26 Years, 46 Peaks: Amy on Marriage, Mount Marcy & a Lifelong Mission to Explore
26 Years, 46 Peaks: Amy on Marriage, Mount Marcy & a Lifelong Mission to Explore  
Podcast: Hikes and Mics Podcast
Published On: Mon Nov 17 2025
Description: Send us Fan Mail🎙️ A Life Built on Adventure, Partnership & Big Peaks Amy joins us this episode — a phys-ed teacher, adventurer, and newly minted Adirondack 46er whose journey through all 50 states and 52 national parks has become a lifelong mission. It all traces back to a chance reconnection with her now-husband Tim at a local bar, which sparked 26 years of adventure — and a winter ascent of Mount Marcy, New York's highest peak, that lit the fire for chasing the Adirondack High Peaks.Amy talks through the emotional finish of her 46er journey on Saddleback Mountain, her love of writing about her adventures on Wattpad, feeding Highland cows in Scotland after hiking Conic Hill, and completing three of the four subspecies in the Turkey Grand Slam. We also get into her next big challenge — the Northeast 115 — her dream of becoming a park ranger after retiring from teaching, and a full round of season "this or that" questions, including a few new backpacking-specific ones.A joyful, adventure-packed conversation about partnership, perseverance, and chasing every corner of the map.Episode Links:Amy on InstagramExplore With Amy - WattpadThis episode was Produced by Jordyn Smith, follow her on Instagram @jordyn.journeysFollow us on Instagram, @Hikesandmics AllTrails+I'm excited to share that I’m now a Trailheads Ambassador for AllTrails+! If you love exploring the outdoors, AllTrails+ is your ultimate adventure companion. Get offline maps, real-time wrong-turn alerts, and trail previews to help you hike smarter and safer. Plus, with 3D maps and deeper trail insights, planning your next trek has never been easier.Try AllTrails+ free for 7 days, and when you sign up using my referral link, you’ll get 30% off your AllTrails+ membership!Sign up here: AllTrails+ (promo is only redeemable via web and not the app)Ursa Minor Outfitters - Inspired by the outdoors, Created by local artists Go check them at www.ursaminoroutfitters.com and don’t forget to enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.