I Bailed Out Of The Grayson Highlands (and stayed at a doctor office hostel?) Appalachian Trail 2023

[@bird.1980]

Rain jackets are great but an umbrella to keep the rain off you and your pack is totally worth the 7oz

[@LWilli5]

Your instincts about hypothermia, even at 40 degrees or more, were spot on. I’m glad you ate some food, put your layers on, and found a place to go warm up.

[@bruceringrose7539]

Especially when it’s raining!

[@stevebailey7633]

I learned while hiking decades ago, that the typical temp. for Hypothermia to hit is 55 deg. Some MY DEC Ranger told me that. Was useful info.

[@laurelrunlaurelrun]

@@stevebailey7633 I just read the same thing in a book on outdoor survival. Usually edge seasons where it's warm during the day and people don't bring enough clothes/shelter for when/if it cools off, gets windy or rains.

[@Ruff_life222]

Ha! That was one of two songs I always have stuck in my head on my hikes.Hearing you sing it made me smile 😊

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video with some bad cold rainy day, 😮 so let's keep on hiking..😊 good job over 500 miles, 😅

[@dbstewart4496]

Good decisions were made👍and bonus points for packing out the pringles 👏. Stay safe. Enjoy.

[@kenmcginnis5055]

I. Appreciate you explaining how fast the weather can change and how you handled it and maybe what you could have done better

[@rickhaddix6847]

You have a great attitude Taylor. You are doing great.

[@kenmachine9951]

❤ hey Taylor 👋 love your videos 📷 great way to do the AT.❤ Ken NC 😎

[@kenmachine9951]

a positive person.thank you for all you are doing. I have watched every one of your videos and they're always great 👍 keep safe ❤️ Ken NC

[@susieuramoto7491]

I love how you follow your gut to take care of yourself. So very wise.

[@hdbinnc8583]

Sounds like the hostel owner was a bit of a profiteer! I’m glad you got to safety and feel better. Keep charging! 500 miles, wow!

[@edwardcooney4948]

Congratulations on 500 miles - well done! More importantly though was your highlighting the need to be vigilant around hypothermia which is potentially life threatening - even above 32 - and no joke. All hikers should monitor their situation carefully. As a NH resident and lifelong hiker in the Whites there have been too many needless deaths and risky rescues of unprepared hikers who don't want to abandon the hike. Your vlog today provided and important message.

[@michaelm7843]

Safety first!

[@ibrewalot]

Glad you made the "safe" decision! Hey, today I volunteered at the Made in NH Expo and got a chance to meet and talk to your Mom! I also picked up a REALLY nice Nahamsha sweatshirt (wearing it now) from your store there. Great to see your progress and hear from your Mom hints of upcoming events. 🙂 She's a peach.

[@sandracolston8593]

Wow your in my neck of the woods now!!

[@karencarpenter7894]

Congratulations on the 500 miles

[@forkintherode8236]

I appreciate your honesty about getting out of the cold. Hypothermia is serious stuff, and potential hikers need to know this. I boat Lake Erie and too many boater go out early in the season with water temps in the 40's without survival suits. Too risky

[@sandistill2422]

Grayson Highlands is my favorite area on the east coast. Love the ponies and saw tons of them. The rhododendrons were in bloom too the last time I was there. Sorry about the shuttle-seems excessive but at least you’re safe.

[@robl7212]

The video thumbnail title cuts off after … “stayed at a doctor” on my tv, so I watched the whole video thinking you got sick or hurt. So glad you are ok. Be safe out there and I hope you get to see a wild pony.

[@carolsames7955]

Congrats on hitting 500 miles! Hypothermia is no joke-glad that you were able to warm up. Love your videos and your honesty. You are inspirational!

[@Megalevel95]

Dang you really got the "gray" part of Grayson! lol

[@johnnyringo3171]

We've all had days like that, and hypothermia is no joke. Smart decision to take a break and regroup.

[@user-David-Alan]

Best to be safe. Take care and stay well.

[@gratefulhikes]

Hey Taylor! Congrats on 500!!!! Good call changing your plans. Wet and cold is the worst. I’d be kinda freaked out seeing a little pony thru the fog lol. Creepy little f’ers 😂 too bad about the hostel. I wish them luck getting their act together. 🙏 Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well. -Grateful

[@TXMEDRGR]

I'm glad you got out of the rain and cold. Please take care of yourself.

[@kathleentognacci9358]

Great singing! 500🎉

[@1moule1]

Congrats on the 500 miles…

[@johnsandell4501]

Again, great decision making to stay safe!👍

[@Lovesracing19]

Congratulations on 500 miles.🎉 Safe travels.

[@ffstopP]

You're such an intelligent hiker, Taylor!! It's necessary that we dance lightly on our plans, prepared always to make the move that's smart. Good for you. And congrats on the 500 miles. Walk on.

[@robertdesrosiers4743]

good call getting off and drying out hike well

[@marilynm5024]

Your health and safety is so important. Glad you got everything dried

[@MJG70]

hiking smart, warms the heart

[@drcrocodile1]

Wow the PCT and the AT are so different.

[@laurenhagan9819]

Same thing happened to me out of Damascus on my 2019 thru-hike. The weather in the Grayson Highlands can be brutal. Love watching your videos. Stay safe out there. Tadpole class of 2019

[@jimhenderson387]

I'm glad you got off trail because your expression in one of shots said to me, I am not having fun! I bet lots of people quit after days like that.

[@envman67]

Your a smart lady. Better be safe and than sorry. The trail isn’t going anywhere and will be there when you return. Happy Trails.

[@tomt9543]

It’s so amazing that you hiked 500 miles before you had your first “blah” day! Bummer that a cruddy trail day was followed by an unusually expensive and rude hostel! I guess it was worth it to warm up and recover your drenched stuff! March on lady! You’re CRUSHIN’ IT!

[@danbaughey877]

I enjoy watching your videos for a number of reasons. The first and foremost is your self awareness. Not only are you an inspiration to many young women but also to many other people, too. And secondly, seeing your photos/views of your walk brings back all of my great memories. Thank you for sharing …

[@danbaughey877]

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[@mathfan0918]

Glad you made the decision to stay safe!

[@debsmith7050]

500 Miles!!! Kudos 😊 You are a wise decision maker

[@llw8089]

Congrats on 500 miles !

[@kellycyr7038]

Better safe than sorry! Glad it all worked out!

[@MrsJoyism]

Pouring rain and 40 degrees is prime hypothermia weather. I'm glad you did the safe thing but holy cow they sure charged for it.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Congratulations on the 500 miles. You are doing great. Thanks

[@coastalfarmhouse1820]

$90 for shuttle was highway robbery. Ugh.

[@andymytys]

Standard rates for shuttles are $2/mile minimum. Given how hard those mountain roads are on breaks and transmissions with repeated use, that’s not a bad deal. Taylor may have been charged for the round trip, which would be a fair amount. She might have also called the shuttle driver and asked for an unscheduled ride, and I’ve seen extra charges for that. If you’re breaking into someone’s time outside of their normal work routine, there can be an up-charge for it. Not unusual in any business. At the end of the day, if you don’t like what a shuttle driver charges, stick your thumb in the air.

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

500 miles, kudos to you. Always go for safety first. I am glad you decided to call a hostel. The trail throwing some curves. It shows have to constantly change up plans and think on your feet🌻👣

[@raylamascus2296]

It just was a bad day Taylor. Best to stay safe and try again another day

[@KevinPhillips-xd7lr]

Hate to hear businesses taking advantage of hikers like your shuttle, but glad you're OK. We do the opposite here in Roan Mountain. Hope you let other hikers know...

[@DD_Davey]

Congratulations 500 miles. Good job keeping safe!

[@varitek]

Hi Taylor. Living your blogs. I know it is early yet, but I was wondering if this time around is what you expected, harder, or easier?. Thank you

[@gaylewalker4239]

Keep yourself safe out there. Hyperthermia doesn't just occur at real low temps. So you did good layering up. Keep trekking. 😀

[@bobcrabtree5096]

Got to stay smart. Good for you. In Florida even in the 60’s you can get hypothermic when wet with a little wind.

[@TrailoFire]

I never seen a converted clinic before, that must of been different. Glad to see you got out of the rain though.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

Hey it’s good to know you can get off trail and to someplace safe. Yeah, some places are kinda pricey but as long as it’s not all the time, like you said, it saves you from hypothermia which can be really dangerous.

[@lorik7591]

You still hiked 13 miles! I will be singing that song the rest of the day now. 😜 congrats on 500!

[@roberttrinies7698]

😆😂🤣😅

[@albertborgman859]

Scary!

[@clintonpowell6146]

You look like your much happier.

[@kovenant7]

C booster tablets are probably good to take along for days like this, you just drop them in a bottle water. I like the trail runners and Saucony peregrine are pretty dang supreme but I think for thru hikes rain pants and Vasque hiking boots ( love my Talus ultra dry pair ) are the way I'd go about it of course it's entirely subjective though.

[@gilbolhuis7697]

Good for you, wise decision as hypothermia can set in at any temp in cold/wet environment as shivering is first hypothermia sign that your body is not producing heat to stay warm.... good luck, happy trails!

[@eddie6271]

500! Keep chugging along!

[@pete26167]

🌲 nice

[@sallymason9938]

Thanks for being careful about how you vlog. I saw a vlogger recently that seriously invaded a hiker’s privacy in their private room!

[@swimgirl24]

Glad you found somewhere dry! Being wet and cold definitely doesn’t sound fun. But that hostel… lots of thoughts, probably similar to yours lol. so weird! Just trying to nickel and dime hikers.

[@bmwman63]

WOOO!! WOOO! Congratulations on 500! Sorry for the soggy weather. The video is cool though. Keep rolling the miles Tailor.

[@adventureseeking]

Hi Taylor, Congratulations on 500 Miles! You are kicking butt on those big-mile days. You deserve a short day too. I have another question. Is Lone Wolf, Luke from the Outdoor Gear Review? I watch a lot of his channel as well. You are in his area now, that is the only reason I ask. Thanks so much, and stay healthy, warm, and positive.

[@brittonmaier9791]

Smart move getting off trail in those conditions. I don’t recall all your gear, do you have means to heat water for hot drinks? Don’t blame you if not! Save the weight! I camped in Grayson once at about 5200’ during the last waves of a tropical storm remnant moving through. Battered by winds all night long - not a hospitable place in bad weather! Congrats on 500!

[@D4nnypery]

Ive wondered if those "tired days" are just an instinct for crappy weather xD seriously though. Man exposure is scary, glad you made it safely into some warmth. I went stage 3 hypothermic in mobridge SD on a bike tour many years ago, no joke. Someone died while I was thru hiking in '18, it was a day like that.

[@jenspencer9906]

Seriously the hostel owner knocked on your door and told u to get off the wifi 🤨 and charged $90 for a shuttle ride. Shame.

[@RickINFJ]

No kidding. 1st time I've ever heard of a vlogger having to deal with that.

[@mjperkolator8854]

Must have been a terrible internet provider with limited access to streaming. Too bad they booted you off physically. Better and warmer days ahead!

[@deborahchadwick210]

Ohh..was that at Lady Di's or The Basecamp with low wifi?

[@go-dog-go]

For $90 dollars, i woulda asked 'Does that include a foot massage'?? Crazy

[@DanielBlackker]

Yeah, feels uncomfortable.

[@Justusson]

Fun Appalachian Fact: The Appalachian Mountains were once the Central Pangean Mountains, which now is divided into separate mountain chains in the USA, Greenland, West Africa, the British isles and Norway,.. ☝️

[@mikeandrews1899]

Fun ....??? 🤔😫

[@klhp22]

Wise choice to get off trail! 500! 👏(Following since your 21 AT. 1st comment.)

[@davidschmude]

You are a wise woman to seek shelter in that situation. I admire your ability to see the positive despite a less than desirable experience. I hope that hostel owner knows he probably didn’t do himself any favors. Personally I think he chose to take advantage of your situation.

[@richardross7219]

Congrats on 500 miles. Glad that you are okay. I like a poncho because, I can quickly pull it out of a pocket and throw it over myself and my pack. Getting wet, gets you cold. I like the River Country Poncho because its big and only $10. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick

[@tomdoe1234]

Wow! 90 bucks for half hour ride. You could get that from an Uber in Boston. Maybe even less

[@mtbkrdon]

Holy take advantage of hikers! I’d be giving 0 stars review to Basecrap hostel.

[@frolege1]

Tough day for you … rain and cold …

[@jonklein9309]

Is the Sufi Lodge in Troutdale now called Basecamp? There were so many complaints about the owner of that place!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Yes it's the same place

[@jonklein9309]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker I’m so sorry you had to stay there. I’ve heard that guy is awful.

[@clintonpowell6146]

Taylor, take a break off the trail get warm and dry,and start fresh warm and dry with a better mental frame of mind.

[@chrissaunders8284]

Was that $90 one way or to get you back on the trail as well? I don't blame you at all for making a plan and protecting yourself. Well done. I don't think I've seen you wear the Boston sweatshirt, is that only sleepwear? You don't break it out when you're cold. You would really like the Virginia Creeper bike trail. It's like 17 miles pretty much all downhill.

[@bradb712]

I think you’ve found your karaoke song!

[@jackcakeblack]

Sorry to hear the weather got to you.Once your feet get wet it is miserable and very hard to get warm.Better shoes, a resoleable boot with a gore-tex liner,would solve that.Yeah they can be expensive,but your not a amateur anymore.

[@cathymitchell7369]

Such a shame to have that weather for such a beautiful part of the trail :(

[@deborahchadwick210]

Oh, Taylor, you need Dunks.

[@deborahchadwick210]

Do it was at Lady Di's that booted you off wifi and also Damascas where shuttle was $90 from Lone Wolf? Or at The Basecamp. I need to listen more carefully ..Hikers need to know. That is a lot for a shuttle to charge for transport. Was shuttle connected to hostel or is Lone Wolf a separate call? Are you ok? Too many 'mothering questions..stay safe and warm. Here in WNC. We still have blackberry winter..gotta gotta Dunks..wondering if Dunks has instant dunks? Just saw their Butter Pecan will be permanent, not seasonal!!! Glad you are taking a Nero and found another warm hostel at The Basecamp...Wifi, laundry.. Info on hostels is great. After the bubble, we like to travel and day hike, staying in hostels. 500 miles..congrats!

[@D4nnypery]

I try to keep some extra candy or cheese for those days.. just some extra calories makes the difference while getting to somewhere sheltered, allows you to kinda "tough it out" longer, even though toughing it out is dangerous! :) no trying be condescending at all, just giving my thru-hiker love to you. Keep it up you're ROCKIN it!

[@qsbroom]

Do whaaat? They told you to get off the wi-fi? That's crazy! Congratulations on 500!.....$90 seems like a awfully step priced...Uber would be a whole lot less but I guess they gotcha!

[@RickINFJ]

💥500💥 Cold and wet is the worst and is definitely dangerous. Sounds like that hostel needs a better router. I got cold watching this, glad you got warm and dried out.

[@mattlpfeiffer]

Can I ask you what is the pocket on your right shoulder strap and where can I get one?

[@jamicrawford6729]

Lonewolf is a great guy. Used him last year for a shuttle on our return to do a 100 mile hike back to Damascus for Trail Days. Grayson Highlands will fool you anytime if the year. Stay safe out there

[@adamnichols3506]

Most hypothermia happens when it’s raining and the temperatures in the 40’s.

[@wildeone1636]

Can't put a price tag on safety.

[@codyhikes4054]

Fighting off hypothermia…eats a Pringle..

[@mjperkolator8854]

Seemed to have helped a little though. 🤓

[@roberttrinies7698]

?🤔

[@timoates3311]

New to watching KZbin videos of walking the AT. Some people have it set up to make donations. Do you?

[@mhe8545]

Glad you made it to the hostel and didn’t get hypothermia. It was worse the price for your safety. Looks like they converted this place for convenience but still have much to learn about hiker comfort. We’ll at least the place was available. Just not cozy and comfortable.

[@catblue6393]

🚶‍♀️👍🏻🙂

[@Bluehathiker]

Are you trying to catch up with me??? I’m trying to stay ahead of you…! 😁 catch us if you can…! 😁😁😁 Always enjoyed your videos….. We enjoy trying to figure out where you actually are between your videos and freshground…. You’re getting close. Catch us if you can…! 😁🤙

[@NickEDowning]

Yeah, who kicks people off of the wifi of a paid room?!?!? And $90 for a ride. Ouch.

[@jgreene2992]

Very hostel-ish all the time…

[@pigpenstrikes9400]

They charged you 90 for a ride and you still stayed with them and took the ride? Wild. This definitely isn't the 5k budgeted thru hike you did last time. You think it's because of COVID inflation or just predatory mentality around hiker towns?

[@andymytys]

Standard rates for shuttles are $2/mile minimum. Given how hard those mountain roads are on breaks and transmissions with repeated use, that’s not a bad deal. Taylor may have been charged for the round trip, which would be a fair amount. She might have also called the shuttle driver and asked for an unscheduled ride, and I’ve seen extra charges for that. If you’re breaking into someone’s time outside of their normal work routine, there can be an up-charge for it. Not unusual in any business. At the end of the day, if you don’t like what a shuttle driver charges, stick your thumb in the air

[@littlethislittlethat456]

$90 is highway robbery

[@black_dog_barks]

Healthy fear of changing weather saves lives... People would be surprised how many hikers die every year in NH White Mtns.... so Taylor has this nailed. I do wonder if You Tube Stars pay the price for their fame? $90 bucks for a ride.... and getting booted off the Internet seems extreme.

[@GMoney-pf8nc]

So you have already hiked the AT once? Quite the accomplishment, but my question is why do it again? Find another hike. Struggling to comprehend. It doesn't seem like you're having any fun (like the others who have filmed their hike) Can't wait to hear your thoughts at the end of your trip.