Hay, Jay! I'm a Forester and I'm going to answer your question about the big knot on the side of the tree. It's called a burl. It is where you get burled wood. What happens is the tree was wounded years ago. A certain type of fungal spore landed on the wound and started growing in the new wood tissues. The new wood growth and the fungal growth swirl around each other. The growth is abnormal but doesn't do much harm to the tree unless it completely surrounds the trunk. Burls are often harvested for their beautiful grain pattern. They can be turned on a lathe or sliced into thin sheets for furniture veneers. Hope I didn't go too forestry nerd on you. Happy Trails. Enjoying following you.
The privy is big because Georgia uses moldering privies, which means the privy pits are above ground and get air circulation. Once the pit under the toilet gets full, we’ll come move the toilet to the other side and leave the full pit to compost. After a couple of years, we’ll remove the mulch, sift it for trash (and wipes - I don’t care how biodegradable they say they are, they don’t compost) and distribute the mulch in the area. Then we’ll move the toilet over the new empty pit and start the process over again.
The title of this video is funny 🤣 Man I wish my feet were that warm at night...my toes freeze at night! That shelter area looks nice. Nice you ran into Marty...I've been enjoying both of your videos.
I’m behind on these so you might not see this, but when my feet got cold at night on the AT I would put them in my puffy at the bottom of my quilt and that kept them warm. Enjoying the videos 👍🏻
That weird thing on the tree was a burl, they're caused by any sort of injury to the tree causing the rings to grow all wacky inside. It's still wood inside and some woodworkers like it to make stuff because of its look ✌🏽
Hi Jay, I am really enjoying your story. I followed a couple of hikers for the whole trip last year. That was the first time. Now I am with you through your journey this time and so far you are really leaps and bounds ahead of other TH-camrs. Keep it up and continue to enjoy and appreciate your journey.
I hit my head at that shelter last year. The climb to Gooch almost did me in because I ran out of water in the summer. Wasn't a good day, but had a great night. Excellent video.
I’m a little bit behind and trying to catch up. So far, I like how you’re showing things that no one else typically shows. The hostels, the bathroom, you changing your socks ( So I can see how people are wearing the darn tough and toe socks) in action. Ty
Oh man, some beautiful views today Jay! And that shelter might be a haul off the main trail but it's pretty primo with the views. Those Buns of Steel videos 🤣🤣 I swear the commercials were on TV every single time I turned it on. I love Jello! I actually eat it almost every day, lol! I guess I'll be missing that on trail come June --Amethyst
Jay laughed at buns of steel reference. Yes don't swallow the towelettes! Definitely doing some amazing work with the cameras. Loving the editing. Ugh lots of hours editing - good call to try to stay ahead. Doing awesome!
It's always a pleasure watching your videos. A combination of your personality and your sharp camera lens! Those views from Preachers Rock are gorgeous.
glad you found woods hole. we didnt go far enough and it was getting dark and raining. we stayed up top by the trail. oh well. lol love watching your vids. Peach
He did just set himself up for that, Nicknames have to be given by someone else, so I would assume trail names too, He very well could be jello or Jello buns or JB
Preacher's Rock and Tray Mnt are my two favorite places to stay overnight b/c of the amazing sunrises and views. I laughed about the little towelette b/c I thought that looked like an odd pill at first. I hope you don't swallow one later. So cold! Great video bro.
Hey Jay! Gooch has such a beautiful privy, but that shelter is too short! Loved the music today, such a perfect accompaniment to those views. I love that guys kilt! I wanna try one this summer. Not sure I have the legs to pull it off, but you only love once right? Clear skies are great, but with no clouds that radiational cooling at night is brutal. You keep pushing miles you will have buns of steel in no time! I think you stopping at woods hole and then pushing to blood mountain cabins to catch up on stuff is a great idea. The cabins are really great. We all appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos, they are so great. 🙏 Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well. -Grateful
Michael, Marty is wearing a Sport Kilt hiking kilt. I started hiking in them a couple of years ago and really like them. They are quick drying microfiber and Velcro around your waist. You can have them made with pockets or not. Made in Utah.
@@janmariolle thanks! In 2019 I met a crew of Scouts at Philmont in New Mexico wearing them and I have been intrigued by them ever since. Thanks for the company name, I am totally going to check them out! Be well 🙏
I’ve been really enjoying your videos!!!! You are a brave one ☝️!!! Enjoy being warm and dry for a night. Mako my Standard Poodle and I are starting the trail February 14 th… support from my husband meeting us every 3 to 4 days!!! Best of luck.. you are doing great!!!
Like the last sun down shot with your camera. Sleep and hike with batteries maybe. It will be interesting to see if you change your mind about water purification drops with cold weather camping.
I can already tell I’ll follow hopefully to the end. Your videography, narration, and content are light years ahead of any other AT at present. Good luck and keep hiking!
This is the closest thing I can get to (right now) actually being on a thru hike! I just watched your set out videos and am looking forward to watching your journey. Take care of yourself and enjoy!
They do have other problems, eg, critters make a living off of people food, so you might get a lot of mice etc. It's been a long while, but a couple shelters in VA had resident skunks show up at night.
Hopefully you will get some warmer night and days. Very nice site and shelter for the night. I do remember those videos about Buns of steel. I got your title immediately. BTW where do you get such small towelettes? Blessings and safe hiking.
Doing great Jay! I am really looking forward to following you on your hike. You really have a great sense of humor and personality. Try and stay as warm as you can!
I love your trail name - Alias fits you! I heard it from Ramdino. You might mention it in your video? Great music choice, perfect volume and awesome story telling!
Nice video! Great commentary and perspective of life as a thru hiker! Stay warm! No judgement here of heading in after “only 3 days”. That can feel like a week in those kind of temperatures 😄
Oddly enough, the privys had to be ADA compliant. The Smokeys has one I've seen. If a wheelchair can make it there, I could potentially see the accommodation, but I can't see a wheelchair (with someone in it) making it over the rocks, drops and climbs to avail themselves of a ramp.
I’m loving following your journey. Heading out to the Foothills Trail on the 11th to test out my winter gear. Pretty sure I will wear clean socks to keep my quilt clean, and for a little warmth. I will be thinking of your trip the whole time.
Wonderful episode. Out of all the vlogs Ive seen you have the best photography out of all of them. Im planning on doing my thru hike next year and I am excited for when I get to start out on my adventure.
Marty showed up in another video already, I guess kilts will draw attention. I got the "buns of steel" reference, it kinda hurts though when you have to explain that to "younger" people ;^) You seem like a techy explainer guy which is cool, Like the music too. I'm taking the wheelchair access as a very dry joke.
I did the same thing with my zpacks food bag. That little plastic clip looked way too vulnerable. Thanks for showing us all the shelters. I’ve always backpacked out west and there aren’t any shelters to speak of. They are quite interesting.
Hay, Jay! I'm a Forester and I'm going to answer your question about the big knot on the side of the tree. It's called a burl. It is where you get burled wood. What happens is the tree was wounded years ago. A certain type of fungal spore landed on the wound and started growing in the new wood tissues. The new wood growth and the fungal growth swirl around each other. The growth is abnormal but doesn't do much harm to the tree unless it completely surrounds the trunk. Burls are often harvested for their beautiful grain pattern. They can be turned on a lathe or sliced into thin sheets for furniture veneers. Hope I didn't go too forestry nerd on you. Happy Trails. Enjoying following you.
I'm an Uber nerd so thank you.
you can also make some really neat drinking cups out of them
Thank you for the great explanation.
@@JayWandersOut I'm a Lyft nerd, myself 😆
The privy is big because Georgia uses moldering privies, which means the privy pits are above ground and get air circulation. Once the pit under the toilet gets full, we’ll come move the toilet to the other side and leave the full pit to compost. After a couple of years, we’ll remove the mulch, sift it for trash (and wipes - I don’t care how biodegradable they say they are, they don’t compost) and distribute the mulch in the area. Then we’ll move the toilet over the new empty pit and start the process over again.
Another great video. As a kid of the 80's I gotta say everybody loves J E L L O!!!!
Burls are harvested and often used for high end furniture. Nature’s beauty
I love how you justify stopping before Halen. Let’s get real here, cold hiking sucks lol that’s part of the fun though
Just catching up on your AT thru hike. . Georgia-girl here. I love that campsite after Preachers Rock. Really digging the videos! Hike on Jay!
Burle. It makes beautiful instruments, well the hardwoods do.
The title of this video is funny 🤣 Man I wish my feet were that warm at night...my toes freeze at night! That shelter area looks nice. Nice you ran into Marty...I've been enjoying both of your videos.
1:00 ... January? You started in January?? Buns of Ice, lol! 😲
I’m behind on these so you might not see this, but when my feet got cold at night on the AT I would put them in my puffy at the bottom of my quilt and that kept them warm. Enjoying the videos 👍🏻
That weird thing on the tree was a burl, they're caused by any sort of injury to the tree causing the rings to grow all wacky inside. It's still wood inside and some woodworkers like it to make stuff because of its look ✌🏽
Thanks!
Those burles (sic) that size create very expensive bowls, cups, platters, etc.....totally illegal to harvest.
You're my favorite to watch this season so far!
You are such a polite young man. Such a pleasure to watch. 🙋♀️
Hi Jay, I am really enjoying your story. I followed a couple of hikers for the whole trip last year. That was the first time. Now I am with you through your journey this time and so far you are really leaps and bounds ahead of other TH-camrs. Keep it up and continue to enjoy and appreciate your journey.
I hit my head at that shelter last year. The climb to Gooch almost did me in because I ran out of water in the summer. Wasn't a good day, but had a great night. Excellent video.
I’m a little bit behind and trying to catch up. So far, I like how you’re showing things that no one else typically shows. The hostels, the bathroom, you changing your socks (
So I can see how people are wearing the darn tough and toe socks) in action. Ty
Oh man, some beautiful views today Jay! And that shelter might be a haul off the main trail but it's pretty primo with the views.
Those Buns of Steel videos 🤣🤣 I swear the commercials were on TV every single time I turned it on.
I love Jello! I actually eat it almost every day, lol! I guess I'll be missing that on trail come June --Amethyst
Great narration and cinematography
Jay laughed at buns of steel reference. Yes don't swallow the towelettes! Definitely doing some amazing work with the cameras. Loving the editing. Ugh lots of hours editing - good call to try to stay ahead. Doing awesome!
It's always a pleasure watching your videos. A combination of your personality and your sharp camera lens! Those views from Preachers Rock are gorgeous.
Way to go Jay. Stay safe my friend.
🤗
That deformation (blob) you saw on a tree is a burl. It Is prized by those who turn bowls-very beautiful inside. (Beauty is only skin deep).
Wood's Hole Shelter, in 2009, sheltered myself among 10 other hikers though an all night rain storm. We literally slept like sardines.
Really enjoy the way you narrate your videos and bring us along the trail with you.
Some cold temps!! 🥶🥶🥶
glad you found woods hole. we didnt go far enough and it was getting dark and raining. we stayed up top by the trail. oh well. lol love watching your vids. Peach
Man I am old! I knew exactly what you were talking about with the buns of steel/ jello reference lol. Keep up the great content sir!
Winter time is a good time to do fires 🔥
It’s so interesting to see the empty shelters.
Awesome beautiful outstanding vlogging, hiking and scenery, all the very best.
It is settled. Henceforth, thoust shall be known as Jello Buns. So it is written. So it is done.
Or maybe just JB 😂
He did just set himself up for that, Nicknames have to be given by someone else, so I would assume trail names too, He very well could be jello or Jello buns or JB
That's actually pretty funny
I like Jello too! and yes, I definitely remember those abs and buns of steel videos. Great video Jay, thanks for sharing.
Preacher's Rock and Tray Mnt are my two favorite places to stay overnight b/c of the amazing sunrises and views. I laughed about the little towelette b/c I thought that looked like an odd pill at first. I hope you don't swallow one later. So cold! Great video bro.
Excellent video and sound quality. Loving your channel.
Another great day ! Thanks for sharing
Your videos are truly like being right on the trail every emotion I could feel with the music and is amazing!
I like the winter forest ... no green tunnel ;-)
I didn't realize you started in January. 🥶
I'm caught up and seeing where you came from and how you've changed. All good.
Amazing upload friend, scenery is just like from NatGeo documentaries.🙌🏻
Hey Jay! Gooch has such a beautiful privy, but that shelter is too short! Loved the music today, such a perfect accompaniment to those views. I love that guys kilt! I wanna try one this summer. Not sure I have the legs to pull it off, but you only love once right? Clear skies are great, but with no clouds that radiational cooling at night is brutal. You keep pushing miles you will have buns of steel in no time! I think you stopping at woods hole and then pushing to blood mountain cabins to catch up on stuff is a great idea. The cabins are really great. We all appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos, they are so great. 🙏 Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well.
-Grateful
Michael, Marty is wearing a Sport Kilt hiking kilt. I started hiking in them a couple of years ago and really like them. They are quick drying microfiber and Velcro around your waist. You can have them made with pockets or not. Made in Utah.
@@janmariolle thanks! In 2019 I met a crew of Scouts at Philmont in New Mexico wearing them and I have been intrigued by them ever since. Thanks for the company name, I am totally going to check them out! Be well 🙏
I’ve been really enjoying your videos!!!! You are a brave one ☝️!!! Enjoy being warm and dry for a night. Mako my Standard Poodle and I are starting the trail February 14 th… support from my husband meeting us every 3 to 4 days!!! Best of luck.. you are doing great!!!
Like the last sun down shot with your camera. Sleep and hike with batteries maybe. It will be interesting to see if you change your mind about water purification drops with cold weather camping.
Great job Jay,enjoying you work and music. Blackritz
My family and I will be following you all the way to Katahdin. Stay warm and thank you for sharing this journey with us.
I can already tell I’ll follow hopefully to the end.
Your videography, narration, and content are light years ahead of any other AT at present.
Good luck and keep hiking!
Awesome show!
I'm really digging your still photos at the end and the stats as well. The temps are a fun addition. You seem to be pacing yourself well!
Wonder if it would be worth caring a nalgeen bottle in the cooler temps to put hot water in before bed and warm up a little bit
#CorpsStrong Proud of you brother!
Keep positive always stay safe enjoy
Always something to learn --- I've never seen the stacked blazing before -- now I will know what it means when I do...and I will. -- Thanks Jay
thanks for another wonderful video. and for great tips (like the one about the different blazes)
Ok, Jay. I'm addicted to your journey. Keep up the good work. Thanks!
Filter water into your cook pot at night. Even if it freezes, you have clean water to melt the next morning.
This is the closest thing I can get to (right now) actually being on a thru hike! I just watched your set out videos and am looking forward to watching your journey. Take care of yourself and enjoy!
More good stuff!
Startin to get busier out there you left at a good time
If the bear has learned to get around the bear hang, it might be time to relocate that bear..
Awesome views today!
Your videos are next level. Yiu have a great attitude and tell a great story about your journey!
Loving this journey Jay! Stay warm and I hope you enjoy your nice warm bed and hot shower tomorrow. Happy Hiking 🥾- Julia from the UK 🇬🇧
Really enjoying following your journey already! Gorgeous shots and great editing!
Those shelters look nice and much easier that dealing with a tent in the cold and wet, but at 6'3" I'd need to bring my hard hat to stand up in there😂
I was thinking I bet many people have accidentally knocked their heads on those boards!
They do have other problems, eg, critters make a living off of people food, so you might get a lot of mice etc. It's been a long while, but a couple shelters in VA had resident skunks show up at night.
@@TheJhtlag I would imagine bears have also learned the shelters are a food source.
Go Jay! You’re in our prayers.
Thanks for sharing!
Hopefully you will get some warmer night and days. Very nice site and shelter for the night. I do remember those videos about Buns of steel. I got your title immediately. BTW where do you get such small towelettes? Blessings and safe hiking.
Doing great Jay! I am really looking forward to following you on your hike. You really have a great sense of humor and personality. Try and stay as warm as you can!
I love your trail name - Alias fits you! I heard it from Ramdino. You might mention it in your video? Great music choice, perfect volume and awesome story telling!
trail name. Atlas ?
He has a trail name , ok 👍
...Title had me laughing ,, had to stop and check it out .... and the saga continues ... Stay Safe ..Stay Warm .....
Watching from East TN. You be safe! Thanks for the content.
Try and stay warm brother, you're doing great! 💪💪👍👍😎🥾🥾🏔🏔🏔🏔🏔
Holy cow... I got cold just watching you function in that cold weather! I am rooting for you from my couch!!!
Nice video! Great commentary and perspective of life as a thru hiker! Stay warm! No judgement here of heading in after “only 3 days”. That can feel like a week in those kind of temperatures 😄
Beautiful views try to stay warm Jay I hope the weather gets warmer for you.
Awesome !! Marty is Rocking it!!!
"I almost swallowed that towel." 😅
Hey Young Man! Excellent video. I am enjoying your hike almost as much as you are. Stay safe and healthy. I will be with you for Summer.
Oddly enough, the privys had to be ADA compliant. The Smokeys has one I've seen. If a wheelchair can make it there, I could potentially see the accommodation, but I can't see a wheelchair (with someone in it) making it over the rocks, drops and climbs to avail themselves of a ramp.
Ty for the videos.
I have seen some beautiful tables made from the "burl" of trees.🦋❤
Wow Jay I love your videos. Be safe friend and prayers will follow from Dallas,Ga. 🙏
We are in Paulding County also. Howdy.
Thanks for sharing,excellent with music.
I’m loving following your journey. Heading out to the Foothills Trail on the 11th to test out my winter gear. Pretty sure I will wear clean socks to keep my quilt clean, and for a little warmth. I will be thinking of your trip the whole time.
Nice video!
Wonderful episode. Out of all the vlogs Ive seen you have the best photography out of all of them. Im planning on doing my thru hike next year and I am excited for when I get to start out on my adventure.
I've been thinking about you and all the cold. Stay warm. Keep trekking. 😀
Keep it going brother!
Great episode! It's so fun to get a new episode each day!
Nice job Jay!! I can fwel how cold it is when you describe it. I like the info with tempature you put at the end. Onward!!!
Thanks for the views!! You doing great Jay!! Stay warm!!
Marty showed up in another video already, I guess kilts will draw attention. I got the "buns of steel" reference, it kinda hurts though when you have to explain that to "younger" people ;^) You seem like a techy explainer guy which is cool, Like the music too. I'm taking the wheelchair access as a very dry joke.
Beautiful views and your videos are awesome!
Love the buns of jello analogy:)
It won’t be long till their steel🥾😊
Love these daily vlogs. 😎👍
I did the same thing with my zpacks food bag. That little plastic clip looked way too vulnerable. Thanks for showing us all the shelters. I’ve always backpacked out west and there aren’t any shelters to speak of. They are quite interesting.
When do you expect to get to Maine ?
Great video. Love your positive attitude. May be nerding out here, but I actually found your sock setup interesting.
excellent music choices with the scenery!
Great videos. Nice mix of trail shots and commentary.
Stay warm Jay, loving the adventures!
What a great channel, so glad to have found you.
AWESOME view enjoy your video stay warm
Love your vid's, so down to my level! Thanks and good luck, gonna follow your journey