Changes to My NOBO Thru Hike of the Appalachian Trail- Hiking My Own Hike
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- čas přidán 17. 10. 2023
- This video was filmed at the end of September 2023!
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You may be slow or not as fast or whatever but remember you are doing (or accomplished) something that 99.999% of the population has never even tried.
The hug in the beginning was so heart warming. Y'all are definitely going to miss each other, but you've also made lifelong friends. ❤
Slow and steady wins the race!😂
I just started watching this episode but that group hug was felt! I'm so glad you are together again! :D
@2:26 It looks like a fairytale forest. Holy cannoli those water crossings looked intense and very dangerous. So looking forward to tomorrow's pt.2 video. 🏔️🍻💜
Skipping ahead was a good plan! But when you approached that rushing river, I was terrified for you! This grandma in Ohio is cheering you on! You got this!
This grandmother in NY is cheering 2 🎉
0:38 Yeaaaaa!!!! I'm so glad that you two are going back to hike the skipped miles in southern Maine! You didn't hike all that way to not complete your thruhike!!! You are so smart! 😊😊😊💚💚🦵🦵🌲🌲🌲
The water crossings are so scary. I think it is good that you jumped forward so Baxter doesn't close. You go girl you are doing great.
10:44 Last year I got to that mud pit and changed my trail runners for my crocks. Very first step with my crocks and I slip, fall and roll into the mud. I was covered head to toe up my backside. Pack looked like it was dipped in chocolate. It rained the next day and washed off all the mud. 😂😂😂 I'll never understand why the Maine Appalachian Trail Club can't build a couple bridges but they are building handicap accessible privies near the shelters.
Oh no!! Hahaha!
14:15 Exactly! You now know how strong you are Maddie!!! 💚🦵🦵🌲🌲🌲
Hey young lady. Me again. Your Killin it girl. Please try to keep up on the calories. With the colder days ahead it will help. You got this. And we're with yea. KATADYN WHOO WHOO.
I’m glad you skipped and met up with PacMan! The group hug made my night! The squad is complete again! ✌🏽❤️
Yeah it sure was an awesome moment!
Fear not about the speed. I am reminded of Whitman, from "A Song of Joys":
"O the gleesome saunter over fields and hillsides!
The leaves and flowers of the commonest weeds, the moist fresh
stillness of the woods,
The exquisite smell of the earth at daybreak, and all through the forenoon."
Simply put, you got this !!!!
i'm so glad you did what you did. It's the right decision and bless the beautiful good soul, good human being that drove you and your boyfriend to meet your friend. The right decision stay with Trail family
Omg that first hug between you guys😢 You clearly missed each other!
I agree with others when you guys had the group hug. Brought tears to my eyes. So very sweet!!
One of the great things for me about you being "slow" is it prolongs my enjoyment of your lovely videos. Shine on Ranger. Michael from Ireland
Just remember it's your hike hike it the way it makes you happy
You made my hands sweat "jumping" between the boulders!!!! Makes me realize that at 78 and recovering from a broken femur that the AT is not a possibility! I'm enjoying the vicarious experience!
Omg 😅 you're the toughest hiker . Those water crossing ! I only hope the reward is sweet. Rocking this 👌 😎
I think I would prefer to take my time and not stress it. If I did hike the AT, I'd probably go at it believing it would be a one time thing, so I would take it in, rather than rush passed it. You're doing great.
Whoa what different types of trail surfaces. That rooty part looked other worldly.
I'm so happy you decided to go ahead and meet up with Pacman! Major hope boost!
That look at 12:40 was priceless! I was only watching on my computer and I felt the same way.
Oh the look on your face at those raging creek crossings - I'd've been the same, creek crossings terrify me! Anything over knee-deep is really tricky; over knee-deep *and* fast is extra scary. Glad you got across safely!
12:31 Why can't the Maine Appalachian Trail Club build a bridge like all the other 13 states??? So dangerous!
Your eyes while observing the rapid moving stream. Ha. I been seeing a lot of water in Maine recently. I hope it gets better for hikers.
You GO, girl! I've been pulling for you! Living the dream!🎉
That look was priceless!!! :)
Thank you for sharing your hiking ups and downs.
Ranger and Smoke Master out in the wilderness exploring what the 2023 AT thru hike offers, peace of mind, body and soul feel the great spirit what earth has to offer. Thanks for sharing.
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Going ahead Ranger was a good plan your doing a great job.Good luck to you and I hope your have a great week.
I’m cheering for you! You might want to get a blood test for anemia. I had it. Now I juice and take iron and a multivitamin. I really enjoy your videos.
Maddie- nothing wrong with your mini flip-flop! I'm sure it must have been somewhat discouraging to deviate from your original plan, but you always seem to roll with whatever is thrown your way. Great job! Can't wait to watch as you finish your AT through hike!
Happy to aee you swim! What a crazy year to hit Maine. Maine really is nice when it doesnt rain so much. Keep on hiking!
I equate what you're doing would be like carrying a small child on your back the whole way. No wonder you're exhausted! All those miles with that weight on your back. What you've accomplished is amazing!!!!
You are doing great. You have to do what is best for you!
Thanks for sharing this day, My, my that water was F A S T and potentially hazardous. Glad you made it! I have some ideas you may want to consider after this trail adventure is completed. Seize the day and be safe.
❤❤ranger!?! What the heck lol, this is the kind of talk that gets people dead. Nature isn't here to make friends, lol it is here to do murders!! Please remember these river crossings can be super dangerous or even deadly!❤❤
I wouldnt second guess your decision to move up on the trail. Just a little awkward logistically but literally nothing wrong with it. A thru is a thru.
I’m glad to see your videos. Enjoy a beer in a beautiful place soon! Maybe a sour - they’re my fav.
A lot of the trail does suck. After watching your videos and others I decided I would rather be a trail angle than a through hiker. I love day hikes and truck camping. Good food,real coffee. Plenty of clean clothes etc. You did good. Probably done by now or almost done 👍.
Being a trail angel would be awesome! A lot less stress on the body too!
There was a guy who summited on 10/2 who mostly spent his nights in a van driven by his wife. He did have a pack that he carried for the days where there was no place to meet, but I think for the most part he didn't exactly slack pack but his pack was definitely lighter. As they say hike your own hike.
Love to you! I'm so happy you're enjoying yourself😊
The turtle and the hare race is a reminder that slow and steady will get you to the end!
Hi Maddie, Smoke Master and Pacman. Congratulations Your doing it Yaay I applaud all of You , nice to see You all together. Safe Journeys and GOD Bless You all Aloha Always Sister Chrissy Honolulu Hi ❤⚘💋🥰🙏🙋♀️
your facial expressions before crossing the raging rivers?? Definitely, no words were needed….
You’re almost there! Been following your whole journey, can’t believe you’re almost at the finish line
There you are are. Keep going girl!
Happy that guy could meet up with Pac-Man! Walk your own pace and just enjoy your last few weeks on trail!
Thanks!
Thank you!
You are amazing hiking your own hike doesn't have a set time. You are so fast er than would be.
Although I love your style of videos and look forward to them...I am sitting here waiting while you to THE JOB. So just do it and don't worry about your subscribers WE WILL WAIT
Quite an achievement that you will never forget and makes for integrity, major effort and unimaginable intrinsic rewards that make your character unshatterable.
Loving this video serious!
I used to lead group hikes/backpacks for the AMC. Remember - the last person in the group(last in line, bringing up the rear)is working just as hard as the first person. "There is more to life than increasing its speed."(Mahatma Gandhi). 🥾
Makes sense. You're doing great!
I remember your story of your parents met while hiking, then married..😊 it's all going to be good if not Great Maddie
I could feel that hug you three shared!! So Wholesome!! i love it.
Your doing great slow & steady wins every time,we love you❤,you should be so proud of your accomplishments!!
First!!!! Love this channel!!
Hey Maddie! Another good episode. I'm glad to see you've reunited with your friend, Pac-man. You're always happiest when your friends are around! Nice reunion pic.
You certainly looked apprehensive before that fast moving mountain stream crossing. I don't blame you! I felt apprehensive just watching you! The thought of crossing that fast and cold water gave me chills! Brrrr! But you made it! Atta' girl!
Well, I'm glad to see you're doing well. Keep at it! You're almost there. Mt. Katahdin is getting closer!
Be safe, stay warm, and ENJOY!
And "Thank You" for taking us with you! I imagine part of the reason you're a little slower than some, is because of all the time it takes to make these videos. We appreciate what you do!
U got this!,your on a quest...a quest to however far u can go!... find your hike maddie, then u will , def will get to your quest, just balance...balance it out !,god bless!
❤❤haha the flip flop hike saves the day again!❤❤ def a great option here i would've done the exact same thing! You get to slow way down and enjoy each moment and day so much more when you dont have to worry about crushing out the 25miles a day!❤❤
😢dang this breaks my heart that you flip flopped and still got rushed. Your friend sucks sometimes😢
She is slow and befriended someone very fast. They still had over a week of hiking when they skipped ahead so it was expected that they'd fall behind again. Trying to slow down when hiking as a fast person is not enjoyable.
@@ericadavenport2039 I'm a super fast hiker and can easily crush 25-30miles a day. It's all about perspective for me. I have more fun hiking with my friends and tramily than hiking fast. So if someone were to flip flop just to catch up to me I'd definitely slow down and enjoy the moment with them especially so close to the end of an epic adventure like the AT. It'll be over before they know it. All the times and people will be missed. I personally see way more enjoyable moments when I take the time to slow down and really soak in the adventure of it all. Long thru hikes feel like hiking with the only purpose being the goal when hiking fast.. really it's all about the journey and has almost zero to do with the goal. To each their own I guess but for me the whole point is slowing down a bit.
@@turboupgradegokartjoe1174 You bring up a good point. Since Maddie and Smoke agreed along with Pacman to skip ahead to finish together, he should have slowed down to keep the group together more.
So much for Pac Man he is like the video game gobbling up miles and leaving you behind !I hope that smoke master was there with you for those raging water crossings.
I don't understand why, the faster ones can't slow down, so you can be together. Lots of great footage thanks for sharing.
When we were out there, I wished he would slow down, too, but now I guess he just really loved the athleticism and physical challenge of it all 🤷🏼♀️
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If you have longer legs you move a bigger space every step. It would be uncomfortable walking in a unnatural way for all those miles. I walk faster anyway I enjoy the pace and I sing a cadence in my head as I walk..
Those few inches make a difference after an hour of walking. It like going 50 and someone else going 52 in the car eventually they are out of sight.
Glad you are all back together! This is a pretty difficult thing to do. It takes a certain type of person to handle it. It always helps if you're born to it or subjected to the wilderness as a child. It helps in different aspects. If your cousins hike or generally your family and you grow up in that social environment It prepares you psychologically for hiking later in life. Its still difficult and not the easiest thing to accomplish, but experience gives you a boost of confidence...a real boosker!😅😅
Yep, I was very lucky to grow up in an outdoorsy family!
🎉😂❤hello from British Columbia Canada
You in the same pair of shoes ? In Gorham you were not far away from a world games hiking boot maker, "Limmers" in Jackson NH..Peter Limmers, a few years wait list, old fashion leather and vibram soles..I sold a very used pair on ebay once for $250- be safe..
Just know that there's worse things than being cold and wet. Like stuck in a cubicle.
Oh Maddie, Im so glad you got the jump on Katadhin's closing date! Yes! Now I won't worry about you up at a high altitude as snow is on its way! I think flip-flopping was the right thing to do. One tip: I think you will be able to move faster if you take some Ibuprofen to control swelling and inflammation. I think your knees, back and hip are inflammed and that's slowing you down from the swelling. Take some ibuprofen to help till you summit. A little bit won't hurt you . Just make sure you are drinking those eight glasses of water, because that stuff is rough on your kidneys. Give it try and see if "Vitamin I " won't help you.
I was thinking "I should take ibprofen" while hiking, but whenever I took a break, I would forget! That definitely would have been smart!
Just think of this is a tiny flipflop. At this point you are done so you know it was the right decision to make. Sorry you had to walk through the streams that they say are the trail!
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Cliffhanger!😁
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What's next? Do the PCT!!!! I am really thinking about doing the App Trail tbh!!
The issue with the PCT is where do you poo when you're on top of a mountain ridge that has no trees for days? 🤔🤔🤔
@@ericadavenport2039 with the exception of the Mount Whitney zone, where your poop must be bagged out in wag bags, which are available at the Ranger Station, permit rules for the remainder of the Sierra Wilderness is a cat hole must be dug at least 6 inches and covered for all poop. If you are above tree line in gravel and granite you have to bury it in 6 inches of rock.
While other hikers are walking up on you taking a dump fully visible?
You should have had Pac-Man back up and meet lol then nobody would have to make up! Lol
God bless you and yours and all my brothers and sisters!😇
I wish! I tried to get him to do the “bonus miles” with us since he wants to be such a dang overachiever all the time!
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Lol Pac-Man is thman!!
I remember how far you've came: I remember you at the gyms and such working out so you can do the AT and here you are close to the end... You've come a long way no matter what happens! When you're feeling down out; remember in our weaknesses is when the Lord is our strength.
I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13 KJV
Ok there's no way this is real time! BRRR hope there was a camp fire
For sure! This whole series has been delayed a few weeks to keep my present location private!
Eat more!
Smoke Master is Rangers boyfriend now?! Where have I been
I did a little bf reveal in Week 21, Part 2! ☺️
Sorry i skipped ahead in your videos because of life and all. As a person who missed the middle part of your videos it looks like you are stalking a hiker named Pac Man.
This is probably an unpopular opinion but y’all skipped 80 miles to finish with your friends and it sounds like they just up trucked on without y’all. Which made me feel as if it defeats the purpose of getting to katahdin with them. Well, what can ya do! 😢 I hope the next video shows pac-man being a true friend
I love how you complain. Y'all look like praying mantis with those sticks.