Join us on this episode of "Hiker Sessions" as we welcome back seasoned thru-hikers Steve and Olivia, affectionately known on the trail as Econoline and Dixon. Having conquered the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022 and the Appalachian Trail in 2024, they are now gearing up for the Continental Divide Trail to complete their Triple Crown. Tune in as they share insights on preparation, gear, and the mental fortitude required for such epic adventures. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just starting out, their journey offers inspiration and practical advice for all.

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On this week’s episode of “Hiker Sessions” we chat with seasoned hikers Mike Hansen and Bryan Davis about their recent thru-hike of the Pinhoti Trail. I met Mike in the middle of the 100 Wilderness almost 4 years ago now, and since then, he’s introduced me to Bryan. In January of 2024 the three of us, along with other friends and family, summited Mount Kilimanjaro, and just last July we hiked the 137 mile Maine section of the International Appalachian Trail. We’re going to discuss their 350-mile trek through Alabama and Georgia and hear firsthand accounts of the challenges and beauty they encountered along the way. I hope you enjoy the episode!#appalachiantrail #thruhiking #hiking #hikersessions #baxterstatepark #katahdin #mtwashington #sloggyhike #optoutside #PinhotiTrail #Pinhoti #BamaToBaxter #PinhotiForever #AlabamaHiking#GeorgiaHiking #AppalachianTrail #TrailLife #HikingAdventures @flymarla @blazedog72 @bryandavis1964

Tom and Ruth Van Orden’s journey began with a high school hike and grew into a lifelong commitment to raising their family outdoors. After their youngest daughter Sarah was diagnosed with a terminal genetic condition, the Van Orden’s became determined to make every moment count—finding creative ways to keep hiking and exploring together. From local trails to 19 national parks, their story is a powerful testament to resilience, love, and the belief that the outdoors should be accessible to everyone.Sarah’s Instagram: @teenninjadwarf#appalachiantrail #thruhiking #hiking #hikersessions #14statechallenge #baxterstatepark #katahdin #mtwashington #sloggyhikes #senchidesigns #morquiosyndrome @teenninjadwarf #inspiration #family #optoutside

Join Sloggy as he delves into the fascinating world of wildlife with Maine moose biologist Lee Kantar. Discover how Lee's Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 1988 shaped his life and path,leading to a long career studying, tracking, and working to conserve the state of Maine’s moose populations. This episode blends personal hiking tales with professional insights into moose management and Maine's outdoor culture.

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This conversation explores Turbo's transformative journey through hiking, particularly his experience on the Appalachian Trail. He shares his background, struggles with self-destructive behavior, and how hiking became a source of healing and balance in his life. The discussion highlights the importance of community among hikers, the challenges faced on the trail, and the profound life lessons learned through perseverance and connection with nature.

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Approximately a year before commencing my northboundAppalachian Trail (AT) thru-hike, I was introduced to the Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail." podcast. Instantly captivated, I was drawn to Steve Adams' genuine enthusiasm and passion for the Appalachian Trail and its community. Since then, I have been a dedicated listener and fan, with the honorof being featured on his podcast multiple times. Steve is a distinguished podcaster with over 2.5 million downloads of his renowned show. He is also the founder of the Hiking Radio Network, which offers a platform for other aspiring podcasters to share their hiking-themed content with a wider audience. Steve has successfully completed two northbound thru hikes of the Appalachian Trail in 2014 and 2019, as well as the Camino De Santiago trail in 2018 and 2025. In about3 weeks he will be headed to Springer mountain where he will attempt his 3rd northbound thru hike of the AT, I wish him the best of luck and ill be waiting with trial magic when he reaches the 100 mile wilderness, I hope you enjoy theepisode.

Check out Mighty Blue's Hiking Radio Network here:https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/

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In this episode of Hiker Sessions, I sat down with Mallory Weston, also known as Bullseye, who shares her journey as the first artist in residence for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. The conversation explores her background in art, the spark that ignited her passion for hiking, and the unique experience of combining her artistic endeavors with long-distance hiking. Bullseye reflects on her expectations versus the reality of hiking the AT, the importance of community on the trail, and the challenges of readjusting to life after such an immersive experience. The episode concludes with thoughts on her future hiking plans and the lasting impact of her journey on her art.

Purchase an Artist-in-Residence Lapel Pin here: https://www.atctrailstore.org/patches-pins-medallions/artist-in-residence-lapel-pin/Mallory’s website: https://www.malloryweston.com/Mallory’s Instagram page: @_mallory_weston_

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Welcome to S2 Episode 17 of Hiker Sessions, our guest on today’s show is Dr. Tim Riordan … a pastor, author, husband, and father whose life and ministry have been shaped by a deep faith that began at an early age— by nineteen, Tim was pastoring a church in the metro-Atlanta area, and over the years he has served churches across Georgia, Alabama, and Texas in roles ranging from pastorand student minister to minister of music, education, and administration. Married to his wife Sandra since 1983, Tim is a proud father of six, and grandfather to 7. Outside of ministry Tim enjoys scuba diving and backpacking—we’ll hear hisstory of being a 40+ year section hiker of the Appalachian Trail, which he hopes to complete this July. With all of that, Tim has still found the time to author a total of 17 non-fiction books, and fiction books including his newest release, Deadline, which is book 1 of a new series published under hispen name “Judah Knight” I hope you enjoy the episode and if you haven’t yet, please subscribe, thank you!

LINKS:

NX Level’s website: https://timriordan.me/about/

Fiction series under pen name Judah Knight:https://judahknight.com/

His son Johnny Riordan’s Instagram: @johnnyriordanmusic

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