An overweight, 61-year-old retiree, with zero hiking experience, decided to hike the entire 2,185.3 mile length of the Appalachian Trail in 2014. What could possibly go wrong? As his brother, Mike, commented, "It's a bit like taking up boxing and fighting Mike Tyson in your first bout." Join Steve and his guests as they discuss all aspects of the trail, from gear to Lyme Disease, then back to trail magic and injury.
Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis
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An overweight, 61-year-old retiree, with zero hiking experience, decided to hike the entire 2,185.3 mile length of the Appalachian Trail in 2014. What could possibly go wrong? As his brother, Mike, commented, "It's a bit like taking up boxing and fighting Mike Tyson in your first bout." Join Steve and his guests as they discuss all aspects of the trail, from gear to Lyme Disease, then back to trail magic and injury.
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Recent Episodes
May 28, 2026
Episode #550 - Days 63-65 Appalachian Trail 2026
Steve "Mighty Blue" Adams interviews Dumb Enough, Grateful, and Blarney Fife about recovering from injury and returning to the Appalachian Trail.
May 25, 2026
Episode #549 - Days 59-62 Appalachian Trail 2026
Steve (Mighty Blue) Adams recounts his Appalachian Trail journey, including an injury and interviews with fellow hikers Big John and Baloo.
May 21, 2026
Episode #548 - Days 56-58 Appalachian Trail 2026
Host Steve "Mighty Blue" Adams interviews Dave Santi about an Over the Hill Gang reunion while navigating challenging Appalachian Trail weather and mileages.
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