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Walking and Talking: An Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

Ryan Schlosserryanschlosser.com
In 2020, I got to live out my thru-hiking dream, but I'm only one of thousands of people who hikes on the Appalachian Trail - what are their stories? That's what I hope to find out! Join me every-other Wednesday for interviews with other hikers and recounts of my own thru-hike!

Episodes

(Day 21) Enjoying my first zero day and contemplating the impact of the coronavirus on and off the AT

Made it through the Smokies yesterday! I am enjoying a zero day at Standing Bear Farm Hikers’ Hostel in Tennessee – such a beautiful and welcoming place. I hope you enjoy the poem “Be Brave” read by fellow AT hiker, Lightshow. I will be taking a step back from future podcasts as I wrap my head around and deal with the situation at hand of the coronavirus. Until next time… so thankful for you all and I wish you well!

Mar 21, 202010 minEp. 7

(Days 4-6) Cold Rain and Hot Food: Interviews w/ Kyle "Bad Mash" and Paul Stickland

The first interviews of the show, and a double feature at that! Kyle "Bad Mash" is a triple crowner hiking the AT for a second time. Paul Strickland is hiking for sobriety. It's my pleasure to share their stories with you. Georgia has been wet and cold for the past days, but beautiful none the less. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Ask away on the contact tab at ryanschlosser.com Follow the show on Facebook and Instagram @walkingtalkingpod If you want to be a hero and make a dona...

Mar 06, 202045 minEp. 4

(Days 1-3) Finally on the Appalachian Trail!

Months of preparation and patience are over! Join me as I take my first of approximately five million steps on the AT. February 29th I departed from Amicalola Falls up the Approach Trail to the AT's southern terminus on Springer Mountain stopping to camp for the night at Stover Creek. March 1st I spent my first full day on the trail, stopping to camp at Gooch Mountain Shelter. March 2nd the rain came, and I took a relatively easy day making my way to camp at Lance Stream Camp. This episode inclu...

Mar 03, 202036 minEp. 3

Food, Flights, and FAQ with Matthew Ridgeway

My last days in civilization! It took a day to fly from NY to GA, but the walk home is going to take a bit longer. Matthew Ridgeway has been a friend for over a decade, he joins me for an interview covering some common questions people have about AT hiking.

Feb 29, 202036 minEp. 2

My Backstory and Interview with Mary Schlosser

In this pilot episode, I share my backstory that has lead me to become an Appalachian Trail thru-hike hopeful. My mom, Mary, joins me for an interview. It’s the start of an adventure! Follow on Facebook or Instagram: @walkingtalkingpod Check out the website: ryanschlosser.com

Feb 19, 202030 minEp. 1
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