Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Day 68...McAfee Knob and Epic Appalachian Trail Magic

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Trail magic abounded on this day which ended with us reaching the iconic emblem of the Appalachian Trail, McAfee Knob.
Day 68
Start - Route 624, VA (mile 704.8)
End - Campbell Shelter (mile 715.2)
Miles walked - 10.4
Total Ascent - 2,859.8 ft
Total Descent - 2,030.8 ft
Total Grade - 472.3 ft/mi
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[@OG-PapaDude]

Great interview! He should start his own channel interviewing hikers. 😆

[@lmkwillow6395]

Love! Love! Love! The interview with the little boy.

[@cindy-ml7vo]

He was hilarious

[@WorldTowning]

he was the best

[@marilynm5024]

I like how you value people. Hiking the AT is an amazing thing. The conversations you have with people and the kindness of people is fantastic.

[@Golfpt62]

McAfee knob was gorgeous. Loved the interview with the little boy. Yall keep on putting one foot in front of the other and you will get there. Prayers to you for you Achilles to heal

[@nancywittendorfer5982]

I love how you're so transparent and honest. Oh, and vulnerable. That knob looked a little scary because I'm afraid of heights. Glad you didn't run into the bear. Love you sunshine, love you captain, Nan

[@milestogowithyou1157]

Thank you for taking a chance on us too❤. Loved hanging out with you both and sharing our home with you! Happy Trails! I just saw the McAfee bear on my hike a few days ago with Riv!

[@mccarthympma]

Yay, so glad you’re getting rid of the deficit! Loved your moment on McAfee Knob all by yourselves. Also, yay for less pain! You guys are doing great thanks for sharing your journey with us!

[@WorldTowning]

me too

[@angellynette8258]

Omgosh what perfect music for making it to MacAfee Knob, it was giving me all the feels and had me tearing. So beautiful. I’m glad your heel started feeling better there. Happy hiking, hike on!❤

[@LJ-pp9wj]

You are just so amazing. Conversation with boy was great. Knob picture epic!

[@ruthanderson4596]

I just wanted to crawl through the t.v. And give you a big hug. Black bears typically are not aggressive. Stay the distance and you should be okay. Grizzlies are a whole different story. You are showing the real on trail….keep it up it is so inspiring. If you need to take a rest to heal, that is also the real. The trail.

[@WorldTowning]

awh, thanks

[@kathleenmichalek3126]

What a cutie pie he was. And bears are scary. It’s good to be cautious. You’ve got this. And yes get rid of the deficit. I think it’s an unnecessary stressor.

[@ladidi5222]

I’m so sorry you were in pain today, but I’m glad you found the solution. Hopefully, the families are wonderful. That little boy was amazing. You had some good food today. I hope your pain is gone.❤😊

[@lmkwillow6395]

I have mixed feelings about the compression socks and I am glad you took them off and had such positive results!

[@helenvwalker7919]

Glad your achilles has eased off towards the end of the day. Loved meeting the new people with you.❤

[@YTusercomment]

Regarding old Barns, Largo...when you get to Pennsylvania you should have opportunity to see many examples of old Barns that are well maintained.

[@mariegroves2370]

They are Tobacco Barns. And the wood can be used to make a truly unique house.

[@eileenderheim3768]

Another Amazing view today. Asa sp.? was so cute and well spoken for his age. So nice to see you two feeling the love on the trail.

[@tinchina85]

I'm so sorry about your foot/Achilles pain, Sunshine! It's not fun to have to walk with foot pain. I know. Kudos to you for having empathetic folks around you and figuring out that perhaps it was your compression socks. I hope it heals fast so you can continue your (and Captain's) EPIC adventure! :) T.

[@lets_go_see_]

The World is a beautiful place and there are amazing folks.

[@dmottley]

You know a bear bell is just a dinner bell 😂

[@loririchardson3547]

What a little cutie he was. I hope they get to meet you in Maine at the end

[@janeta6794]

Despite the Bear, both of you made it to the cliff ❤

[@lets_go_see_]

BOOTS !!!!!******** You are finally going to listen to Jim!!!!!! Wow. It may be too late though. Finn didn't listen to me when i told him to only start training last March and not before ( Sailing Kiwis) and you with the boots!!!!

[@lightning77athiker45]

Every bear that I've ever seen is when I'm climbing and out of breath, and need to stop for a break 🙃 Mama bear with a cub is just staring like what's this guy doing ?

[@sheenarader6495]

Fantastic mountain views! 😊

[@Flipperwi715]

You're cracking me up with your edits Will.

[@suemoore1965]

You are blessed

[@dennismatthews6660]

Thank you!

[@lmkwillow6395]

Woo!Hoo McAfee Knob!!! Awesome! And so cool you had it to yourselves🎉 Thanks again for sharing😊

[@traveller9292]

THEY could've been crazy OR they will be after sitting through your poop stories??? 🤣🤣🤣

[@sherifudge563]

I have issues with my Achilles’ tendon(I have a lump on it now), it seems to go hand in hand with my autoimmune issues. I’m also working right now as a letter carrier so I had to find a way to manage it so I use these little cup type inserts that take the pressure off my tendon and gives it a chance to heal for a few days/weeks depending, then take them out when I feel enough relief, I’ll post a picture of them

[@sherifudge563]

I can’t add the screenshot of it but it’s on Amazon, Profoot Achilles tendinitis orthotic heel cup

[@colleenhikes]

What shoes are you currently wearing? I wore altras but wore superfeet "trailblazer" inserts. Zero drop can hurt the achilles. The trail blazer inserts have a little little lift, they also have a gell spot under your heal.

[@WorldTowning]

On my 4th shoe now, all different brands

[@tommybewick]

Was Kentucky hiking Jeremiah Stringer and Jason?

[@user-ji7xb7qe1p]

Did you switch shoes? I’ve heard other hikers in the past mention Achilles issues with the zero drop Altras. Just food for thought. Did you have this issue with the Hokas? I hope it gets better for you. I really enjoy your channel.

[@WorldTowning]

I switched and will share in a future vlog.

[@stephanieaston7178]

I actually want to see a bear.