With special guest & Swedish outdoorsman Thomas Ivung Our first podcast of 2019 takes us to the forests of Sweden where we talk to Swedish outdoorsman Thomas Vuling. We discuss his passion for the outdoors, his philosophies, favourite gear, Nordic Gods, the Sami people, wolves and Kent the Moose. This was all while he tended to his fire, sipped his coffee and was barked at […]
Episode 10: Make Adversity Your Friend. We all deal with varying levels of adversity within our daily lives but stepping into the wild can easily place bigger and badder obstacles in front of us. There’s a physical and mental resilience that we develop as we move through nature and interact with the outdoors. That’s the sort of adversity we discuss in this episode and that’s […]
TENT vs HAMMOCK! The ultimate battle. We’re not afraid to tackle the big issues on our podcast and this is most definitely one of them. It’s a topic that often polarises the outdoor community and for that reason, we wanted to get into the nitty gritty details of both options. The battle gets heated and benefits and downsides are presented on both fronts. Who will win […]
Ultra runner, trail running and more with special guest Tanya Hodgson. Tanya is an ultra runner, trail runner, kayaker and pistol-totin’ hiking badass. When we catch up with her on this podcast episode, we get the opportunity to delve deep into all those adventures. Tanya has battled her own demons in the past but the result is an energetic, strong, inspiring woman who loves spending time […]
Hiking and Outdoor Adventure Safety & Preparedness With National Preparedness Month currently in full swing for our U.S. friends, we thought we’d dedicate this episode to Outdoor & Tail Safety. There’s a bunch of good info in this episode to keep you safe out there in the wilderness. We share detailed tips and recommendations on physical fitness, communication, outdoor clothing, first aid, water purification, navigation, […]
Hiking ethics, Leave No Trace Principles & Trail etiquette. In this episode we delve into the controversial, often misunderstood and tricky world of human impact on the great outdoors. We take you into the wilderness and while watching the sun set and moon rise we discuss the 7 principles of Leave No Trace, how they apply to what we do and some examples of our own mistakes in […]
Talking landscape photography with Oddbjørn Austevik. We have our first ever guest on this episode of the podcast and he’s a landscape photographer all the way from Norway! We announce the winners of the Bluey Merino competition and then we get stuck into what was a truly enjoyable conversation with a guy who’s enthusiasm for adventure and photography is something to be admired. He tells […]
HIKING WITH GIRLS In this episode we introduce our sponsors (Bluey Merino, Rheos Sunglasses, Topo Maps+ and Caribee Outdoor Gear). We also let you know how you can get an exclusive offer on Topo Maps+ and enter a competition to win a merino wool base-layer t-shirt. From there we discuss the wonderful world of hiking with girls including the inevitable She Wee chat. More snake […]
A NIGHT IN THE RAINFOREST In this podcast, Tom and Craig are on-location from their remote rainforest campsite. Find out how they got there and how they almost didn’t get there. Hear insights into packing for wet conditions, wildlife they encountered including a brief guest appearance by Barry the Bat. Also available on: iTunes: Episode 003: A night in the rainforest | HIKE OR DIE […]
HIKING FITNESS In this episode, Tom and Craig discuss the value of hiking fitness. They also share some of their own training methods and point you in the right direction for training videos. Couple that with some great motivational resources and you’ll have everything you need to get yourself on track for your next adventure. Available on: iTunes: EPISODE 002: Hiking Fitness – HIKE OR DIE […]