Oct 3, 2024

We have a very different show this week, with Paula Martin, or Windeagle, sharing her dramatic survival from a bad accident that may well have killed her.

Several years later, Paula had recovered and decided that an Appalachian Trail thru-hike was something she could achieve. She ultimately summited Katahdin two years...

Sep 26, 2024

We have another recent Appalachian Trail successful thru-hiker as our guest today. For many, the AT is a years-long dream, but for John Pearson, or Magellan, he had no idea he’d be hiking the trail until Christmas last year.

Through a bit of trial and error, allied to a fierce determination, John made it to Katahdin...

Sep 19, 2024

We have a really accomplished young woman on the podcast today, with Kim Shoop, or Gator, sharing her story about section hiking the entire Triple Crown in just eight years.

She has a very self-deprecating way about her, yet she is clearly a determined person to be able to achieve multiple long hikes, having to start...

Sep 12, 2024

Larry Ripari, fresh from his recent completion of not only an Appalachian Trail thru-hike, but also the hiking Triple Crown, shares his story with us this week. Larry became Bird on trail, a persona he was happy to assume, yet one he is now leaving behind.

He is full of insights on all three trails, sharing his...

Sep 5, 2024

We’re catching up with all five members of our Mighty Blue Class of 2014 this week, so each of them will update us on where they are and their coming plans.

There are no real notes this week for the class, just their latest pictures of them all having a blast!!

Anita (Moxie)

Bobby (Sloggy)

David (Professor...