Episode #81 - Ben Montgomery

Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis · Apr 5, 2018 · 1h 8m

With so many future histories being made right now on the Appalachian Trail, Ben Montgomery brings us the story behind the story of Grandma Gatewood. Ben is a former Pulitzer Prize finalist and transitioned from journalist to writer when he discovered the tale of Grandma Gatewood. That she happened to be a distant relative didn't hurt his case. Ben and Steve discuss her life and hike in their conversation, as well as the human connection that Ben made with this indomitable woman.

Ben has followed up his Emma Gatewood story with The Leper Spy, about an unsung heroine of the 2nd World War and…