Backpacking New Hampshire #8: The Final 15 Peaks

If you follow my Instagram account @Backpacker_Comics and watch the stories there, you might already know about my plan to spend a few weeks hiking across New Hampshire on the Appalachian Trail.
In this episode, I complete the final 50+ miles of my hike, which includes 14 miles after crossing the Maine border. Highlights: the Wildcats, Carter Dome, Mt. Moriah, and the Mahoosuc Notch. I end the complete thru-Hike of New Hampshire on the Appalachian Trail at Grafton Notch.
I learned a lot on this hike which I plan to share when I get back home to Nashville.
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[@toddjemery1]

Thanks for sharing this journey with us, Evan. It was nice to see your videos on KZbin again. They're the best.

[@jboone7805]

Thanks so much for making these backpacking New Hampshire videos. Love your backpacking vlogs.

[@WealthandTravelonaDime]

great job evan follow through and finished solid as always

[@jeffs6229]

Great videos Evan, thanks for sharing! Might I recommend your next series of videos... all 900 miles of GSMNP! It close and it’s a blast! I’m approaching 600 miles by the end of this year! Thanks for sharing Evan, love your channel!

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Great job on the 600 miles!

[@michaelbutler4961]

I really enjoyed the reunion with Luke and Liz and the thru-hike of the whites. You are the Man!!

[@kristeecrawford5615]

This one had me on the edge of my seat! Looked like a super exciting last three days 💚

[@drewlucero3916]

That was awesome Thanks for sharing your adventure 📸👍👍👍👍📸🙏

[@jennifersimpson6385]

Congrats on your section hike! Hail!! Appreciate you taking us along.

[@kristenhamilton7062]

I just want to say I really appreciate your videos. Your opening credits remind me of tv shows I watched back in the early 70’s…LOVE IT! Love your humor and love your style of vlogging. Appreciate the history and stories you share and also your attempt to show the real side of thru hikes. While your approach to hiking is pretty different from most hikers, I am fascinated with your approach. Makes a lot of sense and I learn from you. Thank you for sharing and bringing us along (minus the annoying commercials)!

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Thanks!

[@stephaniedines9776]

So happy to see you active on YT again! You and Liz are quite the inspiration.

[@FunWithEnduringArts]

Love that you're so honest about your doubts, fears and limitations. You come across as very authentic. I've really enjoyed watching your videos. Great job on conquering the white mountains, in sandals of all things! Very impressive! 😁 👍

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@matches5182]

Thanks Evan

[@SalineScott]

Wow. That was a pretty nasty fall. Glad you didn’t get hurt. I’m proud for Sam. That is cool. Wish you had crossed paths with quicksand. That would have been funny to see him walking past your camera. Glad you didn’t hike at night in that rain. That hail was something else.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Thanks Scott!

[@bestillonthetrail234]

Glad you did not get injured worse on your fall. Thanks for taking us along on an awesome hike!

[@inarichards7554]

That Mt. Moriah Peak gave us some awesome views! Wow! My first time seeing a porcupine!! Mt. Success pretty cool too ! Love your shuttle drivers !❤️ PS Very proud of you Sam 👏

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

My first time seeing a porcupine too!

[@TheChuckoluck]

I knew we'd see Liz one more time. Why do you think we watch your videos. 😀😀 😁

[@williambranham6249]

I did that section on my AT hike in 98, slackpacking. I think it was the hardest thing I did on the entire AT because of the combination of terrain and miles(22). Afterward I was laid up in Gorham for two days. Fortunately I didn't fall but I did crack a rib later in Mahoosuc. My Kelty Pack aluminum frame broke and I believe it prevented me from cracking more than one rib. Fortunately I was with 3 other thru hikers. Nice production.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Wow, sounds awful! Thanks for the comment

[@volvoguyV70R]

Great video Evan - I'd be curious on how the Frogg Toggs jacket compares to the OR Helium that you used on your AT thru hike. Maybe you explained this choice in a previous video?

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

I’ll try to answer this.

[@QuicksandontheTrail]

Sorry I missed you man! I would of totally walked by your camera a few times..lol. That's what I do😃 Thanks for the shout out! I have fallen so many times in the last few days..think I need new shoes. Great video as always EWolf! Hopefully we will get a chance to meet soon. If you ever want to do a section with me coming up that would be awesome! Take care man👊

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Sorry I missed you too!

[@thriftyendurance]

Best friends for life: Liz and Luke! 👍🏻 What a bummer you missed Quicksand! He was so looking forwarded to connecting with you. I think he is doing the Wildcats. Hopefully, you can connect at Pinkham Notch. I would be interested to learn how many more miles Quicksand put in for walking past the camera. 🤔 Yikes! I am happy you did not sprain/break your wrist. You have to watch out for mud and wet leaves! I flew over my handle bars on wet leaves! It definitely knocks the wind out of you. Wow, your son sounds brilliant...studying aviation and playing the violin and your weather expert! it's good to know your kids have your back! 👊🏻 Most day hikers avoid foul weather and prefer to wait for the perfect condition to hike. As long as you know what to expect and can be smart about your choices, you can be efficient in most weather conditions. I believe if you respect the mountain, it will never disappoint! You made excellent time for the Mahoosuc Notch! After a couple of times, you start to figure out the pattern and will probably get faster. Happy trails! 🌺

[@TheNoonie50]

I liked "Came out of the hut, totally medicated with Alieve, I listened to a little Dr Dre and Snoop Dog to keep me going"..ha ha classic!

[@TheWeekendHiker]

Hey Evan, I appreciate you taking us along on your journey. Thank you. -ATB Adam

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Thanks Adam!

[@GARYMANDIEVAN]

Awesome video so glad the fall didn’t stop you from finishing your adventure, Thanks again for sharing

[@patstreet6690]

👍👍 Great series of videos. Thanks for doing these. Take care.

[@stephenfleming7918]

Hey Evan, nice to see Liz and Luke and yourself together again. I imagine you didn’t see too many people on the last leg of your journey because not everyone has as much hiking experience as you do. You’re the man! Thanks for taking us along on this trek

[@jimpflugrath6220]

Now that's hiking! Thanks so much for sharing and showing the umbrella, too.

[@alexachase9198]

Hi, great footage! What brand is Liz backpack? I have been looking for a light weight black backpack for women for a while.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Hyperlite.

[@kristinelieser-hager1475]

I’m so glad you are making a video series again! These have been fun to watch.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Thanks!

[@terrypaschal348]

Hi Evan, I know your done with your trek, but I've got a question. Nimblewill mentioned at Little Bgelow lean-to that the new ones are a sight to behold for their craftsmanship, but the old ones were left standing. He said that they were the finest huts on the trail. What do you think about them? Would like to stay there. Thanks for all of your information and videos.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Not sure, I really don’t pay that much attention to that-I should.

[@terrypaschal348]

@@EvansBackpackingVideos Thank you

[@magpie06]

Wow, Evan, you're just crunching those mountains, one after another. Glad to see you didn't get too hurt by the tumble (or break your glasses). All the best to you!

[@tammystringer4044]

You are still a hiking machine! Loved your jaunt through New Hampshire . Thanks for the video. Hope you will do more in the future. Can’t wait for the next backpacker comics edition. Take care.

[@rogerc7972]

I really enjoy your vids, it's the pace and tempo I guess. If I ever met you on a hike, I'd be star-struck and tongue tied LOL! When the economy shits itself, and we're all living under bridges you'll be king ding-a-ling master of hobos!

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

King Hobo-thanks but I hope it never comes to that, lol!

[@lisaallison4371]

It seems once you've handed your soul over to the trail it's nearly impossible to get it back. So glad you are hiking and making videos again!! Looking forward to your next adventure!

[@chriscarlsen2100]

Congrats on your finish! Great series of videos, I'm already hoping you will be planning another adventure to share with us. I'm glad you didn't get too banged up with that fall. Ouch! Hope the wrist is feeling better. 😊

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Thanks!

[@AllenSchubert]

Loved the ending with Liz and Luke! Also, too bad you weren't able to meet Quicksand! Great video!

[@jryan0891]

Thanks for the vids.

[@DrewBoswell]

Some rugged, rough scenery and trail you're showing in this last video. It's striking how different the weather is compared to here in the Southeast. Freezing and hypothermia at night? Heck, I'm thrilled if it drops below 75 at night right now. Good series to watch and I'm glad you went to the trouble to share it. Cheers.

[@sonjia4917]

Thank you so much for sharing your adventures. They are truly top notch. Do you keep in touch with Yelp? It would be great to see a full tramily reunion. We look forward to watching more from you.

[@wingmanhoy3999]

Awesome beautiful vlogging, hiking and scenery, all the best.

[@brianphillips3541]

Congrats on finishing!!! Looking forward to your next adventure!! About how many miles did average per day through the White Mts?

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

About 15 I think.

[@samducharme4863]

Great mini-series, Evan! (This comment is almost over) Can't wait to see what you are up to next. Be well.

[@ToddStull]

The best way to approach a summit is listening to Wheels of Steel and sporting Adidas shell toes without laces. 😂

[@darrengarlough5121]

I would like to see how you arrange that oil on that packaged tuna and spam.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Only the tuna. I just pour the oil in the tuna packet. I’m quite the trail chef!

[@jhonyermo]

Did you stop wearing button up shirts? Great to see you packing the bumbershoot again too. Are you able to get a quilt into your Joey? Thanks again for a super-duper video.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Yes I had all my gear in the Joey including my quilt!

[@cindicokeley1575]

Thanks again for another great video! I have to say, from the comfort of my morning coffee and cushy chair, those 15 peaks were fast and easy. Even the hail wasn’t too bad. 🙂

[@chriscarlsen2100]

😂

[@guyhays3432]

Your sandals must have great traction.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Vibram soles. From Wikipedia: “The sole was designed to provide excellent traction on the widest range of surfaces, have a high degree of abrasion resistance, and was made using the latest vulcanized rubber of the time. In 1954, the first successful ascent to the summit of K2 was made by an Italian expedition, wearing Vibram rubber on their soles.”

[@jimpflugrath6220]

Oh, I forget to ask, what your Expletive!#@! of choice when you face plant? I'm sure you didn't just say, "Oops!"