In 1925 famed British explorer Percy Fawcett set out on his most ambitious journey yet — to find a legendary city hidden deep in the Amazon. At his side were his 21-year-old son Jack and Jack’s best friend, Raleigh Rimell. All three vanished without a trace. What began as a quest for discovery became one of the most enduring mysteries in the history of explo ... Show More
May 10
Adventure, Death & A Mother’s Day Tradition: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Every Mother’s Day, hundreds of climbers hike up Mount St. Helens wearing bright and elaborate dresses, a tradition that’s fun and easy to laugh at. However, behind this celebration is the story of Kathy Phibbs, a bold climber who helped create space for women in the mountains. W ... Show More
1 h
May 7
Trail Tales 93: ASStronauts, Butt Foam & Getting Too High
Today’s stories include full moons, lost partners, foam to the face, and getting high in God’s Country. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and ou ... Show More
1h 9m
May 4
The Mountain That Moves: The Frank Slide Disaster
In April of 1903, Turtle Mountain fell. Long known by indigenous nations to be dangerous, the town of Frank built at its base and mined into its sides nonetheless. In the early morning hours of April 29th, 100 million tons of rock broke free and hurdled down the mountain, killing ... Show More
58m 14s
Dec 2022
9x18: Hidden Gems - Let's Not Meet
In this week's giant-sized episode, we're treated to a collection of fan-favorite hidden gems from the first 6 seasons of the podcast. Stories in this episode: - The Shack on Kessington, by Tyler Brown (2:05) - Disturbed Man at University, by Dark Light (9:30) - Grey Cloud Island ... Show More
2h 9m
Jul 2022
8x25: Kidnapped at Gunpoint - Let's Not Meet
-UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS-THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022 - SEATTLE, WA - TRIPLE DOOR (NEW VENUE!)(CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS)FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 - PORTLAND, OR - POLARIS HALL (CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS) Stories in this episode: - Anthony, by stonedgarbagepailkid (1:26) - The Man in the Woods, ... Show More
52m 35s
Sep 2024
EP. 170: COLORADO - A Father’s Dark Secret: The Dylan Redwine Story
In 2012, teenager Dylan Redwine found something disturbing on his father's computer. Images that he would never be able to get out of his head. But unfortunately, Dylan's father wanted to keep those secrets a secret, and was willing to do anything to make sure that it stayed that ... Show More
1h 35m
Oct 2022
9x12: Old Man in the Woods - Let's Not Meet
Stories in this episode: - Hockey Stick Asshole, by Ally (1:25) - Red T-Shirt Man, by Nicole (4:49) - My First Boyfriend, by MintyCotessa (14:07) - How I Escaped Kidnapping, by 1312 (30:09) - Creepy Man Behind the Tree, by Shan_liz (38:23) - Old Man in the Woods, by Riley (44:28) ... Show More
48m 16s
Oct 2025
185: The Alaska Triangle: Disappearances, Dead Ends, and the Dark Truth Beneath It All
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!I learned about a place in Alaska where more than 20,000 people have vanished — planes, hikers, politicians — and almost none have ever been found. And I had to do an episode on it. It’s called the Alaska Triangle and it's a remote stretch of wildernes ... Show More
48m 21s
Sep 2025
Episode 284 - TikTok Followers, Secrets, and a Fatal Chase
Join us, as we unravel the events that led to a fatal ambush, orchestrated not by hardened criminals… but by a young TikTok influencer Mahek Bukhari and her mother. A story of obsession, betrayal and a decision that turned a social media dream into a real-life nightmare.How to su ... Show More
41m 22s
