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The Outdoor Evolution Podcast

The Outdoor Evolution Podcast

By: Outdoor Evolution Media
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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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Episodes
  • 38: When All Goes Wrong In The Alaskan Wilderness

    38: When All Goes Wrong In The Alaskan Wilderness
    Jan 26 2026

    In this episode, Darwin sits down with his Alaska hiking Partner Jonathan to do a Deep Dive on Everything that went wrong during the first 8 days of their summer Thru-Hike in the Alaskan Wilderness.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 37: Canada to Mexico... AGAIN!

    37: Canada to Mexico... AGAIN!
    Dec 29 2025

    In this episode, Darwin announces his BIG Adventure Plans for 2026! A return to The Continental Divide 5 years later? YEP, but this time around he's doing it totally different!

    This Episode Sponsored By: onX Backcountry
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    Get early access to episodes, other podcasts, and exclusive content, by joining & supporting me on Patreon.

    Go to Darwinonthetrail.com to keep up to date with all of my new films, videos, and projects.

    Follow Me on Instagram @Darwin_onthetrail
    Email us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.com
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    22 mins
  • 36: Our Trails Need Us NOW!

    36: Our Trails Need Us NOW!
    Feb 25 2025

    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 the recent National Park & Forest employee layoffs? How can we help the future of these wild places?

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    Get early access to episodes, other podcasts, and exclusive content, by joining & supporting me on Patreon.

    Go to Darwinonthetrail.com to keep up to date with all of my new films, videos, and projects.

    Follow Me on Instagram @Darwin_onthetrail
    Email us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.com
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    21 mins
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