23 Best Wilderness Podcasts

1. Backpacking Light Podcast

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The Backpacking Light Podcast explores the technology, gear, skills, and philosophy of backcountry wilderness travel through stories, interviews, and investigative reports.
Hosts Ryan Jordan, Stephanie Jordan
Producer/Network Backpackinglight.com
Email ****@backpackinglight.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Blake Boles, Brice Sokolowski
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 327Facebook 26.9KTwitter 21.8KInstagram 43.7K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Nature Reliance Podcast: Where Wilderness and Human Nature Collide

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The Nature Reliance Podcast explores real stories of wilderness survival, human decision-making under stress, awareness, and the lessons nature quietly teaches us all. Hosted by Craig Caudill of Nature Reliance School, this podcast blends immersive storytelling, historical accounts, wilderness experience, modern psychology, and reflective analysis into a grounded exploration of what happens when people are tested by nature, uncertainty, fear, and consequence. This is not fake survival nonsense...more Host Craig Caudill
Producer/Network Nature Reliance Media
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Eric Comley, Dr. Scott Hardin
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 237Facebook 9Twitter 2.2KInstagram 745.1K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Since Aug 2019 Get Email Contact

3. Sounds Like A Search And Rescue Podcast

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The Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast - where we discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Hosts Mike McLaughlin, Stomp
Producer/Network SLASR Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Dann Van Der Vliet, Jake +14 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 206Facebook 2.9KInstagram 2.8K Avg Length 101 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

4. #AskPaulKirtley

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Answers to listener questions on wilderness bushcraft, survival skills and outdoor life.
Host Paul Kirtley
Email ****@paulkirtley.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 190Facebook 9.5KTwitter 7KInstagram 16K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Since Jun 2015 Get Email Contact

5. How Wild

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How Wild hits trails around the country, exploring the meaning of wilderness. A century ago, the U.S. set aside the first official wilderness. You'll hear stories from rangers, scientists, hikers, environmentalists, and Tribal leaders as they grapple with the realities of wilderness on a changing planet, and whether the concept of 'wilderness' has ever really existed.more Producer/Network NPR
Email ****@npr.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Jon Jarvis
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 165 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Rewilding Earth Podcast

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The Rewilding Earth podcast, hosted by Jack Humphrey, highlights the work of the people involved in saving nature's building blocks, whether they be intact wilderness or key corridors and buffers surrounding wilderness, as well as people invested in protecting and reintroducing extirpated species to these areas. You'll hear from conservation biologists, activists, naturalists, organizers, artists, and authors as we interview key players in the fight to Rewild Planet Earth.more Host Jack Humphrey
Email ****@rewilding.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Laiken Jordahl, George Schaller +10 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 93Facebook 4.8KInstagram 2.7K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since Jul 2019 Get Email Contact

7. Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast

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The Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast is about the woods life; guiding, bushcraft, expedition leadership, nature, survival and more. Join Registered Master Maine Guide Tim Smith in the studio and in the field.more Host Tim Smith
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 75Facebook 5.9KInstagram 2.3K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2009 Get Email Contact

8. IN THE BUSH Podcast

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IN THE BUSH is where wilderness survival, hunting and ancestral knowledge meet something deeper. Hosts Cole and Joel go beyond the how-to of bushcraft and nature connection, diving into the psychological, spiritual, philosophical, and energetic threads that run through it all. Each episode is a real conversation — unhurried, curious, and willing to get deep — with guests ranging from accomplished experts in their fields to some of the most interesting people you've never heard of. Host: Cole Wilks Cohost: Joel van der Loonmore Hosts Cole Wilks, Joel Van Der Loon
Producer/Network Cole Wilks & Joel Van Der Loon
Email ****@yahoo.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Darren Silver, Cole +8 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 66 Avg Length 81 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. The Wilderness and Wellness Podcast

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This podcast explores outdoor skills and the healing power of the natural world through the eyes of individuals who interact with it, including bushcrafters, naturalists, wildlife trackers, hunters and fishermen, homesteaders, bird enthusiasts, herbalists, indigenous people, academic researchers and more. This podcast is for anyone who has an appreciation for the outdoors, the skills necessary to live and travel in it comfortably and safely, and the ways that the natural world can benefit people who are looking to reconnect with nature, community, and themselves.more Host Ron Waline
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 51Facebook 1.7KInstagram 247 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Since Jul 2019 Get Email Contact

10. Wilderness Medicine Podcast

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Stay current with new and noteworthy cutting-edge topics in wilderness medicine and adventure through the Wilderness Medicine Podcast, the official podcast of the Wilderness Medical Society. You won't want to miss our engaging approach to discussing current articles from the Wilderness & Environmental Medicine journal and highlighting adventures, programs, and other research related to this exciting field.more Host Darryl Macias
Producer/Network Wilderness Medical Society
Email ****@wms.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Marcelo Noria, Aaron Brillhart
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 46Twitter 3.6KInstagram 14.1K Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Since Feb 2016 Get Email Contact

11. Paddle and Portage Podcast

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This podcast is produced by people who live near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico Provincial Park. It is the source for storytelling, news, and information about the canoe-country wilderness and other paddling destinations across North America. All music on this podcast, unless credited otherwise, comes from Ian Tamblyn and the Blue Dot Sessions.more Host Joe Friedrichs
Email ****@paddleandportage.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Bob Carlson, Ryan Wierzba +20 more
Apple Reviews 45 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Wilderness Medicine Updates

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The podcast for medical providers at the edges, bringing you digestible updates at the growing edge of Wilderness Medicine, Wilderness EMS, Search and Rescue, and more. 
Host Patrick Fink
Producer/Network Patrick Fink, MD
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Rob Shaw
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 39 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. The Wilderness Live

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Wilderness Live makes podcasts about various different aspects and stories related to wilderness and travel. Our aim with these podcasts is to make you understand how amazing our world is, how easy the coexistance can be. It's one small step to bring hope.more Producer/Network The Wilderness Live
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 29Instagram 187 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

14. WildEM the Wilderness Medicine Podcast

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WildEM is a podcast about everything wilderness medicine. Our mission is to help you provide and receive better care while you're out there ! This podcast is intended for anyone who spends time outdoors, from medical professionals to first responders interested in prehospital care.more Producer/Network WildEM the Wilderness Medicine Podcast
Email ****@hotmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 26Twitter 17 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

15. Big Red Canoe - Friends of the Boundary Waters podcast

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On Big Red Canoe, the podcast from Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness, we introduce you to captivating people and intriguing stories from America's treasured wilderness, covering a wide range of recreational topics. The podcast features scientists, political figures, wilderness and outdoor recreation experts to help you experience new aspects of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, the most visited wilderness in the United States. For 50 years, Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness has connected people, communities and the wilderness...more Producer/Network Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Kathryn Hoffman, Joy Anderson +5 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. The Wilderness Medic Podcast

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Join Dr Daniel Grace in The Wilderness Medic podcast, featuring interviews with leading figures from the world of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine​​, discussions regarding common medical problems on expedition and much more!www.thewildernessmedic.commore Host Dr. Daniel Grace
Producer/Network The Wilderness Medic
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 16.5KTwitter 3.6KInstagram 14.1K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

17. Wilderness Wavelength

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Nestled in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and recording from Hinton Alberta, this podcast is all about embracing the great outdoors! Featuring interviews with local wilderness enthusiasts, camping and backcountry survival tips, gear reviews and more.more Producer/Network George Shantz
Email ****@outlook.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Ryan Marshall, Tania Millen +16 more
Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 86 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Wilderness Tamer

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I call on any person who is an outdoor enthusiast to listen to this podcast. I will discuss any subject that has to deal with taming the wilderness. With this platform I hope to teach and learn along with everyone new strategies and techniques to help you tame your wilderness!more Host Conner Purvis
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 381Instagram 399 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

19. Voices of Wilderness

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Welcome to Voices of Wilderness, the WILD podcast where Jackie B., your host and fellow wilderness lover, discusses the environment, wildlife, and wilderness with experts in a down-to-earth, non-expert way. Jackie's a geek for nature facts and stories—scientific, cultural, educational, you name it! While she's not pretending to know everything (not even close), she's here to bring her passion and the passion of others straight to you. Because let's face it, it's going to take all of us to figure out what's really happening with our planet and how we can make a difference together...more Producer/Network WILD.org
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Gwen Bridge, Vivian Delgado +3 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 22 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Skillist

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Two experienced wilderness skills practitioners and instructors pick fights and talk shop on topics from long term wilderness living skills and ancient technologies to modern survival skills. Occasional guests will spice things up. With Brad Salon of Roots School in Vermont and Matt Corradino of Caribbean Earth Skills in St Croix.more Producer/Network Brad Salon and Matt Corradino
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Frozen Doc - A Podcast on Wilderness Medicine

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Somewhere between Canada and Iceland, Dr Éric Contant will talk about wilderness, remote and resuscitation medicine. Articles will be reviewed, physiology will be studied, guests will be interviewed and fingers will be frozen.more Host Dr Éric Contant
Producer/Network Eric Contant
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

22. Wilderness Walks

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Let world-renowned naturalist Phred Collins take you on an educational, adventurous, and entertaining walk through the wilderness of Haida Gwaii.
Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2018 Get Email Contact

23. Wilder Gents podcast

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We are the Wilder Gents. Two guys talking about their time in the wilderness and what we have learned and experience. Take a spot around the fire and listen.
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Facebook 240Instagram 106 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact