en Donate to the fundraiser https://www.batyr.com.au/trek4youthmentalhealth 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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
July 8 · 59 min
#77 - 10 Days Hiking the Peaks of the Balkans Trail - Trail Talk
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 complete overview of the route, plus recount their experience day-by-day, answering any questions you might have along the way. We hope you enjoy. Follow Ruby https://www.instagram.com/rubyykozlowski/ 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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
July 1 · 1 hr 22 min
#76 - Sex Etiquette on Trail, Cross-Continental Hikes & Outdoor Hot Takes - ON TRACK / OFF TRACK
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 thru-hiking, outdoor hot takes, and more. Have your say in the comments section and send us topics you’d like us to discuss next month. Relevant links from this episode Kit Birks walks Europe https://www.instagram.com/kitbirks/ Mark Gresser walks Australia https://www.instagram.com/trek4youthmentalhealth/ Jocelyn Smith hikes the CYTC https://www.instagram.com/unhingedhiker/ Ria X runs Europe + Asia https://www.instagram.com/whereisriax Relay for America https://www.instagram.com/relayforamerica/ Fearmongering around thru hiking post https://www.instagram.com/p/DXfKCEUDhTb/?igsh=NG1sdmw2bzlpcTlk New Zealand conservation land sale https://www.instagram.com/p/DZtlS5CHdIY/?img_index=1&igsh=MWN3c2NkaTl6MnNqeA== Send topic submissions and hot takes to: lifeoutsidepodcast@gmail.com Follow Tyler www.instagram.com/tyler_yezman/ Follow Cam www.instagram.com/cambostock/ 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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
June 24 · 1 hr 33 min
#75 - James Norbury on Becoming a Real-Life Hobbit and Other Wild Adventures
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 of his time imagining up wild adventure projects and challenges, and then heading outdoors to bring them to life. He’s walked barefoot from the real-life Hobbiton to Mt Doom in New Zealand, was the first to run the 30 peaks challenge in the UK, and spent a month sailing the Atlantic without any experience on the water. James shares stories from some of his craziest and most wholesome adventures, plus shares his thoughts on safety and risk outside, social media, and the importance of balance in outdoor pursuits. Follow James https://www.instagram.com/jamesnorbury_/ https://www.youtube.com/@james.baggins 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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
June 17 · 1 hr 28 min
#74 - Noelle Seward on Thru-Hiking, Grief, and a World-First Expedition Across New Zealand
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 to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail, and this year she is planning her biggest adventure yet, a multi-discipline traverse of New Zealand; bike-packing the north island, paddling the Cook Strait, and thru-hiking the south island. Noelle shares her journey with grief, the motivations behind her NZ expedition, her journey into content creation on the PCT, and how she is dialling in her health and well-being with a focus on longevity. We hope you enjoy. Follow Noelle https://www.instagram.com/noellejeanseward/ 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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
June 5 · 1 hr 8 min
#73 - Patagonia Sues Pattie Gonia, OnlyFans on Trail, FKTs & the Rise of Birding - ON TRACK / OFF TRACK
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 TikTok culture, birding, and so much more. Have your say in the comments section and send us topics you’d like us to discuss next month. Relevant links from this episode Cocodona Winner: Rachel Entrekin instagram.com/rachel__entrekin/ PCT FKT: Aurelien Sanchez instagram.com/aurelien_sanchez_/ Birding with Cob instagram.com/birdingwithcob/ Pattie Gonia instagram.com/pattiegonia/ Abby Nita instagram.com/pnw_abby/ Ryan Mitchell instagram.com/ryanmitchellYT/ Running Australia: Chad Aziz instagram.com/chadazizz/ Kamryn Renee instagram.com/kamryn35 Send topic submissions to: lifeoutsidepodcast@gmail.com Follow Tyler www.instagram.com/tyler_yezman/ Follow Cam www.instagram.com/cambostock/ 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 listening www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
May 27 · 1 hr 9 min
#72 - Harmen Hoek on Outdoor Filmmaking and Solo Hiking On the World’s Most Incredible Trails
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 world’s most incredible natural locations, like the Sierra Nevada, the Drakensberg, Mongolia, Aconcagua, and so much more. What makes his films so unique is that they are largely silent, no traditional narration or vlogging, just footsteps and unbelievable landscapes. 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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
May 20 · 1 hr 2 min
#71 - Cocodona 250 and The Calendar Year Triple Crown with Troy Croxdale
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 hiked the Pacific Crest, Appalachian, and Continental Divide Trails multiple times, and in 2025, hiked all 3 in a row, completing the Border-to-Border Calendar-Year Triple Crown and a 10,000-mile hiking year. He’s also an accomplished ultrarunner, making the podium of the Tahoe 200, and recently finishing the Cocodona 250 after a massive day-one comeback. My name is Cam Bostock, and this is the Life Outside Podcast. Make sure to follow the show wherever you are listening and leave us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed. 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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
May 13 · 27 min
#70 - The Scientific Benefits of Hiking and Time Outside
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 thoughts and experiences that relate to and confirm their findings. We hope you enjoy. Studies referenced: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1510459112? https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8125471/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3372546/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1700325/full https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(13)00764-1? https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9434994/ 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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
May 6 · 53 min
#69 - We Attempted the Rinjani100, the hardest 100 Mile Ultra on Earth
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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
April 29 · 1 hr 10 min
#68 - Thru-Hiking the Australian Triple Crown & Te Araroa with Laura Waddell
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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
April 22 · 1 hr 12 min
#67 - How to Run an Ultramarathon with Andy Glaze
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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
April 15 · 35 min
#66 - Embarrassing Poop Stories, Snake Bites, and My Newfound Love of Birding
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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
April 8 · 1 hr 13 min
#65 - Becca Lunnon on Hiking the 481 Most Significant Peaks in Tasmania
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 Becca https://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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
April 1 · 49 min
#64 - 10 Days on the Drakensberg Grand Traverse - Trail Talk
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 Dan https://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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
March 18 · 1 hr 33 min
#63 - 70 Years Young and Thru-hiking Full-time with Colin Konemann
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 Colin https://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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
March 11 · 1 hr 28 min
#62 - How to Actually Fuel Your Long Distance Hike with Kirsty Wirth
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 Kirsty https://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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show
March 4 · 1 hr 8 min
#61 - Building a 4,500km Thru-hiking Trail in the Himalaya with Robin Boustead & Jeff Ballard
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 GHT https://www.greathimalayatrail.com/ https://www.instagram.com/greathimalayatrail/ Support the crowdfunding efforts https://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 listening https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidepod https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidepodcast Support the show

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

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

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

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

#76 - Sex Etiquette on Trail, Cross-Continental Hikes & Outdoor Hot Takes - ON TRACK / OFF TRACK

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

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

#73 - Patagonia Sues Pattie Gonia, OnlyFans on Trail, FKTs & the Rise of Birding - ON TRACK / OFF TRACK

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

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

#70 - The Scientific Benefits of Hiking and Time Outside

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

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

#67 - How to Run an Ultramarathon with Andy Glaze

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

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

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

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

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

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