Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Episode 51 - Off My Rocker
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You can’t see me but I’m literally standing and applauding this vid. Super great and heart warming. TY
That was probably one of the best videos you've put out! Less than 500 miles to go! Happy trails my good sir
totally agree! Great video.
That is exactly what I was logging on to say.
I've absolutely loved following along with your journey so far!
Man, you have made and will make so many more memories from this hike. Stories to tell your grandkids about the crazy, funny, characters you have met along the way. I have followed your whole trail experience and you have inspired me to take the trek as well. Keep pushing on and we will all rejoice with you and your crew when y'all hit the summit of Katahdin! Thanks...
When the woods spoke to me I lost it. Then embraced the peacefulness within my soul while realizing that there's nothing in this life that I cannot achieve as long as I put my mind to it!
Beautiful views and another amazing video! Hard to believe how fast these last miles are goin! Keep on enjoying the Journey! God bless! The Holy Spirit was speaking to you through the blowing of the trees and through the babbling brooks! The Trinity is walking/hiking along side of you, Frozen! Sounds like you were in the arms of Jesus and at peace! I get those moments to while walking around the beauty of my surroundings! Glad you got to experience this feeling! May God's peace be with you as you continue to Journey on! God's Beautiful Creation and huge backyard is reaching out to you! I totally understand how others feel! Sometimes we all have felt like we've hit the bottom rockbottom somedays, but have been lifted up by Jesus' loving, guidance! Prayers are with all of the AT thru, section, and flip flop Hikers!
From all the hikers I've met, and as far as my assessment as a potential 2020 NoBo attempter.... there's two things that take you off the trail, either your mind or an injury. The chances of either just go up the longer you are out there, and it HAS to be harder the longer you're out there. I forgot which video it was, but you spoke of how you go through EVERYTHING in your brain while you are on trail and eventually, you bring up the past and analyze things and really think about how you got where you are. I realized recently how perfect the AT is NoBo for a journey, the decision making and the hiking just get harder and harder, while your body gets stronger, and your mind goes further. Keep on putting one in front the other, brother. That's the only thing you can do with Katahdin calling... happy hiking.
Wow, you showed some beautiful scenery, thank you. Yes, that tree does look like a face you're NOT loosing it. You are getting so close to trail's end, pretty neat.
You are an inspiration to us all. You’ve had lots of laughs and have dealt with whatever comes up. Truly a huge accomplishment you’ve done, and not much more to go. Your going to miss it I’m sure when it’s over. Thanks for sharing the videos and all your hard work putting it together.
I feel that every time I’m in the woods, can’t describe but it’s real.
Why I seek the woods. Was our vacation for years and now my young adult children also head to the woods for comfort .
Enjoy the moments
👍As John Muir said, "The mountains are calling and I must go!"
Way back on the day after you returned from Boston, I ran into you at a shelter. I told your Tramily that I had a lot of questions, but everyone was so tired you just went to sleep with a nice apology to all. Well, your experience with the forest made me want to share what I was going to talk with all of you about. I am a hypnotist with 20 years experience and am an expert in past lives. I was interested in talking with all of you because I was going to help you discover if and how everyone knew each other in prior lives. It would've been a fascinating conversation. I'm seeing how you've become stronger and more open as a person, and you're experience with the forest... I've met just a few people who were able to connect as you did. It's quite remarkable! I really appreciate that you shared that.
Excellent video Frozen. A lot came to the surface there. I think you may have found yourself.
The forest speaking to you....
It did. Spirit to spirit. You are finally able to hear it because you’ve let go of your stresses and you are free. You are at peace.
I’m very happy for you my brother.
Blessings.
Be well
Craig
Great video! Wishing you good weather through the White and Maine - it seems like it's been colder in Pittsburgh too these past few days. You continue to be a thoughtful video maker!
From a 2018ner, loved this video! Listen to the woods and don’t shy away from the emotions! They are neither positive or negative, but just are what they are! You are at the point of not judging, but just existing in the woods. The trail can’t be beaten nor can you be defeated. Live in harmony with the journey. Also realize that each section is preparation for the next. Your next is NH and Maine! The toughest but most rewarding. Looking forward to what is to come, as I am sure you are. Yet, don’t rush the present moment. Like a stream, you only pass over the rocks this exact way, once! Keep the Faith and Keep HikN^.
Love it. Keep making more like this. Thanks for taking us along
Just ignore the social media trolls. They are not worth your time. My wife and I are really enjoying your adventure.
Thank you.
Thanks for keeping things so real Frozen. You’re doing something really hard & really special at the same time. Keep going strong!
Both my boyfriend and I love watching your videos and the journey that you are taking. We are both planning to do the trail in 2021. Cant wait to see you summit and finish your journey!!!
Hey Frozen, first, happy trails to you on the PCT! There is something about being outside in nature and finding joy in it that can connect with us. Maybe there was some kind of energy that you felt and it made you feel it in a positive way. It's like were connected vibrationally and words can't describe the feeling besides bliss. Your videos are inspiring me more and more to hike the AT next year :)
Thundering Falls I remember those, we stopped to explore them once on the way back from New Hampshire! I wondered if you would see them when you mentioned Killington! Nature can be very freeing and healing it forces you to feel in parts of your senses that society forces us to shut down. My family has been enjoying your hike very much, thank-you for sharing and keeping it clean so my five year old can watch with me. Who knows maybe he'll do the AT someday too!
Loving your journey, I will miss the videos when you finish. Keep having fun.
So unfortunate you did not enjoy Vermont. I hiked the Long Trail last fall and think that the second 2/3 of Vermont more than makes up for the first 1/3. Every trail is different every time and for each person. Love you videos. Thanks again for taking us along.
Ahhhhhh Frozen laying down some smokey beats on the guitar lol ...we need to see more of that
Great video and introspection. I just finished a two day hike into the Colorado mountains and was thinking about you. I also got to stop at Melanzana and get a micro grid hoodie and beanie!
This # 51 was one of your best videos.
Epic realization Jason oh no you are not off your rocker the woods are speaking to your mind your heart and soul you just started listening. The part of you going up killington was fantastic even better than Rocky's training scene of running up the steps. Thank you again for sharing your experience of this adventure it is fantastic.
Sometimes being in the woods makes me believe It is heaven on earth. The beauty can take your breath away. I love how you share your thoughts along the way and would love to hear more about that experience . What an inspiration you are! I look forward to every episode! Thank you .
Next episode will reveal a little more about it.
Awesome video young man you have an awesome amount of miles behind you and very few miles in front of you left congratulations on your through hike of the AT
While I won't pretend to know what your experience of the woods talking to you was like, the way you described it as something that "happened to you" likely reflects the selflessness required to have had that experience in the first place, and to "hear" what has always been there all along. Thanks as always for making, editing, and sharing these. Hike on - you got this!
Outstanding monologue some great still shots and very inspirational. God Bless Frozen
Great music,great scenery and a much more introspective feel on this video. Very enjoyable. It sounds like you had your “epiphany” on day 101.
Thanks for sharing the emotional roller coaster that thru hikers experience as you approach the end of the journey. Keep your body pushing forward and your head in check for the final leg of the trail. The tramily will finish strong and finish together!
“Reading about nature is fine, but if a person walks in the woods and listens carefully, he can learn more than what is in books, for they speak with the voice of God.”
George Washington Carver
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Glad to hear u enjoying VT., really beautiful state and the people r so welcoming. Looking forward. to seeing video's on NH.
I agree with Charlie- one of the best you've put out... enjoyed the music and scenery. Nice work!
Thanks so much for sharing your interior experience. I have had that kind of moment as well. For me it was being overcome by a feeling of how very lucky and truly blessed I am- by health and by circumstance - to be able to experience creation in a way that not many people can. These are precious moments that we can look back on for the rest of our lives.
Your vids are getting a bit "lighter." I mean the quality is just getting better??? I don't know if that is even the right word. I knew the Tramily would be good for you...because you have the right mix of people in there that meld really well together...like a collective unit...so could be this "Tramily-effect" that is propelling your vids to this whole other level. Anyhow, about that "disgruntled" thru-hiker. If he hiked it in 2016, he probably did 30 miles less than you are doing now because the AT continues to add miles. Anyone considering doing the AT really should consider section hiking it first or doing a shorter "long trail" like the Vermont Long Trail. I clocked 5,000 miles on the AT as a section hiker...now future thru-hiker. I lived in the forest since I was six year old and thought the fairies spoke to me. The forest is a magical place...and I love the roots, moss, rocks and boulders...everything every other thru-hiker, except maybe 1% hate. You were traveling thru Vermont during the "muddy" season. You have to remember your geography Frozen...Snow remains at higher elevation longer. When it melts, it floods the lower elevation. The run offs saturates the land and you get a river and mud on trail. Count all the peaks/mountains on the Long Trail...there is your answer. Happy trails to you and the Tramily! ATStrong 🌺
Awesome music for Killington! You connected with the forest, with the earth. very spiritual and amazing- happy for you. I will so miss this when you are done. But even beasts need rest! :D
Fantastic video Frozen. You have some gorgeous scenery coming up. 🇺🇸
You've probably heard this a million times, but Never quit on a bad day." You can all do this, I know it. You have been remarkable, and I have enjoyed every minute of your hike.
Can we have a moment of silence and appreciation for the fact that thanks to your extended exposure to Murica, you now know the proper pronunciation of the Appalachian Trail! Thanks Murica!
Just discovered your channel. And very happy I did. Following you to Katahdin now!
You are there brother... rejoice in living in the moment!
Bro, the soundtrack was badass in this one. 🤘🏻
For your tramily members looking for an after AT adventure, you can consider the "Dixie" alternative. She will be doing the PCT sections she missed due to trail closures with mother and her dog. See you can have both your hike and your family.
Great music for your Killington ascent. Having watched your videos since you started I will miss seeing them after you summit.
Keep up the forward progress buddy, you're suck a inspiration to all of us watching.
I saw a face in the tree with a white nose too! But what amused me the most for some odd reason was the ladder in the middle of nowhere. Beautiful views. 😀
Hi Jason! That panoramic view, especially with the previous trail, was gorgeous! I'd love to get more snippets of anyone using hammock gear, and their setups. Noticed there were two hammocks in this vid... You must be sooo close now! I'm hoping to catch up on the vids :) oh! one other..simple question.. do you really use the antibacterial gel often enough for it to be one of the most accessible pieces? You are doing AWESOME.. that guy.. geez... you're doing more than.. what... 99.99 percent of the ENTIRE population of the country?? You all ROCK!
You the Man! I really enjoy all your videos of the AT and hope to thru hike it someday too. I can’t believe you and your trail family are only a few weeks away from Katahdin. That’s awesome and a real accomplishment!! I wish you safe travels, fair weather and positive vibes...👊👍
Started watching you way back due to you being a local guy, doing regional trails. Then came your AT series, my chance to steal some tips from you, so I can plan my adventure . I started losing interest though, when you spent more time planning logistics with subscribers and meeting up for trail magic. But this was the video that I needed to get back the enthusiasm of watching your hike. CONGRATULATIONS! Mother Nature is the best for an "emotional/mental gear dump". She'll get ride of all the unnecessary baggage that we carry and get you back on the trail. When in doubt, go day to day...meal to meal... or at it's worse-step to step.
we perceive a beginning of wisdom in your words 🤪 you grow up well! Merci mon ami 🌲🌲🌲🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Excellent as always! Loved the sound effects!!
we heard that talking about the hard part is still coming so much an our 2003 thuhike that it almost becomes a running gag and we wondered when it will stop.
Hard part stops at Katahdin apparently.
That was God speaking to you in the woods!
That's exactly what I was thinking!!
im sorry to bother you with this, but what is that song in the beginning of the video? Who is it by? It would be AWESOME for my workouts....very motivating! Btw, I've been trying to watch all of your videos before you summited so I could celebrate the "day" it happened, but vacation and work got in the way. I will catch up on remaining videos this weekend. On a good note, my 12 year old twins and I were hiking Red River Gorge the day you summited so I feel a part of it anyway..lol. Absolutely love love love your videos. Thank you so much for doing them. I plan on hiking with my husband when the twins graduate in 8 years. We've begun buying gear and plan to start shakedowns next summer. CONGRATS to you!!! I'm very very happy for you! (and jealous :) . )
Not sure exactly. It's from an independent artist on epidemic sound music service.
Hello my hiking friend, happy Friday. You had a great dramatic music selection in your ascent on Killington. A pub? Please drink one for me. You're quite the Renaissance Man, I didn't know that you played the guitar. How convenient, someone left a ladder. That was the ultimate in courtesy. Mother nature is speaking to you. Do you plan to write a about your trek on the AT? Be safe, I look forward to your next exciting episode of Frozen on the AT.
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Man this has been a great series and you have done a awesome job both walking the trail and recording it... Im gonna miss all this when you finish. Maybe do a gear video at the end and show how all your gear held up.. Keep on trucking, it will be nice to summit with you. Also i know what ya mean when the woods talk to you..
Being in the wilderness is magic and so peaceful.
Thanks for showing the Darien, I have been trying to figure out which one to go with from Dream hammock. Don't have a clue on how to order one with all the custom design stuff. Great video! Keep on hiking.
I love my Darien! Just send Randy a message if you have any questions.
Cool thanks
Was at the Jungle Jim's Beer Festival, in Fairfield, OH. They were raffling off a Delirium sign. Honestly, you have earned 18 signs for hiking. : )
Or, even better 1 sign for every 100 miles. : P
God damn best diary vid yet. And I thought it was a face too 😆
Your videos are great! Investors been following you since you started. You have changed, grown!
We have enjoyed each of you vlogs. Thanks for sharing.😁
Beautiful video good job I needed this today. Thanks man
This was the Best video so far.
God is speaking to you.
Similar experience of breaking down for me was a real bout of homesickness in Boundary Waters. But yes, accomplishing a large canoe trip and your giant trek is boss. You will talk about the feat for years, even until your last day. And your videos and photos will continue to speak long after that.
The Long Trail used to go over Pico rather than Killington, which brought the trail right past the inn, hence the name.
The mount washington road race is Saturday. Not sure if you'll be passing through the whites that day.
Great work, love the videos
He's now past Mount Washington
Not gonna lie, when I first started watching your videos, I was like this guy gonna be a whiney little kid. But I have loved every video you have posted. You're right when it comes to people providing negative feedback. They need to shut up, either inspire people to do great things or leave them alone. I never thought about hammock camping, but you make it look way better than I had imagined. Stay Awesome and thanks for all the positive vibes you provide in your videos.
A big thing I learned how here is never judge people by appearance or first impressions. Always try and get to know someone first. I hated Murica when I first met him, now we are great friends.
Outdoor Adventures true! I love watching you adventure and can’t wait to start my own on the AT!
Perfectly worded rant my friend. I hike in the Whites all the time which obviously is some of the toughest part of the trail. I just recently completed the CT section because this is where I live ( go me, lol ). Anyway I didn’t think CT into Mass was very easy. It’s all tough. That person was you talked to was just a deuce. I enjoyed your strumming too 🤘
Great video. You definitely need to make a trail etiquette video and include “what not to say to other hikers.” Hey, research the Arizona Trail as a possible hike for you.
That moment you had here was God. Anytime Holy Spirit speaks to us.. we can’t explain what it felt like, but you feel it deep within and usually brings about profound change (sometimes right away or over time). (I think you already know the changes He is encouraging you to make, or have recently made.) Life is so FULL when we welcome Him in ❤️
Wish I'd have been watching these a year and a half ago. I'd have figured out a way to bring you some Delirium when you passed through Rutland!
I had a lot of magic please don't feel bad for me! There are others that would appreciate the gesture though!
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing your epic adventure.
Another great video! Don't change whatever it is you're doing! Do your hike! Do your videos! Thank you for taking us with you!Also, that music selection (and your selections are always great!) sounded like a really cool action/adventure movie! Half expected Ninja's to drop from the trees! Maybe Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson join your Tramily... "Fast and Furious 10: Frozen Trail" Stay safe...keep posting!
My type of hiking music for the climbs or making up time.
You're making it look easy. Way to go man! Fellow Yinzer in Maryland.
I've watched several hike the AT on youtube. Some make the mistake of focusing on the destination as they get near the end instead of focusing on the day to day journey. Once they shift their focus to the destination it becomes a race to get to the end instead of enjoying the day to day journey. It's the journey not the destination.
The diagonal hammock position advise was tremendous
Keep your head up. Looking forward to seeing the end.
Your hair is getting pretty wild looking!
That was so weird, what came over you at that juncture of the trail. Maybe one day you can talk about that more.
That previous thru-hiker was a rag, it sounds like. Low self esteem type guy.
I liked you playing the guitar. Sweet that they have those instruments there for people to enjoy.
As a fly fisherman those streams are calling me😊👍beautiful country.
That is probably why I would never be a good thru hiker. I see a lot of good mountain streams that call to me as much as those mountains do!
Fished that creek at Kent Pond, it had some nice brookies.
👍That "feeling" is some thing that many will never experience and we who have can never explain to someone who hasn't! Just cherish the fact that you were blessed enough to receive such a gift!😉
To each their own. Some of us are negative, some of us are positive. You seem positive so shake it off and keep up the great work.
Hey man, I really enjoyed that hiking montoge. It made me wonder, what sort of music are you enjoying right now and how do you think it reflects/affects your experience hiking?
I'm using Spotify adrenaline workout and hard rock playlists.
@@FrozensAdventures nice! Good pump up music!
We’re soooooo damn proud of you!
That dude is a SUPERDOUCHE!!!
Been enjoying the journey (from Pittsburgh) so far. Quick question; any chance of getting a little more info on Lucky's pack? Is it a fjallraven?
Yes it is. He bought it to last forever.
Ah man under 500 now. The forest has it's moments probably my favorite thing about when I hike solo.
Love ur music mix!!!!
That was probably one of the best videos
Been there too.
That uncontrollable laughter reminded me of your "Spam.com" episode.
What exactly did you feel in the woods that moved you? Was it a feeling, a particular sense? Definitely a spiritual journey. Have so enjoyed your adventure.
A feeling of calm. I explain more about it in the next one.
Love the music...
I was hoping you would elaborate more on the "Off your Rocker" experience. I had one while deer hunting once. Unfortunate for the deer though...but after I killed it (I don't take that lightly either) I then had this crazy uber awareness...that I was one with the universe, with the trees, sun, soil, plants, animals and yes, the deer. It was epic. Everything was illuminated for a few brief moments.
Tell it how it is your staying positive and under 490 miles from the finish great views and liked how you are meeting new people every day
Frozen, I know that feeling you felt. I have felt it before and that is why I am stepping off 03/22/21. Love your videos so much💗 😎⚓️