The Appalachian Trail connecting Georgia and Maine is on the bucket list for many hikers. As such, hiking enthusiasts are sure to enjoy On the Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Midlife Crisis. On this podcast, hobby hiker Steve Adams documents his experience. In the process, listeners get to learn about the physical as well as the emotional side of Adams' trip. They will also hear from many guests who have braved this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Midlife Crisis features some amazing stories. Steve Adams lives with his wife Dianne in Florida, though he's not from there. He hails from the United Kingdom across the pond. However, when he met his now-wife in New York in 2005, Adams knew he was here to stay. Some time later, the pair decided to go South, a popular move usually reserved for senior citizens. "Normally, when older people do that, they tend to slow down their life and slip into lazy retirement. Not me," he proclaims in the podcast's first episode. Instead, a 61-year-old, 245-pound Brit decided to go for a casual, six-month stroll of 2,200 miles. Adams had never even hiked before, nor had he ever slept in a tent.
Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Midlife Crisis tells the story. But this show does much more than document hiking the longest trails in the world. It's a testament to the positive changes the journey evoked in Adams. It also features many interesting people he met along the way. Each episode highlights one of their experiences and takeaways from the Appalachian Trail. Later in the show, Adams also speaks to hikers in other parts of the world. Two of those are a father-daughter duo who set off to walk the entire length of Great Britain.
This podcast is an emotional, optimistic, tell-all tale of adventure, life, and change. It's a great listen for anyone looking for inspiration and life advice, regardless of whether they have ever stepped foot on a hiking trail before.
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