Appalachian Trail - Day 3 - January 3rd, 2025

[@lisasaliga8862]

Hello Wolfe, I’m really enjoying your hike so far. Thank you for your videos. Hang in there and stay safe. You’ve got this! We’re with you man.

[@gypsygirlhikes]

Hope you dont push too hard right out of the gate and get hurt or miss out on "the hike." Doing crazy miles, though. That's awesome for those who can. I'll need to take it much slower. Lol. Thanks for taking us along. Be safe. Enjoy the journey!!

[@HikingwithHenri]

I'll never get to do this. Thanks so much for taking all of us along. Bring your electric blanket for the Smokies!! Be safe.

[@maryellenhikes5953]

You're doing great Wolfie! Keep pushing north and you'll stay warm. 😁👊🏻

[@TimBooth-v2n]

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK BROTHER, I AM PROUD OF YOU, I LIKE THE HEAVENLY VIEWS, THANKS FOR SHARING, BE SAFE AND STAY WARM, WE ARE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU GOD BLESS : )

[@TravelingOutsideTheBaatz]

What a beautiful day. Blood mountain is amazing. When we went over blood mountain the high for the day was around 17 degrees and everything was white from the frost. We are loving following along with your journey.

[@sheilabishop-cn6ey]

It's beautiful out there.

[@gabicerrahikes]

Cheering you on from Connecticut!

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video, with some good views, nice old shelter, Blood Mountain, so let's keep on hiking 😊

[@JBNOTLOST]

Heck of a day Wolfie! That’s some hard mileage right there. Enjoying the videos. Keep ‘em coming. -JB

[@williamking4316]

I have been at Blood Mountain many times living in Georgia, My son and I did a night hike on one Thanksgiving day which felt like the coldest day of the year, we slept in the shelter and woke up that morning with snow on us that blew through the open window, unforgettable!

[@Bibs123]

Great job man! If I hike the trail, I'm going to tell my wife to yell at me if I get homesick! I think it would help to have a hiking partner. Like Bandit and Bluegrass last year. I know I would need it.

[@HikingwithHenri]

Might I suggest that when you pan, be it a view or in a shop that you move the camera far slower? Much of it gets blurred otherwise. Travel safe.

[@susankaempfer8427]

I found it much harder to get down blood mountain than up. The trail is all over the place.

[@artmercer7465]

So true. Eventually I just looked for hikers coming up and walk toward them.

[@nbc_hikes]

Good luck out there Wolfie! I’ll be starting late Feb. You’ll likely be around Mcafee Knob - Shenandoah Valley by then. Keep rockin the miles man. Nice work 💪

[@suemoore1965]

💕🤍👣 Love your commentary 💕🤍👣

[@midlifetravelers6151]

What a reward, your view from Blood Mountain. Well done!

[@suehancock5573]

Great hike today! 😊. Missing your family would seem natural to me! ❤️ Rest up & Hike On your doing great! 🥾🏕️🙏🧗🏻

[@BrooklynAttorney]

Enjoy watching your videos. Safe travels.

[@DavidFerguson-v9l]

Thank you!!

[@Bibs123]

You are a beat too man. Those are great miles for day 3!

[@justwin04]

Love your videos. Keep em coming.

[@artmercer7465]

Camped in the shelter with temp less than 25 F with high wind. About 8 of us put up tents, tarps, ground cloths etc over the windows and double door. A couple of short term hikers had packed in gas stoves from N.. Crossing and served us well until snuck in our bags

[@wolfiehikes]

Last night a low of 4 degrees. I had to pull out my tent rain fly to protect me from the wind.

[@FlashHikes]

Loneliness can be very real out there on the trail. Even when I was surrounded by my 'tramily', there were times when you just miss the creature comforts of a warm bed, or a hug from the wife, or the smile of a grandchild. When I left the trail after 30-days last Spring, I felt as though the joy that I was receiving from the experience, wasn't worth the daily grind of climbing up and down those mountains, unpacking and repacking the backpack every day, eating much of the same stuff day in and day out. Some people said I just missed home, that's all. I didn't think that's what it was, and even today, I'm not sure if that's what it was. I do miss the trail now though, and am considering another journey!!!

[@robertbarnes4]

I have hiked all of GA. Its alwaya nice to aee hikers go though tat area. Awesome job. !!

[@Jeff-qb7jf]

Safe travels!

[@justjonoutdoors]

I have a 1/8” closed cell foam pad that I use under my inflatable. It protects it from whatever is on the ground (shelter or otherwise), keeps it from slipping around on the tent floor, and gives me just a hair more insulation from the ground.

[@Mountaintarheel]

This weekend Jan 10-12 expecting heavy snow up to 12 inches in Western NC/TN

[@shirleyhall1924]

Enjoying your hike.

[@suecox8355]

Hi just thought I would explain the meaning of the 🦋❤️ that I use in all my comments. I was following a AT thru hiker a few years back, “Crazy Quilt”. In one of her vlogs she was having a really rough day. I wrote ,”I am sending this 🦋 butterfly with lots of hugs ❤️and encouragements. 🦋❤️. So I don’t alway comment when following hikers but I will post 🦋❤️.

[@usmchky1]

Keep heading north. Look forward to seeing you at Spivey Gap

[@chipcurley631]

Gotta give you credit for the miles you are making early on, most don't go this far from what I have seen, even the kids. As for your wife she wants you to be there, she wants you to live out a bucket list item, or she would have not let you go. Smile because she loves you and keep on marching for Katahdin.

[@wolfiehikes]

It slows tomorrow. First zero

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Doing great. Good mileage. Some lovely views. Can you speak a bit louder? Thanks!

[@sixpackhikers]

Way to go! What’s the story behind Wookie? Happy trails 🥾🥾

[@wolfiehikes]

You're the first to ask. When my granddaughter started communicating well and walking, she laughed like a wookie and since then I've always called her wookie and she's my best friend

[@mrpapasquats8023]

@@wolfiehikes You'll have plenty of stories to tell her Wolfie!

[@sixpackhikers]

@ that’s such a sweet story! It sounds like she’s a joyful little thing 🥰How old is she now? My crew leaves for trail next month. Wish we’d cross paths! But very thankful for your videos. I’m watching daily to check out trail conditions 🥾🥾

[@wolfiehikes]

@sixpackhikers She is 4. I've been following your videos. Such a great group of kids.

[@sixpackhikers]

@ thanks so much for the support! Praying for your safety as you continue north ❤️🥾

[@carlosmu9812]

Flexibility and knowing when to take it easy, you know the saying “hike your own hike”

[@teamdesignworks535]

Been enjoying your journey! Nice videos! Really like that orange waffled base layer jacket you have? What brand is it if ya don’t mind asking?

[@wolfiehikes]

It is the Highlander Hoodie full zip by Burgeon Outdoors. I got the regular and full zip and like the zip because it allows me to regulate heat better. It keeps me warm in the high teens with a merino T-shirt as a base layer as long as I am on the move.

[@teamdesignworks535]

Thanks!!! Stay warm - I’m just an old guy Section Hiker but was up at Unicoi Gap on Christmas Day… at 67 this stuff keeps ya alive!!! Good Luck my friend!!!

[@jamesbonner5989]

Nice views today.

[@KrizAkoni]

Good job getting over Blood Mt. 👊👊 Te-nasty gap! 🤓

[@Countrygirlgirt]

Great job. How are you keeping your phone charged enough to film ect

[@wolfiehikes]

A lot of airplane mode and a 20k amp hour Nitecore battery bank.

[@ScottHaun]

what are you using to film?

[@pudster1960]

Stay strong and embrace the loneliness, just a thought but I try to keep around 10 miles a day for the first few weeks and not try and keep up with anyone else ❤️

[@andrekoehsel71]

Nice views

[@sheilabishop-cn6ey]

Many hikers say that the Green Dragon hostel is one of the best.

[@johnmys5am]

Uh-oh... You mentioned the wife 2 times. Don't let the temporary loneliness take you off trail. She understands.

[@loueckert4970]

Slow down and enjoy it.

[@jeanettepugh6017]

We joked that Georgia couldn’t afford white paint after Blood Mtn cause the markers were all but gone.

[@Muggleborn_Adventures]

Money shot views 👌

[@Lightning77AThiker]

Coming down from Blue Mountain shelter is a scramble also.

[@jeanettepugh6017]

Fell three times on those stupid rocks. Never fell anywhere else.

[@henrysitko3028]

Please be careful, the weather will be nasty for the next week. Ice and snow.

[@jsavage58]

Slow the panning down. Way toooo fast

[@karens6053]

how you going to make 6 months, when you miss your wife on day 3?

[@wolfiehikes]

@@karens6053 That is the million dollar question. Missing Wookie is by far the hardest. My wife and I have been apart before but knowing how much she depends on me and the sacrifice she is making weighs heavy

[@nalonabrato8900]

@@wolfiehikes Wookie wants you to succeed Grandpa. Just go with the emotional ups and downs and keep putting one foot in front of the other. The good will far outweigh the bad days.

[@Bibs123]

@@nalonabrato8900 That's a great comment. Everyone in your family needs to keep him pumped up. What he's doing is super hard, physically and emotionally. People who make it to Maine are tough and should be celebrated for their toughness. Keep commenting for your grandfather!

[@Dexterlumas]

You started way to early sir your to old to be out there you will never make it you miss your wife its day three