This week's story is about a unique journey, one less than 15,000 people have ever completed. Beginning on Springer Mountain, the Appalachian Trail is about 2,180 miles and runs through 14 states, spanning from northern Georgia to Maine. Hiking it is equivalent to climbing Mount Everest 16 times. AJC features writer Bo Emerson and CNN editor Andrew Iden have both hiked parts of the trail. In this episode, they come together to reminisce. You will hear from trail angels, hiking champions, and some of the journalists who participated in a remarkable 1995 collaborative through-hike. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the 11th annual Taste of Chamblee.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices