Appalachian Trail; Thru Hiker, News, & Info; In Memory of My Best Friend Darrin Griggs

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[@zenkathikes]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your good friend. Wishing you comfort, strength and peace.

[@olddudeonthetrail72]

I'm really sorry about Darren, Ramdino. One day there will be more smiles than tears as you hold him in your heart and memory.

[@joyadams507]

Ramdino, it was no accident that you hooked back up with your friend Darren, don’t underestimate the seeds you planted in his heart, it was a God ordained appointment that you hooked back up with him, now just trust God’s Grace that nurtured the seeds you planted !

[@Ramdinohikes]

Appreciate that, I hope it was enough

[@johnnydollar853]

Sorry for your loss, as you said life is so short, enjoy the moment as we are not promised tomorrow

[@sulj3373]

Sorry for the loss of your best friend. I cared for many patients with that diagnosis during my career. Life is short.❤🙏

[@suemoore1965]

Sorry for your loss. Today my Mom died. She was 91 yrs 2 months and 18 days old. She wanted to live to be 100.

[@chase-life]

:( HUGS, I lost my mom and miss her.

[@musingwithreba9667]

My sincere condolences Sue

[@suemoore1965]

Thank you guys so much ❤

[@Ramdinohikes]

Wow, so sorry and yet you are still here engaging with this community. thank you and God Bless.

[@JP-ht7ks]

So sorry for your loss.

[@halirederer6769]

May your best friend rest in love ❤

[@mhe8545]

And you are the best friend Darren or anyone could have. Thanks for all you do.

[@BrooklynAttorney]

Ramdino, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

[@suehinze1566]

Thoughts and prayers to you, Ramdino , and your best buddy and his family.

[@winski1961]

So sorry about the loss of your friend. Praying he accepted the Lord and is in heaven. Thank you for sharing Jesus in your video also! Such a platform you have for witnessing and so glad you put that out there. You never know who else needed to hear it!

[@MJG70]

I am so sorry about the loss of your friend. Many healing thoughts your way. thanks for the updates during this hard time.

[@brendacanupp6618]

Ah Ramdino. I'm praying God will give you peace about Darrin and his salvation and you get to see him again in heaven. Thank you for sharing with him, and all of us, your love for Jesus and your friend Darrin.

[@theresagreeley9761]

So sorry for the loss of your friend. Praying that your wonderful memories bring you peace and comfort at this time. Thank you for your updates on the trail and hikers. 5 Stack finished recently. He has a utube channel.

[@freedomhiking4050]

I'm sending you my condolences....and thank you for your service, best regards from Sweden

[@donnayoung5133]

Ramdino, my condolences for your loss...very sad news. I pray that eventually your painful loss will turn into wonderful memories.

[@Getlostandwander]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Ramdino.

[@david_bernhardt]

So sorry for the loss of your friend, Ramdino. Thoughts and well wishes to you, Darren's family, and his family loved ones.

[@cathyparker6980]

May you rest in peace Darrin. So sorry for your loss Ramdino. ❤

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

I'm so sorry for your loss. That hurts.💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@appalachianwanderseeker]

I’m very sorry for the loss of your friend. Prayers for you and for his family as you both cope with his loss.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thank you

[@jeffdover3324]

So sorry for your loss !! Prayers🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@StephanieYoung-h9r]

I am sorry about your best friend passing away. I understand how you feel about your friend as I lost my best friend of 30 years in florida in April of this year and it hit me hard like a rock took me two months to finally snap out of the funk I was in. Prayer for you to get thru this trying time.

[@MariaSimpson-rp1os]

Very sorry for this loss Ramdino. Prayers for his family and friends.

[@KBontrail]

So sorry for your loss Ramdino. RIP Darrin

[@esmereldapinchon1422]

So sorry for your loss.

[@jamesbonner5989]

Sorry for the loss of your friend.

[@user-jl8vb7yp7g]

Prayers ramdino

[@babyboomerbackpacking]

Hugs to you , and condolences for your loss. Thank you for all you do.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thank you

[@sheenarader6495]

So sorry for the loss of your good friend, Darren. 🙏

[@Ramdinohikes]

Tks

[@Mtnsunshine]

So sorry for your loss. 😢

[@ShelbyBlandAT]

Praying for you ❤ and thanks for all the laughs when it comes to ur LMNT info. I laugh every time.

[@Ramdinohikes]

I appreciate that

[@dragonblaze9742]

So sorry for your loss Ram its so hard to find words to say for someones loss im glade you to found each other and had a awesome friendship i have a friend that ive never met that lives all the way across from us but the bond we have we is family and that was his words cause me and my wife was the only ones that called and checked up on him and his wife at the hospital but ill be going to see them soon i promised him some people say cant choose your family but you sure can make one just remember good times Ram have a good day stay out the heat lol

[@whistlepigoutdoors]

Ramdino, I'm sorry you did not receive the confirmation that you were looking for with Darren. You can rest in the assurance that you were obedient in sharing the Gospel. You did your part. I pray he did make the decision and you will see him again. Thank you for being unashamed of our Savior and sharing this on your channel. Who knows who else may be impacted. Prayers for comfort during your time of grief.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Preciate that

[@MJG70]

Your LMNT commercials are funny Ramdino, always creative.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Glad you like them!

[@markallamong]

Ramdino, so sorry for your loss.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thks

[@sheenarader6495]

So sorry for the loss of your best friend, Da

[@Ramdinohikes]

Tha k you

[@cassandraherdez774]

I am sorry for your loss. May Darrin Griggs Test In Peace! He now walks beside God in the Kingdom of Heaven filled with God’s Grace, Peace, and Love and the Holy Spirit For All Eternity.

[@Ramdinohikes]

I pray you are right

[@williamking4316]

So sorry for the loss of your friend, praying for you and the family! I agree with the Flip Flop. Thank you for all you do for the Hiking Community, and I do hope Darren did make it right with God before his passing, praying for the family and for you as well Ramdino , and all our Hikers! Thanks!!!

[@lovetohikenewengland1748]

Very sorry for the loss of your friend keeping you in our prayers.

[@davidlooney3018]

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for Darren and his family 🙏

[@clm2417]

I am sorry for your loss Ramdino. Sending love and prayers ❤

[@joyadams507]

So very sorry for your loss!

[@MinaS-dp6zf]

I’m so sorry for your loss Ramdino. Prayers for his family and you. God bless you! 🙏🏻

[@wandahale8118]

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.

[@terrysebold2950]

FYI, SNP closed all fishing due to the low water levels in the streams/creeks. So water sources are going to be slim.

[@andrewrw603]

So sorry for your loss ,prayers for you and his family and friends

[@deborahh2165]

So sorry for your loss!

[@vivianhelt8860]

I am so sorry for your loss 😢 Praying for the family.

[@robertdesrosiers4743]

truly sorry for youre loss be blessed

[@chaddventures]

Sorry for your loss Ramdino.

[@robertfrost5161]

Prayers for the family.

[@Zapruderfilm1963]

I am so sorry at this loss Ramdino. You will be reunited with Darrin when it’s your time. Until that time comes please remember that he is with you always.✝️

[@sandyhunt-hv2kb]

I am so sorry about your friend… many prayers sent for you and his family 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@sugarbearspawtreks]

So sorry for your loss Ramdino, I didn't know about your friend's fight. I know my prayers are too late for his fight, but hopefully it will help give his family comfort and help God make his place up there comfortable. Virtual hugs, Sugar Bear.

[@coachdeb5863]

Ironic that I’ve missed your channel for a few months and I’m on a plane now heading to finish NH and enter Maine. Ironic bc I lost a friend today in her fight against glio. I’m so sorry for your loss Ramdino.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Terrible disease

[@SusanRohrbaugh]

Sorry for your loss of your friend.

[@frankynodots]

Sorry for your loss. May he RIP.

[@davenutter8252]

sorry for your loss of your friend.

[@cassandraherdez774]

He Is Now An Angel

[@Ramdinohikes]

Tks for your sentiment,

[@lmkwillow6395]

So sorry for your loss. I also hope the Holy Spirit convicted Darin’s heart from the talk you had with him. You did your part and rest is the work of the Holy Spirit. You are only the 2nd you tube hiker channel K have followed. I am glad to have found you.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Welcome aboard

[@rwilkins1583]

So sorry Ramdino- prayers to you

[@ogfergie1]

Sorry about your friend. God bless. Love your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thanks so much

[@gina5827]

So sorry. 🙏

[@stevetrimborn3739]

RIP Darrin. I'm so sorry Ramdino.

[@chelseahuegel5014]

It's good enough for a thru hike in our books

[@norushat4life]

I live right on Rattle River at MM1899 but the bugs aren't that bad Brother. #NoRush

[@chase-life]

Hey Ramdino, sorry about your friend. I am at Great Berrington today and the bugs are bad. Yesterday a black fly bit my hand, so they are around for sure.

[@elizabethpardi9266]

Sorry for your loss it is a blessing you could reconnect. As far as flipping north..I would head to Baxter where it is a little cooler and get as far south as time allows. Then finish the rest when able.

[@richardlearl]

🙏🙏🙏. Sorry for your lose brother.

[@Ramdinohikes]

I appreciate that

[@JP-ht7ks]

Condolences.

[@suehancock5573]

So very sorry for your loss of your friend Darrin. 🥲 Trust in the Lord he is in Gods hands now. RIP Darrin. 🙏😇🙏😇

[@billseay6399]

Sorry for the misfortune Ramdino god speed to y'all brother keep on humping and thanks for these great videos

[@stillwaterhiker]

Hey Ramdino. I hope you are okay with your loss and it seems like you know Jesus will help you along your mourning of your friend. Peace with you and your family. Rock N Roll

[@Ramdinohikes]

Preciate that rock and roll

[@musingwithreba9667]

I am sorry for the loss of your friend Ramdino. Glioblastoma is horrible 😢

[@Randee04]

I’m sorry for the passing of your friend. I follow Haystack and he submitted two weeks ago (saw it on instagram).

[@terrysebold2950]

I am really enjoying your LMNT commericals. They need to hire you.😂

[@tamzcountrylife]

Hugs ♥

[@harolddenton6031]

Cool that gadget gal is getting to hike with Navajo Joe. I gave some trail magic yo Navajo job at standing Indian in erwin right before beauty spot. That was back in late April or first week in May. I waa bug white bearded guy driving a velocity blue Colorado trail boss truck. I was cooking up hotdogs for the hikers.

[@harolddenton6031]

No rush ia a cool older guy. I provided trail magic to him back in early may and again right before AT trail days up by marion,va on glade mountain road AT trailhead.

[@CL-fr9yx]

So sorry Ramdino for the loss of your friend! Sweet Potato should flip.

[@steveandemify]

So sad to hear this. Hope he passed with no pain.

[@user-kq7lx4jo6h]

The black flies are out in Massachusetts

[@abingdonpresbyterianchurch4069]

sorry for your loss. But we do not grieve as those who have no hope

[@LionessHiker]

I would flip flop. If I get my house sold or rented I may end up a SOBO. Otherwise, it will be Feb. 2025. I pray that Darrin’s memory will be a blessing. I pray God will comfort all who loved him.

[@LionessHiker]

@@Navy1977 I am in SW Oklahoma. I am making a few needed repairs. I don’t want to take bottom dollar for it. In addition, I am waiting for my cardiologist to release me to get back on trail. May as well get a few needed things done.

[@Navy1977]

@@LionessHiker Roger that, hope you get an A+. Best of luck!!

[@LionessHiker]

@@Navy1977 thanks so much!

[@Navy1977]

@@LionessHiker 🙏😎🤗🤗🤗

[@lindatipton413]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@pcrice-lr2dn]

She should Hike Her own Hike ,I feel sure she has made her decision , same thing for anybody who hikes ! You are hiking hopefully for yourself and the enjoyment,if it takes 10/years ,it’s ok . The Bible says “ In ALL THINGS GIVE THANKS “ ,so be Thankful that you had as much time as you did ,I am sure you could name dozens of things to Thank God for Blessing You with Darrin 🍃🌿

[@1z1zmike]

FlipFlop for Sweetpotato🙂🙏

[@davidkendall6801]

Vote for flip-flop.

[@Navy1977]

I've looked at a multitude of start dates and historic weather patterns and as far as I'm concerned, flip flop for the win!!

[@hsoderberg6505]

What is a flip-flop?

[@Navy1977]

@@hsoderberg6505 It's where you break the hike up into parts. For example, start NOBO from Harper's Ferry to Katahdin. Then go back to HF and go SOBO to Springer to complete your hike. You can also skip over sections, say because of weather or maybe you left the trail for a while and you want to get back with your Tramily so you meet up with them til they finish, then you go back and complete the section you missed. Pretty much any hike that doesn't start at one terminus and go in one direction to the other end is a flip flop hike. The ATC website has some info on them too. Hope this makes sense and answers your questions.

[@hsoderberg6505]

@Navy1977 Yes! Thank you for taking the time to explain what it means.

[@Navy1977]

@@hsoderberg6505 You are most welcome. This is a very helpful, supportive community, that's about helping each other out. I've looked at many flip flop options from different points on the trail, using weather and terrain data and I'm convinced it not only helps alleviate overcrowding and the negative impacts on the trail, but it also provides the best chance for a successful, most enjoyable, thru hike.

[@gabriele1975]

Oh my goodness! I thought, “Lordy he’s got a new sponsor!” Electrolyte deficiency 😂😂😂 Make sure you stay hydrated so you can get up the next hill! 😂😂😂 OK, I’m dead now! 😂😂😂

[@Ramdinohikes]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@terrysebold2950]

So sorry for your lisd😢

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

..Sorry for your loss of a good friend .... when you go through the final trailhead will you be an ultralighter ??

[@Ramdinohikes]

So not sure what you mean. Going thru a trail head and being ultra lighter are different.

[@bill8384]

For the decision to flip-flop, what part of the trail do you want to leave for later?

[@Navy1977]

I'd look at the historic weather patterns, temperatures, rain and snow falls. Flip flops can be a one and done or multiple ones. It's easy to get up and down the trail via trains.

[@jimpetway8907]

Definitely a flip flop

[@sheilamarini1113]

Do you know what else ED stands for?

[@Ramdinohikes]

Yea, that's kinda the point. It's comedy or satire or both

[@joaniekay5600]

Flip flop. Better weather up here as well

[@beckyraver7959]

Electrolyte dysfunction😂😂😂😂

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

..Electrolyte Disfunction ... lol ..

[@deha5084]

If god is a forgiving god, he will be fine.

[@ryandavies5321]

Keep hiking. Kinda cheating yourself by skipping.......

[@olddad67]

🕋☪️☝️