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Episode #82 - Daniel White (The Blackalachian)

Episode #82 - Daniel White (The Blackalachian)

FromMighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis


Episode #82 - Daniel White (The Blackalachian)

FromMighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis

ratings:
Length:
68 minutes
Released:
Apr 12, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Daniel White is something of a rarity on the Appalachian Trail. Black people are unrepresented on hiking trails and Daniel provides us with, perhaps, some of the unhappy reasons for that underrepresentation. He hiked in 2017 and found the trail to be an unexpected source of love and light. Daniel and Steve discuss what it feels like for a young black man to "go into the woods" and Daniel has a few stories to share that would be unlikely to be part of a white man's experience. As with most hikers, the trail was transformative for him and he has plans for further adventures. You can find out more about Daniel and connect with him on Facebook and Instagram at The Blackalachian. His YouTube channel can also be found at The Blackalachian.  Sue Jeffery (Steve mistakenly refers to her as "Jefferies") has a wonderful tale about the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. Sue and her three youngest children hiked the entire 319 miles of the trail in June 2017. Her photo journal is highly recommended and can be found here. https://spark.adobe.com/page/GS0DpO1Z0ibhO/ Additionally, the Sheltowee Trace Association Facebook page is an excellent resource for more information and pictures of the trail. Check out our other shows at HikingRadioNetwork.com and don't forget to reach out to our sponsor, Trailtopia, when planning your next trip into the woods and mountains.
Released:
Apr 12, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

This show is about what it was like to hike the AT in 2014 as a fat 61-year-old with zero hiking experience. Guests join me to share their stories and insights all the way from Georgia to Maine. At the end of each episode is a chapter from my book My Appalachian Trial I: Three Weddings and a Sabbatical.