Episode #537 - Days 17-20 Appalachian Trail 2026

Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis · Apr 13, 2026 · 40m

The three days from NOC to Fontana Dam were my toughest section so far. I made it, but the difficulty shook my confidence a bit.

The walk down into NOC was a totally different story, for one specific reason, which you'll learn today.

Along the way, I met more great people and they shared their stories with me, including Sue Powell (Sweet Tears) and Henry Southall (Hot Tang).

With the Smokies next, this is going to be a another important week.

I'm using Polarsteps to record my AT thru-hike this year. If you'd like to follow my progress between episodes, as well as photos of my journey, please…