Tom Sherry has been on a bit of a tear regarding long-distance hiking over the past few years. His hiking bio is growing quickly, and I took the opportunity to catch up with him after he breezed through the Appalachian Trail this year in 99 days.

He even had time to attempt a revival of a meme within his family. The "Phoon" is a pose he used in all the best places!!

Tom has some great advice to share with others, particularly with those planning their 2022 thru-hikes. He talks about gear, saving ounces, and what hiking does for him.

You can check out some of Tom's hikes over at his Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/heavyteva/

Since Julie "Jester" Gayheart and I returned from our aborted attempt on the John Muir Trail, we've not really talked about it. This week, in our ad hoc "Middle section" of the show, we had that conversation. You may be surprised at what we say.

Finally today, Winton Porter and his buddy, Billy, help a young man chart a different course when they help him deal with a snake.

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