Franconia Ridge | Appalachian Trail 2024 Thru-Hike Day: 114 

Stick the Eagle , this was way high up there- even with the struggle of twists and bumps, falls, fatigue and what the trail will throw at you to conquer, you are seriously determined and also making quite the digital adventure for us to follow along - for that we are grateful! The views are incredible amazing and for you to capture them is a great gift for us- so, thank you! Embrace the journey and Happy Trails! Stay blessed! 🍄🌱🌿🧘🏼🙏

You are doing AMAZING! Remember Captain Jack fell asleep on one of those rocks! So don’t feel bad … we all get tired and sometimes we even give in to some rocky rest! Be careful with those slips and falls…. EASY DOES IT Stick the Eagle… We are all right there with you!

I would be extremely hesitant to consider anyone this close to completing an AT thru-hike as "weak".

You have moved into our hearts. My grandson and I enjoy your adventures, and you ! Such a great role model!

Glad you had a wonderful day with beautiful views. That was a hard day for you. Pray to God to give you strength to finish the ridges. I hope your getting some rest at camp. Safe travels.

This was a very tough day on the trail, but what a payoff! Those views were astounding! You are doing great things!

You are doing great brother Stick!! Keep that positive spirit!! The Lord is with you! Try to eat more meat to fight off the fatigue. Remember that the Bible said Elijah went in the strength of the meat 40 days and 40 nights to Horeb the mount of God. More meat will give you the energy you will need. We are praying for you brother.

You're lucky to have escaped that dreaded grouse without incident 😆 Beautiful views! 🐻🌲

You are my favorite you tuber on the AT

You feel weak because you are not eating enough good food. But you are still rocking this trail!❤❤

You are amazing Stick! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. We get to see the trail and beautiful views as you push onward, thru pain, joy, despair, and strong determination. Have you thought that Lyme might be causing your fatigue? Thank you Stick the Eagle!!!!

You had the most gorgeous day we’ve had up here in a long time. Hope you’re getting much needed rest and calories!

So glad you waited for a good weather day for Franconia Ridge. It's one of my favorite hikes.

Happy we got good weather for the hike today! Thanks for taking us along. Beautiful views. You look very happy,even though you’re having some pain.😊❤

When 5 stack finished he admitted he was about more worn down than he had admitted while on trail. It’s hard on your body. You’re not eating nutritious food. How you are feeling is normal. The biggest change I would suggest is lighter pack weight - lighter pack, sleep system, food bag instead of bear canister will work fine for the miles you have left. It will make a huge difference!

Wow! Franconia Ridge is beautiful!! Loved getting all the views and seeing Mt Washington with you. Liked the ones looking back as well and the Garfield perspective was nice, from on top of Lafayette when it looked small vs the climb itself. So glad you are now at camp and getting much more rest and balanced meals. If not for camp, I could see you pushing through and potentially doing serious damage to your feet or knees. Still amazed some people did these climbs in the snow! Glad you waited for a clear day, even despite the wind. Thanks, as always, for taking us along!

Very windy, but WOW, those views were amazing! You’re ROCKIN this ! Haha no pun intended.

Woohoo…. 🎉 You did it! Franconia Ridge ✅ I noticed a significant improvement in your morale with each summit… 🤗 Sorry your knee is in pain. You may want to rest your hot meal on it as a heating pad (wrapped in a buff or bandana so it won’t burn you)while it rehydrates to alleviate some of the pain. Also, If the water source is cold at camp, soak your knee to help with inflammation. Embrace the Journey and Happy Trails Stick the Eagle 🥾

Holy smokes! Above the tree line!

Once you got going, you made it up to Haystack pretty quickly, it seemed. Seeing the other hikers in a line heading up to Haystack reminded me of the pics you see from Mt Everest with everyone heading up in line. Of course, without the snow. Lol Are you just drinking water? Maybe you would benefit from electrolyte packettes or sports drinks. At least you'd get better hydrated and get some vitamins and minerals you need to. Maybe drink some caffeine too. Way to go and congrats on summiting all those mountains. 🎉🎉🎉🎉. That wind was crazy. I had to laugh when you were shouting and we couldn't hear a word😂. It seems a few hikers I follow have been exhausted lately. Rebound pointed out that it could be from the heat lately and weather changes. I'm praying that you get your energy back and that your knees and feet feel better. But if you feel that bad and tired maybe you need to rest for more than 1 day. We believe in you Stick, you should be very proud of yourself as we are very proud of you.❤ Remember to embrace the journey and happy trails ❤ ✌️🫶

You are doing my dream hike. I would love to do that ridge line. What great weather too. You timed it right.

Keep it going. You will have some amazing stories and lessons to share at scout camp.

Keep pushing! Summer camp just above horizon! I did 5 summer camps as an ASM and loved everyone

I am so thrilled you were able to experience Franconia Ridge!!! What an adventure. I have hiked trails in the Whites but never FR...cannot wait to do it, even more now. Thank you for sharing this with us!!!!

Buy some inexpensive inserts for your hiking shoes. I did for mine and it’s a game changer. 🥾

Extra nice video💖.

You are doing a great job! Hang in there. Can you stop at an urgent care for some pain meds?

Come on Stick focus on your faith in God and not the pain you are an Eagle remember the stories you can tell at camp.

I'M in awe of you! Keep believing. I believe you got this.

Good job Stick! Tough trails for sure. It’s good timing for your break soon. You’ll enjoy the next few weeks at camp, recover and be ready if you choose to finish. Happy Trails!

BEAUTIFUL!!!

Beautiful views... but you sound tired.... perhaps the elevation is playing a little havoc on you... you haven't mentioned miles... just wondering how close you'll be to finishing NH... hope you're getting some much rest and recovery... Happy Trails, Stick! 👟🎒🪨🗻🌲⛺️💚🥾

Stick! I feel ya! Almost exactly one year ago today, my husband and I flew up to NH to do the Presidential Range. We were on a tight time line so we couldn’t wait on weather to clear. It basically rained almost the entire time….we will have to catch Webster Cliffs when we go back b/c the conditions were too dangerous. We did a hut to hut hike…and had zero…I mean ZERO views on Franconia. I think we still have PTSD from that week…..but like you said….at least now we know what to expect when we get back up there. Madison was the one that almost did me in!!!

Protect knees at all costs. Take zeros so your body can heal. The trail will still be there.

I hope you are getting enough calories. It will help you get through all that hard hiking. Best wishes.

Your body is telling you it needs more time to rest and recover. The exertion you’re putting into to climbing the whites is putting stress on tired muscles and causing damage. You’re tired. It’s hard. Rest. Ask any endurance athlete.

7:51 A COUPLE OF YOUR KNEES 😂

Franconia Ridge has the best views of the Whites.

How many more videos are we going to get before you leave for summer camp?

When your body is worn and in deficit on energy and all that other stuff, you do tend to get cold easier is my experience.

WHAT DID YOU SAY?!?!? I CAN'T HEAR YOU BECAUSE OF THE WIND...... oh, that's better. So jealous you are there and I'm stuck in a yucky city.