Appalachian Trail Documentary: 23 Ways to Drink in Life on the Appalachian Trail

Please be warned this video contains stories of an accidental cooking burn and a dangerous water situation. If that would be hard for you to see, you may not want to watch this, or want to skip 30:30 - 32:02 (burn) and/or 1:08:44 - 1:13:50 (water).
After deciding to hike over 2,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail, my goal was to drink in life as much as possible. Through telling you the way I accomplished that, I'll also tell stories from my time on trail, and share stories from my fellow hikers. I hope this documentary shows a fun but honest look at what this experience was like, how community and friendship have immeasurable impacts, and the traditions and common experiences that make the Appalachian Trail so unique.
Thanks again to my fellow hikers, trail angels, my parents, my boyfriend, and those who supported me online!
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What is Beer in Beautiful Places?
Hi, I’m Maddie! Celebrating an outdoor adventure with a beer has been a long-time tradition for me, and I wanted to create a platform for like-minded folks to come together. In my videos, I cover all types of adventures and review beer! Topics include day hiking, kayaking, travel, thru-hiking, and life on the road. In short, if you would describe yourself as an outdoorist, outdoorsman, outdoorswoman, hiker trash, nomad, or dirtbag, come on along, this is the channel for you! Welcome and cheers!
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Intro
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Lake house
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Trail Days- Track Tribe-Drive In
Southern Virginia-
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Fairyland-
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Day One-
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Hiker Trash
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Bob People’s Cabin
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Half Gallon Challenge
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Night Before Katahdin
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Time stamps
Deep thoughts 0:00
The South 3:00
Virginia 19:50
Mid-Atlantic 36:03
New England 46:08
Maine 57:33

[@starbrdtack]

Brilliant! You captured the essence of the trail. I watched in one go (couldn’t put it down). Beacon, 2023 finisher

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks so much!

[@TheSpiralLab]

I meant to watch it in parts but also couldn’t put it down. Maddie is such an accomplished videographer and storyteller. I’m in awe.

[@ClaireAdare-zi9nn]

Watching this I realize how much I miss you taking us with you on the Trail. Made me "homesick."

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Awww! It’s hard to describe how that makes me feel! I hate that you have something you miss but that’s also kinda cool you felt that connected with something I created in the first place!

[@NataliesCause2023-xn2mh]

OMG Maddie this is the best documentary video I've seen so far! LOVED IT SO MUCH!!!!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Wow! Really? Thank you so much!!!

[@jeanmiller9651]

Awesome documentary and totally worth the wait. Thanks for taking us along who aren't able.

[@tomellis3218]

Holly Molly Ranger this was better than I could have ever expected. I have held off watching until I knew I had the hour and twenty minutes to view it uninterrupted. And the format, the editing, the soundtrack and the choice of background music just came together do beautifully. I’m planing to share it online with others like myself who do want to manage the courage to get on trail and Thru Hike the AT at my own pace & style to experience the hiker community, the wilderness, the emotions and hopefully the accomplishment to join the ranks of those completing a Thru zHoke of the Appalachian Trail. Thank you so much. ❤😊 God Bless you .

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Yay! Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TiggerTreks]

Ranger you are such a joy (and Smoke too)! I hope when I leave for the trail next month, I’ll have your strength and courage. Thank you for sharing your journey 🙏 Congratulations 🎉!!!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

I saw you make videos so I subscribed! Best of luck on your trek! It won't be easy but it will be worth it!

[@TiggerTreks]

@@BeerinBeautifulPlaces​​⁠Thank you, so happy to have you along for my journey 🙏 and yes, it definitely won’t be easy to get into your elite club but I’m going to do my best🙌👏

[@LynnStAubin-od5qe]

Maddie…you are one of the BEST storytellers on KZbin. Your editing is superb and the “real” interviews alongside the playful interviews were fun. I especially enjoyed the Flight Attendant section 😂. I enjoyed your hike and this wrap up was icing on the cake.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you so much!!!

[@paulmartin2455]

I followed your hike in your short form vidos on IG in real time, so when I heard you were producing this documentary, I was thrilled. This is special! The videography and narration really allow us to feel like we're on the trail with all of you thru-hikers. It was a joy! Thank you.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

That's so awesome you felt like you were along with me! That's what I was going for!

[@sugarbearspawtreks]

Howdy Ranger, this is Sugar Bear. I met you near the Front Royal trailhead as I was entering and you were exiting the Shennies. I’ve been watching your documentary (taking a break at “the trail provides” section to get to bed) so far, this is one of the best AT documentaries I’ve seen (and I’ve seen a lot). It is a surprising blend of great imagery, humor, honesty, vulnerability, and humility … and more importantly, captures the essence of the trail. Job well done! - Sugar Bear

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

I remember you! Thank you for watching, Sugar Bear! I'm really glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for the kind words too!

[@billmoore4996]

Wow! Ranger this documentary made an old man cry. I have followed you since you started van life. You are an inspiration to many. I hope you continue to seek adventure through hiking and traveling this beautiful country of ours filled with beautiful people. Thank you for sharing. You truly are “Living a Great Story.”

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

thank you so much!! 💚

[@user-dg6pu5vu5g]

Wow, what a great documentary Ranger! Thanks for sharing such an awesome adventure, looking forward to more great videos in the future. Wishing the best that life has to offer for you and Smoke Master.❤

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you so much!

[@mariannemuller8338]

This is incredible work! We watched your hike, and this was so well done!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@nox1994]

Such an incredible doc, Ranger. It was such a pleasure following along with your daily updates last year and I can't believe how beautifully you pieced everything together! You're a fantastic storyteller and an inspiration to future hikers. Thanks for letting us be a part of this adventure, and can't wait to see where you have your next beer!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you know much!!!

[@bethaniecarico]

Wow Maddie. This was absolutely spectacular. This is the best Appalachian Trail documentary I've seen.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Wow, thank you! 💚💚💚

[@marileehorn4507]

Excellent!! You are so gifted and have true grit!! Thank you for taking me along on your odyssey.

[@Get_Some_Nature]

1:13:17 This is advice EVERY thruhiker should know about water crossings!!! Thank you Maddie!!! 💚💚💚

[@holliesheet3182]

Your documentary, Ranger, was so well filmed, edited with a natural pacing! We follow your journey with your narriration including the interviews throughout! You are a tremendous storyteller through the joyous, humorous, pain, and fellowship on the AT! The music was an additional flavor!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Aww thanks so much! I’ve really tried to do all those things you mentioned and it’s so awesome that you noticed and appreciated them!!!

[@carsondelauter]

Really enjoyed this doc! It was cool getting to relive the trail through your eyes.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it!

[@bb1330]

Wonderful video!! Your candor, humor, and way with words has delighted this 72 yr old hiker. I'll not walk this thru path now that my physical struggles keep me in check but this well done video journey made me feel like I was [almost] there. Thank you 😘

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Awww thanks so much!! I'm so glad!

[@mamamuffin7170]

Well said!

[@deha5084]

This was great. We need more young women like you in the world. Keep being you!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you! Will do!

[@catherinebrown1343]

You’re a great storyteller. Thank you for taking us along! 🍻

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

My pleasure! 😊

[@pleok08]

Friday, February 23rd; Thank-you for taking the time to edit and share. Happy Trails! Ross08

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you! It was so meaningful for me to create!

[@user-hk1xv9wp9j]

Excellent documentary of your AT journey. Your commentary and editing are spot on. Had the pleasure of watching your hike last year and you captured the entire excitement and challenges of your adventure in this film. Not East to do. Thank you for making this and letting us relive your adventure. Thank you! Tod, Idaho

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you so much! It was hard choosing my biggest events that could also be universal experiences aka "ways to drink in life", but now I wouldn't have done it any differently

[@PiotrKAdamski]

Hey Ranger, this documentary is awesome, and makes me feel in a way it's hard to describe! I thru-hiked NoBo the AT last year, and I've met YOU at Pinkham Notch! I also hiked for more than a day with Tiger, Wild Coyote and Gandalf! Seeing you guys on the trail is like being there again, at least with part of my soul. If you are reading this... I miss you all! ~Trekking Pole

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks, Trekking Pole! I’m so glad you recognized so many fellow hikers, I hoped it would be like that for people in our bubble. Really glad you enjoyed the video 💚

[@AlaniSugar]

Loved this documentary! I related to a lot of the trail experiences. The side quests, best friends, scary water crossings, mental breakdowns... all of it. - Lost Child (also class of 2023)

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you, Lost Child! 💚

[@ClairenParkerontheRoad]

I'm watching now, Maddie. This is great work.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you!!

[@cherylbrunette2490]

Finally had the time to watch this, excellent, you are so talented. Love where you gave instructions to cross the flooded river like a flight attendant gives instructions on the plane, so cute.

[@BestFeminist]

A few years back (around 2019) Bob said that he was closing Kincora. It is nice to see this landmark still going.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

I had no idea! I'm glad he kept it going too!

[@RC_0669]

Maddie, this was beautiful. You are a natural storyteller. High emotion, sadness and joy. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you so much!! 💚

[@CrowMagnumMan2024]

Great documentary Ranger .....I followed you all the way through your AT videos from day 1 and I am glad I was here for the premier of this hard earned documentary presentation.......!!!!!🥰

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Oh that’s awesome! Thank you so much for being a part of it!

[@hikingmovie]

Wonderful! So great to see a lot of the people that I hiked around on trail. You did a great job capturing the trail. Glad I am not the only one that had breakdowns in the whites and southern Maine.

[@joeshmoetakesahike3560]

I saw hikingmovie had replied so I had to chime in.Congrats on your completions! I'm going to multi-task and write you both at once. Great job documenting, both ofyou.I starting planning in July 2022. Messed up my knee enough coming down Katahdin to suspend my hike. Spent a week in the rain in going SOBO. Half way through the 100 Mile Wilderness, exited. How beautiful it was. I was so looking forward to crossing paths with your trail families, the red barn and the likes of Bartman as well. Have my tickets to get back in July to continue my hike. Just helped some Maine hikers on the Florida Trail.

[@hikingmovie]

@@joeshmoetakesahike3560 so sorry that you got injured so soon in your hike. Hope you are able to get back on trail soon. Going SOBO is so much harder than NOBO. That terrain is so rough. Greyhound

[@catobubnikowicz9959]

Awesome in every way! Your strength and endurance, the friendships, the beauty of nature, your moviemaking skills. Thanks, Maddie, for letting a non-hiker come along to enjoy this experience vicariously.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you so much!! I've grateful I get the opportunity to share it vicariously, too!!

[@bartcutler5195]

You've left me speechless

[@Daisygirl0729]

Great documentary! I loved it. Your editing and narrating is awesome

[@wvover8079]

Very well done... now you have awesome adventures of a lifetime, perfectly documented, describing your thoughts and feelings while they were still fresh.... that in years to come you can look back on and relive again and again, maybe with your spouse... children, and even grandchildren .....and im sure you will have many more happy times to share from future adventures too. Cant wait to see where the road or trail takes you next

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you! It definitely gave me some closure to write this all down and process what it added up to

[@TheGrandmateresa]

Great job on your documentary, well done on your video taking, how you edited it all and one a huge lifetime achievement. Really enjoyed watching it.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@zickzebra5723]

It’s super inspiring how much perspective and wisdom you gained on the trail. And this documentary is very well produced, the title cards and music and pacing and everything; well done!!!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks so much! Glad you noticed all those little things!

[@FloridaGirlAdventures]

🎉 I was brought to tears, at multiple times. Sincerely, epic! Well produced, well thought out, loved the interviews, great job.! Be proud of yourself! Youve done ❤️‍🩹 well

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Yay!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@danielfegley2735]

That was truly amazing, I'm so happy to see you and your friends survived the river crossing in Maine that was beyond crazy.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Yeah that was crazy! I hope future hikers will be extra cautious. And thank you for watching, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@sarymsway]

Very high quality doc. Brought back so many memories of my 2013 AT thruhike. Congratulations on a job well done!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheBlendBrothers]

Loved it! Great commentary and story telling! Best A.T. Documentary we’ve seen 😀✌🏼

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that!

[@jetv1471]

“Sheranger” 😂 You are a fantastic video maker ! I hope you get discovered big time !

[@h00dles33]

This is an incredible documentary! Really motivates me to just get out there and do it!

[@all-to-Him-I-owe100]

Just finished watching, AMAZING job Maddie! You did it, you caught the essence of the AT! Magical!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you so much!!

[@bradleydavis8451]

Wonderful job showing us all of this adventure in this video. My wife and have been watching your channel for some time now. I can only imagine the sense of accomplishment. While we no desire to hike the trail you have motivated my wife and I to someday provide trail magic. Who would of thought sandwiches, soda and other snacks would bring enjoyment to those hiking the trail. In the future I look to your evaluation of another beer on another adventure. Take care

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

That’s incredible! I’m sure the hikers that receive that will be super happy!

[@RickINFJ]

👏 Bravo Ranger, Bravo! 👏 You did an incredible job editing this documentary. The hour and twenty minutes flew by too quickly. 😊 Thank you so much for this, and congratulations once again on completing the AT! 🌲⛺️🌲

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RickINFJ]

😊 It's award worthy IMO. Btw, #21 "Let Go of Tradition" said it all for me. I heard another thru hiker say, "Die with memories, not dreams." You made eternal memories. ✌️

[@charlottewilson4680]

This was incredible. This would be so good for someone wanting to do the hike.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you!! I really appreciate your support!

[@laurenab]

It was so great following your AT journey through your stories and vlogs and this documentary was brilliant

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@juliamarple3785]

Wow beautiful scenery ♡ I just started youtube following 2024 hikers. It's still March & everything is brown, cold & soggy. Love your story! ♡

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks so much! 💚

[@gailnewcomb8256]

What a wonderful video!!! You did a fantastic job!! Thanks for making this!❤

[@allenhansen7783]

What a FANTASTIC video. I have watched many AT Thru Hike videos and I put yours in the top 3. Well made, very interesting and had me glued to the tv to see what you were going to do next. Well done!!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Wow, thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wandertaxi]

Very nice and unique take on the genre. I'd say best video of an AT thru-hike I've seen since mancub & kitfox 2012.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you! I've seen so many AT docs, I wanted to do something different to add a little spice!

[@spooky_6741]

This is the best appalachian trail documentary I've ever seen. So well done. It inspired me to start training for the AT thru hike myself after giving up on the idea a few years ago.

[@lisabelanger2466]

I followed your original videos and now this one.The memories you made are just so precious and being able to express it with this video makes it so others can feel it too.Thank you for this!

[@rebeccashiver4880]

I watched you from step one and loved the journey. This documentary is excellent! Way to go Ranger!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks so much!!

[@Kari-bb3rm]

Thank you for this documentary...I miss you guys on trail!!!❤

[@MariaSimpson-rp1os]

Beautiful video and story of your journey ❤. Thank you so very much for sharing your experiences. I hope to have this adventure some day!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

That’s awesome! I hope so too!

[@cavemandancer]

Love this video. Capture it perfectly. Great job.

[@davecarsley8773]

Wow. You did a very, VERY good job on this video. It's obvious you put a ton of thought and work into it. Great job.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you very much! I’m so glad you liked it!

[@karyncasey9363]

Great job Maddie!!!! Can't wait for your next big adventure!🎉

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you!!

[@SM-co5sq]

One of your best videos Ranger. Really enjoyed it.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you so much!

[@NancyParliament]

Congratulations on such a great documentary!!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you! :)

[@timoates3311]

I followed you from day one. Being older with medical conditions that will never let me do this . Therefore I appreciate you doing this for all of us that can’t. Beautifully done. Cheers

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you for coming along!

[@TheSpiralLab]

Maddie! I didn’t realize how much I’ve been missing your videos, your voice, your insight, until the very end of this amazing AT documentary! What an achievement! The trail, the weekly videos, and this. I can’t wait to see where adventure takes you and Smoke next. Also, what a thrill to see my name (Marta Rose) in the Patreon credits at the end-I hope more people will consider supporting you soon!

[@jaywolfe1254]

I appreciate following you in all your experiences on this wonderful trail part of it on my backyard. You're ups and downs the funny moments. Jay from Jim Thorpe, Rock Sylvania Pennsylvania 😂😂😂

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you so much! ❤️😊❤️

[@nomad_wannabe1912]

That was amazing. You did such a great job of editing your clips and putting it all together to make this awesome documentary. I’m so impressed with you and your determination. God bless you Ranger/Maddie. ❤

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@somerandomguy4149]

I had literally started watching you on day 4. You popped up on my youtube channel. And followed you daily. I have watched your video a few times now. And watched others as well. But your documentary is very different from almost everyone that i have seen. Yours more on the emotional side of the trail. And the hard ships and other people's stories as well. Very well thought out video. i remember almost all of this when you were hiking. I'm not going to lie, tho that river crossing. i was scared for you. I remember when you posted that. I couldn't believe they let you try that. With your pack on. One of the guys should have stepped up on that one. But i knew you would end up making a beautiful documentary. It was very well thought out and very inspiring even tho i doubt i will ever thru hike personally. Im just an over night camper. I love driveing up to roan mountain and camping the Overmountain Shelter. I hate they took the barn down, tho. 😢 but it definitely is beautiful up there. Hate you couldnt see anything when you walked thru there. 💔. But just wanted to personally congratulate you on wonderfully made documentary and i hope that this video inspires people to get out and hike the A.T. much love ❤️

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed watching my journey as it happened and noticed the ways I tried to set my documentary apart. Thank you so much for watching and being a part of my channel! ❤️

[@operageek]

Absolutely Amazing ! Thank you for this gift. Your thoughts , insights , tears and joy and just pure strength and determination are an inspiration. You also have a wonderful sense of humor. I followed your journey the entire way and so enjoyed revisiting it in this masterful documentary…. And the Oscar goes too…… Maddie ! Brava !!!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Aww, yay! Thank you so much!!

[@shelliebrassler4430]

Such a fun video! Even though I followed you on your journey, it was super fun to watch the documentary and re-live your awesome adventure. Great job 🤩

[@soniaholland3912]

Brilliant! I thoroughly enjoyed your story telling. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@christinev5342]

Excellent documentary, Ranger! It caused me to reflect back on a time during our through hike when, overcome with emotion, we could imagine ourselves on the top of Katahdin. So, even though I didn’t have time to feel any emotion at the summit because we were running short on daylight to get down the mountain, it’s good to remember that I had that moment during the hike. Thanks. Sincerely! Hope & Holler, class of 2023

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Aww I’m sure rushing your summit day wasn’t ideal! But I guess it goes back to the concept of things aren’t going to go like you pictured! Glad to hear you got to have that moment during the hike!

[@JudyRose-sj8yj]

So glad I watch this hike, so enjoyable to see!❤

[@cathyhall1338]

You did a really amazing job on this!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks so much!!

[@JasonSnailer]

This is great. Been watching your vids for a while and this makes me wanna hike the AT even more. Need that type two fun

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Yay!! Remember this is six and a half months condensed, though! There were a lot of dull times and bad times that didn’t make it in the video!

[@vonniek347]

Maddie, really a wonderful video! Everything about it. The tone and tempo, narration, informational, inspirational, contributions and insight from other hikers-all so good! You nailed it!

[@N.Sardone]

This was awesome!! I’m so proud of you for pushing! I grew up in “The Whites” and the trails are beautiful and insane! I lived in Lincoln/North Woodstock until 2013 and can’t count how many times I brought hikers to and from town . My car was just a little Neon but we were able to fit 5 people in the backseat and 2 others in front. 🙂

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Oh cool! I'm sure they really appreciated it!

[@N.Sardone]

@@BeerinBeautifulPlaces For sure! And I’d do it all over again given that chance!

[@N.Sardone]

@@BeerinBeautifulPlaces Dif you happen to visit a hostel in Lincoln? It was called Chet’s Place. It was across the street from a community center/day care. I’ve known Chet and fam for many many years. I actually lived at the hostel in the house for about a year. It was good fun.

[@noahk5065]

Extremely well done! Watched with the family and everyone loved it!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Yay!! Thank you!!

[@RooftopsofAmerica]

Excellent job! Really enjoyed it.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

My old friend!! Thank you!

[@KevBoneT]

As a trail angel, I love receiving those cards.❤

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

That’s awesome!! I still need to send mine out

[@markfaylor2462]

Good stuff! I'm planning to go next year. Great video full of emotions and spirit.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!!

[@markfaylor2462]

@BeerinBeautifulPlaces most definitely. I'm quitting my job next march to hike the AT. I can't wait!!

[@MetalMaggs]

💜 Class of '23! Awesome documentary, Maddie! It definitely made me cry happy tears. I'm glad to have met you on trail! Keep up the great KZbin content! -MAGGS- 😺

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Hey Maggs! I’m surprised you remember me, we met so briefly! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@aadmonk]

Wow Ranger, what a wonderfully entertaining, beautifully put together documentary! Thank you so much for sharing your talents, and journey with us.

[@ashleys_sadness]

Love this! I followed your journey from day 1 on trail. I enjoyed your weekly videos. Your realness.

[@tinyfairy2162]

So proud of u!❤ Go Ranger!💪

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you, Tiny Fairy! It was great seeing you!!

[@Get_Some_Nature]

1:19:38 There are no words for the mix of emotions that go through your soul as you finally reach the finish!!!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks for all your comments!! Really appreciate the interaction boost and getting to know what stood out to you!

[@rachelyoung2775]

Loved finally getting around to watching this, it's a wonderful little documentary, as always thanks for sharing your experience.

[@juanbackpacks]

This video is a lot of fun to watch!… really great job!!

[@MaineUSA]

Great video! Talented🎉

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you!! 😁

[@Jan.harvey]

Whoa- Ranger 10K views- you deserve it all. Amazing documentary. Love your style.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks so much!! I’ve been watching the numbers climb day by day and it’s so cool that you noticed too!

[@williamlush1912]

Wow, excellent, it was a nice connection to the hikers and the trail, and a superb display of your dedication and talent

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Aww, thank you so much!! :)

[@cls540]

Wow...This was so well done! I didn't want it to end! I definitely will be hiking the AT...it probably won't be a thru-hike but definitely sections as i have time. You are my inspiration Maddie! Thank you for sharing your experiences, good and bad. ❤

[@IndUSARider]

Wonderful job in putting this film together Ranger!!! A great journey and I am happy you completed it. Keep making films and enjoy your journey as a hiker, a person and a film maker. Kudos!!!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you so much!!

[@kellymay8678]

Loved loved loved the documentary! Great seeing your face and those of the bestest tramily out there! Love, CareBear ❤

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks so much for your support, CareBear!

[@TheRobbieflower]

This was absolutely wonderful! You should get a prize for your great editing. We also watched the whole documentary in one sitting. My hubby (Trig Treks) did 500 miles last year on the trail and he's heading back mid year to do another 600 miles. We've loved following your journey - thanks so much or sharing the good and the tough days. All the best from Jim (Trig Treks) and Robyn in New Zealand.

[@erwinveenhoven]

Seen some glimpses of your trail before and now the full movie! Love it, thanks for sharing :)

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you for watching!!

[@christopherlands2706]

There has to be a film festival or something that you can submit this to. It is so good!!!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks!!! I haven’t looked into festivals yet, but I’m definitely hoping to!

[@tennesseeyaya1830]

Awesome video, you are a great story teller, great editing skills. I have binged watched all your videos.Good luck with the future plans.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks so much!

[@natellj]

Wonderful job! Well written and edited. Thank you

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you so much! Both writing and editing (when technology worked with me!) were a lot of fun!

[@ShawndaShultz]

I totally enjoyed watching this. Congratulations on completing the AT

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks so much!

[@dannystephenshiking951]

Wow Maddie !! This is such an awesome documentary!! Thank you for taking us on your journey of your through hike. 👍👍 🦉

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

My pleasure, thank you for joining me!