We're deep in the rainforest again in this episode, enjoying good coffee and great conversation next to a stream. We talk about more snake encounters, hiking with dogs and also hiking with kids and our responsibilities as parents.Finally we dig into our main topic and cover the 10 items we would never hike without and all the reasoning behind those decisions.We hope you enjoy this episode and appreciate your support.

What better way to return from a 1 year hiatus than recording deep in a rainforest? That's right, there isn't one! We obviously talk about coffee but also about snakes, otter attacks and even hiking.Oh yes, it's good to be back!Join The HODCAST Facebook group! Click here to help support this podcast!Click here to order your official HOD Stickers!Thanks guys!

Having the opportunity to speak with Linda Åkerberg on this episode was something I'd looked forward to from the first time we spoke and now I'm really excited to be able to release this episode so that everyone can learn something from her. With the title of Female Adventurer of the Year 2019, Linda also speaks to us about her other passions as an author, outdoor photographer, mountain climber and Kayak Instructor. Linda has so much trail knowledge and she happily shares that with us in this episode. Click this link for access to the podcast Show Notes, including all the information and references we have discussed on this episode. Join the podcast Facebook group: The HODCAST Click here to help support this podcast! Click here to order your official HOD Stickers! Thanks guys!

Why is choosing a new hiking backpack so difficult? Apart from an endless list of brands, models and sizes, there is the added pressure of making the correct choice given that a new pack is such a big ticket item. When you consider all of that, it's not surprising that it can be extremely overwhelming for both beginner and veteran hikers. Click this link for access to the podcast Show Notes, including all the information and references we have discussed on this episode.Join the new Facebook group: The HODCASTClick here to help support this podcast! Click here to order your official HOD Stickers!Thanks guys!

We recently embarked on our wettest hike in a long time. I'm talking, so wet that roads were flooding and campsites were closing. We tell you all about it in this episode, including yet another leech encounter for Craig, and it's a good one too. We also share some news on the third woman to complete all 158 summits of the Able Mountains, a crazy story of mountain climbers in the 70s when a Drug Plane crashes into a Yosemite lake. We also discuss "wet-out" in your rain gear and how to fix it. And if you aren't sure if you are considered one of the 17 worst hiking partners in the world, then you better take a listen to put your mind at ease, or at least help you change your ways. Click this link for access to the podcast Show Notes, including all the information and references we have discussed on this episode. Join the new Facebook group: The HODCAST Click here to help support this podcast! Click here to order your official HOD Stickers! Thanks guys!    

It's a crazy mixed up show this week with a whole bunch of extra news and our first Giveaway in a while too! We discuss our recent hike Craig shares his quite serious encounter with leeches. We also talk Bunya nut roasting, crazy bulls attacking mountain bikers, Dingoes with cameras, the best hiking sleeping pads and of course, coffee. Books With Tom returns with a huge 5 books up for discussion. Click this link for access to the podcast Show Notes, including all the information and references we have discussed on this episode. Join the new Facebook group: The HODCAST Click here to help support this podcast! Click here to order your official HOD Stickers! Thanks guys!

Against a backdrop of ambient rainforest sounds, a gurgling stream and various bird calls, we brew coffee while discussing brewing coffee. We also chat about shoes around the campsite, an upcoming episode to help you choose the right backpack.We hope you enjoy this episode straight from the forest.Click this link for access to the podcast Show Notes, including all the information and references we have discussed on this episode.Join the new Facebook group: The HODCASTHelp support this podcast!Thanks guys!

It is said that you learn more from your failures. If that is the case, then we should have learned A LOT about hiking, more specifically, what not to do on a hike.In this episode we're sharing every single one of those mistakes with you in the hope that we can save you the trouble.Please Note: This was originally planned as our 2021 farewell episode but situations beyond out control meant that we couldn't release it until now. Our apologies for any confusion.Click this link for access to the podcast Show Notes, including all the information and references we have discussed on this episode.Thanks guys!Click here to help support this podcast!

There's an art to taking kids into the wilderness, keeping them entertained, engaged and safe, but also creating an experience that they want to be part of next time. That goes for the parents or carers too. If you don't enjoy the process and adventure, then you won't be as inclined to jump at the next opportunity. In this episode, we share all of our tips and recommendations to help steer you in the right direction when planning and embarking on an outdoor adventure with children. It doesn't have to be as intimidating as it first appears and we give plenty of insights and tangible advice based on what has worked for us in the past with our own families. It's time to get those kids outdoors and start introducing the next generation to the wonders of the outdoors. This episode might just be the last last piece of the puzzle you've been looking for! Click this link for access to the podcast Show Notes including all the information and references we have discussed on this episode. You can help support this podcast with this link! Thanks guys!

This is possibly our biggest news and media episode to date, and it goes out to everyone who is currently in lockdown, wherever you are. We've put together a huge list of books, films, documentaries and other YouTube content to keep you motivated and to hopefully help scratch your outdoor itch a little. From cleaning up the Aussie Outback to hiking across Scotland in a kilt, there's going to be something that piques your interest in this episode. And let's face it, even if you're not in lockdown, you're still going to win. Click this link for access to the podcast Show Notes including all the information and references we have discussed on this episode. Help support this podcast at ko-fi.com/hikeordie!

This episode was recorded from a remote cabin after we returned from a night sleeping in the wilderness. We discuss our adventure along with a whole bunch of hiking news. If you're interested in goats stalking hikers, Grizzly Bears trying to snack on hikers, fungi being fungi, extremely long hiking trails and loads more, then you'll probably be pretty happy with this episode. Enjoy and thanks for listening! Click this link for access to the podcast Show Notes including all the information and references we have discussed on this episode. Help support this podcast!

Shawn Peach's filming assignments have taken him all over the world. As a result he has an endless list of interesting and amazing stories. He has lived with reindeer herders in Mongolia, crossed the Simpson Desert and hung off the side of too many 4x4s to count, all in the name of capturing the perfect shot and telling the story. Click this link for access to the podcast Show Notes including all the information and references we have discussed on this episode. Help support this podcast!

When Nick Monaghan enters the Australian wilderness, he moves at a different pace to what you and I would. Hiking to him is not about the destination, the distance or vast mountain ranges. It's about discovery in a much smaller world. Nick is a macro-photographer of insects, focused more on what's hiding behind a leaf or within the bark of a tree and it's surprising what he can reveal from within a relatively small area of bushland or rainforest. Nick has had his work published in several books and papers and in this episode we're lucky enough to have him join us and reveal all the secrets and rewards of his work in the tiny world of insects. Click this link to support our podcast! Click this link for access to the podcast Show Notes including all the information and references we have discussed on this episode.

Paul Barach is able to undertake (and complete) enormous tasks including writing his own book (Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains: Misadventures on a Buddhist Pilgrimage), hiking the PCT and cycling across the United States. The list of Paul's amazing mental and physical feats is long but probably the most unusual to the general hiking community is his completion of the entire 1,200 kilometres (750 mi) journey of the Shikoku Pilgrimage in Japan. Paul reveals to us his passions, what motivates him to start such challenging adventures and his approach to completing them. As with any big adventure, Paul's journeys do not always go smoothly and in this podcast format we were able to explore those in detail with him. Click this link for access to the podcast Show Notes including all the information and references we have discussed on this episode with Paul Barach.  

Previous HODcast guests Landscape Photographer Oddbjørn Austevik and Mountain Training Specialist Chase Tucker join us again for our last episode of 2020. We catch up on all of their adventures since we last spoke, our 2020 hiking highlights and a whole bunch of other things from moose sausage to filming glaciers and hiking across Spain. It's a fun format that we've been wanting to experiment with for some time. Let us know what you think and until next year, stay safe and get out into the wilderness. Click this link for access to the podcast Show Notes including all the information and references we have discussed on this episode.

Ross McGibbon is without a doubt the most qualified guy I can think of to photograph dangerous and deadly snakes. Yes, he knows his way around a camera, but it's his previous experience as a snake catcher and his love for this reptile that makes him the perfect candidate. In this episode, Ross expresses his appreciation and fascination for snakes and other reptiles. It's hard to talk to him and not take some of that enthusiasm onboard, but on top of that, he removes a lot of false fears associated with snakes and their behaviours and exposes them for the beautiful reptiles that they are. If you can't stand snakes, you need to listen to this episode and if you love snakes, well this one's for you. Click this link for access to all the information and references we have discussed on this episode.

Indigenous Australian and Culture Awareness Educator, Dwayne Bannon-Harrison is our guest on this episode and gives us an insight into the oldest living civilisation in the world. Given his professional background, it's no surprise that he slides straight into "Teacher" mode to help us all understand how precious his culture is to Australia and the rest of the globe. Click this link for access to the episode show notes containing all the information and references we have discussed on this episode.

Navy veteran John Garcia is the founder of anti-poaching organisation Soldiers for Wildlife. His commitment to wildlife conservation in Africa is immediately evident as soon as you begin a conversation with him. John takes us on a dark journey into the world of poaching and the Black Market but also how he is helping to train and educate local villagers and starting to see the positive results of his efforts.Click this link to visit our podcast show notes for this episode with all the information and references we have discussed.

Tom Fabbri's journey to complete the Seven Summits (that's summiting the tallest peak on every continent) is almost complete as he sets his sights on Mt Everest. The more we got to know Tom throughout the podcast, the more we discovered a journey that's been everything but easy. This Author, Pilot, trained Chef, business entrepreneur and modern day adventurer had a lot of valuable insights and advice that he openly shared with us.Click this link for access to all the information and references we have discussed on this episode.

Chase Tucker loves preparing climbers and hikers for the mountains. As soon as you begin talking to him it's quite obvious. He also has an extensive knowledge of the kind of mobility required to tackle the kind of terrain you find in the wilderness. He's a mountain training specialist but as we found out, there's a lot more layers to Chase than a stereotypical fitness trainer. We get pretty deep on a whole bunch of topics from Wim Hof breathing to dopamine fasting and even journal writing.It was a very enjoyable podcast to present and we were privileged to share so much time with him. If you want to connect both your mental and physical attributes to better conquer the mountains, then this may just be the episode for you.Visit our Podcast Show Notes page for access to all the information and references we have discussed on this episode.