Episodes

On this Episode we lighten the conversation on a very real and impactful situation our nation is facing. As we are being quarantined indoors, we take a look at getting back outdoors into the environment we know so much about. Would backpackpackers know best in the midst of a crisis? We take a more detailed look at what our skills in the outdoors have inevitably taught us about being adaptable, and prepared. by the way…you can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group page – just g...

On this Episode we discuss the overestimation of physical ability to the difficulties of the trail. Blindsided by our desires for reward and need to partake in the novelty, a new culture of backpacking has developed in taking the preparations out of the mix. Is social media making backpacking safer or more dangerous? by the way…you can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group page – just go to: facebook.com/groups/trustthetrailpodcast and join our podcast family – come hang out w...

On this Episode we bring back the inspiring voices of Heather and Josh Legler with a look into what life has been like for them after wrapping up production of their Podcast The First 40 Miles. They share this new season of their current lives, the struggles they are currently facing and how developing new fortitude to push through all these unknowns mimics life on the trail. ALL THIS AND THAT’S ABOUT IT by the way…you can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group page – just go...

This is not a drill. On this Episode we call attention to all aspiring thru-hikers. Don’t watch the adventure, be the adventure. Your someday is today. We give you 5 tips on how not to get stuck in the muck and go live your dream.