Taylor, thanks so much for stopping by Steel Rails Coffee House. We appreciate the kind words. Love your videos. Have a great hike. Ben, Steel Rails Coffee House
Taylor, I am so so enjoying your 2nd yr on the AT vlog. I am over 60 and am planning on hiking the AT through next year. Your videos encourage me and bring me joy. Thank you for being you and for enjoying the trains in eastern US!
I've been sectioning the AT for 15 years. I started with a friend who always seemed so unprepared and out of shape, always complaining about the weight, the rain - you name it. We parted ways at Clingman's Dome, and I've never hiked another mile with anyone. A committee of one!
Wow. Can’t be believe I came across this. I grew up and went to high school in Erwin! The mountains there are the most beautiful in Appalachia I think!!
I always love your vlogs, but this one was exceptionally great! Thank you for letting us all see what you're doing, and hear what you're thinking. Great video!
I love all of your videos, but this one was exceptionally good. Your documentary playing at the outfitter! 8:13 moment of zen 😊 I feel like we got to know Nahamsha a little bit more in this video. Thank you for sharing. ✌️
Yeah, you and Cody just clicked, and that's kind of impossible to plan for or to expect. It was fun watching you guys. I hope you have a great hike whether solo or with companions, but those 2 hikes would be really different!
Hey Taylor! Wicked smart doing a morning nero. Hella cute cabin! Dunks was staring at you cause you cheated on them! Good towns seem to always create heavy food carries, Damn town food 😂 thanks for the update on the pack. I’m trying to decide on my new pack and appreciate any info people share. What a beautiful day. Great weather, great views, great mindset. Seriously grade A trail day! I hope you have 97 more! Or less!!! Thank you for all of the hard work with the filming and editing. It has been amazing and we all appreciate it. 🙏 Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well. -Grateful
We took our 9-year old daughter on her first backpacking trip a few weeks ago on Beaty Spot. We slept in the meadow at the base of Unaka and she couldn’t believe how quiet it was when we turned off the headlamps- “This has to be the quietest place in the world 🤫”. (She was cheering that she knew the trail you were on in this episode!)
Wow; watching your own documentary in town; pretty cool. You’ve become quite the hiking celebrity and of course a great Ambassador for the outdoors in NH. It’s easy to see why; you’ve got a infectious positive attitude. Keep it up !!!
You may have been the only one at The Beauty Spot but you represented well! I'm glad that you are making great progress with no injuries so far! Wonderful videos, thank you!
You coined the phrase, “you pack your fears”. I love that phrase. For me, 25 pounds seems lite on fears. I probably would carry 30 pounds. It is nice to get screen time recognition for your documentary. That is a tribute to your excellence at what you have accomplished. Well done! Happy 350! On feeling lonely, my thoughts are, “I never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude” Henry David Thoreau. Happy trails!
Taylor, I am looking forward to those times you will get family visits. I loved that about your 2021 hike and it went a long way towards showing me what a wonderful young lady you are. Perhaps this year your “fella” can make a couple of appearances?
Enjoyed this video and your thoughts on whether camping alone is worth it. It's always a compromise when you are with other people, so there's always that decision as to whether to just go it alone and have everything your own way or whether to compromise to be with others. It's often a difficult decision.
Wow this video was a nice change of pace since you stayed at a tent site alone. Of course it’s probably way easier to stay at a hostel/hotel or a shelter, but we got to see a lot more of your thoughts about trail life because you had the time and space to think and share. So thank you for sharing.
Stay safe Taylor. When I did that section several years ago, I camped two nights alone and two nights by people by shelters. Backpacking in Pennsylvania, I almost always end up alone. It's definitely more relaxing being near other campers. I am 15 minutes from the PA AT. I will definitely reach out to you when you get closer.
All those pine needles make Unaka so quiet. I love it up there, but the timing has never been right for me to camp there. What a serene spot! I was laughing at the video of you hauling your food bag up. You looked so tiny in comparison.
Independence is important! I’m curious how my experience will be this year. First time thru hiking and really excited thanks for sharing your experience.
Taylor (Aka "Rotiserrie") lol...I do the same thing in the sleeping bag. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about tramilies and camping alone. Be safe. ONWARD!!!!!
Hey there, been watching your vids for a few years and trying to gain the confidence to do the whole trail someday. I have perceived you as a "hiking unicorn" with no fear so it was nice to hear you in this vid share some of your "human" qualities such as fear (fear of silence or fear of being alone). Wishing you safety and good times moving forward. Now off to my 60 min hike locally, lol
People need to know that you live in the white mountains. I grew up there and all we did as kids is hike play on the mountains. All year round. You are naturally in shape for hiking. Be safe.
I just got off the trail Wednesday April 5th. I sectioned from Sam’s Gap to Iron Mountain Gap. I guess I was a little behind you. This area was beautiful. It’s nice to watch your vids to see where I was just at. Good luck and be safe.
I love Survivor and have been watching since Season 1. I even applied a few times to be on it maybe 10 years ago but was never called. Now that I think about it, I would be terrible at it for the same reasons as you but I do enjoy watching all the lying and backstabbing that goes on. That was a really nice shot of the moon. When I hiked the AT, I was alone and didn't have a hiking partner and I realized later that I really do need a hiking partner or someone to see at the end of the day. I like hiking alone but it just feels better if there's someone you know that will be at your destination. John from MI
A hostel you stayed at had a Hikeopoly game and Nahampsha t shirts for loaners, and the gear shop is playing your documentary. You've made a pretty good mark for yourself on the AT.
Glad to hear you say your not willing to change your hiking style! That’s the number one reason I like to solo hike. I’m watching a few other channels who are hiking and their very into there tramily (would drive me nuts 😅but to each there own)
You are always such a cheerful and upbeat person! Love your vlogs! I understand why you have so many followers. I need to find time to go back and watch that documentary! You are awesome! ❤
Hey Kyle raked in ALOT of subscribers with those murder mysteries on the trail videos. 😂 I couldn’t do it either. The backpacking podcast is my warm glow in the night.
You're crushing it so far - keep it up! Have you noticed that your attitude towards how far you've gone or how much remains has changed since you've completed it previously? And if you wanted to, are you able to choose to camp at "the beauty spot", or are you only "allowed" to camp at specific areas? I can't imagine that I get to the overlook and don't decide to stay there for the night (unless there was a "miles completed" issue). Also, agree with you about Survivor - I've watched every season and would love to actually be on the show, but I wouldn't be any good at it and am sure I wouldn't last long. Plus, I'm not enough of a "personality" to get chosen in the first place... :-) Lookin forward to your updates!
Hello from Maine. Enjoying your vlogs for this Hike thru. I loved the movie Wild and the book. Reese Witherspoon performance in the movie was amazing. Hoping you catch up to my friend Hiram Hikes in the very near future. He did a little flip flop in the smokies but just started back out of Damascus. Keep heading North.
I am guessing this hike will be very different. You are doing great. Maybe more mental this time out as you have already completed this hike before. Its not a question if you can do it I would think, but maybe how can it be better than last time. Having a familiar face at the end of the day like you had before would be huge in my opinion. It is way early in your hike and you have time to develope a friend of tramily. I hope you find a person to jell with out there. I know I would want one. This was a very good down to earth video. I love hearing about what is going on for real with people and you are good at telling us. I am rooting for you for so many different reasons. Be brave and strong. You are already smart lol.
I have only done one long hike solo. I really enjoyed it. Some nights there were people around, which was nice, but it was also nice being all alone. I think it would be hard to find someone exactly matching a hiker style; you just have to compromise. And for a few days that would probably be great. But for 2000 miles...that would be tough!
Taylor, Enjoyed this video very much! Love knowing how you feel about different situations and encounters. Hope everything went as you planned for the night..we'll find out tomorrow 👍
Thank you for your words to camp alone. I'm on the AT right now and tried it last week but after 30 minutes I decided to hike further to a shelter. I will try it in some days again. You have more possibilities than you camp at a stealth camp spot (alone).
Great videos...My backyard so that was the top of beauty spot and the gate to drive up was still closed when you went thru so less people day hiking...I had lunch at that camp spot last Saturday...Eunaka is pronounced with a long A...Like snake... Keep pushing NOBO 🙌
Hike your own Hike, Hell Yeah!!!! Camping alone in the woods at night can be a bit scary. There's always the chance a Bear could eat you like a berry. Just remember all us You Tube followers have you in our prayers. Sleep good my love and safely wake into another wonderous day.
Hey Taylor. Great video as always! Your VLOGS were a great help and inspiration for me on my thru hike of the AT last year. THANK YOU!!! I had five awesome hiking partners at different points on trail, but also really enjoyed the solitude and freedom of a solo hike. It seems you are also embracing the experience of hiking alone. Roan highlands was perhaps my favourite hiking day on trail. Enjoy!!!
That you walked in and saw your documentary playing is soooo cool. Did you say anything? Give anybody a wink and a nod? I know you avoid some of the "fame" but the coincidence is just too much to pass up the opportunity to have a fun moment with an unsuspecting employee. You really seem to be having a great time.
Taylor, thanks so much for stopping by Steel Rails Coffee House. We appreciate the kind words. Love your videos. Have a great hike.
Ben, Steel Rails Coffee House
I think you are doing the best hike of all the hikers ❤ Ken NC 😎🎉❤
Taylor, I am so so enjoying your 2nd yr on the AT vlog. I am over 60 and am planning on hiking the AT through next year. Your videos encourage me and bring me joy. Thank you for being you and for enjoying the trains in eastern US!
OMG! Was that really Taylor eating carrots???😂😂😂
That was a beautiful camping spot. Just love, love, love your videos. And I just love your determination and desire to do your own thing.
I've been sectioning the AT for 15 years. I started with a friend who always seemed so unprepared and out of shape, always complaining about the weight, the rain - you name it. We parted ways at Clingman's Dome, and I've never hiked another mile with anyone. A committee of one!
Wow. Can’t be believe I came across this. I grew up and went to high school in Erwin! The mountains there are the most beautiful in Appalachia I think!!
I always love your vlogs, but this one was exceptionally great! Thank you for letting us all see what you're doing, and hear what you're thinking. Great video!
I love all of your videos, but this one was exceptionally good. Your documentary playing at the outfitter! 8:13 moment of zen 😊 I feel like we got to know Nahamsha a little bit more in this video. Thank you for sharing. ✌️
Yeah, you and Cody just clicked, and that's kind of impossible to plan for or to expect. It was fun watching you guys. I hope you have a great hike whether solo or with companions, but those 2 hikes would be really different!
I’m a little timid to camp alone too but I like the calm of my own campsite
Hey Taylor! Wicked smart doing a morning nero. Hella cute cabin! Dunks was staring at you cause you cheated on them! Good towns seem to always create heavy food carries, Damn town food 😂 thanks for the update on the pack. I’m trying to decide on my new pack and appreciate any info people share. What a beautiful day. Great weather, great views, great mindset. Seriously grade A trail day! I hope you have 97 more! Or less!!! Thank you for all of the hard work with the filming and editing. It has been amazing and we all appreciate it. 🙏 Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well.
-Grateful
We took our 9-year old daughter on her first backpacking trip a few weeks ago on Beaty Spot. We slept in the meadow at the base of Unaka and she couldn’t believe how quiet it was when we turned off the headlamps- “This has to be the quietest place in the world 🤫”.
(She was cheering that she knew the trail you were on in this episode!)
Wow; watching your own documentary in town; pretty cool. You’ve become quite the hiking celebrity and of course a great Ambassador for the outdoors in NH. It’s easy to see why; you’ve got a infectious positive attitude. Keep it up !!!
The no-stress part of your hike sounds wonderful, I hope it continues stress-free for you. Thanks for sharing.
Taylor,
Hiking the AT alone is my dream hike, keep doing what you're doing!
You may have been the only one at The Beauty Spot but you represented well! I'm glad that you are making great progress with no injuries so far! Wonderful videos, thank you!
There will
Never be no better hiking duel than you and Cody and Pink Hot dog and Mushroom
Really enjoyed the combo voiceover and first person talking in this video. Great job! I know it’s probably more effort on your end but well worth it!
You coined the phrase, “you pack your fears”. I love that phrase. For me, 25 pounds seems lite on fears. I probably would carry 30 pounds. It is nice to get screen time recognition for your documentary. That is a tribute to your excellence at what you have accomplished. Well done! Happy 350! On feeling lonely, my thoughts are, “I never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude” Henry David Thoreau. Happy trails!
The Beauty Spot was one of my faves last year on my hike. Absolutely beautiful sunset! Great videos, keep up the great work.
Taylor, I am looking forward to those times you will get family visits. I loved that about your 2021 hike and it went a long way towards showing me what a wonderful young lady you are. Perhaps this year your “fella” can make a couple of appearances?
I get hot spots on my shoulders, or cold spots temp related, when camping. That's why I toss and turn
I’ve only been watching you for this hike but this was your best video so far. Thanks for filming your adventure!
How close are you and Stella at this point? Y’all hike a similar way and it would be cool to see y’all collaborate a few days.
Erwin, TN my hometown! ❤ Also the hometown of Gavin Whitson, Survivor season 38 Edge of Extinction runner-up.
Great comment's/ thoughts.
Your videos are amazing!
Classic T
Your doing great! Love your Vlogging! Thank you for sharing….🥾🥾🌈
Nice video. I live in central Vermont. Spring is finally arriving in the north. Yippie!
Stella hikes! On TH-cam is ahead of you. You two would have been perfect hiking buddies!
Enjoyed this video and your thoughts on whether camping alone is worth it. It's always a compromise when you are with other people, so there's always that decision as to whether to just go it alone and have everything your own way or whether to compromise to be with others. It's often a difficult decision.
Your channily is with you! 👍
Great views and your editing is outstanding and improved from the previous AT. Ramon safe and carrots galore.
Wow this video was a nice change of pace since you stayed at a tent site alone. Of course it’s probably way easier to stay at a hostel/hotel or a shelter, but we got to see a lot more of your thoughts about trail life because you had the time and space to think and share. So thank you for sharing.
Great video. Love how quiet it is. Safe travels.
Fishing and camping is amazing.
How cool is that! Your documentary playing 😊
It was great to see you open up a bit more in this episode
Stay safe Taylor. When I did that section several years ago, I camped two nights alone and two nights by people by shelters. Backpacking in Pennsylvania, I almost always end up alone. It's definitely more relaxing being near other campers. I am 15 minutes from the PA AT. I will definitely reach out to you when you get closer.
Don't worry you're not that far in. You'll find somebody to hike with. Chin up!
All those pine needles make Unaka so quiet. I love it up there, but the timing has never been right for me to camp there. What a serene spot! I was laughing at the video of you hauling your food bag up. You looked so tiny in comparison.
I'm always happy when you get a room to yourself and don't have to listen to snoring 🙂
Independence is important! I’m curious how my experience will be this year. First time thru hiking and really excited thanks for sharing your experience.
You are more relaxed on trail this year….😊
I think that being able to camp alone at a nice campsite on the AT is a luxury!
Good video, with lots of good beautiful views, so let's keep on hiking..😊
Pretty awesome seeing your own documentary playing at the gear shop, Nice!
Taylor (Aka "Rotiserrie") lol...I do the same thing in the sleeping bag. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about tramilies and camping alone. Be safe. ONWARD!!!!!
10:17 I was wondering how you like using the collapsible water bottle. I haven’t seen anyone else use them but was interested in trying one.
Hey there, been watching your vids for a few years and trying to gain the confidence to do the whole trail someday. I have perceived you as a "hiking unicorn" with no fear so it was nice to hear you in this vid share some of your "human" qualities such as fear (fear of silence or fear of being alone). Wishing you safety and good times moving forward. Now off to my 60 min hike locally, lol
People need to know that you live in the white mountains. I grew up there and all we did as kids is hike play on the mountains. All year round. You are naturally in shape for hiking. Be safe.
I’m glad you talked a little about your pack. I’m considering buying it so I’m looking at all options.
Thanks for sharing the books you're listening to! 🙂👍🏻
Shorts and tank tops not for long. Cold nights coming back. You will be happy to have all your food.
I enjoyed this one. Thanks for sharing that amazing moment at that great spot
Seems your added food weight was a very good decision. You look rested and strong :)
Great editing with this video … love the usage of the sunlight and your honesty about hiking alone.. hopefully there’s a Cody in your future.
Things are starting to look really green!
My dog doesn't even go hiking with me for ten minutes now that he's 11! He used to be my greatest hiking buddy!
Safe travels
I just got off the trail Wednesday April 5th. I sectioned from Sam’s Gap to Iron Mountain Gap. I guess I was a little behind you. This area was beautiful. It’s nice to watch your vids to see where I was just at. Good luck and be safe.
I love Survivor and have been watching since Season 1. I even applied a few times to be on it maybe 10 years ago but was never called. Now that I think about it, I would be terrible at it for the same reasons as you but I do enjoy watching all the lying and backstabbing that goes on. That was a really nice shot of the moon. When I hiked the AT, I was alone and didn't have a hiking partner and I realized later that I really do need a hiking partner or someone to see at the end of the day. I like hiking alone but it just feels better if there's someone you know that will be at your destination. John from MI
Great video! Thank you!!
A hostel you stayed at had a Hikeopoly game and Nahampsha t shirts for loaners, and the gear shop is playing your documentary. You've made a pretty good mark for yourself on the AT.
I am going to take a 2 week hiatus from Kyle Hates Hiking before my next trip so I am not scared
Glad to hear you say your not willing to change your hiking style! That’s the number one reason I like to solo hike. I’m watching a few other channels who are hiking and their very into there tramily (would drive me nuts 😅but to each there own)
this is a great video thank you stay strong
Hey Taylor. Keep on hiking! Happy Easter!
Thank you for a sweet video. Great.
Have a blessed day and a blessed Easter 🐇, peace be with you 💐
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. You are who you are, no need to change that. Loved the video.
You are always such a cheerful and upbeat person! Love your vlogs! I understand why you have so many followers. I need to find time to go back and watch that documentary! You are awesome! ❤
I do enjoy your videos.very detailed.she don't miss a beat
Hey Kyle raked in ALOT of subscribers with those murder mysteries on the trail videos. 😂 I couldn’t do it either. The backpacking podcast is my warm glow in the night.
I totally understand being yourself … it’s ok to enjoy your time alone.
Looks really relaxing.
Your awesome! Just be yourself and hike your hike! Love from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤
You're crushing it so far - keep it up! Have you noticed that your attitude towards how far you've gone or how much remains has changed since you've completed it previously? And if you wanted to, are you able to choose to camp at "the beauty spot", or are you only "allowed" to camp at specific areas? I can't imagine that I get to the overlook and don't decide to stay there for the night (unless there was a "miles completed" issue). Also, agree with you about Survivor - I've watched every season and would love to actually be on the show, but I wouldn't be any good at it and am sure I wouldn't last long. Plus, I'm not enough of a "personality" to get chosen in the first place... :-) Lookin forward to your updates!
Such an awesome thing to see your AT documentary playing at the gear shop❤🎉
You were in the Enchanted Forest on Unaka Mtn. Great day hike across that mountain! Enjoying your hike😎
It was an amazing day lady love your videos!
Excellent presentation
Hello from Maine. Enjoying your vlogs for this Hike thru. I loved the movie Wild and the book. Reese Witherspoon performance in the movie was amazing.
Hoping you catch up to my friend Hiram Hikes in the very near future. He did a little flip flop in the smokies but just started back out of Damascus. Keep heading North.
I am guessing this hike will be very different. You are doing great. Maybe more mental this time out as you have already completed this hike before. Its not a question if you can do it I would think, but maybe how can it be better than last time. Having a familiar face at the end of the day like you had before would be huge in my opinion. It is way early in your hike and you have time to develope a friend of tramily. I hope you find a person to jell with out there. I know I would want one. This was a very good down to earth video. I love hearing about what is going on for real with people and you are good at telling us. I am rooting for you for so many different reasons. Be brave and strong. You are already smart lol.
Taylor, I can so relate. Last year, I loved making friends on the AT but hiking alone 😊.
I have only done one long hike solo. I really enjoyed it. Some nights there were people around, which was nice, but it was also nice being all alone. I think it would be hard to find someone exactly matching a hiker style; you just have to compromise. And for a few days that would probably be great. But for 2000 miles...that would be tough!
Taylor, Enjoyed this video very much! Love knowing how you feel about different situations and encounters. Hope everything went as you planned for the night..we'll find out tomorrow 👍
Thank you for your words to camp alone. I'm on the AT right now and tried it last week but after 30 minutes I decided to hike further to a shelter. I will try it in some days again.
You have more possibilities than you camp at a stealth camp spot (alone).
🦋
Great videos...My backyard so that was the top of beauty spot and the gate to drive up was still closed when you went thru so less people day hiking...I had lunch at that camp spot last Saturday...Eunaka is pronounced with a long A...Like snake... Keep pushing NOBO 🙌
I say the exact same thing. I sleep like a rotisserie chicken too
When are you expecting to finish the trail? I start late in the season but I’m aiming for a quick pace, might bump into you!
My sternum strap buckle broke first day unbound 40z
Hike your own Hike, Hell Yeah!!!! Camping alone in the woods at night can be a bit scary. There's always the chance a Bear could eat you like a berry. Just remember all us You Tube followers have you in our prayers. Sleep good my love and safely wake into another wonderous day.
Hey Taylor. Great video as always! Your VLOGS were a great help and inspiration for me on my thru hike of the AT last year. THANK YOU!!! I had five awesome hiking partners at different points on trail, but also really enjoyed the solitude and freedom of a solo hike. It seems you are also embracing the experience of hiking alone. Roan highlands was perhaps my favourite hiking day on trail. Enjoy!!!
I wonder if Cody will make a special appearance section hike with you, Taylor. 🤔💛 No insider info here, just hoping he does.
Too funny - I rotate while sleeping and have also described myself as a “rotisserie chicken”
Taylor, what is the zip tie loop on your shoulder strap for?
That you walked in and saw your documentary playing is soooo cool. Did you say anything? Give anybody a wink and a nod? I know you avoid some of the "fame" but the coincidence is just too much to pass up the opportunity to have a fun moment with an unsuspecting employee.
You really seem to be having a great time.