Day 44 | Appalachian Trail Thru Hike 2024 | Thunder rolls

[@benjaminbarnett8779]

"Red sky in morning Sailor takes warning!" Keep safe!

[@dawnseely1013]

Beautiful morning colors! All along I have noticed in your videos that lb has stopped and is happily waiting for you to catch up. Love that! What's better than a clean and great hostel experience while being protecting from inclement weather 🎉

[@wildflowersadventures]

We have a great system. She is rarely ever out of my site. The Refuge is a great place!

[@wanderer5183]

All that ice cream, OMG...someone's preparing for the infamous half gallon challenge :D :D

[@randyboyett1366]

The sunrise was spectacular! The hostel looks great as well. Glad you guys were out of the rain.

[@wingmanhoy3999]

You both sure are having a great beautiful time on trail, awesome beautiful vlogging, wishing you both all the very best, health and happiness.

[@musingwithreba9667]

My dog and I were awakened in the middle of the night by a grumble coming at us, and then a HUGE bang of thunder that shook our apartment building. My first thought was, "Wow, I'm glad we're not in a tent in the woods right now!" 😂 The Refuge l99ks like the perfect spot to take refuge from the storm. They are perfectly situated, aren't they!?

[@wildflowersadventures]

Haha, I bet! Thunderstorms on trail are pretty scary. Weather is such a powerful force and we’re no match. From the blinding rain to the wind gusts, lightning, and potential for blow downs falling on you is quite terrifying. A tent is definitely not a great place to weather severe storms.

[@judithpearson3968]

Good morning, Bears. Glad the hostel turned out to be a nice place for ya'll to avoid the bad weather. The pizza looked great. MB, love lemon blueberry anything. Blueberry Banana is great also if you run across it. Ya'll got through with today's trail before the weather came in. Glad for that. Ya'll take care of each other. Stay safe. See you tomorrow on your first slack packing adventure.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! Thankful for safe places to shelter from the storms.

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video, with some good views, and good foods, nice walk around the hostel, so let's keep on hiking 😊

[@CindyAltwies1]

Rest up and then over the mountain tomorrow. Your positive vibes are so contagious! Thank you❤❤

[@michaellocke2766]

I'm so glad you're taking shelter. , with the storm already seems to be there.A nice, dry, warm place is comforting. Thank you for sharing the journey!!!

[@mountainjackietr511]

Thanks for telling us the names of the hostels and the places you are eating! Great information! Glad you are safe and secure!

[@HikeMichigan]

I’m so glad your day turned out so lovely while waiting out the storm! Psalm 3:3 “But You, oh Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.” Provider! 🙌🙏💪🥾

[@stanthemanhikes2965]

I don’t think the Refuge hostel was there in 2022 when I passed thru but then again I had my sights set on Mountain Harbor and the amazing breakfast. The Refuge looks like a great place. Beautiful sunrise to start the day for sure!

[@NiziU099]

Am I the first to comment? I absolutely love to watch the traverse each day before work

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hey!!! 👋🏼 💙

[@Trish088]

Looks like The Refuge hostel was a wonderful place for y'all to take refuge from the storm. 🙂So glad y'all made lemonade out of lemons along with enjoying your lemon blueberry cheesecake MB! LB and I share a love for ice cream. So happy for her to enjoy lots of it on her zero day!🍧 Looking forward to seeing your vlog of your Roan Mountain hike.

[@neliareal830]

Good day! Great choice, tell little bear “Ice Cream, Ice Cream and more Ice Cream!” 😂 hope the weather picks up and you’re back on… slack packing still hiking 🥾 do your hike! 😊

[@Muggleborn_Adventures]

Little hack.... In your freeze dried hiker meals or dehydrated Meals are the little packets for moisture. If you save those in a ziploc baggy, they're an excellent way to take the moisture out of dropped electronics.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thanks! I haven’t heard of that one.

[@tigercache4397]

That looks like a very nice hostel. Glad you made it out of the thunderstorms. ❤and🔦

[@LarryLeadford]

Good morning and a good day to both of you! And Ellie 😺

[@donaldtotten5102]

Y’all are doing amazingly awesome! Getting closer to Virginia! Woohoo! Journey on! 🌻✌️❤️🦆donnie duck

[@darrylgabritsch9110]

Thanks for sharing. I quickly recognized Hugh's Gap. I set up a trail magic spot two years ago where your packs were sitting.

[@thedeafcattledog8608]

Was worried about Ellie! Glad to see her pop up at the very end. 😊

[@jayray720]

🚶‍♀️🐻👟👟🚶‍♂️🐻😺👟👟⛺🏆🏆 I love the people in the woods they're so nice I wish the real world was like that a nice little hostile there that will be cool to get to slack pack the food look delicious love and light to you both stay safe happy hiking and goodnight Ellie 🐈😺

[@wildflowersadventures]

The world would be even more amazing if everyone was like the trail. 😊

[@marilynm5024]

Glad you found a nice hostel to stay. That pizza looked delicious! Over 40 days in and you both have great attitudes!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@todd4480]

Normally not a fan of food shots, but that pizza looked FANTASTIC. Happy trails.

[@01mljust]

I watch your updates almost every morning while on the treadmill! I am glad yall decided to get out of the storms! I was worried about yall & all on the trail! Keep up the good work 🎉

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! We’re safe! 🙏🏼💙

[@RickINFJ]

What a cool hostel, looks like they thought of everything! 🙂 You're doing so well Bears. 🐻 You'll enjoy the slack pack tomorrow. You guys will be like greased lightning. Take care and rest well. ✌️

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@jamesquinlivan7876]

Good morning, Bears! Great move to find shelter before the storm! Little Bear I’m so envious that you get to enjoy countless ice creams. Oh I remember those days many, many years ago 🤣. You both look great and you are shining warmth and light to those around you. Speaking of those around it appears you are surrounded by men. 😳🤣. Fabulous picture of you all at the hostel. I only hope you two get some good sleep. With 6 others in the same room……ahhh it should be a snoring contest. I’d have to say, that would bother me a little. Love and light to you both and all of us here watching your journey.👍. 🐱🧸🐻⛰️🥾👍……..Miss Elle🐈‍⬛!

[@wildflowersadventures]

The hostel was great and all of our new friends were so cool. No snoring at all. We lucked out. We like to stay in the bunk rooms about half of the time, whereas the other half, we’ll opt for a private room if available.

[@NiziU099]

Every aspect of that hostel is fantastic 👏 👌

[@lyndajefferson5929]

Glad that you two are safe from the bad weather 🙂🙂

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

Colorful morning sky. Beautiful but. Red sky at morning, sailors take warning. You can never be too careful. Last time I went camping a storm blew in. A large tree fell very close to me.

[@wildflowersadventures]

I’m pretty sure there’s lots of truth in that. It’s seriously pretty scary to be in a tent with the winds whipping the trees around on what you know is very wet ground. Blow downs are everywhere. Even being diligent about where you set up camp doesn’t guarantee safety. I bet having that tree fall near you was terrifying.

[@suemoore1965]

📌 ICECREAM SHOULD BE ENJOYED RIGHT DOWN TO THE LAST BITE. TWO THUMBS UP

[@jimhenderson387]

At the end of the video when you say Hi, it occurred to me that you guys weren't actually talking to me, that you're actually talking to a phone. This occurs to me now and then because both of you do such a great job of talking to your audience and making us feel welcome. I'm not sure I could do that and make it seem so natural. I'm glad I'm tagging along on your journey. Thank you!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! We’re so glad you’re sharing our journey with us! 😊

[@Lovesracing19]

Looks like a nice hostel. Nice view. Good dinner. Safe travels.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Great hostel! I recommend!

[@williamking2249]

The pizza looked loaded with everything. How many ice creams did Little Bear have?😎 Was it three?? Hahaha. Good idea to wait out the storm. Hope your having a great Wednesday🌲👍

[@KimberlyMarquette-b7q]

Nice place, I had a friend that stayed at that place this year for his hiking zero while the weather was bad then too. Glad yall had a safe warm place to go.

[@suzannelegeza1292]

I am so grateful you both are safe 🙏🙏❤❤ Cool Hostel too! 👍

[@wildflowersadventures]

Me too! So thankful for the safety provided from the storm.

[@dougw63]

I’m glad you two are doing bunk rooms. They say…on trail…it’s the blue blazes that accentuate the trail. That area has some problems bears too…haha. Really enjoying the vids. Thank you! Maybe do a hitchhike in the future?????

[@lisamonalisahikes]

Some of the unplanned stops are the best

[@wildflowersadventures]

Seems like our journey so far has been full of unplanned side adventures. And they’ve all been great! 😊

[@robertbarnes4]

Blueberry lemon cheesecake sounds do good. Has you move more north slacking packing is more of a option.

[@garycondon7719]

Great video . Amazing scenery . Looked like the Honduras or something

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

... Slack packing sounds like a break on the body , and probably gains a few extra miles but after the cost and sacrifices made to accumulating your gear ,, I could never take my eyes off of it ... besides the gear left behind might be exactly what you need down trail ... Mistakes and theft happen everywhere ..

[@wildflowersadventures]

It’s a balance for sure. We’re not big fans, but know to keep weight on, it might be necessary every now and then. Seems like everyone around us is slack packing a ton of the trail. We seem to be the odd ones, lol.

[@suehancock5573]

I think the bears are doing great! 😊 So far so good! They seem very relaxed and taking each day as it comes. Safety first always!! Hike on! 🏕️🥾🧗‍♀️❤️🪵

[@myleahluffman829]

We ate pizza at that place last fall! We camped at Roan Mtn State Park and went hiking up at Carvers Gap and Jane Bald! So cool!

[@wildflowersadventures]

So much fun and a great place to eat. 😊

[@stevenvarner9806]

My goodness, that pizza and the desserts looked so good.

[@wildflowersadventures]

So good!! 😊

[@deborahpratt8311]

Glad it was a simple day full of relaxation

[@mhelen7360]

Love it when you zoom in on a distant view, and an inhabited mountain valley is magically revealed! Glad you snagged bunks at the hostel before they filled up, and even more glad that it was such a nice one. A suggestion, please, that you give the name of the town where you go for resupply or meals. Makes it easier to picture where you are on the trail. Glad you had such a successful day, MB and LB. G'nite Elle! Hope you didn't mind others in your sleep space ♥️

[@paulalee9324]

So glad you all are safe, I worried a little last night about that bear! Beautiful camera work again with the zoom shots, I feel like I’m there. Can’t wait to see your ascent tomorrow!

[@goldpop5001]

Great choice for pizza, I have eaten there several times and it is wood-fired. The outside deck is fairly new.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Love that bakery!!

[@jamesbonner5989]

Amazing price for the hostel. I could put on a lot of calories in that bakery, lol. I think you will like slack packing.

[@wildflowersadventures]

The bakery was so good!! I would definitely go back.

[@BafMilr052]

Hi Ellie!

[@jhayft0703]

That pizza looked amazing!! Awesome hostel!!

[@NiziU099]

Absolutely love yous though

[@youflatscreentube]

I loved staying at “The Refuge” Robert isn’t there to take advantage of weary hikers like so many hostels. One of the Best deals in the trail. Friendly, too!

[@sheenarader6495]

Beautiful sunrise! 😊

[@cherokeesurvival8340]

great job my ladys great video

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you 🤗

[@KarenMurphy-yh4yg]

Excellent nero!

[@vibelife5133]

✌️❤️

[@richardharries3164]

“Make lemonade out of lemons” - I’ve not heard that before and I thought you meant you really were going to make lemonade! Silly me! Another lovely day. It’s getting warm here in the UK so I’m training in the early mornings. LB are you enjoying Duolingo? Great job keeping you both safe MB. Looking forward to the mountain climb - tomorrow hopefully. Love and hugs. ❤

[@wildflowersadventures]

She is! She enjoys Duolingo. Mmmm real lemonade sounds good! 🍋 Hope you have a great day!

[@Blindbagtopia]

Hi!

[@julietrinchard3699]

Slack packing…… please explain to me how that works. Best to you both! Praying for your journey!

[@gregharmon3797]

They leave most of their items at the hostel and only take essentials for the hike that day. They are driven to a spot usually ahead dropped off and hike back to hostel or designated place. Usually you take food, rain gear, essentials only.

[@julietrinchard3699]

@@gregharmon3797 I see now! So they gain mileage on trail, then seek shelter because of more bad weather?

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@johnganshow5536]

Next year PCT?

[@jackvanderpool]

Love watching your journey Are you being bitten by little gnats. They are terrible here

[@suemoore1965]

🥳 WOULD ABSOLUTELY LOVE IF YOU FIND ANY WALMARTS THAT ARE CLOSE TO THE TRAIL FOR THE NEXT 4+ MONTHS. I AM TRYING TO WRAP MY HEAD ABOUT DOING THE A.T. 2025

[@wildflowersadventures]

I really hope you do it next year!!! It’ll be an amazing experience. There have been several Walmarts close enough for a shuttle to get you there. We usually just hit the local grocery store or the Dollar General.

[@laurafitz3868]

Another great video. Does your son or husband do the editing for you or is that another on trail task?

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thanks! No, I do all the editing and uploading to KZbin on trail and while in towns.

[@harolddenton6031]

I have direct bloodlines hughes family from roan mountain on my morhers mom's side. One of my jones about 5 th great grand mothers married a hughes gentleman.

[@harolddenton6031]

I must have barely missed getting to meet you all. On Mmonday 5/6 I was setup at Iron mtn gap trail head doing trail magic. Had about 12 men and 1 lady I feed hor dogs,fruits and drinks to.

[@honeybee4248]

You mentioned not staying in the shelter because of the virus. The hostels seem to have rooms that 8 or 9 people stay in. Is it not a concern there?

[@wildflowersadventures]

It can be for sure, but most of the time, when we’re able, LB and I get a private room to limit exposure. Sometimes that’s not an offering, but the places we have stayed in the communal rooms have been diligent with cleaning.

[@julietrinchard3699]

Slack Packing….. please tell me how this works. Do you hire a driver to bring your gear along later?

[@robertbates6057]

Usually, one would leave their main pack or most of their gear at the hostel, catch a ride to the next crossing and hike back to the crossing closest to the hostel.

[@julietrinchard3699]

@@robertbates6057 thank you.

[@maureenmukhlis2934]

What a great hostel! So glad you weren’t out there in that storm💗

[@nancygoodwin3532]

Does the $20 mean for each person?

[@wildflowersadventures]

Yes, per person.

[@timhutchison3980]

Based on your average miles, I don't see how you plan to get to Katahdin before it closes. I hope you do and I'm sure you have a plan.

[@roberttrinies7698]

Maybe a flip flop

[@timhutchison3980]

@@roberttrinies7698 Could be, but 8+ months is a long time on the trail.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you for your concern. We have a few plans, but are focusing on the journey and the destination. 😊

[@colleenhikes]

Their average miles so far don't represent what their average miles will be for the rest of the trail. As recommended they warmed up to daily mileage. I looked where I was on day 44 and I was just on the other side of roan mtn. Exactly where they would of been if they hiked this day. I took 30 zero days, most after this point and I finished sept 30th. I purposely took my time as I didn't have a deadline and wanted to enjoy the trail as much as possible. I'm guessing they will finish mid Sept. They are in the bubble and doing fine.

[@wildflowersadventures]

@colleenhikes Thank you!!!!! 🙏🏼 💙🙏🏼