False Summit: Tales, Trails and Epic Fails

About 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.

Publisher

Octavia and Em

Category

comedy · society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

10 Sept 2024

Latest episode

4 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Jun 2025

   Stranger at the Switchback

   A hiker's unsettling encounter at Preacher's Rock trailhead with a strange man and his dog highlights the importance of trusting one's instincts, as told by hosts Octavia and Em in this solo episode.

2. 

   28 May 2025

   The Backpack/Gone

   This episode of False Summit shares two cautionary tales of hikers facing unexpected challenges, from a mysterious backpack encounter to a CrossFit enthusiast's wilderness misadventure, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the trail.

3. 

   22 May 2025

   Hope You Enjoyed the View/Manic on the Mountain

   Hosts Octavia and Em recount mountain misadventures, including a heartwarming encounter on a Brazilian trail and a solo backpacking trip that turns into a psychological thriller, revealing the unexpected turns of outdoor experiences.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

78

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

46 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

64

Social presence

0

YouTube

63

Engagement

51