
Stories From The Trail
Stories from the Trail is the hiking community's only live call-in show, created by and for people who love to talk trail. We go beyond the Appalachian Trail don't limit our conversations to hiking. Hosts Reptar, Gary Sizer (aka "Green Giant", author of Where's the Next Shelter?) and Megan Thompson (aka "Voldemort") will bring you their conversations with people who live outside.
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Latest episodes

Feb 11, 2018 • 1h 8min
Episode 004 - Daniel Needs a Trail Name
What questions would you have if you were about to go on your first ever overnight backpacking trip in the woods? Join Green Giant and Voldemort in the studio with Daniel Pitts, mailman, juggler, balloon animal maker. Daniel has done lots of interesting things, but he still hasn't slept in a tent. He'll ask us what to expect and we'll help him (and you!) plan that first overnight hike. This special episode is the first in a series. Over the next few weeks we'll go on location to get geared up, and then take that gear out and put it (and Daniel) to the test!

Jan 22, 2018 • 1h 18min
Episode 003 - Hangin' with Squatch
Join Megan and me for a conversation with Scott Herriott, an outdoorsman, comedian, and noted Bigfoot enthusiast. Scott shares a personal encounter with Bigfoot while poking fun at the silly aspects of the Bigfoot hunter subculture. They also discuss comedy sketches, famous comedians, Walt Disney World, podcast hosting, skepticism towards the Patterson film and scientific investigations. The speakers further explore unknown creatures, paranormal phenomena, and hiking adventures in Australia.

Dec 31, 2017 • 52min
Episode 002 - Our Worst Episode Ever Part 2
Zach Davis, contributor to TheTrek.co, and pro wildlife photographer Mark Calcagni join the show. They discuss hiking photography, equipment needs, and storytelling through pictures. The hosts also reminisce about The Foothills Trail and tease the next episode featuring a Bigfoot hunter and AT through-hiker.

Dec 25, 2017 • 50min
Episode 001 - Our Worst Episode Ever Part 1
In this podcast, the hosts introduce themselves and their show. They discuss their initial experiences with recording and joke about their professionalism as podcasters. They also share their meeting on the trail and encountering rowdy toddlers at a shelter. The speaker shares their terrifying encounter with a mountain lion while hiking. They talk about the feeling of safety that comes from hiking with a strong companion and carrying a whistle.