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Off the Trails

Maegan Moaratty and Danielle Falagan

So many of us venture into nature seeking serenity, solitude and adventure, but some unlucky ones find misfortune instead. We"re here to share these stories. Grab your pack and join us as we go off the trails. Join Danielle and Maegan each week for stories of mystery and misadventure in the great outdoors.Presented by Unknown Media

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115: Trail Mix - Dogs to the Rescue

Off the Trails ·

2025/09/09

Survival can come in a lot of forms. Sometimes it’s sheer willpower. Sometimes it’s faith. Sometimes it’s a stroke of luck. But in some survival stories, the reason people make it home safe isn’t any of those things—it’s their dog. In today’s stories these dogs were upgraded from man’s best friend to hero.Episode Sources:Huffpost, ABC7 NY, The Guardian, AKC, VNews, CBS News, People, USA Today, Today, Petful, The Barry Foundation, Must Share News, People_2, NBC Los Angeles, CNNSupport us on

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114: Trail Mix - Tragedies in Glacier National Park

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2025/09/02

Glacier National Park. Known as the Crown of the Continent, it’s one of the most stunning—and rugged—landscapes in North America. With jagged peaks, alpine lakes, hidden glaciers, and winding trails that take you deep into the wilderness, it draws millions of visitors every year. But behind its beauty lies danger. The park’s cliffs, rivers, and weather can turn a day of adventure into a fight for survival in seconds.Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3

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113: Death - Jerika Binks

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2025/08/26

American Fork Canyon is beautiful with quiet trails, mountain views, and fresh air. But in 2018, it was also the location of a mystery that lasted more than a year after Jerika Binks went for a morning run and never returned.SourcesRunners World 1 Runners World 2 Fox 13 News Runners World 3 Yahoo News Vocal Media Strange OutdoorsSupport us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails

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112: Disappearance - Chelsea Grimm

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2025/08/19

In 2023, Chelsea Grimm vanished on a road trip through northern Arizona. Strange sightings, abandoned belongings, and cryptic messages hint at a story no one fully understands. Where was she heading—and what really happened along the way?Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to

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45:39

111: Trail Mix - Disappearances in Yosemite National...

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2025/08/12

Yosemite National Park is famous for its granite cliffs, thundering waterfalls, and breathtaking valleys, but over the years, more than 30 people have vanished here without explanation. Today we’ll share the stories of a few who went into the park but never returned.Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure)

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48:56

110: Survival - Danelle Ballengee

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2025/08/05

She had climbed every 14er in Colorado in just over two weeks, conquered some of the most grueling multi-day adventure races in the world, and pushed her body beyond what most would consider humanly possible. But in December of 2006, it wasn’t a race course or a competition that nearly killed Danelle Ballengee- it was a solo training run just outside her home in Moab, Utah. What followed was a brutal, 50+ hour fight for survival... and the story of a dog who became a hero.Support us on Patreon for

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109: Trail Mix - Surviving the Outback

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2025/07/22

The Australian outback doesn’t often give second chances. Enduring weeks in the wilderness easily pushes the limits of what humans can survive. With incredible stories of survival sometimes come controversy, questions and suspicion.Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to

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108: Death - Tennessee Colony Massacre

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2025/07/15

Land disputes, a tale as old as time, have far too often ended in tragic loss of lives for those staking their claims. Land is a valuable and finite commodity, and those who feel they are losing control over it may resort to extreme measures to protect their stake.Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure)

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107: Death - Jordan Grider

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2025/07/08

He wasn’t lost and he wasn’t inexperienced. Jordan Grider went into the northern Minnesota woods with supplies, experience, and a plan to spend the winter. Six months later, they found his campsite buried under snow but with evidence of blood everywhere. What happened to Jordan?Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure

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51:15

106: Trail Mix - Disappearances in Yellowstone Pt. 2

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2025/07/01

Yellowstone is a place of extremes- intimidating wildlife, remote backcountry, towering peaks, and violent geological forces simmering just below the surface. It’s a landscape that draws millions each year, promising awe and escape. But not everyone who enters its boundaries makes it back out.In this episode, we’re heading into the strange and heartbreaking stories of people who vanished in and around Yellowstone National Park. Some left behind puzzling clues, others disappeared without a trace

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105: Disappearance (Death) - David Gonzales

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2025/06/24

In 2004 nine year old David Gonzales walked 50 yards to the family car in the middle of a sunny afternoon… and disappeared. For nearly a year, no one knew what happened. And then only a mile away a discovery was made.Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener

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104: Survival - Tom and Linda Bosworth

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2025/06/17

Tom and Linda Bosworth set out for what should have been a fun off-road day in the New Mexico backcountry- but when their Jeep rolls over miles from help, everything changes. Stranded with scorching heat, limited water, and no way to call for help, they face impossible choices that push them to their limits. How far will they go to survive- and will rescue come in time?Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at

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103: Survival - Stuart Diver

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2025/06/10

The ground beneath our feet isn’t always as solid as we like to believe. There’s activity we can’t see. Sounds we never hear. And sometimes, without warning… the ground shifts. One night in 1997 Stuart and Sally Diver along with many others were unaware the mountain around them was about to give way destroying everything in seconds.The lives lost that day included:Mary Frances Phillips, Michael Sodegren, Mariam Sodegren, Werner Jecklin, Oskar Luhn, Aino Senbruns, Andrew McArthur, Steve Moss, Wendy

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102: Death - Heidi Childs and David Metzler

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2025/06/03

Two Virginia Tech students, a quiet date under the stars, and by morning — a double murder that still haunts the Appalachian woods. Over fifteen years later, the killer has never been found. Today we head to Caldwell Fields to ask: who took Heidi Childs and David Metzler’s lives- and why?Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor

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101: Death - Mike Turner

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2025/05/27

It was 1998 Reverend Mike Turner set out alone into the wild beauty of Wyoming’s Wind River Range. He had his gear, his journal, and his loyal dog Andy by his side. This hike was a final challenge to close out a well deserved sabbatical, but just four days into his hike, something went terribly wrong.Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own

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100: Disappearance - Raymond Salmen

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2025/05/20

In June of 2013, a seasoned outdoorsman set out for a solo camping trip in British Columbia. When his abandoned campsite was found, a search quickly began—one that would lead to a few clues, a lot of questions, and no clear answers.Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to

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99: Disappearance - Nancy Ng

Off the Trails ·

2025/05/13

Nancy Ng had found her happy place at a yoga retreat along a lake in Guatemala. That was until she disappeared while kayaking. The hours and days that followed raised far more questions than answers.Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it

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98: Survival - David Whittlesey

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2025/05/06

In 1991, David Whittlesey set off alone to raft the Grand Canyon in winter. When his boat capsized deep in the canyon, he was left stranded — barefoot, injured, and without supplies. For seven days, he battled the cold, hunger, and isolation… with no guarantee he’d make it out alive.Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor

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97: Survival - William Pike and James Christie

Off the Trails ·

2025/04/29

In 2007 William Pike and James Christie set off for a night on Mount Ruapehu. As they settled in for the night the volcano erupted and their adventure turned into a life-or-death race against timeSupport us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to

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96: Death - Jeffrey Gebhardt

Off the Trails ·

2025/04/22

In the fall of 2012, two friends set off for a weekend hunting trip in rural Georgia. They split up– each to their own tree stand. But only one of them came back. Was it murder? A tragic accident? Or something no one expected? The story that follows is tangled in contradiction—physical evidence that tells one story, and a grieving family who believes another.Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us

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