About this episode
The episode tells the story of Emma Gatewood, who at 67, embarked on a solo hike of the Appalachian Trail.
When Emma Gatewood was 67, she told her children she was going on a walk. “The next they would hear from her would be via postcard… And it said, ‘By ‘walk’ I mean I'm thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail.’” Ben Montgomery’s book is Grandma Gatewood’s Walk. Say hello on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Want to listen to This is Love ad-free? Sign up for Criminal Plus – you’ll get to listen to This is Love, Criminal, and Phoebe Reads a Mystery without any ads. Plus, you’ll get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal and other exclusive benefits. Learn more and sign up here. We also make Criminal and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Julienne Alexander
Topics covered
- Appalachian Trail
- hiking
- grandmothers
- adventure
Keywords
- Emma Gatewood
- thru-hiking
- Ben Montgomery
- Grandma Gatewood's Walk
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Grandma Gatewood's Walk
Books & works: The Long Walk, This is Love, Criminal, Phoebe Reads a Mystery
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