Walking the 3500km Appalachian Trail, Max Mason encounters black bears, snakes, a stabbed hiker, and a woman with a titanium leg called Bionic. He talks to Juliet Rowan about adversity, camaraderie, and insights into mind, body, spirit and nature he gained during his six-month trek in the American wilderness.
Black bear spotted on the Appalachian Trail
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