I see what they mean hardest mile on the Appalachian trail and your filming at the same time !! I was nervous for you too there might be critters in those caves. Thank you for all your hard work.
Thank you for going through all the caverns and boulders five or six times to get the shots!!! Also barely see any of the white blazes. Looks like they need to repaint out there
I always enjoy your videos. I can’t imagine the amount of back-and-forth required to set up all the shots. I did Mahoosuc Notch in 1980 when I solo backpacked the Mahoosuc Trail from Gorham to Grafton Notch. It started raining when I was about 100 feet into the Notch and it continued pouring heavily the entire way. The sun came out just as I exited the northern end. I had a then-current Kelty external frame pack, the kind that extends way up over your head. Even in the rain I didn’t think the Notch was that bad, although the fact that I was 20 years old probably had a lot to do with it. LOL. Climbing the Arm was the more difficult and dangerous of the two.
It’s more than you even imagine! For those super cool caves it was multiplied by two to three to get full coverage of everything from cool angles to pick from later haha. O gosh! Ya I bow down to those who attempt it in that inclement weather. That’s absolutely crazy. Glad it was able to bring back some memories. My legs sure remembered that time on the arm. Luckily leg day is my favorite haha and it required less squeezing from me.
What a stunning video and tour. Hands down the best one of the Notch. That place gives me claustrophobic nightmares. As you said, it makes me nervous, too. 😆 Adam, you made it look fairly easy. Bravo! Five stars ⭐️! Can’t wait to see more of your hiking videos.
NOBO, SOBO, NOBO, definitely the hardest mile on the AT. And nope I've never done it but everyone says the same. Those Thru-Hikers were really crushing those miles. A really great Hike and video. Was Drone footage possible of the Notch at all. It would be nice to see it from above. Irregardless a great Hike Adam and thanks for taking us along!!! I thought you were going to say at the end as a joke 'this was just a walk in the forest' or 'a road less travelled' then crack up laughing. Thanks again Adam.
Glad you enjoyed it, my legs sure got their moneys worth haha. Certainly some slow going. So I only fly my drone where I am legally allowed to. I need to set a good example for the people watching my channel. You are not allowed to take off from the Appalachian Trail itself at all, and everywhere else besides just off the summit of the arm that was not the AT had too much tree cover for me to take off successfully. I really should do that some time, pretend an obviously hard trail was super easy hahaha.
Thanks for taking us along on your hiking journeys. I have been enjoying your style of filming and editing as well as being able to see these beautiful sites.
I absolutely love the notch. I've hiked it 3 or 4 times now. Stayed at Speck Pond shelter last time and was invited by the caretaker to share some scotch and a fire. Damned good times
Wow that sounds like a great memory! I can't wait until I get to fully hike it again not filming. It would be fun to see how truly fast I can make it through!
@@AdamHoyt It was a blast I felt like a v.i.p.! You should definitely go again! That place is a playground when you're not trying to make miles. I think the fastest I've made it through was about 45 minutes, it was raining and I was hauling tail worried about more of those cliffs coming down. I also had the unfortunate luck to do the notch the year a moose fell into it. They couldn't get the moose out and the trail passed within feet of the carcass. THAT was awful.
The shot of you coming out of basically a rock wall at 16:35 had me doing a double take. Great video as always!! What trails are you looking to do in the winter?
That was the funniest part for me. I was like wholly crap that will be a crazy shot. Could not believe that was the exit. Eventually I'll get around to some! I'll be first to admit snow hiking is not my favorite. S I may do some smaller easier ones. Like mt major. We shall see! See what I feel like.
@@AdamHoyt Enjoy! Hope to see you out there at some point. I'm off to Mt. Mexico this weekend, for the name alone. Trail review: zero views, but my dog will like it.
O yes all the arrows make sure to tell you which caves to scramble inside. It's still super tough following those blazes. It's a notch so only so many ways to go haha.
I’m through hiking next year and I have a pretty bad visual impairment I’m pretty worried about this section just hoping I can find some cool folks to follow through
Best of luck to you on your hike! I’m sure it will be a hike of a life time and unforgettable. I think you should be in luck because that area slows everyone down. Should be plenty of people stuck there too!
Great footage my friend! You really grabbed some awesome shots in this section of the AT. Have you hiked the entire AT? How do you think the Whites compare to this area? Now following!
Thank you! No I have not just a few sections here and there. I do most of my hiking in the whites in general. SO I don't really know how to compare it haha. Because It's just what I'm used to. I would say it's comparable.
Did you sleep out there? Or have to hike all the way back for day two? Beautiful video! Thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through you. This is not a trail I’ll ever be able to do.
haha I hiked all the way out then came back the next day and hiked straight back in to where I left off. Much faster without filming lol Glad you enjoyed it
Hahaha no I’m a true day hiker. I just hiked back out to my lodging. Then woke up early and hiked straight in without filming and picked up filming again at that spot where I say it’s day two. Lol
@@AdamHoyt Thanks for the insight. I give you credit. You put a lot into your videos, and it shows. BTW, this is one of my favs. Anyone who dreams of completing the AT knows about the hardest miles. I love your take on it. Keep up the great work!
Let's all appreciate that Adam hiked the hardest mile of the AT like 5 times getting all that footage 👏 😆
You could say I hiked it NOBO and SOBO simultaneously 🤣
I see what they mean hardest mile on the Appalachian trail and your filming at the same time !! I was nervous for you too there might be critters in those caves. Thank you for all your hard work.
Yes took me so long to capture it but it was dang rewarding! Loved every minute of it!
Thank you for going through all the caverns and boulders five or six times to get the shots!!! Also barely see any of the white blazes. Looks like they need to repaint out there
Oo surely. But trust me it’s quite the notch, don’t think you’ll miss it lol.
@@AdamHoyt hahaha true
This got us to pumped to hike Mahoosuc Notch next year on the AT! Awesome video Adam!
I'm pumped that you're pumped. You'll love it!
We actually passed you going nobo on our thru hike while you were filming that day. I later realized it was you lol
That's so funny. left me in the dust. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your hiking that day!
I always enjoy your videos. I can’t imagine the amount of back-and-forth required to set up all the shots. I did Mahoosuc Notch in 1980 when I solo backpacked the Mahoosuc Trail from Gorham to Grafton Notch. It started raining when I was about 100 feet into the Notch and it continued pouring heavily the entire way. The sun came out just as I exited the northern end. I had a then-current Kelty external frame pack, the kind that extends way up over your head. Even in the rain I didn’t think the Notch was that bad, although the fact that I was 20 years old probably had a lot to do with it. LOL. Climbing the Arm was the more difficult and dangerous of the two.
It’s more than you even imagine! For those super cool caves it was multiplied by two to three to get full coverage of everything from cool angles to pick from later haha. O gosh! Ya I bow down to those who attempt it in that inclement weather. That’s absolutely crazy. Glad it was able to bring back some memories. My legs sure remembered that time on the arm. Luckily leg day is my favorite haha and it required less squeezing from me.
Rest assured the bridge has long since been finished! Not as much road walking required from the NH side now. What a thrilling challenge!
What a stunning video and tour. Hands down the best one of the Notch. That place gives me claustrophobic nightmares. As you said, it makes me nervous, too. 😆 Adam, you made it look fairly easy. Bravo! Five stars ⭐️! Can’t wait to see more of your hiking videos.
Glad you enjoyed it! This one literally took my blood sweat and tears! Haha can’t wait to find another one as challenging!
NOBO, SOBO, NOBO, definitely the hardest mile on the AT. And nope I've never done it but everyone says the same. Those Thru-Hikers were really crushing those miles. A really great Hike and video. Was Drone footage possible of the Notch at all. It would be nice to see it from above. Irregardless a great Hike Adam and thanks for taking us along!!! I thought you were going to say at the end as a joke 'this was just a walk in the forest' or 'a road less travelled' then crack up laughing. Thanks again Adam.
Glad you enjoyed it, my legs sure got their moneys worth haha. Certainly some slow going. So I only fly my drone where I am legally allowed to. I need to set a good example for the people watching my channel. You are not allowed to take off from the Appalachian Trail itself at all, and everywhere else besides just off the summit of the arm that was not the AT had too much tree cover for me to take off successfully. I really should do that some time, pretend an obviously hard trail was super easy hahaha.
Great collection of my homeland! Love hiking Old Speck. Always wanted to try Mahoosuc Notch.
Yes it’s awesome. You definitely should check it out!
Thanks for taking us along on your hiking journeys. I have been enjoying your style of filming and editing as well as being able to see these beautiful sites.
Thanks for watching! Glad you're enjoying it! More to come!
Love the relaxing music 😌 Love the nature! ❤️
Glad you enjoy it! That's the goal!
Amazing video work! Thank you for capturing these hikes
Glad you enjoyed it!
what a lovely view, You've collected some beautiful impressions here 👍😊. we wish you anice day! Best wishes Up'n'Down-Traveling
Thank you so much 😊
I absolutely love the notch. I've hiked it 3 or 4 times now. Stayed at Speck Pond shelter last time and was invited by the caretaker to share some scotch and a fire. Damned good times
Wow that sounds like a great memory! I can't wait until I get to fully hike it again not filming. It would be fun to see how truly fast I can make it through!
@@AdamHoyt It was a blast
I felt like a v.i.p.! You should definitely go again! That place is a playground when you're not trying to make miles. I think the fastest I've made it through was about 45 minutes, it was raining and I was hauling tail worried about more of those cliffs coming down. I also had the unfortunate luck to do the notch the year a moose fell into it. They couldn't get the moose out and the trail passed within feet of the carcass. THAT was awful.
The shot of you coming out of basically a rock wall at 16:35 had me doing a double take. Great video as always!! What trails are you looking to do in the winter?
That was the funniest part for me. I was like wholly crap that will be a crazy shot. Could not believe that was the exit. Eventually I'll get around to some! I'll be first to admit snow hiking is not my favorite. S I may do some smaller easier ones. Like mt major. We shall see! See what I feel like.
@@AdamHoyt Enjoy! Hope to see you out there at some point. I'm off to Mt. Mexico this weekend, for the name alone. Trail review: zero views, but my dog will like it.
@@cameronp4667 Enjoy your time down south! lololol Always enjoy running into people on the trail.
Are there arrows or white blazes to show you which way to go? Thank you & awesome video!
O yes all the arrows make sure to tell you which caves to scramble inside. It's still super tough following those blazes. It's a notch so only so many ways to go haha.
Crawling through those cracks to set up your camera, then crawling back. I'm exhausted.
And I’m exhausted all over again!
I’m through hiking next year and I have a pretty bad visual impairment I’m pretty worried about this section just hoping I can find some cool folks to follow through
Best of luck to you on your hike! I’m sure it will be a hike of a life time and unforgettable. I think you should be in luck because that area slows everyone down. Should be plenty of people stuck there too!
Great video. The color grading is amazing too.
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!
Great footage my friend! You really grabbed some awesome shots in this section of the AT. Have you hiked the entire AT? How do you think the Whites compare to this area? Now following!
Thank you! No I have not just a few sections here and there. I do most of my hiking in the whites in general. SO I don't really know how to compare it haha. Because It's just what I'm used to. I would say it's comparable.
That pack is pretty light looking for overnight backpacking.
I’ve never done overnight packing. This is a day hike!
Excellent
Thanks!
Did you sleep out there? Or have to hike all the way back for day two? Beautiful video! Thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through you. This is not a trail I’ll ever be able to do.
haha I hiked all the way out then came back the next day and hiked straight back in to where I left off. Much faster without filming lol Glad you enjoyed it
Is there still an overnight campsite near the pond? That’s the highest body of water in Maine. I stayed there about 40 years ago.
amazing
Thank you! Cheers!
time for some new shoes
They have been upgraded!
Adam, when you did it over two days, did you sleep on the actual scramble?
Hahaha no I’m a true day hiker. I just hiked back out to my lodging. Then woke up early and hiked straight in without filming and picked up filming again at that spot where I say it’s day two. Lol
@@AdamHoyt Thanks for the insight. I give you credit. You put a lot into your videos, and it shows. BTW, this is one of my favs. Anyone who dreams of completing the AT knows about the hardest miles. I love your take on it. Keep up the great work!
@@NickEDowning thank you so much! One of my favorites to make!