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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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49: Survival - Rita Chretien

Off the Trails ·

2024/05/28

There's a huge sense of adventure embarking on a road trip; with nothing more thrilling than the open road. For Rita and Albert Chretien a trip between British Columbia and Las Vegas went from adventure to deadly when their path took a treacherous turn. *CORRECTION NOTICE* I talk about “Humboldt National Park” as it was stated in several news publications but it’s actually the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This forest has several large but non-contiguous sections in California and Nevada so

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48: Survival - Gregg Hein

Off the Trails ·

2024/05/21

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

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47: Death - Rodney Letterman

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2024/05/14

What happened to Rodney Letterman in Devil's Den State Park feels like a puzzle with too many missing pieces. But who holds those pieces? Investigators? The friend who was with him the day he disappeared? An unknown third party who Rodney crossed paths with in the woods? Without enough details, we're left to speculate and fill in the blanks ourselves. 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

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46: Death - Joseph Orbeso and Rachel Nguyen

Off the Trails ·

2024/05/07

A birthday hike quickly took a treacherous turn when the celebration became a tragedy. Searchers and families were braced for the worst, but what was found would become another twist in the mysterious deaths of Joseph Orbeso and Rachel Nguyen in Joshua Tree National Park. 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

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45: Disappearance - Maureen Kelly

Off the Trails ·

2024/04/30

Deep in the woods of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest a search for meaning and enlightenment took a tragic turn. Maureen Kelly’s ill-fated spiritual quest didn’t provide the peace and answers she sought, rather created questions and heartache for those who loved her. Contact Skamania County Sheriff's Office with any information at (509) 427-9490 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

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44: Disappearance - Cian McLaughlin

Off the Trails ·

2024/04/23

What seemingly started as a casual day hike ultimately triggered one of the largest searches conducted in Grand Teton National Park. The disappearance of Cian McLaughlin left a void in the lives of those close to him while raising questions that may never be answered. 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

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43: Trail Mix #5 - Donnell Vista Disappearances

Off the Trails ·

2024/04/16

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

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42: Survival - Jamey Mosch

Off the Trails ·

2024/04/09

Two elements of outdoor adventures are being prepared and packing light. Although not mutually exclusive, it can be a challenge to pack enough without it being too much. Some who prioritize packing light over being prepared come to regret that decision when plans go awry. 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

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41: Trail Mix #4 - Disappearances in Yellowstone

Off the Trails ·

2024/04/02

In the heart of any wilderness area, whispers of mystery can be heard. People have vanished without a trace, leaving only unanswered questions in their wake. National Parks can be as dangerous as they are beautiful. Join us as we discuss a few of the many disappearances from Yellowstone National Park. 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

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40: Survival - From Frozen Death and Back

Off the Trails ·

2024/03/19

Many of us have facetiously said things like "I'm freezing to death". Exposure to the elements indeed takes many lives a year, but a small handful of people who have been clinically dead returned to tell their epic survival story. Survivors in this episode include: -Erika Nordby -Anna Bågenholm -Stella Berndtsson -Ewa Wisnerska -Mitsutaka Uchikoshi 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

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39: Death - Margaret Anderson

Off the Trails ·

2024/03/12

In 2012, Park Ranger Margaret Anderson started her New Year's Day shift like any other at Mount Rainier National Park, where her and her husband worked for the past three years. Little did she know that a routine checkpoint that morning would set a series of events in motion that would leave two people dead and a park forever mourning the loss of one of their own. 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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38: Death - Erika Lloyd

Off the Trails ·

2024/03/05

Coincidences by definition are remarkable concurrences of events or circumstances without apparent casual connection. However there comes a point when it’s hard not to question if it’s something more. Was Erika Lloyd’s pandemic road trip plagued by bad luck and coincidences or was it the “something more” we fear? 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

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37: Disappearance - Stephanie Stewart

Off the Trails ·

2024/02/27

After thirteen seasons at the Athabasca Fire Lookout, veteran lookout Stephanie Stewart likely felt confident and comfortable at her post. However, a missed check-in call and subsequent search of the property quickly prompted a missing persons case that has been baffling authorities, locals, and web sleuths since. 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

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36: Disappearance - Christina Calayca

Off the Trails ·

2024/02/23

In the summer of 2007 a group of friends embarked on a what should have been a fun long weekend trip. But when one of them mysteriously vanishes without a trace, their relaxing getaway turns into a now 17 year long mystery. 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

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35: Survival - Wolf Wagner & Johannes Hoentsch

Off the Trails ·

2024/02/13

Spin a globe and pick your destination. It sounds like something from a movie, but for Wolf Wagner and Johannes Hoentsch, it was just the beginning of their next adventure. However, losing a key piece of equipment halfway through set in motion what would end up being quite the misadventure. 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

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34: Trail Mix #3 - Dangerous Destinations - Canada...

Off the Trails ·

2024/02/06

Exploring all corners of the world means you're bound to encounter some treacherous landscapes, unpredictable situations, and things you've never seen before. Join Danielle as she discusses a few dangerous destinations found across Canada. 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

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33: Survival - The Blizzard of 1978

Off the Trails ·

2024/01/30

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 offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor

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32: Death - Emma Kelty

Off the Trails ·

2024/01/23

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 starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the

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31: Death - Geoff Hague

Off the Trails ·

2024/01/16

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 Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own

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30: Disappearance - Barbara Bolick

Off the Trails ·

2024/01/09

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 Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd

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