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The Trail Less Traveled

Mandela Leola van Eeden
Conservation
Fly Fishing
Missoula, Montana
Ta Moko
Tlingit Culture
American Rivers
Salmon
Maori Culture
Life Flight Network
Education
Adventure Cycling
Alaska To Mexico
Climate Change
Hualapai Nation
Klukwan
Tattooing
Veterans Incorporated
Affordable Housing
Missoula Housing Authority
Community Support

Dedicated to documenting humanity by gathering stories & sounds from the most remote locations around the world. The goal for the show is to take you, the listener, back to mankind's earliest form of entertainment: story telling. Therefore, every week features an interview with an adventurer in their natural habitat in order to provide an audible journey packed with adventure (and conservation) in... more

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Doug Proctor grew up just outside Cincinnati, Ohio, where his love for rivers was seeded early in life. As a boy he spent years canoeing with his family and through the Boy Scouts on class one rivers across southern Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. At th... more

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Sam and Elise Risho are the culinary heart and soul behind The Silk Road Catering & Spice in Missoula, Montana. Their story is rooted in decades of family food tradition and a passion for global flavors. Sam grew up in a restaurant family, learning t... more

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Aimee McQuilkin is a Missoula entrepreneur and community builder, best known as the owner of Betty’s Divine and the Clark Fork Yacht Club. Through these beloved businesses, she has helped shape Missoula’s social and cultural fabric by creating welcom... more

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Frank Szollosi is the Executive Director of the Montana Wildlife Federation, the state’s oldest and largest wildlife conservation organization focused on protecting wildlife habitat, public lands access, and science-based natural resource policy in M... more

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Recent Guests

Frank Szollosi
Executive Director of the Montana Wildlife Federation
Montana Wildlife Federation
Episode: Defending Wildlife as Public Trust: Frank Szollosi of the Montana Wildlife Federation
Kathy Hadley
Board member with the Montana Wildlife Federation
Montana Wildlife Federation
Episode: Defending Wildlife as Public Trust: Frank Szollosi of the Montana Wildlife Federation
Kelly Dix
Master Naturalist volunteer and board member for the Montana Natural History Center.
Montana Natural History Center
Episode: Listening to Nature: Master Naturalist, Kelly Dix.
Lynx Vilden
A hands-on wilderness living skills educator and author of the book 'Return, A Journey Back to Living Wild.'
Episode: Return: A Journey Back to Living Wild
Joey Bellows
Veteran and resident of Valor House
Valor House
Episode: The Long Way Home: Veterans Reclaiming Their Lives
James Rich
Retired Navy heavy equipment operator and demolition specialist
Veterans Incorporated
Episode: The Long Way Home: Veterans Reclaiming Their Lives
Robert Taggart
Retired Coast Guard veteran and artist
Valor House
Episode: The Long Way Home: Veterans Reclaiming Their Lives
Dr. Jim Halfpenny
President of The Naturalist World, an ecological education company, with extensive experience tracking animals in polar regions.
The Naturalist World
Episode: The Climate Crisis in Polar Regions with Dr. Jim Halfpenny
Russ Lyman
One of the co-authors of A Complete Guide to the Tatshenshini and Upper Alsek, a river guide who has guided all over the world.
Episode: The Complete Guide to the Tatshenshini River: Including the Upper Alsek River.

Host

Mandela
International Expedition Guide, Conservationist, and Yogi

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Loving the latest podcast about bicycle touring!

    Really enjoyed the first podcast with Josh and Sarah. So glad that are going to be one or two more podcasts from them! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Woolly1979
    Australia2 years ago
  • Simply Brilliant 🥰

    All of these podcasts and videos are a pleasure to watch and listen. I find out many amazing stories about our planet, cultures, and policies around the world. Mandy is incredibly talented and passionate about what she is doing. Since I can no longer venture into remote places like she does, I can love vicariously through her. I feel that I’m living what she lives with her very brilliant narratives.

    I’ve often thought that she’s Alister Cooke reincarnated! Love her!! 🥰

    Alistair Cooke

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joblow999
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic Zambia Shows

    Loved your interviews of Bridget & Bob Meyers! Thank you for sharing their important stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RodandCon
    United States2 years ago
  • Stories of real life.

    The interviews you will hear on the trail less traveled Will bring you into the lives of some amazing awesome adventurers .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    platypus two
    United States4 years ago
  • Highly recommended

    I love listening to this podcast while I am at work. It is fascinating hearing about people living their passions from all over the planet. I highly recommend it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nancy:Pants
    United States4 years ago

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There are positive remarks about its educational content, specifically relating to environmental issues, wildlife conservation, and cultural stories.
Many enjoy the way the host connects deeply with guests, making discussions feel intimate and personal.
Listeners appreciate the authentic storytelling and engaging interviews with adventurers from varied backgrounds.
The podcast is praised for its capacity to transport listeners to remote locations, evoking a sense of wanderlust and inspiration.
Some critiques focus on a few politically charged topics that not all listeners may agree with, indicating a range of opinions within the audience.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Iditarod Lessons: John Wood on Dogs, Distance, and Discipline
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about what the Iditarod is?
The Iditarod is a 1,000-mile dog sled race across Alaska, beginning in Anchorage and ending in Nome. It commemorates the historic Iditarod Trail and was founded in 1973.
Defending Wildlife as Public Trust: Frank Szollosi of the Montana Wildlife Federation
Q: Can you tell us about your journey, how you got to where you are today?
Frank shares his childhood experiences in Toledo, his educational background at the University of Utah, and his evolution into a conservationist, ultimately becoming the Executive Director of the Montana Wildlife Federation.
Return: A Journey Back to Living Wild
Q: How many thousands of years are we going back?
Lynx explains the divisions of the Stone Age and her teaching focus beyond strict historical replication.
Return: A Journey Back to Living Wild
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about this community and also what it means to you?
Lynx discusses her experiences with skills gatherings and the importance of community among those sharing wilderness skills.
The Spirit of River Exploration with Clint Fries
Q: Can you share advice with river guides who are going to be making their way to guide on the Alsec and the Hulahula?
Clint emphasizes the importance of becoming a better naturalist and adapting to challenges as a river guide, highlighting the value of fostering a relationship with the landscape.

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This show captures the essence of adventure and storytelling by featuring interviews with individuals who have journeyed to some of the most remote and captivating places on Earth. Listeners can expect to hear about a wide range of topics including wildlife conservation, wilderness skills, and the importance of connecting to nature through engaging narratives. By immersing listeners in real-life experiences and personal stories, it appeals to those who seek inspiration from the world around them, encouraging both reflection and exploration of far-off lands and cultures. Unique elements include on-site interviews that transport listeners into the scenes being described, creating a vivid auditory experience.

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Recent guests on The Trail Less Traveled include:

1. Frank Szollosi
2. Kathy Hadley
3. Kelly Dix
4. Lynx Vilden
5. Joey Bellows
6. James Rich
7. Robert Taggart
8. Dr. Jim Halfpenny

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