June 8th, 2025 (Maine): Easy Day | Episode 14

Interview: Hippie Chick and Poet | Episode 22

As we left our heroes (Muse and Wayfinder 🙂) on the verge of entering the awesome trail town of Monson, Maine, let’s break from the story again for another great interview! On the show today are none other than the owners of the legendary Shaw’s Hiker Hostel in Monson - Hippie Chick and Poet!  We get to hear their wisdom on hiking, uncover the backstory of their AT journey, and take a backstage look at what it takes to support so many thru-hikers.  CONNECT WITH THE JOURNEY Check out Shaw’s Hiker Hostel online:  http://www.shawshikerhostel.com [http://www.shawshikerhostel.com] Follow Muse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musehikes@musehikes [https://www.instagram.com/musehikes] Say hello, share feedback, or ask a question: museatpodcast@gmail.com [museatpodcast@gmail.com] SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Summit Ready Apparel: https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/ [https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/] Walk Up Hill: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Up-Hill-Bounce-Hiker/dp/B0F3G44MJJ [https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Up-Hill-Bounce-Hiker/dp/B0F3G44MJJ]

June 15th-16th, 2025 (Maine): Trail Magic! | Episode 21

Our last full episode in the Hundred Mile Wilderness!  And rumors of trail magic propel us forward. To date, we haven’t really talked much about specific hardships we endured in the Hundred.  Sure, we’ve mentioned the endless rocks and roots, but what were we really dealing with out there?  As we prepare to leave this legendary stretch of woods behind, let’s take a deeper look at what was difficult.  CONNECT WITH THE JOURNEY Read the original written journal entry: https://trailjournals.com/journal/entry/680745 [https://trailjournals.com/journal/entry/680745] See the photos from this day on the trail: https://www.instagram.com/musehikes@musehikes on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/musehikes] Say hello, share feedback, or ask a question: museatpodcast@gmail.com [museatpodcast@gmail.com] SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Summit Ready Apparel: https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/ [https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/] Walk Up Hill: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Up-Hill-Bounce-Hiker/dp/B0F3G44MJJ [https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Up-Hill-Bounce-Hiker/dp/B0F3G44MJJ]

June 13th-14th, 2025 (Maine): And Then There Were Two | Episode 20

In the second half of the Hundred Mile Wilderness, Muse and Wayfinder find themselves separated from the group that had formed in the first half.  We meet some new people, including our first NoBos on trail, but also spend a lot more time simply as a duo. In the commentary of this episode, Muse also goes into some detail on how to keep your food (and yourself) safe from bears. CONNECT WITH THE JOURNEY Read the original written journal entry: https://trailjournals.com/journal/entry/680743 [https://trailjournals.com/journal/entry/680743] See the photos from this day on the trail: https://www.instagram.com/musehikes@musehikes on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/musehikes] Say hello, share feedback, or ask a question: museatpodcast@gmail.com [museatpodcast@gmail.com] SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Summit Ready Apparel: https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/ [https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/] Walk Up Hill: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Up-Hill-Bounce-Hiker/dp/B0F3G44MJJ [https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Up-Hill-Bounce-Hiker/dp/B0F3G44MJJ]

June 12th, 2025 (Maine): Food Drop! | Episode 19

In this episode, we catch back up with Trash Panda and Loins of Arabia, as the crew receives their food drop! Join Muse reflecting for a look into this fun interlude with Wayfinder, Metronome, Michaela, Chaps, Sunshine, Caveman and Dunk. CONNECT WITH THE JOURNEY Read the original written journal entry: https://trailjournals.com/journal/entry/680624 [https://trailjournals.com/journal/entry/680624] See the photos from this day on the trail: https://www.instagram.com/musehikes@musehikes on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/musehikes] Say hello, share feedback, or ask a question: museatpodcast@gmail.com [museatpodcast@gmail.com] SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Summit Ready Apparel: https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/ [https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/] Walk Up Hill: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Up-Hill-Bounce-Hiker/dp/B0F3G44MJJ [https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Up-Hill-Bounce-Hiker/dp/B0F3G44MJJ]

Interview: MargotPolo | Episode 18

Monson, Maine is a place where many AT stories intersect. In this episode, we sit down with MargotPolo, the very first SloBo to cross paths with Wayfinder and Muse. We ground our conversation right there in Monson before tracking MargotPolo’s incredible journey up to that point and forward from there—eventually meeting Ratatouille and Utogg and  officially joining the SloBos, where we later will push all the way to the southern terminus at Springer Mountain together! CONNECT WITH THE JOURNEY Follow Muse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musehikes@musehikes on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/musehikes] Say hello, share feedback, or ask a question: museatpodcast@gmail.com [museatpodcast@gmail.com] SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Summit Ready Apparel: https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/ [https://summit-ready-apparel.printify.me/] Walk Up Hill: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Up-Hill-Bounce-Hiker/dp/B0F3G44MJJ [https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Up-Hill-Bounce-Hiker/dp/B0F3G44MJJ]