I've been watching all of your videos for the past 2 days and they're so great. You give awesome tips and a true glimpse into hiking the AT. I'm a senior in college and graduating in December, planning on starting my thru hike with my best friend from high school in March 2016. Can't wait to follow your PCT hike!
Really glad my videos have been enjoyable and useful. You guys will definitely have a blast on the trail. It was truly epic! Plus you will make great friends from all over the world. Best of luck with your hike and planning! Let me know if you ever have any questions. Happy Hiking!
I live in CT and love to take the short drive up to the corner of CT and Mass. to hike in this area. It is so nice. I hope you enjoyed our New England states!
I grew up in Cheshire, MA and we hiked Mt. Greylock every year growing up on Columbus day for the Ramble. Also saw plenty of hikers growing up that would stop overnight at the church I went to as a kid, (St. Mary's) in Cheshire. Researching doing the hike myself in either 2017 or 18. Great vids Red!
Love your series on the trail. 20 years ago, i camped on October Mountain Camp ground , had the very back site that was between the stream and the Trail.... a pretty steep part that comes into the campsite.... We talked with several hikers and watched their hike.... I was disappointed that you didn't get that part of the trail here. it would have brought a good memory.... Happy Trails
Originally from CT, now living in FL. These videos really make me want to move back, as the woods/trails here in FL just don’t compare to New England. I’ve hiked some of the AT in CT. So nice.
Thank you for posting these state by state. I tried to do a thru hike last year but it didn't work out (financially) so I want to do a section hike this year but wasn't sure which section I wanted. These videos are helping me decide!
Thanks for sharing your adventure!! I grew up in Stone Mountain (live in AL now). When we were teenagers, my buddy and I used to hike all over the approach trail, Cohutta Wilderness area, and the AT (back in the early 80's). One of my favorites was Dick's creek to Bly Gap. I have always wanted to thru hike, but alas, never took the chance. I currently have a plan to thru hike when my daughter goes off to college (in another 10 years). Just cannot do it right now. Too much to miss at home. But that gives me plenty of time to do shorter section hikes! Maybe I can get my daughter to go with me then. She likes to camp, but backpacking is not her thing at this age (8). I think it would take a miracle to get my wife to thru hike with me! Thanks again! Looking forward to the finishing videos!
I saw many father daughters out there hiking this year, definitely keep that dream alive and keep your knees in good shape :) Body weight doesn't matter so much, trust me I saw men hiking that were obese when they started and the ones who made it to the end you would never recognize! Anyone can make it if they have the mental strength and decent knees. Love dicks creek used to fly fish it all the time!
Wow what a surprise... I hiked (in a bubble) off and on with a "Bliss" and "Movin" and "Crankin" on the AT in 2002, and although your trip is 13+ years on it sure looks like the same lady. Downunda - Melbourne Australia
Thanks for the video. My friends and I are section hiking MA this summer. More than halfway done. Your videos help us know what to expect on the trail. We've even started to do some videos in the hope that we can help others when they come to New England.
Looking forward to doing over 1,000 miles this year. Would you recommend using lightweight athletic shoe or running shoe, or go with a lighter weight hiking shoe dealing with the extra few ounces.
Awesome video of the AT. didn't realize the MA section was that beautiful, That sucks u couldn't get in the tower, On a nice day the adirondacks and catskills could be seen from the very top. HT
when I walk cross west virginia it was steep then maryland had a lot of big rocks on the train with made it a little hard got off in gathland state park wish I cud have keep going
I see you just posted this yesterday. I will be looking forward to seeing Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. I don't know if I like the new camera even though it did solve the problem with moisture in your lens. It almost seems like the colors are not as vibrant in the videos or maybe the resolution is not set right. Your editing is excellent and the videos are great.
Glad you have enjoyed the videos. Yeah it took me sometime to get the settings right on the camera including the fish eye look, had to mess with the settings and seeing that I couldn't see what I was filming didn't really realize it till I got home! Ha. PCT will be much better indeed.
Will - thanks so much for your videos AT by state. I like the way you show what the trail looks like. Mass. looks interesting, surprised a bit about the mosquitoes - no fun! I'm hiking the trail in sections, and have made it to the 800-mile point in Virginia. I'm also creating a video "log" of my hikes entitled "Walking in Creation - Hiking the Appalachian Trail in ". Your videos inspire me to keep walking, and finish when I retire in a few years!
Hey, great videos!! I love how descriptive you're making them and the views are awesome! Question: I'm starting my thru-hike in a couple months. How did you attach your GoPro to your trekking pole? I've been trying to think of a way to do something similar. Thanks!
fun fact about that pond on top of greylock: its man made! I'm leading a 7 day section hike with a group of leaders in training from our summer camp starting just south of upper goose pond cabin and ending on top of greylock and I really appreciate your videos to let me know what I'm getting into on the parts I haven't hiked before.
That is a great section and not too difficult. You will love this section for sure and if I remember correctly the climb up Greylock will be your biggest climb and it wasn't too bad at all! Good luck on your hike. ✌🏼️
Groovy video my man. If you want to learn valubale survival tips than this channel is right for you! We post new survival videos every month of elite survivalists in the most remote woods of the world. Not all will survive!
I just found your videos and been watching them the last few nights. I'm up to Vermont right now and I have a question whatever happen to Toast and Snorelax?
Raymond Smith toast got off trail in Georgia but got back on a month later with his gf. They made it to central va. Snorlax finished a few weeks after me. 👍🏼
Cool, I knew Toast was having trouble with his knees, I was hoping he had gotten back on the trail. and Snorlax just disappeared, didn't know what happen to him....but them again i didn't know if you guys ran into each other again down the trail. everyone walks their on path while hiking. Thanks for getting back to me, and thank you for these great videos.
Yeah guys, that was a timber rattler. Down here in Georgia, you'd have to question whether it was a rattler or a Canebrake. Both look the same but a Canebrake won't rattle. Not sure if they make it that far north though. A Copperhead has, how shall I say this, a distinct copper color. Hard to miss.
Will Wood I recommend (from 26 years of military experience) you consider some Altama Boots with the Panama Grip. They self clean out the tread a lot quicker than most other grips. Look at these two links: www.altama.com/products/4156-tan-desert-mil-spec-boot and www.altama.com/products/8553-sage-green-us-vulcanized-boot I like them both and they have a steel shank that makes them great in rocky territory.
Didn't see the movie but read most of the book. Kindof depressing and she pretty much hiked some sections skipped other sections to her finishing point, don't know if she made it there, bridge of the gods at Oregon Washington border. My favorite types of books are the ones that really describe the trail aka AWOL on the Appalachian Trail.
yea according to the movie she made it to the bridge but it jumped around way to much one second she will be hiking then shell just go into a random flashback for 10 minutes which totally killed the pacing it was more flash backs than hiking
No the Bears usually run as soon as they see you. If they don't run right away I just knock my trekking poles together and yell and they then decide to move on.
No the Bears usually run as soon as they see you. If they don't run right away I just knock my trekking poles together and yell and they then decide to move on.
Hey Will.....what is your main player of music....iTunes....Pandora....thumb-drive...? I'm curious because I'm prepping for a PCT hike and I know I'll have to "carry" my tunes with me. Also....do you use a small Bluetooth speaker or ear buds? Awesome videos by the way! Watched your PCT thru attempt....did you complete a PCT thru, or are you planning on trying again? If so I'll DEFINATELY watch your progress. All your videos are awesome. Been watching a little everyday. Thank you for the time that you have put into them.
Will Not To be an ass or anything but you do realize that was a copper head not a rattle snake right. Just thought you should know thats why it didnt make a bunch of noise.
Hey Will this is Jimmy , my wife I BELIEVE hiked around you some this yr and i ran into a few times, we would like to talk to you if we can, maybe you could go to I BELIEVE trail journal and then she would have your email, thanks
I've been watching all of your videos for the past 2 days and they're so great. You give awesome tips and a true glimpse into hiking the AT. I'm a senior in college and graduating in December, planning on starting my thru hike with my best friend from high school in March 2016. Can't wait to follow your PCT hike!
Really glad my videos have been enjoyable and useful. You guys will definitely have a blast on the trail. It was truly epic! Plus you will make great friends from all over the world. Best of luck with your hike and planning! Let me know if you ever have any questions. Happy Hiking!
We just did this hike. it's nice to be able to show my friends and family what we just did. thank you!!! --Spur
I live in CT and love to take the short drive up to the corner of CT and Mass. to hike in this area. It is so nice. I hope you enjoyed our New England states!
Watching all of your videos now and really cant wait to start my thru in March. Thank you for sharing your trek!
My pleasure, good luck on your thru hike!
Unbelievable journey, Will, and superbly documented. Thanks for taking us along. I've watched almost all of them and enjoyed every one.
I grew up in Cheshire, MA and we hiked Mt. Greylock every year growing up on Columbus day for the Ramble. Also saw plenty of hikers growing up that would stop overnight at the church I went to as a kid, (St. Mary's) in Cheshire. Researching doing the hike myself in either 2017 or 18. Great vids Red!
Cheshire🤘
Did you end up thruhiking?
Love your series on the trail.
20 years ago, i camped on October Mountain Camp ground , had the very back site that was between the stream and the Trail.... a pretty steep part that comes into the campsite.... We talked with several hikers and watched their hike.... I was disappointed that you didn't get that part of the trail here. it would have brought a good memory.... Happy Trails
Originally from CT, now living in FL. These videos really make me want to move back, as the woods/trails here in FL just don’t compare to New England. I’ve hiked some of the AT in CT. So nice.
Yea Florida sucks. They have no seasons
Massachusetts my home state! My dad and I camped on Greylock and hiked it a couple years ago. Such a nice hike glad you liked it.
Thank you for posting these state by state. I tried to do a thru hike last year but it didn't work out (financially) so I want to do a section hike this year but wasn't sure which section I wanted. These videos are helping me decide!
I enjoy your positivity and optimism. Nicely done.
You've done such a great job with these videos man! I really appreciate all the work you put in to make them.
The Appalachian Trail is so amazing!
Great videos Red Beard, been watching these from the start.
Thanks for sharing your adventure!!
I grew up in Stone Mountain (live in AL now). When we were teenagers, my buddy and I used to hike all over the approach trail, Cohutta Wilderness area, and the AT (back in the early 80's). One of my favorites was Dick's creek to Bly Gap.
I have always wanted to thru hike, but alas, never took the chance.
I currently have a plan to thru hike when my daughter goes off to college (in another 10 years). Just cannot do it right now. Too much to miss at home. But that gives me plenty of time to do shorter section hikes! Maybe I can get my daughter to go with me then. She likes to camp, but backpacking is not her thing at this age (8). I think it would take a miracle to get my wife to thru hike with me!
Thanks again! Looking forward to the finishing videos!
I saw many father daughters out there hiking this year, definitely keep that dream alive and keep your knees in good shape :) Body weight doesn't matter so much, trust me I saw men hiking that were obese when they started and the ones who made it to the end you would never recognize! Anyone can make it if they have the mental strength and decent knees. Love dicks creek used to fly fish it all the time!
Absolutely outstanding, entertaining, and informative. Great job. Thank you.
+Eagle Jim glad you enjoyed.
When you are movin and the mosquitoes are biting, you are fast food 😅
"Massachusetts is beautiful... except for the bugs" should be our state motto
Wow what a surprise... I hiked (in a bubble) off and on with a "Bliss" and "Movin" and "Crankin" on the AT in 2002, and although your trip is 13+ years on it sure looks like the same lady.
Downunda - Melbourne Australia
Watched and loved every minute of it! Can't wait to knock out this portion of the trail!
Thanks for the video. My friends and I are section hiking MA this summer. More than halfway done. Your videos help us know what to expect on the trail. We've even started to do some videos in the hope that we can help others when they come to New England.
Looking forward to doing over 1,000 miles this year. Would you recommend using lightweight athletic shoe or running shoe, or go with a lighter weight hiking shoe dealing with the extra few ounces.
Hey Will! Thanks for your videos, its my new favorite TV.
Great videos man, my girlfriend and I start our NOBO Appalachian Trail this March.
Awesome video of the AT. didn't realize the MA section was that beautiful, That sucks u couldn't get in the tower, On a nice day the adirondacks and catskills could be seen from the very top. HT
when I walk cross west virginia it was steep then maryland had a lot of big rocks on the train with made it a little hard got off in gathland state park wish I cud have keep going
I see you just posted this yesterday. I will be looking forward to seeing Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. I don't know if I like the new camera even though it did solve the problem with moisture in your lens. It almost seems like the colors are not as vibrant in the videos or maybe the resolution is not set right. Your editing is excellent and the videos are great.
Glad you have enjoyed the videos. Yeah it took me sometime to get the settings right on the camera including the fish eye look, had to mess with the settings and seeing that I couldn't see what I was filming didn't really realize it till I got home! Ha. PCT will be much better indeed.
I love your videos. Thanks for sharing the journey! I think that was a copperhead you encountered there. Good eye!
I did 17 miles from Everret down into CT
the more I watch theses videos maks me want to get back on the AT
Awesome videos dude! Well done and thank you!!
Awesome as always ;) After AT and PCT consider visiting europe and Camino de Santiago (I know it is different from AT and PCT) . Cheers from Poland !!
Definitely gonna hit Europe up for sure!
Ive been watching all your videos these are great ! BUT what ever happened to snorelax ??!!!
Great videos. thanks for the upload.
Did you see any type of deer, elk, coyote, or wild turkeys while you were trecking?
Where do you get your food? Supermarkets on the stops?
What did you pack for this trail can you share a list of things? Thx
I've Lived here In Massachusetts my entire life,,One day I will Climb Greylock
Have you climbed it, yet?
@@GuadalupePicasso ,,no
Awesome trip. Hope to do it some day. Curious, what do you do for a living and income? Just wondering cause this little hike takes months.
Those are pitch Pines on Mt. Race.
Will - thanks so much for your videos AT by state. I like the way you show what the trail looks like. Mass. looks interesting, surprised a bit about the mosquitoes - no fun!
I'm hiking the trail in sections, and have made it to the 800-mile point in Virginia. I'm also creating a video "log" of my hikes entitled "Walking in Creation - Hiking the Appalachian Trail in ". Your videos inspire me to keep walking, and finish when I retire in a few years!
sounds like you would really like hiking in Canada, no road crossings just wilderness forever
I want too so bad!
Its the best, how about this ill switch you. Ill do the AT and you can come do some trails in CAN ;)
@@RedBeard0924 you should do the International Appalachian Trail!
Hey, great videos!! I love how descriptive you're making them and the views are awesome! Question: I'm starting my thru-hike in a couple months. How did you attach your GoPro to your trekking pole? I've been trying to think of a way to do something similar. Thanks!
I attached my Sony hdr-as100v with a stickpic and it worked great!
You go, Barbarossa!!! 🖖🏼👍🏼
Thanks for posting these. How long did it take you to cross ct?
Nice vids Dude!
fun fact about that pond on top of greylock: its man made!
I'm leading a 7 day section hike with a group of leaders in training from our summer camp starting just south of upper goose pond cabin and ending on top of greylock and I really appreciate your videos to let me know what I'm getting into on the parts I haven't hiked before.
this was meant for the Mass/Conn video. auto play happened...
That is a great section and not too difficult. You will love this section for sure and if I remember correctly the climb up Greylock will be your biggest climb and it wasn't too bad at all! Good luck on your hike. ✌🏼️
ur pack is h2o proof ???? or liner ??? what pack u b carrying ?????
Groovy video my man. If you want to learn valubale survival tips than this channel is right for you! We post new survival videos every month of elite survivalists in the most remote woods of the world. Not all will survive!
what happened to toast and snorlax
I just found your videos and been watching them the last few nights. I'm up to Vermont right now and I have a question whatever happen to Toast and Snorelax?
Raymond Smith toast got off trail in Georgia but got back on a month later with his gf. They made it to central va. Snorlax finished a few weeks after me. 👍🏼
Cool, I knew Toast was having trouble with his knees, I was hoping he had gotten back on the trail. and Snorlax just disappeared, didn't know what happen to him....but them again i didn't know if you guys ran into each other again down the trail. everyone walks their on path while hiking. Thanks for getting back to me, and thank you for these great videos.
how did u start working out to get reading for the AT
I ate as much food as I could. I put on 20 lbs of fat. Then I strengthened my gluts, quads and hams to prevent knee pain. That's it ✌🏼️
trail snakes. Nice. Mosquitos, snakes etc. Just like the Rogue River trail.
Red Beard do you have a facebook? And did you see brother 7 on your journey?
No I didn't see brother 7 that I'm aware of and yes Will Wood is my Facebook
Yeah guys, that was a timber rattler. Down here in Georgia, you'd have to question whether it was a rattler or a Canebrake. Both look the same but a Canebrake won't rattle. Not sure if they make it that far north though.
A Copperhead has, how shall I say this, a distinct copper color. Hard to miss.
Did you shoes make it all the way through or did you use a couple pairs?
I used a total of 4 pairs. Gonna be switching shoes for the PCT to something that will last longer.
Will Wood
Did you ever see the wild im still not sure what I think about that movie
Will Wood I recommend (from 26 years of military experience) you consider some Altama Boots with the Panama Grip. They self clean out the tread a lot quicker than most other grips. Look at these two links:
www.altama.com/products/4156-tan-desert-mil-spec-boot
and
www.altama.com/products/8553-sage-green-us-vulcanized-boot
I like them both and they have a steel shank that makes them great in rocky territory.
Didn't see the movie but read most of the book. Kindof depressing and she pretty much hiked some sections skipped other sections to her finishing point, don't know if she made it there, bridge of the gods at Oregon Washington border. My favorite types of books are the ones that really describe the trail aka AWOL on the Appalachian Trail.
yea according to the movie she made it to the bridge but it jumped around way to much one second she will be hiking then shell just go into a random flashback for 10 minutes which totally killed the pacing it was more flash backs than hiking
When you're hiking alone in this area, do you make noise every once in a while to let any potential bears in the area know that you're there
No the Bears usually run as soon as they see you. If they don't run right away I just knock my trekking poles together and yell and they then decide to move on.
No the Bears usually run as soon as they see you. If they don't run right away I just knock my trekking poles together and yell and they then decide to move on.
cage the elephant right at the beginning just sets it off man
Thanks my friend! I was hooked on them for a bit on that hike.
Hey Will.....what is your main player of music....iTunes....Pandora....thumb-drive...? I'm curious because I'm prepping for a PCT hike and I know I'll have to "carry" my tunes with me. Also....do you use a small Bluetooth speaker or ear buds? Awesome videos by the way! Watched your PCT thru attempt....did you complete a PCT thru, or are you planning on trying again? If so I'll DEFINATELY watch your progress. All your videos are awesome. Been watching a little everyday. Thank you for the time that you have put into them.
Will Not To be an ass or anything but you do realize that was a copper head not a rattle snake right. Just thought you should know thats why it didnt make a bunch of noise.
Saw the rattle along with about 7 others. Timber Rattlesnake.
Need to remember to bring DEET.
Hey Will this is Jimmy , my wife I BELIEVE hiked around you some this yr and i ran into a few times, we would like to talk to you if we can, maybe you could go to I BELIEVE trail journal and then she would have your email, thanks
Of course I remember you guys! I will definitely check out her journals so we can reconnect!
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