I will watch your videos at whatever amount of time you have available. I watch because your videos are interesting and always in beautiful areas of our country. Just make sure your staying safe, because your safety is always most important 😊
Christine, here’s $100 for another REI flexlite air chair. hopefully you’ll be near an REI soon to replace it. I don’t think you’ll be able to fix the burnt one
Always watch your videos. I enjoy them as a fellow nomad. I travel with a cat so I avoid nighttime temps below 25°. I'm leaving Cottonwood, AZ and headed to Lake Mary, AZ. Your goals are realistic and good 👍. I let mine unfold as they arise. Be safe, lady. You're doing great 🎉
I love your videos and would absolutely watch 3x a week if that's how often you decide to put them out. Also, as a Floridian, I'm excited to hear you're headed this way!
OMG who is critiquing your cooking?! I think you cook quite a bit and eat good food for a car dweller! Actually, you eat more balanced, better food than a lot of people I know with full kitchens available. Thank you for sharing! I can SO relate with the statement about loyalty.... I've often said, if there's reincarnation I must've been a dog in a former life because my loyalty levels are right there with my dogs. Safe travels!
Drying the swimsuit. One of those plentiful Walmart bags over the passenger seat headrest, then the wrung out suit doesn't wet the seat. Drape the suit over the bag, turn it occasionally. It dries pretty quickly 😂 What a nice spring!
Adore your adventures and commenting for engagement and looking forward to seeing your subscribers grow to 1M 🎉 keep safe and sound from Australia 🦘 watching all the whole length of ads to help you pay for your expenses too x
Thanks for the suggestion! I was at REI earlier and was looking at patches, low and behold! I found a fabric replacement component for the chair... $20! Made my day!
I'm loving your videos and have been following for several years. I really hope you make this you tube job. Hoping your 2025 is a blast and successful for you. I'm cool with 2 vids - or whatever feels safe and joyful for you. 🎉
I would prefer 30-minute videos 2-3 times a week. But you do you! As always, I enjoy watching your adventures and never am I bored with your content. Be safe and keep warm on the road.
It really does not matter to me the length of your video I love your content, you do what works for you Christine , make sure you have a good time doing what you do
I’m in southern Utah (st George ) in the present moment and living in my Subaru Forester ( same color as yours)? I’m here at the park and it’s super windy. 🌬️ I love to listen to the wind blow and it gives me a time to relax my mind, body and soul ❤ All of my love and gratitude for you ❤be blessed and stay safe out there. I still haven’t figured out my bed situation! I bought a trifold mattress but it’s too long and wide for my back seat 💺 ❤
As far as places to visit, and I don’t know if you want to come north, but I live in Wisconsin. It is beautiful, diverse in its landscape, safe (outside of parts of Milwaukee), and we have wonderful state parks, lakes, national and state forests, and the nicest people. The weather from May to October is spectacular. Sometimes April and November can surprise with decent temperatures and sunshine. You’ll think it’s humid because you’re from the West but it’s nothing like the humidity in the South. Love your channel, so whatever you want to do with it is okay with me.
Your videos continue to get better and better! I love the content, the music, and your ability to be authentic and vulnerable. It's something that is sorely missing in this 'Instaworthy' world. I feel a spiritual kinship in that I'm also an outdoorswoman, adventurous and an introvert/HSP. Three videos a week sounds unsustainable. I know other content creators who have burned out on 2 per week but do what feels right and manageable for you. BTW, love your mantras! I'm gonna use them myself.
Same thing happened to my chair! I was pretty choked! The company replaced it for free! Glad you were able to find a fabric replacement!❤ So enjoying beautiful Utah!!🎉
12-15 minutes 3 times a week, is my preference. Would love to see more content about how you choose camping spots and definitely would love some backpacking content! ❤
And Arkansas has a lot beautiful trails and camping. Northwest part has The Buffalo River and that entire area is amazing. The midwestern part has the Ouachita Trail and Eagle Rock Loop. Just don’t come in the summer unless you like ticks, snakes and poison ivy😊
I always feel like "if they can do it, maybe I can too" while I am watching your videos. I truly appreciate you. A sincere heartfelt thanks for all of your incredibly dilligent and hard work while aslo communing with this amazing world of ours. peace. deeja
I think you do a lot of cooking and do it very well. I'm thinking about going on the road and how to eat nutritionally with minimal cooking. I enjoy your videos, I always want to come with you. Happy trails!
Hiya lovely 🌹. I will watch your video's in the amount of time you have I think 2 video's a week for you would be better you do not want to overload yourself, you also need to rest and enjoy the things that make you happy, not working all the time what I call " having me time ". I have never been to the places that you are travelling, I personally am so so very glad that I found you on you tube being stuck in this wheelchair, you take me place's that I know I would never be able to go. And you that I Thank you very much. ❤ Take care 💗 X X X
If you travel to Florida, it’s beautiful and especially the Florida Keys, however, it’s densely populated and you won’t be able to just pull over to spend the night! Unless you are in a rest area or truck stop. Mostly have to pay for campgrounds. But would love for you to visit our state❤
Loving it!!! Can't wait to follow along as I will be heading out in a few weeks for the 1st time & so excited to follow your tracks! I also want to film my journey with TH-cam content as I feel I have a somewhat unique situation with my small van, & bicycle adventure plans with my dog & cat in tow as a 60 something yr old woman! 😂
Hello beautiful soul . Happy new year and I just wanted to let you know that whatever you want to do in your videos is up to you , length, topic, places etc. it’s all good . Speaking for myself, I really enjoy watching how you are and what you do. You are a fantastic person so all that other stuff doesn’t matter. Keep on keeping on 🎉👍🏼👊🏼
Exciting 2025!! Looking forward to New England, Cape Cod, wherever you happen to be around :). Size of video preference is maybe 3 per week around 15 to 20 minutes each ... short and sweet :). Love your goals ... Go Girl!!
WOW, Chris: That was some awesome geology at that spot where you had breakfast! 😥about the chair, especially being NEW! Lemons, lemonade... not always easy.... Take care n be safe out there!
I’m not sure if you’re heading to Quartzsite or not but I arrived Monday night and the high winds accompanied by serious amounts of dust has been horrible. 😂 Thanks for the video
I feel you about being guarded. I've been through some heartbreaks, both romantic and friendship-wise, that have closed me off. But I want to be more open.
That hotspring looked to be fabulous! How amazing an experience. I love your hat. Where did you buy it? I am looking for that exact color! I am enjoying following you on this epic journey!
REI is great about replacements…it never hurts to ask…especially since the whole incident is online and offers them a little plug for their great return policy. Also…I think 30-45 mins 2x wk. is a good compromise. You don’t have to be pressured for that 3rd one and we get the content. VA & NC are a beautiful places to explore for mountain hikes, fun little towns, and impressive scenery. Camping logistics are harder than the BLM land available out west, but as an SUV living hiker for months at a time, it is certainly doable. Can’t wait to see!
OMG… so glad to hear that you will be venturing to my state of Florida 🥰 Definitely look into Biscayne National Park down by the Keys which is really nice. Anastasia State Park is also nice as you are heading down 95. Wow, you will have SO many choices. 🎉😊 Also, don’t forget your SPF 1,000. Lol
Personally i like a 20-30 minute video 2-3 times a week. I totally support and understand your need to protect yourself with delay, but really prefer content tobe real time wihin a month. I think the reason that seems important to me is because it feels more "real" when the weather and events happening coincide with what im watching? Maybe thats just some weird quirk in my mind. 😂. But since you asked for feedback im putting it out there.
First of all…those warm colours look great on you. I envy you, you have a plan and you know how to go forward to achieve it. I have no doubt that you will do it but don’t be too rigid with your schedule…it’s a recipe for disappointment. Re your video length, whatever works for you is fine with me although about 25-30 minutes is my ideal length. I’ve noticed a change in your eating/cooking habits BUT do what’s best for you. Please don’t become a cooking show! Going east - great but there’s still a lot of winter weather on the east coast but I know you research and plan very well. Wherever you go, stay safe, stay happy! See ya soon! 🇨🇦
The views are gorgeous. You being safe is the priority as far as video planning goes. If you need to post twice a week in order to be removed from the filming area then that’s what you do. As a woman who is planning my own vanlife adventures I’m very surprised at your comfort level of being so remote while being alone. (Though I see others doing that as well.) I know I wouldn’t feel comfortable with that.
I have enjoyed every video of yours that I have ever watched. I didn’t realize that commenting would help you, but now that I know, I will be doing that. I would enjoy 20-30 minute videos as often as you feel like doing them. It’s fun to live vicariously through you. Thank you so much!
Gosh I so love your videos!! I am looking to do a no build set up similar to yours and was wondering if you are happy with your fridge as far as size goes, because I don’t want to get too small of one and regret it. Also I’m going to attempt to send you super thanks in order to help you out with your chair, I hope I can figure out how to do it!
I appreciate the help with the chair cost Victoria! I REALLY like my refrigerator. I don't think I would be happy with a smaller one. Also, I have a code for 12% off if you decide to buy from ICECO. Check out the description.
It gets insanely humid as you go east downhill from west Texas. That's about as far as I would go. There are often mosquitoes and gnats during winter in Florida and you'll be trapped in the car during torrential rains. You'll need bug screens for your car windows from amazon. Consider Big Bend or Padre Island / Boca Chica as an alternative to further east. West is best 😉 🤫.
🎉🎉🎉 I ensure your videos. The length of video that I like to watch is about 15 to 20 minutes. By the way I'm really into aerobic fitness. Aerobic fitness is the most trainable fitness activity you can have. The best way to improve your aerobic fitness is to be consistent and about twice a week go longer like an hour and a half to two hour walk. And then allow yourself one to two days for recovery. Your recovery days should be 45 minutes to an hour of walking. And then one full day a week completely off to let your buddy completely recover. Anyway good luck to you🎉🎉🎉
You are so awesome, love that you are sharing your journey, thank you! I am good with whatever works for you re length of videos, I watch whatever you post and however long you want it! This is your journey, you do you!🤗 I explored New England areas quite a few years ago and loved it so much we kept going back for a few years for our vacations, you will love it! We had a hard top camper back then and lots of paid camping areas. I have read there is not a lot of free camping there though. Take care and again thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!❤ ps - come visit us in Canada! Also some great places to explore here 😊
I absolutely love these videos from you/ Nomi/Jonathan/ Brent. I love 30 minute videos and 3 times a week? wow that would be amazing! but safety and your comfort comes first. We do not want your safety to be compromised so 2 vids if need be.
Hi Chris, I prefer a 20 min or less once a week or more if you prefer (more revenue). Maybe pursue more hot springs and video it. (works for others) Not much of a fan of cook shows. I like foil cooking on the fire. Thanks for asking and for your video!
You ask for input: 20/25 minutes episode is good. Perfect for watching while enjoying lunch meal. 2/3 times/week your preference. Because you are preparing for a big hike: request shoes/boots for test and provide reviews. Same with any particular stove/pack/rain gear/blister treatment/gloves/hiking staff/camera/charging device which you anticipate, need/use for the big adventure. Test daily seriously for a week, review, BEFORE you depart. Get it sorted for your adventure. Dont like a product? Give it away! As for physical preparation. We dont know your daily location or weather. Cardio endurance, and weather endurance, should be emphasized. Because you have no knowledge of the exact daily challenges of the adventure. You may need to overcome a snow field, hail storm, missing bridge reroute (adding daily distance goal), low on food/water, failed gear, injury delay/slower, etc. Conditioning myself: early 6/7 am sunrise: stretching/warm up, jog 1 quick/fast mile , followed by 30 minutes of various par course stations, and/or calisthenics. 15 minutes of weight training. Same routine daily about 5 pm. 5 days/week 100%. Saturday or Sunday, hike almost continuously uphill for 1.5 hours, minimal breaks, carry a knapsack with snacks, 1 gallon of water, lightweight minimal survival items, hiking staff, strong heavy boots. Developed good endurance, confidence, strength required to accomplish most challenges. Able to jog for 2 miles without stopping (after 4 months), bench press my weight plus, physical, and mental improvement were substantial. Carry on! CHEERS!
Have you considered hunting for your food to save money? : ).Your tripod may have a hook under the center post that allows you to hang a weight when windy. Great video!
@nomad_unknown I was kidding. I'm going full nomad in 4-5 years. Buying freeze dried #10 cans now, so my food allowance will be low then. Alcohol on the other hand : ))
Looks like I need to get to Utah! Opposite of you, I haven't gone west past New Mexico since delving into backpacking a few years ago. Living in Oklahoma, I do a lot of hiking/backpacking in Texas, Arkansas, and New Mexico but have plans for some new adventures. Having started grad school this past fall, I'm more limited in traveling for the next couple of years, but have a 2 week break between each term which I plan to use to full advantage for a longer backpacking trip. As for videos, typically I prefer 20-ish minutes, 25 max. There are several genres I watch and I like to be able to pick a couple each time. Thanks for the great content!
I always love the less humid states out west. I’ve visited many and I’m so jealous and love your videos out there. I’m from GA but now live in West Tennessee. Which is soooo humid! I can’t imagine you staying in your car in this type of environment. In fact, me being 6’1”, I can’t even imagine being comfortable in a car at all. On another note, do you were contacts or are those your real eye colors? Either way, they are very beautiful!
New subscriber here!... Very cool channel.... I find you are Very Interesting.....Wish you all the best!..... I look forward to Binge watching your past videos, lol, .......Thumbs Way Way Up!🥰
I've been watching your channel for at least a cpl years. It was This Girl Hikes for a while after subscribing. I'm not picky. I'll watch whatever you put out. 😃 I went out Sunday on my first hike in a cpl yrs. It was beautiful. 21°f, snow on the ground, no wind, saw deer, heard a woodpecker...it was perfect! Did you get the PCT Permit??!!
ouch! so sorry about the chair! i call those my "30 dollar mistakes" seems it happens at least once a month! i budget for them. im sure the chair cost more than this, but its part of the experience an storyboard!❤
Interested in more about your PCT training - you said 30ish miles a week but how do you work up from that to be prepared for the challenge? Love the artistic value of your content - camera angles, music, your words. Body conditioning to ramp up to a challenge like the PCT whoa if you can accomplish that it will be very impressive! I’ve run countless marathons and done many triathlons but that’s child’s play compared to the PCT😅
great vid and kick 2025 butt... just fyi, florida is great, unless like me you hate sweating while trying to sleep in ur car lol.. im in titusville and cant wait to go back to midwest in april :))
I enjoy your content. 30 minute videos are good. Will you be video making the PCT as you hike? Thats been a dream of mine..I wish you the absolute best on the road but also on Trail.
I'm not annoyed at all. In this video, I was in Richfield, UT then I camped along the Sevier River. I went to the hot springs outside of the town of Monroe and then drove to just outside of Hanksville.
Toasted chair. Bummer. Well, time to go beyond! Fabric, sewing stuff, TH-cam, learn a new skill? Suggestion: carry a small grill/grate for cooking over your campfire. Save stove fuel. Also, get some leather bbq gloves for the fire business. Recommend: Invest in a Nemo star gazing camp chair. Or Zero gravity lounger (my choice). Yes, occupies more space in the car. However, you are living OUTSIDE the car. Lounger is great for afternoon snooze! And as a comfortable chair. Elevates the feet after a long hike, reading a book, watching wildlife. Comfortable chair just important as comfortable bed.
I've seen you tube channels that have links for donations. Such as buy a coffee or help with gas money, kinda thing. Have you considered adding something like that to your channel? I would pitch in for a new chair 😉 and your PCT trip, and i believe I'm not the only one. We like you! 😀
Wow... Awesome! 😃👍Thank You Christine! Another Amazing video! What a great start to a NEW YEAR! PRAISE GOD!!! GOD Bless You and Happy New Year 2025! P.S. KEEP GOING🙏🙏🙏
Christine. I will buy you a new chair, find the one you want and tell me the price. I will venmo you or whatever you use. I love the one I got from Wal mart, but I don't solo as much as you. When you're back in WA, let's have a play date on the woods. Signed the Customer Service Manager for Washington State Parks. ❤🤙
That's so sweet of you to offer Kerri! By chance, I was in the area of an REI today and that had a fabric component for my chair for just $20. It made my day! Also, sounds like you have a cool job. Next time I'm in WA, I'll hopefully have walked there. 😁
@nomad_unknown I saw that and was so happy for you. I think I'll still send a little gift to help you, I just figured that out. Yay!!. I love what you are doing. I found your videos while exploring what other female solo travelers were up to. You were just leaving your job. I think you were in WA, then? Your voice is soothing to me, and I feel a kindred spirit when watching your adventures. I'll always be watching from afar and rooting you on! If you're ever in need of anything, reach out. If you ever do make it back here, I'd love to take you on a park tour, anyone you'd like to see behind the scenes! Cheers!!
I have noticed you are guarded. I thought it might be talking to a camera. Life can make us guarded. Experiences can make us weary of others. Everything about living in a vehicle can be hard. 45 min is too long. 25 is about right.
I will watch your videos at whatever amount of time you have available. I watch because your videos are interesting and always in beautiful areas of our country. Just make sure your staying safe, because your safety is always most important 😊
Christine, here’s $100 for another REI flexlite air chair. hopefully you’ll be near an REI soon to replace it. I don’t think you’ll be able to fix the burnt one
Thank you SO MUCH! That's very generous of you.
Always watch your videos. I enjoy them as a fellow nomad. I travel with a cat so I avoid nighttime temps below 25°. I'm leaving Cottonwood, AZ and headed to Lake Mary, AZ. Your goals are realistic and good 👍. I let mine unfold as they arise. Be safe, lady. You're doing great 🎉
Thank you and safe travels!
I'm so happy I found your channel excited to follow along with your upcoming adventures! I personally enjoy 30-minute videos
I love your videos and would absolutely watch 3x a week if that's how often you decide to put them out. Also, as a Floridian, I'm excited to hear you're headed this way!
I’m looking forward to Florida too!
OMG who is critiquing your cooking?! I think you cook quite a bit and eat good food for a car dweller! Actually, you eat more balanced, better food than a lot of people I know with full kitchens available. Thank you for sharing! I can SO relate with the statement about loyalty.... I've often said, if there's reincarnation I must've been a dog in a former life because my loyalty levels are right there with my dogs. Safe travels!
Someone who doesn't car camp probably
Thank you. I suppose I'm my biggest critic.
Drying the swimsuit. One of those plentiful Walmart bags over the passenger seat headrest, then the wrung out suit doesn't wet the seat. Drape the suit over the bag, turn it occasionally. It dries pretty quickly 😂 What a nice spring!
Commenting for engagement! Let's get those views up!
Thank you!
Adore your adventures and commenting for engagement and looking forward to seeing your subscribers grow to 1M 🎉 keep safe and sound from Australia 🦘 watching all the whole length of ads to help you pay for your expenses too x
2 large adhesive fabric patches can
be used to fix your chair...place them
back to back and you should be able
to continue using your chair.👍
Thanks for the suggestion! I was at REI earlier and was looking at patches, low and behold! I found a fabric replacement component for the chair... $20! Made my day!
@nomad_unknown so good!
I'm loving your videos and have been following for several years. I really hope you make this you tube job. Hoping your 2025 is a blast and successful for you.
I'm cool with 2 vids - or whatever feels safe and joyful for you. 🎉
Thank you Loran! And a special thanks for the long-time viewership.
I would prefer 30-minute videos 2-3 times a week. But you do you! As always, I enjoy watching your adventures and never am I bored with your content. Be safe and keep warm on the road.
Thank you Pamela!
It really does not matter to me the length of your video I love your content, you do what works for you Christine , make sure you have a good time doing what you do
I appreciate you watching!
Thanks!
Thank you so much! 😁
I’m in southern Utah (st George ) in the present moment and living in my Subaru Forester ( same color as yours)?
I’m here at the park and it’s super windy. 🌬️
I love to listen to the wind blow and it gives me a time to relax my mind, body and soul ❤
All of my love and gratitude for you ❤be blessed and stay safe out there. I still haven’t figured out my bed situation!
I bought a trifold mattress but it’s too long and wide for my back seat 💺 ❤
Ah! I was just there yesterday! Can you cut down the trifold mattress?
@ I will cut it down but it’s so pretty lol
As far as places to visit, and I don’t know if you want to come north, but I live in Wisconsin. It is beautiful, diverse in its landscape, safe (outside of parts of Milwaukee), and we have wonderful state parks, lakes, national and state forests, and the nicest people. The weather from May to October is spectacular. Sometimes April and November can surprise with decent temperatures and sunshine. You’ll think it’s humid because you’re from the West but it’s nothing like the humidity in the South. Love your channel, so whatever you want to do with it is okay with me.
I'll watch whatever you put out. Just keep doing what you've been doing.
Longer videos are great. I often have them run on the tv while I'm doing other things. Better than regular television!
Big Bend National Park and Seminole Canyon State Park, both in southwest Texas. I was there in December and they are both beautiful and fascinating.
Those are both on my list! They look amazing!
I love the cooking vids. Especially helps you know what to have on hand for car camping.
Your videos continue to get better and better! I love the content, the music, and your ability to be authentic and vulnerable. It's something that is sorely missing in this 'Instaworthy' world. I feel a spiritual kinship in that I'm also an outdoorswoman, adventurous and an introvert/HSP. Three videos a week sounds unsustainable. I know other content creators who have burned out on 2 per week but do what feels right and manageable for you. BTW, love your mantras! I'm gonna use them myself.
Thanks, that means a lot to me! I do feel challenged by 3 videos a week, but I'm looking for ways to make it sustainable.
Thanks! Just noticed the 'button'. Great 'eagle shot' and nice job folding that sandwich together!!
Thank you so much!! Take care.
Same thing happened to my chair! I was pretty choked! The company replaced it for free! Glad you were able to find a fabric replacement!❤
So enjoying beautiful Utah!!🎉
That's awesome they replaced it for you!
12-15 minutes 3 times a week, is my preference. Would love to see more content about how you choose camping spots and definitely would love some backpacking content! ❤
And Arkansas has a lot beautiful trails and camping. Northwest part has The Buffalo River and that entire area is amazing. The midwestern part has the Ouachita Trail and Eagle Rock Loop. Just don’t come in the summer unless you like ticks, snakes and poison ivy😊
I will work on including more about picking camp spots.Thanks for the feedback!
I always feel like "if they can do it, maybe I can too" while I am watching your videos. I truly appreciate you. A sincere heartfelt thanks for all of your incredibly dilligent and hard work while aslo communing with this amazing world of ours. peace. deeja
That’s what I hope my channel does for people!
I think you do a lot of cooking and do it very well. I'm thinking about going on the road and how to eat nutritionally with minimal cooking. I enjoy your videos, I always want to come with you. Happy trails!
Thank you so much! It's not easy to eat healthy on the road but I believe it can be done.
Hiya lovely 🌹.
I will watch your video's in the amount of time you have I think 2 video's a week for you would be better you do not want to overload yourself, you also need to rest and enjoy the things that make you happy, not working all the time what I call " having me time ".
I have never been to the places that you are travelling, I personally am so so very glad that I found you on you tube being stuck in this wheelchair, you take me place's that I know I would never be able to go.
And you that I Thank you very much.
❤ Take care 💗
X X X
Thanks for watching Susan. I'm so happy that I'm able to bring you along.
Beautiful place but brrrr.... Thank you for sharing. Be safe and happy new year to everyone! ❤
Yeah, it was cold!
Wow! That eagle was amazing!
Those eyes and that smile thanks for the vlog.
love your videos! and your music
Looking forward to your 2025 adventures
If you travel to Florida, it’s beautiful and especially the Florida Keys, however, it’s densely populated and you won’t be able to just pull over to spend the night! Unless you are in a rest area or truck stop. Mostly have to pay for campgrounds. But would love for you to visit our state❤
I'm still hoping to make it out there this winter. I've heard that finding camping can be more difficult/ expensive.
Loving it!!! Can't wait to follow along as I will be heading out in a few weeks for the 1st time & so excited to follow your tracks! I also want to film my journey with TH-cam content as I feel I have a somewhat unique situation with my small van, & bicycle adventure plans with my dog & cat in tow as a 60 something yr old woman! 😂
You should start a channel! Safe travels!
@ thank you, may I ask, do you just film from your phone & what you use to edit? 😊
Hello beautiful soul . Happy new year and I just wanted to let you know that whatever you want to do in your videos is up to you , length, topic, places etc. it’s all good . Speaking for myself, I really enjoy watching how you are and what you do. You are a fantastic person so all that other stuff doesn’t matter. Keep on keeping on 🎉👍🏼👊🏼
Thank you for the kind words and support! I appreciate it.
I much prefer 15 - 20 min videos. I watch them when I've gone to bed and often have to stop to go to sleep.
Exciting 2025!! Looking forward to New England, Cape Cod, wherever you happen to be around :). Size of video preference is maybe 3 per week around 15 to 20 minutes each ... short and sweet :). Love your goals ... Go Girl!!
DH and I have been really enjoying your content!. We'll watch however many you decide to post!
WOW, Chris: That was some awesome geology at that spot where you had breakfast! 😥about the chair, especially being NEW! Lemons, lemonade... not always easy.... Take care n be safe out there!
I’m glad you liked the view! It was one of my favorite spots. I was able to find a solution to the chair issue today as a matter of fact.
Love this video! I would love to see 3 20-30 min videos per week, but I'll watch anything you post. :)
Thanks, I'll do my best to make that happen!
Flagstaff, and Sedona, AZ. would be great choices. New subscriber!
Thank you for subscribing!
I’m not sure if you’re heading to Quartzsite or not but I arrived Monday night and the high winds accompanied by serious amounts of dust has been horrible. 😂
Thanks for the video
Thanks for the heads-up!
You're in such beautiful places ❤ You're so blessed!
Another great video ! ❤
I feel you about being guarded. I've been through some heartbreaks, both romantic and friendship-wise, that have closed me off. But I want to be more open.
It's a difficult journey but we can get there.
That hotspring looked to be fabulous! How amazing an experience.
I love your hat. Where did you buy it? I am looking for that exact color! I am enjoying following you on this epic journey!
Thank you! It's from REI, this season. :)
REI is great about replacements…it never hurts to ask…especially since the whole incident is online and offers them a little plug for their great return policy. Also…I think 30-45 mins 2x wk. is a good compromise. You don’t have to be pressured for that 3rd one and we get the content. VA & NC are a beautiful places to explore for mountain hikes, fun little towns, and impressive scenery. Camping logistics are harder than the BLM land available out west, but as an SUV living hiker for months at a time, it is certainly doable. Can’t wait to see!
Thanks for the advice!
LOVE your videos. Here early 😶🌫
Yay!
Thank you!
You are so brave to me. I get high anxiety just going to Walmart. 😮
thanks for posting glad to see you hope you are having a good day
OMG… so glad to hear that you will be venturing to my state of Florida 🥰 Definitely look into Biscayne National Park down by the Keys which is really nice. Anastasia State Park is also nice as you are heading down 95. Wow, you will have SO many choices. 🎉😊 Also, don’t forget your SPF 1,000. Lol
Thanks for the information! I'm so excited.
Personally i like a 20-30 minute video 2-3 times a week. I totally support and understand your need to protect yourself with delay, but really prefer content tobe real time wihin a month. I think the reason that seems important to me is because it feels more "real" when the weather and events happening coincide with what im watching? Maybe thats just some weird quirk in my mind. 😂. But since you asked for feedback im putting it out there.
Thanks for the feedback! As a viewer myself, I understand too much of a delay isn't appealing. I think 2-weeks is a good feeling lead time for me.
Another great video epic Mountain View’s
Great content!
Definitely 3 times a week 30 minutes for me 🙏
First of all…those warm colours look great on you. I envy you, you have a plan and you know how to go forward to achieve it. I have no doubt that you will do it but don’t be too rigid with your schedule…it’s a recipe for disappointment. Re your video length, whatever works for you is fine with me although about 25-30 minutes is my ideal length. I’ve noticed a change in your eating/cooking habits BUT do what’s best for you. Please don’t become a cooking show! Going east - great but there’s still a lot of winter weather on the east coast but I know you research and plan very well. Wherever you go, stay safe, stay happy! See ya soon! 🇨🇦
Thanks for the support! I'm definitely not going to become a cooking show, don't worry.
The views are gorgeous. You being safe is the priority as far as video planning goes. If you need to post twice a week in order to be removed from the filming area then that’s what you do. As a woman who is planning my own vanlife adventures I’m very surprised at your comfort level of being so remote while being alone. (Though I see others doing that as well.) I know I wouldn’t feel comfortable with that.
Maybe it's something you will grow into with time on the road? It was that way with me.
I have enjoyed every video of yours that I have ever watched. I didn’t realize that commenting would help you, but now that I know, I will be doing that. I would enjoy 20-30 minute videos as often as you feel like doing them. It’s fun to live vicariously through you. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for the support!
30 minute videos twice a week for me. Good luck with your goals. I'm here for the backpacking 😊
Plenty of backpacking to come!
Nice video. Nice adventure...
Oh also, I love 45 minutes, 3 times a week!
Gosh I so love your videos!! I am looking to do a no build set up similar to yours and was wondering if you are happy with your fridge as far as size goes, because I don’t want to get too small of one and regret it. Also I’m going to attempt to send you super thanks in order to help you out with your chair, I hope I can figure out how to do it!
I appreciate the help with the chair cost Victoria! I REALLY like my refrigerator. I don't think I would be happy with a smaller one. Also, I have a code for 12% off if you decide to buy from ICECO. Check out the description.
@@nomad_unknown thank you for the information!
It gets insanely humid as you go east downhill from west Texas. That's about as far as I would go. There are often mosquitoes and gnats during winter in Florida and you'll be trapped in the car during torrential rains. You'll need bug screens for your car windows from amazon. Consider Big Bend or Padre Island / Boca Chica as an alternative to further east. West is best 😉 🤫.
Thanks for the heads up. I’m really looking forward to exploring the South! Discomforts and all!
🎉🎉🎉 I ensure your videos. The length of video that I like to watch is about 15 to 20 minutes. By the way I'm really into aerobic fitness. Aerobic fitness is the most trainable fitness activity you can have. The best way to improve your aerobic fitness is to be consistent and about twice a week go longer like an hour and a half to two hour walk. And then allow yourself one to two days for recovery. Your recovery days should be 45 minutes to an hour of walking. And then one full day a week completely off to let your buddy completely recover. Anyway good luck to you🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for the advice! I appreciate it!
You are so awesome, love that you are sharing your journey, thank you! I am good with whatever works for you re length of videos, I watch whatever you post and however long you want it! This is your journey, you do you!🤗 I explored New England areas quite a few years ago and loved it so much we kept going back for a few years for our vacations, you will love it! We had a hard top camper back then and lots of paid camping areas. I have read there is not a lot of free camping there though. Take care and again thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!❤ ps - come visit us in Canada! Also some great places to explore here 😊
I may not make it to New England this trip but I'd love to spend time there as well as in Canada!
If the chair is REI, I'll bet they will replace it for you. It's worth asking.
I absolutely love these videos from you/ Nomi/Jonathan/ Brent. I love 30 minute videos and 3 times a week? wow that would be amazing! but safety and your comfort comes first. We do not want your safety to be compromised so 2 vids if need be.
Thanks for the support! Safety is always a top priority and I'll do my best to stay consistent.
I love watching your videos very beautiful 🙏💯happy new year. You have beautiful blue eyes and smile 🎉🎉
Thank you! Happy New Year!
Maybe there is a similar style chair you can buy that can be used simply for it's chair cover?
I was able to buy a replacement cover from REI!
Hi Chris, I prefer a 20 min or less once a week or more if you prefer (more revenue). Maybe pursue more hot springs and video it. (works for others) Not much of a fan of cook shows. I like foil cooking on the fire. Thanks for asking and for your video!
I appreciate your feedback Bert!
You ask for input:
20/25 minutes episode is good. Perfect for watching while enjoying lunch meal.
2/3 times/week your preference.
Because you are preparing for a big hike:
request shoes/boots for test and provide reviews.
Same with any particular stove/pack/rain gear/blister treatment/gloves/hiking staff/camera/charging device which you anticipate, need/use for the big adventure.
Test daily seriously for a week, review, BEFORE you depart. Get it sorted for your adventure. Dont like a product? Give it away!
As for physical preparation. We dont know your daily location or weather.
Cardio endurance, and weather endurance, should be emphasized.
Because you have no knowledge of the exact daily challenges of the adventure.
You may need to overcome a snow field, hail storm, missing bridge reroute (adding daily distance goal), low on food/water, failed gear, injury delay/slower, etc.
Conditioning myself:
early 6/7 am sunrise:
stretching/warm up, jog 1 quick/fast mile , followed by 30 minutes of various par course stations, and/or calisthenics.
15 minutes of weight training.
Same routine daily about 5 pm. 5 days/week 100%.
Saturday or Sunday, hike almost continuously uphill for 1.5 hours, minimal breaks, carry a knapsack with snacks, 1 gallon of water, lightweight minimal survival items, hiking staff, strong heavy boots.
Developed good endurance, confidence, strength required to accomplish most challenges.
Able to jog for 2 miles without stopping (after 4 months), bench press my weight plus, physical, and mental improvement were substantial.
Carry on! CHEERS!
Wow! Sounds like you have it down to a science! I'm inspired! Thanks.
You might be able to order a replacement seat-cover from the chair manufacturer.
I was able to find one! Thanks!
Have you considered hunting for your food to save money? : ).Your tripod may have a hook under the center post that allows you to hang a weight when windy. Great video!
I don't think I have it in me to hunt.
@nomad_unknown I was kidding. I'm going full nomad in 4-5 years. Buying freeze dried #10 cans now, so my food allowance will be low then. Alcohol on the other hand : ))
Looks like I need to get to Utah! Opposite of you, I haven't gone west past New Mexico since delving into backpacking a few years ago. Living in Oklahoma, I do a lot of hiking/backpacking in Texas, Arkansas, and New Mexico but have plans for some new adventures. Having started grad school this past fall, I'm more limited in traveling for the next couple of years, but have a 2 week break between each term which I plan to use to full advantage for a longer backpacking trip.
As for videos, typically I prefer 20-ish minutes, 25 max. There are several genres I watch and I like to be able to pick a couple each time.
Thanks for the great content!
Thanks for the feedback! You'll need to try out some backpacking out west once you have more time,
Stop it right now, you have an espresso machine in your car?! That's so cool! Where are the details of that setup????
I have a detailed video of everything in my car coming up soon. :)
I always love the less humid states out west. I’ve visited many and I’m so jealous and love your videos out there. I’m from GA but now live in West Tennessee. Which is soooo humid! I can’t imagine you staying in your car in this type of environment. In fact, me being 6’1”, I can’t even imagine being comfortable in a car at all. On another note, do you were contacts or are those your real eye colors? Either way, they are very beautiful!
The humidity will be a real challenge for me, not gonna lie. 😅 Also, I do not wear contacts.
New subscriber here!... Very cool channel.... I find you are Very Interesting.....Wish you all the best!..... I look forward to Binge watching your past videos, lol, .......Thumbs Way Way Up!🥰
Thanks for subbing!
Also, rose/mauve is your color!
I've been watching your channel for at least a cpl years. It was This Girl Hikes for a while after subscribing. I'm not picky. I'll watch whatever you put out. 😃 I went out Sunday on my first hike in a cpl yrs. It was beautiful. 21°f, snow on the ground, no wind, saw deer, heard a woodpecker...it was perfect!
Did you get the PCT Permit??!!
Sounds amazing! Thanks for sticking around all these years!
@nomad_unknown if you get to Indiana during your travels, hit me up!
ouch! so sorry about the chair! i call those my "30 dollar mistakes" seems it happens at least once a month! i budget for them. im sure the chair cost more than this, but its part of the experience an storyboard!❤
Haha! Yep! That stuff happens. Fortunately, I was able to find a $20 fix!
Interested in more about your PCT training - you said 30ish miles a week but how do you work up from that to be prepared for the challenge? Love the artistic value of your content - camera angles, music, your words. Body conditioning to ramp up to a challenge like the PCT whoa if you can accomplish that it will be very impressive! I’ve run countless marathons and done many triathlons but that’s child’s play compared to the PCT😅
More training content to come!!!
30 min videos 2-3 times a week. Not a fan of voice over. Not you per se but in general. Love the hiking videos, cooking. ❤
Thanks for the feedback! Everyone has different preferences and it's nice for me to heat about those.
great vid and kick 2025 butt... just fyi, florida is great, unless like me you hate sweating while trying to sleep in ur car lol.. im in titusville and cant wait to go back to midwest in april :))
I am curious how I'll handle the difference in temperature but that's part of the adventure.
You can use duct tape for the chair repair for now 🥰 also you’re my fav content creater!!
Thanks for saying that!
I enjoy your content. 30 minute videos are good. Will you be video making the PCT as you hike? Thats been a dream of mine..I wish you the absolute best on the road but also on Trail.
Thank you! And yes, PCT videos are the plan.
@nomad_unknown oh excellent..
I love the places you visit. I hope I don’t annoy you bc I keep asking where are these places? I would like to visit this type of terrain.
I'm not annoyed at all. In this video, I was in Richfield, UT then I camped along the Sevier River. I went to the hot springs outside of the town of Monroe and then drove to just outside of Hanksville.
You have such beautiful blue eyes..
Toasted chair. Bummer. Well, time to go beyond!
Fabric, sewing stuff, TH-cam, learn a new skill?
Suggestion: carry a small grill/grate for cooking over your campfire. Save stove fuel. Also, get some leather bbq gloves for the fire business.
Recommend:
Invest in a Nemo star gazing camp chair.
Or Zero gravity lounger (my choice).
Yes, occupies more space in the car. However, you are living OUTSIDE the car. Lounger is great for afternoon snooze! And as a comfortable chair. Elevates the feet after a long hike, reading a book, watching wildlife. Comfortable chair just important as comfortable bed.
Thanks for the ideas! I was able to pick up a replacement of the fabric for my chair.
Thanks for the updates. Curious why you don’t go south? Like Arizona or New Mexico. It will be warmer.
I'm in AZ now. I was just enjoying the peace in Utah while the weather wasn't too too cold.
We should chip in and buy Christine a new chair!
Aww... thanks! The community really came together here and we got it covered!
Such beautiful eyes. ❤
I agree with Steve. Your eyes are beautiful.
I've seen you tube channels that have links for donations. Such as buy a coffee or help with gas money, kinda thing.
Have you considered adding something like that to your channel?
I would pitch in for a new chair 😉 and your PCT trip, and i believe I'm not the only one. We like you! 😀
Aww thank you!! I actually have a button (near the 👍) that's titled THANKS and it is basically a donation button.
Okay well it looks like someone donated. How'd they do that 🤭
It’s a good idea to go on your hikes with a pack to get your body used to carrying weight
Good point! I should make a point of bringing it even on the little walks.
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Keep on ROLLING! hehe see what I did there?
Wow... Awesome! 😃👍Thank You Christine! Another Amazing video! What a great start to a NEW YEAR! PRAISE GOD!!! GOD Bless You and Happy New Year 2025! P.S. KEEP GOING🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Brian!
Duct tape the chair. I am sure you will find a way to fix it. I have those moments, too. LoL.
Thanks for the suggestion! I was able to find a replacement fabric part today.
I wonder if REI would just replace it for you
I was able to find one to buy for just $20. Not too bad.
@@nomad_unknown MY state is North Carolina, it's beautiful! Great Smoky Mountains isn't to crowded this time of year either. Safe travels!
Christine. I will buy you a new chair, find the one you want and tell me the price. I will venmo you or whatever you use. I love the one I got from Wal mart, but I don't solo as much as you. When you're back in WA, let's have a play date on the woods. Signed the Customer Service Manager for Washington State Parks. ❤🤙
That's so sweet of you to offer Kerri! By chance, I was in the area of an REI today and that had a fabric component for my chair for just $20. It made my day! Also, sounds like you have a cool job. Next time I'm in WA, I'll hopefully have walked there. 😁
@nomad_unknown I saw that and was so happy for you. I think I'll still send a little gift to help you, I just figured that out. Yay!!. I love what you are doing. I found your videos while exploring what other female solo travelers were up to. You were just leaving your job. I think you were in WA, then? Your voice is soothing to me, and I feel a kindred spirit when watching your adventures. I'll always be watching from afar and rooting you on! If you're ever in need of anything, reach out. If you ever do make it back here, I'd love to take you on a park tour, anyone you'd like to see behind the scenes! Cheers!!
The PCT ❤ it. I'd love to be a trail angel for you!!
I have noticed you are guarded. I thought it might be talking to a camera. Life can make us guarded. Experiences can make us weary of others. Everything about living in a vehicle can be hard. 45 min is too long. 25 is about right.