About this episode
Derick Lugo shares his transformative experience hiking the Appalachian Trail and inspires others to embrace the outdoors.
Derick Lugo’s first hike was the Appalachian Trail. By the time he finished six months later, he was transformed. As Mr. Fabulous, Derick has inspired audiences all over the country to get outdoors and put one foot in front of the other. Get a signed copy of A Fabulous Thru-Hike or The Unlikely Thru-Hiker at Derick’s shop. Support comes from Kuat Racks Oboz Darn Tough Free shipping on any order with code DIRTBAG Ka’Chava Go to https://kachava.com and use code DIARIES for 15% off your next order. Diaries+ Members-- Their support is powering the Diaries- thank you! You can join today.
People in this episode
Guest: Derick Lugo
Topics covered
- hiking
- Appalachian Trail
- outdoor inspiration
- personal transformation
- thru-hiking
Keywords
- Derick Lugo
- Appalachian Trail
- hiking
- outdoors
- thru-hiking
- inspiration
- personal growth
Sponsors
Kuat Racks, Oboz, Darn Tough, Ka’Chava
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: A Fabulous Thru-Hike, The Unlikely Thru-Hiker
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