2. Q&A With Catmando (AT)
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In this episode we welcome our first guest: AT thru-hiker J.C. Van Etten or “Catmando” - who has his sights set on the PCT in 2021. In our discussion we go over why the trail community is amazing, his "week-a-thon" to battle the Virginia Blues, and the "magical toilet paper roll" - among many other things! Catmando has great insight into thru-hiking, especially for the AT and is also continuing to hike to benefit a great cause called Paws Of War. Enjoy the episode!

Experienced Hiker Questions:

• Do you have a trail name? How did you get it?

• What drew you to long distance hiking?

• What were your favorite and least favorite pieces of gear? Any changes for your future hikes?

• What is your favorite and worst memory from trail?

• Scariest moment on trail?

• Where and what was your best town meal?

• Favorite on-trail food?

• What was the nicest thing someone did for you on trail or in town?

• What was the greatest lesson you learned while hiking?

• Do you have any advice for aspiring thru-hikers?

Resources & Links

Catmando's Instagram: Catmando2019)

PCT 2021 Update: Now Hiking To Benefit Old Glory Service Dogs)

Paws Of War (Florida Chapter))

Catmando On The Trek)  

Fresh Ground Instagram: freshgroundleapfrogcafe)

Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail)

Hiking Radio Network Instagram: hikingradionetwork)

Old Man and the PCT)

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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis