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Stories From The Trail

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Jan 21, 2019 • 1h 26min

Episode 024 - Blackalachian

Most notable for calling attention to the absence of color on the Appalachian Trail, Daniel White (aka "The Blackalachian") followed up by cycling the Underground Railroad Trail in 2018.     Topics discussed: Why the AT? The Underground Railroad Trail Getting hit by a truck Attacked by dogs Food Fishing on the AT Links  Join our community AND support the show! Blackalachian on Youtube Blackalachian on Instagram Blackalachian on Facebook Where's the Next Shelter? Stories From The Trail on Facebook Stories From the Trail on Instagram Stories From the Trail on Discord Call the show at 828-365-8041 
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Jan 14, 2019 • 1h 18min

Episode 023 - LDPS Making Your Plan with Fozzie and Squatch

Second show in our new series "Long Distance Prep School" - Planning a long hike in 2019? (or ever?) Start here! Each week we'll record and release another class led by a hand selected panel of experts. Up this week, Keith "Fozzie" Foskett and Scott "Squatch" Harriott talking with us about Things to consider when making your plan: Work Every Detail? Or Fly by the seat of my pants?  Health Insurance What did you put on hold to hike? Visa/Passport issues What books or movies helped prepare or inspire you? Links and Guests Join our community AND support the show! Jennifer Pharr Davis on Health Insurance for Hikers Keith Foskett books Squatch Films Where's the Next Shelter? Appalachian Trials Stories From The Trail on Facebook Stories From the Trail on Instagram Call the show at 828-365-8041 
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Jan 7, 2019 • 1h 6min

Episode 022 - LDPS What Are You Afraid Of?

First show in our new series "Long Distance Prep School" - Planning a long hike in 2019? (or ever?) Start here! Each week we'll record and release another class led by a hand selected panel of experts. Up this week, Reptar and Miss Janet talking with us about Things new hikers might be afraid of: Guns - Do you need one? Ticks - How to prevent, and what if you get bit? Bears and snakes The weather The Hiker Community takes care of each other Hike Ending Injuries Links and Guests Join our community AND support the show! Reptar Hikes Mark Calcagni Art and Photography Stories From The Trail on Facebook Stories From the Trail on Instagram Call the show at 828-365-8041         
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Dec 26, 2018 • 1h 35min

Episode 021 - Guthook

Guthook's AMA (Ask Me Anything) How did Guthook get his trail name? What about the Hayduke Trail? NOLS.edu "The Secret to Good Trail Mix" Guthook's 7th best poop story The Bristol Stool Chart Also... Announcing: Long Distance Prep School Join our community AND support the show! Stories From The Trail on Facebook Stories From the Trail on Instagram
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Dec 14, 2018 • 1h 9min

Episode 020 - A Snowball So Big

"Roughing It": Green Giant and Gamera get snowed in and use their camping skills to "survive".  Announcing: Weekly Long Distance Hiking Prep Classes, live via Discord. Are you attempting a thru in 2019? 2020? Ever? Even if you're in the "It's still a dream phase", tune in and join us live every Wednesday, starting December 26th. Experts will help you plan your hike. Follow our instagram for the FREE INVITE. Daniel's Questions: "Hey, does this look infected?"   Join our community AND support the show! Warren's Lobster House Mt Cabot, NH Stories From The Trail on Facebook Stories From the Trail on Instagram
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Nov 7, 2018 • 1h 44min

Episode 019 - Complete! AT Flip Flop with Turnaround

Congratulations to 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker (Flip Flop Style) Turnaround! We always say that we want the show to feel like you're eavesdropping on friends at the pub. Lately our table has grown longer, in the form of our chatroom. This episode was recorded while live streaming on Halloween night, although it's not very spooky.  Chris (aka Turnaround) has been updating us since March as he hiked the AT. He began in Georgia, and near the halfway point (Harpers Ferry, WV) he jumped up to Katahdin. That's the last we heard from him.  Join us as we catch up and hear about the northern half of the trail.  Join our community AND support the show! Germans Pronouncing Massachusetts  Stories From The Trail on Facebook Stories From the Trail on Instagram
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Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 31min

Episode 018 - Toe Salad

Damien Tougas (Trail name: Toe Salad) is a hiker, shoe blogger, entrepreneur, and most notably a Family Man. In 2014 he and the whole family hiked the entire Appalachian Trail, challenging enough for one person, a truly impressive feat for a family of five.  In this episode we get in-depth about minimalist footwear, learn the logistics of hiking while homeschooling, and reveal just how little Green Giant really knows about computers. Plus, find out whether Voldemort has a salmon in the oven.  Join our community AND support the show! Toe Salad Outsideways Stories From The Trail on Facebook Stories From the Trail on Instagram Youtube Follow Green Giant Join our community AND support the show!
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Sep 16, 2018 • 1h 16min

Episode 017 - O Dog Rollin'

In 2016 O'Ree Crittenden set out to hike the Georgia section of the AT. This would be enough of a challenge for any of us, but O'Ree attempted this without the use of his arms or legs.  O'Ree (aka "O Dog") became paralyzed after a serious spinal cord injury 15 years prior, but instead of giving up, he became even more active. His perseverance and indomitable spirit have driven him to pursue outdoor activities with even more vigor than before, and now he serves as a "peer supporter" for others with similar injuries.  Hear O'Ree's story, and prepare to throw away any excuses you've ever had for not attempting a goal. In this episode we talk about food, gear, and as always a little bit of poop, with a lot of inspiration.  Join our community AND support the show! O Dog Rollin' O Ree on the AT Outsideways Leave no Trace Stories From The Trail on Facebook Stories From the Trail on Instagram Youtube Follow Green Giant Join our community AND support the show!
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Aug 24, 2018 • 1h 28min

Episode 016 - Live! When Marmots Attack!

In our first ever live streaming episode, the listeners call in with questions, comments and of course, stories. Eventually we wind up on the topic of animal encounters, so you'll get to hear about birds, bear, deer, trash pandas, pikas and marmots (oh my!)  Surprise appearances by former guests and friends of the show, Mark Calcagni, Daniel Pitts, plus plenty of new voices too.  Find the show on Facebook, Instagram or pretty much anywhere you follow stuff online, and we'd love to have you join in on the next one. This was so much fun, we're definitely doing it again!  Join our community AND support the show! Laughing Totem Photo Rapt Journal Outsideways Leave no Trace Stories From The Trail on Facebook Stories From the Trail on Instagram Youtube Follow Green Giant Join our community AND support the show!
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Aug 10, 2018 • 1h 11min

Episode 015 - Still Got Most Of It Left with Odie

Matthew "Odie" Norman is best known on the AT as the bus-dwelling shaggy faced creator of the Hiker Yearbook, an old-school hard back annual publication packed with history, photos and highlights from each year's "graduating class." Odie connects hikers, and we connected with him in this latest episode.  Learn about the bus, the trail, and Odie's mission, including his plans (now underway!) to hit the PCT next.  Audio from The 2018 Trail Days video was shared with us from the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Links to things we talk about on this episode: Join our community AND support the show! Hiker Yearbook Grandma Gatewood The AT Museum

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