Days 6-7: Hiking 14.6 miles and bailing off trail… (AT ThruHike 2024)

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A TOUGH day followed by some serious foot pain and bad weather forcing me off trail… time for a zero day at the Green Dragon!
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@TheFunKing33 4 месяца назад

I'm the trail maintainer on the AT by Sam Moore Shelter in the Rollercoaster. Always good to listen to your body. Many thru-hikers tell me a day or two of rest and going easy is better than pushing it and making it worse. Good luck! Hike On!

@JessHikesTrails 4 месяца назад

Thanks for maintaining the trail! Looking forward to the rollercoaster :) appreciate your comment!!

@TheFunKing33 4 месяца назад

@@JessHikesTrails If you make it to the Rollercoaster, you have a 75% chance of making it to Katahdin.

@goldpop5001 4 месяца назад

You'll be alright, slow down, take each day as it comes, "embrace the suck" as we always say. The sun will shine, the flowers will bloom, the foot will heal.

@johndohanyos4799 Месяц назад

Good for u rest that Achilles. It can get worse it can tear. Six months to heal. So rest it get rid of the pain God Bless.

@garyengland540 4 месяца назад

This is Lampshade. Our merry group of 8 Atlanta mid-lifers came across you on trail during the first 100 miles in North Carolina and at The Grove Hostel in Franklin. We will be cheering for you. I have hiked the first 2000 miles and have done the first 1000 miles multiple times so let me know if you have any questions.

@JessHikesTrails 4 месяца назад

Hey Lampshade! Good to see you here :) was fun to cross paths a few times! Appreciate the support, I’ll def reach out if I have questions

@nancysatori4744 4 месяца назад

I went SOBO out of Unicoi Gap on Monday for about 1.5. It was a hard hike, I’m out of shape and had about 20 pounds on my back. Recovering from covid. You will be fine, take the time you need.

@juliafair3384 4 месяца назад

Rest up and recover! We're rooting for you

@laurafindsjoy 4 месяца назад

Love your videos so far, including the lofi game music! You got this! Can't wait to see more of your adventure!

@richardross7219 4 месяца назад

Rest and recover. It is a good idea to carry a few extra packets of oatmeal and Carnation Essentials so that you have something to eat if you get stuck on trail. An on trail ZERO can be very restful. All you need is the food and stove fuel. I hope that your gear and clothing are treated with Permethin. Hikers ahead of you are pulling ticks off. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick

@JessHikesTrails 4 месяца назад

Great call on extra food! Everything is permethrin treated :) thanks for the comment

@harrymathis4743 4 месяца назад

Take advantage of cold water crossings and stop to soak your feet. It’ll help with the swelling and the rest will help too. Good luck!

@pbradden 4 месяца назад

Glad you are getting a day off trail. Hope your foot feels better. Excelsior!

@Lovesracing19 4 месяца назад

Hope your foot is better, take it easy. Safe travels.

@molmer2380 4 месяца назад

Keeping it real! Appreciate the vlog. You're figuring it out. 🥾🥾 north!

@1z1zmike 4 месяца назад

Yes…wise…listen to the body. Many do 8-10 miles a day for the first several weeks, allowing time to build muscle…trail legs and ankles…as you may know ( just a reminder)🙂🙏

@carlfields 4 месяца назад

Take your time and recover. You can make it up later once you're stronger. Grab a 16oz water bottle and try to freeze it, or fill it with cold water on the trail and spend some time rolling your foot back and forth over it. And also take time to stretch your foot and legs. We're pulling for you.

@JessHikesTrails 4 месяца назад

This sounds amazing! Will definitely do this

@KrizAkoni 4 месяца назад

Recovery time is key - the deficit builds up day after day if you extend too far. You’ll reach a balance point soon and then be able to extend from there. You’re doing great!

@JessHikesTrails 4 месяца назад

Thank you! The deficit is so real

@pleok08 4 месяца назад

Tuesday, March 12th: You do you! HYOH. Listen to your body. You got this! The Trail is always there. Good luck! Happy Trails!Ross08

@smokymountaindave-outdoora2124 3 месяца назад

Sending good vibes your way!

@MudFlap62 4 месяца назад

I hope your little hoof heals quickly. Foot pain is no joke. Cheering for you. 🍺🍺☮️

@Lightning77AThiker 4 месяца назад

The map isn't accurate at Addis Gap. It's a long walk down to the water.

@Ozinretirement 4 месяца назад

Admire your dedication! Good luck

@marymiller5461 4 месяца назад

Just found your channel and see where you are from ohio! Take care of yourself! Rooting for you. The mountains will always be there, so take your time to heal. O.H.I.O.

@JessHikesTrails 4 месяца назад

O-H!! Thanks for watching :)

@marymiller5461 4 месяца назад

@@JessHikesTrails I.O.

@panhandlejake6200 4 месяца назад

I usually get pain in my ankles every early spring as I get back on uneven trails. I start with very low pack weight and work up the miles - then add weight in steps while also managing the miles so that I don't over do it. I do get some pain as I push the weight but it usually disappears in two to three weeks. If you are starting your thru hike soon, you should keep the miles low until your body adapts. It is too easy to push too hard and then have to take long zeros - or worse. Have a GREAT hike !

@user-wx7wg5cn1m 4 месяца назад

Enjoying your start to an epic journey- please do whatever it takes to be your best self and stretch, massage, rest, pace yourself, do yoga hydrate and keep us posted. Thanks for what you’re doing 🏃‍♀️🌿🧘🏼🙏

@JessHikesTrails 4 месяца назад

Thank you! Will do!

@bruceabernathy8550 4 месяца назад

In the 90' every day we took vitamin I for " Ibuprofen". (take it after breakfast to protect your stomach) You've got a good attitude and without injuries, you will probably make it. Rest and see if the foot pain goes away tomorrow. I had foot pain and it was the shoes...tried orthodontics, they helped a little but Concentrated Cherry juice got me through Maine. It was Gout. (uric acid build up from too much protein), Rest and drugs will help and take it easy for a couple of days. Good luck and keep up the good attitude,

@markviers998 4 месяца назад

Rest up and let that foot catch a break. It's hard to force yourself to do smaller miles when you first start, the excitement of it all just makes us want to take off and do big miles.

@JessHikesTrails 4 месяца назад

Exactly!!!

@flowerpower1980 4 месяца назад

There are so many great hostels in GA it’s hard not to want to stay in all of them…esp when the weather is so sucky and something is hurting. Loving your channel. Best of luck….you’re doing the hard things! YAY, YOU! 🎉

@JessHikesTrails 4 месяца назад

SO many amazing hostels!!! It really is tempting! Thanks for the comment :)

@robertbarnes4 4 месяца назад

Piece cake or stay in rain easy choice. Best of luck with foot. Just take you time. Hike your hike.

@DrKeithMcNally 4 месяца назад

Subscribed!

@HDCrumbsnatcher 4 месяца назад

go get some rest and take care of yourself. slow & easy... it gets way better!

@debralynnbailey6527 4 месяца назад

Don’t quit on a hard or bad day you can do this rest, take a nap, go have a fun day cry if you must and heal and try again ❤️🥰

@HikingWithCam 3 месяца назад

Take it easy. Get the foot back to 100% 💯

@andreatonello3371 4 месяца назад

Wait for your new video 🔝🔝🔝

@swishanie5294 4 месяца назад

Great videos.

@oldladywalking2673 4 месяца назад

When I hiked the the trail many years ago I never wanted to stay in the shelters. I found them overcrowded, and loud, with sleeping hard to accomplish. I preferred to pitch my tent in a secure, secluded area. Take your time and hike your own hike.

@JessHikesTrails 4 месяца назад

I’ve been switching back and forth! Not packing up a wet tent is pretty nice

@dannythecamper4186 4 месяца назад

Safety come first 😅, nice video with no views, 😢, so let's keep on hiking 😊

@adamwolf5226 4 месяца назад

Hell yeah brother

@Killuminatiforlyfe 4 месяца назад

I thruhiked in 2019. Was hard but worth every mile

@Casual_BackPacking 4 месяца назад

Aww dam dont bail . 😕 bummer

@jake-ps3bq 4 месяца назад

It is your HIKE so hike your hike. Not everyone else.

@juliastimeout 4 месяца назад

Go home, get better, flip and meet me in Harper’s Ferry!

@JessHikesTrails 4 месяца назад

Back on trail :)

@juliastimeout 4 месяца назад

Take it easy and listen to your body. Little things can become big things on trail. We have plenty of time still.

@jamesmonahan1870 4 месяца назад

@brumleytown1882 4 месяца назад

"Hard to convince yourself to rest."

@360Investigations 4 месяца назад

No it's not!

@hikerbikerclutz8377 4 месяца назад

Oh no!!! I've never wished for click bait so much.

@hikerbikerclutz8377 4 месяца назад

Okay, you got me sucked in! Love me a good tease click bait. Take care of that footsie then go blow that trail up. 🤘🤘

@360Investigations 4 месяца назад

Agreed. Bail means permanent and she's still out there. She's just an attention seeker just like 98% of everyone that goes out.

@suemoore1965 Месяц назад

53 degrees isn't bad

@Marketman85 4 месяца назад

Hey Jess, just found your channel. How much weight are you carrying?

@JessHikesTrails 4 месяца назад

25 lbs with 2 days food as of neel gap!

@flashconti 4 месяца назад

Youre doing great! I’ll send you audio of my book “Only When I Step On It” for inspiration. Just LMK how to get you the code so its free on Audible for you. I hiked the AT to heal my nerve damaged leg

@JessHikesTrails 4 месяца назад

Love this!! You can dm me on IG :) @jesshikestrails

@brianthomason5022 4 месяца назад

Looks like you stole the guy's hat that gave you the bracelet

@user-zo8ck6kg1n 4 месяца назад

Just a heads up. I wouldn’t hang your Garmin off of that Durston tag. It’s not really meant to support anything. I think it’s more of like a guide if you want to use something goofy like a hydration bladder, or something. I could be completely wrong, but I would not trust that. I’d use the proper webbing that it overlaps. #manexplain

@somerandomguy4149 4 месяца назад

No sence in geting hurt this early in your adventure. Rest up the trail isnt going anywhere.

@PositivelyKyleHikes 4 месяца назад

Hopefully this is click bait but if you did leave the AT, there's nothing wrong with doing what's best for yourself.

@JessHikesTrails 4 месяца назад

I didn’t leave the AT! “Bailing off trail” is a common phrase for having to leave trail for a couple nights - commonly due to weather or injury. Still here :)