HIKE OR DIE Outdoor Adventure Podcast

Apart from sharing his adventures of hiking through the Scottish Highlands in not much more than a kit, our guest Tom Langhorne also delves into his love for the wilderness and his passion for sharing it with others. We also discuss his interests in bushcraft, archery and of course exploring the outdoors with 17th Century Scottish clothing and gear. You'll find all the references from this episode...

The more you listen to Andy Szollosi talk about his adventures in the wilderness, the more you become inspired. He has a way of making solo missions that are out of most of our capabilities sound like something you might be able to accomplish if you "just give it a go". We find out all about the details of his food cache preparation and drops and how those things don't always go to plan. You'll fi...

If you're interested in solo hiking, then Andy Szollosi is probably the guy you want to be listening to. When he decided to plan a hike longer than 3 days he decided on 74 days solo. Andy shares his stories from that hike, his most recent solo hike of 84 days and a film project he was part of that took him into some of Tasmania's most rugged wilderness in some of the worst weather on record. It wa...

Our guest this episode is international adventurer Richard Mathews. He joins us to share his experiences and what drives him towards adventure. We hear about his part in the Mongol Rally, adventuring around the globe, his solo hiking challenges and much more. We also discuss the benefits of hiking, the Eiger Ultra Trail Run and loads more in our regular news and media segments.

Tom and Craig are joined by their mate Josh for this episode and record from inside a giant cave. They talk hiking, plants, navigational errors, fear of heights, stinging trees, trail running, fishing in Papua New Guinea and loads more.

Fresh from our visit to Tasmania for the Cradle Mountain Film Festival, we recount our experiences and then take you along for the journey as we play some recordings from the trail. Check out all the show notes on hikeordie.com for anything we mention throughout the episode.

Ever thought about selling up everything and heading off into the wilderness? Well that’s exactly what our guests Caz and Chrissy from the East coast of Australia did. They left their “normal" lives behind and hit the open road for a ‘year of adventure’. That year has turned into four and they are still going. They share some amazing stories with us, some of their secret wild places around the cou...

Wake up gear junkies! It's the episode you've been waiting for. If you've every wanted to know what we carry on our adventures then you are going to be very happy campers. Craig and Tom go through all of their hiking equipment and explain the good, the bad and the sometimes ugly choices they've made to get to their current gear purchases. It's also loaded with info and tips that will no doubt help...

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 by a deer who discovered him. It's a truly inspiring episode and learning abou...

We all deal with varying levels of adversity within our daily lives but stepping into the wild can quickly present bigger and badder obstacles. 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 what hopefully makes us a better version of ourselves by the time our next...

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 put our friendship aside and dig deep into both options. Who will win the battle of the outdoor accomodation? Tent or Hammock? Listen and find out!! Find all the show notes (including all the hammocks and tents w...

Tanya Hodgson 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 into all of her adventures. Tanya has battled her own demons in the past but the result is an energetic, strong, inspiring woman who loves spending time outdoors with her two boys and her dog. She puts all of her focus into the...

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, food and tons more. It’s q...

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 the past. We also discuss our personal opinions on hiking ethics and what we cons...

We welcome landscape photographer Oddbjorn Austevik to the podcast all the way from Norway. We discuss his adventures, his passions, useful photography tips, “playing the game”, polar bears, snowmobiles and how he photographed the inside of a glacier. Along the way we get to know this really interesting guy and what drives him to pitch himself against the elements in search of that perfect shot. C...

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 She Wee chat. More snake encounters, more gear testing and more shout o...

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.

Tom and Craig discuss the importance of being fit for hiking and conditioning your body in preparation for your adventures. They also share their own training methods, useful fitness reference videos and motivational resources.

Tom and Craig introduce their new podcast, share tales of their very first hike, discuss what attracted them to hiking to begin with and give you an idea of what to expect in upcoming episodes.