Appalachian Trail News, Thru Hiker Updates, & Info; HEAT IS ON!!!

[@zenkathikes]

5 Stack summited Katahdin last Tuesday! Congratulations 5 STACK!

[@betsywhalen]

Thanks! I fell into the AT Thru hiker video community while following my friend Beatnik on his hike. Now it’s my favorite reality show and I am following a bunch of hikers (@sticktheeagle I hope you come back!) Ramdino you are a fantastic show host! Thanks for all you do!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Welcome aboard! So glad you like it and thank you so much for your support. It really means a lot!

[@sticktheeagle]

Definitely very hot out there! I wish all the hikers the best for the rest of this summer!!

[@mhonkanen]

Sorry to hear you got off trail, Stick. It was great to meet you on trail. I’m so glad you took that footage because I often look at your video for the precious footage of Sadie ❤️

[@UnboundCrow]

Picaridin Lotion for the win! Works 100x better than DEET, isn't greasy, and it doesn't eat away at gear.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Tks for the tip Spotter. I think I actually have that in my hiker room.

[@pleok08]

Monday, June 24th: Prayers for your father from the Land of Enchantment. Thank-you for this update. Wishing everyone better weather & Sadie is found.

[@jackrussell108]

Go Capt Jack & Wing it… all of the hikers this year are Great ❤❤❤💪💪💪💪👍👍👍

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Hi Ramdino, you sure are a blessing to all the hikers out there with all your reporting and experienced advice. The family I was concerned about, "Dirtbag Family Hikers", that abruptly stopped their KZbin videos and viewers were concerned what happened to them, did just get off trail, like you suggested when I asked if you'd heard anything. They're doing fine, but not continuing the AT due to medical issues. Prayers for your father's upcoming surgery. He sounds like one tough dude at 85. He'll do just fine.

[@KBontrail]

I hiked Humpback Rocks loop last week! It was hot and very dry! Hope all thru hikers are doing well and safe!

[@Jerrylance-ty1re]

Mt man here I was out today had to pry my backpack off my back yes keep water stay safe out there 👍👍

[@jimpetway8907]

I stayed @ the Barn Hostel in Gorham New Hampshire , Mr Paul and Mr Bob are awesome and the barn is well run with the B&B connected

[@vshybeej8756]

HEY RAMDINO! Thanks for the video! I always appreciate you for doing these. I know Sadie will be found alive and well and reunited with her mom Bright Eyes! Thanks for keeping the updates on them. We are having a hot spell out here in Utah as well! It's insane!!! I have watched several thousands of video's from different thru hikers especially on the AT and I have to say there is LESS THEN 10% just from the videos of people who actually hang there food bag at night, or any other time. So many people don't care about the bears or even protecting the bears. The people could care less. So many people admitted to it. Some even said that they could just beat up the bear themselves (idiots). Many others just said they would scare the bears or use pepper spray or something sharp on the bears. I guess I just don't understand people. If they truly love nature and being outdoors, for God sake respect nature, animals, LNT, etc. YOU are invading their space. When I do my Thru-Hike I will be hanging my bear bag/Ursack or I will use a bear canister. It's worth the weight to save the bears. Thanks! - Shybee

[@susietopspin]

It’s hot ….. it’s the summer……🤷🏼‍♀️😂. Be sensible and all will be well. Happy trails.🤘🏻🥾⛰️

[@Elizabeth-pt4bv]

Stick will be back. He's going off for 6 weeks. He's working at a camp as a counselor and mentor, that he's done for years. I so love following him. Do you have Payday's YT site, I couldn't find him on your support list? Thank you for all you do. Prayers to your dad and to Sadie that she fines her way home.

[@Ramdinohikes]

I'll find PayDay's and let you know. Tks for the prayers

[@Feltmann1]

Really admire Stick for honoring his commitment and his dedication, passion to help out at camp!

[@Elizabeth-pt4bv]

@@Ramdinohikes thank you.

[@doconawalk9367]

Thanks as always for the update Ramdino. I can vouch for the Barn Hostel in Gorham. I enjoyed my stay there in 2022 on my thru hike. Nothing fancy but everything a thru hiker needs. Paul was a great host and was very helpful in facilitating the return of my tent which got pulled out of my pack unnoticed by a tree branch coming down Mount Moriah but fortunately found by a fellow hiker and safely returned to me. A memorable day for sure!

[@musingwithreba9667]

We've got that heat dome hanging over us here north of the border as well. I was out with 2 friends and my dog for a 3 nighter, and it took us 4 hours to hike 5km! It's nasty out there 🥵 stay safe everyone! Prayers 🙏 for your father Ramdino! ❤

[@Ramdinohikes]

thank you for the prayers

[@pcrice-lr2dn]

Thanks for all the updates,all I can say is Drink,Drink and Drink some more. …..Be Safe 🍃🌿

[@tommybewick]

I'll never forget when I was in grammar school in the '70s and I said "fri**in" in front of my mother and she slapped me across the face because it's a synonym for that other f-word, kind of surprised you used it.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Nahh. Not near as severe. we use a lots of synonyms, like crap, horse hockey, shut, dang, son of a gun. Back in the day we had a song called, "Freak Out! Could be a perversion of that.

[@norushat4life]

The Quantum Vortex is now open at mile marker 1899 in Shelburne NH Brother have Whispers swing by please. 👣🤠👣 #NoRush

[@suehancock5573]

Good update today! 😊So glad your hike went well and now your back home in the AC 👍 I hope dad’s surgery went well 🙏 Ahh poor stick 😢 will miss his updates. I hope he can come back to finish! Have a good week and stay cool! 😎 take care of your dad! 🥾🏕️🧗‍♀️🇺🇸🙏😴

[@clm2417]

Thank you once again Ramdino. What i love about your channel is, i can get weekly updates about the trail, and hikers all in one place. I do not always have time to watch a lot of videos, but your channel does that for me. Plus i do enjoy watching your section hike. Keep up the great work, i really appreciate all you do.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thank you very much!

[@wendygrw]

Thanks for the update, Ramdino. Always appreciate your weekly videos. Prayers up for your dad's surgery coming up soon. Hope all goes well and he recovers quickly.

[@stevetrimborn3739]

Bummer about Stick The Eagle! Hang in there, brother. I hope to see you back out there....

[@hsoderberg6505]

Prior comment addresses his status

[@brendacanupp6618]

DO IT!! Get a kilt! I'm so glad I changed to a skirt. It is so comfortable in any weather and you can add layers under it if needed (in the colder times). Please show us a picture when you get one! As always, thanks for the updates Ramdino!

[@joeymaryland2]

6 pumps along the NY / CT border. I'm still mad about it years later.🥵 Thanks for another great update!

[@Ramdinohikes]

You and me both!

[@macattack5162]

Does anyone have a update on the AT hiker SUNNY , haven’t seen any of her videos lately . Thanks

[@bigwilson8794]

She bagged out and went home

[@hsoderberg6505]

Check her channel

[@sandyhunt-hv2kb]

He’s telling the truth…. I met him coming out of The Priest…. It was sooooo hot😰

[@Ramdinohikes]

Hello there, Were you the trail angel at the river?

[@MizSazz]

Update on the Drive in (According to to Master Splinter and Leo video) its $5 to tent there also you can hire a radio or chair for $5 each said it was excellent value and the choice of 3 different movies!

[@hsoderberg6505]

Hi from another Leo fan!

[@JohnBishard]

We will be thinking of your dad on having surgery

[@deborahh2165]

For bug repellent I love sawyer picaridin lotion. Much less sticky. for me I don’t think it is at all. Used it last year hiking part of AT in late July in TN, and even my husband who always gets bit even using protection, didn’t get one bite!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Great tip!

[@williamking4316]

Thanks Ramdino for all the updates! Praying for all our hikers and you as well, keep it COOL!!

[@jamesbonner5989]

Hikers stay safe !

[@mhelen7360]

Another interesting report, Ramdino. You are so kind and compassionate to continue the search for Sadie in Bright Eyes' absence. Will pray for your dad's surgery, glad to know the date.

[@mariemccarthy2181]

My favorites have all gotten off Wildflowers and Stick Plus Tigger Treks and a few others :(

[@dragonblaze9742]

Just steping outside on the porch in this heat i dont know if its just me but feels like its even hard to breathe out there lol hikers stay safe

[@Ramdinohikes]

and if its hard for a dragon to breathe you know its HOT

[@BureauKat]

People sometimes think it’s weird but I love hiking in a skirt or flowy dress-not too long and sometimes with bike shorts underneath if any bouldering is involved.

[@Ramdinohikes]

heck yea, thats what i could use this weekend. Something real breezy

[@Chelsea123Chii]

Same here (:

[@stillwaterhiker]

Thanks Ramdino.

[@theresagreeley9761]

Thanks so much 🏔️

[@Ramdinohikes]

You're welcome 😊

[@ronrabatin6573]

QUESTION: Mr Ramdino and or others. Are there any special viewing points from atop the A/T where a hiker could view a professional Fourth of July fireworks display?

[@Chelsea123Chii]

The take a hike sign is cute I feel like I’ve seen it on Etsy or something? Who made it? (:

[@Ramdinohikes]

Dk my wife bought it for me.

[@0zthehikingsailor]

People did not believe me when I said Canada was sending super hot weather down to you.

[@johnwilbur7707]

Just a couple questions?? When a hiker starts he gets a at number. Then at harpers ferry they get another. What does that number at harpers ferry represent? The number of people that are exiting harpers and entering the north? Did you have any complete to kathadin this week? Is it OK to ask when you are going to pa. And where? How would one hike with you or give you some trail magic?

[@sticktheeagle]

The number at Harper’s Ferry indicates the order you arrived at HF.

[@Ramdinohikes]

@johnwilbur7707 the number at Harpers is their NOBO number if red. Another # for a flipper & another for a SOBO. I don't have any I am tracking or that have given me an update summit this week. Hiking with and trail magic are always appreciated. Send me a DM or email

[@johnwilbur7707]

@@sticktheeagle so then as ramdino reports the last number was 68. That seems low. Could there be that many that give up?

[@wanttogo1958]

⁠@@johnwilbur7707Ramdino mentioned in this video that two NOBOS were numbers in the 660s range I believe meaning that they were that number of NOBO hiker passing through. Sometimes Ramdino tells us what the hiker’s starting number was. With those two numbers you get some idea of how many have dropped out and/or how fast the specific hiker is hiking.

[@rangerinthewoods]

96-97 heat index expected here in Georgia rest of the week.

[@MJG70]

Missed daisy

[@semsem8290]

Please show 5 and 3 leaf poison ivy. Many don't know about 5 leaf and it's on trees also and ground.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Not familiar with 5 leaf variety. Virginia creeper is prolific with poison ivy and has 5 leaves but its not poisonous

[@wanttogo1958]

There is no such thing as 5 leaf poison ivy. You may be thinking of Virginia Creeper that has a leaf similar in shape to poison ivy but they grow in 5 leaf clusters. Virginia Creeper does not contain the same oil as poison ivy so, for most people, there is not a bad reaction when you come in contact with it. The berries are poisonous to people but not birds. However, I would not handle Virginia Creeper without wearing leather gloves as the sap contains crystals of calcium oxalate which can penetrate the skin and cause irritation in some people.

[@sallys2423]

Last year it was too much rain and water on the trail. This year it's heat. Which is worse?

[@Ramdinohikes]

HEAT and no water

[@akochera]

The Barn Hostel is adjacent to the Libby House B&B, under same ownership. It is what you might expect: beds upstairs, common area downstairs, washer/dryer, a designated bathroom/shower for hikers. Several shops and restaurants are within walking distance, but the Walmart is kinda far (shuttle sign up for a small fee). It was full the last time I was there, with some tenting in the yard out back, and everyone seemed happy. Remember this is New England, Gorham is based on tourism, and the tourists are coming from places like Boston. In this context the hostel is a real value proposition. The owner is old school (check out his cool classic land yacht automobile out front) so it doesn't surprise me he prefers old school payment methods. Remember also that there is a B&B on the property, and just like other hostels whose primary business is a B&B, there may be rules usually unstated that become explicitly stated. Have fun in Gorham, y'all.

[@Ramdinohikes]

GREAT info, tks

[@justjonoutdoors]

I did a 14 mile training hike on Friday - getting home I checked my weather station and it had peaked at 102°..!!

[@justjonoutdoors]

@Navy1977 Just a few miles from where Ramdino was hiking this week - central Virginia near Priest/3 Ridges.

[@kendall221]

The locals pronounce it “Bew -na Vis-ta”. “Bew” rhymes with “dew”. 🙂

[@lindatipton413]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@swreames1]

How old is to old to do.a thru hike.

[@Kyfried]

No age limit

[@Ramdinohikes]

When you aint breathing

[@Chelsea123Chii]

The oldest hiker to complete a thru-hike was Nimblewill Nomad at 83 years old (:

[@johnfrombrm]

Bullshit!! It’s always been like this in the summer. Trying to scare people.

[@bigwilson8794]

Who are these wimps that are complaining about the heat wave. You are walking 2,200 miles for God's sake! Go home if you cant take it.

[@Ramdinohikes]

It may be hot every summer, but it still doesn't mean you need to be careful and stay hydrated.

[@melshea2276]

Happy SundayRamdino!🏕🏔👍👍👍👍✌️ Bacon Wrap

[@Ramdinohikes]

Same to you!

[@olddad67]

Why is it illegal for her to be here and not hundred of thousands of actual illegals countries morals are really in trouble

[@Kyfried]

Canada and US both have the same agenda to destroy morals and indoctrinate the New generation an defy God's word, so there shouldn't be no border and probably won't be for long. They want all borders open for the one world order and it will be divided in sections. Watch if the Lord tarries. Though I pray not.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Great question, you'll have to ask the guberment, and its 6 million in 3 years, not that we are being political