Trust The Trail Podcast

In this podcast we share 5 important tips on what you should know before backpacking down into the Grand Canyon. People often make mistakes when underestimating just how hard the hike will be. Especially if you are backpacking to the Colorado River. First: Always refer to the Grand Canyon NPS site for info and permits […]

Apologies for some parts of the audio on this podcast. There are a few spots where you will hear a buzzing sound that last for a few minutes. We are working on a solution so we can bring you a quality show. However, please enjoy the content of this podcast. This podcast is all about […]

In Episode 9, Scott and Ariane discuss the Top 3 Letters that all who love the outdoors need to know. LNT or Leave No Trace and the 7 principals that guide all who participate in Nature and how to be good stewards of it. Leave No Trace is probably the most overlooked set of principals that outdoor enthusiasts […]

On this episode Scott and Ariane share why their podcast is called Trust the Trail. When things go wrong in the wilderness why trusting nature is to your benefit. More importantly, trusting that the trail will give you everything that you are looking for when backpacking and more. Also, a huge thank to our listeners. […]

The thought of backpacking in the rain usually keeps most people home on a weekend. But on this episode, Scott and Ariane talk about the beauty and scents that only the wilderness can provide when it’s pouring outside. “The wilderness comes alive” They discuss the difference between Breathable and Non-Breathable rain jackets, and how you can […]

In this episode Scott and Ariane talk to Casey Rheaume who’s backpacking adventure started out with just some small steps on the trail. Casey shares how she started with just a desire to learn a little about the outdoors and to keep pushing herself a little at a time. Car camping was first, then some […]

In this episode, Scott and Ariane discuss what to look for when choosing a tent or other shelter. They also chat about different shelter systems like, Hammocks and Tarps, and what is best for you. Choosing the right shelter can be tricky, since there are so many too choose from. Answering a few questions first however may help: Where […]

You would be surprised that one of the top questions we get when taking new people out backpacking for their first time is..Can I bring my dog?  Of course! Scott & Ariane discuss what and how to bring your Pup backpacking. On Episode 4, they share some stories about bringing their own dogs backpacking and what […]

Backpacking food is a broad subject. Each person has their own unique likes and dislikes. In this episode, Scott & Ariane tackle the Freeze Dried Food Myth and talk about alternatives’s that are available in your local grocery store. Don’t throw away your Mountain House bags! Recycle them, and use them for other foods that […]

Episode 2 discusses “For the Love of Backpacking”. Ariane and Scott talk about their first time backpacking and how it affected who they are today. They also share their favorite moments on the trail, most memorable experience, and the most humorous backcountry comments people going out on their first backpacking trips say. Highlights: Ariane Backpacks […]

In our very first Podcast, we introduce ourselves and share what our subscribers can expect from our weekly show. We will discuss and share our experiences with trekking out into the wilderness by ourselves and with the hundreds of people we have taken out for their very first time out on the trail. What we […]