Haha! Hi, Steve 😀 That wind nearly blew me away. I never left left any destination without a single bit of usable audio 🤪 But, camping right on the edge of the ocean was an unbelievable experience 🩴🩴 If you get the chance to go, I think you'll love it!

Hi, Tony! It's nice to see you here; I'm really happy that you found me 😀 How exciting that you are doing your own EBC trek in just over a year; I hope I get to hear how it goes. I know, right haha. Gosh, that was a crazy adventure, and I sure did learn a lot: mostly, what not to do haha. But, hopefully the rest of the "EBC How To" etc. videos in my EBC Playlist are helpful. I'm happy to send you that link if you are interested. Good luck on your EBC training! Mandi

Hi, Victor! It's such a pleasure to hear from you; thank you so much for the very kind words. How exciting that you plan to do your own EBC trek in just over 6 months. I did my trek in the month of May, too, so it should be beautiful for you. I had a hard time finding the permit purchase counter during my trek, but I thought the counter would be at the very start of the trek. Instead, the counter is immediately before you enter the first National Park. If you are interested, I have a video that walks through everything related to the Trek Card, i.e., the permit, including how to find the counter and buy your tickets, etc., and that video link is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIPcYZ-Bhplnnc0si=51lYJA93vh03vukN I have lots of other video tutorials on the EBC trek, and that playlist link is: kzbin.info/aero/PL0nXtGFdRxjhF5ZEXl1t7rHYqKbi_Qv9h&si=FtNwu5tkKxSYt2VY I really hope this helps, and I'm happy to help if you have any more questions. Wishing you the best, Mandi

@@GoMandiMartin thankyou soo much for taking your precious time in providing this valuable infors . i cant wait to experience this adventure just like how you had, :)

@@victorecholima Hi, Victor! You are so sweet 😀 Thank you, and you are very welcome. I think you are going to have the most incredible adventure! I hope you'll keep me updated on your trip 🧳🥾⛰

Hey, Steve! Aw, thank you haha. "Funny" is such a nice compliment 😀 Niagara Falls is a dream! Some of my travel destinations blur with each other, but not this one 🎉 If you get the chance to go, I hope to hear all about this one, too!

@@GoMandiMartin Funny = Silly & Sweet.

@@outdoorswithstevewilliams6027 Haha, yeah 🌞 Saw, thanks, Steve! Wishing you the best Wednesday 🥳

Steve! Thank you so much! I 💗💗💗birthdays 😀 Only 10 more months until my next one hehe. Have you already had your birthday this year?

@@GoMandiMartin No, October 5th.

@@outdoorswithstevewilliams6027 It's in just a few days! How fun! 🎇🎇🎇 Do you have anything extra amazing planned? My celebrations usually take so long to plan that I almost never have enough time to celebrate in the month of July 🤪 Thank goodness that it's still warm in August! 🌞🌻

@@GoMandiMartin No not really. There are a few events around Baltimore this weekend I may check out.

@@outdoorswithstevewilliams6027 Only 2 more days until the big, big birthday! 🎊💃🪩

That's a great idea, Steve 😀 I think that's probably a great idea especially for a day trip like this one 😎 Thank you so much for sharing this tip. See you soon!

Oh, gosh! That's so smart! I basically learned to hike and learned to film at the same, and I'm still a bit silly at both haha. Filming with the left hand sounds like it would take some practice 🙈Thank you for the really fantastic tip; I will give this one some more thought.

Hello today, Steve! Haha, ahhhh. Thank you; you are too kind! My attempts at camping crack me up, too haha 😀 Wishing you a great day!

Hey, Steve! Good morning 🌞 I am recovering from some ankle injuries, so I sadly don't get to hike as much as I would like, but much of my hiking is done in other state, countries, etc. as I'm traveling. My greatest hike was the Everest Base Camp Trek last year 🎒🥾🗻 The EBC series is my all-time favorite: kzbin.info/aero/PL0nXtGFdRxjhF5ZEXl1t7rHYqKbi_Qv9h&si=sf6JVhG9-0QYZnzb How about you? Is much of your hiking in MD?

@GoMandiMartin Most of my hiking has been in MD, but I have hiked in Hawaii, Vietnam, Thailand ( those videos are on my other channel). I want to hike Utah, Arizona. Oh, I want to hike the Colorado Trail and more of the AT.

@@outdoorswithstevewilliams6027 Good morning, Steve! No way! That's so cool 🥳 It's great that you are so adventurous 🐅Do you have plans for a next far away adventure?

@GoMandiMartin in the next couple of months I am planning on hiking/ biking a few trails in Maryland ie The Billy Goat trail, Hemlock Gorge, ect. Next year, I hope to go th St. George Utah and ??, maybe Vietnam and Japan.

@@outdoorswithstevewilliams6027 Hi, Steve! All of those sound amazing! I've heard of the Billy Goat trail; it's supposed to be one of the best local trails🏆🥇 How neat! I'm sure you are going to end up with priceless footage 😀😀 I'm so sorry for my delay; I'm away right now getting my new adventure vehicle all gorgeous! She's almost ready. Well, more ready haha. How is your week so far?

Hi, Steve! You are so sweet; thank you so much! Are you continuing on the AT beyond MD? 🌞

@GoMandiMartin I would like to hike other parts of the AT. I just can not do more than a few days at a time. If I hike with a small group I may be able to do a week or so.

@@outdoorswithstevewilliams6027 Ah, that's totally understandable. I only have one overnight sometimes, so I totally get that 😊 By the time you drive back & forth to one of the overnight lots in another state, half of the weekend is gone 🙈 But, I really look forward to hearing all about the other section(s) that you one day complete 🥾🥾⛰️

Hi, Steve! It's so nice to hear from you; thank you so much for the very kind message. Right, gosh! The MD section was my first introduction to the AT since I live in MD, and gosh, was it rough haha. Did you survive it with all of your ankle joints intact? 😃 Mandi

​@@GoMandiMartin A walking stick is a must. It really helped.

@@outdoorswithstevewilliams6027 Ohhhhhh, interesting! I have never used a walking stick(s) before; I need both hands to film, and the camera is always rolling 🎥 But, hmm, maybe I will give them a try Anything to not break a bone 🥳

Kirk Douglas! Gosh, it took me forever to add some sophistication to my camping haha. I'm fancy now! 👗👠 I hope you are doing well! 😀

@@GoMandiMartin that’s way more fancy than I’m used to seeing you….😂

@@GoMandiMartin you can make a serious omelette with that thing.

@@kirkstaley1170 I know, right! Haha! I'm moving up in the world hehe. Now I just need sterling silver and a crystal chandelier in the adventure vehicle 🎀💎🎉

@@kirkstaley1170 Ummm, for real! Assuming that you can get all of the eggs to base camp without them cracking 🪺🥚🍳

Hi, Kjellery! It's so nice to hear from you, and thank you so much for your very kind message; it really makes my day! How exciting that you are doing the EBC trek -- and so soon! I'm so happy for you. I hope to hear all about it, and you are welcome to let me know if you have any questions while you are preparing. Mandi 🌞😀

@@GoMandiMartin Hi thanks. Most days you seemed to wake up unwell but when you headed out for the day you seemed very chilly. I was wondering what did you do to feel better and get yourself back on the tracks so quickly

@@kjellery Hi! It's great to see you again 😃 I'm so sorry about my delay; I thought that I responded last week, but now I don't see my response 🙈 That is such a great question. I had taken some over the counter pain reliever pills with me, and taking those consistently, i.e., taking the next dose before the current dose had a chance to wear off, helped a bit. There honestly wasn't too much that I could do. There were some days when the elevation dipped lower, and I did feel a bit better briefly. Also, I hiked slower and hiked for 8 days straight instead of hiking for 6 days over an 8 day period. With this, planning my route carefully really helped. If you are interested and haven't seen it yet, here's my video on how to plan your route: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGTZimOQr8qGnsUsi=wZLDl8MlM7hStWcp I really hope this helps. Good luck as you continue to prepare for your trek!

Hi! It's nice to hear from you. Wow, I can't believe you've done so much trekking. How exciting! Thank you for writing and for sharing your experience. Mandi

These are all brilliant tips, Carmen! Gosh, yes, all of those little black lids, caps, stuff sacks, etc. are all require the gadgets of Inspector Gadget to find haha 🔎 This is great stuff! Thank you for sharing and helping us all out 🌞 Happy camping!

Hi, Carmen! It's so nice to hear from you. Your dog is such a cutie pie! Gosh, thank goodness for KZbin when instructions are bad 😃 Ah, that's interesting about your heat test, and that's great that you've had other stoves in the past. Oh, no about the canisters rusting 🙈 That's such a wonderful tip; thank you so much for sharing. I'm so happy that you found me, and I hope that the rest of your camping/travel adventure goes well. Mandi

Lori Davis! Happy weekend! Aw, I hear you haha. I've been unsuccessfully attempting to cook over a campfire since my very first camping trip, awwwww, and this stove took me a very long time to figure out since the directions are confusing. But, yippie for French toast and hot chocolate! I did have a great time camping, thank you 🏕️ I'll see you again at the next video, and I hope you have the best days imaginable until then.

Hi, Willow & Willow's dad! Aw, thank you so much! I've really enjoyed my journey of learning how to camp-cook, i.e., a skill assessment is still TBD haha. I'll definitely share some recipes... once I learn some recipes hehe. Right now, I've mastered only French Toast. I'm currently so lost without a steady stream of solar energy for the fridge. My whole solar system is self-installed, so it's still in the trial and error phase. Right now, there's errors haha. P.S. If you would like and are comfortable with sharing, I'd love to know your name or nickname, etc. 😄

@@GoMandiMartin Hey Mandi, are you on FB or IG by chance?

Hey! I'm sorry that I'm just now getting your message. Unfortunately, I'm not on any other social media as KZbin alone takes up all my time 😀 How are you & Willow doing?

@@GoMandiMartin Totally understand! We are enjoying some cooler(ish) fall temperatures. Hope all is well!

@@WillowWalksTheAT ⛄ I am already behind on winter preparations haha ⛄ I'm going to be a goose this year hehe; I'm flying south! Wishing you and Willow a great week 🌞🌞

Hi, Andrzej! 😀I hope you are having an exceptional weekend. How are you and your family in Poland? I was just thinking how it will be time to send our Christmas cards again in just a few months. Gosh, what a funny thought for when it's currently so hot outside. I hope you are doing well 🎉

Hi, Mandi! You are the best! It's so great seeing you today 🌞 Happy Saturday!

Hira! Good morning/evening! It's so nice to see you today 🌞 Big hugs for a happy weekend!

Good morning, Dave! Ah, I know, right! I'm just so happy to have the hot food experience now while camping. I think I've been doing it wrong all these years haha. It's so nice to hear from you. Happy weekend! Mandi

Joe! You do?! That's so great! I am just learning about these because I've always camped like a caveman haha -- but without the fire 🫠🔥

Good morning, Joe! You are up unusually early haha. Or, late? Hm, is your message English? Google can't even translate that hehehheheeee. I'm not hip with the abbreviations 😄

Hi, Don! It's such a pleasure to hear from you 😃 That's so awesome that you'll be traveling to Nepal soon. Those are such great questions. I bought my tickets to Lukla a few months before my EBC trek while I was still at home in the USA, and I purchased them online. There are a few airlines to choose from, and I flew with Yeti Airlines. If it's helpful, I have a video that walks through the entire process process of finding and booking the flights to and from Lukla: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHqTfmyIjdKEg6csi=l16SqQRlXuS00lhB I hope to see you here again soon, Mandi

@@GoMandiMartin thanks a lot!! I didn’t saw that video before… greetings from Chile!

Hi, Don! You are welcome, and that's incredible news about your upcoming trip! I hope to hear all about it when you get back! Lots of hugs to Chile!

@@GoMandiMartin thanks!! I’ll keep you updated!! (When I finish the trek)

@@Cilantro_perejil Yay! That sounds great! I wish you the most success! 🌞😀🎉

Hi! Happy Friday, wooohooo! 🥳Aw, thank you! I love birthdays more than just about anything. Thank you so much for watching. I hope you and Willow have some awesome plans for your own adventures this weekend.

@GoMandiMartin Birthdays are awesome. We have the AT through the Great Smoky Mountains in our sights. If you ever want to hike with ponies, highly recommend Virginia's Grayson Highlands State Park. Check out Scales Campground...can drive a vehicle up there to base out of. I suspect you'd like it...your stove would work great there😀

Hahaha! That's so funny! Ummm, hiking with ponies... yes, please! I will check them out! I visited the Great Smokey Mountains a few years ago, and gosh, it was gorgeous. But, I didn't have a pony...or a dual fuel camp stove hahahaha. Thank you so much for the suggestion.

@@GoMandiMartin The ponies of VA's Grayson Highlands State Park are really cool (we think). It's also has some of our favorite views. Highly recommend a trip when leaves are changing. (No personal pony required😃)

@@WillowWalksTheAT Hey! Aw, how cute! Thank you so much for the recommendation! I wish I had a "personal pony" though haha. I'll have to remember that park; thank you so much! You seem to have the inside to all the good stuff haha. Wishing you a great week!

Lori! Yippie! I love hearing from you 🥳 Conversions, haha. That's why kids need to learn math 🧮 Thank you for your super sweet message! See you soon 💟

Hi, Jesse! How awesome! Yeah for your hometown team 🎉🎉🎉 Are you a Baysox fan?

Hi, and thanks for writing! I appreciate your thoughts 😃

Hira, thank you! Lots of love! 💗

HI, Mandi! Thank you so much 💟 Lots of hugs to you and yours in Karachi 😀

Hi, Walter! Aren't you always the sweetest! 😃You totally made my day! I'm so happy to have your kindness here 🎁 I look forward to seeing you at the next video. Happy Monday.

Hi, again! You are in Pakistan: that's wonderful 😀Thank you so much! You are awesome 🌞

Hi, Kshitij! It's so nice to hear from you. What a sweet message haha. I love it! A grown up little girl is so perfect! 🎉

Hi, Herman! It's so nice to hear from you. Please forgive my delay as I've been traveling :). Thank you for your very kind comment; I'm so glad that you found me here. Here's the answers to your questions: 1. Well, I had planned to do lots of hiking the few months prior to the trip, but the wind, and rain, and cold changed my mind. At that time, I had no idea just how cold it would be as I got higher up towards Base Camp. I also got really busy with the planning, prepping for, and packing for the trip that little time was left for anything else. I planned for about 6 months, and still barely had time to sleep. With that, I didn't actually get to train before going. But, it's not as physically demanding as it is a struggle without much oxygen. 2. For the most part, I found my way around by looking at a lot of general maps of the trails before I left, by following the signs on the trail (though some of those sent me in the wrong direction), and by asking the porters as they passed. In case it's helpful, I have a video on how to plan your route: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGTZimOQr8qGnsUsi=A9ZgZJCG_RmlKBGz 3. Honestly, I have no idea how I survived that cold; it was awful! But, I think that having the right clothing is the key. I hope to have a video out about how to chose the right clothing soon :) I really hope this helps, and I hope to see you again here very soon, Mandi

Hi, Herman! It's so nice to hear from you. Please forgive my delay as I've been traveling :). Thank you for your very kind comment; I'm so glad that you found me here. Here's the answers to your questions: 1. Well, I had planned to do lots of hiking the few months prior to the trip, but the wind, and rain, and cold changed my mind. At that time, I had no idea just how cold it would be as I got higher up towards Base Camp. I also got really busy with the planning, prepping for, and packing for the trip that little time was left for anything else. I planned for about 6 months, and still barely had time to sleep. With that, I didn't actually get to train before going. But, it's not as physically demanding as it is a struggle without much oxygen. 2. For the most part, I found my way around by looking at a lot of general maps of the trails before I left, by following the signs on the trail (though some of those sent me in the wrong direction), and by asking the porters as they passed. In case it's helpful, I have a video on how to plan your route: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGTZimOQr8qGnsUsi=A9ZgZJCG_RmlKBGz 3. Honestly, I have no idea how I survived that cold; it was awful! But, I think that having the right clothing is the key. I hope to have a video out about how to chose the right clothing soon :) I really hope this helps, and I hope to see you again here very soon, Mandi

Joe! Haha, silly KZbin. It's all a sneaky plot haha.

Oh, Joe! How nice of you! I just now saw that you mentioned my newest video; that' so sweet of you! Thank you :) How is your sponsorship coming with the e-bikes? How is your weekend?

Aw, that's so, so funny! I was like, "Uh, oh! Joe's MIA. Hope the Feds haven't gotten him" hahhahaa. Yay for me that you found the missing ones! Are you all caught up by now?

Hi, AK! It's so nice to hear from you. Please forgive my delay as I have been traveling :) Ah, yes. So, I looked at lots of online maps and tried to memorize the names of the villages and their relative locations, etc. before I left home, and I stopped and found a porter to ask if I needed help figuring out which way to go. There are signposts, but they aren't as often as I think they should be, they are sometimes confusing. You are right about no GPS, so I didn't even try to use my phone as trying to get a connection wasn't really much of an option. You can purchase a wifi SIM card, and they work for 24 hours, but for me, I didn't think it was necessary. If it's helpful, and if you haven't already seen it, I have a video on how to plan to your route: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGTZimOQr8qGnsUsi=cv_84PHKyjz22uE6 I think that if you route is well planned, then you can ask the local village people or porters that you pass to point you in the direction of the village where your next stop is; they will know the way :) I really hope this helps, and I hope to see you again here very soon. Mandi

Hi! Another Mandi! It's so nice to hear from you :) Thank you so much for the lovely comment. It makes my day to hear that you liked it. Wishing you a great weekend, Mandi

Andrzej! I'm so, so happy to hear from you! I feel like it's been so long 😀 You are the sweetest; thank you so much for the happy birthday 🎂 and I hope that you have been happy and healthy. I'll see you again soon! Mandi

Hi, Willow! It's so nice to hear from you 😀 I am so jealous; I have been dying to do a kayak camping trip, but I'm still learning to kayak. I think this would be a great place for that. Wishing you an amazing trip! Mandi

@GoMandiMartin Thanks! From what I can tell, this does look to be a calm stretch of river for beginners (like Willow and I!) so we shouldn't get in to too much trouble in our inflatable kayak (hopefully). Btw, we're no kayaking experts and plan to just float along and paddle some. We'll probably share our trip on Willow's channel to help others trying to do a similar kayak/camp trip. Take care!

@@WillowWalksTheAT Hi! Oh my gosh: it's so cute that Willow has his/her own channel. That is totally how I would do it haha; i.e., floating down a calm river 😄 Do you like your inflatable kayak? It's great that you and Willow are so brave! 🍀🍀

@GoMandiMartin We had a great time (and survived!). The Costco inflatable kayak did well and packed up nicely to fit in the car (no roof rack needed). Your Antietam Creek vid was very useful for planning...helped us know what to expect. We just posted this vid and referenced your's in the description for anyone looking to visit that campsite (or try a kayak trip). If you're looking to try a kayak/camp trip, we think this is a safe option. Take care! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJKwqKKtrdBliLssi=LaAw2d2csR0GThHU

@@WillowWalksTheAT Hi! Wow, what an awesome update! I'm loving your adventure! That was so thoughtful of you to link to my video. I'm packing for my next trip, but I can't wait to check out your video once I get settled. Thanks again for sending this update, and I'll talk to you soon. Mandi

Durga! You are just the sweetest! Thank you so much for your very nice message 💗 Wishing you the best day!

Febie! Oh my gosh! I'm so happy to see you again! How are you? Is everyone healthy and happy and well? 💗