The term "trail boss" has been used for centuries to refer to the person responsible for leading a group of people or animals across long distances, typically on a trail or path. While this term is still commonly used today, there are a variety of synonyms that can be used in its place, depending on the context. Some alternative terms include team leader, expedition leader, guide, pathfinder, shepherd, herder, rancher, cowboy, and wrangler. Each of these synonyms evokes a slightly different image or set of associations, but all convey the idea of someone who is in charge of managing the movement and safety of a group.