I am a 51 year old women that has spend the past 17 years of my life building a business wishing I would have done things differently when I was younger. I watched your entire journey from start to finish and you were amazing and inspirational and I am so proud of what you have accomplished, may sound strange coming from a stranger but it's true. WTG Red Beard!! Off to watch you tackle the Pacific Crest Trail!
Candles By Victoria I’m 53 and raised 6 kids don’t know how many times I’ve watched RBs videos but because of these videos I have done many of the sections and will do it all at 58 . No regrets and life get out there and do it . Thanks RB yours are still the best you did good . Hay check out his 64 mile loop in the smokies go one too
I watched the entire series of the AT. I really felt like I was there. Thank you Red Beard! I'm going to hike the AT 2 days after I graduate college and bring my Labrador rock that that I've had for many years that was found on the AT. Now it shall cross 14 states. Thank you Red Beard!
I am already anxious to see your PCT videos start being posted and follow along with your new adventure. You and Joe Brewer have the most informative, no nonsense videos on the web and I have to thank you for the many extra hours of hard work you go through to not only take the videos and pictures but also the additional hours of editing and posting.
My pleasure! Yeah I love Joe's videos as well. He has been kind answering a ton of questions for me regarding the PCT. Hopefully I'll be able to post videos straight from the trail like I did on the AT. We will see.
My husband, the engineer, and I, the caboose, thank you so much for the brilliant job you have done in sharing what it is like to be on the trail. We are retired and plan to do a SOBO leaving Katahdin on June 2nd, 2017. We will never be able to keep up your pace, but surely if we go slowly with a mind to being prepared, we have a hope. Thank you, thank you and thank you! I think you peeled away the romanticism but left the romance intact, if you can understand what I mean.
I'm glad I stumbled upon your vids. I went thru in 07. I had an accident two years ago and am now a quadriplegic. I can't count how many times I close my eyes to relive the trail and the silent, contemplative moments I had on top of mountains. Sometimes it's hard to watch with the possibility that I am physically unable to visit some of these places again. But, thank you for being a conduit to allow me to refresh my memories and relive the joy. Good luck in your future adventures.
I'm so glad you found my channel and my adventure on the AT! So awesome to connect with a past thru hiker! You know and can relate to everything I went through, that's a connection us thru hikers have! I am sorry to hear about you accident that brings tears to my eyes. I am glad I was able to bring you back to the trail through my journey! Hope the best for you and I hope you will follow me on the PCT! I film simply to bring the sights and sounds of the trail to those who might not be able to do it themselves. Great to connect! ⛺️✌️
Best series of videos I have ever watch on TH-cam by far. I love the fact that he is not promoting merchandise, I know they rely many times on that for extra income, and only talks about products in an honest matter. I would love to see the general numbers on such an amazing adventure such as weight lost, products that made the trip easier as well as some you may not have needed. Looking forward to more videos for sure.
Thanks! I lost 50 pounds total and all my ultralight gear made the hike easier no doubt. I can’t recommend going light enough. I love ultralight so much I know work for Zpacks. Ha. Cheers ✌️
Congrats Will! It has been so awesome following you on your journey. I hope some day I can do the AT. I am looking forward to your PCT journey. Peace out brother.
Hey dude thanks for doing these videos. I just found your channel and saw you have each state of the AT, going to watch them all over the next few days. Awesome footage from what I've seen so far.
What an AMAZING Journey you had!! Followed all the states you did til the end. Really AWESOME , Had me hooked brother!!! Congrats on this!!! YOU the man!!!
Many, many years ago I day hiked to the summit of Kahtadin. Your excellent video footage brought back those long forgotten memories. I had forgotten how awesome the Maine wilderness is. Thanks for sharing some of the best moments of your journey. Happy trails.
Congrats on the accomplishment of finishing the state-by-state series. What a fantastic day you had to complete your journey. Your extraordinary efforts in both hiking and videography are much appreciated and applauded.
Thanks for the kind words. I really set out on this journey to find answers and bring the beauty of the trail to those who might not be able to hike it from end to end. It was a success all the way around. Happy Hiking!
Congrats!! What a wonderful accomplishment. It was interesting to see people of different age groups finishing the trail. Thank you so much for taking us along on this awesome journey! This has definitely inspired me to go hiking more. To see nature at it finest.
I have seen thousands of TH-cam videos. I have never seen a video or a series of videos that has been so awesome! Thank you for sharing these videos and sharing this remarkable adventure . I'm from Appalachia born and raised in these mountains. I feel a unexplainable connection to your journey. To have the opportunity to hike to the trails end would be a blessing. "Mountai semper liberi "
Connor Paton Thanks my friend for the kind words! Really glad you enjoyed my videos. Im sure we might run into each other on a trail someday. Until then Happy Hiking!
I watched every video. You have inspired me to get off the couch and give hiking/packing a shot this spring. Thanks for sharing your journey, Red Beard!!
I remember watching this series of videos 7 years ago just after they’d come out. Backpacking changed my life, starting with this video and yet I’ve still not seen a single step of the AT. I’m older, more in debt, and closer to the age I’m supposed to start a family at. It seems more important now than ever to go back to the mindset of the young guy who first watched these video, because so far.. the alternative freaking sucks.
Congrats RedBeard, I watched your entire thru hike Series man what a Trip, thanks for doing the videos and taking me along even if I did only go with you through the YT channel it was Great.
Excellent videos. I'm in São Paulo, Brazil, and I've watched every single one of them. Congrats for the great work you've done, besides having walked the AT.
The ending seems like such a beautiful experience. Love to see how it makes people feel to reach that point. Very joyous, I was smiling for you guys. :) Congratulations, Red Beard.
I absolutely love all of your videos! I have recently, over the past year, developed a desire to hike! I have done tons of research and watched many many videos on youtube! Yours is by far my favorite! I watched every one of your AT videos, watching your entire journey, and have almost completed you PCT journey! I'm currently a sophomore in college, but once I graduate I plan and hope to begin doing these long, beautiful, and challenging trails! My goal is to earn the triple crown! You're super inspiring and give me something to look forward to, and what to expect along the way! You're a true inspiration! Keep it up! :)
Really glad you have enjoyed my hikes, you will have the time of your life on any of these trails after college. I really think there is nothing better to do then to hike these trails. It will allow you to process the entire rest of your life and meet incredible people some of which will become life long friends! Good luck on all your preparations.
One of the best video series I have watched (personal opinion of course). Thanks for making me feel like I was part of the hike! Felt like you was talking to me at times! Great series! Will be watching the PCT series as well!
Watching you the entire way, you are totally awesome to allow us to follow you along the way...I'm just imagining how tired you were...I hope you will continue. I'm going to also start watching your other videos about how to prepare, what to bring, pack, etc...you're my hero!! :)
Thanks so much for the kind words! The AT was truly epic! Get out there and do it yourself if you can make it happen so I can watch your journey and relive my experience through you! I'm super glad you enjoyed my trek! Happy Hiking!
What a terrific documentary! I live in Europe and have never been in the US apart from CA and WA. I really like the fact that you kept to the trail and avoided cities. Thank you for making the effort to record what must have been an epic journey :)
when I finish ill be crying like a baby. ive wanted to do the AT since I was 10 (1991). my plan right now is in 2018 im trekking northbound from Springer
My husband and I plan on starting at Springer in 2018 as well. Looking forward to it since this has become more of dream the older Ive gotten and spent my time hiking small hikes and some of the 100 mile Wilderness.
Congrats on all your videos Will . I just watched the one video Maine and Katahdin . And gave it a thumbs up ! Then I started reading all the comments that people made on your videos and God bless you Will answered them all , that takes time !!! I retired from Gulfstream in March of 2013 Private jets , 37 years . March 26 2016 is my year for the A.T. Keep on keeping on Will !!!!!! Gray wolf out P.S. Feb 18 2016 I'll be sixty year old.
Watched every single video of you doing the Pacific Crest Trail and now the Appalachian Trail everyday during lunch in my box, and wonder if I could actually do it myself. You've inspired me to go further than I think I can. I may not be able to thru hike both trails, but I will give portions of it a go-most likely the Pacific Crest Trail, specifically the amazingly gorgeous John Muir Trail. Thanks for sharing your adventures!
Vincent Vanaski no. Ran out of money around mile 2100 and came back east and started working for Zpacks. I'll redo the whole trail soon but probably will go southbound.
Watching all of your hikes is so inspiring. I need to definitely get out and start hiking. I live in Idaho so there are lots of great trails here. One day I would love to complete this trail. Thanks for the awesome footage of your hike.
Dude.. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your complete video set of your AT hike. Of course, now, I feel like we're friends.. haha. My Zpacks Duplex tent actually arrived at my door during the middle of one of your videos. Your reviews are a big reason I decided on that shelter. Thanks for making these videos and I celebrated your summit with you, man. Good stuff. I'm out there to thru-hike 2017 of the fires haven't screwed that up. Peace, bro.
Congrats, and thanks for sharing your adventure. The effort you put into filming was extraordinary. Thanks for bringing us along. One day I hope to check this off my bucket list. See ya on the trails RedBeard and good luck on the PCT..
Michael Heaton Im sure some day you will check it off your bucket list. It truly is a trip of a lifetime and it will change your life forever! Hope to see you on the trail someday! Until then Happy Hiking my friend!
I just finished watching all of your AT Videos and have absolutely enjoyed following your journey. What a great experience it must have been. Can't wait for your next PCT Vid...I've been following you there too. I can't wait to do it myself one day! Keep it up and never quit!
I just finished your awesome AT videos. There were lots of hiking footages, landscape shots & selfies which were very educational in feeling the lay of the land (I could almost smell it, ha! )
Awesome video series,Will. I enjoyed every minute of it. You did an amazing job capturing your adventure on the trail and somehow made it look relatively easy. Congrats to you and your fellow thru hikers for accomplishing what I know was a life changing experience. I look forward to your next adventure. Best wishes to you!
Hello Red Beard. I have watched the videos of your amazing adventures while on the AT, many times. I can't begin to express how much your videos motivate me to get outdoors and to be active. I have always wanted to complete the AT and seeing how I live in Georgia, I have always thought it would be easy to just start. However, work and responsibilities have proven time and time again to be a huge factor in me not attempting the journey. My wife and I plan on tackling the AT once the kids are grown and work no longer has a purpose. We both believe that you have posted the most well reviewed and most beneficial videos of any other that we have watched. Thank you for your forethought on recording your adventures and sharing them with the world. We will continue to follow you and show you support. Thanks again, you rock!
Thanks so much for the kind words. I am really glad that my videos have been helpful! The AT was truly a wonderful experience and I know you guys would have a trip of a lifetime for sure. Once you get through the first few weeks and get your trail legs under you it becomes quite easy in my opinion because, for me, I was living a dream no way I was going to quit! Good luck with the trail in the future! Happy Hiking!
Hey thanks for the work getting this on video. I miss Maine and can hardly wait to get back out there! You do a great job narrating, keep it up bro! ~Happy Trails~
Truly inspiring. I’ve watched a bunch of AT hiking videos and yours are outstanding. Loved the state by state format. Maybe I’m not ready to tackle the challenge, I was exhausted after watching you do it. Thanks for posting your hike.dc
The wife and I are noobie hikers, never overnighted, your journey was very inspirational and motivating, we are going to up our game...thanks for sharing...
Yo Redbeard. Chip here from Atlanta. Great documentary bro. I watched the entire series and felt like I was there. I hike a lot on the AT in GA & NC and wished that I could just take off and do what you guys did. Probably never will but it’s been a dream of mine. My legs and hips are not in good enough shape to do it anymore. Thanks for sharing this awesome adventure man.
Just watched all of your AT videos. Amazing. You're inspiring. Thanks for taking the time to video it and share with us. Can't wait to see your PCT adventure.
I'm really glad you enjoyed my videos! I truly loved the AT and can't wait to be back on the trail on the PCT! Thanks for watching. Follow me on the PCT 😋 happy hiking!
Watch to the end. Another 'old codger' (both of us in mid 60s) commented about the absence of oxygen canisters along the way!! And too few benches... HaHa. I found myself breathing deeply as you boys climbed and went spelunking over and under the boulders and caves. Whew! But I sensed a determination in you, Red Beard, early in the vids. Congratulations! Your near continual videoing made me feel all the emotions you boys felt, and all the usual points of interest, and some special points of your interest; meeting up with Bambi, for example. And all the beauty too. I clearly see the benefit of the 45 "zero" days. And meeting up with other hikers in restaurants and on the trail. This had to be motivational to you boys. Again, my hats off to you-a huge accomplishment!
red beard really enjoyed watching you on the Appalachian trail through 10 states totally awesome hope you will finish the Pacific crest trail soon enjoyed it and thanks
Thanks, Will! It's always been a dream to hike the trail, but due to age, family obligations, and a bad knee, I probably won't - but thanks to you, I've been able to experience it. Your efforts are greatly appreciated - great job!
Hey thanks for this Maine videos section of your hike. I am from Maine and born in Maine and it is beautiful here. I have always wanted to hike but physically unable to... your videos showed me what it's like, Thanks again!
Such and amazing experience! Followed all of your videos from Georgia all the way through. Heck, I got emotional when I saw the sign at the crest! Thanks again for sharing your journey with us! I'll be starting some day hikes with my daughter this spring. Hopefully I'll have her ready to do a couple days on Springer by the end of the year! Maybe see some south bounders finish.
Really glad you enjoyed the videos and my journey. It was epic for sure! Good luck hiking with your daughter. It's a dream of mine to have at least one kid someday and take them out hiking on the AT! Happy Hiking!
Yeah it truly was insane! That's heading down Katahdin. Unbelievable mountain. Coolest mountain I've ever been on! Of course the PCT will change that! I'll be hitting Half Dome, Mt Whitney and many others!
Congratulations Will!!!!! I watched the whole series and it was very inspiring and very well done. Thank you for sharing with us your trip and all the other videos you did. I hope to hike the AT in 2016.
Ed the Travler Thanks so much for the kind words, really glad you enjoyed my videos of my journey! What a trip indeed! Good luck on your hike preparations and whatever you do make that hike happen in 2016! Happy Hiking!
Thanks so much for making these videos of your thru-hikers and organizing them by state. They've been enormously helpful to me as I plan my section hikes!
Cool I had too much fog to see some of this scenery. As well as balds in the south. 1984 was the wettest year on record. Fantastic video. A ladder, that’s new.
My pleasure! I really enjoyed the AT. I am very much looking forward to the PCT. Just getting myself mentally ready to be living in the mountains again for 6 months 😏
Hi, Red beard ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Awesome and Great accomplishment, amazing journey hiking the Appalachian Trail. I am from Ga, I have watched all your awesome and amazing hiking journey, beautiful scenery and spectacular views and those ridge-lines where you walked across and vertical steep climbs and decent were just totally so cool. I’m looking forward to seeing more hiking adventures. Thanks for sharing, enjoy and have a Great week !!! Danny
Man, simply amazing! The adventure of a lifetime! It definitely shows the grit and the spirit of the human being! Congratulations on that amazing accomplishment! I watched every video and you have truly motivated me to embark on that journey. April 29th is when we do our first hike into the AT. Planning on 115 miles from North Georgia into Tennessee. Just a warm up. But you have to start somewhere! Glad to see people truly living life! Thanks for sharing your adventure. Good luck on future endeavors!
There were times you guys scared the crap out of me! I don't think I could do the end of the trail. That Ridge you guys crossed into Maine... OMG. I did enjoy the vids! I watched them all back to back! Chair seems like a really super guy! I was glad he was with you! If he's single, tell him to Holla!
Aw man that looks awesome! Now Im a little sad that I have to(late start) to flip flop. I want Maine to be the finish so I can celebrate with everyone when I get there... I'd bet it would be fun to just sit there for days and watch the happiness on everyones faces when they finish. Great video, man. Now I know a little more of what to expect. Thank you thank you thank you!
Brad Leonard you are so right, i had friends who stayed there for a week and went up EVERY SINGLE DAY to experience everyones ending. So cool, especially since you know most everyone on the trail around you! Really glad you enjoyed my videos. Good luck on your HIKE MY FRIEND! You will have a blast for sure! Happy Hiking!
That's my home state. Some of the best hiking in the entire USA. A lot of it is right in my back yard. Hope to catch ya next time you're around. Great video!
Chair was a blast to hike with for sure especially during the hardest mile section! It was a blast hiking with you as well! Coolest Canadian on the trail BY FAR :)
Thanks so much for sharing your adventure in such detail! It means a lot to me to be able to see this hike I've wanted to do for a long time. Although I won't be able to pull it off for many more years for financial reasons, having all your footage in my mind inspires me to work on staying in shape and get out for shorter trips when I can. Peace!
this is Benjamin I live in Muscatine, iowa I saw your PCT hike first, then your AT hike, I have to thank you so much man, I wish I would've ran into this video story of your hikes long time ago, but anyway its 10/08/15 and its about 9pm, I just finished watching your AT hike, it took me about three days to fit you in my schedule, and im glad I did, praise GOD for you, thank you friend.
Watched your whole AT series and loved it! Thanks so much for taking the extra weight and the time to film - I know it wasn't always fun or convenient, haha. I'm heading NOBO on the AT this March and your videos were super inspirational. Thanks a ton for sharing and happy hiking Red Beard!
Amazing footage. Thank you again for the inspiration. Going back in early May to Re-hike the Foothills trail but this time go on the alternate and finish at Caesars head instead of Table Rock.
What a journey and a great series, I am from Scotland and was amazed at the beauty and the countless vistas on offer. Inspired to give the AT a go at some point and also the PCT which looks amazing . There is some great hiking in the Scottish Highlands, bagging the Munro's (mountains over 3000ft)and some great longer distance walks too taking in multiple mountain ranges and varied scenery, should come and check it out some day. Good luck on the PCT
Glad you enjoyed the videos. I am dreaming of attempting the TGO Challenge in a few years! Some friends of mine just completed it this past year and it looked amazing! Happy Hiking!
Congrats on a successful journey. just got done watching your documentary. Loved every minute. Great job at filming and editing. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. Really shows nothing is impossible if you set your mind to it. Looks like you met a lot of nice and genuine people along the way and made memories that will last for a life time. Looking forward to seeing your other adventures. Stay safe out there.
Wow that was amazing to follow. I loved the format of doing it state by state. Your enthusiam has really sparked an idea in my mind. I've never hiked a day in my life because no one in my surroundings does it, yet, I feel more inclined than ever before to pick it up, and hopefully eventually walk 3400km from georgia to maine.
watching your videos makes me super anxious to start my hike. planning on starting late october since it'll be way less crowded and i've been dying to do a nice winter hike. thanks for the great vids.
I am a 51 year old women that has spend the past 17 years of my life building a business wishing I would have done things differently when I was younger. I watched your entire journey from start to finish and you were amazing and inspirational and I am so proud of what you have accomplished, may sound strange coming from a stranger but it's true. WTG Red Beard!! Off to watch you tackle the Pacific Crest Trail!
Thanks for the kind words! Many years still left in your life to have new experiences, maybe it's time for some adventure. Happy Hiking!
Candles By Victoria I’m 53 and raised 6 kids don’t know how many times I’ve watched RBs videos but because of these videos I have done many of the sections and will do it all at 58 . No regrets and life get out there and do it . Thanks RB yours are still the best you did good . Hay check out his 64 mile loop in the smokies go one too
dude this channel has become my daily TV, away from all the junk. great job man love it
Ha! Love it. There are many new episodes to come so stay tuned! ✌🏼️
same here haha I really dig this channel!
I watched the entire series of the AT. I really felt like I was there. Thank you Red Beard! I'm going to hike the AT 2 days after I graduate college and bring my Labrador rock that that I've had for many years that was found on the AT. Now it shall cross 14 states. Thank you Red Beard!
+Walker Braden really glad you enjoyed my journey! Good luck on your hike!
+Will “Red Beard” Wood how did you manage to charge your electronic gear? Solar charger?
I am already anxious to see your PCT videos start being posted and follow along with your new adventure. You and Joe Brewer have the most informative, no nonsense videos on the web and I have to thank you for the many extra hours of hard work you go through to not only take the videos and pictures but also the additional hours of editing and posting.
My pleasure! Yeah I love Joe's videos as well. He has been kind answering a ton of questions for me regarding the PCT. Hopefully I'll be able to post videos straight from the trail like I did on the AT. We will see.
What a beautiful State. I lived here 50 years. There are so many hidden places and gorgeous views. My compliments to you. Your tours is spectacular.
Thanks for the memories, mate. Thru hiked in '16.
Congrats Red Beard! I really enjoyed your videos of the AT. You do a fantastic job of narrating as well! Looking forward to your future adventures.
My husband, the engineer, and I, the caboose, thank you so much for the brilliant job you have done in sharing what it is like to be on the trail. We are retired and plan to do a SOBO leaving Katahdin on June 2nd, 2017. We will never be able to keep up your pace, but surely if we go slowly with a mind to being prepared, we have a hope. Thank you, thank you and thank you! I think you peeled away the romanticism but left the romance intact, if you can understand what I mean.
I'm glad I stumbled upon your vids. I went thru in 07. I had an accident two years ago and am now a quadriplegic. I can't count how many times I close my eyes to relive the trail and the silent, contemplative moments I had on top of mountains. Sometimes it's hard to watch with the possibility that I am physically unable to visit some of these places again. But, thank you for being a conduit to allow me to refresh my memories and relive the joy. Good luck in your future adventures.
I'm so glad you found my channel and my adventure on the AT! So awesome to connect with a past thru hiker! You know and can relate to everything I went through, that's a connection us thru hikers have! I am sorry to hear about you accident that brings tears to my eyes. I am glad I was able to bring you back to the trail through my journey! Hope the best for you and I hope you will follow me on the PCT! I film simply to bring the sights and sounds of the trail to those who might not be able to do it themselves. Great to connect! ⛺️✌️
Best series of videos I have ever watch on TH-cam by far. I love the fact that he is not promoting merchandise, I know they rely many times on that for extra income, and only talks about products in an honest matter. I would love to see the general numbers on such an amazing adventure such as weight lost, products that made the trip easier as well as some you may not have needed. Looking forward to more videos for sure.
Thanks! I lost 50 pounds total and all my ultralight gear made the hike easier no doubt. I can’t recommend going light enough. I love ultralight so much I know work for Zpacks. Ha. Cheers ✌️
Congrats Will! It has been so awesome following you on your journey. I hope some day I can do the AT. I am looking forward to your PCT journey. Peace out brother.
Glad you enjoyed the vids! Hope you can do it yourself some day you won't regret it until then Happy Hiking!
Hey dude thanks for doing these videos. I just found your channel and saw you have each state of the AT, going to watch them all over the next few days. Awesome footage from what I've seen so far.
Hope they r helpful
Thank you Will. Hardcore hiking. Great footage. Much appreciated.
What an AMAZING Journey you had!! Followed all the states you did til the end. Really AWESOME , Had me hooked brother!!! Congrats on this!!! YOU the man!!!
Thanks for the kind words ✌🏼️
Many, many years ago I day hiked to the summit of Kahtadin.
Your excellent video footage brought back those long forgotten memories.
I had forgotten how awesome the Maine wilderness is.
Thanks for sharing some of the best moments of your journey.
Happy trails.
My pleasure. Kahtadin is an incredible place indeed!
Congrats on the accomplishment of finishing the state-by-state series. What a fantastic day you had to complete your journey. Your extraordinary efforts in both hiking and videography are much appreciated and applauded.
Thanks for the kind words. I really set out on this journey to find answers and bring the beauty of the trail to those who might not be able to hike it from end to end. It was a success all the way around. Happy Hiking!
Congrats!! What a wonderful accomplishment. It was interesting to see people of different age groups finishing the trail. Thank you so much for taking us along on this awesome journey! This has definitely inspired me to go hiking more. To see nature at it finest.
The most gorgeous footage from the whole trail.
I have seen thousands of TH-cam videos. I have never seen a video or a series of videos that has been so awesome! Thank you for sharing these videos and sharing this remarkable adventure . I'm from Appalachia born and raised in these mountains. I feel a unexplainable connection to your journey. To have the opportunity to hike to the trails end would be a blessing. "Mountai semper liberi "
Just watched a couple of your videos, you're the man! Hope I get to do this someday!
Connor Paton Thanks my friend for the kind words! Really glad you enjoyed my videos. Im sure we might run into each other on a trail someday. Until then Happy Hiking!
Congrats Will and a big thanks for sharing this amazing experience with us through this fine movie!!
Congrats Redbeard. It felt great to go on that journey with you in spirit!
I watched every video. You have inspired me to get off the couch and give hiking/packing a shot this spring. Thanks for sharing your journey, Red Beard!!
Thanks Jim
Successful conclusion to a long spring, summer journey..
thanks for the state by state format...... on to the PCT!
No problem! It was a great trip for sure!
I remember watching this series of videos 7 years ago just after they’d come out. Backpacking changed my life, starting with this video and yet I’ve still not seen a single step of the AT. I’m older, more in debt, and closer to the age I’m supposed to start a family at. It seems more important now than ever to go back to the mindset of the young guy who first watched these video, because so far.. the alternative freaking sucks.
Congrats RedBeard, I watched your entire thru hike Series man what a Trip, thanks for doing the videos and taking me along even if I did only go with you through the YT channel it was Great.
Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent videos. I'm in São Paulo, Brazil, and I've watched every single one of them. Congrats for the great work you've done, besides having walked the AT.
Finished watching in your AT journey in the past 24 hours. Incredible journey. Congratulations!!! Thank you for filming ♡ on to the PCT journey....
My pleasure, it was an incredible hike for sure.
The ending seems like such a beautiful experience. Love to see how it makes people feel to reach that point. Very joyous, I was smiling for you guys. :) Congratulations, Red Beard.
Congrats Red Beard!! Thanks for taking us with!!
themattdaddy my pleasure indeed.
I absolutely love all of your videos! I have recently, over the past year, developed a desire to hike! I have done tons of research and watched many many videos on youtube! Yours is by far my favorite! I watched every one of your AT videos, watching your entire journey, and have almost completed you PCT journey! I'm currently a sophomore in college, but once I graduate I plan and hope to begin doing these long, beautiful, and challenging trails! My goal is to earn the triple crown! You're super inspiring and give me something to look forward to, and what to expect along the way! You're a true inspiration! Keep it up! :)
Really glad you have enjoyed my hikes, you will have the time of your life on any of these trails after college. I really think there is nothing better to do then to hike these trails. It will allow you to process the entire rest of your life and meet incredible people some of which will become life long friends! Good luck on all your preparations.
One of the best video series I have watched (personal opinion of course). Thanks for making me feel like I was part of the hike! Felt like you was talking to me at times! Great series! Will be watching the PCT series as well!
Thanks ✌🏼️
Thanks Red Beard, I will never get there in this life but I have seen it through your eye. Much appreciated
well done red beard and all the thru hikers, fantastic achievement. and thanks for recording the whole journey,very inspirational.
Watching you the entire way, you are totally awesome to allow us to follow you along the way...I'm just imagining how tired you were...I hope you will continue. I'm going to also start watching your other videos about how to prepare, what to bring, pack, etc...you're my hero!! :)
Thanks so much for the kind words! The AT was truly epic! Get out there and do it yourself if you can make it happen so I can watch your journey and relive my experience through you! I'm super glad you enjoyed my trek! Happy Hiking!
Well, now my wife and I BOTH are watching (I'm re-watching) your vids...man, I totally stoked...she really likes the beard, man! LOL
Just finished watching your videos on the Appalachian Trail. Thanks for taking us on your journey. Really enjoyed it! Congratulations
Thanks!
Congratulations!! And thanks for posting this for us all to see!!
My pleasure
OMG I just love the mountains in Maine and also the White Mountains. Spectacular and beautiful.
What a terrific documentary! I live in Europe and have never been in the US apart from CA and WA. I really like the fact that you kept to the trail and avoided cities. Thank you for making the effort to record what must have been an epic journey :)
when I finish ill be crying like a baby. ive wanted to do the AT since I was 10 (1991). my plan right now is in 2018 im trekking northbound from Springer
Good luck and don't let anything stop you. Happy Hiking!
thanks
My husband and I plan on starting at Springer in 2018 as well. Looking forward to it since this has become more of dream the older Ive gotten and spent my time hiking small hikes and some of the 100 mile Wilderness.
Congrats on all your videos Will . I just watched the one video Maine and Katahdin . And gave it a thumbs up ! Then I started reading all the comments that people made on your videos and God bless you Will answered them all , that takes time !!! I retired from Gulfstream in March of 2013 Private jets , 37 years . March 26 2016 is my year for the A.T. Keep on keeping on Will !!!!!! Gray wolf out P.S. Feb 18 2016 I'll be sixty year old.
Watched every single video of you doing the Pacific Crest Trail and now the Appalachian Trail everyday during lunch in my box, and wonder if I could actually do it myself. You've inspired me to go further than I think I can. I may not be able to thru hike both trails, but I will give portions of it a go-most likely the Pacific Crest Trail, specifically the amazingly gorgeous John Muir Trail. Thanks for sharing your adventures!
+Sarah Y so glad you have enjoyed my adventures. If you feel called to the wildneress, go! You won't ever regret it! Happy Hiking!
Looking forward to seeing you finish the PCT too! I'll definitely make it out there. Travel safe!
After watching this video series , this has to be the most detailed AT video I have seen so far. Great job!
Vincent Vanaski thanks! It was a great hike for sure. One of my favorites.
Did you finish the PCT? I am going for it next year.
Vincent Vanaski no. Ran out of money around mile 2100 and came back east and started working for Zpacks. I'll redo the whole trail soon but probably will go southbound.
Too bad, maybe I'll see you on it next year if you go.
Watching all of your hikes is so inspiring. I need to definitely get out and start hiking. I live in Idaho so there are lots of great trails here. One day I would love to complete this trail. Thanks for the awesome footage of your hike.
Dude.. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your complete video set of your AT hike. Of course, now, I feel like we're friends.. haha. My Zpacks Duplex tent actually arrived at my door during the middle of one of your videos. Your reviews are a big reason I decided on that shelter. Thanks for making these videos and I celebrated your summit with you, man. Good stuff. I'm out there to thru-hike 2017 of the fires haven't screwed that up. Peace, bro.
I followed you from Georgia in one afternoon!
Outstanding job!
Congrats, and thanks for sharing your adventure. The effort you put into filming was extraordinary. Thanks for bringing us along. One day I hope to check this off my bucket list.
See ya on the trails RedBeard and good luck on the PCT..
Michael Heaton Im sure some day you will check it off your bucket list. It truly is a trip of a lifetime and it will change your life forever! Hope to see you on the trail someday! Until then Happy Hiking my friend!
I just finished watching all of your AT Videos and have absolutely enjoyed following your journey. What a great experience it must have been. Can't wait for your next PCT Vid...I've been following you there too. I can't wait to do it myself one day! Keep it up and never quit!
I just finished your awesome AT videos. There were lots of hiking footages, landscape shots & selfies which were very educational in feeling the lay of the land (I could almost smell it, ha! )
Thank you for the videos on the AT, watched them all. I now have a better scope of what it is, hope to do it in 2017.
Good luck Pierre, hit me up with any questions. ✌🏼️
This has been the best I've seen on TH-cam yet. Thank you for sharing your experience. I truly enjoyed every moment!
Awesome video series,Will. I enjoyed every minute of it. You did an amazing job capturing your adventure on the trail and somehow made it look relatively easy. Congrats to you and your fellow thru hikers for accomplishing what I know was a life changing experience. I look forward to your next adventure. Best wishes to you!
mbaja25 Thanks so much for the kind words! Happy Hiking!
Hello Red Beard. I have watched the videos of your amazing adventures while on the AT, many times. I can't begin to express how much your videos motivate me to get outdoors and to be active. I have always wanted to complete the AT and seeing how I live in Georgia, I have always thought it would be easy to just start. However, work and responsibilities have proven time and time again to be a huge factor in me not attempting the journey. My wife and I plan on tackling the AT once the kids are grown and work no longer has a purpose. We both believe that you have posted the most well reviewed and most beneficial videos of any other that we have watched. Thank you for your forethought on recording your adventures and sharing them with the world. We will continue to follow you and show you support. Thanks again, you rock!
Thanks so much for the kind words. I am really glad that my videos have been helpful! The AT was truly a wonderful experience and I know you guys would have a trip of a lifetime for sure. Once you get through the first few weeks and get your trail legs under you it becomes quite easy in my opinion because, for me, I was living a dream no way I was going to quit! Good luck with the trail in the future! Happy Hiking!
Hey thanks for the work getting this on video. I miss Maine and can hardly wait to get back out there! You do a great job narrating, keep it up bro! ~Happy Trails~
Truly inspiring. I’ve watched a bunch of AT hiking videos and yours are outstanding. Loved the state by state format. Maybe I’m not ready to tackle the challenge, I was exhausted after watching you do it. Thanks for posting your hike.dc
The wife and I are noobie hikers, never overnighted, your journey was very inspirational and motivating, we are going to up our game...thanks for sharing...
Yo Redbeard. Chip here from Atlanta. Great documentary bro. I watched the entire series and felt like I was there. I hike a lot on the AT in GA & NC and wished that I could just take off and do what you guys did. Probably never will but it’s been a dream of mine. My legs and hips are not in good enough shape to do it anymore. Thanks for sharing this awesome adventure man.
Just watched all of your AT videos. Amazing. You're inspiring. Thanks for taking the time to video it and share with us. Can't wait to see your PCT adventure.
I'm really glad you enjoyed my videos! I truly loved the AT and can't wait to be back on the trail on the PCT! Thanks for watching. Follow me on the PCT 😋 happy hiking!
Watch to the end. Another 'old codger' (both of us in mid 60s) commented about the absence of oxygen canisters along the way!! And too few benches... HaHa. I found myself breathing deeply as you boys climbed and went spelunking over and under the boulders and caves. Whew! But I sensed a determination in you, Red Beard, early in the vids. Congratulations! Your near continual videoing made me feel all the emotions you boys felt, and all the usual points of interest, and some special points of your interest; meeting up with Bambi, for example. And all the beauty too. I clearly see the benefit of the 45 "zero" days. And meeting up with other hikers in restaurants and on the trail. This had to be motivational to you boys. Again, my hats off to you-a huge accomplishment!
red beard really enjoyed watching you on the Appalachian trail through 10 states totally awesome hope you will finish the Pacific crest trail soon enjoyed it and thanks
Thanks, Will! It's always been a dream to hike the trail, but due to age, family obligations, and a bad knee, I probably won't - but thanks to you, I've been able to experience it. Your efforts are greatly appreciated - great job!
No problem! Definitely why I filmed so people that might not be able to do it can get a sense as to what it is like!
Hey thanks for this Maine videos section of your hike. I am from Maine and born in Maine and it is beautiful here. I have always wanted to hike but physically unable to... your videos showed me what it's like, Thanks again!
Awesome series of your trip from Georgia to Maine. I enjoyed all of it. Thanks Red Beard.
My pleasure. Really glad you enjoyed it!
Great adventure Red Beard, thanks for sharing with the rest of us.
My pleasure!
Such and amazing experience!
Followed all of your videos from Georgia all the way through. Heck, I got emotional when I saw the sign at the crest!
Thanks again for sharing your journey with us! I'll be starting some day hikes with my daughter this spring. Hopefully I'll have her ready to do a couple days on Springer by the end of the year! Maybe see some south bounders finish.
Really glad you enjoyed the videos and my journey. It was epic for sure! Good luck hiking with your daughter. It's a dream of mine to have at least one kid someday and take them out hiking on the AT! Happy Hiking!
That opening shot of the ridge line rock scramble is amazing. (I had to pause the video and comment already)
Yeah it truly was insane! That's heading down Katahdin. Unbelievable mountain. Coolest mountain I've ever been on! Of course the PCT will change that! I'll be hitting Half Dome, Mt Whitney and many others!
Absolutely fabulous! I teared up at the end of your journey.
Thanks so much, I tear up every time I watch it! I just love all those people so much! Happy hiking!
VERY HAPPY FOR YOU MY FRIEND WIS I COULD HAVE DUNE THE HIKE MY SELF AS WELL I FALLED YOUR HIKE AND CLIME ENJOY GOD BLESS ALL WHO MADE IT
Congratulations Will!!!!!
I watched the whole series and it was very inspiring and very well done. Thank you for sharing with us your trip and all the other videos you did. I hope to hike the AT in 2016.
Ed the Travler Thanks so much for the kind words, really glad you enjoyed my videos of my journey! What a trip indeed! Good luck on your hike preparations and whatever you do make that hike happen in 2016! Happy Hiking!
Congrats red beard and chair, awesome videos throughout the hike, thanks
Thanks so much for making these videos of your thru-hikers and organizing them by state. They've been enormously helpful to me as I plan my section hikes!
Cool I had too much fog to see some of this scenery. As well as balds in the south. 1984 was the wettest year on record. Fantastic video.
A ladder, that’s new.
Congrat! Thanks for taking the time to share your adventure. Looking forward to your pct hike. Be interested to see how it compares to the AT.
My pleasure! I really enjoyed the AT. I am very much looking forward to the PCT. Just getting myself mentally ready to be living in the mountains again for 6 months 😏
Hi, Red beard ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Awesome and Great accomplishment, amazing journey hiking the Appalachian Trail. I am from Ga, I have watched all your awesome and amazing hiking journey, beautiful scenery and spectacular views and those ridge-lines where you walked across and vertical steep climbs and decent were just totally so cool. I’m looking forward to seeing more hiking adventures. Thanks for sharing, enjoy and have a Great week !!! Danny
Man, simply amazing! The adventure of a lifetime! It definitely shows the grit and the spirit of the human being! Congratulations on that amazing accomplishment! I watched every video and you have truly motivated me to embark on that journey. April 29th is when we do our first hike into the AT. Planning on 115 miles from North Georgia into Tennessee. Just a warm up. But you have to start somewhere! Glad to see people truly living life! Thanks for sharing your adventure. Good luck on future endeavors!
There were times you guys scared the crap out of me! I don't think I could do the end of the trail. That Ridge you guys crossed into Maine... OMG. I did enjoy the vids! I watched them all back to back! Chair seems like a really super guy! I was glad he was with you! If he's single, tell him to Holla!
Aw man that looks awesome! Now Im a little sad that I have to(late start) to flip flop. I want Maine to be the finish so I can celebrate with everyone when I get there... I'd bet it would be fun to just sit there for days and watch the happiness on everyones faces when they finish. Great video, man. Now I know a little more of what to expect. Thank you thank you thank you!
Brad Leonard you are so right, i had friends who stayed there for a week and went up EVERY SINGLE DAY to experience everyones ending. So cool, especially since you know most everyone on the trail around you! Really glad you enjoyed my videos. Good luck on your HIKE MY FRIEND! You will have a blast for sure! Happy Hiking!
That's my home state. Some of the best hiking in the entire USA. A lot of it is right in my back yard. Hope to catch ya next time you're around. Great video!
Totally agree with you! I would love to live in Maine! I loved Rangeley and the small town of Stratton!
Will Wood We're on the backside of Sunday River. Great hikes on Mount Will, Grafton Notch, Albany Notch trail and of course the Appalachian. Cheers.
oh my goodness. Did I ever crack up watching Chair crawl through those boulders!! Miss you two Southern Gents!
Chair was a blast to hike with for sure especially during the hardest mile section! It was a blast hiking with you as well! Coolest Canadian on the trail BY FAR :)
Thanks so much for sharing your adventure in such detail! It means a lot to me to be able to see this hike I've wanted to do for a long time. Although I won't be able to pull it off for many more years for financial reasons, having all your footage in my mind inspires me to work on staying in shape and get out for shorter trips when I can. Peace!
Thanks for the time & effort you put towards these videos. Keep them coming !
Agreed, thanks for taking us with you...awesome hike, and really inspiring for us still on the fence!
What an amazing journey, Congrats and to all the others who finished....
fed goe It was insane! Glad you enjoyed. Happy Hiking!
this is Benjamin I live in Muscatine, iowa I saw your PCT hike first, then your AT hike, I have to thank you so much man, I wish I would've ran into this video story of your hikes long time ago, but anyway its 10/08/15 and its about 9pm, I just finished watching your AT hike, it took me about three days to fit you in my schedule, and im glad I did, praise GOD for you, thank you friend.
Thanks Benjamin! Right back at ya with the God Bless. Hit me up if u ever have questions. ✌🏼️
Thanks so much and congratulations. Maine is indeed beautiful.
Great Job Will I had tears watching its my ultimate thule and I want to attempt it in three years when I retire early .
It really was amazing. Good luck with your planning! Maybe I'll get to watch your journey on the AT someday! Until then happy hiking!
Watched your whole AT series and loved it! Thanks so much for taking the extra weight and the time to film - I know it wasn't always fun or convenient, haha. I'm heading NOBO on the AT this March and your videos were super inspirational. Thanks a ton for sharing and happy hiking Red Beard!
Not a problem my friend. Glad you enjoyed them!
Thanks for the videos! The AT just shot to #1 on the bucket list.
sxstringdad It is a great journey indeed! Happy Hiking!
Very well done video, with breath taking scenery.
Thanks ✌🏼️
Amazing footage. Thank you again for the inspiration. Going back in early May to Re-hike the Foothills trail but this time go on the alternate and finish at Caesars head instead of Table Rock.
Good luck on your hike! Love that trail for sure!
What a journey and a great series, I am from Scotland and was amazed at the beauty and the countless vistas on offer. Inspired to give the AT a go at some point and also the PCT which looks amazing . There is some great hiking in the Scottish Highlands, bagging the Munro's (mountains over 3000ft)and some great longer distance walks too taking in multiple mountain ranges and varied scenery, should come and check it out some day. Good luck on the PCT
Glad you enjoyed the videos. I am dreaming of attempting the TGO Challenge in a few years! Some friends of mine just completed it this past year and it looked amazing! Happy Hiking!
This was such a cool video I swear I was tearing up at the end good luck on all your journeys
Really glad you enjoyed it. The AT was the most incredible experience of my life, it truly changed me forever!
Congrats on a successful journey. just got done watching your documentary. Loved every minute. Great job at filming and editing. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. Really shows nothing is impossible if you set your mind to it. Looks like you met a lot of nice and genuine people along the way and made memories that will last for a life time. Looking forward to seeing your other adventures. Stay safe out there.
Everybody is so happy. Loved the video & love the mountains. Best of luck on all of your journeys!
I almost didn't want to watch this episode. Thanks for taking us along.
Will, so glad I stumbled onto your channel! Can't thank you enough for sharing your adventures and inspiring me to do the AT.
Wow that was amazing to follow. I loved the format of doing it state by state. Your enthusiam has really sparked an idea in my mind. I've never hiked a day in my life because no one in my surroundings does it, yet, I feel more inclined than ever before to pick it up, and hopefully eventually walk 3400km from georgia to maine.
Congrats Will! Thank you for taking us along for an incredible journey.
watching your videos makes me super anxious to start my hike. planning on starting late october since it'll be way less crowded and i've been dying to do a nice winter hike. thanks for the great vids.
Man you are a beast! I bet reaching that final summit was such a wide range of emotions! Congrats on completion brother.
Peakbaggers For Cancer It was very emotional for sure! Mostly I was sad to be returning home. Ha! Happy Hiking!