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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast is where the outdoor world comes alive. We sit down with the people shaping the industry—founders, designers, and adventurers—to hear the stories behind the gear and the journeys that inspire it. From trailhead conversations to trail-tested reviews, this series dives into what makes the outdoor community unique, real, and worth exploring. Whether you’re a gear junkie, a weekend warrior, or someone who just loves trail talk, this is your spot to discover what’s happening beyond the trailhead.
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Gryphon Gear Creator & Owner Gary Benninger | Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 32
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May 26, 2026 |
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Symbiosis Gear Creator & Owner Sarah Berkeley | Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 31
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May 19, 2026 |
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Bearvault's Marketing & Sales Grant Breidenbach | Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 30
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May 12, 2026 |
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Garage Grown Gear's Lloyd Vogel | Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 29
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May 05, 2026 |
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Outdoor Retailers Lindsay Hubley & Sunny Stroeer | Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 28
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Enlightened Equipment CEO Chris Schawlow | Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 27
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Sawyer Products Community Manager Katie Houston | Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 26
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Angry Pika CEO/Founder Shaun Durkee | Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 25
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Essential Provisions CEO/Creator Robin Gentry McGee | Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 24
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Aarn Packs CEO Daniel Farber | Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 23
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Durston Gear Creator Dan Durston | Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 22
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Hilltop Packs Creator | Ben McMillen on Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 21
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Mar 07, 2026 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 20 | Trail Goods Co. Creator Luke Pearsall
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 19 | Farm to Summit Creator/Owner Louise Barton
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 18 | Leichtmut Creator & Owner Jacob Muth
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 17 | Minimal Gear/Cnoc Founder & CEO Gilad Nachmani
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 16 | Outdoor Vitals Founder & CEO Tayson Whittaker
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 15 | Lisa-Jae Eggert - Founder of 3 Moms Organics / TickWise
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 14 | NEVE Owner/CEO Nora Fierman
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 13 | GiantMouse Knives Co-Creator Jim Wirth
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 12 | Tim Hunt | Inside the Mind of a Tent Designer at SlingFin
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 11 | Devin Ashby | Creator of Backcountry Exposure Bags!
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 10 | Josh Bryson | CEO & Creator of the FKT GEAR Glasses
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 9 | Shawn Willette | CEO & Creator of the AntiMatter Chair
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 8 | Haven Tents Creator | The Tent You’ve Never Seen Before!
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 7 | How One Misstep on Mount Whitney Led to a Helicopter Rescue
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 6 | Hollow Socks Co-Founder | He HATES Sticky Feet!
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 5 | Zenbivy CEO | How Zenbivy Changed the Game
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 4 | RecPak CEO/Creator Nutrition Built for the Wild
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 3 | Grubcan CCO From Bear Safety to Brand Identity
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 2 | X-Bionic CEO Talks Reinventing Performance Gear
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Dec 13, 2025 |
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Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 1 | Near Zero Creator & CEO Talks Backpacking & Camping Gear
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Dec 09, 2025 |