Foothills Trail Thru-Hike SOLO Inexperienced Hiker part 1 of 2

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Although this is my first time on this trail. The photos and videos were taken in chronological order and will still help you see how it looks like. Thank You.

[@NickandRachel]

Nice video! Thanks for sharing

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Snooch tv - I appreciate that a lot ❤️

[@NickandRachel]

@@outdoorsywannabe1888 no problem. We really enjoy making these types of videos as well

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Snooch tv -- I’ll check you out!

[@rastenborg]

Wow!

[@nuragal6959]

I love it !!! Now me and my husband want to hike too! Thank you for sharing this beautiful video!

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

ILNURA GALEYEVA - Thank you. The Nature is definitely the place to be.

[@slickmouf879]

When you said you passed burrells Ford campground you were literally standing in the middle of it. Kings Creek falls is part of burrells Ford campground and the parking lot that you were looking at, was the parking lot for the campground. you were literally there while you were questioning yourself, and looking at the sign. Great video

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

😂🤣 I went with my Dog second time around last March. Didnt do the whole thing though. I thought I was all that knowing each turns, camp sites and bridges. It was definitely better. On this one was my first time on this trail, first time long solo and someone that cant navigate the mountains 🙃😆.

[@Hallahanify]

Cool! I'm watching this from in my tent on the foothills trail! Night 1, I just started from table rock

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Good luck it’s awesome! I’m doing it again this Nov the same starting point as you did 😅

[@qsbroom]

You are a brave young lady, good to see you have your kimber, this has been quite an adventure!

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Thank you so very much❤️ It was indeed an adventure for my self. The mountains really put me in my place 😀

[@medicjohn3595]

I am planning on spring 2022 lol going to be a minute thanks so much for the video great job

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

I appreciate the comment. Good luck! You’ll love it ❤️

[@TheDvrdwn05]

Hello Elma. Thanks for sharing your video. I never done a real long trek either and was thinking of starting with this trail. I am glad you shared your experience. I will check out part 2 now. If you have any other advice for the trail, please feel free to share. Thanks again.

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Get a mini map. It helps a lot during your journey and looking for a place to camp ❤️

[@TheDvrdwn05]

@@outdoorsywannabe1888 yes, I saw you had one on your trip. I found a few online. I think I saw one similar to yours. I guess any of them will be good. Also I heard the maps go south north . Is that the best way to go? Thanks again for taking the time to share with. I really do appreciate it

[@dbstewart4496]

34 pounds is not bad considering it is winter and you have 7 days of food and over 4 pounds of water. You sure picked a beautiful trail.

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Thank you 😅🥰

[@3picAdventuresLLC]

I just found your channel as I was getting ready for work. I plan on hiking the Foothills Trail in the fall of the 2020. I love how you video provide me with a different perspective. Different perspectives provide more information to improve an individual's hike. Good luck on your future trips. You just earned a new subscriber. P.S. you are not that inexperienced. You are smarter than your last hike.

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Epic Adventures LLC - thank you so very much. It was my first time and clueless about whats to come along the way. The photos and videos was taken chronologically. So every step of the way every signage every campsites i took photos of. So viewers can see how it looks like out there and what to expect. I am so happy you subscribed as I am planning on hiking somewhere next week. Hoping it will be open. Good luck on your adventures.

[@_Roasted_Marshmallow]

Thanks for showing people it’s ok to bring a firearm for safety. You rock momma!

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Yes! Bring whatever is your security blanket is 😜

[@christianb8228]

Sure, it’s ok but it’s still ridiculous, most likely nothing is going to happen to you the safest place in America is definitely on the trail and the next safest place is the small towns close to the trails. You need to stop watching the news and learn to love your neighbours not fear them ❤️

[@_Roasted_Marshmallow]

@@christianb8228 I feel that, but I’d rather have it and not need it vs need it and not have it.

[@_Roasted_Marshmallow]

@@christianb8228 you even said it… MOST LIKELY!

[@alopezvilla]

Congrats. Did the Foothills in October. Taz is an amazing dude....

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Thanks very much. I want to do this again later next yr :) congrats to you as well.

[@slo-hikeroutdoors1301]

Great video! That looks a great trail for my first thru hike.

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

The trail will definitely test your patience. It was such a great experience. You’ll love it!

[@WalkingAroundWithHerb]

great documentary of your hike. what camera did you use?

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Thank you. It’s just my iphone 11 pro 🤣. Then I used a paid app ( Filmmaker pro) to put it together

[@WalkingAroundWithHerb]

@@outdoorsywannabe1888 thank you! I didn’t know you could shoot front & rear views simultaneously on iPhone 11. I learned something from you :)

[@adrianawestbrook7296]

Thank you for this video! I am also inexperienced and your video is so realistic for someone just starting out. My dad is also from the Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤️ Happy Trails to you and thank you for the inspiration!

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Thank you Adriana. I am new to documenting my hikes. I still dont know much about what I should be telling viewers lol You should go for it! You can do it! Go Philippines!!!!!

[@Dom-dq5pl]

How cold did it get at night, and what down jacket did you use?

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

It got really cold down to 30’s. This time I was on a budget, so I just have a dawn jacket I got from amazon and my sleeping bag rated at 30° 🥲. I wore a thermal underwear at night, I’m gonna make a new video with my new gear soon I hope.

[@doarelectroni]

Any recommendations for a prospective Foothills Trail thruhiker.

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

I used a miniature map. First I planned how many days it will take me to finish it versus how many miles I can hike in one day. Based on where the campsites are, I averaged 10 miles a day. I carried all my food. The key is to plan your food so you dont over pack.

[@danielcluley870]

You are carrying way too much but you are strong and your spirit is strong.

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

I think my gear was just what I need. The prob was the weight. So I went on Zpacks, enlighten equipment and tarptent $$$$$$ later super happy with new weight new comfort. Thank you for the kind words, I want to do it again.

[@danielcluley870]

@@outdoorsywannabe1888 Yeah, I meant the weight, not content. Glad you worked it out! It will be much easier to carry now.

[@mouseinthewoods1747]

Can you let us know what is an appropriate amount to tip a Foothills shuttle driver? I honestly have no idea, and I definitely don't want to give a skimpy tip to someone for shuttling me around during a pandemic!

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

I gave Taz $80. He gave me a ride up 2-3x during my hike.

[@AroundtheBlueBend]

Inspiring! Great job!

[@paddle_hike]

I was suppose to be there... but crossing the border was too complicated with the virus. I had also plans with Taz lol... had to postponed to later...very sad

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Paddle & Hike - I finished right before it got too crazy. Taz is older too. We have to leave him alone. He is a higher risk.

[@paddle_hike]

@@outdoorsywannabe1888 yea...well i had made plans with him 2-3 weeks ago...for last week but cancelled because of all this. Let's not take any chances .. BUT i will hike this one for sure :)

[@Rowen170]

What water filter system do you recommend?

[@michaelmurley177]

With no cell service, did you consider carrying an inReach device?

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

I had cell service every 2 hrs. Each time I was on the top of the mountain. I update my gps tracker which is the life360 that my husband keeps on eye on. I did not have inreach, but I have it now. I personally dont like to carry it with me on FHT if I ever go on it again.

[@tacohiker]

I'm going to thru hike this one as well. Great video! I would suggest getting a Garmin InReach Mini or a Garmin InReach Explorer+ (has an SOS button) if you haven't already gotten one - just in case you get hurt and don't have cell service. You should post a video of your gear and items you would cull vs items you would keep!

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Ta co - Thanks for the comment. It is truly a nice hike. I loved it. No I dont have Garmin maybe in the future I will get one.

[@alanhooks]

Hi what size and brand is your pack for this hike?

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Hello there. I had the 65L REI for women. I got a new one now. Because this one is not light. I got the REI FLASH 55 now. It comes in women and men.

[@alanhooks]

@@outdoorsywannabe1888 cool 55 is better. Enjoyed your videos! Keep hiking...I did 650 miles of the AT. I try and carry no more than 25 lbs. 1 liter bottle in my hand; 1 on my pack. Tent is the heaviest and hate carrying it. Good luck...trail name is Steady..

[@jimwilliams2753]

very much enjoyed this video

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

I appreciate the kind words. I am very shy to public speaking 😆

[@stephenmasciocchi1411]

I stumbled across your videos during some late night KZbin viewing. Congratulations on finishing the Foothills Trail! Quite an accomplishment for you first long-distance hike. The Foothills Trail is my favorite trail. I hiked it at the end of December. If you're interested, here's a link to my trail journal: www.trailjournals.com/journal/24093. There's some gear talk as well as what happened on the trail - good and bad. Some unsolicited advice: You have too much stuff - probably food and clothes. Ditch the water bladder. You can screw the Sawyer onto a SmartWater bottle and either filter it into another bottle or drink directly from it. Make sure you put your snacks for the day into your hip belt pockets before you leave camp. Set an alarm to wake up, and work on breaking down camp more efficiently. Again - congratulations!

[@atypicalhiker]

I wouldnt show my piece.

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

What piece? 😅 if you are talking about the heat that I carried, we WIDE OPEN carry in NC in the city in the crowd 😆.

[@atypicalhiker]

@outdoorsywannabe1888 We have constitutional carry in GA also. I just keep a low profile with it all. I understand why you might want to make it known though. I just finished this trail yesterday. It was the best marked most well maintained trail I ever hiked. Thanks for your videos. I watched them all to get an idea of what I was getting into.

[@DrewsThoughts]

How much did it cost to take the shuttle?

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Andrew - Taz does not charge but I gave him $80 . I did not hand it to him. I hid it in one of the bathroom drawer and I texted Taz when I left 🤣 . He gets booked quick too.

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Andrew - if I did not spend the night in his house. I would have hide in the Passenger door pocket thingy he is not lucky. Because he won’t take money. And I don’t want to not compensate people for doing things for me.

[@stephenhiker9807]

Nice so far. You crushed that first day. What camera is that? I really like the double sided video.

[@_Roasted_Marshmallow]

Damn she straight ghosted you 😂😂

[@outdoorjeepadventures1416]

Geez

[@derbywinner5423]

Where’s foothills trail?

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Derby Winner - in Mountain rest, South Carolina. Runs from Oconee state park to table rock state park. Look on your ALL TRAILS APP.

[@Msgt_Slim]

Camping in the middle of a trail is the worst kind of rookie mistake.

[@mbshmfic1]

She was at a camp sight called Big Ben and left it

[@leeyoo31]

Nature is so cool. Thank you for watching the video.KZbin friend. Come and see my dog.Have a nice day.😉

[@SlickRickDownSouth]

Being prepared can can save you alot of hassle. Obviously you weren't prepared.

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

Obviously you missed the tittle. Happy New Year!