Alone Australia Season 2 will premiere on Wednesday 27th of March at 7:30pm on SBS and SBS On Demand. We Are Explorers host Tim Ashelford talks with Alone Australia contestant Rick J Petersen on how he developed his survival skills from a young age, his preparedness for undertaking Alone in the New Zealand climate and terrain, and his popularity on TikTok. In this chat we cover:  Rick's childhood on Tasman IslandHis love for Northern Australia 15 years in the army and SASInterest in Aboriginal cultureAlone Australia Season 2New Zealand wildlife, climate, and terrainRick's survival coursesTikTokFollow Rick J Petersen:Website: https://rickjpetersen.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickjpetersen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-A7IpFyyBw_QFTgdXYRbEAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickjohnpetersen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rickjpetersen?lang=enReady for an adventure of your own?Follow We Are Explorers:Website: https://weareexplorers.co/Instagram: @we_are_explorersEnjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us to continue bringing you epic adventure content!Host: Tim Ashelford

Buckle up for some good old fashioned campfire storytelling of adventures gone awry.These stories were first heard at The North Face’s inaugural Adventure Story Slam event in Hobart.The winners (and our guests today) Jack, Sam and James chucked their names in a hat, threw caution to the wind and got up on stage in front of a crowd to tell their tales in 5 minutes.The theme of the night was Misadventure in Wild Places, and misadventure there was. Show NotesJack Saward tells her story about mountain biking in Maydena, Tasmania Sam Cramer tells his story about a jaguar in the Bolivian Amazon jungleJames Hattam tells his story of misadventure in the Chacabuco mountainsReady for an adventure of your own?Follow We Are Explorers:Website: https://weareexplorers.co/Instagram: @we_are_explorersEnjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us to continue bringing you epic adventure content!Host: Tim AshelfordProducer: Sian Brain

Amellia Formby is a zoologist, pilot, artist and adventurer extraordinaire. She flew around Australia in a tiny open cockpit aircraft to experience what it was like to be a migratory shorebird, share how amazing they are and promote stewardship of their wetland habitats across the country. In this chat we cover:  Wing Threads adventureFlying the microlight aircraftMigratory shorebirds What's going on with wetlands?How can we help?Milly's favourite places she flew overFlight logistics Empowering young peopleBackground in the artsFavourite shorebird Follow Milly Formby:Website: https://wingthreads.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingthreads/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDt3XOvAwPCsSjuOoEbFizg Book: https://www.publish.csiro.au/book/8006/#forteachers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wingthreads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wingthreadsOther Show Notes:Toondah Harbour development Moreton BayMilly's favourite bird, the Terek SandpiperReady for an adventure of your own?Follow We Are Explorers:Website: https://weareexplorers.co/Instagram: @we_are_explorersEnjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us to continue bringing you epic adventure content!Host: Tim AshelfordProducer: Sian Brain

**Spolier Alert** This episode discusses the results of Alone Australia Season 1. Michael Atkinson, better know as Outback Mike, starred in the inaugural season of Alone Australia. Long before the lenses of Alone showcased his remarkable bushcraft prowess, Mike had been producing his own adventure films. He sailed the Great Barrier Reef in a dugout canoe he made himself and escaped from the remote Kimberley relying on nothing but his survival skills and primitive tools. In this chat we cover:  Modern Day CastawayStorytelling with history and place Getting into making adventure films Talking to Traditional Custodians Solo adventuring Emergency situations Alone Australia What’s next Tips - where to start with survival Follow Outback Mike:Website: https://outbackmike.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outback_mike/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OutbackMike Podcast: https://outbackmike.com/podcast/Book: https://outbackmike.com/product/modern-day-castaway-book/Facebook: https://facebook.com/Outbackmike/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@outbackmikeX: https://twitter.com/Outback_MikeOther Show Notes:Alone Australia: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/alone-australia Zoleo satelite tracker:  https://www.zoleo.com/en-au/satellite-communicator Longest recorded case of survival without food and water:  https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/67607-longest-survival-without-food-and-water Bushcraft Survival Australia: https://bushcraftsurvivalaustralia.com.au/Ready for an adventure of your own?Follow We Are Explorers:Website: https://weareexplorers.co/Instagram: @we_are_explorersEnjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us to continue bringing you epic adventure content!Host: Tim AshelfordProducer: Sian Brain

Nat Gallant (aka the Trail Run Physio) is a physiotherapist and running specialist with a tonne of personal experience to inform her practice. From running the 3000km Te Araroa trail to competing in the gruelling Godzone adventure race, she's physically and mentally prepared for massive running expeditions and nursed herself back from (the inevitable) injury.   In this chat we cover:  Who is Nat? Running the 3000km Te Araroa trail Injury on the trail Preparation How to avoid injury Common treatmentsShoes How to cope when you do get injured Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport RED-SGODZONE - Adventure Racing Follow Nat Gallant:Instagram:@trailrun_physioWebsite: https://trailrunphysio.com/aboutmeShow Notes:Vibram Fivefingers: https://www.wildearth.com.au/brand/Vibram?utm_source=WeAreExplorers&utm_medium=Referrals&utm_campaign=WeAreExplorersBPrimal: https://bprimal.com.auJoe Nimble: https://bprimal.com.au/collections/joe-nimblePics Peanut Butter: https://www.picspeanutbutter.com/Ready for an adventure of your own?Follow We Are Explorers:Website: https://weareexplorers.co/Instagram: @we_are_explorersEnjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us to continue bringing you epic adventure content!Host: Tim Ashelford Producer: Sian Brain

Back in 2009 Ben Southall won ‘The Best Job in the World’ and became the Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Essentially becoming one of the first influencers - He saw hundreds of Queensland destinations, kayaked the length of the Reef and even had an interview with Oprah Winfrey. Since then he’s continued to make adventure his life and share his enthusiasm and wonder for the world with others In this chat we cover:  The best job in the world Travelling Africa in a Land RoverWhat if he didn't win? Kayaking the length of the reef Best Life Adventures His son and adventure with children 3 quick fire adventure questions Follow Ben Southall:Instagram: @bestlifeadventures@bensouthall Ready for an adventure of your own?Follow We Are Explorers:Website: https://weareexplorers.co/Instagram: @we_are_explorersEnjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us to continue bringing you epic adventure content! Host: Henry BrydonProducer: Sian Brain

Australia has some of the most unique (and dare we say it darn cutest) wildlife on earth from koalas, emus and long-nosed potoroos (extra points if you've seen that elusive little creature!), but our most well known inhabitant is certainly the kangaroo. Hailey Sullivan spent her time in Australia getting to know and care for these rambunctious marsupials as a volunteer wildlife carer. We find out what it's really like to live and work at a wildlife sanctuary deep in the The Kimberley in Australia's Western State.    In this chat we cover:  What do you do as a wildlife volunteer? How many animals are in careReleasing the ‘big boys’Hailey's favourite animals How animals end up at a sanctuaryHow to become a wildlife carerWhat to do if you find an animal in need of care The Kimberley Hailey's favourite spot in Australia Wildlife caring in the USAQuick adventure questions Follow Hailey Sullivan: Instagram: @straysulliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@straysulli?lang=en We Are Explorers Article: A Day in the Life of a Kangaroo Rehab Volunteer in the Kimberley Ready for an adventure of your own? Follow We Are Explorers: Website: https://weareexplorers.co/Instagram: @we_are_explorers Enjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us to continue bringing you epic adventure content!  Host: Amy Fairall Producer: Sian Brain

Jared Anderson is not your average adventure photographer. His passion lays in wild and dangerous photoshoots capturing rock climbing and living on the edge. While his social media has amassed a large following, Jared keeps things local and is adamant that he wants to keep his hobby just that, a hobby. This chat will inspire you to find adventure and creativity in your own way, and not let your skill (or lack thereof) get in the way of participating.  In this chat we cover:  Jared isn't a rock climberWhy photography?How the passion beganKeeping it as a hobbySocial audienceThe photography processSafetyJared's values  Transitioning to video If you'd like to contribute to the upkeep of rock climbing in the greater Sydney area check out the Sydney Rockclimbing Club rebolting program that Jared recommends and help keep adventuring fun and safe for everyone. Ready for an adventure of your own? Check out the We Are Explorer's Adventure Map to discover trails, wild swimming, campsites, National Parks and more.  Follow @we_are_explorers on Instagram for your daily dose of travel inspiration. Enjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us to continue bringing you epic adventure content!  Thanks to We Are Explorer's Publisher Tim Ashelford for hosting this week Produced by Sian Brain

This week we turn inward and throw the host in the hot seat to find out why Henry Brydon started We Are Explorers. In 2010 Henry quit his corporate job in search of something more. That something more ended up being a two year cycling trip across the globe, some 35,000 km from London to Sydney. After the journey of a lifetime Henry found himself rather unsettled sitting once again in an office chair, right back where he started, yearning for some adventure.  In this chat we cover:  Who is Henry BrydonThe decision to embark on a cycling tripFates collide - meeting his cycling partner Jamie The route Sketchy moments Arriving in Australia6 o'clock club Turning We Are Explorers into a business Values Ready for an adventure of your own? Check out the We Are Explorer's Adventure Map to discover trails, wild swimming, campsites, National Parks and more.  Follow @we_are_explorers on Instagram for your daily dose of travel inspiration. Enjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us to continue bringing you epic adventure content!  Thanks to We Are Explorer's Publisher Tim Ashelford for chatting with the big cheese.

Last year Alysse and Oscar Gallagher packed it all in for a life on the road with their two kids. They sold their house and all their possessions, and headed off on a lap of Australia. If you’re feeling the pressures of life and looking to make a change this episode might just inspire you to do it. Warning, after listening you may follow your dreams, get outside, and challenge the path you've been told to follow.  *This podcast episode mentions suicide. If you or somebody you know needs help please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.  In this chat we cover:  Deciding to leavePressure of family life Preparation  Kids adapting Reality and expectations Set up + savings Working on the road Tips for families Remote workStressful momentsCultural norms + schooling Follow along with this travelling family over on their Instagram @onefinevan and website.  Ready for an adventure of your own? Check out the We Are Explorer's Adventure Map to discover trails, wild swimming, campsites, National Parks and more.  Follow @we_are_explorers on Instagram for your daily dose of travel inspiration. Enjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us to continue bringing you epic adventure content!  Thanks to We Are Explorer's Founder Henry Brydon for hosting this week.Produced by Sian Brain.

Lucy Barnard is halfway to her goal of walking the length of the world. Whether you want to plan your own adventure overseas and need logistics advice from a seasoned pro, or are looking for inspiration to follow your dreams - this chat will have you questioning what you thought was possible for yourself.   In this chat we cover:  Where is Lucy? The routeExperience through South America Thinking about quitting Walking companion Safety What she has in her pack Visas Distance each dau The road ahead Favourite moments so farYou can follow along Lucy and Wombat's adventure over on her Instagram @tanglesandtail and on YouTube for the complete cinematic experience. Ready for an adventure of your own? Check out the We Are Explorer's Adventure Map to discover trails, wild swimming, campsites, National Parks and more.  Follow @we_are_explorers on Instagram for your daily dose of travel inspiration. Enjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us to continue bringing you epic adventure content!  Thanks to We Are Explorer's News and Features Editor Amy Fairall for hosting this week.Produced by Sian Brain.

Sarah Pendergrass is a Swiss army knife with her hand in illustration, podcasting, writing, and of course all kinds of adventure pursuits. In this episode, We Are Explorers Publisher Tim chats to Sarah about adventure identity, passion projects and bringing to life those big goals we dream of.   In this chat we cover:  Sarah's Adventure repertoireContent creation Adventure identity Gear illustrations Passion projects Into the Wee hours podcastLight to Light - 700km run through ScotlandFundraising Support team Achieving goals You can follow along Sarah's adventures on her Instagram @allthegearnaeidea and check out her unique gear and outdoor illustrations at @allthegear.illustrated. If you love the We Are Explorers podcast, then you'll absolutely love Into The Wee Hours Podcast where Sarah and co-host Kristen Vautin share the stories of everyday adventurers.  Support Sarah as she runs the length of Scotland (including the islands!) while fundraising for Free to Run, an incredible NGO whose mission is to enable women and girls to safely and boldly engage in outdoor activity in conflict-affected regions like Iraq and Afghanistan. Donate to her campaign here. Ready for an adventure of your own? Check out the We Are Explorer's Adventure Map to discover trails, wild swimming, campsites, National Parks and more.  Follow @we_are_explorers on Instagram for your daily dose of travel inspiration. Enjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us to continue bringing you epic adventure content!  Thanks to We Are Explorer's Publisher Tim Ashelford for hosting this week.Produced by Sian Brain.

Scott Williams better known as Scotty's Gone Walkabout chats to us about his wild camping journey and creation of his hit YouTube channel that has followers tuning in from all over the world. His long form content is immersive and refreshing in a world of TikToks and Reels. From hiking to pack rafting, fly fishing and more, Scotty will try and relish in any adventure, as long as he can camp at the end of it.   In this chat we cover:  Scotty’s YouTube channel Wild camping Rules and legalities on wild campingLeave no trace Sharing locations Solo camping Planning a trip Maps Filming for YouTube Sketchy trip with Silly Swagman Bush craft and tucker Alone AustraliaHow to start Wild CampingSubscribe to Scotty's Gone Walkabout on YouTube for long form adventure bliss and on on Instagram for a little taste of what amazing adventures Scotty's embarking on next. Ready for an adventure of your own? Check out the We Are Explorer's Adventure Map to discover trails, wild swimming, campsites, National Parks and more.  Follow @we_are_explorers on Instagram for your daily dose of travel inspiration. Enjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us to continue bringing you epic adventure content!  Thanks to We Are Explorer's Publisher Tim Ashelford for hosting this week.Produced by Sian Brain.

Paul Watkins races in marathons, but not just any old marathons. He battles it out for over a week, across 600kms of the frozen terrain in the Arctic Circle. This gruelling race is self supported in conditions that reach below -40 degrees celsius, with lack of sleep and little food, we had to find out what keeps driving Paul to go back and do it all over again.   In this chat we cover:  Why do an Arctic ultra marathon? The 6633 Race1st attempt in 2017 Advice from a mateLearning from failure 2nd Attempt in 2019Training FoodSleepHallucinations Pace Open the door to Adventure What’s next You can keep up to date with what wild adventure Paul is up to next on his website and his Instagram @the.rogue.scholar. Paul also wrote a book about his journey called Lost & Found, it's a great winter read, tucked in by a raging fire while you marvel over the gruelling experience. Ready for an adventure of your own? Check out the We Are Explorer's Adventure Map to discover trails, wild swimming, campsites, National Parks and more.  Follow @we_are_explorers on Instagram for your daily dose of travel inspiration. Enjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us continue to bring you epic adventure content!  Thanks to We Are Explorer's Founder Henry Brydon for hosting this week.Produced by Sian Brain.

Ever wanted to give up all your possessions, quit your job and go and live in the wilderness? That's what Miriam Lancewood planned to do for a year with her husband in New Zealand, and then 7 years went by.  In this chat we cover:  Background as a physical education teacher Travelling to IndiaMeeting Peter Possessions Living in the Wilderness in New Zealand How was it going to work? Learning to hunt with a bow and arrowTe Araroa trail Missing modern luxuriesKeeping in contact with the outside worldWoman in the Wilderness - Miriam's 1st bookLong walking in EuropePeter's illnessHow has the world changed IndependenceTrekking in HimalayasSleep Miriam's Books 2023 - Wilder Journeys2020 - Wild at Heart 2017 - Woman in the WildernessReady for an adventure of your own? Check out the We Are Explorer's Adventure Map to discover trails, wild swimming, campsites, National Parks and more.  Follow @we_are_explorers on Instagram for your daily dose of travel inspiration. Enjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us continue to bring you epic adventure content!  Thanks to We Are Explorer's News and Features Editor Amy Fairall for hosting this week.Produced by Sian Brain.

Calumn Hockey is a self-taught adventure photographer who has embarked on a path as a conservation advocate. From humble beginnings using a compact digital camera (that broke after it got too dusty, RIP), he now captures compelling images showing devastating deforestation, climate change, and the plight of protest groups.In this chat we cover:  Was photography a passion?The beginning Camera technology Photojournalist Conservation photographer Logging image in Takayna Protest on Gumbaynggirr country Closing the climb of Uluru Shooting Trail RacesFor Wild Places Self TaughtCalumn's Idols - Renan Ozturk and Krystal Wright Freelance hustle  Current Gear Drone RescueBusiness Website Advice to Beginners See Calumn’s striking imagery on his website and Instagram and get inspired to do good and follow your passions. Make sure to follow @we_are_explorers on Instagram for your daily dose of adventure. Enjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It helps us continue to bring you epic adventure content!  Thanks to We Are Explorers Publisher Tim Ashelford for hosting this week.Producer - Sian Brain

After cycling 5,000kms off road from Canada to Mexico along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route Richelle Olsen discovered that women around her lacked self confidence and belief in their ability to go on adventures of their own. She decided to do something about it. Richelle started Escaping Your Comfort Zone, a body positive adventure and hiking club for women and non binary people, to make adventure more accessible and to be a cheerleader for people who underestimate themselves. No one gets left behind and everyone feels seen.In this chat we cover:  What is Escaping Your Comfort Zone?Riding from Canada to Mexico Being a cheerleader for others Events and leaders Plus sized stigma in the outdoors Outdoor Gear InspirationHow Escaping your comfort zone does things differently?Trips Accessibility and getting startedBody Positive Stomp trail run Women and non-binary peopleInterstate members Join the FB groups for your region You don’t need to do the entire trail! Want to join in on the fun? Head to Escaping Your Comfort Zone to join an event, follow along on Instagram @escapingyourcomfortzone and keep tabs on what Richelle is up to @richelleridesbikesandwaves. Follow @we_are_explorers on Instagram for your daily dose of adventure and check out our website weareexplorers.co for destination guides, road trip itineraries and adventures from all over the country. Thanks to Amy Fairall our News and Features Editor for hosting this week. Producer - Sian Brain

Tim chats with full time explorer and travel writer Elisha Donkin on her experience hiking the Heysen Trail.  The Heysen trail is a 1200km Thru Hike in South Australia stretching from Parachilna Gorge in the Flinders Ranges in the north to Cape Jervis on the Fleurieu Peninsula in the south.  In this chat we cover:  Heysen trail overview Deciding to do the trail Taking time off work How long does it take Vanlife and backpacking Thru hiking v multiday hiking Thru hiking scene in Australia Preparing for the tripFood and Water Isolation Music and Books Terrain Gear and weightCost Friends of the Heysen trail Making friends Australian Alps walking track Check out Elishas adventures on her blog Beyond Wild Places or on Instagram @beyondwildplaces.  Make sure to follow @we_are_explorers on Instagram for your daily dose of adventure. Enjoying the podcast? Why not subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an ep. It help us continue to bring you epic adventure content!  Thanks to We Are Explorers Publisher Tim Ashelford for hosting this week.Producer - Sian Brain

In this episode Henry has a yarn with survival instructor Alex Mileham and asked him a burning question - what  do you do in a survival situation in the depths of a Tasmanian winter? After years of solo adventuring and training from some of the world's most renowned survival experts, Alex began to share his knowledge with others through wilderness survival courses. From bushcraft to mindset, Alex's whole philosophy can be summed up into these three words - Never give up.   In this chat we cover:  Popularity of Alone Solo hiking Weather in Tasmania Teaching survival Qualifications Scenario - Lost in Tasmania Survival psychology Survival Steps Scenario - You’re not found Static and Dynamic survival How to get out Altitude sickness Desensitised to the outside Survival Courses Tasmania Follow @we_are_explorers on Instagram for your daily dose of adventure.Ready to take on some survival training? Check out Survival Courses Tasmania here. Thanks to We Are Explorers Founder Henry Brydon for hosting this week. Producer - Sian Brain

In this episode we chat with Dr Kate Grarock, a contestant on Alone Australia. She fills us in on how her background as an ecologist and avid solo hiker prepared her for the show and influenced her decisions while out there. Do you have what it takes to go on Alone? Kate says yes... you do!    In this chat we cover:  A Start in the Navy  Ecologist Eating on Alone Fishing Introduced Species Impact on a Place Documenting the Experience  Preparation for the Show Ultralight HikingWho Should do Alone?Being Alone Follow @we_are_explorers on Instagram for your daily dose of adventure. Make sure to watch Alone Australia at 7.30pm Wednesdays on SBS and SBS On Demand and check out our website weareexplorers.co for weekly recaps on what went down. You can follow Kate on her socials on YouTube and Instagram.    Thanks to Tim Ashelford our Publisher for hosting this week. Producer - Sian Brain