The Trail Less Traveled

06/09/2025

New episode premieres tonight! Step into the history of the Bob Marshall Wilderness with Arnold “Smoke” Elser—legendary outfitter, educator, and conservationist.

With over 8,000 nights under the stars and over 55,000 miles ridden since his first trip in 1957, Smoke has shaped how generations experience and protect the Bob. From packing mules to preserving wild lands, his life’s work is a masterclass in backcountry wisdom.

🎧 Listen live every Sunday evening from 6-7pm MST locally on the Trail 103.3 FM or streaming live online at Trail1033.com

📡 Podcast available everywhere and at www.TrailLessTraveled.net

🙏🏻 Please support our outreach efforts by donating $3/month on Patreon (this also keeps the podcast version of the show ad free)! To donate, visit Patreon.com/TrailLessTraveled

05/27/2025

New episode! Listen wherever you get podcasts! 🌊

Skip Horner is a legendary American adventure guide, mountaineer, and expedition leader with a career spanning over five decades. He is renowned for being the first guide to lead clients to the summits of all Seven Summits—the highest peaks on each continent—including Mount Everest.

His extensive guiding experience encompasses more than 100 countries, with expeditions in 62 of them, ranging from mountain treks to river descents and wildlife safaris.

Horner’s adventurous spirit has led him to accomplish numerous firsts in the world of exploration. He has led first descents of 12 major rivers, including the Yangtze, Zambezi, and Indus, and has navigated the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon 38 times.

Listen to every Sunday night from 6-7 MST streaming LIVE at Trail1033.com and locally (Missoula) on the Trail 1033 FM

📻 We highly recommend you listen live but the Podcast version of the show is available everywhere and HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trail-less-traveled/id1180249343?i=1000709833569

🙌🏽 Follow the show as it is recorded on location around the world by visiting TrailLessTraveled.net

💚 Please support by donating $3/month on Patreon so the podcast version of the show remains ad free! To donate, visit Patreon.com/TrailLessTraveled

05/25/2025

Join us tonight from 6-7 MST for an interview with three veterans who made the journey from being homeless to finding shelter and community through the love and support of the Missoula Housing Authority.

What happens when a community shows up for its veterans—not just with words, but with real support, housing, and care?

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to change a life, this is your chance to listen in.

🎧 Tune in, be inspired, and help spread the word.

Listen live from 6-7pm MST locally on the Trail 1033 FM or streaming live online at Trail1033.com

Follow the show as it is recorded around the world at www.TrailLessTraveled.net

Please support by donating $3/month on Patreon so the podcast version of the show remains ad free! To donate, visit Patreon.com/TrailLessTraveled

05/19/2025

04/23/2025

Dr. Jim Halfpenny is a renowned polar ecologist, expedition leader, and expert in cold-climate ecology with decades of experience studying the extreme environments of the Arctic and Antarctic. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trail-less-traveled/id1180249343?i=1000704540583

04/20/2025

Join us this evening of the premiere of episode 649, featuring an interview with Dr. Jim Halfpenny. Halfpenny is a renowned polar ecologist, expedition leader, and cold-climate expert. During this episode, we discuss climate change in the polar regions.

We tackled one of the biggest questions: Yes, the climate has always been changing — but what happens when we bake excess carbon into our atmosphere?

Dr. Halfpenny, with decades of experience studying the Arctic and Antarctic, brought powerful insights from his work tracking polar bears and the shifting ice landscapes. His lifetime of research paints a vivid (and urgent) picture of how these fragile ecosystems are adapting — and what it means for the rest of us.

If you care about our planet’s future, you don’t want to miss this conversation. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!

Listen live from 6-7pm MST locally on the Trail 1033 FM or streaming live online at Trail1033.com.

Follow the show as it is recorded around the world at www.TrailLessTraveled.net

SUPPORT this work by donating $3/month via PATREON. Learn more about donating by scrolling to the bottom of our official website.

03/29/2025

Saturday, April 26th in Green River, Utah! Dawn Kish is a phenomenal photographer and film maker — don’t miss this opportunity!

Glen Canyon Exposed: Now + Then is a landmark photographic and film exhibit by celebrated artists Dawn Kish and Tad Nichols.

03/23/2025

Join us this evening from 6-7 MST as we venture into the wilds of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi with three seasoned bush guides—Marshal, Luckson, and Malan. From the rugged seats of a Toyota Land Cruiser, we chat with Marshal and Malan about wildlife conservation, poaching, ecology, and the intricate behaviors of Africa’s iconic animals. Then, we sit down with Luckson, a top-tier guide with the highest level of training, to uncover the rigorous education, testing, and fieldwork required to lead walking safaris—a tradition that was born right here in Zambia. Tune in for an immersive journey into the heart of the African bush.

Follow the adventures and interviews in real time at TrailLessTraveled.net

The radio version of the show premieres every Sunday night from 6-7 MST, STREAMING LIVE online at Trail1033.com & locally (Missoula) on the Trail 103.3 FM

Why listen to the radio version instead of the podcast? Well, because the radio version includes music selected by the folks we interview!

Please help us keep the podcast ad free by donating $3/month via PATREON. We really need your help, as of right now we are only brining in $79/month in donations.

03/19/2025

Episode 644 features an in-depth look at anti-poaching dogs in Southern Africa. During this episode, we sit down with Michael Hensman, co-founder of Resolve Wildlife. 🐘 His team works alongside Conservation Lower Zambezi to protect Zambia’s wildlife—using cutting-edge strategies like the Dog Unit, a powerhouse in anti-poaching efforts. 🐕 Since 2016, these highly trained dogs have sniffed out illegal bushmeat, ivory, pangolin, and fi****ms, leading to major busts. Their efforts have resulted in numerous arrests and significant recoveries of illegal wildlife products, including over 175 kilograms of bushmeat and multiple fi****ms. 🦏 Listen to THE TRAIL LESS TRAVELED podcast everywhere! 🎧 Follow the show as it is recorded around the world at www.TrailLessTraveled.net 🌍 Learn more, support this work and get engaged: ConservationLowerZambezi.org & ResolveWildlife.org