Off the Trails

Canadian hiker Louise Chaput set out on what should have been an easy 45 minute hike in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Several days later her family sounds the alarm when she doesn’t return home as scheduled. Concern soon turned to tragedy. More than 20 years later those who knew her are still left with grief and unanswered questions.(Listen until the end of the episode for a bonus)

A string of unusual deaths and disappearances in the 40’s and 50’s have left people wondering what secrets might be hiding in Green Mountain National Forest.
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Dive into the mesmerizing realm of hot springs and geysers, where breathtaking beauty meets hidden hazards. From the iconic steam of Yellowstone to the alluring warmth of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, these geothermal marvels are both awe-inspiring and perilous. But what happens when nature's wonders turn dangerous? Stay tuned as we share cautionary tales and uncover the risks lurking beneath the surface of these spectacular natural phenomena.
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Hot Springs Locator, The Hill, Fox News, Cowboy State Daily, NBC News, Business Insider, USA Today, Huff Post, Daily Mail, Yellowstone Park, JHNews, KLS News, Vocal Media, Smithsonian, Geology In, Old Faithful, East Idaho News
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Deep in the wilderness of Kings Canyon National Park surrounded by nothing but nature is a picturesque scene. That is, until a freak accident leaves Gregg Hein fighting to survive. 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 it to us at [email protected] Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have! Episode Sources: PCT Association, Fresno Bee, YouTube - Fresno Bee, ABC7, Backpacker, YouTube - FD Adventure, Wikipedia - Kings Canyon NP, More Than Just Parks, Visit Sequoia, NPS, Cascade Climbers, The Backcountry **We do our own research and try our best to cross reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

Location, location, location! Donnell Vista is well known for spectacular views, but it also has notoriety for being the location of several disappearances. To this day, the mysteries remain unsolved, leaving behind a dark shadow on an otherwise beautiful place. 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 it to us at [email protected] Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have! Episode Sources: Recreation.gov, Strange Outdoors, Reddit, kezj.com, AllTrails, USDA, HikesDogsLove, MyMotherLodel, thecompletenevadan.com, UnionDemocrat, CBS News **We do our own research and try our best to cross reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.