Mighty Blue on The Appalachian Trail
Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail
The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis
Mighty Blue on The Appalachian Trail
The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis
Share The Journey With Me
Pictures
I took hundreds of pictures on the Appalachian Trail. Here are some of my favorites.
The Podcast
My guests will reflect the diversity that you can expect when you go for the hike of your life.
Videos
I really tried to capture moments that live with me to this day. It wasn't always convenient but it was so worthwhile
Here is a selection of photos from my 2014 thru hike. I've tried to break them down into little groups. This first group is about Katahdin, while the second is a gallery of pictures from the early days. I'll be adding more galleries in the coming weeks as I sort them into recognizable stages of the hike. Click on the first picture in each group and you'll see some words that add context. You'll then be able to run through each one in order.
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Katahdin
Early Days
Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail:
The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis
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- Episode #303 - Sarah Robison (Serendipity)
Episode #303 - Sarah Robison (Serendipity)
Dec 30, 2021
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Our guest today is Sarah Robison. As you'll hear, she is very reflective about the hike and how it came about, articulating clearly some of her thought processes along the way. Sarah has changed her life to suit the "new" person who came back from the trail.
She is a Nurse Anesthetist, specializing in neurosurgery, and resigned from this position to hike the trail. The adventure had such an impact upon her that she has modified her lifestyle to accommodate less stress and allow more freedom in her life.
I also spoke with a new member of the Class of 2022, Dom Tammaro. Dom and I had quite a laugh as he is preparing to head out to the trail in a few months. We'll be catching up with Dom before he goes.
But Chuck Hayes is going to be one of the first 2022 hikers out there. Chuck plans to hit the trail and be at the top of Springer at midnight on December 31. I caught up with him after I saw a funny video he'd posted .
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We could only get part of Chapter 18 of Winton Porter's Passin' Thru in today; plenty still happens!
If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com
If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received.
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- Episode #302 - Kyle Stranagan (Huck Finn)
Episode #302 - Kyle Stranagan (Huck Finn)
Dec 23, 2021
We have another of the newly minted Class of 2021 thru-hikers today. Kyle Stranagan, or Huck Finn, was just as inexperienced as I was when he started his own AT thru-hike last year. Yet, a combination of grit, luck, and determination saw him at the top of the brown sign at Katahdin just a couple of months ago.
Kyle is clearly still processing what happened to him and he shares what he's discovered so far.
You can see Kyle's hike unfold on his YouTube channel, as he is now uploading his videos every few days. Check them out here. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5tMuoFsO66BZ5UfE8xq4Mg
Our newest member of the Class of 2022 is Joanne Birditt. Joanne has a refreshingly candid and relaxed attitude towards her upcoming hike, expecting to finish but not putting herself under pressure to do so. It's an attitude that should serve her well.
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Our book, Passin' Thru, by Winton Porter nears its conclusion today, with just a few more chapters to go. This week, we learn much more about the Samsonite Twins.
Fell free to contact me with your suggestion for the next book I should read on the podcast. Email me at steve@hikingradionetwork.com and make your choice.
If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio
If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received.
If you'd like to take advantage of Steve's Trail Days book offer (all three of his printed hiking books for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above. THIS OFFER EXPIRES 12/31/2021
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Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail:
The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis
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- Episode #301 - Reta Walton (Fire Goddess)
Episode #301 - Reta Walton (Fire Goddess)
Dec 16, 2021
A few weeks ago, one of our recent guests, Shannon Shaver, connected me to today's guest, Reta Walton. Reta has wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail since she was 13, but, as often happens, life got in the way. This year, now retired, Reta took on her dream.
She is an avid hiker, and the AT was everything she'd hoped it would be, even though she caught hypothermia on the way! Her passion and emotions come through vividly in this conversation, and I'm sure you'll find her inspiring.
Barry Hill is this week's new member of the Class of 2022. You've already met Barry once on the show but, like Reta, his passion for his upcoming adventure comes across intensely.
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Finally, Winton Porter's Passin' Thru takes up one of Reta's themes; hypothermia.
If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com
If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing to us at PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751.
Any support is gratefully received.
If you'd like to take advantage of Steve's Trail Days book offer (all three of his printed hiking books for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.
THIS OFFER WILL BE GONE AFTER CHRISTMAS
Episode #299 - Shannon Finn (Joy)
Dec 2, 2021
Shannon Finn became Joy this year. I followed her on Facebook and appreciated her visceral writing, where she rarely held back if she had something to say, which was often!
We've often remarked at the life-changing nature of a long-distance hike, and Joy has experienced this change in compelling ways. Not only did she lose weight through her hiking, she also found out who she was meant to be. Her story is inspiring.
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We'll catch up with Sarah again as she prepares to head out.
We also heard from Paul Collins, or Skunkape. Paul is one of the organizers of the Hangcon Gathering, in Florida this coming January. Jester and I will be attending, so I invited Paul to come on and fill us in on a few details.
In Winton Porter's Passin' Thru, I resume Chapter 15 where I left off last time, with Winton lying in an exhausted heap at the top of Blood Mountain, having attempted his fastest run up there.
If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com
If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received.
If you'd like to take advantage of Steve's Trail Days book offer (all three of his printed hiking books for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above. THIS OFFER ENDS AT THE END OF THE YEAR.
