In this episode, Octavia and Em are serving up two incredible stories from the trail that dive into resilience, survival, and the unexpected moments that make adventure worth it.
First up, we share Borrowed Miles, the inspiring story of Astro, a young hiker facing stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma who found hope—and a pair of socks—from a trail legend. It’s a tale of grit, connection, and the unshakable belief that the trail provides exactly what you need, just when you need it.
Then, in Eyes in the Dark, we head to prime grizzly country in Wyoming for a heart-pounding encounter with one of nature’s apex predators. It’s a reminder that no matter how experienced you are, the wilderness always has the final word.
Stick around for Trailmix, where Em curates three perfect trail tracks. Then Octavia dives into Trail Etiquette and Other S**t and shares tips for hiking with kids.
And don’t miss the teaser for our upcoming New Year’s special: False Summit: After Dark. We’ll be back to kick off the new year with more wild stories and questionable decisions.
So grab your pack, lace up those boots, and join us on this week’s journey through trails, tales, and epic fails.
1st story source: FB as Chris Hillier and IG as Hillier.c and trail name is Wolverine
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