FAMILY HIKES APPALACHIAN TRAIL [Full Documentary]

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Our family of 8 attempts to thru-hike the entire Appalachian Trail. We face blizzards, CPS, snakes, and park rangers on our journey to summit Katahdin.
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@DukeWayneLopez 5 лет назад

Rainer is the real MVP. He was hanging out, sleeping and having everyone else carry the gear. Well played, sir.... Well played... lol. This is simply inspiring. What an accomplishment!

@Juliet_-oy6qu 4 года назад

I guess he could say he “I walked the Appalachian trail when I was two”

@reidjordan4545 4 года назад

* “I was carried the Appalachian trail when I was two”

@dgeorge852 5 лет назад

I am a retired Federal Officer, and that is NOT child abuse. It's a shame the youngest one will not remember it.

@ryanloy627 5 лет назад

That's what the video is for. To relive this moment

@drwoo6090 5 лет назад

He may remember some of it. 2yr olds can remember things that stand out!

@dgeorge852 5 лет назад

@@drwoo6090 That's true. I remember my grandmother's voice, looks, and smell. she died about a month before I turned 3.

@marykatehilton975 5 лет назад

@@047Kenny WTF does that even mean? It makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.

@lexjohnson0803 5 лет назад

He has his whole adventure on camera, what a blessing!

@Themultichannel-pl5dt 4 года назад

“ThAtS cHiLd AbUsE” “Do you guys wanna RUN? A MARATHON? In the middle of a six month hike?” In unison * “YEAH!!”

@FightforTogether 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed the video. We're writing a book about our AT experience and almost done. If you want to get an email when it's released you can sign up here: bit.ly/2000Together - Ben

@teamcosmo 3 года назад

Fight for Together lol

@marissaaustin5968 3 года назад

😂😂😂 Please help support my family’s RU-vid channel. Check it out and subscribe, like, comment. We appreciate the support! ♥️ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1J8YUSXwuB4.html

@CynicalDad81 4 года назад

“The degenerates” best trail name ever.

@naladg 5 лет назад

Everyone saying that this is child abuse should have their head checked. Child abuse is allowing your child to sit in front of a computer/iPad/video game console all day long and fear the outside. These children would’ve learned more in six months then they would six years in school. Teaching your children to succeed, work hard and have fun is never wrong

@brandyrowe79 5 лет назад

❤👍❤👍

@cns6222 5 лет назад

Amen.

@paynebates8465 5 лет назад

naladg this is true naladg ❤️

@weatherboy5410 5 лет назад

I know hundreds of people who spend the majority of their time on their computers or whatever and none of the, fear the wilderness...

@eliseallen9030 5 лет назад

Thank you😊🙏😌

@heatherlilyshiver5678 5 лет назад

That’s definitely not child abuse! As a kid I would adore to be able to take 6 months of my life and hike with family. This is a dream!

@blackmesaoutdoors4863 4 года назад

I agree! These kids are going to have this card in their back pocket to pull out in hard times! They will remember how they had to push on, endure, keep going. Hopefully they cherish the memory and time spent as a family!

@sparklequeen752 4 года назад

@Lithus17 how is it stupid?

@bnzimusa 4 года назад

I agree it's an achievement and who knows what this has opened their minds to for their futures.

@theeducationalforest4095 4 года назад

Heatherlily Shiver me too I’m a bsa scout and this looks so fun

@lunimesyke9516 4 года назад

Yeah I agree

@cailin5309 2 года назад

How cool that Filia got the record for the youngest female to complete the trail.. that’s amazing! I’m glad she was highlighted. For some reason she always stuck out for me while watching all the vlogs

@theshellest 4 года назад

That. Was. Amazing. My absolute favorite part that made me start crying was when Ben said his favorite part of the entire trip was getting to hear his daughter's heart. That blew my mind thinking about the beautiful scenery they saw, amazing people they met, and even finishing it... yet his favorite part was getting insight into things his daughter cares about. #fatheroftheyear And I also love how you had family meetings and decided things as a group and welcomed input. My family never did that. You gave your kids voices. That was so well edited. I cried. I laughed. There was so much heart in it. And now I want to watch it again. And thank you for showing us the other people finishing too. That was like icing on the cake. You know.... the PCT is not as hard as the AT... I can hear it calling... Please make it a 2 hour video if you do that hike. ❤

@FightforTogether 4 года назад

theshellest I want to do that hike! Hopefully in 2022! -Kami

@larsclem 2 года назад

Totally agree. And no...I just got dust in my eyes. Seriously amazing. What a great group of people and their a family. Great attitudes all.

@ELFLAMOS 5 лет назад

damn the baby just flexin on me with the patagonia gear.

@arieltoohey1052 5 лет назад

Patagucci😂😂

@wardhameleers7055 5 лет назад

It was done in R1

@IamFrancoisDillinger 5 лет назад

I had a girl in Hanover joke on my Patagonia gear, calling it "Fratagonia" because all the rich guys in the fraternities at Dartmouth wore it. I don't blame them though, I still have that rain jacket 9 years later. Was money well spent, I'd say.

@MeMe-cd1wy 5 лет назад

IamFrancoisDillinger Here in Ventura, CA., it is regular wear. Patagonia started in one of our old warehouses in the 70s. It was called ThE Great Pacific Iron Works. Bought my first backpacking sleeping bag at their “Garage sale.” $35.00 for -20 degree Camp 7 down sleeping bag. Enough of the stuff can be found used around town. Not a big deal here in Ventura.

@missdann 4 года назад

"I hiked the Appalachian trail when I was 2"

@rodrigoolea3268 4 года назад

Instant badass status right there...;)

@isabellathelander3866 4 года назад

K D woww

@moocow6350 3 года назад

Liar

@lauragreen9373 3 года назад

Baseball 😆😆😆

@marissaaustin5968 3 года назад

Please help support my family’s RU-vid channel. Check it out and subscribe, like, comment. We appreciate the support! ♥️ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1J8YUSXwuB4.html

@maura0026 4 года назад

*To everyone saying this is child abuse* As an Appalachian native, this trail is somewhat legendary. Every wild-man here sets out to walk it at some point in their lives. At this point, it's basically a ritual. Some people come back from the trail....others do not. I've had friends who have come back in critical condition...and I've had friends who haven't come back at all. That being said, this family took all of the necessary precautions. They went for comfort and safety, not survival (which, with the responsibility of six kids, was definitely the right choice.) They are obviously an active and outdoors-oriented family. If some random man from the suburbs who had never hiked a day in his life decided "yeah imma take my child on this incredibly strenuous and dangerous journey"...that would be a different situation. But, these parents did the proper prep. They put the hours in. At the end of the day, these kids are fine. What's done is done. Who tf cares.

@FightforTogether 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed the video. We're writing a book about our AT experience and almost done. If you want to get an email when it's released you can sign up here: bit.ly/2000Together - Ben

@simusocat 3 года назад

Big Hug from Germany

@art3misx2so 3 года назад

@@garretthikes2034 that's true, but they made many decisions along the way to ensure none of them would get hypothermia. If you watch all of the vlogs, or even read the book they just released, you get a much bigger picture of the different choices they made along the way with regards to their kids safety. It could have been dangerous, but so can a car ride. They all came out stronger in the end.

@driftadvocate1839 2 года назад

obviously they are to blind to see how much fun the kids had. ofcourse some days are tough but so is the real world! seemed like a vacation and adventure of a lifetime for them.. mad props

@scrumps101 2 года назад

I get why people are concerned. You mentioned that the family took all the necessary precautions, however, that’s nearly impossible when you are talking about nature. Compile that with human error such as losing the youngest child’s rain pants on day one and the potential for real harm is there. You mentioned yourself that the AT is a very strenuous and dangerous journey (for someone who doesn’t have hiking experience) but in reality it is both of those things for anyone, even seasoned hikers. Add 6 kids to the mix which regardless of your hiking abilities is an added risk times 6. In all reality they very likely could not have done it without all the help they received in the last half. As parents we have to weigh out the benefits of an experience with the potential dangers. They took a calculated risk and very fortunately it worked out. Many parents watching this were obviously aware and concerned. Some overly concerned. To go as far as making hate groups or entire web pages is beyond excessive.

@JohnnyC10071959 4 года назад

"entire websites were dedicated to hating on us" Get a grip. I thought my parents were tough taking five kids on holiday to Colorado. These two adults are the epitome of dedicated and have to be the best parents I have ever known. CPS should make a video of them for demonstration what 100% commitment looks like. Even as I watch I almost cannot believe it. Had I known this was happening I would have gone ot the trail and cooked/cleaned/whatever I could do to help. Amazing examples of humanity, all eight.

@domster67 3 года назад

John Cooper you took the words right out of my mouth!

@Clare.1985 3 года назад

Exactly what I'm saying. They have twice as many children as my wife and I and we can't manage a civilized trip to Walmart! I'm impressed and inspired!

@GypsyGirl317 2 года назад

John Cooper, very well said. ❤️ I completely agree with you, and these kids will be well equipped for amazing lives after this incredible journey. 😊

@dajo492 2 года назад

Yes. Listening to the book right now planning on helping others in 2022.

@vanessarheadart9708 Год назад

I was taken up glens and mountains across Scotland as a kid, nothing like you've done. My childhood was wonderful, my best memories are the ones when weather was awful and we got to where we were going and we had soup or saw a waterfall or the car brokedown and we had to sit in it, in a storm for hours waiting for assistance. I hated it at the time but looking back it was the best of times. Keep going with the memory making.💖

@chrisjenkins4443 5 лет назад

This needs to be on Netflix. Absolutely beautiful. Love your family!!

@codyreese6035 5 лет назад

Chris Jenkins i totally agree! I was hooked from the moment i started watching!

@mackenzielandry2595 5 лет назад

Agreed

@blackmesaoutdoors4863 4 года назад

I'd watch!

@manateepottery 5 лет назад

I have no idea why this was in my recommended and was not expecting to watch this all the way through, but over an hour later here I am, this was amazing. I am so impressed and inspired.

@ryusworld2701 4 года назад

Wait so u watched till the end????????? Thats wierd because the video was 1 hour

@charlottemadden9849 4 года назад

@@ryusworld2701 What? Why is that weird?

@marlenen6130 4 года назад

I know why it came up, but it was so inspiring anyways.

@jesuki 4 года назад

I’m 13 years old and with four younger siblings (11, 10, 3, 1) I thought we would never be able to adventure on our own again after my stepmother gave birth to the two littles. This gives me hope that we’ll be able to go on hikes and trips like this again. I live and love to see families like this. After all, children are supposed to adventure!

@Bill.R.124 4 года назад

What amazing parents to offer this opportunity of a lifetime to their kids. "Will it be hard, Dad?" "Hell, yeah. But you'll be a better person for it and the journey will shape your life for decades to come." What I love is that (at least from the footage) was that the kids never complained!! (I'm sure they did), but they always had a positive attitude. The people helping along the way with loding, kind words, food, camaraderie makes me believe in America again.

@domster67 3 года назад

Nurse Bill well said!

@MeMe-cd1wy 5 лет назад

Best part about this video is watching as youngest member of “The Family” is acquiring language. 45 days in his young life is a time of major language development. Too bad he won’t remember the trip, but the rest of those children will have a spectacular adventure to remember for the rest of their lives. To the parents- this is not child abuse. It is making memories for your children to tell their grandchildren. You are amazing parents!

@Simplefng 4 года назад

This creates more tougher human's. More people need to take kids on outdoor adventures. I want to take my niece on a bike packing adventure when she's around 10 or 11.

@joannemcmillan9201 4 года назад

You’d be surprised what a 2 year old remembers. The things that catch his attention will stay with him forever.

@twostrokeguys7861 4 года назад

@Me Me - "To the parents- this is not child abuse. It is making memories for your children to tell their grandchildren. You are amazing parents!" - This is so true. 👍

@hennieburlton8747 3 года назад

He might remember it as it was such a big thing

@dchubb42 3 года назад

You'd be surprised. I fondly remember visiting my aunt's farm in Nova Scotia when I was less than 2 years old. Watching fish in the stream, her chickens and the big dog as tall as I was at that age.

@maria_4446 5 лет назад

Who else wants to hike the AT after watching this?

@Gg-uv8iv 5 лет назад

maria_444 same

@fredflintstone2234 5 лет назад

Not me!

@ImTizMoH 5 лет назад

ABSOLUTELY not!

@trinitypraill6928 5 лет назад

I want to really badly but it would be so expensive

@ruthardt4adventure995 5 лет назад

maria_444 my family is out here hiking now. We are 200 miles in ✌🏻family of four

@corbinboller3690 4 года назад

Great video. Y'all probably built more character in those kids in 6 months than most get in 18 years

@FightforTogether 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed the video. If you want more inspiration about it. We're writing a book about our AT experience and almost done. If you want to get an email when it's released you can sign up here: bit.ly/2000Together - Ben

@BeelySalasBlair-uy5wn 4 месяца назад

Yes, every family can adjust the time, experience, etc, all the details for them 💛

@veronicachristopher9321 4 года назад

Im going it solo. You're lucky to have a family into it. So cool y'all did it! Wish me luck....im AT'ing it 3/1/21 👏

@stormycarneal1887 3 года назад

Need a partner ?

@veronicachristopher9321 3 года назад

@@stormycarneal1887 I'd love some company for when the trees and nature gets tired of listening to me! I'm thinking of going sobo .. If I do go north I'm gonna start between 4/1-4/15. I think 3/1 is too brrrr

@jcortes1791 3 года назад

@@veronicachristopher9321 See ya there! Same! Assuming Covid doesn't ruin the shelters, privies, and shops. I pray not, I want to so bad!

@faye76000 3 года назад

I'm thinking of starting NOBO on 3/1/21 too!

@queeny5613 3 года назад

I'm starting 22, I can't wait

@henrymurray5721 5 лет назад

just spent an hour of my life watching this and don't regret it one bit

@tomecamarie 5 лет назад

Same

@kirstene4259 5 лет назад

Henry Murray I don’t but I do is when it is at 2am an I have school tomorrow

@odpbodpb 5 лет назад

The kids will remember this for the rest of their lives and it will mold them into very strong adults,,great job,,

@jackb.2974 3 года назад

What a great adventure. I am 73 years old and over the years I have dreamed of walking the AT. This family sharing their adventures have me beginning my plan to walk or thru hike this 2200 mile track. After fighting cancer over the last 7 months I am back to good health and I want to add this adventure to my bucket list. Thankyou Crawford Family for shearing the ups and downs of your wonderful family adventure that will in time be deeply cherished by your family for a lifetime. It will become a lifelong accomplishment that will ring deeply over the years as one of the most important things that a family can accomplish together. Actually, together is key because family is truly a lifetime endeavor and each memory will strengthen the roots of this wonderful family and offer a better way for each of you to live well, within yourselves. You are truly a adventure family and NEVER allow anyone to kill your dreams. Thanks again for sharing.

@tessacooper9747 4 года назад

I wish my parents abuse me like this. I still go on road trips..... Not like this though. I love your family

@FightforTogether 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed the video. We're writing a book about our AT experience and almost done. If you want to get an email when it's released you can sign up here: bit.ly/2000Together - Ben

@alexanderhaug98 3 года назад

same! never really went hiking as a child. grown to love it as an adult, but I never go :/

@prsheridan 5 лет назад

When those kids get older, they'll appreciate this even more. My Dad would take us on long hikes when i was young and I used to hate it... but looking back I'm so glad he introduced my to hiking young because its definitely a part of me now!

@Pozoe12 5 лет назад

Honestly I was more worried about the baby drinking mountain dew than the hiking...

@anahansen8909 5 лет назад

I thought the exact same thing

@haleynovak5224 5 лет назад

They blog on their home life too. They are not big on junk food...and I doubt he was ever allowed the entire bottle/can, it was probably a sip of one of his parent's drinks, their obsession with coffee makes my head scream "caffeine dependent!" (many parents are) and MtD is a decent source of it if no coffee is available

@asiamarie6255 4 года назад

Roddy ok same 😭😂

@sierrascheer4393 4 года назад

Same

@tweaky2785 4 года назад

@@haleynovak5224 every hiker, or well the ones that like coffee, do drink coffee the first thing in the morning and sometimes even later in the day, cafeine dependent or not, it sometimes gives you that little bit of extra boost to start up. And then at some point the kid who is 2 years old drinks mountain dew.... so what if you had to choose to let your kid drink MtD or nothing.... right!! let the kid drink MtD.. and then again maybe he wasnt drinking it but got to hold on to it while they were hiking for entertainment

@xmoebabyx Год назад

This is like, the sixth time I've watched this? I watch this when I need a big push of hope and motivation to move my body in a way that enriches my life and health. These kids are lucky to have you, and you're lucky to have them. You're incredible.

@billyknippers6983 Год назад

have you watched their video on the marathon ? if not your in for a treat ...

@billijobyram7982 Год назад

Also my go to video for inspiration. ❤️

@MPHshoots 4 года назад

I’m just gonna say that the guy talking about ‘leave no trace’ isn’t hating, he’s trying to explain the rules on the Larger trails in order to protect the land.. 9:53

@HarborEdwin 5 лет назад

So going to report this family to CPS! For being an excellent example of Love & Unity as a family. CPS can use them as a model to compare... : )

@jacksoncrowley6183 5 лет назад

That’s stupid 🖕

@rosebushgaming8475 5 лет назад

@@jacksoncrowley6183 not nessecary

@sydneyl3943 5 лет назад

Heyitsrachel READ THE WHOLE THING! my god people are dumb

@ArkyBarky141 5 лет назад

They had us in the first have not gonna lie

@mrs.spoonchicken1505 4 года назад

@@rosebushgaming8475 Agreed

@MeMe-cd1wy 5 лет назад

“He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.” The older children carrying the youngest.

@brandonfoley7519 4 года назад

Shouldn't the adults carry the heaviest load

@annika9348 4 года назад

@@brandonfoley7519 they did

@hollyisabelle946 4 года назад

When they didn’t see Silver again I cried 🥺 but congrats on finishing

@georgiamathews9901 3 года назад

Yeah! I wanna know what happened to Silver!

@justjenkinaround5116 3 года назад

What did happen to Silver?

@rachaelboyd769 3 года назад

@@justjenkinaround5116It showed at the end he went to law school in NYC and was currently hiking New Zealand.

@rachaelboyd769 3 года назад

ME TOO. I totally thought something bad happened to him. phew.

@justjenkinaround5116 3 года назад

Rachael Boyd yes I finally did watch the end after I posted that reply. Thank you bunches for help.

@jessicaabroad1391 4 года назад

I’m coming back to watch this again since I have so much time during self-isolation... This is probably my favorite long-form AT documentary out there. You guys are totally inspiring.

@FightforTogether 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed the video. We're writing a book about our AT experience and almost done. If you want to get an email when it's released you can sign up here: bit.ly/2000Together - Ben

@abbyredfearn993 5 лет назад

Im just thinking to myself "this must be so expensive"

@IamFrancoisDillinger 5 лет назад

For a family, it would be, but I know people that have done the entire trail for 2k. Not cheap, but not bad for 6 months of hiking.

@harrietparker9090 5 лет назад

Not bad for 2 months of hiking? Not bad for 2 months of living in general

@FightforTogether 5 лет назад

How much it cost: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9kwJSFMA3_4.html

@IamFrancoisDillinger 5 лет назад

@Jordan Schlansky I spent around 6k, but I also had no experience. The first night on the trail was my first night backpacking. I spent a bit buying all new gear along the trail since I had cheap stuff, and I spent a lot of time eating in towns and blowing money on nonsense. To do it without blowing your budget you'd just need to avoid staying in fancy hotels regularly and try to have your gear worked out before starting. I'm sure I could do it now for around 4k and still live like a king.

@conan2488 5 лет назад

I just did in 2017 took me 7 month to finished average is 1000 $ per month but with 5k you can do it when you come back you're going to be another person

@stevocon8521 5 лет назад

I met you guys during my thru hike as well, congrats on finishing

@microcolonel 3 года назад

Imagine calling CPS on a family where all the kids are smiling almost all the time.

@blackbob3358 Год назад

Of course they were, they do'nt know any difference , micro face !

@janetpattison8474 3 года назад

Wow, incredible family, and incredible people helping you along the way. A journey that will never be forgotten.Thanks for sharing your story with everyone.

@ThePurevega 5 лет назад

I stumbled upon this video after dabbling around on RU-vid one Saturday night. I watched the whole documentary through and I ended up crying at the end. Congrats, this is only something I can dream of doing.

@samcaprisun746 5 лет назад

Zach Elliott I’m beyond glad that I’m not the only one

@sarahcolleen206 4 года назад

Me too!!!

@harrietclarke3331 5 лет назад

I can't believe people were threatening to call CPS The kids said they wanted to do the hike and marathon

@sblade07 4 года назад

Amazing! Thank you for doing this with the kids, teaching them so many lessons on so many levels. Discipline, team building, strength, self worth, respect and love. Our amazing world has to offer.

@lindaballard 4 года назад

Amazing family, you all brought hope watching you push through the hard times and joy in your triumphs. Thank you for sharing your AT adventures with us!!!

@tormentinasao-burwick 5 лет назад

My name is Tormentina I’m turning 11 this year I’m a sailor, Patagonia model, climber and I’m so happy to see someone doing this I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters and I have lived most of my life on a sailboat. You guys are amazing 👍

@polly1579 4 года назад

You look beautiful in the profile picture.♡♡♡

@AubreyOhio 5 лет назад

‘That was the last time we saw Silver’ that made me sad! Like how is he doing? What’s he up to?!

@FightforTogether 5 лет назад

We still keep in touch. He's hiking a trail in New Zealand now. -Kami

@Talias1234 5 лет назад

Fight for Together what part of New Zealand are the tracks he is walking like the South Island or north island ?

@javakat343 5 лет назад

Yeah that straight up FREAKED me out until the epilogue

@brittanynathan3430 2 года назад

I just came back years later to re watch this. Now that I have a son of my own I pray I can give him such a beautiful bonding experience like this!

@vlKenzo 3 года назад

I watched this video like a year ago and thought it would be so cool to do. Didn’t do anything to better my health until a few months ago and I have lost 70 pounds and just did my first hike (12 miles in the foothills of Indiana, baby steps I know) and have more motivation than ever to keep going. Thanks for the content and hope all is well on your alls end of things

@defeater5497 3 года назад

Congrats on your hard work and dedication vlKenzo! 12 miles on a trail is more than most people will ever do at once! Remember The Family may have inspired us, but YOU put the work in to get where you are. Good job. Good luck on your adventures!

@icced-t1751 5 лет назад

If the kids hate this then you should stop. But they seem to enjoy it. I hate that people are hating. I personally love your family and what you do. It is so cool. Wow. So amazing they get this experience

@ruthardt4adventure995 5 лет назад

Love this video!!!! My wife and I are currently hiking the Appalachian Trail with our two teenage boys (Tucker 15, Tasher, 13) we are loving it! Watching your videos before we decided to hike was a huge inspiration. We are 200 miles in. Keep up the good videos ✌🏻

@zainabbhatti7720 4 года назад

hope u guys did it!!!

@cynthiabehr1870 4 года назад

This is neither endangering children nor is it willful neglect. You guys seem to have an amazing family. Thank you for sharing and inspiring!

@sheilahenry7279 2 года назад

What a beautiful film. I loved when the 3 oldest took turns helping carry the toddler. I loved the people you met helped out & gave support. I loved your celebration at the tree line with the sign. I especially love the ending of fellow hikers & your appreciation. Great family values.

@RoMayDrako 5 лет назад

Really people called CPS on you for giving your kids the time of their lives? It's not like you had your kids out forging for food instead of bringing food, and planning to do the whole trail with no shelter besides a tent. This is not abuse at all this is parenting done right.

@sarahbethsstitching9937 5 лет назад

No they just exposed all their children including a 2 yr old baby to freezing temps freezing rain allowing them to all get soaked for hours at a time. Seriously they should have been arrested and those kids rescued

@Randomtansley 5 лет назад

Sarah Marchuk That’s not abuse. You know children survived these conditions on a daily bases back in the old days. Now if you allow your children to walk home by themselves it’s a crime. It’s ridiculous.

@Randomtansley 5 лет назад

Sarah Marchuk They also learned to work hard, work together, and spend quality time together, instead of just sitting at home. Life is short, freaking go out there and live it. Stop being so scared of what could happen.

@heusniet 5 лет назад

You're an idiot Sarah. But the names of thoses kids though... I'd call CPS on that. :P

@mrs.garcia6978 5 лет назад

Sarah Marchuk 🤣😂😅

@houseofwisdom3579 5 лет назад

Beautiful Story. You beat me. I did it with my 5 children in 2015. but my youngest was 9. I didn't have to carry anyone on my back! . . . You Da Man! :) We were called "the family" also. (Simple Man, Chocolate, Dash, Lollie Pop, Turbo, Tiger, and Mud Magnet). Those were the best of times!

@chrystalroberts7945 2 года назад

This is what family is all about supporting and encouraging eachother with their dreams. Love it- what a great documentary! I liked when the kids took turns carrying Rainier. To the haters who called cps shame on them. Call on someone who's actually in need of help dont burden an already overburden system with false reports or unfounded accusations. I wish my parents did this with me when I was a kid! We went camping in the summers usually 3 or 4 times a year and I loved it! Can't wait to take my kids camping this year! Happy trails god bless!

@PisgahGravelProject 4 года назад

I'm not crying- you are. I've watched this several times, every time I get emotional, just the memories you all made, the adversity overcame, and so many people on and off trail helped out so much. Beautiful

@PisgahGravelProject 2 года назад

Still watch this from time to time. Great stuff. I still lmao when the oldest daughter says "I have been thinking about carrying Rainier, but I didn't know if I was aloud" - Ben chuckles and says "oh, you're definitely aloud" Brings a smile to my face every time

@rkpyellow 5 лет назад

At first i was like how dare they with kids...but a few minutes in wow mad props to this family and the parents caring 40lbs packs...the warmness of people...the gifts...the family rocks!! And they RAN A FREAKING MARATHON to BOOT... like these kids will forever have different lifestyles then what kids of today do...crying here.

@aimidej9926 5 лет назад

People calling this abuse LMAO they got RIDES hotels restaurants and cabins like don’t even

@soribilla 5 лет назад

You are sooooooooooooo right

@ArkyBarky141 5 лет назад

Exaxtly its bot like they were out for 6 months staright of walking

@especillee4u 3 года назад

I enjoy RU-vid. Hands 🙌🏾 down this is my favorite and best video I have ever watched. So so is inspiring and I have so much admiration for the parents to give that type of gift to their children. Those moments of struggle, hopelessness, frigid air, being wet and everything else they went through shows their determination and endurance. It says we can do it together with the support of one another. They fought together as a family to finish and they did. I just loved watching this. I’m a cancer and I cried all throughout. So touching. Thank you for sharing.....

@chayang0O 3 года назад

The Family: Takes a break from hiking the AT and runs a marathon. Me: Takes a break from watching The Family hike the AT and walk a few steps to the kitchen for potato chips.

@josieboyd5182 5 лет назад

my name is seven, and i'm 13.

@destiny2909 5 лет назад

Except your username says your name is Josie... Wut?

@ThyBookie 5 лет назад

2:28

@TactileLoki 5 лет назад

I’m Filia and I’m seven

@racheldoesyoutube1419 5 лет назад

Don’t make a meme out of his name. It’s not nice.

@fannylindfors5543 5 лет назад

Stranger things, right?

@bellapristel2601 5 лет назад

I don’t get why people would hate I would love for my parents to be so loving and motivating as you guys❤️❤️

@kylecraig3075 3 года назад

This is awesome. So cool to see you all come together as a family and complete something this special. Makes me think what amazing things my own family should try and tackle.

@cherylwyatt3832 3 года назад

My husband and I just watched this the other day. We’re both sectional hikers. I absolutely love this! What an incredible experience with your family. I was so moved and inspired by your journey. You’ve given your children an incredibly amazing experience ❤️❤️

@Bloops1324 5 лет назад

I can't believe that you took a break from the trail to do a marathon. Absolutely incredible!

@aaralynnilson9216 5 лет назад

When I first started watching this video, I didn't expect to finish it. Then, when I was about 20 minutes in, I asked myself "why would I not?" You and your children have accomplished something that is truly amazing. I can only imagine what it felt like to complete the trail.

@lisameier9980 4 года назад

This is so great and sooo inspiring as we sit in the midst of Covid, ordering gear online for our 4 kids, so we can get out on our first family multi-day adventures this summer as restrictions lift. My 10 yr old just watched half of this and went to bed, "I'm so inspired....let's do it mom... at least 2 weeks!" awesome and thank you !

@snieves4 Год назад

Howd it go?

@jessn7034 3 года назад

This was so great to watch. I started off looking at tutorials to do my 90 year old grandmother's roller set because of covid shutting down hair salons and ended up watching this somehow, glad I did. Very inspiring. Loved it. What a beautiful family. ❤

@stoffmiester 5 лет назад

I can guarantee the people saying child services need calling are the ones who are sat at home, overweight, living off of the government, no friends, and jealous as f**k of your family. So glad you kept on keeping on ❤️

@blackmesaoutdoors4863 4 года назад

@sxysteve87 4 года назад

Oh you can guarantee that? You just know that generally people who are worried about child safety are people who stay at home living off of the government.

@markrodriguez7437 4 года назад

Your the problem bro

@tamaragraham6859 3 года назад

@@sxysteve87 these children were not at risk and you DID NOT need to worry about them. Hundreds of thousands are sitting in foster care. Care about them.

@shojimujoshojimujo3315 3 года назад

It's funny, as a kid I was put in a program called Forestry Camp by the state of MA. It was the dead of winter and we slept in tents just about every night and hiked just about every day. Nobody called that child abuse.

@keithcarper8809 5 лет назад

They give Oscars for documentary's don't they? Seven, you got my vote!

@jimkirk41 4 года назад

this is what a real family looks like!! this was not only life changing but moving to anyone watching about the ability of willpower and what can be accomplished. thanks for posting this incredible journey and givng us the sweet snippets of a difficult trip. yall are an awesome couple and family!

@lucaslovesmusic570 4 года назад

What a wonderful family. So many amazing memories made! Also your parents driving all that way is amazing! Thank you for sharing your adventure.

@tamaraschmidt7231 5 лет назад

I wish my parents abused me like this.

@KellySaya1 5 лет назад

Lavender Tea 😂😂😂

@meganpratt4626 4 года назад

Same but it's not abuse

@meghanmarquez3065 4 года назад

Me too.

@mrs.spoonchicken1505 4 года назад

@@meganpratt4626 THEY KNOW THAT.

@HaleighDobson 4 года назад

it’s not abuse! it’s adventure!

@kittymove3847 5 лет назад

This is the kind of experiences that you can't buy even if you have tons of money. People may talk, positively/negatively about your decisions as a parents. But believe me, you guys have made a womderful memories throughout those 6 months with your kids. And for your kids, they will be living their lives till they were old with a memories that they can tell to their kids and grandkids. Its a lifetime experiences and to you crawford's (dove, rainier, seven, eden, filia, memory, kami and ben) you've made it! Congratulations for the crawford's lifetime achivements!

@johnstephens2826 2 года назад

This is one of, if not the greatest, most amazing family accomplishments I have ever seen. You guys are amazing.

@mopanimickey1591 4 года назад

Such an inspirational family. Gosh you were so blessed with so many angels along the way. That was so touching to see so much support. Thankyou for sharing. 😉

@excek76 5 лет назад

The only abuse i saw was that hollendaise sauce.

@FightforTogether 5 лет назад

🤣

@laurabell9745 5 лет назад

Lol!!!!!

@ryusworld2701 4 года назад

@TheMCWolfie 4 года назад

and naming your child seven

@mog-gyveroneill2500 4 года назад

Lol!!!

@fuldalina7900 5 лет назад

favorite part in this is: when you talk about dove talking about her dream life. for a kid to be able to dream "big" and in such detail and then being able to share that means so much.i think it is one of the biggest gifts of a human: to be able to dream. because if you dream it means that you can see possibilities. whether they come true or not or in what way is secondary

@FightforTogether 5 лет назад

That was a last minute addition I thought about 3 days ago and then I recorded it and Seven put it in. I almost deleted it yesterday but then Kami talked me into keeping it. Glad you liked it. - ben

@plantbasedlargefamily8724 5 лет назад

@@FightforTogether yes! and that right after the 'montage' of sorts. *tears*

@Shawnana205 5 лет назад

Yeah not gonna lie, I teared up.

@texassalt8999 3 года назад

27 minutes in and I've been crying the whole time. I'm a hiker and backpacker myself so it makes me so happy to see you teaching your kids and letting them experience this lifestyle. It builds so much character, your kids will be able to accomplish anything in life!

@ynarcisse5021 2 года назад

You guys are amazing, i'm so inspired. What a great family trip that you will all remember for ever. Fantastic. Thank you for documenting this trip.

@Olivia-ym6ch 5 лет назад

This video needs to go viral. This is extraordinary.

@blackmesaoutdoors4863 4 года назад

@cindy-ml7vo 5 лет назад

So the kids took a break from the Trail to run a full marathon. Ummm, your secret is safe with me, I know you found them in a pod sent from Krypton. WOW, congrats and I'm feeling really out of shape now.

@davesvoboda2785 5 лет назад

@Miles Davidson There are lucky people who have the genes to flush lactic acid continually, at a much higher rate than we mere mortals. Their endurance is limited only by muscle fatigue and energy reserves. And it does run in families. Don't feel bad. It's genetics.

@maryzimerlaakafunschoolers1249 4 года назад

That was absolutely the best thing i have ever watched on youtube or ever. your family is inspiring to say the least. I want to hike the trail with my husband and two daughters.I had doubts that it was the right thing but you have put my mind at ease.. Thank you for sharing your journey.

@hannahsurbaugh9180 3 года назад

This was such a touching and sweet memoir of a beautiful journey. Many many kudos to you beautiful folks. Thanks for sharing this piece. A well spent 1+ of screen time. ❤️

@bfbvouabeorbvoaervure963 5 лет назад

Who else got depressed that they didn’t see silver again?

@ellabowie4754 4 года назад

Me 🥺

@shannnonpece2525 4 года назад

Who sliver

@ericdenison8649 4 года назад

Sydney Neal watch the video and you will find out.

@sydneyneal3513 4 года назад

Eric Denison I did watch the video 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

@ericdenison8649 4 года назад

Sydney Neal the video clearly shows silver and who that person is.

@shaycarl 4 года назад

I bawled 15 times watching this! You guys are my heros!

@courtneymaier1149 3 года назад

The Family: let's run a marathon in the middle of the AT to break up the hike! Me: eating a handful of chocolate covered blueberries, hasn't exercised in like 5 years

@fre3radic4l 3 года назад

Damn, it got me at 1:04

@Brankonius 2 года назад

shay

@journeyoflovelight 4 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing your family and grand adventure with us... I cried each time you met a trail angle... then at the end of the trail I lost it!! You are all an inspiration!!!

@FightforTogether 4 года назад

@onthai4946 3 года назад

Unbelievable! Your Family brought me tears & so much joy to see you all at the finishing line! Bravo!!!!!!!!!

@ellag2769 4 года назад

the people offering to band together in the shelter was so lovely, made me tear up

@elisabethe8055 5 лет назад

Just stumbled up on this video and i was immediately hooked. So sad to understand you have been bulled by haters for doing this family adventure. What you have done have strengthened every one of you mentally, physically and have made you familial a true unit. There is no better teacher in life than going on a trip and your kids are way better equipped for life ahead than any other kid that is brought up in front of computers and TV. Great video, thanx for sharing! :)

@buckrut1972 3 года назад

Followed you entirely via RU-vid on trail and just finished the book. Love love loved the post chapter reviews. It really helped complete the book. Thank you for sticking to your guns on all you wanted the trail to mean to you.

@madshogan7136 3 года назад

The powerful lessons here are truly, truly incredible. What a beautiful thing you have done for your family.

@haamification 5 лет назад

I am so happy to see you succeed and prove all those haters wrong. I mean... What the heck? I may not always agree with some of your views, but it's your life, these are your kids and you know best what's good for them and what they can handle. Everyone watching these videos for just a minute can tell that they are all very bright, well spoken and adjusted. It's a testimony to your parenting, Ben and Kami. Would a child or a teenager rather hang out at the pool of a motel than hiking through the ice cold smokey mountains? Of course. But in retrospect they all seem to be very proud of what you've accomplished together. So: Bravo! PS: I'll be following in your footsteps starting March, 2!

@FightforTogether 5 лет назад

Thanks for the encouragement.

@haamification 5 лет назад

@@FightforTogether No, Thank YOU! For being such an inspiration and a great resource for my attempt this year ;) started watching your videos in September as research. The more I watched, the more I cared. If you ever end up in Europe, or one of the kinds may think about a summer trip around the old continent, let me know! Looking forward to the book and tell Seven from one professional (I'm a journalist) to another: "Great job!" Greetings from Luxembourg!

@haamification 5 лет назад

@@FightforTogether btw would you guys be okay with me sharing your documentary on my website? It's a blog about my upcoming adventure.

@FightforTogether 5 лет назад

Absolutely.

@haamification 5 лет назад

@@FightforTogether Thanks! You guys back? I am watching Dove explain the buddy system as I write this lol

@EarlyRiser71 5 лет назад

Beyond words. Seven...that was *AMAZING* ! Thank you once more for allowing us to join you. I have grown from your journey! Now that's magic!!

@FightforTogether 5 лет назад

thanks for your encouragement along the way! - ben

@appalachianwanderseeker 4 месяца назад

This just came across my suggested videos. I know it's old now, but thanks so much for making this. I really enjoyed following your family's journey.

@AmyQ97 Год назад

I have watched this several times, and I’m still always enamor ed by the strength that not only you, but your children have! It’s truly amazing!

@AmyQ97 Год назад

Man, I just have to tell you again. I love your kids! You have raised an extraordinary family!

@elliepercival 5 лет назад

What an amazing gift you gave to your children and yourselves! They will always remember the trail magic, the kindness of strangers, and the ecstasy of a cheese burger. My dad took us backpacking at a young age and it's some of the best memories I have. It taught me that hard physical work is worth it, an appreciation for nature, and, as a girl, that my body is a tool to accomplish things, not just something to look at. I can't imagine the immense planning it took for 6 kids! Just amazing.

@Adventure_Coffey 5 лет назад

Who cares what people’s opinion is. You guys did awesome and stuck together. That’s an amazing family achievement that you all can share. CPS? Give these parents an award for going above and beyond. I commend you for your commitment to each other. You are an example of good parenting.

@deirdrepasko9056 5 лет назад

Amen to that!

@jeremyandhannahyoder5914 3 месяца назад

My family and I started hiking two years ago. We went on our first weekend backpacking trip this past fall. We have a 13 year old, 8 year old, and 3 year old, all boys. Our two oldest don’t just love hiking, but we always end up having a great time and feel accomplished when we finish. My 8 year old watched a little of this with me and said “I want to hike longer now.” I had tears in my eyes several times watching this. So motivating and helped me remember how much our family can accompany also. Thanks for sharing this moment in your lives with us and inspiring us along the way! 🎉

@paulineskabar1590 3 года назад

What a rewarding finally for a real family to be and get closers. What a brave, loving family. Thanks for sharing a wonderful experience. Little one was a real trooper and All the people who opened there houses, provided shoes, food and most of LOVE.

@chrishawes515 5 лет назад

Damn you for making me get tears in my eyes! What a great experience for the family. Do it again when Rainer is 17 and the others have their own kids!

@joemomma506 4 года назад

Prediction: In 30 years people will notice that Rainer never gets sick and has an incredible immune system that fights off every illness. A few years after that, people will finally start putting 2 and 2 together and realize it's because he spent 6 months in the woods as an infant boosting his immune system, thus starting a new trend of parents taking babies on through hikes so much so that every 4th person you see on the trail will have a baby on their back. 20 years after that happens, the country has the healthiest generation it's ever seen.

@RG-rl6hj 3 года назад

Yes!!

@tsuyoikuma1400 3 года назад

Absolutely!!!!!

@99scobey 2 года назад

The boosts to the immune system come from catching bug when you are around groups of people, like in school. When you catch the bug, the immune system builds antibodies. Not sure how being in the woods with the same six people all the time does that.

@hayleylucypoole5509 4 года назад

Just sat scrolling and ended up watching the entire thing on a whim; oh it was so wonderful! Actually in tears by the end of it - so so amazing what you put together for the kids, and how they will never ever regret that! Awesome!

@FightforTogether 4 года назад

@davidatemail 3 года назад

Too many parents don't spend enough time with their kids and you're spending every minute with them. That's wonderful. This can't be harder than life in the Great depression. This is amazing memory for them to have.