Day 171 | First Day in the 100 Mile Wilderness | Appalachian Trail 2024

[@amywert8088]

Ahh!! Cowboy camping, I love it! Hope you have great weather for the night. :)

[@mathfan0918]

Wow, the Hundred-Mile Wilderness, the Barren Ledges, AND cowboy camping! So cool! Nothing like seeing the stars in the wilderness. I remember the ones in Big Bend National Park were amazing! (I assume there was 0% chance of rain for you. 😁)

[@soulproprietorDan]

Molly's Great Adventure rolls along! Glad you have company to share your experiences with. Thanks, as always, for sharing your hike with us. I've never followed a thru-hiker's vlog before, it's been a great education & adventure for me too! You have continually impressed me with your hiking strength. Hope you slept well!!

[@jewels07]

I have watched and enjoyed every one of your Videos Molly. I am already starting to dread not being able to see you daily. You are a complete joy and a true trail warrior. Thank you for bringing all of us along ❤️

[@suehancock5573]

Almost to the finished line Molly!! 😊. You did the river crossing so good and tonight cowboy camping! So very cool! 😎 Going to miss you when it ends but feeling excited for summit day! Sleep well & hike on!! 🥾🧗🏻🏕️🙏💪🤙🇺🇸

[@GrumpyForester]

...so cool watching you three nestling down to do some cowboy camping way up yonder where cowboys probably would never camp 😁. Wonderful video of your first day on the Hundred Mile Wilderness part of the trek (my child self can't resist calling it the trek through the Hundred Acre Wood, but my Adult self knows WAY better)....Happy Trails and safe travels, Mojo!!!

[@bethhodges2014]

Another beautiful sunny day for you Mojo and company. Water not too high, and what a sunset and place to cowboy camp. Congratulations on your fist day in the 100 mile wilderness of Maine. Happy Trails even with wet toes, don’t you love the sunshine. 😎

[@carriehagstrom9777]

That looked like such a peaceful and memorable time Up on the ledges and watch the sunset!

[@celestemarin7010]

Im assuming if we are watching this video, you finished the trail, and found cell service again 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I can’t wait to see!

[@CynthiaPeterson-ss7uz]

I've been following your journey since Springer. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@crimson25543]

Exciting last stretch of the AT. Cowboy camping would be on my bucket list too. What a view!! Thanks for capturing all the splendor of this beautiful segment.

[@dougthebigdp314]

Ever since last yeat when Ranger froze in the middle of the West Pleasant River I am trepidation whenever I watch people crossing rivers with a fast flow. You crossed like a champ! The views of you and Birdie sitting on the Ledges eating dinner and then settling down to cowboy camp were just awesome and breathtaking. I'll be sad when you finish, and honestly I think you've been done for about a week, but luckily there are so many other of your vlogs to watch. I am real interested in the Oregon Coast Trail vlogs since the Oregon coast is just so amazing. Good job to all 3 of you so far and hopefully Ziggy is plowing along too.

[@jeannenimmo5]

Gosh, I miss being able to go to places like these, but I'm so glad you have the opportunity to be in those incredible environs that few others ever have the privilege to experience. “Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.”(Ralph Waldo Emerson). Be well, stay safe. 🥾

[@BRIANDRAUGHN-o8x]

Love the video. Especially the moment in the sunset with the music. Enjoy the cowboy camping.

[@Greersights]

I've been watching these videos from South Carolina, since Springer. I figure we're at the point in the videos where you have finished, and maybe are back at home. So thank you for such a delightful journey Today especially, with the view from the ledge cowboy camping was just inspiring. It has been a mighty fine hike!

[@tgrant74]

Beautiful place to cowboy camp. Winding down the journey and we are happy and proud for you but sad for us that you have become part of our lives. Hike On and be safe!!

[@RolandKrastins]

100 mile wilderness!!! 😅 The end is coming soon!!!😢 l enjoyed the video of the trail ,river crossing and magnificent views from mountains ⛰!!! Cowboy camping with your trail family friends!!! Awesome!!!😅

[@mezzmezzy]

Well done. I watch your adventures every day. It is quite inspirational.

[@laurelcoem9759]

Girl you're in the short rows now, I've watched every step since springer, Your journey has made you a stronger person, both mentally and physical, I was hoping you could finish up in September. Best of luck, prayers for a safe trip until you peak out.

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video, good job 100 miles wildness, some good beautiful views, some water crossing, so let's keep on hiking 😊

[@karennadherny7615]

You have been so lucky with the weather here at the end of your hike. It is never this nice this many days in a row in Maine especially in the early fall. So fun following your whole journey!

[@JacquelineB117]

I love that you cowboy camped with that beautiful sunset. Great video MoJo!

[@RickINFJ]

The AT has forged you into a formidable force Mojo. Very impressive river Ford followed by a steep, heavy water haul. 💪Capped off by a cowboy camp on the ledges. 😊 Don't keep Bebo up all night. 🤣✌️

[@shannonsarge2851]

Those water crossings can be scary as they get higher up. Can't believe you are in the 100 mile wilderness. Way to go.

[@chiptreks]

Thanks for taking us along on your incredible journey, Molly. Yours is the only AT thru hike I've followed this year and I'm sure I'll be sad as I'm sure you'll be when it's over.

[@gtrace1957]

Love the views. Thanks for sharing Molly. Be safe on the rest of your hike.

[@mariaantoniw1748]

Loved the sunset view.

[@jhayft0703]

I’m assuming you’re summiting Katahdin by now, or just about to, or you’re done with the trail and at home by the time we see this video. You are amazing Molly!

[@LayneParker-mz5gq]

I’m sure you’re finished by now! Must be a roller coaster of emotions for sure! I’ve seen all your videos and have looked forward every day to a new one ❤ You are the only hiker I’ve followed this year and I am going to miss you! I hope you keep putting up videos from home sometimes! Mighty fine hiking!

[@paulalee9324]

You seem to be savoring these final days. I’m getting sad already and I can’t imagine the variety of emotions that must be going through you. What a treat to have those awesome views with cowboy camping.

[@jeevjagostudios]

MoJo goes cowboy, finally!🤠You sure picked a mighty fine spot to do it. What a view! On to the Maine event -- Mount Katahdin.

[@drakebonnellbonnell9045]

🥾🦶🏻🌊🌊🌊👑

[@OldManDaniel]

Awesome scenery. Love seeing what the trail looks like as you walk. Onward.

[@gina5827]

Looks like it was worth the water carry and climb for that view. 😊 You look happy and content. 🙌

[@rkmgconn1219]

Stunning views. Cheering you on to the finish! I've watched the whole journey and very excited to see you summit very soon! Well done!

[@1024Pete]

Cheers to the accomplishment of day 171. Nothing like starting a long hike with a caution sign. When I hiked Springer Mt to High Tower Gap I tried a Hydration paste called Aqua Gard. It is a gel like paste to be used every 3 to 4 hours to hydrate body cells. One pouch weighs 3.2 oz. This product was made for the military to eliminate the heavy carry of water and protection from contaminated water. Aqua Gard is now available to civilians. For the first 6 miles of the hike I felt great. The last 5, I was fatigued and had to drink water because when breathing thru your mouth during heavy activity the mouth gets dry. This product does not solve that problem. I use Aqua Gard as an emergency back up Plan B. Wishing you safe passage, success, and mighty fine hiking. Happy Trails!

[@davegaultier5283]

More info please, I googled it but nothing is coming up

[@billyshears921]

Go Molly Go!

[@earlwoolery1424]

See in vid on water crossing how high water was on you and your comment of in middle coming up to your shorts. Seems there was a bit of current pushing also! You did well and looks like there were on lookers on shore-hopefully cheering everyone on. Cowboy camping for your first time is neat! I enjoy your updates (think you have already finished) for me it'll be a sad day when they end.

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks, safe journeys. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@peterbauer5215]

Great view!

[@rickysantiago2182]

Almost there Molly, been following you from the beginning, Awesome, Rick From Delaware

[@MariaSimpson-rp1os]

Beautiful views!

[@jamesadams2334]

Good job Mojo! Almost there. geek

[@brianloop3649]

AS I watch this, I realize you should be finished. I can't wait to see the final week or so!

[@hankc1208]

nice . we cowboy camped about half the time . too lazy to pitch tents ;)

[@skullandbones1832]

💚

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks, do you know if Ziggy is back on trail. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@yogimoosehiker]

I’ve watched 4 hikers so far finish the PCT and it’s been emotional each time. I know that it will be the same when you finish. 😅

[@swreames1]

Hear the blue jays

[@gina5827]

I loved this music. Can you share the source? Ty. 😊

[@bkbland1626]

The hundred mile NON wilderness. The are several roads. Anyway, carry on. You're almost there.

[@dougfox7363]

What model Altra shoe did you wear? I have a pretty wide foot and the toe box on those shoes looks big.

[@mollyroseoutdoors]

I have the Altra Lone Peak 8!

[@Bonnies6t]

Just a little FYI Doug, your feet will probably feel like they have "come home" if you ever get some after spending years with cramped toes😊

[@RolandKrastins]

100 mile wilderness!!! 😅The end is coming soon!!! Great video of trail, river crossing, and magnificent mountain ⛰ views!!!😊