Appalachian Trail 2024 Thru Hiker Updates, Trail News,, and Hiker Information 7.21.24

[@annwilson4872]

Thank you for mentioning Captain Jack. Those of us following him were surprised to hear him decide to yo-yo. It made us happy to be able to continue following him

[@Ramdinohikes]

You bet

[@ricklohrontheappalachiantr2748]

Condolences on your good friend, Ramdino. Thanks for keeping your channel fresh for every new class year of thru-hikers. It would be easy to become mundane and mechanical about the AT after immersing yourself in it day after day. Instead, you continue to maintain that same enthusiasm about the trail and make every single thru-hiker-most of whom have dreamed about this for a lifetime-feel like their hike is the first and only one you’ve ever reported on. Much like your late friend touched you, you also touch people in ways you can’t even imagine. Keep up the great work! -Pale Rider

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thanks fornthose kind words. You nailed my thoughts.

[@suehancock5573]

So sorry for the loss of your friend Darrin. I’m glad you were able to go to his service. ✝️ May he RIP in Gods everlasting arms! 🙏💔 Keep up the good work, congratulations to all who summited this week, have a good week Ramdino! Hike On! 🥾🏕️😎🇺🇸🧗‍♀️

[@Ramdinohikes]

Tks as always Sue

[@chase-life]

Good video as usual. Failed to send an update...been a heck of a week. My hiking partner got the flu and we spent 4 zeros in the hotel. Then the vehicle taking us to the trailhead, got stuck on a dirt road ditch in an area with no cell service. So less hiking for the week! We were supposed to be New Hampshire, but hopefully soon. Enjoying the cooler weather. Was actually a little cold today at the top of Killington Peak. Most streams in the Killington area seem to be flowing well.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Tks, yea, Vermont back roads got hit hard. Enjoy the rest of Vermud

[@sunsetsue6309]

You maybe be meeting my son soon , he did Vermont two days ago ..His trail name is Saguaro 🌵. Take care

[@lockmckinnon6692]

I suffered from vertigo for several months. My sodium level was low from drinking too much water. Salt levels affect the inner ear and balance. High sodium levels will do the same thing. Finding the water balance is the key.

[@Ramdinohikes]

I would add, amd the electrolyte balance too.

[@Ramdinohikes]

And I would add, right electrolyte balance too.

[@lockmckinnon6692]

@@Ramdinohikes I totally agree! A must for me. Without those I would be a crabby and a crampy old man. 😎

[@Randee04]

Thank you for the time you put in with these updates. Praying for you and the family of your friend.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Much appreciated

[@sulj3373]

Sorry for the loss of your old friend.❤️🙏

[@Ramdinohikes]

Tks

[@UnboundCrow]

Sorry to hear about your friend Ramdino. Well wishes to you and his family. Wow! Starting that list early! Excited to get to put my name back on that list.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Tks Spotter, glad to hear your getting back on trail. Look forward to your hike.

[@stillwaterhiker]

Great update. Heading up to 100 mile wilderness in August and it was really helpful. Thanks!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Phleboblood]

Thanks for starting sign up. Love the channel to learn about the trail and update you provide a great service .

[@Ramdinohikes]

Welcome aboard!

[@canadianbacon2454]

Always great updates Ramdino - and deepest condolences on your loss. Many thanks for the early sign up, one more check mark ✅ on the prep list. You provide such an invaluable service!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Your welcome, I'm getting pumped up already for next year

[@jamesbonner5989]

Thanks for the update. Enjoyed you last section hike videos.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Glad you enjoyed them

[@Kari-bb3rm]

Sorry for your loss. I'm sorry it was a hard time. Thank you for all the hiking news!!! You do such a good job and pay such good attention to detail.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Tks for those kind words

[@OG-PapaDude]

Cool coincidence! I got picked up from that Sub Shop in Dalton in '2020 to flip back where I started in Harper's Ferry to hike SOBO to Damascus where I left off the trail in '17.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Wow, r=im sure that's cool to see it again on YT. Did you finish?

[@williamking4316]

Great updates! So sorry about your Friend, prayers for the family and you as well!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thanks so much

[@harolddenton6031]

There are many bears up on that max patch region. I saw 2 small ones the last weekend in April while up top by max patch doing trail magic.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Yea, prob due to so many people leaving trash

[@randywilson1134]

Thanks, tried to do a little magic at black horse gab, but traffic kind lacking, guess need to plan better next time, thanks

[@Ramdinohikes]

Yea ,look at where the hikers are heat map

[@melshea2276]

Happy Sunday Ramdino!😊 Bacon Wrap

[@Ramdinohikes]

Heeyyyy Bacon Wrap, Happy Sunday to you too!

[@norushat4life]

Courier from Taiwan 74 days to mile marker 1899 to #TheQuantumVortex spending only $300 to date . 🤠👣🤠

[@Ramdinohikes]

That's gotta be a record. I don't see how you can buy food for that amount.

[@sparkywunderdog2636]

LMNT for ED, and she'll like it too.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Heck yea

[@lindatipton413]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@mck1dad]

Ramdino, first sorry for the loss of your best friend... lifting you up and thank you for your witness. Quick question, what are you using for filtration system during these dog days of muddy streams? Would love to join you on a backpack trip in north GA area

[@Ramdinohikes]

Still using Sawyer Squeeze, just making sure to flush more often. I may be back down in GA starting next year in Oct.

[@dragonblaze9742]

Sucks to hear about the girl hope everything is ok with her nothing bad

[@Ramdinohikes]

Yea, me too

[@LoceyFam]

Has anyone heard from Fortune? No updates in nine days.

[@Ramdinohikes]

I haven't in about a month

[@garylines5755]

Saying you completed a thru hike does not mean much anymore I live next to the CDT in Colorado and half the hikers either skip part of state or the entire state.The PCT we now have parts of the trail that hardly get used like from Cahone pass to Wrightwood etc.

[@garylines5755]

@Navy1977 A few years ago I had a person hand me a resume saying she hiked the PCT but she had no idea where Campo was needless to say she did not get hired.If you have to cheat why bother maybe because I'm old but I don't get it

[@Ramdinohikes]

I have been told by thru hikers on the AT that the same thing occurs there. But people have been fabricating accomplishments for far longer than there have been long trails

[@Ramdinohikes]

I can go with that

[@Ramdinohikes]

What generation was she?

[@suemoore1965]

❤🤍💙

[@64gjb]

Daniel 9:9 "The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him" I'm sure your friend was welcomed into God's kingdom❤

[@Ramdinohikes]

I wish I was sure, but tks for the word

[@Gman4243]

Cannot find info the gathering u talk about

[@Ramdinohikes]

Google ALDHA Gathering

[@robertdesrosiers4743]

what about bob ross ?

[@Ramdinohikes]

Doing the YOYO?

[@booklover6963]

He got off the trail and then his grandfather died. I don't think he ever resumed his hike .

[@Randee04]

Bob Ross didn't last very long on the hike. I heard that his grandfather passed away a few weeks after he decided to call it.

[@deha5084]

If god is a forgiving god, it doesn't matter if he accepted god. You cannot force people to do what you believe. When someone has a terminal illness, they do not have the same beliefs as healthy people. I speak as someone with stage 4 cancer for 9 years, cancer for 11 at 53 and god is not at the top of my list as I am dealing with day to day cancer issues. be happy you are healthy and have the luxury to do things that those of us with terminal illnesses do not have the emotional capacity to do. Judgment is not helpful. And, I run a lot an hike a lot (60 miles a week this winter and hiking 14 plus plus miles in Maine so I have my own way of dealing with this horrific health crisis and do not have energy to do what other think I should. What you may not know is that EVERYONE has an opinion about what people with serious illnesses should do. It can get overwhelming and infuriating. You can't know the horror of facing your mortality and thinking you know is not fair to the person going through hell. Please think about this. I am not being caustic, but it is exhausting to hear the "suggestions" from people with little knowledge to what we are going through. Ask the question, how can I help and do not impose your beliefs on unwell people, please. Thanks for listening. It is important to this athlete. I have been a great athlete since I was 10 and live to move and so I feel like I have the right to educate people who are fortunate to be healthy. It is luck of the draw, so be happy you are not dealing with death as many of us are. Thank you.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Tks for your comment, and I so sorry you have this horrible illness of cancer. No apology necesarry. I am so grateful that I my parents at 85, and my children are all of good health. I was very cognizant of my best friends needs and did the best I could to meet them. Salvation as Christians known it is not something that can be forced on anyone. Salvation comes voluntary and as a gift. You can only bring the horse to the trough. It's up to them to drink. My prayers over and for him was the acceptance of forgiveness. Did he need healing, yep, but it was beyond me to help him with that in this realm. I did not judge him for his beliefs only tried to help him see there is abundant life after death.So I helped him with what I could as I would for anyone. Certainly my beliefs are not accepted by everyone, but they are my beliefs and I truly hope to see him in the next life where our time together will not be cut short and both of us will be whole again if he made the decision. But understand that I in no way would try to force my beliefs upon another. But I will unashamingly share them.

[@johnfrombrm]

TOO much MSG!!!! That’s what causes vertigo.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Have not heard that. Where does.a hiker get it?

[@johnfrombrm]

Ramen noodles. It’s the flavor packets.