Returning to Katahdin: An Appalachian Trail Dream

Bruce Matson has yearned to hike the Appalachian Trail for over 40 years. 2018 is going to be HIS year. Join Bruce in his conversations with Steve Adams as he prepares for, then undertakes, his epic journey.

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Episode #4 - Preparation

Episode #30 - Week Thirteen

Episode #2 - Why NOBO, why February?

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Nov. 4, 2017

Episode #1 - Why Hike the Appalachian Trail?

The whys and the wherefores

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Nov. 13, 2017

Episode #2 - Why NOBO, why February?

Decisions, decisions

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Nov. 20, 2017

Episode #3 - Is there a theme to Returning to Katahdin?

Can you ever really go back?

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Nov. 27, 2017

Episode #4 - Preparation

Details, details.

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Dec. 3, 2017

Episode #5 - That's what friends are for

I always hoped that I'd be able to speak with Bruce's family, friends, and colleagues on their reaction to and expectations of his upcoming thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. We started with Bruce's law partner of over 20 years, Gary LeClair. Gary...

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Dec. 11, 2017