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The gang tries to gain their footing inside the Umbra, the beast of many mouths and eyes taking them away from the Dragon's Tooth. Beaten, confused, and some even unconscious, they try to strike a deal with the Umbra. Cast Twitter Bata Amica (Connor) Mr. Arden Renshaw (Caiden) Therrin Perch (Teri) Game Master (D'Mitri) Theme Information Lore Information for the world of The Cross. Cast of Characters Music by: Fox Amoore
Upon exiting the Dragon's Tooth, the gang finds that everyone that was outside is now gone and Headmaster Okuma is waiting there for Arden. Cast Twitter Bata Amica (Connor) Mr. Arden Renshaw (Caiden) Therrin Perch (Teri) Game Master (D'Mitri) Theme Information Lore Information for the world of The Cross. Cast of Characters Music by: Fox Amoore
The gang enters the Dragon's Tooth, suffering from the mental labyrinth the shrine presents. As they continue forth, they are met with several challenges. Cast Twitter Bata Amica (Connor) Mr. Arden Renshaw (Caiden) Therrin Perch (Teri) Game Master (D'Mitri) Theme Information Lore Information for the world of The Cross. Cast of Characters Music by: Fox Amoore
During their travels down the swamp, they get attacked by a monstrously sized waterspider and lose a person to the creature. What is left of the gang continues to the Dragon's Tooth where they meet some acquaintances and come to the realization that time is running out. Cast Twitter Bata Amica (Connor) Mr. Arden Renshaw (Caiden) Therrin Perch (Teri) Game Master (D'Mitri) Theme Information Lore Information for the world of The Cross. Cast of Characters Music by: Fox Amoore
Bata gives Arden a gift, Therrin zones out and the gang tries to figure out directions towards the Dragon's Tooth. They mingle with the locals who are deep in their festivities and Bata has a strange dream about a talking walking bag of money. Cast Twitter Bata Amica (Connor) Mr. Arden Renshaw (Caiden) Therrin Perch (Teri) Game Master (D'Mitri) Theme Information Lore Information for the world of The Cross. Cast of Characters Music by: Fox Amoore
Bruce seems to be gaining strength from losing weight and gaining his trail legs after 700 miles on the trail. He is even making his friends give him a double take when they come and visit him. This week, he and Steve share their experiences at Dragon's Tooth, with the dreaded climb down a strong memory for Steve. Bruce seemed to take that in his stride, though he talks of the previous couple of miles and the angular rocks that he encountered. With Cheryl and some friends visiting him this weekend, he is set for a warm week ahead and the iconic Kodak moment at MacAfee Knob, probably the most sought-after photograph after the one at Mt Katahdin. Last week, in Pearisburg, Bruce got Trail Magic from one of our listeners, Eliza Suzanne. Thanks so much, Eliza, it's hard to put into words how wonderful it is to get visitors on the trail. You can keep up with Bruce's blog at http://www.rtkchallenge.com/ and follow his YouTube channel at Returning to Katahdin. While you're online, we hope that you'll consider supporting our sponsor, Trailtopia.
Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis
Jack Jones flip-flopped the Appalachian Trail in 2016, sharing part of his time with two previous guests, Kelly Anderson and Edwin Thullen. He found the physicality of the trail to be relatively easy and, with his military training, he carried a very heavy pack. Here he is in Virginia, with the spectacular view from Dragon's Tooth behind him. His journey to the trail came via adoption from China at age eight, and Jack speaks of the dislocation that caused him, yet the trail brought home to him the camaraderie with his fellow travelers. The picture below shows Jack with Kelly and their friend, Simba, on the way up Katahdin. He learned a great deal about diet on the AT and is hoping to use that knowledge in his Arizona Trail and Continental Divide Trail hikes this year (2018). You can see a short video of Jack's journey on YouTube and read his AT blog at his new site, CouchToTrail.com. If you sign up for his newsletter, you'll get over 100 high quality, full resolution photos of the Appalachian Trail. The photo of Jack at the bottom of these notes is of him at Mt Washington. Update 2/19: Jack sent me a couple of other links: Instagram and Reddit. Just click on either. Doctor Lynne returns to the show as Hiker Lynne, with a local Connecticut hike, the Charles Ives Trail her focus. She has shared a great link to a brochure and map for the trail. Just click here. Here she is with her family on the trail. Bruce’s blog is now regularly updated. You can find it at rtkchallenge.com, where you will also be able to hear our podcast and contribute to his fundraising for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. While you’re online, we’d also be delighted if you’d check out Trailtopia.com and consider the wonderful food choices that they have for your next hike.