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The Outdoor Evolution Podcast

The Outdoor Evolution Podcast

Outdoor Evolution Media

Outdoor Evolution founder & contributor Darwin Rakestraw is joined by rotating co-hosts on a podcast that seeks to go beyond the usual conversations in the outdoor community. As more people turn to hiking, cycling, van-life and the outdoors - making use of public lands and Mother Nature - the questions we ask ourselves as a community need to move beyond the surface level. The Outdoor Evolution Podcast is all about the current, difficult and important discussions in the outdoor community.

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The Outdoor Evolution Podcast - 24: Too Many Hikers?

24: Too Many Hikers?

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05/02/22 • 58 min

In this episode, Darwin is joined by Executive Director of the Arizona Trail Association, Matt Nelson, to discuss the overcrowding issues that are starting to plague long-distance trails like the AT, PCT, & the AZT. What does it take to run a trail association & manage the impact on the environment? Is Education, Permits, or Funding the answer to this growing problem? Is there such a thing as "too many hikers" on the trail?
To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.
Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolution
Email us at [email protected]
Visit the Arizona Trail Association's Website - AZTrail.org

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The Outdoor Evolution Podcast - 01: You Don't Know Me

01: You Don't Know Me

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04/05/21 • 58 min

In this episode, Darwin and co-host Emory Wanger of the By Land Podcast explore the strange relationship that can form between media creators and their audience, and the effect it can have on the creators themselves. People who make videos, music, podcasts, and other forms of media can sometimes be put into a box by their audience. What happens when those audiences get a little too comfortable with their expectations for what their favorite creators should be doing?
To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more.
Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolution
Email us at [email protected]
Follow Emory on Instagram @emory_by_land
Go to https://byland.co/podcast to learn more about The By Land Podcast and find it wherever you get your podcasts!

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The Outdoor Evolution Podcast - 21: Adventuring as A Couple

21: Adventuring as A Couple

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03/21/22 • 62 min

In this episode, Darwin is joined by a whole round-table of Co-Hosts! Jessica (his wife), along with friends Jen & Greg Seymour all chime in to discuss the ups & downs of adventuring as a couple. Is it easy to get along when you spend every day together on something like a thru-hike? What sort of issues should couples anticipate dealing with when traveling full-time together? What kind of strain can a long adventure put on a relationship when one person is gone for months, leaving their partner at home?
To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.
Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolution
Email us at [email protected]
Follow Jen & Greg on Instagram @chicaandsunsetshostel

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The Outdoor Evolution Podcast - 05: Realities of #VanLife

05: Realities of #VanLife

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05/10/21 • 59 min

In this episode, Darwin and co-host Vice discuss some of the "not so glamorous" sides of #VanLife. From the outside, looking in, living in your vehicle, and traveling the country full-time seems like a dream. Live a minimalist lifestyle, visit incredible places, and sleep somewhere new every night. But what about the other side of it? How do full-time nomads deal with the harsh, boring, and uncomfortable realities that come with "true freedom?" Sometimes #VanLife isn't as dreamy as it seems on social media.
To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more.
Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolution
Email us at [email protected]
Follow Vice on Instagram @thedarlingdirtbag

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The Outdoor Evolution Podcast - 34: Burning Out With Dan Becker

34: Burning Out With Dan Becker

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01/08/24 • 81 min

In this episode, Darwin is joined by YouTube creator Dan Becker to discuss the dreaded BURN OUT that we all face from time to time. Can you really get Burnt Out from Backpacking? What about burn out from doing what you love for a living? How do you "come back" from falling out of love with your favorite thing?

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The Outdoor Evolution Podcast - 22: Giving Back Globally

22: Giving Back Globally

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04/04/22 • 47 min

In this episode, Darwin is joined by Travis Avery from Sawyer Products to chat about giving back on a global scale & what Sawyer is doing to save lives all around the world. Can someone like a Thru-Hiker or Bikepacker actually make a difference by doing something as simple as buying a piece of gear? Can other companies in the outdoor industry really change the world? Darwin also shares how his upcoming trip to Fiji & the film he's shooting there will contribute to giving back globally.
To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.
Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolution
Email us at [email protected]
Check Out Sawyer's Website - Sawyer.com
Follow Sawyer on Instagram @sawyerproducts

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The Outdoor Evolution Podcast - 23: Adventuring Abroad

23: Adventuring Abroad

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04/18/22 • 101 min

In this episode, Darwin is joined by world traveler, Christy Teglo to discuss taking your adventures abroad. The experiences, logistics, costs, & more. What lessons has Christy learned on her many journeys all over the world? They also chat about her experience & challenges of traveling/adventuring as a solo female both internationally and domestically.
To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.
Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolution
Email us at [email protected]
Check out Christy's Website - TegloGoes.com

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The Outdoor Evolution Podcast - 20: The Double-Edged Sword Of Thru-Hiking

20: The Double-Edged Sword Of Thru-Hiking

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02/21/22 • 52 min

In this episode, Darwin is joined once again by co-host, Einstein, to have a different conversation about mental health in the thru-hiking community. There have been plenty of great conversations about the positive effects that thru-hiking can have on an individual's mental health, but what about some of the negative consequences it can lead to? What mental health issues can be exacerbated by a lifestyle built entirely around thru-hiking and nothing else? This conversation is difficult, but one that is long overdue in our community.
To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.
Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolution
Email us at [email protected]
Follow Einstein on Instagram @youth.retired

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The Outdoor Evolution Podcast - 19: Dear Outdoor Industry

19: Dear Outdoor Industry

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02/07/22 • 71 min

In this episode, Darwin is joined by Film Maker/Thru-Hiker Nick Greene to discuss what we "should" expect of the Outdoor Industry when it comes to stepping up for our Public Lands. Does a company that's in the Outdoor Industry owe anything to Public Lands? Why are we, as a community, not expecting this of the industry more? How can we, as consumers, change the landscape of where our money goes? These two filmmakers discuss their thoughts on all this and more.
Watch Darwin's Film "Through The Great Southwest"
Watch Nick's Film "Pack & Soul"
To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.
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Email us at [email protected]
Follow Nick Greene on Instagram @thruguy

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The Outdoor Evolution Podcast - 09: False Expectations

09: False Expectations

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07/19/21 • 56 min

In this episode, Darwin is joined by co-host Second Chance Hiker to discuss the false expectations we can put on ourselves or others in the outdoor community. When we take the leap and set off on big adventures (thru hikes, bike tours, van life, etc...) we often do so with certain expectations of what it will be like or what we will get out of the experience. Likewise, as some people develop a following on their various adventures through social media, false expectations can arise from their audience on who they “should be” or what they “should do”. What happens when our adventures don't end up the way we thought they would? How should we feel when we aren't living up to the expectations of others?
To get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.

Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, reviews, products, and more.
Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolution
Email us at [email protected]
Follow Second Chance Hiker on Instagram
Check out Second Chance Hiker on Youtube

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Outdoor Evolution Podcast have?

The Outdoor Evolution Podcast currently has 35 episodes available.

What topics does The Outdoor Evolution Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Media, Backpacking, Adventure, Outdoors, Podcasts, Hiking, Travel and Cycling.

What is the most popular episode on The Outdoor Evolution Podcast?

The episode title '24: Too Many Hikers?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Outdoor Evolution Podcast?

The average episode length on The Outdoor Evolution Podcast is 63 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Outdoor Evolution Podcast released?

Episodes of The Outdoor Evolution Podcast are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of The Outdoor Evolution Podcast?

The first episode of The Outdoor Evolution Podcast was released on Mar 29, 2021.

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