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Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis

by Steve Adams
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  • Episode #590 - Days 192-195 Appalachian Trail 2026

    October 26, 2026 · 43 min

    Nate and Amanda have gone home and I'm now hiking with Nuke again, as well as Lizard King. It is great to be in a small tramily as the hike draws to a close. Along the way, I chatted with Huck, from Huckleberry's Hostel, as well as both…

  • Episode #589 - Days 189-191 Appalachian Trail 2026

    October 22, 2026 · 30 min

    We're closing in on the end of this somewhat circuitous hike, with less than ten days and just over 100 miles to go. Many times, this has felt a fool's errand and an impossible task, yet here I am, on the brink of a third successful…

  • Episode #588 - Days 185-188 Appalachian Trail 2026

    October 20, 2026 · 34 min

    With less than 200 miles to go, Nate and I were joined by my friend, Amanda Aguilard, forming our southbound tramily for three days. We got cold but loved the challenge. Along the way, I had a chat with Adam Stanley, or Stanimal, and…

  • Episode #587 - Days 182-184 Appalachian Trail 2026

    October 15, 2026 · 20 min

    Virginia is providing us with spectacularly beautiful views and leaf-peeping, as well as some of the wettest and hottest days of this trip. Along with that, the hiking is challenging but definitely doable. The really good news is that I'm…

  • Episode #586 - Days 178-181 Appalachian Trail 2026

    October 12, 2026 · 30 min

    These past four days have been spent hiking with Nate, and in the last couple of days, we have been blessed by our personal trail angel, Katie Westling. We're crushing the miles and I'm now just 236 miles from the end. Along the way, I…

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  • Episode #585 - Days 175-177 Appalachian Trail 2026

    October 8, 2026 · 31 min

    I'm now in a tramily of two, having been joined by my buddy, Nate for a few weeks. We're in Shenandoah and loving the smooth ride the trail gives us, not to mention the occasional wayside at which to stock up on calories. Along the way, I…

  • Episode #584 - Days 171-174 Appalachian Trail 2026

    October 7, 2026 · 41 min

    Sorry for the delay in getting this out to you. Suffice it to say that I've had one or two technical issues!! I'm nearly a week into the SOBO part of my Appalachian Trail hike this year and the pieces are falling into place for my desire…

  • Episode #583 - Days 168-170 Appalachian Trail 2026

    October 1, 2026 · 33 min

    There is a bit of everything in today's show, with an epic Katahdin day, a dicey travel day, and my first day heading south, out of Harper's Ferry. Along the way, I got T-time and Hugh to share their experiences up on the greatest…

  • Episode #582 - Days 164-167 Appalachian Trail 2026

    September 29, 2026 · 35 min

    The 100 Mile Wilderness and the impending weather changed our plans several times this week. So, instead of taking nine days to get through it, we pushed on and got out in 7 days. Then, last Saturday, we reached Baxter State Park and…

  • Episode #581 - Days 161-163 Appalachian Trail 2026

    September 26, 2026 · 35 min

    It's been a long time coming, with cell service almost non-existent in the 100 Mile Wilderness, but I'm at last able to bring you Thursday's podcast. This covers our foray into the wilderness with our full packs for the first time. It's…

  • Episode #580 - Days 157-160 Appalachian Trail 2026

    September 21, 2026 · 29 min

    We've reached Shaw's in Monson, AND done the first 30 miles of the 100 Mile Wilderness. Maine continues to impress us, with stiff climbs and stunning views. It has become my favorite state on the Appalachian Trail. Oh yes, and I managed to…

  • Episode #579 - Days 154-156 Appalachian Trail 2026

    September 17, 2026 · 27 min

    The three days from Sunday saw a nearo, a zero, and a near 15-miler. All part of the magic of an Appalachian Trail thru-hike. But I'm currently in Monson and ready to take on the 100 Mile Wilderness. Along the way, I spoke with Andrew, or…

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About the show

An overweight, 61-year-old retiree, with zero hiking experience, decided to hike the entire 2,185.3 mile length of the Appalachian Trail in 2014. What could possibly go wrong? As his brother, Mike, commented, "It's a bit like taking up boxing and fighting Mike Tyson in your first bout." Join Steve and his guests as they discuss all aspects of the trail, from gear to Lyme Disease, then back to trail magic and injury.