2017 Appalachian Trail Day 21

[@pmnery]

Hearing about the trail magic that happens is a reminder of the goodness that still is out there in the world. Happy Trails!

[@gigihikes2305]

My grandfather died of pancreatic cancer right after building his dream home on the beach directly after retirement so this touched me so much. Thank you for carrying so many with you whose journey's have been cut short in life...

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

I admire your calmness. Another great video and commentary. By the way you are looking great.

[@15more9]

Really enjoying your videos. I like the 20 min range in length. You produce a great mix of your itinerary, other hikers, town filming, and trail/shelter footage. Some other channels get annoying when the hiker mostly focuses on their daily itinerary. Also love that you hike light, rather than ultra light with Zpacks everything. You're doing a great job!

[@francesbrooks2320]

Enjoying your videos and I like the 20 to 30 minute video time.

[@jackoree]

They brought you gumbo! 😭😭😭 so so sweet! Cheering you on from South LA!

[@RAKRail]

Glad to see you are energized and moving along. I'm really enjoying the videos. Thank you..! Don't forget to hike your own hike...

[@billyforrest1600]

hi I'm a fat guy from England loving the vids really making me get up and start walking you giving me hope that they might just be more to life then 10 hours a day of runescape soo ty I'm starting walking only 3mils a day but I'm starting soo keep it up man this looks epic

[@Edogawa1117]

Top videos. Enjoying them a lot.

[@jasonaustin1038]

Reddmage, I can't hike again until 2019. Your videos help with the time passing. Good to see that you are hiking your own hike. Good to see you ahead of the crowd that can suck you in and turn the grand adventure into one big slow moving party. Be safe.

[@erikao2876]

God bless those trail angles!

[@Jlplett]

I am so pumped for you, really enjoying following your journey! Great respite for us desk jockeys!

[@roadwarrior9422]

Great story about post office etc.

[@ncmedic45]

Doing great brother. You're definitely my favorite through hiker I'm following. Keep the vids coming...the more and longer the better. I am just glad you can't live feed 24/7...I would never get any thing done...lol. Be safe!

[@DragonRoams]

Trail Magic is a wonderful thing. Enjoying the videos

[@thomassibalski958]

You hear so many stories like Jim's. Cease the moment because tomorrow is not promised. Remember your walking not only for Jim but for all that are cheering you on.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

So true. Brought tears to my eyes when I read her sign. In 2016, a few months shy of 50 years, learned the meaning of "till death do us part". No, tomorrow isn't promised. An anticipated anniversary date doesn't always arrive, as expected. Thank you for picking up a stone for Jim. I'm sure it will mean so much to her.

[@emjay0507]

Love your story telling mate. Keep it going.

[@nohurry7732]

real food rocks ! after bars for meals doing great enjoying your travels!

[@joethomas1014]

This guy is hilarious. I'm following him this year. I nice alternative to the 'ultra light marathon runners' . Ha Ha

[@JDavidsonPhotography]

Love your videos man; great narration. I hope to be part of class 2018. I hope I can be close to as helpful as you have been so far.

[@GaryV16]

Damn Brother. I'm going to have to change my end of trail weight for you. Every time I check out a vid you got some trail magic or in town. LOL. Stay safe.

[@mountainrunreview3224]

reddmage im ur bigest fan. please do a video of you cooking on the trail and shelter dwell life!

[@emartin945]

Mountain Run Review , so many subscribers asked the same question. It only took him to Day 101 to show his cook session. Part of the problem was that for most of the trip he was going stoveless.

[@chuckjohnson402]

Proud of ya man ! Keep trucking ' !

[@pm5574]

How awesome of Mr Jimmy & I believe! So you like home coming instead of trail bars...humm😉 so would you like some dehydrated meals (home made) sent to you? If so just say yeah 😇

[@michaelbutler4961]

I have been watching and am up to day 21. I was wondering if you haven't already if you could spend some time on shelter...tent set up and food prep for breakfast lunch and dinner. Are you using a stove and if so could you explaine any likes dislikes and show how you prepare you meal. Enjoy in the series :)

[@emartin945]

Michael Butler , Reddmage mom here, I was just going back through some comments and came across yours here. I hope you got answers to you questions by watching through the other vedios. If not please make another request on a current vedio. I'm sure he just don't take the time to go back and read the comments on eariler days.

[@michaelbutler4961]

Yes I did pretty much but thank you for checking. I have followed Reddmage right along. Have a Great Day E Martin

[@emartin945]

Michael Butler Have you had a chance to look at Uncle Paul, Blessing of Adventure ? He is going to bennifit from much encouragement. His weight is a real challenge and he started in the north - that's tough!

[@billmanns3303]

Your trail name...is it Reddmage?

[@Tipster49]

15:59 pause video having just read the note and request by Bamahiker’s wife, I’ve been crying like a baby; that note speaks volumes if/when I make my dream come true to hike the AT in 2020, it would be my honor and privilage to carry a pebble from Georgia to Maine in remembrance of James His story is one that can inspire many people to follow their dreams. He was being responsible to finish his job to retirement before setting out on his AT journey. But we never know what tomorrow holds. And I suppose we realize that and sense our mortality more and more as we age. I’m planning/hoping to hike the AT in 2020 coz I’ll turn 60 that year and to have time to get ready. This has me wondering if I should try to move my AT hike up to 2019 but I’m the type who would like to have more time to learn and prepare. Haha I’ve never had a backpack on my back. I need to buy all my gear and learn how to use it. Anyway, I’m going to send BamaHiker’s wife an email and ask her about carrying a pebble for him. Because I bet that pair of boots may not be there in 2019 and 2020. It is a beautiful thing she is doing for her husband. And a great legacy and message for him to leave behind. I wonder if he knew she was going to do that. Rest in Peace BamaHiker

[@reddmage]

Thank you for watching my videos of my AT hike, I carried that pebble and left it on Katahdin *SPOILERS* also got in touch with her about the pebble for James, it was truly heartfelt and the least I could do.

[@Seriayne]

So mixed - want rain up there, so I can see the green where you're going, but don't want it raining directly on -you-.

[@JDavidsonPhotography]

So are you going by Reddmage on trail or still waiting for an "official" trail name?

[@reddmage]

I'd answer to reddmage, but haven't got a trail name yet

[@VanlilfewithDaleandBailey]

Hey Reddmage! I can't recall if you did or not, did you ever take that pebble all the way to Katahdin, take a photo, and send it to that lady. At the 16 min mark I believe.

[@reddmage]

I did! Sent her an email with the photo and told her that I had got the pebble at Fontana and dropped it into the stone stack under the Katahdin sign.

[@VanlilfewithDaleandBailey]

That was so nice of you. I bet she really appreciated it. Your a great guy Reddmage.

[@pm5574]

😢bamahiker I hope there is a pebble left when I pass by ❤ ☝🏻🙏🏻😇🌅

[@cctechsup0815]

I think I got seasick a couple times in this video.

[@cctechsup0815]

Also, your audio was a little off for the last few mins of the video.

[@reddmage]

Yeah I don't know what up with that

[@nohurry7732]

could be stormy friday hot showers :) at fontana

[@Memphistiger02]

sent you a pm.