Am I “Hiking” the Appalachian Trail or CLIMBING IT?

[@SpacemanXC]

This is the best AT series on youtube. You're so awesome Maddie!

[@designdoctor247]

yes!!!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you!!

[@JohnAdams-ky4ig]

Agreed.

[@Janetwarren-v7p]

Ranger you have no idea what your hike and your authentic self is definitely doing for me and most likely alot of the people here. Thanks again for sharing

[@SunFL]

🎯

[@bigbranch1]

Thanks!

[@RandR60]

I love how honest and open you are about your ups and downs. Good for you!

[@SunFL]

🎯

[@jackpine4347]

Please, I hope you never stop you honesty and true portrayal of what you experience on the trail. My two cents: the heat and humidity really do a job on a person and wear them down. It's another discomfort factor for hikers. Anyway, your video portrayed the area I have hiked in the most, aside from the southern Catskills: Harriman and Bear Mountain parks. Certainly can be very damp/wet and buggy, because the underlying geology stops the water from getting down into the ground to far, so you get a lot of damp ground areas. I still love it - the whole area has a fascinating history and even archaeological remains.

[@designdoctor247]

this was such an interesting comment. 😊

[@NelliASMR]

Maddie, girl, the shoes!!! I still have lots of videos to watch, but as many others here advice you, by the middle of the AP these shoes of yours need to go and get replaced! It would change so much for you, your feet, speed and overall. And you say yourself how you feel every piece of rock you step on… hope you got new ones by now 🙏 have a safe hike, I love your adventures ❤!!

[@wvover8079]

So happy to see all the shenanigans you and your tramily get into.... It is a stark contrast to the past year or so of your solo travels and hikes you have done while living in your van. You did very well as a solo traveler, and im sure it taught you many things about yourself... but having a great group of friends to share all the experences with has got to be such a blast and a nice change for you.... now you just need to convince at least one of them to do van life with you when its time to leave the trail... would help cut down on post trail blues.... or like you said in one video... get a few to do another long hike, like the PCT with you... or just do another beer across America tour together...lol Another great video Maddie

[@whynotbekind1957]

the above comment by WVover80 is actually me, Robin Brown…i was using my mothers computers…and just kept it on her account….lol

[@JohnAdams-ky4ig]

This isn't the first video in which you were worried about friends and section hikers passing you. But after watching you cross the stream knee-deep while others forded using the rocks, and after watching you - a couple week earlier - picking your way gingerly through Rocksylvania, it's obvious why hikers are passing you: you're more careful. That's not a defect; that's a style. Thanks for letting me join you on this hike, as I sit here crunching numbers, looking longingly out my window. I'm now only three weeks behind you, catching up, but don't worry; I can't pass you!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

That’s a great observation, and it makes a lot of sense! Thank you for that!

[@_andy_gibb_]

Oof! That rocky section... now I understand the title for this video! Fun on a day hike, perhaps, but really tough with an overnight pack. The trail is definitely looking tougher than further south. I feel your pain when it comes to being hot and sweaty while being pestered by hungry mosquitoes... it definitely takes a little of the shine off the experience. As you're showing, you just have to grit your teeth and get on with it though a little meltdown every now and then can be cathartic!

[@kathrynbaker5188]

I love how you’re processing your emotions.

[@jimmymalone3494]

Awesome video!! Ranger keep going I hope you have a great week.Good luck to you.

[@gregtaylor3432]

Thank you for your honest portrayal of the trail: complete with the hardships and triumphs! Hike on and be well and safe!!

[@besttrekking]

Welcome to my channel to see more about hiking trips in Nepal.

[@jaapongeveer6203]

Been waiting for this after watching your shorts! Thanks for taking the effort to upload the videos of your hike.

[@ronnovak2314]

Wow, that rock climb was something, back pack, camera and such. Love the videos!

[@charlottewilson4680]

This was some rough climbing to day. You are doing an amazing job.

[@besttrekking]

Welcome to my channel to see more about hiking trips in Nepal.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

That was a tough one! Your frustration is understandable and your will is amazing. So many folks have talked about the mental aspect of through hiking and it was on display in this video. On the bright side, you pushed through and came out on the other side. Thanks for your honesty. I admire your tenacity!

[@Fljeff7]

You are traveling the earth's surface in the traditional way ✨️

[@edwardgwilcoxjr7232]

The hive making there way through the 2023 AT thru hike journey. 👣 Trail made of running water, walking the plank our - are! Fancy foot work on tough terrain and napping on the job in New York. Tramily crossing for a cool down time.✅ Night hiking all together now. Mother Nature at her best. Embracing the suck once again. Wonderful views to end Ranger tales. Thanks for sharing! ✌️♥️💪🇺🇸

[@doug101100]

it's got to be hard filming with one hand and climbing those steep rocks. be careful. you are looking good you got this

[@annwroblewski2668]

Wow, that rock climbing looked very difficult, so glad you made it thru. I understand the frustration you felt. Keep going Maddie. ❤️

[@besttrekking]

Welcome to my channel to see more about hiking trips in Nepal.

[@chrissys9968]

Hi Maddie, Wonderful Groupof Friends all Your hiking trail buddies guys and gails. And those Wonderful peoplewho Blessed You all with food shelter. LOVE and GOD Bless You All safe Journeys Yousll.🥰⚘⚘⚘❤

[@raisinsanchez6631]

Great video and props for the camera angles on the "rock climbing". Through your ups and down you have the courage to push on!❤ Keep going girl😊

[@woodchip2782]

Wow! You’re such a well balanced person! You’ll travel well through life…😊

[@jamesadams2334]

Love your videos Maddie, good content and quality. You are doing great and hiking strong. Don't let the trail get to you, you are kill'in it! You got this! geek

[@A-K_Rambler]

Adult Beverage Research Fund!

[@karlr.7342]

Hi really have enjoyed your journey.. hope I can get out there once I get thru my medical issues.

[@Vizzini_KungFu]

Keep it going Maddie! That daria coffee cup got me haha 😂. There’s a place in beaver falls called Bfcat that allows people to bring their own mugs, I still have my the office mug there! Every time I’m in I use it! They wash it for you and all! P.S.! I use crocs now to walk across water! That zoo would’ve been awesome.

[@johnmys5am]

Love

[@TomG315]

We just in the Catskills working on our ADK Firetower Challenge. It's a great area. Good luck as always and your down to earth videos make my day. Happy Hiking!!

[@designdoctor247]

happy u guys are helping each other stay healthy ... the massages r very important for athletes

[@bobhamulak3646]

Hi Maddie! Glad to see you out on the trail again. I guess you needed a rest, but we missed you. It looks like you were getting through some pretty challenging stuff there..."lemon squeeze". How apt. But you made it! Keep it up, you're doing great! Congrats on 1,400 miles behind you. Love the scenery, and seeing you with your friends. Well, keep at it. Be safe and ENJOY!

[@KaraKirtley]

No one talks about how hard New York is! I swear it's the most underrated hard state lol.

[@buffyxander007]

Yay! Your long videos are back!

[@paullopez2000]

I like these videos. Good editing to keep the video moving along & engaging - great work.

[@DaveJosephs-k8e]

At 9:54 is the Palisades Interstate Parkway which I noticed you doing some night hiking to cross. When I thru hiked in 1990, you had to literally cross this freeway. I honestly believe that was one of the real dangers I faced on the AT. Had to stand there for quite a while waiting for a gap in the traffic then had to run across the road. Running with your pack on because you have to is no fun. Hang in there, Ranger!

[@marian96ful]

I love your videos Maddie, you're so honest about the experience! You've inspired me to plan my first hike. Tomorrow I'm going with my mom for a 4 day trip! I'm super excited and for sure gonna plan more!❤

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Wow, that’s awesome! Happy hiking!!

[@besttrekking]

Welcome to my channel to see more about hiking trips in Nepal.

[@danielgardner1008]

Wow the rivers and creeks are full this year.

[@tennesseeyaya3315]

I was so happy to see you posted another video. This section was just a taste of what’s to come in New Hampshire. Enjoy your days, I don’t want it to be over.

[@besttrekking]

Welcome to my channel to see more about hiking trips in Nepal.

[@nicoyazawa5195]

Happy trails Maddie! Feels weird to say it was fun seeing the cry count reappear, but I say that just bc it’s cool how much you show us of the full trail experience ❤

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

I get what you mean! Glad to hear you enjoy it!!

[@msmarshall854]

Another fantastic video!

[@tomellis3218]

Your are struggling yet I know you will keep going . Love your pink shoes. ❤😊

[@jasonjones5213]

Love your vids, very honest.

[@jamesmartin4857]

Hope you are prepared for the 100mile walk of no stores or getting supplies..Make sure you are very prepared for that section of the hike when you get to it...but that is still aways off.

[@dawnsteisslinger353]

I know for a fact that would be me down in the water getting soaked while everyone went the drier way as well. I also seem to slip on wet rocks. Definitely don’t care for stream crossings. A few years ago I was fine now I don’t think I can reach. Sorry you missed the zoo. Sad to see some of the damage the flooding has done around the area you are hiking. Safe travels for you and your tramily!!❤

[@jdahik97]

I am loving this AT series! Also I’m not sure how you’re using those altra shoes. My feet are hurting just thinking about it lol

[@Elizabeth-pt4bv]

Wow, the damage up in NY and VT was incredible. Be careful. You're doing great, and it looks like you have great friends supporting you. A good cry is always so cleansing, keep heading north. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@elainesmith-koop4968]

I grew up just south of Bear Mtn on the east side of the Hudson River. So fun to see it on your video. Too bad about the flooding.

[@cinramirez8627]

Fun video! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@703am]

looks like one of the tougher parts of the trail with all the rock climbing. Your well on your way to finishing the trail

[@besttrekking]

Welcome to my channel to see more about hiking trips in Nepal.

[@todd4480]

And I thought some of the climbs here in Virginia were tough. I live near Dragon's Tooth, sorry I missed you. Fantastic videos, thank you.

[@besttrekking]

Welcome to my channel to see more about hiking trips in Nepal.

[@michaeledwards-us7nd]

Getting ready for the PCT this coming spring and normally follow PCT YT's but you popped up for me and I am delighted you did. I love your fun loving, honestly crooked take on the madness that ensues when we step into wilderness. Love your videos and thank you for bringing us along. Michael from Ireland

[@besttrekking]

Welcome to my channel to see more about hiking trips in Nepal.

[@kristalann1973]

Definitely climbing it!! Roots N Rocks Roots N Rocks Thank you for taking quiet moments to capture the creatures of the forest…I remember when I saw my first rattlesnake in Montana…it’s little memories like that your videos conjure up from my past adventures❤oh I forgot to comment on that pretty pink and yellow moth a couple of videos back…so beautiful I’ve never seen one like that!!

[@resourcefulqueen5109]

Thanks for sharing this part of your adventure. I appreciated the photo of the frog sitting in leaves near the beginning. It was so well camouflaged. Yes, it looked like some challenging climbing. Would you be willing to share some logistical facts? For example, was does two white marks mean? How many miles is the trail? What is a reasonable budget? How does a hiker get money to make purchases along the way? How do you know where you are and what is up ahead? This will be interesting and informative for me and perhaps some other viewers.

[@bearclaw5115]

Let me fill you in with what I've learned. I haven't hiked the trail myself but have read a lot about it. The two white marks may indicate a direction change or junction you can google this. The trail is 2,200 miles and is the longest footpath in the world but not the longest trail overall. I've heard a reasonable budget to do the trail is about $10,000. But this depends on how fast you hike, the trail can take 40 days or 200 days with most people at the longer end. It also depends on whether or not you want to stay off trail part of the time. Most people do, it's nice to get a shower and a bed. Many hikers send themselves packages in advance to post offices near the trail. GPS or phone for nav, very few relying on maps these days. 3,000,000 people a year hike part of the trail. 3,000 officially try to hike the whole thing in one season with 750 making it on average. The trail is very hard but the most difficult part is finding the time to do it. It's usually people in their 20''s or retirees giving it a shot. The rest of us are too busy with family or careers. You can read a very entertaining book about this trail called 'A walk in the Woods' by Bill Bryson. Peace.

[@WanderingWithWanda]

Good job Maddie!!

[@bearclaw5115]

Only 1/4 of people that start the trail finish it. Do you think Maddie will be one of them and finish?

[@SunFL]

🌟❤Maddie❤🌟

[@nataliestephens9909]

another thru hiker told someone this advice, "don't quit, cry it out and keep going" After watching so many of you on your journey's this year I thought that was really good advice to give. I say crying is an "emotional douche" it cleans everything up snd lets your mind and emotions start on a better more clear path.

[@besttrekking]

Welcome to my channel to see more about hiking trips in Nepal.

[@JohnFiocchi]

I'd never make it! You gotta be in shape. I spent time in West Virginia as a kid. My grandad always carried a rifle . I'm not sure if folks still do that. ..but in the wilds you take chances if ya don't. You have to have thick skin (so to speak) when you hike. I'd never make it now. Maybe when I was young. Thanks for making these vids! They bring back some cool memories!!...Johnny

[@rebeccadaswick8639]

How you are a strong climber!

[@Get_Some_Nature]

Congratulations on 1400!!! That zoo was closed for me last year also. Just know that the aches and pains, the tiredness and bug bites will all fade from your memory and you will wish you were still on trail every day next year. Soak it all in now Ranger! We ❤ you!

[@karaleemanning27]

Ohmyword. You climbing up that rock pile hanging onto roots and trees made me nervous for you!!!

[@walterpaton8698]

Hiking dancer is a wonderful AT hiker to follow.

[@walterpaton8698]

Now I will have to binge watch you....

[@MrPlumberguy23]

well the rocks looked so fun. after r2r2r I didn't think this trail would be that bad but it looks bad.

[@martinmilks9691]

us canadian deal with mosquitos all summer

[@ClaytonSea]

Nobody in your group got attacked by the wasps just before the Appalachian Market store? 3 of my tramily members got stung IN THE EYE and one reacted so badly he had to get a ride into urgent care! Those wasps were no joke, im glad you avoided them.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

I remember hearing about other people getting stung there! I know someone said it hurt so bad they threw their hiking poles, but getting stung in the eye in definitely worse!

[@steveblake4187]

You should be listening to Last of the Mohicans.

[@BeanCruisers]

Hiking the AT, interesting.

[@martinmilks9691]

you can always do the canadian part of the AT if you dont want it to end

[@rcdriver107]

Maddie, do you have to climb rocks and walk through stream to hike on Appalachian Trail?

[@whynotbekind1957]

Yes…that is the trail…most hikers don’t film as much on the harder parts so they can use both poles….and they film more on the easier sections…thats one reason i think some people get a big surprise once they are on trail after watching other youtubers…her vids show so much more than others show…in all aspects of the trail…i love watching. i have followed her for a long time…while she was traveling in her van all over the US

[@designdoctor247]

​@@whynotbekind1957very thankful she is filming it

[@JustinVenture-]

Where's all the beer? I might be an alcoholic, but with a channel named Beer in Beautiful Places, I thought I would be seeing plenty of beer drinking...

[@herbieburbie]

I've watched a bunch of people's thru hikes and listened to hiking podcasts and I have only heard of bad experiences with trail romances. I think it undermines the whole commodore thing also. You don't wanna look back at an experience of a lifetime and think about how you wasted it, grossing out your tramily with PDA for a person you now hate. Lol😂

[@besttrekking]

Welcome to my channel to see more about hiking trips in Nepal.

[@besttrekking]

Thanks for Uploading such a beautiful video. I really Enjoyed it. I hope I will get a golden opportunity to welcome you in Nepal! Nepal is one of the best places to do hiking /trekking. I have been organizing and guiding trekking tours in Nepal for 15 years. I hope I will get support for my KZbin channel and for my business from you. Namaste and cheers ... Deepak

[@ISLEOVUE]

Maddie, Crocs and Croc Mocks are the worst shoes for grip on slick surfaces. Beware and take care

[@Nope-wd4rw]

😂😂 Anybody who has ever done the AT knows you don't "hike" the AT you "climb" the AT from Georgia to Maine.

[@vintageintheraw7730]

That's called a trudge, not a hike.

[@tinavt]

A woman died in that flood. It was a major disaster that devastated the area. Sorry your peace and quiet was disturbed.

[@jasonfitzpatrick414]

I hope you hurry up and finish. I think you are losing interest in being there.

[@TurtleMyrtle12]

"What if I never get to be an old married couple." I know what you mean. 🩷

[@johnmys5am]

Love