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The Platinum Blazing Podcast

The Platinum Blazing Podcast

This podcast explores the world of Platinum Blazing, turning great hikes into platinum experiences.

Recent Episodes

Dec. 13, 2023

Episode #11 - The Pause & Platinum-Blazing 2.0

Platinum-Blazing 2.0 - The Pause This week RTK discusses the progress of the podcast and the need to take a break – to pause the podcast for a few weeks so a new and improved and better organized podcast and continue in the …
Dec. 6, 2023

Episode #10 - David Kibiloski, Stumble Inn & AT Kids

David Kibiloski, Stumble Inn & AT Kids Inspired by a 2018 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, David (“Texas”) and his wife Danielle (“Stumbles”) located a great property for a hostel in Front Royal, Virginia. Renovating the …
Nov. 29, 2023

Episode # 9 - Rebecca James & Burke's Garden Hostel

After completing a section hike of the AT in 2009, the allure of the Trail stayed with Rebecca James (trail name “Cantelope”). When the time was right for a geographic move, she kept her eyes on proximity to the AT and settl…
Nov. 22, 2023

Episode #8 - Bob Campbell and Gulf Hagas

Bob Campbell This week we speak with Mainer Bob Campbell - an experienced local hiker having marched through the 100-Mile Wilderness ten times, summited Katahdin 70 times, and now dreaming of a time for a thru-hike of the en…
Nov. 15, 2023

Episode #7 - Warren Doyle (Part II)

Warren Doyle This is a continuation of RTK’s interview with Warren Doyle - a true legend, sometimes more infamous, but if you listen fairly, we think you’ll find much to be inspired by. (RTK’s own thru-hike was inspired by W…
Nov. 8, 2023

Episode #6 - Warren Doyle (Part I)

Warren Doyle This week RTK interviews a legend - some might say a famous character, some might say infamous - Warren Doyle. RTK’s own thru-hike was inspired by Warren and you’ll hear a little about that. Warren had just set …
Nov. 1, 2023

Episode #5 - Paul Fuller & Caratunk House

PAUL FULLER & CARATUNK HOUSE In 1990 Paul “One Braid” Fuller completed his first thru-hike - this one of the Appalachian Trail. After two thru-hikes of the Pacific Crest Trail and another hike of the AT, Paul started Caratun…
Oct. 25, 2023

Episode #4 - Katahdin: History and Gratitude

Almost every thru-hiker has great expectations for Mt. Katahdin located in Baxter State Park in Maine. Many have the impression that Baxter is all about rules and regulations - even potentially limiting the number of thru-hi…

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