Andrew Haverstick's guest appearances

Andrew Haverstick

Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis

The Greatest Education Podcast

Brian Anderson

Dan Harris

Robert Harris

Jennifer Pharr Davis

Sarah Jones

Huck Finn

Cindy Ross

Arlette Laan

Kelly Thomas

Renee Tougas

Jay Parker

Shepard Smith

Ben Montgomery

Jack Jones

Jamey Mossengren

OwlTail

As we head into the time of year where most people are reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the next year, Andrew Haverstick drops in to talk about achieving a goal he's dreamed of reaching since 5th grade!   Our conversation covers topics and adventures specific to the 2200 mile hike as well as life lessons learned along the way. Some of the topics that stand out:   The important influence of 5th grade teacher. The greatest form of fitness that contributed to hiking (definitely not what I would have thought). How overthinking has the potential to hold us back and how important it is to keep moving forward consistently whether on the trail or in our day to day life. Sleeping on top of 8 inches of snow and fording creeks in Maine. Hiking through the different seasons. The benefits provided by hiking when dealing with the loss of a loved one. The biggest thing he learned about himself along the way. What it's like to be in rhythm with nature. 31 miles in a day!!! Appreciating the small things... like showering! Making friends with other hikers from all over the world. WHO should hike the Appalachian trail? Putting smaller inconveniences in perspective. The BEST part of the trail!   Follow/Contact/Learn more about Andrew: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg6eYbh5TShtPBmuiiIdxcQ  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahaverstick13/   Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail featuring Andrew:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-196-andrew-haverstick-gandalf/id1157619382?i=1000459379316

As we head into the time of year where most people are reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the next year, Andrew Haverstick drops in to talk about achieving a goal he's dreamed of reaching since 5th grade!   Our conversation covers topics and adventures specific to the 2200 mile hike as well as life lessons learned along the way. Some of the topics that stand out:   The important influence of 5th grade teacher. The greatest form of fitness that contributed to hiking (definitely not what I would have thought). How overthinking has the potential to hold us back and how important it is to keep moving forward consistently whether on the trail or in our day to day life. Sleeping on top of 8 inches of snow and fording creeks in Maine. Hiking through the different seasons. The benefits provided by hiking when dealing with the loss of a loved one. The biggest thing he learned about himself along the way. What it's like to be in rhythm with nature. 31 miles in a day!!! Appreciating the small things... like showering! Making friends with other hikers from all over the world. WHO should hike the Appalachian trail? Putting smaller inconveniences in perspective. The BEST part of the trail!   Follow/Contact/Learn more about Andrew: Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg6eYbh5TShtPBmuiiIdxcQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg6eYbh5TShtPBmuiiIdxcQ</a>  Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ahaverstick13/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ahaverstick13/</a>  Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail featuring Andrew: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-196-andrew-haverstick-gandalf/id1157619382?i=1000459379316" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-196-andrew-haverstick-gandalf/id1157619382?i=1000459379316</a>

Achieving a Lifelong Goal: Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Andrew Haverstick

When Andrew Haverstick reached out to me recently telling me that he had a story to share, I called and listened to his story. Our subsequent conversation turned into one of the most poignant interviews on the show so far.  In 2018, when he thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, he did so with an unfolding situation back home that was doubtless causing him stress. That said, Andrew's calmness in our conversation and his actions on the trail were all based around that unfolding situation. Listen to Steve and Andrew as they discuss Andrew's hike.  If you'd like to follow Andrew on his adventures, you can find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ahaverstick13/ and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg6eYbh5TShtPBmuiiIdxcQ  With no hostel owner to talk with this week, I took the chance to speak with Anna Huthmaker, of the Trail Dames Podcast. She told me of the development of the podcast and her plans for the future. You can catch up with the show at https://hikingradionetwork.com/the-trail-dames-podcast/  It is particularly apposite to do so in the next week or so as Anna gives you gift ideas for the hiker in your life. Our sponsor, Terri Kidder, a Young Living Essential Oils Independent Distributor, has an offer for listeners. Just text "HIKER" to 937-848-1630 and you'll receive a response telling you how to get the Young Living Basic Hiker Pack for you or the hiker in your life. Finally, in Paul Stutzman's Hiking Through, Paul passes the halfway mark and encounters a ferocious storm.

When Andrew Haverstick reached out to me recently telling me that he had a story to share, I called and listened to his story. Our subsequent conversation turned into one of the most poignant interviews on the show so far. In 2018, when he thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, he did so with an unfolding situation back home that was doubtless causing him stress. That said, Andrew's calmness in our conversation and his actions on the trail were all based around that unfolding situation. Listen to Steve and Andrew as they discuss Andrew's hike. If you'd like to follow Andrew on his adventures, you can find him on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ahaverstick13/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ahaverstick13/</a> and on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg6eYbh5TShtPBmuiiIdxcQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg6eYbh5TShtPBmuiiIdxcQ</a> With no hostel owner to talk with this week, I took the chance to speak with Anna Huthmaker, of the Trail Dames Podcast. She told me of the development of the podcast and her plans for the future. You can catch up with the show at <a href="https://hikingradionetwork.com/the-trail-dames-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hikingradionetwork.com/the-trail-dames-podcast/</a> It is particularly apposite to do so in the next week or so as Anna gives you gift ideas for the hiker in your life. Our sponsor, Terri Kidder, a Young Living Essential Oils Independent Distributor, has an offer for listeners. Just text "HIKER" to 937-848-1630 and you'll receive a response telling you how to get the Young Living Basic Hiker Pack for you or the hiker in your life. Finally, in Paul Stutzman's Hiking Through, Paul passes the halfway mark and encounters a ferocious storm.

Episode #196 - Andrew Haverstick (Gandalf)