Episode #477 - Bill Zyckowski (Big Willy Dawg)

Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis · Mar 27, 2025 · 1h 28m

This week, we meet Bill Zyckowski, or Big Willy Dawg. Bill is a retired police officer who truly needed a walk in the woods to bring some meaning to his life.

As you'll hear, he embraced it thoroughly, forming a strong bond with his fellow hikers, the majority of whom were decades younger. He emerged changed, as many of us do.

You can learn more about Bill–and follow him on his hiking adventures–on YouTube at BigWillyDawg

Beth is less than a week away from her AT thru-hike start. This week, we talk last minute preparations and imminent plans. Next week, we'll hear from her from the trail…