Episode #1 - Why Hike the Appalachian Trail?
Episode #1 - Why Hike the Appalachian Trail?
In this first episode, Bruce and Steve discuss the origins of Bruce's desire to hike the trail and why it has stayed on ... Read more
4 Nov 2017
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27mins
Episode #2 - Why NOBO, why February?
Episode #2 - Why NOBO, why February?
This week, Bruce and Steve talk about two of the most fundamental decisions for all hikers. Which direction do I want to... Read more
13 Nov 2017
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28mins
Episode #3 - Is there a theme to Returning to Katahdin?
Episode #3 - Is there a theme to Returning to Katahdin?
This week, Bruce and Steve talk about why Bruce chose the name Returning to Katahdin and the theme that it represents. H... Read more
20 Nov 2017
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30mins
Episode #4 - Preparation
Episode #4 - Preparation
Bruce and Steve discuss the various aspects of Bruce's preparation for his 2018 thru-hike. They consider whether or not ... Read more
27 Nov 2017
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32mins
Episode #5 - That's what friends are for
Episode #5 - That's what friends are for
I always hoped that I'd be able to speak with Bruce's family, friends, and colleagues on their reaction to and expectati... Read more
3 Dec 2017
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26mins
Episode #6 - The Working Gear List
Episode #6 - The Working Gear List
Bruce and Steve discuss the possibility of boredom on the trail and how Bruce may cope with it should it arise. He has a... Read more
11 Dec 2017
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34mins
Episode #7 - Setting Records
Episode #7 - Setting Records
Bruce and Steve discuss the impact upon the trail that some of the super-fast hikers may have engendered. Bruce is a bit... Read more
18 Dec 2017
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36mins
Episode #8 - Family Matters
Episode #8 - Family Matters
This week, in our Christmas Day show, what could be more appropriate than hearing from Bruce's family and what they thin... Read more
25 Dec 2017
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38mins
Episode #9 - Fear and Loathing on the Appalachian Trail
Episode #9 - Fear and Loathing on the Appalachian Trail
This week, we talk about the various fears–or maybe just concerns–that afflict hikers when they prepare to head out into... Read more
1 Jan 2018
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31mins
Episode #10 - Lonesome Hiker Discs
Episode #10 - Lonesome Hiker Discs
The premise for this week's show mirrors a popular show in the UK for the past 75 years. Bruce has chosen just eight "di... Read more
8 Jan 2018
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33mins