Good job you two. Every time I start your videos I say, "Ah, these guys don't know what their doing". Then I think...I wouldn't either but these two have the guts to chase the dream. I'm rooting for you!!!
I carried almost 10 days worth of food my first section of the trail. I carried way to much water. I worried I didn't have enough alot of the time. I have dropped 20 pounds out of my pack. Almost all of that was in the first month on trail. You will get rid of what you don't need. They say you pack your fears. You will realize how little you really need. Have fun! Be safe! Enjoy it! Support one another and you will have the adventure of a lifetime.
It's going to take some time to get your legs, find a rhythm and a routine. You have to accept that it's going to be a learning process for a while. I would say 8-mile days would be great for a few weeks. Eventually, you will get that stamina in your legs, and you will easily recover each night. I do think you have to get the weight down or you won't have the optimal experience; and it can cause injuries to the knees and feet. The good part is that if you do continue to carry the weight and survive it; you will be strong as hell. When you get to Neel Gap at Mountain Crossings; they can help you with the weight issue. They do a shakedown and offer hikers advice on what to carry. I think the keys are to smile, accept things for what they are, let negative things pass without judging yourself harshly, etc. I think as adults, we are so critical and hard on ourselves that we become self-defeating, and younger people don't do it to such a degree. It's so important to keep a healthy portion of that inner child as we age. You all seem so even keel, and I think that's the quality that will get you to Mt. Katahdin! I love the videos and attitude. When you laughed about the almonds; it demonstrated that attitude of letting things go that's so important when doing hard things like this. I think TH-cam lets you schedule videos. I know a lot of hikers wait a week or so if they want to post a video every day so they can build up some episodes and put them in the cue. That allows them time when they can't post every day due to poor service. You all seem like such awesome people!
Take it from an old man ahead of you. 8 a day is a great average to start but don’t be discouraged if you find out after 5 or 6 it’s smarter to stop and continue the next day n
I had to smile when I saw your confusion after that first water crossing. My husband and I, too, wondered where the trail went! It’s not always clear. Great videos. Rooting mightily for you both! Way to go!!
The Benton McKaye trail is a separate trail that runs 300 miles from Springer Mountain to the Smokies. It shares some footage with the A.T. and has several intersections. The evergreen bushes you mentioned are Rhododendrons. Mountain Laurel is similar but has smaller leaves. You will see lots of both on your trek. God Bless you and be safe. Don't overdo it and don't take chances.
@@couchtotrail2023 Rhododendrons and Mountain Laurel are beautiful when they are blooming but be aware the bushes are poisonous. Kids have gotten sick before by using the limbs to roast marshmallows.
I teared up when you made it to the first blaze! I’m so glad you are making this journey together! Love your attitude and willingness to learn. That will get you to Maine!
loved all the scenery. I feel like I'm walking with you. I've brought my scoutsd up there hiking many times. We usually hike south, so they can meet the NOBO's. Many interesting reactions and experiences. Maybe one day one of them will do the trip. I hope so.
You 2 are so sweet to watch. I teared up a little when u found the sign on the rock. God willing, I will be there in 2028. I love the simplicity of ur video. Nice job.
I loved your video today! 😊I am not a hiker but I am fascinated by the trail! So very pretty! I wish you good luck on your journey. Take one step at a time. You will soon get your trail legs! Each day will be different and you will get better and more confident each day! ❤. Take care and God Bless you both and keep you safe!! 😊❤️🙏🏕️🧗♀️🎈
My wife and I are really impressed by both of you taking on this challenge. We're subscribed and here to watch and support your efforts. Stay committed 👊🏻
You are off to a great start! I am so looking forward to following your journey. Definitely need to lighten up, Im feeeling the weight on my back just watching 😄
Hike and learn is every day on the A.T. for the first 30 or so days. You two will probably need a shakedown at Mountain Crossings, I mean two pounds of walnuts? Somehow that has to lead to a trail name, maybe "Hey, we're the Wallnuttos". All kidding aside, sending good vibes your way, take care, Crackerjack.
Good luck on your hike, make sure to listen to your body. If overly tired and hurting setup camp for the night instead of trying to make it to a shelter. Thanks for sharing your hike
I had a thought on upload times & battery needs/use. Filmed content ready for upload can be held the days signals are weak. When you hit town, etc... schedule them on your end to drop every 24, 12, 8 hrs or wtvr that way the followers who are a "nervous flyer" "Ohh nervous flyer!" "YES Nervous Flyer"!!! "I'm not a nervous flyer". "There's no need to be Rude!" Will have something to relieve their anxiety 😬 lol. Anyway looks like you're doing the damn thing! Go Team! Keep yer eyes & ears alert. Use safe practices with knives & fire. Hydrate & make memories. See ya next time. 🙋🏼♀️
Loved the “Wait for me” (at 5:45). AND at the first blaze, are you going to touch it? Rene: “100% I AM!” What did you say? No parade at Springer Mtn! LOL. Enjoyed the video. We relate to your story a bit- newbies and a reluctant husband in the beginning. Hope to meet y’all… We say “hey, wait for us 😂” 🥾⛰️
Just found you guys after someone on the FB 2023 AT page recommended following you. Fun fact about the rhododendron leaves; note they are folded down for winter; they will unfold and bloom with beautiful aromatic white flowers late Spring. The rhododendron and mountain laurel are why the AT gets the moniker "green tunnel." I'm catching up on the videos. I love watching people experience the GA section for the first time! It's my home, and I've hiked that same winding path many times. I love it so much. I can't wait to follow you two all the way to Mama K!! Happy Trails! Enjoy every second!!!✨️💚⛰️🥾✨️
Wooo Hooo! Off on an adventure. Blood mountain and Mountain crossings in a couple days. Let them help you with a shakedown. Maybe bounce a couple fuel canisters. BTW, I love all the trail footage. Thanks for showing what the trail looks like.
You’re welcome, it’s our pleasure to share this treasure with the world. We’re going to get our pack weight down soon. So many recommendations from everyone, it’s amazing.
Enjoying your videos. You guys have shown more of the approach trail than anyone I have watched since 2019! Maybe I will see you in Massachusetts for my one day trail magic!
You are doing great! Suggestions (Jeff and Maila also learned this the hard way. They are ahead of you... last video has them at mile 231): 1. You can edit the videos on trail at night and/or at a hostel. 2. Wait until you get to a hostel to upload the videos to save your batteries. 3. Upload several videos at a time, but set a release date on them, so it gives the appearance of daily or weekly uploads. 4. You could also combine two or more days in a single video. Appalachian Trail For Parkinsons Disease (mother and daughter SOBO thru hikers that finished in December did that... normally 2 days in a video. They would reply to comments while on trail at stops or at night since replies don't take much battery use). Have the best time of your life. I'm envious of you. I can't do my thru hike until another four years until I permanently retire. Until then, I have to be content with two section hikes a year (Summer then Fall or Winter). Lighten weight: Camel up at water sources as you pass them. Drink a liter and a pinch of little salt (electrolytes and helps avoid cramping - a trick I learned from a Triple Crown hiker in Maryland this past summer) and fill up the water bottles. Eventually, you will learn how far you can go before needing to stop for water. You might be able to cut down to 2 bottles of water. Each liter is 2.2 pounds.
Hope to maybe meet you on the trail. I don't live too far from Need Gap and I'm always out somewhere on the trail. Great first day. Slow and easy wins the race. Happy trails...Winkle
Very good start! I made it through the Smokies before family needs derailed me. The two hiker sayings that carried me the most were, “hike your own hike” and “never quit on a bad day.” I’ve very excited for you guys!😊
just happened upon your videos really liked them because they are so natural. You sure would need ankel supports to travel through those trails. Thanks for taking us along your travel. Good luck with your dreams of hiking. Will continue to fallow. from Canada.
Great job you two! I have so much respect for what you are doing. My wife and I dream of doing this one day. You both are a true inspiration! Keep moving forward and hike your hike.
I will look forward to watching you thru hike, great videoing ,you're doing a good job. And you will learn along the way about weight and limits you can do. And you did the first step. Blackritz
I found when doing daily vlogs it works best to begin with a 5 day delay (this correlates with a likely span of days when you can get to a town and use WI-FI to upload with). Edit your daily videos on trail but don’t upload until you get in town then upload all BUT schedule the release in order so that a video releases each day until you can get to a town for the next set of uploads and scheduled releases. Best wishes on your trek. ~CrazyQuilt
Really neat seeing a couple doing this adventure together. Early on each day you will think of ways to reduce your weight and your body weight will gradually reduce as you will be burning more calories than you can consume.
Learning so much from you guys and all the comments. Looking forward to your coverage of the trail especially NC. I have lived in Western NC all my life. Good luck y'all. 😊
Subscribed based on your 1-minute intro. video. I follow half dozen thru-hikers each year and include a few couples in those for the banter/different perspectives from partners.
We will be following yout journey from Ottawa, Canada. You're doing something I hope to do in a couple of years when I can get the time off work with my husband, and when our international student is ready to fly solo. Go be amazing! You're an inspiration.
Glad to have found you. Watching this video I was reliving my hike last spring...so much we learned on the trail :) It's the best teacher. You two are doing great!
You will be amazed at how the trial disappears. LOL That always caught me off guard. Be sure to look up, down and around. The trail has many drop offs and leap ups. Good luck, Trail legs comes after 300-500 miles. You will be amazed at how strong you get. Take it slow and enjoy the journey! Good Luck!
I just wanted to add my congratulations on making it to the AT and my sincere wishes for an awesome thru hike. Enjoy each moment and enjoy each other as you make this journey together! I hope to meet you as you make your way thru East Tennessee with some trail magic. - Jiffy Pop
Good video! Please notify us in the video when you finally finish your 1st fuel canister lol! They can last a LONG time depending on how much you cook. Best of luck to you both and thanks for your work making videos to share with us!
We are going out there at the end of March. Not sure what section we are doing yet. Until then, we are thankful to have y’all to bring us the beauty of the trail. 😊
I'm so happy I came across your video! I look forward to following your adventure I've heard the AT compared to other thru hikes is a tough trail rewarded with some incredible beauty. Enjoy the journey
Benton MaKaye originally developed the AT plan however his section that goes from Springer to the end of Smokies was abandoned for an alternate route. I did the Benton Mackaye it’s a little under 300 miles it crosses AT multiple times and for the last time at Fontana Dam
It’s Benton MacKaye (Mc Eye) Please remember those words on your hike…”a footpath for those who seek fellowship with the wilderness.” It can’t be just about you…it’s about the trail, trees, wildflowers, and the wildlife. If someone is going to so much as intentionally leave a tiny scrap of paper, they don’t belong here. They don’t get it. Good luck. From an East Tennessean who loves that trail.
Such an exciting adventure for the two of you. Appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope you don’t feel like you have to download a video everyday. Enjoy the moments ! Cheering you on from the foothills of the Oregon coast range.
Yes what an adventure! I just want to share for all who can’t be out here so I am trying to upload as I am able, but don’t worry, it’s not taking any enjoyment away from me. I actually think it’s adding to my experience.
Benton MacKaye Trail (pronounced Mc eye) isn't a bypass trail. It is a ~300 mile trail from Springer to the Smokies. It diverges but comes close to the AT in a couple of places.
Good job you two. Every time I start your videos I say, "Ah, these guys don't know what their doing". Then I think...I wouldn't either but these two have the guts to chase the dream. I'm rooting for you!!!
Thank you!!
I love you guys, I got all emotional watching the beginning of your journey...
Thank you
I carried almost 10 days worth of food my first section of the trail. I carried way to much water. I worried I didn't have enough alot of the time. I have dropped 20 pounds out of my pack. Almost all of that was in the first month on trail. You will get rid of what you don't need.
They say you pack your fears.
You will realize how little you really need.
Have fun! Be safe! Enjoy it! Support one another and you will have the adventure of a lifetime.
It's going to take some time to get your legs, find a rhythm and a routine. You have to accept that it's going to be a learning process for a while. I would say 8-mile days would be great for a few weeks. Eventually, you will get that stamina in your legs, and you will easily recover each night. I do think you have to get the weight down or you won't have the optimal experience; and it can cause injuries to the knees and feet. The good part is that if you do continue to carry the weight and survive it; you will be strong as hell. When you get to Neel Gap at Mountain Crossings; they can help you with the weight issue. They do a shakedown and offer hikers advice on what to carry.
I think the keys are to smile, accept things for what they are, let negative things pass without judging yourself harshly, etc. I think as adults, we are so critical and hard on ourselves that we become self-defeating, and younger people don't do it to such a degree. It's so important to keep a healthy portion of that inner child as we age. You all seem so even keel, and I think that's the quality that will get you to Mt. Katahdin! I love the videos and attitude. When you laughed about the almonds; it demonstrated that attitude of letting things go that's so important when doing hard things like this.
I think TH-cam lets you schedule videos. I know a lot of hikers wait a week or so if they want to post a video every day so they can build up some episodes and put them in the cue. That allows them time when they can't post every day due to poor service. You all seem like such awesome people!
Awesome post and encouragement! Thank you for that advice.
Take it from an old man ahead of you. 8 a day is a great average to start but don’t be discouraged if you find out after 5 or 6 it’s smarter to stop and continue the next day n
That 1st blaze is always so inspiring to touch. 😊
True!
Thanks for letting me tag along at least you are taking it nice and easy I don't understand why people want to be in rush
Very relaxing
I had to smile when I saw your confusion after that first water crossing. My husband and I, too, wondered where the trail went! It’s not always clear. Great videos. Rooting mightily for you both! Way to go!!
The Benton McKaye trail is a separate trail that runs 300 miles from Springer Mountain to the Smokies. It shares some footage with the A.T. and has several intersections. The evergreen bushes you mentioned are Rhododendrons. Mountain Laurel is similar but has smaller leaves. You will see lots of both on your trek. God Bless you and be safe. Don't overdo it and don't take chances.
Thanks for the info! We are taking it slowly, we don’t want a fall to take one of us out.
@@couchtotrail2023 Rhododendrons and Mountain Laurel are beautiful when they are blooming but be aware the bushes are poisonous. Kids have gotten sick before by using the limbs to roast marshmallows.
Yes, those are your diamond shaper shaped blazes... you can always do a short portion as the side trail into Fontana Village
Just found y'all today (day 12) and I'm so excited to watch the journey ahead!
Welcome aboard!
congrats on your first day on the trail! you made me laugh with the expired nuts! onward!
Yes, that was funny. Kind of. 😂
Good luck, you have a new sub , love from Malta 🇲🇹 , from a fellow youtuber
Thank you!
I teared up when you made it to the first blaze! I’m so glad you are making this journey together! Love your attitude and willingness to learn. That will get you to Maine!
What a blessing that you share this journey. I can tell you are good folks - Praying you have a safe, glorious journey among the bumps along the way🙏🏻
They are amazing people 😊(my son and daughter in law)😊
Thank you for prayers and we truly are blessed to go on this journey together!
I'm so excired to follow along your journey.Happy trails guys. Lots of love
Welcome aboard!
loved all the scenery. I feel like I'm walking with you. I've brought my scoutsd up there hiking many times. We usually hike south, so they can meet the NOBO's. Many interesting reactions and experiences. Maybe one day one of them will do the trip. I hope so.
Teared up when you got to Springer remembering the start of my thru 10 years ago. Happy trails!! Looking forward to following along
I can tell already I am going to really enjoy following your journey! thank you for sharing with us.
Your welcoming party is behind you! Literally and figuratively! Semper fidelis
You 2 are so sweet to watch. I teared up a little when u found the sign on the rock. God willing, I will be there in 2028. I love the simplicity of ur video. Nice job.
Awww, thank you so much for that sweet comment.
Great YT channel name. YT wasn't available when I hiked in 98 but that describes my hike as well. Good luck. and enjoy the moments.
I loved your video today! 😊I am not a hiker but I am fascinated by the trail! So very pretty! I wish you good luck on your journey. Take one step at a time. You will soon get your trail legs! Each day will be different and you will get better and more confident each day! ❤. Take care and God Bless you both and keep you safe!! 😊❤️🙏🏕️🧗♀️🎈
Thank you very much!
My wife and I are really impressed by both of you taking on this challenge. We're subscribed and here to watch and support your efforts. Stay committed 👊🏻
Thank you and welcome to our journey!
You are off to a great start! I am so looking forward to following your journey. Definitely need to lighten up, Im feeeling the weight on my back just watching 😄
Thank you!
Hike and learn is every day on the A.T. for the first 30 or so days. You two will probably need a shakedown at Mountain Crossings, I mean two pounds of walnuts? Somehow that has to lead to a trail name, maybe "Hey, we're the Wallnuttos". All kidding aside, sending good vibes your way, take care, Crackerjack.
😂 wallnuttos! We are reducing our pack weight very soon!
I can already tell, I’m gonna love your videos! Supporting you guys all the way!!
You're the best!
You sure do have a lot of gear. I'll be keen to see what you start to kull and when. Loving the vids so far.
Nice job Thanks for sharing
Well ya did it. You got me hooked praying for ya remember I’m living threw your eyes lol show it all to me
Good luck on your hike, make sure to listen to your body. If overly tired and hurting setup camp for the night instead of trying to make it to a shelter. Thanks for sharing your hike
I had a thought on upload times & battery needs/use. Filmed content ready for upload can be held the days signals are weak. When you hit town, etc... schedule them on your end to drop every 24, 12, 8 hrs or wtvr that way the followers who are a
"nervous flyer"
"Ohh nervous flyer!"
"YES Nervous Flyer"!!!
"I'm not a nervous flyer".
"There's no need to be Rude!" Will have something to relieve their anxiety 😬 lol.
Anyway looks like you're doing the damn thing! Go Team! Keep yer eyes & ears alert. Use safe practices with knives & fire. Hydrate & make memories.
See ya next time. 🙋🏼♀️
You get the seemingly silent parade of majestic rocks and stones, moss and trees...listen carefully...they are cheering you on. 😃....as am I!
Keep on Hiking. You have some good advisors below. It all boils down to be careful, take it slow and enjoy the hike. BCM
Loved the “Wait for me” (at 5:45). AND at the first blaze, are you going to touch it? Rene: “100%
I AM!” What did you say? No parade at Springer Mtn! LOL. Enjoyed the video. We relate to your story a bit- newbies and a reluctant husband in the beginning. Hope to meet y’all… We say “hey, wait for us 😂”
🥾⛰️
That’s awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Cheering you on!! You got this!!
Very excited to follow your journey! I'm Half-Baked, 56 years old, and will be where you were on Day 1 on April 1 -- headed north!
You got this!
Just found you guys after someone on the FB 2023 AT page recommended following you. Fun fact about the rhododendron leaves; note they are folded down for winter; they will unfold and bloom with beautiful aromatic white flowers late Spring. The rhododendron and mountain laurel are why the AT gets the moniker "green tunnel." I'm catching up on the videos. I love watching people experience the GA section for the first time! It's my home, and I've hiked that same winding path many times. I love it so much. I can't wait to follow you two all the way to Mama K!! Happy Trails! Enjoy every second!!!✨️💚⛰️🥾✨️
Great first day guys!
Late to start following your journey. Looking forward to watching. Safe hiking
Wooo Hooo! Off on an adventure. Blood mountain and Mountain crossings in a couple days. Let them help you with a shakedown. Maybe bounce a couple fuel canisters. BTW, I love all the trail footage. Thanks for showing what the trail looks like.
You’re welcome, it’s our pleasure to share this treasure with the world. We’re going to get our pack weight down soon. So many recommendations from everyone, it’s amazing.
Enjoying your videos, you sound likd great folks. Wishing you great weather and happy trails. Take care and I look forward to your next video.
Thank you so much!
Enjoying your videos. You guys have shown more of the approach trail than anyone I have watched since 2019! Maybe I will see you in Massachusetts for my one day trail magic!
That would be awesome!
You are doing great! Suggestions (Jeff and Maila also learned this the hard way. They are ahead of you... last video has them at mile 231): 1. You can edit the videos on trail at night and/or at a hostel. 2. Wait until you get to a hostel to upload the videos to save your batteries. 3. Upload several videos at a time, but set a release date on them, so it gives the appearance of daily or weekly uploads. 4. You could also combine two or more days in a single video. Appalachian Trail For Parkinsons Disease (mother and daughter SOBO thru hikers that finished in December did that... normally 2 days in a video. They would reply to comments while on trail at stops or at night since replies don't take much battery use). Have the best time of your life. I'm envious of you. I can't do my thru hike until another four years until I permanently retire. Until then, I have to be content with two section hikes a year (Summer then Fall or Winter). Lighten weight: Camel up at water sources as you pass them. Drink a liter and a pinch of little salt (electrolytes and helps avoid cramping - a trick I learned from a Triple Crown hiker in Maryland this past summer) and fill up the water bottles. Eventually, you will learn how far you can go before needing to stop for water. You might be able to cut down to 2 bottles of water. Each liter is 2.2 pounds.
Thank you for the great advice! I’m working on scheduling videos now.
Doing great for two walnuttos! 🤣🤣🤣. We’re watching and following along on Far Out. Have fun at the hostel and enjoy the shower & football! Love you 💕
Yes, snow in the forecast tomorrow so we’re taking a zero to stay safe and watch the Superbowl.
Hope to maybe meet you on the trail. I don't live too far from Need Gap and I'm always out somewhere on the trail. Great first day. Slow and easy wins the race. Happy trails...Winkle
Thanks and we hope to see you too!
I am certainly enjoying your vlog. Keep heading north.
Thanks and we will!
I grew up at the foot of Springer Mtn. It’s great to see y’all exploring these beautiful mountains. Safe travels!
Very good start! I made it through the Smokies before family needs derailed me. The two hiker sayings that carried me the most were, “hike your own hike” and “never quit on a bad day.” I’ve very excited for you guys!😊
Cute. Great day for the beginning of your journey. No parade because you started early. Lol 😅. Keep trekking. 😃
just happened upon your videos really liked them because they are so natural. You sure would need ankel supports to travel through those trails. Thanks for taking us along your travel. Good luck with your dreams of hiking. Will continue to fallow. from Canada.
Great job you two! I have so much respect for what you are doing. My wife and I dream of doing this one day. You both are a true inspiration! Keep moving forward and hike your hike.
You made it! Your first white blaze! You have arrived!
Whoop!!
Such a great moment that you captured at the beginning of the trail. 🎉
Yes it was!
I will look forward to watching you thru hike, great videoing ,you're doing a good job. And you will learn along the way about weight and limits you can do. And you did the first step. Blackritz
Great start, looking forward to tag along. Let us know what you think about your bear canisters and how you use them. Best of luck!
Love that you are numbers 112 and 113 for the entire year. Really early on.
Unfortunately we won’t finish 112 & 113 because we’re slow, but we will be at Katadin in August!
When I first section hiked the triple crown in Va. after retirement I was not hungry at all throughout the hike but I made myself eat for energy.
Nice keep on keeping on
I found when doing daily vlogs it works best to begin with a 5 day delay (this correlates with a likely span of days when you can get to a town and use WI-FI to upload with). Edit your daily videos on trail but don’t upload until you get in town then upload all BUT schedule the release in order so that a video releases each day until you can get to a town for the next set of uploads and scheduled releases. Best wishes on your trek. ~CrazyQuilt
Thanks for the tips!
Really neat seeing a couple doing this adventure together. Early on each day you will think of ways to reduce your weight and your body weight will gradually reduce as you will be burning more calories than you can consume.
Another great video.
Thank you!
So happy to see that your journey has begun. I'll watch until I head out in May. Safe and happy travels.
Thank you!
Awesome Day 1!!!! Thank you for sharing!!🥾🥾❤️
Our pleasure!
have a great journey on the Appalachian trail
Thank you!
Learning so much from you guys and all the comments. Looking forward to your coverage of the trail especially NC. I have lived in Western NC all my life. Good luck y'all. 😊
Subscribed based on your 1-minute intro. video. I follow half dozen thru-hikers each year and include a few couples in those for the banter/different perspectives from partners.
Welcome aboard!
We will be following yout journey from Ottawa, Canada. You're doing something I hope to do in a couple of years when I can get the time off work with my husband, and when our international student is ready to fly solo.
Go be amazing! You're an inspiration.
Glad to have found you. Watching this video I was reliving my hike last spring...so much we learned on the trail :) It's the best teacher. You two are doing great!
So happy for you two! Will be following!!
You will be amazed at how the trial disappears. LOL That always caught me off guard. Be sure to look up, down and around. The trail has many drop offs and leap ups. Good luck, Trail legs comes after 300-500 miles. You will be amazed at how strong you get. Take it slow and enjoy the journey! Good Luck!
Great videos! I'm excited to watch y'all's adventure.
Thanks so much!
This trail is on my bucket list! I visited the Great Smoky Mountains last year, so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just wanted to add my congratulations on making it to the AT and my sincere wishes for an awesome thru hike. Enjoy each moment and enjoy each other as you make this journey together! I hope to meet you as you make your way thru East Tennessee with some trail magic. - Jiffy Pop
Thanks so much!
Congratulations on starting! have a great hike!
another great day!
Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. I am looking forward to following your journey!
You’re welcome and glad you enjoy it!
Good video! Please notify us in the video when you finally finish your 1st fuel canister lol! They can last a LONG time depending on how much you cook. Best of luck to you both and thanks for your work making videos to share with us!
Already finished 1! But it was a small one, the other three are still with us and they are the big ones. Ugh!
No wind. No rain. Beautiful woman. Semper fidelis
Beautiful cloudy day. Thanks for the video. Makes us want to be on the trail so bad…lol. Safe travels.🏕️😊
Then get out here!
We are going out there at the end of March. Not sure what section we are doing yet. Until then, we are thankful to have y’all to bring us the beauty of the trail. 😊
@@tammyforet5582 you’re welcome!
I'm so happy I came across your video! I look forward to following your adventure I've heard the AT compared to other thru hikes is a tough trail rewarded with some incredible beauty. Enjoy the journey
Welcome aboard!
Hike happy y'all.
We hope to everyday!
Good stuff guys, starting at the end of March, maybe I'll catch up to you guys, see you om the trail!
The mossy tree was so pretty . Shame about the walnuts . Enjoy your journey …lots of surprises await you both.
Thanks!
Love the 1st video. I'm hooked! Thanks for including us.
Awesome! Thank you!
Good luck and have a great journey!
Bo Diesel 2018
Benton MaKaye originally developed the AT plan however his section that goes from Springer to the end of Smokies was abandoned for an alternate route. I did the Benton Mackaye it’s a little under 300 miles it crosses AT multiple times and for the last time at Fontana Dam
Aaaahhh! I’m so excited for you!!!!!!! ❤
Good luck on your thru hike! 😊
Thanks!
Loving your videos and look forward to following you all the way to Katahdin 😊
Welcome and we'll done.
You've have your volume dialed in
Renee, I have the exact same orange Mountain Hardware hoodie! 😊
Awesome!
I love the mouse story! You go Eddie! Next time you will scare the mouse. Lol
I love how optimistic you both are. You’re going to have a wonderful time! I look forward to following your journey.
Thank you so much!!
Great start!! Your doing good! Keep up the cheerful spirits! @ Neels Gap you can do the shake down.
Thanks!
Great start! Good luck, following along from Western NY!
Welcome aboard!
We will be watching we started our AT adventure in Mar 2019. Have fun .
Thanks and welcome aboard!
It’s Benton MacKaye (Mc Eye)
Please remember those words on your hike…”a footpath for those who seek fellowship with the wilderness.”
It can’t be just about you…it’s about the trail, trees, wildflowers, and the wildlife. If someone is going to so much as intentionally leave a tiny scrap of paper, they don’t belong here. They don’t get it.
Good luck.
From an East Tennessean who loves that trail.
Such an exciting adventure for the two of you. Appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope you don’t feel like you have to download a video everyday. Enjoy the moments ! Cheering you on from the foothills of the Oregon coast range.
Yes what an adventure! I just want to share for all who can’t be out here so I am trying to upload as I am able, but don’t worry, it’s not taking any enjoyment away from me. I actually think it’s adding to my experience.
Benton MacKaye Trail (pronounced Mc eye) isn't a bypass trail. It is a ~300 mile trail from Springer to the Smokies. It diverges but comes close to the AT in a couple of places.
Thanks for that info!
WOooWooott! Congratulations!!!
Thank you!