The downside to dropping car insurance is you could be placed in a high risk insurance when you repurchase car insurance for the same car. You can purchase storage insurance for a car.
I don't think that $1000 per month is even close to enough now. Food prices have increased by more than 25% so far this year. $1500 to $2000 a month will be more likely to be needed next year. I did trail magic last weekend(I feel that the late hikers get ignored too often). Sodas have almost doubled in price. Good video. Good Luck, Rick
Glad to see you doing a video on expenses. Thanks Dixie. This video (like all of your videos) is (are) very helpful to those of us with LOTS of questions. Your attention to detail and thoroughness is very MUCH appreciated!!
I get butterflies every time I think about setting that start date in stone. I think I'm doing just that this weekend. Thanks for all of the advice and entertainment over the years.
Before shutting off utilities check to see whether turning them back on would require your house to be inspected. Where I live, if the electricity is shut off for more than a few months, the whole system has to be brought up to current code and inspected, so unless the house is super new it could cost many thousands to get updated.
I can't contain myself, I am so excited. I am starting my hike late March from Roanoke, Virginia. Here we go, 2025 is a year of le go and discovery. Thank you for being my inspiration. ❤❤❤
Registering is really more about checking the numbers planning to start on the date your thinking of, so you can consider adjusting a bit to lower the numbers. The registration itself just lets the folks after you be able to do the same. I did about the peak when I started my trek (Apr 17) and the crush at one of the shelters was overwhelming .. I can't imagine what it was like a few weeks earlier! (I will say, though, the trail runners and the other hikes were phenomenal in doing what was necessary to accommodate everyone). You've said this many times, but the people on trail - thru hikes, section hikers, day hikers - and the townfolk were almost universally kind, considerate, and a joy to spend a little time with. I consider this one of the highlights of the journey.
One thing hikers need to know about hiking Katahdin as a Flip-flopper or section hiker, is that places like the AT Lodge will not shuttle you to Baxter unless you have either a parking pass or a lean-to or camping reservation. There were several Flip-floppers at the Lodge that were just planning to be shuttled to Baxter and “wing it”, with no plan on where to stay after summitting, and found out they couldn’t even get to Baxter without it.
Wow, wow,wow! I experienced 50 to 60 mph winds one night in Virginia on the Appalachian Trail along with lots of rain. Had a two-man quarterdome that was solid as rock all night and dry. But I also have experienced Stakes being pulled out by winds in the middle of the night and scrambling to restake them. In retrospect, the challenge is just made the adventure sweeter. Loved your Iceland video, Stark but oh so beautiful.
Adding to the car insurance comments many insurance providers offer "storage insurance" for cars that are not being used but still need coverage. Quite often the insurance is very cheap.
Hi Dixie! Do you have a video that you've made similar to this one but PCT instead of AT? I will be hiking the PCT next year, 2024. I've been preparing, and will continue preparing for the next 11 months. I'm terrified 😂 but also wanted to say thank you for conveying the beauty of the trail through your videos. Youre a hero of mine :) I can only hope to have the same on-trail success you've had. The PCT is the biggest dream I've ever dreamed, and has been calling me for years- one way or another I have to try.
For so so so many years, costs were relatively stable. But grocery, gas, hotel, gear costs have skyrocketed in the past year and I wouldn't be surprised if that $1000-per-month ball park everyone's been using for the last several years is now closer to $1300 or $1500 or so. And that's US dollars... for us Canucks it's way way way more because of the exchange rate!
On the AT a few years ago we had a camp stove and sleeping bag go missing. The sleeping bag was the worst. I had to sleep in garbage bags and under tyvek in 50-60° rainy weather. I couldn't afford another bag so we left the AT early (was only a section hike but still).
I love your videos! A little piece of feedback - it feels like you’ve been posting a lot lately, and it makes it difficult to get through it all before they get pushed down in our feed. I think a bi-weekly cadence seems to work well with other creators I follow. Just food for thought since I’m sure pumping out these videos are a lot of work :)
These are reposts from a longer video she put out a while ago to hold us over while she was in Iceland. Her new videos aren’t as frequent but are just as good! 😊
@@NessHikes she should write another! About her life and what she’s learned from her adventures on the trail. Plus you can make decent money from self publishing a book (just a thought Dixie!)
Hey Duxie, I noticed in your breakdown you didn't have anything allocated for shuttles or permits. I'd guess a good chunk of the untracked cash went towards that? If I'm not mistaken, you already made a video specifically about the neccessary permits so it's covered in there.
I think that the $1000 a month or 5-7 thousand doesn't take into account the price increase of the cost of food over the last few years. Food being such a big on trail expense. I think we are now in 1250 a month territory or 6-9ish grand for most people. Been wondering when the ATC will update it's numbers.
Hey, Dixie! Do you have any plans to do public appearances at any gear retailers? I think you'd be great at it. It would be of benefit to the retailer, I'm sure. And it would allow your followers to meet you in person. Keep up the good work!
Hey Dixie, great segments as I am planning an AT trek in 2023. I have struggled with backpacks and curious if after using the Atom, is it your new fav and if not which would you recommend?
Listen to Dixie's advice :). That's my advice. But also check out all the other advice that you can... check out other You Tube Channels from past AT or other trail hikers, ask friends who hike, etc. Watch gear reviews. See how everyone else has done things and pick up the advice that seems like a good idea for you from everywhere... then make it your own.
Man I never thought about it, but I think the budget for on-trail would be higher than it is when I am at home! haha. At least if the estimate holds true for me, which I guess it might not. Question, have you known of a hiker(s) using their EBT / SNAP card for resupplying or is that topic never come up? I've been more and more curious since more and more people qualify.
If you make so little to qualify for food stamps, you probably shouldn’t be hiking the AT. Seems like you wouldn’t be able to afford the gear just to begin if you can’t afford to feed your children.
@@khg624 Those exact sentiments literally could apply to every hiker you see. They probably shouldn't be hiking the AT. Seems like they wouldn't be able to afford it as you try to feed your kids. Literally. Every. Hiker.
EBT / SNAP are handouts from other people's taxes. Show some morals by contributing and not being a leach. Probably also the same type of person that stocks up from trail magic because "free stuff".
Well, technically many hikers are jobless and homeless while on a thruhike, so they may honestly qualify for EBT. Also, many states have eliminated the asset test for SNAP, so you could have savings. I haven't heard of anyone doing this, but I can imagine how it might be appropriate for some people in certain situations. For example, someone who just got out of the army, really feels called to hike, has a bit of savings but could use a little help making it work. Or, a retiree on a small social security check.
@@mogain9258 You could never guess I'm 100% disabled unless we hung out together for a little while. Just no way to tell at all until I'm pausing to take extra breaths or stopping to rest briefly during a walk. Then you might ask and I might say yeah my heart is effed up and I'm actually disabled so I can't exert like you can and such. No matter where I am or what I'm doing, it's appropriate for me to use my EBT card.
I remember when I was on the Appalachian trail in June right outside of Harpers ferry at the camp spots people took and filmed the fire pits with burnt beer cans and garbage so please people if you're going to carry beer in carry the empty cans back out with you please don't fill the fire pit with your beer cans and try to burn them it is just wrong people come to the Appalachian trail to hike it and enjoy being in nature and I have to see people's disgusting garbage so carry your garbage out people and respect other hikers who are hiking the trail because we are all out there to enjoy being in nature and hiking I hope to be able to be back on the Appalachian trail in 2023
Taxes pay for public parks. I guess i can understand to sign in so in case ya get in trouble they might be able to find you, but to charge more money for " admission" is flat out,BS. Where do these park humans get the idea to re-tax hikers. I swear "authoritarian humans make me sick, this is all our home to wander freely without paying money.
I actually disagree with the Big 3 idea. Yes you need to figure out your tent and sleeping system early but I personally think there's some logic to buying your backpack last so you buy the right size. Getting a bag that's ultimately too big is just going to have you lugging around extra bag weight you don't need and inevitably you'll fill that bag with junk you don't actually need.
Dropping liability insurance on a vehicle is a really bad idea. If your car gets used authorized or is stolen and runs over someone or some thing you’ll be on the hook personally for those damages. Keep the liability and increase those limits!
I have bring my dachshund with me on 2023 through hike. What can I do with her when I reach Baxter State Park we're dogs are not allowed. I have Smokey Mountain National Park covered.
I’m *never going to do such thing but Man this is interesting stuff nevertheless! *I’m European and I already feel like I was there after watchin all these vids by Dixie😂
I love dogs, I don't like dogs I don't know to approach me without any kind of proper restraint. I am a bike rider, and it can get very scary, very fast.
you really should've pushed the point that a lot of the beginning of this video is pretty bad in terms of actual financial advice and can lead to massive costs down the road (leasing property, cars, dropping insurance, delaying loan payments, etc)
The downside to dropping car insurance is you could be placed in a high risk insurance when you repurchase car insurance for the same car. You can purchase storage insurance for a car.
I don't think that $1000 per month is even close to enough now. Food prices have increased by more than 25% so far this year. $1500 to $2000 a month will be more likely to be needed next year. I did trail magic last weekend(I feel that the late hikers get ignored too often). Sodas have almost doubled in price. Good video. Good Luck, Rick
Glad to see you doing a video on expenses. Thanks Dixie. This video (like all of your videos) is (are) very helpful to those of us with LOTS of questions. Your attention to detail and thoroughness is very MUCH appreciated!!
I get butterflies every time I think about setting that start date in stone. I think I'm doing just that this weekend. Thanks for all of the advice and entertainment over the years.
Before shutting off utilities check to see whether turning them back on would require your house to be inspected. Where I live, if the electricity is shut off for more than a few months, the whole system has to be brought up to current code and inspected, so unless the house is super new it could cost many thousands to get updated.
I can't contain myself, I am so excited. I am starting my hike late March from Roanoke, Virginia. Here we go, 2025 is a year of le go and discovery.
Thank you for being my inspiration. ❤❤❤
Dixie, you're amazing. First experience backpacking is a thru hike of the AT. Successfully.
Registering is really more about checking the numbers planning to start on the date your thinking of, so you can consider adjusting a bit to lower the numbers. The registration itself just lets the folks after you be able to do the same.
I did about the peak when I started my trek (Apr 17) and the crush at one of the shelters was overwhelming .. I can't imagine what it was like a few weeks earlier! (I will say, though, the trail runners and the other hikes were phenomenal in doing what was necessary to accommodate everyone).
You've said this many times, but the people on trail - thru hikes, section hikers, day hikers - and the townfolk were almost universally kind, considerate, and a joy to spend a little time with. I consider this one of the highlights of the journey.
One thing hikers need to know about hiking Katahdin as a Flip-flopper or section hiker, is that places like the AT Lodge will not shuttle you to Baxter unless you have either a parking pass or a lean-to or camping reservation. There were several Flip-floppers at the Lodge that were just planning to be shuttled to Baxter and “wing it”, with no plan on where to stay after summitting, and found out they couldn’t even get to Baxter without it.
Wow, wow,wow! I experienced 50 to 60 mph winds one night in Virginia on the Appalachian Trail along with lots of rain. Had a two-man quarterdome that was solid as rock all night and dry. But I also have experienced Stakes being pulled out by winds in the middle of the night and scrambling to restake them. In retrospect, the challenge is just made the adventure sweeter. Loved your Iceland video, Stark but oh so beautiful.
I’m from California.
My biggest fear is the rain.
We go 9-10 months with no rain
Adding to the car insurance comments many insurance providers offer "storage insurance" for cars that are not being used but still need coverage. Quite often the insurance is very cheap.
Chicky I have been researching AT hikes for about a month now and this is one of the best vids I have seen
Always love seeing and hearing from you!
Hi Dixie! Do you have a video that you've made similar to this one but PCT instead of AT?
I will be hiking the PCT next year, 2024. I've been preparing, and will continue preparing for the next 11 months. I'm terrified 😂 but also wanted to say thank you for conveying the beauty of the trail through your videos. Youre a hero of mine :) I can only hope to have the same on-trail success you've had. The PCT is the biggest dream I've ever dreamed, and has been calling me for years- one way or another I have to try.
I hope you're out there hiking the PCT right now! 🥾❤️
I'd love to see if you do this for the other trails, I found this series very enlightening even though I'm considering the PCT instead first.
For so so so many years, costs were relatively stable. But grocery, gas, hotel, gear costs have skyrocketed in the past year and I wouldn't be surprised if that $1000-per-month ball park everyone's been using for the last several years is now closer to $1300 or $1500 or so. And that's US dollars... for us Canucks it's way way way more because of the exchange rate!
I second that emotion. Food in particular may be 3-4 times more expensive than 5 years ago.
THANKYOU, i needed this vid, i had no clue there was permits!!! omg i would have been soooo screwed !
On the AT a few years ago we had a camp stove and sleeping bag go missing. The sleeping bag was the worst. I had to sleep in garbage bags and under tyvek in 50-60° rainy weather. I couldn't afford another bag so we left the AT early (was only a section hike but still).
curious do you think you left it by accident? wondering how it could go missing.
You are very, very good at this.
Thanks for the info!
I love your videos! A little piece of feedback - it feels like you’ve been posting a lot lately, and it makes it difficult to get through it all before they get pushed down in our feed. I think a bi-weekly cadence seems to work well with other creators I follow. Just food for thought since I’m sure pumping out these videos are a lot of work :)
These are reposts from a longer video she put out a while ago to hold us over while she was in Iceland. Her new videos aren’t as frequent but are just as good! 😊
You read my mind! I was going to ask if you had such a video. Thank you!! :)
Thanks Dixie. This been a great series full of great information.
You could put all this in a book
She has already written a book called "take a thru hike"
@@NessHikes she should write another! About her life and what she’s learned from her adventures on the trail. Plus you can make decent money from self publishing a book (just a thought Dixie!)
Hey Duxie, I noticed in your breakdown you didn't have anything allocated for shuttles or permits. I'd guess a good chunk of the untracked cash went towards that? If I'm not mistaken, you already made a video specifically about the neccessary permits so it's covered in there.
@@chrisholmes5765 there is a permit section linked in this video, th-cam.com/video/EYBBEb8PL3Q/w-d-xo.html
Good stuff! Lots of useful information. Thank you!
Go Dixie!
You are the TH-cam Queen. 😃😃👍👍😎😎
I think that the $1000 a month or 5-7 thousand doesn't take into account the price increase of the cost of food over the last few years. Food being such a big on trail expense. I think we are now in 1250 a month territory or 6-9ish grand for most people. Been wondering when the ATC will update it's numbers.
@@pevans492 Wowzer!
Videos from Iceland I am really looking forward to
I love this style of video.
Info is so hard to come by.
Excellent adventure Dixie! Now consider the Maui, Mt. Haleakala hike... Check it out... I believe it would be a great adventure and a great vlog. 🌴😎🌴
enjoyed this series very much Dixie. very informative. thanks. stay safe.
Hey, Dixie! Do you have any plans to do public appearances at any gear retailers? I think you'd be great at it. It would be of benefit to the retailer, I'm sure. And it would allow your followers to meet you in person.
Keep up the good work!
Love your vids, Dixie! ❤️❤️❤️
Is this info from an older video? The equipment cost estimate seems a bit on the low end. 🤔 Great information as always!
Dixie you are one ofy heroes.
Hey Dixie, great segments as I am planning an AT trek in 2023. I have struggled with backpacks and curious if after using the Atom, is it your new fav and if not which would you recommend?
It's time to start thinking of becoming a double, triple crown hiker Dixie. :-)
I saw your pct and cdt full documentary hikes. Do you have one for the AT? I can’t find one. Love them
Would you do the AT again? I would love to do the AT but would like to do it with someone. Thanks for the videos!
Listen to Dixie's advice :). That's my advice. But also check out all the other advice that you can... check out other You Tube Channels from past AT or other trail hikers, ask friends who hike, etc. Watch gear reviews. See how everyone else has done things and pick up the advice that seems like a good idea for you from everywhere... then make it your own.
Man I never thought about it, but I think the budget for on-trail would be higher than it is when I am at home! haha. At least if the estimate holds true for me, which I guess it might not.
Question, have you known of a hiker(s) using their EBT / SNAP card for resupplying or is that topic never come up? I've been more and more curious since more and more people qualify.
If you make so little to qualify for food stamps, you probably shouldn’t be hiking the AT. Seems like you wouldn’t be able to afford the gear just to begin if you can’t afford to feed your children.
@@khg624 Those exact sentiments literally could apply to every hiker you see. They probably shouldn't be hiking the AT. Seems like they wouldn't be able to afford it as you try to feed your kids. Literally. Every. Hiker.
EBT / SNAP are handouts from other people's taxes. Show some morals by contributing and not being a leach. Probably also the same type of person that stocks up from trail magic because "free stuff".
Well, technically many hikers are jobless and homeless while on a thruhike, so they may honestly qualify for EBT. Also, many states have eliminated the asset test for SNAP, so you could have savings. I haven't heard of anyone doing this, but I can imagine how it might be appropriate for some people in certain situations. For example, someone who just got out of the army, really feels called to hike, has a bit of savings but could use a little help making it work. Or, a retiree on a small social security check.
@@mogain9258 You could never guess I'm 100% disabled unless we hung out together for a little while. Just no way to tell at all until I'm pausing to take extra breaths or stopping to rest briefly during a walk. Then you might ask and I might say yeah my heart is effed up and I'm actually disabled so I can't exert like you can and such.
No matter where I am or what I'm doing, it's appropriate for me to use my EBT card.
Dixie - Do you have any plans for creating a PCT and/or CDT trail basics video?
I remember when I was on the Appalachian trail in June right outside of Harpers ferry at the camp spots people took and filmed the fire pits with burnt beer cans and garbage so please people if you're going to carry beer in carry the empty cans back out with you please don't fill the fire pit with your beer cans and try to burn them it is just wrong people come to the Appalachian trail to hike it and enjoy being in nature and I have to see people's disgusting garbage so carry your garbage out people and respect other hikers who are hiking the trail because we are all out there to enjoy being in nature and hiking I hope to be able to be back on the Appalachian trail in 2023
I love the shirt you wear -how do i get one?
Are you going to consider ever through hiking the AT again?
Taxes pay for public parks. I guess i can understand to sign in so in case ya get in trouble they might be able to find you, but to charge more money for " admission" is flat out,BS. Where do these park humans get the idea to re-tax hikers. I swear "authoritarian humans make me sick, this is all our home to wander freely without paying money.
Thank you things I did not know. 2024
Do you think you'll ever hike the AT again?
I actually disagree with the Big 3 idea. Yes you need to figure out your tent and sleeping system early but I personally think there's some logic to buying your backpack last so you buy the right size. Getting a bag that's ultimately too big is just going to have you lugging around extra bag weight you don't need and inevitably you'll fill that bag with junk you don't actually need.
Dropping liability insurance on a vehicle is a really bad idea. If your car gets used authorized or is stolen and runs over someone or some thing you’ll be on the hook personally for those damages. Keep the liability and increase those limits!
♥️
I have bring my dachshund with me on 2023 through hike. What can I do with her when I reach Baxter State Park we're dogs are not allowed. I have Smokey Mountain National Park covered.
And call it Dixie Appalachian trail hike the do's and don'ts
I’m *never going to do such thing but Man this is interesting stuff nevertheless!
*I’m European and I already feel like I was there after watchin all these vids by Dixie😂
Is early March too early to start PCT thru hike? Old and hike slow 2.5/3.0 mph
I have no experience
But I’ve watched videos of people doing it in March
You could you could write a book and put everything in it
She has already written a book. It's called "take a thru hike"
I love dogs, I don't like dogs I don't know to approach me without any kind of proper restraint. I am a bike rider, and it can get very scary, very fast.
I would not feel good about doing a Thru hike if I was in the town all the time living it up. Seems pretty lame.
On Ohio no insurance loose your license.
Man that is expensive to hike that whole trail
5 months is not cheap
Hiking permits go against the free travel clause in the US Constitution.
You’re not required to hike thru permitted areas
Your expenses in 2015 mean nothing for a trip in 2023.
Not sure what you want me to do about that
I just put it all on my visa card. What's to worry about?
you really should've pushed the point that a lot of the beginning of this video is pretty bad in terms of actual financial advice and can lead to massive costs down the road (leasing property, cars, dropping insurance, delaying loan payments, etc)
Smokies permit is now $40 as of 5/3/24. Also Far Out (Guthooks) AT guide is now $75. Starting on Monday, wish me luck