Day 20 Appalachian Trail, February 4, 2021 Standing Bear Farm hostel

[@outdoorjeepadventures1416]

I just did that same section on Friday. I slept in my tent by the shelter area and had to hike back to the hostel and get off the trail... The snow was just too deep.... Good luck on your hike ..

[@lt2246]

Good video. Stay safe. You may want to consider getting some waterproof socks.

[@serenitysearchers2909]

Looks pretty challenging... way to go on your every step! Hike on... and Stay Safe!!

[@sandyspassions]

Hiking in the show is some tough going. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.

[@williamcrounse2931]

Glad to you back on trail. Stay safe.

[@EarlyRiser71]

Haha, that snow on the branches hanging over the trail is maddening 🤣! I just kept my rain jacket and hood on so it didn't spill down my neck. I remember that climb out of Standing Bear... rough. The thought of Hot Springs kept me going though. Stay strong brother!!!!

[@tammieflemal7871]

Snow makes everything more challenging. Stay warm

[@chriswhittington294]

Your doing great, Farmer. From one Ohioan to another! Maine or bust. ❤

[@suetaylor5758]

Ah memories of that shelter. A bunch of boy scouts came in after us driving rain and heavy thunderstorms so they and overpacked the shelter The plywood is not at all flat. Woke up throughout the night with people half way on top of me

[@cynthiaenglish2736]

Glad to see you back out there and still plugging away Farmer! You are one hardy man. You are an inspiration!

[@Elizabeth-pt4bv]

Glad you're back but weather wise it's going to be tough. Get to another hostel and wait out the storm, be very careful, God Bless and be safe

[@garyjd1166]

Great to see you back. Be safe, you can do it. You should get plastic bags to put over you socks so they don't get wet. Be safe out there, still plenty of snow.

[@richardross7219]

Its nasty up there. Two others ahead of you have quit because of the deep snow. The conditions are scary dangerous. I hope that you are carrying extra food and a couple of firestarters. In these conditions, a fire can make a big difference to dry your clothes and warm you up. We used to warm rocks to take to bed to be more comfortable. When you got cold, you took the cold rocks back to the fire and got some hot ones. Good Luck, Rick

[@donnaburns2944]

Glad to see you back on trail. Looks like tough conditions!! Just pace yourself between shelters. Stay safe, warm, and hike on!!! 💚🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@shayquinn572]

Best of luck on the trail....remember pain and cold are temporary giving up is forever.

[@michellevey9608]

I've seen two other hikers abandon already, but you're still at it! I'm with you! You can do it!

[@jeffmorris739]

@@michellevey9608 I don't see how you start this early. Last year was not to bad but year before we had one nor'easter after another. Feet of snow in that area over and over. I know you want to beat the bubble as far as you can but this can be the result. Smokies closed for at least 2 weeks more I heard this morning.

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[@keatonnixon4541]

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[@NordikSmeelyCooter]

Glad to see you back, tough conditions, be safe out there

[@MegaMastiffman]

Thank God!!!! Brother so so so glad to see ya back if that didn’t stop ya nothings going to

[@dbstewart4496]

Glad that you returned. Really a surprise since others threw in the towel, understandably what with the conditions. But I guess you see a fair amount of snow in your neck of the woods, so you're used to it? But you have a good plan going forward. It's not unheard of that a hiker skips ahead, or gets skipped due to circumstances. You can get the Smokies in the future. Well, I won't say stay safe, you know what you're doing. You have my admiration doing this trail at all and in the winter. I'll just say "I'm rooting for you".

[@jerryparnell1064]

Good to see you back. Hope you stay warm an safe. Hopefully the weather will get better for you. Keep those feet warm an dry. Happy Hiking. 👍🏻🥾🥾

[@littlethislittlethat456]

Maybe January and February aren't the best months to go on the AT. I hiked in snow that deep last week and it slows you way down but I had the advantage of returning home to a warm place. Hope you got warmed up. John from MI

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video, with some good views, lots of snow ❄, so let's keep on hiking 💪

[@michellestenson]

Sounds like you made good use of your time at home. Glad you didn’t give up!

[@markcummings6856]

Looking good, Farmer. Be safe. Happy Trails

[@mischiefonthetrail8961]

Get some snow gators they help a ton and trap in heat and some water proof socks together will really help keep feet warm and mostly dry

[@robbiegoeshiking]

Happy to see you back on trail!

[@scottcrews2240]

Happy you are back at it farmer......be safe out there!

[@jeffmorris739]

Sir that does not look like fun. I live in Tennessee and it's gonna snow here tonight. Thanks for sharing your adventure and I wish you safety and better weather.

[@coachhikes2747]

Glad to see you back!

[@at2step]

All these challenges make a great adventure story. Stay warm and dry.

[@mountainlifemagic3207]

Glad you're back be safe out there.

[@michellestenson]

Walking through snow is so hard, like walking through sand. You made great time considering the conditions.

[@bigmannlittlehammock257]

Is standing bear the first nobo spot that you don’t need a GSMNP permit? Good to see you back on the trail. Stay warm.

[@beeveedee9355]

So you skipped the Smokies. Probably a good decision. You need Goretex shoes for snow like that! How are you going to avoid frostbite with wet feet?

[@kenttheboomer721]

Man, stay warm up there. Another YT'er already called it after getting to Newfound Gap. Interested to see what conditions are as you get higher. Keep us posted!!! Happy trails.

[@garyoakman6187]

Farmer have you heard of Ramdeno roming the trail? He has a list of trail angels that can help you with rides and stuff. You tube and podcast

[@Elizabeth-pt4bv]

Yes, go to Ramdino's and then his About or drop down arrow and hit the link for 2021 hikers and the Trail Angel's. They ate truly a hikers best friend and willing to help.

[@janh5199]

That’s still a lot of snow. Take care, stay dry and safe.

[@artmercer7465]

Max Patch or bust... keep plowing ahead... you will have great stories to tell

[@clintonpowell6146]

Good luck, you can do it.

[@davidgiroux5228]

Awesome

[@susankaempfer8427]

Eeeeehhhh, you know it’s going to be a tough day when even the coyotes head to shelter. Short steps are the way to go. Have you ever tries sealskinz socks? They’re wool on the inside, and waterproof. Take care of that knee!

[@joelaux8408]

Don’t need any yellow snow😊

[@missys6719]

Get some plastic bags for your feet to help keep them dry. Stay safe!

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

Be careful miles don't count right now. God Bless

[@seekingotheropportunities2280]

Good call delaying the smokies.

[@zinniaflower1770]

☺️☺️☺️

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

DOOD!

[@TheWrena440]

JEEEEEEEEEEZ

[@melshea2276]

62nd!🎉🎉🏕🏔👍✌️

[@fatboyslim3006]

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