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@Muggleborn_Adventures Күн бұрын
Zen at its finest
@Data_on_trail Күн бұрын
Thanks.
@allenstratton5399 Күн бұрын
So darn beautiful, have you ever thought about a stealth camping night around there? Love the video :)
@Data_on_trail Күн бұрын
Yes, I have thought about that. Not sure if it's legal and it is not as isolated as it looks on the video, like an oasis is a set of dense suburbs. If I ever do camp there - it will show up on this channel ;-)
@allenstratton5399 Күн бұрын
@@Data_on_trail It's only illegal if your caught :) I have done a couple here in Indianapolis proper and its a great rush quite fun. Just be safe that's the number 1 rule :)
@allenstratton5399 Күн бұрын
Very cool and beautiful spot. I see the appeal ❤
@mChrest05 Күн бұрын
Pennsylvania was harder on my feet than Maine. You might like the Speedgoats more because of river crossings. I used Altra Lone Peaks and wore them in the water. After I flipped back Southbound I used Gortex Keen mids because I had snow. My new favorite is Altra Olympus . Using them on the PCT this April. Best of luck with your hike.
@Data_on_trail Күн бұрын
That's some really good and helpful advice. Thanks. Good hiking on the PCT. I'll be following along.
@TrailoFire 2 күн бұрын
Wow beautiful area and the snow always makes things look fresh. Keep up the training and enjoy the journey. -Acorn
@Data_on_trail 2 күн бұрын
Thank you! Will do! I was so inspired by a folks positive reaction to this video today, that I shot another this morning for posted in a couple of days.
@TrailoFire Күн бұрын
@Data_on_trail that's great. Hey I almost forgot to ask, are you on any other social media platforms I can follow? I'm on KZbin, Instagram and Facebook under the same title.
@Oldsparkey 2 күн бұрын
It's good to get out and get acclimated to the weather. I was told by an old timer that the best way to prepare for the hike is to strap on a pack and go. Can't swear to it myself. I hike in Florida and here the weather changes every 30 minutes so you have to be flexible.
@Data_on_trail 2 күн бұрын
I completely agree. I'm hoping my practice hikes in sub 20 degree Midwest weather get me conditioned to hit the AT in March...but we'll see.
@Muggleborn_Adventures 2 күн бұрын
Very peaceful walk ❄️
@Data_on_trail 2 күн бұрын
Thanks. I agree. The peacefulness of the walk only really hit me once I got home and edited the video. I think I'll back today (it's zero out now) and shot a long, still meditation shot - just to capture that for the future.
@Muggleborn_Adventures 2 күн бұрын
@Data_on_trail perfect idea 😊
@jsweevil 5 күн бұрын
As far as your selection of clothing, the way I look at it, I'm carrying what I think will work, and I'm going to wait and see what does or doesnt once I get out there. I can always send things home or pick up what does work from outfitters along the way. No need to switch out too much until you actually get out there and see what works and what doesn't. Someone else may have different ideas, or be more experienced, but they aren't you.
@Data_on_trail 5 күн бұрын
You are very right about all of that, especially the adapting as I go part. Still workin on that...
@jsweevil 5 күн бұрын
Its good you have Mrs. Data at home as support! I recruited my neice to be my support crew. Im sure there may be lots of gear changes early on, especially as seasons change.
@Data_on_trail 5 күн бұрын
I am truly a lucky man and I do not think I would be able to do this hike without Mrs. Data's logistical and psychological support back at the homestead.
@jsweevil 4 күн бұрын
@Data_on_trail it's so important to have that and it's not an easy job i am sure. They have to take care of so much while their hiker is on trail, and they dont ways get the recognition they deserve.
@TrailoFire 5 күн бұрын
Neat looking trail. Stay safe, keep spray or air horn with you to ward off animals if you need it.
@Data_on_trail 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tip! Animals in these Forest Preserve are wary of humans and most the area is easier for them to access than is it for hikers. I sometimes get to see the tail end of some deer.
@TrailoFire 5 күн бұрын
@Data_on_trail i rarely carry anything with me unless in way out there.
@Oldsparkey 6 күн бұрын
Animal trails become people trails and eventually roads in some cases. A lot might of been from the clean up crew but a couple looked to me like Rabbit trails.
@Data_on_trail 6 күн бұрын
You are right about all of that. At least this area is in one of several forest preserves we have the Western Suburbs along the Fox River - so these trails won't become roads, at least.
@jsweevil 8 күн бұрын
The cold is why i am opting to start at th 4:40 e beginning of april instead of in march in mid VA. I do fi e down to mid 20s, but below that i start to suffer.
@Data_on_trail 8 күн бұрын
My start date on the first week in March is also weather dependent. "How much" it's weather dependent I don't know yet. I'll be going on (and sometimes vlogging) several cold weather hikes to figure out my lower temp limits - and I may adjust my start date based on those hikes.
@jsweevil 8 күн бұрын
@Data_on_trail I know it's still possible for higher elevations to get snow at certain times in March or April, but once you get to the end of March beginning of April, it is more moderate with much less chance of snow. Higher elevations are always a roll of the dice though.
@ruinwolf495 9 күн бұрын
Be sure to take off layers to prevent sweating data! That is what will kill you if the temp drops for whatever reason
@ruinwolf495 9 күн бұрын
Like the down jacket is very nice but maybe pack it away close at hand and only put it on when you're static ❤
@Data_on_trail 9 күн бұрын
Yep. Managing the layering is definitely a part of my learning curve, for sure. My new gear is much lighter and much warmer than anything I've use in the past. Ain't (hiking gear) technology wunerful! (line from a old time movie)
@TrailoFire 9 күн бұрын
Just got done doing morning hike. It was 14 degrees, my new artic jacket is working great. For me it's hands and feet that get cold. Happy Trails and stay warm.
@Data_on_trail 9 күн бұрын
Very impressive! I like hiking in the freezing cold bc it's such a really good test of my gear choices. Once hear a guy say you lose heat at the body's end point - meaning feet, hands and head. Now I focus on those areas. Happy Trails to you as well.
@DaveCollierCamping 9 күн бұрын
Awesome video, be safe
@Data_on_trail 9 күн бұрын
Thanks for the response. I think hiking through the hurricane last year made me painfully aware of the connections between, safety, preparations, and confidence that I can succeed on trail.
@andrewcooley5039 12 күн бұрын
Everyone has to have their vice! Happy Trails!
@Data_on_trail 12 күн бұрын
Amen Bra!
@allenstratton5399 12 күн бұрын
Love the idea of the wooden spoon. I am currently using a plastic one from Morsel and have been very happy with it.
@Data_on_trail 12 күн бұрын
Yeah, I love the lightweight feel of wood. I'm also carving a couple of my own, but I'm not as happy with those as this one I bought, so I'll carry it for now.
@Grandma-56 13 күн бұрын
In my opinion,Seems like a lot of work to set up, I think I would be too tired when I got to camp to struggle with all the details of setting up the Durston tents or any trekking pole tents. But your video is great and good luck with your Journey hope to see you out there. 🥾⛰️😊
@Data_on_trail 13 күн бұрын
I can see how it sounds like a lot with all the options I shared in this video. In practice, I usually just to the 6 stake out version, which for me, is a lot less work that the dome I used to carry - and lighter. I thought about a hammock, but it just didn't work for me. I spent about 1/2 my nights on the AT in a shelter instead of a tent as well, but I hear ya. It does take me a minute to setup the Duston. Hope to see ya out there as well. Happy Trails!
@j3hikes444 15 күн бұрын
good gear choices...keep the vids coming
@Data_on_trail 15 күн бұрын
Thanks.
@allenstratton5399 15 күн бұрын
Good luck and I will be following you on your journey, I am planning on my hike in 2028 :)
@Data_on_trail 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the follow. Best if luck with your planning phase. Mine was helped along by several AT Thru hiker youtube and by section hiking Georgia last year. Good luck to you.
@jsweevil 16 күн бұрын
Sounds a lot like my story. Im a woman in my early 60s who has been dreaming of hiking the trail for over 50 years since my brother and i took a wrong turn while camping in the Shenandoahs at Big Meadows in the eary 70s. Ended up on the AT and it got in my head and refused to leave. We were tracked down by park rangers as we were trying to find the end of the trail. Ive been wanting to find the end of the trail ever since. I lost my husband of 35 years in 2020 to colon cancer and promised him i would attempt to hike the AT and carry him with me. I told him i would take on the trail name Jimni, short for Jim and I as Jim was his name. Ive been living in my minivan for the past year, working and saving money for hiking the AT in 2025. Im starting in Virginia and heading NOBO and hopefully will finish SOBO at Springer. Maybe our paths will cross at some point, but im also an introvert and plan to stick to my own pace and plans. Either way, whether i meet you out there at some point or dont, i wish you all the luck in making it to the end!
@Data_on_trail 16 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing all of that. I was pleasantly surprised when I start section hiking the AT in 2024 at how many folks in our age range were out on trail. I also met so many kind and friendly folks I kinda got addict to the positive vibes. I be carrying Data avatar with me on trail, in case you see him - you'll know that's me. Hopefully, our paths may cross.
@jsweevil 15 күн бұрын
@Data_on_trail i went way out of my comfort zone and attended the End of Days Hike loosely organized by Ramdino and Fresh Ground at the Foothills Trail in SC. I am usually a solo hiker who avoids crowds, but I met lots of thru hikers and quite a few triple crowners, and ever single one of them were genuine, supportive, and encouraging to prospective thru hikers. They were all open to questions and giving suggestions to help me out. The hiking community has to be the best community out there. I will definitely look for Data on trail and I'll introduce myself if I see you. If not, good luck with your hike!
@Oldsparkey 17 күн бұрын
Durston makes a great tent. I got one of the 1st X mid 1's that came out on the market. It's for the times I have to use a tent. Considering I like it is unusual because if I could 100% of my camping would be with a Jungle Hammock. Jungle Hammocks have been my choice since 1957 when I traded my tent to a buddy for his hammock on a camping trip. He disliked his hammock and I had the same feeling about my tent , we both were happy for the rest of the trip.
@Data_on_trail 16 күн бұрын
Good to know!
@EmbraceTheSuck82 17 күн бұрын
Solid setup
@NathanontheTrail 19 күн бұрын
Good luck, do what makes you feel comfortable!
@Data_on_trail 19 күн бұрын
Will do, and as a true novice, I think that is the best advice I keep hearing. Thanks.
@AdventuresoftheSoul 19 күн бұрын
I’ll be hiking The AT 2025 as well. Documenting my journey Well wishes ..🥾✨Data
@Data_on_trail 19 күн бұрын
Very cool. Perhaps we'll see each other on trail. I've been following your channel for a minute. You are much more creative than I am. It's a great example. Thanks
@AdventuresoftheSoul 19 күн бұрын
@ Thank You I appreciate the sentiment . I’m a beginner. Doing my best lol ..Happy trails. . Maybe we will cross paths 🥾✨. I’ll be following your journey as well
@TrailoFire 21 күн бұрын
Excellent video, great sights. Happy Trails!!!!
@Data_on_trail 20 күн бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked them. I really enjoy hiking our local trails as a way to get in shape and train for my AT Through hike.
@TrailoFire 20 күн бұрын
@Data_on_trail i had some health issues over the last year or so , but I'm trying to get back to hiking and training for big hikes later down the road . It's great to watch new through hikers this year, it gives me inspiration
@WildCloudberry 19 күн бұрын
A Sand County Almanac is one of my favorite books from when I was a kid! I was an odd kid, lol. But it's a fantastic book. It was very influential in forming my worldview. Thanks for reminding me about it. I'll give it a reread :) Looking forward to following your hike!
@TrailoFire 22 күн бұрын
Just found your channel through an introduction video posted by Mama Bear. I subscribed and look forward to followinh you on your trek through the AT. Happy trails
@Data_on_trail 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for the follow. Hope you're having a great holiday season!
@TrailoFire 21 күн бұрын
@@Data_on_trail likewise
@tomrostkowski1348 24 күн бұрын
Speak louder, I might be 70 yrs old and also interested in following your preparation for the Appalachian Trail Thru Hike! But I have to be able to hear you!!! Remember you're the one that asked for any suggestions!!!😜😆
@Data_on_trail 24 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tip, I'll be more mindful of the volume in the future. I did this clip as a voice over, after the video was shot, so in the future I can adapt for that. I really am a novice at the logging stuff, so thank you!
@Oldsparkey 27 күн бұрын
Hot Dam , Someone who will actually show us the trail and not a picture of themselves with only short bursts of the actual trail. So many photograph themselves all the time so you have to look past or around there faces to see any form of woods or trail. As you might know by now I like to see the trial and not some person mugging it up all the time in front of the camera. Actual video of the trail is a great pre hike reference item for anyone wanting to do the AT , whole or sections , I like sections. I will be watching and have signed on ( video wise ) with you.
@Data_on_trail 27 күн бұрын
Yep, that's this idea. Thanks for the follow. Plus, I'm pretty sure nobody wants to look at this old fart's mug for hours on end, save Mrs. Data.
@Teleman01 29 күн бұрын
Someone told me that they found out it was easier to do this whole thing in tennis shoes than a bunch of hiking boots. I don't know how true that is. I've never did the whole trail.
@Data_on_trail 29 күн бұрын
Well, not exactly tennis shoes. A lot of hikers wear shoes called trail runners. That's what I wear now. I was surprised at how well they worked. Currently, I hike in type called Hoka Speedgoat 5s and I've not yet had a blister. Not one.
@matthewdoyle3349 29 күн бұрын
Good luck on the AT, I did a section at the start in Georgia '22, beautiful site!
@Data_on_trail 29 күн бұрын
Thanks. I did the Georgia section in '24 to see if I was up to it. Obviously, i think I am but I do appreciate folks' support and encouragement.
@andrewcooley5039 Ай бұрын
Happy trails to you as well Data!
@lotsoffish Ай бұрын
Nice spot!
@Data_on_trail Ай бұрын
Yes it is, and it's tucked away so that most people hiking to busier trail nearby don't even know about it, thankfully.
@andrewcooley5039 Ай бұрын
That’s awesome news! Can’t wait to see those videos Data!
@Data_on_trail Ай бұрын
I'll keep you guys posted on my progress. I have a couple of other videos planned in the near future, one of which was suggested by a real world friend and fellow hiker / biker, who I'll call "Dano".
@DilekBonsai Ай бұрын
🥰
@EsterAntony-zb3vq Ай бұрын
Nice sharing my friend, stay connected ❤
@Data_on_trail Ай бұрын
Thank you.
@andrewcooley5039 Ай бұрын
Great views! Happy Turkey day!
@Data_on_trail Ай бұрын
Thanks! Happy Turkey Day to you and yours as well.
@UnfinishedFog 2 ай бұрын
It's a very beautiful place! 🍂
@Data_on_trail 5 күн бұрын
FYI, I'm heading back to this trail today because we got some fresh snowfall over the last couple of days. I' thought the contrasting videos might make for some fun content.
@UnfinishedFog 5 күн бұрын
That'd be so great! Good luck!
@Maggieloveslife 2 ай бұрын
I love that you're practising your editing transitions with nature 🌲
@Data_on_trail 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'm always trying to get better at this. It takes lots of practice and I'm just getting started, so I hope folks are patient.
@UnfinishedFog 2 ай бұрын
The place is very beautiful! I like fall.
@Data_on_trail 2 ай бұрын
It was a beautiful fall here. The colors were stunning! I love Fall almost as much as Spring, especially when hiking.
@UnfinishedFog 2 ай бұрын
Totally agree! Seeing something as beautiful as this with your own eyes is totally different than seeing it on a video.. Do you like summer?
@Data_on_trail 2 ай бұрын
I'm a midwestern guy at heart, so I like all seasons really. I especially like the transitions. Summer is not my favorite in the Midwest because it can get really humid and there isn't a lot of tree cover.
@UnfinishedFog 2 ай бұрын
I believe that every season is special..flowers blossom in spring..warmth in summer.. beautiful leaves color in fall..beautiful snow and the smell of rain in winter..
@garysnextadventure 3 ай бұрын
I love your attitude. We would be friends if we met on the trail. When you do get to the Asheville area let me know. My trail angel and I will provide some trail magic.
@Data_on_trail 2 ай бұрын
Hi Gary, sorry for this delayed response. Mrs. Data and I were out camping and hiking on the Mississippi. I appreciate your offer. I am planning my next section hike for early next April, sort of at the back end of the bubble. Ill be hiking from where I left off to (hopefully) Damascus VA, assuming I can stay out for about a month this time. I'll keep folks posted via this channel, but might also send you a note when I get on trail.
@Data_on_trail 3 ай бұрын
The list of needs from the Newport / Hartford TN : Bottled water Powdered milk Diapers - children and adult sizes Wipes Toothpaste and Brushes Deodorant Denture cups Denture cleaner Dry shampoo First aid kits Rubbing alcohol Peroxide Iodine Band-Aids Feminine pads and tampoons
@andrewcooley5039 3 ай бұрын
Glad you made it home safe!
@garysnextadventure 2 ай бұрын
@@andrewcooley5039 thank you so much. I appreciate that.
@djdeatley 3 ай бұрын
hope you are doing okay!!
@Data_on_trail 3 ай бұрын
I'm back home now. I'll have a video up later today on the end of my AT Section hike. There was drama!
@andrewcooley5039 3 ай бұрын
Hey Data! Wish you were in town! Took the fam to a game! Enjoy your hike!
@Data_on_trail 3 ай бұрын
Sorry I missed y'all. I'm back home now. I'll have a video up later today on the end of my AT Section hike. There was drama!
@catiestilinski 3 ай бұрын
Beautiful!
@mcofer0980 3 ай бұрын
I know this spot. The ridge at the beginning/end of your video is Pickens Nose trail. It blocks the Smokies. If you went to that ridge, you do have a view of the Smokies (the ridge is not on the AT). The main focal point of what you're looking at is Rabun Bald in GA, which is located on the Bartram Trail, and parts of Clayton and Dillard GA.
@Data_on_trail 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the geo lessons. Great to know people in the area with great local knowledge, since I only get down there a couple of times each year. I'll be hiking from Burningtown Gap to Damascus in April 2025, if I get over being blown off trail be a hurricane!