Continental Divide Trail style “trail magic” | CDT Day 35

[@harrymathis4743]

“Get into town and get me a potato”. Totally cracked me up ❤

[@madsadventures]

My new favorite thing I have heard you say “ I just gotta get into town and get me a potato or something” 😂😂

[@dtaylor10chuckufarle]

You meet the kindest, friendliest and most generous people on the trail in the middle of nowhere. My experience, too... I wonder why that is? 💕

[@fluffbigrollingmarshmallow]

I absolutely love how you are both churning up the miles, but really enjoying time spent on the views, sights, towns, and people you meet. It is amazing to watch. You never seem rushed (like so many others), and yet you are moving at an incredible pace - making it all look so easy. Last year I finally made the switch from hiking boots to trail runners, and it's amazing how freeing it is to just trudge through mud and/or water and not even care because you know everything will dry quickly. I think the 'take off your shoes' ideas are from those still stuck with 'waterproof' hiking shoes/boots. 😆

[@johndonahue4777]

One does not obviate the other. Why not have the best of both worlds in one design?? It is possible. If we can walk on the moon. . .

[@fluffbigrollingmarshmallow]

@@johndonahue4777 Oh for sure! That was my point - she is doing both SO well! I however, can only do one - enjoy the hike as I plod along at a snails pace. LOL

[@johndonahue4777]

@@fluffbigrollingmarshmallow ok. But I was only referencing the idea of waterproof trail runners with GoreTex integrated bootie built in. I'm working on it. . . And yes they seem to be doing the hike right and making the most of it too!

[@fluffbigrollingmarshmallow]

@@johndonahue4777 Ah - I see. For me personally, I found that when I switched to trail runners (so much lighter), I tripped way less as I got tired near the end of the day. Yes, I still do somewhat, but WAY less. I also found that with boots, I clipped one heel against my other ankle - often. Never do it with trail runners. I was more careful about walking through mud/water in boots, with trail runners, as I said, it was just freeing - just trudge through, no big deal. I've also found that even on a hike with lots of snow and post holing in the spring, walking right through freezing snow melt water streams was wonderful - feet got a quick cool down, and my trail runners were usually dry in about 30 minutes. At this point I can't even remember why I ever thought any sort of water proof boots were a good choice. But again - that's just me. As for your feet staying dry, if that's the goal, I would think seal skinz/trail runner combo would be the way to go? I have a pair, but have never used them so don't know how they are.

[@kenpenner1]

How are you not at 1M subs yet? Your videos are fantastic and I feel like I'm doing the CDT with you. Thanks for the regular postings and good luck on your adventures.

[@jesss.884]

“ I just got to get into town and get me a potato or something” 🤣 Always look forward to your videos 😁

[@kennethlee9081]

2:43 Gunner asking when's the last time yall showered. 😂

[@carriehagstrom9777]

You’re my favorite thru-hiker on KZbin! You do a great job capturing all aspects of the trail - the actual Hiking, the views, logistics, meal breaks, the fun, the struggles, time In town, zeros, etc. thanks for sharing!

[@dannyjamison8337]

That cabin is precious! Can't think of a better place to spend some time away from the rat race. Nice to see you running into some good ol' folk out there.

[@stuartrollings602]

Howdy Kelly! Ya know people still use those “old” stoves around the world! Everyday! They are amazing to cook with and very useful off grid! Be safe !

[@kellyhays23]

Yes! My goal is to have one in my home one day- I cooked with one when I was on the PCT

[@ianwalker682]

I love how clean and clear all of the water is on your hike. Around here all of the lakes and rivers are so dirty you can't see three inches down.

[@westaylor5508]

Thank you for sharing your feelings about shoes and water crossings. I agree 100%.

[@thomasmoore5062]

Incredible views... and yay Idaho!! Your journey is so inspiring!

[@maureenmukhlis2934]

Idaho is really beautiful!! That lake😍😍 What a gorgeous day💗💗

[@otborgen]

Beautiful nature! Greetings from Norway! 😊

[@maxrun934]

Thanks! Toward your next shoes , cheering from Mississippi

[@kellyhays23]

THANK YOU!!!

[@RickINFJ]

Nice trail magic from the gold miners! I thought I saw a sluice box when you walked through the cabin. Loved your soapbox speel. 👏 Embrace the suck, or it'll take you out. Take care everyone ✌️

[@kristinamoody3180]

That is so nice to see. Strangers getting together. Nature is powerful. I love your vids. You are so inspiring. My husband and I are working up the courage to do the PCT some time. ❤

[@jameswitham3248]

I did my first mini thru hike a few months back and the last day was torrential rain and minor flooding all day. I had the chance to bail after breaking camp, but literally was thinking about your comments on the Florida Trail about just get your feet wet and then you don't worry about getting your feet wet anymore... So I did, I just set off wading through the flooded fields and tracks, got absolutely drenched... and had the best day of my hike!! So thanks for the inspiration there.

[@salparadise7412]

Y’all are inspiring me to get off my duff more lol. Keep killing it!

[@forrestwhite8052]

Beautiful country, thanks for sharing. You’re rapidly becoming my favorite vloger.

[@jpascaln]

An excellent day hiking. That ridge walk was awesome. Great mountain lake swim. And dinner looked delicious. Thanks for sharing. ✌🏽

[@RolandKrastins]

Another Outstanding video! I like how you mix hiking through rugged and wild countryside and visiting the locals like prospectors in the woods. I enjoyed you're lecture on getting wet in woods!😅

[@craig1lengyel]

As Borat would say "Wow, Wow, Wee, Wow!!! Great Success!" Beautiful scenery!

[@goldensolstice6390]

I really appreciated your insight on get use to being wet! Like to hear more of your perspectives, on bugs, food, choosing travel companions, etc. BTW love your hike vlog on the CDT! Stunning landscapes compared to your APT and FT hikes.

[@deannnerem6589]

Beautiful! To think you are walking on those mountains.

[@Jllcountry5118]

Lake looked refreshing!!! Keep goin💪

[@johnwoodley-kb8yp]

another fantastic video. thanks again for taking us along.

[@robmechanic]

Another absolutely beautiful day! That campsite!! ❤❤❤

[@BigWen130]

I'm really enjoying this series! Be careful out there Kelly!!

[@jasonjones5213]

I live in Montana but I love Idaho too.Pretty cool meeting those gold prospectors.Great video.

[@AbleHammer]

I like type 2 fun 😅

[@sarahcarbajal6253]

Love following your vlog!

[@bradyessary5668]

Oh how I would love to fish those lakes!

[@sandrap3047]

Bet hotdogs taste best on the trail! Glad you're coming across trail magic! Lake looks beautiful!

[@24JesterKings]

Kerry Gold for the W

[@joedirte4485]

You are living life !

[@florida-alaskasummer22driv62]

Your comments about hiking wet were enlightening. I've been able to minimize that in my more limited hiking experience, having never hiked more than about a week, & usually able to avoid deep water. I'm wondering how you avoid feet blistering, having to hike wet & long with some frequency. i've never hiked in the type of shoes you're using. Is that the main way of minimizing that? I've used boots, made of leather, Gore-Tex, etc.

[@garylafreniere9194]

Hello Kelly, I love seeing you in your videos. Thank you for the scenery. Be sure and get some rest at night by the campfire. Love you always I will keep watching your videos, Gary.❤

[@maxrun934]

Blazing trail , on fire 🔥 great 👍

[@jhayft0703]

Gorgeous views Kelly!!

[@SixStringSteveDelivers]

Wow! Beautiful scenery in Montana 😮😊

[@hikerbikerclutz8377]

Omg that old cabin is so cool Now get into town and get a tater or something 😁 Loving your vids homie and 💛

[@ephraimgarrett4727]

11:52. I didn't know that there were loons in Idahol. 😄

[@georgemorrison1888]

Best explanation I have heard as to why you don't take off your shoes in a water crossing. BTW loved your potatoes joke.

[@Peoriahiker]

You’re a rockstar

[@rockercover]

12:08 - Have not seen or heard of this brand or food combination before. {Keeping the trail time interesting}. 😊👍

[@SalPane1224]

Are we almost there,wow that is deep in the woods

[@brentsimpson4101]

Another banger!

[@acegard7801]

Bike packing in the rockies in the rain I learned you can only get so wet, then you just are wet and deal with it. Great adventure you are on.

[@KundaliniYogaGirl_]

Hey Kelly, Last year hiking the FT I had an issue with my ankle and peroneal . I HIGHLY recommend frankcense oil. Worked crazy magic! Michele H

[@gregharmon3797]

I can’t wait till you go through the Winds

[@oscarnatomagan4286]

Wow ❤good job ro you and your fellow hikers

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

..need to check song by , Rolf Harris - In the wet ... old song we used to sing while camping as kids ..

[@jrcriner6542]

You are sure enough going to hike wet if you are hiking the Florida Trail right? I watched you hike a whole state of mud holes thinking the whole time that I thought you said you were hiking a trail lol. This hike is much more beautiful

[@sdot124]

Thumbnail is crazy 😂

[@karennadherny7615]

Do you get blisters from having wet feet?

[@kellyhays23]

No

[@deshawniskeng-mixedmediatv]

Keep your old shoes on a loop on your pack for walking through water and your new shoes for dry land that's what I'd do but I understand why you do what you do fully support it

[@TheDogsBox]

@9:47 could you please, at least once, after a rant give us your best Forest Gump. "That's all I have to say about that." I friggin love that movie.

[@mannydib]

How do you edit all this while out there? Just on your phone?

[@gregharmon3797]

Hey Kelly, do you think you will go back and finish the PCT at some point?

[@kellyhays23]

Yes for sure

[@backpackbible5766]

🥾GREAT SOAPBOX SPEACH! I loved this. Folks who haven't been there just don't get it. You did a very kind and firm explanation. Keep on keepin on!

[@choosing_love]

Such a fun video! New sub here, sorry if this is a dumb question.... how do you upload your videos out in the middle of nowhere? Or do you just upload later?

[@kellyhays23]

When I’m in town I have my head down working. A lot of nights I’ll stay up later and edit in my tent. I have notes of what I need to do when I get into town and just hope the internet is strong enough to upload everything

[@choosing_love]

​@@kellyhays23 Legit! Thanks for replying! I'm excited to binge more of your videos

[@DinoH8sU]

Nice! Not everyone can say they walked to Idaho

[@cwesley2005]

KH. Seriously how do you do 25 miles consistently? How long does that take you?

[@walteragentplummer7031]

Can't u buy rubber slipon-s for water crossing that are light/ effective?

[@fitcwebb]

I was thinking of "water socks" with a traction sole. I guess they probably don't want to carry the extra ounces

[@kellyhays23]

Water socks on those rocks sound very painful

[@vibelife5133]

✌️❤️

[@musingwithreba9667]

Mmmm...that bison bowl looked yummy 😋

[@walteragentplummer7031]

❤❤

[@BafMilr052]

These views are AMAZING!

[@johnnylindsey2561]

Kelly, could you give address of wher you got neck knife

[@denisebrown2940]

What an amazing trail. All of God's creation is amazing and I sure appreciate you sharing it with us.

[@iggyrojano1978]

😍

[@walteragentplummer7031]

Wow! Beautifulviews❤

[@Jaxon1776]

Hotdog on a hamburger bun. That's good eatin' right there.

[@kellyhays23]

Nothing better deep in the Montana backcountry!

[@travissapp4961]

Hi hope you are doing okay besafe

[@Eric-i2g8u]

Hello my friend Kelly great video 🙏👍💔🕊️🌹💐🎊🇺🇸

[@williamsaeger5883]

Kelly, what was your departure date?

[@kellyhays23]

June14 from Canada

[@troyfarris9542]

Idaho is much prettier than Montana 😮...lol. I've lived in Butte and Coeur d Alene... your vids are perfect and beautiful. How's the new shoes going with your ankle and all?

[@kellyhays23]

Feeling great ! I roll my ankle bad about every other day but I just walk it off lol

[@Nooonmfhjjjuu]

How do your afford to live with so much time off how do you pay bills

[@DinoH8sU]

I'm not gonna lie, but that hot dog had a bit to much char even for a hungry hiker

[@motherdaughtertravels]

Hey sweetie I'm sorry about my comment it was definitely NOT directed at you. I watch Tara trecks and she doesn't take time to enjoy some of the beautiful sites also Kyle hates hiking does the same. It was not about you. I'm sorry if you thought it was.

[@kellyhays23]

It’s all good! Everyone is different :)

[@motherdaughtertravels]

@kellyhays23 I love your videos. I like theirs also but really like how you show history and the people and beauty of the trails. God Bless you

[@heartdawg]

Embrace the suck!😅

[@suemoore1965]

👣💕

[@lowellspears5047]

Eat some watermelon hydrated all muscle s

[@tobaccobuyer]

Surprised by the thumbnail, lol. Thought you were a bit too pure for that jazz.

[@sapoverde65]

when your in town that has an outfitter get some light high top hiking boots to stabilize your ankle wearing tennis shoes in the mountains is just silly.

[@kellyhays23]

No thank you

[@johndonahue4777]

Alot of if upland game boots are very lightweight like Browning kangaroos and have GoreTex waterproof booty layered in. I trout fished in a pair and not a drop got in if I didn't go deep. Hoka could do this if they decided to but probably aren't thinking of through hikers, just day trippers running in the woods etc. That's sad. Also there should be available a GoreTex laminate ultra lightweight gaiter to cover the Hokas to prevent rain from top filling them. The whole system might add three ounces max. Probably half that. As is the available gear is stuck in time and lacking. Grandma Gatewood primative. They should just throw in a jar of bouillon cubes to suck on and admit they have given up. It's pathetic.

[@newplanet7]

People don't want that.

[@austinturney745]

When you actually try it just walking through water in non-goretex trail runners works totally fine and they dry quickly. I was converted by an Andrew Skurka guided backpack trip where they basically insist you use that approach and it simply works and is very efficient.

[@JoseOrtiz-z5e]

Bison 🦬 has a sickeningly sweet after taste of you ask me.😮😢