TRAIL MAGIC MIRACLE! [But Can It Fix Everything?]

[@TeeGreen222]

Maddie, you are going to laugh and cry and fight and scratch and CLAW your way all the way up to Mt Katahdin! We all believe in you!!!!

[@SteveCChapman]

Those hosts were very generous to share their lake house with you guys, and they got to have fun being around you too!

[@JeffJensen55]

“We’re thru-hikers, we’re tenacious!” Yep, we’ll go with that one. 😊😊

[@nataliestephens9909]

thanks Joann for taking such good care of my favorite AT Tramily and giving them just what they needed.

[@janmariolle]

People can be so generous and kind. ❤

[@nancyolesin9389]

Joann takes home the gold at the 2023 Trail Angel Awards!

[@ivydeliz]

Rewatching all the AT videos and damn the lake house looks so much fun! Also… you can see smoke really doing awesome things for you all along. So cute!

[@703am]

Wow, what a fantastic lake house Joann is one great lady for letting you guys stay there. It would have been a shame to pass all of that up. sure, hope you get to feeling better, the way i figure is even if you just do a few miles a day your still gaining miles on the trail, you had me laughing at the " ball of dead mosquito "...take care

[@wvover8079]

Sometimes its the journey itself that matters... not the destination. What an awesome trail angel!! Seems like she was just what you needed, just when you needed her.

[@jaywolfe1254]

You're doing great work and this video journal will be amazing when you're 82 years old and your future family will love this. 3 states to go!!!

[@dixielambrecht7009]

That trail magic...people are wonderful

[@meoshebeckworth9251]

So proud of you for powering through a bad day. Sometimes you just need a good cry. Next beer is on me.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you!!

[@jimschlabachpeacefuloutdoo7327]

Adventure of a lifetime. Wonderful people and magical generosity galore. Wonderful trail family. Damn mosquitoes.

[@lindiemoon]

You certainly are tenacious!! ❤

[@dawnsteisslinger353]

Maddie, you sure do have the best luck with things you’ve gotten to do on trail. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone with as much luck/fun as you have had. You have such a great personality and I’m so excited watching all you’re videos. Love this grand journey you’re having!!!❤

[@katestewart6274]

What kind and generous people! You so deserved this.

[@laurashinn397]

Ice cream in the summer in New England after a lake day IS ELITE!!

[@tomellis3218]

You are amazing. You are so right about experiencing your down time emotionally and not trying to suppress them suppressing them just causes more internal strife, acknowledging them, and if you need to cry, cry if you need to yell yell, and then when the good times come relishing them and experience them and don’t suppress them because you’re feeling good. Love you.❤😊

[@cardboardcrawlersrc8805]

So glad you made that choice to stay. These are the memories that will last a lifetime not the long endless days of the green tunnel

[@Kari-bb3rm]

That lake party was amazing 👏!! So glad to see that. Hiking the Appalachian Freaking Trail!!!!

[@khadijahmuhammadkebe9062]

Joanne and her family are super awesome ❤❤❤❤❤

[@markviers998]

Hands down, that has to be some of "the best" trail magic I've seen on anyone's video's!

[@wildflowerwind6941]

I can't believe how nice people are to the hikers.

[@rebeccashiver4880]

What an amazing treat at the lake! Just when you were down and out, God said, "I got you girl!"

[@katfish000]

So much great moments in the midst of real and hard times. Getting to know you like this is fun. You keep going and want to. Good for😊 the soul.

[@jackcakeblack]

What a wonderful trail angel, she takes you all out in her boat, lets you sleep in her house and feeds you like kings for two days, Wow! Too bad Mt. Greylock was in the clouds. Where is your insect repellant?

[@lindiemoon]

Loved the magic of the lake moments. So special!

[@melshea2519]

Hiking the A.T, meeting Tom, night at a lake house, the trifecta of fun!😊 "Bacon Wrap "

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Bacon Wrap!! It was great meeting you the other day!

[@Overtheseathroughthehill]

What an amazing family you stayed with blessings to them!!

[@nataliestephens9909]

like I said before...cry it out and keep going was the best advice I heard someone give another person on the trail.

[@buffyxander007]

Who woulda thought Massachusetts would have such an awesome trail magician!

[@amysteele856]

Omg! I got emotional watching this video. How nice for someone to welcome you into their lake home and treat you so well. ♥️♥️ We love watching your videos. So real and raw! Thank you for sharing it all. Hang in there!!! You are SO strong and SO close. 👏 You are so BRAVE! Keeping pushing 👏

[@charlottewilson4680]

I am so impressed that you all don't fall often. It is so rough. Great Going.

[@Gil_Gilbert]

You’re right. It is the frigging Appalachian Trial the OG of hiking trails.

[@RC_0669]

That lake looked amazing! What incredible trail magic.

[@donl1846]

No surprise about the folks with them lending their home, welcome to New England !!

[@jeannenimmo5]

Just remember - on good days and bad days - the Trail does not equivocate. It treats everyone the same and no one gets its favor without paying the price - the toll is the same for us all. Hope you're feeling better and be of good cheer; the end is in sight and almost within reach. Hope you get good weather in New Hampshire - the views are spectacular. Be well, stay safe.

[@miscbs]

@2:25 Triscuits and cheese is the best snack! That a was a true trail angel.

[@JulieJordanScott]

Excellent excellent attitude. Loved sharing all of these moments!

[@KaraKirtley]

Beautiful storytelling! Glad you got this chance for renewal and refreshment! The trail provides!!!

[@jasonjones5213]

Another great video, the lake house looked like a blast.

[@linzyzz1]

How cool was that :) People rock x

[@kristinaidaelassali5015]

There are good days and not so good days on a journey Crying makes you Human You Got this You are awsome 💐

[@lindabraden5723]

I get so lost in your videos. B fore I know it, it’s way past my bedtime. I’m amazed at all the different places you get to stay along the trail and how generous people are to the hikers. Do PAC Man and Smoke Master realize how much screen time they’re getting? Tell them I want their autographs when this is over.

[@Janetbringsawareness]

Thanks! Ranger so awesome 💯 so thankful 🎉 inspiring 🎉

[@Get_Some_Nature]

1600 Whoot Woooo!!!! Congratulations!!! Welcome to Vermont. It will go quick and you will entering New Hampshire soon. Do not! I repeat, Do not miss the most amazing place to pig out on the whole AT!!! GO for breakfast at the Dartmouth College chow hall and stay all day! It's the best buffet on the entire trail!!!! As soon as you get to main street in town after walking past the river/border, don't turn right at the traffic light. Turn left and go behind the building with all the colorful chairs. Enjoy the Class of 53 Commons chow hall to it's fullest!!! You can camp behind the softball field after the grocery store. During the week you can take the free bus to Walmart and other places. Enjoy Dartmouth!!! It's the last large town on the rest of the trail.

[@malls886]

Oh, bless your heart! Sending you a big🫂 from the U.K. 🇬🇧

[@jimmymalone3494]

Awesome video!!! I really like lake house and the lake.They were very nice hosts.Good luck to you.

[@sarahsiskin6780]

I just binge watched this series bc I was watching the shorts on TT and didn’t realize you had a channel. I’ve noted that at the beginning all you wanted was to find your people and make friends on the trail. You’ve done that and it’s made all the difference. Amazing journey!

[@NYDaughter1972]

Another great video, Maddie! I love sharing your adventures

[@melindaobrien8766]

Ranger…..read your letter from April 5th! You’re doing amazing.

[@khadijahmuhammadkebe9062]

So happy for you and all your adventures!!!

[@jetv1471]

When you were crying I was crying 😢with you . Yep , I can’t watch Lassie movies either . So glad you had that time at the Lake House what a nice family !!

[@scooty46805]

Thats what its about. 😀 🍻

[@mopslopanbucket]

I get hyped when you upload a new vid. What an awesome adventure. Also Smokemaster is the man.

[@mikemoore4016]

Awesome vacation day 😄 from the trail

[@marytoutloff2838]

Sending love

[@melshea2519]

Welcome to Vermont to you and Smoke Master😊

[@missionaries7575]

Thanks for sharing the terrain

[@michaeledwards-us7nd]

Ack....poor thing. I feel for you. The frustration is borne from non-acceptance of what is. Your wants/needs being at variance with what is actually your present situation. The solution is simply to surrender to what is (warning.....things tend to take surprising turns when you do this. But at least you find peace). Buen Camino. Michael from Ireland

[@jdahik97]

That is so cool!!!!! And good to know VT is muddy. And you’re doing great!!! Keep it up!! On a side note, I completely cover up when I hike. Sun hoody and convertible pants in the summer months. That way less bugs

[@savagewagon6038]

Love watching your travels, you’re such a inspiration.

[@ronnovak2314]

Awesome video!

[@gorjacido]

So nice, you look great today!

[@bearclaw5115]

Pro tip, *guys*. When being invited by gracious hosts do your best to not torment their dog. LOL

[@The_T-Man]

Oh how I miss Pittsfield, MA. I used to hike that section of the AT all the time when I lived in Cheshire.

[@marilynthomson9564]

Another fun video, thank you so much.

[@1z1zmike]

Three to go! 🙂🙏

[@nancysatori4744]

I know it’s tough, but what an accomplishment when you’re done! I enjoy your hike and feel for you during the tough parts! I want to hike the AT next year, but I have to go to the doctor to check on my hips first, they are hurting a lot and I am 60 years old. I’d rather have them checked out now and possibly delay my hike for a year than have to quit in the middle.

[@ashleys_sadness]

Thanks for sharing. If I heard you right this was the end of July beginning of August so about 3-4 weeks before present day. I hope your mental health is still hanging in there. I wonder how much further you have in real life. I know for safety reasons you can’t say though. Good luck friend.

[@charlottewilson4680]

What fun!

[@xonk57a]

Enjoying your journey! Thanks so much for sharing. We love visiting Vermont near Mt. Killington. Hope you get to stop by MCGraths Irish Pub and have a Guinness. Mountain Meadows Lodge, right on the Trail at Kent Pond, has a nice little bar as well. Cheers!

[@madpakke]

I would like to se you find water and what you do to The water to make it safe to drink

[@Vizzini_KungFu]

Pacman pulling out a ninja move 😂

[@jeremywilber3451]

Keep it up🎉🎉

[@quillyone7495]

I’ve been watching for a while and I was wondering why you haven’t replaced your shoes or shirt or trekking poles? I’m not judging, I was thinking that new ones could help alleviate some of your pain. Hike on.

[@veggielovinaccountant]

Ranger! You need a new shirt (to stop the chafing) and new shoes! I still can’t believe you haven’t changed your shoes yet.

[@teresapeabody2746]

By what date are you hoping to complete this mission. Nights are starting to get chilly here on the Maine coast. Inland will be much colder soon.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

I don’t wanna say when exactly on here, but I am trying to beat the cold as much as possible!

[@michaelnoel-v6f]

❤

[@sueb860]

How's that for trail magic????😊

[@pyronymph-868]

Tubing was super fun until I caught my foot and watched my leg fly up over my head (dislocated hip). I was told the same thing; they'd never had a tuber stay on as tenacious as me.

[@petershepherd9225]

My final cry count prediction: 16 Emotions are apart of life, enjoy the up and the downs.

[@gwenwallace6175]

A dead mosquito makes a happy hiker..I guess your cold didn’t linger or your chewed up back? Benefits of crying: Detoxifies the body Helps self soothe Dulls pain Improves mood Rallies support Helps recover from grief Restores emotional balance Helps baby breathe It’s a necessary release so, go ahead and cry! Your mind, body and soul will be thankful…

[@jaywolfe1254]

"A ball of dead mosquitoes" there's a T-shirt there somewhere

[@calex9398]

😎👍

[@bajamy1]

Are we watching in real time?

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

No, I post on a delay for safety reasons!

[@drewray681]

It’s all about Jesus that died on the cross for your sins,god bless,amen.