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Off the Trails

Off the Trails

Written by: Maegan Moaratty and Danielle Falagan
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 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.

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Episodes
  • 136: A Fatal Fall in the Backcountry

    136: A Fatal Fall in the Backcountry
    Jan 14 2026
    He was a doctor, a father, and an experienced outdoorsman on a long-planned trip into Colorado’s backcountry. It started off according to plan- until he continued on alone. What followed was a disappearance that sparked a massive search and left behind more questions than answers.

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    31 mins
  • 135: Beyond the Mistake - Vance Family Tragedy

    135: Beyond the Mistake - Vance Family Tragedy
    Jan 7 2026
    Compassion is caring enough to see the person, not the mistake, even when you disagree with the choices they made. As I share today's story, you will have opinions. Likely strong ones. About what they shouldn’t have done. About what they could’ve done differently. About what you would’ve done if they were your family, but passing judgement doesn't bring anyone back to life.

    Sources

    Reddit CBS News The Independent Axios The Guardian Business Insider

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    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 offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com

    Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have!

    **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.
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    43 mins
  • 134: Lost at White Wolf - The Disappearance of Peter Jackson

    134: Lost at White Wolf - The Disappearance of Peter Jackson
    Dec 30 2025
    Yosemite is a place people go to disappear into nature. Granite walls, endless forests, and trails that seem to stretch forever. But for some, disappearing quickly changes to missing. And in September of 2016, that’s what happened to one hiker. A remote campground. A solo hike. And no answers. This is the story of Peter Fancher Jackson.

    Sources:
    NamUs, NPS, Charley Project, Your Central Valley, Reddit, Medium, More Than Just Parks, YouTube - Northern Crimes, YouTube - The Missing Enigma

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    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 offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com

    Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have!

    **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.
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    46 mins
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