Day 1 | This Feels Unreal | Appalachian Trail 2024

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  • Опубликовано: 1 апр 2024
  • On Day 1, I hiked 7.5 miles of the approach trail to Springer Mountain (the southern terminus of the AT) and then 8.1 miles of the AT to Hawk Mountain Shelter.
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Комментарии • 118

  • @scotbotvideos
    @scotbotvideos Месяц назад +3

    I have a feeling you're going to acquire a lot of fans, Molly.
    Have fun, take care, and happy trails.

  • @marioswanson
    @marioswanson Месяц назад +3

    You are awesome I have never seen a video where the hiker does 16 miles the first day!!!!! I hope you can continue at that pace. Hike your hike great video...💥💫💫🌟🌟🌗🌠🌠🏆🏆🏆

  • @jamesadams2334
    @jamesadams2334 Месяц назад +3

    You are hiking very strong! Just be careful that you don't injure yourself with the miles that you are doing. Most people leave the lodge and just do the approach trail to Spinger and stay there then do Spinger to Hawk on day two. It was good that you didn't have any hiking problems going that far the first day, but you were probably sore the second day. Usually, I advise hikers not to do a 20 until at least the Smokies. Please take it easy the first week at least and get your legs, knees, ankles and feet used to the trail. The trail is 10% physical and 90% mental. There is a lot to overcome later down the trail, in your mind. It will seem like you are not getting in hiking condition and the climbs seem like you still run out of air and the lactic acid still builds in your legs. Well the climbs really don't get any easier, but you will find that you will be taking bigger steps and going faster. Once you're in hiking condition and you get your trail legs, you will find that almost any climb will only last 20 minutes. You are doing great but don't rush. Let the hike come to you. Good luck!
    Hike safe, Hike strong, Have fun!
    geek A.T. '90 &'02.......PCT '08

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Месяц назад +2

    Lovely uplifting my friend, shots and ambience are brilliant! Happy trails 🥾🥾

  • @butchbinion1560
    @butchbinion1560 Месяц назад +3

    You’re my frist AT hiker of 24 that I’m following. ✌🏻👊🏼

  • @KevBoneT
    @KevBoneT Месяц назад +3

    I just saw you in a hiker loaner clothes fashion show. 👏👏😂

  • @JackSheahan2012
    @JackSheahan2012 Месяц назад +4

    Yeah, really good start to your videos, Molly Rose, very well done indeed. I hope you're staying strong and safe, keeping patient and enjoying your adventure. Thanks so much for taking us along. All the best. Jack NYC

  • @mathfan0918
    @mathfan0918 Месяц назад +3

    Wow! You did have nice weather for the start! You'll have plenty of worse weather later, but it sure is nice to have great weather for the first day. Seeing the Springer shelter reminded me of when we stayed near there. We were tenting, but we could see the shelter. Be careful not to overdo it in Georgia, because that's easy to do. Enjoy those bear boxes while you have them -- I think only Georgia provides those. That map at the end was super cool!

  • @Foghorn77
    @Foghorn77 Месяц назад +2

    Great first day. I love your cheerfulness and keeping that through a 16.6 mile first day is incredible. As others have said the active map at the end really puts context to the miles.

  • @MichaelJones-lq5is
    @MichaelJones-lq5is Месяц назад +2

    Love the map at the end

  • @butchbinion1560
    @butchbinion1560 Месяц назад +2

    Thanks, you’re doing great best of luck, safe journeys. ✌🏻👊🏼

  • @Thunderbird-2
    @Thunderbird-2 Месяц назад +2

    Go Molly Go!!!

  • @jeevjagostudios
    @jeevjagostudios Месяц назад +1

    Great start, Molly! I think you are my new favorite AT thru-hike vlogger. Your joy of finally being on the trail heading toward Katahdin comes through in the video and brings joy to my heart. Of course, as you have said, there will be many peaks, valleys, and meadows along the way. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.

  • @earlwoolery1424
    @earlwoolery1424 Месяц назад +2

    Nice video. I love the map/route intreaction at end! Beautiful day, surprised there wasn't a "ton" of other hikers. Have a fantastic journey!!

  • @michaelessig6376
    @michaelessig6376 Месяц назад +1

    I love the route flyover at the end. Both graphically and physically impressive first day.

  • @bethschwartz5443
    @bethschwartz5443 Месяц назад +1

    Way to go Molly! What a joy to witness your dream come true! Ty for posting. Safe hiking!

  • @user-zs6sc4qx1q
    @user-zs6sc4qx1q Месяц назад +1

    Hello Molly! Well Hello Molly! Excuse my being goofy a take from hello Dolly! It's very good to start seeing vids of your adventure! 🙂 Leave the miles behind you and only enjoy your views and people you meet! Northbound No Bust! You've got this! 🙂 1st day's Mile's awesome!😮🙂

  • @user-zj4cb6po5u
    @user-zj4cb6po5u Месяц назад +1

    I'm not crying, you're crying! 😊 Congratulations on your first day! Nice video and loved the map at the end! 💟🌹🌞Colorado Girl

  • @charliehicks2554
    @charliehicks2554 Месяц назад +1

    Glad you had such a beautiful first day on the AT. Some serious elevation gain and didn’t look like you broke a sweat. Great job!

  • @kmichaelp4508
    @kmichaelp4508 Месяц назад +1

    Have a great hike Molly. At this rate, you’ll be there in no time.

  • @lizwallace273
    @lizwallace273 Месяц назад +1

    Congratulations on a great start! I love your cute food bag! It stands out from the rest.

  • @amynapier3551
    @amynapier3551 Месяц назад +1

    You've got this. Enjoy the journey and hope you have many, happy trails ahead.

  • @juliamarple3785
    @juliamarple3785 Месяц назад +1

    Wow. All these people getting emotional with your start ♡ Have a blessed journey. Keep it easy at first. -...but you know that.

  • @chriscon8463
    @chriscon8463 Месяц назад +1

    Great start! That hiking graphic at the end was awesome.

  • @703am
    @703am Месяц назад +1

    i think you did great with how many miles you did on the first day..getting used to the time change will come enjoying your videos

  • @1024Pete
    @1024Pete Месяц назад +1

    Cheers to the success of your day. Wishing you peace, good fortune and a mighty fine hike. Happy Trails!

  • @hillbillyed4384
    @hillbillyed4384 Месяц назад +1

    I love seeing your excitement and joy!

  • @KayakBuff
    @KayakBuff Месяц назад +1

    You look so Happy and excited. Have a great trip to Katadin!

  • @lindamoon8981
    @lindamoon8981 Месяц назад +1

    What a great first day of hiking! I am happy for you and looking forward to to following the rest of your journey!

  • @Jacqueline4636
    @Jacqueline4636 Месяц назад +1

    Could you be any happier??!!?!! So excited for your journey Molly 🌹

  • @roberttrinies7698
    @roberttrinies7698 Месяц назад +1

    You're looking great! Gear dialed in,and looks like you've already got your trail legs. ✌🏼

  • @goodwaterhikes
    @goodwaterhikes Месяц назад +1

    Fantastic first day on the AT. I see you have the Hilltop packs bear bag. I also used one of their bear bags on my 2022 AT thru and had no problems with it. Happy trails 👍👍😎☮

  • @boxman48patrickcasey32
    @boxman48patrickcasey32 Месяц назад +1

    Excited to watch your journey...strong start !!!

  • @AlaniSugar
    @AlaniSugar Месяц назад +1

    I see you've got your trail legs right off the bat! Congrats on an awesome first day on trail :)

  • @Sqeptick
    @Sqeptick Месяц назад +2

    Yay, I found my AT hiker for 2024!

  • @Ricochet2024
    @Ricochet2024 Месяц назад +1

    Hardest part is over mentally kiddo, you are hiking now... Good luck...

  • @doconawalk9367
    @doconawalk9367 Месяц назад +1

    Great first day!!! Love all the smiles. You’ve got this!

  • @brianloop3649
    @brianloop3649 Месяц назад +1

    Best of luck. If you need anything near Roanoke when you get there, LMK

  • @suemoore1965
    @suemoore1965 15 дней назад

    👣 AMAZING MILES FOR DAY ONE

  • @MrMorton
    @MrMorton Месяц назад

    Must be a gigantically emotional day after all of the waiting and prep. Indeed a beautiful day! I like your 🟪 style 😀. Have a wonderful day! 🌺🧡

  • @jaapongeveer6203
    @jaapongeveer6203 Месяц назад +2

    Have to subscribe to such a cheerful person!

  • @CFletcher11
    @CFletcher11 Месяц назад +1

    Congrats on a solid start. Cant wait to see the rest of your journey! ✌

  • @somerandomguy4149
    @somerandomguy4149 Месяц назад

    Loveing the trail map at the end to show your progress. And yea that time zone jump is going to take a bit of getting used to. Im so excited for you. And seeing that first white blaze must have been an intense moment. You been waiting for a long time and now its here. And your doing it. ❤

  • @abigailjames7989
    @abigailjames7989 Месяц назад +1

    Good luck on the Trail, we'll be watching for you.

  • @ljoy1957
    @ljoy1957 Месяц назад +1

    Looks like a great start to a long walk in the woods!

  • @creedm3040
    @creedm3040 Месяц назад +1

    Awesome video! Beautiful day for sure! Best!

  • @SlyDvl
    @SlyDvl Месяц назад +1

    Woohoo! And away we go! 🥾👍 Safe journey.

  • @dannythecamper4186
    @dannythecamper4186 Месяц назад +1

    Good job on the miles good video with lots of good views, nice water fall, so let's keep on hiking 😊

  • @JohnQuetsch
    @JohnQuetsch Месяц назад

    I've been watching your videos...Your prep work was really amazing!!

  • @melodyhikesepicadventures
    @melodyhikesepicadventures Месяц назад

    That's awesome! 16 miles is alot for ur first day! Enjoy the adventure! Happy Trails!

  • @williemoody8898
    @williemoody8898 Месяц назад +1

    Best of luck, Be safe.

  • @Woodthrush
    @Woodthrush Месяц назад

    Awesome first day! Happy Trails! 🌈🏕🌄

  • @rumchacha444
    @rumchacha444 Месяц назад +2

    A great video. We are a small channel and are happy to leave a subscription. Lovely Greetings from Germany. Martin & Angelika😘👍👍

  • @SherryD235
    @SherryD235 Месяц назад

    I’m not crying…. You’re crying!! 😊
    Yay!!

    • @user-zj4cb6po5u
      @user-zj4cb6po5u Месяц назад +1

      I came here to say that! I'm not crying, you're crying! 💟🌹

  • @jeffreyrose46
    @jeffreyrose46 Месяц назад +1

    Youve got a New Subscriber here to support and cheer you on. You should eventually catch Mama Bear and Little Bear who I am also following...super cool mom/daughter duo. Have a Safe and memorable journey❤❤

  • @HikingWithRiley
    @HikingWithRiley Месяц назад +1

    Congrats on starting your hike!! I love how you show your hiking route at the end. Happy trails!

  • @mattaylor8935
    @mattaylor8935 Месяц назад +1

    Pace yourself pick your lines stay focused

  • @Mitoosuns
    @Mitoosuns Месяц назад +1

    Congratulations on your first day...my wife and I will be following your adventure!!

  • @bthomson
    @bthomson Месяц назад

    Onward and upward! 🍀

  • @OpiItsSarah
    @OpiItsSarah Месяц назад +1

    Yay the journey starts! 🥾🥾

  • @jeffg3895
    @jeffg3895 Месяц назад +1

    You finally made it on trail! You look so happy! So excited to follow your journey!

  • @gerardhoward1652
    @gerardhoward1652 Месяц назад +1

    Enjoy the journey of a life time 👍🏻

  • @RaeBrown
    @RaeBrown Месяц назад +1

    After watching a different vlogger's AT hike, this video popped up. So, I just watched this one and " A Little About Me" and I'm so impressed with the editing and content! I'm in NC and I think it's neat that the furthest east you'd been was ND which is the also the furthest west that I've been. Looking forward to more videos and will be cheering you on to Katahdin. Blessings!

  • @MothMom1212
    @MothMom1212 Месяц назад +1

    Can’t even imagine how surreal! I’m heading out next year. Love the end map!

  • @terryweaver9770
    @terryweaver9770 Месяц назад +1

    Molly, when there comes a time when you need to fill in space to talk about, if you don’t mind, & if it’s not too personal, could you talk about how you took your leave of absence from work?

  • @bennbenn5698
    @bennbenn5698 Месяц назад +1

    Be careful

  • @DartmoorPaul
    @DartmoorPaul Месяц назад +1

    Wow. Great first day! Big miles and big smiles 😊❤ nice one Molly

  • @randyboyett1366
    @randyboyett1366 Месяц назад +1

    I know how thrilling it is to finally be on trail. You did great for your first day. Be careful and enjoy!

  • @SailingvesselLuxor
    @SailingvesselLuxor Месяц назад +1

    really enjoying your videos! thanks for sharing!

  • @lynnott6292
    @lynnott6292 Месяц назад

    Prayers for a safe and exciting adventure!

  • @perritohiker
    @perritohiker Месяц назад

    Excellent start! I look forward to watching your progress. Keep smiling! You're awesome!

  • @iwnlis4347
    @iwnlis4347 Месяц назад

    Congratulations on your start of the AT!! Good luck be careful and be safe. Happy trails 😊 Be here watching you

  • @johnalden5821
    @johnalden5821 Месяц назад

    What a great start and a beautiful first day. Welcome to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Molly.

  • @charlesjohnson9662
    @charlesjohnson9662 Месяц назад +1

    Great start, good video of your first day!

  • @maubeecat2910
    @maubeecat2910 Месяц назад

    Happy start! I love how joyful you are just to be there. ❤ Wishing you an amazing journey!

  • @preacher1511
    @preacher1511 Месяц назад

    Molly, so glad to see you having such a great time. Absolutely gorgeous first day! Wow. And good on you for taking the blue blaze to Long Creek Falls. It is a gem. You have done a LOT of hiking so I don't have to tell you to stop and smell the roses. Take the blue blazes on occasion. There are a LOT of beautiful things to see when you blue blaze on the AT. No, you can't take them all or it would take you 8 months to finish. But there are some good ones that just add a lot to the experience. Long Creek is one of them. Looking forward to following your journey. Stay safe and God bless.

  • @chrispowell9869
    @chrispowell9869 Месяц назад +1

    Great editing! Enjoy your hike.

  • @dougwoods9885
    @dougwoods9885 Месяц назад

    I think you should smile more 😂wait till the end in Maine. Your going to be a mess. Good luck and have fun

  • @ASAC85
    @ASAC85 Месяц назад

    Congrats on your first day on the AT; a 15 mile day ! Great start.

  • @frolege1
    @frolege1 Месяц назад

    Nice job Molly Rose ... great first day

  • @elizabethmague9198
    @elizabethmague9198 Месяц назад

    Happy Trails!

  • @Wondering_Fireball
    @Wondering_Fireball Месяц назад

    Thanks for sharing, will enjoy following you on your journey. May see you on the trail.

  • @MaryTravels53
    @MaryTravels53 Месяц назад

    Congratulations! You are on your way now!

  • @shawnwmillard
    @shawnwmillard Месяц назад

    Following your journey! Be safe

  • @charmaineslater7632
    @charmaineslater7632 Месяц назад

    🎉Best of luck! Looks beautiful out there.

  • @scenicroute8643
    @scenicroute8643 Месяц назад

    Congrats on day 1. Looking forward to following your journey

  • @coylettedewitt3083
    @coylettedewitt3083 Месяц назад

    Good luck, stay safe and enjoy the beauty!

  • @JohnTreadgold-es8og
    @JohnTreadgold-es8og Месяц назад

    Good narration. Great adventure. Thanks for sharing

  • @davidferguson9213
    @davidferguson9213 Месяц назад

    Thank you!!

  • @Bostonclassics1
    @Bostonclassics1 Месяц назад

    Congratulations and best wishes.

  • @ProCaliberGaming
    @ProCaliberGaming Месяц назад

    Very nice

  • @RedCatt423
    @RedCatt423 Месяц назад

    Great first day.

  • @hghikes4458
    @hghikes4458 Месяц назад +1

    Wooooo congrats! LFGooooooooo!!!!

  • @iblamesummers
    @iblamesummers Месяц назад

    Good Luck.⛰️

  • @martinwelch5774
    @martinwelch5774 Месяц назад

    Let's Go ✨

  • @bethbriden2187
    @bethbriden2187 Месяц назад

    Good for you for not skipping those stairs!

  • @dajo2824
    @dajo2824 Месяц назад

    16 miles while smiling. Great first day.

  • @user-lq3sb5ox1w
    @user-lq3sb5ox1w Месяц назад

    Off to a great start you can't stop smiling, good luck, wishing you Happy Trails to Katahdin.

  • @ricksousa3932
    @ricksousa3932 Месяц назад

    I really like the trail graphics. Enjoy.

  • @esp3263
    @esp3263 Месяц назад

    I'm sure you can do it. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and follow you.