Grandma Gatewood: The Unstoppable Trailblazer | E181

Grandma Gatewood: The Unstoppable Trailblazer | E181

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Join Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh on The Crux True Survival Story Podcast as they delve into the extraordinary tale of Emma Gatewood, the first woman to solo hike the 2,168-mile Appalachian Trail in 1955. At 67 years old and with minimal gear, Grandma Gatewood’s journey defied modern hiking conventions and highlighted her resilience stemming from decades of domestic abuse and personal adversity. Discover her remarkable determination and how her story has inspired generations of hikers and contributed to the trail's preservation.

00:00 Introduction to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast
00:31 Meet Grandma Gatewood: The Unstoppable Grandmother
02:15 Emma Gatewood's Early Life and Challenges
06:10 The Appalachian Trail: A New Adventure
06:35 Grandma Gatewood's First Attempt and Lessons Learned
08:05 The Successful Journey Begins
09:09 Challenges and Resourcefulness on the Trail
17:41 Media Attention and Recognition
22:47 Emma Gatewood's Legacy and Impact
31:24 Conclusion and Reflections

References:

  1. Montgomery, Ben. Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail. Chicago Review Press, 2014.
    • Primary biographical source with access to Emma's personal journals, family interviews, and historical documents
  2. Appalachian Mountain Club Library & Archives. Emma Gatewood Collection.
    • Contains photographs and trail log entries from her hikes
  3. Appalachian Trail Conservancy Archives. Emma Gatewood materials.
    • Historical trail documentation and correspondence
  4. Sports Illustrated. Articles on Emma Gatewood's 1955 thru-hike.
    • Contains direct quotes: "I thought it would be a nice lark. It wasn't" and "This is no trail. This is a nightmare"
  5. National Geographic Magazine. August 1949 issue.
    • The original article about Earl Shaffer that inspired Emma's hike
  6. The Baltimore Sun. 1955. Coverage of the "jovial little grandmother" who conquered the Appalachian Trail
  7. Congressional Record. June 1956. U.S. Representative Thomas A. Jenkins of Ohio's entry about Gatewood's accomplishments
  8. The Today Show with Dave Garroway. 1955. Featured guest appearance after completing her hike
  9. Welcome Travelers. 1955. Quiz show appearance where she won $200
  10. Appalachian Trail Conservancy. "Emma Gatewood." Official trail history documentation.
  11. Appalachian Trail Museum. Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Pennsylvania.
    • Houses Emma's Converse sneakers and other artifacts
  1. Appalachian Mountain Club. "Grandma Gatewood: The First Woman to Solo Hike the Entire Appalachian Trail." March 2025.
  2. Blue Ridge Country Magazine. "Emma Gatewood's Walk." April 29, 2025.
  3. Adventure Journal. "Emma Gatewood Survived Domestic Abuse to Become an Appalachian Trail Legend."
  4. Atlas Obscura. "The First Woman to Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail Alone Did It as a 'Lark'." June 9, 2021.
  5. Five Rivers MetroParks. "Grandma Gatewood, One of Ohio's Most Famous Hikers." March 22, 2024.
  1. Appalachian Trail Histories. "Emma Gatewood."
  2. Buckeye Trail Association. Emma Gatewood materials and trail documentation.
    • Information about her role as founding member and trail builder
  1. "Trail Magic: The Grandma Gatewood Story." Emmy-nominated documentary.
    • Features family interviews and historical recreation
  1. Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Burial records and grave marker documentation.
    • Final resting place with marker reading "Emma R. Gatewood – Grandma"

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