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207 A Little Permethrin Please

Posted on April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 by nocmanus

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...

205 Overcrowding Equals Search and Rescue? 2021 Was Brutal

Posted on February 17, 2022February 16, 2022 by nocmanus

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...

203 Moose Are Cranky Get Ready To Run

Posted on January 27, 2022January 25, 2022 by nocmanus

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...

202 A Conversation with Derek and Carl

Posted on January 13, 2022December 29, 2021 by nocmanus

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...

200 The Long Long Trail Anniversary Edition

Posted on December 16, 2021December 14, 2021 by nocmanus

On our 200th episode we look at back at 5 years of podcasting with Trust The Trail. We share some behind the scenes, never before told stories as well as some of our highlighted successes and failures from many of our trips. Then we turn the tables back to those of YOU whom inspired us in ways...

188 A Guided Trip Into The Grand Canyon

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 by nocmanus

A Guided Trip Into the Grand Canyon; This is a two part series on Backpacking the Grand Canyon. On this episode we are LIVE from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon as we give a detailed trip report on backpacking the Thunder River Deer Creek Loop and give you a behind the scene sounds of what...

177 Let’s Catch Up

Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 by nocmanus

On this episode we catch all of you up to where and what we've been doing these past two months. Lot's of Hiking and Backpacking. Including trail reports, campfire hijinks, behind the scenes details and a look at what's to come. WE ARE BACK! by the way…you can always join in on our discussions...

151 What Comes First?

Posted on April 30, 2020April 30, 2020 by nocmanus

On this episode we answer podcast Subscriber email about what comes first. Pack weight or the ability to hike long miles? Does it even matter? We also answer how beginner backpackers can gain confidence on the trail. by the way…you can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group...