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The Trail Show #105: The Loco Trail-Vol 2 (Michigan Edition)

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Show #105 – #snickle – On this month’s Trail Show we try new things, special guest Clay Jacobson of the Idaho Trails Association talks to us about all the good work ITA is getting done, Buck-30 joins us for a new segment, POD fills in on trail news to tell us about #trailrage and winter thru-hikes, Death March Trombley calls in and gives D-Low some sympathy, Trail of the Month heads to Michigan with tales of blue jeans and lakes-o-plenty, D-Low speaks on plates and screws and horses*, Disco remembers nights in the swamp and receives a nastygram from Michigan, POD hides coffee and cereal, we hear from Iron Triangle via the Hotline, and we talk about staking out tents without stakes. Aging gracefully is examined on Ask-A-Hiker and our monthly donors are recognized. 

Beer O’ Da Month:  A plethora of tall boys from South Lake Brewing c/o Ryno and Marie! 

Trail Show NFTs can be found at https://opensea.io/assets/thetrailshow. We may actually auction off our first NFT if and when ETH gas fees become somewhat reasonable….stay tuned! 

*Disclaimer: The Trail Show is a comedy podcast that sometimes talks about hiking and always talks about beer, and absolutely nothing we say should be taken at face value or misinterpreted as truth. Enjoy! 

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The Trail Show #64: The ACT

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Show #64 – Broadcasting live from a yurt at the 2017 ALDHA-West Gathering!!! On this month´s Trail Show special guest Kristin Gates joins us to talk Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail, dog mushing and polar bears, Trail Show 5th Chair Liz “Snorkel” Thomas also joins us to talk PNT, road walking and eating on video, Brooks Range Council’s John Gaedeke skypes in to discuss a proposed road in Alaska’s Brooks Range, a listener asks about cathole magicians, POD denies mad pooping, we discuss hiking with non-significant others, Disco puts his head in his hands during tent stake review … again, and we make some podcast/media recommendations (Cascade Hiker Podcast, Routes Podcast, ALDHA-West Gazette, Explorers Club). We bow down to our magnanimous monthly Trail Show donors, peak in the mailbag and throw our Ask-A-Hiker segment to Snorkel after a lengthy legal battle.

And as always … Beer O’ Da Month (courtesy of ALDHA-West), Trail News with P.O.D., Trail O’ da Month (Arctic Circle Trail), and Ask-A-Hiker with Liz “Snorkel” Thomas.

Big thanks again to John Gaedeke for guesting on this month’s show. Learn more about the Brooks Range Council at www.brooksrange.org.

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The Trail Show #53: The L2H

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Show #53 – Happy Halloween! On this month´s Trail Show, we learn about bipedal bears, we discuss why the internet is outraged … again, special guest Amanda “Zuul” Jameson talks PCT thru-hike transition, live via satellite link Liz “Snorkel” Thomas regales us with tales from the Lowest to Highest route, Out of Order talks chocolate, Speshul does not get hitched, D-Low shortens the show, POD keeps the mess together, the ESAC is debuted and we review the short film “Two Brothers” from the ATC. Thanks and praise reigns down on our monthly Trail Show donors, we read an incredible letter in the mailbag followed by some bad bologna and take a close look at DAC. 

And as always … Beer O’ Da Month (frosty brews thanks to the Trail Show Nation), Trail News, Trail O’ Da Month (Lowest to Highest route), and Ask-A-Hiker with D-Low. 

This month’s episode of The Trail Show is brought to you by RailRiders Adventure Clothing! Get the “Toughest Clothes on the Planet” at http://www.railriders.com.

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The Trail Show #52: The BeHR

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Show #52 – I´ll be your Moses! On this month´s show, we gather at our new South Boulder telecasting complex, discuss the vagaries of FKTs, special guest Steven “Twinkle” Shattuck sheds light on Montana´s Beartooth Range, maltodextrin is examined, Speshul does 27 Miles not McDoubles, D-Low attacks a wooky, POD loses it, Disco talks 14ers parade and we give high praise to the new book by Sebastian Junger called Tribe. Thanks and praise is dispensed to our monthly Trail Show donors, we parse thru a thin mailbag and continue our new series of Gear Reviews.

And as always … Beer O’ Da Month (frosty brews thanks to Jeff “Washpot” Grabham), Trail News, Trail O’ Da Month (Beartooth High Route), and Ask-A-Hiker with D-Low.

This month’s episode of The Trail Show is brought to you by Hikertrash! Check out their trucker hats, visors, shirts and more at www.wearehikertrash.com.

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The Trail Show #51: The WHW

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Show #51 – Sláinte! On this longest show yet, we assemble on D-Low’s back patio to admire the landscaping, a legal victory is had, special guest Brian “Mr. G” Davidson educates us on haggis and Scotland’s West Highland Way, Junaid fields questions and ghosts a painter, D-Low places McClouds under pillows, POD strikes lightning and resurrects Ask-A-SheHiker, Disco croons, sporks are shown no love and we evaluate the PCT film “27 McDoubles + 90 Miles.” Thx and praise is distributed to our monthly Trail Show donors, we track down the Mailbag and begin a new series of Gear Reviews from the ground up.

And as always … Beer O’ Da Month (frosty brews thanks to Craig “Skygzr” Gulley), Trail News, Trail O’ Da Month (West Highland Way), and Ask-A-Hiker with D-Low.

Big THANKS to Clay “Woodward” Jacobson for the music on this month’s show. Listen to all the tunes from “A Long Slow Drift” at www.soundcloud.com/alongslowdrift.

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The Trail Show #50: The GR20

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The Trail Show #50: GR20

Show #50 – HalfM! On this month’s show, we set up shop once again on D-Low´s back patio and celebrate 50 episodes and 500,000 downloads of The Trail Show, Speshul receives a special gift, we call Baghdad and Germany to the tune of crickets, Trailline is resurrected, D-Low loses his mind, POD evangelizes on the perfect campsite, and we take a peek at a short French film about Fra Li Monti. We give shout outs to our monthly Trail Show donors, deliver the Mailbag and remember the 80´s during Gear Review.

And as always … Beer O’ Da Month (partial shipment of New England brews thanks to “Shameless”), Trail News, Trail O’ Da Month (GR20), and Ask-A-Hiker with D-Low.

This month’s episode of The Trail Show is brought to you by ALDHA-West! Register for this year´s ALDHA-West Gathering (Sep 30-Oct 2) in Nevada City, CA by visiting www.aldhawest.org.

Download more episodes of The Trail Show on iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher Radio and atwww.thetrailshow.com. And get our entire catalog of Bonus Shows at www.cdbaby.com/artist/thetrailshow. Thanks for supporting The Trail Show!

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The Trail Show #49: The Urban Hike Experience

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The Trail Show #49: The Urban Hike Experience

Show #49 – Urbanitude! On this month’s show, we assemble once again at the D-Lowrenzo Stronghold, AXYL gets us back on the trail, special guest and 5th chair Liz “Snorkel” Thomas breaks down 1,500 miles of urban hiking, Junaid discusses the bison award & joins the fold, KC gets nocked, POD tells hikers to talk to la mano, and we review the PNT film “A Sense of Direction.” We give thanks and praise to our monthly Trail Show donors, speak on the Mailbag and study metal bars during Gear Review.

And as always … Beer O’ Da Month (Texas brews thanks to Pat “AXYL” Dixon), Trail News, Trail O’ Da Month (Urban Hiking), and Ask-A-Hiker with D-Low.

Snorkel’s Thru Hiking 101 Class can be found at tinyurl.com/thruhiking101.

This month’s episode of The Trail Show is brought to you by Latino Outdoors! Support Latino Outdoors by visiting www.latinooutdoors.org.

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The Trail Show #48: The ICT

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Show #48 – IDATUDE! On this month’s show, we congregate on D-Low’s back patio, an unexpected celebrity talks to us, special guest Clay “Woodward” Jacobson fields questions on the Idaho Centennial Trail, Junaid discusses privy sponsorship, book trivia is doled out, audio secrets are shared, D-Low gets tied up, the Idaho beer challenge is not met, and Mateo receives a down coat. We pay homage to our monthly Trail Show donors, read some memorandums of understanding from the Mailbag and explore D-Low’s Kingdom during Gear Review.

And as always … Beer O’ Da Month (Idaho brews thanks to Clay & Ben), Trail News, Trail O’ Da Month (Idaho Centennial Trail), and Ask-A-Hiker with D-Low.

Clay’s Idaho Centennial Trail website can be found at www.idahocentennialtrail.org.

This month’s episode of The Trail Show is brought to you by the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC)! Become a member today at www.continentaldividetrail.org.

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The Trail Show #47: The BFT

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Show #47 – Bigfoot Lives! On this month’s show, we are back in Colorful Colorado after a long hiatus, Speshul 41 guest hosts with us, special guest Michael Kauffmann talks Bigfoot Trail, Scott “Squatch” Herriott goes Squatching, wet backpacks remain undried, we debut a new segment, D-Low road walks, Frito Garcia 3peats, and a familiar billionaire calls in. We also hoist our steins in the direction of our Trail Show donors, read some missives from the Mailbag and we talk tea during Gear Review.

And as always … Beer O’ Da Month (Michigan brews thanks to TTS Beer Sponsor 3 Peater Frito “Roll Tide” Garcia), Trail News, Trail O’ Da Month (Bigfoot Trail), and Ask-A-Hiker with D-Low.

The Bigfoot Trail Association can be found at www.bigfoottrail.org.

Squatch’s films can be found at www.squatchfilms.com.

This month’s episode of The Trail Show is brought to you by Hikertrash! Check out their trucker hats, visors, shirts and more at www.wearehikertrash.com.

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The Trail Show #46: New Zealand (Part 2)

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Show #46 – Aotearoa! This is Part 2 of our special two part series covering P.O.D. and Disco´s thru-hike of New Zealand´s Te Araroa. On this month’s show we bring you the dramatic conclusion of what it is like to hike the southern half of the TA. We also bring you some post trail advice and thoughts from an international group of TA finishers that you won´t want to miss!

If you are considering a thru-hike of Te Araroa or just want to get a bit more info about hiking in New Zealand, these two shows are for you! Be sure to check out Trail Show #18 with Buck-30 as a primer for this series of New Zealand based shows.

Download more episodes of The Trail Show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and at www.thetrailshow.com. And get our entire catalog of Bonus Shows at www.cdbaby.com/artist/thetrailshow. Thanks for supporting The Trail Show!

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The Trail Show #45: New Zealand (Part 1)

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Show #45 – Keepin´it Kiwi! On this month’s show we take you trailside with Disco, P.O.D. and special guest Richard “Skittles” Larson at the halfway point of their Te Araroa thru-hikes in New Zealand. They discuss the highs and lows of tramping the first 900 miles of this 1,800 mile pathway. If you are considering a thru-hike of Te Araroa or just want to get a bit more info about hiking in New Zealand, this show is for you! And be sure to check out Trail Show #18 with Buck-30 as a primer for this series of New Zealand based shows.

 

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The Trail Show #44: SHR Bonus Show

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Show #44 – It´s 2016, Live Large! On this month’s free bonus show we take you into the weeds of a Sierra High Route thru-hike with 5 hikers that lived the adventure this past summer. Join Tomato, Snorkel, Bobcat, POD & Allgood as they recap their adventure in California´s high country. If you are contemplating a SHR hike or just want to know more about this roughly 200-mile tough and technical traverse across the High Sierra, this bonus show is for you.

If you enjoyed this free bonus show, please visit www.cdbaby.com/artist/thetrailshow to download our entire catalog of bonus shows. Thanks for supporting The Trail Show!

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The Trail Show #43: Live from ALDHA-West

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The Trail Show #43: Live from ALDHA-West

Show #43 – #buttdivot. On this month’s show we take over Fanning Hall at Camp Kiwanis on the flanks of Oregon´s Mt. Hood to bring you a special live show from the annual ALDHA-West Gathering. A revolving door of extra special guests parade thru this Live Show including but not limited to: Sweet Tater, Bobcat, Allgood, Gorilla, Freefall, Squatch, Snorkel, Pepper and the lucky winner of the “Win a Date with Bobcat Contest!” Disco stumps the crowd during trail trivia, Mags talks Triple Crown, D-Low announces our brand ambassador program, we give away more schwag than sticks can be shaken at, POD makes 3 people turn purple and we get schooled during Trail Tip.

And as always … Beer O’ Da Month (delicious Oregon kegs from Thunder Island Brewing Co, Hop Valley Brewing Co and Basecamp Brewing Co), Trail News with Mags, Trail O’ Da Month (The Triple Crown), and Ask-A-Hiker with D-Low.

Go to Thunder Island Brewing´s website & contribute to the “Buy a Hiker a Beer” fund.

This month’s episode of The Trail Show is brought to you by the American Long Distance Hiking Association – West (better known as ALDHA-West).  Become a member today at www.aldhawest.org.

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The Trail Show #42: The NCT

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Show #42 – Doulafari! On this month’s show, special guest Rick “MacGyver” Howell panels with us in studio, Mags goes looking for agates, Luke “Strider” Jordan talks highs and lows of the North Country Trail in our “Long is the new Short” segment, POD professes her love of kids, MacG sells Mags on compressions, D-Low discusses the vagaries of scaffolding, and we listen to dire warnings about the drug Nature. We are humbled once again by our Trail Show monthly donors, break open the Mailbag and Mags turns blue during the Gear Review.

And as always … Beer O’ Da Month (various delicious brews from Strange Craft Beer Co. thanks to all the amazing Trail Show donors), Trail News with Mags, Trail O’ Da Month (North Country Trail), and Ask-A-Hiker with D-Low.

Check out Strider´s NCT journal at stridernct.com.

This month’s episode of The Trail Show is brought to you by the creators of Guthook´s Guides! Whether you’re a hiker or a trail organization thinking about creating your own app, check out Guthook’s Guides at guthookhikes.com or in the iTunes App Store and the Google Play Store.

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The Trail Show #41: The CCT

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Show #41 – Get Wrenched! On this month’s show, POD takes the reigns as we recap our ALDHA-West sojourn, the #MagsChallenge winners are announced, especial guest M. John Fayhee talks Narcos, Cactus Ed & time served in Copper Canyon, POD interviews Trauma about his traverse of Copper Canyon, Mags speaks on hanging chads in Florida, D-Low examines suspension bridges, an eerie silence takes over the show, and we take a hard look at the film “Wrenched.” We also raise our glasses towards our Trail Show monthly donors, relay the relayables from the Mailbag and Mags talks pipefitting during Gear Review.

And as always … Beer O’ Da Month (4 Hands Brewing Co. brews thanks to TTS VIP Craig G), Trail News with Mags, Trail O’ Da Month (Copper Canyon Traverse), and Ask-A-Hiker with D-Low.

All things M. John Fayhee can be found at mjohnfayhee.com.

This month’s episode of The Trail Show is brought to you by Purple Rain Adventure Skirts! Skirts and kilts available at www.purplerainskirts.com.

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The Trail Show #40: The GDT

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Show #40 – Oh Lordy it’s Show Fordy! On this month’s show, we give thanks and praise for Heady Toppers, the fate of NatGeo is speculated, special guest Cam “Swami” Honan regales us with prison break stories, drone target practice is discussed, D-Low speaks on Lex Luthor, Joshua “Bobcat” Stacy schools us on the Great Divide Trail live via satellite link, #denalibama is hashtagged, and we read Michael Gurnow’s “Nature’s Housekeeper.” We also doff our hats in honor of our Trail Show monthly donors, transmit a few instamessages from the Mailbag and Mags talks about Ed’s tool during Gear Review.

And as always … Beer O’ Da Month (Vermont/New Hampshire beers thanks to TTS VIP Ingrid G), Trail News with Mags, Trail O’ Da Month (Great Divide Trail), and Ask-A-Hiker with D-Low.

Many thanks to Joshua “Bobcat” Stacy for providing music for this month’s Trail Show. Check out Bobby’s music at www.joshuastacy.com and http://www.ghosttrainmusic.com/music/ .

This month’s episode of The Trail Show is brought to you by the American Long Distance Hiker Association – West (ALDHA-WEST)! Home of the Triple Crown Award. www.aldhawest.org.

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The Trail Show #39: The WRHR

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Show #39 – Get off the Trail! On this month’s show, we talk terror on Mt. Monserrate with Cam “Swami” Honan, flamethrower ethics are discussed, D-Low seeks out unfiltered cigarettes, special guest Liz “Snorkel” Thomas stirs the pot, the ante is upped on the #MagsChallenge, proper prom attire is hashed out with Mags, and we read Nancy Pallister’s “Beyond Trails in the Wind River Mountains.” We also nudge our caps to our Trail Show monthly donors, relay a few greeting cards from the Mailbag and Mags talks D&D during Gear Review.

And as always … Beer O’ Da Month (Texas beers thanks to Gringo Madness & California beers courtesy of Snorkel), Trail News with Mags, Trail O’ Da Month (Wind River High Route), and Ask-A-Hiker with D-Low.

This month’s episode of The Trail Show is brought to you by Gossamer Gear! Take less. Do more. www.gossamergear.com.

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The Trail Show #38: SHR Redux

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Show #38 – Get on the Trail! On this month’s show, we go all the way back to the year 2000, we talk bison vs woman, alligator is eaten, Squatch is tracked down in Iceland, POD recaps her jaunt on the Sierra High Route, spilling champagne is investigated, D-Low’s maps are stolen, the #MagsChallenge is issued, and we take a gander at “Mile … Mile and a Half.” We also swivel our headgear towards our Trail Show monthly donors, decipher a few missives from the Mailbag and Mags goes multi-use during the Gear Review.

And as always … Beer O’ Da Month (Terrapin Beer Co. beers thanks to Jeff Wood), Trail News with Mags, Trail O’ Da Month (Sierra High Route Redux), Jerky O’ Da Month (thanks to Chuck at mountainamericajerky.com) and Ask-A-Hiker with D-Low.

This month’s episode of The Trail Show is brought to you by TrailGroove Magazine! Get the current issue at www.trailgroove.com.

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The Trail Show #36: The KCHBR

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Show #36 – Happy Birthday Mags! On this month’s show, we revisit clothing fires, the Longmont Brew Hike is replayed, D-Low sings some Neil, special guest Andrew Skurka talks to us about the newly minted Kings Canyon High Basin Route and how Short is the new Long, Big H hiking is dissected, nipple tape is revealed, and we view “Wild Horses” and examine “la French Wedge.” We also bend our visors to our Trail Show monthly donors, read a few cables from the Mailbag and Mags talks chemistry during the Gear Review.

And as always … Beer O’ Da Month (courtesy of Frito Garcia & Erin S.), Trail News with Mags, Trail O’ Da Month (Kings Canyon High Basin Route), Disco’s Trail Tip O’ Da Month and Ask-A-Hiker with D-Low.

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The Trail Show #35: The GPT

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Show #35 – The Leadville show in Boulder! On this month’s show, D-Low gets us ready for his new Kickstarter campaign, we celebrate the Indian Army, special guest Steve Myers talks to us about the Great Plains Trail, POD flashes an armpit, D-Low hikes to the Cannabis Cup, we skype in Sirena Dufault to talk Arizona Trail, tater chips are crushed, a new idea on where to hike on that trip of a lifetime is explored and we watch “Flip Flop Flipped” – Squatch’s final installment in his AT trilogy of documentaries. We also angle our sunhats towards our Trail Show monthly donors, read a few telexes from the Mailbag and Wild Bill relays multi-use stove fuel during the Gear Review.

And as always … Beer O’ Da Month (courtesy of Sirena Dufault, That Brewery & Angus McB), Brew O’ Da Month (coffee courtesy of Eric Foster-Whiddon @Beansandstrings), Trail News with Mags, Trail O’ Da Month (Great Plains Trail), Disco’s Trail Tip O’ Da Month and Ask-A-Hiker with D-Low.

Big Thanks to Pat Dixon and The Wickets for allowing us to showcase some of their music on this month’s show. Go download that Beans and Strings Sampler album from The Wickets today at wickets.bandcamp.com.

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