Day 1 | This Feels Unreal | Appalachian Trail 2024 

I have a feeling you're going to acquire a lot of fans, Molly. Have fun, take care, and happy trails.

You are hiking very strong! Just be careful that you don't injure yourself with the miles that you are doing. Most people leave the lodge and just do the approach trail to Spinger and stay there then do Spinger to Hawk on day two. It was good that you didn't have any hiking problems going that far the first day, but you were probably sore the second day. Usually, I advise hikers not to do a 20 until at least the Smokies. Please take it easy the first week at least and get your legs, knees, ankles and feet used to the trail. The trail is 10% physical and 90% mental. There is a lot to overcome later down the trail, in your mind. It will seem like you are not getting in hiking condition and the climbs seem like you still run out of air and the lactic acid still builds in your legs. Well the climbs really don't get any easier, but you will find that you will be taking bigger steps and going faster. Once you're in hiking condition and you get your trail legs, you will find that almost any climb will only last 20 minutes. You are doing great but don't rush. Let the hike come to you. Good luck! Hike safe, Hike strong, Have fun! geek A.T. '90 &'02.......PCT '08

the joy on your face is so inspiring You are really happy to be on the AT

You are awesome I have never seen a video where the hiker does 16 miles the first day!!!!! I hope you can continue at that pace. Hike your hike great video...💥💫💫🌟🌟🌗🌠🌠🏆🏆🏆

Love the map at the end

Go Molly Go!!!

I just saw you in a hiker loaner clothes fashion show. 👏👏😂

Lovely uplifting my friend, shots and ambience are brilliant! Happy trails 🥾🥾

You’re my frist AT hiker of 24 that I’m following. ✌🏻👊🏼

Great first day. I love your cheerfulness and keeping that through a 16.6 mile first day is incredible. As others have said the active map at the end really puts context to the miles.

Wow! You did have nice weather for the start! You'll have plenty of worse weather later, but it sure is nice to have great weather for the first day. Seeing the Springer shelter reminded me of when we stayed near there. We were tenting, but we could see the shelter. Be careful not to overdo it in Georgia, because that's easy to do. Enjoy those bear boxes while you have them -- I think only Georgia provides those. That map at the end was super cool!

Yeah, really good start to your videos, Molly Rose, very well done indeed. I hope you're staying strong and safe, keeping patient and enjoying your adventure. Thanks so much for taking us along. All the best. Jack NYC

Thanks, you’re doing great best of luck, safe journeys. ✌🏻👊🏼

Hello Molly! Well Hello Molly! Excuse my being goofy a take from hello Dolly! It's very good to start seeing vids of your adventure! 🙂 Leave the miles behind you and only enjoy your views and people you meet! Northbound No Bust! You've got this! 🙂 1st day's Mile's awesome!😮🙂

I love the route flyover at the end. Both graphically and physically impressive first day.

Glad you had such a beautiful first day on the AT. Some serious elevation gain and didn’t look like you broke a sweat. Great job!

Have a great hike Molly. At this rate, you’ll be there in no time.

Great start, Molly! I think you are my new favorite AT thru-hike vlogger. Your joy of finally being on the trail heading toward Katahdin comes through in the video and brings joy to my heart. Of course, as you have said, there will be many peaks, valleys, and meadows along the way. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.

Way to go Molly! What a joy to witness your dream come true! Ty for posting. Safe hiking!

Nice video. I love the map/route intreaction at end! Beautiful day, surprised there wasn't a "ton" of other hikers. Have a fantastic journey!!

Hoping you continue to enjoy your hike

I'm not crying, you're crying! 😊 Congratulations on your first day! Nice video and loved the map at the end! 💟🌹🌞Colorado Girl

You've got this. Enjoy the journey and hope you have many, happy trails ahead.

I love seeing your excitement and joy!

Wow. All these people getting emotional with your start ♡ Have a blessed journey. Keep it easy at first. -...but you know that.

Great start! That hiking graphic at the end was awesome.

Congratulations on a great start! I love your cute food bag! It stands out from the rest.

Cheers to the success of your day. Wishing you peace, good fortune and a mighty fine hike. Happy Trails!

Could you be any happier??!!?!! So excited for your journey Molly 🌹

You look so Happy and excited. Have a great trip to Katadin!

Yay, I found my AT hiker for 2024!

Have to subscribe to such a cheerful person!

Best of luck. If you need anything near Roanoke when you get there, LMK

What a great first day of hiking! I am happy for you and looking forward to to following the rest of your journey!

Excited to watch your journey...strong start !!!

Hardest part is over mentally kiddo, you are hiking now... Good luck...

Fantastic first day on the AT. I see you have the Hilltop packs bear bag. I also used one of their bear bags on my 2022 AT thru and had no problems with it. Happy trails 👍👍😎☮

Must be a gigantically emotional day after all of the waiting and prep. Indeed a beautiful day! I like your 🟪 style 😀. Have a wonderful day! 🌺🧡

i think you did great with how many miles you did on the first day..getting used to the time change will come enjoying your videos

You're looking great! Gear dialed in,and looks like you've already got your trail legs. ✌🏼

Woohoo! And away we go! 🥾👍 Safe journey.

Great first day!!! Love all the smiles. You’ve got this!

That's awesome! 16 miles is alot for ur first day! Enjoy the adventure! Happy Trails!

Good luck on the Trail, we'll be watching for you.

Looks like a great start to a long walk in the woods!

Best of luck, Be safe.

Awesome video! Beautiful day for sure! Best!

I see you've got your trail legs right off the bat! Congrats on an awesome first day on trail :)

Congrats on a solid start. Cant wait to see the rest of your journey! ✌

Loveing the trail map at the end to show your progress. And yea that time zone jump is going to take a bit of getting used to. Im so excited for you. And seeing that first white blaze must have been an intense moment. You been waiting for a long time and now its here. And your doing it. ❤

Good job on the miles good video with lots of good views, nice water fall, so let's keep on hiking 😊

I've been watching your videos...Your prep work was really amazing!!

I’m not crying…. You’re crying!! 😊 Yay!!

Youve got a New Subscriber here to support and cheer you on. You should eventually catch Mama Bear and Little Bear who I am also following...super cool mom/daughter duo. Have a Safe and memorable journey❤❤

Awesome first day! Happy Trails! 🌈🏕🌄

Onward and upward! 🍀

Pace yourself pick your lines stay focused

Yay the journey starts! 🥾🥾

Congrats on starting your hike!! I love how you show your hiking route at the end. Happy trails!

Enjoy the journey of a life time 👍🏻

Congratulations on your first day...my wife and I will be following your adventure!!

You finally made it on trail! You look so happy! So excited to follow your journey!

Wow. Great first day! Big miles and big smiles 😊❤ nice one Molly

After watching a different vlogger's AT hike, this video popped up. So, I just watched this one and " A Little About Me" and I'm so impressed with the editing and content! I'm in NC and I think it's neat that the furthest east you'd been was ND which is the also the furthest west that I've been. Looking forward to more videos and will be cheering you on to Katahdin. Blessings!

Be careful

I know how thrilling it is to finally be on trail. You did great for your first day. Be careful and enjoy!

really enjoying your videos! thanks for sharing!

Molly, when there comes a time when you need to fill in space to talk about, if you don’t mind, & if it’s not too personal, could you talk about how you took your leave of absence from work?

What a great start and a beautiful first day. Welcome to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Molly.

Can’t even imagine how surreal! I’m heading out next year. Love the end map!

Excellent start! I look forward to watching your progress. Keep smiling! You're awesome!

Prayers for a safe and exciting adventure!

Molly, so glad to see you having such a great time. Absolutely gorgeous first day! Wow. And good on you for taking the blue blaze to Long Creek Falls. It is a gem. You have done a LOT of hiking so I don't have to tell you to stop and smell the roses. Take the blue blazes on occasion. There are a LOT of beautiful things to see when you blue blaze on the AT. No, you can't take them all or it would take you 8 months to finish. But there are some good ones that just add a lot to the experience. Long Creek is one of them. Looking forward to following your journey. Stay safe and God bless.

Great editing! Enjoy your hike.

Great start, good video of your first day!

Wooooo congrats! LFGooooooooo!!!!

Congratulations on your start of the AT!! Good luck be careful and be safe. Happy trails 😊 Be here watching you

Congrats on your first day on the AT; a 15 mile day ! Great start.

Happy start! I love how joyful you are just to be there. ❤ Wishing you an amazing journey!

Nice job Molly Rose ... great first day

Congrats on day 1. Looking forward to following your journey

Off to a great start you can't stop smiling, good luck, wishing you Happy Trails to Katahdin.

Good luck, stay safe and enjoy the beauty!

16 miles while smiling. Great first day.

I think you should smile more 😂wait till the end in Maine. Your going to be a mess. Good luck and have fun

A great video. We are a small channel and are happy to leave a subscription. Lovely Greetings from Germany. Martin & Angelika😘👍👍

I really like the trail graphics. Enjoy.

Good for you for not skipping those stairs!

Congratulations and best wishes.

Good narration. Great adventure. Thanks for sharing

Thank you!!

Congratulations! You are on your way now!

Good Luck.⛰️

Let's Go ✨

Thanks for sharing, will enjoy following you on your journey. May see you on the trail.

Happy Trails!

🎉Best of luck! Looks beautiful out there.

Very nice

I'm sure you can do it. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and follow you.

Following your journey! Be safe