This week I interview writer and podcaster Derick Lugo about his book The Unlikely Thru-hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey. Derick talks about his joys and struggles on the AT, and the work he's doing to make thru-hiking a more diverse, inclusive world.

Derick Lugo - The Unlikely Thru-hiker

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The Wild Air Podcast is a show about nature writing. Tune in for weekly conversations with some of the finest nature writers working today--from environmental journalists to cli-fi novelists to songwriters and poets, The show celebrates the beauty of the natural world and explores themes around conservation and environmental loss through the lens of story telling.

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Derick Lugo - The Unlikely Thru-hiker

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