The Outdoor Evolution Podcast

In this episode, Darwin is  joined by Licensed Dietician and Valley To Peak Nutrition founder, Kyle Kamp, to talk about all things nutrition in the outdoors. Finding the perfect balance between a healthy diet & an efficient fuel source on a long-distance adventure can often seem impossible. Are the High Sugar & High Sodium foods we eat in the backcountry effecting our long term health? What are some good strategies to maintain a balanced diet on the trail? Is the "HikerTrash" Junk Food Diet we eat for months at a time really that bad for us?#Giveashit Company Spotlight: Garage Grown GearTo 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_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comLearn more about Kyle and Valley To Peak Nutrition at www.v2pnutrition.comFollow Valley To Peak Nutrition on Instagram

In this episode, Darwin is  joined by fellow 2021 CDT Thru-Hiker, Triple Crowner, and Wilderness Therapy Instructor Justin Helmkamp to talk about what happens after the hike (or adventure) is OVER. There's always a focus on the highs and lows during a long adventure, but what about the many difficulties folks can run into in the weeks and months after finishing something like a thru-hike? What can someone completing a long, meaningful experience expect when they get back home? What can you do to fight off the "Post Adventure Blues?#Giveashit Company Spotlight: RawlogyTo 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_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Justin on Instagram @justinhelmkamp

In this episode, Einstein is back on the show to join Darwin in a discussion about all things bikepacking! Over the years we have occasionally shared our love of two-wheeled adventures, but this episode is fully-dedicated to why bikepacking/touring is so awesome. How is it similar/different to backpacking? Is it really that hard to transition from hiking to cycling? And finally... Is Bikepacking Better?? #Giveashit Company Spotlight: Garage Grown GearTo 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_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Einstein on Instagram @youth.retiredBikepacking Links!Outdoor Evolution Bikepacking Buyer's Guidebikepacking.comAdventure Cycling Association

Welcome to Season 2 of The Outdoor Evolution Podcast!Fresh off his CDT thru-hike, Darwin is joined once again by Emory to chat about his experience on trail this Summer hiking over 2,800 miles from Canada to Mexico. They also catch up on other projects OE has been working on, and what you can look forward to hearing on this season of the pod!#Giveashit Company Spotlight: Appalachian Gear CoLearn How To Backpack - https://www.learnhowtobackpack.comTo 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_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Emory on Instagram @emory_by_landGo to https://byland.co/podcast to learn more about The By Land Podcast and find it wherever you get your podcasts!

In this episode, Darwin & Emory open up about what a career as a media creator might look like. If you're interested in getting into creating outdoor media professionally, or are just curious about how some creators make a living, this is the episode for you! Darwin draws on his personal experience of six years as an outdoor media creator, and answers some common questions people have about how sustainable it is. How do I start? What can I expect for the first year? How will this affect my personal life? All of these, and more, answered on this episode!!This is the final episode of the first run of episodes for The Outdoor Evolution Podcast. If you've listened to them all - we appreciate it and please like, comment, subscribe, and contact us with any thoughts you've had on the first 12 episodes! If you haven't, we encourage you to go back and check them out during our brief hiatus before a run of brand new episodes later this year! We'll be coming back to you with new stories, important discussions, and maybe even be joined by some new voices...stay tuned!!!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_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Emory on Instagram @emory_by_landGo to https://byland.co/podcast to learn more about The By Land Podcast and find it wherever you get your podcasts!

In this episode, Darwin is joined yet again by Einstein to debate the key differences between Backpacking and Thru-hiking. Are they even different? How so? Why do people seem to look down on one or the other, depending on their preference?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_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Einstein on Instagram @youth.retiredCheck out Einstein's website: unpublishedeinsteinthoughts.com

In this episode, Darwin & Emory chat about rocks. More specifically, rock cairns. When do cairns & stick shelters go from being a necessary to a nuisance on our public lands? What’s the gray area between necessary use and leaving a trace consist of? Does a little harmless stack of rocks really make a big impact on the natural environment?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_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Emory on Instagram @emory_by_landGo to https://byland.co/podcast to learn more about The By Land Podcast and find it wherever you get your podcasts!

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_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Second Chance Hiker on InstagramCheck out Second Chance Hiker on Youtube

In this episode, Darwin and Emory discuss the differences between sharing your adventures on social media to inspire others or doing it for the clout. Today, it's easier than ever to connect with friends, family, and followers through social media. But is everyone doing it for the right reasons? Can the authenticity of someone's adventures be affected by their motivations to share? 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_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Emory on Instagram @emory_by_landGo to https://byland.co/podcast to learn more about The By Land Podcast and find it wherever you get your podcasts!

In this episode, Darwin is joined by Arizona Wilderness Brewing owners, Jon and Pat, to discuss how companies can help give back to public lands. Last October, OE launched the #Giveashit campaign to encourage and inspire companies in the outdoor industry and the community to give back to the spaces we all share. As the newest business to join #Giveashit, AZ Wilderness makes it their mission to give back to public lands, as well as promote education for responsible use and stewardship. As outdoor recreation becomes ever more popular, how can the industry become a part of the solution to preserving public lands?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_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comWant to learn more about the #Giveashit campaign? You can read all about it hereLearn more about AZ Wilderness on their websiteCheck them out on Instagram