Episode #539 - Days 24-27 Appalachian Trail 2026

Episode #539 - Days 24-27 Appalachian Trail 2026

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

April 20, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

Steve Adams shares his experiences hiking the Appalachian Trail over four days, including interactions with fellow hikers and reflections on his journey.

The Smokies are all but done, with glorious weather all the way with just one day to go. I think I was more concerned about them than I should have been, but it has been a pure pleasure to be hiking above the clouds at 5-6,000 feet all day long. This recap covers last Wednesday thru Saturday, when I navigated the perils of Newfound Gap, needing to get to Gatlinburg, yet stay in Cherokee. Happily it all worked out. Along the way, I chatted with a ridge runner, Houdini, who shared a few tips with me. It's been a great four days. 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 favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting Hike with Steve - Empowering Parents, One Step at a Time | Parenting Matters % . I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire…

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Host: Steve Adams

Guest: Houdini

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Organizations: Parenting Matters, Woods Hole Weekend

Places: Smokies, Gatlinburg, Cherokee

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