Day 32 | Entering the Grayson Highlands & Mile 500! | Appalachian Trail 2021

[@elsajohnson6663]

That pony says, "coming through!"

[@littlewingpsc27]

So much for the "wildlife" following the trail rules. That pony clearly passed you on the right and not the left as the sign said. Congratulations on 500 miles.

[@agnesskibicka]

Haha 😂

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

“OK, carry on” (sigh of relief) and congratulations on reaching 500! ✅

[@tampadan7128]

One of your better videos. Excellent length of almost 10 minutes.....much better than those brief 5 minute ones that you typically do. And also very nice intro and closure. Congratulations on 500! Be safe. 😎

[@willswalkingwest7267]

You folks are rock stars. That said, I can't wrap my head around having ear buds in while hiking. I can't do it. I like to be in the moment, taking in my surroundings at 100 percent. I've heard a few hikers on their channels saying they listen to audio books, podcasts, etc., to escape boredom. I guess I'm just an old geezer but I cannot understand being out in the wilderness hiking and then trying to avoid boredom. But that's me LMAO. I love your channel, I've enjoyed all of your videos. WALK ON!!!!

[@evelynm9158]

“Carry on.” Lol That was awesome, as is making it 500 miles! 😁

[@sukierusso5738]

That pony crossing your path was so cool. He was beautiful. Did your heart skip a beat for a minute? YOU’RE DOING GREAT!

[@hshindle1422]

Wow! Trail Flashback! I saw a Mountain Lion at the same place on White Top @ 3:20 during our '86 Thru hike. My brother missed it but heard my yelling and saw my pointing. He still claims it was a pony! Congrats on the 500 Mile!

[@funkydivadoll]

Honestly Taylor you're really inspiring me to do this! As someone who has lived here entire life in the city where I also raised two kids alone, it's time to get back to nature and myself.:)

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good job over 500 miles, you saw a lot of wild ponies, 😜 lot of great views, so let's keep on hiking 🚶‍♀️😀

[@woodalexander]

These videos are really good. I wasn't expecting yet another AT thru to be compelling but I like the daily updates format. I can't imagine doing 26 miles a day, much less averaging over 20 day after day!

[@scout7772]

I've been to Grayson Highlands five or six times with friends from our hiking club over the years. We'd go to ride bikes along a seventeen mile stretch of the Virginia Creeper Trail, see the ponies, and hike all the trails in the area, including the sections of the AT in and around of Damascus. I really liked Buzzard Rock. I thought that it was pretty cool and quite outstanding in contrast to the surrounding terrain. I've been to the summit of Mt Rogers twice. It's wooded at the summit so there aren't any views. It was a steep climb but worth it though to have been to the highpoint in the state of Virginia. The ponies are cute but they can get a little aggressive in their search for food. They'll stick their nose right in your pack pocket or coat pocket and take whatever they can grab. One of them tried to run off with my friends puffy jacket. It was a rather humorous tug-of-war. Fortunately, my friend prevailed and the jacket remained intact.

[@kwikkwik6984]

Congratulations on your 500 miles ! Was that pony doing a SOBO ?

[@warnockmr1]

There are wild ponys in the mt rogers area

[@VirtualShelling411]

the sweetest spring water I ever had was at a shelter just North of Highlands several springs in that area are really good .

[@deborahs6978]

You make it look so easy, and of course I know it’s not. You have one of the best upbeat hiker attitudes. Congratulations on reaching 500!

[@jdtreadway6113]

Nice to see the horses still ruling the Highlands

[@daviddavis703]

Congrats on 500!

[@donhyslop6732]

You are doing amazingly well, 500+ miles, 1/4 of the trail done.

[@dmanspadge]

Your spirit is infectious.. love watching and following your journey. Congrats on 500!!

[@jamesgaffney106]

We drove 400 miles just to section hike Grayson Highlands for 3 days this past fall and can’t wait to go back ! Beautiful

[@HankC9174]

april may and june are the best hiking months

[@barbararall5498]

Great day. I love seeing the ponies. Congratulations on 500 miles.

[@willbarton4508]

The ponies are people oriented. They will lick the sweat off of your legs and hands. My wife was so happy to see them.

[@sofiasole285]

¡Hola desde Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷 I watch your video every morning with my coffee. Congratulations on the 500 miles! You are rocking it! I'm living vicariously through you! ¡Gracias! 😊

[@devildog7602]

Stay Safe Puerto Rico. We love you!!

[@jwall62]

Ok, I got a personal best today. Just found your channel and binged 32 episodes so far. I should be caught up tomorrow !

[@donnaburns2944]

WOO HOO!! 500 miles!! You are literally running the AT!!! Stay safe and run on!!! GO GIRL GO!!💚🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@robertbarnes6047]

Congrats on 500 miles. I enjoy see the ponies. Everybody has great reaction. 👍👍

[@donald2818]

For a second I thought you were going find your way into Rivendell after that tight squeeze.

[@colleen2503]

You may actually have done 750 miles so far because of all the times you had to walk back to get your camera after filming yourself walking away! Really enjoying your journey here from my recliner every morning.

[@frolege1]

If that's the case, Quickstand is at 1,200 cause no one films like that hiker ... check him out

[@Jon_Olsen]

@@frolege1 It seems everyone hiking the AT has their own youtube channel. I've started a bunch but Quicksand and Taylor are the only ones I've found worth sticking with.

[@frolege1]

@@Jon_Olsen Agree, I do like Andrew(NoToday) but OMG, his videos are too long ... and Feral hikes ( he's a brainiac) super smart guy ... his videos are very short.

[@walkingthrulife2296]

@@Jon_Olsen If you have a few spare minutes Jon.....can highly recommend Efren Gonzalez and his VLOGs as well. He’s likely a couple of weeks behind Taylor.

[@Jon_Olsen]

@@walkingthrulife2296 I’ll give a look. Always open for new hikers. I like following the bike tourers too but it’s early in the season for the bike tourists. In the U.S. anyway.

[@BigLivingNow]

Looks beautiful in the Grayson park

[@trperry]

Mile 500, your kicking it

[@gratefulhikes]

Morning Taylor! Congrats on 500! woohoo! What a beautiful day! I agree, the views aren't "half bad" 😂Highest point in VA, thats pretty cool! Not as cool as wild pony but not many things are! I remember Wild doing the squeeze last year! I can't wait to see if I get stuck next year. I am so glad the title of this video wasn't "I got mauled by a pony" lol Super cute but still wild life! Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well. -Grateful

[@claytonbatten7317]

Beautiful views. Nice day

[@EdwardsOutdoorAdventures]

Great for you to have had such a beautiful day for such a beautiful location. I had been waiting for your visit to my (and my wife’s) favorite AT location - Grayson Highlands. Living vicariously. Good luck, stay safe.

[@KenKohls]

Today is “only 22 miles” 😜 Congratulations on the 500 mile mark!!

[@beverlycole4836]

CONGRATULATIONS 500!! Loved the ponies. You're doing great on the Trail..We're celebrating with you❤👍

[@db.mc2]

Hi Taylor , happy to see you were able to see the ponies👍 congrats on 500👊stay safe, stay well my friend ✌️

[@Mark-iv7np]

CONGRATULATIONS ON MAKING IT TO 500 MILES! WOHOO! 👍

[@AnnasPagesandReads]

Awesome, Taylor!! You should be proud.

[@13squier]

Perfect weather to enjoy the views up there!

[@clowone681]

Great Job! Congratulations on 500! Your killing it, and lookin good doing it. Treat your feet. I know you already know, but your putting some miles on them trail runners. Don’t push them too far. Your feet are what’s keeping you going. 😁 🤙🏽

[@jenniferboisvert7552]

Woohoo!!! Fellow NH girl cheering you on!

[@scaber]

Congratulations and thank you for sharing your journey with us. I would love to see some gear content in your videos. the working of your cook system, inside the tent, ect...

[@3dcustomcreations351]

beautiful views wow . keep on a hiking

[@barndoorhostel365]

Congrats on 500 miles! I love the ponies. Dianne

[@raychaos57]

Love the Grayson Highlands.

[@rhondamontiel3827]

Right on Taylor! You're doing great!

[@lightwalker4558]

The Fat Man Squeeze is new to me because I have not hiked S of the MD line. I have made it thru the NY Lemon Squeezer and CT Orange Crush. 😀

[@masonsmith1198]

Awesome Taylor! You're down a quarter of the trail! Well done 👍

[@esmereldapinchon1422]

Congratulations on the 500 mile mark! You’re amazing!

[@trailnamejasper9457]

So very well done,500miles. Awesome.

[@nickjaques760]

Congratulations that's awesome. That's an amazing achievement 👏

[@molmer2380]

Thanks 4 showing the scenery Tay! Singing "And I would walk 500 miles" Never seen or heard of the rock squeeze near Grayson, awesome! Weather👍

[@michaelbutler4961]

Congratulations on 500 Miles!! You are doing Awesome!! Hike~On~~>

[@raylamascus2296]

Great video

[@kyridgejumper]

Congratulations on the 500 mile mark. Great videos thanks

[@JayMorrisonOutdoors]

500 miles already -- way to go! Grayson Highlands is one of the places that I can't wait to explore!

[@johnalden5821]

Such beautiful and interesting country! I remember hiking Mt. Rogers with a brother of mine when I was 12 -- we also went over to Whitetop to check that out. I love the alpine highlands area with the wide-open views. Congrats on going past the 500 mile mark! At this point, it might take me hiking all 500 miles to fit through "Fat Man squeeze"!

[@evilbanks]

500! Nicely done!

[@genepeters7663]

Awesome job on 500 miles, congrats !!!

[@collegedad8656]

Congratulations on your mileage. Hike on👍

[@keno7800]

Yay - 500! Loved that pony moment. Carry on!

[@jamesbonner5989]

Great weather you had thru that area for the views. Congrats on 500 miles.

[@gracebarrett-johnson]

As someone who has done the side trail up Mt. Rogers, I can tell you there’s no view from that peak so you made the right call 😂

[@carmenhernandez6102]

Congratulations 500!!!

[@lynelljansen8057]

Congratulations on the 500!!!

[@caseyw6950]

Keep it up! Loving these videos. You are such a unique soul.

[@markgenest6206]

Congrats Taylor on 500 miles! Ur in the groove now at +20 miles per day and crushing it.

[@doowop54]

Congrats on 500 miles!

[@bonnieruggieri7340]

AWESOME job reaching 500! 🎉👣 You're doing great!

[@RealCult]

Congrats on 500 miles.

[@dwaynefradd778]

Congrats on the 500 !

[@lark518Photo]

Congrats on 500, keep on hiking and having fun.

[@tammymartinez7488]

Cool 500 miles!!!

[@daviddavis703]

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

[@lindab8774]

Congratulations on mile 500. You are killing it!

[@claudiaczap2795]

Congrats on 500...

[@RuthieH_62]

"oh you're getting real close...I hope you're a nice one..." lol Keep up the great work Taylor! The ice is out in places on Lake Winni it'll be plenty warm by the time you get back!

[@jaydavee]

There was a southbound hiker pony in there.

[@jeniwinslow4191]

500 miles!! Woohoooo!!!

[@melanymcallister8716]

Congratulations on 500 miles!!! Loved that side trail you took and the ponies!!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Congrats on 500. You are crushing the miles. At this pace, you'll be home soon.

[@oned6264]

Hi Taylor. I think the Grayson Highlands are a training ground for ‘Rocksylvania’! Plenty of rock hoping in the northeastern section from Harrisburg to the New Jersey line. That’s my home area and there are some great views and climbs especially Pinnacle, Lehigh Gap & Delaware Water Gap. You’re doing great. I’m enjoying you candor on the trail. Hike on!

[@edfarthing]

Congrats on the 500 miles and enjoying the ponies - getting squeezed and Mt Rogers - all in all a good day :)

[@varitek]

Congrats Taylor. Hard to keep up with your speed:) I could feel the easiness of this day. A nice and relaxing 22 miler:). Awesome.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Congrats on 500.

[@mountainlifemagic3207]

Congratulations hitting 500.

[@Raveler1]

500 miles is a huge accomplishment - I'm sorry that the sign for it wasn't bigger! But what a joy to be greeted by a pony up close! We used to visit Chincoteague with my spouse's family, and I'll always cherish the memories of the wild ponies there. What is it with VA and ponies?

[@lisadyson4774]

Wow 500 miles you go !!!!!

[@johnhikesss]

I love watching your journey! ❤️ I don't think I can carve the time to hike the AT so I'll live through you vicariously!

[@rosemarymcleod4074]

Congratulations on 500 miles! Love the ponies ❤️

[@brianm9364]

Congrats 🎉 on 500 miles way to go!

[@neysamontes4701]

Congrats on the 500 mikes Taylor! You’re killing itttt 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@lovetohikenewengland1748]

Congratulations on 500 miles! Rock on!

[@OntheWrightPath]

Congrats on reaching 500 miles! I love seeing the ponies.

[@devildog7602]

SO MANY TRAILS!! What a beautiful day you had. I would have been disappointed if the gate to Grayson Highlands didn't squeak. Congrats on 500 miles - well done!! Is lasagna your favorite freeze dried meal for dinner?

[@misscandy84]

So cool how there ponies in Virginia on the trail

[@drtman2888]

Wow love them wiled horses so cool congratulations on 500

[@jeffreyrafferty4888]

Pa. has rocks !!!!

[@kearnsey64]

That pony was sketchy!! I wasn't sure how that was going to end?? Congrats on 500 miles!!