Steer wrestling, a practice credited to legendary cowboy and rodeo star Bill Pickett, usually involves leaping onto a steer from the back of a specially trained horse. At the Madison

Put ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until puffed and golden. Remove from oven, and let stand for 5 minutes. With a flexible spatula, remove strata to

Sponsored

A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

On the first day of her trip across North Carolina on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, veteran Erin Brennan is making sense of new gear, new routines, and a new beginning with

Eastern

Madison County Championship Rodeo

On the first day of her trip across North Carolina on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, veteran Erin Brennan is making sense of new gear, new routines, and a new beginning with

Food

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

On the first day of her trip across North Carolina on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, veteran Erin Brennan is making sense of new gear, new routines, and a new beginning with

Podcasts

From the Battlefield to the Trail

In the second episode of Away Message’s fourth season, host Jeremy Markovich hikes with a group of veterans as they start their long journey down the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

by Jeremy Markovich

On the first day of her trip across North Carolina on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, veteran Erin Brennan is making sense of new gear, new routines, and a new beginning with the help of Warrior Expeditions, a group that treats hiking like therapy.

Jeremy Markovich: writer, producer, editor, host
James Mieczkowski: producer
Makenna Smith: intern
Elizabeth Hudson: editor in chief
Special thanks: Sean Gobin, Michelle Revoir, Betsy Brown, and Kate Dixon.

Like the show? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or anywhere you listen.

Sponsored by Great Outdoor Provision Co.

Erin Brennan, Thomas Weinheimer, and Michelle Revoir make their way along the westernmost portion of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail near Clingmans Dome. photograph by Jeremy Markovich

This story was published on May 01, 2020

Jeremy Markovich

Jeremy Markovich

Jeremy Markovich is a digital manager, writer, and the host of Our State's podcast, Away Message.