The trail was a steep waterfall then covered in snow! ✨ AT Day 99 

So glad she's hiking with other hikers towards the end. The waterfall was pretty 🌻👣

Cheers to tramily support! Bravo to your progress and confidence. I applaud your improvisation in avoiding climbing down the stream trail. Good safety move. It doesn’t have to be a clear day for the beauty of nature to shine. The views you have shone have been gorgeous. You have offered so many stunning views on this hike. Thanks. Be well. Wishing you peace and fair weather ahead. Happy Trails!

So glad you had fellow hikers with you, treacherous trail in that weather!

Stella, this was a day your really grateful that your hiking with two other people.

Bless your heart, There sure is a lot to think about out there on the AT . I would be crying a lot also. Stay safe and Happy Hiking ⛺️🥾💞

So glad you’ve found others to hike with through this area!

The confluence of jet streams combined with the topography in this region make for some of the worst weather around. But when the clouds break beneath your feet, it's just magical. Even watching you walk through this area reminds me of how deeply connected I am to that forest. Thank goodness you guys didn't have to post-hole that snow. Conway is beautiful and worth a zero. 😊 Rest those knees Nyx ✌️

Good for the three of you. You endured steep uphills and steep downhills, a constant drenching rain, cold, and very rocky trails. You are all beasts!

Plastic bags and rubber bands take up little space in your backpack. Slide your boots into a bread wrapper, up your leg and then rubber bands to hold them on your calf. (Might help in the deeper waters.)

I am so glad you all had each other through such a hard day. You got this. One step at a time. Be safe and hopefully you will all stick together!

Put your wet clothes between your pad and the floor of the shelter. Some of the water will squeeze out and the clothes won't freeze.

Too bad I didn’t know sooner, our summer home is only 5 miles from the trailhead you came out onto 302. I would have gladly taken care of you.

Almost succumbed ,to that ridge in August 92 ,had an 8olb army duffle bag with shoulder straps. The wind gusted 6o. Mmph snow. And sleet in my face ,so long over that ridge and down below the trees ,then up the steep and wet Mt Garfield hanging on to crumhost and that wet climb down to the shelter that's been replaced all alone and the mouse that got into my sleeping bag and bit me on the toe ,and the bear that also visited ,,was hopeing you'd have better weather ,unfortunately doesn't look clear for the next couple of weeks ,maybe you'll get to come back sometime to enjoy it ,in better weather,not sure what your plans are on your decent from Katadyn but I recommend over the knife edge ,down to roaring brook . Enjoy maine !!!!!

Gosh Stella, your last couple of days have been an extreme endurance challenge! I saw you Live recently so I know you made it through it but Jeepers! Rough. Hope you continue to remain safe and healthy >Hugs

1837.1* - Total miles from Amicalola Falls. 84.4% - Accomplished. 337.7 - Miles remaining to Katahdin (2,170). 116.9 - Miles this day from Garfield Ridge Shelter (1815.4) to US Rte. 302 (1832.3) 18.6 - Average miles per day for the 4th day in a row. 20.2 - Average miles per day less the 8 zero days. 18 - Estimated days remaining to Katahdin. * All mileage from the NPS/ATC map.

Getting so close! The waterfall was lovely, but the one that was flooding the trail going down looked dangerous. Good that you found an alternate way. You're doing great. What an amazing journey!

That intro with the dark injinji sock reminded me of Mr. Deeds. Love the sound of peepers in the spring...and how they slow down their peep when it gets colder.

You are my hero!!!!!!! Thanks for bringing us along!!!!

Nyx! Just think of the great stories you will be able to tell! Hike on! What an experience. Embrace it! ❤

You have to love the Whites unpredictably beautiful

Wow!!! The whites look so incredibly scary!! I want to do the AT but I’m worried that I might not be able to do that!! WOW THATS INTENSE!!! YOU ARE AWESOME 🥰🥰💕💕

It’s good that you have such support on the trail. Keep icing the knee and we’ll keep wishing you the very best. Hope the next leg of the hike is clear.

Glad you are hiking with others…keep on keep’n on 😊😊😊😊😊❤❤

Dang they have real short summer up there! Like 4th of July weekend only! 😂 ❤

Congratulations to you all on the miles accomplished! 🎉 Beautiful area for sure. Happy hiking to you all. Be careful stay safe and enjoy your Hike. 🙏

Good to see you made it!

I've never seen someone who laughs at absolutely everything

Wow! Way to go Stella! How great to see the hiking path as a stream!😂. Glad you made it to the hostel and I hope you get some ice on your knees. Hang in there! You all are almost there!👏🙌🥾❤️

So happy you are not alone; hope that is still true :) You are doing great

SO glad your have your tramily to get through this section!! I just saw an article yesterday (6/5/23) about a couple needing rescue (which they were, thankfully!!) near the Franconia Ridge out there!!😱It appeared to be related to conditions/temperatures; I don't believe they were through-hiking the AT though! Stay safe and thanks for sharing your journey with us💙💙

Awesome - you guys are getting through some crap....good news is...no bugs or rattlesnakes....

At minute 12ish. “We have these nice planks”. I love your positivity. Good job guys.

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Some nice views. Glad you have company with you. Put your legs up and rest. Safe travels.

What a journey this has been. Mama K is calling!

The whites were boss. If your shuttle driver lives in Berlin he came a long way to get you.(Rain!! No hikey, Sunny hikey) Wow maybe someday you'll come back to hike this piece in nice weather. Fall hikes are nice. Hope your having fun👋🌲

Positive thoughts your awesome God Bless be well, I have enjoyed your journey

Long trip to Conway from the trail. The runoff from the melting snow made the river crossing difficult. In mid summer, they are no problem at all. I have never seem water gushing over the trail and the entrance to the trail to the shelter.

Hope you all had a good wholesome meal relaxing at the hostel. Wonderful forest views in the whites. 🧘‍♀️🥾🏔️

Good thing Jesse Pinkman and Badger are there to boost morale! But where’s Skinny Pete?! He’s probably passed out next to a bong in the shelter. Jesse got better at hiking after spending all that time in Alaska. They are on their way to Walt’s hideout log cabin in New Hampshire where he has a recipe for a more refined cook. As Tuco Salamanca would say, it’s “tight”.

Most thru hikers would take zero's until the weather cleared up. Those past two days have the most views you'll have on the AT..

Bummer that you didn't see a moose on the Z-falls trail. There's lots of them through that area but sometimes they will stand in the middle of the trail, not move off the trail and there is no way to go around them. I'm so glad you hit the Z-Falls trail when it's not raining because some of the brooks turn into impassible raging torrents that crossing requires going waist deep in fast moving water. You're all doing awesome!

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You're crushing it. Hopefully, you'll get better views.

Have a good hiking day.

I'll bet the people at the shelter last night were so glad to see you

A good cry? Good idea... "There is a sacredness in tears. They are not a mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition and of unspeakable love." Washington Irving. Great views, once the weather cleared, a bit - been there many times. Be well, stay safe. And remember, "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone." Neale Donald Walsch.

Those peeper frogs are real creepers! 😂

Stella, from your live video, I know you’re in Maine now in RL. Are you guys being affected by the the smoke from the fires in Canada?

Take note that going north now will drop your daily mileage down from what you are used to. Be careful and be patient with the daily mileage and pace. Allow for it and you will enjoy it more

There is a Massive forest fire in Canada that has affect visibility from the Ohio Valley down to the Carolinas. Air Quality is very bad.

Yesterday’s video was 👍

Don't worry . . . 'The Notch' is just ahead 👅. . . 😜.

It's you so cry if you want to. Stay in the now. Enjoy!!

What an introduction to the presidentials! You are very close to Mt. Willard that has a weird cave on the cliff face with no access. Its called Devil's Den. Rumor has it that it was home to a large prehistoric bird. Native American legends speak about how a large carnivorous bird carried off a young woman when she was alone. Her lover was heartbroken and offered himself as a bait to the bird. When it struck him and carried him off, other members of his tribe were able to shoot it down. I have been trying to get a picture of this cave from rt302 but cannot get a good angle. Thinking that this might be a good time for a drone... 🙂

at the end of the day lay down with your feet elevated for about 20 min to allow the blood to drain out of your legs and that should help

How long did you have to wait in the Ubber?😮

Coho Hostel is great!

put plastic bags over your socks b4 u put them in wet boots. Socks &get will stay dry. Hope this helps

This is hiking in the Northeast. It’s rugged and wild.

Hey Stella! What mapping app do you use on your phone? Thanks! I’ve looked at FarOut but it doesn’t seem like that’s the one you use.

I live in Conway!

So early there is snow. Is this late for the snow to still be on ground there?

What state is this?

That trail (through the water) is so dangerous. The videos don't do it justice.

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Those Whites are Bad Ass hard !!!!

Glad you're not alone to face your challenges.

Sounds like you’re killing your legs … be careful kid

Are you native American?

10:00 Romance or Bromance ?

You act differently when you hike with others. More silly. Lol. Keep going.

13:24 We don’t see you crying a lot ….. we think you’re tough as nails…

Number of “shit” comments increasing with each new step in the Whites… 😂😂😂