Section Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Jon Eskelsen
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Section Hiking the Appalachian Trail Podcast

Hey, I'm a guy who can't get away for 6 months to a year to do a thru hike on a long trail. But I do have time to take a week here or there to do a section hike. So I'm going to section hike the Appalachian Trail. Let's talk about what it takes to plan a great hike, then go out and hit the trail. We are sponsored by the Committee to Restore America's National Parks, a campaign aimed at fixing the $11.9Billion backlog under our National Park System. You can check them out at https://restoreamericasnationalparks.org.

  1. 06/02/2023

    Harpers Ferry to Lindon, VA featuring... the roller coaster!

    The episode in which our protagonist hikes south from Harpers Ferry, WVA to Lindon, VA.  Its a beautiful hike, except, in his hubris he makes several mistakes... what are they?  Listen and find out!

    17 min

  2. 29/12/2022

    Maryland

    In this adventure our congested narrator describes his time on the trail in Maryland on the Appalacian Trail.  He has some words about people who can't control their dogs and some other stories of people just trying to go on a hike.  Maryland is a great place to hike, whether its a start or a section.   Section Hiking the Appalachian Trails is sponsored by Hudson Pines: your gateway to the Adirondacks! Reserve your site at https://www.camphudsonpines.com.

    25 min

  3. 21/08/2022

    Shenandoah National Park -- Swift Gap to Rockfish Gap

    Honestly it had been so long since I had hiked through the southern part of the Shendandoah National Park that I couldn't recall all that needed to be recalled.  So I grabbed my friend Alex and hiked it again.  We did it in 3 days, rather than 4.  But there were some lessons learned... which you'll hear.  Of course, you will also hear me stammer as I try to explain, but don't, why Coke products are better than Pepsi.  Perhaps if Coke were to sponsor this I could do a better job but they don't.  I know both are bad for you but to be truthful, I have made an arbitrary choice and go with Coke.  I actually think it is because it isn't as sweet as Pepsi.  But I digress.   Hope you will check out our new sponsor, Camp Hudson Pines at www.camphudsonpines.com

    22 min

  4. 23/06/2022

    Georgia Part 2

    So what happened to Stephen? Was he injured? Was he able to continue? Did the rest of us stick on the trail?  What happens?  We are about to find out!

    15 min

  5. 17/06/2022

    Georgia Part 1

    Do you feel ripped off by endless sequels? So do I, but it didn't stop our intrepid hikers from leaving the episode on a cliff hanger!  What cliffhanger is possible you ask on a hiking trip from point A to point B? You will have to listen to find out.   We talk about falls, poop, owls, poison ivy, the gamut.  Everything you never knew you needed in a podcast episode about the AT in Georgia.   Also, here are the names of the shuttle guys and gals and their contact information if you want to find a ride... we needed to get off trail and these folks all answered the call early in the morning.  Listen to find out more.   Gracie "RU" Class of 16 - 813-294-6994 Ron Brown - 706-669-0919 Shuttle Charlie - 706-897-2338 Shuttle Brett - 404-569-8776 Shuttle Jeff Moon - 706-994-2307 These guys are the best.  FINAL NOTE: I chose not to edit this episode.  Probably going to sound sort of wonky.  Apologies for this, except to say, its getting late, I got to get to work in the morning but wanted to get this out.  We'll talk again soon!

    31 min

  6. 22/05/2022

    Bring on Georgia!

    Jon talks about being ready to tackle the GA portion of the Appalachian Trail.

    9 min

  7. 10/04/2022

    Planning to go to GA, walking from the Susquehanna through the Cumberland Valley, and fixing my feet

    In this latest update of our intrepid section hiker we talk about his planning efforts for his trip to GA in May, his recent shake down/section hike in PA, and an effort to keep his feet from falling apart so he can keep hiking!

    32 min

  8. 31/01/2022

    Shenandoah National Park Night 5: Big Meadows to Swift Gap

    Catching up on previous trips, Jon explains what happens when he leaves the confines of Big Meadows state park and heads south to Swift Gap.   Along the way there's some beautiful terrain, albeit not all that difficult.  Along the way we learn about the 53 cemeteries in the park and we talk about the history of the Lewis Mountain Campground.   For more information about the formation of the Lewis Mountain Campground, you can look at the following sites:  Shenandoah for idea to reality Previous Secretaries of the Department of Interior Segregation and Desegregation at Shenandoah National Park Memo to Secretary of Interior Stating that facilities in the Park need to be equal among the races

    21 min
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Hey, I'm a guy who can't get away for 6 months to a year to do a thru hike on a long trail. But I do have time to take a week here or there to do a section hike. So I'm going to section hike the Appalachian Trail. Let's talk about what it takes to plan a great hike, then go out and hit the trail. We are sponsored by the Committee to Restore America's National Parks, a campaign aimed at fixing the $11.9Billion backlog under our National Park System. You can check them out at https://restoreamericasnationalparks.org.

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