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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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Choose Your Own Adventure Part 1: Choose Wisely, Hikers

2026/10/21

Pick 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

2026/10/07

Flash 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

2026/09/23

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 STORE⁠ ⁠Become a Patreon member

Freeze Dried Part 10: The Game Has Changed

2026/09/09

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 STORE Become a Patreon member

The Ultimate Gear Draft

2026/08/26

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 PATREON CLICK FOR BLANK DRAFT SHEET

A Campfire Conversation - Featuring Rainier, Acadia and Broad Peak

2026/08/12

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.

Outdoor Trends We Don't Understand

2026/07/29

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. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/TrailTheory Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Email : [email protected] Sponsors⁠⁠⁠ Audimute⁠⁠ ⁠- 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

What Makes a Great Adventure? Local Trails vs Bucket Lists

2026/07/15

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 : [email protected]⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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

In Defense of Quitting

2026/07/01

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 PATREON Watch this episode andothers on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : [email protected] Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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

Trail Etiquette: Sinner or Saint?

2026/06/17

Forgive 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 this episode andothers on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : [email protected] Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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

Live from Northeast Ohio Adventure Fest

2026/06/03

From 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 Patreon Watch this episode and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : [email protected] Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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

Psychology of the Woods Part 3

2026/05/20

Something'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 and others on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : [email protected] Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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

From the Trail: Shenandoah National Park

2026/05/06

Time 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 National Park Loop. Boy Ride Playlist Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Email : [email protected]⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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

Trip Prep: Shenandoah National Park

2026/04/22

The 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 ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : [email protected] Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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

Found Articles: Part 8

2026/04/08

Updates, 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 andothers on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠ Don't forget to followus on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ Email : [email protected] Sponsors ⁠⁠Audimute⁠ ⁠- 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