LEAVING the Whites, Inching Towards MAINE!

[@beyoutube76]

Thanks! I know it's later in your journey. But I have enjoyed watching you.... Good and bad. I was hooked with "beer", then your dad dropping you off in Georgia. keep smiling! Bill

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

That’s awesome!! Thanks so much! I’m really glad you enjoy my videos!

[@turtlemummatreks9786]

8:36 perfect time to deploy a cooee. 😊 Greetings from Australia🇦🇺

[@johnnyz3075]

That’s not what I’d call a hiking trail! You are mountaineering! I don’t think I was ever strong enough to do what you are doing. I’m really in awe!

[@JA53705]

Smoke is awesome with the no hands cake and teapot climbing!

[@user70331]

What if someone told him he can't make it to Katadyn with 50 pounds of barbell in his pack 🤔?? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheOnly1v1cashappme]

​@@user70331Then I'd be finding the nearest Golds Gym 😂

[@djbreakfast]

Smoke carrying that cake on trail was so impressive!! 🍰

[@colleenkennedy-mello6704]

These videos are just fantastic, Maddie. I’ve watched them all and although we don’t know each other, I’m so proud of you! Thank you for sharing your journey. Great journalism and great memories to look back on for years to come!

[@carrierettew8078]

Ditto this comment!!! My husband and I look forward to your videos every week Maddie! We’ll be sad to see it end soon but also super proud of you for completing the AT 🎉

[@rachelyoung2775]

Proud of you both, keep each other company and go as slow as you need to, but most importantly, be safe.

[@bigbranch1]

Thanks!

[@janmariolle]

I am blown away by the quality of your videos. I don’t know how you do it while hiking, but I appreciate every bit of your effort.❤

[@greenelbrown]

So true!

[@TomG315]

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[@TomG315]

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[@jameshynes6278]

Hey Maddie been following you this whole time I remember when I wrote that message out to you in the imp shelter back in June! I didn’t think the chances were high that you would happen to stop at the imp and stumble apon my message! I’m happy you got to be there when it was beautiful weather the weather was cold and rainy with snow still on the trails in some spots I stayed on the tiny wooden platform right behind the shelter when I was there cuz it filled up with thru hikers fast haha but keep up the trekking friend you are almost there!!! I’m so happy you saw my message that’s so cool I forgot I even wrote that to you until I saw this video !!! My name is James Hynes, I am pretty sure I forgot to sign my name with the message so it’s misters person lol but anyway have fun and stay safe out there Maddie ! Love your videos

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

No way!! I was hoping you would see this!! Thanks for writing that out, it really made me feel awesome, especially when I was having a rough day and then lost my tripod. Hope you had a great rest of your hike!

[@cindybarrow9524]

You take some amazing shots of the beauty on the AT. The things that your are accomplishing are truly epic! Love your videos of you and Smokemaster. 👍

[@joankline343]

Congratulations on your miles accomplished! 🎉❤ Don't be so hard on yourself. Filming and climbing rough and tough terrain would be very dangerous, so being cautious and careful is a wise decision. Slow and steady wins the race. 🙏 Thanks to you all for sharing all the fun things on the AT 😅 The cake 🎂 carrying was a good one. ;) He did really well with balancing and carrying his cake. ❤ Happy Birthday 🎉🎂 to him. Enjoy the rest of your Hike. Be careful stay safe and have fun! ;)

[@larryhunter8245]

Remember it's YOUR HIKE!! Do what works for you and your friends. Keep on trucking!!!

[@Cajunbebe]

Smoke & the cake lol ❤

[@JH-pg8jh]

Thanks for taking the time to film while you hike what an accomplishment to do both! In the mornings remember you’re burning daylight at this point of the year. Keep it up!! ❤ ☀️

[@Kari-bb3rm]

Beautiful! Beautiful terrain!!!❤ And definitely, enjoying the hike is more important than being fast!!!!

[@Get_Some_Nature]

1900 Whoot!!! You will be joining the 2000 miler club soon!!!! Congratulations on hiking 14 of the 14 states!!! Maine baby!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Don't worry about being slow. You are doing great! The Whites are the hardest part and you did it!!! Southern Maine is an obstacle course and while not as steep, it's still very hard. Don't beat yourself up about the milage in Maine. Definitely stay at Shaw's hostel! It's one of my favorite memories from last year. Poet is a great guy! I pushed myself through the 100 mile wilderness and regret doing it so fast. I would take it easy if I could do it again. You will be at Baxter before you know it. Enjoy your time in Maine!!! The lakes are beautiful! As always go Maddie go!!! 💚💚💚🦵🦵

[@tennesseeyaya1830]

I can’t believe smoke master went through all that trouble with the cake, what a guy.

[@lindiemoon]

Some gnarly terrain! But you conquered it. Well done!

[@Jan.harvey]

When I see you talking with your torn shirt, feeling so bad- it breaks my heart! I'm sure you're finished by now- and I can't wait to watch the rest of your videos.

[@charlottewilson4680]

You need to take into account is that you are filming. I think that takes extra time to get those shots.

[@JRoss707]

It takes an incredible amount of discipline to document a thru hike. I’ve hiked most of the JMT, and I always bring a GoPro and stuff to document it, I start out gung ho, but after a while, you just end up, going into survival mode and skipping a lot of it. My hat off to her it takes an incredible amount of effort and disciplined to do that.

[@TheOnly1v1cashappme]

Seeing it first hand it takes a Master level of patience and discipline

[@scharfam5770]

Congratulations Maddie and Smoke! 282 miles to go! 🎉

[@sherryzee2634]

You are simply amazing! The difficulty of what you are hiking/climbing has me in awe. I am so thankful that you are cautious as you move each foot. Take care and I hope the trail grants more and more positives/excitement and fewer/no more tears.

[@DavidJones-sb9qd]

Thanks! Great video.

[@veggielovinaccountant]

Ranger, don’t forget you slow down also to make the videos. There’s angles you have to get, then the editing, others aren’t doing that. You’re doing fine. As long as you finish before they close Katahdin who cares?

[@rebeccadaswick8639]

Your videos are beautiful!!

[@ShowMeAnAdventure]

Smoke Master is becoming quite the camera man!! 🎉

[@TheOnly1v1cashappme]

Thank you! I try!

[@RC_0669]

Good job on finishing the whites! I feel like you must be done by now. Looking forward to seeing you finish!

[@WanderingWithWanda]

Great episode! I'm amazed at you guys! I get tired just watching you guys. Keep on keepin on Maddie and Smoke!

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

That sunset was INCREDIBLE

[@JeffJensen55]

You’ve been through some rough times (physically and mentally), and survived. It seems like the positive Maddie spirit is creeping back in! ❤❤❤

[@lindabraden5723]

You said it yourself, there are some really beautiful views in this video! Loved the stars in the night sky.

[@shayzoo2]

I can’t stand the word “fear-mongering” for exactly the reason you said. It’s so self centered. Generally when people use that word is seems as if they think their experience is the only possible experience. It’s like they can’t recognize the fact that someone else did genuinely have a harder time with something than they had, and they were just trying to help them with a warning. I think it is VERY rarely someone actually trying to elicit unnecessary fear intentionally. Anyway, sorry for the rant but that’s a very popular word on the trail and it irks me every time I hear it. I’m so proud of you for finding your way to being at peace with being a little slower and just enjoying the trail at your own pace. This is a really beautiful section you’re in and I’m so thankful to you for sharing it with us. You’re so close!! Have a great time with this last state and savor every minute.

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

That rocky section looked tough. It's good to set your own timescale at each break so that your overall day finishes in daylight. It's amazing that the cake made it in one piece to the birthday celebration. Being below average speed is ok provided that you manage time effectively to reach the end before winter conditions stop you. Accepting your speed limitations is part of the learning experience of AT life.

[@JulieJordanScott]

Such a fantastic video. Absolutely gorgeous landscapes. So happy to be here to see you have gotten over the obstacles that was the whites. I also say hats off to Smoke for thumbing his nose at the naysayer who tried to make him think he wouldn’t make it on HIS HIKE taking along what he did!

[@ClaireAdare-zi9nn]

The views are wonderful!!!! Thank you!

[@redbird491]

Congrats on your mile stone❤ I cried happy tears for you when you crossed over the state line of Maine. No matter how fast of slow your almost there. I enjoy all your content

[@Terraducky]

I look forward to your AT adventure videos and love your commentary. I have total admiration of you and your pals. It's a tough hike! Hope you are someplace dry tonight and gathering your strength for the final stretch. Stay safe and hike on!

[@saner6888]

Yay Maine🌲🌲🌲I love that Smoke Is there to film you on some of your hike/climbs, no doing that twice😥 a thought… we’re not going to know when you’re done till weeks after☹️ enjoy these last miles Ranger🤗 loved Smokes cake hike, amazing👌

[@Elizabeth-pt4bv]

Smart to jump up ahead. I thought you'd go straight to Katahdin or Shaw's. Summit, then head SOBO from Shaw's again. Those rivers are so dangerous. I'm glad you made it across the first 2.

[@bethaniecarico]

Wonderful video this week with gorgeous views. So happy to see you hit Maine. 🎉😊

[@JackieFarkas]

I love your videos. I love the way you narrate your videos. The sunsets and views were amazing. I live in New Hampshire but we love Maine too, Be safe Hike on.

[@crystall2379]

I live in Gorham NH and get to talk to LOTS of through hikers. I work at the Big Day Brewery next to the hostile you all stayed at. Safe travels. ❤️

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Oh that’s awesome! I saw that brewery and wanted to go but I’m on a gas station PBR budget these days!

[@mikelp8265]

Oh Maddie--- you're doing fanatic . You're doing my speed. If I decided to do the AT again I know it will take me well over 200 days. (67 now) (was 18-19 year old when I did it) ,] KEEP GOING STRONG.

[@yesidtac7863]

Execelente video

[@khadijahmuhammadkebe9062]

I was looking on my phone and my son was like....Mommy are you looking for your friend!! 😊.......We have enjoyed the views and appreciate you very much! Happy that you are starting to enjoy the moment more and not worry about your speed.

[@theresagonzalez7739]

It’s a pleasure to watch your videos and tag along your journey to Kathadin. I hope to see you accomplish your goal soon.

[@jimmymalone3494]

Ranger thank you for sharing you're journey I have really enjoyed it.Good luck to you and Smoke.

[@edwardgwilcoxjr7232]

Ranger and tramily kicking butt on trail Awesome ! Wonderful view’s so breathtaking ♥️. Great job on the video’s ✅ Maine 🥂You got this Maddie 🍀Thanks again for sharing your journey and embracing the suck on the 2023 AT thru hike. 🧘‍♀️👣🏕️🏔️

[@amerphoto1]

You are who you are and would not want you to be anyone other than our little Maddie!

[@milesandmemoriesonthebackr8244]

Keep on, keeping on. You’re doing great by just being You.

[@ANJamesPhD]

Maine!!! The last state, astounding. The shot of the sunset was the best yet. Accepting yourself is what hiking the AT is all about.

[@marielange9077]

Thank you very much for sharing your hike with us! I'm impressed with your perseverence and strength.

[@thexxit]

that's the quicksand they always warned us about as kids!

[@meh45]

Way to go y’all!!! I am proud of you! The views are incredible in these past few videos!

[@johnlaycock583]

Very cool Video! You really explain your feelings and situations very well!

[@annwroblewski2668]

Smoke Master carrying the cake-- 😆, and that starry night was so cool. Hope you all wished upon a star. Don't forget your filming is slowing you down, easy does it, you're doing fine. ♥️

[@kozmiczian]

Ahhh, Maine! 'The Way Life Should Be' 😊

[@jackcakeblack]

The Chaffing on your back is bad, maybe put a towel there for padding and re- adjust the pack. The insomnia could be a lot of things. You and Smoke are very good at filming, Thank you for sharing, hope the rest of the hike is good.

[@ChipChoc00]

Congratulations on getting to Maine and that you feel good about the sense of community on the trail. ☺️💕

[@sarahsundstrom1425]

I've done the trail twice and two long 1600 mi sections of it as well and other trails around the country and I know how hard this is I think you're doing great and by far the best KZbin vlog I've watched ever I can't wait for the PCT girl!🌱👍

[@trailandtravel]

I’m sure it was nice to get out of the whites. It looked a bit tough and slow. Hopefully Maine gets a bit better!

[@kathleenmichalek3126]

Wow. You aren’t just a thru hiker but a mountain climber! Love watching your journey.

[@bobhamulak3646]

Hey Maddie! Wow, beautiful scenery! It looks like nice weather, too. I'm impressed by Smoke carrying that cake, and not dropping it while manipulating those rocks! That was real dedication to your friend Xena (sp?) for her birthday. You guys are true friends,to do that! Glad to see you're doing well. Don't worry so much about your pace...slow and steady will get you there! Be safe, and ENJOY!

[@ShowMeAnAdventure]

The little snake wanted to join the celebration!! 🎉😂 how cute.

[@joaniekay5600]

So impressed with Smoke carrying that cake! Thanks for sharing your thoughts about being a slower than average hiker. Same here. It's so important to just appreciate the fact that you are out there having your amazing journey.

[@tomellis3218]

I chose not to read any other responses so I could be free to say & not be concerned about being repetitive or original with my comments. Here goes … you are amazing an inspiration, you are a true example of mind over matter in dealing so rationally with all the hardships, pains and mental challenges. Be very proud Ranger of yourself and the person you are. Enter Maine caused me to realize the privilege you have afforded me to witness your adventure will be coming to a conclusion. I pray you will vlog your summiting Katahdin, and afterwards reward us with some after the AT reflection and what you learned about yourself . ❤ On to Katahdin.. PS PINTO Summited today Oct 4 2023. Her family … Dad, Mom & her sister joined her in her final climb. 😊

[@tomellis3218]

I wanted add one other thought to leave you with … google Don’t Stop Believing by Journey and song & band the likes of you are likely not aware of but the song is about you . Enjoy. ❤

[@Divaingreen82]

You can't compare your journey with other people dearest. You are amazing for hiking your hike!

[@LauraMichellez]

So proud and happy for you!!

[@wingmanhoy3999]

Happy birthday, awesome beautiful vlogging, hiking and scenery, all the very best. Hike your own hike, go your own way, do your own thing is what I was always told growing up.

[@melshea2519]

Buffet for the Win!!😊

[@kathrynlitchfield7140]

You’re in that part of the hike that is mentally/spiritually challenging. You are handling this so well and I can’t wait to see you hit that peak on Momma K!

[@marileehorn4507]

I think you're doing great? The two other hikers I followed spent their whole lives hiking the Whites. I couldn't imagine a girl from KY being able to get through them. BUT YOU DID!!! Awesome. I'm praying for you!

[@dougthebigdp314]

Jeez, that is some tough rock climbing! I'm impressed with your guts, strength and determination, Ranger....and even more impressed that Smoke carried that cake up the mountain and didn't drop it. Pretty imressive, I'd say. Was watching someone else's summiting vlog and I swear I saw you and your torn shirt in a quick snippet of her vlog. I know you're going to make it but that was fun to see.

[@sparis1020]

I love watching your videos. I can’t wait to see you finish the AT. Don’t worry about how long it takes. Enjoy the day. When you get to my age and your body is telling you you can’t you will. Best of luck with your adventure. ❤

[@aadmonk]

Congratulations! You made it to Maine .Looks like a beautiful place.

[@inarichards7554]

Fall Season in beautiful New England , don’t get no better !

[@charlesjohnson9662]

Great video Maddie, thanks for taking us along.

[@davidcaddell2811]

Your the man smoke...all the way to the top

[@TheOnly1v1cashappme]

Appreciate you

[@melshea2519]

Happy Birthday Xena!!😊

[@resourcefulqueen5109]

Such a heavenly birthday celebration! : ) Something that may help you sleep is magnesium citrate, 100-200 mg. 78% of Americans do not get the minimum daily requirement. I suggest you look for it the next time you are in a town with a drug store. Congratulations on enjoying your day and going your pace. Ah, such views of the landscape and the stars.

[@peekasa1355]

The clear, thin, material is a “rock” called Mica. It is most commonly found as a component of granite. It is also black. When you examine granite it is the flat, shiny black and/or clear material.

[@marcilovesbirds]

Hi Maddie! Your journey brings me so much joy. I'm amazed at your grit! Happy trails to you and Smoke!! From Marci in Texas (Leo gal also 8/10) 🌄

[@ragtoprenee2437]

Enjoying your videos, you are amazing girl! I grew up in Colorado, we had "mica" all over the Rockies.

[@_andy_gibb_]

The views from that mountain in Maine looked incredible! Another tough week - it's so very different than the southerly sections when you could just walk (something I get frustrated about in Vancouver - often we end up "hauling" rather than "hiking" and it's just so tiring!). Remember about half of all the thru-hikers are slower than average, so you're in good company 🙂 So great that you felt some of the trail camaraderie return - that must've felt good! Changing subject, the next challenge I think will be whether or not your shirt makes it to Katahdin! 😀 Hope Maine continues to be a fine adventure!

[@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures]

Omg i always wondered who Smoke reminded me of... then I saw him reading the comments about him at the library... it was Steve!!! Too funny!! You are doing so great, I am so enjoying your AT videos

[@tennesseeyaya1830]

Thanks for another video. I wish I could do what you are, I’m so jealous. Hike on Maddie.

[@sarahsiskin6780]

I’m surprised you haven’t made up a song about rocks yet. Smoke: famous kettle carrier on the AT! lol

[@beckybarrett7452]

I’m enjoying your journey! I think you’re doing great. Thank you for sharing and being honest about your feelings. 😃

[@edhespin4104]

You are probably done but if not you are at the happy place. Enjoy the last week or so of your hike. I'm happy for you and I don't know you. Good luck from new Orleans

[@jasonjones5213]

You're doing great, if I wasn't a slow hiker I wouldn't be hiking at all.Nothing wrong with it.

[@hazelbergstrom]

Great video!! Hike on!!

[@TheP1rata]

Too funny that Smokemaster read the last part of my post to you on your video. That was several weeks ago, so you are probably really close to Mt. K by now. Stay safe and happy hiking.

[@Victory1981]

Nice shots and views! You always have to go to a Chinese buffet when you can. Good choice on the cake, and nice job Smoke for getting it to the site.

[@TheOnly1v1cashappme]

Thanks 🙏

[@lindal986]

Aha ! I thought about how people budget their time, and their money on the AT, but you filled in that third thing...the mental aspect, good to know ! Those rocky sections...Narly ! ❤

[@mattmcdowell5225]

IN regards to going slow... My brother and I have had an ongoing conversation as to why people are always trying to "live UP to their individual potential"... But what about all those who are trying their best to live "DOWN" to the their potential. Those individuals have a different experience and appreciation for things... Think about it... Use Lance Armstrong as the example... You can't have 7 tour de france wins stripped from you for doping if you hadn't won 7 times. This is how I see the trip of doing the AT. You have already won, you're on the trail and living the dream (or nitemare depending on the day).. Some people will be faster, some slower.. but in the end, YOU have lived YOUR potential. Win, Lose or Draw.. It's YOUR Potential. Be the best YOU that YOU can be, the future of the universe depends on YOU being both the best & worst version of YOURSELF!

[@quentinheard9009]

Im new to this channel, I'm a fan of bushcraft and survivalism, can't wait to see more of your content

[@localsource3012]

Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right. -Henry Ford

[@bearclaw5115]

The crazy part is when you are on top of Mt. Washington you can see Wildcat ski area a half of a vertical mile below you. And it's still high!

[@charlottewilson4680]

Those are some amazing sunsets.