Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Day 63...Is This Part of the Trail is Cursed!

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Why do so many people quit the trail at the start of Virginia?
Day 63
Start - Pine Swamp Shelter, VA (mile 657.0)
End - John's Creek, VA (mile 670.6)
Miles walked - 13.6
Total Ascent - 2,524.3 ft
Total Descent - 2,984.9 ft
Total Grade - 405.9 ft/mi
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[@bethhelfrich1227]

Tomorrow will be a better day! You've got this.

[@jillhoola3653]

I think the reason why my hubby and I really like and follow you guys is your resilience and adventurous spirits. Even when you were having such difficult time on the boat you didn’t give up and you and Will are great role models to your kids ❤

[@WorldTowning]

It's that Type A in me! Magical and a curse. ha

[@iristrask1483]

Just when you think summer is there, 🥶 but hopefully tomorrow will bring 😅 warmer weather. ❤️🥰

[@karihughes1649]

You guys are rocking it! I’ve been following along the whole way and enjoying every video. I know Laney is watching too!

[@WorldTowning]

Miss the gang! Come hike with me!

[@lisettebertrand]

So glad to wake up to a new video. Jet lagged so I have been waking up at 4 am pacific time and now have something to keep me entertained for the next ten days. Vancouver is cold compared to eastern Canada!!

[@WorldTowning]

We're back!!!!!

[@sistersofthetravelingsiste2287]

So glad to see you again. Was hoping to see Will on the trail with you! Tell him he's missed!

[@WorldTowning]

We are behind on the videos. He will be on the trail on the videos soon.

[@TammyLynn-l1u]

I appreciate your thoughts on how life experiences, struggles and trials can build your endurance...Endurance builds endurance. I also respect how ya'll have raised your children. They will be able to face hard things, figure them out and also treat others with kindness and respect.

[@WorldTowning]

Absolutely! It's hard, but it's the right answer.

[@GottaFly]

to up your protein for breakfast try this: find some semi-ground buckwheat to mix with dried potatoes, add dehydrated onions and garlic or powder of both, add boiling water, let sit 5 min - voilà, it becomes your hikers kasha! Great to stabilize blood sugar. Can add anything you have with you: like dried fruit, crushed nuts, freeze-dried strawberries, dried coconut...endless ideas. Can also order dried packets of freeze dried chicken and dried veggies. Also is organic crushed dried black and/or pinto beans - are lots of light weight healthy food stuffs - dried tomatoes and spices to improve taste.

[@attract1234]

When I hear you saying it's hard and it does seem so, just think of all the days sitting on the boat.but really fair play Jessica you've got balls

[@WorldTowning]

The boat is a different kind of fun. Both have their ups and downs.

[@nancywittendorfer5982]

I am so glad to find you and Captain again on the trail. I was thinking I would see Will the next segment or two? Hiked 9 mi last Friday with only 600 gain but my feet were hurting at the end. Love you sunshine, love you captain, Nan

[@dennismatthews6660]

Thank you for sharing the adventure!

[@WorldTowning]

Thanks for watching!

[@YTusercomment]

"I'm Captain, and I'm Sunshine...we're still Bloggin' and still sloggin'." Just remember, all of these miles are to prepare you for New Hampshire and Maine. Jefferson National Forest is pretty great...

[@WorldTowning]

Can't wait to get to New England! It's my home.

[@marilynm5024]

What a joy to see a new video posted!!!!! You made it over that double stacked fallen trees!!!!!!! I know some things were not fun about the day, but you did it!!!!!!!!! Just keep walking and talking. If I were to go hiking, I would definitely hike with a buddy. Two just seems more engaging. Thanks for being real and honest.

[@WorldTowning]

More to come!

[@WorldTowning]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@suemoore1965]

❤️❤️❤️ 🧡🧡🧡 💛💛💛 💚💚💚 💙💙💙 💜💜💜 "WE'RE GOING TO FALL ASLEEP WITH THE LIGHTS ON" ❤️❤️❤️ 🧡🧡🧡 💛💛💛 💚💚💚 💙💙💙 💜💜💜 TOO FUNNY😂I WILL HAVE TO REMEMBER THAT ONE

[@tresannrn8454]

I’m so happy that you popped up on my page.. after watching just a minute… I subscribed. Loved the video, your energy.. everything. Thank you for allowing us to hang with you. Be careful wherever you are today! So nice to meet ya!! ✌️🙂💚

[@WorldTowning]

welcome to the crazy!

[@ladidi5222]

I’m so happy to see you back just take your time. I know you wanna get to Maine before October 1 but you know what you’ll get there. I have faith if you don’t you don’t though love you guys.😊

[@WorldTowning]

We will make it.

[@aandpforme]

Great insight!

[@milestogowithyou1157]

Love you guys❤ Thru-Hiking....where sitting is a luxury!

[@tinchina85]

Sunshine, you and Captain are doing GREAT! I will be celebrating with you when you hit a 30 mile day and I am SURE that is going to happen soon! I'm glad to see you both staying very safe and taking breaks when needed. Continued kudos to Moonshine (Sunshine's partner! ha) for his work on the vlogs! Teresa

[@tommybewick]

Back on line! So happy to see you guys and with Will coming up!, happy trails!

[@jacquikostige4001]

I love your conversations. It's awesome

[@WorldTowning]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Lovesracing19]

Safe travels.

[@WorldTowning]

Thank you!

[@julianlord5366]

I 'my meeting a lot of pilgrims this year who have started from home, and I have seen no such common denominator between them.

[@donnahikes111]

I love the way you think!

[@stephanieaston7178]

I don’t really like the ups, because they are exhausting. But I’m not too big of a fan of the downs if they are steep, because it’s more of a challenge to not fall…

[@WorldTowning]

The downs don't bother me. The ups on the other hand... Ugh!

[@stephanieaston7178]

I just had to pause the video, because we are now under a tornado watch, and I was needing to get whole milk for my toddler, today. So I wanted to haul butt to the nearby store to get it, so I didn’t have to risk the weather interfering, or something happening while I was at the store. My eldest is 14, and is very responsible and dependable, but I would hate for a tornado warning to hit without me here to be in charge of getting them safely into the basement…. Pennsylvania has been getting more active in recent years with tornadoes! All though, I have to admit that I actually want to see one in real life, as long as it’s not headed directly for my house….😇

[@WorldTowning]

I really hope everything is OK with you and your family. My thoughts are with you.

[@stephanieaston7178]

@@WorldTowning we lucked out. It pushed to the east of us, and the tornado watch seems to have been canceled. East Pennsylvania has some severe weather, now, though… I think that it’s Dauphin County that now has a tornado warning….??? But, where I am at in Johnstown is now safe from the storms.

[@joanhall3718]

Question? I’ve always heard that when backpacking in bear country you should cook, eat, and clean up 100 yards from where your tent is pitched. Also store your food 100 yards from both. Do you follow that rule?

[@WorldTowning]

you should. We never eat in our tent, but we are not 100 yards. We never sleep with any food, ever! But a lot of people on the trail do and it is scary.

[@reginae1694]

Would either of you hike by yourself?

[@WorldTowning]

yes, but not regularly, too lonely.

[@iristrask1483]

Don’t do that tree walking again. 😳😮🫣

[@nbig860]

🤣😍👍

[@davidbarker6899]

Not to be a downer but dont u need to pick up the pace, those last 500 miles are going to be pretty cold.

[@WorldTowning]

Wait and see...wait and see! There is no quit in this family.

[@davidbarker6899]

I believe u, but maybe do the reverse thing at some point.