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Episode #504 - Darrell Eck (Old Stag)
Darrell Eck, or Old Stag, is this week's main guest. Darrell retired as a teacher in 2022 and fulfilled his dream of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. He had kept a picture of the AT behind him in his classroom, so the completion must have been sweet indeed.
On the way, Darrell helped rescue a woman lost on trail leading her out when she had found herself turned around. He also discovered the precise height of a tree branch when he walked into it!!
Surprisingly, Darrell hasn't set foot back on any trail since he finished, though I know our conversation sparked a renewed interest, so watch…
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