Day 11 | Wesser Bald and the NOC | Appalachian Trail 2021

[@chazmanager]

I “follow” a few thru hikers every year, I typically watch a fraction of their content - mostly tapping to skip past 8 minutes of walking. Your videos however are a perfect mix of talking, the trail, the things surrounding thru hiking and your editing is great. Keep it up

[@jamesaphotography1286]

Agreed, - she is very engaging and informative with a nice manner and easy to follow on her journey, not cringey or annoying as some tend to be in front of a camera.

[@bob-ny6kn]

@@jamesaphotography1286 Hi Charlie and James! Try Elina Osborne. Amazing work.

[@SouthernHike]

Agreed!

[@rebeccar1036]

I look forward to them every morning. For a the reflective male, loner perspective check out Quicksand on the Trail as well.

[@chazmanager]

@@bob-ny6kn I agree. But Elian is at a far higher production value than any of the... I’ll call them “casual hikers” so it’s almost not a fair comparison. I believe she does a lot of post work (and it shows) vs dropping content whenever you can find wifi 😉 Same with Darwin or others. But overall, a lot of talent out there hiking 👍🏻

[@harryk7176]

May the earth show you love and light. May your journey bring you closer to God. May your safety be certain. And my all who you encounter be lifted by your grace and smile. Peace

[@kimnberry8504]

I love this sentiment!

[@BrainsInBlackButter]

"I broke my pillow" - by Nahamsha! This quote will go down in A.T. hiking history!

[@bradwilliams7198]

I think Taylor needs to add a shirt with this quote to her gift shop catalog!

[@TXMEDRGR]

I'm glad you are showing some of the towns and hostels. It gives a more complete picture of what life on the trail is like for a hiker.

[@NathanWert]

Happy Birthday Taylor's Dad.

[@frolege1]

Great closing and recap... you're getting better and better with these videos.

[@chrisbussard5407]

Make sure and stop in trail days in Damascus, va. Should be fun after not having one last year, my lady and I have a spare bedroom if you're in need of a hot meal a shower right downtown.

[@matches5182]

Good morning from New Hampshire! We are proud of you!

[@robertbarnes6047]

Good for you taking a break and relaxing. I love sitting along the River. Long climb out in the morning.

[@nathanhale29]

So glad you got to meet The Rock.

[@JN10NL]

Glad I found atleast one Dwayne the rock.... Johnson comment😅😅

[@OldPackMule]

The Vortex gotcha. Sounds like it was a good nearo.

[@stanthemanhikes2965]

I've had a pillow bust on me as well so don't feel bad. That view off the ridge coming down into the NOC is one of my favs in the south. Can't wait to see it for myself. The NOC is nice place to get sucked into LOL!!!

[@donaldguertin3968]

Happy birthday to your dad! I remember those backpacking days with below freezing temps over 50 years ago. Not now as my old boned and joints are not happy at those temps. Stay safe!

[@frolege1]

Your video editing is improving .. i like the music and shots of you walking and beautiful scenery. Nice going !!!

[@Ppurk]

I hear the peepers, sure sing of spring!

[@baytownbert2]

The ridge at 4:10 is gnarly. Love it!

[@paulwright2335]

What made me fall in Love with Backpacking was Running the Ridge In North Carolina and Tennessee Enjoy keep Smiling

[@jillianmartin1384]

I water rafted on the Nantahala! Super fun except when our raft flipped around right before the waterfall at the end 🤦‍♀️

[@frolege1]

7:38 OMG.. your laundry load is so small .. kind of funny compare to typical laundry loads back home.

[@kellymaxxrepinski4480]

Nice...Sunds Great...Good Luck Taylor

[@Mithril170818]

I love the NOC! I have been white water rafting there and zip lining. You are headed to my favorite dam next. Actually the NC, TN, and VA up to Grayson Highlands are places I’ve been. I want to thru hike this trail, but gotta get my ducks in a row first.

[@daviddavis703]

Gooood morning from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great day!

[@godspeedcustoms1]

Nice touch adding the music with some amazing visuals!!! Keep it going! Your doing great!!

[@richardmerrill9079]

Started watching you from day1. I'm blown away by the landscape.

[@nousername4me2use]

Love the Smokies. Looking forward to that part of the trail. 2 years ago when I was there I didn't even know what the Appalachian trail was, even though I walked parts of it.

[@WALKITOFFDavidSmith]

I know it takes a lot of work to constantly make and edit your videos but your crushing it. I love your content, great length of videos and love following your journey. Keep up the awesome work and thank you for sharing! Good luck

[@ronbucchino7167]

Back in the day -- the rangers would meet you before you entered the park at Fontana Dam and give you a free permit -- I still have mine after all these years -- good memories!!

[@sarag9021]

This is awesome! When was this?

[@ronbucchino7167]

@@sarag9021 I hate to say it -- 1977. LOL!!! You may leave the trail -- but the trail never leaves you.

[@iblamesummers]

6:04 the Jetboil stash looks great, the other ones seem too big.

[@chuckoffcampus9738]

I hope you can give us a review of the new Jetboil Stash once you have been using it for a while.

[@MegaMastiffman]

That’s a big bummer on the pillow , sleep is a big deal for me on trail so I feel for ya.

[@pungo147]

Great video - you’re getting more creative. I finished the approach trail yesterday. Starting from Springer today. Thanks for the tip on printing Smokies permit at the NOC.

[@sarag9021]

Good luck & have fun! Are you planning to thru?

[@pungo147]

Yes. Just getting up after my first night on the trail. Stayed at Carter Gap. Not recommended - - too close to road

[@OntheWrightPath]

That was a great view from the fire tower!

[@MarkHugger]

New heights in production, Taylor! Really enjoyed the music and views.

[@BdOg2012]

I just picked up the stash, its going to be a big hit this year for ultralight hikers.

[@littleokie4885]

I hope that when you get into the Smokies, you have a good and clear view from Clingmans Dome or Charlie’s Bunyon! I went last September and it was cloudy 😢. ⛺️🥾👍🏻 Hike On Girl! 😃

[@VirtualShelling411]

im class of 97 and its been nice following in style . makes me want to get back in shape and hit the trails too. thanks so much for posting these. awsome.

[@cryptowealthonyt]

That ridge is EPIC!

[@tombrown6628]

Always enjoy hanging out at the NOC. 🤣🤣👍👍

[@vintagenurse17]

Good Morning Taylor!! I look forward to starting my day with your videos! Love the mountains!! ❤️💜

[@chadtransam2]

A broken pillow is a rough way to start the day! I highly recommend the Exped REM. It seems to be a lesser known model, no longer in production, so it can be a little hard to find for a decent price. I've tried about a dozen including your Nemo, and the REM is hands down my favorite. Very light, too.

[@deborahchadwick210]

We love the NOC and go often!! Enjoy the Smokies. We are in Maggie Valley. This is a beautiful area !! Those steps!! OMG.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

That ridge walking was amazing. The stairs down made my knees hurt as I sit here watching your progress. Thanks

[@hdbinnc8583]

Nantahala is a beautiful place. It looks like all is going well and the weather seems to be cooperating. Stay safe. This is a great way to start my day. Thank you.

[@callel1969]

Loved hearing the peepers in the background! Can't wait till they're peeping in NH again.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

Thank you Taylor! Such a pleasure following along with you.

[@kathyt7344]

You know how to put in the miles but also how to make those zeros count! What a great day from pizza to Adirondack chairs to ice cream! 👍🏻🤗

[@gratefulhikes]

Good brisk morning! Happy birthday papa Nahamsha! That ridge walk was stunning, creepy stairs and all! Got the new jet boil! Can’t wait to see how it works out! Did you get the same pillow? Totally cool that The Rock was there! I can’t believe you see still working while on trail. That’s dedication! Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well. -Grateful

[@dfizzle323]

6:46 Nutty Cone! 😂 Nahamshas Snack Safari lol love it

[@collegedad8656]

Great hike. Thru hiking will test both you and your gear to the max. But a broken pillow?! 😂 The Stash is a good move. Hike on!👍

[@pbshands]

Things only thru hikers say; “ I broke my pillow”!

[@raychaos57]

The NOC looks like a very cool place. Hope you got rested for the next day’s climbs.

[@dognoseranger]

Speaking of Jetboil, it was invented in New Hampshire!

[@djg5950]

Really ? I'll have to research that. I know that we can claim Velcro.

[@dognoseranger]

@@djg5950 Yeah, a friend/co-worker came up with the idea (Dwight Aspinwall). First company factory in Guild, then Manchester.

[@alyishiking]

I can't wait to get my hands on a Stash. I've wondered for years when Jetboil would come out with a more ultralight system, because their stoves are just amazingly efficient.

[@iceclimber2001]

You added music! I had been thinking that would be a nice addition. Unless I just missed it in earlier videos.

[@johnalden5821]

Taylor, you are such a boss -- in all meanings of the word. You're getting things done at home, handling your gear issues, downloading permits, showing us incredible shots of narrow ridge walks and uploading videos (as always, thanks for the videos). Anybody looking to hike the AT -- I think this is how you get it done.

[@eddiethehitchhikingmaltipo6754]

The NOC never disappoints 😎

[@AdamHoyt]

Catching up on my comments to help the engagement!

[@stevegodfrey3713]

I purchased the flash when it came out and loved it, but not the weight and not able to remove top cup, when they announced the stash I was all over it, It's just as fast as the flash but with the cup not attached .. I love it. Hope it works out great for you. want to hear your thoughts in a couple weeks , Stay healthy, keep safe .. and watch for snakes sunning on the trail, you can be on top of one in second. I know from years ago on the AT.

[@larryosselborn8353]

I just ordered my jetboil stash from r e I yesterday

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

First

[@ononewheel7]

Thats not rite hahahahaha

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

I had to lol

[@freeheel748]

No way!

[@juketreks2192]

Cheater

[@ononewheel7]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker funny 🤣🤣 Now get back to hiking 😬 I still beat free heel and jeff though 🤣🤣

[@billybaroo5445]

Love the spring peepers in the background, flowers will be out by VA. Keep on truckin'

[@davidshirley6850]

Love how you have so much content each day, helps my work day go faster

[@kierano5496]

Love the NOC! Remember hanging out there on my thruhike in 2018!

[@chriscruz8269]

happy Friday, happy birthday dad i'm a year late sorry dad I still love you!!

[@neysamontes4701]

Happy belated birthday Taylor’s dad! Fun fact: March 5th is also my birthday and I spent it hiking in the White Mountains in NH 🥳🥳

[@iamloved223]

March 5th is also my daughters birthday - happy belated birthday to you!

[@molmer2380]

When u were giving the summary I thought u were in ur room, then heard the frogs singing lol. Awesome ridge views and noc scenes. Hike on Nahamsha 🥾 🥾

[@beingaware8542]

Good music. Nice once and a while i think!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you for the update. Glad you got what you needed there. Enjoying your adventure.

[@razzbazle1582]

This is now my must see tv. Go Taylor! Great content

[@dannythecamper4186]

Nice video, with some nice, so let's keep on hiking 🚶‍♀️😀

[@nickvanherk2292]

Despite your chilly morning it looks like you’re enjoying near-perfect hiking weather and great trail conditions. COVID restrictions keeping us home here in Toronto ☹️ and minus 18°C forecast for Monday! So jealous!!

[@donhyslop6732]

The ridge views were awesome! The pizza looked pretty darn good as well.

[@maxnbitsy]

Nice that you're supporting Jet Boil, a NH company. Can't wait for a review!

[@johnelliott5923]

Great job lady . Happy birthday to your pops!

[@aylaXka]

My favorite video so far!

[@kenf1075]

Great place to spend some time. I’ve sat in those seats and ate at the restaurant. Always enjoy visiting NOC. Keep up the great work on your vlogs.

[@marktomasko7863]

33000+ subscribers...way to go, girl!!!!

[@db.mc2]

Good luck in the Smokies Taylor, hope the weather is cooperative 👍stay safe, stay well👊✌️

[@LynnStAubin-od5qe]

I love my Jetboil and ordered the stash as soon as I saw it. I haven’t used it yet, but it’s a lot lighter and more compact. I’m on trail in April. Can’t wait. Loved the sound of the peepers. It’ll be a while before we have them up north.

[@critterstrails2755]

Good job taylor be safe and keep the videos coming i'll be there next march.God Bless critter

[@ChrisAndEmilie]

Hope you get a more comfortable night’s sleep!

[@jimtisdale6156]

As last year enjoying ur videos. Good length and content. My son and I were hiking that section two years ago. COVID has delayed our continued section hike of the AT. All u Need is to create a cool intro and trailer for the videos and you’ll be set.

[@dfizzle323]

Best visuals yet! Amazing work!

[@varitek]

Thanks for update. I think I may get that stove now as well. I wanted a new one anyways. Hope the Smokey's are going well. Looking forward to next video Taylor. Let's go:)

[@littlethislittlethat456]

You sure have been blessed with great weather so far. Love that. Oh the views, the views, the vies today...The Jetboil Stash looks sweet but it's only 1.1 oz less than my system so I'll see how my new system works on trail. John from MI

[@bobbyyoung7836]

Just another eye candy purchase!!!!!

[@littlethislittlethat456]

@@bobbyyoung7836 LOL I guess we all do that from time to time. John

[@sharilambright5145]

Your doing Great! So enjoy watching your videos! Best Day for You Tomorrow !!

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Rockin it! Interesting stove. Going to look into that!

[@eeeeee9000]

Just one thing missing from this stay at the NOC…🐕🐕🐕

[@ononewheel7]

Second Happy friday everyone! Who thinks after this AT threw hike taylor will reach 100k subs???

[@juketreks2192]

Good morning and Happy Trails

[@ononewheel7]

Morning jeff So this is what second feels like 🤬

[@chadreno4108]

You got some beautiful shots on this video. Thanks for sharing your journey. You’re doing great!

[@raulzuniga4382]

I hope you took the time to try the kayaking at the NOC. It's a lotta fun!

[@jimmyjohnstone7258]

The NOC looks like a good place to relax for a day and get a nice room for a night. Good decision to stop there. The Jetboil looks goo. What did you do with the old one ?

[@PaulsWanderings]

That ridge would freak me out on a windy day.

[@PaulsWanderings]

You can't hear me yelling for you to put down the camera as you are headed down a section of that trail. You have me totally freaked out.

[@kathycipriani2493]

Same here! Taylor that was not nice! So narrow and such a steep edge! My heart

[@PaulsWanderings]

@@kathycipriani2493 the flat ridge wasn't so bad. The part when she was headed DOWN off the ridge.

[@R.C.1161]

Easy money for hikers!

[@LostOnLandAgain]

The NOC is so nice! Happy hiking!

[@OutLan]

NOC is amazing. Stopped there for lunch while visiting Fontana in fall of 2019. Such great food and beer options. I would stop there and never leave 😂

[@qsbroom]

You are really getting to be quite the video producer! So many others that I Follow have a hard time getting it all together..maybe you can’t hear them talk or maybe their music is too loud...seems like there is always something that pops up....but you girl, have got it down! Your videos are fabulous..so congratulations for that. Hope you rest well for your long uphill to Fontana! Happy Birthday wishes to your Dad!

[@hrhawley]

I cannot wait to hear how you like the stash! I love my Jetboil MiniMo but I don't love its weight.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

I've been loving the stash so far! And it fits in my pack much better

[@hrhawley]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker do you notice not having the regulator?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

@@hrhawley hmm, I'm not aware of what a regulator is, so I guess not haha

[@hrhawley]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker fair! It allows you to regulate the flow of fuel to have it burn at a low flame and simmer or burn full and boil fast!

[@claudiaczap2795]

Great video.... happy bday to your dad. Hike on