The Life Outside Podcast

Cameron Bostock
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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.

  1. 12h ago

    #92 - Advice for Aspiring Thru-Hikers, Paper Maps vs Phone Nav, AI Hike Planning & More - 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 October. They discuss end-of-season on the Pacific Crest Trail and give advice for aspiring thru-hikers in 2027, plus the increasing prevalence of AI in outdoor recreation, paper maps vs. phone navigation, accident reports, hike your own hike philosophy & more. They also respond to outdoor hot takes sent in by the listeners! Have your say in the comments section and send us topics via email or DM that you’d like us to discuss next month. You can also send us a voice note sharing your Outdoor Hot Takes, and comments/topic suggestions. Email us: lifeoutsidepodcast@gmail.com Relevant links from this episode: AI-planned hike incidents https://www.theinertia.com/mountain/teenager-rescued-claude-ai-widowmaker-arete/ https://www.fox19.com/2026/09/03/hikers-who-used-ai-plan-mountain-trip-had-be-rescued-authorities-say/ Sailing with Phoenix https://www.instagram.com/sailing_with_phoenix/ BYU Team World Championship’s results https://wtc2026.bigsbackyardultra.com/ 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

  2. Oct 28

    #91 - Bailey Christopher on hiking 25,000+km Across the Globe (PCT, Hayduke, GPT, TCT + more)

    In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Bailey Christopher. Bailey has been hiking, essentially full-time, for the better part of the last 5 years. He has just returned home to Australia after 2 years completely abroad, hiking trails like the Te Araroa, Pacific Crest, Greater Patagonia Trail, Hayduke, Trans Caucasian Trail, and many more… Bailey shares stories from his many miles in remote backcountry on some of the world's most spectacular, challenging and epic long trails. We hope you enjoy. Follow Bailey https://www.instagram.com/baileyhikes_/ 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

  3. Oct 21

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

    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 Pacific Crest Trail in 2024, and since, has spent plenty of time backpacking, camping, and recently, restoring abandoned fire lookout cabins in the wilderness. Rosa shares stories and advice from the road and the trail; we hope you enjoy! Follow Rosa https://www.instagram.com/lifeinmyelement/ https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutofmyelement 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

  4. Oct 14

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

    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 kayak touring. He has paddled from source to sea on the Murray River, the 3rd longest navigable river on Earth, which took almost 3 months. He followed that incredible adventure up with another source-to-sea expedition on South Africa’s Vaal + Orange Rivers. Brett shares stories from his time on the water and out bush, including getting stuck in strainers and on snags whilst on remote river systems, competing in rogaining competitions, and experiencing the kindness of strangers in the midst of some of his wildest adventures.  Follow Brett https://www.instagram.com/brett.merchant/ 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

  5. Oct 7

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

    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 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

  6. Sep 30

    #87 - On Track / Off Track - Sydney Sweeney & Women in Sports, The Ultralight Debate, When to Bail & 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 September. Sydney Sweeney’s new sports ad and the over arching impact it has on women in sports, what actually constitutes “ultralight”, emergency contacts and knowing when to bail, a new JMT FKT, ramen bombs, strength training, and 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

  7. Sep 23

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

    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 times), and in particular, Unsupported FKTs on long trails in North America. In the last 3 years, he set multiple Unsupported FKTs on the Bruce Trail, IAT, and most recently, the Long Trail, out and back. Almost 900km with 41,000m of elevation gain in just over 17 days. No outside assistance allowed. Cody shares stories from his FKTs and what he’s learned so far in his outdoor endurance career. We hope you enjoy. Follow Cody https://www.instagram.com/codytaylorperformance/ https://www.youtube.com/@codytaylorperformance 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

  8. Sep 16

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

    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 to Bondi Beach in Sydney. He spent 64 days on foot traversing the entire country. Chad talks about his inspiration for the run, the struggles and injuries during it, and the triumph of finishing. We hope you enjoy. Follow Chad https://www.instagram.com/chadazizz/ 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

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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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  • Creator
    Cameron Bostock
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Life Outside Podcast
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    The Life Outside Podcast

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