Day 15: FreshGround saved me on a hard day (AT ThruHike 2024)

[@QuirkHikes]

Goose Tre 👍😀👍😀

[@KimberlyMarquette-b7q]

The plants are called beetleweed or wandplant it still has it fall/winter shade and in the spring they turn glossy green and bloom with little white flowers. They are considered a herb.

[@flowerpower1980]

Those ground plants are Galax! They’re burgundy in winter and glossy green in summer. They have pretty white blooms that look like candles!

[@GeraldTurner-rz2pz]

I think you've got what it takes to stand on the sign on Katahdin!! Just remember, in moments of discouragement, and there will be some, if it was a good goal at the beginning, it's still a good goal. Suck it up and keep it up. :) Kanati, AT 08

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video on bad cold rainy day, with some good views, nice to see Fresh Ground, 😅 so let's keep on hiking 😊

[@JessHikesTrails]

North we go !!

[@KenFernbach]

Thanks for the morale boost that I have been getting from your posts- you have such a great spirit, and watching at a time of me needing to adapt to recent events helps a lot. You are a favorite of mine- thanks so much 😂❤🏃‍♀️🌿🧘🏼🙏

[@JessHikesTrails]

Thanks for watching:) glad my videos are a welcome reprieve !! ❤️

[@YT-MikeL]

Those leaves are Galax leaves.

[@mikepowers1196]

Thanks for the video. Really enjoy sharing your journey.much love from Trail Town USA aka Damascus, va.be safe be blessed. 🙏♥️🐕

[@JessHikesTrails]

Thanks for watching! Can’t wait to reach Damascus!

[@mikepowers1196]

@@JessHikesTrails I've rolled out the red carpet for ya.be safe be blessed.much love from Trail Town USA aka Damascus, va. 🙏♥️🐕

[@pbradden]

Nice insights and reflections and sharing. Glad to be a part this section of your long trek. 🙂

[@JessHikesTrails]

Thank you! 😊

[@molmer2380]

Thanks 4 vlogging, even risking it at stream crossing! Goosehead tree! 🥾🥾 north

[@TurnthePage]

The communal sleeping is one of the things that I think I would have difficulty with. I absolutely CAN NOT sleep if I hear snoring. Once I hear it I can’t unhear it. I’m not even sure earplugs would help. I would have to hike with a white noise machine 😂

[@JessHikesTrails]

LOL! Everyone has their luxury items 😂

[@KC3YCU]

Look up Boze Sleep Buds

[@WanderingGadget]

I’m really glad you stopped at wayah bald with us! Loved the talk you and newfound had. It’s true, we really do have to be adaptable:)

[@markcummings6856]

“The Bsrefoot Sisters.” Two sisters that hiked the AT Southbound only to TURN AROUND and do a YO-YO and hike back north again. Hey wrote two books about it that are a excellent read. They hiked approximately 15-20 years ago I’d guess.

[@kosowskj]

Really enjoying your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. Sending you good vibes for continued success on your way.

[@barbararall5498]

Good to see you moving along. How about ear plugs? Even in the rain, the trail is beautiful. Bits ‘n’ Pieces

[@JessHikesTrails]

Got some good ear plugs!!

[@Lovesracing19]

Safe travels.

[@edwarddemedeiros3607]

Well said! More power to you!

[@Chris_Wray]

Sooo funny! Thanks for sharing! Love the sound quality. Love the Red Bull.

[@adamwolf5226]

Hell yeah brother

[@markcummings6856]

Thanks for sharing your videos and journey. Doing well! Happy Trails

[@JessHikesTrails]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@raychaos57]

Good video, wet conditions but you kept a good attitude and kept moving along. You’re doing well!

[@JessHikesTrails]

Thank you!

[@lisaholt2052]

You haven't even heard real snoring yet! Better get yourself a good pair of ear plugs!😂 I have "loops' brand that I really like.

[@JessHikesTrails]

I’ve got some!

[@rcjerz]

Keep it going!

[@RolandCollins]

😊❤🎉

[@suemoore1965]

👣🏕️

[@jasonhammett6103]

how do we follow barefoot nick?????

[@JessHikesTrails]

He doesn’t have social media :’(

[@edfrhes]

Why barefoot? I don't get it.

[@roberttrinies7698]

I've been told by a barefoot Hiker, it gives a feeling of connection to the environment. Growing up in Hawaii I hiked barefoot often,stopped when I cut my foot on some old rusty concertina barbed wire that was in the mud.

[@WanderingGadget]

That’s exactly why he does it. Everytime we see a nick sized foot print in the dirt, it makes me smile. He’s always happier than me and I think it has to do with his connection to the earth:)

[@adamwolf5226]

Hell yeah brother