Trail Theory
by Trail Theory
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Choose Your Own Adventure Part 1: Choose Wisely, Hikers
Choose Your Own Adventure Part 1: Choose Wisely, Hikers
About this podcast
We’re four friends who discovered backpacking together and want to share our knowledge and experience with you. We’re talking all aspects of the outdoors. From simple topics like trail snacks to planning a trip to Mt. Everest. Whether you’re mapping out your first trip or you’ve been through hiking for years. The Trail Theory podcast has something for anyone seeking adventure. Not only will we be recording in our studio, but we’ll also be taking our listeners with us and recording from the trail. Join us as we laugh at our mistakes, and celebrate our successes. See you on the trail.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 141 episodes
- Choose Your Own Adventure Part 1: Choose Wisely, Hikers · 58 min · Episode 140Pick your path, pack your bag, and try to make it through a trail that’s rigged against you. The boys make choices and see if they can survive their trip.
- From The Trail: Nantahala National Forest · 29 min · Episode 139Flash monsoons, a double decker lean-to and cold burritos. The boys rip the trail up go live in the Nantahala National Forest.
- Trip Prep: Nantahala Basin Loop · 59 min · Episode 138Deep in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains lies the horseshoe-shaped Nantahala Basin. The boys laid out their plans to tackle the "Land of the Noonday Sun." TRAIL THEORY STORE…
- Freeze Dried Part 10: The Game Has Changed · 1 h 9 min · Episode 137Backpacking meals used to mean picking the least-bad option from a handful of tired brands. The boys nosh on some of the best backcountry cuisine out there, one boiling cup of…
- The Ultimate Gear Draft · 1 h 9 min · Episode 136We put together a fantasy football-style draft for backpacking gear with 8 categories and zero mercy for what you pick. The boys go head-to-head building their dream trip, one…
- A Campfire Conversation - Featuring Rainier, Acadia and Broad Peak · 1 h 6 min · Episode 135Who needs a topic? There are tons to talk about in the outdoor world while Brian tells us his tale of tackling Mt. Rainer, Alex goes back to Acadia National Park and a tribute to…
- Outdoor Trends We Don't Understand · 1 h 10 min · Episode 134In the ever-changing landscape of outdoor adventure, certain trends take shape and take over. The boys dissect ones they may not hate, but have questions about the popularity of…
- What Makes a Great Adventure? Local Trails vs Bucket Lists · 1 h 11 min · Episode 133Your local trail is not a warm-up, but it is a known quantity. The boys discuss trips both epic and local and settle once and for all the debate on which one is better (they…
- In Defense of Quitting · 1 h 6 min · Episode 132Quitting and failing aren't the same thing, but it's sometimes hard to tell them apart. The boys dig into why turning around might be the most underrated skill in the outdoors…
- Trail Etiquette: Sinner or Saint? · 1 h 9 min · Episode 131Forgive me trail, for I have sinned. The boys get hot and bothered while discussing unwritten trail rules brought on by an unruly group they encountered while backpacking. Watch…
- Live from Northeast Ohio Adventure Fest · 36 min · Episode 130From the studio to the stage - Trail Theory is live at the Northeast Ohio Adventure Festival. The boys bring the podcast to the people. Become a Trail Theory Member through our…
- Psychology of the Woods Part 3 · 1 h 13 min · Episode 129Something's happening to your brain when you're deep in the woods. The boys break down the psychology behind why even a hard time on trail feels like medicine. Watch this episode…
- From the Trail: Shenandoah National Park · 46 min · Episode 128Time to dust off the boots and taste the wild. The boys are live — deep in the backwoods of one of America's greatest National Parks. Trail Theory AllTrails Map - Shenandoah…
- Trip Prep: Shenandoah National Park · 1 h 8 min · Episode 127The forest is calling and permits don't grow on trees. The boys break down their plan for one of the East Coast's most iconic national parks. Watch this episode andothers on our…
- Found Articles: Part 8 · 1 h 3 min · Episode 126Updates, injuries, and epic feats are all the rage. The boys break it all down, react in real time, and keep you up to speed on what’s happening in the wild. Watch this episode…
- Pick 'em: Sweet Sixteen Survival Showdown · 1 h 2 min · Episode 125The rules are loose and the opinions are strong as the ultimate gear bracket takes shape. The boys go head-to-head, delivering bold takes, blowouts, and a few surprising upsets…
- Freeze Dried part 9: New Brands, Bold Takes · 1 h 10 min · Episode 124From perfecto to putrid, there is an abundance of freeze dried backpacking and plenty of new brands to try out. The boys light the stove, tie on their bibs and come to the studio…
- Retro Backpacking: Before Ultralight Took Over the Outdoors · 58 min · Episode 123Old gear is rad — but how useful is it today? The boys discuss vintage hiking gear you may have forgotten about (and a few you may have never heard of). Watch this episode and…
- Sole Searching: A Guide to Feet · 1 h 8 min · Episode 122Your feet are the foundation of every trip and the trail does not care about your feelings, only your feet. The boys talk shoes, boots, socks, insoles, and more. Watch this…
- First Trips: The Times We Learned to Love the Outdoors · 1 h 3 min · Episode 121The outdoors has a way of leaving a mark early in life. The boys share stories from their first camping trips and reflect on how those moments shaped the paths they’re on today…
