Day 1 Springer Mountain to Hawk Mountain Campsite

[@highlander5852]

Well, you're on your way. I had little service at TOG too. This brings back some awesome memories. Hang tough. You'll be tired and sore for a few weeks, then you will get that feeling we call hiker legs! It is obvious when it comes! Slow and steady... the miles will come. Try to increase miles a few every other day and soon you will hit your desired mark... Take time to really listen and look! It is worth it. Don't worry about Maine..... it's not going anywhere!!! Godspeed and keep your feet warm and dry as possible!!! Hydrate!!!! But above all else, be quiet, stand still and become one with the Trail!!!!

[@mottodan]

Congrats hiker feet you are well on your way,I'm sure you will get your pack weight down as you go.Remember the trail provides what you need at the time,sometimes tough love and sometimes tough weather but always a helping hand.Best of luck.....YOU GOT THIS!

[@discepolodelvento]

When it's cold, it always helps me to think that it'll be warm soon. Same when climbing a tough hill...it can't go on forever. keep pushing nobo!

[@SmackNC]

Congrats on taking that first step! Day one baby! No, you're not going to die even when you're cold, wet and hungry. I'm a big believer it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. You have hours and hours of conversation and camp fires ahead of you. Keep up the good work.

[@GucciGirlandGrumpy]

Congrats on getting started. My wife and I will be watching you the whole way while you are on your journey.

[@markvincent719]

it will get warmer soon, power through! love to help out if you need, keep the faith! keep the hiker feet moving!

[@LampLighter]

Wow, congratulations Hiker Feet! Your dream of finally stepping out on the Appalachian trail has finally become a reality. Once you are all dialed in with your gear and have aquired your trail legs, you will find your pace. Take care. 😉 Lamplighter out!

[@swatsullivan]

Glad it is going well. Looking forward to following your journey! Great 1st day!

[@chefcocoasadventures8794]

All the best, Proud of you Hiker Feet. Looking forward to the rest of your journey. Stay strong.

[@Caspurrr]

Tip of the hat HF, Western Canada is watching. Best of luck

[@wolfman6000]

You are off to a good start, Thank you for sharing your Journey North with us, Best of Luck >

[@longwalking3882]

Great job! Very happy to see that all is well and you are moving north. You've got this! We'll be cheering you on. :-)

[@mikeboucard8535]

Congrats ..! Excited to watch you journey

[@chuckreetz2953]

Good luck on your adventure! You're no simple girl! You're on the AT !! Takes heart and guts that even most men dont have!

[@NorthCountryOutdoorGuys]

Congrats on Day One! So excited for you! I'm going to live vicariously through your videos!

[@HikerFeet]

Thanks! I appreciate your support!

[@bobbyg072777]

Glad to see that you've started. Hope to see you on the trail one day. Enjoy the journey and stay safe.

[@jeffbailey2396]

Congratulations on starting your journey! Wow thats a heavy back, but hey us Hoosiers are tuff! Looking forward to more of your vlogs. Thanks for sharing and letting us tag along. Hike On!

[@HikerFeet]

Thanks Jeff! When I talked to other hikers, it appears as if I was about normal. Most of us cut our weight down significantly by the time we got to TOG. My pack is now down to 32#. Cut out 6# of weight and that is with food and water.

[@davidcraig118]

Great video...good luck!

[@overthehillandoverthemount2925]

Before you even hit the trail you were a superstar in the hiking Community. It is great feeling when people recognize you. It is your first day and you did your first step now just have fun.

[@StallionOutdoor]

Hey! So, finally you started :) Wish you all the best. Greetings, Chris :)

[@Pondjumpr]

Congrats on starting your journey. I look forward to following along. Stay strong!

[@stanthemanhikes2965]

Good 1st day Hiker Feet. I'm sure when you get to your shake down they'll be able to lighten your pack. See you already have a following. Maybe I'll run into you at Trail Days. Have a great time exploring! Stan the Man

[@thomassibalski958]

Have a good hike and don't forget stuff. Kidding. Be safe

[@visualpossibilities7680]

Hey Hiker Feet, was waiting like all the rest of your fans for your start. Yeah! Stay positive and work on getting your pack weight down at Neil's Gap. We (this gang of fans) will be rooting for you . . . best of luck and make new friends, I feel you need a side kick! Hiker Steve from Utah.

[@louiec.6590]

I've been waiting for this video. awesome. good luck! one foot in front of the other. one mile at a time. you got this.

[@dwcoyote]

Happy hiking and good luck. Ill be looking forward to your updates.

[@athomebound9287]

you will get stronger and soon will be a hiking machine! Remember slow and steady wins the race! enjoy every day!

[@jeffreywaldo1742]

You're on your way! Congrats!

[@rayalway9530]

Glad to see you got started OK looks like you're gonna have to lose some of that pack wait anyway just hike your own hike I'm going to enjoy watching your videos

[@Shaky_Hands_Powderworks]

Glad you uploaded! Was looking forward to the first vlog. Rooting for you! No pressure, but you may be the "one" from the 2017 herd : )

[@thegreatunknown9]

There you are girl ! I knew you'd figure it out. You made me yawn when you did,lol! Hope your knees are feeling better.

[@ncfishboy]

Glad you made it the first day. Just over two weeks till I start and it's killing me.

[@LAMaurer]

I'm super excited for you I wish you the best, be safe!

[@otterriveroutdoors5309]

Good start HF! 38.5 is a little scary, just sayin'. Looking forward to seeing more updates!!

[@soaringeagleoutdoors]

This is awesome, your adventure has begun. I remember Hawk Mountain Camp Ground, long way to the water after hiking!! Even though I live in Florida, I grew up in W. Lafayette (Go Boilermakers). I am starting back again on 1 April where I left off in Northern VA. Planning on Flip Flopping so maybe we will run into each other. Stay strong and Hike on!!

[@HikerFeet]

I would love that Steve!! I hope you are well. I watched almost all of your videos and was very inspired by you. In fact, I have thought of you often on the trail so far.

[@soaringeagleoutdoors]

You are so kind. I can tell you are prepared and have a great attitude. You will do great. I will let you know when I Flip and head SOBO.

[@djg5950]

Steve Walker: Glad to hear that you are coming back to finish the trail. I followed you last year. Still subscribed so I'll wait for the notice when you post your first video.

[@onebackpackandavan4808]

Driving to work this morning I was wondering to myself, "Gosh, I wonder how Hiker Feet is doing, she hasn't posted yet." Glad to see this !!

[@snowman5362]

nothing hurt yet give it time hiker feet you are starting your hike good luck

[@4dhikes467]

congrats on your first day! rock on hiker feet

[@HikerFeet]

Thanks, 4D Hikes!!

[@jerrypardue8280]

I am on the approach Trail. Trying to get to Springer Mtn. It is rough. Thanks for your video.

[@thriftyequalsmakeaquickfif8198]

Killing it....please don't freeze

[@thatlarryguy6841]

Yea. HF is alive and well. I have really been looking forward to this. Go get it. If it had been my first night on the trail, I would have been at the shelter wishing there were not so many folks around. There was a song once upon a time about getting what you need.

[@johnhenderson8360]

Beginning to wonder if you got started ok. Glad you are ok. Stay safe, and enjoy.

[@HikerFeet]

Thanks! I'm at Top Of Georgia. Having trouble getting videos downloaded

[@lazydayhiking3051]

Just started watching your videos!

[@jaysonbohnert6373]

Another (future) Hoosier thru-hiker here! Good luck to you! Subbed to follow your progress

[@HikerFeet]

Sweet! When do you start?

[@jaysonbohnert6373]

I'm just hoping to do one in the near future! Watching videos like yours and others helps a lot

[@doc_kangl]

keep on keeping on, HF.

[@slotortoise6166]

First day down. Hope that you figure out the feet thing and that you didn't freeze your tush off!!!

[@scubachix4215]

Your subscribers have doubled in about a weeks time! The cold is my achilles heel...I'm cold just watching you. Thanks for the video.....you mentioned knee issues in comment on last video, you did not mention it here so I assume that means you are fine. Shine on!

[@woodchuck1062]

Like others, I was hoping to see your first vid. Congrats on getting started. Your pack is 10 lbs too heavy, but it looks like you move good with it. Your upper thigh muscles will be sore in the morning! Start eating mass quantities of food, and that will dump 5 pounds, lol. I smiled when you called your hike an adventure, you couldn't be more right. Moving on up. And down. Lather, rinse, repeat.

[@GreetersThru-Hike]

Yay! You are on the trail!

[@dprider02]

So glad to see your 1st post from the trail, and looking forward to many more! Did you get a pack "shakedown" from Sir Packs Alot?

[@TheWeekendHiker]

Whoot day one done! 38.5lbs ouch ;) Congrats on reaching 1k+ subs. Take care. -ATB Adam 🐢

[@jerrypardue8280]

You were a star before getting on the trail. 👍🏼 Day 1 in the book with over 7.5 miles. Watch out for the dangerous 3 R (Rattlesnakes, Rocks, and Roots). The roots are the to make you trip and fall. Take your time and be safe. Oh.... we your fans will be looking forward to the next video.🤢

[@jerrypardue8280]

Or we might turn blue or green in the face.

[@richpeterson7183]

Go get it, we are all rooting for you!

[@SCOOPYDEW]

LOL 2 people all ready recognize you your KZbin famous all ready. BOL on your hike.

[@135791113ful]

glad ur doing ok. was anticipating ur vids. stay strong!

[@0zthehikingsailor]

Day 1 is my favourite video for thru hikers. Now about your weight? What happened lol. I was certain you would be a 25 pound person. Oh well, I am sure that you will figure it out. Glad you made it out and don't worry about meeting people as they will flock to you in the next week. Hope you have a great hike and never surrender eh 🇨🇦

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

Awesome! Don't sweat the weight too much. As long as you feel comfortable. Eat the food! Lol.

[@budforler2742]

you. rock. nice. vid☺

[@asiam7436]

Congrats on Day one!

[@MattShafter]

38.5.... Start throwing stuff out! looking good though.

[@stickerman272]

Wow. Dicks Creek Gap in 6 1/2 days? remarkable!

[@HikerFeet]

T Rex No, I haven't made it to Dicks Creek yet. I came into TOG from Unicoi Gap because my knee was concerning me. Going to get back at it tomorrow. Turns out my pain is common. I need to slow it down and stretch it more.

[@GaryTwoKneeDailey]

Congrats! I lost a shirt my fist day... LOL.... Hike on Strong

[@JohnABA88]

Great. Tramily ( trail family) should fall into place. Boots? Trail runners? 1lb on your feet approx 4lb on your back. One step at a time.

[@tippersteffi1]

Great video, why didn't you climb the steps at the Falls

[@HikerFeet]

tippersteffi1 Well, it's not a part of the AT. Every Hiker I've met who did it wishes they didn't. Figured I'd go back if it ever starts to bother me. Right now I feel like I made the right choice. No regrets

[@tippersteffi1]

Hiker Feet thanks for the response looking forward to your videos on this great adventure

[@HikerFeet]

Thanks, Tippersteffi1! I appreciate you support!

[@billymeek4863]

tell me when you get to Damascus I buy you dinner I'll live there

[@HikerFeet]

You got it!

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

So far so good. but if your pack was really 38.5, as we former military guys would say, "You're humpin' too much s*&^ troop!" :-). You'll get it down to where you want it as you go along. I wouldn't worry right now about anything except getting to the next shelter area. Your miles will come, your pack will be trimmed down by the stuff you're not using, and your hiker legs will kick in. Like Highlander58 said, "Don't worry about Maine, it isn't going anywhere." Sage words. Cheers! DonP

[@GaryV16]

What climbs? The climbs are yet to come. LOL. Be safe

[@billcampbell9886]

38.5 lbs.; does that include food, fuel, and water; if so, how much water, and how many days food and fuel? BTW & FYI, every girl form Indiana is special! Also, when you said it was 41 degrees and your nose was cold, I noticed that you are hiking in the buff! ... LOL

[@kenbayard6737]

good luck Hoosier feet... errr Hiker Feet . You can do it.

[@HikerFeet]

Thanks Ken!

[@GrottoGroveGroves]

i had to laugh. you came down early cause the nice warm weather. then immediately, cold. told ya.

[@HikerFeet]

Ta Price Yes! It's been freezing, but I'm holding up in the cold. My cousins Horatio is awesome!