18 Best Outdoor Adventure Podcasts of 2019

With over 700,000 podcasts to sift through, it’s hard to cut through the clutter.  To make it easier for you to find great podcasts catered towards your outdoor interests, I’ve compiled my list of the 18 Top Adventure Podcasts in 2019, here in alphabetical order:

Active Travel Adventures Podcast

Everyday people doing amazing adventure vacations in the US and around the world.  In each episode you are either hiking, biking, paddling and/or horseback riding as a way to have a more immersive, deeper experience.  It’s adventure used as a way to learn about new cultures and landscapes.  You might climb Machu Picchu, paddle through the Grand Canyon, or cycle Vietnam and Angkor Wat. Most adventures can be done in less than two weeks.  A corresponding webpage and free Travel Planner offer more tips and pics. Active Travel Adventures

Adventure Sports Podcast

ASP interviews people who have done extraordinary experiences (with the occasional shorter adventures and miscellaneous shows).  Typical episodes would include a long distance hiker or someone who biked the Continental Divide.  Always inspirational, and even if the adventure is unrealistic for most, we can still live vicariously. Adventure Sports Podcast

Adventure Travel Show Podcast

Where the Active Travel Adventures podcast showcases amazing adventures, the companion Adventure Travel Show podcast teaches you the “How To’s” of outdoor adventure.  For example, a popular post teaches how to choose, fit and pack a backpack.  Or you might learn what to put in your backpack emergency kit or how to hike safely in bear country. Adventure Travel Show Podcast

America’s National Parks Podcast

Dig deep into the history and stories of the USA’s National Parks.  You’ll hear stories from the over 20,000 rangers and almost a quarter million volunteers.  Presented by L.L. Bean.  America’s National Parks

Dirtbag Diaries

Well produced short stories of people’s experiences in the wild, and often how it changed them.  Excellent story telling. Dirtbag Diaries

Happy Camper Radio

All things camping with a focus on family unity and using camping as a way not just to explore our natural resources but to reinforce a solid family life. Happy Camper Radio

Inspiring Adventurer

This podcast highlights adventurers who have overcome incredible challenges.  It’s a daily dose of inspiration. Inspiring Adventurer Podcast

Mtn Meister

Testing human capacity and extremes, with a general focus on mountain climbing.  Check out amazing individuals who challenge their bodies and dreams, usually at high altitude.  Mtn Meister Podcast

On the Wind

Sometimes adventures comes on the high seas!  This interview based podcast showcases sailors from all walks of life, from tall ship captains to Arctic adventurers.  On The Wind Podcast

Out There

Tagline:  Listen – Explore – Ponder – Dream.  This show explores the many benefits, especially internal and psychological, of outdoor adventures.  Maybe a big adventure is just what you need!  Out There

Outside Podcast

Interested in thinking about outdoor perspective from a cultural or environmental slant?  This show can float your boat.  Outside Podcast

She Explores

Inspirational stories about women and their outdoor experiences and reflections.  She Explores

The Adventure Podcast

Focusing mostly on climbing and gear, you’ll hear amiable chats between hosts Dave and Kraig, including updates on major climbs and climbers from around the world.  The Adventure Podcast

The Enormocast

An interview based climbing show featuring some key current and former climbers and their dreams, triumphs, failures and stories.  The Enormocast

The First 40 Miles

This show has concluded but it has over 200 episodes that can help beginners learn more about backpacking:  what to do and expect. The First 40 Miles

Tough Girl Podcast

Inspiring stories of incredible women athletes who have done grueling feats of adventure, often with a twist.  Meet a gal who is in year two of hiking from the tip of Argentina to Alaska and more.  Sure to inspire you to dream bigger and up your game. Tough Girl Podcast

The Trail Show

With a tag line of “Less gear, more beer”, you know you’re in for a good time.  The four hosts from Boulder, CO entertain and talk all things hiking and trails while enjoying a brew or two.  The Trail Show

Wild Ideas Worth Living

Shelby Stanger seeks to inspire you to go after your big dreams by showcases interesting people who have done just that.  Not always strictly adventure, but you can count on good stories.  Brough to you by REI.  Wild Ideas Worth Living

If I missed your favorite, let me know and I’ll check it out for future updates.

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