The 46 of 46 Podcast

The 7th annual October Sessions rolls on this week with Adirondack author and paranormal investigator, Dennis Webster, joining me to talk ghost stories from the ADK

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@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

COACHING & TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR HIKERS:
Start training towards stronger mountain adventures, download the MTN STRENGTH app in the app stores, or click HERE*

*Use promo code "PODCAST" to save an extra $50 off a yearly membership for listeners

Here are 3 more ways I can help you enjoy stronger mountain adventures:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 350 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

3.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

Welcome back to the 7th annual October Sessions! Kicking us off is the fan-favorite "Bigfoot in the Blue Line" episode, part 7.

Johnny from Adirondack Bigfoot joins me again this year to talk all things Bigfoot stories in the Adirondack Park.

Follow Johnny on YouTube and Facebook at Adirondack Bigfoot

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

COACHING & TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR HIKERS:
Start training towards stronger mountain adventures, download the MTN STRENGTH app in the app stores, or click HERE*

*Use promo code "PODCAST" to save an extra $50 off a yearly membership for listeners

Here are 3 more ways I can help you enjoy stronger mountain adventures:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 350 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

3.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

This week I bring back film director Blake Cortright to talk all about movies and television shows that were filmed here in the Adirondacks. The list was much more extensive than we expected. Grab some popcorn.

Watch Blake's documentary film "The 46'ers" HERE

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

COACHING & TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR HIKERS:
Start training towards stronger mountain adventures, download the MTN STRENGTH app in the app stores, or click HERE*

*Use promo code "PODCAST" to save an extra $50 off a yearly membership for listeners

Here are 3 more ways I can help you enjoy stronger mountain adventures:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 350 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

3.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

This week Matt joins me to talk about his 46'er journey start to finish.

Find Matt on Instagram @mattirondacks

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

COACHING & TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR HIKERS:
Start training towards stronger mountain adventures, download the MTN STRENGTH app in the app stores, or click HERE*

*Use promo code "PODCAST" to save an extra $50 off a yearly membership for listeners

Here are 3 more ways I can help you enjoy stronger mountain adventures:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 350 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

3.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

This week fan-favorite Jonathan Zaharek comes back on the podcast to discuss his most recent ADK adventure where he traveled to, what he deemed, the most remote place in the Adirondack Park...deep in the Five Ponds Wilderness

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Start training towards stronger mountain adventures, download the MTN STRENGTH app in the app stores, or click HERE*

*Use promo code "PODCAST" to save an extra $50 off a yearly membership for listeners

Here are 3 more ways I can help you enjoy stronger mountain adventures:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 350 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

3.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

This is the story of Jeff Robards from Boston, MA becoming an Adirondack 46'er in two years in his early 60s. Inspiring to say the least.

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Start training towards stronger mountain adventures, download the MTN STRENGTH app in the app stores, or click HERE*

*Use promo code "PODCAST" to save an extra $50 off a yearly membership for listeners

Here are 3 more ways I can help you enjoy stronger mountain adventures:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 350 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

3.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

Ever wondered the stories behind the Adirondack firetowers sitting atop many ADK summits? This week we dive into the full story.

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Start training towards stronger mountain adventures, download the MTN STRENGTH app in the app stores, or click HERE*

*Use promo code PODCAST to save $50 off a yearly membership

Here are 3 more ways I can help you enjoy stronger mountain adventures:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 350 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

3.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

The Old Forge Quadathon- a mountain bike, hike, run, and kayak race in the Adirondacks. Here's the story from the 2026 Adirondack adventure race and some of the members of the Great Range Athlete QUAD team

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Start training towards stronger mountain adventures, download the MTN STRENGTH app in the app stores, or click HERE*

*Use promo code PODCAST to save $50 off a yearly membership

Here are 3 more ways I can help you enjoy stronger mountain adventures:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

This week I unveil the brand new MTN STRENGTH training app to help you get stronger, fitter, and more physically prepared for the mountains than ever before...and it's a gamechanger.

To start training towards stronger mountain adventures, download the app in the Apple or Google apps store, or click one of these links below directly:

1.) Monthly Option—$29/month. No contracts. https://bit.ly/mtnstrengthmonth

2.) Yearly Option—$249/year. No contracts. https://bit.ly/mtnstrengthyear
(Use promo code PODCAST to save $50)

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Here are 3 more ways I can help you do that:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

This is the story of the Great Range Athlete BUCK Team as they trained together and hiked Buck Mountain as a team.

The Buck Team was a corporate Great Range Athlete team for the Adirondak Trust Company employees, offered by the bank as a wellness program.

If you'd like to explore a partnership with Great Range Athlete for your own company so your employees can live a strong, adventourous, happy life outside of work too, email james@46outdoors.com and I'll send you the details to see if it's right for your business.

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard.

SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family:
Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at https://www.tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning.

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

Dr John Kahl, ACL-specialist and hiker, joins us again to help you get your knees pain-free and strong for the hiking season.

You'll want to take notes during this episode!

Follow John online at:
Instagram: @acl.rx
YouTube: @JohnKahlDPT

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard.

SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family:
Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at https://www.tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning.

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

Colvin Chronicles: Episode 7 — The Legacy of Verplanck Colvin

In our final episode, we explore Colvin’s life after the survey, his struggles following his removal, and the lasting impact of the work he gave nearly three decades to. But this isn’t just about how his story ended—it’s about what his life represents. Colvin wasn’t born into power. He was an ordinary man who saw something that mattered, took action, and committed himself fully to it.

The Adirondacks were the vessel, but his legacy is much bigger: a reminder of what’s possible when you choose to step up, do the hard work, and fight for something greater than yourself.

The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard.

SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family:
Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at https://www.tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning.

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard.

SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family:
Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at https://www.tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning.

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

The Colvin Chronicles: Episode 6 — The Fall of Colvin
After everything he built, Colvin’s role begins to slip away. This episode explores the political pressure, shifting priorities, and how he was ultimately pushed out of the story he helped create.

The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard.

SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family:
Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at https://www.tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning.

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard.

SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family:
Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at https://www.tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning.

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

The Colvin Chronicles: Episode 5 — The Vision That Changed Everything

What started as a mapping project became something much bigger. In this episode, Colvin begins to understand the Adirondacks as a system—and makes the case for protecting it, shaping the future of the region.

The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard.

SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family:
Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at https://www.tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning.

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

The Colvin Chronicles—Episode 4: From the Mountains to the Desk
The work didn’t end in the wilderness. In this episode, Colvin brings his findings to Albany, where the challenge shifts from climbing mountains to convincing others why the work—and the Adirondacks—matter.

The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard.

SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family:
Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at https://www.tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning.

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

Colvin Chronicles: Episode 3 — Life in the Woods
What did it actually take to survey the Adirondacks in the 1800s? This episode brings you into the daily reality of the crew from long days, to harsh conditions, and the relentless work required to understand the mountains.

The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard.

SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family:
Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at https://www.tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning.

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

Colvin Chronicles: Episode 2 — Building the Great Adirondack Survey

Mapping the Adirondacks wasn’t a job posting with a description. It was something entirely new. It required building an entire operation from the ground up. In this episode, we look at how Colvin assembled his team and created the foundation for the Great Adirondack Survey.

The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard.

SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family:
Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at https://www.tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning.

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

The Colvin Chronicles—Episode 1 — The Man Before The Mountains

Before the Adirondacks were mapped, protected, or even fully understood, they were a vast and largely unknown wilderness. In this first episode of The Colvin Chronicles, we go back to the beginning to explore the early life of Verplanck Colvin and the path that led him to take on one of the most important roles in Adirondack history.

This is the story of how one man’s curiosity, drive, and connection to the mountains set the stage for a survey that would ultimately change the future of the Adirondacks forever.

The Colvin Chronicles is dedicated to the memory of Casey Bard.

SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family:
Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at https://www.tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning.

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Here are 3 different ways I can help you do that:

1.) Pick up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Complete with DIY training plans.
Available wherever you get your books or HERE

2.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

3.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 300 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

This is the story of the Noonmark team's hike up Noonmark Mountain following their 6-week Great Range Athlete team training program.

Lost keys and tons of smiles.

Join the next Great Range Athlete team at www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Here are 2 ways I can help you do that:

1.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

2.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 200 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/

In the final installment of this special Olympics Sessions mini-series, we'll dive into the lasting impact of the Winter Olympics on Lake Placid and how its legacy shaped the culture of this small Adirondack mountain town for the next century.

This is how Lake Placid became the winter sports capital of the world.

Tired of physically struggling on your hikes?
Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?

Here are 2 ways I can help you do that:

1.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)
Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation.

Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE
www.seektodomore.com

2.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program
A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed.

Over 200 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range Athlete team program with great sucesss from first time hikers to multi-round Adirondack 46'ers and everywhere inbetween.
Plus, enjoy an Adirondack group hike at the end of the program with your coach and teammates

Join the next team HERE
www.GreatRangeAthlete.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Get my Adirondack hiking books:
1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks

2.) Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line

3.) Pick up my digital eBook "From 1-to-46" instantly HERE

Visit my websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/