Day 19 | Enchanted Forests & Story Book Meadows | Appalachian Trail Thru Hike 2021
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Agreed!
I was thinking that all of that countryside is beautiful - the enchanted forests, the meadows of flowers, the rocky trails, even the barren and stark terrain. Something not created by man - endlessly amazing!
Nobody does it better than Mother Nature. Not even mankind (we come close - for those who want to speak up for mankind).
I used to get teased for hiking with bagels and heavy fresh foods. The weight is so worth it - from a fellow bougie tuna bagel lover
Just say to them, "Talk to me in 20 years !" I'm living proof (71 and taking no meds) that a healthy diet is what will keep you healthy into old age. I slacked when it came to exercise (off and on to lose weight) but followed a Mediterranean Diet since I was in my early 30's. Always loved fresh fruits and veggies and avoided processed foods, sweets, pizza, fried foods, and soda. I mostly credit it to learning about the health benefits of EVOO (first cold pressed) and have cooked with that almost exclusively and ate a lot of olives and avocados (healthy fats - MUFAs). Ignore them.
There is a reason scientists says that the top killers (heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, stroke and cancer) are PREVENTABLE diseases. It's all about your diet (and exercising regularly and getting plenty of sleep).
You said you would like to hug all of us that left good comments. Well, I'd love to hug you because I just love your energy and positivity. Plus your amazing smile makes my day everytime I see it. I didnt know anything about you before the trail but I bet your one of those women that I just couldn't get enough of. Always a smile and pushing forward. Best of luck!
On the note of encouragement I would like to say that when I was 26 I had my right ovary removed, it was the size of a large grapefruit (mine was simple and never twisted.) I have PCOS but I went on to have two children and never had any hormonal issues and went through menopause at 54! Hopefully you too will never have any adverse side effects from the surgery. Keep on hiking!
Hey Kelly...Congratulations on reaching 22K subs. Only the national debt is growing faster than your channel. Thank you for all those evenings when you are exhausted and want to crash, but crank out more videos for us. Kellymania just keeps spreading all across the land... and beyond.
I've never seen another thru-hiker making such a conscious decision to eat healthy. Good on you, Kelly!
I really enjoy your videos. Its encouraged me to eat better to train for doing activities. I am 54 and 240 with diabetes and low oxalate diet but watching you gives me hope that camping, bike touring or hiking is possible.
The pine forest was amazing. You are one of the few people I follow that actually eat healthy food on the trail which I think is wonderful. Good luck and keep on.
Thanks for sharing the trail's beauty with us today. That lunch sandwich looked great and your supper looked even better.
Your kind acknowledgement about the comments on your channel wasn't really necessary, but I see it as a type of tradeoff. You hike and share your adventure and some of your feelings about it with us. I think most of us know how hard it can be at times to push on when maybe you're having a blah day. We all have them. If a kind word of encouragement from one of us can help you in some small way to better your day, it's a win-win. It's the least we can do. Enough for now. Best wishes as always and keep having fun as you go!
@S M to me it seems almost like an obligation to cheer on someone that is pushing for a goal, trying to challenge one's obstacles. I suppose it kinda comes down to knowing that it's going to most likely be a very positive life changing experience for the hiker, and being just a small part in that success is worthwhile.
A word of encouragement can go along way at times.
I hope that you have the time of your life next year!
I am so glad that you are able to view the world around you with they eyes and amazement of a child. It is a wonderful thing. Stay gold!
That was pretty good. "no horses beyond this point, Im glad I left mine back there....Her spirit just glows. Seems like a cool person..
I enjoy your videos. I am also enjoying your attitude. It is your hike and you are enjoying it you have a goal but your journey is the true reward
Hi Kelly, I’m a 71 year old and I’m living vicariously through your hiking. I’m following one other AT hiker and I must say, the food you eat on trail is so great! I started following AT hikers last February as I was recovering from back surgery. I’m a hiker but doubt I’ll be able to back pack again. You are an inspiration, though.
So glad you are feeling happier and healthier on the trail! Yay for healing zero days. The person who keeps leaving her stick? Her trail name should be Stick so whenever you leave you say, ‘Let’s go Stick’ and she will remember to grab her stick! Thank you for taking us along!
I’m speaking for myself though I’m pretty sure most folks will agree with me:
You are a bright spot in my day.
I feel as though I’m following a friend on her adventure. I like rooting for my friends.
You have such a nice balance in your vlogs: you show us stuff and you tell us about stuff.
You also share yourself, your feelings and emotions.
And, above all else, you do these things with humility.
You say we brighten your days. Well, believe me, the feeling is mutual.
Lastly, I’m happy for you and Steph getting to spend this time together. I like seeing her out there with you. She brings out a side of you that’s new for us.Happy Trails!
That forest was awesome 👌
The pheasant back mushrooms you saw growing on the log are great thinly sliced cooked in a foil pouch with potatoes and steak. I often dry them then grind into powder to mix in soups. Just saying
Looked like a great day
Love your attitude...."She Is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future." Enjoying your adventure and thanks for sharing!
Today’s video was great! Loved that you get so creative woth your food. Your smile and the beautiful scenery you shared made my day!
It's so nice to see how happy you are and to see you looking so well! Your raft trip must have been amazing! These will truly be memories to last a lifetime. Thank you so much for sharing and taking us on your adventure!
My daughters and I have been following your travels since you got on trail. So happy that you recovered and pushed through. We will be waiting for you when you hit “Rocksylvania” in the Reading area with trail magic! Hike on!
The world needs everyone to encourage and love each other. It is also great of you to take the time bringing us along to see the nature on the trail, appreciate that!! Keep up the great hike Kelly!!
I get so excited whenever I see another one of these updates is posted!! Rest assured I’ll be here in the comments rooting for you the whole trail long. :)
The section with the flowers was a really pretty piece of the trail
That is true.. you are doing things i cannot do, tied up in my having to look after my animals.
Watching your videos bring me to lovely places. I like to hike, bagpackt my whole life, but now i cant...
Thank you for taking me on this ride...
I love your choice of food. I have never done a through hike but I can’t imagine not eating fresh veggies and only standard dehydrated trail food.
Morning Kelly! Damn I love that cabin. Seems like the perfect house to me! The change in the forests today was amazing! The color of the flowers just made the whole day pop! Picture perfect! I am glad that your Steph got to experience such an awesome section of trail with you. I hope your other Steph will be better and be back on trail soon. I am so glad that you feel the positivity from all your viewers. YT comments can be a cruel place. I am glad that the kindness is shining thru! I am so impressed with your nutrition. I am LCHF and plan on keeping it that way on my hike so seeing you being able to grab things that will fuel me is very encouraging. For a second I thought you said you hung your beer bag! I was like, she grabbed apple juice not beer! That laughing at the end sums it up better than any picture! Thanks for leaving it in. Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well.
-Grateful
Are you following Keto ?
@@djg5950 Yes, I have been following a LCHF lifestyle for over 2 years now. One of the best decisions I have ever made.
@@gratefulhikes I have studied diet (for 40 yrs really) for the last 5 years. Read all I can find. That being said, IMO LCHF isn't the same as Keto (exactly). I tried to follow Keto (made it about 10 days and gave up) in 2017. I never went into Ketosis (I'm impatient when it comes to diets - I want to see results within 2 weeks at the most). I refused to give up fresh fruit. I eat about 3 servings per day. I think the sugar in them stopped the ketosis from happening. Anyway, after I continued with the bacon, avocado, and eggs for the next year, because I liked them. Never ate much bacon or eggs before that time and my cholesterol was always low. It shot up 70 points over that year. Close to 270. I stopped eating bacon and eggs for the next year and lowered it 36 points. Still working on it (didn't have my blood tested last year). What I'm curious about is people who follow Keto: What is your cholesterol count ? No one answers that (only know one other person doing Keto and she won't say).
What benefits have you found from following Keto ?
@@djg5950 That is a HUGE question to answer in a hiking video comment, but here goes: What benefits do I get from choosing to be in ketosis? Mental clarity, complete physical health, complete removal of prescription meds, weight control, slowing of cancer cell growth, slowing of the effects degenerative brain conditions such as CTE, and most importantly pride in knowing that I am in control of how I look and feel because I choose to care about the fuel I give myself to live my best life. That's but a drop in the bucket of the benefits I get from my choices, but I think thats a good start :)
As for your other questions, first, all keto "diets" are LCHF, but not all LCHF "diets" are keto. Over the last 2+ years, I limited my daily net carbs to either 10 a day for the first year, increasing to 20 a day after that. Those net carbs are typically from veggies. Also, 99.9% of what I eat has no added sugar. When I choose food, I make sure to know all of the criteria that make up the nutrition of an item: Energy balance (calories), Fats, Carbs, Vitamins, Minerals, Protein, Water. I love all of the things that allow me to stay at the 20 net carbs a day, so for me it is easy. Yes fruit will keep you from getting into ketosis, and the carbs in the sugar will cause your cells to store the fat in the bacon and eggs and avocado, keeping you from seeing the effects that you were looking for.
As for my labs, my last set were significantly better than the 60% of American's that are overweight or obese as well as the 37% that suffer from metabolic syndrome. I am not going to give you specifics, but all but one of my cholesterol numbers were at or better than what the doctor would want to see in someone 15 years YOUNGER than me. The one item that was "higher" than what he wanted to see was my LDL, but he had ordered an LDL-C test not an LDL-P which is not as accurate in showing if I actually had high LDL. Someone that follows a LCHF lifestyle will have more LDL because our fuel source is fat not glucose. When we reran the LDL-P test (which test for particle size not concentration) my # was again in line with someone much younger than me. It is also important to not that this set of labs was also better than when I was just doing calorie restriction.
I don't want to get much deeper into this as I do love the subject and could go on for hours, but I think its important to say that just like walking the AT, with any nutrition lifestyle that you choose to do, you need to "hike your own hike", you need to own it, and you need to give it 110%, 200% of the time. Being healthy isn't easy, but I love this place, I love my family and friends, and I want to be here as long as I can! Hope that wasn't too much and I hope I answered some of your questions. Be well DG ❤️
I follow you and Taylor the Nahampsher hiker and live for the updates. Gonna be lost when yall are done
Can't stress it enough! So glad you are eating healthy!!!!😋😀😊
Glad your more chipper Kelly. The guitar associated with your hat changed my life forever, in a good way. Cheers
love seeing these trails again. it's been awhile since I've been back on those trails. you're doing great!
Enjoying these videos. So glad you’re back out here.
gonna go on a walk for a few miles and listen to the dead in your honor babe. you are helping thru a really rough mental time and I am just always grateful for your content
Praying for you now girl!! Keep on truckin❤️
I just watched your video this morning and thought you might like to know I hiked that same section of the AT at just about the same time as you but 44 years ago in 1977. That's a great section of the AT, and I have fond memories of my hike through that section. I also have an interesting story about that hike that I'll share with you should our paths ever cross.
Erwin area is on the top of my list for hiking. It’s a beautiful area. Thank you for sharing the rafting co. I didn’t even know it existed until yesterday’s video. I absolutely enjoy your vlogs so much! Thanks for sharing your journey!
Starting at Springer on Friday to section hike. Your story has been very helpful. Thanks Kelly
Those shots of the pine trees were magical! Can’t wait to see what the AT has in store for you ✨
You seem like a cool person to hang with. I am really enjoying your videos. They uplift me. I wish you all the best for the rest of the trail.
Peace and love from Ireland,
Jon.
@Jon, peace and love from Poland 🕊️ and my channel, mindful life by Agnes
@@agnesskibicka Agnes, did we meet in Poland some years back? I will check out your channel!
@@Jon-sn7em maybe!😀 Who knows . I have been to Ireland once
@@agnesskibicka I met a cool girl called Agnes in Poland at one of my concerts, i thought it might have been you 😁 hey Agnes i will check out your channel today, fair play for plugging yourself! Hope you enjoyed Ireland too 😎
@@Jon-sn7em Ireland was breathtakingly beautiful, no exaggeration! I enjoyed every minute of it. Stunning!! Doolin etc
The thing I admire most about you is your continued adherence to eating healthy on the trail. I'm taking notes. I can't stand most "trail foods" and try to avoid processed foods. sugary foods and highly salted foods. Leaves out most of the foods hikers carry and eat. Never tried the Wholly Guacamole but avocados are one of my favorite foods. I eat 2 or 3 a week. I'm noticing the dark circles under your eyes (I had them a lot when I was younger, too so I've researched causes a lot). Two of the most common reasons is lack of sleep and iron poor blood (Taylor Nahamsha Hiker has them, too). Could be your monthly causing them, too ? See you eating tuna so you may be getting plenty of iron in your diet. Are you getting enough sleep ? Stay healthy. You're doing fine, just a little concerned about the dark circles (the mother instinct in me, LOL !). Oh, dried apricots are high in iron. Beans, spinach, fish, broccoli, pumpkin seeds (that's a surprise to me), and quinoa.
Just got to the part where you are thanking us for our comments and you mentioned dizziness. That is another sign of iron poor blood. I have never had an operation (after age 5 when I had my tonsils removed) so don't know of any lasting effect of anesthesia so don't know if that was the cause or not. You did lose a lot of blood because of the operation and had it replaced that could have caused low iron, too. Just thinking out loud........ Try eating iron rich foods for a while and see if things improve.
I’m glad to see you enjoying the experience and appreciating your surroundings and really taking it in . Slowing down from time to time is good for the mind and body. It’s about the journey itself and not so much the destination or speed. You can always come back and run through it faster next time as you become more fit and better healed. Zero days is good to your body on occasion and we all need down time occasionally. Keep on living your best life and stay well and healthy. I’m happy for you and thanks for sharing your experience and the trail.
That is a fancy sandwich! It’s so nice to see the woods come alive again after winter.! Keep smiling and enjoying the trail for everything it has to offer!!
You’ve come a long way and looks like you’re only getting stronger every day. Keep it up and thanks for taking us on this journey with you!
You change the course of our day for the better too! Getting to watch you explore the way I'm sure most of us wish we could, encourages us too!!! 😘♥️
😆 ..I like how you crammed the lettuce in w your noodles. That made me laugh, but the meal did looked yummy! The crazy bird chirps I think are Robins. They tend to have many different calls.
Love the Veery birdsong and cute giggles at the end
❤❤ your an amazing person love your personality and you do an awesome job making videos love following along on your adventures… I’ve done so many trails and kayaked a bunch but haven’t been brave enough to post on RUclips I’ve been posting to my stuff on my Snapchat I’m sorta camera shy but love running the camera on my adventures someday maybe I’ll put all my adventures together from Snapchat and post them on here.. but till then I enjoy following along with all to others 😇 prayers to y’all out there 🙏🏽 be safe and good to see you getting back out there after going through what you just did… love ya Kelly keep your spirits up your amazing 🤩
That conifer section was nice to see. That’s what good land management looks like. Anyway, keep it up. You’re doing awesome.
Doing that trail is a dream of mine! I am enjoying and learning from you, thanks for your videos!
Keep up the amazing work! Love being a part of the journey!!!
Today, you really got inspired by nature !!! Nice close up shots of flowers, wild mushrooms and trees... amazing 😊 besides the humor moments 🤙😜
Ah! That Tuna Sandwich should be quite tasteful 😋 I like the way you balance "gordices" (pizzas, beer etc) with health/fresh food to keep your energy in high level and body in good shape 👏👏👏
3:54 indeed! Pheasant backs or dryad saddles they are edible when super young as "buttons" they smell like Watermelon rinds they're edible in all life stages but not as tasty (: hope this helps!
Couldn't get a good-enough look at the dark purple flowers (they looked like multiple blossoms on a plant so probably not violets - possibly hyacinths) but the lighter purple ones are wild geraniums (one of my favorites - along with the little bluets - as they are so cheery along the trail) and the three-petaled and leafed white ones are trillium.
What beautiful scenery in this video! Ain't it great to be alive!
You are a cool young lady Kelly.You are full of adventure.Also a very tuff young woman.Praying that the Lord keeps you safe on your entire journey.
You have a marvelous happy outlook on life. You are so strong, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Keep trekking. 😀
I love seeing your videos, your attitude is amazing!!
Good to see you getting stronger and enjoying the trail again. You got this. Party havarti! 🤗❤️
I kinda feel like I’m watching myself. Very similar personalities. Looks like a blast out there. Enjoy the journey!
Good update. Nice camp site and birds chirping. Thank you for posting this morning.🌲👍
Girls just want to have fun. Keep trekking........
Your food looked amazing! Your doing great! I was just on this stretch last week. Was supposed to do beauty gap to 19e. But I got sick on unaka and almost passed out. So we changed plans and skipped around some. Had a blast. Have fun kelly!
Love the content. Makes my hectic day in office mid am break enjoyable. Keep after it.
After your come back from surgery, I have no doubt you will finish the trail. It is a pleasure to virtually follow along with your adventures!
She's already back from surgery. These past two weeks have been post surgery.
@@gryffyleelee yes, I know, I meant after she had such a good recovery after the surgery I know she has the strength of will to finish the trail :)
@@BethNichol2025 oh gotcha. You're right, she has the most strength of any hiker out there!
Keep on keeping on Kelly. Enjoying your trek and especially the views.
Your courage and attitude are great.
You got a u tube family now.....
Keep up your great work.
Hey Kelly, another great trail video, thanks. I am watching lots of AT RUclipsrs while living in Thailand, wishing I could be home on the AT trail as originally planned, but stuck here for this year due to the Covid yada yada and you are one of best, funny and great videography, you and your gang are a hoot. Wishing you the best on the rest of your journey.
Thanks for taking the time and effort to put these videos together Kelly. Looks like you're doing great. Your coverage of the great outdoors and the positivity that you share with all of us is a bright spot with everything going on in the world. Really enjoying watching this adventure. P.S. Love your Arkansas accent BTW.
They appear too be Driads saddle
Pheasant back mushrooms
You looked so beautiful in your good night message. (You’re beautiful all the time but especially then). You’re also pretty amazing. Thanks for sharing your journey with me.
You are very lucky, you’re living a dream. Remember to stay in the moment. Stay safe!
Love your videos and how down to earth you are. Enjoy, stay safe and prayers will follow 🙏
looks like a great trip. you should show how to hang a bear bag
Go Kelly, go!! Savor this journey!
It’s very interesting, Thank you for bringing this piece of wonder for us to explore with you
Mountains aren’t just funny, they’re HILL AREAS!
Sleeping in tents is well, in tents.
You are my favorite hiker. Your videos are so interesting. Your food selections are awesome. So healthy and good. I know you are going to make it to mt Katahdin. Keep making good decisions. When you need a zero day take it. There is always tomorrow. Keep headin north.
Looks like an amazingly beautiful hiking experience . Have you felt any changes in your perception of life ? Like I hear it changes you, makes you more grateful . Any truth to that ? Is the beauty and the experience of the AT feel like an epic adventure/journey ? Like what are your thoughts on trail about this experience thus far ? Any doubts or regrets on things you may have or haven't carried with you ? I think your doing a phenomenal job by the way ,keep up the good work and the awesome videos .
This is the one thing I have always wondered, too. Everyone always says how the trail "will change you" but no one actually explains how it changed them. I suspect it's different for everyone and maybe they just don't know how to put it in words. Or exactly how it did change them. I've traveled a lot (judging from friends and co-workers lives in comparison) and any travel is an epic journey/adventure. You don't have to be hiking in the woods. Just getting away from your "normal" life and seeing different parts of the World and how other people live is humbling and eye opening. If I may speak up about the regrets (that you mentioned) ? If someone regrets not carrying something it's easy just to buy it in the next town. If they aren't using something they can send it home or drop it in a hiker box. Easily remedied.
That was an awesome day. Enjoy watching your trip
Good video with some good views, so let's keep on hiking 🚶♀️😀💪
Awesome scenery! Great video thanks! 🤙
3:34 Can't tell what those purple flowers are. Can you get a closer image ? The white ones are Large Trilliums and the lighter purple ones are Wild Geraniums.
I caught those hidden laughs at the end... kinda like the Marvel movies
Yea another video . . it makes my day when you post a video . . keep on keeping on
7:00. "Look how beautiful. Like a storybook, fairy tale." Except with TICKS included.
You make it look sooo easy! Though I know better.Keep the fun coming! :)
Beautiful scenery. Loved your video
Enjoy the experience. Hike on👍
Looking good 👍 👌 keep on pushing north nothing wrong with a zero helps rejuvenate the body be safe 👍
Thank you very much for sharing your adventure.
Looks like you’re have a good trip. Enjoy and be safe. God Bless.
Wishing you well! Keep the vids coming!
Getting to the top of the hill was fun but it was all downhill from there.
That laugh at the end 😄🥰
Great job, nice! Keep on rocking girl.
We call those mushrooms pheasant tails. They are edible, but not very good IMO. I think the people who eat them really just like fried foods. You also have to harvest them when they are very young. Love the videos. Thank you!
Close Pheasant backs!
Beautiful - all of it including you!
Ive been so excited to follow your journey everyday! If you need any tips on stretches, or pain management just ask! Im a massage therapist and id love to help! 😊❤️ good luck! 🧘♀️✨
Day 19! You got this!
Hi Kelly
Glad to see you back on trail. How do you efficiently transfer videos from your GoPro to your phone without consuming too much battery on either device?
Polypore mushroom is dryads saddle AKA pheasants back and is edible