Episode 228 - Author and AT Thru Hiker Jeff 'Bluey' Lewis - MidLifeHikeThis

<p>Welcome to episode 228! This week, we’re joined by author and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Jeff “Bluey” Lewis to talk about his upcoming book, <em>MidLifeHikeThis</em>. Jeff shares stories from his journey on the AT, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the book, and discusses what inspired him to trade everyday life for an unforgettable adventure on the trail. We also dive into several recent search and rescue incidents and discuss a frightening encounter in the Hudson Valley where a dog was attacked by a bear.  Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!!</p><p>Links for the Podcast:<a href="https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast</a>, Donate a coffee to support the show!<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills</a>, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here!<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membership" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membership</a></p><p>Thanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography -<a href="https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/</a>, Trailbound Project - <a href="https://www.trailboundproject.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.trailboundproject.com/</a>, Camp Catskill - <a href="https://campcatskill.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://campcatskill.co/</a>, Another Summit - <a href="https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summit" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summit</a></p><p>Links: <a href="https://www.midlifehikethis.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MidLifeHikeThis</a>, <a href="https://www.outdoor76.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Outdoor76</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60965426-the-creative-act" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Creative Act</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/52950915-die-with-zero" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Die With Zero by Bill Perkins</a>, <a href="https://www.hoka.com/en/us/speedgoat/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=ppc_brand&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=17412293914&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADRQofuhm_z6u0i-deOFk3KFCSf_X&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwx7LSBhB3EiwAjcodxOhE7UeUBB6lkriATg4c5AZX_ttqT0tYNL7S-JtrzeTRseERerCj-RoCM5AQAvD_BwE" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hoka Speed Goats</a>, <a href="https://peakrefuel.com/collections/meals?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20190268999&amp;gbraid=0AAAAApmQ7Hw8hjhC6TmC-ijR7N-m2Mwf5&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwx7LSBhB3EiwAjcodxFabMK3QdO0YAa5c7fWOaExa-aOnTmyjFJ8erVp0GTzUUzLBAkvB1xoC5fcQAvD_BwE" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peak Refuel</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FarAndHighOutdoorCo" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Far Out and High Stickers</a></p><p>Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -<a href="https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship</a>, Catskills Trail Crew -<a href="https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew</a>, NYNJTC Volunteering -<a href="https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills</a>, Catskill Center -<a href="https://catskillcenter.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://catskill