A curated set of podcasts and talks about hiking and the mountain world — from expedition stories to on-trail tips, on YouTube and Spotify.
25 podcasts curated
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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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▶ 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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▶ 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.
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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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▶ 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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