JR Hikes the Appalachian Trail

Ryan Hopkins records his 2020 Appalachian Trail thru-hike.

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Episode #05 - Welcome Home

Episode #04 - The Final Countdown

Episode #03 - Concerns, expectations, and fears.

Recent Episodes

Episode #07 - Several Hundred Zeroes Later

Jan. 11, 2021

Georgia Revisited

Episode#06 - The Avalanche of Adversity

March 9, 2020

Not as we'd planned

Episode #05 - Welcome Home

March 2, 2020

The First Day

Episode #04 - The Final Countdown

Feb. 24, 2020

One week out

Episode #03 - Concerns, expectations, and fears.

Feb. 17, 2020

What are your friends asking?

Episode #02 - Working out the gear

Feb. 10, 2020

What to take

Episode #01 - Getting it all together

Jan. 24, 2020

Introducing Ryan

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Reviews

Rawness

"Ryan! Appreciated your thorough analysis of what made sense for *you*. That will always be what matters most!"

By Julz202020 on March 9, 2020 via Apple Podcasts

Hike your own hike

"Ryan, Don’t worry about the listeners. We will be here when you return to the trail once you have recovered. Keep up the spirits. Steve"

By High Point Steve on March 9, 2020 via Apple Podcasts

So interesting!

"This podcast is honest, educational, and some of the most interesting content on the trail that I’ve heard in a while."

By mommy sausage on Feb. 12, 2020 via Apple Podcasts

Must-listen for AT enthusiasts

"Ryan is honest, knowledgeable, and well spoken. He brings his deep Appalachian roots as he invites listeners to share both his journey and stories from hikers he meets along the way. Interviews from …"

By Edward Citrus Hands on Feb. 3, 2020 via Apple Podcasts

What an engaging host!

"This podcast has me hooked already. A must-listen in the making!"

By MeganVirginiz on Feb. 3, 2020 via Apple Podcasts

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