A curated set of podcasts and talks about hiking and the mountain world — from expedition stories to on-trail tips, on YouTube and Spotify.
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▶ Chris Kalous
An in-depth rock-climbing podcast by Chris Kalous — long-form interviews with world-class climbers across disciplines: rock climbing, big wall, alpinism, bouldering, and competition. A casual yet substantive conversational style.
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▶ Duct Tape Then Beer
A legendary outdoor-adventure storytelling podcast — personal stories of hiking, climbing, and life in the wild, told with a powerful narrative style.
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▶ Evan Phillips
A narrative podcast about the lives of mountaineers, blending interviews, reflective narration, and atmospheric music to weave stories of alpinism. This episode talks with climber Will Stanhope about his journey and climbing philosophy.
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▶ Neely Quinn
A climbing-training podcast hosted by Neely Quinn — in-depth interviews with professional climbers, coaches, and nutritionists about improving climbing performance in a structured way. This episode covers the success story of someone who combined nutrition and strength training to climb harder.
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▶ Zach "Badger" Davis & Juliana "Chaunce" Chauncey (The Trek)
A thru-hiking and long-distance backpacking podcast from The Trek, hosted by Zach "Badger" Davis and Juliana "Chaunce" Chauncey — interviews with hikers, gear reviews, and trail news. Episode #112 breaks down common beginner backpacking mistakes and how to avoid them.
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▶ Steven Dimmitt
A popular climbing podcast (5M+ downloads) on performance, training, and the human side of climbing through in-depth interviews. The "Fundamentals — How to Go on a Climbing Trip" episode distills tips and pitfalls for planning a climbing trip — picking a destination, logistics, and keeping the crew motivated.
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▶ Uphill Athlete (Scott Johnston)
A training podcast for mountain athletes from Uphill Athlete. The "Talking High Altitude Training with David Goettler" episode digs into preparing the body for extreme altitude with alpinist David Goettler — his training history, approaching big ranges, base fitness, failure analysis, pre-acclimatization camps, hypoxic tents, and attempting Everest without supplemental oxygen.
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▶ Alex Honnold & Fitz Cahall
A podcast from legendary climber Alex Honnold and outdoor storyteller Fitz Cahall spotlighting people who push the boundaries of climbing and mountaineering. The "The Devil's Climb" episode follows Alex and Tommy Caldwell biking from Estes Park, Colorado to southeast Alaska, then sailing to the base of the fabled Devil's Thumb — a human-powered mash-up of cycling, sailing, and alpinism.
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▶ Ryan Devlin
A rock-climbing podcast digging into climbers' struggles and breakthroughs through interviews on training, nutrition, tactics, and the mental game. In this episode legendary climber Tommy Caldwell shares the story behind big routes like El Capitan's Dawn Wall — how he handled failure, structured his training, and kept his drive alive across multi-year climbing projects.
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▶ Chris Kalous & Andrew Bisharat
A climbing and mountain-world conversation podcast from Chris Kalous (The Enormocast) and Andrew Bisharat — no dogma, every discipline on the table from bouldering to alpinism. The "RunOut #118: The Power of Climbing Community and Development—and the Threats it Faces" episode digs into how climber communities open and steward crags, and the threats they face — land access, conservation, and the pressures of popularity.
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▶ James Lauriello
A podcast dedicated to mountain, trail, and skyrunning from James Lauriello — runner interviews, race coverage, and conversations about the sport on mountain terrain. The "World Mountain & Trail Running Championship Recap with Paul Kirsch & Tom Hooper" episode breaks down the World Mountain & Trail Running Championships with Paul Kirsch and Tom Hooper — athlete performances, the race dynamics across the events (uphill, short trail, long trail), and lessons on tactics and preparing to compete at altitude.
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▶ Ed Roberson
Ed Roberson's in-depth conversational podcast about the people, history, and wild landscapes of the American West. The "Cassidy Randall – The Untold Story of Denali's First All-Women's Ascent" episode draws on the book "Thirty Below": the six women who in 1970 became the first all-female team to summit Denali (6,190 m), North America's highest peak — their struggle, the storms, and a long-overlooked legacy.
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▶ Rowan Smith
Mountain fitness coach Rowan Smith's podcast, focused squarely on physical preparation for mountaineering. The "TFM1: Four Pillars Of Physical Preparation For Mountaineers" episode breaks down the four training pillars he argues determine a climber's readiness — endurance, strength, muscular endurance, and recovery — and how to assemble them into a sensible programme before heading to altitude.
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▶ Adventure Sports Podcast
A long-form interview podcast on adventure sports — backpacking, climbing, cycling, and long-distance travel. In "Ep. 1218: Creating the US Perimeter Trail with Rue McKenrick", Rue McKenrick describes scouting a roughly 15,000-mile trail encircling the United States, starting from a blank map in his tent. He talks through the mistakes and discoveries along the way, and the idea of the route as a conservation corridor linking ecosystems and communities rather than just a walking line.
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▶ Gaia GPS (Shanty, Mary & Abby)
Gaia GPS's podcast mines the practical know-how of long-distance hikers, record-setting athletes, and overland travellers, with a strong bent toward backcountry skills and navigation. In "41. Thru-Hiking Secrets with Halfway Anywhere", Mac of Halfway Anywhere — who surveys thousands of Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail hikers each year — walks through what the data actually shows: the gear people carry, why hikers quit mid-trail, and how thru-hiking habits keep shifting season to season.
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▶ UIAA (dipandu Tarquin Cooper)
Mountain Voices is the official podcast of the UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation), bringing experts from the climbing world together to discuss the issues that affect mountaineers. In this episode, legendary skyrunner and mountaineer Kilian Jornet shares his perspective on endurance, his relationship with the mountains, sustainability, and the philosophy of moving fast and light at altitude.
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▶ Pauline Reynolds-Nuttall
A podcast devoted to the history, culture, and modern challenges of Mount Everest — from the legendary expeditions and Sherpa stories to overcrowding and climate change. This episode interviews Guy Cotter, CEO of Adventure Consultants, who reflects on more than 30 years of guiding: how mountaineering has changed, the good and the ugly on Everest, his memories of Rob Hall, and how he worked through hard periods including the pandemic.
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▶ Dylan Bowman
Hosted by professional ultrarunner Dylan Bowman, this podcast runs long-form conversations about trail running, alpinism, and mountain race culture with a wide range of guests. This episode traces the 20-year history of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) — how the legendary race circling the Mont Blanc massif across three countries grew from a small event into the most prestigious mountain running championship in the world, with the key moments and people that shaped it.
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▶ Ojas Netke
An India-based podcast unboxing stories from the Himalaya and mountains around the world, with hikers and mountaineers sharing their trekking and climbing experiences. In this episode Tirth recounts his ascent of Kang Yatse 2 (about 6,250 m) in Ladakh: the preparation, acclimatising at altitude, summit day, and the mental lessons he carried back down.
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▶ Evoke Endurance (Scott Johnston)
A podcast from Evoke Endurance — the coaching collective led by Scott Johnston (co-author of the classic mountain-training books) — on how to train for mountain sports: alpinism, ski mountaineering, and mountain running. Episode #69 focuses on training for rock climbing: building finger and upper-body strength, blending endurance work with climbing, and avoiding overload injuries — a framework equally useful for hikers whose routes demand scrambling and technical holds.
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▶ Jonathan Levitt
A podcast by Jonathan Levitt (Boulder, Colorado) exploring the 'why' behind what keeps long-distance runners going — from elite athletes to everyday outdoorspeople. This episode features Erin Ton, a Fastest Known Time (FKT) record chaser on mountain routes: how she is rewriting what's possible through speed ascents of Colorado's highest peaks, managing fear and risk on high terrain, and why moving at extreme altitude can feel 'like wading through molasses.' Useful for hikers interested in speed, acclimatization, and mountain mindset.
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▶ Backpacker Magazine
True stories of people who survived wilderness emergencies — flash floods, bear attacks, avalanches. Each episode uncovers preparation mistakes, ignored warning signs, and safety lessons straight from the survivors.
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▶ American Alpine Club
A monthly podcast from the American Alpine Club dissecting real climbing accidents in North America — safety lessons straight from those who survived them.
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▶ American Alpine Club / Jim Aikman
A podcast from the American Alpine Club featuring in-depth interviews with world-class climbers just back from major routes, with editorial perspective from the American Alpine Journal. This episode explores Colin Haley's winter solo of Cerro Torre, Patagonia.
Listen on Spotify →The Trail Show
A long-distance hiking podcast with a laid-back spirit — covering long trails, hiker stories, and fun hiking culture. Episode 94 explores what makes a hiking trail truly remarkable and memorable.
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▶ Heather & Josh Legler
A beginner-friendly hiking and backpacking podcast covering core skills, gear, and trip prep in a light, approachable style. The "Pick Any Two" episode offers guidance on choosing quality backpacking gear without overspending.
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▶ Alpinist Magazine
A podcast from the storied alpinism magazine Alpinist exploring mountain culture, history, and ethics. The "Mountaineering and Climate Change" episode looks at how a warming climate is reshaping glaciers and climbing routes, and what that means for mountaineers in the high ranges.
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▶ Kenton Cool
A conversational podcast from Kenton Cool, one of the world's leading high-altitude climbers who has summited Everest 19 times. The "Professor Duncan Quincey: Losing Their Cool" episode was recorded at 6,400m on Everest — Kenton talks with glaciology professor Duncan Quincey about the Khumbu glacier research and the solar-powered equipment installed at Camp 2 to monitor changing glacial temperatures.
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▶ Shelby Stanger (REI Co-op Studios)
An adventure podcast from REI Co-op interviewing explorers about the wild ideas they turned into reality outdoors. In this episode author Cheryl Strayed — whose solo Pacific Crest Trail hike became the book and film "Wild" — talks about long-distance hiking, getting outside, kindness, and the craft of writing.
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▶ Eric Hörst
A climbing-training podcast from renowned coach and author Eric Hörst on methods to build strength, endurance, and technical and mental skills. Episode #113 "A Powerful (and Overlooked) Route Climbing Strategy for Leveling Up" breaks down an often-overlooked route-climbing strategy — reading the line, managing energy, and stepping up your performance.
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▶ Erin Egan
A podcast of long-distance thru-hiking stories — Erin Egan talks with experienced hikers about their trail tales and strategies for finishing long trails. The "#33 Erin Egan's PCT Pandemic Predicament" episode recounts how her plan to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) from Mexico to Canada collided with the pandemic — the decision dilemmas, reshaped plans, and holding onto a long-distance hiking dream amid uncertainty.
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▶ The Adventure Podcast (feat. Alan Arnette)
An outdoor-adventure podcast covering expeditions, news, and gear from the outdoor world. The "Episode 13 — Talking Everest and Himalayan Climbing with Alan Arnette" episode brings in noted mountaineering commentator Alan Arnette to unpack the spring Everest season and other big Himalayan peaks — expedition preparation, route conditions, the dynamics of the climbing season, closing with adventure-gear reviews.
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▶ Rich Roll
Rich Roll's long-form interview podcast on wellness, mental resilience, and human potential. The "Life After Free Solo: Alex Honnold" episode explores the life of the legendary free-solo climber after becoming a father — how he recalibrates risk, transcends fear, his 2,600-mile expedition to Alaska's Devil's Thumb, and his environmental activism.
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▶ Gale Straub
Gale Straub's podcast collects stories of women whose lives were reshaped by the outdoors. The "Taking Up Space on the Trail" episode features Victoria Amico, founder of Plus Sized Outdoors, a community pushing for hiking that welcomes larger bodies. She describes how hiking redirected her career, her decision to walk 100 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, and the right to feel you belong on the trail.
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▶ BLISTER
BLISTER's mountain-culture podcast — wide-ranging conversations with athletes, writers, and outdoor-industry figures. The "Stories from the Field" episode captures a panel with Caroline Gleich, McKenna Peterson, Anne Wangler, and Sierra Schlag: recent Alaska trips, the big climbing objectives they're chasing, and the things rarely discussed openly — imposter syndrome, the difference between all-women and mixed crews, recognising your limits, and advice for anyone wanting to go deeper in the mountains.
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▶ Faith E. Briggs & Addie Thompson
A long-form conversation podcast about the outdoors, history, and culture, hosted by athletes and environmental advocates Faith E. Briggs and Addie Thompson. The episode with Ahmad Hijazi covers his long-distance hiking, including the Lebanon Mountain Trail, the sense of feeling at home in nature, and how rarely Arab hikers appear in mainstream outdoor imagery. A good listen for the human and social side of hiking rather than route logistics.
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▶ Alan Arnette
Veteran mountaineer Alan Arnette's podcast steadily covers the Everest, Denali, and big-mountain seasons through interviews and field dispatches. This episode features John Bartolic, a 2026 Denali summiteer, who walks through his preparation, route conditions, weather, and the safety lessons drawn from climbing North America's highest peak.
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▶ Kit Parks
A show that breaks down one active adventure per episode in practical terms — route, cost, and physical preparation. This episode covers climbing Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route: Kit interviews Damon, who summited successfully, on why Lemosho is considered the prettiest line and the one with the highest success rate, plus acclimatisation, gear, and the daily rhythm on Africa's highest mountain.
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▶ Climbing Magazine (Kevin Riley)
The official podcast of Climbing magazine, featuring in-depth interviews with figures across the climbing world — athletes, writers, and people from the outdoor industry. This episode features Anton Krupicka and Chris Schulte talking about alpine bouldering, what drives them to establish first ascents in the mountains, and how each of them found their way into climbing and a life spent in the high country.
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▶ Chris Watson
A Scottish adventure podcast interviewing explorers, climbers, and outdoor practitioners about their expeditions. This episode features expedition photographer Toby Roney on documenting extreme terrain — volcanoes, Iceland's ice caps at minus 27°C, and a first ascent in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan — plus the technical challenge of shooting at altitude and in freezing conditions.
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▶ Adrian Ballinger & Sam Kieckhefer (Alpenglow Expeditions)
A mountain podcast from Alpenglow Expeditions that views climbing and skiing through the eyes of professional guides — hosted by IFMGA Guide Adrian Ballinger and AMGA Guide Sam Kieckhefer. This episode, part of their Seven Summits series, breaks down K2 (8,611 m) in the Karakoram — the 'Savage Mountain': why it is far more technical and dangerous than Everest, its climbing history, the Abruzzi Spur route, and the risk and decision-making at extreme altitude.
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▶ National Geographic
A documentary podcast series from National Geographic that surfaces the adventure and science behind its explorers' expeditions. This episode tells the story of the team of Nepali climbers who made the first-ever winter summit of K2 (8,611 m) in the Karakoram — the 'Savage Mountain,' considered more dangerous than Everest: why the terrain is so deadly (extreme cold, steep walls, brutal weather), how decisions are made in the death zone, and the pride and risk behind that historic achievement. A rich narrative for understanding high-mountain risk.
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▶ Sarah Williams
Extraordinary stories of tough women from around the world conquering extreme challenges — climbing the highest mountains, rowing oceans, running ultramarathons, and cycling across continents. New episodes every Tuesday, heard in 174 countries.
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▶ Dirtbag Climber
Laid-back conversations about the climber and hiker lifestyle — tips, travel stories, and 'dirtbag' culture in the outdoor world.
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▶ Kyle Broxterman & Max Carrier
A podcast giving space to recreational climbers, weekend warriors, and rarely-spotlighted legends, discussing partnership, risk, and the meaning of climbing beyond mere grades. This episode features Dean Rosnau, a Search & Rescue veteran in the High Sierra.
Listen on YouTube →Kyle Hates Hiking
A podcast about thru-hiking and backpacking adventures — interviews with cross-continent hikers, content creators, and long-trail explorers. This episode chats with Darwin on the Trail about his Arizona Trail film and his journey to becoming a hiking content creator.
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▶ Backpacker Jakarta
A community podcast from Backpacker Jakarta about mountain hiking and exploring Indonesia's natural destinations. The "Suka Duka Leader Trip" episode with Yono shares the experiences, challenges, and responsibilities of leading a group on outdoor trips.
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▶ Raditya Dika & Pandhu Waskitha (backpackertampan)
Raditya Dika's relaxed conversational podcast. In the "Rasanya Tersesat di Pegunungan Himalaya" (Getting Lost in the Himalayas) episode, he chats with travel creator Pandhu Waskitha (backpackertampan) about exploring and getting lost in the Himalayas — the risks, the fear, and the lessons from high-altitude adventure.
Listen on Spotify →MALAKA
The MALAKA conversational podcast. In this episode Fiersa Besari talks about hiking, writing books, and making "indie" music — his experiences and reflections as an outdoor enthusiast, author, and musician deeply tied to Indonesia's hiking scene.
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▶ EIGER Adventure (Fiersa Besari)
An outdoor-lifestyle conversation podcast from EIGER Adventure. The "ft. Uki Wardoyo (Part 1) — Antara Pendidikan atau Pendakian" (Education or Mountaineering) episode features climber and The Slacker Hiker creator Uki Wardoyo, who talks about the dilemma of choosing education versus mountaineering and the story behind her journey into the mountains.
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▶ Between The Mountains
An adventure podcast interviewing explorers and long-distance travelers about their expeditions. Episode 27 "Solo Trekking To Everest Base Camp" tells the story of trekking to Everest Base Camp and back in 21 days — on a budget, last-minute, and solo — with lessons on logistics, altitude, and managing a Himalayan trek entirely on your own.
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▶ Fiersa Besari
The "Atap Negeri" (Roof of the Nation) climbing-expedition series by musician-hiker Fiersa Besari, summiting peaks across Indonesia with poetic travel-journal narration. The "Gunung Karang — Team Atap Negeri Climbs Again (part #1, West Java)" episode follows the team up the Gunung Karang trail in Banten/West Java — the preparation, team dynamics, and the scenery of the route.
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▶ Deddy Corbuzier
An episode of Deddy Corbuzier's "Close The Door" podcast featuring Agam Rinjani, a porter and rescue volunteer known for his evacuations on Mount Rinjani. The "Agam Rinjani Exclusive — We Slept and the Rockfall Began" episode recounts survival and hiker-rescue operations on Rinjani's extreme terrain — the danger of rockfall, on-the-ground decisions, and the reality of rescue teamwork on the mountain, framed as a reflection on hiking safety.
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▶ EIGER Adventure
A Q&A session from the EIGER Adventure channel with actor and adventurer Ramon Y Tungka. He shares his travel and climbing stories — including reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro — reflecting on motivation, fear, and lessons from the outdoors. A relaxed conversation aimed at both newcomers and Indonesia's outdoor community.
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▶ Scott Warr & Don Freeman
A trail-running podcast with hundreds of episodes on training, nutrition, and race strategy. The "Training for Tour Des Geants" episode dissects preparing for the Tor des Géants, the mountain ultra in Italy's Aosta Valley — from heavy-pack outings with sustained vertical gain, to a 24-hour endurance test on a Colorado 14er, to using altitude-simulation equipment to adapt the body to thin air.
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▶ Steve "Mighty Blue" Adams
Steve "Mighty Blue" Adams's audio trail journal from the Appalachian Trail. The "Days 84-86 Appalachian Trail 2026" episode covers walking out of Pennsylvania after rain and cooler temperatures, including a 20-mile day, plus an interview with Marley Joy, who organised Amish women to lay on trail magic at Lookout Hostel. An honest look at pace, weather, and the solidarity between long-distance hikers.
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▶ Outdoor Minimalist (Black-Footed Ferret Productions)
A podcast about moving through the outdoors with the smallest possible footprint — gear, camp habits, and Leave No Trace principles. In "Hiking in Bear Country?", bear biologist Sydney Stephens explains how to behave when hiking in bear habitat, the common mistakes people make with food storage, and why most human–bear conflict is avoidable. The tone is calm and research-led rather than sensational.
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▶ Wondery (Mike Corey)
Against the Odds is Wondery's narrative series retelling true stories of wilderness survival. Its "Summit Fever" arc dramatizes the K2 disaster — the world's hardest and deadliest mountain — and part one, "The Savage Mountain", builds the stakes from the climbers' ambition to the lethal dangers waiting at 8,611 m, told cleanly without cheap sensationalism.
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▶ Jeremy
Each episode features one compelling backpacking or trekking route somewhere in the world: the story behind the trail first, then how to actually hike it, with a guest who has walked it. Episode 69 covers the Trans Bhutan Trail with Dorji Dhradhul, former Director General of the Tourism Council of Bhutan — a redeveloped historical route of more than 400 km crossing the Himalayan kingdom west to east, including the "high value, low volume" tourism policy and the Gross National Happiness idea that shape the trekking experience there.
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▶ David Roche & Megan Roche
A trail and ultra running podcast from coaching couple David and Megan Roche, M.D. — blending training science, race experience, and unfiltered enthusiasm. This episode digs into longevity: how to stay strong and healthy in endurance sport over the long haul, why enjoying the process matters, and embracing each runner's own weird instead of forcing one template on everyone.
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▶ Aaron Millar
A documentary-style travel podcast: each episode is cut like a short film, built from field audio and the protagonist's own narration. This one follows Ricardo Kaljouw's pursuit of the Volcanic Seven Summits — the highest volcano on each continent, from Ojos del Salado to Kilimanjaro and Antarctica's Mount Sidley — including the logistics, the altitude, and the peculiar demands of volcanic terrain.
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▶ GearJunkie
A podcast from GearJunkie featuring in-depth conversations with the biggest names in the outdoors — athletes, explorers, and outdoor-industry figures. This episode brings together two top-tier rock climbers, Chris Sharma and Drew Ruana, on the current state of climbing: how the sport has evolved over the past two decades, training consistency, career-life balance, and the future of both competition and outdoor climbing. Handy for hikers whose routes demand scrambling and technical holds.
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▶ Uki Wardoyo
A detailed, informative YouTube channel guiding hikes on Indonesian mountains. Uki Wardoyo presents each climb with GPS track visualizations, cost breakdowns, distances between posts, and practical tips — great for beginners through experienced hikers.
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▶ Guns Gunawan
An Indonesian-language podcast sharing experiences, stories, and the fun of mountain hiking — from preparation to moments on the trail.
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▶ Podcast Naik Gunung
An Indonesian-language hiking podcast focused on safety, education, and real mountain experiences. This episode discusses how to choose a mountain that matches your ability and the key preparations before setting off.
Listen on Spotify →Cah Ngayeng
An Indonesian-language hiking podcast packing tips, tricks, gear reviews, and lively mountain chat — delivered in a relaxed, humorous, outdoors-loving style. Great for beginners through seasoned hikers.
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▶ TRANS7
TRANS7's outdoor adventure program exploring life in Indonesia's mountains and forests. This episode follows trail-maintenance work on Mount Rinjani's hiking path — showing the effort to keep the route safe for climbers.
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▶ jaligoeshiking
An Indonesian hiking channel sharing mountain stories and culture. The video "Siapa saja pendaki Indonesia yang sampai puncak Everest?" (Which Indonesians have summited Everest?) walks through the Indonesian climbers who reached the top of Everest and the expedition stories behind them — the history, the struggle, and the people.
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▶ Pendaki Santai
A laid-back conversational podcast about Indonesia's hiking scene. The "Bahas Gunung - Pendaki Sok Kuat, Gunung Sumbing (Part 3)" episode discusses climbing Mount Sumbing — trail stories, team dynamics, and lighthearted talk about hikers who push beyond their limits ("sok kuat"), plus a reminder to know your own limits.
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▶ teguhardi
A hiking documentation video of a climb up Mount Prau (Dieng Plateau, Central Java) titled "Mountain Date" — capturing the trail, the camp atmosphere, and Prau's signature sunrise views that make it a favorite among beginner hikers.
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▶ Froyonion
A culture-and-lifestyle conversation podcast from Froyonion. The "Melihat Indonesia dari Kacamata Dzawin Nur" (Seeing Indonesia Through Dzawin Nur's Eyes) episode features hiking content creator Dzawin Nur, who talks about exploring Indonesia's remote corners, his climbing experiences all the way to the Himalayas, and the idea that adventuring outdoors doesn't have to be expensive or require privilege.
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▶ Sumar Adi Wijaya
A hiking conversation podcast that brings in climbers to share field experiences. The "A Hiker's Two-Day Survival Story on Mount Salak" episode tells the true story of a hiker who got lost and survived two days on Gunung Salak — how he managed panic, water, and navigation — with safety lessons on avoiding getting lost and what to do when separated from your group.
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▶ Bang Ikiw
A conversation on Bang Ikiw's outdoor channel with Trashbag Community, the Indonesian volunteer movement that regularly hauls rubbish back down from the mountains. The episode tackles trash on the trails and hiker ethics — why packing out your own waste should be a baseline habit rather than a heroic gesture. An accessible watch for hikers curious about the conservation side of the sport.
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▶ Kementerian UMKM (kanal Kita UMKM)
A conversation with Merapi Mountain, an Indonesian outdoor-gear brand whose products are designed by hikers for hikers. The episode traces how a hiking habit turned into a gear business — the material and design choices that came out of real needs on the trail, and the ups and downs of building a homegrown Indonesian outdoor brand. A perspective hiking podcasts rarely cover: the gear maker's side.
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▶ Edo Suryopratomo & Hilman Frimadi
An Indonesian-language running talk show — relaxed but substantive — that regularly hosts mountain and trail runners. In "Babak 15", guest Ruth Theresia discusses becoming the first woman to set a fastest known time on the Gede Pangrango 25K route, at 5 hours 25 minutes 40 seconds. The conversation covers pacing strategy on steep terrain, reading trail conditions, and a frank look back at years of trail racing.
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▶ KOMPAS TV
A KOMPAS TV interview with a former Carstensz Pyramid (Puncak Jaya) climber — Indonesia's highest point and one of the world's Seven Summits. He describes just how complex Carstensz's terrain is — vertical rock faces, extreme high-altitude weather, and logistical challenges — offering an honest picture of the risks and preparation involved in reaching the 4,884 m summit in Papua.
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▶ Sky King
A podcast about long-distance trails around the world — hiking, water trails, and other adventures — with an emphasis on the practical detail you need to do it yourself. Episode 022 walks the Haute Route Pyrenees, the high line along the French–Spanish border ridge, with a guest going by the trail name "Enigma": the character of the terrain, logistics in remote mountains, and what to sort out before you go.
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▶ Gilang Bhaskara
A relaxed podcast-style chat wrapped in a hiking vlog: creator Gilang Bhaskara and friends from ABG Siniar recount their first-ever climb of Mount Sindoro (3,153 m) in Central Java. The format is light and honest — how first-time hikers prepare, the ups and downs on the trail, and what it feels like to reach the summit — a good watch for anyone just getting curious about hiking.
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▶ GAKKUM KEHUTANAN
A podcast from Indonesia's forestry law-enforcement directorate, talking with people who work on the ground in conservation areas. This episode features Agam, a Mount Rinjani guide who became widely known after helping evacuate a foreign hiker who fell near the summit ridge — he describes daily life as a porter and guide, the hazards of Rinjani's routes, and how a rescue on that steep terrain actually unfolds.
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▶ JeHu Alam
An Indonesian-language podcast chatting about traces of adventure in the wild — mountains, trails, and hiking experiences. This episode covers Mount Rinjani (3,726 m) in Lombok, Indonesia's second-highest active volcano and a favorite climbers' destination: an overview of its trails and terrain, the Segara Anak lake and caldera panorama, preparation to keep in mind, and firsthand stories and impressions from the climb. A good primer for anyone planning to hike Rinjani.
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▶ Irfanhidayah Tullah
A short-form Indonesian podcast of personal hiking journals. The episode "Perjalanan menuju puncak penanggungan via kunjorowesi" recounts a climb of Mount Penanggungan (Mojokerto, East Java) via the Kunjorowesi route — the feel of the trail, the rhythm of the walk, and reaching the summit. A relaxed storytelling format that gives a sense of the route from an ordinary hiker's point of view.
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▶ Gemar Kelana
A trip series from the Gemar Kelana channel; episode two climbs Mount Gandang Dewata in West Sulawesi with Fiersa Besari. The title doubles as its thesis — "Not About Being Tough in the Mountains" — so the trailside conversation dwells on why people climb rather than on grit as spectacle. Worth watching for a rarely covered Sulawesi peak alongside a reflective conversation on the way up.
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▶ Michael Tjandra (RTV)
A television interview with Fransiska Dimitri Inkiriwang and Mathilda Dewi Lestari, two Indonesian climbers from a university expedition team who completed the Seven Summits — the highest peak on each continent, Everest and Denali among them. They describe the years of training and fundraising before departure, hard decisions made at altitude, and what it meant to be the first Indonesian women to finish the set.
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▶ Furky TM (Furky Syahroni)
A relaxed conversation between mountain content creator Furky Syahroni and Fiersa Besari — a musician, author, and hiker best known for his travel writing. It runs as a Q&A: how he makes creative work out of the outdoors, hiking tips for beginners, and questions that rarely get aired, such as how women climbers go about getting their parents' permission before a trip.
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▶ CNN Indonesia
A field-notes style conversation from CNN Indonesia: a journalist who climbed Rinjani recounts what he saw on the trail — the loose volcanic sand and the drop-offs alongside the summit ridge, how prepared hikers actually are, and the safety lessons that surfaced after a series of incidents on the mountain.
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▶ Besok Pagi
A popular Indonesian hiking podcast recounting mountain experiences, including the mystical tales and mysteries often discussed within the hiking community.
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