Episodes

  • 210 The End Of The Trail – Final Episode

    210 The End Of The Trail – Final Episode
    Dec 8 2022
    This is episode 210 The End of The Trail. On this episode we bid farewell to this show, but not goodbye to you, to all of our listeners over the last 5 years. Episode 210 will be our last official Trust The Trail Podcast as we close this chapter and start writing a new one. […]
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    46 mins
  • 209 How Fast Can You Burn?

    209 How Fast Can You Burn?
    May 5 2022
    On this episode we debate the long argued Jetboil versus the Pocket Rocket saga. Is one really better than the other? Is burn time speed more important than Canister efficiency? Is there a better stove to use when outdoor conditions change? You Betcha! Why is it a good idea to have both in your gear […]
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    39 mins
  • 208 The Full Force Of Nature – Bear Attacks

    208 The Full Force Of Nature – Bear Attacks
    Apr 21 2022
    On this episode we discuss why are Bear Attacks and Bear Encounters on the rise? What should you do if you see a Grizzly Bear on the trail? Or a Black Bear for that matter? What does it mean to be “Bear Aware”? And why do people go nuts when they see a Bear? And […]
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    51 mins
  • 207 A Little Permethrin Please

    207 A Little Permethrin Please
    Apr 14 2022
    On this episode we discuss TICK season. How will you protect yourself this year? Permethrin VS Deet which is better? How should Appalachian Trail Thru Hikers prevent the Tick Attack. And just who is the “Tick Terminator”? All this and more. You can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group page – […]
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    31 mins
  • 206 A Little Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Advise for 2022

    206 A Little Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Advise for 2022
    Mar 31 2022
    On this episode we share a little Appalachian Trail advise for our 2022 Thru-Hikers. Thousands of potential AT Thru Hikers make their long journey each year trying to accomplish a complete end to end hike on our Country’s iconic trail. What is the most important piece of gear? We also gear test and discuss Altai […]
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    38 mins
  • 205 Overcrowding Equals Search and Rescue? 2021 Was Brutal

    205 Overcrowding Equals Search and Rescue? 2021 Was Brutal
    Feb 17 2022
    On episode 205 We discuss the brutal statistics from the National Park Service about Overcrowding and Search and Rescue in 2021. On our weekly LIVE Audio Show, we have a conversation with our Listeners about why National Parks experienced a record Search and Rescue year. Is this why Backcountry permit fees are on the rise […]
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    43 mins
  • 204 Let’s Change Things Up A Bit

    204 Let’s Change Things Up A Bit
    Feb 3 2022
    On this episode we make a tweak in our show. It’s time for our listeners to chime in on topics LIVE and have a voice. On our LIVE Audio Show We have a conversation with Ariane about living in Montana with 17 feet of snow. What’s it like living in Yellowstone in Winter? What’s the […]
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    47 mins
  • 203 Moose Are Cranky Get Ready To Run

    203 Moose Are Cranky Get Ready To Run
    Jan 27 2022
    This is episode 203 Moose are Cranky “Be ready to run”. On this episode we report on some “Trail News” around the Country for the month of January 2022. What National Park is raising backcountry permit fees? Appalachian Thru Hikers may be incurring a new fee to hike through the Shenandoah’s, and what is the […]
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    31 mins