Ilana Nevins loved backpacking with her father. But after she was diagnosed with an eating disorder, their relationship became strained.... more

In May of 2022, Maria Ordovas-Montanes set out to become the fastest woman to run the Oxford Greenbelt Way, a... more

Humans are noisy. The National Park Service estimates that all of our whirring, grinding, and revving machines are doubling or... more

Many of us have experienced imposter syndrome at some point in our lives. Often it’s at work, where we doubt... more

Demetria Lynn always wanted to be a scientist. But growing up, no one believed in her. The negative feedback was... more

Alison Világ pays attention for a living. She counts migrating ducks at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory in Michigan. It's key... more

Many of us go outside because the quiet is calming. But what if silence isn't calming for you? What if... more

For many of us, getting outside is more than just fun; it’s how we find inner stillness. In honor of... more

For Paul Barach, hiking is an antidote to depression. Is it that way for everyone? This episode takes us from... more

We’re told to follow our dreams. But often, that’s disappointing. Reality typically doesn’t measure up to what we’d imagined. So what... more

Our upcoming season is all about silence. From the Grand Canyon to South Korea, we’ll travel the globe, exploring how... more

Maya Kroth’s goal for the New Year was to build self-confidence, and she decided to start by taking herself snowboarding.... more

Women are often told we can do anything we want in life: ride bikes, scale cliffs, surf waves. But in... more

This is a story about fear. It makes sense to be scared when we're facing danger. But what happens when... more

Learning something new as an adult can be daunting, especially when it's something that a lot of people have been... more

Mykella Van Cooten was angry, and she didn’t know why. It got so bad that she... more

In Finland, it’s commonplace to go swimming in the winter — outdoors. The practice offers surprising mental-health benefits, and it... more

As a nonbinary person, Newt Schottelkotte never felt at home in Appalachia. But then, they went on a road trip... more

Carolyn McDonald's depression had gotten so bad that she couldn’t see a way forward. Then, one particularly miserable day, she... more

We’ve all had moments when we feel lost. Sometimes it’s literal; sometimes it's emotional. Either way, it’s unnerving. And lonely. This... more

When someone is diagnosed with a terminal illness, there’s often a flood of difficult emotions. Grief. Depression. Learning to live... more

This season, we’re exploring the theme SECRETS OF THE EARTH. Each episode, we’ll share a story about an outdoor experience... more

Clock time is a human invention. So it shouldn’t be a box that confines us; it should be a tool... more

Most parents would never consider leaving their kids in the dark woods at night, and letting them find their way... more

“Fallen Sky,” a work of installation art at New York’s Storm King Art Center, is like a moon map etched... more

Fear is a powerful indicator that something could hurt us. But sometimes, the fear itself is... more

Every year, in the mountains of Vermont, a group of ultra runners gather for a 550-mile race called Infinitus. It’s... more

Dewey Gallegos and Jessica Flock bonded over their passion for the outdoors. But the thing they had in common was... more

When Sam Anderson’s father invited him to go hunting for the first time, Sam was worried. What if he couldn’t... more

We often hear that “the outdoors is free.” But for Charlsie Shaver, just driving to a trailhead was often cost-prohibitive;... more

Why are some people overly generous? On this episode, we visit with a “trail angel" (someone who offers free food,... more

Tiffany Duong had achieved the pinnacle of success: she’d finished law school, worked for a big firm in LA, and... more

In 2015, Out There host Willow Belden signed up for a 70-mile mountain bike race. She had always liked big... more

How do you decide whether to leave someone for dead? This is the story of a trip up Mt. Everest,... more

A preview of our summer season! SUPPORT OUT THERE: Become a patron Click here to see the full show... more

The number of Americans hunting and fishing is declining, but women are bucking the trend. On this guest episode from... more

It’s healthy to know who you are. But sometimes, defining yourself too rigidly can be problematic. On this episode, Bo... more

Here’s a special preview of Not Lost, a new podcast about finding yourself in places you’ve never been from our... more

When we lose a loved one, many of us seek healing from the outdoors. But what happens when the weather... more

It’s easy to measure achievements based on what other people are doing. But how do you know what you should... more

We often go outside to get away from our problems. But escapism has its limits. On this episode, we share... more

Ziyi Xu spent so much time on her phone that it was ruining her focus and productivity. Then, one night... more

Last year, the term ‘climate crisis’ was added to the Oxford English Dictionary. The words we use to talk about... more

National Parks are often referred to as “America’s best idea.” And there’s a lot to love about them. But they... more

Church was Angie Chatman's sanctuary, both literally and figuratively. So when the pandemic began, and she couldn’t attend services in... more

After attending a wilderness therapy program, Sarah Dealy was intent on becoming a rugged outdoorswoman. But the transformation didn’t work... more

Think of this episode as a pre-season treat. We reached out to listeners and fellow podcasters and asked: “What is... more

We're launching a new season! Here's a sneak peak. Support Out There: Become a patron on Patreon

How many times have we been told the story of the fearless leader — in work, in politics, in the... more

In 2001, Donna Martino stuck a newspaper clipping on her fridge. It was a photo of a handsome kayaker paddling... more