Day 142 | Mt. Washington on a CLEAR Day! Amazing Views & Full Moon | Appalachian Trail 2021

[@shel4252]

Toasty is going to be a great partner/parent/caretaker... whatever he decides to do in life. That guy has a heart of gold!

[@leabuttrick9055]

Stupendous video and views on a perfect day! THAT day certainly made up for all your pain and agony the previous day. Toasty is the BEST! Not many people get to have such a beautiful day to do their summit AND get to witness such an amazing sunset AND see a little foliage there at the same time. God definitely blessed you on that day! I had to watch the video twice because it was so good. The music was very nice also. I hope that you were as fortunate to summit Katahdin on such a beautiful day. Now, you will have to bring that van to NH and finish the remaining 4,000 footers. YAH!!!!!

[@vickifg13]

So sorry you were sick on Mt. Washington glad you were with good people that took care of you. You have been the only one that showed the lake’s at Lake In The Clouds. Thank you for an amazing video.🏔⛺️🥾💗

[@hikingfeedsmysoul6960]

You made the right choice by heading back down. The Whites, especially Washington is nothing to mess around with. Glad you were feeling better and had a beautiful day. Sometimes things happen for a reason. You were meant to see the beauty that you would have missed the day prior.

[@LukeAndersson1]

Hey Kelly, really like the music you added on the last couple of videos. The views with the right kind of music really give them a magic feel. Love it! Thanks

[@petermartin4126]

The only part of the AT that looks like Scotland. You should come over and do some Munro’s.

[@mraza9]

I wonder what’s the tougher hike. Ben Nevis or Washington. Elevation gain is the same. Not sure which is steeper. Both are beautiful (hiked Washington - but BN is bucketlist for me - one day!)

[@pdr0603]

One of the best pictures of the year at 10:59; glad you are doing well. Thanks as always.

[@alexwbanks70]

Smart move heading back to that train. I'm binge watching today.

[@celestesuter1148]

That moonrise/sunset was stunning. Glad to see it brought you so much joy!

[@jimjohnson448]

Wow such a beautiful view.... so inspirational to do the AT

[@jasonreveal9162]

I think I just missed seeing you on mt washington. I hiked it on Monday the 20th. It was just as nice views as the day you were there. Glad you got to enjoy it.

[@kaiserwilhelmnh932]

That is a great shot of Franconia Ridge with the sunset at 12:16

[@johnwakefield9378]

Really great views in the weather you had there.

[@ronvaughan8041]

Yep...90 minutes is about right when the poisoning is severe. The restaurants will try to tell you it takes 48-72 hours or some crap like that, but that's totally untrue. Same thing on the motorcycle trip I mentioned yesterday. Got some bad meat in a Navajo taco at a large, well known resort in Monument Valley. Made it to Page, AZ about an hour and a half later and was stuck there for three days. Try rehydrating yourself in a 90 degree desert at 4000 feet with the air conditioning on. Finally had to use those blue "H" signs to help me find the hospital and got an IV to get myself straightened out.

[@pierrrejette9023]

The sunset scene was pure joy. You will love hiking the mountains out west. Thank you.

[@timwolfers7880]

Now I know what the views are like. My visit was cloud covered. Great job with the scenic shots!

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

Your (little brother) always has your back. Thanks Toasty

[@pudster1960]

The English lake District is very similar to the whites,sounds weird I know but you have to experience them both, blessed when you get a view on a clear day..

[@Self_Proppelled]

Once I went up the auto road on my motorcycle with a bunch of friends and my baby sister on the back. It made for an exciting ride!

[@MrEllio7]

Good to see that you were feeling better the next day. Amazing views

[@billtrulladventures5876]

Asounding! This video has to be the best one you have posted! And, I have to say one of the most beautiful, moving ones I have seen on anyone's vlog!!! Being someone who tries to find the positive, your horrible food poisoning experience turned into what seems to be one of your best days on the trail! Unbelieveable, clear views, a dear friend with you, the wonderful music you added, and your contagious, happy enthusiasm for what you were experiencing!!! Now, I just need to stop crying. Looking forward to walking those exact footsteps with my son in early July 2022.

[@kellyhays23]

This comment made my entire day! Thank you so much Bill!

[@billtrulladventures5876]

@@kellyhays23 The thanks go to you, Kelly. You may not realize how you have touched so many lives in a positive way. The way you (and Megan, too) handled such adversity, stared it down, and marched forward. The credit you give to your Higher Power. Just being "you" without worrying about how any of us would take it. Although my son (21) and I (71) were already planning our dad/son thru-hike, watching your videos just stoked me even more! We leave Asheville on Feb. 19th heading to Amicalola - getting close!

[@jordanclifton8196]

have fun and go wild

[@tracylongobardi6501]

You had the most spectacular views of anyone I’ve seen so far. ❤️ I’m from NH and can’t wait to hike up Mt Washington with my siblings.

[@glennlawrence7251]

Wonderful shots of that beautiful, stark ,barren , rocky landscape...this video makes me miss it ...I shall return ( and not by train or auto road .... )...you poor thing ...so glad you are feeling better... I too recall thinking the summit looks like the surface of another planet...happy travels and lord bless 🙏

[@overcomeinone8371]

Nothing is more beautiful than the twilight of the day, well almost nothing.

[@gianinni2002]

In a word, “Wow”. Thank you for taking us along! What a perfect view, sunset and perspective of the Trail from that height. I don’t know how you do it,some precarious spots on that trail…we have thoroughly enjoyed visually sharing your adventure. You are an awesome young woman and have created a beautiful Vlog here. You are Blessed.

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@WoodyXRay]

I was glad to see that you didn't go down the Osgood Trail in the dark. It's enough of an adventure in the daylight!

[@jimhenderson387]

I think you won the Washington weather contest! Never seen it so clear on any of these videos and I believe I said that about another mountain in your travels. Good work!

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

Some observations: You are blessed to be with people who love and care about you You are a blessing to those around you You are a blessing to us, the subscribers Your heart is full when you are on the trail. After all these months and miles you still find joy and wonder around each bend and over each mountain. You made a good decision to get of the mountain and take care of yourself.

[@bryanford1139]

Ain't nothin' wrong with playin' it safe.... and, just look at what you were rewarded with for doing so. Mt. Washington is notorious for bad weather....you scored BIGTIME!!!

[@chrismarsh3263]

Wow you had perfect weather through NH! It's notorious for being overcast or rainy here, but the views are so good on a clear day. I'm glad you got to see NH at its best! Looks like you had a blast through the Whites!

[@rickcoffey5309]

What an amazing place. Glad you got to feeling better quickly

[@robertpresha9504]

Woo hoo kelly.glad you feel better.

[@kenkrausse3624]

Keep on trucking

[@billblong6578]

It looks like you were meant to go back and get a better view !!!! just BEAUTiFUL pictures !!!! thank you

[@nicholehikes]

That sunset with the moon! 🤩❤️

[@helentwiggy4417]

🍃 looking high

[@jimweagant8920]

Good morning Kelly another great video thanks for sharing

[@CdnBiggles]

Beautiful video Kelly!

[@danielandhisswiftiebuddyev1073]

Maine is coming fast.

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video with lots of great views, beautiful red mountain ⛰ sunset 🌇, so let's keep on hiking

[@anneoconnor3614]

The most beautiful video I’ve seen !!

[@colingillespie4187]

This brought back good memories, thank you.

[@jackredding7891]

Special day Kelly. Also enjoyed your interview with Nimblewell 😊

[@grahames9228]

Certainly had the best weather.

[@samanthabaron749]

Best day ever? Everything seemed perfect this day! Glad you’re feeling better!

[@user-David-Alan]

Wow what a beautiful day. Blessed. Stay well and be safe.

[@troyfeldbauer6105]

Such beautiful scenery! Loved the sunset and the moon!

[@HikingWithWhiskers]

Another awesome video!! Thank you for sharing!🥾🥾⛺️

[@waltermaner5265]

Great sunset views, to be sure, but you are also a great appreciator of natural beauty

[@lockeender]

Watching you be so happy made me smile :) Also, may I ask why are there piles of rocks along the trail? Are they trail markers, or did random people com along and make them cause they thought they looked cool?

[@kellyhays23]

Trail markers!

[@NoiseToMost]

This was Sept. 19th, my GF and I were up there the same day Around 9:30am. We were told that was a 5% day weather wise. We could see the Atlantic Ocean. Was truly a special day.

[@andrewscott3415]

Wow….the views do not disappoint….

[@meyerfranklin1149]

Spectacular!

[@MaxZomboni]

Wow, amazing views. Maybe your best video yet. That was totally worth an extra day. ⛰👣😎👍☮️

[@kellyhays23]

I told my dad this was my best video yet! That’s awesome you said that also! one of the best days of my life. This one is extra special to me.

[@tvtoms]

I've lost track of what date this was! lol Is this September or so? Looks nice out there at that time!

[@kellyhays23]

September 19th! I been trying to add it to the descriptions! Thanks for the reminder

[@bradwilliams7198]

1:30 You were being smart!

[@kevinlung454]

Why are you stretching this out? December in the Whites?

[@gratefulhikes]

Morning Kelly! You just take everything to the next level don’t ya! Glad that you didn’t hesitate and bailed out. The trail isn’t going anywhere. I hope Popeyes parents grabbed a “this car climbed mount Washington” bumper sticker. IMHO the drive up Pikes Peak is the only better summit drive. I can honestly say I have never seen a better weather day on top of Mt Washington. The universe always finds balance and it sure paid you back for your sickness in spades! Views on views on views! I could watch that few minutes of you two hiking on a loop for hours. Absolutely beyond words. I am so glad you and Toasty got to share that moment together IRL and am so so so grateful you shared it with us now. 🙏 Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well. -Grateful

[@melvinlee5684]

Sorry about the schits! This does remind me of Pikes Peak on a smaller scale. Your pictures are far superior to some of the other hikers who have posted and the music was really fitting.

[@tacklebill4835]

Worst Crew of any Hut at Madison. Didn't even offer hot water to distressed hikers looking to get out of the cold for a few minutes. The sunset lighting that evening was something to remember !

[@bruce4163]

1866 miles divided by 142 days equals 13.3 miles a day.

[@dakotafred1829]

You made the right decision. No sense taking any chances.

[@brandonsanders9674]

Beautiful content but the trail pizza at the end 😝

[@nickhikesinthewoods6150]

You got to hike that on the best day ever absolutely beautiful so awesome

[@tomlatenite8348]

Food poisoning is no fun at all, that’s the most sick I’ve ever been.

[@danielkutcher5704]

Favorite hiking day of your entire life? I can see how you feel that way. The weather was spectacular. I've climbed Mt. Washington a dozen times or more, and have only had one or two weather days like the one that you experienced: WOW! You did the right thing and didn't hurry down. 👍☺

[@JLowe-uu8lr]

Cool!=8)

[@Josesandersjourneys]

Morning y'all

[@DeRocco21]

Noro virus because the ppl up there don't wash thier hands

[@kellyhays23]

I would been way more sick if I had gotten that!

[@DeRocco21]

@@kellyhays23 9 lives is a fitting trail name lol!