FOLLOW INTREPIDAN AS HE TAKES ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL. ENJOY THE JOURNEY!
Episode 22 – ARE WE THERE YET?!
This is a hard day for Dan. He didn’t bring nearly enough food for the journey and he’s headed straight up. Tune into see what happens!
Episode 21 – Somewhere Between Mollies Ridge & Derrick Knob
Dan’s having a bad day and has hit a slump on the trail. Starting where we left off, he is somewhere in The Great Smoky Mountains and pressing on to his goal of reaching Derrick Nob Shelter.
Episode 20 – Welcome to The Smoky Mountains
Dan has made it to The Great Smoky Mountains while continuing his hike along the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina. But while taking on some steep mountain ups, Dan experiences some emotional downs…and this guy is never down.
Episode 19 Part 2 – LONGEST HIKE YET! Some Mountain Top to Fontana DAAAMMMNNN!!!!
Last time we saw Dan, he was hosting a conference call on the top of a mountain somewhere between Locust Grove Gap and Fontana Dam. Let’s see if he survives the longest distance planned so far!
Episode 19 Part 1 – The Trail is my Office!! – Locust Grove Gap to Fontana DAAAMMN!
It’s morning at Locust Grove Gap on the Appalachian Trail and Dan is facing his longest hike day yet! The mission: To make it to Fontana Dam from Locust Grove Gap in a single day in one piece. Will he make it?
Feature Friday – Danger After Damascus
Dan didn’t film much at Trail Days in Damascus. It was a great time and he met some amazing people but what happens at Trail Days in Damascus, stays at Trail Days in Damascus… Watch what happens!
Episode 18 – It’s All Up Hill Today on the Appalachian Trail! N.O.C to Locust Grove Gap
6 miles uphill both ways in the snow? It’s a beast and the views better be worth it! Find out by joining Dan on the journey from The N.O.C to Locust Grove Gap!
Episode 17 – Out Run the Night!!! Tellico Gap to The N.O.C
Again!? The night hiking is nothing new to Dan. But, why do it when you don’t have to? Especially when there’s snow on the ground. Will he outrun the sunset and make it to The N.O.C?
Find out and tune in!
Episode 16 – DITCHED on the Appalachian Trail!!! – Wayah Bald Shelter to Tellico Gap
How will he go on when he is forced into the wild wilderness ALONE!? Will he make it to Tellico Gap? Will there be great views? Will he hike in the right direction?! Tune into this episode to find out!
As a small child Dan developed a passion for animals and wildlife. As he entered his teen years his love of wildlife was augmented with a love for business. Throughout his life he has had two careers and one major passion… developing star performers!
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