The Arizona Trail For Beginners // What I Learned on the Arizona Trail 

I’m an experienced hiker. You did a great job of giving solid, practical advice with a comfortable charisma that I think will help people hike safe and smart. I just needed to watch a little to calm my mind about hiking this trail in winter. Thank you .

I love your message of be kind to others. Understanding others is something sorely missing sometimes.

You put a smile on my face with this video. Thank you!

I loved this video. You're very cool and you have kept it real. I love how you emphasize "hike your own hike". Too many get caught up in others' egos

Straight and to the point, no chaser. Excellent information and delivery. You have a new subscriber!

Great info. Thanks much. I really like your authenticity, and your humor.

Thank you so much for sharing your information about the AZ trail. You have a wonderful attitude.

Melissa,, I really enjoyed your video. In 1988, as a college student and backpacker, I was recruited as a volunteer by Dale Shewalter, the Flagstaff schoolteacher and founder of the Arizona Trail, and I have been addicted to the Trail ever since. For myself personally, to hear about experiences, observations, and suggestions for and by thru-hikers like yourself is nothing short of fascinating and gratifying. The insights into the psychological, physiological, and logistical challenges and rewards are incredibly interesting to hear. Again, congratulations on your successes, and thanks for sharing your video and experiences. Eric Smith, Prescott, AZ

Thank you for taking your time to creating this video! I found it super helpful and am exciting for my upcoming AZT adventure.

Love your attitude. Enjoyed the info. I'm looking into hiking the AZT

Merrell Moabs ✅ Leukotape ✅ Dry yo feets ✅ I knew you were a smart cookie! 😝

A true Ambassador for the AZT , Very interesting and informative video, Job well done kid.

Terrific! Great video and perfect summary at the end.

I really enjoyed this video. It was informative and inviting. Thank you.❤

I just stumbled upon this gem video. Thank you kept it simple and Real.

Going to hike the AZT next spring - my first thru hike (over 80km). Thanks for the tips ☺️

Good video. Watch this if you're considering hiking the AZT. Very well done 😊. I'll be out there soon.

Good info, thanks for sharing! I have some limited multi-day hike experience here in TX and am thinking about doing the AZ. A lot of videos, even the 'things you should know' type, gloss over details and this didn't. This video was full of great info.

Thank you for this awesome and informative video!!

Your so honest and full of knowledge , thank you for your service. One of the best ,is how your sweater match the bush behide ya .😉. 👍😇🇺🇸

This information coming from a woman is great to hear thank you for sharing

Going to start my thru hike next week. Can't wait.

Awesome Video! going to thru hike the AZT around mid April this year... stoke is up!!!

Thanks for this video - and for being awesome. I have lived in AZ for 10 years and have not done this trail yet. I'm thinking of doing it in two week stints since thats all the time I can get off at one time. Maybe I'll start the first section at Mexico in March 2023.

Your so sweet; thank you for this upload!

FarOut (Guthook) has twice logged me out of my account when I'm out of cell service, and I could no longer access my created route. I couldn't log back in until I hit service again. So carry a backup map, always!

Great information on the AZT. Well done. Nice channel. New follower here. Crow✌️

You are lovely. Thank you for sharing your tips!

Thanks!

Used to be hiking was a solitude undertaking to get away from the grind of regular life and immerse yourself in nature - hopefully for some - away from people too. Social media and the last 2 generations that grew up with and embraced it have changed that experience. It seems 'sharing' your solo hikes have become 'interesting' to others - hard to figure if it's narcissism or not. Well - to each their own but I prefer to leave the 'grind' and social interface behind and let myself be free for a while. Good video on trail basics! See many dogs?

3 water filters and 2 gallons of water heavy but it's worth it - many areas not much water !

I so agree with hike your own hike. There is more than one blogger/ hiker who go on and on about those who don’t stay on the red line. Drives me crazy.

Why does everybody pronounce it as “Guthooks” when it’s clearly just “Guthook?” Lol. Anyways, excellent video! Thank you!

Thanks for sharing! Can you share a bit on your food storage in AZT? Did you carry bear canister or something else? Thank you for your time!

thank youuuu

I'm planning my first AZT thru-hike. This was extremely helpful. Will you mind posting your full gear list? Thanks in advance!

A Divemaster I can always spot the most inexperienced divers flying across the reef. Experienced divers swim slowly and will see 90 percent more. The same holds true for hiking. I'm never impressed with fast hikers. Most are only seeing the broad landscape and missing out on details. Understandable if there are time constraints, but otherwise... knock yourselves out and see you at the end:)

14:00 I needed this laugh

You seriously piqued my interest in the AZT 🤙 I honestly never considered it before

Your sweater is so cute! Where did you get it?

Great tips! Thanks again, Treats! "Don't be a dick," of course, should apply off the trail, too. I have to say I never really got the ravenous hiker hunger, but I did get hiker thirst--spent a lot of hiking time thinking about a giant gas station fountain Coke. - Rock Dogg

How many pairs of shoes did you use on the trail , I hiked the AT and I went through a pair about every 4 -5 hundred miles so I'm thinking 2 pairs for the AZT.

These trail runners don't seem a lot different from running shoes. Can I wear my Brooks running shoes?

I subscribed to you just based on this video. Haven't watched any others. "Don't be a dick" amazing

anybody have an estimate for how much a shuttle vs trail angel would cost?

Mountain lions - bobcats -coyotes -Wolves - bears - southern Arizona jaguars - deer - elk - antelope ectectect

0:05 nope I did not know that

psst*ultralight doesn't have to be expensive*