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...

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...

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...

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...

In this episode, Darwin and co-host Jupiter discuss tribalism within the outdoor community and how toxic it can be. Why do people get so heated about subjective topics like hiking styles, gear choices, or favorite creators? How can we as a community come together and learn to be more accepting and care about things that actually matter? 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...

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...

In this episode, Darwin and co-host Einstein discuss a challenge many who pursue an adventurous lifestyle deal with, but rarely talk about: failure. We all have expectations going into a thru-hike, bike-tour, or any adventure. When we aren't able to...

In this episode, Darwin is joined again by co-host Emory Wanger to discuss the relationship between the outdoor industry and social media influencers. As the outdoor community becomes more and more saturated with influencers trading content for free...

In this episode, Darwin and co-host Benny "Plug-it In" Braden explore the controversial topic of Gatekeeping, our relationship with public lands, and how to become a responsible steward of them. How can we protect our public lands for future generations...

On 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,...

Outdoor Evolution founder and your host, Darwin, welcomes you to The OE Podcast. This won't be your typical outdoor or hiking podcast, but will seek to get into deeper, more authentic conversations within the outdoor community. In this, "Trailer"...