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about hikers for everybody. Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail, the ultimate midlife crisis, joins Stephen his guests every week as he staggers from Georgia to Maine.

Hi guys, and good to know that you're still all out there. Welcome back to Mighty Blue on the Appalachshund Trail, the ultimate midlife crisis, and I am Mighty Blue, the ultimate midlife crisis. Today's show is sponsored by Evergreen Adventure Foods, and you're going to hear about them just before our main guest. Well, we've got a really good show today, and I've got some news to share. I'll also be starting a weekly shout out and we're following yet another 2020 hiker still making his way along the trail. Add to that, the fact that Fossey is starting his walk on the ATMI in my reading of his book, balancing on blue and you'll realise that I've got a lot to squeeze into the show. First off, we have something of a trail legend,

Barney Man, far better known as Scout, specifically he's a legend of the PCT, though he is a

triple crowner, but it's his association with the PCT that he probably identifies with the most.

He's got quite the story, which is a bit of result because he's written about it, and we'll be

talking about his book as well as his stellar hiking life life and the extraordinary way in which he gives back to the trail. After Barney, I'll be introducing you to Bill Tickner or Mr President. He too has quite the hiking pedigree, so it'll be good to catch out with him, but before we get into it, let's hear about this. Have you guys ever tried Evergreen Adventure Foods?

No, let me tell you about them.

You may remember that toast and jams were great guests on the show a few weeks back

and shared their terrific hiking stories and how they came to start this business.

They were sick of the amount of plastic they saw in the back country

and decided to do something about it.

All the while they were looking for great, tasting, nutritious meals.

Well, their meals are not only packed with nutrients, but they are also packed in a fully compostable pouch.

So no more plastic to litter up the outdoors.

I've tried their chili mac and their bala pasta.

Both were

excellent. The meals are 100% plant based,

meat and dairy-free, loaded with real

ingredients. What is not to love, eh? Oh, and one more thing.

Every meal purchase helps give back to the trail

organisations and public lands, partnerships with the ACC,

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