Great video. I would never sleep in that shelter!!! Cool to see someone who did! Here's a helpful nudge . . . don't draw red lines about slack-packing or anything else. I promise, your body will be beat down and some days you will still need to make miles. Slack packing (smart packing) is a great way to let your body heal while still pushing north. Whether you do it or not is up to you, but drawing red lines on things will only affect you mentally when you actually decide to break those lines and do it. Just go with the flow of the trail! Just like you have been. 🕓
Slept there in 2016 with 5 other hikers. Lovely to watch the sunset from the rocks, but COLD in the shelter. Enjoying watching your hike! Thanks for sharing.
I'm really enjoying your videos. I just started watching yesterday and I am hooked! Me and my wife are considering doing the same thing and are researching and learning and positioning ourselves to be able to do this in a few years. Thank you for documenting this. Being in our 40's, we are enjoying watching someone who we feel are similar to us as far as experience and physical capabilities take this on. It makes us realize that it is possible!! Keep on guys, I feel like I know you personally already even though I'm only on day 6!
Seeing your shadow while filming, makes my are sore, so it is appreciated that you film while you hike , like your still pictures also captured cool things along the trail
Have bee following your journey, and great to see your transition on the trail and how you are getting dialed in on what works for you. Love that as a couple you are encountering this adventure. A dream of mine for my wife and myself. Your video sped up and then slowing down with the music leading up to blood mountain created that movie anticipation for the outcome(fantastic!). The sunset must have been phenomenal! Will be watching as you continue...Peace.
Great video. I’ve seen others film a sunset but you’re the first to keep filming until the stars shine. Awesome effect that I may use during my next section hike.
Loved seeing the ice needles. Way to get up that mountain! I hat a beautiful reward in that incredible sunset! Loved the music- very pretty at the end! Beautiful night sky!
Another great video. We are happy to see those beautiful views on top of Blood Mountain. When we hiked there, it was a complete white out but still pretty. We’d love to know exactly what y’all took out of y’all packs to lighten them up. 😊Safe travels.
You guys are doing great. It looks like you are moving fast, too. That quick pan to the "privvy with a view" on Blood....lol. What a beautiful night on gorgeous Blood Mountain. Thank you for sharing! Hike on
We are enjoying your journey! It would be neat for you to share what food items and other things you dropped from your packs! We did Springer to Neel Gap last May and had a blast. Envy you guys! Maybe when we retire we can do a through hike! Hike on!
Hearing you say it was tricky getting water at Woods Hole made me think of the hack I use. I also carry the GSI mug that Renee carries. I keep the plastic cup handy in my pack, and when the water is slow flowing or shallow or otherwise hard to fill the water bag, I use the cup to scoop the water and dump in the bag. Easy peasy! 👍😀
I love hiking on the AT around Damascus in the winter. Great views and the needle ice is very cool. That sunset was so beautiful! Enjoy it! You are doing awesome! 👍
What a beautiful day on trail! Love all the footage! I’m so glad you were both able to lighten your loads, and I’m glad that you did it organically after you gained some experience and wisdom. Thank you for taking us along!
Thanks for the beautiful footage! I've never seen video of the whole Blood Mountain climb like that. Amazing! My arm would have been falling off! Congrats on a fantastic day!
I’m about 1 or 2 years older than you and I’ve on the couch way way to much. I’ve been disabled for over 10 years and I would not be able to do what you guys are doing so I’m watching you. Cheers!!😊😊😊
Thanks for sharing this stretch of trail. I remember those beautiful views. I also loved seeing the needle ice. I saw a lot of that further up the trail, but it fascinates me every time 😄
I think the last person before yall to stay at the Blood Mtn Shelter was Earl Schaefer.... Really enjoying following yall. This is what the trail is all about! Push on
Great start, you two! And the video production is off to a good start too. My wife and I watch your video first, when we sit down to enjoy a couple AT vlogs. Good luck!
Great videoing, I like the music and that you state the mileage have the Appalachian Trail book, I like to follow A couple of maybe three groups hiking the trail. It is fun to watch how you all progress, I started last year with Pink Hotdog and Mushroom and Jay Wonders. Keep up the good hiking ,Blackritz
Have been watching your adventure since day0. Just happened upon it and have really enjoyed it very much. Just wanted to thank you for sharing it with everyone. Im sure a lot of people are like me and will never be able to do what you’ll are but would love to. So this is the next best thing, seeing it thru your eyes in your videos. Keep up the great adventure and be careful.
Those were some really good pointers you shared. Thanks!!! Also, your steps don’t seem to “thud” as much when your walking. And your breathing sounds less labored with the lighter packs. Bartman Outdoors is quite a ways in front of you. His pack weight was as heavy as yours when he started. He lightened it a little, but not nearly as much as yours. He’s been complaining about knee problems for about a week now. I’m not sure he’ll make it. I’m definitely rooting for you guys. Because I’m in my 50’s and planning to hit the trail in 2025 for 55th birthday. Y’all are close to my age, so I’m “using” y’all as my inspiration to know that I’ll be able to make it as well. Happy Hiking and God Speed!!!!!
Bartman will make it. His pack is heavy but he's slackpacking and hostel hoping so he's getting some good recovery, avoid some steep climbs, takin advantage of 5-8 pound pack days, and enjoying the trail. He's busting out 20s now
@@ivypropertygroup IMO slack packing isn’t a traditional thru hike. It’s just walking in the woods. I was glad to hear that Eddie and Renee plan not to slack pack at all.
Id love to see more of camp life. Cooking, and just enjoying time at shelters. Especially if no one else is there :) Maybe others came though so you did not film
What a magnificent area you're doing!! Blood Mtn is an area my son&I have done living so close it was hard to resist! You're doing a great job especially since loosing some pack weight!! Thanks for taking us along with you! Lots of positive energy for you both!!
I think this is the first picture I have seen of anyone sleeping in Blood Mountain shelter. Would love to know if you heard the mice scurrying about at night? You both hit the summit on a pretty day as the views were awesome. Loved the sunset and stars. Keep moving north!
Maybe others can weigh in but I'd prefer no music on the video. Mostly because it's louder than your voice so I'm having to toggle the volume down for the music and then back up when you speak. Your photos are also so awesome no music is required to keep my interest. Lastly, it might shorten your editing time are use the tie elsewhere. Great tips today. Been hiking for years and near thought of the turn left off, turn left back on. Keep up the great work.
Y'all are great. In regards to getting turned around: I had a paracord/compass bracelet that I put on either the left or right wrist depending on which way I turned off trail so I would know which way to turn when I went back to the trail. It was a good system for me that was instituted after I hiked almost 3 miles in the wrong direction one day. In my defense, after many side journeys to water or shelters or views, it is easy to forget whether it was left or right this time... I wasn't always the most observant of hikers.....clearly. 🙂 Love your attitudes!
Needle ice is always pretty neat in a picture. I hope one day for a hiker to time lapse film it as it pushes up in the morning! I bet it'd be tough to capture though.
Great videos. Just found your channel this morning. Thanks for actually showing how to do the water refill. Ive been wanting to see it. How often to you change t-shirts and undies?I know it may sound like a weird question, but me being no days on a trail yet, and I sweat easily I was just wondering>. Thanks
I’m most impressed that you have the energy at the end of the day and the battery power to take all the videos and edit. Are you posting from on trail or when you are in town or at hostels?
Awesome video!!! So much beauty!! How did your packs feel with the weight loss? Please consider slowing your “fast forward” clip’s down just a bit. I’m watching on a big screen TV & it made me just a touch dizzy…. Thank you for sharing!!!🥾🥾❤️
Yes I wish I could slow it down but unfortunately it only goes one speed as far as I know. That was the entire climb up Blood Mountain and it would have taken too long to go normal speed. Sorry it made you dizzy.
Scenario: Me, at Blood Mountain Shelter... Looking for good trees to hang my hammock from... Been there 3 times... Never been tempted. Have a wonderful hike. Carry less, hike more. Take every day as it comes and advice with caution... Especially this bit!😉
20:10 Just a tiny bit of info for your tid bit of info. That portion of trail has been bear canister only after March 1st since about the time of the true story of the cocaine bear. There were always questions if it was the bears that were the danger around there at night or if it were falling duffel bags....
Y’all are doing fantastic!! Love following along! Don’t those bear canisters weigh like 4 lbs? Do you have a PLB (personal locator beacon) ? Like an inreach mini 2??
@@couchtotrail2023 loved the stars at the end. (At first I thought something had gone wrong with the vid.) I zoomed in to see the dipper- SO cool. I just can’t wait! 🥾⛰️
So happy for you. I do wish you would give the date each day. I don't care for the music I would rather hear the sound of the earth under your feet. The speed sometimes makes me feel woozy I have to fast forward. I would rather have a short video with the high lights. Good look I'll be watching.
They don't have a ranger sitting there to issue a ticket if you do stay at that shelter. Many hikers stay there with no cannister. Doesn't make it right. You are doing great! Slow and steady wins the race Congratulations on dropping all that pack weight
Your number of subscribers is increasing SO quickly. It may become overwhelming to reply to all of the comments. I don't think your viewers mind if you don't reply. You have enough to do in hiking. One great thing about vlogging will be that you will be offered lots of help by those who follow you. People will offer to buy you supper, slack pack you, shuttle you and some will invite you into their home for the night. (I am not saying you should have slack packed yet, but there may be a great day ahead for that.) Remain humble (as you have already shown that you are) and accept as much help as you need and feel comfortable taking. You have to take all of the steps from Springer Mountain to Mount Katahdin, but you won't have to do it on your own; the trail and trail Angels will provide. Enjoy!!
I'm enjoying watching your hike. I think it would be hard not to get extra water at least at first, I'd worry there wouldn't be any. My hubby and I were always the ones who had tons of extra stuff when camping which did come in handy a lot of the time, but we weren't carrying it on our backs, that makes a difference!
Water is life, better to have more then you need, then not enough. Besides as you drink it, the weight goes down. I am a long distance bike rider, and water can be hard to come by where I live, on long rides.
Great video. I would never sleep in that shelter!!! Cool to see someone who did! Here's a helpful nudge . . . don't draw red lines about slack-packing or anything else. I promise, your body will be beat down and some days you will still need to make miles. Slack packing (smart packing) is a great way to let your body heal while still pushing north. Whether you do it or not is up to you, but drawing red lines on things will only affect you mentally when you actually decide to break those lines and do it. Just go with the flow of the trail! Just like you have been. 🕓
Great advice, thanks!
I agree. As long as your feet are doing the miles that is all that matters.
Slept there in 2016 with 5 other hikers. Lovely to watch the sunset from the rocks, but COLD in the shelter. Enjoying watching your hike! Thanks for sharing.
@@sarahlima7346 yes the shelter was cold, all that stone and concrete floor.
I'm with the ever wise early riser on this one. I really wish I could go back and replace some of my zero or nero days with slack packing days.
Somehow, your camera work conveys the steepness better than others I have watched.
I love the way you guys are going with your thru-hike; taking it slow, resting when you find it necessary and enjoying the views! Stay safe!
You guys are doing it right,take your time enjoy it all!!
Thanks!
You guys are doing a great job! Enjoy the videos and all the pictures ! Best of luck. I’ll be watching 👍🏻
I'm really enjoying your videos. I just started watching yesterday and I am hooked! Me and my wife are considering doing the same thing and are researching and learning and positioning ourselves to be able to do this in a few years. Thank you for documenting this. Being in our 40's, we are enjoying watching someone who we feel are similar to us as far as experience and physical capabilities take this on. It makes us realize that it is possible!! Keep on guys, I feel like I know you personally already even though I'm only on day 6!
Y’all can definitely do this! It’s hard, but very rewarding!!
@@couchtotrail2023 Thank You!
Seeing your shadow while filming, makes my are sore, so it is appreciated that you film while you hike , like your still pictures also captured cool things along the trail
Wow! So impressed with your energy & attitude!! Mark & I are both having fun watching!!! ❤
Awesome!
Have bee following your journey, and great to see your transition on the trail and how you are getting dialed in on what works for you. Love that as a couple you are encountering this adventure. A dream of mine for my wife and myself. Your video sped up and then slowing down with the music leading up to blood mountain created that movie anticipation for the outcome(fantastic!). The sunset must have been phenomenal! Will be watching as you continue...Peace.
Thanks!
Great video. I’ve seen others film a sunset but you’re the first to keep filming until the stars shine. Awesome effect that I may use during my next section hike.
Loved seeing the ice needles. Way to get up that mountain! I hat a beautiful reward in that incredible sunset! Loved the music- very pretty at the end! Beautiful night sky!
Keep it up! My wife and I start on March 18!
Awesome! I stayed at the Blood Mountain Shelter. One of the most peaceful sleeps I enjoyed on the trail. The morning view was mesmerizing!
Another great video. We are happy to see those beautiful views on top of Blood Mountain. When we hiked there, it was a complete white out but still pretty. We’d love to know exactly what y’all took out of y’all packs to lighten them up. 😊Safe travels.
love the sunset and stars. you’re creating such important memories together. God be with you!
Good tips about not getting turned around and reading the double blazes. We are routing for you!😊
Ikr ? So glad I'm following. They will make it. I feel it in my gut.
You guys are doing great. It looks like you are moving fast, too. That quick pan to the "privvy with a view" on Blood....lol. What a beautiful night on gorgeous Blood Mountain. Thank you for sharing! Hike on
From Trail, back to my couch! Thanks!😊
This is the best video, while the music was on I felt like I was hiking so cool, and the explanations of the blazes nice
Thanks for sharing your adventures! Maybe turn the volume down on the music.
Great advice for when you stop for the night
Wow!
Staying at Blood MTN shelter.
I loved that hike up to it. You are doing great!
We are enjoying your journey! It would be neat for you to share what food items and other things you dropped from your packs!
We did Springer to Neel Gap last May and had a blast. Envy you guys! Maybe when we retire we can do a through hike! Hike on!
I loved this video! So beautiful and inspirational! I cannot wait for my thru-hike start a year from now!
Hearing you say it was tricky getting water at Woods Hole made me think of the hack I use. I also carry the GSI mug that Renee carries. I keep the plastic cup handy in my pack, and when the water is slow flowing or shallow or otherwise hard to fill the water bag, I use the cup to scoop the water and dump in the bag. Easy peasy! 👍😀
I love hiking on the AT around Damascus in the winter. Great views and the needle ice is very cool. That sunset was so beautiful! Enjoy it! You are doing awesome! 👍
What a beautiful day on trail! Love all the footage! I’m so glad you were both able to lighten your loads, and I’m glad that you did it organically after you gained some experience and wisdom. Thank you for taking us along!
I am so so happy to see you guys out there. I am living through you. Keep it going! You’re doing so well.
Thanks for the beautiful footage! I've never seen video of the whole Blood Mountain climb like that. Amazing! My arm would have been falling off! Congrats on a fantastic day!
25 lbs!!!! I know the feeling lol. You guys are doing great.
I’m about 1 or 2 years older than you and I’ve on the couch way way to much. I’ve been disabled for over 10 years and I would not be able to do what you guys are doing so I’m watching you. Cheers!!😊😊😊
Thanks for sharing this stretch of trail. I remember those beautiful views. I also loved seeing the needle ice. I saw a lot of that further up the trail, but it fascinates me every time 😄
Great couple you two. My wife and I will follow you on the AT. Robert from Gaspésie Québec. :-)
Bravo to you. Have a Nice trip. I follow you sitting on my couch and you inspire me to go to do that trail. Thanks a lot from Québec Canada.
I think the last person before yall to stay at the Blood Mtn Shelter was Earl Schaefer....
Really enjoying following yall. This is what the trail is all about!
Push on
That marker info was great I didn’t know that, so thanks
Great video you two, for the wind, try a small price of tape over the sound hole to quite it !! happy trails
The sunset on Blood Mt was spectacular
Great start, you two! And the video production is off to a good start too. My wife and I watch your video first, when we sit down to enjoy a couple AT vlogs. Good luck!
I'm so glad to hear that you are getting your base weight down. That should make things more enjoyable for you both. Happy trails!
Great videoing, I like the music and that you state the mileage have the Appalachian Trail book, I like to follow A couple of maybe three groups hiking the trail. It is fun to watch how you all progress, I started last year with Pink Hotdog and Mushroom and Jay Wonders. Keep up the good hiking ,Blackritz
Have been watching your adventure since day0. Just happened upon it and have really enjoyed it very much. Just wanted to thank you for sharing it with everyone. Im sure a lot of people are like me and will never be able to do what you’ll are but would love to. So this is the next best thing, seeing it thru your eyes in your videos. Keep up the great adventure and be careful.
Thank you and I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos.
Love the sunset..glad you lost some pack weight. The hike is an adventure to enjoy. Thanks for sharing
Those were some really good pointers you shared. Thanks!!! Also, your steps don’t seem to “thud” as much when your walking. And your breathing sounds less labored with the lighter packs. Bartman Outdoors is quite a ways in front of you. His pack weight was as heavy as yours when he started. He lightened it a little, but not nearly as much as yours. He’s been complaining about knee problems for about a week now. I’m not sure he’ll make it. I’m definitely rooting for you guys. Because I’m in my 50’s and planning to hit the trail in 2025 for 55th birthday. Y’all are close to my age, so I’m “using” y’all as my inspiration to know that I’ll be able to make it as well. Happy Hiking and God Speed!!!!!
Same here!
Bartman will make it. His pack is heavy but he's slackpacking and hostel hoping so he's getting some good recovery, avoid some steep climbs, takin advantage of 5-8 pound pack days, and enjoying the trail. He's busting out 20s now
@@ivypropertygroup IMO slack packing isn’t a traditional thru hike. It’s just walking in the woods. I was glad to hear that Eddie and Renee plan not to slack pack at all.
@@BigCountryOutdoors325 Just curious, would you considered doing some sections North to South on a NOBO thru hike a traditional thru hike.
Was so excited to see another video, you guys are doing great! Love your pictures and video.
Beautiful video, and thank you for the double blazes information. I’ll be out there by April 1st
Great videos, like your format. Thanks for the share
Love this channel. You are both doing great. I admire both of you. Much love. You got this
Fantastic journey and beautiful photos and video! Take care and safe hiking!
Id love to see more of camp life. Cooking, and just enjoying time at shelters. Especially if no one else is there :) Maybe others came though so you did not film
There's always people at the shelters. Well, almost always, depends on timing.
I’ll do my best to film more of my camp life
Great video I love how you show the moving pictures of the trail ahead. Great job.
What a magnificent area you're doing!! Blood Mtn is an area my son&I have done living so close it was hard to resist! You're doing a great job especially since loosing some pack weight!! Thanks for taking us along with you! Lots of positive energy for you both!!
Beautiful views!!
I think this is the first picture I have seen of anyone sleeping in Blood Mountain shelter. Would love to know if you heard the mice scurrying about at night? You both hit the summit on a pretty day as the views were awesome. Loved the sunset and stars. Keep moving north!
Heard nothing
Maybe others can weigh in but I'd prefer no music on the video. Mostly because it's louder than your voice so I'm having to toggle the volume down for the music and then back up when you speak. Your photos are also so awesome no music is required to keep my interest. Lastly, it might shorten your editing time are use the tie elsewhere.
Great tips today. Been hiking for years and near thought of the turn left off, turn left back on. Keep up the great work.
Great job with the vlogging. The narration and tips are interesting and the music additions are really sweet!
Great hike you two, great reasoning! Enjoyed the video!
Getting better every day. Just a couple pro hikers!👍
Y'all are great. In regards to getting turned around: I had a paracord/compass bracelet that I put on either the left or right wrist depending on which way I turned off trail so I would know which way to turn when I went back to the trail. It was a good system for me that was instituted after I hiked almost 3 miles in the wrong direction one day. In my defense, after many side journeys to water or shelters or views, it is easy to forget whether it was left or right this time... I wasn't always the most observant of hikers.....clearly. 🙂 Love your attitudes!
Thanks for the tip!
Nice hiking day. Enjoy the view of the trail in your videos.. Smart move to hike to Blood Mountain.
I think I’m detecting bigger smiles since the packs have been lightened 😊
Some really nice views and still shots in this one!
✌🏻💕
You guys are doing great…. Someday I hope to hike the AT! Let me know if you need anything when you get to NC!
Great stuff! Loving how you're learning as you go. Rock on!
Love You Guys! Awesome Adventure!
Needle ice is always pretty neat in a picture. I hope one day for a hiker to time lapse film it as it pushes up in the morning! I bet it'd be tough to capture though.
Yes, batteries on phones and cameras die in the cold. So a hiker would have to sit there to keep it warm!
So happy for both of you! Awesome video. Congratulations on your journey. Its inspiring. I need to stop saying someday...and just go!
I jus t started following you guys today. Sounds like you're doing well and enjoying this fantastic journey.
another great video. And look at you- already thinking liking seasoned hikers- better to go forward 1 mile and walk to a shelter .5 off the trail!
I couldn’t put on my first backpack for my shakedown hike, 39 lbs
I am very proud of both of you! Hike on!
Great videos. Just found your channel this morning. Thanks for actually showing how to do the water refill. Ive been wanting to see it. How often to you change t-shirts and undies?I know it may sound like a weird question, but me being no days on a trail yet, and I sweat easily I was just wondering>. Thanks
The hiking clothes stay the same everyday. The camp clothes stay the same everyday. You do laundry when you go in to resupply.
I’m most impressed that you have the energy at the end of the day and the battery power to take all the videos and edit. Are you posting from on trail or when you are in town or at hostels?
Made the movies at night and uploaded at hostels, not enough service on the trail.
@@couchtotrail2023what software do you use to create them? Great work!
@@SunnyHikes I use Apple iMovie on my iPhone. I do it all from my phone, no computer.
...actually your music choices are very relaxing, watching the trail (which is nice) and hearing the music blends together nicely. Great Job!
Enjoy the adventure!
Nice shot of ice crystals in your opening 🙂🙏
Hope to see you both at Hogpen Gap where Trail Magic will be set up Saturday, Sunday, and possibly Monday starting tomorrow the 18th!
Sorry but our videos are actually delayed due to cell service on the trail. We’ve already passed Hogpen Gap, wish we could be there too.
Awesome video!!! So much beauty!! How did your packs feel with the weight loss? Please consider slowing your “fast forward” clip’s down just a bit. I’m watching on a big screen TV & it made me just a touch dizzy…. Thank you for sharing!!!🥾🥾❤️
Yes I wish I could slow it down but unfortunately it only goes one speed as far as I know. That was the entire climb up Blood Mountain and it would have taken too long to go normal speed. Sorry it made you dizzy.
@@couchtotrail2023 definitely not criticism… y’all’s videos are awesome!!!! 🥾🥾❤️
@@HikingWithWhiskers oh I wasn’t taking it as criticism at all. 🙏
Scenario: Me, at Blood Mountain Shelter...
Looking for good trees to hang my hammock from...
Been there 3 times...
Never been tempted.
Have a wonderful hike.
Carry less, hike more. Take every day as it comes and advice with caution...
Especially this bit!😉
20:10
Just a tiny bit of info for your tid bit of info. That portion of trail has been bear canister only after March 1st since about the time of the true story of the cocaine bear. There were always questions if it was the bears that were the danger around there at night or if it were falling duffel bags....
I love your choice of music. Great blend of music with scenery and narration. Stay safe.
Thanks for the views. Bless your soul
Great video. You guys look like you’re moving faster. How’s it feel with a lighter pack? Proud of you. ❤️
I still do this 🥴😳 when you say 26 miles like it's like nothing 😵
Y’all are doing fantastic!! Love following along! Don’t those bear canisters weigh like 4 lbs? Do you have a PLB (personal locator beacon) ? Like an inreach mini 2??
Bear cans are 2 lbs each, but we have sent one home. No personal locator beacon.
Your pictures are amazing! What phone are you using to take them if you don't mind me asking?
iphone 12 pro
Good idea about saying left or right out loud!
Are there any spots to tent-camp by the Blood Mountain Shelter? Or do you have to sleep in the shelter?
There were spots here and there
You put a lot of effort into your editing. It shows!!
Thank you for noticing. It’s difficult doing it on the trail.
@@couchtotrail2023 loved the stars at the end. (At first I thought something had gone wrong with the vid.) I zoomed in to see the dipper- SO cool. I just can’t wait! 🥾⛰️
Beautiful video
So happy for you. I do wish you would give the date each day. I don't care for the music I would rather hear the sound of the earth under your feet. The speed sometimes makes me feel woozy I have to fast forward. I would rather have a short video with the high lights. Good look I'll be watching.
Thanks
I am enjoying your trip so far.....one foot in front of the other.....
Your arm has to get tired holding the camera. Is there some way to attach to you?
It actually doesn’t bother my arm at all. I tried attaching to my pack but it moves around too much when I move.
20lbs lighter! Wow, that’s a whole extra pack
Wow, you stayed at Blood Mountain Shelter. I've never heard of anyone actually doing that. Cool! You have some b*lls.
I think the reason most people don’t stay is because that is a section of trail requiring a bear canister if staying overnight.
@@ValsLife1 Oh no, that place is rough.
It is super cold in Blood Mountain shelter due to the windows and high elevation. Kudos to you both! Nice job on your videography!
@@johnmys5am I’m sure that’s part of the reason. But most people don’t carry a bear canister on trail either.
ahhh..beautiful pictures!
They don't have a ranger sitting there to issue a ticket if you do stay at that shelter. Many hikers stay there with no cannister. Doesn't make it right.
You are doing great!
Slow and steady wins the race
Congratulations on dropping all that pack weight
Your number of subscribers is increasing SO quickly. It may become overwhelming to reply to all of the comments. I don't think your viewers mind if you don't reply. You have enough to do in hiking. One great thing about vlogging will be that you will be offered lots of help by those who follow you. People will offer to buy you supper, slack pack you, shuttle you and some will invite you into their home for the night. (I am not saying you should have slack packed yet, but there may be a great day ahead for that.) Remain humble (as you have already shown that you are) and accept as much help as you need and feel comfortable taking. You have to take all of the steps from Springer Mountain to Mount Katahdin, but you won't have to do it on your own; the trail and trail Angels will provide. Enjoy!!
I'm enjoying watching your hike.
I think it would be hard not to get extra water at least at first, I'd worry there wouldn't be any. My hubby and I were always the ones who had tons of extra stuff when camping which did come in handy a lot of the time, but we weren't carrying it on our backs, that makes a difference!
That’s what the experienced hikers call carrying your fears and that’s what we did. As the days go by you learn to let go of some of those fears.
Water is life, better to have more then you need, then not enough. Besides as you drink it, the weight goes down. I am a long distance bike rider, and water can be hard to come by where I live, on long rides.
Water is plentiful on the AT so far so we are fortunate to not have to carry as much.
Wow, ANOTHER James Hart!? 🤔😁
This song at the end is so pretty I had to look it up.
You guys are so awesome! Keep going 😊
15:40 That's knotty!