Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-life Crisis

For our 400th show today, I have Chris Marshburn, or Roll Tide, as my guest. Chris is a phenomenal steward for the trail, having been a Caretaker in New England and, this year, the sole Ridgerunner on the Appalachian Trail in the Smokies. His generosity of spirit, along with his curious nature, shines through in our conversation; indeed, it was during our recording that I decided he’d be the perfect guest to celebrate this episode milestone. You can see Chris’s awesome photos on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tndefender/ and find him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/christopher.marshburn?mibextid=9R9pXO He also provided me with great articles that tell what is involved in being a ridgerunner and a Back Country Caretaker. https://appalachiantrail.org/official-blog/ridgerunners-voice-for-the-trail/ https://she-explores.com/freeform/whats-it-like-to-work-in-the-woods/ We had a voicemail from one of our listeners today, with Crystal Glynn sharing a personal Trail Magic experience. I hope that li