Hiking from paradise into danger | CDT Day 63

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[@michellebentley7159]

I’m frequently praying when I’m out backpacking…especially when I’m solo! People ask me if I get lonely or afraid. Like you said, I’ll have challenging and sometimes scary moments, but I know I’m not really alone…and that gives me strength. You’re a wise lady!

[@USFSranger]

This section of the CDT is tough but scenic. From Pinedale, you will most likely head up into the Wind River Range. That will be some of the most scenic yet difficult trail before you drop out of the High Country. After below the Wind River you will come to the South Pass where the CDT splits. The western route is shorter but extremely dry. You will be dreaming of mountains again before you see the Medicine Bow or Colorado peaks. Keep your amazing attitude/spirit and the Good Lord will get you through it. Just remember that the Colorado 14's are awaiting.

[@NHBackcountryGuide]

19:35 That's a fox. You can see it's tail when it turns (especially the white tip) and the way its ears sit on top of its head. I love seeing them, they're really smart but also curious.

[@gregharmon3797]

Yep I agree

[@johnsnell6315]

Yep. Fox.

[@Ja50nkAt]

What I like the most from your videos is showing us the highs and the lows of thru hiking. In the morning you're relaxin in a hot spring with Pepsi under blue bird sky's and in the evening you're in a thunderstorm, no fluff here.

[@billyshears921]

Kelly, this is the best journey you've ever been on. You'll cherish this forever, and it will strengthen, even more, your relationship with The Almighty for all the days of your life. Thanks for sharing.

[@lilhook5534]

Kelly, Thank you for sharing your journeys with us. There’s a lot of KZbinrs I’m subscribed to, but just know your attitude on life and your content keep you in the top 5! I hope you continue to be safe throughout your hike the CDT along with your friends that if not already will definitely all be family by the time y’all are done! Keep it up and Good luck!

[@miscbs]

LOL! "We are headed back up to where the Hot Springs pool is hopefully the lady doesn't recognize us from last night when we were trying to get in there past uh operating hours. hehehe"

[@Adventures2nature]

Listening to you narrate at the end of the video is inspiring. You’ve grown so much on this trip ❤ and sharing about your talks with God while on your journey is beautiful.

[@ginasmall6817]

We can all learn from your attitude about embracing the suck. Very impressive ! I think you inspire people for sure just in their daily lives. You got back out and hiked after a major surgery on the AT. You are a bad ass tough as nails woman!

[@Jllcountry5118]

Power on they say 😊nothing can stop ya💪 Enjoy the journey no matter what. You got this

[@JohnathanAulabaugh]

💚 That looked like a real struggle to get through the day. The drive to push through shows the character and determination to meet those goals.

[@lynnpike988]

Love your”Get her done attitude”!

[@stuartrollings602]

Howdy Kelly ! Well now we know that Arkansas girls say “Coke” for all soft drinks as well! You corrected it but we caught ya! 😅Love the hike…so,glad you went SOBO..have watched some horror stories in Montana On-The NB in the fall with huge snow storms! Looking forward to CO and NM where I have spent a lot of time! Saddle up!🤠🇺🇸🇨🇱🏔️

[@RickINFJ]

I wish you the best Syrup. 🙏 Pepsi in the hot spring to dodging hail and lightning. 9L running the gamut. High elevation and lower O2 levels, and you guys are still sending it. 💪👏 Rest well everyone 🌲🏕🌲

[@gjgant001]

Your monolog was inspiring and a comfort to my heart, God Bless You.

[@nicholehikes]

You’re so much tougher than on your AT hike. You’re growing with every trail

[@Bill1608]

Beautiful country. I used to live in CO and NM but never been to WY. You sold me! If I ever move back to the mainland from Hawaii, it will be CO, NM, or now WY. Thank you. Happy Trails!

[@gabriellemarella9127]

You guys are LIVING 👏🏼 makes me happy to see how blessed and well you are all doing out there. The hard days have their reward at least.

[@Weathernerd27]

The Wind river mountains are amazing. There are alot of good side trips in the wind river mountains. Last summer I took a side trip to Island Lake/Indian pass and standing on a 12,000 ft ridge with small glaciers on one side, a high lush green valley dotted with little lakes and then dropping down to Island lake with a bunch of wildflowers and stunted subalpine trees was amazing.

[@jamesgunn1606]

Kelly you have my vote for Queen of the CDT 2024 !! I'm really curious to see what your going to encounter in the Basin, Co Rockies and the NM Landscape and desert in the fall and early winter SoBo rocks so far !

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

Some cool hiking, Kelly!❤. Beautiful campsites! Recently tore my Achilles tendon…on my road to recovery now. Hope to be out hiking and mushroom hunting again soon!😊. Stay wildernessy!!❤

[@Heath.Hikes.]

Those hot springs looked amazing.

[@brucefarris4734]

Truly admire your (and your team’s) commitment and strong will….every day👊🏼

[@richardthorne2804]

Your comments at the end of video are so inspiring and impactful. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences …such a beautiful place. By the way, Granite Falls is where they filmed the waterfall you see in the movie A River Runs Through It with Brad Pitt.

[@teresap.5991]

I'm so happy you got AG1 for your health ❤. You'll definitely notice a difference in a week or so. I take similar. NAC is another one that is great for overall health and detox. This video was awesome ❤. Love the hot springs 😍. Enjoy Kell😊

[@jasonjones5213]

One extreme to the next.Great video.

[@davidbalderston2751]

Kelly, you are such a multi tasker! Hiking the CDT and making commercials. I think you are adorable.

[@tonybabb2540]

CDT is the hardest of the triple crown trails. Many tap out.

[@kellyhays23]

Yup and we are making it even harder with the alternates we’ve routed lol

[@tonybabb2540]

@@kellyhays23 You go girl !!

[@kabinrai2848]

Usually you uploaded videos i’m very excited to see omg nature life is very good 👍

[@jackgill2501]

Kelly, Good Saturday night! Thank you for sharing your day. Take care, Stay strong, and be safe! Jack

[@eristicfreethinker2098]

We camped in one of the dispersed sites along that road on a road trip from Atlanta to Anchorage at the end of June. Absolutely magnificent area. That small falls was a nice surprise and the views were great but we weren’t enamored with a concrete spring so we skipped the soak. Good luck on the rest of your journey.

[@goldensolstice6390]

Thank you for sharing and I enjoyed your reflection at 21:00. Great vlog!

[@twhite1004]

Thanks for sharing...! That country is so rich with history..! Lewis and Clark, Ashleys 100 with Jim Bridger and Hugh glass and many other famous mountain men.... Cool to see it threw your eyes..!

[@rosemarymcleod4074]

Awesome video . Real scary with that lightning popping everywhere.😮

[@Jkpatriot]

this one deserves a comment! Keep on truckin guys! love ya Kelly!!

[@kmichaelp4508]

Just saw “As The Crow Flies” a couple of weeks ago there! They had a great time at the hot pool. And God is always with us.

[@johnwakefield9378]

Inspiring video, love your mindset and motivation. I see hundreds of thousands of subs ahead for this great channel.

[@maureenmukhlis2934]

Kelly!!! You AMAZE ME!! You are so strong 💪💗 This is a day that you will never forget!! God bless you and your friends through this INCREDIBLE JOURNEY 🙏🙏💕💕

[@rustyrelicsfarm2406]

If you are ever interested there is the Iron Belle Trail in Michigan. Its 1,250 miles long.

[@SnowboardJedi]

I am having a blast watching and learning!

[@stephentaylor3789]

We live in Idaho, snowmachine to granite creek in the winter. It's a great spot and even better way to spend time with littes

[@perfectweather]

Great video, thanks 👍

[@TheKevinBostic]

Great insight and introspection. Really admire you

[@aertec26]

got me hooked on these vids! keep them coming! Stay safe out there :D

[@HH-li5xl]

Great message Kelly !

[@robmechanic]

I’ve been praying for your safety and strength every day. May the hand of Jesus be your n you always. 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@darrenb3551]

Amen

[@tonymorris1571]

Have a wonderful day Kelly.

[@gregharmon3797]

Great video, love the thoughts at the end

[@forrestwhite8052]

Again I love your attitude. Stay strong.

[@Iiacach57]

❤ you are truly a warrior on your own. God is always on your side. My prayers for your wonderful journey. God Bless you!! Thank you for sharing all those beautiful views. ❤

[@wendypelaez9305]

Good job, Kelly!

[@JayMumper]

Smart move getting a sponsor w AG1. Helps you sound like a legit RD. 😎

[@captainrobbins7130]

There is also a Llama train that goes to the top of Mt Leconte in the Smokies.

[@nam_hn]

I believe your faith in The Lord, your experiences, all your training and preparation before the hike have paid off. You know your limitations and you know you can push on in such situations. Is there a risk of a situation getting out of hand? What are the situations that you will never put yourself in? What is your thought process when you plan your hike through a difficult section? Thank you so much for sharing your journey.

[@KevinM-ov3qr]

My wife and I thought we might run into you and your trail family in the winds. We were there from the 16th-22nd

[@stacks.23]

What a beautiful but tough hike. Thanks for sharing this even through the thick and thin mud. Co*19 messes with a lot of womens time of the month. Hope you get back to 100% soon.

[@John572d4]

Cool what’s Co19 or is it the elevation

[@justingill1520]

Love your drive and your walk with Jesus! Keep up the great work. Love the series!

[@memphistim2001]

Southern girl giveaway: calling even a Pepsi a "Coke".

[@kellyhays23]

@@memphistim2001 he gets it^

[@tommybewick]

It's pop.

[@Victory1981]

Very nice! See any sign of Bigfoot? Lol

[@cuz129]

As Marina McBride sang, "Everybody knows that the sweetest thing that you'll ever see in the whole wide world is a happy girl. " That's what came to mind when you hit that hot springs!

[@tommyamaya4254]

God takes care of those that go through struggles be safe

[@kevinscott660]

You girl are a soldier

[@campingwithcruz5808]

Hey Kelly you might want to go to a OBGYN when you get off trail about your periods if they continue. I had a similar issue when I was late 30’s. Anyway, praying 🙏 for ya ‘all and your hiker friend with the leg issue. Great video

[@kellyhays23]

I think it’s just because I’m pushing my body so hard. Never had a problem before hand. If it continues I’ll get it checked out but I think it’s an acute thing

[@campingwithcruz5808]

@@kellyhays23 definitely could be it and if you are stressed it can effect a woman’s cycle

[@sammymartinez556]

My friend, Hot springs snd a Pepsi can’t get any better ✌️❤️😊

[@dannyjamison8337]

Funny, but the most uncomfortable part for you was the coolest part of the video for me, as a viewer. Nice narration at the end!

[@johnlaine6259]

There is nice nuide pools on the creek

[@gman963]

Lol. That thumbnail 😂

[@NateDurham-th1sc]

you should rest more take it easy don’t push yourself so hard

[@Jaxon1776]

Dang it! Now I'm want a Pepsi. 😁

[@bobwheeler3011]

That’s right!

[@davidherringgo]

AG1 👍 I mix up daily something similar called Live it Up . Green powder nutrients. Hope xrays look good.

[@mannyg53]

Got a Coke as you show the camera a Pepsi. But you did get it right when you popped the tab,😊

[@John572d4]

Was it cold?

[@johnwilliams640]

Kelly when you get back home I would like to give you about 8 ball caps unused. I live in C.A. too not to far from you. I enjoy the heck out of your videos. Hope you don't mind me asking you. Stay safe

[@SalPane1224]

This day ended up a rough one get the mud off with a stick

[@elm1275]

Im 28, had a tubaligation at 25, and randomly started suffering from 2 Week cycles about 2 years ago amd went back on depo just to stop it/hopefully reset it. 😔

[@user-David-Alan]

Stay strong. Did you realize you had your glasses on. Stay well and safe.

[@kellyhays23]

@@user-David-Alan probably not lol too tired

[@Justusson]

Don’t push too hard. There’s a reason why your body isn’t performing at the top of the hiking part: it’s preoccupied on working on your health at a deeper level. Don’t go against that, it needs what it needs, try and listen to it. It tells you everything that’s going on. Take care!! 👋

[@vickifg13]

I’m going to say it again you are absolutely amazing. This trail I believe was made for you. I love when you speak about God for we can’t do the hard things in life without walking with him. Happy Hiking ⛺️🏔️🥾

[@creativedesign3657]

Hi Kelly it's Tony I commend you for doing what you enjoy doing but it's wiping you out you need to take care of yourself hopefully today you can sweat that poison out of your body in the hot springs I wish I was able to send you some vitamins holy s*** talking about mental telepathy😅 you just came on about A but regardless you are in my prayers and in my heart and you just walked right past me I live in New Hampshire come visit I happen to be an outdoorsman myself I love to hike in camp and stuff but I broke my back so I can't carry a backpack but I will recover and do it again soon sweetie take care of yourself I'll see you in the next video may God bless you and have a good evening and pleasant dreams

[@sapoverde65]

Some light weight rain pants would help retain body heat and protect your legs, hiking at night is risky could walk off a cliff,be careful who are you racing.

[@kellyhays23]

I have rain pants haha

[@cachemacstrailtime]

Free hotsprings by the waterfall, just cross the river.

[@Eric-i2g8u]

Hi Kelly. Great video I love you 🙏🕊️🇺🇸💐🎈💔

[@jimhenderson387]

Those poor shoes! And poor inside of tent from muddy legs and other body parts. Too tough for me, but I'm glad it suits you!

[@jrcriner6542]

I worry about you guys getting struck by lightning especially on the high ground of the trail

[@cynthiasmith4966]

Amazing! T'was a fox. Becoming storm chasers?

[@johnsandell4501]

Hardcore 👍👍👍

[@troyfarris9542]

SSDD...love it!! You are the real world. Genuine and honest is a sure sign Jesus is involved. Thank you AGAIN 😊 for sharing your journey 🙏...

[@dougboyd7732]

Should have hit the springs at the end of the day, then gone to bed. Who keeps taking you guys off trail? Take the map away from them😂

[@kellyhays23]

@@dougboyd7732 we’re out here just route finding lol it’s not as easy as just following the red line.

[@dougboyd7732]

@@kellyhays23 I hear you huffin and a puffin. Being from the flat lands of Florida I can relate. I wish I could hike like that again.

[@zaftra]

Yay, winner of the miss wet T- shirt 2024. Did they ever have that in the US or was it just a UK thing.

[@RJ-ix4co]

@kelly Hays Hikes, sounds like you guys may have got that new strain of Covid that’s moving around. Some folks I work with got it and sounds so much like y’all’s cold.

[@suemoore1965]

Hope you all sleep in

[@jzoop1]

70k!!!

[@GaryandDonnieAndersen]

You have a guardian angel watching over you...(I put in a request for one).😊

[@renoflames]

You are right about keeping God in your Heart that is the way I do it. May God Bless all of you. Yes I am Night Fishing fixing to go back in. BTW I have been using AG1 for a while and it works. Be safe!!!!!!

[@toddmiller4905]

That was a fox, not a deer

[@jmpmusva]

into danger.......I was worried about the huge fires going on right now in the area. Then I laughed. This is not live.

[@travissapp4961]

❤❤❤ besafe

[@rockercover]

7:11 😊👍

[@clc251]

Get change in environments during the day. You carrying and extra load with all that mud on you calf’s and feet wow.

[@laurenkelly8499]

Nooooo....not AG1🥲🥲🥲. Really?