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Returning to Katahdin: An Appalachian Trail Dream

Bruce Matson has yearned to hike the Appalachian Trail for over 40 years. 2018 is going to be HIS year. Join Bruce in his conversations with Steve Adams as he prepares for, then undertakes, his epic j... Read more

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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

27mins

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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

28mins

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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

30mins

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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

32mins

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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

26mins

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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

34mins

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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

36mins

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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

38mins

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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

31mins

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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

33mins

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