Off the Trails

Whiteout conditions and hurricane force winds brought chaos and destruction to the northeastern United States, leaving communities large and small at a standstill. For Boston, Massachusetts, the Blizzard of 1978 remains a storm to me remembered by all those who experienced it.      Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at o...

While being driven, goal-oriented, and self-sufficient are generally considered valuable traits in a professional and personal capacity, if taken too far they can also become one's downfall. Prioritizing goals over potential risks and overriding the self-preservation instinct in the pursuit of success can yield deadly results.    Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits sta...

Decisions. We make hundreds, if not thousands a day. Some are as simple as choosing blue over green, or picking a fork or spoon. Other decisions require logic and intuition. In the case of Geoff Hauge split second decisions made by several people were the difference between life and death.   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Inst...

Barbara Bolick was excited to hike with a friend in one of her favorite spots. A hike from which she would never return. As search teams combed the area, the strange circumstances surrounding her disappearance deepened, leaving only questions.   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Faceb...

Amidst the beauty of the Grand Canyon in 1928, newlyweds Glen and Bessie Hyde embarked on a daring river adventure. However, their boat was discovered drifting down the Colorado River abandoned, sparking a decades-long mystery of what happened to couple and a string of strange incidents related to their disappearance.   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at t...

For many, December festivities bring people together to celebrate and close out the year, but even in the midst of merriment disasters never takes a break. Nature's unpredictability and accidents are often an uninvited guest to the festive season - join us as we discuss several unfortunate incidents that took place in December.     Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits s...

In a world where timing is everything, we often hear about being at the "wrong place, at the wrong time", but as search and rescue volunteer Pam Bales hiked Mt Washington one fall afternoon, the power of being in the right place at the right time was revealed.    Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast...

Mother Nature- Sometimes unpredictable, sometimes unprecedented, always unstoppable. In 2012 Mother Nature and the convergence of multiple weather systems gave us Superstorm Sandy. More than a decade later Sandy has left an impact on infrastructure, the land, and the lives of so many who sat in her path. Join us as we discuss the experiences of a few of those who lived through it.   Support us on...

Like most wildlife, turkeys are best observed from afar. But what happens when they make your territory their own? Join us this week, for a special (and mostly lighthearted) Thanksgiving edition episode, as we discuss some feathered foe that have neighbors on alert.   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspod...

Lightening never strikes twice.  If only the same could be said for tragedy. Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner and their families had already endured grief and loss when what should have been their happily ever after was stolen.   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the T...

Removed from city hustle and bustle of San Francisco Jonathan Gerrish and Ellen Chung hoped to get more time out in nature.  However, their time was cut short when a family day hike in 2021 took a deadly turn.    Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If...

Lucifer, Beelzebub, Prince of Darkness, El Diablo, the Antichrist, Satan - the Devil goes by many names. Even more numerous than what to call the Devil are the number of places named after him. Join us as we touch on just a few devil themed locations.   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us...

Beyond our neighborhoods and daily commutes exist places that make us question reality. Join us as we visit five extraordinary strange places filled with both intrigue and awe.   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadven...

Travel brochures don't say it all. Behind the echanting facade sometmes likes a dark side of tourism none of us want to experience. This may have been the case in Nepal when a last minute itinerary change left Aubrey Sacco never to be seen again.   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Fa...

Whether fact or fiction, these five myths and legends from around the US are worth a listen.   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send...

For 11 years the family and friends have of Derek Lueking have been left with unanswered questions after finding his car in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park.  What were his plans?  Did his plans change? What was the intention of the note he left?  And most importantly - what happened to Derek and where is he? If you have any info on this case please call the NPS (865)436-1230 or the tip li...

There are many things that might leave you breathless… maybe it’s the view, perhaps it’s the climb, or maybe it’s something entirely more frightful. Join us as we discuss haunted wild places!   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own o...

Sailing solo from the Canary Islands to Antigua started out as an adventure of a lifetime for Steven Callahan, but it quickly took a turn for the worst.  In order to survive he would need MacGyver style skills, ingenuity, and a whole lot of mental strength. Could you survive 76 days at sea?     Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on I...

Formerly filled with hustle and bustle these towns went bust; join us as we discuss 5 US ghost towns that are as beautiful as they are eerie.    Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you...

Think running 25 miles a day sounds like a walk in a park?  Mauro Prosperi might argue yes after mother nature threw him off course leaving him to take desperate measures to survive in the Sarah Desert.   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have...

Skeptic or believer, join us as we explore the history and mysteries of five haunted hikes in New England.   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener...

Geoff and Molly took an unexpected job layoff and turned it into the perfect opportunity to hike the Appalachian Trail.  Their positive and fun personalities were a hit along the trail but would offer them no protection from the evil they would eventually encounter.     Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailsp...

Many hikers dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail in full, yet very few see that come true.  A few unfortunate souls have seen their dream end in a nightmare. Join us as we discuss how stepping away from the trail ended in tragedy for Geraldine Largay.   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us...

Watch your step, watch your back, and stay on the trail as we explore eight dangerous trails across the US.    Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listene...

Unanswered questions continue to plague the family of Ben McDaniel. Did he push the limits of his skills too far? Did a handful of bad choices lead to death? Or was it something entirely more sinister?   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have...