Episodes

Oct. 3, 2024

Episode #453 - Paula Martin (Windeagle)

Grit and resilience
Sept. 26, 2024

Episode #452 - John Pearson (Magellan)

A fierce determination to succeed
Sept. 19, 2024

Episode #451 - Kim Shoop (Gator)

A very accomplished hiker
Sept. 12, 2024

Episode #450 - Larry Ripari (Bird)

A newly minted Triple Crowner
Sept. 5, 2024

Episode #449 - Mighty Blue Class of 2024

A catch up with the whole class
Aug. 29, 2024

Episode #448 - Sarah Zettler (Cricket)

Filling her summers with hiking
Aug. 22, 2024

Episode #447 - Georgetta Frederick (Trail Mama)

A single-minded, single mother
Aug. 15, 2024

Episode #446 - Dr Daniel Warren on Lyme Disease

Ticks: the most dangerous creatures on trail
Aug. 8, 2024

Episode #445 - Nick Kindred (Sgt Pepper)

A lasher among thru-hikers
Aug. 1, 2024

Episode #444 - Heidi Nisbett (Sketch)

Sketchbook in hand
July 25, 2024

Episode #443 - Glenn Van Peski (G Squared)

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 engineering skills and natural...
July 18, 2024

Episode #442 - Linda McAbee (Castaway)

An apt name!
July 11, 2024

Episode #441 - Florence Bradley (Fireflo)

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 several times, even breaking a...
July 4, 2024

Episode #440 - Martin Pazzani

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 curiosity about the...
June 27, 2024

Episode #439 - Casey Huffman (Vegas)

An infectious enthusiasm
April 25, 2024

Episode #424 - South West Coast Path (Days 8-10)

Another rookie error on my part
April 22, 2024

Episode #423 - South West Coast Path (Days 4-7)

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 has shifted as I’m...
April 18, 2024

Episode 422 - South West Coast Path (Days 1-3)

The benches and the silences
April 11, 2024

Episode #421 - Briana DeSanctis

A woman alone on the American Discovery Trail
March 28, 2024

Episode #419 - Sarah Denison Williams

Looking after outdoor spaces
March 21, 2024

Episode #418 - George Steffanos

Let's meet the REAL George Steffanos