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The Outdoor Evolution Podcast

Nic "Darwin" Rakestraw is joined by rotating co-hosts on a podcast that seeks to go beyond the usual conversations in the outdoor community. As more people turn to hiking, cycling, van-life and the outdoors - making use of public lands and Mother Nature - the questions we ask ourselves as a community need to move beyond the surface level. The Outdoor Evolution Podcast is all about the current, difficult and important discussions in the outdoor community.

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Update frequency
every 16 days
Average duration
60 minutes
Episodes
37
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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36: Our Trails Need Us NOW!

36: Our Trails Need Us NOW!

In this episode, Darwin tackles a current Hot Topic about the recent defunding of our Public Land agencies. What can we do as a community to make sure these lands are protected & maintained during th…

00:20:54  |   Tue 25 Feb 2025
35: The END of Outdoor Evolution???

35: The END of Outdoor Evolution???

In this episode, Darwin is BACK to discuss what happened to Outdoor Evolution over the past year and what's next for The Podcast & Darwin Onthetrail!

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00:32:14  |   Tue 18 Feb 2025
34: Burning Out With Dan Becker

34: Burning Out With Dan Becker

In this episode, Darwin is joined by YouTube creator Dan Becker to discuss the dreaded BURN OUT that we all face from time to time. Can you really get Burnt Out from Backpacking? What about burn out …

01:21:06  |   Mon 08 Jan 2024
33: Can You TRUST Outdoor Gear Companies?

33: Can You TRUST Outdoor Gear Companies?

In this episode, Darwin is joined by Mateo Favero from Zpacks to discuss how the Backpacking Gear Industry REALLY works. They also share the TRUTH about a controversial story from 2020 that people ha…

01:47:31  |   Mon 18 Dec 2023
32: How To REALLY Train For A Hike

32: How To REALLY Train For A Hike

In this episode, Darwin is joined by Dr. Morgan “Blaze” Brosnihan, PT to discuss a better way to train for a Thru-Hike or even a long weekend Backpacking Trip. 

Does “just get out and hike” actually c…

01:36:25  |   Mon 06 Nov 2023
31: How To NOT Run A Successful YouTube Channel

31: How To NOT Run A Successful YouTube Channel

In this episode, Darwin is joined by fellow YouTuber and Photographer Nick Page to discuss the pressures of running a successful YouTube channel. Being known for a particular style and wanting to piv…

01:06:46  |   Mon 30 Oct 2023
30: Self-Care On The Trail

30: Self-Care On The Trail

In this episode, Darwin is joined by Marek Bowers of Rawlogy to discuss why self-care is so vital to the success of an adventure. Whether a Thru-Hike, Weekend Backpacking Trip, Bikepacking Odyssey, o…

01:11:12  |   Mon 09 Oct 2023
29: Humbled By Travel

29: Humbled By Travel

On this very impromptu episode, Darwin is joined by friend and creative partner, Chris Carter (aka RAD), to discuss the root of why we hunger for travel. What is it about experiencing different cultu…

00:33:43  |   Mon 20 Mar 2023
28: We Started A Gear Company

28: We Started A Gear Company

On this episode, Darwin is joined by his partner in crime, Matt Evans, to announce their New Gear Company, Evolved Supply Co. They geek out on Gear Design, Tech Fabrics, & everything else about their…

01:10:55  |   Mon 05 Dec 2022
27: What Happened To Public?

27: What Happened To Public?

On this episode, Darwin is joined by Benny Braden of Responsible Stewardship to announce our 2023 #GiveAShit Adventure Sponsorship & to discuss what ever happened to the Public Land Film Series we we…

00:47:54  |   Mon 21 Nov 2022
26: Staying Relevant Vs Mental Health

26: Staying Relevant Vs Mental Health

On this episode, Darwin is joined once again by Emory to chat about doing a Mt. Everest Basecamp Trek and the powerful impact that the recent trip had on Darwin - including his realization of the unh…

01:06:52  |   Tue 01 Nov 2022
25: Catching Up!

25: Catching Up!

Back from a long hiatus, Darwin is joined once again by Emory to chat about their summer travels, rant about the outdoor community, & just plain catch up on some Big Ol' projects OE has been working …

01:12:05  |   Mon 22 Aug 2022
24: Too Many Hikers?

24: Too Many Hikers?

In this episode, Darwin is joined by Executive Director of the Arizona Trail Association, Matt Nelson, to discuss the overcrowding issues that are starting to plague long-distance trails like the AT,…

00:58:41  |   Mon 02 May 2022
23: Adventuring Abroad

23: Adventuring Abroad

In this episode, Darwin is joined by world traveler, Christy Teglo to discuss taking your adventures abroad. The experiences, logistics, costs, & more. What lessons has Christy learned on her many jo…

01:41:45  |   Mon 18 Apr 2022
22: Giving Back Globally

22: Giving Back Globally

In this episode, Darwin is joined by Travis Avery from Sawyer Products to chat about giving back on a global scale & what Sawyer is doing to save lives all around the world. Can someone like a Thru-H…

00:47:27  |   Mon 04 Apr 2022
21: Adventuring as A Couple

21: Adventuring as A Couple

In this episode, Darwin is joined by a whole round-table of Co-Hosts! Jessica (his wife), along with friends Jen & Greg Seymour all chime in to discuss the ups & downs of adventuring as a couple. Is …

01:02:41  |   Mon 21 Mar 2022
20: The Double-Edged Sword Of Thru-Hiking

20: The Double-Edged Sword Of Thru-Hiking

In this episode, Darwin is joined once again by co-host, Einstein, to have a different conversation about mental health in the thru-hiking community. There have been plenty of great conversations abo…

00:52:47  |   Mon 21 Feb 2022
19: Dear Outdoor Industry

19: Dear Outdoor Industry

In this episode, Darwin is joined by Film Maker/Thru-Hiker Nick Greene to discuss what we "should" expect of the Outdoor Industry when it comes to stepping up for our Public Lands. Does a company tha…

01:11:08  |   Mon 07 Feb 2022
18: Burning Down the Trail

18: Burning Down the Trail

In this episode, Darwin is joined by Einstein to discuss a growing issue in the Thru-Hiking and overall Outdoor Communities... Wildfires! Last year we saw the PCT completely shut down in early Septem…

00:41:18  |   Mon 24 Jan 2022
17: JUST CREATE SOMETHING!

17: JUST CREATE SOMETHING!

In this episode, Darwin is once again joined by Emory to talk about being a creator in the outdoor realm and dive into their own, personal creative journeys. Are you an aspiring Outdoor Media Creator…

01:10:00  |   Mon 27 Dec 2021
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