
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.


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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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Signup to Generate a PitchWe’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.
Recent episodes include "Choose Your Own Adventure Part 1: Choose Wisely, Hikers" (21 October 2026, 58 minutes), "From The Trail: Nantahala National Forest" (7 October 2026, 29 minutes), and "Trip Prep: Nantahala Basin Loop" (23 September 2026, 59 minutes).
Trail Theory publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 62 minutes across 141 episodes.
Booking probability for Trail Theory is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Trail Theory requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Trail Theory's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Trail Theory are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. Trail Theory has a sports audience and around 710 subscribers on YouTube.
Trail Theory is a sports podcast with 141 episodes published.
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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.

Episode #139
Flash monsoons, a double decker lean-to and cold burritos. The boys rip the trail up go live in the Nantahala National Forest.

Episode #138
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

Episode #137
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...

Episode #136
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...

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...

Episode #134
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...

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)...

Episode #132
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 MERCH BECOME A MEMBER OF...

Episode #131
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...

Episode #130
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...

Episode #129
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 ...

Episode #128
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...

Episode #127
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...

Episode #126
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...

Episode #125
The rules are loose and the opinions are strong as the ultimate gear bracket takes shape. The boys go head-to-head, delivering bold takes, blowouts, and a few surprising upsets along the way. Watch this episode...

Episode #124
From perfecto to putrid, there is an abundance of freeze dried backpacking and plenty of new brands to try out. The boys light the stove, tie on their bibs and come to the studio hungry to review some fresh recipes...

Old gear is rad — but how useful is it today? The boys discuss vintage hiking gear you may have forgotten about (and a few you may have never heard of). Watch this episode and others on our YouTube Channel Don't...

Episode #122
Your feet are the foundation of every trip and the trail does not care about your feelings, only your feet. The boys talk shoes, boots, socks, insoles, and more. Watch this episode andothers on our YouTube Channel ...

The outdoors has a way of leaving a mark early in life. The boys share stories from their first camping trips and reflect on how those moments shaped the paths they’re on today. Watch this episode andothers on our ...
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