the sound of rain falling on a tent...... the smell of damp earth...not always appreciated right away, but they kind of latch on to your memories never to be forgotten
Your attitude has changed on this hike...in a good way. Less drive and push to always reach the next thing or place and more time spent just enjoying the journey and smelling the roses. Great job with the vids and great editing. God Bless you and your mom.
Fancy just steals the show!!! I was skeptical when you first introduced her because she was such a fraidy-cat, but that girl is coming into her own! She's the best!
Beautiful job on the video. The flowers on this trail were spectacular. Fancy looks like a different dog than she did in earlier videos. She looks much more confident and relaxed. Your Mom is awesome and this will be a beautiful memory for her.
I love seeing your mom in all these. My sweet mama was an Alabama girl too, and I lost her too soon, so I love seeing you guys enjoy being together. She's so adventurous!
I have been hiking and camping all my adult life. I am 60 years old myself and I am very impressed that your mother is doing this section hike. Outstanding video, thanks.
It is so AWESOME that your mom was such a trooper when she could have easily let discomfort defeat her. Perseverance sure runs in your family! Best wishes to both of you in all your hikes!
Happy birthday to you Mom! She's inspiring to me! I love the way Fancy looks at you to get the go ahead. Hanks going to have his paws full when she gets home all full of herself, and her adventures.
Happy Birthday to your mama. I think it is super neat you are hiking with your mom. That’s a huge gift to have that experience and having that bonding time. So happy to hear Fancy is feeling better and with her pep in her step. It must have been a bit sad to see her not feeling well. Wish you guys the best on the trail and happy hiking.
Thanks Dixie as usual I loved this latest video of your Mom , You and Fancy. Having a dog on a hike is just something to really enjoy if you haven't had that chance.
You get such great close ups of the insects and flowers. Congrats to your Mom and her 60th birthday. Glad Fancy got better and happy you are able to have your Mom there with you. I miss my Mom.
I am not ready for that video to be done!! Had a smile on my face the whole time. Your videos are always the best but even better with your mom and Fancy along!
Love this journey with the 2 special ladies in your life. Happy 60th Dixie's mom! What a great way to celebrate your birthday. Poor Fancy... Glad she's feeling better. Your mom is a young spirit, and you're as awesome as always! Thanks again for the great videos.
I have been subscribed and watching your journey for years. So glad to see mom enjoying herself too. It’s refreshing to see you stop and smell the roses with shots of caterpillars and flowers. You are inspiring. Starting to plan my thru hike for 2021
Dixie you're an absolute inspiration to not only me but I've recently shown your triple crown videos to my gf who was convinced she was "not a hiker" to actually being open to the possibility of her doing these thru hikes and to not be scared of starting something just because she doesn't think she can do it we both love watching your videos and now she's even all excited over the gear and learning more and everything. She even had her first camping trip with me this summer that went great!
I have watched this several times and the one about Fancy Mae's Gear List. Our 1 year old rescued Norwegian Elkhound will be hiking the TRT with us this year. So I was taking notes. I appreciate the gear list as I have the same body shape as your mom. I'm always worried about clothing. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Dixie, Thanks for another beautiful and relaxing episode. Congratulations to your Mama on her 60th, it's one she'll remember forever no doubt. I'm sure you as Fancy's Mom was quite happy when she ''bounced-back'' like they tend to do. I admire your Mom leaving her comfort zone to experience her daughter's passion. This trip will be one you can tell YOUR grand-kids about. God Bless you both, stay healthy you 2....CHEERS !!
Enjoyed this video so much! Happy 60th to your mum! You have inspired me even more to bring my mum out on the trail. She turned 65 this year, and has never done any of the AT even though we live an hours drive away. I can’t wait to get out on the trail with her. Thank as always for the positivity, the amazing videos and the inspiration ❤️
Happy Birthday Dixie's mom!! Love watching the two of you getting to hike together. I'm 61 and hike with my daughter. So much fun! And...was Fancy hiking in her sleep on the bed? Lol! She's got her trail legs going! 🌼
Well happy 60th momma! You passed on your pretty genes to your daughter. So glad Fancy wasn’t sick too long. She cracks me up the way she hides under the covers like a kid who doesn’t want to get up and go to school. I grew up on Mt Hood and Lolo Pass, my old stomping grounds. I used to swim in Eagle Creek. Dixie, your videography is so fine. I love the details that you catch that most would just lumber right past. You really notice the intricacy of nature, and share the magic. Congrats on crossing The Bridge of the Gods! Finally!
Happy birthday to your mom, we now know where Dixie gets her good looks, lol. Nothing better then hiking with family. Not uncommon for your dog to ingest something along the trail. Glad fancy is ok. Get out and backpack!
Happy Birthday to your mom. I’m 61 and mine was on the 15th. After I retire next year Im feeling like doing some section hiking. Your mom inspires. I’ve got to say...I have been very impressed by Fancy in all these videos. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Great video. Love hiking with my dogs, I got 3 and they take turns hiking and coming to work with me. They are like my kids, it's nice seeing other people treat dogs the way they deserve to be treated!
Lol your sweet mom, she's a trooper, tell her happy birthday from all of us, glad Fancy Mae is feeling better, stay warm and dry as possible ladies, and carry on!!
Hey Dixie, Happy 60th Birthday to your Mum! I just wanted to let you know that I, like many others have been inspired by your many videos of your through hikes! At the start of this year, I decided to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc (in memory of my brother Steve), and when I haven't been able to get out and hike, due to work, weather, or the time it takes to get anywhere with any serious elevation gain (from London), I've been on the cross-trainer and the stair-climber at the gym, watching your PCT episodes with the Sierra Nevada hike programme on the machine! I just finished the 35th episode last week, and I start the TdMB in 10 days. I've hiked a couple of 26 mile routes in a day in the last month, and I feel ready. Thanks for inspiring me! Wish me luck, Cat
Have Fun, Cat! I've heard great things about the TdMB, and hope to experience that one soon myself... And I Agree, since I caught the bug I spend a lot of my down time between hikes watching hiking videos on TH-cam. Dixie is one of my favs! Being a Southern (American) boy, everything is better by default, when presented in a Southern girl's voice ;-)
@Shane Lewis I hope so! I'm currently having last minute "but what if I do need crampons after all (in July)", "What if I break my ankle on day one" type nonsense nerves! Deep breaths! It. Will. All. Be. Fine.
@@codyaevans I love her warts-and-all approach. She doesn't skimp on the truth when it comes to what to expect, geographically and biologically! I do love watching her musings, and particularly enjoy how comfortable she gets with being daft in front of the camera as time goes on. It's all good! Seriously looking forward to the mad hike next week, while being extremely nervous!
Thank you. Thank you. Finally....someone who appreciates wildflowers as much as I do. (The reason I hike). Incredible photography. I haven't been up there hiking since the 2017 burn. You brought me joy. I thought there would be so much damage. PS You haven't lived til you crossed BOTG with 21 boy scouts!
@Jean-Louis Bourgeois it is amazing how quickly the forest comes back to life. Small pines already, ferns that were 3 feet high, everything so lushly green.
Always reminding us why you are number one hiking channel on TH-cam. It's so beautiful out there, and the fog adds a feeling of magic and mystery. Any chance you will meet Corey "Second chance"? He is in Oregon now you know
Some fine filming and editing [inspired music choices] you're showing here! An eye for the small critters, the grand landscapes, both your and your mom's adventures on trail.
Hello Dixie and Mom, The "rabbit trail" got me here tonight. I was reading an AT trail journal, and had started the journal at its last entry and then read selected entries, then figured I would start at the beginning. Anyway, one entry mentioned you, Dixie, doing trail magic and he went on to say you were apparently famous on TH-cam. So, I thought I would check up on you, as I do from time to time. Glad to see all is well with you. Glad you are out hiking, and your Mom with you. My two favorite...my only two hiking companions, are my two sons. One just turned 23, the other is 27. We are day hiking the AT together...OAB, no backcountry camping. Campground camping, (Loft Mountain, Big Meadows, Shenandoah River State Park, and our last trip we camped at Bears Den Hostel (tented). We are probably opposite of you and your Mom. I am not sure if they would be hiking the AT if not for me. Literally, good sons as they are, they are doing it for me. I always ask the oldest son, did he enjoy the hike. He always says something like...I don't know if enjoy is the word. I always say, You know you did. We laugh. I tell him, I go to the movies with you. He does not think hiking and going to a movie is comparable. I am a lucky Mom. I will soon be 59. My greatest joys are being with my sons. I am glad you and your Mom are enjoying being together, even if the weather at times can be less enjoyable, the time together is. On our last hike, I did mention you to a family. We had hiked down to Sam Moore Shelter from Bears Den Hostel and back to Bears Den Rocks. Before we were to continue on to Pine Grove Road, Snickers Gap, I wanted my picture at Bears Den Rocks. There was a family there. It looked like a Mom with several teenage children. I told her we were hiking the AT. As they asked questions, I told here our hike today would be about 7.4 miles. They were in awe. They kept going on about me being able to hike 7.4 miles. When I told them our longest hike was about eleven miles, they were in unbelief. Having to turn the adulation away from me I told them of you, Dixie, who I thought had hiked 60 miles in a 24 hour period. I could not remember exactly, but, I told them you did 40 miles for sure, but, I thought 60 was what you really did. They were totally awed. She took my picture for me, and my sons, who usually prod me away from conversing to long, were ready for us to finish our hike. I watched the family who took my picture leave and hike back to where they parked at Snickers Gap. I was in awe of them too. They were out enjoying the day together too; a shorter hike for them, but, I expect, all the same as memorable. Glad to see you hiking, and you and your Mom enjoying being together. Many happy trails to you both.
Dixie, what an awesome video. So good to see you on the trail. Please tell your mom that John from Jacksonville Ala wishes her a belated happy birthday and I’m so proud of her taking the hike with you. What an accomplishment ❤️
Love it!!! I really love the drone shots👌🏼 adds so much awesomeness to your videos;) and of course I always enjoy your sense of humour and appreciate that you take footage of the bugs and everything, I love the interruption of the private moment one lol 😂
Yeah, Dixie, you're still a rock star. Your mom has turned up the volume a huge twist! Y'all are sharing an amazing experience together. Glad Fancy recovered so quickly.
Awe Fancy is so fancy in her cuddle blankets! I love this hoping and jumping with Mom and Fancy! When your PCT hike book comes out I’ll be buying it! 🥰
Yeah for you and your mom! I would love to go with my mom to do this stuff but her age (82) and health does not permit her to do anything. So, I am going to hike the AT and do a half and half. I will do half this year and half next year. And she will follow along with Facebook and my spot gps!! She’s excited for us and this journey “we’re” going on❤️❤️
I remember when my mother was about 77 or so she told me that she "climbed Mt. Washington (NH)." I stared at her in disbelief as she's always hated exercise and did as little as possible. When I questioned her she said that she "climbed the wooden stairs" that went from the parking lot to the Observation Building and Visitor Center that is on the top.
Happy birthday to your Momma and so glad Fancy is better. You all make my heart smile!! Love your videos so much. Looking forward to the next one!! Thank you for including us on your journey. Safe blessings.
Love the edit at 7:43 from sunset to camp stove! Also love the "Bambi meets Godzilla" with Fancy Mae and the flower :) Belated Happy Birthday to your Mom!
What beautiful scenery. Sorry to hear about Fancy illness. Glad to see it pass. Happy 60th Birthday to Momma. May the rest of years be filled with sweet blessings. You made it to the Bridge of the Gods. Better late than never. Landscapes are breathtaking.
lots of good news!!! Fancy is getting better health- wise & maybe even her trail legs. Plus your mom is really puttin' in the miles and got to cross that storied PCT bridge w/you- the Bridge of the Gods
The twins and fancy show continue, hooray! You seem very comfortable and at ease having your mom and dog with. Great editing really enhanced this video ~ well done.
Happy Birthday to your Mom! She and Fancy are getting the full hiking experience for sure with the cold and rain. Congrats on crossing the Bridge... enjoy the journey together!
SO HOMESICK for CL! Happy Birthday to your momma! May your packs be light, may your joints be strong, may the weather be good, and may your sleeping pads stay inflated.
Your Mom is a real sweetheart! I can see where you come by it :) Sending birthday wishes, hugs and happy trails from the Great Smoky Mountains at the AT :) I'll be 64 on August 11...kudos to your Mom :)
Hello Dixie, happy Wednesday to you. Thank you for another beautifully filmed video. I'm happy to hear that Fancy is doing much better. It's a shame that Eagle Creek area is closed. As a youngster I got to trout fish with my parents and Grandparents in the Eagle Creek area. Over the years, many outdoor calendars have featured Eagle Creek, so beautiful. Happy trails to you and Mom. Happy 'tails' to Fancy. Two thumbs up on this video. 🤗
Sooo great seeing you back on trail Dixie ♡ ... your our fav!!!! And because of you, we (my hubby & i) watch a lot of thru hikers now ♡♡♡ .... good job to your Mama, she's doing awesome & love that she gets to experience some of the trail life w' ya!!! Love Fancy, she's too cute, glad she's doing so good & thanks for the LOL's of her rolling/ sliding in the snow 👍🐶🤣💞🌲 Loving all the beautiful footage you capture, thank you!
Another excellent video! Happy 60th Birthday Mama Dixie! She is awesome! So glad that Fancy is back to his normal self! Beautiful job on the filming/photography!!!
As always, I love watching your trail vids. I'm glad to see you family's progress. But what I most appreciate is the splendor of the trail, watching most often from a desk or couch; it reminds me of why I hike and fuels planning my next excursion
I really enjoy your vlogs!!! I have lived in AL a couple of times and consider it part of my heart. You and your Mom and Fancy are so adorable together!!!! Thank you for taking us along! 🥰
Your filming on this was awesome! A lot like the videos from your PCT hike with all those macros! Your mama is a beast! She is amazing! Happy Birthday Mom!!!!!
Fancy is so cute - and your mom is such a good sport. What fun you must be having together, in spite of the cold and rain. Fancy is smart - no, let's sleep in this morning!
Wonderful vlog! Happy birthday to your mom! You must be so proud of her, she is really in to this hike and giving her all. Miss Fancy is so cute and she is doing great and looks like she is really bonding to you and your mom. I love the close ups and all the beautiful wild flowers you have captured along the way. Great photography! By the way your commentary with the bugs and slugs was hilarious!
Have to say. Proud of your Mom. To be willing to be that much out of ones element to do a thing with your daughter. There should be some sort of prize.
So awesome to be able to share your passion with your mom!! Love love love your closeups in this episode!!! As always... thank you so much for sharing with us!!!
The makeshift doggy poncho is brilliant.
Fancy Mae, so stinkin cute! She needs her own childrens book . "How Fancy Mae became brave". Happy birthday to your mom. She must be so proud of you.
That’s an awesome idea!!!
the sound of rain falling on a tent...... the smell of damp earth...not always appreciated right away, but they kind of latch on to your memories never to be forgotten
It does my heart good to see how well Fancy is treated, and Happy Birthday to your mom!
You are putting a smile on my face again, Dixie. ❤️ Loved the footage of all the beautiful flowers, and then your dog stomping one of them out!
Poor Fancy ☹️ What a sweetie. She looked so sweet cuddling under the blankets.
Your attitude has changed on this hike...in a good way. Less drive and push to always reach the next thing or place and more time spent just enjoying the journey and smelling the roses. Great job with the vids and great editing. God Bless you and your mom.
The sound of Fancy crinkling along in her poncho was unbelievably adorable. 😍
Fancy is so stinking cute! Happy birthday to your mom! Always a pleasure watching your videos Dixie!
"sorry to interrupt, but do happen to know" oh man that was great!
Fancy just steals the show!!! I was skeptical when you first introduced her because she was such a fraidy-cat, but that girl is coming into her own! She's the best!
Happy 60th to your mom! Poor Fancy! I’m so glad she’s feeling better.
Beautiful job on the video. The flowers on this trail were spectacular. Fancy looks like a different dog than she did in earlier videos. She looks much more confident and relaxed. Your Mom is awesome and this will be a beautiful memory for her.
you are so awesome for giving that dog such a great life. give your dog and yourself a hug.
I love seeing your mom in all these. My sweet mama was an Alabama girl too, and I lost her too soon, so I love seeing you guys enjoy being together. She's so adventurous!
I have been hiking and camping all my adult life. I am 60 years old myself and I am very impressed that your mother is doing this section hike. Outstanding video, thanks.
I love these with your Mom!!! I hope she goes on more adventures with you! I vote for a Mom series!
It is so AWESOME that your mom was such a trooper when she could have easily let discomfort defeat her. Perseverance sure runs in your family! Best wishes to both of you in all your hikes!
Happy birthday to you Mom! She's inspiring to me!
I love the way Fancy looks at you to get the go ahead.
Hanks going to have his paws full when she gets home all full of herself, and her adventures.
Happy Birthday to your mama. I think it is super neat you are hiking with your mom. That’s a huge gift to have that experience and having that bonding time. So happy to hear Fancy is feeling better and with her pep in her step. It must have been a bit sad to see her not feeling well. Wish you guys the best on the trail and happy hiking.
Thanks Dixie as usual I loved this latest video of your Mom , You and Fancy. Having a dog on a hike is just something to really enjoy if you haven't had that chance.
Happy birthday Dixie's mom!! You've raised a wonderful daughter. What a gift you've given each other by sharing this time on the trail.
You get such great close ups of the insects and flowers. Congrats to your Mom and her 60th birthday. Glad Fancy got better and happy you are able to have your Mom there with you. I miss my Mom.
I am not ready for that video to be done!! Had a smile on my face the whole time. Your videos are always the best but even better with your mom and Fancy along!
Love this journey with the 2 special ladies in your life. Happy 60th Dixie's mom! What a great way to celebrate your birthday. Poor Fancy... Glad she's feeling better. Your mom is a young spirit, and you're as awesome as always! Thanks again for the great videos.
I just want to hug your pup. Fancy is just so cute.
dogs' companionships are so enjoyable. enjoy the journey!
I have been subscribed and watching your journey for years. So glad to see mom enjoying herself too. It’s refreshing to see you stop and smell the roses with shots of caterpillars and flowers. You are inspiring. Starting to plan my thru hike for 2021
Dixie you're an absolute inspiration to not only me but I've recently shown your triple crown videos to my gf who was convinced she was "not a hiker" to actually being open to the possibility of her doing these thru hikes and to not be scared of starting something just because she doesn't think she can do it we both love watching your videos and now she's even all excited over the gear and learning more and everything. She even had her first camping trip with me this summer that went great!
I have watched this several times and the one about Fancy Mae's Gear List. Our 1 year old rescued Norwegian Elkhound will be hiking the TRT with us this year. So I was taking notes. I appreciate the gear list as I have the same body shape as your mom. I'm always worried about clothing. Thanks for sharing!
Love all the flowers (on the trail) and the nice birthday dinner you did for your mom. You're a special person.
Hey Dixie,
Thanks for another beautiful and relaxing episode. Congratulations to your Mama on her 60th, it's one
she'll remember forever no doubt. I'm sure you as Fancy's Mom was quite happy when she ''bounced-back'' like they tend to do. I admire your Mom leaving her comfort zone to experience her daughter's passion. This trip will be one you can tell YOUR grand-kids about. God Bless you both, stay healthy you 2....CHEERS !!
Enjoyed this video so much! Happy 60th to your mum!
You have inspired me even more to bring my mum out on the trail. She turned 65 this year, and has never done any of the AT even though we live an hours drive away. I can’t wait to get out on the trail with her.
Thank as always for the positivity, the amazing videos and the inspiration ❤️
Happy Birthday Dixie's mom!! Love watching the two of you getting to hike together. I'm 61 and hike with my daughter. So much fun! And...was Fancy hiking in her sleep on the bed? Lol! She's got her trail legs going! 🌼
Well happy 60th momma! You passed on your pretty genes to your daughter. So glad Fancy wasn’t sick too long. She cracks me up the way she hides under the covers like a kid who doesn’t want to get up and go to school. I grew up on Mt Hood and Lolo Pass, my old stomping grounds. I used to swim in Eagle Creek. Dixie, your videography is so fine. I love the details that you catch that most would just lumber right past. You really notice the intricacy of nature, and share the magic. Congrats on crossing The Bridge of the Gods! Finally!
Happy birthday to your mom, we now know where Dixie gets her good looks, lol. Nothing better then hiking with family. Not uncommon for your dog to ingest something along the trail. Glad fancy is ok. Get out and backpack!
Happy Birthday to your mom. I’m 61 and mine was on the 15th. After I retire next year Im feeling like doing some section hiking. Your mom inspires. I’ve got to say...I have been very impressed by Fancy in all these videos. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Great video. Love hiking with my dogs, I got 3 and they take turns hiking and coming to work with me. They are like my kids, it's nice seeing other people treat dogs the way they deserve to be treated!
Lol your sweet mom, she's a trooper, tell her happy birthday from all of us, glad Fancy Mae is feeling better, stay warm and dry as possible ladies, and carry on!!
Hey Dixie,
Happy 60th Birthday to your Mum!
I just wanted to let you know that I, like many others have been inspired by your many videos of your through hikes! At the start of this year, I decided to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc (in memory of my brother Steve), and when I haven't been able to get out and hike, due to work, weather, or the time it takes to get anywhere with any serious elevation gain (from London), I've been on the cross-trainer and the stair-climber at the gym, watching your PCT episodes with the Sierra Nevada hike programme on the machine! I just finished the 35th episode last week, and I start the TdMB in 10 days. I've hiked a couple of 26 mile routes in a day in the last month, and I feel ready.
Thanks for inspiring me!
Wish me luck, Cat
Have Fun, Cat! I've heard great things about the TdMB, and hope to experience that one soon myself... And I Agree, since I caught the bug I spend a lot of my down time between hikes watching hiking videos on TH-cam. Dixie is one of my favs! Being a Southern (American) boy, everything is better by default, when presented in a Southern girl's voice ;-)
@Shane Lewis I hope so! I'm currently having last minute "but what if I do need crampons after all (in July)", "What if I break my ankle on day one" type nonsense nerves! Deep breaths! It. Will. All. Be. Fine.
@@codyaevans I love her warts-and-all approach. She doesn't skimp on the truth when it comes to what to expect, geographically and biologically! I do love watching her musings, and particularly enjoy how comfortable she gets with being daft in front of the camera as time goes on. It's all good! Seriously looking forward to the mad hike next week, while being extremely nervous!
Thank you. Thank you. Finally....someone who appreciates wildflowers as much as I do. (The reason I hike). Incredible photography. I haven't been up there hiking since the 2017 burn. You brought me joy. I thought there would be so much damage. PS You haven't lived til you crossed BOTG with 21 boy scouts!
Just hiked that section three weeks ago. Took 30 different flower photos. It was fantastic.
@Jean-Louis Bourgeois it is amazing how quickly the forest comes back to life. Small pines already, ferns that were 3 feet high, everything so lushly green.
I don’t know the flowers 💐 but absolutely love them
This series of hikes with your mom and Fancy is just so fun to watch. 😁
This is such a great bonding experience for you and your mom. I’m so glad you got to do this together and thank you for vlogging it.
This is a birthday your Mom will always remember... Fun seeing the interaction between you two.
Awesome that your mom joined you for a hike. You have a great mom. Happy Birthday and stay young.
Watching your mom be so strong and supportive on this is the most wholesome thing I’ve seen in a long time.
It is awesome that you got your mom out there to enjoy the outdoors hiking with you.
Always reminding us why you are number one hiking channel on TH-cam. It's so beautiful out there, and the fog adds a feeling of magic and mystery. Any chance you will meet Corey "Second chance"? He is in Oregon now you know
Some fine filming and editing [inspired music choices] you're showing here! An eye for the small critters, the grand landscapes, both your and your mom's adventures on trail.
Drone footage was incredible! Thanks for taking us along.
The flowers look very beautiful. Your mom is a real trooper for an old gal. She gives me hope. I'm 59!
Hello Dixie and Mom, The "rabbit trail" got me here tonight. I was reading an AT trail journal, and had started the journal at its last entry and then read selected entries, then figured I would start at the beginning. Anyway, one entry mentioned you, Dixie, doing trail magic and he went on to say you were apparently famous on TH-cam. So, I thought I would check up on you, as I do from time to time. Glad to see all is well with you. Glad you are out hiking, and your Mom with you. My two favorite...my only two hiking companions, are my two sons. One just turned 23, the other is 27. We are day hiking the AT together...OAB, no backcountry camping. Campground camping, (Loft Mountain, Big Meadows, Shenandoah River State Park, and our last trip we camped at Bears Den Hostel (tented).
We are probably opposite of you and your Mom. I am not sure if they would be hiking the AT if not for me. Literally, good sons as they are, they are doing it for me. I always ask the oldest son, did he enjoy the hike. He always says something like...I don't know if enjoy is the word. I always say, You know you did. We laugh. I tell him, I go to the movies with you. He does not think hiking and going to a movie is comparable. I am a lucky Mom. I will soon be 59. My greatest joys are being with my sons. I am glad you and your Mom are enjoying being together, even if the weather at times can be less enjoyable, the time together is. On our last hike, I did mention you to a family. We had hiked down to Sam Moore Shelter from Bears Den Hostel and back to Bears Den Rocks. Before we were to continue on to Pine Grove Road, Snickers Gap, I wanted my picture at Bears Den Rocks. There was a family there. It looked like a Mom with several teenage children. I told her we were hiking the AT. As they asked questions, I told here our hike today would be about 7.4 miles. They were in awe. They kept going on about me being able to hike 7.4 miles. When I told them our longest hike was about eleven miles, they were in unbelief. Having to turn the adulation away from me I told them of you, Dixie, who I thought had hiked 60 miles in a 24 hour period. I could not remember exactly, but, I told them you did 40 miles for sure, but, I thought 60 was what you really did. They were totally awed. She took my picture for me, and my sons, who usually prod me away from conversing to long, were ready for us to finish our hike. I watched the family who took my picture leave and hike back to where they parked at Snickers Gap. I was in awe of them too. They were out enjoying the day together too; a shorter hike for them, but, I expect, all the same as memorable. Glad to see you hiking, and you and your Mom enjoying being together. Many happy trails to you both.
Dixie, what an awesome video. So good to see you on the trail. Please tell your mom that John from Jacksonville Ala wishes her a belated happy birthday and I’m so proud of her taking the hike with you. What an accomplishment ❤️
Love it!!! I really love the drone shots👌🏼 adds so much awesomeness to your videos;) and of course I always enjoy your sense of humour and appreciate that you take footage of the bugs and everything, I love the interruption of the private moment one lol 😂
Your mom is a rockstar! And Fancy is my dog’s slightly smaller twin! Great videos!
Yeah, Dixie, you're still a rock star. Your mom has turned up the volume a huge twist! Y'all are sharing an amazing experience together. Glad Fancy recovered so quickly.
The sunset to stove shot transition was brilliant!
Loved this video! Fancy is so adorable and props to your mom for doing this with you 😍😍😍
Awe Fancy is so fancy in her cuddle blankets! I love this hoping and jumping with Mom and Fancy! When your PCT hike book comes out I’ll be buying it! 🥰
Yeah for you and your mom! I would love to go with my mom to do this stuff but her age (82) and health does not permit her to do anything. So, I am going to hike the AT and do a half and half. I will do half this year and half next year. And she will follow along with Facebook and my spot gps!! She’s excited for us and this journey “we’re” going on❤️❤️
I remember when my mother was about 77 or so she told me that she "climbed Mt. Washington (NH)." I stared at her in disbelief as she's always hated exercise and did as little as possible. When I questioned her she said that she "climbed the wooden stairs" that went from the parking lot to the Observation Building and Visitor Center that is on the top.
Deborah Gracie 😂😂 well your mom did climb and it was on the mountain so good for her. "She did what she could."👍👏
Kim Moore Awww, so cool she can follow along. I’m sure that will bring her so much joy to cheer you on 💗 Good luck!!
LOL. I am the mom who wants to go hike, and my kids think I am crazy.
Happy birthday to your Momma and so glad Fancy is better. You all make my heart smile!! Love your videos so much. Looking forward to the next one!! Thank you for including us on your journey. Safe blessings.
Happy Birthday to your mom and glad Fancy Mae is ok.
Such beautiful flowers at the beginning. Thanks for taking the time to film them.
Happy Birthday to your Mom!! You're photography is so great and love seeing all you do! Thankyou for sharing!! Happy that Fancy is feeling better!
Love the edit at 7:43 from sunset to camp stove! Also love the "Bambi meets Godzilla" with Fancy Mae and the flower :)
Belated Happy Birthday to your Mom!
What beautiful scenery. Sorry to hear about Fancy illness. Glad to see it pass. Happy 60th Birthday to Momma. May the rest of years be filled with sweet blessings. You made it to the Bridge of the Gods. Better late than never. Landscapes are breathtaking.
lots of good news!!! Fancy is getting better health- wise & maybe even her trail legs. Plus your mom is really puttin' in the miles and got to cross that storied PCT bridge w/you- the Bridge of the Gods
Fancy is so cute!! And I got to hike around Cascade locks in 2018 too...can't wait to go back!
Aww poor Fancy, glad she’s doing well now. Happy 60th to your Ma
Chrissy Power She says thank you!!
How cool! Glad Fancy is feeling better. And Mom is a real trooper! Walk on all!
The twins and fancy show continue, hooray! You seem very comfortable and at ease having your mom and dog with. Great editing really enhanced this video ~ well done.
That flower was a white avalanche lily, very pretty.
Your mom is awesome! Im so glad you are able to have these memories together. Thanks so much for sharing.
Happy Birthday to your Mom! She and Fancy are getting the full hiking experience for sure with the cold and rain. Congrats on crossing the Bridge... enjoy the journey together!
SO HOMESICK for CL! Happy Birthday to your momma! May your packs be light, may your joints be strong, may the weather be good, and may your sleeping pads stay inflated.
Your Mom is a real sweetheart! I can see where you come by it :) Sending birthday wishes, hugs and happy trails from the Great Smoky Mountains at the AT :) I'll be 64 on August 11...kudos to your Mom :)
My vet has recommended Pepcid for when my dogs have upset stomachs. We never backpack without it.
I just love this trip with your Mom and Fancy. Fancy is precious. So inspiring! Enjoy the journey. :)
Hello Dixie, happy Wednesday to you. Thank you for another beautifully filmed video. I'm happy to hear that Fancy is doing much better. It's a shame that Eagle Creek area is closed. As a youngster I got to trout fish with my parents and Grandparents in the Eagle Creek area. Over the years, many outdoor calendars have featured Eagle Creek, so beautiful. Happy trails to you and Mom. Happy 'tails' to Fancy. Two thumbs up on this video. 🤗
Sooo great seeing you back on trail Dixie ♡ ... your our fav!!!! And because of you, we (my hubby & i) watch a lot of thru hikers now ♡♡♡ .... good job to your Mama, she's doing awesome & love that she gets to experience some of the trail life w' ya!!!
Love Fancy, she's too cute, glad she's doing so good & thanks for the LOL's of her rolling/ sliding in the snow 👍🐶🤣💞🌲
Loving all the beautiful footage you capture, thank you!
Another excellent video! Happy 60th Birthday Mama Dixie! She is awesome! So glad that Fancy is back to his normal self! Beautiful job on the filming/photography!!!
I love your mom--happy birthday! Glad the dog is doing better.
Loving this adventure with your Mom & Fancy!! Happy belated Birthday to your Mom!!
Fancy is such a good girl, so photogenic and express-filled eye. Happy birthday, Mama Dixie!
As always, I love watching your trail vids. I'm glad to see you family's progress. But what I most appreciate is the splendor of the trail, watching most often from a desk or couch; it reminds me of why I hike and fuels planning my next excursion
I love that you and your mom went together!
Outstanding Dixie , beautiful edit !!. Happy Birthday to your mom !!! :)
I really enjoy your vlogs!!! I have lived in AL a couple of times and consider it part of my heart. You and your Mom and Fancy are so adorable together!!!! Thank you for taking us along! 🥰
Your filming on this was awesome! A lot like the videos from your PCT hike with all those macros! Your mama is a beast! She is amazing! Happy Birthday Mom!!!!!
Fancy is so cute - and your mom is such a good sport. What fun you must be having together, in spite of the cold and rain. Fancy is smart - no, let's sleep in this morning!
Wonderful vlog! Happy birthday to your mom! You must be so proud of her, she is really in to this hike and giving her all. Miss Fancy is so cute and she is doing great and looks like she is really bonding to you and your mom. I love the close ups and all the beautiful wild flowers you have captured along the way. Great photography! By the way your commentary with the bugs and slugs was hilarious!
Love you, Fancy, your mom and your spirit!
Have to say. Proud of your Mom. To be willing to be that much out of ones element to do a thing with your daughter. There should be some sort of prize.
"It's okay, everyone gets diarrhea." True statement. She probably just ate something gross when she was out of sight for two seconds.
A Banana slug!
Happy 60th birthday to your Mama! Liked the shots of the wildflowers. Cherish your time together and enjoy the experience! Trek on ladies!
Puppy hiking in her sleep! Thanks for sharing I miss the northwest!
🥳 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! And I’m so glad Fancy is feeling better ❤️
Such special times for you, Jessica!
So awesome to be able to share your passion with your mom!! Love love love your closeups in this episode!!! As always... thank you so much for sharing with us!!!
Happy Birthday Mama Dixie I think its amazing that you get to spend your birthday hiking and with your wonderful daughter!!!!
I LOVED this video. You, your mom, and Fancy are killing it and the photography is fantastic. Great job!