Mr. Fabulous
Episode 133 of the Out There podcast, hosted by Willow Belden, titled "Mr. Fabulous" was published on October 15, 2020 and runs 27 minutes.
October 15, 2020 ·27m · Out There
Episode Description
Derick Lugo was not a typical thru-hiker.
A suave, manicured New Yorker, he wasn't into hiking and had never been camping. But one day, he decided to challenge himself by doing the Appalachian Trail.
Derick's memoir, The Unlikely Thru-Hiker, is a delightfully cheerful account of his journey, and on this episode, he joins us to talk about it.
We discuss the warm welcome Derick received on the A.T. as a hiker of color; we talk about how the generosity he experienced on the trail shifted his habits back home; and we share the highly entertaining story behind his trail name. Plus: why you shouldn't fear stepping outside your comfort zone.
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