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Chasing Blazes
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Добавлен 29 ноя 2022
I found myself stumbling upon the opportunity to chase a dream, I didn't anticipate chasing anytime soon.
Those who know me may consider me a hiking fanatic. I decided to combine opportunity with hiking and here I am, planning a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2023.
I'm scared, excited, pensive and as ready as (I think) I'll ever be.
Since I'm creating this channel to share my AT journey, I'm also going to refine my movie-making skills prior to my start and share videos of other hiking experiences. Most are in the White Mountains of NH, Maine and Vermont.
I'd love to share my experiences with you and perhaps it will help you plan your own journey, or at the very least, inform you of what not to do! So as they say, the more the merrier or misery loves company or just come chase some blazes with me!
Those who know me may consider me a hiking fanatic. I decided to combine opportunity with hiking and here I am, planning a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2023.
I'm scared, excited, pensive and as ready as (I think) I'll ever be.
Since I'm creating this channel to share my AT journey, I'm also going to refine my movie-making skills prior to my start and share videos of other hiking experiences. Most are in the White Mountains of NH, Maine and Vermont.
I'd love to share my experiences with you and perhaps it will help you plan your own journey, or at the very least, inform you of what not to do! So as they say, the more the merrier or misery loves company or just come chase some blazes with me!
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One year ago today…
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One year ago today, we embarked upon the 100 Mile Wilderness...the last 100 miles of the adventure of a lifetime.
Cannon Mountain Winter Hike
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SNOW!!! Of course I headed north to hike a 4000 footer!
Week 2-Winter Road Trip-Hershey's Chocolate World
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Our final stop of the road trip brings us to Hershey's Chocolate World...take a look at what we saw!
Week 2-Winter Road Trip-New River Gorge National Park
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More exploring as we venture to New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia. Come check it out!
Week 2-Winter Road Trip-Hiking on the Appalachian Trail in Grayson Highlands
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Another amazing place on the AT that I had to share with Jim and Katahdin. We hiked into Grayson Highlands and it brought back so many great memories.
Week 2-Winter Road Trip-Hiking on the Appalachian Trail with Stinger!!
Просмотров 3658 месяцев назад
Sometimes plans work out to be amazing and today was one of those days! We met Stinger in Carvers Gap and hiked along the AT to the spur trail to Grassy Ridge Bald.
Week 2-Winter Road Trip-The Biltmore Estate
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Come along for a quick tour of 'America's Largest Home' - The Biltmore Estate. Nestled in the beautiful hills of North Carolina.
Week 2-Winter Road Trip-Florida to North Carolina
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Week 2 is so jammed with exciting visits! We hope you'll join us for part 1 of our second week as we visit Charleston, Boone Hall Plantation, and Congaree National Park!
Week 1-Winter Road Trip-Massachusetts to Florida
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We decided to go on a two-week road trip, southbound, with stops along the way. Come along & join our journey.
Winter Hike-Pleasant Mountain Maine
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Finally got into the mountains for a winter hike! Join us for a 4.5 mile loop hike at Pleasant Mountain in Denmark Maine. Short hike with decent elevation packed into this little mountain.
Episode 8 - What Advice Do You Wish Someone Gave You?
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Our final episode, in the Magnificent 7 series of questions. Episode 8 asks our thru-hikers which advice they want to share or wish they'd been given before their thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.
Episode 7 - Would You Hike Another Long Distance Trail & Which One?
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Episode 7 reveals whether our tramily members are interested in hiking another long-distance trail and if so, which one(s) they have their eyes on. Tramily RUclips channel links below: Pace & Deceiver - @happycamphares5077 Bearded Frog - @beardedfroghikes Stinger - @jrstravels
Episode 6 - Was it a Challenge Re-acclimating to Life After Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail?
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In Episode 6 our tramily openly discusses what it was like returning to their lives after the adventure of a lifetime. Tramily RUclips channel links below: Pace & Deceiver - @happycamphares5077 Bearded Frog - @beardedfrogoutdoors Stinger - @jrstravels
Episode 5 - How Did You Feel When You Saw THE Sign?
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Episode 5 asks our Magnificent 7 how they felt when the Katahdin sign came into view. Tramily RUclips channel links below: Pace & Deceiver - @happycamphares5077 Bearded Frog - @beardedfroghikes Stinger - @jrstravels
Episode 4 - Do You Have Any Regrets About Your Thru Hike of The Appalachian Trail?
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Episode 4 - Do You Have Any Regrets About Your Thru Hike of The Appalachian Trail?
Episode 3 - Were You Ever Scared on the Appalachian Trail?
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Episode 3 - Were You Ever Scared on the Appalachian Trail?
Episode 2 - What's Your Incredible AT Moment?
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Episode 2 - What's Your Incredible AT Moment?
Episode 1 - Introducing The Magnificent 7
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Episode 1 - Introducing The Magnificent 7
Seven Intrepid AT Adventurers Share a Taste of their Experience
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Seven Intrepid AT Adventurers Share a Taste of their Experience
Saying Farewell to Baxter - Back to Baxter Day 6
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Saying Farewell to Baxter - Back to Baxter Day 6
To gain or not to gain - post hike weight reality
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To gain or not to gain - post hike weight reality
The Most Remote Wilderness East of the Mississippi! - Back to Baxter Day 5
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The Most Remote Wilderness East of the Mississippi! - Back to Baxter Day 5
Backpacking into the Wilderness! - Back to Baxter Day 4
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Backpacking into the Wilderness! - Back to Baxter Day 4
Will We Have Another Day of RAIN?!? - Back to Baxter Day 3
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Will We Have Another Day of RAIN?!? - Back to Baxter Day 3
Is it Going to Rain for my ENTIRE Vacation? - Back to Baxter - Day 2
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Is it Going to Rain for my ENTIRE Vacation? - Back to Baxter - Day 2
Did We Make the Right Choice with this Weather? - Back to Baxter - Day 1
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Did We Make the Right Choice with this Weather? - Back to Baxter - Day 1
Just a shout out to wish you and your family a Happy Birthday. Thank for all your postings of your AT Thru Hike and post hike. ❤😊
It was fun to watch, heartbreaking to watch and inspiring to watch! Still waiting on the meatball video!
Ohhh thank you!!! That's kinda how it felt making the video too. So grateful.
Thank you ❤😊
Actually, thank you!!
Binging you still. You are inspiring me to get on the 2025 AT.
Thank you!!! You'll get out there!!
You were first hiker I followed from start to end that completed the hike. What a trip it was . Still mad you would not let us donate for the adventure you took us on.
Ohh thank you so much! I appreciate that. Maybe you can buy the book when it's out instead of donating!
I will.
@@timoates3311 Thank you!
Thank you so much for taking us along. Such a beautiful vacation. The videography was wonderful!!✌️🙂💚
Thank you for coming along!
I miss you and the tramily. ❤🥾🏕🏔
Ohh thank you! We had a video call the other night and it was wonderful catching up!
Hard to believe a year already. Your smile and energy is infectious. I hope you and your family are doing well.
Yeah it feels like yesterday! All is well and thank you for your support!
Following your journey was amazing.
Thank you so much! It was the most extraordinary experience of my life and I'm so grateful you came along!
I literally thought of you yesterday! Your AT vlog continues to be one of my favorites of all the hiking videos I’ve watched.
Ohhh thank you so much! I was so blessed to have the most amazing people, like yourself, share this with me!!
Boy I’m sure you don’t remember me but I followed you last year and so enjoyed you style of presentation. You bring such a spiritual flare to the AT Thru Hiker experience. I followed several tramilies this 2024 year. Yet from time to time I would check back on your channel. I pray to are well and enjoying life. Did you make it to trail days ? Mark your calendar to check in your see if I made on trail for 2025 and at 72 I might just be a hoot to watch . Thank you for sharing, teaching and inspiring. God Bless you . ❤😊 Tom
wow, It's been a year already..Frizzle, I hope you are doing well, and still out walking
Yeah it's crazy right?!?! Life is good and I am still hiking in the mountains whenever I can! Thank you!
Beautiful memories! Thank you for reminding us. ✌️🙂💚
I thank you for being part of the journey and sharing it with me!
I remember it well. I watched your whole hike😊
Ohhh thank you so much!!! I appreciate you!
Still watching...loved your AT last year....watched everyday
Thank you so much...I loved it too :)
Thank you once again for taking us on one of your adventures. The snow on the trees and trail was so beautiful. Stay safe and enjoy
Way too much snow (for me) but glad you enjoyed it. Nice hike.
Haha ha...Thanks for watching!
Spectacular day Frizzle! The freedom of soloing in the winter with everything so quiet. I think I prefer hiking in the winter over the summer. Great to see you on the trail again.
Couldn't agree more! Winter hiking is by far my favorite! Thanks for watching!
Wow you really did have a beautiful day -- did you go solo ?
I did!
Now I need chocolate ❤️
Yeah it smelled so good in there!
Thank you! I so miss your daily posts on trail. I hope your well❤
Same here. There aren't any AT backpackers like you. This was a really fun video of Hersey factory. Thank you
Awww thank you so much!
I swear, there are no 2024 AT hikers anything like the 2023 fun tramilies! I miss all of you from last year🌺
You are so sweet to say that! Thank you!
Oh hummy. I love Hershey PA. The Hershey Kisses lamp post & the smell of chocolate as you go through the indoor tour. Great yo see you again. ❤😊
Thanks for watching our adventure!
My country home West Virginia. I have been there many times. Also run the river too. I now live in NH for the lasr 40 yeara. Hike on
So beautiful!
Awesome - as always thanks for sharing ❤
You are so welcome! Thanks for coming along!
My wife and I were there last February during a dramatic rainstorm. Under the bridge looking up through the mist and clouds. I would like to hike the trails on a sunny day in spring. I'm glad you took the road down to the river, and over the old bridge and then the New Bridge. It really gives you two totally different perspectives.
Totally agree and being there during a storm must have been wild! Thanks for watching!
I believe the Grayson horse remembered you from last year😅
Ha! Maybe!!
So exciting to see you all of you together.😊
It was perfectly awesome!
So nice to see Stinger! Amazing winter views
Amen sista! Love those winter views! Seeing Stinger was amazing!
So beautiful- thanks for sharing ❤
Thanks for watching!
Awesome as usual! Pretty pony
Thank you 🤗
Oh wait I just saw a West Virginia sign my mountain home. I have lived in New Hampshire for 40 years but I am originally from West Virginia. thank you.
Very cool!
One of my favorite areas to watch. The other of course is Shenandoah National Park.Thank you for the videos.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video
Thanks!
I followed your 23 through hike my family and some friends are going to the Biltmore House on April 6th. You did a beautiful job with the video and taking pictures. I was there about 4 years ago by myself, My wife had a bug that day, I can't wait to go again. Thanks again. Plus You're at hike through Harpers ferry was also a great video which you had many of.
Thank you so much for following all these incredible journeys! I appreciate it!
This looks gorgeous guys 👏👏
Thank you! Cheers!
I hope that Katahdin wasn't sick for too long. He looked like he was walking alongside Jim with no problem.
It lasted for about 5 days but she's all better! Thank you!
Happy to see you on trail again.
Thank you! So wonderful to be out here!
What a cool little reunion! Great views and glad to see you in your happy place. 😊
Thank you! 😊
So glad you got to meet up with Stinger. Amazing mountain views.
Yes it was! Thanks for joining us!
Lovely video, some shots are truly amazing guys! 👌👌
Thank you - it was a perfect day!
WOW!! Amazing views! Nice to see you with one of your AT trail mates.
It was incredible - thank you for joining us!
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Beautiful!! So happy to see you on the trail again!! Amazing views! Thanks for this!! ❤️🐾🐾🥾🥾😎
It was incredible being up there again....and with Stinger, Jim and Katahdin!! Glad you enjoyed it!
What a beautiful area!
Truly is incredible - thanks for coming along!
Ahhhhh! Memories it must have brought back for you!
So many amazing memories for sure. Thanks for watching!
If you visit Biltmore again, try to see the gardens when they are in bloom.They are quite nice. I hope you enjoyed the winding road approach to the home. Frederick Law Olmsted, as you may have discovered on your tour, designed the grounds in collaboration with George Vanderbilt. It really showed the expression of genius and financial resources that the two had available to create a landscape masterpiece, that is still so well maintained today. It is readily apparent to see the quality of workmanship, from today and from one hundred fifty years ago. A truly awesome place.
It was a truly remarkable estate and I can't imagine how beautiful it is when all those incredible gardens are in bloom! Just wow!
Awesome! Wrote a poem for someone who finished the A.T. in 2020. My Appalachian dream at last is within sight. I’ve walked it’s every mile and touched it’s blaze of white. I’ve felt the bitter cold and the scorching summer sun, But deep inside a voice, I’ll not quit until it’s done. At times I thought it cruel, with tears upon my face, But most times just enraptured with its beauty and its grace. I slept on glorious mountain tops a million stars above, And stood in teary silence in misty meadows clothed in sun. This trail will always know me our bond is sweat and blood. For now this dream is finished, but for others, has just begun - M. Rebeor
Wow...that is very beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this and coming along with us!
Awesome! miss your videos, looks like it was a great day and hike!
It was! Thank you!
Monday, March 18th: Day 12. Hiking. Headed to Carver's Gap. Nice weather. Thanks for sharing. Happy Trails! Ross08
It was awesome - thanks for watching!