Humbled on the Appalachian Trail | Full Documentary - Appalachian Trail Documentary

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
  • I spent quite some months editing all the episodes of my Appalachian trail series into this full documentary 🙏

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  • @thewalkingraven
    @thewalkingraven 12 дней назад +56

    Derek, this is Plan 9! I am currently watching your documentary and am absolutely moved by being part of your journey! Thank you, my brother!..

    • @DerekCullenOutdoors
      @DerekCullenOutdoors  12 дней назад +2

      @@thewalkingraven you feature at the end too 🙏

    • @BicheBug1996
      @BicheBug1996 7 дней назад +2

      ​@@DerekCullenOutdoors Mr Cullens i missed you on you tube and your wonderful thoughtful deep narration as you hike.Are you returning to join the others this year ,That would he so wonderful .Catholic here also 🙏🏼🙏🏼Love that you are not afraid to show your faith in the midst of ypur journey on you tube ,,,God bless

    • @donaldbanks2582
      @donaldbanks2582 6 дней назад +2

      Hey man it’s Magnum! Met you early then didn’t see you too much more after hot springs.

    • @thewalkingraven
      @thewalkingraven 5 дней назад +1

      @ yo what’s up, Magnum!!

  • @OpiePeppercorn
    @OpiePeppercorn 12 дней назад +14

    Your filmmaking skills take my breath away. You are the kindest, beautiful soul, Derek. I’ve been following you for a few years. I wish you a happy and fulfilling year. Enjoy your hike.

  • @Lee-AnnWilliams-w3l
    @Lee-AnnWilliams-w3l 9 дней назад +3

    This video should have awards. I laughed, cried, felt the trail, the connection, the irony, the humor, the compassion, the humanity. It is unbelievable how talented you are!

  • @mikesnaturalroast7748
    @mikesnaturalroast7748 7 дней назад +1

    I enjoyed the trip, Derek. Looking forward to more videos. The AP is probably out of the question for me, not because I'm 63, but because I injured my left foot transitioning to barefoot shoes 7 years ago, and can't walk more than a few miles without pain setting in.

  • @michymoo839
    @michymoo839 3 дня назад +1

    “Walking each other home.” I love it. ❤

  • @rustygardner805
    @rustygardner805 4 дня назад +1

    Derek - thank you for 1 hour and 49 minutes of the best memories I have of the trail. I’ve thru hiked the AT three times and you just reminded me of why I love the hike. Everyone talks about the journey but for me it was the people and the community. Thank you for the memories and the reminder of the promise I made to myself about how to live. I hope you’ll be able to return and finish your journey.
    Moose NOBO 2003, 2005, 2007

  • @vanessagalanakis7692
    @vanessagalanakis7692 5 дней назад +1

    What a beautiful video, I loved your honesty.
    Blessings from South Africa

  • @wandaguion2277
    @wandaguion2277 9 дней назад +2

    Oh my goodness! This is one of my all-time favorite documentaries!! So well done. I was completely shocked by the ending. Didn’t see that coming. I hope you can try again soon. I visited your beautiful country in ‘23 and am so blessed for it. Your people are among some of the most wonderful. I am so very glad you got to come to America and experience what our people are truly like. God bless you and your future adventures. Humbled, Sparrow

  • @Burner62984
    @Burner62984 11 дней назад +8

    5:32 Absolutely correct
    “We are all just walking each other home “

  • @annier6
    @annier6 6 дней назад +2

    Tears. You gathered everything in and experienced it with us. It's good to see you out on a new journey. Thank you and congratulations!

  • @melanieworthington4110
    @melanieworthington4110 11 дней назад +3

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful film. I too will returning to the trail in 26 if the Lord tarries…..last attempt made 300 miles …in 22. God bless you and keep you young man!

  • @profthreads
    @profthreads 7 дней назад +1

    One of the AT thru hikes documentary! I have watched so many and great job

  • @hardtailjefe
    @hardtailjefe 7 дней назад +1

    “Some times in life you do what you think you’re supposed to do and not perhaps what you want to do” this statement spoke to me so damn true! Great vid.

  • @sherrimcdavid7793
    @sherrimcdavid7793 8 дней назад +2

    What a beautiful soul
    Thank you for sharing your journey
    Watching from Kentucky

  • @ShuttleAT60
    @ShuttleAT60 7 дней назад +1

    Derek. Met you back in NC just before the Smokies. Met Plan 9 in both Hiawassee and Frankin. I met the Spaniard Sparks at N.O.C. You record of your journey is beautiful. I look forward to following your current pilgrimage in Spain. God bless you sir. The world is a better place with you in it. Best, Shuttle.

    • @DerekCullenOutdoors
      @DerekCullenOutdoors  7 дней назад +1

      @@ShuttleAT60 thanks so much shuttle and I remember you well. We had coney dogs together at the trail magic. All the best 🙏

  • @ricklohrontheappalachiantr2748
    @ricklohrontheappalachiantr2748 4 дня назад +1

    After having thru-hiked the trail myself and having watched hundreds of hikers’ RUclips videos and documentaries, I didn’t think that there was much left to move and inspire me but I was wrong. Well done! Also, churches used to be open all the time when I was a child growing up in the ‘60s. They did in fact start to get overrun with vandalism and homeless people and now they’re closed when not in use. It’s sad but that’s the unfortunate reality.

  • @santabubba50
    @santabubba50 4 дня назад +1

    Just finished watching…. Best video out there about the AT, thank you

  • @cyndirowland7873
    @cyndirowland7873 3 дня назад +1

    This is such an insightful and touching documentary -- THE best AT journey I've watched (a bunch!) Such great trail depiction and sharing your vulnerability. I am also Scotts-Irish (Ulster). My ancestors came across to the northeast, migrated to NC, then again to southern Indiana where we remain. I could listen to you talk alllll day! I was heartbroken for you but what an experience 💔

    • @DerekCullenOutdoors
      @DerekCullenOutdoors  3 дня назад +1

      @@cyndirowland7873 thanks very much. It was (the “humbling”) the best blessing in disguise as I am experiencing now on the Camino 🙏

  • @janetcardenas9490
    @janetcardenas9490 4 дня назад

    Thank you! I watched your documentary in one sitting. I’m dreaming with a big heart to make my own little trek with nature to the top of a local mountain. Returning to the beauty of the place and movement up the path, once I’m recovered from an injury and well.

  • @jeffhitch7332
    @jeffhitch7332 12 дней назад +4

    time constraints allowed me to only watch the first half, for now. By far one of the best, well put together documentary I've seen over the years,

  • @michelelapham1215
    @michelelapham1215 12 дней назад +5

    Derek, what a magical journey and such a beautifully put together video. It was so serendipitous that today, in the midst of one of my saddest days in the last 10 years, your videos popped across my feed, to make me smile with your memories and be comforted with the wisdom of your words. God bless you, Derek and, thank you.

    • @DerekCullenOutdoors
      @DerekCullenOutdoors  12 дней назад

      @@michelelapham1215 I’m sorry to hear this was such a sad day. I will send you a message during this walk. Thank you and wishing you well Michele 🙏

  • @ChaseUrAdventure
    @ChaseUrAdventure 9 дней назад +2

    Derek, I enjoyed your documentary so much. I cried, laughed, and just listened 🥹 thank you for sharing your journey on the AT. ❤

  • @kevingent2109
    @kevingent2109 10 дней назад +1

    Stunning film, so enjoyable to watch a truly nice person haveing a great walk. Wish this film could go on forever.

  • @handyman3797
    @handyman3797 4 дня назад

    This video has to be hands down the best video of the AT experience. It's powerful! Emotional! Is full of inspiration. I cried happy tears. I cried sad tears. The bond between hikers is so satisfying. The sadest part of this video was when it was over and you didn't make it to Katahdin. I knew deep down inside I wanted to hike to AT. Now I'm making it mandatory! This video will show others how important this trail is. HYOH! " The long way is the right way!"

    • @DerekCullenOutdoors
      @DerekCullenOutdoors  4 дня назад

      @@handyman3797 thank you so much for the kind words. Please do share this video with someone or somewhere that you think people will be interested to watch ❤️

  • @AMCD18
    @AMCD18 10 дней назад +2

    Absolutely loved the documentary of your journey. Very insightful and funny. I hope that if you comeback this year on trail, you reconnect with some of your tramily. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us. Namaste 🙏🏻

  • @tbo2120
    @tbo2120 11 дней назад +2

    I had no idea I was about to watch what I just have! Unreal Derek. I can’t thank you enough for uploading this. I had a moment during the amazing grace rendition… blew me away. Felt God!

  • @ISABEL-vz4td
    @ISABEL-vz4td 7 дней назад +1

    Thanks for the gift of this video! 🧡

  • @santabubba50
    @santabubba50 4 дня назад +1

    Just started watching, what a great video so far, I look forward to watching your entire adventure, just in the beginning you really capture the camaraderie among the hikers. 🎅

  • @danielkendall7131
    @danielkendall7131 10 дней назад +1

    Watching this video is very inspiring Derek, I’m 67 and in good health, need to do this before time runs out, thank you for such a real and raw video, no sugar coating, love it.

  • @cumberlandquiltchic1
    @cumberlandquiltchic1 12 дней назад +2

    The lady at the end, Renee… 😇 im so happy to see a video from you .the trail will be here. Come back when it’s time. You have amazing adventures and a real talent for making films. Thank you for sharing . 😘

  • @shannondenny3259
    @shannondenny3259 11 дней назад +3

    This is wonderful! It's like re-visiting old friends! Hope all are well 😊

  • @gohikeme8420
    @gohikeme8420 11 дней назад +3

    I'm completely blown away by your experience! Truth in every word you spoke, from the deepest part of your heart and soul! No sugar coating the truth and emotions of being alive! Thank you for sharing this with whoever is lucky enough to find your story. We are from the opposite sides of the 'Pond' and on the suface are very different yet so much the same. So much of who you are, I see in myself even clearer than before! As a periodic section hiker of the AT a thru-hike attempt has been fixed in my head for 10 years now, and perhaps some day, I'll set out to see where my good head, good body, good feet and good heart will take me!
    Thanks, and happy trails!

  • @anvilbrunner.2013
    @anvilbrunner.2013 12 дней назад +4

    Bravo ! Nice to see you and all those lovely folks you'd met along the way again. It was an epic trip.

  • @sandpine99
    @sandpine99 10 дней назад +2

    Thank you for the documentary. I started watching you when you on the PCT and looked forward to your AT videos. Sorry it didn't end like you wanted. The stories and the way you tell them are always very motivational. Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @stubaby33
    @stubaby33 10 дней назад +1

    ...sometimes you do what you're supposed to do, not what you want to do... This made me stop and think, and I'll be it did the same for many others that watched this video. Thank you!

  • @caelgrayheavens1234
    @caelgrayheavens1234 8 дней назад +2

    Watching a movie in your tent during rain looks so COZY

  • @gurug8060
    @gurug8060 5 дней назад +1

    Excellent video. Very reflective and honest ❤. I completely the AT in 2022 (trail name “Guru G”). This video brought back many memories. Thank you

  • @DeniseLookingOut
    @DeniseLookingOut 10 дней назад +1

    You have so beautifully captured your experience, like nothing else that I’ve seen on the AT. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability, your joys and your curiosity of those around you!

  • @ManAndBoy75
    @ManAndBoy75 8 дней назад +1

    Brilliantly done. Such a great video and story. I'm sorry yours ended before the goal, but I hope you got what you needed from the trail, regardless.

  • @ijblessjourney
    @ijblessjourney 12 дней назад +1

    Hello Derek, you and the crew you started with truly inspired me to start and finish my thru hike in 2024. How you captured moments thru out your journey was amazing. Sorry to hear of all who got ill or homesick and had to leave the trail. This is a great documentary I truly appreciate you for sharing this well organized content.

  • @PaganAdventures
    @PaganAdventures 11 дней назад +1

    So incredibly well done! I've watched countless people's AT journeys over the past several years as my wife and I have patiently awaited the opportunity to start ours (this April). While many videos have been inspiring, informative, and or entertaining, yours was all of these in the very best ways, and was the first to actually invoke an emotional response.
    Thank you, and may all the very best things come your way!

  • @UniverseSpeck
    @UniverseSpeck 11 дней назад +2

    My life has been really tough lately. Lost a lot of my friends a few years back, Living with my parents, can’t get a career job. I saw folks doing this and it really sparked my interest. I resonated with you about what you said about feeling lonely and wanting to do something about it. But I wasn’t sure.
    Had a dream about it last night. I want to do it.

  • @davidbyrne1193
    @davidbyrne1193 10 дней назад +1

    As a fellow trekker / adventurer and Irishman. You're an inspiration 🙏🏻

  • @kelliemyers4878
    @kelliemyers4878 7 дней назад +1

    This documentary is truly a gift.Thank you.

  • @sheilahenry7279
    @sheilahenry7279 10 дней назад +1

    I didn’t know this about the Scott Irish. Very interesting & the old photo.
    This is a wonderful video. Thank you for the effort & work you did. For others that read comments, there is the best short video I’ve ever seen on the Greenbelly site. Yep, the hiker food people.
    But men, Elvis was born in Mississippi. He often visited the cost but he was born closer to the delta in Tupelo. Memphis only came after he was a teenager @ 13. He was to be opener for the new Gulfcoast coliseum & tickets had been sold but he died before this & I they chose another Southerner from Ms, a man that overcame many obstickes, a black country singer, Charlie Pride.

  • @karinheart
    @karinheart 12 дней назад +2

    I'm still watching, wow! I'm so loving this!!!

  • @sharon-v4p
    @sharon-v4p 7 дней назад

    This is by far the best AT documentary. Nice to see into the minds of your fellow hikers. You created a depth and bond that surpasses just you and your hiking mates, but for those lucky enough to stumble upon your video. You have a gift to capture the best of those around you. In addition, fantastic vidiography

  • @echarlto
    @echarlto 2 дня назад

    Wonderful, uplifting, real film. Well done!

  • @0320ldkime
    @0320ldkime 10 дней назад +2

    Best of luck, Derek!

  • @bocceball63
    @bocceball63 12 дней назад +3

    Derek, I enjoyed this overview of your journey. I miss seeing your videos. All the best to you this year.

    • @DerekCullenOutdoors
      @DerekCullenOutdoors  12 дней назад +6

      @@bocceball63 thanks very much for the kind words and I am just ready to start a walk that you see at the end of the documentary…tomorrow morning in fact ;)

    • @cumberlandquiltchic1
      @cumberlandquiltchic1 12 дней назад

      The Camino de Santiago, or Way of St. James ?😊 I can’t wait to follow along and find out!

  • @MD-cr2ou
    @MD-cr2ou 12 дней назад +3

    Loved the documentary!

  • @patrisha573
    @patrisha573 11 часов назад

    Hi Derek, What an Amazing experience and journey, I've watched some trails hickers But Your value is beyond precious stones, Son of the Almighty King, He smiled,because what He has made is very good. God put pieces of Himself in you and He knew that great and wonderful things awaited you. God knows your dreams and the desires of your heart. Much love ❤

  • @Sunmoon-e4n
    @Sunmoon-e4n 5 дней назад +2

    Min 34:00 when you talkin about Scot Irish.. It was the Irish gaels who brang Goídelc Gaeilge Gaelic to Scotland and the Isle of man and parts of Wales it all comes from Ireland and the language of the old Irish is Ogham that's we're Goídelc Gaeilge Gaelic comes from. the Scottish were pics from picland spoke pictish wipe out by the Saxons /vikings. MC/Mac/Ní/Ó are all of Irish Gael blood surnames and Scotia /Scotland means the land of the Irish gaels. And the Saxons watered down the Gaelic in ísle of man with adding manx to it after they wiped out thousands of Irish Gaels there too. Great video safe 🇮🇪♥️✝️☦️🙏🏻

  • @darlene4232
    @darlene4232 День назад

    It's good to see all walking together and staying together 😊

  • @graceomalley626
    @graceomalley626 11 дней назад

    Watching your documentary.... amazing watch... .. just finished watching...wow what a journey. ... well done Derek..
    Every step you took was inspiring. Every person had their own story.... "ask, believe, receive"

  • @claret4381
    @claret4381 12 дней назад +2

    HELLO Derek
    Lovely to see you
    You have a BEAUTIFUL soul.
    GREETINGS FROM kilkenny IRELAND ❤❤

  • @SirStopsAlot
    @SirStopsAlot 11 дней назад

    Hello Derek,
    I watched your video last night and again today. There is so much content that I had to see it again. I didn't realize you had hiked so much with Birdy, I saw her and her tramily several times from VA to the 100 mile wilderness. I think I missed you in Virginia by a day when I was set up at VA 611. I ended up serving so many of the people you had hiked with both before and after we met in Bennington. Your presentation was so well done and having walked those same footsteps it brought back many fond and struggling memories. Thank you for sharing this with us.
    Yes, Steve and I owe you a phone call and I'm ashamed it is taking us so long to coordinate the time to do so. We must do better.
    We are looking forward to seeing you on trail this summer. Be well!
    Safe Travels

  • @valeriesorrells
    @valeriesorrells 10 дней назад +1

    beautiful.... thank you so much for sharing. ❤❤❤❤

  • @meganc243
    @meganc243 10 дней назад +1

    Real,raw and absolutely beautiful ❤️🤍✌️loved this

  • @HeatherEndeavors
    @HeatherEndeavors 10 дней назад

    Loved your video. Heartfelt, honoring each person's journey, inspiring.

  • @audiosaurus6511
    @audiosaurus6511 12 дней назад

    One of the better AT movies at the moment. I'm also returning this year to finish up sections. See you on the trail!

  • @Steynberg.
    @Steynberg. 11 дней назад

    Wow, I just wanted to take a look into your documentary after a long day of work and could not stop watching. What a great piece of work. Kudos to you. Cya on the trail.

  • @mariaturner3893
    @mariaturner3893 12 дней назад

    Thank you SO much for sharing your journey Derek . I followed you during the AT & just loved your beautiful soul, your story telling , you have a true gift . I will be following your next journey too ….. Buen Camino !!!

  • @Jennifer-xv6sk
    @Jennifer-xv6sk 12 дней назад

    I’m hiking it this year… I’m in aw over your video. Best yet in my opinion. Thank you so much for sharing your journey 🇨🇦

  • @lisarobertson7011
    @lisarobertson7011 11 дней назад

    this was a wonderful film, thank you for this journey, all the best to you Derek! cheers from Toronto

  • @darlene4232
    @darlene4232 День назад

    Of all the people I've watch doing the appalachian you have showed more bout the trail and asking the people why they were doing it for was inspiration I'm sorry some of them went off of trail but always come back 😊

  • @mickbyrne3216
    @mickbyrne3216 11 дней назад

    Derek,, well done on walking so far. A wonderful journey! Loved the video.

  • @stewajjable
    @stewajjable 9 дней назад

    My brothers around the 16:30 minute mark feeding and fellowship with the hikers. Part of the Trail Blessing with Pastor “Shep” and FCF brothers! To God be the Glory!!

  • @lhoward62
    @lhoward62 11 дней назад

    Thank you!! This is what I needed today.

  • @FloridaGirlAdventures
    @FloridaGirlAdventures 11 дней назад

    I feel like Im traily now! This was WONDERFUL for anyone who has been out there, this is like going home :-) absolutly wonderful, I hope your tramily also charish this video, your hard work is obvious! Thank you for brining me back home, if only for one hour:47 mins :-) Florida Girls C/O 2016-2021

  • @TheChantybb
    @TheChantybb 9 дней назад

    Beautifully made! Thanks for sharing. Sending love ❤

  • @mitziewagner5526
    @mitziewagner5526 10 дней назад +2

    Amazing !!!!

  • @stepbystepworldwideministries
    @stepbystepworldwideministries 12 дней назад +4

    I know you want to finish. God lifts up the humble. We're following you to Katahdin where you will finish what you started. We are praying for you.

  • @kimberlyw3847
    @kimberlyw3847 11 дней назад

    You are living my dream! That trail has been calling me recently. I hope I get to do it one day! Thanks for sharing 🫶🏻

  • @greg.jacobs
    @greg.jacobs 12 дней назад

    Excellent documentary Derek, really enjoyed it.

  • @vernaclevinger5716
    @vernaclevinger5716 11 дней назад

    I watched a program that said no one that starts in January has finished in the same year. God bless your effort. Try to enjoy the journey.

  • @HeidiEliason-d5z
    @HeidiEliason-d5z 12 дней назад

    Love your videos! Looking forward to more. What a wonderful journey. God Bless!

  • @wagnerswagner496
    @wagnerswagner496 12 дней назад +1

    Love your journey and approach. I hope you’re well.

  • @jamesbonner5989
    @jamesbonner5989 12 дней назад

    I followed your thru hike the fist time, enjoyed the documentary and looking forward to be continued, Hike on !

  • @weshopper9738
    @weshopper9738 10 дней назад

    Very well done! Thank you for sharing

  • @jmcoelho7
    @jmcoelho7 11 дней назад

    Keep pumping, good luck on the Caminho.

  • @BeerinBeautifulPlaces
    @BeerinBeautifulPlaces 9 дней назад

    Very thought fun and well-made! Btw, I hike in a gray button up shirt too!

    • @DerekCullenOutdoors
      @DerekCullenOutdoors  9 дней назад +1

      @@BeerinBeautifulPlaces thank you very much Maddie and grayt minds think alike 😊

  • @brockf7657
    @brockf7657 11 дней назад

    What a Great documentary, Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @lucyb15
    @lucyb15 12 дней назад

    I loved this! Thank-you for sharing it.

  • @douglasjones3930
    @douglasjones3930 12 дней назад

    When you get to Katahdin, I hope we see you dance a jig like in your walk around Ireland videos. Loved the doc, great job!

  • @juliektomlinson2584
    @juliektomlinson2584 12 дней назад

    Derek so good to see the compilation and hear and see my sweet friend Birdy

    • @pandrew3146
      @pandrew3146 11 дней назад +1

      You are so brave Derek, ❤ love seeing your inspiring journey, I also love Your dear friend John O'Donohue ❤

  • @sylviawinstead8799
    @sylviawinstead8799 10 дней назад

    Oh wow, I would love to hike near you just to hear your accent!! It would make time go by fast👍🏻
    I could listen all day

  • @darlene4232
    @darlene4232 День назад

    Thanks for the History lesson 😊

  • @YTusercomment
    @YTusercomment 12 дней назад

    Derek...the women followed your lead on the Trail like the Pied Piper - HA!
    I watched you progress while you were on the Trail and always enjoyed your reflections on your experience and particularly when you identified and described certain American History relevant places along the Trail. This full film was compiled very well...I certainly hope you get your opportunity in 2025 to return and complete the rest of the journey.

  • @chipcurley631
    @chipcurley631 7 дней назад +1

    Sadly in the US Churches are a business, and they don't want their assets stolen or messed with.

  • @arai4176
    @arai4176 6 дней назад

    Wisdom rite here boys. Great outlook and aditude on life.

  • @darlene4232
    @darlene4232 День назад

    Awesome with the singing ❤😊

  • @Burner62984
    @Burner62984 11 дней назад

    27:08 the goat in the background sounds like one of my goats at home. I really liked this video!
    34:07 my Grandmothers parents on my Dads side came to the US from Ireland 💚

  • @RustyOutside
    @RustyOutside 10 дней назад

    This is fantastic 👍👍

  • @daggy1778
    @daggy1778 12 дней назад

    HELLO .............YOU........................wow what a great documentary......thank you so much for that.....................Blessings and Greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘

  • @mattscudieri6076
    @mattscudieri6076 4 дня назад

    WOW. Awesome job.

  • @HeadshotLocke
    @HeadshotLocke 10 дней назад

    Nice work brotha ❤

  • @scottyford3468
    @scottyford3468 11 дней назад

    What an awesome story

  • @wadeschwartz6281
    @wadeschwartz6281 7 дней назад

    Well done !

  • @barbarajhurne
    @barbarajhurne 8 дней назад

    Excellent!