AT Thru Hike Day 188 - Finally Some Longer Miles To a Beautiful Pond

[@chrishastings9926]

The intersect with Route 17 is known as the Height of the Land and is overlooking Mooselookmeguntic Lake. I've been there several dozen times en route to camping at Rangeley Lake State Park. This is my favorite part of this beautiful state. So happy you had such a beautiful day to see that spot that is so dear to so many including me. I really appreciate your level of detail in how much you're enjoying this journey. From the beautiful vistas to the little mushrooms, you take it in better than anyone I've ever watched. Thank you for the journey, please stay safe, happy trails, and thank you for taking us along my fellow vet. God bless you both - The lobster roll man - Chris.

[@4potslite169]

Gorgeous footage today! I felt like I was right back there…thanks for the trip back through fond memories! Can’t wait to see you summit but very sad also…what am I gonna do without my daily dose of you and Tina!

[@AllenSchubert]

I loved the sun coming through the forest in the morning!

[@DASHToTheEnd]

Often watching your video's of the trail is calming, but I have never been more calm with the soft piano music play with the rays of sunlight bouncing off the clouds in the dense forest. Thanks for taking me to my happy place. ☺

[@opticalsewer]

Wow-- amazing forest scenes. I grew up in New England, and this makes me feel for home 👍

[@manitoucrescent]

Can't believe you are almost to Katahdin! We lived in Maine, Vermont and now Tennessee. Live close to AT now and we love watching your adventures... we anxiously await the next batch of videos which are always stunning! Thanks for bringing us all along, it can't be easy carrying the extra weight of your equipment. Much appreciated!

[@chrishastings9926]

@S M Tennessee is a beautiful state with different types of beauty depending on where you are. I've been to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge and that's a beautiful forest area with tons of hiking opportunities. Eastern Tennessee is where the beautiful mountainous area is.

[@annegallagher4005]

Gorgeous absolutely gorgeous cinematography in the morning, the forest and breaking light in all its glory...WOWzee!!! 🥰🤩Your video is the first thing I'm watching, with my early coffee... THAT breath of fresh air in those deep woods made totally my day... perfect!!! (also love the music choice, total fit for what you showed)

[@wingmanhoy3999]

Awesome beautiful vlogging, hiking and scenery, all the very best.

[@helenleal7363]

You're filming today was incredible! It was gorgeous all of the trail you showed and the sky and the sunbeams it was all so beautiful thank you so much Jay! I am so happy for you both to be finishing soon but I do understand that it's bittersweet.

[@zmanky17]

Hi Jay, crazy to think your adventure is almost over! I started watching you from the beginning of your trip and it's been a fun journey to follow...Tina was a great addition to your trip! 😀 I hope you two are enjoying your final days and I look forward to seeing how it ends. Safe travels. Zman

[@hawkkim1974]

man, you've done a great job of creating such a cinematic hiking footage during the tough hiking!

[@susanbarker3485]

Loved the sun beams, the blue skies, the root systems, the lakes. All the views! Just Glorious!!

[@charlesjohnson9662]

Exceptional photography today Jay. Thanks, glad you’re feeling better.

[@michaelgage9919]

The morning sun shots through the trees were beautiful! Thank you Jay, great job!

[@bradorndorff7408]

You are a stellar photographer my brother. ✌️

[@bethdaniels329]

Jay we love the beautiful music you use with the gorgeous scenery you are recording. Causes a quiet reverence.…and Appreciation of God’s creation. I wish others could grasp the awe. Thank you. 🌲🥾🥾💗🥾🥾🌲 and thankful you have pocket rocket taking good care of you.

[@ekimpp]

I love calm, mystical, magical early morning Ray through fog your light footsteps feel like i am walking through. Music choice made So magical! Thank you.

[@shirleybaker8709]

Beautiful video!!!!! Glad you seem to be feeling better Jay! I am so happy Tina & you are together! Stay safe, & take care!!!!

[@johnjacobs3701]

Easily, this is your best camera work of all your videos on the AT and the PCT. That was an amazing forest with all the Jacob's ladders. Amazing.

[@suehancock5573]

Your photography of the sun beams today were beautiful! 🌞🌞 Thank you for sharing Gods beauty with us! 🙏 wishing you both a safe journey on to the end! Your almost to there! 😊 Happy for you and Tina 😊 But sad for us ☹️who have followed your footsteps through this beautiful country we have! Hike on! 😊🥾🏕🌞🧗‍♀️💪🇺🇸

[@debbieledbetter5147]

The scenery was so beautiful today! I lived all the sunbeams filtering through the trees. I have enjoyed following your journey and will miss watching when the trail ends.

[@UnboundCrow]

Mornings like that are the best! You captured it beautifully.

[@janmariolle]

Those sunbeam shots were glorious. What a treat.

[@zenkathikes]

That was gorgeous, absolutely epic video. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you both for sharing this amazing journey. 💚💚💚

[@youngheart1065]

Another fantastic part of your journeys to look back on. Beautiful!

[@robindavis4715]

One of my favorite videos!! Glad you two are feeling better.

[@100percentliving]

Beautiful, beautiful video today. Absolutely perfect selection of music. As excited as I am for you guys to summit Katahdin, I’m a little melonchaly too. I’ve so enjoyed watching your videos everyday!

[@sandrap3047]

Wow only 225 miles! It’s gone by quickly! Quickly for us anyway! lol Glad Tina joined you! It’s been great watching her journey too!

[@melindaadams6520]

Wow! That segment was magical.

[@rondawilson9746]

Very nice camera work today. Really enjoyed it. I think both of you are not completely over your virus. I'm cheering for you both. Take care and be safe so I can see the finish. Won't be long now

[@Kai77-24]

Such stunning rays of sunshine. I could feel my BP go down. Thanks, haha. Great shots guys and so glad you were feeling better.

[@pennywilliams841]

Loved that you captured the sun beams

[@ronnieb3812]

Awesome video of the sun rays in the forest.

[@shannonliedtke5820]

You've mentioned sweating quite a bit in recent videos. I don't know about you, but I sweat soooooo much when I'm recovering from a viral illness. Not exactly sure about the physiological reasons for it, and I've never inquired about if this is a common phenomenon, but it would make sense that your body is trying to sweat out the remnants of covid for you. That's my hypothesis, anyway! Good hiking to you both, and I hope you continue to recover well and enjoy the last leg of your hike.

[@glo_glo488]

Another stunning view! Jay, you sound and look better. And that lake, makes me wanna jump through my iPad into that clear lake! Stay hydrated be safe.. ✌🏼🥾⛺️

[@loripavlu9323]

Your shot of the sun streaming through the woods reminds me of a screen grab I did from one of your pct videos and used it as wallpaper for quite awhile. So peaceful.

[@UKCG_2]

Great footage, as always! Thanks.

[@dougdekuiper3194]

Sunbeam shots are great.

[@Wondering_Fireball]

That’s the kicker with humidity! It makes the temps seem so hot! As well as makes it hard to breath/ catch your breath.

[@ceciliahikes]

Beautiful footage as always...! Have fun hiking! 😉😁

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

Exceptional videography today!

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video with lots of good beautiful views, your not far from the 100 miles wildness, so let's keep on hiking..

[@lynnep.1207]

Simply stunning!

[@gregharmon3797]

Gorgeous filmography today Jay, nice !!!

[@amywalters4470]

Omg what a beautiful video!!! I’m a little bit behind on your videos…I’m sure you two have summited by now! Looking forward to that video!!

[@wthurman5910]

Beautiful video Jay I loved the sun rays through the trees. Well done hike. Hope your feeling better. Y'all stay safe and strong. Thank y'all for taking us along 🙏🙏💪👍👏🥾🥾🥾🥾❤️❤️☕

[@maj.d.sasterhikes9884]

Hey There 'Wrong Way Jay'! You guys are making such good progress, as it turns out, you're really the only thru-hiker that I have regularly followed this season. At this point, I have been retired since the end of July and am preparing to make my move out of the Florida Keys to Virginia where I will be living a little less than a hour from the AT. Should be a good opportunity to begin getting in better shape to start my thru-hike in February of 2023. Hiking on t he flat, paved, sea-level Overseas Highway Trail here in the Keys is good exercise at my age but it does not really prepare one for the AT. Waiting to see you two summit Katahdin!

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

What fabulous photography. I'm running out of hikers to watch. I'll miss this one too.

[@lynelljansen8057]

I just started watching AT for PD they are hiking for Parkinsons. And going southbound, they are about a month in.

[@biffburley1]

Only two weeks to go, that’s great to hear. Been following you since Day 10 when somehow following KNA Outdoors led to you. I wish you well Jay and Tina! And (knock on wood) I hope this recent coronavirus setback is your last non trail hurdle. Godspeed!

[@Zebrababsi]

Again stunning fotos 😊

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Beautiful video with a beautiful couple.

[@jpro5232]

It will be a bittersweet day when they summit.

[@db.mc2]

Hi Jay and Tina 👋 Thank you for the amazing beautiful views, sunbeams in the forest 🙂hope you're doing well my friends, please stay safe and take care, appreciate you 🙏 ✌️

[@barondavis5692]

Splinters of sunlight

[@thomasconnors7511]

Wow the filming of the sun beams was incredible. Even if there's darkness, light will be there. How about a sobo hike,

[@theskyehiker]

Wow! Amazing. I do hope you get to see a moose or two before your hike is over.

[@blessedx2rn]

Come hike the Florida trail!!!

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

Beautiful scenery 🌻 almost there

[@Oldsparkey]

Swimming ? Yes. That lake looked like it was made for swimming and while doing that , filling your water bottle. Can't beat it , cool off , getting clean and filling your water bottle at one time.

[@juststeve9459]

Safe travels through the 100 Mile Wilderness…

[@christinashepard8787]

Love seeing you both at the end of videos … you can call that segment, “Tent Talk”…. Lol And by the way, the restaurant Mr. Pizza where we had our haddock closed its doors for good. And extremely busy and successful long running business closed because they can’t find help. I’m sad but happy I got our last meal with you both…

[@jamietipton5743]

It’s raining in the Smokies, we have had rain every day.

[@LynnStAubin-od5qe]

Beautiful at 3:58. Is that bird part of your tramily now? Glad you felt better.

[@feathernh2022]

Hi Jay and Tina, you probably know already but just for the viewer record it’s pronounced Range-ly (Rangely, Maine). Love your story and videos!

[@BnORailFan]

Will you be crossing the Knife's Edge immediately after summiting Katahdin? If so, it would be great if you recorded the whole thing with Pocket Rocket in front of you so we can see how challenging it is.

[@wildeone1636]

Since I discovered your channel I've started taking side trails to see if there's a view. Using apps to identify flora and fauna. Carrying a tripod to get better shots. You my dear, are an influencer 🙂

[@JayWandersOut]

Next is Merlin to identify birds!

[@toLothair2]

Great going capturing those videos and still doing hard miles in the heat. I know what it is like to be hot when it is only 80 degrees. I know you have experience with digital photography so I have a question about why gold wedding bands look dark or black. Am I missing something about the rings color?

[@jeremyupham7590]

Hi Jay, those grouse with the red near their eyes you keep seeing are called Spruce Grouse. Illegal to hunt in Maine. They have a dark red breast meat and are pretty tasty….so I’ve heard;)

[@bobahlberg6360]

Get pocket rocket in the middle of those sunbeams

[@tacklebill4835]

Just a hand fill of climbs, then you got made till the very end.. Good job! Just don't get over confident though.

[@joannebelliveau2878]

AWESOME video have you seen any bears or Moose

[@midwestmikeonahike]

Gorgeous! How are you feeling now? Yesterday's video you weren't feeling so great!

[@eddyarundale1566]

👋🏻

[@jimhenderson387]

I'm curious about something: the still shots at the end of this video, are they taken with your video camera (your phone?) Or with the big camera you carry on your left side? Can you tell the difference? I'm just wondering if it has been worth the weight and hassle to carry your camera on this trip.

[@kochrobert7473]

👍👍😊😊

[@garycrockett4477]

It's understandable that you can't post every single day during the 100 mile wilderness. We'll understand. Be safe, and take care of you and Tina.

[@williamhenry893]

Is Heaven here or up there ?