How Grandma Gatewood Became a Hiking Legend

[@larisal1500]

am reading the book about her and what an extraordinary person & story! She had true grit & was so resilient despite all the abuse she received from her husband.

[@Greenbelly]

Indeed. Inspiring.

[@Mxxjzz]

I have no words 😶 I’m from Ohio and it’s crazy that very few people here knows of her. She’s a true LEGEND !! I hike the Buckeye trail but this A.T is on my list.

[@joelsmith552]

Just read the excellent book. This video was a nice way to see some of the things mentioned. Well done

[@Greenbelly]

Awesome. Glad you enjoyed the book... and some visuals to match 😎

[@yukifujita5856]

An incredible pioneer hiker.

[@alysom2770]

I’m reading Grandma Gatewood’s Walk. Picked it up in Bryson City NC, near the section she hiked through at the Nantahala. Such a great story, and as a hiker, I can only dream of doing what she accomplished. What an amazing lady. A new hero for me. God bless you all!

[@Greenbelly]

Great story to read in that setting!

[@leezelina6668]

My son and his friend finished the AT last year. It took them 5 months. I'm getting him this book for his birthday.

[@Greenbelly]

Nice. And congrats to your son.

[@roamingredser1207]

Thanks Greenbelly for these high-quality videos! I just found your channel and am well impressed

[@jbro4779]

Well done! Excellent video.

[@Greenbelly]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@bronwenhook6088]

Well, I'm 5'2", 140 lbs and 73 - I guess I'd better get going!

[@Greenbelly]

You got this 💪

[@MarkProjMgr]

Very nice video

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks!

[@あこちゃん-j9j]

Hollywood should make a movie about her adventures. Why hasn't it done yet!?

[@sableempire9654]

Agree. Im Australian. Love this story- would love to see recognition of this woman world wide

[@calebmacdonald6189]

According to the book she also hiked the 2000 mile Oregon trail

[@Greenbelly]

Yup!

[@AndrewDasilvaPLT]

Dang, I was going through my subscription panel and was debating on unsubscribing from your channel due to inactivity. Glad I didn't.

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks! Glad to hear. We'll keep 'em comin.

[@simsgirlgem]

I read her book I’m trying to build up my endurance to attempt the trailI’m a type two diabetic and I think if she can do it I can do it

[@Greenbelly]

The rough rule of thumb is “be able to run a mile” before attempting a thruhike. Should serve as a good benchmark fitness level. Good luck! :)

[@musingwithreba9667]

I want to be Gramma Gatewood when I grow up ❤😊

[@Greenbelly]

Me too