2017 Appalachian Trail Day 25

[@speakerdave]

Love watching your videos. I'm from the NOBO class of 2000... The best part of your videos is watching you mispronounce the name of just about every place on the trail. "Clingsmans" is the funniest! Keep it up.

[@carolczina9235]

Woohoo! 200 Miles and a gorgeous view on Clingman's Dome. You hit it just right! Beautiful footage of the views up there! THANKS!!! Rock on!!!!

[@johnkulcsar5801]

Really like your daily video... no bravado or ego BS. I'm truly enjoying your Walk in the Woods. Thanks again for sharing your outdoor challenge & experiences.,

[@chuckjohnson402]

Beautiful views ! Thanks !

[@rafaelestrada5261]

All caught up on your videos. Thank you for taking time to share them with us.

[@davewalters1423]

another awsome video. thanks again for taking the time to upload them. keep hiking and be safe

[@mountainjackietr511]

Go, go, go!!! you are doing fantastic! I thought of you enviously as I drove in to work today...you're living the dream!

[@pm5574]

When I was planning my 1st section hike in the 100 Mile Wilderness/Maine. I was "concerned" about the water & praying about, the Lord said He's got this! So I yes Lord, I trust you. As we were being dropped off by Phil from "The 100 Mile Wilderness" (cabins/showers/shuttle service/food drop offs/trail angel) I man was coming out & warned us about a storm coming to start around 11pm, it started at 2am & pouring for "5" straight hours! The Lord proved the water I was "concerned" about! ☝🏻🙏🏻😇😁

[@rumblechick73]

Something there about being careful what you wish for! LOL Or maybe the Lord provides, but not always the way you were expecting....seems like you needed to be a little more specific!

[@KuntryRD]

You are moving along pretty well. I do enjoy your positive life view. Thanks for the journey.

[@willywilliams6376]

Dude, Its been cold and/or rainy from the start and you still have a good attitude! you gonna make it for sure. Keep on hiking and Ill be coming up behind you next month.

[@GreetersThru-Hike]

Congrats on making it to the highest point on the trail. I think you are going to make it brother!

[@emartin945]

Greeter's 2017 Thru-Hike I have no dought.

[@bucksportmainetravel1105]

Well I have made it to day 25 of your videos. It must be a blast completing 200 miles. You have inspired me to work on getting into hiding shape. Gosh I have the end of the trail less than an hour away from me. Thanks again.

[@pm5574]

15:52 is were I got sick (didn't eat enough for breakfast/altitude sickness) but you did it!🎊🎈🎉👊🏻💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻great job "Rocky"! 😁

[@LostOnLandAgain]

I love watching your journey. Keep on keeping on. The Smokies are no joke. Good job.

[@VanlilfewithDaleandBailey]

Really enjoying your videos. I like that you show what the trail is actually like and that your not rushing through it. Been to Clingmands Dome when I was in my 20's. Looking forward to seeing you at New Found Gap.

[@davidcraig118]

Alright! Another great video.

[@brianwhitten6393]

Just got caught up and let me say, Great Job so far!! You're killing it at your own pace and keeping a great attitude. Your videos are spoiling me on other hikers. I'm watching you and Kiwi Wandering US. Kiwi is a little ahead of you but not by much. Hope you guys can hook up and if you do you've got to do a joint video. Y'all are setting a high bar. I've tried to watch a few others and just can't. Quick question, did you send your stove home? How's that working out for you? Cheers!! Keep it up!!

[@reddmage]

Leaving the stove, cook set and fuel can in Knoxville

[@pm5574]

We too didn't sleep to good but the rain ☔️ was a blessing & we were thankful for it! And then we got to cross/forge 6 rivers after all the rain, but the 1st rock/boulder we came to, because it was wet "looked" slippery & boom 💥 down on our bottoms we went🤣

[@sunnyearthwalker7628]

I love watching you on your journey ,, Your doing Great

[@Seriayne]

Yay, its all green now! And hopefully greener as you go :>

[@pm5574]

We had a friend from our 💒 move to Colorado & worked in the parks & when people came into the office who weren't use to hiking or that elevation she would tell them drink water 💦 there is two parts oxygen in there so I told my daughter this as we were hiking up Mt Mitchell 6684 feet/elevation. Clingmans dome is 6643.

[@calicojack1664]

You are the most popular KZbinr of the 2017 AT. How does it feel Mister Famous? Enjoy it while it lasts! First hot chick thru-hiker vlogging will oust you from that throne.

[@emartin945]

CalicoJack™ LOL

[@calicojack1664]

Hike one warm day in a wig and bikini for ratings and to stave off competition. Keep the beard tho.

[@reddmage]

I wanted to record this adventure to look back on and reflect and for my family, friends, and coworkers. That I have this many subscribers and supporters is mind boggling, figured the '17 class would want to see the early trail. I'll keep recording and making daily videos and upload them when I hit wifi or AT&T signal. Part of my enjoyment is that other people are enjoying the AT through me.

[@calicojack1664]

So, we can count on a bikini hike video soon?

[@reddmage]

CJ, it's like 40 degrees out there LOL

[@pilotlang1]

I stand corrected, Thank you for the downhill - It gives me hope!

[@bhv809]

lol. that was rain???? it sounded like u had changed from thru hiker to hobo and we're riding the rails in an open boxcar!

[@pm5574]

Congrats Rocky! 200+miles 1/10th ish there🌄

[@Pwrcritter]

I enjoy the forward views. it's almost like being there..

[@MitchSagraves]

keep up the great walk!!!

[@BerenddeBoer]

200 miles, congratulations!

[@sheepdog0059]

Wow you had perfect weather for views from Clingmans! Great job you are doing it right!

[@marchuckabone4785]

You are one relaxed dude. HYOH!

[@rd264]

smokies are special but it does get quick weather changes. I was there for a week in spring vacation and got snow and cold and sun.

[@Lakota412]

Great video, keep it up!

[@markyb995]

and you just keep on piling the miles on! great job bud.

[@woodchuck1062]

Curious, if it's raining, why not use that as a "water source"?

[@elizabethsolomon2864]

What brand of rain jacket? Like the hood that seems to keep the rain off your face.

[@reddmage]

Cabelas gortex rain jacket

[@melissashipman566]

The trail looks so much like a ditch glad you've had good weather.

[@janiegrosjean6810]

Great job with the videos everyday I check in to see if you have uploaded anything new. It doesn't count but I have given you a trail name until you get one from the hikers. I call you "Buddy Bear" because I say everyday lets see if my buddy or buddy bear has anything new on you tube. Keep on hiking you are doing great.

[@chuckjohnson402]

When you get to camp late , do you still hang your bear bag ?

[@reddmage]

Always

[@pm5574]

At least you had a clear day, we were in the clouds ☁️

[@pilotlang1]

Are you only filming the "Ups"? LOL! Just curious.

[@billmanns3303]

200 miles!!! Keep going...I think I am going to win the numbers challenge! Have you had to tighten up the belt yet?

[@emartin945]

How do you get your boots dry after walking in the rain? Did your feet get wet and cold?

[@emartin945]

BTW- I've seen you blue, and walking through town. Pointy ears, tail, and all the details of 'Avatar'. Blue is a good color for you! lol

[@reddmage]

They haven't really got that wet yet

[@billmanns3303]

How many nights have you pitched your tent?

[@Sylvanas72]

just wanted to tell ya i enjoy your vidoes. good luck out there.

[@pm5574]

Yep that road is where the cars drive up to clingmans dome.

[@kenk2345]

how do you keep the camera dry...in the rain?

[@bethratkewicz6062]

do you have problems with chaffing? I want to do a section hike and am thinking of bodyglide. what do you use,if anything?

[@calicojack1664]

Body Glide is the most popular choice on trail. I use petroleum jelly, I swear it's not only better for chafing- it also has a dozen other uses on trail. Chapped lips, sunburn treatment, blister prevention, athletes foot prevention/cure, fire starting, etc.

[@bethratkewicz6062]

CalicoJack™ I was reading that vaseline gets gross with sweat?

[@calicojack1664]

Vaseline is quite oily on the skin for the first 15-30 minutes regardless of sweat. Moisturizing! Try them both, I think you'll like petroleum jelly most. Both very effective tho. I battle stinky feet from athletes foot. I like how Vaseline kills fungi and prevents their growth. I've seen others use gold bond & body Glide combination to address these issues, but I'll stick with petroleum jelly.

[@reddmage]

I have spandex-y boxers and no chaffing problems

[@bettysweet802]

Ok got to ask, do you rub your feet in the PJ...never heard that

[@LeonidasontheTrail]

Nice to see Clingman's with no crowd, it has been packed every time we have been up there.

[@kj6qvb]

Been following your videos. Couldn't help notice you never show your food or eating. Also couldn't help but crunch the numbers. So you're averaging 8 miles a day? At that pace, you should make Katahdin before October 15th. I plan to do a flip-flop starting May in Roanoke.

[@thatlarryguy6841]

The miles will pick up over time.

[@genecampbell1873]

reddmage u don't know me but I feel like I know you through two very good friends of mine Jimmy & I believe. Your videos are great i feel like a good name for u would be Wavy Gravy cause u can flow over any situation and make it work . Good luck from a new friend . Gene Baton Rouge louisiana

[@emartin945]

Gene Campbell but over 1k subscribers know him as Reddmage. So what happens if he starts using another name? No really, I want to know. This is all new to me.

[@raymondsmith8309]

you rock!!! one step at a time..... love to see you climb a tree.

[@BlaBla-pf8mf]

You had better weather in the Smokies in February than people who went in March.

[@SirRantaLot72]

Ok, got your trail name... "Painted Turtle" Turtle since you are slow and steady. Painted for that stripe on the beard... I think it suits you.

[@TheAbbacakes]

Early Riser had a socked in day on the Dome.

[@pm5574]

The weekend we had planed our trip to Clingmans dome, was the weekend the "government" shut down the parks, we couldn't get passes, maps, nothing & they "locked" the bathrooms 🚽...really...😜

[@camodudemtbh7594]

i just subscribed brother, my dream also.

[@mary.peacefulhikesn.j.3350]

PUDs = pointless ups & downs