As a fellow PNW hiker who completed the AT in 2023, there is so much amazing community on the AT. Even if your far from home there are so many kind people up and down the trail that will drop everything just to help a random hiker. You might be far from home but never far from Family. Thru hiking will truly replenish your faith in humanity.
Wow, so crazy seeing these before videos of your uncertainty and self-doubt, and you turned these dreams into reality. What an amazing accomplishment. Congratulations!
Molly you wanted a physical and mental challenge. I believe you got it. Interesting to hear what you said before going in light of knowing how things turned out and what happened (at least what we saw in the videos). I recently saw a video by a hiker who left the trail because he said he really wasn't having fun. Without having done it myself, I imagine there is fun involved at times, and also enjoyment of nature and your fellow hikers. But I also imagine there were many days when you might have been asking yourself in one form or another, "What am I doing to myself?" I think you probably have a greater understanding now of who you are and how you're put together mentally. It would be interesting to hear you talk about what you learned about yourself while you were out there.
2023 AT Thru hiker perspective. The AT is about extremes. So many highs and lows that will force you to grow in many ways. And on Katahdin you will be so thankful you did it for all the friends and experiences you have. It changed me…
I was about 15 and camping with my family in the Smoky Mountains and we were on a hike and my mom said this trail goes all the way to Maine. I'm 66 and been thinking on taking about it ever since. My wife said I can do it in 2026 can't wait
My wife & I will start April 17th in 2026. The day after I retire. Punch out, drive to airport, sleep, get up and walk. Good luck on your quest to prepare.
After watching your video, you seem to have the right mindset to deal with anything you may experience on the trail. I wish you the best and will be following your trip, as well as several other. I'm 70 years old and my time has expired to experience such an adventure, but I can at least I can see it through your lense. Good Luck and stay safe!!!
Agree with ClaytonSea, through hiking will restore your faith in humanity. I was asked by friends why I was doing my 2023 through hike of the AT. I thought I had a good answer but found as the days and miles passed my perspective changed. When I reached the summit I realized that the trail had done for me is to show how good people really are. Honestly say, 99% of the people I met were great folks, kind hearts, willing to help a stranger. It also showed me that it doesn't matter who you are, how much you spent on gear, what shape you are in, if you are mentally and physically strong, you will succeed. AT Class of 2023. Enjoy the trail. Best of luck.
You got this! Dream big. There are a lot of people on the trail who will come in and out of your life helping you form a tramily to share your experiences. I am very grateful that you are sharing with us who will follow your journey. When the hard days come, remember we are cheering for you. Hike on Molly Rose.
Congrats on Mt Adams that’s a great accomplishment 🎉. Love the quote on the hat. The AT is a tough but incredibly rewarding journey and you’re going to do great. Maybe will catch on trail somewhere down south with trail magic!
Loved your Mt. Adams lesson and the graduation cap quote. Those with the personality suited for it, should periodically choose a challenge that they think is possible, while not being completely confident that it's within your grasp. You then set your goal, train, prepare, and work towards the launch date. Life is an adventure and you want to keep expanding your horizons. Just subscribed, and I'll tell you that you project the positive vibes of previous successful thru-hikers.
You got this in the bag! Go hike your hike and do it your way. We all are supporting you through our thoughts and prayers. It will be tough. That will make you stronger I promise. Just remember embrace the suck and most of all if you are going to quit, do it on a good day. You will thank yourself for taking that little advise. I look forward to watching every blog vlog from Springer to Katahdin. Happy Trails.
It's intriguing to me that you will be hiking the AT as a first-impression of the entire East Coast. I am the reverse of your background: I have only lived on the East Coast. I have been to California but not Oregon or Washington, so I understand how you would want to see another part of the country. I am interested to hear your views on how it's different here from what you have always known. I hope you get a chance to take a couple of days and check out some of the cities like DC, New York and Boston. They are all pretty unique in their own right.
I think you will do just fine. I sure you will meet a lot of nice and cool people. Also the trail angels are allways nice. Personally have done it my self. I drive like 2 and half hours up to Overmountain shelter in NC and camp there overnight. I have brought things up there. For AT thru hikers. People are thankful and to me its not a big deal. Im just some random guy that like to help. I wish could hike the AT but im just a day hiker. And a overnight camper. I have no idea how yall do the ultralight backpacking 😅 my bag comes in at like 30+ lbs. Lol even for one night 🤣 so no thru hikeing for me. But i love watching everyone doing it. Best of luck and looking forward to watching.
My hiking buddy thru hiked the AT in 2012 and vlogged his hike under Loner2012AT on RUclips. He also wrote a book about his hike titled Painted Blazes. You might find these useful for prepping for your hike. I was in Oregon last summer for the first time around the time your were doing some of the Oregon Coast Trail. We stayed in Depoe Bay and saw the parts of the Oregon Coast trail in that area. It was fun to see those sections when you hiked thru there that I had been. Beautiful coast and state. Looking forward to your hike.
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As a fellow PNW hiker who completed the AT in 2023, there is so much amazing community on the AT. Even if your far from home there are so many kind people up and down the trail that will drop everything just to help a random hiker. You might be far from home but never far from Family. Thru hiking will truly replenish your faith in humanity.
Wow, so crazy seeing these before videos of your uncertainty and self-doubt, and you turned these dreams into reality. What an amazing accomplishment. Congratulations!
You can do this!! We’re cheering you on. Little Bear and I hope to see you out there. Mid March start for us. 💙🙏🏼
Molly you wanted a physical and mental challenge. I believe you got it. Interesting to hear what you said before going in light of knowing how things turned out and what happened (at least what we saw in the videos). I recently saw a video by a hiker who left the trail because he said he really wasn't having fun. Without having done it myself, I imagine there is fun involved at times, and also enjoyment of nature and your fellow hikers. But I also imagine there were many days when you might have been asking yourself in one form or another, "What am I doing to myself?" I think you probably have a greater understanding now of who you are and how you're put together mentally. It would be interesting to hear you talk about what you learned about yourself while you were out there.
2023 AT Thru hiker perspective. The AT is about extremes. So many highs and lows that will force you to grow in many ways. And on Katahdin you will be so thankful you did it for all the friends and experiences you have. It changed me…
You got this, I look forward to seeing your adventure start to finish!
Saturday, February 10th: Today is the Chinese Lunar New Year, Year of the Dragon! Best of luck to you! Happy Trails! Ross08
Thanks for being willing to put yourself out there for us! You're the sweetest!!
I was about 15 and camping with my family in the Smoky Mountains and we were on a hike and my mom said this trail goes all the way to Maine. I'm 66 and been thinking on taking about it ever since. My wife said I can do it in 2026 can't wait
My wife & I will start April 17th in 2026. The day after I retire. Punch out, drive to airport, sleep, get up and walk. Good luck on your quest to prepare.
Excited to follow along! Also what was the National Parks podcast?! I’m intrigued. 😊
Thanks for following along! It’s called Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast.
After watching your video, you seem to have the right mindset to deal with anything you may experience on the trail. I wish you the best and will be following your trip, as well as several other. I'm 70 years old and my time has expired to experience such an adventure, but I can at least I can see it through your lense. Good Luck and stay safe!!!
Agree with ClaytonSea, through hiking will restore your faith in humanity. I was asked by friends why I was doing my 2023 through hike of the AT. I thought I had a good answer but found as the days and miles passed my perspective changed. When I reached the summit I realized that the trail had done for me is to show how good people really are. Honestly say, 99% of the people I met were great folks, kind hearts, willing to help a stranger. It also showed me that it doesn't matter who you are, how much you spent on gear, what shape you are in, if you are mentally and physically strong, you will succeed. AT Class of 2023. Enjoy the trail. Best of luck.
You got this! Dream big. There are a lot of people on the trail who will come in and out of your life helping you form a tramily to share your experiences. I am very grateful that you are sharing with us who will follow your journey. When the hard days come, remember we are cheering for you. Hike on Molly Rose.
Your prep is so much more extensive than many folks I know who have completed the AT. I believe you will do very well.
Congrats on Mt Adams that’s a great accomplishment 🎉. Love the quote on the hat. The AT is a tough but incredibly rewarding journey and you’re going to do great. Maybe will catch on trail somewhere down south with trail magic!
Great reason to do the AT over the PCT.
You’re going to do great on the trail and no matter how far you go, you’re a rock star in so many ways. Believe in yourself! ❤
Amazing adventure looking forward to following you. Hugs
You are going to do great! ❤March is just around the corner! Hike in! 🧗♀️🥾⛺️
We will be watching you along the way. One step at a time!! You're going to enjoy the New England States!!
Loved your Mt. Adams lesson and the graduation cap quote. Those with the personality suited for it, should periodically choose a challenge that they think is possible, while not being completely confident that it's within your grasp. You then set your goal, train, prepare, and work towards the launch date. Life is an adventure and you want to keep expanding your horizons. Just subscribed, and I'll tell you that you project the positive vibes of previous successful thru-hikers.
You got this in the bag! Go hike your hike and do it your way. We all are supporting you through our thoughts and prayers. It will be tough. That will make you stronger I promise. Just remember embrace the suck and most of all if you are going to quit, do it on a good day. You will thank yourself for taking that little advise. I look forward to watching every blog vlog from Springer to Katahdin. Happy Trails.
It's intriguing to me that you will be hiking the AT as a first-impression of the entire East Coast. I am the reverse of your background: I have only lived on the East Coast. I have been to California but not Oregon or Washington, so I understand how you would want to see another part of the country. I am interested to hear your views on how it's different here from what you have always known. I hope you get a chance to take a couple of days and check out some of the cities like DC, New York and Boston. They are all pretty unique in their own right.
I think you will do just fine. I sure you will meet a lot of nice and cool people. Also the trail angels are allways nice. Personally have done it my self. I drive like 2 and half hours up to Overmountain shelter in NC and camp there overnight. I have brought things up there. For AT thru hikers. People are thankful and to me its not a big deal. Im just some random guy that like to help. I wish could hike the AT but im just a day hiker. And a overnight camper. I have no idea how yall do the ultralight backpacking 😅 my bag comes in at like 30+ lbs. Lol even for one night 🤣 so no thru hikeing for me. But i love watching everyone doing it. Best of luck and looking forward to watching.
See you there Molly !! I would recommend starting in April though, march is still very cold
I'll be out there this season, too. I hope I see you on trail!
You got this! Happy Trails
let's go! I'm subbed following your journey.
My hiking buddy thru hiked the AT in 2012 and vlogged his hike under Loner2012AT on RUclips. He also wrote a book about his hike titled Painted Blazes. You might find these useful for prepping for your hike. I was in Oregon last summer for the first time around the time your were doing some of the Oregon Coast Trail. We stayed in Depoe Bay and saw the parts of the Oregon Coast trail in that area. It was fun to see those sections when you hiked thru there that I had been. Beautiful coast and state. Looking forward to your hike.
Awesome video! You will be fine. You have a good head on your shoulders and you make good decisions. I believe in you. Best!
hope your hike starts out well
Excrement. Love your quote, I may use that in the future.
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Good luck! Bring extra boots! Even lightweight Merrill’s or something. Nothing sucks like having your sole separate 11 miles from the closest road.
What was your college major? If you are working what is your profession?
Keep your wits about you.
hey guys. Late to the party
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Do you have an Instagram account to help promote your RUclips channel?
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