Last year I started blogging about my transition into retirement but more recently I've been focusing on hiking. This year I hiked the French route of the Camino de Santiago and I am now preparing to hike the Appalachian Trail. I’ve also decided to do a better job of developing my RU-vid channel. I'll be doing a little better job of focusing my content. Older videos are mostly travel/education videos documenting my travels around the world.
I like the way you think. I feel we can start by making the trees in our urban parks natural food sources for our birds and bees. We can convert ALL transit vehicles to accept passes only. Passengers who swipe/validate passes, as opposed to them deposited money into a farebox, reduces the time they sit and idle at a stop. Hence, reduced emissions and quicker transit travel. Now, take THAT a step further by converting the Diesel engines in those transit vehicles--many of which today come as hybrid models, by the way--to operate on propane or CNG. See? Reduced enissions from cleaner fuel. O.K., now, let's mandate all of the major, heavy-freight truck deliveries in ALL of our major cities to take place during off-peak hours (say, like, 8 pm to 6 am) in order to reduce traffic congestion. (This is already done in all of Japan's major cities.) Were we to implement these suggestions, we would be well on our way to what you are suggesting here.
Oh I have 7 cats and a bunch of chickens, I will not be going anytime soon. The trail is 2 hrs away and I can visit, I have the three ridges trail to keep me in the game. Not AT related but that chair looks really cool.
You are sure right about not getting caught up with "the vortex" as you put it. There's a female with a RU-vid channel on the AT now who is all caught up with this "tramily" stuff, and it's obviously detrimental. She's having to flip now from somewhere north of Harpers Ferry because she's lost so much time being involved with these characters. And most of them end up quitting anyway, which then adds a layer of lonliness and negativity, which is not what you need out there.
I attempted a thru-hike this year. I started at Springer and had to step off in Front Royal with a hernia that I had repaired on 08/09. My plan is to try again in 2025. However, currently, I have zero desire to "re-hike" the 972 miles I already covered, so I will be starting where I left off and becoming a LASHer. I'm okay with that. If you were to try again, would you start at Springer or where you left off?
I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences. Planning on a SOBO in 2025 and like yourself having been doing lots of research. Thanks for sharing.
You’re spreading misinformation. ‘St. James’ did not hike the Camino de Santiago. On your minute 34 is where this misinformation can be found. If you are going to compare a pilgrimage to a hike, at least get your S*** right out of respect to the 1,100+ year meaning of our pilgrimage! This upsets me so much because you’re just another fool doing a comparison for all of the wrong reasons….not to include the fact that there are different routes you have not touched you hack. SMH
I never owned one, but my neighbor has one I rode in before. If I ever get one I'll add a couple 12volt fans, mp3 player on the dash and a brighter headlight
I hike and backpack with my Cattle Dog Gus elusively. I have raised him since he was 8 weeks old. I have hiked since I was 12 I am now 66. Gus will be 10 in a couple weeks and has hiked with me for the last 9 yrs. He's been attacked 5 times on trail, 3 by leashed dogs and 2 by off leash. Gus is a "Trail dog" total recall perfection, voice and hand commands, he moves off trail when we meet people on trail and waits to be released. He does not chase wildlife and has alerted me to bears and a few things we never saw. He even waits to drink from water sources until I give him the OK. Gus can still do up to 14 miles a day but is slowing down. That being said, I hike Gus's hike, his safety is first and foremost. Nothing chaps my rear end more than irresponsible dog owners. Gus hikes 99.99% of the time off leash, he is however leashed in high risk situations such as risk of major falls, high or swift water crossings. Occasionally I will leash him when there is Cougar sign because you never know where those things are until it's too late. We have been stopped by USFS staff regarding his behavior and how incredibly well mannered he is. This is a common occurrence with other hikers as well. Personally, I would never subject Gus to a long trail, it's hard enough for humans let alone dogs. but I am not here to judge. Gus is a pleasure to hike with, even if he steals my sleeping pad and quilt. ;)
So I'm using a Jacks R better overquilt 20°. Very comfortable, and very light along with a therm-a rest winter sleep pad. In the winter I use a feathered Friends 0° sleeping bag. It's heavy but it's incredibly warm!
I have an osprey and yes it's comfortable but it's heavy. I also have a ual lightweight pack and I'll always take the lightweight pack over the osprey you made the right choice.
Im in SNP right now. You are not required to use shelters. Dispersed camping is permitted, hanging the food bag is required. Ive seen dozens of lovely stealth sites along the trail. The main problem is having enough water.
This guy is actually kinda incredible. I am 66 and I would have the same chance of running a sub 4 minute mile or swimming the English channel as hiking for even 10 days in a row on the AT
I hope to do a two week stint on AT this coming fall. Then I will do Camino de Santiago ( Frances) this coming April. When I get back I will head to Appalachian trail with my dog and see how much I can get done by driving g my van northward, shuttle back down the trail, and hiking back to my van. I know people who have done this successfully. So we shall see. So a combination of section hiking with some day hikes slack packing. But I want to take my small dog with me and need to do some training so. Anyway. We will see how it goes.
Absolutely amazing nice sound.thanks for sharing your adventure.guys I recommended you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place moses peak.add this sound in your bucket list.
Would be nice to finish the trail. People are still amazed that I did it some 46 years later. Lady asked yesterday if I had read the Bryson book. Nice house. Much better values in property outside the US in less affluent countries. I am presently enjoying camping in the backyard with excuse being to protect the garden from deer:)
You never read; Three Hundred Zeroes: Lessons of the Heart on the Appalachian Trail, by Dennis Blanchard? Much closer to our age. Had to stop and have a six-artery heart bypass surgery whilst on the AT. After that went back and completed the AT and many more trails too. GREAT BOOK GREAT READ too. I just bet you will ENJOY to the Nth degree. • Hope you get your hooch issues all squared away and you are back doing what you want to do and love.
I’m back in Mexico now. I’ve already found another house. I’ll be moving in a couple of weeks. I haven’t ruled out getting back on the trail but there would be a lot of things to workout if I do.
I’m back in Mexico now. I’ve already found another house. I’ll be moving in a couple of weeks. I haven’t ruled out getting back on the trail but there would be a lot of things to workout if I do.
During my thru-hike in 2018, I had to leave the trail twice due to injuries. My hiking of the Buckeye Trail has been interrupted more than once by family duties. Hang in there. Box Turtle🐢
