Lost Misadventure/Ridge Line Reckoning

False Summit: Tales, Trails and Epic Fails · 2025-03-26

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Getting lost in the woods? Classic. Losing your dog in the dead of night? Nightmare fuel.

In this episode of False Summit: Tales, Trails, and Epic Fails, we bring you two stories of misadventure in the wild. First up, Lost Misadventure—Ethan set out for a relaxing day hike in Tennessee but found himself in an eleven-hour battle with dehydration, bad decisions, and a near-drowning in a deceptively peaceful stream. Then, in Ridge Line Reckoning, a solo hammock camper (and his fearless dog) take on the Appalachian wilderness—only to face an all-night windstorm, a surprise free-fall, and an eerie set of glowing eyes in the dark.

We wrap it all up with Trail Mix, where Em shares three songs to keep your feet moving and your mind wandering, plus some essential (and slightly chaotic) trail etiquette tips.

If you’ve ever found yourself deep in the woods thinking, Well, this escalated quickly—this one's for you.

🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to rate, review, and send us your own trail fails!

📩 Got a story? Email us at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram & YouTube (@FalseSummitPod).

Happy trails—and remember, if it feels like you’ve reached the top… you probably haven’t. 😏

False Summit: Tales, Trails and Epic Fails

Welcome to False Summit a story based podcast about tales, trails, and epic fails . I'm Octavia and I'm Em. Ever wondered what's out there in the big wide open, we are going to tell you some stories that will take you on a trek through the eyes of real hikes and the wacky experiences they have. Will encourage you to get out there with some helpful tips and a good trail mix to get you going.

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