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

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Episode #160 - Appalachian Trail (Days 101 to 102) Jun 08, 2019

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Just two days today, with a 35-mile hike into the precipitous descent into Port Clinton.

Trigger and I are still together and, as you can see, he has reached for his bug net to keep the flies and mozzies at bay and away from his face.

We meet a French Canadian hiker who is taking a novel journey back home and respond to an email from a listener who is concerned at the vitriol on Facebook. As you'd imagine, I have an opinion.

Episode #159 - Appalachian Trail (Days 97 to 100) Jun 05, 2019

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We've had a productive few days, including the longest day I've ever done on the AT.

Trigger and I are currently a 2-person "tramily" as Cushy and Dodger Dog are a day ahead. We've supported one another and kept each other honest as hikers. The miles are melting away and I'm speculating that I'll finish earlier than I'd previously imagined.

Episode #158 - Appalachian Trail (Days 94 to 96) Jun 01, 2019

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With the tramily now down to two of us, Trigger and I have made steady progress in Pennsylvania. The Mason Dixon Line, the halfway point, and the 1100 mile marker were all passed in quick succession.

We're hoping that Cushy will catch us in the next day or so and that Dodger Dog may slow down so that we can hike with her again.

This week, without any interviews, I've added some impressions of how some of my gear is working out.

Episode #157 - Appalachian Trail (Days 91 to 93) May 30, 2019

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The past three days have taken us through Maryland to the edge of Pennsylvania. It didn't turn out to be the easy state I'd remembered.

We were honored to have the company of Laurie Potteiger from ATC as our hiking companion for part of the first day and she was a charming and informative guide to all things AT.

Another member of the class of 2019 passed me and I was reminded once more that it isn't the big animals that you need to watch out for.

Episode #156 - Appalachian Trail (Days 87 to 90) May 26, 2019

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We've made it to Harpers Ferry, the traditional halfway point. I'm tired, sore, and feel accomplished.

The tramily is starting to break up, a natural progression as members come and go. With a bit of luck, we'll reform in a week or so. The good thing about the trail is that these things are fluid, with plenty of opportunities to meet new and old friends as time goes by.

Looking forward to the second half.

Episode #155 - Appalachian Trail (Days 84 to 86) May 26, 2019

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We've finished with Shenandoah National Park. It turned out to be a great place that we all thoroughly enjoyed.

With Ugh leaving for Trail Days, our little group has been augmented by the lovely Dodger Dog. Her youth and vitality have lifted our spirits.

Listeners have continued to reach out and help us while old family friends prove that, as they always do, there is nothing like the love of family.

Episode #154 - Appalachian Trail (Days 78 to 83) May 20, 2019

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It has been a wonderful six days with the Shenandoah National Park as the backdrop.

I've been gobsmacked (wonderful English expression) by the kindness of others, with probably the surprise of my life coming on the first morning out of Rockfish Gap.

Further "Magic" later in the week confirmed my feeling of being loved.

Episode #153 - Appalachian Trail (Days 74 to 77) May 15, 2019

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Four days of SOBO and NOBO hiking, with RTK joining us for a couple of very wet, quite testing days.

We learn about the attacks and the trail has become a sadder place. How we recover from this desperately sad incident will say a lot about the character of the Class of 2019.

Episode #152 - Appalachian Trail (RTK interviews Mighty Blue) May 14, 2019

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Bruce Matson (RTK) asks Mighty Blue listeners' questions, with subjects ranging from interesting characters, food, a comparison between his two AT hikes to lessons learned.

Episode #151 - Appalachian Trail (Days 68 to 73) May 10, 2019

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The forest is greening up rapidly. Our team is still together but issues are arising. Not between the four of us but in our own physical frailties that this hike examines.

I've switched out several items from my winter gear and dropped about eight pounds in weight from my pack. The difference is startling.

Next week we hit the Shenandoahs. Can't wait.

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