This is episode 210 The End of The Trail. On this episode we bid farewell to this show, but not goodbye to you, to all of our listeners over the last 5 years. Episode 210 will be our last official Trust The Trail Podcast as we close this chapter and start writing a new one. We also share what’s next as we explore the possibilites of our new home: Yellowstone National Park. This will be hard to get through for me, for us. But as we close this show, this is not the end of Trust The Trail. We also explain why we stopped the show and the heartbreak that last summer brought.

You can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group page – just go to:
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Personal Note: We have been so grateful to have the opportunity to share our love for the outdoors with you. It’s been so much fun meeting our listeners and taking them out on some epic adventures. This show has always been for YOU! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to listen. Trust the Trail has always been about having faith that you are exactly where you need to be in that moment and knowing no matter what the outcome, you are suppose to be in that moment.

See you on the trail,

Scott & Ariane

On this episode we debate the long argued Jetboil versus the Pocket Rocket saga. Is one really better than the other? Is burn time speed more important than Canister efficiency? Is there a better stove to use when outdoor conditions change? You Betcha! Why is it a good idea to have both in your gear closet? We share comments from our Facebook Group and what why they think the Jetboil is King.

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What We Talk About:

Why so fast? 

Good question Paula

Good answer Diane

Burn time good, efficiency better

Chuck them both at 0 degrees

Up up and away in elevation

Shout out’s to our lovely and amazing Facebook Members and our Patreon’s who also help support our podcast: Richard Curry, Angela Salas Kim Kaverman, Brother Bear, Jill Lange,, EJ Newell, Helene Profit, Bob Esser, Dani Bowen, Jack Masters, Lisa Pruit, Brad Wolfe, Suzane Johnson, Jessica Wolfen Jordan LANGREK Susane Adams Kevin Frost, Gina Purcell. and our newest Patreon Dean Dowsett. Patreon is a secure platform that let’s you support your favorite Podcast. All you need to do is create an account, and go to trust the trail podcast, and as little as 2.00 a month, get special benefits for exclusive content.

Our podcast’s are available on iHeart, Apple Podcast, Spotify…all the big ones or any of your favorite podcatchers. If we aren’t on one that you listen to, let us know and we’ll make sure that we are.. You can also follow us on Instagram trustthetrail and our Trust The Trail Facebook Page,, Remember the trail gives you everything you need, more importantly self confidence and the ability to build self esteem. so………..Trust the Trail.

On this episode we discuss why are Bear Attacks and Bear Encounters on the rise? What should you do if you see a Grizzly Bear on the trail? Or a Black Bear for that matter? What does it mean to be “Bear Aware”? And why do people go nuts when they see a Bear? And finally, What’s up with ALL this Snow in the Northwest? STOP SNOWING!

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The 14 Bear Attack Statistics
-On average, there are about 40 brown bear attacks that happen around the world every year.
The odds of being attacked by a bear at Yellowstone National Park is 1 in 2.1 million.
-2021 has shown an increase in the number of bear attacks in the US.
-So far, California has two high-profile cases of black bears breaking into homes in 2021.
-Appalachian Trail bear attack statistics reveal estimates of about one fatal black bear attack to occur every 8-10 years.
-The US state that has the most bear attacks is Alaska.
-The number of fatal black bear attacks per year in the US comes to about one fatal attack a year.
-Since 1979, there have been 44 grizzly bear attacks at Yellowstone National Park.
-The frequency of polar bear attacks is increasing in recent years as the Arctic temperatures have become warmer.
-Most bear attacks occur because the bear feels protective or threatened.
-About 50,000 wild bears are hunted by people in North America every year.
-A 3-year study of 92 bear attacks in North America saw that half of them involved a dog.
-Although many bear attacks involve dogs, bears rarely attack domestic cats.
-In 2020, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department received 162 reports of bears attacking backyard chickens.

If you are planning a day hike, or a backpacking adventure and need to plan your route? (GAY YA) GPS. Plan your next off-grid expedition with the Gaia GPS desktop or IOS App route planner. Just click on the banner. Just for our Trust The Trail Listeners you will get the first year for only $31.99 normally 39.00

What We Talk About:

Mother Nature has stopped taking her Meds

Are Bear encounters the same as Bear attacks?

Chickens coming home to roost on the AT

More Bears, more people, more Bear encounters

Bears don’t like getting hit in the nose

Bear Aware = Common Sense

Stop Snowing!

Shout out’s to our lovely and amazing Facebook Members and our Patreon’s who also help support our podcast: Richard Curry, Angela Salas Kim Kaverman, Brother Bear, Jill Lange,, EJ Newell, Helene Profit, Bob Esser, Dani Bowen, Jack Masters, Lisa Pruit, Brad Wolfe, Suzane Johnson, Jessica Wolfen Jordan LANGREK Susane Adams Kevin Frost, Gina Purcell. and our newest Patreon Dean Dowsett. Patreon is a secure platform that let’s you support your favorite Podcast. All you need to do is create an account, and go to trust the trail podcast, and as little as 2.00 a month, get special benefits for exclusive content.

Our podcast’s are available on iHeart, Apple Podcast, Spotify…all the big ones or any of your favorite podcatchers. If we aren’t on one that you listen to, let us know and we’ll make sure that we are.. You can also follow us on Instagram trustthetrail and our Trust The Trail Facebook Page,, Remember the trail gives you everything you need, more importantly self confidence and the ability to build self esteem. so………..Trust the Trail.

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 group page – just go to:
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If you are planning a day hike, or a backpacking adventure and need to plan your route? (GAY YA) GPS. Plan your next off-grid expedition with the Gaia GPS desktop or IOS App route planner. Just click on the banner. Just for our Trust The Trail Listeners you will get the first year for only $31.99 normally 39.00

Don’t forget to check out the Backpacker Store. This site is just for you. The Power is in the search

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What We Talk About

Ticks are sneaky little suckers

100% Deet? Really?

The Tick Terminator

Hidden Cost of Lyme Disease

Picaridin (Non-Deet)

Insectashield will treat your clothes for you

Shout out’s to our lovely and amazing Facebook Members and our Patreon’s who also help support our podcast: Richard Curry, Angela Salas Kim Kaverman, Brother Bear, Jill Lange,, EJ Newell, Helene Profit, Bob Esser, Dani Bowen, Jack Masters, Lisa Pruit, Brad Wolfe, Suzane Johnson, Jessica Wolfen Jordan LANGREK Susane Adams Kevin Frost, Gina Purcell. and our newest Patreon Dean Dowsett. Patreon is a secure platform that let’s you support your favorite Podcast. All you need to do is create an account, and go to trust the trail podcast, and as little as 2.00 a month, get special benefits for exclusive content.

Our podcast’s are available on iHeart, Apple Podcast, Spotify…all the big ones or any of your favorite podcatchers. If we aren’t on one that you listen to, let us know and we’ll make sure that we are.. You can also follow us on Instagram trustthetrail and our Trust The Trail Facebook Page,, Remember the trail gives you everything you need, more importantly self confidence and the ability to build self esteem. so………..Trust the Trail.

On this episode we share a little Appalachian Trail advise for our 2022 Thru-Hikers. Thousands of potential AT Thru Hikers make their long journey each year trying to accomplish a complete end to end hike on our Country’s iconic trail. What is the most important piece of gear? We also gear test and discuss Altai Hok’s Snowshoe. A hybrid snowshoe that acts like a snowshoes but glides like a ski. We test it in Yellowstone National Park in Winter and share if it is better than traditional snowshoes for Winter Hiking

You can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group page – just go to:
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Welcome our New Sponsor: Gaia GPS – Give the hikers in your life hundreds of offline maps to explore anywhere in the world. Our entire map catalog and custom route planning tools will help them get deeper into the backcountry. And you’ll be happy knowing that they can always find their way home.

Don’t forget to check out the Backpacker Store. This site is just for you. The Power is in the search

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What We Talk About:

Bison Carcass but beautiful Bald Eagles

Limpy the Coyote got game

Advise from a Thru-Hiker to a Thru-Hiker

It’s your attitude damn it!

Be Grateful and Enjoy

Snowshoe VS Hok

Shout out’s to our lovely and amazing Facebook Members and our Patreon’s who also help support our podcast: Richard Curry, Angela Salas Kim Kaverman, Brother Bear, Jill Lange,, EJ Newell, Helene Profit, Bob Esser, Dani Bowen, Jack Masters, Lisa Pruit, Brad Wolfe, Suzane Johnson, Jessica Wolfen Jordan LANGREK Susane Adams Kevin Frost, Gina Purcell. and our newest Patreon Dean Dowsett. Patreon is a secure platform that let’s you support your favorite Podcast. All you need to do is create an account, and go to trust the trail podcast, and as little as 2.00 a month, get special benefits for exclusive content.

Our podcast’s are available on iHeart, Apple Podcast, Spotify…all the big ones or any of your favorite podcatchers. If we aren’t on one that you listen to, let us know and we’ll make sure that we are.. You can also follow us on Instagram trustthetrail and our Trust The Trail Facebook Page,, Remember the trail gives you everything you need, more importantly self confidence and the ability to build self esteem. so………..Trust the Trail.

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 permit fees are on the rise for 2022? Why is there such a disconnect between Visitors and “What to Know before you Go”? and lastly one of our listeners explains Jujutsu and how it’s getting her in shape.

You can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group page – just go to:
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If you are planning a day hike, or a backpacking adventure and need to plan your route? Use Gaia GPS to plan your next off-grid expedition with the Gaia GPS desktop or IOS App route planner. Just click on the banner, and just for our Trust The Trail Listeners you will get the first year for only $31.99 normally 39.00

• Route Planning
• Download Offline Maps
• Thousands of pre-planned routes to download

Don’t forget to check out the Backpacker Store. This site is just for you. The Power is in the search

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What We Talk About:

SAR goes wild in 2022

Those a huge helicopters

How much does THAT Cost?

What’s the Disconnect? 

Kathy comes in and declares her Bad Assnes

Shout out’s to our lovely and amazing Facebook Members and our Patreon’s who also help support our podcast: Richard Curry, Angela Salas Kim Kaverman, Brother Bear, Jill Lange,, EJ Newell, Helene Profit, Bob Esser, Dani Bowen, Jack Masters, Lisa Pruit, Brad Wolfe, Suzane Johnson, Jessica Wolfen Jordan LANGREK Susane Adams Kevin Frost, Gina Purcell. and our newest Patreon Dean Dowsett. Patreon is a secure platform that let’s you support your favorite Podcast. All you need to do is create an account, and go to trust the trail podcast, and as little as 2.00 a month, get special benefits for exclusive content.

Our podcast’s are available on iHeart, Apple Podcast, Spotify…all the big ones or any of your favorite podcatchers. If we aren’t on one that you listen to, let us know and we’ll make sure that we are.. You can also follow us on Instagram trustthetrail and our Trust The Trail Facebook Page,, Remember the trail gives you everything you need, more importantly self confidence and the ability to build self esteem. so………..Trust the Trail.

On this episode we make a tweak in our show. It’s time for our listeners to chime in on topics LIVE and have a voice. On our LIVE Audio Show We have a conversation with Ariane about living in Montana with 17 feet of snow. What’s it like living in Yellowstone in Winter? What’s the best time to visit Yellowstone? How does Cold Winter Air change in elevation? and lastly, how does a town of only 72 people co-exist with Grizzly’s walking through Town. 

You can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group page – just go to:
facebook.com/groups/trustthetrailpodcast and join our podcast family – come hang out with us AND become part of our community. AND NOW Chat LIVE with us.

If you are planning a day hike, or a backpacking adventure and need to plan your route? Use Gaia GPS to plan your next off-grid expedition with the Gaia GPS desktop or IOS App route planner. Just click on the banner, and just for our Trust The Trail Listeners you will get the first year for only $31.99 normally 39.00

• Route Planning
• Download Offline Maps
• Thousands of pre-planned routes to download

Don’t forget to check out the Backpacker Store. This site is just for you. The Power is in the search

www.thebackpackerstore.com

What We Talk About:

Let’s Chat LIVE

Open Topic for 500 Alex

Scott want’s a Wood Burning Backpacking Stove

Ariane shares her 17 feet of snow hikes

Snowmobiles everywhere

-38 degrees is really cold

Yellowstone elevation pro’s and cons

Shout out’s to our lovely and amazing Facebook Members and our Patreon’s who also help support our podcast: Richard Curry, Angela Salas Kim Kaverman, Brother Bear, Jill Lange,, EJ Newell, Helene Profit, Bob Esser, Dani Bowen, Jack Masters, Lisa Pruit, Brad Wolfe, Suzane Johnson, Jessica Wolfen Jordan LANGREK Susane Adams Kevin Frost, Gina Purcell. and our newest Patreon Dean Dowsett. Patreon is a secure platform that let’s you support your favorite Podcast. All you need to do is create an account, and go to trust the trail podcast, and as little as 2.00 a month, get special benefits for exclusive content.

Our podcast’s are available on iHeart, Apple Podcast, Spotify…all the big ones or any of your favorite podcatchers. If we aren’t on one that you listen to, let us know and we’ll make sure that we are.. You can also follow us on Instagram trustthetrail and our Trust The Trail Facebook Page,, Remember the trail gives you everything you need, more importantly self confidence and the ability to build self esteem. so………..Trust the Trail.

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 what is the most Isolated National Park in the Country? And finally, what’s up with the Moose in Denali National Park? Why are they so cranky and Paranoid? We also share our first ever LIVE Audio Q and A with our Facebook Group Members. What did we talk about?

You can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group page – just go to:
facebook.com/groups/trustthetrailpodcast and join our podcast family – come hang out with us AND become part of our community

Welcome our New Sponsor: Gaia GPS – Give the hikers in your life hundreds of offline maps to explore anywhere in the world. Our entire map catalog and custom route planning tools will help them get deeper into the backcountry. And you’ll be happy knowing that they can always find their way home.

Don’t forget to check out the Backpacker Store. This site is just for you. The Power is in the search

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What We Talk About:

Will Ariane ever change her Facebook Profile pic?
A sample of our FIRST EVER Live Audio FB Chat
New Show called: Trail News
What National Park is raising backcountry permit fees?
Appalachian Thru Hikers may be incurring a new fee to hike through the Shenandoah’s
What is the most Isolated National Park in the Country?
Moose in Denali National Park are so damn cranky and Paranoid

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 and Derek to backpacking in Yellowstone National Park in 2022. Do they accept?

You can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group page – just go to:
facebook.com/groups/trustthetrailpodcast and join our podcast family – come hang out with us AND become part of our community

Welcome our New Sponsor: Gaia GPS – Give the hikers in your life hundreds of offline maps to explore anywhere in the world. Our entire map catalog and custom route planning tools will help them get deeper into the backcountry. And you’ll be happy knowing that they can always find their way home.

Don’t forget to check out the Backpacker Store. This site is just for you. The Power is in the search

www.thebackpackerstore.com

What We Talk About?

Not that Yellowstone, the other Yellowstone

Worse Trail – Illinois

Worse Food

No peeing allowed

Did we just say that?

Backpacking in Yellowstone

Shout out’s to our lovely and amazing Facebook Members and our Patreon’s who also help support our podcast: Richard Curry, Angela Salas Kim Kaverman, Brother Bear, Jill Lange,, EJ Newell, Helene Profit, Bob Esser, Dani Bowen, Jack Masters, Lisa Pruit, Brad Wolfe, Suzane Johnson, Jessica Wolfen Jordan LANGREK Susane Adams Kevin Frost, Gina Purcell. and our newest Patreon Dean Dowsett. Patreon is a secure platform that let’s you support your favorite Podcast. All you need to do is create an account, and go to trust the trail podcast, and as little as 2.00 a month, get special benefits for exclusive content.

Our podcast’s are available on iHeart, Apple Podcast, Spotify…all the big ones or any of your favorite podcatchers. If we aren’t on one that you listen to, let us know and we’ll make sure that we are.. You can also follow us on Instagram trustthetrail and our Trust The Trail Facebook Page,, Remember the trail gives you everything you need, more importantly self confidence and the ability to build self esteem. so………..Trust the Trail.

On episode 201 Scott shares several tips on how to overcome and handle fear on the trail. How to turn negative thoughts into positive energy. As we move into 2022 fear has gripped us in every way possible. But on this episode how you handle fear in life is exactly how you will handle fear in the backcountry. We also discuss new updates to the show and a special invite to our listeners. 

You can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group page – just go to:
facebook.com/groups/trustthetrailpodcast and join our podcast family – come hang out with us AND become part of our community

Welcome our New Sponsor: Gaia GPS – Give the hikers in your life hundreds of offline maps to explore anywhere in the world. Our entire map catalog and custom route planning tools will help them get deeper into the backcountry. And you’ll be happy knowing that they can always find their way home.

Don’t forget to check out the Backpacker Store. This site is just for you. The Power is in the search

www.thebackpackerstore.com

What we talk about

New Sponsor: Gaia GPS is in the house!

Now coming to a video channel near you

Arizona is freakin cold

Backpacking Masterclass? 

Fear is not a factor for you

Shout out’s to our lovely and amazing Facebook Members and our Patreon’s who also help support our podcast: Richard Curry, Angela Salas Kim Kaverman, Brother Bear, Jill Lange,, EJ Newell, Helene Profit, Bob Esser, Dani Bowen, Jack Masters, Lisa Pruit, Brad Wolfe, Suzane Johnson, Jessica Wolfen Jordan LANGREK Susane Adams Kevin Frost, Gina Purcell. and our newest Patreon Dean Dowsett. Patreon is a secure platform that let’s you support your favorite Podcast. All you need to do is create an account, and go to trust the trail podcast, and as little as 2.00 a month, get special benefits for exclusive content.

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 that could have never imagined…directly fueling keeping this podcast going. As we hike down the trail to memory lane, join us in celebrating 200 episodes of Trust The Trail Podcast. 

You can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group page – just go to:
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What We Talk About:

Scott imitates Araine prepping for each show

Ariane “how have I lasted 200 episodes”?

Raw audio and no editing please

5 years of recording podcast shows in some very unique places

Dog Kennels are NOT the place to record a Podcast

The “drunken” episode when we weren’t even drunk

When trips don’t go exactly like we planned: The EJ audible – Sedona

Shift Tube Hijinks – Yellowstone

Ariane say’s “hell no”. Angles Landing does not play – Zion

Ariane swims with the Gators – Okeefenokee Swamp

Hanging the food bag failure: 8 year old asks Scott “need some help” – Chattooga River Trail

Sorry, no wildlife here. Bet let’s make Apple Pie – Isle Royale

Friends last forever

Thank you to all who have supported the show after 5 years

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Shout out’s to our lovely and amazing Facebook Members and our Patreon’s who also help support our podcast: Richard Curry, Angela Salas Kim Kaverman, Brother Bear, Jill Lange, EJ Newell, Becky Wenger, Helene Profit, Ted Jones, Bob Esser, Jeff Nineman, Dani Bowen, Jack Masters, Lisa Pruit, Mike Pellet, Brad Wolfe, Suzane Johnson, Gerry Brucia, Shirly Nutt, and Jessica Wolfen Jordan LANGREK Susane Adams Kevin Frost, Gina Purcell. Patren is a secure platform that let’s you support your favorite Podcast. All you need to do is create an account, and go to trust the trail podcast, and as little as 2.00 a month, get special benefits for exclusive content.