#58 - Saved By Mountains with Jeff Oliver
Jeff “IBTAT” Oliver has been saved by the mountains. In 2013, he went cold turkey from alcohol and focused his energy on hiking. Fast forward to today, and he’s now completed the Appalachian Trail (2018) and will be stepping down the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, but that’s just the beginning. On this episode, we talk about Jeff’s 2018 AT Thru Hike, his future goals with the Triple Crown, and why he chose backpacking over drinking.
Show Notes and Links
Jeff’s transition from hunting to thru-hikingLearning to enjoy the trailCraving the trail after the trailJeff’s gear storyThe goal of completing the Triple CrownWhat it means to attain the Triple CrownSacrificing to reach your dreamsJeff’s mindset towards shorter trips after hiking the ATJeff’s life before backpacking and his battle with drinkingHow backpacking changed Jeff’s lifeReplacing alcohol with hikingHow to avoid drinks on trailApplying what was learned on the trail to everyday lifeBecoming efficient on the trailFood on the trailWhat Jeff is changing going into the PCTOn being alone in the wildernessAddressing mental challengesAdvice for future hikersHow to find and follow Jeffhttps://www.ibtat.com/https://www.instagram.com/savedbymtns/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aILHxDPaRH8fHO5JcE6qQThanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show.
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