The 46 of 46 Podcast

James Appleton

The premiere podcast that brings the mountains, trails, lakes, and stories of the Adirondack Park to life—one adventure at a time.

  1. 5 days ago

    236.) Summit Sessions #85: Old Forge Quadathlon 2026

    The Old Forge Quadathon- a mountain bike, hike, run, and kayak race in the Adirondacks. Here's the story from the 2026 Adirondack adventure race and some of the members of the Great Range Athlete QUAD team Tired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking? Start training towards stronger mountain adventures, download the MTN STRENGTH app in the app stores, or click HERE* *Use promo code PODCAST to save $50 off a yearly membership Here are 3 more ways I can help you enjoy stronger mountain adventures: 1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.  Available wherever you get your books or HERE 2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online) Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.  Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE www.seektodomore.com   3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed. Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.  Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates Join the next team HERE www.GreatRangeAthlete.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook: @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Get my Adirondack hiking books: 1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks  2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line 3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE Visit my websites: www.46OUTDOORS.com www.46OF46.com

    1hr 29min
  2. 12 Jun

    235.) Introducing the MTN Strength Training App—Your Path to Stronger Mountain Adventures

    This week I unveil the brand new MTN STRENGTH training app to help you get stronger, fitter, and more physically prepared for the mountains than ever before...and it's a gamechanger. To start training towards stronger mountain adventures, download the app in the Apple or Google apps store, or click one of these links below directly: 1.) Monthly Option—$29/month. No contracts. https://bit.ly/mtnstrengthmonth 2.) Yearly Option—$249/year. No contracts. https://bit.ly/mtnstrengthyear (Use promo code PODCAST to save $50) Tired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking? Here are 3 more ways I can help you do that: 1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.  Available wherever you get your books or HERE 2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online) Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.  Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE www.seektodomore.com   3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed. Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.  Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates Join the next team HERE www.GreatRangeAthlete.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook: @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Get my Adirondack hiking books: 1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks  2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line 3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE Visit my websites: www.46OUTDOORS.com www.46OF46.com

    27 min
  3. 5 Jun

    234.) Summit Sessions #85: Great Range Athlete BUCK Team

    This is the story of the Great Range Athlete BUCK Team as they trained together and hiked Buck Mountain as a team.  The Buck Team was a corporate Great Range Athlete team for the Adirondak Trust Company employees, offered by the bank as a wellness program. If you'd like to explore a partnership with Great Range Athlete for your own company so your employees can live a strong, adventourous, happy life outside of work too, email james@46outdoors.com and I'll send you the details to see if it's right for your business. Tired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking? Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that: 1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.  Available wherever you get your books or HERE 2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online) Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.  Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE www.seektodomore.com   3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed. Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.  Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates Join the next team HERE www.GreatRangeAthlete.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook: @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Get my Adirondack hiking books: 1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks  2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line 3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE Visit my websites: www.46OUTDOORS.com www.46OF46.com The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard. SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family: Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at www.Tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning. Tired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking? Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that: 1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.  Available wherever you get your books or HERE 2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online) Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.  Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE www.seektodomore.com   3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed. Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.  Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates Join the next team HERE www.GreatRangeAthlete.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook: @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Get my Adirondack hiking books: 1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks  2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line 3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE Visit my websites: www.46OUTDOORS.com www.46OF46.com

    1 hr
  4. 29 May

    233.) Summit Sessions #84: Knee Pain & Building Strong Knees for Hiking with Dr John Kahl

    Dr John Kahl, ACL-specialist and hiker, joins us again to help you get your knees pain-free and strong for the hiking season.  You'll want to take notes during this episode! Follow John online at: Instagram: @acl.rx YouTube: @JohnKahlDPT Tired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking? Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that: 1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.  Available wherever you get your books or HERE 2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online) Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.  Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE www.seektodomore.com   3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed. Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.  Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates Join the next team HERE www.GreatRangeAthlete.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook: @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Get my Adirondack hiking books: 1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks  2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line 3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE Visit my websites: www.46OUTDOORS.com www.46OF46.comThe Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard. SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family: Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at www.Tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning. Tired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking? Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that: 1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.  Available wherever you get your books or HERE 2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online) Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.  Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE www.seektodomore.com   3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed. Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.  Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates Join the next team HERE www.GreatRangeAthlete.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook: @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Get my Adirondack hiking books: 1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks  2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line 3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE Visit my websites: www.46OUTDOORS.com www.46OF46.com

    1hr 10min
  5. 22 May

    232.) Colvin Chronicles—Episode 7: The Legacy of Verplanck Colvin

    Colvin Chronicles: Episode 7 — The Legacy of Verplanck Colvin In our final episode, we explore Colvin’s life after the survey, his struggles following his removal, and the lasting impact of the work he gave nearly three decades to. But this isn’t just about how his story ended—it’s about what his life represents. Colvin wasn’t born into power. He was an ordinary man who saw something that mattered, took action, and committed himself fully to it. The Adirondacks were the vessel, but his legacy is much bigger: a reminder of what’s possible when you choose to step up, do the hard work, and fight for something greater than yourself. The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard. SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family: Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at www.Tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning. Tired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking? Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that: 1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.  Available wherever you get your books or HERE 2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online) Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.  Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE www.seektodomore.com   3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed. Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.  Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates Join the next team HERE www.GreatRangeAthlete.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook: @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Get my Adirondack hiking books: 1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks  2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line 3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE Visit my websites: www.46OUTDOORS.com www.46OF46.comThe Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard. SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family: Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at www.Tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning. Tired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking? Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that: 1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.  Available wherever you get your books or HERE 2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online) Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.  Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE www.seektodomore.com   3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed. Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.  Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates Join the next team HERE www.GreatRangeAthlete.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook: @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Get my Adirondack hiking books: 1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks  2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line 3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE Visit my websites: www.46OUTDOORS.com www.46OF46.com

    19 min
  6. 15 May

    231.) Colvin Chronicles—Episode 6: The Fall of Colvin

    The Colvin Chronicles: Episode 6 — The Fall of Colvin After everything he built, Colvin’s role begins to slip away. This episode explores the political pressure, shifting priorities, and how he was ultimately pushed out of the story he helped create. The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard. SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family: Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at www.Tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning. Tired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking? Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that: 1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.  Available wherever you get your books or HERE 2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online) Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.  Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE www.seektodomore.com   3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed. Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.  Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates Join the next team HERE www.GreatRangeAthlete.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook: @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Get my Adirondack hiking books: 1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks  2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line 3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE Visit my websites: www.46OUTDOORS.com www.46OF46.comThe Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard. SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family: Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at www.Tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning. Tired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking? Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that: 1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.  Available wherever you get your books or HERE 2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online) Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.  Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE www.seektodomore.com   3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed. Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.  Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates Join the next team HERE www.GreatRangeAthlete.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook: @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Get my Adirondack hiking books: 1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks  2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line 3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE Visit my websites: www.46OUTDOORS.com www.46OF46.com

    16 min
  7. 8 May

    230.) Colvin Chronicles—Episode 5: The Vision That Changed Everything

    The Colvin Chronicles: Episode 5 — The Vision That Changed Everything What started as a mapping project became something much bigger. In this episode, Colvin begins to understand the Adirondacks as a system—and makes the case for protecting it, shaping the future of the region. The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard. SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family: Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at www.Tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning. Tired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking? Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that: 1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.  Available wherever you get your books or HERE 2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online) Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.  Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE www.seektodomore.com   3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed. Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.  Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates Join the next team HERE www.GreatRangeAthlete.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook: @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Get my Adirondack hiking books: 1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks  2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line 3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE Visit my websites: www.46OUTDOORS.com www.46OF46.com

    16 min
  8. 1 May

    229.) Colvin Chronicles—Episode 4: From the Mountains to the Desk

    The Colvin Chronicles—Episode 4: From the Mountains to the Desk The work didn’t end in the wilderness. In this episode, Colvin brings his findings to Albany, where the challenge shifts from climbing mountains to convincing others why the work—and the Adirondacks—matter. The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard. SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family: Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at www.Tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning. Tired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking? Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that: 1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.  Available wherever you get your books or HERE 2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online) Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.  Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE www.seektodomore.com   3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed. Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.  Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates Join the next team HERE www.GreatRangeAthlete.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook: @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Get my Adirondack hiking books: 1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks  2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line 3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE Visit my websites: www.46OUTDOORS.com www.46OF46.com

    16 min

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