The 46 of 46 Podcast

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...

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/mtnst...

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 l...

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...

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...

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 www. Tacticalori...

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 s...

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...

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 seasoni...

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...

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 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-o...

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 ...

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 habit...

The Olympics Sessions is a 3-part mini-series exploring the Winter Olympic legacy here in Lake Placid, NY—home of the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games. They wanted real, authentic winter, and the Adirondacks delivered real, authentic winter. 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 wi...

This week Bethany Adams joins me to discuss her new book UNSUPPORTED which tells hers and Katie Rhodes' incredibe story becoming the first women to complete an unsupported thruhike of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks back in 2020.  What. A. Story. Pick up UNSUPPORTED now HERE Follow Bethany on Instagram @bethany.climbs Tired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your...

This week Old Forge Quadathlon race director Mike S. joins me to discuss his endurance adventure events around the Adirondacks and why doing hard things on purpose is important. To sign up for the Old Forge Quadathlon or his other events head to www. WillowRunning.com To reserve a spot on the upcoming Great Range Athlete "Quadathlon Team" starting in April email james@46outdoors.com with the subje...

This week I'll dive into all things winter hiking preparation top to bottom so you can enjoy safe and sucessful snow-covered mountain adventures this winter.  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...

Time for the annual New Years Sessions where I'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at every episode from 2025 so you can check out ones you may have missed or give them a second listen. 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...

It's time for the annua Christmas Sessions here on The 46 of 46 Podcast. Every Christmas we put an Adirondack spin on an old Christmas classic. This year we'll hear the story of Van Hoevy the Snowman of Marcy Dam . A friend to everyone in the Adirondack High Peaks I've also added the other Christmas specials to this episode so you can enjoy the entire series which includes: - Marlowe the Blue Antl...

This is the story of the Great Range Athlete BIG SLIDE Team and our recent team winter ike up Cascade Mountain in 60 mph winds. What a ride it was! 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 pro...

In September 2025 I officially completed a second round of the Adirondack 46 High Peaks. In this podcast I'll dive into the fresh perspectives these mountains offer that can only be learned through mutiple visits. 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...

The title says it all. Get ready for an inspirational story of a man who just completed the Adirondack Great Range Traverse at 70 years old. 10 Adirondack mountains, 8 High Peaks, 21 miles, 10k+ elevation gain. What a story this one is. Looking for help to improve your your  fitness for hiking? Here's 2 ways I can help you: 1.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online) Apply to work with directy with James...

In 2010, 22-year-old Wesley Wamsganz left his job in Lake Placid and walked into the Adirondack High Peaks—without gear, food, or a known plan—and he never returned. And his body has never been found. Another tragic story from the ADK High Peaks and a family left without answers. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Wesley Wamsganz, please contact the New York State Police Tr...

The October Sessions' 6th Annual Bigfoot in the Blue Line episode features Johnny from Adirondack Bigfoot where we get into all things bigfoot sightings inside the Adirondack Park. Follow Johnny on Facebook and Youtube @AdirondackBigfoot Looking for help to improve your your  fitness for hiking? Here's 2 ways I can help you: 1.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online) Apply to work with directy with James...