Benton MacKaye Trail 2021: Episode 3 - Trail Magic & Injuries
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Wise decision brother! Listening to your body will never lead you wrong. Once again, great video!
Damn Straight! Thanks for all your help my friend! ❤️
Glad you made the smart call, and tough call, to respect your body. The older I get the smarter it is to quit when it starts to hurt. Thanks for being a positive role model and for sharing your cinematography skills with the world Darwin. Here is to a speedy recovery!
Well said! Thank You!
What a tough decision. It's important that injuries are talked about because not everything goes as planned
Nah... It wasn't really a tough decision. Not my 1st & won't be my last 🤙
I also love your attitude about the whole thing. A great role model for the outdoor and hiking community.
I appreciate that! ❤️
#1 Use BOTH of your hiking poles, especially downhill. Trauma can be cumulative. #2 Do fewer miles early in a hike. 10 miles is plenty first day, first three days. Slow in the beginning means slow! You had similar problems from overhiking on the PCT, remember?
Gee, thanks for the “Pro Advice”. 👍
that lady in the beginning that hooked you up with some trail magic was such an absolute sweetheart. reminds me of my mom, that is exactly how she always is. she just loves to meet people and fill their bellys up with good healthy things and have a little conversation.I love her.
Amazing people out there!
The best hikes are the ones where you get home safe. Godspeed getting back on the trail healthy!
TRUTH!
Really glad you're listening to your body! The trail will always be there. Thanks for letting us follow along, Darwin!
Some unasked advice: My guess would be it may not be your insoles. 25 miles day after day is a lot. It could be too much. Allow a next hike to have some shorter days. Anyway. Goodluck recovering. Things will be fine!
This is a valid comment but Darwin confirmed on another video he forgot to put his specialist insoles in which is usually what he uses. Sometimes that's all it takes and it's a bummer
Definitely unasked advice... I was Doing a Fast Pack attempt of the trail, which is the whole reason for going fast & doing big days. Also... 25 miles a day is what I usually hike on most trails while NOT trying to fast pack. It was all about a bad set of insoles & not having the support I needed.
Yogi bear did love those picnic baskets.
Sorry to hear your hike was cut short. Enjoyed following along, and at least you finished your other recent trails like the Colorado Trail. Get better soon man.
I hate it for you, man, but knowing when to quit is a mark of wisdom. Side note, my wife and I watched your film on the AZT last night and it was outstanding. Anybody that hasn’t watched it yet needs to go do that straight away. Get better soon dude!
Michigan Angels thank you.. Sorry you had to end the hike. Hope your healing well. Peace- Melanie
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Pita, humus and an egg, very common israely sandwitch... im taking it on every hike. Nice
“Yogi-ing” and “Power thing”. I learned so much from this video 😂 Hope you are well! Injuries are no fun.
Yeah, Darwin is a f-ing mooch is what I've learned
Sorry you had to finish the trail early, but you made the right decision. Heal-up Darwin.
Numbers will lose importance as you get older. Be on the trail for the long run.
I haven't heard the term Cackalacky(and Calinky as well) for more than 30 years.Stay strong Darwin.
I think Jason Sudeikis revived it when he portrayed Biden on SNL not too long ago 😅
Now we can't stop saying it
@@nemesisnight08 Thanks Stephanie.
as a north carolinian I hear it occasionally but I wish I heard it more, it's a good term! :)
@@clairehimmel3370 Ι totally agree Claire.I wish I heard more the term Alabamy for Alabama.
For what it’s worth. I’m a 73 year old backpacker and the #1 lesson I’ve learned over the years is to fit your expectations to the reality of your body. Could it be that 25 miles day after day isn’t in the cards anymore??
I hiked the BMT in two sections. I saw only 4 people before the smokies. Once you get in there it is people everyday. Love the videos! Speedy recovery 🙏
I hope you feel better fast man! Its not fun calling something early due to injury but you have to take care of yourself first before tackling something big. You're still an inspiration to a ton of people!
Yes, take care of your knees and other injuries or the injuries could become life changing and prevent you from doing what you love.
Just finished listening to your first podcast, it was very eye opening. Keep doing what you love!
Thank you so much! ❤️
Where did you listen to it?
@@TreexHugga Spotify
Such a bummer, but for sure the smart decision. Better to listen to your body and cut one hike short than miss an entire season. Currently planning my own Benton MacKaye trip and I've really appreciated your videos! Here's to a quick recovery!
Such a tough decision ... thank you so much for sharing this! The real. Beautiful video, as always.
Can you imagine pulling up to do trail magic and finding Darwin sitting on the bench!!!!!!! Awesome.
Again its always sad to hear about a journey ending abruptly. Thanks for sharing it with us regardless. And as always killer music choices!
❤️ we'll see you soon bmt. Get well D' man!
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I'm really sorry about the injury! But it was a good decision, which will allow you to continue hiking throughout the year. Wish you a speedy recovery.
Thank You!
I am far from a high mileage hiker. I get pain usually about 15 miles into a hike which keeps me from being able to pack on a lot of miles. The pain takes the fun out of a hike. Great decision on throwing in the towel.
More likely MCL tendonitis rather than tear. NSAIDs.
Yeah. That's what I'm thinking too
Smarter not harder 😊👍🏽
Damn Straight! 🔥
Smart move to take care of a injury than to let it get worse..... we’ll be pulling for your recovery..... great MIND.....BODY....SOUL VIDEOS
Wait wait WAIT.... "use his oven to mold new insoles? 🤔..... please explain this witchcraft 🤏
They are heat moldable insoles
@@DarwinOnthetrail I've always jus used the oem altra insoles. Are the aftermarket insoles alot better?
You made the right choice. I was actually really nervous for you when you started out at 24 miles/day which is pretty much how people seem to hurt themselves on nearly every thru hike as I'm sure you know far better than me. You know your body far better than I do though. One question - what do you think caused the tear? I know you said insoles, but how did you narrow that down? Couldn't it have been a bad trip or sloppy downhill? Just plain bad luck? I ask because I've had the same injury and I straight up don't know why I got it.
Know that you are still an inspiration (I literally started hiking because of you and Homemade Wanderlust) and I wish you the best! I'll be following along on the next hike!
Good call listening to your body. I’m going through my first pregnancy, feeling all kinds of new aches/pains in my body and missing hiking a lot. I’m still walking around to stay in shape but can’t wait to get back on trail. I hope the rest of your hikes this year go smoothly!
Congrats! ❤️
Ai tough call but I’m sure the best for your body and other hiking plans for this year. Hope you’re doing well
I enjoy the videos, injuries suck big time, I injured my knee 3500ish miles into the American Discovery Trail in 2017. Take it easy for a spell, hope you heal up soon!!
Sorry and hope you heal quickly, I am on the BMT now just left reliance, Little Frog Wilderness is amazing! Your lucky to get some trail magic, quite a few of other AT and PCT alumni out here now.
Sorry to hear man. Hope you heal up quick.
Very wise Darwin. I’m loving your podcast by the way. Xx
Thanks so much! 🤙
Just a thought, maybe consider taking 2 pairs of insoles and swapping them out each evening. That way both pairs get even wear throughout the entirety of the hike. If one pair is defective you'll notice sooner rather than later because of the daily comparison, and get a new pair at a resupply. Thanks for sharing your journey and best of luck on your next adventure.
Hey Darwin and Chat. I'm about to do my first through hike (I guess thats what it is) The uinta highline trail, 105ish miles. I know its nothing like the PCT or some of the stuff you guys tackle, but To me it will be huge =) HOW does one avoid injuries? I'm scared to start, only because I dont want to get injured. I LOVE the outdoors and that is what I do on my own channel, but shameless self plug asside, I was in the infantry, and walked a lot, but that was in 2010-2014, since then I've never done more than about 12+6 miles in a single week, and nothing in the past 2 years (damn you covid!) anyway, i'd love to know what I can do to avoid injuring myself. THANK YOU!!!
What are the insoles you use? Need something for over supination. I’m a bad outside, heal striker and I’m starting to get pain in my ankle (perineal tendon). Also tired of wearing through my shoes fast.
Do you record your voice on the airpods? Very clear...
Nope. Rode Video Micro
Sad you got hurt man, I know how that feels. But I’m glad you pronounced North Carolina correctly at least.
Smart decision. Sometimes just replacing an old wore out pair of shoes can be the difference in making or breaking your hike.
Hope you’ve fully healed with no recurrence, and that you have time and opportunity to hike more of the BMT if and when you want to.
When i saw your announcement a while ago about how you had to get off trail, i was bummed for you. i know you were excited to push yourself and im sure it was a bummer of a choice. but i think its so important you showed this , you're sharing with us that its OK to get off trail. i once bailed on a short, three night overnight because the weather was just too wild. i felt super let down and that i should have just pushed through. the lesson that it's not a failure, stuff just happens is a hard one to learn.
Congratulation on getting out to do what you love, and looking forward to future adventures!
Always love showing the Real side of doing things like this. Too many folks over saturate & over romanticize things like Thru-Hiking. Only ever showing the good days. 🤙
Thunder Rock is in my home county! You were right beside the Ocoee River - home of the 1996 Olympics!
Hopefully this will heal up and you won't need to get cut on. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Sorry to hear that you're getting off but a smart decision. Because I didn't do what was nessesary last year, Achilles tendon problem, I'm in a walking boot this Spring and probably won't be able to get much hiking in. Hopefully, You will be able to recover well. God bless.
Darwin, do you ever feel or believe that being "ultra light" causes injury? We all know being overloaded causes injury. But I am begging to wonder if being "too light" also poses problems for backpackers.
The move to become lighter allows us to travel farther/faster/longer, but maybe the equipment itself isn't really durable enough to give our body the protection this type of travel demands. For instance: when on the AT I hiked with a guy who was "ultra light" and he wore a pair of shoes that were lighter than boots or even other trail shoes. He could hike bigger days, but the minimalistic design of the shoe led to shin splints, which ended his hike. I know you have a ton of viewer responses, but I would be interested in knowing about being too light for safe traveling. Good luck healing!
Caltopo, guide books & compass. Hike mostly in the Northeast US. Always good to know the compass skills.
Sorry for your injury and your fail on trail... You are one on my best inspirational guy for hike, me, little french hiker, blocked by C19 in my parisian appartment lol... Hope to go on trails very soon, but we have your videos, and it's good for mental!
Darwin - I live in GA and the BMT will be my 1st thru hike in 2023. If you want, I can high five you on the trail while you blow past me brother!! Ha! I hope to see you on this trail one day.
Good choice. Injuries that aren't addressed can wreck you for life. Not worth the risk. Heal up and you'll be back man.
Smart move! I’ve had the same injury on trail. We aren’t 25 years old anymore lol
I have had to cut my hikes short to because of injuries. you have lived another day enjoy it you will hike again. Happy Trails
Great vid! Wondering what you use as shoulder pockets that hooks in well with your Waymark backpack? Not in your gear list thought I would ask. :)
You should check out “knees over toes guy” On TH-cam. He has an excellent program for knee pain. I’m currently on it and love it.
Darwin, you obviously made the right decision. I am just surprised you are human and can have these issues. Good luck, be well.
Dude, tough break. You’re an athlete so you know better than anyone what is best. However, don’t limit your overall legacy by constantly cramming in miles. You need to be the Tiger Woods of the outdoors and only hit the majors. You have had foot arch problems before that led to injury. Just figure new insoles every major hike. I’m an old guy but you inspire me and I want you to be able to take a more long term view and continue to do what you love.
Must have been that bounding leap over the camera on frame 1 that did you in... Seriously, though, bummed to see one's hike cut short but, as you said, it isn't the first and it won't be the last. Kule that you have peeps like Plug-it In to lend a hand when you need it. The podcast deal is pretty sweet as well. You're a multi-talented dude. Keep doing you and it'll all work out.
Man I have freakishly high arches as well never bothered with inserts for it. Really make that big of a difference?
Stay safe take care of #1 brother! Heal and recover lookin forward to your next adventures! No way could I do what you do so thank you for sharing.
I know it sucks, but good call brother. Heal up to hike another day.
This video was a quite a roller coaster. Sorry to hear that the knee ended this trail adventure. Hope it heals quickly so the rest of the year goes as planned. Amazing that an insole could do that. This old mule (thankfully) has not had that issue but also hasn't pushed anywhere near those miles or the speed you thoroughbreds can do.
I'm not.sure how old you are but as we age we develop chronic issues. I'm 62 and I have significant issues with my knee, it has developed into a 0roblem I just have to deal with. As you get older medical interventions are not as effective. I took time off with no relief, now I just have to suck it up for the first mile until my knee loosens up so I can run in relative comfort. But, there is not one minute of one day that the fragility of my knee is not in the forefront of my thoughts and decisions
It’s been a month since your Q&A, how’s the knee and arch doing my guy?
Sign of a wise hiker D. Shame but the trail will always be there mate. Look after yourself. Until next time......
Speedy recovery Darwin! Must have been weird to hike without seeing other hikers. Maybe its because of covid. Do you like seeing other people on trail or prefer to have the whole trail for youself?
Thanks for sharing, knowing possible indicators for injuries helps us fellow hikers
Shoot, I need to pay more attention and not go so long in between watching your videos. I mountain bike at both the Pinhoti trail and the trails around thunder rock campground all of the time. Would have been happy to bring you some trail magic as well. Love that you got hooked up.
Originally cost was just under 400 but to me priceless on performance
Dude that my trail! live adjacent to it. this video starts out near me. my thing is to do the AT/BMT loop during the summers. enjoy!
I really enjoyed the Benton Mackay, withj partner. I am sorry you had to get off the trail due to injury. It was really great trail for solitude and we didn't see very many, as well.
Always listen to your body you know that. Nice to set goals but if it sets you up for more server injury it's not worth it. I know that you are experience but still be careful.
Guessing Whigg Meadow was the point at which the hike was called.
From Michigan here!!!! Michiganders are the best! I just ordered 2 pairs of the Altra shoes - can’t wait -
Sorry, dude. Wise decision, though. Lose the battle, win the war.
JUST WANT YOU TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF . HOPE IT HEALS 🙏 FOR YOU SO YOU CAN DO THE OTHERS & ENJOY YOURSELF WHILE DOING THEM . BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! HOPE YOU GET BETTER 🙏 GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨
That’s what is so great about the Benton Mackaye ,it’s not clogged like the AT . You can actually walk on last years leaves in most spots.
thanks for being smart and calling it when you needed to... Hopefully it'll heal up without surgery and you'll get to do the other trips that you've planned.
Heal upp ! always enjoying your vids
Really sorry to hear your knee is giving you grief. It's always the best call when you listen to your body and not your ego. Take care!
Take care - but listen to your body. I hope the injury heals ok. Maybe walk at a more human pace 12 miles a day ?
Trail isn't going anywhere, take care of yourself and come back when you are healed up.
What shoes do you plan to use on your next through hike? I’m a beginner and keep seeing people saying basically all the older models Altra shoes were better and the newer ones were greatly disappointing.
Sorry to hear about your hike. Thanks for sharing all of your adventures even if they’re not the best.
Sometimes the "Misadventures" make for better memories 😉
Well done Darwin. I applaud your choice for the bigger picture.
Have you ever considered the good feet store i bought the least aggressive one and I love it. Also it has a lifetime warranty something to consider they usually last 3 years then trade it in for a new one fir 25 bucks
Hate seeing you have to get off the trail for injury reasons but I also love seeing a big name hiker showing people there are things more important than finishing, and that getting off trail doesn't make you a failure.
While you're in the area of Chatanooga you should do the Wall's of Jericho trail in Alabama, not that long of a hike but well worth it!
Did something bad to my knee on a hike and refused to listen to my body which ended me off the trails for close to 8 weeks! Good decision Darwin ❤️
Sorry you had to bag the trip, but your body comes first. Good choice, and thanks for being a good example to the rest of us to listen to our bodies.
Darwin - do you have any tips for Glasses on the trail? Anti fog products or the like?
well sometimes its better to listen to your body then to push for more injuries. I also ended up with a knee that sounds abit like the one you had there on my Bornholm coast trail here in Denmark so walking downhill was painful so gonna be careful with that on future hikes for sure
Sorry you had to cut this one short, but sounds like you made the right choice. When your body talks it's always wise to listen.
Really smart to get off to allow yourself to heal.
I have been dealing with leg issues for the past 25 years after having both my legs broken.. I know exactly the pain you are describing as I personally felt it quite often.
It’s one of the reasons why I do section hikes, it allows my body to recover and I can get back out again.
Really hope you get better soon and that can tackle your season...
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It definitely gets harder to bounce back the older you get 👍
Its all fascia brother. Treat the fascia right and the pains melt away ✌️😁