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. We also share what’s next as we explore the possibilites of our new home: Yellowstone National Park. This will be hard to get through for me, for us. But as we close this show, this is not the end of Trust The Trail. We also explain why we stopped the show and the heartbreak that last summer brought. You can always join in ..read more

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 closet? We share comments from our Facebook Group and what why they think the Jetboil is King. 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 with us AND become part of our commu ..read more

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 finally, What’s up with ALL this Snow in the Northwest? STOP SNOWING! 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 with us AND become part of our community The 14 Bear Attack Statistics -On average, there are about ..read more

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 – just go to: facebook.com/groups/trustthetrailpodcast and join our podcast family – come hang out with us AND become part of our community If you are planning a day hike, or a backpacking adventure and need to plan your route? (GAY YA) GPS. Plan your next off-grid expedition with the Gaia ..read more

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 Hok’s Snowshoe. A hybrid snowshoe that acts like a snowshoes but glides like a ski. We test it in Yellowstone National Park in Winter and share if it is better than traditional snowshoes for Winter Hiking You can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group page – just go to ..read more

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 for 2022? Why is there such a disconnect between Visitors and “What to Know before you Go”? and lastly one of our listeners explains Jujutsu and how it’s getting her in shape. You can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group page – just go to: facebook.com/grou ..read more

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 best time to visit Yellowstone? How does Cold Winter Air change in elevation? and lastly, how does a town of only 72 people co-exist with Grizzly’s walking through Town.  You can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group page – just go to: facebook.com/groups/trustthetrailpodcast and join our podcas ..read more

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 most Isolated National Park in the Country? And finally, what’s up with the Moose in Denali National Park? Why are they so cranky and Paranoid? We also share our first ever LIVE Audio Q and A with our Facebook Group Members. What did we talk about? You can always join in on our discussions ..read more

On this episode we get a chance to sit down once again with Derek and Carl and chat about all things backpacking. Kind of. We chat about the worse trail experience, worse food experience, and how one of us should not be peeing in the campfire. Plus, Scott gives out a special invite to both Carl and Derek to backpacking in Yellowstone National Park in 2022. Do they accept? 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 with us AND become part of our community Welcome our New ..read more

On episode 201 Scott shares several tips on how to overcome and handle fear on the trail. How to turn negative thoughts into positive energy. As we move into 2022 fear has gripped us in every way possible. But on this episode how you handle fear in life is exactly how you will handle fear in the backcountry. We also discuss new updates to the show and a special invite to our listeners.  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 with us AND become part of our commun ..read more