Keep shining bright. My favorite part of your AT hike was when you mentioned a library during Read Across America Week. We donated books. It was amazing. Instead of asking people to give money to you, you asked for us to support this library. So we won't remember the trolls. We'll remember you being positive, kind and thoughtful along the way.
I have never understood trolls, they have no life. I will usually subscribe to 10+ thru hikers and will slowly drop the subscription as a figure out I don’t care for someone’s style… I don’t comment and tell them how horrible they are. I view it as being “allowed” to have a glimpse into someone else’s life. Thanks for taking your time to create these and sharing your adventures with us!
Me too & I love this fresh attitude & youthfulness just full of life & adventure. I started following because Jay Wanders had said this is one of the thru hikers he was gonna watch.
You handled the trolls well. With humor. I absolutely have no expectations nor need for any hiker I'm following to add to their day by commenting or "like" my comments. Geez your hiking and putting out great content. I so appreciate you and all the time you put in so we could follow and enjoy. Thank you
my favorite hiker vlogs include the town stops, restaurants, hostels, store shopping. it adds so much more to the videos, also the interactions with the other hikers out on trail. otherwise its the same old trail
OMG! This was totally hilarious! Thank you. I enjoyed this video and tended to look at it in a different light. Being a past thru hiker x2 I absolutely loved your video, could not wait for the next one to come out. Watching this one, I realized a few things about the responses. 1. These people writing these responses are not thru hikers, never were thru hikes and probably never will be thru hikers. 2. These complainers have no idea the amount of work and dedication it takes to do these videos AND thru hike. 3. If they can't respond about things that they actually know about, then they need to mind their own business. 4. These responses show you the number of whackos out there. I thought that you did an incredible job both hiking and also with the videos. You had a lot of adversity and overcame it all. That's one of the life lessons this trail teaches you. NOTHING is set in stone (well, maybe N.H.). I thought you had some of the most entertaining videos this year and in my opinion, you should be very proud of them. You warmed my heart when I watched and although we have never met and probably never will, I consider you, my friend. You are one Badass girl, don't ever forget that and, to look at it a different way.......Don't worry about negative comments, don't worry about people criticizing you about your hike because you accomplished something that NO ONE sitting on the couch did! Again, welcome to the family! geek
Thank you so much for your videos. I admire you for doing what you did and sharing it with us. A year ago I had never heard of the Appalachian trail ( I live in the Netherlands ), but then my daughter told she had this dream... And she walked this year about 1770 mile and decided to go home. What a wed year it was. Some of her tramily put their adventure on youtube and we (her parents) watched those ofcourse. Sometimes the comments hurted, and I know they hurted her as well. People sometimes has no idea how it is to be out there, and they don't know what you decided upon with your fellow travellers. My daughter found it a not so healthy traveling, the food (!) and the way your body suffers, it took her some weeks to recover. I hope you recovered well and picked up the 'real' life as good as it can be. Thanks for your videos, you filled in the amptiness after our daugther stopped the AT.
Trolls are the worst. 1. Anyone complaining about when your videos were uploaded and how the guy with the machete was handled was probably not a woman. Women have to instinctively know what steps to take to keep themselves safe. It's unfortunate that we even have to, but this is our world. 2. There are so many people out there who have strong opinions on how a thru-hike MUST be done and any other method of hiking is "cheating" in some way. Hike your hike and mind your own business- unless you see someone actively doing something dangerous or against the law. (This applies to many things in life beyond thru-hiking.) I have never backpacked, much less thru-hiked, in my life, and am amazed with anyone who is able to undertake the AT. Major congrats to you for your accomplishment! 👏👏👏
It was fun sometimes responding to those trolls, they often made it easy. I always enjoy that moment of victory when I respond and their comment vanishes, makes this old coot feel like I just slew a dragon. Its the little things in life. You were an inspiration on trail and I fully appreciate your quirky style. Thank you.
I am NOT doing RUclips next year on my hike in part because of these kinds of responses. Your uploads were among the most entertaining from the class of 2023 and people were still complaining. Also I want to enjoy the hike, not feel like I have to spend hours editing stuff for the amusement of trolls who aren't there and will never be there. Also, as far as the town content, trolls don't seem to get that A: you're documenting YOUR experience, which includes town content. B: Town content is helpful for those of us coming behind you in future years. Anyways, thanks for everything and looking forward to the Q & A. Scratched it down on the schedule as soon as you announced the day and time. edit: as far as the canoe thing, I just read an article online the other day about those. Unless the canoe is locked up its apparently accepted practice that people can use them as long as they're respectful and put them back....
been with you from day one. worked years ago with a man who always said to me “don’t sweat the small stuff kid”. I never understood till years later I found out he was taken prisoner during the battle of the bulge WW2. he escaped a prison camp and was shot by his own troops by accident. so, don’t sweat the small stuff. ignore the trolls living in grandma’s basement at 30 years old with nothing to do but trash people. tremendous thing you did and nobody can take that away from you. best wishes bad bat.
Kill 'em with kindness Badbat. You're an intelligent, creative, hilarious freethinker that loves music and nature. My kinda peeps. 😊You're a beautiful soul BB, never change. ✌️
I loved all your videos. Your personality and expressions were priceless. I cheered and cried when you posted the Mt. K picture…. My family thought I was ridiculous but I was so proud for you!! I have missed my daily dose of Bad Bat videos!
I’m so glad to have met you on trail. I love you videos and your voice! 😅 I’ve been in Alaska for a minute but I’ll be back in Kentucky and would love to hike with you and show you the Sheltowee trace! Hike on!🤙
You are a delight! Trolls gonna troll and you were really quite nice to them, given the petty comments they were making. I'm a long distance cyclist, not hiker, but it is amazing to me that people who have never done anything like this don't realize the wear and tear you take every day just being out there in the sun and rain, all day, for months. There are no shelters for cyclists, but the occasional motel, as you know, gives some relief from the long days of hiking/cycling and all the chores of camp on top of that. Great job finishing and keeping your sense of humor!
Bad Bat You rock. The trolls are just that piece of “fill in the blank”. You can tell they have no idea about what a thru hike really is. Hike on Bad Bat.
Badbat, I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this video! So many of the trolls, (yes, I know some of you have) that commented on your videos have never even set foot in the woods and they all think they are armchair experts. You accomplished, and as you say have earned the title of through hiker. Some people are just negative no matter what and yes, they are all over the internet regardless of the subject. You are so cheerful and bubbly and that makes your personality. More people, especially trolls need to be more like you, or let me rephrase that, they need to get a personality. Boy, I can hear the trolls reading this! You just keep up the way you are. I would have been honored to have hiked even a portion of the trail with you!
It's always fun to see what kind of comments people can make without knowing what they are even talking about. Just wanted to mention again how much i enjoyed getting to tag along, loved all your videos.
There are so many people who complain about the delay in releasing videos. For thru hiking videos the safety thing is a legit issue. But - most people have no clue as to how much work goes into putting together any finished video. I played around with it a bit when I was full time RVing and quickly decided it was just too much effort (especially when wanting to enjoy a relaxed retirement). The fact that you put together daily episodes is phenomenal. And I loved the “I walked 2200 miles, I’M a thru hiker” self-pat on the back! Indeed you are!! ❤❤❤
I'm so excited to see this video. It's unique and entertaining. Sorry I missed you on the trail in the spring; I was out there too. You definitely are the superstar of 2023 thru-hikers!
First of all, I must say I feel special because you responded personally to one of my comments. Thank you. Secondly, I can’t believe this but I can totally relate. This year I completed a trail challenge that I’ve been trying to do for probably 5 years or more. I hiked 100 miles of the North Country Trail in one calendar year. Absolutely insignificant to what you accomplished but I always got derailed in the past. I attribute my interest in hiking and backpacking to being in better health at age 61 than I was 20 years ago. On September 24th, I had a heart attack brought on by years of hypertension. The doctor told me that had I not been doing so much outdoor activity in the past several years, I likely would have died from this. I got on a NCT themed Facebook page, explained my story and simply encouraged people to hike at their own skill level if nothing else for their own health and enjoyment. The number of LIKES and encouraging comments was overwhelming. But I had one troller who commented that I was just looking for sympathy. It pissed me off a little. Then I did a little trolling of my own and came to the conclusion that this guy probably needs a winch or a crane to get his ass off the couch. The fact of the matter is, some people just like to stir the shit. It’s their way of dealing with their own shortcomings. I’ve followed AT thru hikers for years. I’d love to do that trail. 20 or 30 years ago, I may have considered it. But now I just don’t have the money or physicality to attempt it. Any one who criticizes how much you slept in shelters, hostels, hotels, motels or tents has no freaking idea how this thing works. Again, they’re just turd stirrers. I said it before. I’ll say it again. You, Nahamsha Hiker, Hiking With Braids ….. best AT vlogs on the Web. Thank you so very, very much for documenting your journey. Peace and love - Dave
Oh my goodness! I love your thoughtful and touching comment! And I enjoyed you sharing about your own life! You have me cracking up at the comment, “turd stirrers!” Thanks for the laugh! 😂😂😂 Oh, and I second about bad bat, hiking with braids, and nahamsha being the top notch RUclipsrs! Simply the best!
remember Badbat, trolls are just gnarly creatures that live under bridges and come after goats! You my dear are the goat 🐐 (greatest of all time) of thru hikers👍!
I am so proud of you! Thank you for sharing your adventure. I loved that you made the most of every obstacle in your way from the rocks to the mud. You truly are an amazing person.
I loved watching your thru-hike! I have followed along with several hikers over the past couple years. Your hike was, without a doubt, the most fun and positive! I loved watching all aspects of it: hiking, food shopping, trail magic, hostels, and eating!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. ❤❤❤
Amen! It IS too easy for people to just typity, type, type type their little troll comments while sipping their hot lattes! Loved this video - you seem like you are doing good and I am SO glad! ❤️ bad bat! Also - still my favorite saying, “Let’s party!!” (when going grocery shopping 😂😂😂!)
Loved this. I was mentally responding to all those troll comments. But ultimately, they’re not even worth responding to. If I have a problem with something someone does in a video, I just stop watching their videos. They can do the same. But the rest of us love all your content. Thank you for sharing everything; your good days and your bad, your high mile days and your zeros, and even maybe some questionable decisions that didn’t turn out well. It was your journey. But you shared it all, and that took a lot of effort and energy on your part so thank you. Even if there were delays. (I’d like to see those who commented on being late walk 2,200 miles and post daily exactly as it happened.). You’re awesome, BadBat. Wishing you all the best and looking forward to more content.
Love ya, Bad Bat!!! Keep that content coming….and what I wish people would remember is……ITS JUST SO EASY TO BE KIND!!!! (Also…I loved the sauciness at the end….I remember reading that comment about your “husband”…. Let it FLY, girl!!!! 🦇😂)
That last comment and response.......girl, I'd have been petty too!!! Meanwhile I have my own head canon about that but since it ain't my business I will keep it in my head. You are a delightful human and I hope you continue to post your sunny demeanored content for ages to come!
I followed your AT videos and thought you to be a really interesting down to earth person. You gave us genuine reports of the trail and i just love all the times you said "Oh come on AT people, you actually call this a trail??!!" Awesome, so true and so funny 😂😂, the trail was nothing but pointed bulging rocks. I love your personality. My favorite AT hiker and i found myself many times saying "I couldn't have said it better myself, you are sooo right bad bat." Hang in there girl, trolls are just that. Trolls.😊
You’re amazing. I don’t find your channel until the last few weeks of your trip so I saw the ending and the next video before I went back and watched it from the beginning. I’m so so sorry it ended the way it did and I hope it doesn’t leave you w bad memories. I’m sure it will always be hard to think about it bc of that trigger. Your future is bright and all will be well. Again, I’m so so sorry.
This video came at such a good time, recently been posting to my page and some of the trolls are brutal. Learning to ignore them and not care is definitely a learning curve. You had great videos which is why so many of us followed along! You should be proud!!
Thank you for this video Bad Bats ... I know I followed when you got sick on the trial, and I haven't said much until now, but you are very motivational, and thank you for the positivity
Every year I follow several people doing the AT. Yours was one of the most entertaining hikes that I have watched. Do not let these trolls get you down.
Trolls suck! I totally enjoyed and appreciated your post and the considerable effort required to document your trek as frequently and reliably as you did.
Very well handled! It is easy to be a sidewalk superintendent! Most of the critical folks have their own agenda and just can't help themselves. And your comment "Did you walk the AT All the way Did Ya Did Ya! Is true and very hilarious. My wife and I are very proud of you!
I loved that you shared these comments. I comment but you do not have to heart or reply. I just want to enjoy your videos and support your hike. Also, unless you've hiked 2,200 miles at once pettiness is not allowed!😁
I have watched several female through hikers as I too am a solo female hiker but I have only had the opportunity to do sections of the Appalachian trail with a definite plan to complete the whole trail. I found watching y'all made the sections I have not done feel very doable and that I am ok with what/weight I am carrying. The through hikers I watched and enjoyed all of them you were the one individual I would have loved to have through hiked with. You seem to be able to enjoy the journey and not be pressed to always get big miles (especially the new state beverage). I assume this is a once in a lifetime adventure so if you can go out to eat in a restaurant, great! if you need to stay in a hotel because it's rained. Wonderful. I never had issues with why you posted when you did because it only seems logical that you do not want people to know exactly where you are and Wi-Fi is not always readily available on the trail. I personally love the way you talk, maybe it's because you're from Kentucky and I'm from Western North Carolina. I'm glad you successfully completed the AT but I do miss watching your on trail videos
This machete guy could have been a mainstream Norwegian hiker... Here it is completely normal to bring an enormous backpack with a longbladed knife, axe, saw etc. It is for practical use like cutting food, making firewood, preparing whole fish and other purposes 😊
I’ll never look at your name the same either.😂 You’re the best. Genuine and funny. Keep that sense of humor. Looking forward to your live video. Stay sweet and strong!😊❤
I'm glad you don't let the trolls get you down and can laugh them off.I love your bubbly personality it's what drew me in and kept me watching. being disabled I cannot do what you did out there but I enjoyed walking eery mile and step with you from my recliner. I just think you are a caring and truly awesome lady. my favorite video was you in the Dr Sues town and sharing that fun and excitement with you. do you have any idea how many books the library got donated?
I know you aren’t ready for another through hike but I can’t wait for it! Loved following your adventures and miss seeing them daily! Hope you are doing well! The trolls are dumb.
Lol I thought bad bath too at first & just laughed at myself. Like how did I see that? Cute & I love you. Such happy uplifting spirit. Also because of you I’m buying a blueberry paca
you are awesome your videos are awesome your journey is awesome your victory is awesome your inspiration to others and me..is awesome any other persons opinion on any of those thing sis irrelevant becuae they did not do what you did and they never will..so they lack the opinion. thank you for sharing. Love you Bat
I’m sorry a few were mean to you. Your channel is, one of sharing your journey as you hiked. I appreciated everything you did and all that you went thru to bring those videos to us. There are plenty of channels out there that want Trolls. What’s the saying? “ Walk a mile in my shoes”? They might try walking 2200 miles. I’m glad you addressed this/ them…especially the one!!!!😡lol
Love your channel....I recently found you and I am catching up on your thru hike. I'm at the Shenandoah's videos. Keep up the good work and I'll try to catch the live.
There will always be trolls. They think their job is to harass people. It's best to ignore them. But you handled it well. It's kind of sad that the good content creators have to be harassed like this.
So good you can laugh at the trolls! That’s the right way to deal with them. Oh, and you wouldn’t be you with a different voice - that’s one of the reasons I continued watching your videos, they are humorous and ‘quirky’. 👍
People are so weird. How self-important do you have to be to make those comments. I couldn't do what you do. I'd have to block all of those idiots. I'd love to hike with you btw. You're so fun. Thanks for taking us with you on the A.T.
Howdy it’s Walker! Just found your channel!! It’s awesome!! Trolls suck!! Just like my mother used to tell me “people’s opinions are like buttholes, we all have one” lol!!! Great job on the AT
Hello young lady! I was mesmerized by your hike and mentioned to family what a wonderful outlook you have. You have a lovely future coming up. If you lived nearby I’d be hoping to have you meet my son. Best always!
You shouldn't fear or be sketched out by someone with a hatchet/axe and machete. People in the preparedness community who hike might have to make a fire 🔥 for survival purposes and carry them for those purposes. I understand your thought process due to bad people who are encountered on the trail. You're awesome, and I hope you're having an awesome day.
all I can say is you are a blast . Fun , great personality and my bright spot was following Your hike . Oh by the way . while we were sitting in our easy chairs being armchair quarterbacks : your right , YOU EARNED IT : .
I’m so glad you could laugh at these comments. Geez, some people are horrible & judgmental 🙄 We think you’re amazing & a wonderful, positive, cheerful person. ❤
Who can watch this video and not comment?!?! I am very glad that you have such a positive outlook and can see the humor in these negative Nellies. I think you should write a book about your experience and then it should be made into a movie! 😊
A bunch of the comments seem to be from those not used to thru-hiker videos. Personality wise, Meyers-Briggs personality type theory says that there are those that give out energy to receive energy back. You definitely fit that.
Keep shining bright. My favorite part of your AT hike was when you mentioned a library during Read Across America Week. We donated books. It was amazing. Instead of asking people to give money to you, you asked for us to support this library. So we won't remember the trolls. We'll remember you being positive, kind and thoughtful along the way.
I donated a book too! I'd love to know how many books to date came in because of that video.
I donated 3
The Erwin library was THE BEST!!! I was so excited that so many people donated. They were so, so kind to me while when I visited 🦇
@@badbathikes maybe they’re hiring?
Don't stop being you, Badbat. We all love you just the way you are.
What a healthy way to handle the trolls! You’re a bright light, and a pleasure to follow 😘
You are an awesome young woman! I look forward to more uploads from you!
An awesome attitude is probably the most important quality a person can have in life…. And girl you have it!!! 😊👍👏🏻
I have never understood trolls, they have no life. I will usually subscribe to 10+ thru hikers and will slowly drop the subscription as a figure out I don’t care for someone’s style… I don’t comment and tell them how horrible they are. I view it as being “allowed” to have a glimpse into someone else’s life. Thanks for taking your time to create these and sharing your adventures with us!
Me too & I love this fresh attitude & youthfulness just full of life & adventure. I started following because Jay Wanders had said this is one of the thru hikers he was gonna watch.
“Hike your own hike.” ‘Blog your own blog.’ That was fun to watch.
Dont feed the trolls. Miss tuning into your adventure everyday. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.
You handled the trolls well. With humor. I absolutely have no expectations nor need for any hiker I'm following to add to their day by commenting or "like" my comments. Geez your hiking and putting out great content. I so appreciate you and all the time you put in so we could follow and enjoy. Thank you
my favorite hiker vlogs include the town stops, restaurants, hostels, store shopping. it adds so much more to the videos, also the interactions with the other hikers out on trail. otherwise its the same old trail
Your voice is NOT annoying!!!😂👍👏🏻🥰
OMG! This was totally hilarious! Thank you. I enjoyed this video and tended to look at it in a different light. Being a past thru hiker x2 I absolutely loved your video, could not wait for the next one to come out. Watching this one, I realized a few things about the responses.
1. These people writing these responses are not thru hikers, never were thru hikes and probably never will be thru hikers.
2. These complainers have no idea the amount of work and dedication it takes to do these videos AND thru hike.
3. If they can't respond about things that they actually know about, then they need to mind their own business.
4. These responses show you the number of whackos out there.
I thought that you did an incredible job both hiking and also with the videos. You had a lot of adversity and overcame it all. That's one of the life lessons this trail teaches you. NOTHING is set in stone (well, maybe N.H.). I thought you had some of the most entertaining videos this year and in my opinion, you should be very proud of them. You warmed my heart when I watched and although we have never met and probably never will, I consider you, my friend. You are one Badass girl, don't ever forget that and, to look at it a different way.......Don't worry about negative comments, don't worry about people criticizing you about your hike because you accomplished something that NO ONE sitting on the couch did! Again, welcome to the family!
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You have such a great attitude. I was ready to throw down over the canoe comments!! Love watching your videos - honest and down-to-earth.
Thank you so much for your videos. I admire you for doing what you did and sharing it with us. A year ago I had never heard of the Appalachian trail ( I live in the Netherlands ), but then my daughter told she had this dream... And she walked this year about 1770 mile and decided to go home. What a wed year it was. Some of her tramily put their adventure on youtube and we (her parents) watched those ofcourse. Sometimes the comments hurted, and I know they hurted her as well. People sometimes has no idea how it is to be out there, and they don't know what you decided upon with your fellow travellers.
My daughter found it a not so healthy traveling, the food (!) and the way your body suffers, it took her some weeks to recover.
I hope you recovered well and picked up the 'real' life as good as it can be. Thanks for your videos, you filled in the amptiness after our daugther stopped the AT.
Trolls are the worst.
1. Anyone complaining about when your videos were uploaded and how the guy with the machete was handled was probably not a woman. Women have to instinctively know what steps to take to keep themselves safe. It's unfortunate that we even have to, but this is our world.
2. There are so many people out there who have strong opinions on how a thru-hike MUST be done and any other method of hiking is "cheating" in some way. Hike your hike and mind your own business- unless you see someone actively doing something dangerous or against the law. (This applies to many things in life beyond thru-hiking.)
I have never backpacked, much less thru-hiked, in my life, and am amazed with anyone who is able to undertake the AT. Major congrats to you for your accomplishment!
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It was fun sometimes responding to those trolls, they often made it easy. I always enjoy that moment of victory when I respond and their comment vanishes, makes this old coot feel like I just slew a dragon. Its the little things in life. You were an inspiration on trail and I fully appreciate your quirky style. Thank you.
I am NOT doing RUclips next year on my hike in part because of these kinds of responses. Your uploads were among the most entertaining from the class of 2023 and people were still complaining. Also I want to enjoy the hike, not feel like I have to spend hours editing stuff for the amusement of trolls who aren't there and will never be there. Also, as far as the town content, trolls don't seem to get that A: you're documenting YOUR experience, which includes town content. B: Town content is helpful for those of us coming behind you in future years.
Anyways, thanks for everything and looking forward to the Q & A. Scratched it down on the schedule as soon as you announced the day and time.
edit: as far as the canoe thing, I just read an article online the other day about those. Unless the canoe is locked up its apparently accepted practice that people can use them as long as they're respectful and put them back....
been with you from day one. worked years ago with a man who always said to me “don’t sweat the small stuff kid”. I never understood till years later I found out he was taken prisoner during the battle of the bulge WW2. he escaped a prison camp and was shot by his own troops by accident.
so, don’t sweat the small stuff. ignore the trolls living in grandma’s basement at 30 years old with nothing to do but trash people.
tremendous thing you did and nobody can take that away from you. best wishes bad bat.
Kill 'em with kindness Badbat. You're an intelligent, creative, hilarious freethinker that loves music and nature. My kinda peeps. 😊You're a beautiful soul BB, never change. ✌️
I loved all your videos. Your personality and expressions were priceless. I cheered and cried when you posted the Mt. K picture…. My family thought I was ridiculous but I was so proud for you!!
I have missed my daily dose of Bad Bat videos!
I’m so glad to have met you on trail. I love you videos and your voice! 😅 I’ve been in Alaska for a minute but I’ll be back in Kentucky and would love to hike with you and show you the Sheltowee trace! Hike on!🤙
Glad to have met you as well! 🦇
You are a delight!
Trolls gonna troll and you were really quite nice to them, given the petty comments they were making.
I'm a long distance cyclist, not hiker, but it is amazing to me that people who have never done anything like this don't realize the wear and tear you take every day just being out there in the sun and rain, all day, for months. There are no shelters for cyclists, but the occasional motel, as you know, gives some relief from the long days of hiking/cycling and all the chores of camp on top of that.
Great job finishing and keeping your sense of humor!
Bad Bat
You rock. The trolls are just that piece of “fill in the blank”. You can tell they have no idea about what a thru hike really is. Hike on Bad Bat.
Badbat, I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this video! So many of the trolls, (yes, I know some of you have) that commented on your videos have never even set foot in the woods and they all think they are armchair experts. You accomplished, and as you say have earned the title of through hiker. Some people are just negative no matter what and yes, they are all over the internet regardless of the subject. You are so cheerful and bubbly and that makes your personality. More people, especially trolls need to be more like you, or let me rephrase that, they need to get a personality. Boy, I can hear the trolls reading this! You just keep up the way you are. I would have been honored to have hiked even a portion of the trail with you!
It's always fun to see what kind of comments people can make without knowing what they are even talking about. Just wanted to mention again how much i enjoyed getting to tag along, loved all your videos.
There are so many people who complain about the delay in releasing videos. For thru hiking videos the safety thing is a legit issue. But - most people have no clue as to how much work goes into putting together any finished video. I played around with it a bit when I was full time RVing and quickly decided it was just too much effort (especially when wanting to enjoy a relaxed retirement). The fact that you put together daily episodes is phenomenal.
And I loved the “I walked 2200 miles, I’M a thru hiker” self-pat on the back! Indeed you are!! ❤❤❤
I'm so excited to see this video. It's unique and entertaining. Sorry I missed you on the trail in the spring; I was out there too. You definitely are the superstar of 2023 thru-hikers!
You’re a delightful human and I’ve greatly enjoyed following your journey. Thanks for sharing!
First of all, I must say I feel special because you responded personally to one of my comments. Thank you.
Secondly, I can’t believe this but I can totally relate. This year I completed a trail challenge that I’ve been trying to do for probably 5 years or more. I hiked 100 miles of the North Country Trail in one calendar year. Absolutely insignificant to what you accomplished but I always got derailed in the past. I attribute my interest in hiking and backpacking to being in better health at age 61 than I was 20 years ago.
On September 24th, I had a heart attack brought on by years of hypertension. The doctor told me that had I not been doing so much outdoor activity in the past several years, I likely would have died from this.
I got on a NCT themed Facebook page, explained my story and simply encouraged people to hike at their own skill level if nothing else for their own health and enjoyment. The number of LIKES and encouraging comments was overwhelming. But I had one troller who commented that I was just looking for sympathy. It pissed me off a little. Then I did a little trolling of my own and came to the conclusion that this guy probably needs a winch or a crane to get his ass off the couch.
The fact of the matter is, some people just like to stir the shit. It’s their way of dealing with their own shortcomings.
I’ve followed AT thru hikers for years. I’d love to do that trail. 20 or 30 years ago, I may have considered it. But now I just don’t have the money or physicality to attempt it. Any one who criticizes how much you slept in shelters, hostels, hotels, motels or tents has no freaking idea how this thing works. Again, they’re just turd stirrers.
I said it before. I’ll say it again. You, Nahamsha Hiker, Hiking With Braids ….. best AT vlogs on the Web. Thank you so very, very much for documenting your journey.
Peace and love - Dave
Wishing a quick recovery and many more trail miles❤
Oh my goodness! I love your thoughtful and touching comment!
And I enjoyed you sharing about your own life!
You have me cracking up at the comment, “turd stirrers!”
Thanks for the laugh!
😂😂😂
Oh, and I second about bad bat, hiking with braids, and nahamsha being the top notch RUclipsrs! Simply the best!
Not insignificant in the least! Rock on and thank you for sharing 🦇
Yeah just keep being yourself. I'm not a packpacker but really enjoy watching these.
It's easy for us to be nice when you have such a wonderful attitude. Looking forward to the Q&A.
remember Badbat, trolls are just gnarly creatures that live under bridges and come after goats! You my dear are the goat 🐐 (greatest of all time) of thru hikers👍!
I am so proud of you! Thank you for sharing your adventure. I loved that you made the most of every obstacle in your way from the rocks to the mud. You truly are an amazing person.
I loved watching your thru-hike! I have followed along with several hikers over the past couple years. Your hike was, without a doubt, the most fun and positive! I loved watching all aspects of it: hiking, food shopping, trail magic, hostels, and eating!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. ❤❤❤
Amen! It IS too easy for people to just typity, type, type type their little troll comments while sipping their hot lattes!
Loved this video - you seem like you are doing good and I am SO glad! ❤️ bad bat!
Also - still my favorite saying, “Let’s party!!” (when going grocery shopping 😂😂😂!)
Loved this. I was mentally responding to all those troll comments. But ultimately, they’re not even worth responding to. If I have a problem with something someone does in a video, I just stop watching their videos. They can do the same. But the rest of us love all your content. Thank you for sharing everything; your good days and your bad, your high mile days and your zeros, and even maybe some questionable decisions that didn’t turn out well. It was your journey. But you shared it all, and that took a lot of effort and energy on your part so thank you. Even if there were delays. (I’d like to see those who commented on being late walk 2,200 miles and post daily exactly as it happened.). You’re awesome, BadBat. Wishing you all the best and looking forward to more content.
That was so fun because you have a clear head and a lighthearted spirit!
Love watching you. You have a great personality!
Love ya, Bad Bat!!! Keep that content coming….and what I wish people would remember is……ITS JUST SO EASY TO BE KIND!!!! (Also…I loved the sauciness at the end….I remember reading that comment about your “husband”…. Let it FLY, girl!!!! 🦇😂)
That last comment and response.......girl, I'd have been petty too!!! Meanwhile I have my own head canon about that but since it ain't my business I will keep it in my head. You are a delightful human and I hope you continue to post your sunny demeanored content for ages to come!
I followed your AT videos and thought you to be a really interesting down to earth person. You gave us genuine reports of the trail and i just love all the times you said "Oh come on AT people, you actually call this a trail??!!" Awesome, so true and so funny 😂😂, the trail was nothing but pointed bulging rocks. I love your personality. My favorite AT hiker and i found myself many times saying "I couldn't have said it better myself, you are sooo right bad bat." Hang in there girl, trolls are just that. Trolls.😊
You’re amazing. I don’t find your channel until the last few weeks of your trip so I saw the ending and the next video before I went back and watched it from the beginning.
I’m so so sorry it ended the way it did and I hope it doesn’t leave you w bad memories. I’m sure it will always be hard to think about it bc of that trigger.
Your future is bright and all will be well.
Again, I’m so so sorry.
Right on kid. Enjoyed your videos and glad I found your channel.
This was so funny! Very positive way to deal with the few troll-ish comments you got among all the supportive ones.
This video came at such a good time, recently been posting to my page and some of the trolls are brutal. Learning to ignore them and not care is definitely a learning curve. You had great videos which is why so many of us followed along! You should be proud!!
You’re just so amazing, you’re such a breath of fresh air.
Thank you for this video Bad Bats ... I know I followed when you got sick on the trial, and I haven't said much until now, but you are very motivational, and thank you for the positivity
Im badbathikes, i came here to steal canoes and shame trolls and im all out of canoes!😂😂😂😊
This comment made me laugh out loud 😂 🦇
We love you bad bat Beulah! You’re the best! This was a funny video laughing at ignorant comments
Every year I follow several people doing the AT. Yours was one of the most entertaining hikes that I have watched. Do not let these trolls get you down.
Trolls suck! I totally enjoyed and appreciated your post and the considerable effort required to document your trek as frequently and reliably as you did.
Very well handled! It is easy to be a sidewalk superintendent! Most of the critical folks have their own agenda and just can't help themselves. And your comment
"Did you walk the AT All the way Did Ya Did Ya! Is true and very hilarious. My wife and I are very proud of you!
I loved that you shared these comments. I comment but you do not have to heart or reply. I just want to enjoy your videos and support your hike. Also, unless you've hiked 2,200 miles at once pettiness is not allowed!😁
Bad bat u rock. Hope ur well. Can’t wait for next adventure 😊
I have watched several female through hikers as I too am a solo female hiker but I have only had the opportunity to do sections of the Appalachian trail with a definite plan to complete the whole trail. I found watching y'all made the sections I have not done feel very doable and that I am ok with what/weight I am carrying. The through hikers I watched and enjoyed all of them you were the one individual I would have loved to have through hiked with. You seem to be able to enjoy the journey and not be pressed to always get big miles (especially the new state beverage). I assume this is a once in a lifetime adventure so if you can go out to eat in a restaurant, great! if you need to stay in a hotel because it's rained. Wonderful. I never had issues with why you posted when you did because it only seems logical that you do not want people to know exactly where you are and Wi-Fi is not always readily available on the trail. I personally love the way you talk, maybe it's because you're from Kentucky and I'm from Western North Carolina. I'm glad you successfully completed the AT but I do miss watching your on trail videos
This machete guy could have been a mainstream Norwegian hiker... Here it is completely normal to bring an enormous backpack with a longbladed knife, axe, saw etc. It is for practical use like cutting food, making firewood, preparing whole fish and other purposes 😊
Always be your self. I loved watching your journey and still enjoy your off trail content. Stay safe and God bless.
I’ll never look at your name the same either.😂 You’re the best. Genuine and funny. Keep that sense of humor. Looking forward to your live video. Stay sweet and strong!😊❤
I read bad bath hikes lol - like there was an extra h for the longest time! 😂
I'm glad you don't let the trolls get you down and can laugh them off.I love your bubbly personality it's what drew me in and kept me watching. being disabled I cannot do what you did out there but I enjoyed walking eery mile and step with you from my recliner. I just think you are a caring and truly awesome lady. my favorite video was you in the Dr Sues town and sharing that fun and excitement with you. do you have any idea how many books the library got donated?
I know you aren’t ready for another through hike but I can’t wait for it! Loved following your adventures and miss seeing them daily! Hope you are doing well! The trolls are dumb.
Don’t need to explain yourself…you hiked an amazing hike!!! Keep on hiking bad bats!!!
Oh the trolls! They have way too much time on their hands. Happy to hear from you. 😊
Glad to see more content from you. Hoping all is going well and moving forward for you.
You’re the most enjoyable person in youtube land. I hope life gives you everything you deserve!
Binging you again. I did not see a comment i may have left. Your voice is real. I love your boice. It would never scare me away. Prayers
🤣🤣 You are hilarious. Just know that are loved and respected for what you have accomplished. You’re going to come out on top.
So many couch hikers out there! Get rid of shelters? People don't know what they are talking about. Congratulations on completing your journey!
Couch hikers...that's hilarious 😂 I love it 🦇
Love the hair cut!!! Hope you’re thriving!
Love your humor! Enjoyed watching your journey
Lol
I thought bad bath too at first & just laughed at myself. Like how did I see that? Cute & I love you. Such happy uplifting spirit. Also because of you I’m buying a blueberry paca
you are awesome
your videos are awesome
your journey is awesome
your victory is awesome
your inspiration to others and me..is awesome
any other persons opinion on any of those thing sis irrelevant becuae they did not do
what you did and they never will..so they lack the opinion.
thank you for sharing. Love you Bat
Trolls suck...
A lot of us enjoyed your videos.
You're right the trolls don't have the thru hiker title.
Keep rockin badbat!
I’m sorry a few were mean to you. Your channel is, one of sharing your journey as you hiked. I appreciated everything you did and all that you went thru to bring those videos to us. There are plenty of channels out there that want Trolls. What’s the saying? “ Walk a mile in my shoes”? They might try walking 2200 miles. I’m glad you addressed this/ them…especially the one!!!!😡lol
I actually watch these hiking vlogs hoping to see the town and off trail content. It's really helpful when planning a hike
Love your channel....I recently found you and I am catching up on your thru hike. I'm at the Shenandoah's videos. Keep up the good work and I'll try to catch the live.
There will always be trolls. They think their job is to harass people. It's best to ignore them. But you handled it well. It's kind of sad that the good content creators have to be harassed like this.
Great video! I love how you responded to the trolls. Keep doing you! 💜
I started following you shortly after you hiked with Taylor. I've recently went back and started watching your beginning videos
Thanks! You are unique and I love it!
Congratulations on your thru hike completion.
So good you can laugh at the trolls! That’s the right way to deal with them. Oh, and you wouldn’t be you with a different voice - that’s one of the reasons I continued watching your videos, they are humorous and ‘quirky’. 👍
We love you Bad Batt, you ROCK!!!!
Love your vids, ignore those trolls, only way to react to people like that.
People are so weird. How self-important do you have to be to make those comments. I couldn't do what you do. I'd have to block all of those idiots. I'd love to hike with you btw. You're so fun. Thanks for taking us with you on the A.T.
Howdy it’s Walker! Just found your channel!! It’s awesome!! Trolls suck!! Just like my mother used to tell me “people’s opinions are like buttholes, we all have one” lol!!! Great job on the AT
BB great to hear from you again.
another great video. dont ever change, you are Amazing!
Hello young lady! I was mesmerized by your hike and mentioned to family what a wonderful outlook you have. You have a lovely future coming up.
If you lived nearby I’d be hoping to have you meet my son.
Best always!
You shouldn't fear or be sketched out by someone with a hatchet/axe and machete. People in the preparedness community who hike might have to make a fire 🔥 for survival purposes and carry them for those purposes. I understand your thought process due to bad people who are encountered on the trail. You're awesome, and I hope you're having an awesome day.
You are the best! I followed you every day. Let the haters hate. I love your sense of humor. ❤️❤️❤️
You go Lady! Great session! Sorry I hadn't caught this one till now. Sorry.
Love your videos and your spirit!
all I can say is you are a blast . Fun , great personality and my bright spot was following Your hike . Oh by the way . while we were sitting in our easy chairs being armchair quarterbacks : your right , YOU EARNED IT : .
Thats like 10am in the morning for me so ill be there
Loved this one, just like ALL your other videos.❤
I love your videos! Keep being yourself!
I’m so glad you could laugh at these comments. Geez, some people are horrible & judgmental 🙄 We think you’re amazing & a wonderful, positive, cheerful person. ❤
Who can watch this video and not comment?!?! I am very glad that you have such a positive outlook and can see the humor in these negative Nellies. I think you should write a book about your experience and then it should be made into a movie! 😊
You and your channel were/are fantastic!
A bunch of the comments seem to be from those not used to thru-hiker videos. Personality wise, Meyers-Briggs personality type theory says that there are those that give out energy to receive energy back. You definitely fit that.
I am sure 99% of those people never even had one foot one a trail like the AT.