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Best Outdoors, Climate, and Hiking Podcasts

Best podcasts on the great outdoors, the great climate crisis, and the great joys of hiking and outdoor sports.

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Created April 05, 2022

Updated April 05, 2022

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  1. Dirtbag State of Mind podcast, from The Climbing Zine

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    The Dirtbag State of Mind podcast from The Climbing Zine is here to bring the stories of our publisher Luke Mehall to the audio format. For our first season we will be reading and offering commentary on American Climber, the memoir by Mehall.
    SportsArtsBooks

  2. The Outdoor Adventure Podcast

    Exploring all aspects of getting outside and adventuring. The Outdoor Adventure Podcast will be chatting to various people in different industries in the outdoors; kayaking, sailing, climbing, swimming, hiking, etc. Subscribe so you never mis
    Sports

  3. The Nugget Climbing Podcast

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    Welcome to a podcast about performance climbing, self-improvement, and being a human being.3M+ downloads."One of the best long-form interview podcasts in the outdoor space." - Climbing Magazine
    EducationHealth

  4. Wild Adventures Podcast

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    The Wild Adventures Podcast is all about sharing people's stories. Traditionally, myths, stories and legends were passed down from generation to generation around a camp fire. I have always been fascinated with the idea of collecting stories an
    SocietyCultureTravel

  5. The Trail Ahead

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    Join athletes and environmental advocates Faith E. Briggs and Addie Thompson as they dig into conversations at the intersection of race, environment, history and culture. They talk to thought-leaders, athletes, activists, artists, scientists, c
    SocietyCulture

  6. Trail Correspondents

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    Trail Correspondents is a teleportation machine to the trail- in audio form. Every other week, a select handful of thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and the American Discovery Trail, give us
    SportsWilderness

  7. Wild Ideas Worth Living

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    High-impact interviews for those who love adventure and the outdoors. Host and journalist Shelby Stanger interviews world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild id
    SportsWilderness

  8. She Explores

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    Come find inspiration with women in the outdoors. Interviews, in-the-field recordings, and listener submissions make up a tapestry of episodes covering themes such as solo hiking and camping, entrepreneurship, outdoor equity, aging, conservatio
    SportsWilderness

  9. Armchair Explorer

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    The world's greatest adventurers tell their best story from the road. Each episode is cut documentary style and set to music and cinematic effects to create an immersive storytelling experience. 'Best travel podcasts 2020'- The Guardian, 'Thril
    SocietyCulture

  10. How to Save a Planet

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    Climate change. We know. It can feel too overwhelming. But what if there was a show about climate change that left you feeling... energized? One so filled with possibility that you actually wanted to listen? Join us, journalist Alex Blumberg an
    SocietyCulture

  11. Backpacking Light Podcast

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    The Backpacking Light Podcast explores the technology, gear, skills, and philosophy of backcountry wilderness travel through stories, interviews, and investigative reports.
    SportsWilderness

  12. Hello, Nature

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    Hello, Nature is back! In season 1, Misha Euceph traveled across the country to share the unknown stories of America’s National Parks. In season 2, Misha is back on the road in her Subaru Outback Wilderness, and this time she’s exploring nature
    SocietyCulture

  13. The Overland Journal Podcast

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    The Overland Journal Podcast features the travelers, topics, and news related to the overlanding community and industry. This podcast is hosted by Scott Brady, Ashley Giordano, and Matt Scott. This podcast is a production of the Overland Journa
    SocietyCulture

  14. Burn It All Down

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    The feminist sports podcast you need. Shireen Ahmed, Lindsay Gibbs, Brenda Elsey, Amira Rose Davis, and Jessica Luther break down the week in sports and culture.
    Sports

  15. RR Training Podcast

    Private, member-only podcast
    HealthFitnessEducation

  16. Trail Running Women

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    The women of the trails share their stories about running, racing, and life. These badass ladies from around the globe get honest about everything from competing, motherhood, and trying to have it all. Get ready for training ideas, gear tips, a
    SportsRunning

  17. Ali on the Run Show

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    Every week on the Ali on the Run Show, I talk with inspiring people who lead interesting lives on the run and beyond. And while running is what brings us all together, on these episodes, we're digging a little deeper. These conversations are ab
    SportsRunning

  18. Dirt Church Radio Trail Running

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    Trail running talk and banter, delving deep to gain insight and inspiration from interesting runners in New Zealand, Australia and the world. Learn more: dirtchurchradio.com
    SportsRunning

  19. BLISTER Podcast

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    The Blister Podcast from BLISTER is a series of wide-ranging conversations with professional athletes and influential figures about the great outdoors, mountain culture, outdoor-industry news, books, films, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.
    SportsWilderness

  20. The Adventure Podcast

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    An ongoing series of long-form conversations with individuals at the forefront of exploration and adventure in which filmmaker Matt Pycroft speaks to the most knowledgeable, accomplished and respected voices in the field. From mountaineers to w
    SocietyCulture

  21. Wild And Exposed Podcast

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    We’re a collaborative of professional wildlife photographers and filmmakers who are thrilled to share our outdoor adventures and tips of the trade with you! Follow along as we take you into the wild with us! Find out what it takes to walk the t
    SportsWilderness

  22. The Firn Line

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    A podcast about the lives of mountain climbers.
    SportsWilderness

  23. For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

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    A podcast that explores the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. Running is a sport that has the power to unite us all and we are here to share conversations about how running has shaped the lives of people within
    SportsRunning

  24. Threatened

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    Stories about the enduring connections between birds, people and landscapes.
    ScienceNature

  25. Inherited

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    We don't choose the world we inherit. But we do choose what we do with it. Inherited uplifts compassionate, sound-rich climate storytelling by, for, and about young people across the globe, particularly those from marginalized communities. 
    SocietyCulture

  26. So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist

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    So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist is your go-to resource if you've ever dreamed of exploring the ocean's depths, considered becoming a marine biologist, or want to learn more how to protect the world's oceans. This podcast dives into ocean s
    EducationBusiness

  27. The Enormocast: a climbing podcast

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    Sorta famous climber Chris Kalous delves into the climbing life with discussion, interviews, tributes, and more on the Enormocast. Rock climbing. alpine climbing, and just climbing, climbing, and more climbing.
    SportsWilderness

  28. The TrainingBeta Podcast: A Climbing Training Podcast

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    Hosted by Neely Quinn, The TrainingBeta Podcast is a regular conversation about training for climbing with rock climbing's best and brightest. Pro rock climbers, climbing trainers, and other insightful members of the climbing community offer th
    SportsWilderness

  29. Social Sport

    On Social Sport, Emma Zimmerman features conversations with endurance athletes of all types committed to fostering social change. The athletes she speaks with are climate change activists, mental health advocates, and promoters of more inclusiv
    SportsRunning

  30. the morning shakeout podcast

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    Host Mario Fraioli gleans insight and inspiration from top athletes, coaches, and personalities in the sport of running. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    SportsRunning

  31. Trail Runner Nation

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    Trail Runner Nation is devoted to sharing knowledge and advice to the trail running community - from beginners to the pros! We offer tips and discussion regarding race nutrition, pacing strategy, mental focus and much more from well-respected m
    SportsRunning

  32. On The Green Fence

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    On the Green Fence lives up to its name in looking at complex, often divisive environmental issues from multiple angles. It’s not about greenism, but about delving into the major concerns of our time in an engaging and human way. DW reporter Ne
    ScienceNature

  33. How We Survive

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    The Colorado River feeds us and powers our lives, irrigating millions of acres of farmland and generating billions of kilowatt-hours in hydroelectric power. Forty million people get drinking water from the Colorado River. Cities from Denver to
    EnvironmentalismBusinessNews

  34. ECO CHIC

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    The eco-conscious lifestyle podcast. Each week, Laura Diez is diving into sustainability and practical climate science. This podcast explores fashion, environmental justice, food, conscious consumerism... just about everything in our lives is t
    SocietyCulture

  35. Into the wild

    In this podcast we dive into what the book into the wild had to offer
    Education

  36. Timber Wars

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    It’s the 1990s in the Pacific Northwest. A march of chainsaws clear-cuts the country’s last available old growth forests. Protesters spend months sitting in the tallest trees in the world. And at the center, the northern spotted owl becomes the
    SocietyCultureDocumentary

  37. Threshold

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    Threshold is a Peabody Award-winning podcast about people and the planet. Each season, we do a deep dive into one pressing environmental story, exploring it through the intersections of science, politics, culture, and environmental justice. We
    SocietyCultureEducation

  38. Outside/In

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    A show where curiosity and the natural world collide. We explore science, energy, environmentalism, and reflections on how we think about and depict nature, and always leave time for plenty of goofing off.Outside/In is a production of NHPR.
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    ScienceNatural Sciences

  39. Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

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    How can we, humans, look at our relationship to nature differently? In season three of Going Wild, on top of stories about animals, we invite you to journey through the entire ecological web — from the tiniest of life forms to apex predators —
    ScienceNature

  40. The Grit! with Chas Smith

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    The Grit! is a weekly show co-hosted by David Lee Scales and Chas Smith discussing the most scintillating headlines from the surf world and BeachGrit.com. Part of the Surf Splendor Network.
    Sports

  41. KookCast: Surf Education

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    The best podcast for beginner surfers! Tune in to The Surf Continuum's Coach Chris, Coach Evan, and their guests talk about learning to surf and how they learned the hard (and usually hilarious) way to be a little less kooky--or in some cases,
    ComedyEducation

  42. Planthropology

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    If you're on this planet, plants have a HUGE impact on your life. Whether you're a vegan, a carnivore, or somewhere in between, plants are the basis of the food you eat, the clothes your wear, and the air you breathe. We don't intend just to te
    ScienceNatural Sciences

  43. Completely Arbortrary

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    Tree advocate Casey Clapp and his tree-curious friend Alex Crowson bring you a podcast about trees and other related topics. History, culture, art, religion, science... trees affect and are affected by everything. Join Casey and Alex on their s
    ScienceEducationComedy

  44. Eric Hörst's Training For Climbing Podcast

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    Training and performance podcasts by Eric Hörst, the internationally renowned author, researcher, climbing coach, and climber of 40 years. Monthly podcasts detail the latest training techniques to improve strength, power, endurance, as well as
    SportsWilderness

  45. Drilled

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    A true-crime podcast about climate change. Hosted by award-winning investigative journalist Amy Westervelt and reported by a team of climate journalists, Drilled investigates the various obstacles that have kept the world from adequately respon
    ScienceMedicine

  46. Damages

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    Law & Order meets the climate crisis as we dig into the stories behind the hundreds of climate cases around the globe.
    SocietyCulture

  47. This Land

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    The award-winning documentary podcast This Land is back for season 2. Host Rebecca Nagle reports on how the far right is using Native children to attack American Indian tribes and advance a conservative agenda.
    SocietyCulture

  48. This Land Is Our Land

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    This Land is Our Land podcast lends a spotlight to issues related to American Indian news and land in the United States. The show is hosted by Jodi Rave. Thanks for listening,
    NewsPolitics

  49. Rigged

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    In Rigged, we’ll rummage through the bag of tricks used by PR to shape the world you live in. Over the last century, these tricks have rigged the media, the government… society, really...with sometimes ridiculous, and sometimes profoundly serio
    HistoryScience

  50. National Parks Traveler Podcast

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    National Parks Traveler is the world's top-rated, editorially independent, nonprofit media organization dedicated to covering national parks and protected areas on a daily basis. Traveler offers readers and listeners a unique multimedia blend
    SocietyCulture

  51. Go Outside with Alton Lee Webb

    The book, Go Outside, was published in 2016 by Alton Lee Webb. These three episodes capture the essence of the movement that helps others get up, get out, and change the world.
    ReligionSpirituality

  52. Get Outside

    An insider look at the people and trends influencing the sports we love - mountain biking, snowboarding, skateboarding, surfing, hiking, skiing, cycling and anything else that gets you outdoors and your heart rate up!
    Sports

  53. Get Out

    Welcome to Get Out, a podcast that covers and shares inspirational stories in travel, culture, and society from around us! Listen to new episodes every Monday!
    SocietyCultureTravel

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