I had 3 bad days in a row and i had to give it up. After seeing that you struggled even after hiking the whole AT, it made me see it wasnt just me, that trail is hard!!
“I was so in the moment; so present; so focused” - in the midst of a hike that didn’t allow you time to think it seems you found the secret to life. Good luck to you, and thanks for taking all of us who live vicariously through thru hiking vloggers along for the ride
You needed to carry a cat! Mice are no problem! Congratulations on the Long Trail success! Great videos Jess. Again, your videos are very entertaining and have good content. Thanks for bringing us with you on this hike. Sassafras, you are without a doubt one of the strongest hikers I've ever followed. Your willpower is incredible and yet all the while making adjustments, compensating and almost always smiling. You are a total inspiration young lady! I hope to meet you someday and I will follow if you continue posting trips. Thanks again. Hike safe, Hike strong, Have fun! geek
Thank you. Like do many have commented this past year your postings have entertained and brought joy into my life. Thai last vlog was from your heart mind and sole. The purity of your emotions concluding your last two hikes of the AT and the Long Trail were representative of who you are and the bases of woman you are going forward. I have a fair number of AT Thru Hiker year long list for the past two years. I have so wanted to have their strength and accomplishments be my life. So many questions about them post AT completion , did they get out of the trail what they wanted or needed. Will they go through the post trial depression as do many do and will they explain that to me. I so wish to know what you do next but that is my desire and likely not yours. So Sass thank you , continue as who you are for you are so very special of a life force. And I will pray for your next journey . Love you . ❤😊
"I'm going to pack up for the last time, for a long time." The LT series was different from the AT. Hard, technical hiking while alone presented new challenges and discoveries. You're very clever and you've got grit. It's been cool getting to know you and seeing this glimpse into this grand adventure. Best of luck Sassafrass!
What an encore Jess, you blew me away! Congratulations. I'm sure Grandma Gatewood is cheering. Be well and hope to see you again... even in the Buckeye state! Cheers again, You are the boss!
Congratulations! Please stay in touch with life up dates from time to time. I look forward to any further hiking journey videos you do as well, even if it's just day hikes to destinations around Ohio, and there are some pretty cool ones there.
Thank you so much Jess for sharing your adventure, I just knew you were one to watch, way back when you were just sittin' in the woods, eating a pouch of chicken, you might not remember that, I do! It was great to watch.
Thanks Jess , really appreciate that you have been sharing so much with us and giving us your insight and thoughts, we love you and miss you already, but your boyfriend and family are probably overjoyed to have you back in plain sight I'm sure - love ya ❤️🎸🚴👍🧘🙏
Nice work! Thru hiking the LT is one of my proudest accomplishments because it’s so dang hard. I’m glad you persevered and didn’t wipe out on any of those sketchy-ass descents. “Enjoy the ascents because the descents will kill you,” was some truthful graffiti I saw on an LT shelter.
Thanks Sass for taking us one more adventure! It's been so much fun to follow your journeys all summer long. Best of luck as you re-integrate into society! I look forward to some new adventures in the future.
Congrats Jess! I’m not ready to say goodbye to your hiking videos. Watching your hikes for these 192-ish days has been a part of my morning routine this year. Good luck in all your future endeavors!
Congratulations!! Sorry to say goodbye. You’ve been a joy to travel with. I will miss your smile and your videos. You are a champion. Best of Luck for the future!!
So fortunate that you hiked the AT this year given the devastating damage Helene caused. Hope you continue on with your channel when you return to Ohio.
Congratulations Jess! 🎉 I really enjoyed following your journey. Love your positivity, strength 💪 and cheer. You do an excellent job of filming. Best wishes to you on whatever you do in life. Happy Trails!
Congrats on completing The Long Trail! I completed a NOBO thru-hike of the trail in 2021. It was my first thru-hike. I am preparing for a 2025 AT-thru hike. I have been told by some AT hikers that if I completed the LT I can do the AT. It's a much longer hike but I am hoping they are right!
Great hike…thanks for sharing! Camels hump reminded me of when I was 6 or 7yo. I was running down from its summit and just stopped before running over a cliff…maybe my parents were calling for me to wait for them. Thanks for your sharing lovely views and your descriptions of it all!🙂🙏
CONGRATULATIONS!! You are a GREAT hiker and you also did a wonderful job on your vlogging!! Enjoyed the ending at the Columbus airport as I’ll be there soon too. I enjoyed meeting you on Springer! Good luck to you. Take care. God Bless.
Congratulations on your hike. Loved the bonus hike after your AT hike. Watching your videos every morning was a nice way to start the day. Your attitude on both hikes was refreshing and motivating. Sad to not get a daily video, but looking forward to your next adventure.
Congratulations once again Jess. I’ve been so grateful that you’ve permitted us to tag along on your journeys along the AT and again on the LT. I have you to thank for teaching me the mind, body, spirit daily evaluation that I now perform. I wish you nothing but joy and happiness. I hope you can keep in touch with your followers as you navigate life. God Bless!
Jess how are you adjusting getting back into the normal of the world off trail. I have said a couple of prayers for your adjustment. I have also been praying for the town’s people along the southern AT adjusting to their life after the hurricane. Hope to see a post from you soon. ❤😊
2 weeks, no shower!? Maybe that's why you were lonely? Just kidding. I've enjoyed following you this summer. I appreciate your spirit and attitude and look forward to seeing hike something else!
And here I was waiting for the Royal Mounted Police to jump out of the bushes and arrest you. Oh wait! They were too busy showing immigrants the way in . Congratulations
Very impressive with your tenacity and mental strength. This is who you’ve always been. Time for a rest. Go get your cat and Andy. Dad
I had 3 bad days in a row and i had to give it up. After seeing that you struggled even after hiking the whole AT, it made me see it wasnt just me, that trail is hard!!
“I was so in the moment; so present; so focused” - in the midst of a hike that didn’t allow you time to think it seems you found the secret to life. Good luck to you, and thanks for taking all of us who live vicariously through thru hiking vloggers along for the ride
The northern part of the Long Trail is unreasonably brutal - what a finale!
You needed to carry a cat! Mice are no problem!
Congratulations on the Long Trail success!
Great videos Jess. Again, your videos are very entertaining and have good content. Thanks for bringing us with you on this hike.
Sassafras, you are without a doubt one of the strongest hikers I've ever followed. Your willpower is incredible and yet all the while making adjustments, compensating and almost always smiling. You are a total inspiration young lady! I hope to meet you someday and I will follow if you continue posting trips. Thanks again.
Hike safe, Hike strong, Have fun!
geek
Thank you. Like do many have commented this past year your postings have entertained and brought joy into my life. Thai last vlog was from your heart mind and sole. The purity of your emotions concluding your last two hikes of the AT and the Long Trail were representative of who you are and the bases of woman you are going forward. I have a fair number of AT Thru Hiker year long list for the past two years. I have so wanted to have their strength and accomplishments be my life. So many questions about them post AT completion , did they get out of the trail what they wanted or needed. Will they go through the post trial depression as do many do and will they explain that to me. I so wish to know what you do next but that is my desire and likely not yours. So Sass thank you , continue as who you are for you are so very special of a life force. And I will pray for your next journey . Love you . ❤😊
Congratulations!! What a year you've had! Thanks for taking us along. 😊
"I'm going to pack up for the last time, for a long time." The LT series was different from the AT. Hard, technical hiking while alone presented new challenges and discoveries. You're very clever and you've got grit. It's been cool getting to know you and seeing this glimpse into this grand adventure. Best of luck Sassafrass!
What an encore Jess, you blew me away! Congratulations. I'm sure Grandma Gatewood is cheering. Be well and hope to see you again... even in the Buckeye state! Cheers again, You are the boss!
Love watching your hiking videos. I've been living vicariously thru you. Take care sass. Good luck in your new adventures.
You must feel very accomplished & satisfied to do both the AT & LT back to back. That says a lot about who you are. Congratulations!
Congratulations! Please stay in touch with life up dates from time to time. I look forward to any further hiking journey videos you do as well, even if it's just day hikes to destinations around Ohio, and there are some pretty cool ones there.
You are one awesome person ❤❤❤ Thanks for taking us along with you.
Thank you so much Jess for sharing your adventure, I just knew you were one to watch, way back when you were just sittin' in the woods, eating a pouch of chicken, you might not remember that, I do! It was great to watch.
Will miss you Jess**** thanks so much for sharing - please consider taking us on your next adventure )))))) God bless you jack
Thanks Jess , really appreciate that you have been sharing so much with us and giving us your insight and thoughts, we love you and miss you already, but your boyfriend and family are probably overjoyed to have you back in plain sight I'm sure - love ya ❤️🎸🚴👍🧘🙏
Nice work! Thru hiking the LT is one of my proudest accomplishments because it’s so dang hard. I’m glad you persevered and didn’t wipe out on any of those sketchy-ass descents.
“Enjoy the ascents because the descents will kill you,” was some truthful graffiti I saw on an LT shelter.
Thanks Sass for taking us one more adventure! It's been so much fun to follow your journeys all summer long. Best of luck as you re-integrate into society! I look forward to some new adventures in the future.
Congrats Jess! I’m not ready to say goodbye to your hiking videos. Watching your hikes for these 192-ish days has been a part of my morning routine this year. Good luck in all your future endeavors!
Congratulations!! Sorry to say goodbye. You’ve been a joy to travel with. I will miss your smile and your videos. You are a champion. Best of Luck for the future!!
This was awesome and there were scary , terrifying climbs. I will wait until you are back on trail, even if it's a year from now.
Yay Jess! Well done! ❤⛺️🥾🥾🍁🍂
What an amazing year for you! Congratulations!!! - Peace and Sparkling Trails Jess
So fortunate that you hiked the AT this year given the devastating damage Helene caused. Hope you continue on with your channel when you return to Ohio.
Awesome hiker with a great personality
Well done, another trail completed and in the records. Have good trip home.
Congrats! As others have said, I have enjoyed watching your videos this year!
Congratulations
Congratulations.This was a scenic trail.You deserve a rest.Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations Jess! 🎉 I really enjoyed following your journey. Love your positivity, strength 💪 and cheer. You do an excellent job of filming. Best wishes to you on whatever you do in life. Happy Trails!
Congrats on completing the Long Trail, and good luck at your new job. I will be patiently waiting for your next outdoor adventure!
Congratulations Sass. Thank you for sharing your journey. Be safe and happy hiking.
😢Thanks for sharing your journey!
Congratulations on another successful trek. Stay safe in the real world. Tinman 🎆
Congrats on completing The Long Trail! I completed a NOBO thru-hike of the trail in 2021. It was my first thru-hike. I am preparing for a 2025 AT-thru hike. I have been told by some AT hikers that if I completed the LT I can do the AT. It's a much longer hike but I am hoping they are right!
I appreciate you bringing me along...
Congratulations Jess!
Great hike…thanks for sharing! Camels hump reminded me of when I was 6 or 7yo. I was running down from its summit and just stopped before running over a cliff…maybe my parents were calling for me to wait for them. Thanks for your sharing lovely views and your descriptions of it all!🙂🙏
🎉Bravo 💫💫💫💐
CONGRATULATIONS!! You are a GREAT hiker and you also did a wonderful job on your vlogging!! Enjoyed the ending at the Columbus airport as I’ll be there soon too. I enjoyed meeting you on Springer! Good luck to you. Take care. God Bless.
Enjoyed your journey on the AT and the Long Trail. Best of luck on the new job as you enter the work force.
Congratulations on your hike. Loved the bonus hike after your AT hike. Watching your videos every morning was a nice way to start the day. Your attitude on both hikes was refreshing and motivating. Sad to not get a daily video, but looking forward to your next adventure.
Amazing AT and the long trail all in one year
Congrats! Enjoyed watching your progress and hearing you perspective on the hike. Safe travels home.
Good times!
It has been such a joy watching you adventures this year! Thanks so much for sharing your journey.
Bravo, beautiful amazing hiking girl! ❤
Amazing! Now you have to hike from Springer to Key West.
I love your hamsa.
Home Sweet Home
Congratulations once again!!! You so awesome! 👏 👍💪🥾⛰️
Congratulations once again Jess. I’ve been so grateful that you’ve permitted us to tag along on your journeys along the AT and again on the LT. I have you to thank for teaching me the mind, body, spirit daily evaluation that I now perform.
I wish you nothing but joy and happiness. I hope you can keep in touch with your followers as you navigate life. God Bless!
Great vlogs from the trail. Thanks so much for sharing. Yours are always enjoyable. Best of luck on your future endeavors.
Congratulations 🎉 we will miss you
Jess how are you adjusting getting back into the normal of the world off trail. I have said a couple of prayers for your adjustment. I have also been praying for the town’s people along the southern AT adjusting to their life after the hurricane. Hope to see a post from you soon. ❤😊
That was very cool. 😊
Thank you, as always inspiring.
Thanks your awesome ❤
Hi jess, congratulation on you thur hike of the AT and the LT.
What a beautiful trail. Thanks for letting us tag along with you if only through RUclips. May God continue to bless you.
Congratulations!
congrats
anther good hike
2 weeks, no shower!? Maybe that's why you were lonely? Just kidding. I've enjoyed following you this summer. I appreciate your spirit and attitude and look forward to seeing hike something else!
Jess how are you adjusting? Have you started working ? Pray you are doing well. ❤😊
PCT is calling
Another successful thru hike is in the books. What next? ❤
Jess will you be posting soon??? And how are you doing? Have you taken a job yet? ❤😊
And here I was waiting for the Royal Mounted Police to jump out of the bushes and arrest you. Oh wait! They were too busy showing immigrants the way in . Congratulations
Congratulations!🎉
Congratulations
Congratulations!