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Unlikely Hiker
United States
Registrace 6. 02. 2013
Hiking and backpacking in the Adirondacks, Whites, Catskills and beyond keeps me moving. I have fibromyalgia. I want others to understand it doesn’t have to stop you from living your life. I also want everyone to realize the outdoors are a space for EVERYONE. Living in the moment and enjoying the outdoors is something I’d love to share. Stay tuned and together we can discover hikes, gear and adventures.
I didn’t see 👀ANYONE on the TRAIL!
Schunnemunk State Patk is located near Newburg NY. It is a hidden gem in my opinion and has a lot to offer including solitude if you are visiting midweek. I wasn’t able to check out all the trails so I plan on heading back to check them out!
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From Trail to Sky/Great Range Traverse FAIL?
zhlédnutí 120Před 19 hodinami
Not all trips go as planned, but plans sometimes work out in an incredible way. Follow along to see my GRT journey!
“MELTING” Down in the Adirondacks
zhlédnutí 299Před 28 dny
This week I hiked part of the Dix range in the Adirondacks. I had lofty plans that were sidetracked due to the excessive heat we have been having. My mood swings were quite obvious as I edited this video 😂
Hiking GORE MOUNTAIN Firetower!
zhlédnutí 106Před měsícem
In this video I visit a mountain I have skied for years but never hiked! Gore Mountain is one of the Fire Tower challenge hikes that I never did. I believe that only leaves one other I didn't choose when I completed the Firepower challenge back in 2016! Come along on this "GEM' of a hike!
Avoid HEAT EMERGENCIES in the Backcountry!
zhlédnutí 74Před měsícem
Becoming overheated in the backcountry can be very dangerous! And this video I summarize some very basic information on how to prevent, spot and treat heat related emergencies in the backcountry!
Is This The ULTIMATE Poop Kit?
zhlédnutí 180Před měsícem
My poop kit hasn’t really changed but I had a few new items I purchased that I really wanted to check out! This kit will be in use for the 2024 season.
Hiking to an ABANDONED MINE!
zhlédnutí 299Před 2 měsíci
In this weeks video a planned hike gets derailed when my ADHD finds shiny objects in the form of garnets! I explore an abandoned garnet mine outside of North Creek NY, near Thirteenth lake and I find some very cool things!
Don’t Let Bugs Ruin Your Backpacking!
zhlédnutí 550Před 2 měsíci
I HATE BUGS! It's crazy that I love hiking and backpacking. Bugs can certainly ruin a trip for some however. In this video I review a few ways you can deal with bugs in the backcountry!
Hiking The Abandoned Erie Canal!
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Sometimes the best hikes are close to home! This week I highlight the Visher ferry preserve that is not very far from where I live. It truly is a walk-through history as you can see were old settlements were in addition to the 1825 in 1840 Erie Canal.it’s filled with wildlife and plant life and it never disappoints!
FIRST LOOK! Nemo Resolve 25
zhlédnutí 893Před 2 měsíci
First look at Nemo Equipments Resolve line of packs. I decided to purchase the 25L and in this video I discuss first impression, hits and misses on this innovative pack.
Black Fly Season in the ADK
zhlédnutí 125Před 3 měsíci
Come along on an evening hike up Sleeping Beauty, one of the Laje George 12ster peaks! Easily the easiest one in my opinion! Snd the views are fantastic! This makes a perfect sunset hike as well!
Emily's Crazy Cheer Coaster Tour 2024
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Emily's Crazy Cheer Coaster Tour 2024
Fear Is Heavy
zhlédnutí 187Před 3 měsíci
It can be a real challenge to dial in your gear and shed a bit of weight off our packs without assuming you have to spend a bunch of money. In this video I outline 5 tips on shaving a few ounces (or maybe a pound!) from your pack without spending a bunch of your hard earned cash. Let me know how you save weight in your pack! Below is a link to a hygrometer and thermometer. I am not sponsored by...
Improve Your Office View! Job Ideas For Adventurers!
zhlédnutí 263Před 4 měsíci
There are many jobs that you can have that don't get you stuck behind a desk. If being outside adds value to your life then you will be rich with some of these jobs!
Honest Thoughts after 20 Nights
zhlédnutí 707Před 4 měsíci
I've had 20 nights on this pad in less than ideal circumstance. I wish I had a more definitive opinion, but due to circumstance I do not. Regardless it is a comfortable pad and I had some outstanding nights sleeping on this pad!
I dragged my son to another…April 8th 2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE!
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I dragged my son to another…April 8th 2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE!
I may have made a mistake buying these…
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I may have made a mistake buying these…
GIMMICK or GENIUS? FIRST LOOK at Moonlight Elite Backpacking Chair
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed 5 měsíci
GIMMICK or GENIUS? FIRST LOOK at Moonlight Elite Backpacking Chair
FIRST LOOK at the lightest pump EVER!
zhlédnutí 202Před 5 měsíci
FIRST LOOK at the lightest pump EVER!
Start Planning NOW/Tips to get your hiking plans started!
zhlédnutí 194Před 6 měsíci
Start Planning NOW/Tips to get your hiking plans started!
TOP TIPS for BUDGET LIGHTWEIGHT winter hiking and backpacking gear!
zhlédnutí 112Před 6 měsíci
TOP TIPS for BUDGET LIGHTWEIGHT winter hiking and backpacking gear!
Don’t Pet The Fluffy Cows! Leave No Trace Collaboration//Principle #6//Respect Wildlife
zhlédnutí 172Před 8 měsíci
Don’t Pet The Fluffy Cows! Leave No Trace Collaboration//Principle #6//Respect Wildlife
Congratulations on the job at REI. I was at REI in Cincinnati 2 days ago. We are supposed to get one in Lexington in 2025. Nice views and I always love seeing Ruby out there with you 😊
Congrats on REI. Put blinders on when you get paid. lol Love cooking on day trail when trout fishing. Hike, catch & cook. 👍👍
Cool mountain!! Mid 70s for a high?! WHAT!!?? I can’t wait for cooler weather. 🦑
Very pretty !Congratulations on your new job! Hope you like it and get a decent employee discount 😊 TVP is a great protein to add to dehydrated meals also because it rehydrates quickly and takes on whatever flavor you put it into. A little goes a long way as well. Enjoy the fall 🍂🍁🍂
I’ve never heard of TVP but I’ll check it out! Thanks!
@@UnlikelyHiker textured vegetable protein. Bob’s Red Mill’s has some that is good.
Unlikely Hiker, the outdoor industry insider. I like it! 🤠
😂😂😂 I’m the only employee that literally runs around every department helping people! It exhausting 😂😂
Very nice
Thank you!
This one looks like an awesome backpack, especially the '24 edition, but not even the most expensive or ultralight gear will not help if I'll look like a dirtbag hiker wearing a technical backpack around the town, so I told myself to go undercover :-) I'm thinking to go with a Tom Bihn Synapse / Synik... not the most technical ones but some solid backpacks for sure. The Fjällräven Räven is a potential candidate also... The Jansport makes some solid ones also, like the Right Pack (915D Cordura with a deer leather bottom), good for people that are trying to save a few bucks...
You’re worried about looking like a dirt bag hiker in town? Why would that dictate your pack choice?
My pack is dirty enough to match the dirtbag hiker look for sure 😂
@@UnlikelyHiker The old me will take the only pair of pants that he owns, a cheap backpack and a lot of clothes that he will never use and he will travel for weeks around the country, sleeping in some random train stations, maybe in a hostel once a week for a hot shower and a washing machine, without given a **** about the looks of the cheap backpack, but now I'm struggling to find a balance between functionality and fashion for my future trips... Sometimes I'm asking myself what I'm doing with all this fancy gear... 🤣
That’s quite the unexpected adventure! GRT is no joke, good call on the bail out. Glad everything worked itself out for you, Emily, and friends. ⛺️✌️
Thanks! Yeah, I was disappointed but it was a perfect storm of sticks in the spokes of my hike lol. I woke up contemplating yard work and suddenly was in a Cessna flying over the Green Mountains…it was crazy!!!
That's a cool story. I love that you stuck with the intention to get out and do something awesome , even after a long list of 'surprises'. Show up, make good decisions and say yes to adventure. Thank you for the positive example.
Thanks for you kind and supportive words! It oddly worked out fine, although not what I had planned. There’s always next year 🙄😂
Backpacking definitely taught me a lot about plans changing and how to make the best of things or turn it into something else enjoyable. Glad things worked out the way they did for you!
It was memorable for sure! Will I see you in October?
@@UnlikelyHiker I'm not sure yet about October. I'll know closer to time.
I commented last night and LibidiotTube "vanished" my comment... I am on their "radar" LMAO
Thank you. Been wondering about this method.
It’s not pretty but it works! I still use this method even today 👍🏻
Lol Rubys available
@@LeadmeUniverse sometimes 😂😂😂
Unless you custom order it's virtually impossible to get any of the premium versions without the moonroof😢
I wish I had a moo roof. I’ve always loved them. I used to run the A/C with it open so I could feel the sun 😂
Thank you for sharing your adventure. I’ve done Macomb, with the intention of doing Grace in South Dix, but it was an extremely hot day and I got turned around too. So I can relate to your experience. Happy hiking!
Yeah, the heat will suck the life out of you 😂 That was a beautiful approach if you want to try it! Take care!
Beautiful and tough hike. 👍👍
The heat absolutely killed me 😂
Less of you, more of the hike please
The tough days are still good days. Excellent video!
Thank you so much! I agree, a bad day in the mountains is still a great day 😀
That's nice of you to help out that kid. Sweet views. That humidity sounds brutal. I don't know how you all on the east coast handle it. 😅 Thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to the return trip. 👍
The humidity is getting so much worse than it used to be. It used to build and then a high pressure area would move through dripping temps and humidity. Now we go from warm spring to downright oppressive. It sucks and it definitely makes me want to go west!
Beautiful nature my friend
Yes, thank you
Love the swimming hole area. The summit of Grace was really beautiful. Love those mountain views. The ridge top trail was awesome. Cool area and vid my friend 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Jason! I hope you are recovering well 😊 I’m sure this has been a difficult summer for you. My multiple injuries and work has held me back and I’m a bit salty about it, but at least I can sneak out. I know how frustrating it can be to get stuck inside. I hope to see you in October!
@@UnlikelyHiker I’m healing up pretty good. Hope to see you in October too
Your said "Dix"... We have the humidity once again... But I got some cameras checked :) Don't push it please.
PS, I commented first... I know, I'm awesome!
I’m actually over this heat and humidity. I can’t kayak or paddle board bc of an injury and $ has been tight so I haven’t taken the jet ski out. I tried today but the battery is gone. I tried charging it but it won’t hold a charge. No $ to replace it this year…🙄
When I hiked Gore I was pleasantly surprised by the fun terrain and the varied views at the top. I don't know if it's underrated, or if I just didn't know enough about it prior to hiking...but it ranks right up there with some favored fire towers for me. Enjoyed revisiting in via your video!
I’m glad you liked it! I think it’s probably underrated, but as one of the longer fire tower hikes I think it’s not as popular as ones on the high peaks. I absolutely loved it!
Cool adventure Melissa! Looking forward to the ones you have next that you were talking about at the end of the video. Ruby paws deep in that mud!!!!
Ruby lives for mud boots 😂
@@UnlikelyHiker
I'm researching a pack for a first lightweight/UL pack. The 2024 Ultra CDT is intriguing to me. The CDT robic is not out of the question as well. Thanks for your testimony!
I’ve thought about picking up the CDT. For something a bit smaller/lighter. I have beat the snot out of my pack and it still holds up incredible! It’s just a bit dirty 😂
The breeze looked nice. That's a cool challenge. Way to go! Neat to find bits of garnet. Always wondered how different ski resorts look without the snow.
They look so strange to me with no snow…makes me miss winter 😂
That’s Awesome Tips! Thank You so much! Have an incredible week!
My pleasure, you too!
Great! What is the name of the bed? Where did you buy the bed?
It is the REI Trailgate sleeping platform. I like it, it’s holding up excellent-very sturdy. It’s kinda pricy though, which is a big downside to me.
Considered this pack but ultimately went with the Gregory Maya/Miko 20L. Really like it too! 👍
Gregory makes excellent packs. You really can’t go wrong with them!
Great tips Melissa! The heat this summer is absolutely DISGUSTING! I usually like longer sleeves as well. Honestly I just won't go out if it's too hot.
@@DaveOffGrid hot is all we’ve had 😂 I haven’t gotten the jet ski out yet. I finally charged the battery so it’s good to go now lol 😂
Great info. Sounds brutal hiking east of the Rockies during the Summer. Over here it's dry heat but the last heat wave set records. Fans helped. I'm spoiled on the coast but I won't hike if it's over 85 degF.
It has been absolutely insane the past two summers. Typically the heat would build, it would rain then a cold front would pass through and clear it out. Now it’s just hot and rainforest humidity. It’s awful. That being said Catalina last year was brutal bc if high heat with no shade. Being able to swim in the ocean paired with short days was nice though.
Great video!! Congratulations on your subscriptions!!!
Than you 😊
Really good stuff. It’s impossible to hike in Alabama in the summer because you can’t cool off. 🦑
Apparently now NY is the same 😂 This is the second year in a row it’s too hot to hike…it’s sad!
Great info..... & well presented 👍👍
Thank you! 😊
I am here because I watched your original review on the Nemo Dayback and was hoping on additional feedback . Have you liked it? Is it worth the money? Thanks in advance
Hi! I’ve been using it quite a bit! Overall I do really enjoy it. A couple things I would suggest they consider: Make the shoulder pockets stretchy Add a stretch pocket on the outside of the back of the pack (like most packs have) Maybe make the hidden top pocket a smidge bigger Otherwise I like it. It continues to be comfortable and it carries quite nice for me. I feel like the straps might slip a tiny bit but not a big deal for me. For a fit issue, the shoulder straps seem to be a bit far apart, but snugging up the straps alleviates that for me. I do have fairly broad shoulders so it’s odd that it sometimes feels like that. It is possible I need to adjust the torso length. I haven’t tried that as of yet. Is it worth the price? I cannot answer that for you. I do love the comfort but I’d prefer the features I stated above. So if it checks all of your boxes maybe yes it is worth it. If you can order it from a place you can return it (maybe REI sells it?) I think that’s the most reasonable way to do it. I believe LLBean is carrying this pack online. I hope some of this was helpful!
@@UnlikelyHiker thanks for taking the time to reply!
Great tips. I've been having issues with consistency lately. I'm out on a walk now but have to remind myself to get out everyday.
Isn’t that the tough part 😂 Life has a funny way of getting in the way doesn’t it! Glad to hear you got out for a walk!!!
So I’m just getting started using trekking poles and I’m looking at the Montem ultra strong aluminum poles. No more money, but maybe worth it in the end. So what did you decide on?
So I think I’ve decided these will be great to use for easy hikes or skiing, but not up for the job of rugged hikes on the Adirondacks or Whites of NH. They are light and comfortable to use but they will shatter if they get stuck and I fall forward. They do come loose sometimes. This would not happen in the traditional flick lock poles I’m sure. I will probably get another set of aluminum BD poles as soon as I can…
@Unlikely Hiker, what do the little labels on the Jackary say?
Those are fir my mom pointing out what button to turn the power on with 😂
Was just at REI and saw you snagged the whole poop kit section nice! I totally agree with the powdered soap/hand sanny combo! I'm starting to take that as well b/c I too am a contact wearer. Still not on board with the backcountry bidet (but love mine for home use!) Nice one Melguyver!
Still hitting hard on the MelGuyver 😂😂😂 I guess they have a trowel too? Someone from Himan Gear just reached out about it. I am waiting to hear back about it.
Great information about a subject we’re all too often too squeamish to ask questions on. 👍🏻
Yes I absolutely agree with that! We shouldn’t be and it’s small things like this that can make a big difference on the trail! Thank you!
I've used the Culo Clean bidet for a few years and I won't go back. I do use paper in the winter months because no one wants a frozen taint. I recommend Dr Bronner's soap to follow up afterwards. The peppermint version is excellent for the summer.
I e definitely used Dr Bronners but gave Badi slot switched to the powder. I do line how it is is concentrated though. No one likes any frozen anything down there 🤣🤣🤣
I have the pstyle which I’m getting better at. Also the Kula. Have the happy bottom bidet but may try this as its smaller.
Haven’t heard of happy bottom bidet, I might check it out. I like to see what’s out there lol
I have the Pstyle and the holey hiker bidet - which works great.
Holey hiker bidet…I haven’t heard of that! I may check it out bc I like to see what’s out there lol