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Episode #392 - Lee Lovelace (Hooker Tush) 1:25:24

4d ago1:25:24

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Lee Lovelace and I met at Trail Days this year in the author’s tent. My books are about my AT thru-hike, while Lee’s book, Sawyer’s Run, is a novel about the AT. We both share an abiding passion for the trail and I wanted Lee to come on the show to tell his story of resilience. Much of his novel is based upon real events, while plenty is made up; y…

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Episode #391 - Suzanne Roberts 1:38:17

11d ago1:38:17

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Suzanne Roberts is our guest today. She shares a thoughtful, female perspective on long-distance hiking, using her 1993 JMT hike as a backdrop. The concept of a different experience from men to women had never occurred to me, but I was intrigued to hear her story. She is releasing an Anniversary edition of her book about her JMT hike, and you can f…

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Episode #390 - Earl Porter (A.Ham) 1:49:13

18d ago1:49:13

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In our last episode before the 9/11 Anniversary, Earl “Chico” Porter shares his inspirational story, and mission, to help veterans contemplating suicide. Part of this was to take on a winter SOBO hike of the Appalachian Trail, starting on the 20th Anniversary in 2021. You’ll hear how Earl fared, as well as his deeper message, which will resonate wi…

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Episode #389 - Stephen Cole (Sweat Bucket) 1:40:56

25d ago1:40:56

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Steve Cole joins us on the show today. He was a guest on the podcast about two years ago, telling us about his first big hike; Le Tour du Mont Blanc. Since then, he’s hardly stopped hiking. Today, we talk about his Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2021, as well as some of his other adventures. Steve shared his Facebook details, where he posted most o…

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Episode #388 - Greg Johnson (Midwatch) and Betsy Hutchins 1:40:32

1M ago1:40:32

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This week, we hear from one of the leaders of the Summit Project and the mother from a Gold Star Family about what the project means to them. This remarkable effort honors the fallen from Maine in an outdoor setting that is truly inspirational. If you’d like to learn more about the project, and maybe even sign up for one of their events, check out …

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Episode #387 - Kathie Brennan 1:22:51

1M ago1:22:51

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Kathie Brennan is our guest today. She is President of the Ozark Trail Association, putting in hours of trail maintenance not only on her beloved trail, but also on the Appalachian Trail. She provides us with a sharp insight into trail work, with modern practices and even talks about leaf blowing for instant gratification! Find out more about the O…

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Episode #386 - Steve Vilsack (Wye Knot) 1:34:24

2M ago1:34:24

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Steve Vilsack joins us on the show today. He refuses to see limitations that would prevent many others from even attempting the Appalachian Trail. He is legally blind, he fell too many times to count, and he got to the end by sheer strength of character. His story is an affirmation of the human spirit that will inspire many of us to not look at wha…

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Episode #385 - Adrienne Washney (Mother Hen) 1:39:37

2M ago1:39:37

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One of our listeners introduced me to Adrienne Washney, who thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2022. She incorporated her shakedown hikes into the thru-hike, by taking the first few weeks in weekend hikes and gradually adjusting or refining her set up. When she was ready to go it alone, she’d sorted out the kinks. Adrienne had quite the adventure,…

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Episode #384 - Kristy Burns and Annette Dumbell (The Wander Women) 1:31:39

2M ago1:31:39

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Some of the most recognizable hikers from the Class of 2019, The Wander Women, join us today. At least, two of them do. Kristy Burns and Annette Dumbell are two women in search of adventure, using their retirement time to travel, hike, bike, and canoe. They share their stories with Steve as they reminisce their adventurous life. These are two women…

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Episode #383 - Dan Nobles (Wandering Monk) 1:47:07

2M ago1:47:07

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Our guest today, Dan Nobles, was a Colonel in the Army, working out of the Pentagon, when he quit and went to Seminary School. I think I’ve rarely heard of such a drastic change of scenery. Vowing never to hike again after he left the military, his brother coaxed him back into it and he found the solace on the trail that he needed. Dan has some fas…

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Episode #382 - Nancy East 1:16:26

2M ago1:16:26

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On today’s show, we have Nancy East, a retired veterinarian who is also an avid and accomplished hiker. Nancy is the perfect person to talk about dogs on the trail from a vet’s perspective. As somebody who know’s literally zero on the subject, I turned to my good buddy, ChaptGPT, to help me out with my questions that seemed to cover the subject pre…

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Episode #381 - Kevin Kinne 1:37:22

3M ago1:37:22

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Today, we hear from a man who really loves the AT. Kevin Kinne and I have been communicating since 2017, and he maintains part of the AT near Great Barrington. He also provides trail magic for hikers, forming firm friendships along the way. One such meeting resulted in a thru-hike of the JMT with the Suttons and their son, Harvey. You can follow al…

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Episode #380 - Samantha Sharkey (Lemon Drop) 1:37:55

3M ago1:37:55

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We’re back to our usual format this week, with our main guest, three catch up interviews with our Mighty Blue Class of 2023 and the next chapter of George Steffanos’s “Then the Hail Came.” I met Samantha Sharkey at Trail Days this year and invited her to come on the show. She shares a deeply personal story and truly had a life-altering hike. That i…

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Episode #379 - Jillian Hitt (Buckets) 1:01:04

3M ago1:01:04

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This is an unusual show for us. Our guest, Jillian Hitt, who attempted a thru-hike in 2018, isn’t on the show, though three important people in her life are on to share her story. Centrally, we hear from Jillian’s mother throughout the show, with contributions from her best friend Jessica Berringer and one of her hiking partners, Thomas Steiner, or…

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Episode #378 - The Mighty Blue Class of '23 Update 1:49:04

3M ago1:49:04

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This week is all about the members of the Mighty Blue Class of 2023. We’ve never had the opportunity to track them down all at the same time, so I thought this week, in the middle of June, would be as good a time as any to take stock. We hear the latest disappointments, as well as the wonderful moments that they have all experienced. In editing thi…

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Episode #377 - Spencer McKay (Warpzilla) 1:38:58

4M ago1:38:58

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Our guest today, Spencer McKay, completed his thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2007. The poignant reason he went on the trail at that time is told in his conversation with Steve this week. As an Eagle Scout, he always believed he’d hike the trail at some time during his life, but events of the previous winter pushed his timeline up considerabl…

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Episode #376 - Mark Beno (Papa Dump) 1:32:40

4M ago1:32:40

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Mark and David Beno, a father and son hiking team, took on the Appalachian Trail in 2022. Mark shares their story in this week’s show. The two of them chose to flip flop, choosing an unusual plan by leaving from Damascus headed north in March, then flipping back to Damascus after summiting Katahdin and heading south. This was more than a bucket lis…

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Episode #375 - Al Marriott (Lookout) 59:46

4M ago59:46

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We have a shorter show than usual today, as I’m away hiking. There is still a great interview and the next segment of the book “Then the Hail Came.” Al Marriott is an adventurous guy, traveling worldwide to satisfy an urge to wander, recording his journeys via his YouTube account. His mind fell to the Appalachian Trail, and he set out to do it last…

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Episode #374 - Kelly Jaworski (Birdie) 1:36:55

4M ago1:36:55

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Kelly Jaworski hiked the AT in 2021 with a former guest of the show, Stuart (Puppy Love) Phelps. I reached out to her when I saw her epic summit photo on Facebook. She returned my invitation to the show a year later!! She had an excellent excuse, though; she was having a baby. Kelly came on the show and demonstrated that, even though we walk the sa…

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Episode #373 - Jana Giles & David Nelson (Ducky & Gravy) 1:30:14

5M ago1:30:14

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We have a young couple as our guests this week; Jana Giles and David Nelson, otherwise known as Ducky and Gravy. They have known each other for some time but, in planning to go on an Appalachian Trail thru-hike, they started dating just before they headed out on the trail. Despite putting their relationship on the line, they clearly worked it out, …

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Episode #372 - Patch Leonard (Cold Brew) 1:26:29

5M ago1:26:29

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We have Patch Leonard as our guest today. Patch is the son of Emily Leonard–a previous guest on the show–and he tells us of his own Appalachian Trail thru-hike last year. He has grown up in Maine and New Hampshire, so hiking was more or less in his blood, yet the idea to hike the trail came after his mother blazed her way to Maine. You can follow P…

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Episode #371 - Zach Cross 1:32:20

5M ago1:32:20

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Zach Cross is starting his NOBO thru-hike from Springer on May 1. That he is even attempting this hike is something of a miracle. Three years ago, as Covid hit us, Zach weighed about 400lbs. His journey since then, aided by hiking and nature, has brought him to contemplating an epic undertaking. The simple act of committing to a daily hike up and d…

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Episode #370 - Jim LePage (Grey Ghost) 1:42:50

5M ago1:42:50

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Jim LePage is a man who spends a lot of time outdoors. He hiked the AT in 2018, having thought about it for years. The proverbial window of opportunity eventually opened, and he climbed straight through it. Jim talks about the importance of spousal support and was lucky enough to have his family either hiking with him or resupplying him. Overcoming…

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Episode #369 - Bob Delaney (Jon's Dad) 1:19:28

5M ago1:19:28

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We leave the AT behind today for a trip to Sweden and the Kungsleden, a trail that I’d never heard of before. Bob Delaney, or Jon’s Dad, has a history with Sweden and returned there to hike this lesser known trail. He was so enamored by the trail that he’s started a YouTube channel, a blog, and written a book about it. You can reach out to Bob dire…

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Episode #368 - Kenneth Pararo (Moron) 1:21:33

6M ago1:21:33

1:21:33

Kenneth Pararo is our guest today. He reached out to me, sending me a link to his podcast, and I entirely misjudged him. When I eventually spoke with Kenneth, he was articulate, thoughtful, and a lot of fun. He’s an AT thru-hiker, though when he went for a second time, he took a rather different route. Why and how he did so is explained in our chat…

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Episode #392 - Lee Lovelace (Hooker Tush) 1:25:24

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Episode #391 - Suzanne Roberts 1:38:17

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Episode #389 - Stephen Cole (Sweat Bucket) 1:40:56

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Episode #388 - Greg Johnson (Midwatch) and Betsy Hutchins 1:40:32

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Episode #385 - Adrienne Washney (Mother Hen) 1:39:37

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Episode #384 - Kristy Burns and Annette Dumbell (The Wander Women) 1:31:39

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Episode #383 - Dan Nobles (Wandering Monk) 1:47:07

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Episode #382 - Nancy East 1:16:26

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Episode #381 - Kevin Kinne 1:37:22

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Episode #380 - Samantha Sharkey (Lemon Drop) 1:37:55

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Episode #378 - The Mighty Blue Class of '23 Update 1:49:04

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Episode #376 - Mark Beno (Papa Dump) 1:32:40

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Episode #374 - Kelly Jaworski (Birdie) 1:36:55

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