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199 Clean Your Gear Damit

Posted on December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 by nocmanus

This is episode 199 Clean Your Gear. On this episode Scott shares some new gear thoughts for 2022 and why you should take a look at some quality down jackets that have been on the market for awhile. He also shares tips on how to keep your gear clean and ready to go. Huge news regarding the...

198 Are Trail Ratings Dependable

Posted on November 18, 2021December 1, 2021 by nocmanus

On this episode we get back to some basics in talking about trail ratings. Is there a need for a consistent rating system, with so many new backpackers exploring different terrain? What constitutes difficult? Are ratings entirely based on calculation alone? And should they be? Is it sufficient...

197 The Fork In The Trail

Posted on November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 by nocmanus

This is episode 197 The Fork in the Trail. On this episode Scott shares what happened in Cooke City Montana and why we stopped podcasting. Also, how the fork in the Trail with no trail signs is often your best guess with no real clues as to which direction to go This is exactly where you can Trust...

LIVE From Yellowstone! Backpacking Trails and Tips

Posted on August 19, 2021August 18, 2021 by nocmanus

We come to you LIVE from Yellowstone National Park in Lamar Valley and some of the best backpacking around. On this episode we offer tips on what you need to know when coming out to hit the trail. Do you really need Bear Spray? What is the truth about the Wildlife and what resources are offered in...

194 Trail Depression Is Real

Posted on August 5, 2021August 3, 2021 by nocmanus

On episode 194 we discuss that Trail Depression is Real. We share personal thoughts on depression after a long distance or thru hike. Whether it's the Appalachian Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail. Trail depression is very real. How did Scott overcome depression after his Appalachian Thru Hike and...

192 Rise Of The Recreational Rookie

Posted on July 8, 2021July 9, 2021 by nocmanus

On this episode we debate the rise on the novice hiker and how it's shaping our outdoor recreation. With little room for error in life altering scenarios, where does experience benefit the average hiker. This is a two-part series on the increase in interest in the outdoors and the impacts of these...

191 Should Backpacking Be Called A Sport?

Posted on June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 by nocmanus

On this episode we debate the Pro's and Con's of calling backpacking a "sport". Should it be considered an "official" Olympic Sport? Who would referee? Who would judge? We discuss the facts about athletes and backpackers. We also answer the question; aren't we already treating it like a sport with...

What Has It Been Like Taking Our Podcast On The Road Full Time?

Posted on March 22, 2021March 24, 2021 by nocmanus

In the 7 months we have taken our Trust The Trail Podcast on the road full time we can say for certain that it's been great! Not withstanding the challenges of Full Time Travel in the middle of a National Pandemic. Our goal was, and still is, to meet our listeners and offer anyone who wanted to go...

184 Face To Face With Adversity – Juliet Pisner

Posted on March 11, 2021March 10, 2021 by nocmanus

Have you ever faced adversity on the trail where the obstacles were life threatening? We sit down and talk to Juliet Pisner who not only once, but twice faced adversity on the trail. Hiking as a Forest Fire raged with ash streaming down. Then on another trip dealing with almost near blindness....

182 Are You Self Reliant?

Posted on February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 by nocmanus

On this Episode we encourage you NOT to go SOLO backpacking. Well, at least until you've mastered a few skill sets. With a desire to get others to explore the benefits of solo backpacking, it's important we take a step back and FIRST focus on what you need to know in order to get there. How...