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@mattj801 8 күн бұрын

Watched your trip from beginning to end. Thanks for sharing it. Hope to see more from you in the future!

@LeftEnright Күн бұрын

Thanks for sticking with the adventure. I have more filmed hikes that I need to start editing. Keep posted!

@mattj801 12 күн бұрын

Awesome accomplishment dude

@LeftEnright Күн бұрын

I was, and still am, impressed with my effort on that day. It was a fun personal challenge on top of everything else a thru hike puts on your plate.

@kevins3828 Ай бұрын

I watched the southern 1/2 of your hike as you posted in 2022- top notch hike, positivity, & content. So it just now dawned on me that you started your sobo August 5th. After your successful hike and 3 years since your start, what are your thoughts on your start date in hindsight? Would you recommend? Any thoughts? I'm asking because i will be hiking sobo in 2028 and I'm not real excited about the 'traditional' starts of late-May to mid-July for various reasons. I realize a later start relies heavily on pre-hike conditioning. I appreciate any input you may have!

@LeftEnright Ай бұрын

I would repeat it in a heartbeat! My timing for a start date was affected by a few things mostly avoiding heat and bugs. My pace was affected by avoiding hiking in snow/winter. I still experienced heat/bugs and a little snow. So in hindsight, if I had started mid/late July, I could have enjoyed more of the northern section at a slower pace knowing that the southern section is "easier". I had an artificial deadline, so I kept a fast pace at the beginning and went faster towards the end. I'd recommend ramping up more gradually with daily mileage and don't set an end date too far in advance.

@kevins3828 Ай бұрын

@@LeftEnright I appreciate your insights. Your reasons are basically the same as mine....Heat, bugs, winter in the north. Mid/late July sounds like the sweet spot. Thank you your help!

@damongaudette5618 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! I saw that geological marker in the winter of 94....the year before I moved to Arizona. Good memories of that day. I saw a spruce grouse.

@LeftEnright Ай бұрын

It's amazing how our minds can transport ourselves back to places we've been before. Happy to help!

@parkerhoffman1723 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, why did you wait till August to start? I was thinking you could start the end of June?

@LeftEnright Ай бұрын

Slightly to do with a 2 week notice for my employer and also to avoid most of the summer heat.

@rschreck876 Ай бұрын

4:09 CNOC bags for the win. 😂

@LeftEnright Ай бұрын

I've seen those things develop pinhole leaks as well.

@edhoefsmit5463 Ай бұрын

Almost pirated, sorry binge watching your long distance hike brings back a flood of memories, hiking south very cool Fast Eddy 88

@LeftEnright Ай бұрын

Welcome to the fun!

@fineartdeaton3681 2 ай бұрын

Synthetics and junk food are why thru hikers stink so bad.

@LeftEnright Ай бұрын

I always thought it was the lack of modern plumbing 😉

@chromakin 2 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your breakdown of your gear! I'm also a self identified clean freak and watching other videos where there is no mention of that makes me cringe. Like you said I rather train my body ahead of time so I can carry a little more weight and be more comfortable with some comforts then be wishing for the most ideal conditions. I feel seen :*). Thanks for your voice <3

@LeftEnright 2 ай бұрын

🤓 I see you. Loud and clear...and clean 😉 I'll get off my soapbox now.

@hostasauce 2 ай бұрын

Knock on wood

@LeftEnright 2 ай бұрын

Sometimes it feels good.

@hostasauce 2 ай бұрын

I love your videos. These will help me

@LeftEnright 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. This was my way of giving back to the online community that I have learned from over the years. Knowledge is power. Soak it all in.

@hostasauce 2 ай бұрын

I need someone to hike with me

@LeftEnright 2 ай бұрын

Yeah group hike can lead to many memories. I do find a different kind of enjoyment from hiking with myself that has a special hold on me.

@suemoore1965 2 ай бұрын

GREAT INFO AND VIDEO ❤

@LeftEnright 2 ай бұрын

You are so very welcome. Glad you stopped by.

@jeremybrandt5779 2 ай бұрын

So southbound you start in Maine?

@LeftEnright 2 ай бұрын

Yes. and the start is on top of Mt. Katahdin..a mere 5269 feet in the sky.

@mtnbound2764 2 ай бұрын

thank you for helping me plan my trip on the colorado trail!

@LeftEnright 2 ай бұрын

Of course! I was hoping this series would help motivate others to get there and explore. When do you start?

@mtnbound2764 2 ай бұрын

@@LeftEnright july 14th! but only a section or two at first, then i hope to do a longer section in the SW corner after i have a few smaller ones under my belt.

@LeftEnright 2 ай бұрын

@@mtnbound2764 That is soon! Have a blast!

@mtnbound2764 2 ай бұрын

@@LeftEnright thats the plan!

@mtnbound2764 2 ай бұрын

it really is a beautiful world out there! just gotta look for it and youll find it!

@LeftEnright 2 ай бұрын

Agreed! That's where all the fun can be found.

@mtnbound2764 2 ай бұрын

love the hiking. regarding guns. everyone is entitiled to their own thoughts on the matter. and i would agree that most people probably dont need guns, the problem is, there are people out there that do use guns for crime and you cant stop that from happening. so its futile to try to ban or outlaw guns, then the only people with guns are bad people. there are too many guns to get rid of them all so it doesnt make sense to take them from the good people so that only the bad people have them.

@LeftEnright 2 ай бұрын

It is definitely a "dilly of a pickle". Stay safe out there.

@xrrtracks 3 ай бұрын

What size is your backpack

@LeftEnright 2 ай бұрын

On the AT I used size 3400 (55L) packs. On the CT I went with 2400 (40L) All were Hyperlite packs (Windrider, Northrim, & Southwest) SAVE 15% with code ZBAT15

@Kristenm28 3 ай бұрын

Went to two different parks with my sons, had lunch, and did some shopping.

@LeftEnright 2 ай бұрын

That sounds like an enjoyable day. Thanks for sharing.

@TrailSprite 3 ай бұрын

What did you use to edit your video?

@LeftEnright 2 ай бұрын

Embarrassingly I still use the OG version of Gopro Studio to edit. Don't judge me 😆

@TrailSprite 2 ай бұрын

Haha, it lets you upload in 4k so that's good. I have been using Davinci. It's awesome but I can only upload in 1080p till I get the pro version .

@LeftEnright 2 ай бұрын

@@TrailSprite I'm all about the HD video.

@raerobeas 3 ай бұрын

I’m pretty impressed that you were able to make this awesome gear tour one-handed, hahaha

@LeftEnright 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate the compliment. That skill has taken many hours of practice. My camera feels like an extension of myself at this point.

@KenFernbach 3 ай бұрын

Hmmm, now a see the other side of this decision- many thanks for very well thought out and sensible explanation of this perspective! 🚴🏼‍♂️🏃‍♀️🧘🏼🧘🏼🌿🙏

@LeftEnright 2 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@JJ-rk6ny 3 ай бұрын

ROFL at the dancing group or whatever that was

@LeftEnright 3 ай бұрын

Washing machine, washing machine!

@StephanieHughesDesign 4 ай бұрын

Excellent CO Trail thru hike series. What shoes did you use? Did you ask Hyper lite to test drive their tent? Is late July early August a good date to hike CO Trail? What camera gear did yours for your YT vlogs?

@LeftEnright 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for joining the fun! I hiked in Peregrine 12's and Hoka Speedgoat 5's. Hyperlite asked me to test the Unbound 2P and part of the testing and R&D. I started on July 23rd and enjoyed the mix of daylight and weather. That time of year is the most popular start. My videos are all filmed on a Gopro 9. Are you planning a thru hike?

@20Hikecdt23 4 ай бұрын

Swimming on the trail-can’t get enough of it!!

@LeftEnright 3 ай бұрын

Especially in such a dry and hot section. Trail showers are the best.

@20Hikecdt23 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I got some good ideas. Thanks.

@LeftEnright 3 ай бұрын

Happy to help

@20Hikecdt23 4 ай бұрын

Hammock looks like a “must have”!

@20Hikecdt23 4 ай бұрын

Plz-what brand and model is your hammock?

@LeftEnright 3 ай бұрын

ENO Sub 6 hammock😁

@20Hikecdt23 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@20Hikecdt23 4 ай бұрын

Left Enright, take a look at the Danner 2650s. A hiking shoe, light yet good protection and vibram sole.

@20Hikecdt23 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great videos. AND I appreciate how you don’t use “bad language” but are articulate and talented in your comments and narrative. Thanks!

@20Hikecdt23 4 ай бұрын

I lost a pair of shoes that way!! I never place them on or in the “porch” of my tent all the way in now. On another subject are you cold soaking or cooking? If cooking what is your system? Thanks. 😎

@20Hikecdt23 4 ай бұрын

Where did you get your hammock? Brand and model? Please. Looks inviting 😎. Thanks for good video. I hit CO Trail mid July 2024.

@LeftEnright 3 ай бұрын

ENO Sub 6 hammock. It makes for a comfortable place to rest after a long days walk. Hell yeah! I bet you are super excited. It is going to be an amazing trip!

@20Hikecdt23 4 ай бұрын

What a thing to have happen!

@LeftEnright 3 ай бұрын

Getting up close with nature. It's a thrill!

@BrianDenton3 4 ай бұрын

"Pemigewasset River" *swish pans left* "Same river" 😂

@LeftEnright 3 ай бұрын

It's the little moments of joy each day that make tough things seem easier.

@BrianDenton3 4 ай бұрын

*sniff sniff* "Northbounder." lol

@LeftEnright 3 ай бұрын

It's a pungent aroma.

@BrianDenton3 4 ай бұрын

I just found these videos. They're very good. Thank you. What's it like hiking with books? I'm a big reader and couldn't imagine going a single day without reading so if I ever hike the AT I'd have to bring some books. Did you have one on you the whole time? I guess I'll find out, I plan on watching your whole series.

@LeftEnright 3 ай бұрын

Cheers?

@harryhicock3160 4 ай бұрын

Just finding this now as I am researching and planning for an AT thru hike. Very well done review which I found helpful. A question, did you use the Peregrines for your thru hike, and if so how did they hold up?

@LeftEnright 3 ай бұрын

Yes, I wore the Peregrine 11's and I went thru 5 pairs of shoes during my SOBO.

@harryhicock3160 3 ай бұрын

@@LeftEnright Thank you.

@FUNKRUBICON 5 ай бұрын

Thats awesome that you stopped at Gettysburg and saw some Maine monuments. Late to this video series but have to say you have the best SOBO vlog I've found on youtube, even if it is a few years later! Do you remember where you got the hat? If it was at Dirty Billy's in Gettysburg, he's a really interesting guy to talk with.

@LeftEnright 5 ай бұрын

That's the place! Ha. I popped that hat on the other day too. It was special to visit those hallowed grounds while I was journeying through the Appalachian region where it all took place. Seeing how bad things can get really amplifies the blessed gift of walking peacefully thru nature. Thanks for watching. What about the series do find to be different or more enjoyable?

@FUNKRUBICON 5 ай бұрын

I just finished watching the series over the weekend. What I liked most about your videos is that it focused on the trail and it was nice not seeing the same repetitive NOBO perspective. A lot of other AT thru hike channels I’ve watched may start out well but it devolves into tramily drama or documenting the places to stay to an overbearing excess I find. Perhaps your posts were different as well because you put them out after completing the trek and were more concise with the editing. I hope more people interested in the topic find the videos, having watched so many others you’re definitely worthy of more views and subscribers! When I get a chance I’ll be sure to check out the Colorado videos.

@gatorbyte5254 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing these videos. I see so many vlogs of nobo hikers and almost no sobos. It’s nice to get the perspective of a sobo on the AT.

@LeftEnright 5 ай бұрын

I'm happy to provide a different lens to view the trail thru. The camera became my hiking companion, so I tried to show most of the ups and downs. Thanks for watching..and commenting! Cheers!

@VERY_VARIOUS_VIDEOS 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful Solar Eclipse footage. Thank you for sharing. Video 👍

@LeftEnright 5 ай бұрын

It literally was my pleasure to capture the moment. Thanks for watching!

@VERY_VARIOUS_VIDEOS 5 ай бұрын

@@LeftEnright You're welcome friend 🙂

@Diaage1 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for helping me relive the experience! I was in Ohio for this.

@LeftEnright 5 ай бұрын

Sure thing! It's a little gift to the collective ether.

@jeangreco9561 5 ай бұрын

THE best video I’ve seen, hands down !! Drove 6 hours to St Louis in 2017 & that was amazing !!! Only had 90.8% totality in SE Wisconsin, but was still great !! Looking forward to 2044,may drive to Montana, who knows ? 😊 thanks !! 🙏

@LeftEnright 5 ай бұрын

Do it! Totality is worth the extra drive and added traffic. Just curious, what about this video did you like so much?

@jeangreco9561 5 ай бұрын

I think it was a combination of the clarity of the picture with the stillness of it! Also the gorgeous snow-capped mountain didn’t hurt, lol 😊

@LeftEnright 5 ай бұрын

@@jeangreco9561 Maine has so many beautiful nooks it was hard to chose only one. I picked that spot for its open scenery and viewing direction. Thanks for your feedback.