Muse's AT Podcast

Muse
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Hi everybody, I'm Muse and this is my Appalachian Trail podcast! Whether you're planning your next adventure, reminiscing on past glory, on trail now, or just like hiking content, I hope you enjoy following along with my memoir of my 2025 thru-hike as told through my daily journal entries.

  1. Preparing for the Appalachian Trail: Introductions | Episode 1

    Episode 1

    Preparing for the Appalachian Trail: Introductions | Episode 1

    Hello! My name is Muse, and I’m honored to have you along as I recount the details of my Appalachian Trail story! In this episode, we make some introductions - I introduce myself, what I’m trying to do with this podcast and what my journey was like. You get a very high level view of the journey I took in 2025, and that we will be unfolding together over the next year and a half as recorded real time through my online trail journal. Last year, 2025, I set off on an epic thru-hike of the AT southbound, starting at Mount Katahdin on June 5th and ending on Springer Mountain on December 17th. I met some awesome people along the way, enjoyed the beautiful Appalachian backcountry, and experienced our country in a way that most people don’t get to, or don’t choose to. Follow the written journal here: https://trailjournals.com/journal/entry/677895 See the photos from this entry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musehikes Questions, feedback or just want to say Hi! museatpodcast@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors! Summit Ready Apparel  https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/ Walk Up Hill  https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Up-Hill-Bounce-Hiker/dp/B0F3G44MJJ

    17 min
  2. The Trail to the Trail: Preparations | Episode 2

    Episode 2

    The Trail to the Trail: Preparations | Episode 2

    As we continue to prepare for our southbound thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail, we look back on three journal entries taking us to the end of March, roughly two months before flying up to Maine to get the adventure started. This gives us a great opportunity to reflect on Muse’s hiking origin story. The commentary takes us back to 2018, the start of the dream that would eventually become reality in 2025, and describes the “trail to the trail”. Follow the written journal here: https://trailjournals.com/journal/entry/677917 See the photos from this entry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musehikes Questions, feedback or just want to say Hi! museatpodcast@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors! Summit Ready Apparel  https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/ Walk Up Hill  https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Up-Hill-Bounce-Hiker/dp/B0F3G44MJJ

    25 min
  3. Reflecting Back: Important Steps | Episode 3

    Episode 3

    Reflecting Back: Important Steps | Episode 3

    What does life look like after a 2,000-mile journey? In today’s episode, we look past the finish line while navigating the final weeks of preparation. We dive into April and May journal entries, marking the last major milestones before the mountains: Joe’s final day of work and Haley’s college graduation. The approach to the trail is officially here! Follow the written journal here: https://trailjournals.com/journal/entry/678992 See the photos from this entry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musehikes Questions, feedback or just want to say Hi! museatpodcast@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors! Summit Ready Apparel  https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/ Walk Up Hill  https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Up-Hill-Bounce-Hiker/dp/B0F3G44MJJ

    25 min
  4. Gearing Up: Travel Days | Episode 4

    Episode 4

    Gearing Up: Travel Days | Episode 4

    It’s time for liftoff! Our narrative takes us to the last couple days at home and then traveling up to Maine to begin the SOBO trek from Katahdin. Tune in to this episode as I break down my final pack list, including the specific wins and a look back at what didn’t quite make it all the way to Springer with me. Follow the written journal here: https://trailjournals.com/journal/entry/680288 See the photos from this entry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musehikes Questions, feedback or just want to say Hi! museatpodcast@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors! Summit Ready Apparel  https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/ Walk Up Hill  https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Up-Hill-Bounce-Hiker/dp/B0F3G44MJJ

    27 min
  5. June 2nd, 2025 (Maine): Why I’m Hiking | Episode 5

    Episode 5

    June 2nd, 2025 (Maine): Why I’m Hiking | Episode 5

    First full day in Maine! Using the wait time in the bus station in Bangor, this episode slows down a bit to go deeper into the “why” behind the adventure. We’re just a couple of days from Katahdin now, let’s take a minute to reflect on the reason. Follow the written journal here: https://trailjournals.com/journal/entry/680304 See the photos from this entry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musehikes Questions, feedback or just want to say Hi! museatpodcast@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors! Summit Ready Apparel  https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/ Walk Up Hill  https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Up-Hill-Bounce-Hiker/dp/B0F3G44MJJ

    23 min
  6. Interview: Ratatouille | Episode 6

    Episode 6

    Interview: Ratatouille | Episode 6

    Our first interview episode! Recorded in February 2026 during Ratatouille’s post-trail cross-country road trip, we sit down at my kitchen table to reflect on the grueling early days of our respective 2025 adventures. Join us as we dive into the highlights (and hurdles) of hiking through Maine and the beginning of New Hampshire.  Follow the written journal here: https://trailjournals.com/journal/entry/680304 See the photos from this entry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musehikes Questions, feedback or just want to say Hi! museatpodcast@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors! Summit Ready Apparel  https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/ Walk Up Hill  https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Up-Hill-Bounce-Hiker/dp/B0F3G44MJJ

    53 min
  7. June 3rd, 2025 (Maine): A Sad Day | Episode 7

    Episode 7

    June 3rd, 2025 (Maine): A Sad Day | Episode 7

    On this day, things get real.  In this episode you will hear about a tragedy on Mt. Katahdin and how that impacted the beginning of my adventure.  This was a difficult one to recall and a difficult one to record.  Out of respect for those affected, you will notice a shift in the production: the tone is more somber, and I have chosen to omit music and advertisements for this episode. It was a significant moment in the trek that demanded a moment of silence.  Follow the written journal here:  https://trailjournals.com/journal/entry/680336 See the photos from this entry on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/musehikes Questions, feedback or just want to say Hi!  museatpodcast@gmail.com

    26 min
  8. Revisiting the Trail: 2026 Trail Days | Episode 8

    Episode 8

    Revisiting the Trail: 2026 Trail Days | Episode 8

    Listen in and follow me around the Trail Days festival this past weekend! It was truly amazing to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones and relive the trail life for a few days. In this episode, we take a break from the 2025 narrative to explore my first Trail Days after the thru-hike. See the photos from this entry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musehikes Questions, feedback or just want to say Hi! museatpodcast@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors! Summit Ready Apparel  https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/ Walk Up Hill  https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Up-Hill-Bounce-Hiker/dp/B0F3G44MJJ

    52 min
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Hi everybody, I'm Muse and this is my Appalachian Trail podcast! Whether you're planning your next adventure, reminiscing on past glory, on trail now, or just like hiking content, I hope you enjoy following along with my memoir of my 2025 thru-hike as told through my daily journal entries.

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    Muse
  • Episodes
    19
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    1
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