The Skunk, The Beast, and the Bloody Nose/Overpacked and Underprepared

This week, we're bringing you two stories of trail disasters that prove nature doesn’t play fair. Story 1: The Skunk, The Beast, and the Bloody Nose – A camper battles a food-stealing skunk, only to face off with an unexpected—and surprisingly aggressive—wild opponent. Story 2: Overpacked and Underprepared – Two hikers take on Mount Whitney with more gear than experience. Spoiler: Search and Rescue gets involved.Trail Mix Segment – Three songs that capture the restless, reckless spirit of adventure.Trail Etiquette & Other Shit – Think deer are harmless? Think again.Got a trail fail of your own? Email us at [email protected] or find us on Instagram & YouTube.Until next time—happy trails, and don’t fall off a cliff.