Planet Boomerville For Baby Boomers With Jim Enright

Boomies, this is the first episode of the recently retired and living the dream of outdoor adventure retirement. Kirk Eaton was a type A+ personality who was burning out and had to take a walk in the woods to clear his head. He chose The Appalachian Trail, for a six month through hike of 2,190 miles. When he returned, he had a clear head and decisions made. Listen as Kirk tells the decisions and experiences along the path to retirement and along the AT and Pacific Crest Trail.   How the retirement decision came about. (3:11) Lot’s of weight crushing in. (3:46) Decided to start living on their chosen retirement income for 2 years. (4:20) Preparation for the Appalachian Trail. (7:10) The thought evolution as he walked. (9:30) Shaking the Superman Syndrome. (10:25) Realizing he was designed to fly. (11:19) What happened after the weight slipped off. (13:05) The laughter and engagement of the present. (14:26) To hike six months, plan on $6,000.00 budget. (16:01) What happened when he returned to work. (16:25) The