Day 151 Appalachian Trail thru hike | Summit Day - Mount Katahdin

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  • @EddieJoe55
    @EddieJoe55 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Aron, I have seen a many videos of folks climbing Mount Katahdin, but I can state without any reservation that your video is the best accent and decent that I have ever seen! Smooth camera motion when panning, great framing, and excellent perspective display of the verticals and downs. I have so very much enjoyed your journey to MK! I am certain that the AT experience has taught you much about yourself that was unknown previous, yet reinforced the tenacity you knew was in there but needed this pathway to prove such. May this proven courage continue to help you in the “trail” of life as you prevail in all the challenges life may throw at you. God keep you and your family I pray!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much and that is so well stated. I appreciate you so much.

  • @lynelljansen8057
    @lynelljansen8057 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved every minute of this, so amazing. That climb up looks very scary, but you all seemed pretty much at ease, I am in awe.
    I started watching before I left for work then it was hard to just turn it off, I was almost late for work. Trying to get me fired?!?! 😅
    We looked forward to watching you videos in the evenings, my husband would get upset if I watched without him, opps. But seriously we enjoyed we applaud you all. And we will keep subscribing, and supporting you, and hopefully see you out there on the trails again. Waving from Tennessee. 👋🧡

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is so nice! I promise I wasn’t trying to get you fired 🤣!
      Thanks so much for following and watching! I hope to keep the channel going with some smaller hikes. I have to go back to work (not sure what I’m going to do) but hope to come back with another long hike in the not too distant future!

  • @vonniek347
    @vonniek347 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations!!!!!!! So happy for you and your outstanding accomplishment.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! 😁

  • @caraoosterhouse7348
    @caraoosterhouse7348 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic accomplishment!! Congratulations on an awesome hike. Thanks for taking us along. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much!

  • @franelmore4376
    @franelmore4376 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! Enjoyed following your journey. Beautiful family!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you!!

  • @AMCD18
    @AMCD18 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet summit! Let’s GO!!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @willodaix5040
    @willodaix5040 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just great, day views clouds family finish thanks.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I appreciate it!

  • @billseay6399
    @billseay6399 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Thanks and congrats

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @SJ-gu8pu
    @SJ-gu8pu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your journey!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome! and thank you

  • @butterflysandrainbows4444
    @butterflysandrainbows4444 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Way to Go!!! 😊

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks!

  • @tammylee6342
    @tammylee6342 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a great video! Loved the fact that your family joined you for Katahdin! Congratulations, OG!!!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Loved having the family with me!

  • @kraigt22
    @kraigt22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an outstanding accomplishment, Brother! My wife and I have enjoyed watching your journey. Thanks for sharing!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! I appreciate you following! 😁

  • @bishopshaw5691
    @bishopshaw5691 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a great video, OG!!!
    It’s so special that your family came and summited with you!!!
    I’ve drug it out and watched segments of your video throughout the day. I’m going to miss watching your videos everyday!
    I can’t wait to see you and t/w you, now! 😎

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much Stan! We need to catch up soon! I've been trying to pull myself back into society :)

  • @chasehendrick4237
    @chasehendrick4237 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been a pleasure to watch. Always brightened up my day! Shout out Caleb for the epi. But anyways, LETSSSSSS GOOOOOOO

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate you Chase! You know what we do! 😂

  • @christopherdurand8912
    @christopherdurand8912 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤ must be sweet. Thanks for the share.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @frolege1
    @frolege1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats OG .... really great following you ..nice looking family too ..loved the photos at the sign

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I appreciate it and thanks for following!

  • @creakyknees71
    @creakyknees71 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations OG!!! Thank you for sharing your adventure.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you my friend and thank you for the trail magic!!

  • @davidlooney3018
    @davidlooney3018 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Let’s gooo!! Congrats on your summit with your family. Enjoyed the journey 👍

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you!

  • @chrissaunders8284
    @chrissaunders8284 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations on completing your AT hike and even more for having such a beautiful family.
    This was a great video for so many reasons. I really liked that you put touching the sign from your perspective and from Pop Tarts. (No peanut butter and gummy worm tortillas for him.) Celebrating that with your family must have been awesome. The views on the way down were especially amazing. Big T mentioned there was an essier way down but I've not seen anyone take it. I was hoping you would end the video with "Let's gooo -- home!" I will miss your daily videos. Take care and keep on going. Thank you for sharing.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for your kind words! I can never eat those tortillas around PopTart! 😬🥲😁
      I appreciate you following! 👍

  • @lorik7591
    @lorik7591 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed following you and your overall upbeat personality! Congratulations!! 🎉

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks so much, I appreciate it!!

  • @jackrabbitslim1018
    @jackrabbitslim1018 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations, OG. Excellent finish to an amazing journey. Thanks for taking us along. Onward.... let's gooooo

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! 😁

  • @keithcornell8559
    @keithcornell8559 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations!!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!!

  • @Remigator789
    @Remigator789 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. Congratulations OG! Or maybe for summit day I would say OmG! What an incredible accomplishment and such a special way to finish....together with your family. I thoroughly enjoyed following you along for the entire journey and am so glad those "Smell you Later" punks (that story cracked me up for some reason) and the dog bite incident early on didn't dampen your spirits or deter you from reaching your goal. I loved how you showed and narrated about so many of the views and sights along the way. Thanks for inspiring me in your pursuit and accomplishment of such a big goal. When I am pursuing a challenging goal in the future I'm sure at some point a little voice will pop into my head saying...... "Let's Go!!!".

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind words and for following along! It really was an incredible adventure! You know what we do… let’s go!! 😁

  • @teresadarnell9159
    @teresadarnell9159 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! Thanks for letting us share in your adventures, struggles, and ultimate victory to Mount Katahdin!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much!

  • @cassandracramer2113
    @cassandracramer2113 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! It has been a pleasure to watch your journey.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate you following, thank you!

  • @cristinejordan358
    @cristinejordan358 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow!!!!! Happy Tears!!!!! Congratulations!!! Awsome adventure....Awsome family!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! 😁

  • @michellek2635
    @michellek2635 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations, OG! Congratulations to have your family with you.
    What an adventure! You are so inspirational. Let's Go!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

  • @txlabmansteamtoysmore4980
    @txlabmansteamtoysmore4980 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🤠👏

  • @artmercer7465
    @artmercer7465 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inspirational

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @grasshopper7273
    @grasshopper7273 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just want to say thank you for sharing your great adventure with us. Thank you for such great videos that I found myself looking forward to each day. Thank you for rekindling my dream of hiking the AT one day. On about day 140 of your videos my wife started watching and she got hooked, now she wants to hike the AT with me. Thank you. Congratulations on making it to Katahdin, I didn't doubt you would make it. Its been awesome going along with you. I hope you and your family have many more great adventures. Thank you and Lets Go!!!!!!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is so awesome, I really hope you and your wife hike the AT! Thanks so much for the support and your kind words, I really appreciate it!

  • @lyndajefferson5929
    @lyndajefferson5929 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations on making it to mount Katahadin 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you!!

  • @lark518Photo
    @lark518Photo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Summit video!!!!, Congratulations!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!!

  • @viadharmawheel
    @viadharmawheel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

  • @dr.mommybudgets3127
    @dr.mommybudgets3127 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations Aron! That is awesome and really special to have your family there with you! Huge accomplishment!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I loved having them with me to summit! 😁

  • @Hasbah57
    @Hasbah57 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulation!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

  • @Thunder49071
    @Thunder49071 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You made it! I enjoyed following your journey. It was so inspiring. Also a shout out to a wonderful family. Thank you for sharing your 151 day journey of a lifetime!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks so much for following, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Randee04
    @Randee04 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    THE HOLY GRAIL!!! Katahdin is the freaking HOLY GRAIL for Thru Hikers and YOU DID IT!!!!!!!! An unreal accomplishment and one sought after by so many but achieved by so few. I am beyond impressed and in awe and am thrilled for you! Nothing like a Virginia Bad Ass (relocated to Carolina) touching the sign! A+ job my friend!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much I have appreciated your support so much!

    • @Randee04
      @Randee04 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OGhikes 🥰♥️

  • @radmamadread
    @radmamadread ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! And a huge thank you for sharing your journey so generously, and genuinely, and graciously. I have watched from your first step as someone loves to hike and has hiked short AT sections, but due to injuries and arthritis won’t ever be able to hike it through.
    Thank you for “let’s go!” I’d definitely buy that merch!
    Thank you, thank you, thank you! And while you owe us not a thing more, we’d all be fortunate if you chose to share future hikes, short or long, with us.
    Godspeed OG!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much, that is so kind! I appreciate you and thanks for following!
      I plan to do some more local and shorter hikes and keep the channel going until I can tackle another longer trail.
      Thanks again! 😄

  • @maryursul3366
    @maryursul3366 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was the best summit video and finish (hadn't seen any footage of going back down) of Katahdin I've seen....ever! Extra special to have your family share this experience. I've loved watching your adventure. Thanks so very much for sharing it with all of us. For now....life goes that way....let's go!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! It was awesome having my family with me! Also helped having other people filming to help capture it! Thru hikers are so ready to get up and down and be finished that I think they don’t typically film as much. Thank you for following! Let’s go! 😁

  • @donnacarlton-nb5cz
    @donnacarlton-nb5cz ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Y’all are all rock stars! Have to admit I had to take many deep breaths watching the summit video. So beautiful though! Aron, I am so in awe of you accomplishing this amazing feat. Let’s GOOOO! ❤

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤️ you know what we do…
      Let’s go!!! 😁

  • @cindycaldwell8691
    @cindycaldwell8691 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations- really enjoyed following you along the AT! Quite an accomplishment…

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and thanks for following! 😁

  • @rocky107304
    @rocky107304 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great personal and family accomplishment and adventure! Congratulations and thanks for taking us on and sharing your daily trek! All the best to you!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you very much! I appreciate you following.

  • @rasmusklitgaard3648
    @rasmusklitgaard3648 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratz on your epic Journey Aron and thanks for taking us along.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much and thanks for watching!

  • @snark007
    @snark007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations, thanks so much for sharing your journey.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome!

  • @DotPoss
    @DotPoss ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AMAZING!! Congratulations OG! I have enjoyed following you on this awesome adventure! May God continue to pour out his blessings upon you and your family!❤

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @1PZfan
    @1PZfan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an amazing day to finish an amazing journey! And to have the fam along side those last few miles was wonderful to see. Yup, I shed a tear when you got the top. Partly at seeing you touch that long awaited sign, partly at knowing the journey is over and I'll miss those early morning videos I've looked forward to for 5 mos. Thanks for sharing your journey, every aspect. You've accomplished something so many try, but don't complete. Proud of you! Looking forward to seeing what you tackle next!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! There were a few tears shed from me for sure! Thank you for following! 😁

  • @GretchenPierce
    @GretchenPierce ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations!!!!!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!!

  • @andrewhamm6135
    @andrewhamm6135 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations BIG A!!! Ya did it!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!!

  • @richvantrieste9284
    @richvantrieste9284 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job OG. I can’t wait until 2028 when I go. You are a great inspiration

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you! and you got this in 2028! Let's Go!

  • @beefpares
    @beefpares ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done OG! You're the man! Congratulations! 👌

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate it!!

  • @sheilaturner5127
    @sheilaturner5127 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulation to you for reaching the summit and your family for walking those last hard miles with you! What an awesome family you are blessed with! I’ve really enjoyed your daily vlogs and will miss hearing, “you know what we do….let’s go”! Great videos of your adventure!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! I appreciate you following!! It was so awesome having the family with me at the end!! 😁

  • @luckyotter623
    @luckyotter623 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OG, cogratulations! How wonderful to have the whole family there with you to share this moment with you. And thank you for taking us on this adventure with you. I hope to see you keep making videos, maybe on the PCT or CDT?.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      I sure do hope so! Thank you so much for all the support!
      I appreciated having you along for the journey!

  • @jeanfrost5452
    @jeanfrost5452 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just beauitful all around, thank you for sharing your journey with us.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you and thanks for following!

  • @LWilli5
    @LWilli5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! What an awesome journey. 🎉

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!!

  • @debsmith7050
    @debsmith7050 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes, I cried when you touched that old weathered sign. Well done OG! Congrats! So happy Honey Stinger was with you as well as your family. Seems there were strong legs all around. BTW I'm glad your Muppet Pelt made the climb. Let's Go OG 💙

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! Had to sport the muppet pelt 😁. Finishing with the family was amazing!

  • @margogreene2314
    @margogreene2314 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations, Aron//OG!! I’m in awe of all you making it to the top together and held my breath through much of the ascent to the top-whew-and then cried like a baby seeing you all together sharing in your achievement! Jason and I can’t wait to see y’all soon and get all the details. We love the Goss family and are so, SO proud of all of you!! 💚

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! We need to get together soon! ❤️

  • @predzhead
    @predzhead ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats OG...what an accomplishment.👊🏻😁

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks 👍

  • @billdawson9073
    @billdawson9073 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations! Such a special day with family , thanks for sharing

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

  • @brigitteraewilliams4905
    @brigitteraewilliams4905 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh my word! That ascent looks terrifyingly steep!
    What an amazing end to your epic hike; awesome to have the family along too!
    I'll miss your hiking videos, but it was a joy to follow along.
    Let's GOOOooo000ooo!!!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! That final hike was incredible! I miss the trail. We need to go hike a few miles 😀

  • @ShelleyAIC
    @ShelleyAIC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations 🎉 it's been a joy to watch your journey, best wishes!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much and I appreciate you following along!

  • @happypam56
    @happypam56 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! Beautiful people to have with you as you touched the sign at the top! So happy for you! Loved all your videos! Enjoy a well deserved rest ❤

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!!

  • @montanarose38
    @montanarose38 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You made it ❣️You made it ❣️You You made it all the way to the top and along the way walked / hiked over 2000 miles.... YOU SO MADE IT ❣️ Congratulations my friend... I have completely enjoyed your journey... The AT has been on my bucket list for a few years... I need to just do it 😁 Thank you again ❤️❣️

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was so much fun! I say give it a try! Thank you so much for the support!

  • @hibbler372
    @hibbler372 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reminds me of the song "This Land is My Land"

  • @whitneyporter6393
    @whitneyporter6393 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang, Aron, I got seriously teary when you touched the sign. Wow, what an incredible journey.! Thank you so much for sharing it. I am in awe. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was seriously teary too 🤣. Thanks so much for following and for all the support. It meant to much to me.

  • @AfistaEQ2
    @AfistaEQ2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A HUGE congrats on this accomplishment. We’ve watched every vlog and appreciate you taking us along on this journey. So glad your family was able to make it out again for the final summit- what a special moment!
    And THANK YOU for being prepared and able to help the young man with the Epi pen. My own son suffered a bad anaphylactic attack 5 years ago and EMTs saved him with one. It’s such a scary situation and your family was in just the right place at just the right time. It’s amazing how things work out sometimes.
    Best wishes to you all, and we hope to see more videos from you in the future.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! It was so awesome having the family with me - and amazing we were in the position to offer help!

  • @laurabuckingham3648
    @laurabuckingham3648 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I "met" you on your Day 88 when Nahamsha introduced you on her journey... about 1,000 miles ago. I have enjoyed you every day since and have been waking up in the morning to your "let's go!!"... what a motivator to get me going every day. I am so excited that you got to finish and that the weather seemed to have cooperated for you and your family. CONGRATS!! What an accomplishment! 🎉🎉🎉 Take care! I will miss you in the mornings, but hope you'll come back to us with another adventure!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks so much, I'm so glad I got to meet and hike with Taylor, she is the best! Thank you for following and for your kind words!

  • @keeyakelly6853
    @keeyakelly6853 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations O G . So glad you had your family and pretty good weather for your summit day. It's been fun watching your trip with PTL over your 151 day journey. What a trip! What an adventure! Enjoy your rest, recovery and recollections.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so very much for the support. You and PTL were amazing Trail angles and I am so thankful for your love and generosity! Thank you again! ❤️😁

  • @jeannedial2824
    @jeannedial2824 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations!! No rain! Unbelievably beautiful day to summit Katadin. A memory none of you will forget. Lovely family full of love and adventure. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and letting me tag along! I will miss seeing you and hearing "Let's gooo"! Since I didn't find you until you were well into your hike, I am now watching the beginning. I believe there are no coincidences, and God puts us where we are needed. So glad you could help another hiker before you headed home. Best wishes to you and your family!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! I appreciate all your support and for going back to the beginning now! :) Imiss being on the trail, but hope to do some local hikes and smaller hikes until I can get back out on a longer trail!

  • @rebeccalucas9015
    @rebeccalucas9015 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m so proud of you, OG! What an amazing accomplishment. And to hear your boys tell you they’re proud of you, well that must have been the icing on the cake. And that was a God thing to put you on that mountain on this particular day to provide aid for the climber who needed emergency assistance. Wow. Thank you for sharing your journey.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      We need to go on another hike together soon! Let’s go! 😁

  • @williamwelsh-uu9zt
    @williamwelsh-uu9zt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve followed you since day 1. Congrats brother! I hope to follow you in ‘26.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! I appreciate it 👊

  • @rayosunshine
    @rayosunshine ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hip Hip Hooray! Life goes that way. Let's go!😀

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like it 😁

  • @josephcirillo210
    @josephcirillo210 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, just wow! Thanks for sharing your adventure and all the ups and downs that came with it. Like others, I’d be lying if I wasn’t a bit emotional watching you at the sign. You’ve been a great inspiration to me and I am sure many others. I’m so glad your family were able to make the trip and join you for that final leg of the journey. Thank you again and I can’t wait for any follow on videos you may post.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

  • @maureenmukhlis2934
    @maureenmukhlis2934 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    MAGNIFICENT!!! What a finish!!! My heart just burst watching you and your beautiful family summit that incredible mountain!!! I am going to miss watching you every day and hearing your wonderful call..LETS GO🙌🙌🙌🙌 I hope the rest of your summer is totally awesome!!! It would be so fun to meet you someday just to give you a big ole hug!! Just because I feel like you would be the kind of nice person who would like a big hug!! You are so kind and fun and a all around fantastic guy and I see the joy and love you show towards everyone. You and your family will forever be in my thoughts and prayers 💗🙏

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      I would love a big hug!! Thank you so much for the support and for following, it meant so much to me!

  • @billevans9231
    @billevans9231 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Aron on an amazing journey.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 😀

  • @DanKUtley
    @DanKUtley ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for hiking the hike of my dreams and for allowing me to tag along digitally from Texas. Bless you. Dan

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You bet! Glad you got to see it from my eyes, thank you for following!

  • @colleen2503
    @colleen2503 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, wow, wow! Your family are troopers and you are a rock star! You not only completed the AT…you completed it in 2023 in the worst New England weather that I can recall. I’m so thankful that you ran into Taylor (Nahamsha) because she introduced us to you. Then I followed you (from my recliner!) all the way up Katahden and back. (And what kind of joke did the universe pull to put that treacherous climb at the end of the AT?!!) Congratulations, Aron. What an accomplishment. Every time I head into something that’s difficult, I’m going to think to myself, “You know what you gotta do. Let’s go!”). And we definitely need a gif of that!

    • @colleen2503
      @colleen2503 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, and P.S. Your family may have saved someone’s life! Good Lord, when will the movie come out?????!!!!!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      You know what we do… let’s go!!
      Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so thankful to have hiked with Taylor she was an inspiration to my hike and is such a kind genuine person.
      Thanks for following, I appreciate you! 😄

  • @theresagonzalez7739
    @theresagonzalez7739 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations!! You did a great job arriving to the TOP of Kathadin😃 It was a pleasure waiting Ching your videos. Thank you so much

    • @lpstemm
      @lpstemm ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing your journey, I feel like I was there too! Congratulations!! How long did it take from the katahdin campground to the summit and back? It is quite a difficult looking final challenge…

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @charlesjohnson9662
    @charlesjohnson9662 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations, so glad you had your family there with you to celebrate the conclusion of a wonderful adventure. Best wishes on your next trek.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I appreciate that so much.

  • @RogerDrenga
    @RogerDrenga ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You did it !!! Congratulations !! Thanks for all the fantastic videos.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and thank you for following along!!

  • @rubyjackson5630
    @rubyjackson5630 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations 🎉You did a great job, blessings to you and your family. Now go get some rest 😊LETS G00ooo!! 👏👍✅️🎊🇺🇸

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You know what we do…!! 😁

    • @rubyjackson5630
      @rubyjackson5630 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @OGhikes Let's Go!! 😊 Any plans for future adventures?

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some smaller local hikes in the near future then the Foothills trail this fall and hopefully the Pinhoti trail this winter 🤞
      Long term I hope to be out on a long trail again in the not too distant future! 😁

    • @rubyjackson5630
      @rubyjackson5630 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@OGhikes OH Nice 😊 I will be watching 👀 😄

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      😁

  • @dougw63
    @dougw63 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    congrats! see you on trail somewhere. sailor jack

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @larrykennedy2710
    @larrykennedy2710 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations OG and thank you for sharing your journey! So happy for you and proud of you. I’ve loved every bit of it. The summit is my fav of all the videos. Love your family and it’s so cool they could finish with you. Honeystinger- thank you for loving and supporting OG on his journey, it couldn’t have happened without you.

    • @jennygoss-ps6oi
      @jennygoss-ps6oi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That means so much, thank you. I was proud to be a supporting team member as OG checked off a bucket list dream! He spent his whole life doing the same for others so I’m happy he had this chance. We knew he would make the most of it.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Larry! I appreciate your support, it meant so much knowing I had friends pulling for me! That summit hike was amazing and having the family with me made it even more epic!
      Thanks again for all the support and for following along! 👊

  • @thomasgale1631
    @thomasgale1631 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OG A big congrats. I knew u would make it. Sweet that your fam could summit with u. See u back in NC. Thanks for the journey. Great job.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much!

  • @martij6
    @martij6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations OG. We've enjoyed watching your adventure. So what's next?😉

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you! smaller hikes in the near future, back to work (not sure where yet) and earn some $ for another longer hike!! :)

  • @Ryan-ll1pk
    @Ryan-ll1pk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved following your journey - congratulations man!!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for following!

  • @Jazzmyca
    @Jazzmyca ปีที่แล้ว +5

    These last 3 days' videos have been emotional. To hear you say it's your last day hiking before summit, to see your family embrace you, and to watch you all trek to the top together, I shed some tears. I am so happy for you and your family, and I can't wait to see what adventures you post next!
    Maybe a recap of your favorite moments, talking about how well your gear held up, or advice for future hikers?

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate you so much, it was amazing meeting you and having you follow along. I love the idea of a favorite moments recap! I've got to work on that one until I can get back out on some more adventures! Thanks Again!!

  • @lauralampley-br9bc
    @lauralampley-br9bc ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You did it!!! Congratulations!! I’m so proud of you!! I feel like I just finished an epic novel that I’ve been reading for 5 months. I’ve laughed, struggled, and today, I cried. Thinking of you as you re-enter the world below. Congratulations, again, to the coolest family I know!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I have enjoyed having you on the trek with me!! Your fam is pretty darn cool too!! 😄

  • @maryemilymcdonald
    @maryemilymcdonald ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh, my goodness!!!!!! YOU DID IT O.G!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! 🍾🎊🎈🎉 I haven’t cried and had perma-grin at the same time in years!!! It was so awesome to see you filming your family hiking up Katahdin with you!!!!! I know you were so happy to have them with you on your last day!!!!!!! I BUSTED out laughing when you were sporting the muppet pelt for me!!!! I felt so important!!!! Lol!!!
    Seriously, great job, O.G., and I do hope you and Honey Stinger will do another Q & A interview now that you’ve finished!! Gosh, I know I speak for several people when I say I am going to miss your videos every morning!!!! It was just part of my morning routine, to see what adventures you were going to have each day!!! Thank you so much for letting us follow along with you on your thru-hike!!! I’m so happy for you, Honey Stinger, Caleb and Silas and their girlfriends!!!! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
    P.S. The best 2 moments and tear jerkers were when you touched the sign, and when you and Honey Stinger were looking at each other so lovingly on the sign!!! 😭😭😭

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Had to bust out the pelt for you 🤣
      Thank you so much for following and for all the support it meant so much to me and helped keep me going on the tough days!
      There should be some more content coming 😄

    • @maryemilymcdonald
      @maryemilymcdonald ปีที่แล้ว

      Woohoo!!!! You can’t cut us off just like that!!!! Lol!!!!!

  • @edrecker3048
    @edrecker3048 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congrats OG, I looked forward to your videos everyday. Will miss them. Great you were able to share the summit with your family. 33:29

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate that! 😁

  • @MsConnor02
    @MsConnor02 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OG so happy for you. Congratulations and go rest. Peace ✌️ Out.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you!

  • @nancytilton9799
    @nancytilton9799 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations!!!! What an amazing journey. Thank you for sharing it with us!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you! and thanks for following!!

  • @beckyleheny8636
    @beckyleheny8636 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First of all, congratulations on completely the AT thru-hike! You filmed the most extensive and beautiful Katahdin summit I have ever seen. Your love of family and theirs for you has shown throughout the film. I was actually crying at points throughout. It has been a joy and privilege to follow your journey. Thank you! Please continue posting journeys of you and you family.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! That is so nice of you! It was amazing having my family with me at the end! I hope to bring some smaller and local hikes to the channel until I can someday do another longer trail. 😀

  • @DanJackson-nl5om
    @DanJackson-nl5om ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing! So very happy for you. It was an epic journey. Thank you!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

  • @brentmcintyre5770
    @brentmcintyre5770 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! Thanks for the great vlog of your journey.

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much!

  • @gradywhite
    @gradywhite ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You did it! My mornings won't be the same without your video updates. I guess you had a particular hiker odor about you when you got your Baxter State Park hiking permit since they spelled your name as Gross. 😆 Congratulations!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      I noticed that too😂
      Thank for following along, now let’s go get a beer! 🍻

  • @frolege1
    @frolege1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You can tell who has their trail legs and who doesn’t .. that is one tough climb to Momma K

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a tough climb for sure! the fam did amazing though!!

  • @SaraWatkins-n9t
    @SaraWatkins-n9t ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for allowing us to go through this hike with you! I’m not sure what I’m going to watch now while I eat dinner, 😂 but Congratulations! 🎉 Amazing job!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! :)

  • @sewfun83
    @sewfun83 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations!! So glad you were able to summit with the family!!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!!

  • @GideonSmit
    @GideonSmit ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations. What a beautiful journey. Thanks! Next year I hope to have a go!

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You got this!

  • @kathygardin5620
    @kathygardin5620 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations!!! An amazing hike, thank you for sharing your journey with us. So glad your family could join you and summit Katahdin. Curiosity question, the AT has 2,190+ miles, it would be interesting to know how many total miles you have hiked, to include blue blaze tails, into towns for resupply, and off trail to interesting places and restaurants and such. I would think these activities would add a substantial number of miles to your journey. By now you are back in NC, welcome home (NC is my home state too), you sure can't beat these beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Happy trails

    • @OGhikes
      @OGhikes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! NC mountains are gorgeous! 😄
      I would estimate probably another 1.5 - 2 miles additional walking per day on average. So over the length of the hike 150 days another 225 miles or so. That’s probably not too far off?