Scott & Ariane have been guiding outdoor hiking treks for years. Follow their funny yet educational stories and experiences as they share "everything outdoors". From backpacking the Appalachian Trail to the Grand Canyon. You never know who they will meet along the way. If you embrace Mother Nature, this show is for you. Trust The Trail will inspire you to connect with the outdoors in a whole new way.
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- Episode 96: Mental Preparation for the Appalachian Trail
February 14, 2019 - Episode 95: Prepping Physically for the Appalachian TrailFebruary 7, 2019
- Episode 94: How Many Gear Manufacturers Can Sit in a Van?January 31, 2019
- Episode 93: Backroad BackpackingJanuary 24, 2019
- Episode 92: The Solo Female Hiker – Myths DebunkedJanuary 17, 2019
- Episode 91: Beating The Body’s BreakdownJanuary 10, 2019
- Episode 90: A Hostel in the ForestJanuary 3, 2019
- Episode 89: Year in Review – Looking Back is about Leaping ForwardDecember 27, 2018
- Episode 88: Choosing the right HeadlampDecember 20, 2018
- Episode 87: Dehydration in WinterDecember 13, 2018
- Best Backpacking Podcast’s 2018December 10, 2018
- Episode 86: Backpacking Beginnings – update from KariDecember 6, 2018
- Episode 85: Leader Of The PackNovember 29, 2018
- Episode 84: Backpacking MeteorologistNovember 15, 2018
- Episode 83: What Does Nature Give You?November 8, 2018
- Episode 82: Anatomy of a BlisterNovember 1, 2018
- Episode 81: Campfire Stories – Halloween SpecialOctober 25, 2018
- Episode 80: The Most Glorious CatholeOctober 18, 2018
- Episode 79: The Great Debate: Hammocks VS TentsOctober 11, 2018
- Episode 78: Cookware and Backcountry CookingOctober 4, 2018
- Episode 77: Should A Backpacker Take A Wilderness First Aid Class?September 27, 2018
- Episode 76: LoftTek Technology Challenges Outdoor Enthusiast to Pack UltralightSeptember 20, 2018
- How Did Backpacking Change My Life?September 17, 2018
- Episode 75: An Aspiring Thru-HikerSeptember 13, 2018
- Episode 74: Transitioning from Summer to FallSeptember 6, 2018
- Episode 73: False Evidence Appearing RealAugust 30, 2018
- Episode 72: Weighing in on Trail MagicAugust 23, 2018
- We are NOT normal Podcaster’sAugust 21, 2018
- How did Trust The Trail begin?August 16, 2018
- Episode 71: Vagabond Jack Challenges the Appalachian TrailAugust 16, 2018
45 min - Episode 70: Choosing the right trail mapAugust 9, 201845 min
- Episode 69: Does Backpacking Clean Your Brain?August 2, 201842 min
- Episode 68: 42 River CrossingsJuly 26, 2018
- Episode 67: Hiking In HumidityJuly 19, 2018
- Episode 66: Backpacking is A LOT of WorkJuly 12, 2018
- Episode 65: The Only Thing Constant is ChangeJuly 5, 2018
- Episode 64: The Blackalachian an AT StoryJune 28, 2018
- Episode 63: A Fairy Tail in the ForestJune 21, 2018
- Episode 62: What Backpacking Teaches YouJune 14, 2018
- Episode 61: Gadgets Need Them or Leave ‘Em?June 7, 2018
- Episode 60: Alcohol Isn’t Just For DrinkingMay 31, 2018
- Episode 59: Home Is Where Your Tarp IsMay 24, 2018
- Episode 58: Ticks Are Sneaky Little SuckersMay 17, 2018
- Episode 57: May Your Gear Be With YouMay 10, 2018
- Episode 56: Bringing Protection Into The BackcountryMay 3, 2018
- Episode 55: Shaving Food Weight on the Appalachian TrailApril 26, 2018
- Episode 54: You’re Gonna Get WetApril 19, 2018
- Episode 53: A Creek With No WaterApril 12, 2018
- Episode 52: We are NOT Bear GryllsApril 5, 2018
- Episode 51: Duck, Duck Goose Down BagsMarch 29, 2018
- Episode 50: Tales From The TrailMarch 22, 2018
- Episode 49: It’s Not The Summit, It’s The JourneyMarch 15, 2018
- Episode 48: Do I Drink The Water?March 8, 2018
- Episode 47: Backpacking BootcampMarch 1, 2018
- Episode 46: Backpacking the Kalalau TrailFebruary 22, 2018
- Episode 45: Is Less Really More?February 15, 2018
- Episode 44: Embrace the SuckFebruary 8, 2018
- Episode 43: A Toast to the FullMoonFebruary 1, 2018
- Episode 42: Taste of the TrailJanuary 18, 2018
- Episode 41: Barefoot Backpacking Bliss or BustJanuary 11, 2018
- Episode 40: Trail Blunders Are RealJanuary 4, 2018
- Episode 39: The Tale of Two Trails Interview with Leigh RothermelDecember 28, 2017
- Episode 38: Hiking with Heat Miser VS Snow MiserDecember 21, 2017
- Episode 37: Baby It’s Cold OutsideDecember 14, 2017
- Episode 36: Lightening the LoadDecember 7, 2017
- Episode 35: Prepping for the Appalachian TrailDecember 2, 2017
- Episode 34: Chasing FallOctober 12, 2017
- Episode 33: The Trail Down BelowSeptember 22, 2017
- episode 32: 300 miles of the Appalachian TrailSeptember 13, 2017
- Episode 31: You Inspire USSeptember 7, 2017
- Episode 30: How I infected myself with the NorovirusSeptember 4, 2017
- Episode 29: Routine on the Trail – Helpful or Harmful?May 25, 2017
- Episode 28: Making decisions on the Appalachian TrailApril 27, 2017
- Episode 27: Solo on SpringerApril 20, 2017
- Episode 26: Expectations of the TrailApril 13, 2017
- Episode 25: Your Park Needs You!April 6, 2017
- Episode 24: See Ya Later AlligatorApril 4, 2017
- Episode 23: Getting Personal with your First Aid KitMarch 16, 2017
- Episode 22: Sleep At Your Own RiskFebruary 9, 2017
- Episode 21: Hikers MidnightFebruary 2, 2017
- Episode 20: Top 10 Suggestions for New BackpackersJanuary 26, 2017
- Episode 19: Backpacking South Africa – Interview with Robin LeagueJanuary 19, 2017
- Episode 18: Technology on TrialJanuary 12, 2017
- Episode 17: Cavity for 2 Please – Backcountry TreatsJanuary 5, 2017
- Episode 16: 2017 and Airstream DreamsDecember 29, 2016
- Episode 15: Backpacking back in timeDecember 22, 2016
- Episode 14: Overcoming Your Fear of Solo BackpackingDecember 15, 2016
- Episode 13: How Backpacking Changed my LifeDecember 8, 2016
- Episode 12: Ode to Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky MountainsDecember 1, 2016
- Episode 11: The Grand Canyon the good the bad the uglyNovember 24, 2016
- Episode 10: The Winter ShakedownNovember 17, 2016
- Episode 9: Top 3 Letters Nature Lovers Need to KnowNovember 10, 2016
- Episode 8: Why Trust the TrailNovember 3, 2016
- Episode 7: Backpacking in the Rain – what you need to knowOctober 27, 2016
- Episode 6: Small Steps Big AdventureOctober 20, 2016
- Episode 5: Hammocks, Tarps, and Tents OH MY!October 13, 2016
- Episode 4: Can I Bring My Dog?October 6, 201630 min
- Episode 3: The Pickle PopSeptember 29, 2016
- Episode 2: For the love of BackpackingSeptember 22, 2016
- Episode 1: IntroSeptember 20, 2016
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Episode 92: The Solo Female Hiker – Myths Debunked
- January 17, 2019
appalachian trail, backpacking, Hiking, Long Distance Hiking, Outdoors, pacific crest trail, Thru-Hiking
On this episode we discuss the generalized fears that face females on the trail and challenge the pre-conceived perspectives of hiking alone in the wild. more.. -
Episode 91: Beating The Body’s Breakdown
- January 10, 2019
- appalachian trail, backpacking, Outdoors, pacific crest trail, Thru-Hiking
On this episode we discuss how to effectively prepare ahead of time for your body’s natural breakdown AFTER your hike. We address a very specific more.. -
Episode 90: A Hostel in the Forest
- January 3, 2019
- appalachian trail, backpacking, Long Distance Hiking, pacific crest trail, Thru-Hiking
On this episode we share with you a sanctuary in the forest for both weary travelers and long-distance thru-hikers to find rest. A place that more.. -
Episode 89: Year in Review – Looking Back is about Leaping Forward
- December 27, 2018
- appalachian trail, backpacking, Outdoor Podcast, Thru-Hiking
As 2018 wraps up, we review what this last year has meant to Scott & Ariane. Looking forward on how to bring a superior quality more..
MEET THE HOSTS
Ariane Petrucci
I started my outdoor career as a climber. Ice climbing in the Northern UP of Michigan was one of my favorite activities. After a torn ligament in my knee, I started hiking and backpacking.
Now I backpack all over the country including leading guided Caving Trips. Co-Host of Trust The Trail Podcast
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