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Episode #513 - Lisa Laidlow (High Viz)
Lisa Laidlow came to the trail when she became an empty-nester. She had always been an outdoor girl–often along with her father–yet it was only fairl…
2 months, 1 week ago
Episode #512 - James Dalberto (Nomad)
James Dalberto, or Nomad, joins the podcast today. James has been an RV'er for the past few years, earning a living as a "starving artist" (his words…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode #511 - The ALDHA Gathering - October 2025
Very limited notes this month, mainly because I'm away and rushing to get this out on Wednesday evening!!
It was an honor to be chosen to present the…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode #510 - Ken Posner (Barefoot Ken)
We meet an unusual hiker this week. Ken Posner has been a long-distance runner and hiker over the years, yet he has gradually morphed into a barefoot…
3 months ago
Episode #509 - Chrissy and Ady Schubert
Chrissy Schubert and her daughter Ady will be attempting a 250-mile section of the Appalachian Trail next year. No big deal, you may think. Think aga…
3 months, 1 week ago
Episode #508 - Woods Hole Weekend 2025
This week, we have a little change of pace. I attended the Woods Hole weekend last week as a presenter, and I came away with friendships, more knowle…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode #507 - Glenn Sweitzer (Wanderer)
Glenn Sweitzer, designer and filmmaker, is our guest today. Glenn's fascinating back story takes in working with Disney, designing artwork for Tim Mc…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode #506 - Sandra Katerina Schmelzer Alvarez (Peaches)
Sandra Katerina Schmelzer Alvarez, or Peaches, completed her Appalachian Trail thru-hike last month. She is a single mother who managed her autistic …
4 months ago
Episode #505 - Roxanne Strine (Idiot Runner)
Roxanne Strine completed her Appalachian Trail thru-hike just a few weeks ago, at the sprightly young age of 70. She proved her mettle after her orig…
4 months, 1 week ago
Episode #504 - Darrell Eck (Old Stag)
Darrell Eck, or Old Stag, is this week's main guest. Darrell retired as a teacher in 2022 and fulfilled his dream of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trai…
4 months, 2 weeks ago