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The 46 of 46 Podcast235.) MTN Strength Training App: Your Path to Stronger Mountain AdventuresThis 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/mtnstrengthmonth2.) Yearly Option—$249/year. No contracts. https://bit.ly/mtnstrengthyear(Use promo code PODCAST to save $50)Tired of physic...
2026-06-1226 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast234.) Summit Sessions #85: Great Range Athlete BUCK TeamThis 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 life outside of work too, email james@46outdoors.com and I'll send you the details to see if it's right for your business.
2026-06-0559 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast233.) Summit Sessions #84: Knee Pain & Building Strong Knees for Hiking with Dr John KahlDr 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.rxYouTube: @JohnKahlDPTTired 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 up my new book HIKE STRONG to learn how to train to get strong & fit for the mountains. Co...
2026-05-291h 09The 46 of 46 Podcast232.) Colvin Chronicles—Episode 7: The Legacy of Verplanck ColvinColvin Chronicles: Episode 7 — The Legacy of Verplanck ColvinIn 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, took action, and committed himself fully to it. The Adirondacks were the vessel, but his legacy is much bigger: a reminder of what’s possible whe...
2026-05-2218 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast231.) Colvin Chronicles—Episode 6: The Fall of ColvinThe Colvin Chronicles: Episode 6 — The Fall of ColvinAfter 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.Tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning.
2026-05-1516 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast230.) Colvin Chronicles—Episode 5: The Vision That Changed EverythingThe Colvin Chronicles: Episode 5 — The Vision That Changed EverythingWhat 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 seasoning at www.Tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a deli...
2026-05-0816 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast229.) Colvin Chronicles—Episode 4: From the Mountains to the DeskThe Colvin Chronicles—Episode 4: From the Mountains to the DeskThe 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 at www.Tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning....
2026-05-0115 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast228.) Colvin Chronicles—Episode 3: Life In the WoodsColvin Chronicles: Episode 3 — Life in the WoodsWhat 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 seasoning at www.Tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke"...formerly known as "Adirondack Smoke". It's a delicious seasoning.
2026-04-2421 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast227.) Colvin Chronicles—Episode 2: Building the Great Adirondack SurveyColvin Chronicles: Episode 2 — Building the Great Adirondack SurveyMapping 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 Bard.SUPPORT CASEY BARD'S Family:Pick up some bbq sauce and seasoning at www.Tacticalories.com to support Casey's Adirondack-loving family. I recommend "Campfire Smoke...
2026-04-1719 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast226.) Colvin Chronicles—Episode 1: Verplanck Colvin—The Man Before The MountainsThe Colvin Chronicles—Episode 1 — The Man Before The MountainsBefore 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 how one man’s curiosity, drive, and connection to the mountains set the stage for a survey that would ultimately change the future of the Adi...
2026-04-1024 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast225.) Summit Sessions #84: Great Range Athlete "NOONMARK Team"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.comTired 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
2026-03-2740 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast224.) Olympics Sessions #3: Becoming the Winter Sports Capital of the WorldIn 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 fitness for hiking? Here are 2 ways I can help you do that:1.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)Apply to work wi...
2026-02-2713 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast223.) Olympics Sessions #2: The 1980 "Miracle on Ice"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 habits needed to support long term transformation. Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you ...
2026-02-2035 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast222.) Olympics Sessions #1: Lake Placid's Awarded the 1932 Winter Olympic GamesThe 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 with James 1-on-1 (online)Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More pro...
2026-02-1315 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast221.) Summit Sessions #83: UNSUPPORTED in the High Peaks with Bethany AdamsThis 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 HEREFollow Bethany on Instagram @bethany.climbsTired 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)...
2026-01-2355 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast220.) Summit Sessions #82: Doing Hard Things in the Adirondacks— The Old Forge QuadathlonThis 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.comTo reserve a spot on the upcoming Great Range Athlete "Quadathlon Team" starting in April email james@46outdoors.com with the subject line "QUAD Team"Tired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking?
2026-01-161h 03The 46 of 46 Podcast219.) Winter Hiking Preparation: A Guide to Winter Mountain AdventuresThis 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 Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, al...
2026-01-0928 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast218.) New Years Sessions: A 46/46 Year in ReviewTime 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 James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right ki...
2026-01-0253 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast217.) Christmas Sessions: Van Hoevy the Snowman of Marcy Dam (and friends)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 PeaksI've also added the other Christmas specials to this episode so you can enjoy the entire series which includes:- Marlowe the Blue Antlered Moose- How Crank the Adirondack Hermit Stole Christmas- The Night Before Christmas...
2025-12-2338 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast216.) Summit Sessions #81: Great Range Athlete BIG SLIDE TeamThis 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 program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning f...
2025-12-1951 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast215.) Adirondack 92’er: New Perspectives After Two Rounds of the 46In 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 to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right k...
2025-12-1222 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast214.) Summit Sessions #80: Great Range Traverse at 70 Years Old with Steve Von SchenkThe 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 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for b...
2025-11-141h 14The 46 of 46 Podcast213.) October Sessions BONUS: Left No Trace—Into the Wild ADKIn 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 Troop B in Ray Brook at (518) 897-2000.Follow on Instagram & Facebook:@46of46podcast@jamesappleton46Does your...
2025-11-0714 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast212.) October Sessions: BIGFOOT in the Blue Line 6—Adirondack BigfootThe 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 @AdirondackBigfootLooking 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 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 t...
2025-10-311h 16The 46 of 46 Podcast211.) October Sessions: Left No Trace—Vanished in Tupper LakeIn 2012, 18-year-old Colin Gillis left a party and walked alone into the Adirondack night—but he was never seen again. In a small town where whispers linger and secrets run deep, his family is still waiting for answers.How does someone vanish on a highway, in plain sight, with witnesses just minutes before? And why, all these years later, do rumors still suggest that people know more than they’ve said?Colin’s family deserves closure. His community deserves the truth.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Colin Gillis...
2025-10-2416 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast210.) October Sessions: Left No Trace—The Hunter Who DisappearedA routine deer hunt. An Army veteran in the woods. A strange sound in the distance. When the group returned to their cars, Tom Messick was gone—and what happened next has haunted the Adirondacks ever since.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Tom Messick Sr, please contact the New York State Police Troop B in Ray Brook at (518) 897-2000.Follow on Instagram & Facebook:@46of46podcast@jamesappleton46Does your physical fitness ever hold you back from fully enjoying your hiking adventures?
2025-10-1717 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast207.) Summit Sessions #79: The GRIT 46 with Isabelle CarpenterThis week's Summit Session with Isabelle Carpenter is sure to inspire you. Grit is the only word to describe this woman's journey to 46. From 9 trips to the Dix Range before summiting all 5, to 6 trips to the Seward Range, and many more stories like that. This woman refused to give up. It took her 55 trips to the Adirondacks from Buffalo later, but she is now an Adirondack 46'er.Enjoy this story of perseverance and finding your true joy in the mountains!Follow on Instagram & Facebook:@46of46podcast@jamesappleton46
2025-09-261h 04The 46 of 46 Podcast206.) Summit Sessions #78: The COMEBACK 46 with Chet SzymanskiThe Adirondack 46 creates transformation for people who see the journey. This is Chet's comeback story of almost abandoning his journey alltogether due to weight gain and poor habits, to putting a stop to it, getting help, putting in the work to fight back for his health, and finishing the Adirondack 46.An inspirational High Peaks comeback story.Follow on Instagram & Facebook:@46of46podcast@jamesappleton46Does your physical fitness ever hold you back from fully enjoying your hiking adventures? Here's 2 ways I can help you:1.) W...
2025-09-1943 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast205.) Summit Sessions #77: Great Range Athlete WRIGHT TeamThis is the story of the Great Range Athlete WRIGHT TeamFollow on Instagram & Facebook:@46of46podcast@jamesappleton46Does your physical fitness ever hold you back from fully enjoying your hiking adventures? Here's 2 ways I can help you: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 habits n...
2025-09-051h 29The 46 of 46 Podcast204.) The Saddleback Cliffs EpisodeThis week I'm diving in to discuss one of the most anxiety-provoking stretch of trail in the Adirondack High Peaks—the Saddleback Cliffs.I'll give you the info you need to know and dissolve the overwhelm so you can be successful climbing this notorious High Peak.Follow on Instagram & Facebook:@46of46podcast@jamesappleton46Does your physical fitness ever hold you back from fully enjoying your hiking adventures? Here's 2 ways I can help you:1.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online)Apply to wor...
2025-08-2923 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast203.) The Race to the Loj RELOADThrowing it back to a fan-favorite episode. A race on trail on foot and on the road via car. This is the race to loj Follow on Instagram & Facebook:@46of46podcast@jamesappleton46Does your physical fitness ever hold you back from fully enjoying your hiking adventures? Here's 2 ways I can help you: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 ki...
2025-08-2255 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast202.) The Return to Ampersand MountainIn this episode I return to the mountain that started it all for me—Ampersand Mountain.A story of life transformation 7 years in the making. Thanks for being part of it.Follow on Instagram & Facebook:@46of46podcast@jamesappleton46Does your physical fitness ever hold you back from fully enjoying your hiking adventures? Here's 2 ways I can help you: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...
2025-08-0841 minThe 46 of 46 Podcast201.) Summit Sessions #76: Great Range Athlete WOLFJAW TeamReady for a story of persevering in the mountains? Then you'll enjoy this episode from my recent hike in the Lower Great Range with the recently graduated Great Range Athlete WOLFJAW teamJoin the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team and get in mountain-hiking shape in just 6 weeks from your local gym or your house. Learn more HEREFollow on Instagram & Facebook:@46of46podcast@jamesappleton46Get my books:1.) The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks ...
2025-08-011h 07The 46 of 46 Podcast200.) Summit Sessions #75: Adirondack Community FoundationThis week I'm putting the spotlight on another Adirondack organization that work to make the Adirondack Park an amazing place to be. On this Summit Session I sat down with Svetlana from the ADK Community Foundation to talk all about the organization's work as they help working professionals in the ADK community thrive and help other who want to relocate to the ADK community have the opportunity to thrive.From the ADK Community Foundation's Website:Vision for Building Strong Communities across the AdirondacksOur Strong Community Framework — the first-ever philanthropic vision for the Adirondack region — guides our approach to i...
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