The 1st Day of My 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike!

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  • čas přidán 10. 07. 2024
  • Day 1
    March 9
    Lodge to Hawk Mtn. Campsite
    Mile 0 - 7.4 (7.8 miles on the approach trail)
    14.9 miles
    Follow along as I hike all 2,198 miles of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine starting March 9, 2023. This is my second thru-hike attempt and I am excited to document and share my journey with you as I post daily vlogs from the trail!
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    2021 Appalachian Trail Documentary - • Thru Hiking Entire App...
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Komentáře • 330

  • @codyhikes4054
    @codyhikes4054 Před rokem +90

    I’ll be watching every vlog my friend! Wish I could hike it again with you. Happy Trails!

  • @danatravis9240
    @danatravis9240 Před rokem +29

    Hi Taylor! I was so thrilled to meet you at the airport and then to see you at Hawk Mountain really made my day! Thanks for being such an inspiration, have a great hike.

  • @go-dog-go
    @go-dog-go Před rokem +25

    You go Taylor...the Journey begins....Chapter 2 🙏🙌

  • @MrsJoyism
    @MrsJoyism Před rokem +3

    The joy on your face when you said "I'll see where the day takes me" - loved it!

  • @jimhumphrey
    @jimhumphrey Před rokem +48

    I can't believe I'm sitting here with my morning coffee watching Taylor hike the AT again. I think it's real! 🙂

  • @heirloomseeder
    @heirloomseeder Před rokem +1

    Your husband is a lucky man! This comment being said purely as a compliment, with wholesome and righteous sentiment, zero "creep", lol. Enjoy your journey, stay safe, and thanks for the education! Godspeed to you.

  • @frugalsquirrel1725
    @frugalsquirrel1725 Před rokem +8

    I love seeing your joyful, positive attitude towards hiking the Appalachian Trail! It makes it seem like anyone could through hike the trail and enjoy the entire experience.

  • @meldeer6253
    @meldeer6253 Před 7 měsíci

    my wife is a out doorseee person hiker love your channel you have us on the edge of our seats we know the AT an so many other trails really like your channel ... keep up the good work

  • @JoshEbersole
    @JoshEbersole Před rokem +6

    This is my favorite time of year. Spring is right around the corner and the AT thru hikers are starting their hikes and I can live vicariously through them. Good luck on your thru hike!

  • @bmwman63
    @bmwman63 Před rokem +4

    The fan base is quick this morning. Good luck Nahamsha. You got this!

  • @charliejg
    @charliejg Před rokem +8

    Congratulations on another start! I actually don't mind the "boring looking" trails. There are lots of little details in the forest to notice. And, if there is some wind, you have the sound of creaking trees. Love that! All the best on this walk in the woods!

  • @mhe8545
    @mhe8545 Před rokem +5

    You have such joy and excitement in you face. So glad to follow you. Being a veteran hiker you can help and boost others on the trail with your great attitude and experience if needed.

  • @deborahs6978
    @deborahs6978 Před rokem +1

    I came across your vlog while following a handful of 2023 thru hikers. At first I thought I saw a notification for your first thru-hike, when I realized that you were back at it, thru hiking AGAIN this year I immediately subscribed. LOVE YOUR VLOGS! Thank you for sharing and the very best of luck to you. I will follow you in spirit all the way. YES, NAHAMSHA!!

  • @dirtydingus5465
    @dirtydingus5465 Před rokem

    Finally made it back to the start of your hike! Will watching them and keeping update with your currents! Lol Thanks so much for the pure entertainment!

  • @gratefulhikes
    @gratefulhikes Před rokem +7

    LFG!!!! Never gets old watching someone start their journey! I may start rewatching 2021 day for day just for fun! Huge thanks to Chet for being so amazing and supportive. The snow has been so great up in NH, maybe there will still be some when you get up here! Thanks for the tour of Hawk mtn tent sites. Seemed like a great spot. 🙏 Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well.
    -Grateful

    • @chuck7812
      @chuck7812 Před rokem +1

      Mr Gardenier, great to see and looking forward to your comments again...hope you are doing well. Another great adventure for Taylor. I'm sure this will be just as great!

    • @gratefulhikes
      @gratefulhikes Před rokem

      @@chuck7812 🙏 thank you Chuck! I’m so appreciative to be able to watch these amazing hikes unfold and have the opportunity to drop a positive comment now and again. My miles have been great this year, I hope yours have been as well! All the best to you and yours. Be well 🙏
      -Grateful

  • @nickruns262
    @nickruns262 Před rokem +19

    Excited for you, Taylor! My wife and I found you early on in your last through-hike and amongst all of the many vloggers, have found your videos to be the most enjoyable, educational and real. We plan to do our inaugural hike in 2025 together. Wishing you the best from NE Ohio and nothing but good vibes for your knee!

  • @colleen2503
    @colleen2503 Před rokem +1

    And she’s off!!! I’ll enjoy watching your journey again … from my recliner! 😁 Be safe, have fun!

  • @chuck7812
    @chuck7812 Před rokem +2

    Whoo-hoo! Great to watch and follow again. Godspeed!

  • @angelalawson9233
    @angelalawson9233 Před rokem +1

    Ironically, I believe it was three years ago today I was at work watching your videos while everyone else was glued to the news about Covid! So excited to watch your journey again! ❤

  • @nickhikesinthewoods6150
    @nickhikesinthewoods6150 Před rokem +2

    I can't believe you are doing it again that's so awesome have fun and be safe good luck

  • @agalletly88s
    @agalletly88s Před rokem +2

    Hello Taylor -- Sending all best wishes for this your SECOND AT trek. Good for you. Although I've never hiked the AT, I have bicycled cross-USA (first time in 1993, second time 1999) ... loved every minute of it ... both times. And I'm sure you'll be loving every minute of this, your second time around. Looking forward to following your posts ... again! So here's to a safe and fun-filled adventure. Be well ... and please know you have loads of people praying for your safety and looking forward to your daily reports. Cheers and hugs from Jan and Al Galletly (Ridgefield, CT).

  • @robertcamara7300
    @robertcamara7300 Před rokem +3

    Can not wait to follow your adventure again! Literally one of the nicest people on you tube! Safe travels and happy trails!!

  • @jessokanyapatel6338
    @jessokanyapatel6338 Před rokem

    Love seeing you filter water, putting rain jacket on etc….it’s so relatable and actually shows me what you need to do on the trail.

  • @kenmachine9951
    @kenmachine9951 Před rokem +1

    Thank you I'm so happy for you 👍❤️💖. Be safe and have a wonderful time.Ken NC

  • @crittersgrove
    @crittersgrove Před rokem +1

    Dang I gotta go to work but baskets and I will put on tv tonight when I get home. Cannot wait to follow. We are very excited for you.

  • @julisowiedermonat3560
    @julisowiedermonat3560 Před rokem +1

    The algorithm just threw this at me and I’m so glad! I’d been following you along your whole thru hike in 2021. I had read a book about the trail back in 2017 and thought it would be a cool thing to hike it, but only when I watched your journey I was sure I was gonna do it. Since then I’ve been planning and I’m finally going to hike it next year. Thank you so much for inspiring me and happy trails again!!♥️

  • @Jimmie2429
    @Jimmie2429 Před rokem +1

    Whew! Dunks iced coffee. I was worried. Solid start. Good luck and safe travels.

  • @brentsute
    @brentsute Před rokem

    What!!!! I didn’t realize you were hiking AT again. Yes! Can’t wait to follow along. Best wishes!

  • @user-David-Alan
    @user-David-Alan Před rokem +2

    Good luck and smooth trails. Stay well and be safe. Have fun.

    • @daviddavis-0U812
      @daviddavis-0U812 Před rokem

      For some reason I really enjoy your name! Have a great day Dave!

  • @david.conley
    @david.conley Před rokem +1

    Taylor, glad to see you on the trail again. I learned so much from you on the first trip. Thanks for allowing us to tag along. ONWARD!!

  • @NickEDowning
    @NickEDowning Před rokem +1

    And so it begins. It is so exciting to see how this year differs from your last two.

  • @baskets8429
    @baskets8429 Před rokem +1

    Awesome!!!! Looks great on trail no rain !!!
    Enjoy it , will be watching

  • @albertborgman859
    @albertborgman859 Před rokem

    About a mile after Springer Mountain is a crossing point full of vehicles and the Ranger. For some reason many hikers start there. At My Katadin the start point seems to be the commercial campground about ten miles after the Rangers. One hiker even left the shuttle in the town before Katadin and walked along the roads to the campsite. Skippers.

  • @Cypressbayou
    @Cypressbayou Před rokem

    Enjoy. Be safe. Keep the videos coming. Thanks

  • @ALORDW
    @ALORDW Před rokem +2

    Just watched your video about knee pain. Voltaren (diclofenac) is a topical gel that helps my arthritic knees. Comes in small travel size tubes. Just a thought in case the knee issue flares up. It might be an alternative instead of taking oral meds. Cheering you on and have great confidence you'll be in Maine before you know it!!

  • @michaelglentz1858
    @michaelglentz1858 Před rokem

    yayyy! excited for you!

  • @JohnPetrie
    @JohnPetrie Před rokem

    Good luck Taylor! Happy Hiking!!!

  • @johnfinnerty4243
    @johnfinnerty4243 Před rokem

    An exciting place but definitely caution needed. It's not for the faint hearted!

  • @davenutter8252
    @davenutter8252 Před rokem

    Go Taylor !!! Safe travels!

  • @barbaramassey3787
    @barbaramassey3787 Před rokem

    Love your videos! Thanks!

  • @barbaraadams-daugherty4584

    Happy trails! 🙌

  • @scottstaats7408
    @scottstaats7408 Před rokem

    You're an ole pro at this...hike, vid, etc.
    My bro and I hiked entire Trail many yrs ago so I look forward to you bringing back lots of good memories...

  • @sherrylaponsee7782
    @sherrylaponsee7782 Před rokem

    Have fun!!! ❤

  • @chrisgonzalez007
    @chrisgonzalez007 Před rokem

    Awesome!! have a great journey😃

  • @juststeve9459
    @juststeve9459 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing. Good luck!

  • @lovetohikenewengland1748

    Happy Trails!!

  • @collegedad8656
    @collegedad8656 Před rokem

    Great start. Hike on!👍

  • @ricksousa3932
    @ricksousa3932 Před rokem

    Sweet, nice to see you on trail.

  • @deborahchadwick210
    @deborahchadwick210 Před rokem

    Yay..already loving your second thru hike!!

  • @papa-paul-uk
    @papa-paul-uk Před rokem +1

    Great to see you back out there:) I had 2 starts in 2022 ( not prepared) and had Achilles problem and had to return to the U.K. training a lot now and starting again at springer in Feb 2024🤞 stay safe, have fun ;)

  • @nazz729
    @nazz729 Před rokem

    so so excited to follow along!

  • @sarahdunstan2061
    @sarahdunstan2061 Před rokem

    So great to see you back on trail!

  • @Cindyscrossstitch
    @Cindyscrossstitch Před rokem

    So excited for you. You has a good first day🌻

  • @johnwooten5941
    @johnwooten5941 Před rokem

    Time to hit the trail! Happy hiking!

  • @zakkmiller8242
    @zakkmiller8242 Před rokem

    Stoked for you! Good luck out there!

  • @pattysmith9892
    @pattysmith9892 Před rokem

    Happy Trails Taylor!! You got this!! 🥾🥾

  • @kevindecoteau3186
    @kevindecoteau3186 Před rokem

    Blessings on the journey

  • @lawman7117
    @lawman7117 Před rokem +1

    Taylor, I just discovered you, but you're an instant inspiration for me! My family and I did the steps and the approach trail today, and we met at least a dozen more duos and solos starting today. Keep it up! I'll keep watching you all the way to Kathadin!

  • @oldwagon-pens
    @oldwagon-pens Před rokem

    Great seeing you on trail again Taylor.

  • @BobSmith-kk7lx
    @BobSmith-kk7lx Před 7 měsíci

    Great series of the entire trail! I am planning to start where you did this spring with no hard goal in mind and see how far I can make it as a first timer.

  • @shaneomack5018
    @shaneomack5018 Před rokem

    Love Amicalola Falls.. been there a dozen times. Definitely watching every episode friend

  • @bautistanyc
    @bautistanyc Před rokem

    Great to see you back on the AT trail again 🎉🎉🎉

  • @rkatufus
    @rkatufus Před rokem

    Safe travels, so excited for you!

  • @glennkisling3365
    @glennkisling3365 Před rokem

    Happy trails Taylor 🥾🥾

  • @lynnepaulocsak122
    @lynnepaulocsak122 Před rokem

    I'm so excited for you!

  • @carolleslie9312
    @carolleslie9312 Před rokem

    Happy Trails Taylor!

  • @shereewaddell3417
    @shereewaddell3417 Před rokem

    Happy trails🎉

  • @missysmith7995
    @missysmith7995 Před rokem +1

    So excited to watch your second journey!

  • @mctaguer
    @mctaguer Před rokem

    Best of luck, Taylor!! Stay safe.

  • @billcummins9579
    @billcummins9579 Před rokem

    Just Awesome !!! thanks for sharing your journey

  • @ledafeaster2000
    @ledafeaster2000 Před rokem

    YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!! I will be following you again! Safe travels and have fun!

  • @debsmith7050
    @debsmith7050 Před rokem

    Great start 💙

  • @craighudson4449
    @craighudson4449 Před rokem

    Outstanding

  • @MsConnor02
    @MsConnor02 Před rokem

    Oh my goodness. So excited to see you doing this again.
    Be safe 🙏

  • @dennislavelle6909
    @dennislavelle6909 Před rokem

    Yes, Yes, Yes! She's back!!!

  • @jesswood1755
    @jesswood1755 Před rokem

    Big love so excited for the shares of this years trip

  • @crochetart-design
    @crochetart-design Před rokem

    Wish u good journey and good Luck, thank you so much for sharing with us ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

  • @GrilledTofu
    @GrilledTofu Před rokem

    Best wishes and best of luck to you! Safe journey ahead full of adventures to remember!

  • @JasonSnailer
    @JasonSnailer Před rokem

    Have a great hike Taylor.

  • @fredgarvin5964
    @fredgarvin5964 Před rokem

    good luck!

  • @bettyjorodgers8552
    @bettyjorodgers8552 Před rokem

    Really enjoying the videos. Thank you

  • @ChristyStew
    @ChristyStew Před rokem

    Woo hoo! Will be watching, stay safe and happy trails! 👣

  • @lauraevelynashley
    @lauraevelynashley Před rokem

    You go girl

  • @matthewthomas6252
    @matthewthomas6252 Před rokem

    So glad to have these videos to watch again! Thank you for sharing!

  • @jacer259
    @jacer259 Před rokem

    Anxious to follow your journey!

  • @GenX_outdoors
    @GenX_outdoors Před rokem

    I can just tell that you are in your element and so joyful. ❤ Have a great time out there!

  • @stevenvarner9806
    @stevenvarner9806 Před rokem

    It's fun watching you do this for the third time. Yes, I've been watching that long. 😁

  • @carolczina9235
    @carolczina9235 Před rokem

    Good to see you on trail again. Looking good. Have a great trip!

  • @lisapellitier2450
    @lisapellitier2450 Před rokem

    Enjoy your hike

  • @frankopena9921
    @frankopena9921 Před rokem +1

    I'm so excited for you! You go girl! I'll be watching every day!

  • @stargazer2533
    @stargazer2533 Před rokem

    So excited you're back on the AT again!

  • @alanstrange2421
    @alanstrange2421 Před rokem

    My son and I camped at the Hawk Mountain campground last month on a section hike. We were the only two people there. It's always awesome but strangely eerie being the only people in a place designed for lots of people. The next day we found out that the Hawk Mountain shelter and tent areas surrounding were completely packed, so I'm glad we chose the campground.

  • @wolfman6000
    @wolfman6000 Před rokem

    Can't wait to follow your journey north, again,

  • @MsLizard141
    @MsLizard141 Před rokem

    So excited to watch this hike in real time this time around!

  • @MrEllio7
    @MrEllio7 Před rokem

    Another journey begins! Wish you well!

  • @Jtwes
    @Jtwes Před rokem

    Looking forward to watching your hike again. Thanks for bringing us along.

  • @PierreFarrugia
    @PierreFarrugia Před rokem

    Good luck, really like your videos and your energy 😊

  • @joolds-ruppel1846
    @joolds-ruppel1846 Před rokem +1

    Enjoy! The new visitor center is amazing!

  • @wildflowersadventures

    Looking forward to watching your second thru! I loved watching your first. ❤ Happy trails!

  • @dennissutton3767
    @dennissutton3767 Před rokem

    Awesome….its like i traveled in time….you are going to be very successful