Day 168: Learning boundaries (AT ThruHike 2024)

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[@kovenant7]

Jonathan Edwards
What is beauty - The perfect balance and proportion of diverse qualities.

[@raewebb6365]

2,000…..🌄 Unbelievable Great Accomplishment

[@robertbarnes4]

Congrats on 2000 it’s winding down. Your awesome. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@BrianFox]

Almost there. Note: I haven’t seen you swat at a single blackfly.

[@jimhenderson387]

They have a lot of nerve calling those rocks a hiking trail. But I'm sure you're used to that. Still loving your videos and your wisdom!

[@Koby884]

damn can't believe you got that Caterpie in your pokedex...

[@Koby884]

that cut to mud was hilarious btw

[@michaelflynn7055]

Great points near the end. Everything in moderation. Good things can turn into bad things when done excessively

[@Pwrcritter]

Such is life.

[@jamesadams2334]

You're hiking great Sass! Getting very close. Maine doesn't get flat until 1/2 through the 100 Mile Wilderness, but it does get prettier as you go. Less than 200 miles to go! Congrats on the 2000-mile mark. It is nice to be hiking alone. In 1990, I had to go out of my way to spend just 2 nights alone on trail and it wasn't because of numbers, only 261 started in 1990, but mainly I was in a bubble. I understand your feelings. I could not have spent as much time in town as current thru hikers do, but I would take zeros in the woods instead of town. 79 zero days my first hike, 64 my second hike but I hiked fast like you do and my first hike was still only 191 days. I hope you enjoyed the Bigelow's. Pretty beautiful for how short they are. I can't wait to see your last few videos. You are probably very close to summiting if you haven't yet. Thank you for bringing me along on your hike. Since I can no longer hike, these videos are as close as I can get to hiking, especially New Hampshire and Maine. Thanks again.
Hike safe, Hike strong, Have fun!
geek

[@MrEllio7]

Congrats on reaching 2000 miles! You are almost done, or already done by the time this was released.

[@dannythecamper4186]

Great job over 2000 miles and less than 180 miles to go. Good video with view, no moose, so let's keep on hiking 😊

[@KenFernbach]

Words of wisdom- I have some things in common with you my wise friend. Stay well, I’m enjoying this ❤️🙏

[@BucksMom218]

Congrats on the 2000 mi mark to all of you! Well done! I so look forward to your videos. Thanks for sharing your adventure! 🥰🌸🥾🥾⛺️

[@sheilabishop-cn6ey]

Whoot whoot, you all made it to the 2000 mark.

[@danhughes8669]

Going to miss watching your daily video and envying the gorgeous views. Congrats on hitting 2,000 miles.

[@marilynm5024]

Congratulations on 2000 miles🎉🎉🎉. Each day you are closer to the finish. I so enjoy your positive attitude.

[@DarrellSampson-s9m]

Hi Sass, 2000 miles!🎉 WOW. That is quite the accomplishment. Thanks for sharing all the beautiful views. Also, great advice on boundaries. Be safe and happy hiking.

[@brianloop3649]

Looks like you should be summitting in the next week or so. Good luck and take it all in. This next week is what it is all about!

[@dennisk905]

Congratulations on 2000 miles. Finish strong

[@Pwrcritter]

💪

[@kmichaelp4508]

T-200! 😆

[@tomellis3218]

Wow you are making really good time. Congratulations on 2000 miles. Enjoy your sole time. I’m already preparing to see you summit and will miss your vlogs and you. Praying for you. ❤😊😊

[@patmitchell8233]

🎉Congratulations!! 😊🎉

[@dougsneider722]

Congrats on the 2000!

[@aadmonk]

Wow 2000 miles! Congratulations!

[@bkbland1626]

LOVE the Bigelows! Camping in the Col was a great spot.
Carry on! Skully

[@Lovesracing19]

Congratulations on 1200 miles. Safe travels.

[@fluffbigrollingmarshmallow]

That looks like a Rustic Sphinx Moth Caterpillar, but I didn't think they are this far north. Odd. Literally the ID characteristics are pale green body with diagonal yellow stripes, the stripes are bordered with colors of black or purple. At the posterior end of the body, there is a horn-shaped spike that they use to cling to leaves or other parts of plants.

[@Hhllbb2476]

Believe it’s the Laurel Sphinx moth caterpillar. Nice vids! Huge accomplishment.

[@fluffbigrollingmarshmallow]

@@Hhllbb2476 Yes, I was wondering about that - but so many of the websites - that should KNOW - had photos that looked identical to this for the Rustic. But I did also see the Laurel with same photos. Thanks!

[@celiareed1402]

Looks like a hornworm.

[@KC3YCU]

Your enthusiasm seems a little more subdued with each milestone. Sounds like you're ready to be done