Reviews
Rate ShowCoronavirus episode
Appreciate the interview with the public health educator. But please stop pretending thruhiking this season is a matter of personal choice. This is a public health emergency and the president is asking everyone to stay home. Hikers might stay safer in the woods, as you keep saying, but that’s only if they camp alone and stay away from shelters, which almost no one does. But the much more important thing is that hikers will jeopardize towns on the trail as the ATC has warned. You have a platform. Don’r confuse people. It’s outrageous for anyone to thruhike now
- listener1955
- March 19, 2020
MB will get me to Katadin
Love the show. Always informative, always entertaining. Steve interviews lots of interesting hikers and others who know the trail with is unique British wit & charm. I am making plans to do an AT Thru hike in 2021. I have no doubt Mighty Blue is helping me to get to Springer Mt for the start and will, no doubt be part of the reason I make it to Katadin.
- Dpack61
- Feb. 13, 2020
This is the best!!
I am one of many who aspire to do a thru hike but I have to admit I know nothing about hiking other than reading books on other thru hikers. This podcast answers so many questions and relieves a lot of my fears of the unknown. I’m only on episode 10 of season 1 but I am hooked.
The worst thing about the podcast is that it is increasing my desire to just drop it all and take off. With 5 boys ranging from 5th grade to college this is just not something I can do right now in my life. Until then I can live through these podcast and pray my day will eventually come.
If you have any interest in hiking the AT, I recommend this podcast!!! Even if you don’t, I recommend this podcast. 😂
- brandonorr
- Jan. 29, 2020
Every Episode is Exciting
As an aspiring thru hiker without time in my life right now, listening to Steve and the guests’ stories take me to another world and I feel like I’m hiking alongside with them. I love listening to them on my long runs or when I’m out hiking. I live how every episode is different and exciting and hearing everyone’s perspective on the trail and the world! Thank you Steve for allowing us in “regular” life to experience your adventures
- Emi!yC
- Jan. 18, 2020
Helping me along
This is my absolute favorite podcast! I drive a truck and sometimes this is as close as I get to any trail. I may have to wait until I retire but this show keeps me going. I have to admit that I feel that it gives me “pre-Trail” depression at times…I want to be out on the AT/PCT/CDT and get a little down that I’m at work instead. Then Steve a.k.a. Might Blue will burst out with his infectious laugh and make me smile. One day I’ll be out there!
- aliensandexiles
- Jan. 3, 2020
Bruce doing a through hike on the AT
I am a first time listener to your show. I have backpack for mini years. Thank you for the tip on the food and gear it’s really helpful. I love the show keep up the good work.
- troop135
- Jan. 3, 2020
Love the stories - but quick thought- do you have to be crazy to go?
Loving the stories, but a quick thought was all the people you have interviewed (so far) are just divorced or about to get divorced, have PTSD, or are getting over abuse! These are interesting stories to hear, but If I do the trail I hope there are some people who are not in an ‘unstable emotional state’ or is this a big cause for people to do this type of adventure?
- StewGxyz
- Oct. 23, 2019
- Burgers&Beer
- Oct. 9, 2019
Love the show!
Hey there, another Horse radio network listener that discovered your podcast via HRN. I’m hooked!
- TheIntrovertFarm(her)
- Aug. 30, 2019
Gearing up
Mighty Blue- you’re awesome. My friend and I are preparing for our first ever backpacking section hike of the AT, and in researching I discovered your podcast. I’ve been listening for about 12 weeks and I’m up to episode 132. Can’t wait to get all caught up. We head out in September 2019 to begin in Georgia. Love the show! Thank you for such amazing information and insight.
- Florida SW building girl
- Aug. 16, 2019
I'm hooked!
Even if I never get the chance to hike the AT I feel as though I have hiked it vicariously through Mighty Blue and his cast of characters. Love the show....I look forward to it every week! And don’t ever change the music!!!
Thanks MB!
- nhflyer
- June 28, 2019
Amazing Show.
If you enjoy hiking you will love this podcast. The stories you hear will have you looking forward to new episodes and sad when they end.
- Jmswanson
- June 28, 2019
Grateful
Well, Mighty Blue, I’m not sure if I should feel elated or distraught. You see, I discovered your podcast last fall and after listening to them one after the other - I’m finally caught up! I’ve loved listening since episode one and it’s going to be hard to wait a week between podcasts.
I wanted to thank you so much for making the Trail come alive for so many of us. You are a skilled interviewer and I’ve enjoyed the extras and the books you’ve shared. The most important thing I have learned from you is that the trail is for everyone. I’d pictured it full of only young people, just starting out in life. You’ve made me realize that even a stay-at-home mom can reach the goal of Katahdin once her kids are grown. Won’t all the disbelievers be surprised to see me out there in a few years, hiking my hike, aided in no small way by your knowledge, inspiration, and especially your belief that everyone deserves a chance at this dream.
Thank you, Mighty Blue, you’ve changed my life.
Best, Julie
- Julie 914
- April 19, 2019
- Jnance95
- April 13, 2019
Right! Extraordinary!
I’ve been binge listening to the podcast as I’m prepping to attempt a 70 day NOBO this summer. Steve’s guests span the wide array of hikers and their unique approach to the trail. Really hoping to meet Steve somewhere up the trail this year. His British catchphrases are a nice touch!
- dbraunlich
- March 16, 2019
Keep and walking and talking Mighty Blue!
Tons of information and trail stories that keep me coming back every week!
- Beatles-1964
- March 5, 2019
Informative, entertaining, and important.
Steve. Thanks for the consistently excellent podcast. It’s informative, entertaining, and important for anyone thru-hiking or backpacking even for just a few days.
I was intrigued by the discussion with Suzanne Dixon of the ATC. Suzanne mentioned there are many good independent videos but also some with misleading content. Suzanne also mentioned the possibility of working with producers and that she likes to create partnerships.
Since it would be a heavy lift for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to make dozens and dozens of videos, why not have video producers apply for an ATC Video Certification. ATC could even encourage certain topics, video lengths, and specific content. Once reviewed if the video meets the criteria it is ATC Certified for say a year or two. And the producer can say so on their You Tube page. There are plenty of ways to do this and I’d be happy to discuss with Suzanne.
I’m probably one of your first listeners each week as I enjoy the podcast on my daily train ride from Baltimore to DC each day.
Keep up the good work and best to you on your upcoming AT adventure.
DanW
- DanIelAW
- Feb. 14, 2019
Information, Inspiration, and Intrepidity for Thru Hikers!
A well done, and eminently listenable podcast by an Appalachia Trail thru hiker, aimed at all hikers and hiking aspirants. I find it amazing that the host, Steve Adams, an evuncular Brit, wasn't a professional radio host in the past. He gets the best out of each guest, with his casual manner and self depreciating humor. Most episodes contain an interview with a fellow thru hiker(Steve completed the Appalachian Trail in 2014), followed by a short chapter from one of Steve's books. So, it's a fun podcast AND an audio book, all wrapped up in one neat package. This podcast has certainly stirred up my hiking wanderlust!
- rupertHpupkin
- Feb. 5, 2019
Best of the hiking pods
I've looked and looked for podcasts on the AT and hiking/backpacking in general - Mighty Blue's is definitely the best out there. Most others are lucky to keep me through even one episode as the hosts are just looking for the chance to relive their own hike.
Steve certainly recounts his own experiences, but the focus of this show is always on his guests & listeners.
This podcast will spark your love for hiking in general & especially for the AT.
- iamjohnksmith
- Feb. 1, 2019
It's as if I'm there!
I thoroughly enjoy Mighty Blue's podcast. I'm a year into planning for my own thru-hike with another year to go. The anticipation is driving me crazy but Steve's podcast keeps me sane by giving me gear tips and educational stories to make the time productive. Its excellent for planning, learning or just entertainment. Steve has great guests and his humor and style contribute greatly to first-rate interviews. Great job and keep 'em coming!
- Pmcgee001
- Jan. 9, 2019
Retirement goal!
I’ll never forget my summer reading project when I was 15. As Far As The Eye Can See was my first glimpse into the AT and I haven’t forgotten it. As I approach my 29th birthday, my fascination with the trail has only been fueled by the more books and thru hiker experiences I read and take in. Not only did I ever assume this was something that only “young” people did but with two children (9 and 1) I had all but assumed that any possibility of a thru hike was nothing but a fantasy to live vicariously through others. Until I stumbled upon your podcast! I have since found many other personal accounts of middle age adults, parents and the like, who all took on the AT later on in life. Although I am only a few years in to my active duty status in the United States Navy I have already told my husband to be prepared when I retire. I am fortunate to have married a man who loves the outdoors even more than I do.
So thanks Mighty Blue for helping me realize that my once adolescent fantasy is something I can make a once and a lifetime actuality.
- Bethany Ivey
- Dec. 21, 2018
Inspirational
I have listened to every one of your shows...most when I am doing long Sunday training routes as I prepare for the TMB this summer. You inspired me to do 5 guided days on the AT this past year in NC and loved it. I plan to do the AT in a few years after I sell my company. Until then, I am planning some 2-4 week thru hikes. Loved your Camino episodes! Maybe you can have a guest who has done the TMB? If not, I'm happy to offer my services when I return in August. Thanks Steve. - sincerely, "Sweat Bucket"
- Scole14
- Dec. 19, 2018
Fantastic Podcast
Discovered your podcast on the Facebook Appalachian Trail Hikers 2019 page a couple weeks ago. I throughly enjoy listening to this podcast and can’t wait to catch up to the current episode. Keep up the good work Mighty Blue.
- Gymburch
- Dec. 7, 2018
love it
Thanks this is such an awesome podcast. I have been listening almost non stop. I have always wanted to do this hike and I think you have inspired me to start planning it.
- Bianco1
- Nov. 29, 2018