Show #141 – #allthingsgatos – On this month’s Trail Show, special guest Michael “Nano” Chamoun joins us to talk bidet cows, hiking with pizza boxes, and hiking (running also!) Tour du Mont Blanc, POD speaks on men pushing over rocks again, destroying the stairway to heaven, and yet another norovirus outbreak on the AT, OOO runs Cleveland and has a coffee disaster, D-Low thru-walks a cemetery, Disco speaks on professional bag krinklers, the Hotline rings, All Things Gatos is debuted and subsequently cancelled, we hear of the Frisco fiasco during mailbag, and we hear a new tune from AXYL! Very Special Guest Glen Van Peski joins us to discuss his new book “take less. do more.” and helps us brainstorm a question from Phil Collinz during Ask-A-Hiker.

Beer O’ Da Month: Fine beers courtesy of Trail Show Nation!

Music on this month’s Trail Show was from The Surfites….get all the tunes at Double Crown Records!

Trail Show t-shirts for sale now….once again!!!

*Disclaimer: The Trail Show is a comedy podcast that sometimes talks about hiking and always talks about beer, and absolutely nothing we say should be taken at face value or misinterpreted as truth. Enjoy!

Show #140 – #boulderadjacent – On this month’s Trail Show, special guest and Trail Show VIP “The Onion” joins us once again to talk graph theory, the postman problem, and complete hiking Joshua Tree National Park, POD speaks on animal husbandry, getting papered to hike, lawsuits, and Jasmin Paris’ superhuman abilities, OOO visits outlying islands, D-Low does not discuss forbidden modes of travel or strava time, Disco regales his recent worst night ever in the backcountry, the Hotline clamors, Danth writes in, and we are serenaded with a Gaelic ditty. Not a Chance’s new book is reviewed as is an Outside Magazine article, and D-Low hatches a cold cold plan during Ask-A-Hiker.

Beer O’ Da Month: Fine beers courtesy of Trail Show Nation!

Music on this month’s Trail Show was from The Royal Vikings off “The Surfites and Co.” album….get all the tunes at Double Crown Records!

*Disclaimer: The Trail Show is a comedy podcast that sometimes talks about hiking and always talks about beer, and absolutely nothing we say should be taken at face value or misinterpreted as truth. Enjoy!

Show #139 – #privysleeper – On this month’s Trail Show special guest Briana “Rocky Mountain High” DeSanctis joins us to talk American Legions, sleeping in cemeteries, emergency standpipes, and hiking the entire American Discovery Trail, POD discusses burned socks, disappearing podcasts, and hiking different hikes in the same place, OOO does yet another marathon in a day, D-Low speaks on the unspeakable, Disco heads south of the border, El Hikador burns bridges in Arizona, we receive a missive from the South Pacific, F-Ing Lettuce writes in, ASCII art is discussed, and the Florida Trail is considered yet again. We speculate on swamps during Ask-A-Hiker.

Beer O’ Da Month: Fine beers courtesy of Trail Show Nation!

More info on the American Discovery Trail can be found at discoverytrail.org.

Music on this month’s Trail Show was from California’s legendary The Volcanics….get all the tunes at Double Crown Records!

*Disclaimer: The Trail Show is a comedy podcast that sometimes talks about hiking and always talks about beer, and absolutely nothing we say should be taken at face value or misinterpreted as truth. Enjoy!

Show #138 – #pickleballcurious – On this month’s Trail Show special guest and Trail Show 5th Chair, Liz “Snorkel” Thomas joins us to talk bison tacos, firewood delivery, and hiking SoCal’s Trans Catalina Trail, POD discusses airport races, poorly led hunting trips, and Olympic beer sponsors, OOO does another marathon, Jim Blodget is mentioned, El Hikador resurfaces, spoons with holes are considered, D-Low does not ski in the rain, F-Ing Lettuce calls in, and Disco contemplates edible capsaicin. Hiking while Cold is strategized and we do not mention the Florida Trail during Ask-A-Hiker. 

Beer O’ Da Month: Fine beers courtesy of Trail Show Nation! 

Check out Treeline Review’s new Trans Catalina Trail Guide!! 

Music on this month’s Trail Show was from Iceland’s own Burt Rocket….get all the tunes at Double Crown Records! 

*Disclaimer: The Trail Show is a comedy podcast that sometimes talks about hiking and always talks about beer, and absolutely nothing we say should be taken at face value or misinterpreted as truth. Enjoy! 

Show #137 – #backcountrygolf – On this month’s Trail Show special guest Lauren “Long Way” Roerick joins us to talk about baguette vending machines, a colossal amount of daily elevation gain, and France’s newest long distance hiking trail the HexaTrek, POD discusses sheep on roofs, Ruck season, slak shaks, and new national parks, OOO does a marathon, D-Low is overwhelmed with Vermont beer, Disco explores backcountry bogeys, POD gets coached, the Holly Jolly Trail Show is debuted on the Hotline, and we shout out the Active Adult Center. Marge’s social media habits and meeting like-minded hikers is discussed during Ask-A-Hiker.

Beer O’ Da Month: Kolsch beers courtesy of GVP’s Alley Cat Brewing!

Check out episodes 548 and 549 on trails from the 99% Invisible Podcast.

*Disclaimer: The Trail Show is a comedy podcast that sometimes talks about hiking and always talks about beer, and absolutely nothing we say should be taken at face value or misinterpreted as truth. Enjoy!

Show #136 – #tunamac – On this month’s Trail Show special guests Moondog and Justin join us to talk about doing a kickflip, getting blue-lighted by NPS law enforcement, and their unique traverse of the Natchez Trace, POD discusses a critical trail closure and updates us on Pablo’s hippos, Thanksgiving delights such as jello salad, hot dish, and various casseroles are mentioned, OOO crashes a wedding, the Hotline brings us a new hit song twice, D-Low threatens to stay home, Disco laments tunamac. Additional variable on and off trail foods along with hypothetical bear deterrents are discussed at length during Ask-A-Hiker.

Beer O’ Da Month: Pennsylvania & Vermont beers and cheers this month courtesy of Trail Show Nation!

Music on this month’s Trail Show was from SoCal’s own Blackball Bandits….get all the tunes at Double Crown Records!

 *Disclaimer: The Trail Show is a comedy podcast that sometimes talks about hiking and always talks about beer, and absolutely nothing we say should be taken at face value or misinterpreted as truth. Enjoy!

**Disclaimer 2: Disco’s audio quality wasn’t the best on this episode because Disco forgot his headset while on the road. The management is aware and has hired consultants and contractors to rectify the issue by the next show. Thank you for your understanding.

Show #135 – #expiredbeer – On this month’s Trail Show M. John Fayhee returns to the podcast to talk to us about hiking every day for a year and his new book “A Long Tangent”. POD discusses the latest PSiT (Person Stuck in Toilet) on Trail News, we field numerous AARP calls from the Hotline and attempt to wave off a self-imposed ban from one of our callers, special guest Melissa Wright from Women Who Explore joins us to talk about the ins, outs, highs, and lows of climbing Africa’s high point, Mt. Kilimanjaro! Disco relays a record setting number of bear encounters in 24 hours, D-Low explores monadnocks, OOO goes tree hunting, and POD declares she is human. A bacon grease soirée is examined during Ask-A-Hiker.

Beer O’ Da Month: Pennsylvania beers and cheers this month courtesy of Slackjaw and Boo from Bent Run Brewing Co!

Music on this month’s Trail Show was from Oslo’s own Baja Bug….get all the tunes at Double Crown Records!

 *Disclaimer: The Trail Show is a comedy podcast that sometimes talks about hiking and always talks about beer, and absolutely nothing we say should be taken at face value or misinterpreted as truth. Enjoy!

**Disclaimer 2: POD’s audio quality wasn’t the best on this episode once again. The management is aware and has hired consultants and contractors to rectify the issue by the next show….we hope. Thank you for your understanding.

Show #134 – #nanoclicker – On this month’s Trail Show we are pleased to welcome longtime Trail Show VIP Buddy Sessoms to talk to us about his experience (and advanced backcountry techniques) in the Sierra on a Skurka Trip! POD covers bridge hiking, shelters, three-legged bears, and an elite ultra runner in Trail News, Disco is MIA, D-Low dabbles in ultraswimming and still loathes giant tents, OOO kayaks in tents, new voices are heard on the Hotline, the California lounge chair position is discussed, and we get a Dear Casey letter. The exciting new details on a famed Appalachian Trail project are examined during Ask-A-Hiker.

Beer O’ Da Month: Beers and cheers this month courtesy of Trail Show Nation….D-Low is already drinking Vermont maple beers!

Music on this month’s Trail Show was from Oslo’s own Baja Bug….get all the tunes at Double Crown Records!

 *Disclaimer: The Trail Show is a comedy podcast that sometimes talks about hiking and always talks about beer, and absolutely nothing we say should be taken at face value or misinterpreted as truth. Enjoy!

**Disclaimer 2: POD’s audio quality wasn’t the best on this episode. The management is aware and has hired consultants and contractors to rectify the issue by the next show. Thank you for your understanding.

Show #133 – #gasolinepillow – On this month’s Trail Show we are pleased to have Kansas Express back in studio to talk to us about his hike of the Peaks of the Balkans Trail, exotic food, and being lost again and again, POD covers shirtless men, hiker lounges, and being so extra in Trail News, OOO goes down under and boycotts Foster’s, D-Low enjoys nighttime strolls with his fam, Disco oohs and aahs over big trees, a buffet of calls is heard on the Hotline, and many many things are bleeped. Forced trail names are discussed during Ask-A-Hiker.

Beer O’ Da Month: Beers and cheers this month courtesy of Trail Show Nation!

Music on this month’s Trail Show was from Mexico City’s own Secret Agent….get all the tunes at Double Crown Records!

 *Disclaimer: The Trail Show is a comedy podcast that sometimes talks about hiking and always talks about beer, and absolutely nothing we say should be taken at face value or misinterpreted as truth. Enjoy!

Show #132 – #Suomi – On this month’s Trail Show we record our first ever episode in Europe…. Finland to be specific. Special guest and Trail Show VIP the German Wampire joins us to talk about his hike of Poland’s Main Beskid Trail (MBT), cats in the night, camping with hippies, and delicious Polish cuisine, and Finnish VIP Matti “Speedo” Urlass joins us to tell jokes, run chainsaw, and navigate Finland’s exquisite library system, POD covers bobcat attacks, a National Park on the cutting edge, REI stores unionizing, and blockheads doing blockhead things, D-Low and OOO are on vacation, we don’t give financial advice, Disco feels uncomfortable about drinking near Russia, Danth O’ Mpson writes in, the craziest 48 hours in the woods are quantified, and we discuss the many benefits of the European adder. The Wampire and crew dive into a meandering conversation involving the opposite of voluntary constipation during Ask-A-Hiker.

Beer O’ Da Month: A grand assortment of Finnish beers from Saimaa, Karhu, and Hartwall were provided for the July show thanks to The German Wampire!!

Further Info on the Main Beskid Trail (Główny Szlak Beskidzki) and hiking in Eastern Europe:

-General Info via Waymarked Trails

-Guidebook: Główny Szlak Beskidzki, by Hanula Agata (on Amazon)

-Pictures of the MBT in this blog

-Explore Eastern Europe: Slovakia, Poland, Ukraine, Romania – Website of a cool “Carpathian Thru Hike” (1400 miles, 236k feet of elevation gain)

-“Transcarpathian tourist path” (Ukraine 244 miles) Guidebook 

-Cesta hrdinov SNP, Slovak National Trail – Identical to the E8 in Slovakia (495 miles, Bratislava to Dukla Pass)

–Eisenach-Budapest – 1677 miles Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary (E3, E8, E4)

-How to go by train in Europe (and the rest of the world) – Seat 61 

 *Disclaimer: The Trail Show is a comedy podcast that sometimes talks about hiking and always talks about beer, and absolutely nothing we say should be taken at face value or misinterpreted as truth. Enjoy!

Show #131 – #thegiftoftime – On this month’s Trail Show, extra special guest and Trail Show OG the late Paul “Mags” Magnanti joins us to talk about his latest creation….the SouthEast Utah Group Circuit aka the SEUG (or perhaps The SLUG), shards vs sherds, and the reverse maildrop, D-Low flexes his Vermont beer muscles and […]