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ZOLEO Campfire Chats

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ZOLEO Campfire Chats brings together adventurers, explorers, and outdoor experts to share real stories from the trail, the backcountry, and beyond. Whether you hike, camp, overland, paddle, climb, or simply love being outside, this podcast sparks inspiration for your next adventure. Each episode dives into practical tips, wilderness safety, gear insights, and unforgettable moments from people who live and breathe the outdoors. From remote communication and survival know-how to travel hacks and trip-planning wisdom, Campfire Chats keeps you connected to the wild, wherever you go.

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Expedition Prep and Gear: How a Solo Adventurer Prepares for the Backcountry | ZOLEO Campfire Chats 20.03.2026 1:00:03

Join record-setting long-distance hiker, author, and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Jennifer Pharr Davis for a deep dive into solo backcountry travel—from preparation and safety to mindset and resilience. In this ZOLEO Campfire Chat, Jennifer shares how she plans and executes solo adventures after logging more than 14,000 miles across six continents. She walks through her personal risk...

How to Plan & Execute Trips Like a Professional Guide: Expert Tips on Routes, Gear, Skills, and Group Safety | ZOLEO Campfire Chats 06.02.2026 59:26

Join legendary backcountry guide, educator, and National Geographic & Outside Adventurer of the Year Andrew Skurka for a deep dive into how professional guides plan, execute, and lead safer trips in remote environments. In this ZOLEO Campfire Chat, Andrew breaks down his proven 7-step trip planning framework — a practical system he’s refined over decades of long-distance hiking, off-trail trav...

Survive & Thrive: Mastering Wilderness Emergency Preparedness | ZOLEO Campfire Chats 24.11.2025 56:22

Join Jeff Weinstein, Paramedic and Medical Operations Manager at Global Rescue , as he breaks down what it really takes to prepare for emergencies in the backcountry. With years of experience responding to remote incidents around the world, Jeff shares practical, field-tested guidance every outdoor adventurer can use. In this session, Jeff explains how to pack essential medical and survival gear—a...

Off-Trail in the Backcountry: Planning, Pacing, Mindset & Risk-Management | ZOLEO Campfire Chats 24.11.2025 59:06

Join us for our first ZOLEO Campfire Chat with Ryan Jordan, founder of ⁠Backpacking Light⁠ , as we explore how to plan and navigate off-trail travel with better pacing, mindset, and risk management. Ryan breaks down how to conserve energy on unpredictable terrain, avoid decision-making errors under fatigue, build reliable redundancy into your systems, and adapt navigation strategies as conditions...