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Join Sonny, aka Nimblewell Nomad, as he shares his profound journey through America’s iconic trails—not for the accolades or counting miles, but for the deep, quiet connection to nature that fuels his soul. From the sacred energy of Flag Mountain to thru-hiking legendary paths, Sonny reflects on how walking the land heals, inspires, and grounds us beyond any trophy. This episode explores the heart of well-being found in the wilderness and the humble spirit of a lifelong wanderer.
At age 61, Eberhart became a perpetual walker. In his following 15 years, he walked roughly 34,000 miles. During that time, he published some books. One of which is about one of his first hikes, Ten Million Steps: Nimblewill Nomad's epic 10-month trek from the Florida Keys to Quebec. (books.google.com/books?id=REOmQeHPqJgC)
In early 2019, Nimblewill had settled down on Flagg Mountain, Alabama. It was noted that Eberhart had "announced his retirement several times in recent years before venturing off on yet another odyssey."
Eberhart strode into the record books on November 7th, 2021, as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail at 83 years old.
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Join Sonny, aka Nimblewell Nomad, as he shares his profound journey through America’s iconic trails—not for the accolades or counting miles, but for the deep, quiet connection to nature that fuels his soul. From the sacred energy of Flag Mountain to thru-hiking legendary paths, Sonny reflects on how walking the land heals, inspires, and grounds us beyond any trophy. This episode explores the heart of well-being found in the wilderness and the humble spirit of a lifelong wanderer.
At age 61, Eberhart became a perpetual walker. In his following 15 years, he walked roughly 34,000 miles. During that time, he published some books. One of which is about one of his first hikes, Ten Million Steps: Nimblewill Nomad's epic 10-month trek from the Florida Keys to Quebec. (books.google.com/books?id=REOmQeHPqJgC)
In early 2019, Nimblewill had settled down on Flagg Mountain, Alabama. It was noted that Eberhart had "announced his retirement several times in recent years before venturing off on yet another odyssey."
Eberhart strode into the record books on November 7th, 2021, as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail at 83 years old.
More episodes from the Nature of Well-Being Podcast,
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLP0J-UsoJ3P8KHAZUnWJdqXkHHqRNpUX
👉 Subscribe now to Wilderness Mindset on YouTube to follow the full series and witness the making of this incredible adventure.
Follow us
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Alex’s Camera Setup
Sony a7iii - amzn.to/4k0Lg0l
Sony 24-240mm lens - amzn.to/4jAw8XE
Rode videomicro - amzn.to/4jy7VBp
K&F circular polarizer 72mm - amzn.to/3GvCMQa
Gobe Variable ND - amzn.to/3Gt3Rnn
Ruggard 12 Card case - amzn.to/3GvOpXw
Gopro Max - amzn.to/44LUskA
Tripod - SCHONFELD SCH-KF6615T legs - binocularsnscopes.com/Schonfeld-Lightweight-Compact-Carbon-Fiber-Tripod-p/sch-kf6615t.htm
Tripod Head - Ulanzi U-80L - amzn.to/3SaDAfY
DJI Mavic Air - amzn.to/4iPp8VO
Camera carrying pouch - Overboard SLR bag 7 liters - amzn.to/4cUBGtj
Wired lav mic - Sardonic SR-XLM1 lavalier mic
Rain Cover - Op/Tech USA - amzn.to/3RIDqwa
Battery bank - 20,000 mah Anker powercore - amzn.to/4cUDaDV
Lav mics SENNHEISER ew 112P G4 - amzn.to/4iGwH0G
Wireless lav mics Sennheiser Pro Audio EW 112P G4 - amzn.to/44ib1o9
Amy’s Camera Setup
Nikon Z6 - amzn.to/3EK7d4G
Rode Videomicro - amzn.to/4jy7VBp
K&F Concept Variable ND filter 67mm - amzn.to/3S1CUK1
K&F Concept Circular polarizer 67mm - amzn.to/4jOGSRQ
Gopro Black 7 - amzn.to/42Qv62v
Gopro SD card - Micro SD ScanDisk Extreme 64GB
Tripod - Vanguard VEO 2 Go 204CB - amzn.to/4cUTzZf
Memory Cards - Sony XQD 64GB and 120GB - amzn.to/42YFe9B
Battery bank - RavPower 15,000 mAH
Rain cover - JJC RI-5 - amzn.to/3YS1j8q
Camera Dry Bag - Sea To Summit Ultra-sil Dry Bag 4L - amzn.to/42X75a5
Disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
#HikingJourney #NatureWellBeing #AppalachianTrail #TrailLife #MindfulHiking #OutdoorHealing #NatureConnection #LongDistanceHiking #HikingStories #WildernessWellness
