Episodes

A fierce determination to succeed

A very accomplished hiker

A newly minted Triple Crowner

A catch up with the whole class

Filling her summers with hiking

A single-minded, single mother

Ticks: the most dangerous creatures on trail

A lasher among thru-hikers

Sketchbook in hand

Our guest today is Glen Van Peski, a man who made a significant contribution to the ultralight backpacking movement when he founded Gossamer Gear. It takes an engineer to work out the problems of heavy gear, and Glen’s engine...

An apt name!

We have a retired firefighter on the show today. Florence Bradley had been wanting to hike the Appalachian Trail for some time, waiting until retirement to get to it. But it drew on all her resources as she got injured severa...

Today, we welcome Martin Pazzani to the podcast. Martin is a true outdoorsman, having hiked and climbed in all seven continents. He’s parlayed that experience with his involvement in the fitness business, and an intellectual ...

I’m back from the UK and am eager to bring more great guests for you. First, though, I want to thank all of you who reached out to me while I was away. Your concern for my welfare was more than touching. I’m forever grateful ...

Still indoors!

Feeling the love

Another rookie error on my part

The first week has been unexpected, exciting, and even a little scary. I’m now 80 miles into the hike and just starting to feel that I’m finding my way. John has returned home, as originally planned, and the tenor of the hike...

The benches and the silences

A woman alone on the American Discovery Trail

The British Appalachian Trail

Looking after outdoor spaces

Let's meet the REAL George Steffanos

Giving back to the trail and hikers