This has been the most awesome AT thru hike I have ever followed! You are absolutely an inspiration! I wish somehow I could put into words how incredible it is to follow along your journey. Words could never express how much I look forward to your next video. How excited I get for you when you reach that next summit. How enjoyable it is for me to see you enjoy yourself. How humbled I am when I see you laugh through the bad and tough things. I know this journey is yours but, I also know, this is a journey i will never forget! Looking forward to VT. Maybe you will avoid Vermud. As for being surprised by how many are following your journey. It's simple.... Where else can we learn pooping with crows etiquette?
Most people wouldn’t even attempt a day hike the places you’ve been. It’s still blowing my mind that you began a SOBO thru hike in DECEMBER! AND ALL THRU JANUARY! I mean, this is astounding. The mental toughness and determination is just incredible. We are watching a hiking legend in the making, people.
I am speechless on your SOBO from Katahdin to Hanover, Your winter skills are superb. I think your resupply/rest days could be better highlighted. Wishing you joyous SOBO miles!!! PS: I know the mountains of NE very well. I grew up there.
I am way behind watching your video but today I watched Quadzilla hike the same trails I am watching you hike in this video. It’s crazy to see both your perspectives. I started following you after Quadzilla ran into you on the trail. Got a lot to catch up but your video is fun to watch.
When I saw the marker that showed that you had walked 412 miles, at this time of year, over that terrain, it made the scope of what you’re doing even more real. No words, inspiring.
So glad you made it through the Whites without freezing! It's been so cold lately... Stay safe during this nor'easter we're getting tomorrow! 20" of snow heading our way!
Yo! I've been wondering where you are at and checking to make sure I haven't missed a new video. Your spirits are still very high and I love to see it! Keep it up!
Incredible stuff Scott. I’m amazed at your hike. You have a tremendous attitude which obviously you need in those conditions. Humor adds to your outlook on this hike. Best A/T hike I’ve ever followed on TH-cam. I live 15 miles from the A/T in East Tennessee and I can’t imagine getting up there in that weather. 👍
Just wondering is the WM sleeping bag you are using is it the Gore Windstopper series? If it is how does it compress down? Do you need a compression sack? I have a older NF -20 Gore Wind Stop and it works great but is a pain in the ass to pack up. How is your bag shedding the moisture? What you are doing is truly amazing. I have hiked a lot in the whites but not in the dead of winter for weeks on end. Much respect. Take care
I've been whining all winter about the cold temps here in Pennsylvania. After watching your hike I'm embarrassed! :-) Not sure how you manage to stay warm enough when you sleep let along in those high winds up in the Presidentials. Looking forward to more of your hike! How were you able to follow the trail when you hiked in the dark? Are the blazes in good shape?
So amazing! I’m happy to hear NH was a blast and uplifting! Proud of you for getting it done! Also… impressed to hear that it put Maine in perspective… tough miles for sure, but behind you now! Have so much fun in VT- keep staying safe!
Congrats on getting thru the Whites! I love your attitude and I’m simply trying to absorb your positive energy to use as I hit the trail NOBO starting 2/23. I hope to cross your path on trail and thank you in person for the amazing videos. Cheers! -Last Call
Welcome to our neck of the woods! Glad I found your channel, enjoying your Winter views of the many NH trails we hiked this last year. Looking forward to your journey through Vermont (not Vermud I suspect)!
I love your attitude! Two examples: "nap on a rock, forget it, I might not even finish", "there was a view, it's not that far back there, but I am not going back there". This is good stuff! I know that you have a well-established trail name, and it is bad luck to change..., but how about Crow-go? Well..., maybe not! 🙂
You are showing us the AT like few have seen! It’s so beautiful to see all the snow covered trees and brilliant blue sky! Do you ever amaze yourself when you see a mountain range off in the distance, like the Presidentials, and know that you hiked that to where you are? If you aren’t, then know many of us watching are amazed, impressed and inspired. So glad you are having fun!
One winter I was southbound across lambert ridge in fresh snow, and if it hadn't been for a few inch depression from others I wouldn't have known where the trail was with few blazes. The descent off smarts mountain was solid ice and that experience was only a few miles. You definetly got the gusto for this...stay cheered up even if its cold. You're amazing. How about explaining how your layer system is working while your active or not.....please.
Love watching your journey! You’re such an inspiration, especially to my husband who will be starting his NOBO at 63 on 2/8. My stomach was in knots watching you go thru the Notch as well as all those water crossings in Maine! Will definitely be following until your finish in Georgia. Hoping my husband gets to cross paths with you on his way north! Stay positive and keep moving forward! 😁
I never make comments on videos.... but I just have to tell you what an inspiration you are and how excited I am to be routing for you in this journey! YOU'RE AMAZING! and you're crushing it!
Thanks for another fantastic video. You will go thru several transitions as the trail changes. Each state has its own personality, it’s own value. You’ll find them.
Way to go, Aquaman! Thank you for making these videos so we can follow along. You're doing awesome! Hope you're staying with your friend through the blizzard!
NorEaster followed with a blizzard on the way. You may need bigger snowshoes. Wow! There are delays on the horizon. They said Boston may get 2 feet. Glad you are enjoying your sun time trekking. Cheering you on from the sidelines. You can return and do the 4,000 footers when next year rolls around.
Such a unique and different AT thru hike. I have never followed anyone who chose to begin their thru hike SOBO in January. Kudos to you! Keep on smiling and hike safely.
Moosilauke is my personal favorite mountain, next to Katahdin. I just love it up there. Congratulations on passing it and heading into Vermont! That’s pretty big for a white birch!
Liked the crow story. Between them, the jays, and the red squirrels, you can't escape scrutiny in the NH woods. Piece of cake from here on out. Well, not really, but you will be closer to civilization on a regular basis. Hanover is one of my most visited trail towns, often dubbed "Hangover" by partying NOBOs, who crawl into Velvet Rocks shelter at all hours of the night to awaken and rejoin their tramilies. One guy came in during a nighttime rainstorm and was so drunk that, upon finding no space on the platform, simply lay down in the mud under the overhang and passed out. I'm itching to get out, and might head for the spot closest to me, Upper Goose Pond Cabin, just to loosen up and get the metabolism going. It's been 8 months and 20 lbs. since my long section hike down South last spring. Take care of yourself and enjoy the AT/LT, once you get over the pesky PUDS on your way to Maine Junction and the LT. 👍
I’m really enjoying your presentation of the AT in winter. Such a different perspective from my NOBO in 2020 when I was going through NH and the end of August into early September (also immensely more challenging with the cold and snow). Best of luck with the rest of your journey to Springer.
I just did Front Royal to Skyland down here last week and I’ve got to say, much respect man, what you’re doing is some hard sh**. I was doing snowshoes but it was such hard work I think I might take up cross country skiing.
Thanks! I doing make fires as it would just take too much time and it’s hard to find kindling as it’s all buried in snow. Much easier to just bundle in my clothes and use my stove.
So glad to see this video! Was getting nervous it had been awhile :) I hope this means you're taking a zero to wait out this next storm. Thanks for bringing us along :)
I'm assuming you are in civilization uploading while the storm blows through. Happy to see another video drop, I'm suffering from lack of hiking videos this time of year. :-D So funny when you brought up the pooping. I was just thinking I'd ask about pooping in the cold. I have not hiked in temps below 20F, so I'd be freezing and every time would be almost an emergency! Do the privies help with some degree of warmth? I thought maybe at least it would be some protection from the wind. I think I'd consider carrying my stove into the privy for some warmth :D
Great….thanks for putting that song in my head! 😂😂 “Crashing hit a wall, Right now I need a miracle. Hurry up now, I need a miracle. Stranded, reaching out. I call your name, but you’re not around. I say your name, but you’re not around”
Thanks for documenting your hike. I always enjoy the NOBOs, but your January SOBO is epic. I’m a ridgerunner/trail angel in the Triple Crown area of VA near Daleville. I hope to meet you when you pass through this area. I’ll be following.
Thanks for posting these...I’ve enjoyed the series and look forward to more. Quick question...you’re carrying MSR snowshoes...can you identify which model and your opinion on their performance (pros and cons). Thank you!
I have the lightning ascents. I’ve had them for about 3 years and I’ve very much liked them. They have great performance and traction on steep terrain.
Enjoying watching your adventure. Admiring your fortitude, attitude and humor. Section hiking NOBO myself - three year plan. Will restart at mile 610 in mid March. Will hope to meet you face to face. “Willi Pyro’
Way to come through the Whites - hopefully the storm gathering intensity tonight (Friday) won't be too bad that far inland but I guess we shall see when you post next - loving following along with you - keep heading south.
Congratulations, at the 412 mile marker you completed 19% of the trail! Did you know that the auto text writer interprets your feet crunching in the snow as applause? So think of us applauding your effort! If you want to nap on a warm rock when it is warmer, you deserve it! Ignore the crow, he poops in the woods too! Who listens to the harassment of a crow anyway? We all know they are very opinionated!
Hey Scott! I've been greatly enjoying following you on TH-cam and hope I may even catch up with you when you pass through my home state of Massachusetts. On Mt. Cube, did you tent or did you stay in the Hexacuba shelter - or in your tent in the shelter? Couldn't tell. Another question... any concerns about food storage re bears or rodents this time of year?
Thanks :) and I just slept in the shelter, no tent. Not worried about bears as it’s too cold. I’ll hang my food in the lean to as I have seen a few mice around.
This has been the most awesome AT thru hike I have ever followed! You are absolutely an inspiration! I wish somehow I could put into words how incredible it is to follow along your journey. Words could never express how much I look forward to your next video. How excited I get for you when you reach that next summit. How enjoyable it is for me to see you enjoy yourself. How humbled I am when I see you laugh through the bad and tough things. I know this journey is yours but, I also know, this is a journey i will never forget! Looking forward to VT. Maybe you will avoid Vermud. As for being surprised by how many are following your journey. It's simple.... Where else can we learn pooping with crows etiquette?
Thanks for the kind words ❤️❤️
Incredible. Many thanks for chronicling your journey. I'm realllly enjoying it.
I have watched many people walk this trail but never in the winter !! You are killing it !!!
Love these videos. The views are amazing. So beautiful.
Most people wouldn’t even attempt a day hike the places you’ve been. It’s still blowing my mind that you began a SOBO thru hike in DECEMBER! AND ALL THRU JANUARY! I mean, this is astounding. The mental toughness and determination is just incredible. We are watching a hiking legend in the making, people.
One of the best thru hikes I’ve watched. Been enjoying following along.
Man you rock, such motivation from you, thanks. Keep enjoying your trek, ROCK ON
I am speechless on your SOBO from Katahdin to Hanover, Your winter skills are superb. I think your resupply/rest days could be better highlighted. Wishing you joyous SOBO miles!!! PS: I know the mountains of NE very well. I grew up there.
You're amazing be safe. I winter hike as well and am relieved you made it through the whites.
That was your best episode!! Laughed right along with ya!
You deserve all the followers. Your Vlogging is awesome. Have fun in Hanover, VT here you come.....
I am way behind watching your video but today I watched Quadzilla hike the same trails I am watching you hike in this video. It’s crazy to see both your perspectives. I started following you after Quadzilla ran into you on the trail. Got a lot to catch up but your video is fun to watch.
Sorry- I'm sure it has been asked - gear list? SO AWESOME to follow your hike!
Wish I had gotten on board sooner . Hope you come back to where I find myself all the time.
I know exactly where that beautiful white birch is!!! Its been that big for a long time!! Safe hiking!!!
Well done Sir.
When I saw the marker that showed that you had walked 412 miles, at this time of year, over that terrain, it made the scope of what you’re doing even more real. No words, inspiring.
Why "AQUAMAN"? Swimmer? If so, guessing distance swimmer...lol
🤣 That crow was saying “Humans really DO poop in the woods!”
Your energy is just so contagious, can't wait for the next awesome video. Thank you for taking us along on your hike
Man going through new england in the SUMMER is hard enough. Much respect.
Congratulations on finishing NH and the Whites! An amazing winter accomplishment! Keep trekking, you're doing great!
We love following your journey. Would also like to see more of your meal time and your camp routine, and your town visits!
So glad you made it through the Whites without freezing! It's been so cold lately... Stay safe during this nor'easter we're getting tomorrow! 20" of snow heading our way!
I don’t hike but enjoy the videos. How do you find the springs for water when they’re under snow?
Yo! I've been wondering where you are at and checking to make sure I haven't missed a new video. Your spirits are still very high and I love to see it! Keep it up!
What a beautiful view from the fire tower! Congratulations on finishing the whites! Loving this winter journey!
Incredible stuff Scott. I’m amazed at your hike. You have a tremendous attitude which obviously you need in those conditions. Humor adds to your outlook on this hike. Best A/T hike I’ve ever followed on TH-cam. I live 15 miles from the A/T in East Tennessee and I can’t imagine getting up there in that weather. 👍
Thank you for another beautiful video. Your joy and wisdom and courage is a gift to the world.
Just wondering is the WM sleeping bag you are using is it the Gore Windstopper series? If it is how does it compress down? Do you need a compression sack? I have a older NF -20 Gore Wind Stop and it works great but is a pain in the ass to pack up. How is your bag shedding the moisture? What you are doing is truly amazing. I have hiked a lot in the whites but not in the dead of winter for weeks on end. Much respect. Take care
I've been whining all winter about the cold temps here in Pennsylvania. After watching your hike I'm embarrassed! :-) Not sure how you manage to stay warm enough when you sleep let along in those high winds up in the Presidentials. Looking forward to more of your hike! How were you able to follow the trail when you hiked in the dark? Are the blazes in good shape?
The blazes are in good shape for the most part. Most of the time i’m just following the path through the trees that is the trail.
Welcome to Vermont!
What a beautiful view from that tower. Great video. Thanks for sharing. Blessings and safe hiking.
So amazing! I’m happy to hear NH was a blast and uplifting! Proud of you for getting it done! Also… impressed to hear that it put Maine in perspective… tough miles for sure, but behind you now! Have so much fun in VT- keep staying safe!
Congrats on finishing the Whites Scott! We love following you on your journey. Thanks again for sharing 😊🥾🐶
Scott, your unabashed joy is contagious and it makes me so happy. Seriously, thanks for taking me along with you!
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Are you still in Vermont? Happy to share some trail magic Wallingford? Clarendon Gorge? Bromley?
Keep an eye out for the storm! Thanks for bringing us along on you hike!
Congrats on getting thru the Whites! I love your attitude and I’m simply trying to absorb your positive energy to use as I hit the trail NOBO starting 2/23. I hope to cross your path on trail and thank you in person for the amazing videos. Cheers! -Last Call
Make sure you don't veer off into the north country national scenic trail, though that wouldn't be all that bad. :)
Great stuff, Scott! Such an inspiring journey and such a stunning landscape. Looking forward to future videos as you head south. Chapeau!
So impressed by you! Looking forward to watching your journey
If that’s Mogly that summited on 09/25/16 he’s in my book “ only when I step on it “ tell him I said hi!
Welcome to our neck of the woods! Glad I found your channel, enjoying your Winter views of the many NH trails we hiked this last year. Looking forward to your journey through Vermont (not Vermud I suspect)!
I love your attitude! Two examples: "nap on a rock, forget it, I might not even finish", "there was a view, it's not that far back there, but I am not going back there". This is good stuff!
I know that you have a well-established trail name, and it is bad luck to change..., but how about Crow-go? Well..., maybe not! 🙂
Love watching your journey. Hope you are in a warm place hunkering down through the Nor’Eater.
I love these videos. Inspiring as ever! Love your attitude
You are showing us the AT like few have seen! It’s so beautiful to see all the snow covered trees and brilliant blue sky! Do you ever amaze yourself when you see a mountain range off in the distance, like the Presidentials, and know that you hiked that to where you are? If you aren’t, then know many of us watching are amazed, impressed and inspired. So glad you are having fun!
One winter I was southbound across lambert ridge in fresh snow, and if it hadn't been for a few inch depression from others I wouldn't have known where the trail was with few blazes. The descent off smarts mountain was solid ice and that experience was only a few miles. You definetly got the gusto for this...stay cheered up even if its cold. You're amazing. How about explaining how your layer system is working while your active or not.....please.
Love watching your journey! You’re such an inspiration, especially to my husband who will be starting his NOBO at 63 on 2/8. My stomach was in knots watching you go thru the Notch as well as all those water crossings in Maine! Will definitely be following until your finish in Georgia. Hoping my husband gets to cross paths with you on his way north! Stay positive and keep moving forward! 😁
What a treat to follow your winter southbound .
Just curious - do you hang your food bag in the winter??
I never make comments on videos.... but I just have to tell you what an inspiration you are and how excited I am to be routing for you in this journey! YOU'RE AMAZING! and you're crushing it!
Wow that’s the biggest birch tree I’ve seen. Thank you for another epic video
Thanks for another fantastic video. You will go thru several transitions as the trail changes. Each state has its own personality, it’s own value. You’ll find them.
Thanks for another great video.
Hopefully you will find one of the warm rocks that you spoke of soon. Keep up the great job.
Congrats on making it through NH!!! Stay safe and keep being you!
Way to go, Aquaman! Thank you for making these videos so we can follow along. You're doing awesome! Hope you're staying with your friend through the blizzard!
NorEaster followed with a blizzard on the way. You may need bigger snowshoes. Wow! There are delays on the horizon. They said Boston may get 2 feet. Glad you are enjoying your sun time trekking. Cheering you on from the sidelines. You can return and do the 4,000 footers when next year rolls around.
Gorgeous views thanks you for sharing your journey with us other states down stay safe enjoy your video
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You are killing those miles!!! Way to go!!!
Such a unique and different AT thru hike. I have never followed anyone who chose to begin their thru hike SOBO in January. Kudos to you! Keep on smiling and hike safely.
Sitting in CT, in a blizzard , watching your video. Great way to start a Saturday. Hope you are off trail for this storm.
Moosilauke is my personal favorite mountain, next to Katahdin. I just love it up there. Congratulations on passing it and heading into Vermont! That’s pretty big for a white birch!
Liked the crow story. Between them, the jays, and the red squirrels, you can't escape scrutiny in the NH woods.
Piece of cake from here on out.
Well, not really, but you will be closer to civilization on a regular basis.
Hanover is one of my most visited trail towns, often dubbed "Hangover" by partying NOBOs, who crawl into Velvet Rocks shelter at all hours of the night to awaken and rejoin their tramilies. One guy came in during a nighttime rainstorm and was so drunk that, upon finding no space on the platform, simply lay down in the mud under the overhang and passed out. I'm itching to get out, and might head for the spot closest to me, Upper Goose Pond Cabin, just to loosen up and get the metabolism going. It's been 8 months and 20 lbs. since my long section hike down South last spring.
Take care of yourself and enjoy the AT/LT, once you get over the pesky PUDS on your way to Maine Junction and the LT. 👍
You are definitely an inspiration 🦋❤
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I'm impressed you're able to get yourself up so early when it's both dark and crazy cold.
Congratulations on another state down! You deserve a warm break after all that. Safe travels, you're doing amazing .
You are the man, god bless be safe
Been dying for this video..was wondering when u would post again, way to keep it going
I’ve hiked most of NH. I hiked in the summer. I keep thinking how great it must be to not be hiking in mud. 🥾 😃❄️
Where are you hiking to?
Hunker down somewhere tomorrow, there’s a blizzard coming. Stay safe. Look forward to your next video!
I’m really enjoying your presentation of the AT in winter. Such a different perspective from my NOBO in 2020 when I was going through NH and the end of August into early September (also immensely more challenging with the cold and snow). Best of luck with the rest of your journey to Springer.
Super nice view up on the tower. The whites have blessed you on this trip. 🤓
I just did Front Royal to Skyland down here last week and I’ve got to say, much respect man, what you’re doing is some hard sh**. I was doing snowshoes but it was such hard work I think I might take up cross country skiing.
Scott, do you ever take time to build a fire to enjoy the warmth? You are still amazing and I get excited when I see a new video. Safe travels.
Thanks! I doing make fires as it would just take too much time and it’s hard to find kindling as it’s all buried in snow. Much easier to just bundle in my clothes and use my stove.
So glad to see this video! Was getting nervous it had been awhile :) I hope this means you're taking a zero to wait out this next storm. Thanks for bringing us along :)
I'm assuming you are in civilization uploading while the storm blows through. Happy to see another video drop, I'm suffering from lack of hiking videos this time of year. :-D
So funny when you brought up the pooping. I was just thinking I'd ask about pooping in the cold. I have not hiked in temps below 20F, so I'd be freezing and every time would be almost an emergency! Do the privies help with some degree of warmth? I thought maybe at least it would be some protection from the wind. I think I'd consider carrying my stove into the privy for some warmth :D
Blizzard conditions over this weekend. Be safe.
Great….thanks for putting that song in my head! 😂😂 “Crashing hit a wall, Right now I need a miracle. Hurry up now, I need a miracle. Stranded, reaching out. I call your name, but you’re not around. I say your name, but you’re not around”
Thanks for documenting your hike. I always enjoy the NOBOs, but your January SOBO is epic. I’m a ridgerunner/trail angel in the Triple Crown area of VA near Daleville. I hope to meet you when you pass through this area. I’ll be following.
Congrats on another state down…even though it’s cold it looks like gorgeous days for hiking…and no black fly…
Keep it up!! I love these installments!
Thanks for posting these...I’ve enjoyed the series and look forward to more. Quick question...you’re carrying MSR snowshoes...can you identify which model and your opinion on their performance (pros and cons). Thank you!
I have the lightning ascents. I’ve had them for about 3 years and I’ve very much liked them. They have great performance and traction on steep terrain.
@@giants2995 Scott...thanks so very much for the quick reply.
Enjoying watching your adventure. Admiring your fortitude, attitude and humor. Section hiking NOBO myself - three year plan. Will restart at mile 610 in mid March. Will hope to meet you face to face. “Willi Pyro’
The trek is like the zen saying, “Chop wood, carry water”. The ‘here in the now moments’ settles in on thru-hikes for me. Ever in the moment. ;)
Way to come through the Whites - hopefully the storm gathering intensity tonight (Friday) won't be too bad that far inland but I guess we shall see when you post next - loving following along with you - keep heading south.
Awesome man! Keep pushing!
What pack is that
Pooping in the winter heavily dressed is is for the birds 😂
Keep it up your doing awesome!!
Still believe u should change your trail name. "Snowplow" hahaha skinner back 😆
Congratulations, at the 412 mile marker you completed 19% of the trail! Did you know that the auto text writer interprets your feet crunching in the snow as applause? So think of us applauding your effort! If you want to nap on a warm rock when it is warmer, you deserve it! Ignore the crow, he poops in the woods too! Who listens to the harassment of a crow anyway? We all know they are very opinionated!
Oh my gosh...the crow...🤣 That was funny.
Tree appreciation at 5:38 - I'm with ya!!
Epic no words
The crow was trying to wake the bear to answer his question “Does a man poop in the woods?”
Hey Scott! I've been greatly enjoying following you on TH-cam and hope I may even catch up with you when you pass through my home state of Massachusetts. On Mt. Cube, did you tent or did you stay in the Hexacuba shelter - or in your tent in the shelter? Couldn't tell. Another question... any concerns about food storage re bears or rodents this time of year?
Thanks :) and I just slept in the shelter, no tent. Not worried about bears as it’s too cold. I’ll hang my food in the lean to as I have seen a few mice around.
Good on ya.