Footsteps & Folklore

Alex and Svea

Welcome to Footsteps & Folklore! A hiking podcast where hosts Alex and Svea take turns telling each other the stories behind the places they've adventured. It could be anything: from true crime, to people of interest, to folklore.

Episodes

  1. Apr 6

    10: The Babes in the Woods | The Tragic History of the Melancholy Mountain Hiking Trail

    Deep in the forests of Nova Scotia, the legend of Melancholy Mountain tells a chilling tale known as Babes in the Woods. In this episode, we explore the haunting story of children lost to the wilderness—and the eerie energy that still lingers there today.

    31 min

  2. Jan 5

    9: Ghost Islands of Nova Scotia | The Dark History Behind St. Paul Island

    We are back from our Holiday break! Today we dive into the dark and fascinating nautical history behind the Nova Scotia's most Northern point, St. Paul Island.

    30 min

  3. 12/01/2025

    8: The History of Black Settlers in Delaps Cove | Delapse Cove Wilderness Area

    In this episode, we journey into the rugged beauty of Delaps Cove, a windswept stretch on Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy — and uncover a often overlooked chapter of Canadian history. Once home to a thriving Black community of nearly 70 people, Delaps Cove’s legacy is etched in its rock walls, old foundations, and the names carried through generations.

    40 min

  4. 11/18/2025

    7: Lost on a Mountain in Maine | The Story of Donn Fendler

    We revisit one of the most extraordinary survival stories in American history: the disappearance and rescue of 12-year-old Donn Fendler on Maine’s Mount Katahdin in 1939. What began as a family hike turned into a nine-day ordeal that captured national attention, sparked one of the largest search efforts in Maine’s history, and cemented Donn as a symbol of courage and resilience.

    36 min

  5. 11/03/2025

    6: The Tale of the Kluskap and the Three Sisters | Cape Chignecto Hiking Trail

    Svea's solo 3 day hike of Cape Chignecto brings us to the story of the Three Sisters, a famous rock formation featuring 3 towering rock pillars coming out of the Bay of Fundy and the fascinating mi'kmaq legend behind how they came to be. Follow us on instagram! ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/footstepsandfolklore/⁠

    32 min
  6. 5. The Murder that changed my Hometown: The story of Karissa Boudreau | Paddling the Lahave River

    10/20/2025

    5. The Murder that changed my Hometown: The story of Karissa Boudreau | Paddling the Lahave River

    We finally make the jump into true crime as Alex tells us the story of a murder that changed his hometown forever. This is the story of Karissa Boudreau. Follow us on instagram! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/footstepsandfolklore/ Cover art Courtesy of the Canadian Press

    31 min
  7. 4: How One 17 Year Old Survived Being Stranded on the UKs Tallest Mountain for 3 Days in the Winter | Hiking Ben Nevis

    10/06/2025

    4: How One 17 Year Old Survived Being Stranded on the UKs Tallest Mountain for 3 Days in the Winter | Hiking Ben Nevis

    During the winter of 1990, a 17 year old set off to hike Ben Nevis in Scotland, the highest point in the UK. As he neared the summit, he injured his knee in a freak accident. Unable to get off the mountain, he was force to put everything he knew about survival to the test. The next 50 hours would change his life forever. Follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/footstepsandfolklore/

    34 min
  8. 3: The Signal Hill Prison Break of 1906 | North Head Hiking Trail

    09/22/2025

    3: The Signal Hill Prison Break of 1906 | North Head Hiking Trail

    From ghosts to tales of Prison Break, on today's episode Alex scratches the surface of some of the stories surrounding Newfoundlands famous Signal Hill.

    44 min
  9. 2: The Presence on Mount Washington | The Presidential Traverse

    09/09/2025

    2: The Presence on Mount Washington | The Presidential Traverse

    Ready for a good ghost story? Svea takes us to the White Mountains, where some of the highest peaks in the Northeast are said to be haunted by some friendly, and some not so friendly spirits. Check out the book used for this episodes research: Haunted Hike of New Hampshire by Marianne O'connor. Footsteps & Folklore is a hiking podcast where hosts Alex and Svea take turns telling each other stories from trails they've hike, ranging from true crime, to interesting people, to folklore

    49 min
  10. 1: The Mystery Man of Sandy Cove | Mount Shubel Hiking Trail

    08/26/2025

    1: The Mystery Man of Sandy Cove | Mount Shubel Hiking Trail

    In the late 1800s, a mysterious man with no legs appeared on the shores of Sandy Cove overnight. In the decades to come, many would try to figure out where he came from, who he was, and why he was here. Footsteps & Folklore is a hiking podcast where hosts Alex and Svea take turns telling each other stories from trails they've hike, ranging from true crime, to interesting people, to folklore

    40 min
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Welcome to Footsteps & Folklore! A hiking podcast where hosts Alex and Svea take turns telling each other the stories behind the places they've adventured. It could be anything: from true crime, to people of interest, to folklore.

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  • Creator
    Alex and Svea
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alex and Svea
  • Show Website
    Footsteps & Folklore