The 46 of 46 Podcast

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...

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 withou...

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 Peak s"  HERE Looking for help improving your fitness and resilience for hiking so you can become the strongest...

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 Gu...

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 HERE The next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE 6-week training pro...

Ever wondered what it's like to ski all 46 High Peaks of the Adirondacks? This week I bring on the 2nd and 3rd people to EVER accomplish the feat of skiing all 46....and they made a documentary film all about it! Jamie and Doug Kennard share their 10-year adventure completing the 46 High Peaks on skis and talk about Jamie's documentary film about it, "Variable" This is a must listen episode! Watch...

As 2024 winds down and 2025 ushers in it's time to recap for my annual New Years Sessions episode. This week I'll recap each episode and give a behind-the-scenes look into each episode, guest, and more stories.  Thanks for a great 2024 here on The 46 of 46 Podcast! The next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE 6-week training program kicks off JANUARY 12!  Does your physical fitness ever hold you back from having...

Enjoy this year's 46 of 46 Christmas special where we put an Adirondack spin on beloved Christmas classics. This year I chose the classic, "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" story. Meet "Marlowe the " Blue Antlered Moose" and his friend Picket the beaver as they go from misfits to heros by saving distressed ice climber on Christmas Eve.  Merry Christmas everyone! Visit my website: www.46OUTDOORS.com...

In this episode, I'll dive into the essentials of winter hiking preparation for your Adirondack adventures this winter. From pre-hike preparation to what to carry and how to handle emergencies, we'll go over what you need to know to make your winter hiking safe and enjoyable. For a deeper dive, check out my 3-part series entitled "Winter Hiking 101", episode 122, 123, 124.   Visit my website: www....

This week I'm back with a Summit Session courtesy of the Great Range Athlete GOTHICS Team talking all about our recent team hike in the Lower Great Range. The team members share their story round table style about their experience on our group hike up Gothics as many overcame fears and limiting beliefs throughout the journey. Hollywood writers couldn't write a better story than what these people l...

This week I'm back with a BONUS October Sessions episode alongside Adirondack photographer, Jonathan Zaharek, to talk about a very recent possible Bigfoot encounter in the High Peaks on the trail to Allen Mountain. This encounter happened just one week ago! Visit my website: www.46OUTDOORS.com www.46OF46.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Looking for help improv...

This week on the 5th annual October Sessions I spoke with author and Adirondack paranormal investogator Dennis Webster to talk all about his findings throughout the ADK Park.  To say this park is haunted is an understatement... Dennis shares story after story of familiar Adirondack places with ghostly secrets. Buy Dennis Webster's books here... Haunted Adirondacks Adirondack Mysteries Email Dennis...

The 5th annual October Sessions are back! To kick us off once again is the Bigfoot in the Blue Line Part 5! Joining me this week is sasquatch researcher and Adirondack lover, Emily Fleur, from the Forest Fleur Podcast. We will dive in to her sasquatch research, share bigfoot stories from around the Adirondacks, the science behind the subject that most don't know about, and more! Find Emily at www....

This week you'll come along for the hike into the Adirondack backcountry up Whiteface and Esther Mountains followed by a gametime decision resulting in a unique trip down the mountain.  Visit my website: www.46OUTDOORS.com www.46OF46.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Looking for help improving your fitness for hiking so you can become the strongest version of y...

In this week's trail episode I head to the plane crash site on Mt Marshall for the very first time before heading up the summit. Another High Peaks adventure for the books complete with sun, rain, wet shoes, 46'er finishes, and more.  Visit my website: www.46OUTDOORS.com www.46OF46.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Order my new book Adirondack Campfire Stories:...

This week I'm back with a traill episode about the Great Range Athlete MARCY Team's recent hike up Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge.  Sign up for the Fall Great Range Athlete 6-week challenge now! Build physical and mental strength for hiking so you can have stronger mountain adventures! Challenge starts September 9 Join the Great Range Athlete Challenge HERE Visit my website: www.46OUTDOORS.com Follow...

This week Brian Collupy retells his recent adventure competing in the Lake Placid Trail Challenge 50k at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid. If you like underdog stories, grit, perseverance, and stories of people who refused to give up- this episode will be right up your alley! Visit my website: www.46OUTDOORS.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Pick up a GREAT RAN...

This week I sit down for a Summit Session with host of Jester Section Hiker Podcast , Julie "Jester" Gayheart to discuss her recent adventures here in the Adirondack Mountains. Julie is currently working on completing her second full lap of the Appalachian Trail (yes, her second lap) and made a pit stop here in the ADK to experience these mountains she's heard so much about.  In the episode we hea...

This week I llst my 10 Things To Do in the ADK This Summer list if you want to experience the ultimate Adirondack experience.  Visit my website: www.46OUTDOORS.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Pick up a GREAT RANGE ATHLETE training program here to get you mountain-ready so your Adirondack hiking adventure can be an overwhelming success! Order my new book Adiro...

This week I'm back with a Summit Session and another Ultra adventure with teenaged-mountain athlete Eleena Toukatly. Eleena was on the podcast a few years ago when she became the youngest person to complete the Lake Placid 9'er Ultra at only 13 years old.  She continues to push the envelope of her abilities in the backcountry and today she's retelling her Cranberry Lake 50 Ultra from start to fini...

This week we journey into the heart of Adirondack history at the Adirondack Experience Museum on Blue Mountain Lake. In this episode, I'm joined by Doreen and Cheryl from the museum to delve into the treasures and stories that this magnificent museum holds. We'll explore the rich tapestry of Adirondack culture, art, and tradition, captured through the museum's extensive exhibits. This year is espe...

This week I'm shining the spotlight on the great work of Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH), a non-profit historic preservation organization for the Adirondack region.  Formed in 1990, AARCH's mission to promote better public understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the Adirondacks’ unique and diverse architectural heritage. This week I'm joined by executive director, Erin Tobin, to...

This week podcast-favorite Bethany Adams (Garretson) comes by for her 4th time on the podcast to catch up and disccuss her latest mountain adventures both inside the Adirondack Park and beyond...including her 2024 trip up Kilimanjaro. We disuss a new book she contributed to, along with 26 other women, called " BLOOD SWEAT TEARS ", put out by Christine Reed through her platform Rugged Outdoorswoman...

In this special episode of the 46 of 46 Podcast, we celebrate Adirondack Day, commemorating the historic establishment of the Adirondack Park on May 20, 1892. Dive into a captivating history lesson as we explore the origins and significance of one of America's largest and oldest state parks. Learn about the legislative actions, the visionaries, and the crucial moments that led to the birth of a pa...

In this suspenseful episode of The 46 of 46 Podcast, we take you back to the Summer of 1954 in Lake Placid, to the haunting wilderness of the Adirondack High Peaks, where a story of crime and escape unfolds. Discover how Lake Placid, a town famed for its tranquil beauty and Olympic glory, became the epicenter of a dramatic manhunt for a murderous fugitive. With the dense forests and rugged trails...