FINALLY SUMMITTING KATAHDIN! [And You Thought I Was Emotional BEFORE?!]

[@RC_0669]

Maddie, the montage with all your tramily reaching Katahdin was masterfully done! I'm so happy you decided to skip to then end so you could share that moment with them. Good luck with the rest of your 83 miles.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you! Everyone I showed wasn't there on the same day, but five of us were. I was so proud of everyone!

[@mistytrails11]

I love this video❤️so much, Im so proud of you and everyone!

[@IgraineOhnefurcht]

Honestly I joined you crying while watching! ❤ Congratulations to you and Smoke - and Mr Kettle and your ripped shirt! 😂 Thank you for taking us along and entertaining us for the last six months with your great sense of humor, your emotions, your thoughts, doubts, dreams and your passion! You did it, Ranger!!!! 🎉

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks so much!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed sharing it!

[@starbrdtack]

Best AT Vlogger Award!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you so much! That's a high honor, there's a lot of good ones out there!

[@dmunman]

Your very lucky. You don’t know it yet. 45 ish years on the trail. You can never remove it from your soul. You are now one of us. Forever. Welcome

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you. So glad to be a part of this!

[@mfarley252]

This was the most real summit of katahdin I’ve seen. Wow you are amazing!! You really showed how hard the climb was-and I was nervous for you, and cried tears of joy as you made it!!! Thank you for sharing your journey. ❤

[@ItsChase783]

Congratulations Ranger and Smoke for making it to Katahdin.We have enjoyed watching you guys on your amazing journey on the AT.

[@karyncasey9363]

You were such a pleasure to watch during this incredible adventure. Thank you bringing us along!❤

[@cherylstickney8690]

I absolutely cried with joy for all of you. Thank you for allowing us to watch it with you. 😢❤😅❤😊

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

It was definitely a social experience, I couldn't have done it with everyone out there. Thank YOU for watching!

[@cherylstickney8690]

💗🙏👍

[@dromerjb]

Thank you for sharing your experience. You have been my daily escape.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Glad to be of service!

[@johnh.kracke9713]

Congratulations on your achievement. This even brought a tear to my eyes as you reached your goal. It was fun following your journey.

[@patriciadabkowski4841]

I was shedding a tear when you made it to Katadin Congratulations

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you!

[@BoondockBertoOverland]

Congrats to the Smoke Master, too!

[@TheOnly1v1cashappme]

Thank you!

[@pattyann7803]

I was in tears watching you summit. So proud of you.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you so much, its such a treat to share it this way!

[@patrickhanlon8663]

One of the main reasons I have watched you is you really do show how difficult it is. You show it from a distance that most KZbinrs do but never the step by step moves that is necessary to overcome an obstacle and show how difficult it is. Most people show the bottom view and then the top view and say….”I did it”! But how is the question and you show that. As well as the highs and lows of the trail. I have really enjoyed watching you and the humor that you added to you journey. Always need humor. A smile a day is good and needed. Congratulations.

[@cinramirez8627]

Beautiful photos! Congratulations, Maddie! Glad you made a friend like Smoke. Can’t wait for the next vid of you guys making up those miles. Good Bless! ✌🏽

[@tennesseeyaya1830]

Through burns, sweat and tears, YOU MADE IT! So proud of you and Smoke. Thank you sooooo much for sharing. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ajparks79]

Thank you for showing the trail to Katahdin.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks for noticing!

[@ClairenParkerontheRoad]

Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉 It has been a privilege following you on this trek! Thank you so much for sharing it!

[@stephenrush1590]

From start to finish your vlog of the entire AT hike is the best by far. Congrats and Bravo Zulu.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Yay! Thank you so much!

[@jackpine4347]

Maddie, the best, most immersive video footage of the approach to Katahdin I have ever seen. I don't think anybody has done a better job of this. Your sharing of the experience in such depth, with such honesty and clarity was amazing. I think you made the right decision to go to Katahdin to share the experience with your friends. Enjoy the last 80 miles of the trail with Smoke. Looking forward to the videos from that final section!

[@TheSpiralLab]

Im crying because it’s almost over. I’m (selfishly) glad you have a few more miles to go, and at least one more week of videos. Of course you will need a break, but I already can’t wait to see what you are doing next. You’re really inspiring me to think about a through hike. I have various disabilities that would make it impossible to do all in one year, but it might be fun to try it in stages. Idk. If not the AT, then something. Thanks for taking so much time and care to take us along with you on your adventure. It has meant a lot.

[@mamamuffin7170]

Oh Maddie. We are so, so proud of you. The video was so thoroughtful, encompassing every thing! Yes we cried along, as our hearts burst with love and pride.❤

[@bobhamulak3646]

CONGRATULATIONS Maddie! You really did it! I am so happy for you and all your friends gathering up there on Katahdin. You've come a long way in the past six months, in both distance traveled and in fortitude. I think you made the right choice to skip ahead and catch up to your friends. Those remaining 80-some miles will allow to say goodbye to the AT at a nice leisurely pace. ENJOY them! And "Thank You" Maddie, again for taking the time to make all these videos. All your viewers have enjoyed getting to know you on your journey. It's been a pleasure! ps- Are you going to donate that well-worn shirt to the Smithsonian now? (LOL)

[@dawnsteisslinger353]

So true about the shirt right? Hahaha!!!!=)

[@bebelovestoread]

Congratulations, Maddie! Blessings on these last few steps and all that you have in the future! ❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@nomad_wannabe58]

That’s my mountain. From 1970-1979 I lived in Patten, Maine. Mt. Katahdin was seen from house on the hill and the sunsets were amazing. Katahdin High School was our school for the surrounding small towns. It’s my favorite place on earth. Home I loved watching you reach the top. Is there still the stones piled up to make it a mile high? I never got to climb it but my older sister. Knife’s edge would be too scary for me but congratulations. I love your channel. I just bought my 2016 Sienna XLE and want to do a build very much like yours. It’s my favorite of all the builds I’ve watched.

[@willbarton4508]

Congratulations on your summit of Katahdin with Smokes and everyone else. Thanks for your videoing the trail going up showing the realness of the hike going up. Hopefully you caught some of what it's like going down. Thanks for your sharing your experience and journey. Looking forward to your remaining journey. May God bless you bless you.

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

The shirt made it !!!!! Ha. Had to say it. Congratulations Maddie! Congratulations Smoke! So happy for y’all. A bit sad I won’t have the daily short video and weekly updates. But I’m sure I haven’t heard the last of you two. More adventures to come. I cannot wait to see what’s next. Oh yes. The kettle made it too !!!!!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

There's a few more days of stuff from the 82 miles we went back for!!

[@jeffreyking3807]

CONGRATULATIONS. young lady you did it. What an amazing goal you have tackled. Please treat yourself to that beer. You certainly deserve it. 👏

[@mybuggadog15]

Congratulations!! In honor of your achievement I ran through my sprinkler (to get that wet clothes feeling) broke out a slightly soggy Pop Tart, filled my pockets with macaroni & cheese and saluted your summit with gusto! Hopefully no one called the authorities! 😳 Way to go Maddie & Smoke Master!!! 😉👍😁

[@BoondockBertoOverland]

Congrats, Maddie.

[@jennifercocharan4526]

You did a great job capturing the trail and sharing it with others. Also that you get to go back and hike some more.....thats even better. I like that part. It realy helped me out with redirecting. And then again.....you had me packing up a few times.

[@lonleyndn]

YAYYYYYY!

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

This time I cried with you Maddie.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Awwww thats the best way!

[@raktoda707]

Congratulations!! It's nice you all stayed together for the final stretch.Blessings,good health and sleep well!

[@reym9j]

It was totally worth a good cry! Congratulations on finishing ur journey! ❤

[@cc-camper-lady]

Congratulations Maddie!! I've watched your journey from the beginning. So Proud!!

[@karinheart]

Congratulations!!! I'm happy for you and Smoke too

[@rarey9289]

Great job Maddie, YOU DID IT! 🎉

[@lynnette9046]

Congrats it has been so wonderful watching your journey all summer and this fall. You are awesome and so strong.❤

[@elainebieber8039]

Oh Maddie--it was an amazing experience to follow along the AT with you. Hardest part was wanting to hug you when the tears came, and best part was watching you conquer every obstacle with perservance. Congratulations and just enjoy the moments!

[@charlottewilson4680]

I am so happy for you and have really enjoyed sharing in this journey.

[@sonyasilver4182]

Congratulations! I watched your whole journey.I'm so happy for you! fantastic

[@evanss6141]

So cool you made it to the top of Katahdin! And the review pics of your trail family was great. Can't wait to see you knock out those next few miles. Congrats to you and Smoke for summiting!!

[@patriciamurray5189]

Congratulations! That's a great photo of you on the little wooden platform! So exciting...I have been with you the entire way! Great job! 💕

[@pegspun]

Congratulations, Maddie! So proud of you and thank you for taking us along on this beautiful adventure!!🤍

[@karenbriggs7663]

Yay Maddie!!! Congratulations!! I have enjoyed your journey… the good, bad and ugly… it was real. Smoke and that cotton-pickin kettle!! But I get it… he was challenged…he prevailed!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you!!

[@katherinenicholas7116]

Awesome! I remember when you were on the stair master at the gym. Congratulations!!!

[@MaksimOutdoors]

Congrats 😊 you’ve accomplished something I’ve dreamed of and probably will never get the chance to do. We loved your montage of all the folks you met along the trail…can’t wait to see what you tackle next. Keep it up, been following since day one!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Hey!! Thank you so much for watching, that’s so awesome that you followed along with this journey too! Looking forward to catching up on your videos when I have more free time and more WiFi in my life!

[@lindabraden5723]

Congratulations Maddie! You made it to Kutahdin! I never doubted that you would make it. What a tremendous experience! What a memory! ❤️

[@roseszabo9472]

And, Maddie, YOU, have all those fantastic videos, & reflections, of your entire journey!!!!! Taking the time to do that, was well worth it, as you shall see! Congrats & looking forward to the last couple miles!!!!!

[@gwenwallace6175]

Your soooo amazing!! You cried! I cried!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

[@TurtleMyrtle12]

Wahooo!!! Congratulations! I cried along with you as you approached and reached the top. Well done!! I've so enjoyed watching your entire journey.

[@kristianamrhein3775]

Well Done....deserved it😊

[@jimmymalone3494]

Ranger and Smoke I have really enjoyed these videos Thank you two for bringing us along.

[@susanboatman7913]

Congratulations on Mt. Katahdin 🎉.

[@dorotheaholder2370]

🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@Get_Some_Nature]

17:19 Congratulations Ranger on your summit!!! Whooot!!! The mix of emotions by the sign is something only fellow thruhikers understand. I can't wait to see your next video(s) of you two finishing the last 83 miles! I knew you would make it all the way!!! As a member of the Class of 2022, I was rooting for you the entire trail! 💚🦵🦵👣

[@TeeGreen222]

Oh the glow from your spirit while you stood on that sign! ❤️ spectacular! CONGRATULATIONS! I agree, you made the right choice. Maybe it didn’t go quite the way you planned, but you were meant to be there ❤️ Tears were shed (happy tears) and then I almost choked on them - from laughing out loud when I saw the teapot on Katahdin 😂😂😂😂😂 What an incredible journey! You have my deepest gratitude for taking me along. You are WOMAN - and I HEAR YOU ROAR! Soak up the joy in those last couple miles.

[@PatriciaLynn-cv2ck]

Congratulations, Maddie!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I enjoyed watching your journey through the past few months. I can’t wait to watch your next adventure. I loved your vanlife trips also. You’re amazing, and should be proud of yourself!

[@kevinharig4663]

Congrats! Really enjoyed following your journey!!

[@charlesjohnson9662]

Maddie, First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! I must admit, there were times I was not sure you would make it but every time you rose to the occasion and forged on. I have enjoyed your videos, accompanying narrative and above all sharing the reality of the trail. You know after a rider in the Tour de France finishes a punishing 100+ mile ride they get on their stationary bike and ride even more to cool down. They have had the sought after accomplishment of finishing the day but the cool down provides an opportunity for reflection without the pressure of racing. That’s kinda how I see your last 85 or so miles. No real pressure to push hard, time to reflect on your (and Smoke’s) amazing journey over the last six months, just a time to relax and enjoy each day. Again, thanks for your supremely informative and beautiful videography. I know the effort required and for that I want to offer my heart felt thank you.

[@cindybarrow9524]

What a heartfelt speech you gave as you approached the summit. You have an amazing gift of telling a story both visually and audibly. You storytelling had me captivated and watching here on the internet sidelines I have enjoyed every mintute of your achievements. Congratulations to you and Smoke. Never stop trekking! 😀

[@RoamingRoadJunkie]

Oh Maddie. You did it. I’m crying with you of such happiness. Great journey. Keep on keeping on 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciated your kind comments the whole way through! Thank you for being such a supportive friend!

[@sallys2423]

Congratulations on summiting Katahdin! Now you can relax and enjoy the rest of the trail with SmokeMaster.

[@jennifercarmack2405]

The tribute you did for everyone at the end-ish. Made me tear up. I don’t think I realized how much I’ve became apart of your insight. It’s been so great, looked forward to the weekly long videos, watched your daily’s on TT! Now I follow your FB. Great Job Ranger and thank you for everything you did to document this for you and your fans! Here are to many zero days ahead! Cheers

[@katfish000]

Oh goodness you did it ! 😅🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉thankyou for taking us and sharing what you have. The reality is refreshing. I'm such a fan. Congratulations to you Ranger and Smokemaster. Even the pot made it. Up those boulders and beyond. Each detail is appreciated. 😊😂

[@jamesrventura3975]

Congratulations Ranger Maddie on completing your AT trek to Mt Kahtahdin!! 😊 Enjoyed watching you on your AT journey, which will fully completed shortly. I pray for you to have a positively peacefilled restfully rejuvenating good trek as you complete the miles that you missed. Peace, love and joy in Christ, Jim V

[@SunFL]

🙏Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey. Love to you and Smoke. ❤

[@db.mc2]

Congratulations Maddie and Smoke 👊👍 Appreciate you my friends 🙏 Katahdin ✔️

[@nancycoole5217]

So glad I caught this-been thinking about you today! Congrats!

[@deltasafarishow]

Man we have been waiting months for this episode. Awesome!

[@NYDaughter1972]

I'm kind of glad it's not over yet. I love your videos, Maddie. I've truly enjoyed following you on your adventure.

[@amerphoto1]

Maddie, I had a tear of joy for you, and I am so proud of you as you ran those last yards of the trail and touched the Katahdin sign! What a journey you have been on, and I have been along with you on every video. You have taken me to places I will never see and I thank you for that! Knock out those last miles my friend and the best to you wherever your journeys take you!

[@eileenweaver1665]

Congratulations!🎉

[@t.vanoosterhout233]

Congrats, a fantastic achievement! Also, a very good vid.

[@jeannenimmo5]

Bravo! And, as you indicated, it's not just another notch in the gun butt - it's all the things that happened along the way - the cumulative effects of an immense journey, seeming to culminate in a single place, all at once, flooding the emotions and the psyche. Some of us were teared up, along with you. “From childhood's hour I have not been as others were. I have not seen as others saw."(Edgar Allan Poe). “Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.”(Edgar Allan Poe). About those American Indian tribes: They are collectively known as the Wabanaki Nations or Wabanaki Confederacy(Mi'kmaq, Maliseet, Passamaquoddy, Penobscot and Abenaki) - People of the Dawn. There is a phrase in the Western Abenaki language that I wish for you in every sense of the words, and it is this - Wli Bamkanni(pronounced oo-LEE bomb-kahn-EE). Its meaning, roughly translated, is 'travel well.' Travel well, Ranger Maddie, wherever life's journey may take you. Be well, stay safe. Take care... 🥾

[@jasonjones5213]

Congrats! Awesome vlogging too.

[@sarahsiskin6780]

I’m crying

[@dougsneider722]

Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you. Your vlogs were such a pleasure to watch. You did it! Thanks for sharing!!

[@lauriephelan6870]

Hooray!!!! Your commitment, surrounded by❤ has gotten you thru this amazing journey

[@alfredmcgillis1126]

I found myself tearing up too as you submitted. thank you for sharing your journey and being real with your emotions, happy and sad times. I'm glad smoke Master was there with you to share your experience. God Speed.

[@elvinhayes7120]

Just discovered your channel, watched some videos. Wow. You are a special person. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Yay! Thank you so much!

[@philliplee1193]

Won’t it be nice when you’re flying on four wheels to a place your destination that’s giving you the whole rest of the day to enjoy the best of everything you went there for, with no doubts about all the unknowns. And not being alone is much safer. Crazy but not so crazy that you made it through all of this!

[@nancysatori4744]

Ok, I cried too! I love that you included all the tramily, and of course Smoke and his kettle! You guys made my day!💜💜

[@tresannrn8454]

Yea!!! Atta Girl!! Congrats to you and SmokeMaster!!!✌️❤️

[@mariannemuller8338]

We are so happy for you!!! You did it!!!! What an amazing accomplishment. You should be very proud!!! 🎉😊

[@larryhunter8245]

Congratulations Maddie you made it! I knew you could. Sharing it with all of us made it much harder but we really appreciate it! Congrats to Smoke as well. He and his kettle made it!

[@craighudson4449]

❤ that was a awesome ride, enjoyed the summer with you. Congrats and stay strong 💪

[@carolann6072]

I'm not crying, you're crying! 🎉 Well done and so beautiful!!

[@carolynclark9005]

I have been following you since day 1 ! Congrats!! You did it!!

[@gregtaylor3432]

Thank You so much for a reminiscence of my Katahdin adventure: In my time (spoken in a raspy old person voice) the mountain provided a sleet storm (in June!!) that turned the boulders to ice. I fell twice just before the Tableland and my son and I (wisely, I believe) carefully retreated. My knee has not yet recovered (6 years now) and my SOBO hike dream was at least postponed (probably cancelled 😥 )! However, I fondly remember the place where my son remarked that "This section gives a bad reputation to the concept of "trails": Look they even had to staple the rocks together!"! (9:01 in your video) I experience a somewhat vicarious relationship with the AT through Facebook, though I am day hiking my way through New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and hope for a knee replacement in the next several months. Congratulations on your summit and enjoy the remaining miles!👍BTW Odie's school bus is legendary!!!

[@angie7236]

Thank you for sharing your journey! ❤

[@duanedempsey3361]

Congratulations Welcome to the club. Ridge Runnin Rat 81

[@WanderingWithWanda]

That was so beautiful! Such great scenery, that was very touching! I'm proud of you Maddie! I'm proud of Smoke Master and I'm proud of all the others that were on that peak! I was especially proud of Smokes kettle! 🙂

[@aadmonk]

Congratulations Ranger on making it to the summit of Katahdin. I am so happy for you, Smoke Master, and tramily. Enjoy the last few miles you have on the AT.

[@Get_Some_Nature]

5:17 Your eloquent summation of the trail made me tear up! 😭 Thank you Maddie 💚!!! I was 'Stealth' on my successful journey last year. Proud member of the A T Class of 2022!!!

[@marielange9077]

Brava!!!

[@rickpatenaude2719]

Well Done!❤

[@dixielambrecht7009]

Hooray Maddie!

[@juanbackpacks]

I’ve been to the top of Whitney twice as part of thru hikes on the HST and JMT. It’s not climbing Mount Everest but a lot of folks attempt it and are uprepared in terms of the physical requirements and gear/clothing to be safe and successful. I feel like a lot of people treat it like a day hike coming in from the portal … its a few notches above that.