Being agnostic myself, I am all too familiar with the concept that you make your own meaning within your life. It can be a daunting concept, but also very liberating and empowering!
My friend and I did a section hike right around the border of CT/MA and went through Sages Ravine during flooding from a tropical storm. There were some super sketchy water crossings. Even though you like a good no bridge crossing, I think that would not have been fun. Glad you decided to take a break, but hope you'll be back with more videos. I enjoy your existential monologues. :)
Yes, on trail you think about people you care about. I often think about how they would like a certain view, or interesting tree...etc. Then I take a picture or video to show them. It is as if they are on the trail with you. I have always hiked with my husband though, so I haven't had the alone time you have. That was a lovely view with the field and the mountains behind. A nice little reward.
Huh! Thanks for sharing, so interesting to think about the way hiking with a partner might both enhance and (potentially) detract from an experience. I often wish I had a partner with whom to hike!
Dear Andrew I've so enjoyed your videos. Especially this one. The variety of the experience is captivating. Big day of miles and letting us in on some of your thinking. Have a wonderful break. 😊
Chair in a parking lot. Perfect reason for hiking the trail. Go where the joy is. Yes the trail may be difficult but that’s where the joy is. Enjoy this life that God has given you.
Absolutely amazing Andrew. Visit k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place. Whenever you start a short solo trip of 4-5 days, Moses Peak is a must. It is a 5300m height۔ from the top of moses pea which you can see the views of the K2 world second highest peak in the world, Nangaparbat, K6 k11 and K 12 views in one frame. best time from May to October. This is a family tracked.its open Zone, one did not need a trekking permit or have to pay Royalty fee to climbed this Mountain tower
The sounds are so beautiful. You offer us the music of the wood, and I'm so thankful. Balm for the soul. Enjoy your break. Here in Maine, it's been Mainelike, unpredictable, since Easter. Okay, for the entire year thus far. 😅 But, it's home. And lovely.
The weather has been very winter like since Easter getting off would be a good choice especially without your winter gear. Enjoy your time back in Maine 🫎
I thought it was funny when you said you don't like big mile days, to me mid 20s mile days on a regular basis is superhuman, but you're right that perspective is important. I did 15-17 miles a day on my thru hike, and non hikers often find that crazy. Withthat big day you must have made it to Massachusetts, or close! Great to see you making your way north 😄
Did you ever read the story about “grandma Gatewood”? She was known as Grandma Gatewood, (October 25, 1887 - June 4, 1973),[1] was an American ultra-light hiking pioneer. After a difficult life as a farm wife, mother of eleven children, and survivor of domestic violence, she became famous as the first solo female thru-hiker of the 2,168-mile (3,489 km) Appalachian Trail (A.T.) in 1955 at the age of 67.[2][3][4] She subsequently became the first person (male or female) to hike the A.T. three times, after completing a second thru-hike two years later, followed by a section-hike in 1964.[3][4] In the meantime, she hiked 2,000 miles (3,200 km) of the Oregon Trail in 1959.[2][5] In her later years, she continued to travel and hike, and worked on a section of what would become the Buckeye Trail. The media coverage surrounding her feats was credited for generating interest in maintaining the A.T. and in hiking generally.[6] Among many other honors, she was posthumously inducted into the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame in 2012.[5]
Good morning Andrew! Thanks for taking the high road 😅 the views area amazing. 😉 Connecticut is a beautiful state. Love the water falls! ❤ Did you make it home 🏡 for Easter? Happy Hiking to you 🚶 🏕 🍳 🔥 🙏 Be careful stay safe and enjoy your Hike 🙏 ❤
Interesting comments about looking for validation, both internal and external. If you minimalise, (as you have done) "walking the AT" then it's not surprising it gets harder and harder to validate the choice to keep going. That's not an accusation, it's just the way you are proceeding, and how it's worked out. Long miles, almost entirely solitary, at the time of year when the land is in stasis between winter/spring, few town visits, few distractions from nature, and without a battle against physical hardship regarding your ability to walk. And the trail itself constantly not really going anywhere except to waste some miles or introduce some "hardship" doesn't help. So it's a good idea to take a break IMO. Give the land some time to catch up with you and enjoy the spring.
Sometimes the road walk that presents itself as an alternative IS exactly the path you’re supposed to be on? Who decides whether it was the right or wrong path? (Anyways,that’s what I told myself when we exited the roller coaster section in VA and roadwalked instead 😂)
Yea, great to see you!!!😊
Being agnostic myself, I am all too familiar with the concept that you make your own meaning within your life. It can be a daunting concept, but also very liberating and empowering!
My friend and I did a section hike right around the border of CT/MA and went through Sages Ravine during flooding from a tropical storm. There were some super sketchy water crossings. Even though you like a good no bridge crossing, I think that would not have been fun. Glad you decided to take a break, but hope you'll be back with more videos. I enjoy your existential monologues. :)
Thanks Jinx. Existential monologues!
Yes, on trail you think about people you care about. I often think about how they would like a certain view, or interesting tree...etc. Then I take a picture or video to show them. It is as if they are on the trail with you. I have always hiked with my husband though, so I haven't had the alone time you have. That was a lovely view with the field and the mountains behind. A nice little reward.
Huh! Thanks for sharing, so interesting to think about the way hiking with a partner might both enhance and (potentially) detract from an experience. I often wish I had a partner with whom to hike!
Dear Andrew I've so enjoyed your videos. Especially this one. The variety of the experience is captivating. Big day of miles and letting us in on some of your thinking. Have a wonderful break. 😊
Thanks Kat!
I hope youre doing well Andrew. 😊
thanks Kat!
Chair in a parking lot. Perfect reason for hiking the trail. Go where the joy is. Yes the trail may be difficult but that’s where the joy is. Enjoy this life that God has given you.
Go where the joy is!!
Awesome creek crossing!! Yay!
Absolutely amazing Andrew. Visit k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place. Whenever you start a short solo trip of 4-5 days, Moses Peak is a must. It is a 5300m height۔ from the top of moses pea which you can see the views of the K2 world second highest peak in the world, Nangaparbat, K6 k11 and K 12 views in one frame. best time from May to October. This is a family tracked.its open Zone, one did not need a trekking permit or have to pay Royalty fee to climbed this Mountain tower
Cliffhanger…. Happy trails.🤟🏻🥾🏔
Happy trails!
The sounds are so beautiful. You offer us the music of the wood, and I'm so thankful. Balm for the soul. Enjoy your break. Here in Maine, it's been Mainelike, unpredictable, since Easter. Okay, for the entire year thus far. 😅 But, it's home. And lovely.
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Thank you for sharing your hike with us. I look forward to your posts.
You’re welcome!
Good video with lots of good beautiful views, big water fall, so let's keep on hiking 😊
releasing the need for external validation--a life's work! Nice rivers and views there in CT
Seriously
The weather has been very winter like since Easter getting off would be a good choice especially without your winter gear. Enjoy your time back in Maine 🫎
Thanks Gretchen!
I thought it was funny when you said you don't like big mile days, to me mid 20s mile days on a regular basis is superhuman, but you're right that perspective is important. I did 15-17 miles a day on my thru hike, and non hikers often find that crazy. Withthat big day you must have made it to Massachusetts, or close! Great to see you making your way north 😄
Oh and btw, I did that road walk right around Kent, CT, and I can say it's absolutely worth it and you should have done it hehe
Ah dang it!!
Glad you’re getting off trail when you want to get off trail, definitely going to miss your daily videos though.
Thanks Tasha 😌
Did you ever read the story about “grandma Gatewood”?
She was known as Grandma Gatewood, (October 25, 1887 - June 4, 1973),[1] was an American ultra-light hiking pioneer. After a difficult life as a farm wife, mother of eleven children, and survivor of domestic violence, she became famous as the first solo female thru-hiker of the 2,168-mile (3,489 km) Appalachian Trail (A.T.) in 1955 at the age of 67.[2][3][4] She subsequently became the first person (male or female) to hike the A.T. three times, after completing a second thru-hike two years later, followed by a section-hike in 1964.[3][4] In the meantime, she hiked 2,000 miles (3,200 km) of the Oregon Trail in 1959.[2][5] In her later years, she continued to travel and hike, and worked on a section of what would become the Buckeye Trail. The media coverage surrounding her feats was credited for generating interest in maintaining the A.T. and in hiking generally.[6] Among many other honors, she was posthumously inducted into the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame in 2012.[5]
Thanks for sharing her story.
Getting off trail, to later return, right? Just a break?
🤷♂️ Who knows!
Cool. Take it easy.
You too Todd!
I hope you’re not done done.. but if you are, wishing you only the best, it’s been a daily(ish) highlight to watch you progress north.
He’s not done done
Thank you two left poles 😌
“Everything in the Universe is exactly as it should be.”
You don’t like big mile days made me laugh.
Right?! Dude walks 27 miles for breakfast....
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Good morning Andrew! Thanks for taking the high road 😅 the views area amazing. 😉 Connecticut is a beautiful state. Love the water falls! ❤ Did you make it home 🏡 for Easter? Happy Hiking to you 🚶 🏕 🍳 🔥 🙏 Be careful stay safe and enjoy your Hike 🙏 ❤
So many emojis!
@@andrewgoorhuis haha 😂 don't want you to get sidetracked or bored. 😉 My kids keep me young at heart ♥ Have a great day! 😊 🙏
Interesting comments about looking for validation, both internal and external.
If you minimalise, (as you have done) "walking the AT" then it's not surprising it gets harder and harder to validate the choice to keep going.
That's not an accusation, it's just the way you are proceeding, and how it's worked out. Long miles, almost entirely solitary, at the time of year when the land is in stasis between winter/spring, few town visits, few distractions from nature, and without a battle against physical hardship regarding your ability to walk. And the trail itself constantly not really going anywhere except to waste some miles or introduce some "hardship" doesn't help.
So it's a good idea to take a break IMO. Give the land some time to catch up with you and enjoy the spring.
Thanks for making meaning excession. Your communication was gentle and thoughtful, so I didn’t feel any need to be defensive. Appreciate you!
Just walk through the freaking water! EMBRACE THE BRUTALITY! Oops... wrong trail. ~Stormdasher
Sometimes the road walk that presents itself as an alternative IS exactly the path you’re supposed to be on?
Who decides whether it was the right or wrong path? (Anyways,that’s what I told myself when we exited the roller coaster section in VA and roadwalked instead 😂)
Wonderful meaning making Natalie!
Take a break! You better do it now, cause you won’t get a room in the inn , later on!
Super-hiker!!!
What are Bradley and I gonna talk about at work now that your off trail?? Just kidding….kinda lol
Have a great day Andrew!!
You too Rusty!