Comeback episode. I've remained on the AT throughout the pandemic.  My Mom interviews me about why I remained on trail, what the experience has been like, and the importance of taking care of our mental health.

Made it through the Smokies yesterday!  I am enjoying a zero day at Standing Bear Farm Hikers’ Hostel in Tennessee – such a beautiful and welcoming place.  I hope you enjoy the poem “Be Brave” read by fellow AT hiker, Lightshow.  I will be taking a step back from future podcasts as I wrap my head around and deal with the situation at hand of the coronavirus.  Until next time… so thankful for you all and I wish you well!

In this less scripted and more off the cuff episode, I make my way towards the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!  One interview with an old friend and one with a duo of traveling nurses.

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Join me on this episode of walking the Appalachian Trail as I earn my first state line crossing, trail magic, and 100 mile marker along with my friend Ellie.

The first interviews of the show, and a double feature at that! Kyle "Bad Mash" is a triple crowner hiking the AT for a second time. Paul Strickland is hiking for sobriety. It's my pleasure to share their stories with you. Georgia has been wet and cold for the past days, but beautiful none the less.

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Months of preparation and patience are over! Join me as I take my first of approximately five million steps on the AT. February 29th I departed from Amicalola Falls up the Approach Trail to the AT's southern terminus on Springer Mountain stopping to camp for the night at Stover Creek.  March 1st I spent my first full day on the trail, stopping to camp at Gooch Mountain Shelter.  March 2nd the rain came, and I took a relatively easy day making my way to camp at Lance Stream Camp.

This episode includes snippets from the thru-hiker registration and orientation class that every thru-hiker takes part in right before they depart. As well as another poem reading by Steph.

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My last days in civilization!  It took a day to fly from NY to GA, but the walk home is going to take a bit longer. Matthew Ridgeway has been a friend for over a decade, he joins me for an interview covering some common questions people have about AT hiking.

In this pilot episode, I share my backstory that has lead me to become an Appalachian Trail thru-hike hopeful. My mom, Mary, joins me for an interview. It’s the start of an adventure!

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