You are an inspiration! I went out on a one day backpacking trip this weekend, only my 2nd time ever. Tottal newb here. Every time I crossed a stream I found myself saying " river crossin ! ". You're creating a cult.
Thank you for the encore.... and the applause continues. Isn't it wonderful to realize there is an amazing creation given to us to enjoy and and an even greater creator with that still small voice that has protected you several times. Thanks again for sharing and hope you weathered Idalia safely! Till next time?
Another awesome video. You have a lifelong friend in Derek. What a great Trail Angel. You tell such a wonderful story , as you hike along, both the ups and downs. Thanks so much for taking us along.
Excellent video. I watched your AT videos and it was so good to follow you as you experienced the trail alone. Thanks for sharing. I’m 61 and will be doing my first backpacking trip in May 2024. I’m inspired!
Thanks so much for your TRT video. What an amazing trail. Loved your thoughts on being alone on this trail leading to feeling accomplished and more confident in yourself. Thanks again. Peace and happy trails.
3:32 just look at what god made amen to that 💯. I really enjoyed watching you hikeing everyday early in the morning while i was working At 2am everyday. Glad you had a great time. Looking forward to your next journey much love ❤️
Thank you for another fantastic video recapping your hiking adventures. I, like others who watch your channel, have that hiking bug and appreciate your videos to help calm our spirit when we can’t make it to a trail. You’re the best. - Jiffy Pop 😊
Nicely done. Just finished the trail myself September 9th completing in 11 but was planning for 12 however got caught in that heavy rain in the Tahoe Meadows area taking a zero day at Mt. Rose Campground because the following day would've been disatrous up on Relay Peak with the freezing hail experienced at camp (snowing above) plus much more rain and cross winds. Seems everybody played hooky that day. Made up for it the next two days of major mileage. All part of the great experience. Enjoyed it soooo much. On to the JMT next permits permitting. Made me smile more than once watching your video. (:
Great video! I also got emotional when you were crying… I can’t even imagine how happy you were! You need to move to an area where you can do hiking every weekend! Maybe closer to your mom’s or New Hampshire to hike the whites and Franconia every weekend 🥰 there are lots of dance schools here in the New England area 💁🏼♀️
I prefer hiking alone. I truly enjoy my own company. But never ignore others if they are near me. Glad you and Derek had fun together. Sorry you had to experience rude and inconsiderate night hikers. That bear can must have been horrible to carry. Glad you met Shayla. Glad you listened to your gut feeling. Your an inspiration to so many people. 🥾🥾🥾
Sounds like 2023 was a weird year, maybe due to the late snow shuffling schedules? CW is definitely the most common. In '22 I did CCW from Kingsbury S end of June and met 2 going my way, but probably dozens going CW! Going against the PCT flow was kindof fun as I got a better idea of just how many there were. 🤷♂️
Hello Roadrunner! Thank you for this summary video of your TRT trip. I am looking into doing the TRT next year. I recently got home from hiking about 50 miles in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Say, have you considered the Slovene Mountain Trail? Is that something you could do with your Dad? The Wander Women are doing it now. Sure looks oh-so-beautiful…and YOU could do it!
I believe they call those horse fly. They care small pieces of your skin with them when they land on a human. Plus, they bite real fast and then run away. lol!! Good luck. SloMoe
Another excellent video, Roadrunner. Showing your resilience as usual. Now, I don't want to poo-poo your mozzie prison, but I'm sorry, that's nothing compared to Scottish midges when camping. Just watch Edward Fitzpatrick's video "The Worst Midges I've Experienced: Cape Wrath Trail - Day 8 & 9" to see what I mean. There are other horror stories from Scotland about these tiny blighters, too.