Returning to Katahdin: An Appalachian Trail Dream
Bruce Matson has yearned to hike the Appalachian Trail for over 40 years. 2018 is going to be HIS year. Join Bruce in his conversations with Steve Adams as he prepares for, then undertakes, his epic journey.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 45
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2018
Episode #5 - That's what friends are for
I always hoped that I'd be able to speak with Bruce's family, friends, and colleagues on their reaction to and expectations of his upcoming thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.
We started with Bruce's…
Episode #4 - Preparation
Bruce and Steve discuss the various aspects of Bruce's preparation for his 2018 thru-hike. They consider whether or not the challenge is more mental or more physical. Bruce explains how he has been p…
Episode #3 - Is there a theme to Returning to Katahdin?
This week, Bruce and Steve talk about why Bruce chose the name Returning to Katahdin and the theme that it represents. He also explains how his trail name came about. He gets reflective about taking …
Episode #2 - Why NOBO, why February?
This week, Bruce and Steve talk about two of the most fundamental decisions for all hikers. Which direction do I want to go and, once that is resolved, when do I wish to leave.
Bruce has some thoughf…
Episode #1 - Why Hike the Appalachian Trail?
In this first episode, Bruce and Steve discuss the origins of Bruce's desire to hike the trail and why it has stayed on his bucket list for over 40 years. We learn a little of Bruce's back story, and…