Lungwort, a tree lichen, sign of excellent air quality. Also, snowshoe hare. They are brown this time of year, and sized as you described. ❤️💪 You are such a strong human and an absolute inspiration to myself and others. Thank you for sharing your adventure!
I am so very glad that you are with LEFFY! Those River crossings would be scary to me if I was all alone. There is something to be said for having a friend with you to help encourage you and give you courage to do scary things! It is so exciting watching you do all of these amazing things.🥰
The flowers at 7:18 are bunchberry which is actually a dogwood - very tiny - but it will have red berries in the fall. The tree "fungus" is indeed a lichen which is a symbiotic connection of a fungus and either an algae or a cyanobacteria - the fungus sticks to the tree and the other part is the green that performs photosynthesis to make energy for both. Because they are all slightly different combinations, the colors are not the same.
Coincidentally, I do something similar, but slightly lower pitch and a more airy sound: imitating a mourning dove. I am curious where they got that from.
All those bugs brought back nightmarish memories of my time living up there. We had to move south. The people who stay must just be tougher than me. Or something. More nice river crossings!
Hi Stella! I can't believe you guys are about to enter the hundred mile wilderness! As for your journal, you can store it in a large Ziploc bag. Not sure why you didn't do that with the first one.
Always unbuckle your pack, before crossing rivers. If you fall into deep water, you'll want to be able to ditch it quickly. Two nights before exiting the 100 MW, I stopped for the night (Didn't want to attempt a sketchy crossing). Glad I did, because a bull moose visited me, the next morning. Love Monson. My buddy just sold his 100 Mile Wilderness Camp, just down from Shaw's.
So glad that you two made it through all of those water crossing. Glad that they weren't really deep. And then all of those blow downs. They need to get out their and remove them. Enjoy your evening at Monson. Then on to Katahadin 🙂🙂🙂
I commend you for having hiking boots. The current trend is for trail runners but I prefer (light) boots because I need ankle support. And I prefer non-gortex boots but it is almost impossible to find nowadays.
I have relatives in Monson. I hiked part of the trail nearby. I ended up getting a ride back to town with a man that had gone to school with my Grandpa.
@@iceaxe56 It was in front of Stella in the mirror. And anyone who has hiked 20 miles in a day knows any frosty can of beer is a delight! Besides I think PBR is ok on a hot day and I am a bit of a beer person or was anyway, bit older and more broke these days.
You might give non Goretex footwear a try. I keep them on during river crossings, and it does not take much time for them to dry out with no membrane holding the water in, even when it is raining. Thanks for sharing the good, the bad and the ugly moments of your AT trek with us.
You should purchase REHABAND knee braces. There made of wetsuit neoprene. Buy the think ones like 7mm...and measure your knee. Make sure they feel a little tight. And when they hurt a bit...pull them down and the should fit perfectly over your shins...they were made for wieght lifters. THEY ARE FANTASTIC FOR KNEE PAIN!!!!
Don't forget your jacket at the pub! 😂 I think Moxie Bald Mountain refers to the Abenaki meaning of moxie, which is "dark water/medicine." I work with an Abenaki woman, I'll ask her about it. Epic river crossings Nyx! It's a pain shoeing and unshoeing, but dry boots are awesome. Rest well Nyx ✌️
I've seen lots of rabbits that size. LOL.. Not too common, but they are out there. Enjoying your videos very much. Thank you.!! Waist deep. Oh NO.!!! :)
The rare and elusive tyrannosaurus rabbitus - an ancient and rodent-like meat-eating rabbit. Besides the changing of the footwear and clothing, those river crossings must have been cold, but fun. Supply up - once you leave Monson, there's not much out there in the way of convenience stores. Be well, stay safe.
Glad you have a new journal. Good hike video. Nice to hear that communication from others helps to warn you of challenges ahead.. "Moxie trail" named for courageous people? You have moxie?
I know you are long finished. Still thanks for sharing your trail with us. Agree with all the other comments on sandles, rabbit & flora. Yes,,, cold water for those knees!!😊
Kinda soothing and terrible, sounds like a great deal of the experience 😂 PS, I'm glad that you have the sandals for river crossing, I see so many pooh-poohing extra shoes for weight but I can't imagine
12:12 Looks like your legs got stronger on this trip. Maybe now they have too much power for your knees to handle. I had the same imbalance when your age and tore ACLs in both knees💥💥. But that was playing ⚽ Twice your age now and still backpacking 20 mi a day hikes😅
You did the right thing by removing your boots,You never want to get water inside the shoe because it turns to mold and very hard get it out.The trail maintenance needs to build some bridges,would be nice.I suppose there are some who don't mind.Keep an eye out for Moose,your views will go up.
We’ve had an incredibly wet spring this year, so the bugs are extra bad this year. Drier years = fewer bugs. Bats eat mosquitoes, not sure what other purpose the blood suckers serve. Lol
I wonder if rice in the bag would dry out your journal like it does es for electronics. Although you are likely done with the trail by the time you get this due to your lag in posting.
I'm interested to know if this Leki guy is going to finish his other half of the trail. I imagine going from Pink Blazing to White Blazing is going to be so boring! And to think these two go through this for hundreds of miles only to never talk again after a few years. Ben is so jealous! jk Vanderpump Trails!
@@iceaxe56 I’ve known a few women who have done that as well. As long as you give respect, there is really nothing wrong with trying to make a friend or seeing if you have chemistry. This happens on the AT more than any other trail.
Lungwort, a tree lichen, sign of excellent air quality. Also, snowshoe hare. They are brown this time of year, and sized as you described. ❤️💪 You are such a strong human and an absolute inspiration to myself and others. Thank you for sharing your adventure!
I think you and Lefty make a great team!
I am so very glad that you are with LEFFY! Those River crossings would be scary to me if I was all alone. There is something to be said for having a friend with you to help encourage you and give you courage to do scary things! It is so exciting watching you do all of these amazing things.🥰
The flowers at 7:18 are bunchberry which is actually a dogwood - very tiny - but it will have red berries in the fall. The tree "fungus" is indeed a lichen which is a symbiotic connection of a fungus and either an algae or a cyanobacteria - the fungus sticks to the tree and the other part is the green that performs photosynthesis to make energy for both. Because they are all slightly different combinations, the colors are not the same.
So glad you guys were together for this part of the trail. With your feet up watching this, I bet it brought back all sorts of memories
Last trail town. You are getting so close. I realize the videos are a couple weeks behind, but so exciting to follow along.
Great to see you get your hiking mojo back the last few days, looked like another hard but fun day out there. 👊💙🇬🇧
The bunny is a snowshoe hare which turns white in the winter.
Also called Varying Hare
@@alanwbelcherSometimes it’s called dinner….
@@leedanielson7452 😋
The "tree fungus" might be lichen, which can vary in color, including white and light green - it's a sign of good air conditions, so that's good!
That whistle is also from the Gomer Pyle US Marine tv show. And I think they used it in the movie the Burbs. Thanks for the videos!
Coincidentally, I do something similar, but slightly lower pitch and a more airy sound: imitating a mourning dove. I am curious where they got that from.
What great trail Angel's. 👣🌻
For sure, holy carp.
All those bugs brought back nightmarish memories of my time living up there. We had to move south. The people who stay must just be tougher than me. Or something. More nice river crossings!
I discovered a long time ago to bring along a good pair of sandals as part of my hiking gear.
Hi Stella! I can't believe you guys are about to enter the hundred mile wilderness! As for your journal, you can store it in a large Ziploc bag. Not sure why you didn't do that with the first one.
Always unbuckle your pack, before crossing rivers. If you fall into deep water, you'll want to be able to ditch it quickly. Two nights before exiting the 100 MW, I stopped for the night (Didn't want to attempt a sketchy crossing). Glad I did, because a bull moose visited me, the next morning. Love Monson. My buddy just sold his 100 Mile Wilderness Camp, just down from Shaw's.
So glad that you two made it through all of those water crossing. Glad that they weren't really deep. And then all of those blow downs. They need to get out their and remove them. Enjoy your evening at Monson. Then on to Katahadin 🙂🙂🙂
I commend you for having hiking boots. The current trend is for trail runners but I prefer (light) boots because I need ankle support. And I prefer non-gortex boots but it is almost impossible to find nowadays.
I have relatives in Monson. I hiked part of the trail nearby. I ended up getting a ride back to town with a man that had gone to school with my Grandpa.
Great to see how close you were🌲👋
And a frosty can of PBR. Enjoy!!
I think she will choose something other than a gut rot beer.
@@iceaxe56 It was in front of Stella in the mirror. And anyone who has hiked 20 miles in a day knows any frosty can of beer is a delight! Besides I think PBR is ok on a hot day and I am a bit of a beer person or was anyway, bit older and more broke these days.
@@iceaxe56 is still hard to find a pils or a lager that is craft. Most of the crafts are high alcohol; IPAs and the like.
Favorite hiking season. When the mosquitos leave for the year. Great river crossings
snowshoe hare they turn white in winter
You might give non Goretex footwear a try. I keep them on during river crossings, and it does not take much time for them to dry out with no membrane holding the water in, even when it is raining. Thanks for sharing the good, the bad and the ugly moments of your AT trek with us.
That rabbit is going for big miles. Has a veggie burger waiting for him at the finish line. 🐰 🍔
I'm really looking forward to seeing your reaction to some of the prettier parts of the 100 Mile Wilderness.
You should purchase REHABAND knee braces. There made of wetsuit neoprene. Buy the think ones like 7mm...and measure your knee. Make sure they feel a little tight. And when they hurt a bit...pull them down and the should fit perfectly over your shins...they were made for wieght lifters. THEY ARE FANTASTIC FOR KNEE PAIN!!!!
Don't forget your jacket at the pub! 😂 I think Moxie Bald Mountain refers to the Abenaki meaning of moxie, which is "dark water/medicine." I work with an Abenaki woman, I'll ask her about it. Epic river crossings Nyx! It's a pain shoeing and unshoeing, but dry boots are awesome. Rest well Nyx ✌️
Wow! Nice Abenaki connection…..
You two must have been exhausted after that hike!!!
dry the journal with a hair dryer before all is lost - I've done that with books - set on end and blow down through pages
I've seen lots of rabbits that size. LOL.. Not too common, but they are out there. Enjoying your videos very much. Thank you.!! Waist deep. Oh NO.!!! :)
technically, they're not rabbits, but hares, just found that out though
Bunchberries. Those are the white flowers.
The rare and elusive tyrannosaurus rabbitus - an ancient and rodent-like meat-eating rabbit. Besides the changing of the footwear and clothing, those river crossings must have been cold, but fun. Supply up - once you leave Monson, there's not much out there in the way of convenience stores. Be well, stay safe.
Glad you have a new journal. Good hike video. Nice to hear that communication from others helps to warn you of challenges ahead.. "Moxie trail" named for courageous people? You have moxie?
I know you are long finished.
Still thanks for sharing your trail with us.
Agree with all the other comments on sandles, rabbit & flora.
Yes,,, cold water for those knees!!😊
2023 year of the Rabbit!!! To Mt. Katahdin ⛰🦅
Wow you rock 🎉🎉🎉🎉amazing 👏
It has been an amazing journey for you, looking forward to your last videos. I found Moxie to be an “acquired” taste lol.
That rabbit looked huge!!! 🐰
I thought it was a fawn initially! Lol
@@mirv22 🤣🐰
Kinda soothing and terrible, sounds like a great deal of the experience 😂 PS, I'm glad that you have the sandals for river crossing, I see so many pooh-poohing extra shoes for weight but I can't imagine
yeah, that's a great line, It would seem like a no brainer to carry a pair, especially for a short segment like this..
Borrowed from Leffe.
Way to go, team!
Very wet day in so many ways!
Sleeping next to a running brook and rain on the tent would put me to sleep.
Thermacells works well for repelling mosquitoes when you stop. Pretty lightweight device . I find them quite effective if the Mozzies are bad.
I have a miniature donkey named Stella….No I’m not kidding..😝❤️
12:12 Looks like your legs got stronger on this trip. Maybe now they have too much power for your knees to handle. I had the same imbalance when your age and tore ACLs in both knees💥💥. But that was playing ⚽ Twice your age now and still backpacking 20 mi a day hikes😅
Awesome
😊😊😊
Almost done! ❤❤❤
Eek, getting so close!
You did the right thing by removing your boots,You never want to get water inside the shoe because it turns to mold and very hard get it out.The trail maintenance
needs to build some bridges,would be nice.I suppose there are some who don't mind.Keep an eye out for Moose,your views will go up.
🔥🔥 I subbed and liked ♥️
There are too many “Bald” mountains in Maine! Same with Mud Pond and Fish Pond LOL
That is a cute trail town.
I wonder if there is a time of year when the bugs are not bad in Maine?
The five or some years six months of winter!
We’ve had an incredibly wet spring this year, so the bugs are extra bad this year. Drier years = fewer bugs.
Bats eat mosquitoes, not sure what other purpose the blood suckers serve. Lol
2 weeks in January. Just kidding. November to mid March
I wonder if rice in the bag would dry out your journal like it does es for electronics. Although you are likely done with the trail by the time you get this due to your lag in posting.
Moxie = Energy, Determination & Spunk. It's what you thru hikers are full of...
I'm interested to know if this Leki guy is going to finish his other half of the trail. I imagine going from Pink Blazing to White Blazing is going to be so boring! And to think these two go through this for hundreds of miles only to never talk again after a few years. Ben is so jealous! jk Vanderpump Trails!
@@iceaxe56 I’ve known a few women who have done that as well. As long as you give respect, there is really nothing wrong with trying to make a friend or seeing if you have chemistry. This happens on the AT more than any other trail.
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Snowshoe Hare
Probably fungus wit green lichen
Did you ever ask yourself WHY WHY WHY is there any good purpose for mosquitoes???? ReALLY ??
And ticks, blackflies, horseflies, deerflies lol
That was a big bunny
Waterproof boots, aren't.
Those are some muscular thighs. How are your knees and legs been doing?