Day 1 | This Feels Unreal | Appalachian Trail 2024

[@scotbotvideos]

I have a feeling you're going to acquire a lot of fans, Molly. Have fun, take care, and happy trails.

[@marioswanson]

You are awesome I have never seen a video where the hiker does 16 miles the first day!!!!! I hope you can continue at that pace. Hike your hike great video...💥💫💫🌟🌟🌗🌠🌠🏆🏆🏆

[@ervinslens]

Lovely uplifting my friend, shots and ambience are brilliant! Happy trails 🥾🥾

[@mariewalker1755]

the joy on your face is so inspiring You are really happy to be on the AT

[@somerandomguy4149]

Agreed she is super excited 😊

[@jamesadams2334]

You are hiking very strong! Just be careful that you don't injure yourself with the miles that you are doing. Most people leave the lodge and just do the approach trail to Spinger and stay there then do Spinger to Hawk on day two. It was good that you didn't have any hiking problems going that far the first day, but you were probably sore the second day. Usually, I advise hikers not to do a 20 until at least the Smokies. Please take it easy the first week at least and get your legs, knees, ankles and feet used to the trail. The trail is 10% physical and 90% mental. There is a lot to overcome later down the trail, in your mind. It will seem like you are not getting in hiking condition and the climbs seem like you still run out of air and the lactic acid still builds in your legs. Well the climbs really don't get any easier, but you will find that you will be taking bigger steps and going faster. Once you're in hiking condition and you get your trail legs, you will find that almost any climb will only last 20 minutes. You are doing great but don't rush. Let the hike come to you. Good luck! Hike safe, Hike strong, Have fun! geek A.T. '90 &'02.......PCT '08

[@KevBoneT]

I just saw you in a hiker loaner clothes fashion show. 👏👏😂

[@jaapongeveer6203]

Have to subscribe to such a cheerful person!

[@mathfan0918]

Wow! You did have nice weather for the start! You'll have plenty of worse weather later, but it sure is nice to have great weather for the first day. Seeing the Springer shelter reminded me of when we stayed near there. We were tenting, but we could see the shelter. Be careful not to overdo it in Georgia, because that's easy to do. Enjoy those bear boxes while you have them -- I think only Georgia provides those. That map at the end was super cool!

[@MichaelJones-lq5is]

Love the map at the end

[@Thunderbird-2]

Go Molly Go!!!

[@JackSheahan2012]

Yeah, really good start to your videos, Molly Rose, very well done indeed. I hope you're staying strong and safe, keeping patient and enjoying your adventure. Thanks so much for taking us along. All the best. Jack NYC

[@butchbinion1560]

You’re my frist AT hiker of 24 that I’m following. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@BMR_Kismet]

I really like how you have your camera setup, excellent video!

[@Foghorn77]

Great first day. I love your cheerfulness and keeping that through a 16.6 mile first day is incredible. As others have said the active map at the end really puts context to the miles.

[@KathyColorado1]

I'm not crying, you're crying! 😊 Congratulations on your first day! Nice video and loved the map at the end! 💟🌹🌞Colorado Girl

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks, you’re doing great best of luck, safe journeys. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@michaelessig6376]

I love the route flyover at the end. Both graphically and physically impressive first day.

[@kmichaelp4508]

Have a great hike Molly. At this rate, you’ll be there in no time.

[@bethschwartz5443]

Way to go Molly! What a joy to witness your dream come true! Ty for posting. Safe hiking!

[@jeevjagostudios]

Great start, Molly! I think you are my new favorite AT thru-hike vlogger. Your joy of finally being on the trail heading toward Katahdin comes through in the video and brings joy to my heart. Of course, as you have said, there will be many peaks, valleys, and meadows along the way. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.

[@Grabme777]

It was a fun following your hike to Maine. So glad you shared it with us!

[@lizwallace273]

Congratulations on a great start! I love your cute food bag! It stands out from the rest.

[@charliehicks2554]

Glad you had such a beautiful first day on the AT. Some serious elevation gain and didn’t look like you broke a sweat. Great job!

[@chriscon8463]

Great start! That hiking graphic at the end was awesome.

[@cozytrails17]

You've got this. Enjoy the journey and hope you have many, happy trails ahead.

[@earlwoolery1424]

Nice video. I love the map/route intreaction at end! Beautiful day, surprised there wasn't a "ton" of other hikers. Have a fantastic journey!!

[@juliamarple3785]

Wow. All these people getting emotional with your start ♡ Have a blessed journey. Keep it easy at first. -...but you know that.

[@Sqeptick]

Yay, I found my AT hiker for 2024!

[@1024Pete]

Cheers to the success of your day. Wishing you peace, good fortune and a mighty fine hike. Happy Trails!

[@SlyDvl]

Woohoo! And away we go! 🥾👍 Safe journey.

[@LarryLeadford]

Hello Molly! Well Hello Molly! Excuse my being goofy a take from hello Dolly! It's very good to start seeing vids of your adventure! 🙂 Leave the miles behind you and only enjoy your views and people you meet! Northbound No Bust! You've got this! 🙂 1st day's Mile's awesome!😮🙂

[@hillbillyed4384]

I love seeing your excitement and joy!

[@KayakBuff]

You look so Happy and excited. Have a great trip to Katadin!

[@lindamoon8981]

What a great first day of hiking! I am happy for you and looking forward to to following the rest of your journey!

[@boxman48patrickcasey32]

Excited to watch your journey...strong start !!!

[@roberttrinies7698]

You're looking great! Gear dialed in,and looks like you've already got your trail legs. ✌🏼

[@AlaniSugar]

I see you've got your trail legs right off the bat! Congrats on an awesome first day on trail :)

[@ljoy1957]

Looks like a great start to a long walk in the woods!

[@doconawalk9367]

Great first day!!! Love all the smiles. You’ve got this!

[@creedm3040]

Awesome video! Beautiful day for sure! Best!

[@703am]

i think you did great with how many miles you did on the first day..getting used to the time change will come enjoying your videos

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good job on the miles good video with lots of good views, nice water fall, so let's keep on hiking 😊

[@JacquelineB117]

Could you be any happier??!!?!! So excited for your journey Molly 🌹

[@MrMorton]

Must be a gigantically emotional day after all of the waiting and prep. Indeed a beautiful day! I like your 🟪 style 😀. Have a wonderful day! 🌺🧡

[@abigailjames7989]

Good luck on the Trail, we'll be watching for you.

[@Midwesterny]

Yay the journey starts! 🥾🥾

[@CFletcher11]

Congrats on a solid start. Cant wait to see the rest of your journey! ✌

[@goodwaterhikes]

Fantastic first day on the AT. I see you have the Hilltop packs bear bag. I also used one of their bear bags on my 2022 AT thru and had no problems with it. Happy trails 👍👍😎☮

[@brianloop3649]

Best of luck. If you need anything near Roanoke when you get there, LMK

[@williemoody8898]

Best of luck, Be safe.

[@melodyhikesepicadventures]

That's awesome! 16 miles is alot for ur first day! Enjoy the adventure! Happy Trails!

[@Ricochet2024]

Hardest part is over mentally kiddo, you are hiking now... Good luck...

[@Woodthrush]

Awesome first day! Happy Trails! 🌈🏕🌄

[@jeffreyrose46]

Youve got a New Subscriber here to support and cheer you on. You should eventually catch Mama Bear and Little Bear who I am also following...super cool mom/daughter duo. Have a Safe and memorable journey❤❤

[@bthomson]

Onward and upward! 🍀

[@hghikes4458]

Wooooo congrats! LFGooooooooo!!!!

[@SherryD235]

I’m not crying…. You’re crying!! 😊 Yay!!

[@KathyColorado1]

I came here to say that! I'm not crying, you're crying! 💟🌹

[@somerandomguy4149]

Loveing the trail map at the end to show your progress. And yea that time zone jump is going to take a bit of getting used to. Im so excited for you. And seeing that first white blaze must have been an intense moment. You been waiting for a long time and now its here. And your doing it. ❤

[@JohnQuetsch]

I've been watching your videos...Your prep work was really amazing!!

[@Mitoosuns]

Congratulations on your first day...my wife and I will be following your adventure!!

[@HikingWithRiley]

Congrats on starting your hike!! I love how you show your hiking route at the end. Happy trails!

[@terryweaver9770]

Molly, when there comes a time when you need to fill in space to talk about, if you don’t mind, & if it’s not too personal, could you talk about how you took your leave of absence from work?

[@DartmoorPaul]

Wow. Great first day! Big miles and big smiles 😊❤ nice one Molly

[@mattaylor8935]

Pace yourself pick your lines stay focused

[@gerardhoward1652]

Enjoy the journey of a life time 👍🏻

[@jeffg3895]

You finally made it on trail! You look so happy! So excited to follow your journey!

[@MothMom1212]

Can’t even imagine how surreal! I’m heading out next year. Love the end map!

[@ricksousa3932]

I really like the trail graphics. Enjoy.

[@chrispowell9869]

Great editing! Enjoy your hike.

[@SailingvesselLuxor]

really enjoying your videos! thanks for sharing!

[@lynnott6292]

Prayers for a safe and exciting adventure!

[@randyboyett1366]

I know how thrilling it is to finally be on trail. You did great for your first day. Be careful and enjoy!

[@johnalden5821]

What a great start and a beautiful first day. Welcome to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Molly.

[@maubeecat2910]

Happy start! I love how joyful you are just to be there. ❤ Wishing you an amazing journey!

[@RaeBrown]

After watching a different vlogger's AT hike, this video popped up. So, I just watched this one and " A Little About Me" and I'm so impressed with the editing and content! I'm in NC and I think it's neat that the furthest east you'd been was ND which is the also the furthest west that I've been. Looking forward to more videos and will be cheering you on to Katahdin. Blessings!

[@bethbriden2187]

Good for you for not skipping those stairs!

[@frolege1]

Nice job Molly Rose ... great first day

[@coylettedewitt3083]

Good luck, stay safe and enjoy the beauty!

[@charlesjohnson9662]

Great start, good video of your first day!

[@ASAC85]

Congrats on your first day on the AT; a 15 mile day ! Great start.

[@perritohiker]

Excellent start! I look forward to watching your progress. Keep smiling! You're awesome!

[@Wondering_Fireball]

Thanks for sharing, will enjoy following you on your journey. May see you on the trail.

[@JohnTreadgold-es8og]

Good narration. Great adventure. Thanks for sharing

[@iwnlis4347]

Congratulations on your start of the AT!! Good luck be careful and be safe. Happy trails 😊 Be here watching you

[@scenicroute8643]

Congrats on day 1. Looking forward to following your journey

[@dajo2824]

16 miles while smiling. Great first day.

[@preacher1511]

Molly, so glad to see you having such a great time. Absolutely gorgeous first day! Wow. And good on you for taking the blue blaze to Long Creek Falls. It is a gem. You have done a LOT of hiking so I don't have to tell you to stop and smell the roses. Take the blue blazes on occasion. There are a LOT of beautiful things to see when you blue blaze on the AT. No, you can't take them all or it would take you 8 months to finish. But there are some good ones that just add a lot to the experience. Long Creek is one of them. Looking forward to following your journey. Stay safe and God bless.

[@Bostonclassics1]

Congratulations and best wishes.

[@iblamesummers]

Good Luck.⛰️

[@davidferguson9213]

Thank you!!

[@SheGoneAgain]

Congratulations! You are on your way now!

[@elizabethmague9198]

Happy Trails!

[@charmaineslater7632]

🎉Best of luck! Looks beautiful out there.

[@ProCaliberGaming]

Very nice

[@esp3263]

I'm sure you can do it. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and follow you.

[@TerryHerdemann]

Off to a great start you can't stop smiling, good luck, wishing you Happy Trails to Katahdin.

[@justjonoutdoors]

The map thing at the end was way cool - you have some tech hints on how to do that!?

[@mollyroseoutdoors]

I use my Garmin watch to track my hike via gps. Then I use the Relive app to make the video. I have to charge my watch about every other day, but I think it’s worth it.

[@justjonoutdoors]

@@mollyroseoutdoors Relive is an app for the phone, then, that reads the Garmin track?

[@mollyroseoutdoors]

Yes, the Relive app on my phone syncs with the Garmin Connect app and automatically transfers the GPS information. I believe Relive will work with other GPS watches too like Apple, Sunto, Polar, etc.

[@justjonoutdoors]

@@mollyroseoutdoors Cool. I’ll have to check it out once the App Store comes back online. Do you use the paid version, or the free version?

[@mollyroseoutdoors]

I just use the free version right now.

[@RedCatt423]

Great first day.

[@bennbenn5698]

Be careful

[@billybman1]

Hoping you continue to enjoy your hike