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Thanks for sharing your solution for feeding yourself.

Very wise to use the mylar bags. Doing dishes on trail is a pain. The Motts fruit snacks are a great alternative for candy. I used to love Ramen-bombs but with crackers instead of spuds. I greatly admire your efficiency and organization. They allot you more time and lower stress. 😊 This video made me hungry. 😂 Take care Molly ✌️

Love your videos! Did you ever use smell proof bags? Would like to see a video on how to use the Garmin.

I recall one of your first vids and your own prepared foods, seemed heathy. I agree that these above are processed and would be unhealthy for the kidneys/liver over a longer period. I often think of what the astronauts eat to maintain health. You are like them in trying to make the best options for health. Sadly, processed 'foods' lead. How about dried fruits over gummies, something like raisins or prunes, dates, figs. I love watching Captain Jack chomped down on a bar of cheese, as you mentioned for yourself. I have been watching 'woman off grid with a dog' prep dehydrated foods from Thrive Life, how about something like that, has meats, vegs, grains... very cool. Something I often see used are ramen and instant potatoes. Enjoying that you share,

Cheers to your menu. Your set up served you well. Thanks for the info. As you know, cold pizza rules! Love the Reese‘s peanut butter cups. But, they melt. I switched to peanut M&Ms. Wishing you a mighty fine life. Happy Trails!

Interesting! That's a good idea with the bags. I often wondered about the final health outcome of those hiking the trail, as to what they were eating and or as to why they were so run down near the end. That's a lot of stress on the human body and not everyone seems to be able to come out strong in the end. You definitely must be doing something right to still maintain your health and finish strong. I see some people were using homemade freeze dried meals. Have you ever considered that? You have a lot of good information. Thanks for sharing! Oh yeah, the braids look good on you!🤩 Happy Trails! 🥾🌲🏔️🦌🌅🙏

I like that you are so organized. I am sure that helped you a lot on trail and nice for any new thru hiker to emulate. Thanks for the great info MoJo!

How much does it weigh per day?

Add jerky vs meat sticks. Not as processed, more protein and some basic fats. Flexible in that you can add to pasta meals, eat alone and light weight. Cold soak oatmeal [add powdered milk] with dried fruit is great for breakfast. Again, not ultra processed. light weight and minimal sugars. Good informative video.

Great tip for the Mylar/ziplock bags thank you

Thanks for the informative video. I have 2 questions: 1. Do you find making these hiking-related, post-trail videos helpful in staving off the blues many hikers seem to get after a thru-hike? 2. Did you maintain, gain, or lose weight on your trail diet?

Definitely useful info for folks starting out on a hike...

Can you show what and how you made your homemade meals? Love your videos.

Great ideas , same stuff i would probably buy.

Interesting. Carb-heavy. Maybe that’s all that’s available, but I’d like to learn if a healthy-fats and healthy-proteins diet, with minimal “unhealthy” carbs, is possible, on the AT. I, kind-of, suspect that isn’t, really, possible, except, maybe, on a, supported, hike. Thanks. 🙂

Hi Molly! So nice to see your smiling face again : ) This was a fun addition to your thru-hike vids. It was so fun & informative to watch your hike, especially because you aimed the camera in front of you a lot, so I got to see a lot more of the Trail than I get just living nearby (near Harpers Ferry). I'd be curious if you have thought about a video where you describe some of the emotional/mental/spiritual experiences you had & how assimilating back to Life has been, & what lessons you're learned about yourself. Take care & happy trails!!

All Snakes are Very Beneficial. They eat mice & rats . I ❤ Snakes.

I really like how you have your camera setup, excellent video!

Congratulations on your Amazing journey from start to finish with friends and family

At the end you mentioned going into Washington, D.C., which is only a bit over an hour away from Harpers Ferry. You can take a train from Harpers Ferry into DC by using the MARC commuter rail service (the Brunswick Line). I think it takes you to Union Station, which is just a couple of blocks away from the Capitol and is linked by subway to the sights and museums along the Mall, etc. It looks like there is also an Amtrak link to Union Station, as well.

I bicycled the length of Skyline Drive. I agree there are some awesome views. I biked half then overnighted in Big Meadow campground and did the second half the next day. In my opinion bicycling Skyline Drive or the Blue Ridge Parkway is much better than driving it. I will get to see the Backpacking side of this in 2025 as I will be hiking NOBO in about 5 weeks from today.

That sounds amazing, Moly Rose! Swimming and a New York visit while hiking the Appalachian Trail? That’s the ultimate trail-life balance! 🏞🗽 Like, 'I’m hiking from Georgia to Maine… but why not swing by the Empire State Building while I’m at it?' 😄 And swimming? Totally makes sense - sometimes you just need to give your legs a different workout than climbing up and down mountains! What are your plans for 2025?

I’ve hiked in the same Balaef pants for 4 years… thousands of miles and love them!

I have both the cnoc blue and bigger orange bag. Did you find the blue bag big enough for the entire hike? I want to take the blue! Also… in the hiker bubble I’ve heard to book hostels 2 days ahead. Do they get back quickly or do you message a couple hostels at once to increase odds of booking a bunk?

History! You hiked by so many historical sites. You hiked within 7 miles of Antietam battlefield, which was the bloodiest day in American history. If you had gone up the hill from AT Conservancy in Harper's Ferry there was a battlefield at Bolivar Heights. Harper's Ferry switched hands at least 8 times during the Civil War and was home to the largest surrender of US troops up until World War II. You did hike directly though the Battle of South Mountain, C&O Canal Towpath and several spots the Continental Army marched during the American Revolution. You hiked over several historical rivers.. Potomac, Shenandoah, James. You hike near Gettysburg, Monterrey Pass, Jefferson's Rock and multiple battles in the strategic Shenandoah Valley. But, the pool, sauna, lakes and hot springs were definitely a better option after so much hiking. Biking the Creeper Trail, too. I hear some people aquablaze in VA. Great insight, Molly.

Thanks. ✌🏻👊🏼

You live on the Oregon coast the Coast with the most I completed the entire west cost 3 years ago Oregon is the best

You always produce great shows! You have a wonderful talent for it. I appreciate your enthusiasm. Perhaps I missed it, but did Ziggy get to finish his thru hike?

Thank you for sharing those experiences. I went to Luray Caverns outside the Shennies when I was hiking this past Fall and was so glad I did.

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Great choices…lots of fun!🙂🙏

Thanks for yet another post-thru-hike video. From the expression on your face when you're just talking about your experiences on (and off) the trail, it's obvious how much you enjoyed your AT thru-hike and how many wonderful memories you have. Visiting Damascus during Trail Days would also afford you the opportunity to bike on the Creeper Trail -just a thought. BTW, Bandit really knows how to embrace the suck when it comes to the weather!

Great video!!! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you Molly for all of your videos 😊 I'm really glad you completed the AT and I look forward to your next thru hike!

Your trail legs look so strong in the thumbnail.😋

I love that you enjoyed some time in my state of New York as we often get a bad rap.🙁. I agree Skyline Drive is great with amazing views. Happy trails.🤟🏻🥾🏔

Good video, that beach looked cold.

Catch a summer blockbuster at the theater in Hanover, NH. Visit Gettysburg Battlefield in Southern PA (Route 30), and Luray Caverns near Shenandoah National Park.

I’m so surprised the ponies didn’t make it! You seemed super excited about them - did they not live up to your expectations? I know there are issues, too, with people feeding them so maybe you didn’t want to hype them up?

Rafting the Nantahala river in NC would be fun too.

I'm going to miss your hiking videos this year, great to hear from you,

Does your husband like to hike with you?

Thank you for sharing your experiences on the AT side activities. Having fun is important! WOW! The ocean shots were exhilarating and so alive !😅 And Bandit had Fun!😅

You should have done Luray Caverns with your step Mom too! You were walking over caves, so may as well go see one too.

Good video. Everyone has some non hiking event, unplanned, I suppose. Totally random - in 2023, due to the extreme high water in Maine, we were diverted over Sugarloaf Mtn in Maine to avoid the flooded Carrabassett. It was Saturday, so the ski lifts were bringing visitors up and down Sugarloaf for sightseeing. My buddy Ranger had never seen or been on a ski lift, so we loaded up the packs and rode down. A highlight for him. Ate lunch at the base before shuttling to The Maine Roadhouse. Random and short but a non hiking event. Philmont

I'm a bit jealous of that beach scene in the beginning. As a photographer those conditions were sweeeeet!! LOL! Fog and the ocean for long exposure images. Skyline Drive is so beautiful. I lived in Winchester, VA which is very close to Front Royal and loved taking road trips up there. I'm lucky enough to live in the Lehigh Valley area of PA very close to many AT trailheads. I hike it all the time. It's also only about a 2 hour drive to NYC. It's fun to park in New Jersey at Port Imperial and take a ferry across the Hudson River. Interesting that you didn't include eating a half gallon of ice cream in this list! LOL! Fun video, thanks for sharing!

Very nice you were able to share some additional memorable experiences with your fellow hiking friends and family while thru hiking the Appalachian trail. Great info for any new thru hiker for 2025!

Thanks for sharing!

Well, at least Bandit got a good run on the beach. 😊 Maine is a tough example; so much is too far away from the AT. Post hike would be the better option to explore. There's quite a bit to do close to the Gorham, NH section of the trail. Scenic roads, waterfalls, quick vista trails, theme parks, and amenities. 8:15 <-- the look on your face when you saw the pool. 😁 Idyllic summer refreshment. Great video, take care Molly. ✌️

great video, do you think you'll ever go to trail days?