Elina is a filmmaker, adventure guide, and thru-hiker from Auckland, New Zealand, also known by the trail name “Tip Tap”. In 2019, she thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and documented her experience on YouTube, then followed that adventure up by hiking the length of New Zealand via the Te Araroa Trail, and recently released a video of her and her brothers hiking the famous Japanese pilgrimage route, Kumano Kodo. At the time of this recording, Elina has over 67,000 subscribers on YouTube, and she’s received much praise for her unique, honest, calm, and almost dream-like style that can be found in her videos. More about Elina: https://linktr.ee/elinaosborne Great Outdoor Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3W0x6Rt  

EP 127 - How to document your adventures with Elina Osborne

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In this episode, Tayson and Derek discuss a recent backpacking trip in Southern Utah with 8 backpacking YouTubers. Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi Follow My New Friends and Their YouTube Channels:  Miranda Goes Outside: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGEDbg1EKT7HCqbT7OAsLKA Bryce Newbold: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPoAwfB7pfJ-Hu2LfmNDww Sintax77: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW_wOOOnsFjQ-oNxAVQw3rA Eric Hanson: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3KwY6oUqATTRQa4m4fIDw Justin Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvT1uds0PVPJQWVnp4UN-A Elina Osborne: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj7YznKvjMpXAXuzs9wWvtg Jeff Pelletier: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNKMpnM_Yvf6E-Hhf9btYqA Grim Granite: https://www.youtube.com/@UCMG6vWRRaOLzr74uIuzMRaw Tayson Whittaker (me): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPoAwfB7pfJ-Hu2LfmNDww  #backpacking #youtubers #youtuberslife

EP 173 - Backpacking With 8 YouTubers

On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Brigham and Tayson sit down to discuss their recent second attempt at the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim hike. Enjoy hearing all the stories, the takeaways, and learn all about the conditions, the nutrition, the gear, and more in this exciting discussion! *** Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #grandcanyon #rimtorimtorim #r2r2r #grandcanyonnationalpark #podcast #rt3

EP 172 - 50 Miles in 1 Day: Grand Canyon Snow, Fish, Permit Checks, & Power Walking

Hunter Leininger is an endurance sport multihyphenate. He's an ultrarunner, mountaineer, mountain biker, content creator, and reality TV star. The eager son of an endurance athlete, Hunter set his first World Record by becoming the Youngest Finisher of the 24 Hour National Championship at the age of 11 and has since set records and FKTs in expedition racing, adventure racing, mountain biking endurance races, and Ultrarunning. Recently he summited the highest peaks of each state in 42 days (beating the record), and just became the fastest to ever run 200 miles across Florida in 63 hours, and 52 minutes. A record once held by none other than David Goggins. Follow Hunter Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_leininger/?hl=en  Follow Hunter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCWDVjToFqTeLMiIN4_A00aA   *** Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi   #outdoorvitals #taysonwhittaker #hunterleininger #running #adventureracing

EP 171 - Age Is No Barrier: Hunter Leininger's Quest for Adventure

In this episode of the podcast, Tayson and Brigham sit down to discuss a recent trip into the Tushars, where they attempted, once again, to summit Delano. One of the tallest mountains in Utah, Delano is over 12,000 feet, and together they attempted to climb it in a blizzard in the middle of winter. Enjoy! *** Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi

EP 170 - 3 Days In Sub-Freezing Temperatures (At 12,000 feet)

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson and Tyler from Outdoor Vitals talk about what inspires them, pushing limits, and committing to hike 100 miles as part of the OV 100 Mile Challenge. Join the Challenge: https://bit.ly/3ViMVVN #outdoorvitals #liveultralight #100milechallenge

EP 127 - How to document your adventures with Elina Osborne

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