Episode #534 - Days 7-9 on the Appalachian Trail

Episode #534 - Days 7-9 on the Appalachian Trail

From Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis by Steve Adams

April 2, 2026 · 30 min

About this episode

Steve shares his experiences from days 7 to 9 on the Appalachian Trail, including interactions with fellow hikers and a visit to a host's home.

Now a week into the hike, I've gotten into my stride and my body is holding up under the pressure. Already, the "feel" of the trail is as welcoming as it was the last time I went, and I'm feeling right at home. The fact that the weather has been kind to us is a massive bonus. This recap covers last Sunday thru Tuesday, ending at Dick's Creek Gap, about 70 miles in. Amanda Aguillard invited me into her home, along with Dan, I guy I'd been hiking around, and she wqas the perfect hostess, running us around, feeding us, and letting us take a breath after the trail. Here are the three of us last Sunday. As you know, I'm also interviewing other hikers I meet out there, and this week, at Tray Mountain Shelter, I met a terrific guy, Ken, or Phoenix. He was full of the joy of the trail, loving the interactions with his fellow hikers, and relishing his adventure. I'm using Polarsteps to record my AT thru-hike this year. If you'd like to follow my progress between episodes, as well as photos of my journey, please go to https://www.polarsteps.com/mightyblue and click on the follow button. I used my hike in 2024 on the South West Coast Path in the UK to help raise money for my absolute…

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Host: Steve Adams

Guest: Ken

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Organizations: Parenting Matters

Places: Dick's Creek Gap, Appalachian Trail, Tray Mountain Shelter, South West Coast Path

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