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The HiiKER PodcastAI and hikingAI (more specifically, Generative AI) is on a sharp rise. With so many industries anxiously adapting it in order to keep up with trends in technology, the outdoors community has held back for the most part. With so much yet to be discovered from AI, it is only right that an industry that prides itself on trust and safety of its community, doesn't quickly integrate this somewhat untamed technology. But is it now time for companies like HiiKER to look to AI as an aid to helping more people get outdoors and building their confidence? The...
2024-07-1228 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 64 - The Art O'Neill Challenge - 60km ultra event in the middle of the night, in the middle of winter.The Art O’Neill challenge has long-been on Irish mountain-dwellers calendar. Hikers and ultra-runners gather in the depths of winter, at night to complete a grueling 60km course I say course, but there is actually no official route. Not only are participants facing into the darkness, but they also have to self-navigate over open mountains with almost no actual trails to use. Some might say those that run the route are lunatics for running in those conditions. The runners might be looking back at the walkers with awe as t...
2023-12-2156 minThe HiiKER PodcastEpisode 64 - The Art O'Neill Challenge - 60km ultra event in the middle of the night, in the middle of winter.The Art O’Neill challenge has long-been on Irish mountain-dwellers calendar. Hikers and ultra-runners gather in the depths of winter, at night to complete a grueling 60km course I say course, but there is actually no official route. Not only are participants facing into the darkness, but they also have to self-navigate over open mountains with almost no actual trails to use. Some might say those that run the route are lunatics for running in those conditions. The runners might be looking back at the walkers with awe as t...
2023-12-2156 min
The HiiKER PodcastThe John Muir story w/ Harold Wood Jr - Sierra Club JM ExhibitionJohn Muir - Hopefully this name doesn’t require an introduction to listeners of this podcast. But just in case there are a few that have yet to be acquainted,John Muir is a scottish-born environmentalist, writer, outdoorsman and is considered to be the Father of the US National Parks and is the founder of The Sierra Club. As a writer, he is probably one of the most quoted people on the planet. If you’re looking for a quote to express your love for the outdoors, chances are that...
2023-12-0144 minThe HiiKER PodcastThe John Muir story w/ Harold Wood Jr - Sierra Club JM ExhibitionJohn Muir - Hopefully this name doesn’t require an introduction to listeners of this podcast. But just in case there are a few that have yet to be acquainted,John Muir is a scottish-born environmentalist, writer, outdoorsman and is considered to be the Father of the US National Parks and is the founder of The Sierra Club. As a writer, he is probably one of the most quoted people on the planet. If you’re looking for a quote to express your love for the outdoors, chances are that...
2023-12-0144 min
The HiiKER PodcastSummiting all 275 of Ireland's Mountains in record time - Ellie Berry - The HiiKER PodcastIreland is a small country. You can pretty much drive from one end of the country to the other in less than a day. But this small Island off the west coast of Europe, is packed with some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the world. Our little Island has 275 mountains according to the Vandeleur-Lynams scale, which classifies a mountain as being over 600m in elevation and 15m prominence. While bagging all of these peaks is not as widely spoken about as say the Munroes in Scotland, or the Wai...
2023-11-221h 06The HiiKER PodcastSummiting all 275 of Ireland's Mountains in record time - Ellie Berry - The HiiKER PodcastIreland is a small country. You can pretty much drive from one end of the country to the other in less than a day. But this small Island off the west coast of Europe, is packed with some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the world. Our little Island has 275 mountains according to the Vandeleur-Lynams scale, which classifies a mountain as being over 600m in elevation and 15m prominence. While bagging all of these peaks is not as widely spoken about as say the Munroes in Scotland, or the Wai...
2023-11-221h 06
The HiiKER PodcastClimbing Europe's 28 Peaks in 28 Days with Parkinson's Disease - Ian O'BrienReaching the highest point in the Netherlands is not much to boast about. Maybe its worth a photo to post on social media and joke about with your hiking friends. But adding on 27 other country high-points, including Mont Blanc, Grossglockner, Teide, Kebnekaise, Ben Nevis and doing them all in 28 days…. That’s something that earns you a throne in the pub for life. My guest this week, Ian O’Brien, did just that this year and did it while managing a life with developing Early Onset parkinson's disease. The logistics of travel alone wou...
2023-11-1646 minThe HiiKER PodcastClimbing Europe's 28 Peaks in 28 Days with Parkinson's Disease - Ian O'BrienReaching the highest point in the Netherlands is not much to boast about. Maybe its worth a photo to post on social media and joke about with your hiking friends. But adding on 27 other country high-points, including Mont Blanc, Grossglockner, Teide, Kebnekaise, Ben Nevis and doing them all in 28 days…. That’s something that earns you a throne in the pub for life. My guest this week, Ian O’Brien, did just that this year and did it while managing a life with developing Early Onset parkinson's disease. The logistics of travel alone wou...
2023-11-1646 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 60 - Louis-Phillipe LonckeLouis-Philippe Loncke is an, explorer, adventurer, speaking coach and entrepreneur.He has done 19 expeditions on 5 continents, 14 are world firsts. He has done solo extreme treks across deserts, long distance sea-kayaking on rivers or lakes and scientific expeditions. He is a Life Fellow of the Explorers Club in New York, elected Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society, was a Torchbearer for the London Olympic Games and won the European Adventurer of the year 2016 award.Among his expedition he crossed on foot and completely alone the length of the Simpson desert, the most arid desert...
2023-11-0953 minThe HiiKER PodcastEpisode 60 - Louis-Phillipe LonckeLouis-Philippe Loncke is an, explorer, adventurer, speaking coach and entrepreneur.He has done 19 expeditions on 5 continents, 14 are world firsts. He has done solo extreme treks across deserts, long distance sea-kayaking on rivers or lakes and scientific expeditions. He is a Life Fellow of the Explorers Club in New York, elected Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society, was a Torchbearer for the London Olympic Games and won the European Adventurer of the year 2016 award.Among his expedition he crossed on foot and completely alone the length of the Simpson desert, the most arid desert...
2023-11-0953 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 58 - Tory Talks TrailsTory is a hiker and backpacker based in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. She creates outdoorsy content introducing her followers and readers to amazing places in Pennsylvania and beyond! As someone who fell in love with outdoors as an adult, she shows that it's never too late to try new things and that you don't have to travel far from home to find great places to explore. You can find her on trail with her dog, Tom, and a LOT of snacks. Tory's links Website: https://mytrailsaremany.com/Instagram: http://www...
2023-10-2554 minThe HiiKER PodcastEpisode 58 - Tory Talks TrailsTory is a hiker and backpacker based in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. She creates outdoorsy content introducing her followers and readers to amazing places in Pennsylvania and beyond! As someone who fell in love with outdoors as an adult, she shows that it's never too late to try new things and that you don't have to travel far from home to find great places to explore. You can find her on trail with her dog, Tom, and a LOT of snacks. Tory's links Website: https://mytrailsaremany.com/Instagram: http://www...
2023-10-2554 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 56 - Chase MountainsAfter an unprecedented break, Eoin is back in the hotseat with yet another episode of the HiiKER Podcast. Yes, after (what seems like) years away from the mic, Co-founder, CMO and host of the HiiKER Podcast, Eoin Hamilton is ready to get back on trail with conversations from the humans of the hiking world. In this episode, Eoin chats with Chase Tucker, aka, Chase Mountains. Content creator and strength and mobility expert when it comes to the outdoors. Chase is an experienced hiker, backpacker, mountaineer and couples his deep understanding of mobility, strength and rehab with...
2023-09-1242 minThe HiiKER PodcastEpisode 56 - Chase MountainsAfter an unprecedented break, Eoin is back in the hotseat with yet another episode of the HiiKER Podcast. Yes, after (what seems like) years away from the mic, Co-founder, CMO and host of the HiiKER Podcast, Eoin Hamilton is ready to get back on trail with conversations from the humans of the hiking world. In this episode, Eoin chats with Chase Tucker, aka, Chase Mountains. Content creator and strength and mobility expert when it comes to the outdoors. Chase is an experienced hiker, backpacker, mountaineer and couples his deep understanding of mobility, strength and rehab with...
2023-09-1242 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 53 - Sonny Mazzullo - Wild MontanaSonny Mazzullo is the Education Manager for Wild Montana - an organisation that works to protect the wild places in The state of Montana and inspire people to become stewards for the land they live on, off of, and use for recreation. You can learn more about the work that Wild Montana does at https://wildmontana.org/our-work/what-we-do/ You can also find thousands of amazing hiking trails in Montana over on HiiKER - https://hiiker.app/trails/montana?utm_source=acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2023-02-0236 minThe HiiKER PodcastEpisode 53 - Sonny Mazzullo - Wild MontanaSonny Mazzullo is the Education Manager for Wild Montana - an organisation that works to protect the wild places in The state of Montana and inspire people to become stewards for the land they live on, off of, and use for recreation. You can learn more about the work that Wild Montana does at https://wildmontana.org/our-work/what-we-do/ You can also find thousands of amazing hiking trails in Montana over on HiiKER - https://hiiker.app/trails/montana?utm_source=acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2023-02-0236 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 52 - Kellie Flowers - Volunteers for Outdoors ColoradoGet offline access to over 24,000 hiking trails from around the world on HiiKER: The essential app for hikers worldwide. Use Promo code HIIKERPOD to get 20% off premium packages at checkout. Kellie Flowers is the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager for Volunteer for Outdoors Colorado. The work of VOC includes trail management and development, as well as engaging the public to empower individuals to become stewards for the land that they cherish. You can find out more about the work that Kellie and VOC do over at www.voc.org Hosted...
2023-01-1933 minThe HiiKER PodcastEpisode 52 - Kellie Flowers - Volunteers for Outdoors ColoradoGet offline access to over 24,000 hiking trails from around the world on HiiKER: The essential app for hikers worldwide. Use Promo code HIIKERPOD to get 20% off premium packages at checkout. Kellie Flowers is the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager for Volunteer for Outdoors Colorado. The work of VOC includes trail management and development, as well as engaging the public to empower individuals to become stewards for the land that they cherish. You can find out more about the work that Kellie and VOC do over at www.voc.org Hosted...
2023-01-1933 min
The Outdoors StationNo 555 - Hiiker App and how to use itToday's podcast is with Eoin Hamilton, one of the key players behind the increasingly popular Hiiker App, which I'm sure you've seen popping up around various websites supporting various outdoor bloggers and influencers.The Hiiker is an app contributed to by members of the outdoor community to help users discover, plan, and navigate their outdoor adventures. The app has numerous hikes, paths and trails collated from around the world, so wherever you go, you will probably have access to routes that even locals don't know about.The app has everything from day hikes and nature...
2022-12-2358 min
The Outdoors StationNo 555 - Hiiker App and how to use itToday's podcast is with Eoin Hamilton, one of the key players behind the increasingly popular Hiiker App, which I'm sure you've seen popping up around various websites supporting various outdoor bloggers and influencers.The Hiiker is an app contributed to by members of the outdoor community to help users discover, plan, and navigate their outdoor adventures. The app has numerous hikes, paths and trails collated from around the world, so wherever you go, you will probably have access to routes that even locals don't know about.The app has everything from day hikes and nature...
2022-12-2358 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 44 - Adam King - Harvey MapsHailing from the Cotswolds, and with a degree in Cartography & Geoinformation Science from the University of Glasgow, Adam joined HARVEY Maps in Scotland as a cartographer in 2010. Following the retirement of Susan Harvey, one of the company's founders, Adam was appointed CEO in 2020. Together with the rest of the team, his passion for maps is reflected in the continued success and popularity of the award-winning HARVEY maps and products.Check out all the available regions covered by Harvey maps over on HiiKER Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-0345 minThe HiiKER PodcastEpisode 44 - Adam King - Harvey MapsHailing from the Cotswolds, and with a degree in Cartography & Geoinformation Science from the University of Glasgow, Adam joined HARVEY Maps in Scotland as a cartographer in 2010. Following the retirement of Susan Harvey, one of the company's founders, Adam was appointed CEO in 2020. Together with the rest of the team, his passion for maps is reflected in the continued success and popularity of the award-winning HARVEY maps and products.Check out all the available regions covered by Harvey maps over on HiiKER Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-0345 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 40 - Greg Morrissey - Mountain Goat MovementGreg Morrissey is the founder of Mountain Goat Movement, an adventure organization based in the greater New York City area that uses the outdoors to foster project-based learning skills, stewardship practices, and fellowship. Greg is a human-powered adventurer and former high school teacher and coach. He has led thousands of young people on trips in the outdoors from national parks in the United States to places like the Andes in Peru, and most recently Kilimanjaro in Africa. As a member of the Explorers Club, Next Generation of Explorers, and the American Alpine Club, Greg uses his network and resources to...
2022-09-2943 minThe HiiKER PodcastEpisode 40 - Greg Morrissey - Mountain Goat MovementGreg Morrissey is the founder of Mountain Goat Movement, an adventure organization based in the greater New York City area that uses the outdoors to foster project-based learning skills, stewardship practices, and fellowship. Greg is a human-powered adventurer and former high school teacher and coach. He has led thousands of young people on trips in the outdoors from national parks in the United States to places like the Andes in Peru, and most recently Kilimanjaro in Africa. As a member of the Explorers Club, Next Generation of Explorers, and the American Alpine Club, Greg uses his network and resources to...
2022-09-2943 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 38 - Teresa Baker - The Outdoorist OathTeresa Baker is a hiker, activist, self-confessed outdoor junkie and certified troublemaker! She is the Founder of the Outdoor CEO Pledge which has influenced some of the biggest brands in the outdoors industry to be more diverse in their upper management, employment and their marketing. She also recently co-founded the Outdoorist oath along with an amazing group of fellow change-makers, which invites individuals to do better when visiting outdoor spaces. This includes being respectful for the land you are using and being more inviting to everyone to outdoor spaces, especially those from marginalized groups. Hosted on Acast. See...
2022-04-2940 minThe HiiKER PodcastEpisode 38 - Teresa Baker - The Outdoorist OathTeresa Baker is a hiker, activist, self-confessed outdoor junkie and certified troublemaker! She is the Founder of the Outdoor CEO Pledge which has influenced some of the biggest brands in the outdoors industry to be more diverse in their upper management, employment and their marketing. She also recently co-founded the Outdoorist oath along with an amazing group of fellow change-makers, which invites individuals to do better when visiting outdoor spaces. This includes being respectful for the land you are using and being more inviting to everyone to outdoor spaces, especially those from marginalized groups. Hosted on Acast. See...
2022-04-2940 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 37 - Andy Neal | The Hiker PodcastAndy Neal is the host of the Hiker Podcast (not the HiiKER Podcast) and content creator in the outdoors space. One of his instagram reels has cultivated over 37 million views and continues to grow. Listen to Eoin and Andy talk about life in the Outdoors industry, creating your own brand and using your platform to enable more diversity and free expression in outdoor spaces.Check out https://hiiker.app/ for the best hiking trails near you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-2247 minThe HiiKER PodcastEpisode 37 - Andy Neal | The Hiker PodcastAndy Neal is the host of the Hiker Podcast (not the HiiKER Podcast) and content creator in the outdoors space. One of his instagram reels has cultivated over 37 million views and continues to grow. Listen to Eoin and Andy talk about life in the Outdoors industry, creating your own brand and using your platform to enable more diversity and free expression in outdoor spaces.Check out https://hiiker.app/ for the best hiking trails near you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-2247 min
Andy Films and Hikes with Andy NealEoin Hamilton of Hiiker | The Hiker PodcastThis week I am excited to have Eoin Hamilton, Chief Marketing Officer of Hiiker and Host of The Hiiker Podcast.
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2022-04-1944 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 36 - Amira Patel - The Wanderlust WomenAmira Patel is a Hiker and founder of the Wanderlust Women - A group of women focused on diversifying the outdoors by creating a space for Muslim women to explore together. Amira is a fantastic interviewee and kindly gave up some time during Ramadan celebrations to speak to me.Check out https://hiiker.app/ for the best hiking trails near you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-1547 minThe HiiKER PodcastEpisode 36 - Amira Patel - The Wanderlust WomenAmira Patel is a Hiker and founder of the Wanderlust Women - A group of women focused on diversifying the outdoors by creating a space for Muslim women to explore together. Amira is a fantastic interviewee and kindly gave up some time during Ramadan celebrations to speak to me.Check out https://hiiker.app/ for the best hiking trails near you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-1547 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 35 - Cara Byrne "Hike Psych Ireland"This week on the show we are talking to Cara Byrne, founder of Hike Psych Ireland - Ireland's first hiking psychotherapy. Hiking, for many people, is a way to face mental health challenges. It is a common theme in the podcast and in the outdoors industry in general. Cara tells us how she harnesses the power of the outdoors to help her clients. Check out https://hiiker.app/ for the best hiking trails near you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-2549 minThe HiiKER PodcastEpisode 35 - Cara Byrne "Hike Psych Ireland"This week on the show we are talking to Cara Byrne, founder of Hike Psych Ireland - Ireland's first hiking psychotherapy. Hiking, for many people, is a way to face mental health challenges. It is a common theme in the podcast and in the outdoors industry in general. Cara tells us how she harnesses the power of the outdoors to help her clients. Check out https://hiiker.app/ for the best hiking trails near you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-2549 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 34 - Mike Brockhurst "The Walking Englishman"Eoin chats with Mike Brockhurst - Known to so many people worldwide as "The Walking Englishman". Mike has been walking and hiking around the UK for almost four decades. On this epic journey, he kept special notes and tales from the trails and developed a website to help people discover and prepare for hundreds of routes all over Britain. www.thewalkingenglishman.com was born in the late 90s and has been a hugely valuable resource for walkers and hikers of the UK since then. He also created several long-distance trails - most notably, The Great British Walk....
2022-03-181h 00The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 34 - Mike Brockhurst "The Walking Englishman"Eoin chats with Mike Brockhurst - Known to so many people worldwide as "The Walking Englishman". Mike has been walking and hiking around the UK for almost four decades. On this epic journey, he kept special notes and tales from the trails and developed a website to help people discover and prepare for hundreds of routes all over Britain. www.thewalkingenglishman.com was born in the late 90s and has been a hugely valuable resource for walkers and hikers of the UK since then. He also created several long-distance trails - most notably, The Great British Walk....
2022-03-181h 00
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 33 - Tommy "Twerk in the Dirt" CoreyTwerk in the Dirt (otherwise known as Tommy Corey), is a PCT thru-hiker and creator of the #hikertrashvogue movement. His photography and videography bring a whole new style to backpacking. You can find him on Instagram and Tiktok (but mostly Instagram)Check out https://hiiker.app/ for the best hiking trails near you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-1136 minThe HiiKER PodcastEpisode 33 - Tommy "Twerk in the Dirt" CoreyTwerk in the Dirt (otherwise known as Tommy Corey), is a PCT thru-hiker and creator of the #hikertrashvogue movement. His photography and videography bring a whole new style to backpacking. You can find him on Instagram and Tiktok (but mostly Instagram)Check out https://hiiker.app/ for the best hiking trails near you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-1136 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 32 - Shellitha "Dragonsky" CurtisShilletha is a thru-hiker, writer and influencer from New Jersey. Her article about her experience of the online community with the Appalachian trail went viral and was picked up by the Conservation in 2019. Since then, she has gone on to hike the trail and is now an aspiring Tripple crowner. You can support her on her journey here https://www.gofundme.com/f/thruhiking-the-cdt-a-odyssey-of-a-lifetime?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-0457 minThe HiiKER PodcastEpisode 32 - Shellitha "Dragonsky" CurtisShilletha is a thru-hiker, writer and influencer from New Jersey. Her article about her experience of the online community with the Appalachian trail went viral and was picked up by the Conservation in 2019. Since then, she has gone on to hike the trail and is now an aspiring Tripple crowner. You can support her on her journey here https://www.gofundme.com/f/thruhiking-the-cdt-a-odyssey-of-a-lifetime?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-0457 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 31 - The CDTCTeresa Martinez (Executive Director) and Allie Ghaman (Head of Communications) of the Continental Divide trail Coalition join Eoin on a special episode of the podcast where we explore the inner workings of one of the most popular trails in the US, the CDT. We also look back at the past 10 years of the CDTC and what the plans are for the future of the organisation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-241h 03The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 31 - The CDTCTeresa Martinez (Executive Director) and Allie Ghaman (Head of Communications) of the Continental Divide trail Coalition join Eoin on a special episode of the podcast where we explore the inner workings of one of the most popular trails in the US, the CDT. We also look back at the past 10 years of the CDTC and what the plans are for the future of the organisation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-241h 03
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 30 - Andrew TerrillAndrew Terrill is a Hiker and Author of the book "The Earth beneath my feet". This is part 1 of a 2 part series documenting a 7000km+ hike from the tip of Italy's boot to the Arctic Circle in Norway. Eoin chats to Andrew about how he planned and navigated on such a journey, before the time of maps and apps like HiiKER. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-171h 06The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 30 - Andrew TerrillAndrew Terrill is a Hiker and Author of the book "The Earth beneath my feet". This is part 1 of a 2 part series documenting a 7000km+ hike from the tip of Italy's boot to the Arctic Circle in Norway. Eoin chats to Andrew about how he planned and navigated on such a journey, before the time of maps and apps like HiiKER. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-171h 06
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 10 - Derek CullenDerek cullen is an Irish adventurer, hiker and storyteller. In this interview, Eoin chats to him about how he found the outdoors as a way to work through some of the harder times in his life and how it still helps him to this day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-101h 22The HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 10 - Derek CullenDerek cullen is an Irish adventurer, hiker and storyteller. In this interview, Eoin chats to him about how he found the outdoors as a way to work through some of the harder times in his life and how it still helps him to this day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-101h 22
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 9 - Debra HowellDebra Howell aka "Chillybin" is a long-distance hiker from New Zealand. She is also the founder of UL hiking gear company Kiwi Ultralight https://www.kiwiultralight.co.nz/ Eoin chats all things hiking and tramping and how she found her one true love on trail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-0341 minThe HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 9 - Debra HowellDebra Howell aka "Chillybin" is a long-distance hiker from New Zealand. She is also the founder of UL hiking gear company Kiwi Ultralight https://www.kiwiultralight.co.nz/ Eoin chats all things hiking and tramping and how she found her one true love on trail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-0341 min
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 8 - Ryan "Constantine" BuntingRyan Bunting aka "Constantine" is a long distance hiker from the US. In 2021 he nabbed the FKT on the North Country trail AND he became the first person to have thru-hiked all 11 National scenic trails in the US. Eoin chats to him about getting mentally and physically prepared for such a challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-271h 00The HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 8 - Ryan "Constantine" BuntingRyan Bunting aka "Constantine" is a long distance hiker from the US. In 2021 he nabbed the FKT on the North Country trail AND he became the first person to have thru-hiked all 11 National scenic trails in the US. Eoin chats to him about getting mentally and physically prepared for such a challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-271h 00
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 7 - Alice MilneAlice Milne is a tramper, adventure writer and photographer from New Zealand. She took some time to speak with Eoin about her adventures and the Tramping culture in New Zealand. You can check out her amazing blogs here - https://aliceadventuring.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-2029 minThe HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 7 - Alice MilneAlice Milne is a tramper, adventure writer and photographer from New Zealand. She took some time to speak with Eoin about her adventures and the Tramping culture in New Zealand. You can check out her amazing blogs here - https://aliceadventuring.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-2029 min
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 6 - Chris HowardChris Howard is a long distance hiker and adventurer from the UK. He has always sought to push the limits of his physical and mental ability. Eoin catches up with Chris while he is walking the entire coastline of the UK, just as he is warming up from one of the most terrifying moments of his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-061h 08The HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 6 - Chris HowardChris Howard is a long distance hiker and adventurer from the UK. He has always sought to push the limits of his physical and mental ability. Eoin catches up with Chris while he is walking the entire coastline of the UK, just as he is warming up from one of the most terrifying moments of his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-061h 08
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 5 - Solal HohnSolal Hohn is on a "Tour du Mond". He left his home in Paris and headed east and will keep going, across all continents (except Antartica and the Arctic) until he gets home. He has traversed the Alps and is heading into unknown territory. He plans to cross the pacific by boat and complete the PCT as one part of his round the world trip. Eoin catches up with him as he is crossing the balkans with his Father. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-3048 minThe HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 5 - Solal HohnSolal Hohn is on a "Tour du Mond". He left his home in Paris and headed east and will keep going, across all continents (except Antartica and the Arctic) until he gets home. He has traversed the Alps and is heading into unknown territory. He plans to cross the pacific by boat and complete the PCT as one part of his round the world trip. Eoin catches up with him as he is crossing the balkans with his Father. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-3048 min
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 4 - Easy Dexter BarnesDexter Barnes is not one for the spotlight. His laid-back demeanor while hiking long distances earned him the name “easy dexter”. But while his attitude might seem “easy”, he has hiked over 2000 miles in 2021, including the end to end trail, the southwest coast path and an unsupported FKT on the Coast to Coast trail. Not without its challenges, both physical and mental, 2021 was a stellar year for Dexter and he shares some of the highlights (and lowlights) with me on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-2354 minThe HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 4 - Easy Dexter BarnesDexter Barnes is not one for the spotlight. His laid-back demeanor while hiking long distances earned him the name “easy dexter”. But while his attitude might seem “easy”, he has hiked over 2000 miles in 2021, including the end to end trail, the southwest coast path and an unsupported FKT on the Coast to Coast trail. Not without its challenges, both physical and mental, 2021 was a stellar year for Dexter and he shares some of the highlights (and lowlights) with me on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-2354 min
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 3 - Charlie MacRae-TodCharlie MacRae-Tod is an Actor, Hiker and Type 1 Diabetic from the UK. He chats with Eoin about his recent discovery of long-distance hiking and dealing with Type 1 Diabetes as a thru-hiker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-161h 07The HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 3 - Charlie MacRae-TodCharlie MacRae-Tod is an Actor, Hiker and Type 1 Diabetic from the UK. He chats with Eoin about his recent discovery of long-distance hiking and dealing with Type 1 Diabetes as a thru-hiker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-161h 07
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 2 - Davina FarrerDavina Farrer recently completed the South West coast path (and change) as a bit of a homecoming to the coast. As a mother who has spent most of her adult life working in an office and living for a couple of weeks annual leave per year, she grew tired of being inland and decided to walk some 700 miles of the english coastline. Now as a self confessed Hiker, she has big plans on the horizon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-0941 minThe HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 2 - Davina FarrerDavina Farrer recently completed the South West coast path (and change) as a bit of a homecoming to the coast. As a mother who has spent most of her adult life working in an office and living for a couple of weeks annual leave per year, she grew tired of being inland and decided to walk some 700 miles of the english coastline. Now as a self confessed Hiker, she has big plans on the horizon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-0941 min
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 1 - Kristen BerkleyOn this episode of the podcast, Eoin speaks with Kristen Berkley - a Hiker, BIPOC Advocate and Founder of Amplify outdoors. Kristen discovered a deep passion for the outdoors when moving to the remote city of Yellowknife in the Northwest territories of Canada. She also discovered the massive lack of representation of the BIPOC community in outdoor recreation and brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-021h 09The HiiKER PodcastSeason 3 Episode 1 - Kristen BerkleyOn this episode of the podcast, Eoin speaks with Kristen Berkley - a Hiker, BIPOC Advocate and Founder of Amplify outdoors. Kristen discovered a deep passion for the outdoors when moving to the remote city of Yellowknife in the Northwest territories of Canada. She also discovered the massive lack of representation of the BIPOC community in outdoor recreation and brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-021h 09
The HiiKER PodcastThe HiiKER Podcast: Season 3 previewSeason 3 is coming! With more interviews, laughs and tales from the trails. Join Eoin on his adventure through Zoom calls to talk to the hikers of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-2202 minThe HiiKER PodcastThe HiiKER Podcast: Season 3 previewSeason 3 is coming! With more interviews, laughs and tales from the trails. Join Eoin on his adventure through Zoom calls to talk to the hikers of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-2202 min
Humans of the TrailThe Distance Hiker Podcast Episode 2: Meet Eoin Hamilton, from HiikerEpisode 2: It was a delight to have Eoin Hamilton, who heads up marketing for the excellent Hiiker app on the show. It was Eoin's wonderful hosting of the Hiiker Podcast that very much inspired the Distance Hiker Podcast (Thanks Eoin!) so to have him on my show, felt really special.
The show touches on the history and growth of the Hiiker App and where it's going next, solo and female adventure and Eoin's background amongst other topics. It's safe to say we had a great chat about a number of things related to Hiiker and long distance...
2021-08-1158 min
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 Episode 10: Max & Tom swinhoe "It takes a Journey"Max and Tom are a British couple on a mission! A mission to hike all 16 National trails in the UK. Eoin chats to them (with a glass of wine) about their hiking adventures so far and what it's like to live in a van! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-251h 25The HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 Episode 10: Max & Tom swinhoe "It takes a Journey"Max and Tom are a British couple on a mission! A mission to hike all 16 National trails in the UK. Eoin chats to them (with a glass of wine) about their hiking adventures so far and what it's like to live in a van! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-251h 25
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 Episode 9: Becca "Little Skittle" BergstromBecca is all about manifesting positivity and you can really tell that from the bright colours she chooses to wear on trail and her outlook on life. Eoin chats about her hiking adventure on the PCT, her plans for the CDT and being in a relationship with a non-hiker. PS he sounds like the dream boyfriend.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-1158 minThe HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 Episode 9: Becca "Little Skittle" BergstromBecca is all about manifesting positivity and you can really tell that from the bright colours she chooses to wear on trail and her outlook on life. Eoin chats about her hiking adventure on the PCT, her plans for the CDT and being in a relationship with a non-hiker. PS he sounds like the dream boyfriend.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-1158 min
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 Episode 8: Matt "Details" FaveroMarketing Guru, Hiker and the coolest dad on the planet, Matt Favero has a pretty interesting story. Not only has he hiked some amazing trails, but he also is involved in one of the most famous brands in Thru-hiking. Eoin chats with Matt about his hiking CV (and his daughters - which puts him to shame) and how he came to work with Zpacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-2855 minThe HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 Episode 8: Matt "Details" FaveroMarketing Guru, Hiker and the coolest dad on the planet, Matt Favero has a pretty interesting story. Not only has he hiked some amazing trails, but he also is involved in one of the most famous brands in Thru-hiking. Eoin chats with Matt about his hiking CV (and his daughters - which puts him to shame) and how he came to work with Zpacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-2855 min
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 Episode 7: Tyler "Mac" FoxTyler Fox, otherwise known on-trail as Mac, is constantly on some sort of adventure. If it's not on the PCT or the CDT, he's bike packing the AZT or hiking in Tasmania. He's always got something cool on the go. I guess you have to live that life if you have a successful adventure travel blog! Eoin catches up with Tyler while he is planning his Thru-Bike of the AZT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-141h 12The HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 Episode 7: Tyler "Mac" FoxTyler Fox, otherwise known on-trail as Mac, is constantly on some sort of adventure. If it's not on the PCT or the CDT, he's bike packing the AZT or hiking in Tasmania. He's always got something cool on the go. I guess you have to live that life if you have a successful adventure travel blog! Eoin catches up with Tyler while he is planning his Thru-Bike of the AZT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-141h 12
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 Episode 6: Bruce "Gamling" HopkinsEoin fangirls over Bruce Hopkins. A real life rider of Rohan (Lord of the rings nerdz). Bruce is an actor and long distance hiker. He shares his takes of Hiking the Te Areroa in New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-301h 27The HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 Episode 6: Bruce "Gamling" HopkinsEoin fangirls over Bruce Hopkins. A real life rider of Rohan (Lord of the rings nerdz). Bruce is an actor and long distance hiker. He shares his takes of Hiking the Te Areroa in New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-301h 27
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 Episode 5: Tom GaleTom Gale is the CEO and Founder of Atom Packs - an Ultra light backpack and gear company based in the UK. Tom is also a triple crown hiker and has some incredible trail stories to boot. Eoin managed to get a bit of time out of his hectic schedule as we enter (what we anticipate to be) a pretty busy 2021 for the outdoor industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-161h 25The HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 Episode 5: Tom GaleTom Gale is the CEO and Founder of Atom Packs - an Ultra light backpack and gear company based in the UK. Tom is also a triple crown hiker and has some incredible trail stories to boot. Eoin managed to get a bit of time out of his hectic schedule as we enter (what we anticipate to be) a pretty busy 2021 for the outdoor industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-161h 25
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 Episode 4: "Appalachian" Gail MullerGail is an adventurer, educator, author and all-round good human. She has battled with chronic pain to not only become a seasoned hiker, but a complete outdoor badass! There is no stopping her. Gails first book "Unlost" will be hitting the shelves on the 7th of September 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-0250 minThe HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 Episode 4: "Appalachian" Gail MullerGail is an adventurer, educator, author and all-round good human. She has battled with chronic pain to not only become a seasoned hiker, but a complete outdoor badass! There is no stopping her. Gails first book "Unlost" will be hitting the shelves on the 7th of September 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-0250 min
The HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 Episode 3: Russell "Trail Hunter" HeptonRussell Hepton is the creator behind the Youtube channel "The Trail Hunter", having discovered a passion for hiking in recent years, Russell has enveloped this passion into his life. He has a very successful youtube channel as well as his business - Thrunotes. In this episode, Eoin chats with Rus about his PCT adventure in 2020 that unfortunately came to an abrupt end due to COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-191h 08The HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 Episode 3: Russell "Trail Hunter" HeptonRussell Hepton is the creator behind the Youtube channel "The Trail Hunter", having discovered a passion for hiking in recent years, Russell has enveloped this passion into his life. He has a very successful youtube channel as well as his business - Thrunotes. In this episode, Eoin chats with Rus about his PCT adventure in 2020 that unfortunately came to an abrupt end due to COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-191h 08
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 11: Julia "Rocket" SheehanJulia Sheehan (Trail name: Rocket), is a long distance hiker from USA. Coming from the North East, and having served overseas in the US Airforce, she always had an interest in the outdoors. But how did she come to decide to walk the Appalachian trail? And then to devote the following years to living for the trail? Eoin talks with Julia about her life in the outdoors so far and what her plans are for 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-0544 minThe HiiKER PodcastEpisode 11: Julia "Rocket" SheehanJulia Sheehan (Trail name: Rocket), is a long distance hiker from USA. Coming from the North East, and having served overseas in the US Airforce, she always had an interest in the outdoors. But how did she come to decide to walk the Appalachian trail? And then to devote the following years to living for the trail? Eoin talks with Julia about her life in the outdoors so far and what her plans are for 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-0544 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 10: Rue McKenrickRue McKenrick is a professional backpacker from the USA and is the founder of the American Perimeter Trail - a trail-in-progress that circumnavigates the USA. The project is much more than a hiking trail as it is an effort to create a conservation corridor around the country. While it currently takes in existing footbeds from other trails such as the AT and the PCT, this is very much a new trail. Eoin speaks to Rue as he is taking a much needed break from actually walking the 12k+ miles to talk about his hiking career and his plans for the...
2021-02-191h 17The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 10: Rue McKenrickRue McKenrick is a professional backpacker from the USA and is the founder of the American Perimeter Trail - a trail-in-progress that circumnavigates the USA. The project is much more than a hiking trail as it is an effort to create a conservation corridor around the country. While it currently takes in existing footbeds from other trails such as the AT and the PCT, this is very much a new trail. Eoin speaks to Rue as he is taking a much needed break from actually walking the 12k+ miles to talk about his hiking career and his plans for the...
2021-02-191h 17The HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 trailerSeason 2 trailer of the Hiiker podcast. Coming up on this season will be more amazing stories from hikers all over the globe. Including Trail developers Backpack manufacturers Thru-hikersMen of Rohan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-1703 minThe HiiKER PodcastSeason 2 trailerSeason 2 trailer of the Hiiker podcast. Coming up on this season will be more amazing stories from hikers all over the globe. Including Trail developers Backpack manufacturers Thru-hikersMen of Rohan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-1703 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 9: Tough SolesEllie and Carl are two Irish adventurers that have hiked all of Ireland's National way marked trails. The 3 year project has taken them over 4000km around the Island. Eoin asks what motivated this challenge and talks all things hiking with the couple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-241h 03
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 8: Elina OsborneEoin chats trails and nut butters with the New Zealand storyteller, Elina Osborne. We explore what drove her to hike over 2500 miles from Mexico to Canada via the Pacific Crest trail. We also talk about her upcoming trip on the Te Araraoa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-1056 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 7: Impala on trailEoin chats to Impala (trail name) about his very impressive repertoire of thru-hikes from around the world. From starting his adventures on the Te Araroa to a wholw host of US hikes and back home for a stroll to Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-2653 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 6: Mel McDermottEoin chats with Mel McDermott - Founder of Galz Gone Wild. Eoin and Mel are old friends so this one might be a bit longer. They chat about the trails that Mel has been on (including some with Eoin), and how she went from the world of Management to founding her own outdoors business. *The sound quality on this one is not great. We are still figuring out all of this as we go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-121h 24
The BootcastS4 - E2 | Hiiker with Eoin HamiltonJoining us today on The Bootcast is outdoors fanatic, and the man behind the marketing of the Hiiker app, Mr. Eoin Hamilton. A tale of dealing with the curveballs of life and hiking across the US, we also get some insight into the great features and benefits of the Hiiker app.Feel free to follow Eoin on Instagram, and check out the Hiiker App!As always folks, I'd really appreciate if you could leave a review or rating wherever you listen to your pods. Thanks! Eugene#BecomeTheJourney
2020-11-0528 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 5: Abbie BarnesEoin catches up with Abbie while she is in between European alpine and hiking adventures. Abbie discusses her long CV of long-distance trails, such as the Tour du Mont blanc, The West Highland way (x2) and the Coast to Coast trail (x2). She also opens up about her struggles with Mental health and how it lead her to set up her organisation "Spend more time in the wild". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-2950 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 4 : Kraig AdamsEoin caught up with Film maker and Adventurer Kraig Adams a few weeks back to chat about how he brought his love of film making and hiking together. Kraig has completed trails all over the world and his movies are inspiring to say the least. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-1537 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 3: Tour du Mont BlancEoin chats with Paul about his TMB adventure with his fiancé in 2018. Wine, cheese and more wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-0147 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 2: Hiking the Wicklow way during a global pandemicEoin and Paul chat about hiking the Wicklow way as the global Covid-19 pandemic was unfolding. Paul also hiked the trail in 2018 and gave some insight from his trip back then Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-1751 min
The HiiKER PodcastEpisode 1: Hiking the South Downs way in a Heatwave!In our inaugural episode of the Hiiker podcast, we reminisce about our trip to the South east of England in 2019 to complete the 100 mile South Downs way. This was Eoin's Daughter's (Katelynn) first long distance trail! Enjoy our first ever episode of the podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-0337 minThe HiiKER PodcastEpisode 1: Hiking the South Downs way in a Heatwave!In our inaugural episode of the Hiiker podcast, we reminisce about our trip to the South east of England in 2019 to complete the 100 mile South Downs way. This was Eoin's Daughter's (Katelynn) first long distance trail! Enjoy our first ever episode of the podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-0337 min