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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.
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- Today29 min
From The Trail: Nantahala National Forest
Flash monsoons, a double decker lean-to and cold burritos. The boys rip the trail up go live in the Nantahala National Forest.
- 1 weeks ago58 min
Trip Prep: Nantahala Basin Loop
Deep 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 STOREBecome a Patreon member
- 4 weeks ago1h 9m
Freeze Dried Part 10: The Game Has Changed
Backpacking 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 water at a time. TRAIL THEORY STOREBecome a Patreon member
- Aug 26, 20261h 9m
The Ultimate Gear Draft
We 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 round at a time. SIGN UP FOR OUR PATREONCLICK FOR BLANK DRAFT SHEET
- Aug 12, 20261h 6m
A Campfire Conversation - Featuring Rainier, Acadia and Broad Peak
Who 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 Nims Purja and the Broad Peak tragedy. The boys riff, rattle and rumble without a rudder.
- Jul 29, 20261h 10m
Outdoor Trends We Don't Understand
In 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.Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/TrailTheoryWatch this episode andothers on our YouTube ChannelDon't forget to followus on Instagram Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsorsAudimute - Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and customAcoustiwood pegboard panels Audio-Technica- Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ATH-M50x In studio microphones - BP40 On the trail microphones - AT875R Music by Dan Koch
- Jul 15, 20261h 11m
What Makes a Great Adventure? Local Trails vs Bucket Lists
Your 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 don't). Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/TrailTheoryDon't forget to follow us on Instagram Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsorsAudimute - Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and custom Acoustiwood pegboard panels Audio-Technica - Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ATH-M50x In studio microphones - BP40 On the trail microphones - AT875R Music by Dan Koch
- Jul 1, 20261h 6m
In Defense of Quitting
Quitting 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. SHOP TRAIL THEORY MERCHBECOME A MEMBER OF OUR PATREONWatch this episode andothers on our YouTube ChannelDon't forget to followus on Instagram Email : trailtheorypod@gmail.comSponsorsAudimute - Sound Management Systems & Soundproofing Products we use in studio Acoustiwood planks and customAcoustiwood pegboard panels Audio-Technica- Affiliated with Creator Community Headphones - ATH-M50x In studio microphones - BP40 On the trail microphones - AT875R Music by Dan Koch
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About Trail Theory
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.
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