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The Trail Connection brings listeners/viewers alongside Tim Garland and various guests on outdoor excursions into many different locations around the country. Episodes comprised of a range of topics including hiking, camping, site setups, campfire cooking, gear reviews, story-telling, and adventure…

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    • Sep 12, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    From Now On - 028

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 24:36 Transcription Available


    Imagine having to part ways with your dream truck and bus project, and feeling trapped in a job you resent, all while struggling with burnout. That was my reality not so long ago. As we celebrate the three-year anniversary of the Trail Connection podcast, I take a heartfelt walk down memory lane, recounting the trials, tribulations, and triumphs that have shaped my journey. Opening up about my darkest moments, the challenges I faced, and the toll it all took on my mental health, I also share how I found the courage to seek help and reignite my passion for the outdoors. Tune in for an episode filled with reflection, learning, growth, and finding peace in chaos.Support the showSubscribe to the blog:Mitty's Journal – The Trail Connection (wordpress.com)

    Lost Tapes - The Trees - 027

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 53:39


    After over a year of radio silence Tim releases a recording from last summer discussing how nature inspires us to write and record. Featuring Tim's childhood friends and roommates, Danny Moody and Jordan Johnson.Support the show

    Back to Basics - 026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 18:06


    It's been quite a while since the mic of the Trail Connection has been turned on. Tim explains why there was a pause on production and reminds us to keep pushing forward. You're not a failure!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    Hike The Good Hike - 025

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 43:46


    Tim sits down with Jesse Cody of Hike the Good Hike to discuss wilderness therapy and the reality of common mental health struggles. Jesse shares his personal story of his battle with mental health and how his 2015 AT thru-hike saved his life. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    Skoolie Sessions - PreSchool - 024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 33:14


    We bought a bus! Diving into the process of purchasing, gutting, and renovating a short bus for adventuring. Tim explains why the decision was made to take on this project, reveals the floor plan, and shares why you should share your dreams with those around you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    Explore Local feat. The Texas Trailhead - 023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 50:51


    So much to explore in your own backyard! Tim sits down with Danny Laurel of The Texas Trailhead and discusses what all local state parks have to offer. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    Jumping In The Deep End - 022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 29:06


    Tim talks with Jamie, a previous co-worker who recently quit his job to pursue his dream of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail this year. Armed with knowledge gained from vloggers and other experienced hikers, he begins his northbound journey on March 2nd.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 021 - Swamp Cabbage Stew

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 28:17


    Campfire cookin' and trying a brand new recipe of heart of palm and venison stew. Going over ingredients, meal and packing prep, harvesting a heart of palm, and preparing the dish in the woods. Ingredients Used1 Venison Tenderloin 1 pack of Jasmine Rice and Quinoa 1 bag of Matchstick Carrots 1 Can of Sweet White Corn Pearl Onion Medley Fresh Dill Fresh Chives 2 Small Cartons of Beef Bone Broth Olive Oil Garlic, Black Pepper, and Sea Salt Spice Mixture Fresh Heart of Palm (sliced)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 020 - Rite of Passage

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 51:25


    Kicking off 2021 with what we are deeming the first episode of "Season 2" with a new look and a new sound. Tim is joined by Peter Murphy and his son Ethan to discuss their first time section hike of the AT. Touching on all of the treasures of the trail, lessons learned, and special memories created together as father and son on a significant milestone for Ethan.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 019 - A Final Word From 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 30:08


    After taking a significant break, Tim recaps the pros and cons of 2020. Sitting on the beach recounting all the wins from a very difficult year, 2021 looks promising!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 018 - Choice Gear feat Aptitude Outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 70:44


    Choosing the right gear often times becomes trial and error. Talking choice gear and other stuff with AT thru-hiker and host of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast, Paul Fuzinski. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 017 - The Fastest Year Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 14:04


    Unbelievable that 1 year has passed since the first episode of TTC aired. Special episode highlighting those who have made this podcast possible. Thank you for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 016 - Rain, Rain, Go Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 40:04


    Shelters, keeping gear dry, and firestarters go hand in hand when the rain comes. Curt Walker shares his experience with wet gear and soggy hikes.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 015 - Got A Permit For That?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 45:09


    Experienced adventurers Crystal and Perry Alonso join in on discussing planning your trip, securing your spots with the permitting process, and sharing tips on exploring on a budget.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 014 - A Walk with Mitty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 31:04


    It's been some time since the last Trail Connection episode. A short hike to reconnect, reveal the new trail name, and reflect on the path forward.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 013 - Quality Quarantine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 42:03


    Everything is closed and we are all stuck at home. Reflecting with my dad on what's most important, childhood memories, and how to capitalize on this "forced" blessing.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 012 - Gator Bait

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 37:53


    Paddling solo on the Hillsborough River. Featuring the training ground section near Sargent Wilderness Park where I escape quite often and discussing thoughts of capturing the special moments as we have them.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 011 - That Didn't Go Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 45:49


    Campfire stories of horrible but hilarious experiences. Brad O'Hearn is back with me while we share some write in stories from fans.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 010 - Keeping It Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 30:24


    Real talk about what keeps me outdoors and inspires making connections on the trail. Recorded in the brand new Trail Connection studio!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 009 - Camping Convert

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 46:16


    Tim takes on converting the "I had a bad experience" friend. Rugged can be comfortable sometimes.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 008 - Hammocks V Tents

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 54:14


    Hammocks VS Tents - the great debate! Cale Andrews and Matt Johnson join me to put this matter to bed.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 007 - Campfire Cookin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 69:42


    Favorite meals, cooking methods and tools, and fireside camaraderie.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 006 - Hidden Gems

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 40:05


    Solo hike at a local State Park, searching for local outdoor spots, and the importance of finding contentment with the adventures close to home.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 005 - AT Trailhead PT.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 52:30


    Appalachian Trail – Springer Mountain Trailhead in Fannin County, GA. (Continued) Hiking, trail names, and lessons learned.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 004 - AT Trailhead PT.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 55:46


    Appalachian Trail - Springer Mountain Trailhead in Fannin County, GA. Hike prep, travel to trailhead, and northern accent.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 003 - River Run

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 32:44 Transcription Available


    Kayaking on a spring-fed river. Dry bags, tree jumping, and catch or go hungry.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 002 - Solo Polo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 39:22 Transcription Available


    Central Florida solo trip highlighting site-setup, campfire meal prep, and benefits to listening to crickets.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

    The Trail Connection - 001 - Backyard Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 45:47 Transcription Available


    Camping with my kids in my backyard and why I decided to share my experiences.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTrailConnection)

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