Leave No Trace Podcast – Trust The Trail Podcast

167 Careless Carins

Posted on August 27, 2020August 25, 2020 by nocmanus

On this episode Scott and Ariane debate and delve into the topic of cairns being both essential trail markers and popular rock art formations. Is the careless cairn manipulating our natural environments, and what do you do when you see one that does not serve a critical function in the...

161 The Gallon Bag Challenge

Posted on July 16, 2020July 15, 2020 by nocmanus

On this episode we challenge you to give back to the trail. An idea that one of our Listeners had about picking up one gallon of trash while hiking. Christopher Moynihan of Bexar Outfitters & Trust The Trail are challenging You! Our you up for the #gallonbagchallenge by the way…you can...

130 When You Don’t Know – What You Don’t Know

Posted on November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 by nocmanus

On this Episode we revisit what it means to "Plan Ahead and Prepare". And what the "blankety-blank" that means? We break it down even further and DECIPHER THE BASICS of what ACTIONS correlate to this common phrase. This question was asked by one of our very own newer Backpackers who had heard...

114: The 8th Principal

Posted on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 by nocmanus

On episode 114 we pose this question, is achieving the perfect backcountry selfie really worth it and are we turning nature's wilderness into a side show? This podcast might be a little controversial but worth the discussion as we seek to understand why so many people are placing their safety at...

Episode 98 Life After a Thru Hike

Posted on February 28, 2019February 28, 2019 by nocmanus

On this episode we talk to Appalachian Thru-Hiker Heather Bolint, aka "Mama Cluck" about life AFTER her Appalachian Trial THRU hike. She shares how taking a 6 month break while managing a Hostel in Southern Georgia inspired her to get back out there and hike YET again. Her stamina and passion as a...