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A docu-series chronicling one local hiker’s adventures in the Adirondack Mountains including his complete ADK 46’er journey, along with Summit Session conversations, Adirondack Campfire Stories, and more!
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18 APR 2025 · This week on the Summit Sessions Team USA Bobsledder Adrian Adams joins me to talk al about the life of a Team USA bobsled athlete and living in Lake Placid full time as he pursues his Olympic dream.
If you've ever wondered what it's like being a winter sports athlete who trains at all of these winter sports facilities in Lake Placid, this is the episode for you!
Coonnect with Adrian on Instagram: @adrianadamsusa
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Learn more about the Great Range Athlete Team Program https://www.seektodomore.com/6-week-challenge
Looking for help to improve your both your fitness for hiking and your disicpline and daily habits so you can become the strongest version of yourself on and off the trail?
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11 APR 2025 · In this episode I'lll go through the 10 essentials every hiker should have in their backpack and throw in a few bonus essentials for good measure at the end.
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Join the next https://www.seektodomore.com/6-week-challenge 6-week challenge and get in mountain-hiking shape in just 6 weeks from your local gym or your house.
Learn more about the Great Range Athlete Team Program https://www.seektodomore.com/6-week-challenge
Looking for help to improve your both your fitness for hiking and your disicpline and daily habits so you can become the strongest version of yourself on and off the trail?
Book a free strategy call with James to learn more about his 1-on-1 coaching program,
SEEK TO DO MORE at
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21 MAR 2025 · This is the story of the Great Range Athlete PHELPS Team. A group of 21 hikers who came together with the same goals: to impriove their physical fitness for their hiking adventures.
This team stretched from Vermont to Washington state, and from Tennesee to Ontario. At the end of their 6-week training program we got together in the Adirondack High Peaks for a group hike up Phelps Mountain.
Here's their story.
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Join the next https://www.seektodomore.com/6-week-challenge 6-week challenge and get in mountain-hiking shape in just 6 weeks from your local gym or your house.
Learn more about the Great Range Athlete Team Program https://www.seektodomore.com/6-week-challenge
Looking for help to improve your both your fitness for hiking and your disicpline and daily habits so you can become the strongest version of yourself on and off the trail?
Book a free strategy call with James to learn more about his 1-on-1 coaching program,
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14 MAR 2025 · In this Summit Session I'll speak with ACL-specialist Dr John Kahl who will give us a masterclass on knee pain for hiking and how to fix them so you don't have to let achey knees stop you from your mountain adventures.
If you need help getting your knees stronger and more resilient for the trail, book a call with Dr Kahl to see if his online knee rehab program is right for you.
You can find him on instagram @acl.rx
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Get my books:
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https://46outdoors.com/product/adirondack-campfire-stories-tales-and-folklore-from-inside-the-blue-line/
Join the next https://www.seektodomore.com/6-week-challenge 6-week challenge and get in mountain-hiking shape in just 6 weeks from your local gym or your house.
Learn more about the Great Range Athlete Team Program https://www.seektodomore.com/6-week-challenge
Looking for help to improve your both your fitness for hiking and your disicpline and daily habits so you can become the strongest version of yourself on and off the trail?
Book a free strategy call with James to learn more about his 1-on-1 coaching program,
SEEK TO DO MORE at
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Visit my other websites:
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7 MAR 2025 · Deep in the Adirondack wilderness, beyond the reach of roads and civilization, lived a man who became a legend—Noah John Rondeau, the Hermit of Cold River. For nearly 40 years, he lived completely off the land, building his own village, decoding his thoughts in mysterious journals, and welcoming the occasional visitor to his remote paradise.But what drove Rondeau to leave society behind? How did he survive in one of the most rugged parts of the Adirondacks? And how did he go from a true recluse to an Adirondack icon?
In this episode, we take you deep into the life of Noah John Rondeau, exploring:
✅ His life in the Cold River wilderness—how he built shelters, hunted, fished, and thrived alone
✅ His unexpected rise to fame, despite choosing to live in solitude
✅ The mystery of his coded journals and what they reveal about his life
✅ How a powerful storm forced him from his home and changed his life forever
Noah John Rondeau wasn’t just a man who lived in the woods—he was a symbol of self-reliance, freedom, and the deep connection between humans and nature. His story is one of adventure, resilience, and mystery.
So grab a seat by the fire, and let’s journey back in time to meet the last true Adirondack hermit.
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https://46outdoors.com/product/adirondack-campfire-stories-tales-and-folklore-from-inside-the-blue-line/
Join the next https://www.seektodomore.com/6-week-challenge 6-week challenge and get in mountain-hiking shape in just 6 weeks from your local gym or your house.
Learn more about the Great Range Athlete Team Program https://www.seektodomore.com/6-week-challenge
Looking for help to improve your both your fitness for hiking and your disicpline and daily habits so you can become the strongest version of yourself on and off the trail?
Book a free strategy call with James to learn more about his 1-on-1 coaching program,
SEEK TO DO MORE at
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28 FEB 2025 · The week is finally here—my new book, The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: A Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks, is officially out!
This isn’t just a hiking guide; it’s a blueprint for adventure, a resource to help you plan, prepare, and experience the Adirondack High Peaks the way they were meant to be explored.
In this episode, I take you inside the book, reading excerpts and sharing my personal journey from my first Adirondack peak to my 46th. Whether you’re just starting your High Peaks journey or you’re well on your way to becoming a 46er, this book (and this episode) will help you navigate the trails, overcome challenges, and embrace the transformation that comes with climbing these mountains.
Tune in as I discuss:
✅ What’s inside the book – how it organizes the 46 High Peaks into 18 hikes to help you plan your adventure
✅ My own journey hiking the Adirondacks and how these mountains changed me
✅ The emotional & physical transformation that happens between peak #1 and peak #46
✅ How this book can help YOU hike smarter, safer, and with more confidenceAnd of course, I’ll be reading some of my favorite passages from the book along the way!
Order your copy today & start your High Peaks adventure!
Get my books:
https://46outdoors.com/product/the-adirondack-46-in-18-hikes-the-complete-guide-to-hiking-the-high-peaks/
https://46outdoors.com/product/adirondack-campfire-stories-tales-and-folklore-from-inside-the-blue-line/
Join the next https://www.seektodomore.com/6-week-challenge 6-week challenge and get in mountain-hiking shape in just 6 weeks from your local gym or your house.
Learn more about the Great Range Athlete Team Program https://www.seektodomore.com/6-week-challenge
Looking for help to improve your both your fitness for hiking and your disicpline and daily habits so you can become the strongest version of yourself on and off the trail?
Book a free strategy call with James to learn more about his 1-on-1 coaching program,
SEEK TO DO MORE at
www.seektodomore.com
Visit my other websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/
Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
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21 FEB 2025 · This week I'm back with an Adirondacks Pioneer episode about the one and only, William H.H. Murray, better known as Adirondack Murray.
Adirondack Murray played a massive role in shaping the Adirondacks as we know them today. His 1869 book, Adventures in the Wilderness, inspired a wave of tourism, introducing city dwellers to the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains. But his influence wasn’t without controversy—many who followed his words were unprepared for the harsh realities of the wild, earning them the nickname "Murray’s Fools."
In this episode, we dive into:
✅ Murray’s role in popularizing the Adirondacks
✅ The tourism boom and backlash of the 1870s
✅ How his legacy still impacts outdoor culture today
Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE 6 week challenge and get in mountain-hiking shape in just 6 weeks from your local gym or your house.
Learn more about the Great Range Athlete Team Program https://www.seektodomore.com/6-week-challenge
Order my new book "The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to the High Peaks" https://www.amazon.com/Adirondack-46-18-Hikes-Complete/dp/1493086065
Looking for help improving your fitness and resilience for hiking so you can become the strongest version of yourself on and off the trail?
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31 JAN 2025 · This week we'll hear from a few members of the Great Range Athlete COLDEN Team and their experience getting stronger and fitter for climbing mountains along with our recent group hike together up Mt Colvin.
Order my new book "The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to the High Peaks" https://www.amazon.com/Adirondack-46-18-Hikes-Complete/dp/1493086065
Looking for help improving your fitness and resilience for hiking so you can become the strongest version of yourself on and off the trail?
Book a free strategy call with James to learn more about his 1-on-1 coaching program,
SEEK TO DO MORE at
www.seektodomore.com
Visit my other websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/
Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46
Order my latest book
https://www.amazon.com/Adirondack-Campfire-Stories-Folklore-Inside/dp/1493076949/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GZLRXQL7CMBG&keywords=adirondack+campfire+stories&qid=1706878044&sprefix=adirondack+camp%2Caps%2C1325&sr=8-1
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24 JAN 2025 · It's been too long since we've talked about the Adirondack's beloved long trail, the Northville-Placid Trail and this week I'm back with a Summit Session with Backpacker Radio's Juliana Chauncey to go over her 2024 NPT thruhike.
We'll start at mile one, day one, and go from there all the way to the end. From Placidd to Northville.
Pick up Juliana's book "Hiking From Home: A Long Distance Hiking Guide for Family and Friends" at her website https://www.julianachauncey.com/
Looking for help improving your fitness and resilience for hiking so you can become the strongest version of yourself on and off the trail?
Book a free strategy call with James to learn more about his 1-on-1 coaching program,
SEEK TO DO MORE at
www.seektodomore.com
Visit my other websites:
https://46outdoors.com
https://46of46.com/
Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46
Order my latest book
https://www.amazon.com/Adirondack-Campfire-Stories-Folklore-Inside/dp/1493076949/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GZLRXQL7CMBG&keywords=adirondack+campfire+stories&qid=1706878044&sprefix=adirondack+camp%2Caps%2C1325&sr=8-1
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10 JAN 2025 · The legend is back this week for his annual appearance, author and all around outdoors adventurer Erik Schlimmer is back to dicuss his latest books, "Wicked Awesome Adirondack Chronology: 1525 to 2024" and "Cranberry Lake 50 Place Names"
It's always a pleasure and fan-favorite when Erik come on the podcast. Pick up his many Adirondack books https://erikschlimmer.com/write
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This 6-week online group training program will get you strong, fit, and in mountain shape for hiking. Guaranteed.
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Visit my website:
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Follow on Instagram & Facebook
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Looking for help improving your fitness and resilience for hiking so you can become the strongest version of yourself on and off the trail?
Book a free strategy call with James to learn more about his 1-on-1 coaching program,
SEEK TO DO MORE at
www.seektodomore.com
Order my new book
https://www.amazon.com/Adirondack-Campfire-Stories-Folklore-Inside/dp/1493076949/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GZLRXQL7CMBG&keywords=adirondack+campfire+stories&qid=1706878044&sprefix=adirondack+camp%2Caps%2C1325&sr=8-1
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A docu-series chronicling one local hiker’s adventures in the Adirondack Mountains including his complete ADK 46’er journey, along with Summit Session conversations, Adirondack Campfire Stories, and more!
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| Author | James Appleton |
| Organization | James Appleton |
| Categories | Wilderness |
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