The second part of a two part series on the saturation of our trails by novice hikers. We discussed in our last episode what new hikers are experiencing and how this increased saturation is causing a deeper ripple effect. Are their solutions that can be done to support the increase interest and education? And what would that look like? Should Leave No Trace play a bigger role? How is Search and Rescue handling 2021?

by the way…you can always join in on our discussions on our Facebook group page – just go to:
facebook.com/groups/trustthetrailpodcast and join our podcast family – come hang out with us AND become part of our community.

What we talk about:

We saw a Grizzly Bear

Yellowstone National Park is really cool

The “ripple effect” has consequences

Where is Andrew Skurka?

Leave No Trace get out of your Subaru

Scott will accept the Administrations job offer

Shout out’s to our lovely and amazing Facebook Members and our Patreon’s who also help support our podcast: Kim Kaverman, Brother Bear, Jill Lange, EJ Newell, Becky Wenger, Helene Profit, Ted Jones, Bob Esser, Kathy Kinneson, Jeff Nineman, Dani Bowen, Jack Masters, Amy Tapendorf, Lisa Pruit, Mike Pellet, Brad Wolfe, Suzane Johnson, Gerry Brucia, John Phillips, Shirly Nutt, and Rick Hornak. Jessica Wolfen, Ethan Corona And our newest Patreon’s Rev Gina Purcell. Patreon is a secure platform that let’s you support your favorite Podcast. All you need to do is create an account, and go to trust the trail podcast, and as little as 2.00 a month, get special benefits for exclusive content.

Our podcast’s are available on iHeart, Apple Podcast, Spotify…all the big ones or any of your favorite podcatchers. If we aren’t on one that you listen to, let us know and we’ll make sure that we are.. You can also follow us on Instagram trustthetrail and our Trust The Trail Facebook Page,, Remember the trail gives you everything you need, so Trust The Trail.