Let's Hike & Talk About My New Hiking Series.. | Addressing Concerns

[@khoehn54]

Taylor, I've been following your posts for almost 3 years now. Your heart is in the right place about hiking. The new series is great and well done.

[@chadillacinc]

You will never be able to please everyone, especially online. There is a massive amount of idiots online. There was not one second where I felt you were mocking anyone or anything close to that but w/e. White mountains can take lives despite people thinking otherwise and sharing these stories is important. I had a book about rescues in the whites a while back that I read cover to cover.

[@nymph40]

Wow 😮

[@JohnnyMac76]

You are a great human with good intentions. Happy hiking 🥾

[@susietopspin]

Hey Taylor. You are entitled to your opinion which is what you gave to us. You don’t need to apologize. Enjoying your content and happy trails.🤘🏻🥾⛰️

[@samb94]

You're extremely thoughtful in how you approach topics. Don't let people get you down!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Thank you!!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Hey Nahamsha, thanks for this video. It’s so hard to please everyone…sigh. I’ve followed you for several years now and love all of your content, from hiking the AT to your shop to other trails, and now this new series you’ve started. You’ve been an inspiration to us. It seems to me that you’re a beautiful person with genuine kind intentions. I hope Little Bear and I will get to meet you next year on our second thru hike attempt on the AT. Love and light to you, friend. 💙☀️🙏🏼

[@debbieswaggerty5567]

Good job Taylor. Keep doing YOU! It’s cool to see such beauty in your hiking series.

[@KrizAkoni]

I appreciate you bringing awareness to rescue efforts, perspectives, and lessons learned. I ended the SoBo leg of my AT thru hike attempt in southern Maine when the winter weather exceeded my abilities. Sharing these experiences benefits the whole community. 👊👊

[@katrinafahey5248]

That hiker on Mt. Washington called for info on conditions, was told not to hike, and did so anyways WITH a dog who had no choice in the matter. I think he should be charged. I think anyone who needs to be rescued because they were not prepared should be charged. Buy a NH hike safe card and arm yourself with the 10 essentials at a minimum.

[@John572d4]

He premeditated the whole thing and went into commando/GI Joe mode, then when he made it to the top went into his act. In fact, probably the reason he did it was to get attention from something like this particular channel, which was his goal, that’s why wouldn’t become enchanted with such a roue’.

[@avghiker]

Your transparency is why I enjoy your videos, along with your ability to consider other perspectives and accept alternate views when appropriate. This is a new series and your style will be a evolve as you continue. Keep up the good work!

[@jantefft2442]

Great to see you again, you are always one that I love to watch your videos. Informative and fun to watch. Your little ones first Christmas, such fun, enjoy every minute of the months to come you will never forget a minute. Love your videos. 🎄

[@davidgray3717]

Taylor, your comments in the previous videos were based on judgements that reasonable people would come to. As others have mentioned, I have watched your channel for some time now. You absolutely strike me as a good and kind-hearted person. I don't see you getting your kicks by maligning and making fun of people. Persevere and use your best judgment. Let this channel be yours and not be controlled by a few naysayers. You do good work and I look forward to enjoying more content from you. Thank you for the work you put into your channels.

[@amniealdred827]

Dave, you're absolutely right! She is far more beyond like that she is the nicest person ever her mom and her husband is as well ❤️ I met all of them they are wonderful people with big 💕.. Taylor has been one of my favorite thru hikers I followed her a long time and learned so much for my thru hike..so her doing this channel on the news in the whites can't come from a more honest hiker.. 🎉

[@larryhunter8245]

Personally I thought you did a good job on the Mt Washington story. Don’t let the naysayers get to you Taylor! Great series.

[@carriehikes]

I don't think you have anything to apologise for at all. I think some people are just looking for a way to criticise you because they are jealous of your channels success, plain and simple. They are just haters. You also have a right to your opinion, as an experienced hiker, probably more so than the commenters who were hating on your video.

[@charlesjohnson9662]

Good on you for coming on and explaining why you made the comments you did and recognizing this was an area for improvement. More importantly your post generated useful discussion about important considerations when hiking in potentially difficult environmental conditions. Many folks would have just ignored the “negative “ comments rather than use those responses for a fuller discussion. Nice hike !

[@Dora_walking]

I respect your decision to respond and reflect. You have a lot of influence in the hiking community and I appreciate your willingness to talk with followers. Severe hypothermia can cause abnormal behavior, and affect decision making. Keep up the instructive and valuable content!

[@indtexcol]

You are a very tough, courages person to put yourself out there online in these present times with our society filled with ultra sensitive, critical people.

[@Sunshinesally8307]

You do receive a bill for being transported by an ambulance, and depending on where you live, you may need to pay when the fire department comes out. I don't think people think twice about calling in a true emergency. So, if areas decide to charge for SAR responses, that seems fair, especially when negligence leads to the situation. If anything, it would encourage people to think twice if an adventure is appropriate for them.

[@jdds1165]

Hikers can pound salt fish and Game is funded by license money and snowmobile and ATV registration. Hikers can pay a small fee and have complete coverage. Rescues can cost a small fortune and destroy fish and games budget. They should definitely pay for rescues

[@shanksmare]

Should be case by case. Do stupid things, pay for expensive rescues. That said, maybe F&G should sell rescue insurance.

[@katrinafahey5248]

@@shanksmare Garmin sells it

[@Chao5-1984]

Thanks for sharing your hike with us!! 🔥🥾🌲🏔️❄️❤️🔥

[@JohnWallet-g2d]

Keep up the good work, you and your videos are amazing!

[@billybaroo5445]

The unfortunate reality is that hiking in general can be dangerous for all skill levels. From unprepared amateur to seasoned and well-prepared hikers, tragedy can befall anyone. You are no stranger to close calls and Garmin snafus. Your channel informs hikers of the conditions and risks of hiking, and is an EXTREMELY important tool for those that want to return home safely after an enjoyable experience. Please keep up the wonderful service that you provide! Have a safe and happy holiday.

[@brianriordan2692]

I live in NY, and I'm an Adirondack 46er, so I've hiked a few miles. I'm very grateful for the Rangers that do the job. With that said, it is their job to do. It's their civil duty to rescue. They get paid by the state. If a hiker damages something while out there. Yes, they should pay for damages. But a rescue no. Taylor your great. I met you in late summer when I stopped in your shop and you took the time to talk to me for a minute. Thank you for that and you are so nice. Keep doing what you are doing. thanks Ironmountain46

[@nymph40]

My experience is the rangers givith and the rangers takith

[@sharonepstein7568]

Hi Tylor, About the search and rescue .. he was told not to go, went anyway, so if he got hypothermia later, all part of his bad judgement. Send him a bill !

[@cathyhall1338]

Ty Gagne's books are incredible. Much respect for you rethinking your take on the last rescue you talked about. Glad to see you back on the trail.

[@ericgamble9153]

That was a really nice switch to have this week’s program while actually on a hike.

[@wildeone1636]

It's mature of you to be able to accept constructive criticism without getting defensive. Have fun playing with your 👶🙂

[@robbinwhaley9378]

Beautiful hike. Thanks for sharing. Always look forward to your videos. 😊 Hope you and yours has a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year!!

[@frisk151]

Hope your toe heals up really fast! I don't recall ever got the vibe that you were bashing anyone.. Maybe I missed a few videos.. Sometimes the best lessons for others may be pointing out flaws in human behavior... I can absolutely be critical sometimes in my feedback in videos here online and in person as well... And, I can roll with the criticism of my sweetness (lol) also.. I think a lot of it (at least to me) is what a person's purpose actually is.. I've never seen one of your videos where you have a mean spirit. Anyway... I think you have done a great job with your channel! All love from this family down here in Texas... "P.S." I love the White Mountains.. I've only (so far) been there once back in 2014 right smack dab in the middle of the "Snowpocalypse" that year.. Not a place you want to make a "B or C Game" in the dead of winter.. But, absolutely beautiful! Thanks, Taylor for your time, information and content!

[@DPM-dp9on]

Taylor, you have no reason to apologize. By telling these stories you are helping others to avoid dangerous situations in the future. Hikers need to realize that you are responsible for yourself. Accidents can happen to anyone and that is completely understandable. However, if you ignore warnings, dress poorly, take unnecessary risks…etc., then you should have to pay for the rescue. If you try to please everyone your content will suffer.

[@dfizzle323]

Congratulations to getting back on the trail !

[@hidilley]

I think your video about the Mt. Washington rescue was absolutely fine. It’s ok to call a jerk a jerk…he was being obstinate and uncooperative with people who had put themselves in danger to help him. He also checked conditions ahead of time and went out unprepared against recommendations…hypothermia may have been happening, it’s called natural consequences…resisting help is not how to get oneself out of that situation. My sympathy is still with those rescue/responders who had to go out and try to get that loser off of that mountain. There are always going to be haters and overly sensitive folks on the internet hiding behind their screens to criticize others. It still doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t tell the truth. ;) Not to mention you’re entitled to your opinion and while this is still a free country, I say share it! :D

[@FredJones-mz6ee]

SAR members, by and large, are true heroes. That said, there is a small segment of these people who can be aloof, judgmental, and unduly harsh. Perhaps that is true of most first responders. Not all rescues involve well prepared victims who encounter unfortunate acts of God. People make mistakes and some do stupid things. I don't think anyone should fault you for your comments.

[@elizabethmarshall3558]

You got a shout out recently when Kyle from Kyle hates Hiking was on a podcast. I was half asleep and don't remember the name of the podcast.

[@derrickwalker538]

You’re doing great on your new channel! People get butt hurt over anything nowadays, I certainly wouldn’t worry about those dummies

[@timjones9595]

New fan here. I also didn't think your prior video was mocking in any way (and the guy probably deserved a little judgment because of the prior warning he had). Absolutely love all your videos. Very down to earth, but also very informative. I'm only through this most recent year! will try and stop by the store when we're up there this winter.

[@csscott9803]

Happy holidays⛄🎀🎅❄🎄

[@emilygesner2036]

You had great intentions. And honestly, being charged for the rescue should continue. It may deter some from calling but I think the NH hiking community helps because of the charging. We all try to help each other and provide advice to avoid SAR calls. There is also Maura who will pick up anyone who needs to bail if they are around Crawford or Pinkham notch. But the motivation for many of us, is the money element so we go in to the wilderness prepared.

[@barbarachristian4860]

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@BobbyBhikesNH]

Welcome back friend. Enjoy your hike!

[@ashleys_sadness]

Thanks for sharing your hike.

[@ricardoo7365]

I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and I have already hiked the Guadalupe Mountains over 8000 feet tallest mountain in Texas thank you

[@jimmcd5660]

Hi Taylor, thanks for the video, I love that mt Rowe trail, in fact I climbed it last weekend then stopped into your store for the first time on the way back home, picked up some lmnt, and a couple books, cool store btw!

[@dbstewart4496]

All the best to you and your family for the Holidays and going forward in 2025.❤ PS, I am also on the fence about whether or not to charge for rescues, for the main reason thst you pointed out.

[@FaberAdventures]

You do you! Nice to see you back on a trail. I have read the other two Ty Gagne books, and they are so eye opening.

[@tomellis3218]

Good flog and I complement you on retrospect of the previous flog and updates. It showed me you care about how your content is received. ❤😊

[@amyrohlwing8679]

Merry Christmas!! If you celebrate it😊 I am prepping to go post Christmas shopping. I'm curious about what day packs you use? Thanks!!!

[@neil2809]

THANK YOU ! ! Always love your videos. ONE day I will see you at the the shop

[@ndan3746]

Taylor, you are doing an awesome job with your new series. Like the others here that commented .. you are never going to please everyone. Do what your gut tells you. As an avid NH hiker I can tell you education and awareness is needed. After covid the amount of people who jumped into hiking in The White mountains was huge and most of them have no idea what they are doing. Your intentions are extremely appreciated. As far as being charged for a rescue... I think it depends on the situation. The hiker you were referring too (IMO) should be charged as he did not take the advice of experienced staff. His choice to hike put him in a serious bind and put others at risk. Totally irresponsible.

[@williambranham6249]

Taylor your experience with your last story has been an initiation into the world of news reporting. Personally I liked your report but I do understand some of the criticisms. It is easy to make statements or judgements about people actions but reporters of news who don’t investigate or better yet interview all the players in a story will get something wrong. At this point expressing personal feelings based on what you know might is not necessarily bin your best interest. We all learn from our experiences. People need to know the good and bad of hiking in the Whites year round. I think it might be fun to go to Mt Washington and interview folks involved directly in the rescue and even better track down the kid who was rescued. I love Dunkin too! I love your channel and have followed you from the beginning.

[@evano1425]

Love the series. Have you thought about adding in some White Mountains history? You could talk about everything from Darby Field's first ascent all the way to current FKTs. Happy trails!

[@charleswoolsey7326]

Hmmm, you've got my attention. Thanks for your thoughtful content!

[@KimUustal]

You are so enjoyable to watch! Never going to please everyone! You do a really nice job! Hope to meet you someday. Also, what brand is your coat and the hooded layer under it?? I want them!!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Great video. Thank you.

[@spider5001]

Thank you for taking us with you!🙂 I live in coastal South Carolina so my environment is much different. Swampy and hot. We still have our leaves on the trees lol. I like listening to stories also🙂 I definitely want to try the LMNT. I drink another popular hydration brand but I’m being told that they were bought out and there are things that are not so good for you in there now. Thanks again and I will see you on the next one👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@marilynm5024]

Great content! I am enjoying your hiking series

[@ASchof2]

Cool video showing some of the Belknaps. My family has had a house in Gilford for 30 years and this fall was the first time I did the entire Belknap Range Tour. Pretty cool. As far as “offending” people, I feel you’ve always been fair and have a positive vibe with your videos. You are entitled to have an opinion and no matter what you do people will always have some critique to make so continue to do and say what you think is right. Lastly, curious if you had a recommendation for a good winter hiking boot to use in the Whites?I’ve looked online and haven’t gotten great information. Keep up the video series, it’s great.

[@Chadginski]

Taylor ❤

[@WhtMtHkr-kb7uk]

Hi Taylor, it’s great to see another woman who hikes alone. I know there are valid reasons for people to hike with someone else (or a group), but that’s not always feasible & I love hiking too much to wait to find someone to go with. I’m not from NH, but I hike there White Mts regularly & it drives me crazy how many times I see people on the trails who aren’t dressed for the conditions, don’t have anything with them on long hikes (esp in the summer when they have little to no water with them) or (worse) are clearly drunk or they go off trail, having no idea where they are & get lost. I’m sure you see this too. If someone is being stupid & behaving in a way that is reckless then I think they should definitely be billed for the rescue. I don’t think it will stop people from calling for help if they are in a bad situation. I could be wrong, but in think most people will put theirs & other lives first & worry about a possible bill later. Anyway, loving this channel, looking forward to watching more of your videos. 😊

[@marcohanig176]

I always like you as a narrator, so I hope this will be successful. Since you've asked for feedback... IMHO, focus on topics where your storytelling skills can shine. I would drop weather and trail conditions because there are so many other sources.

[@zigzag4230]

5:58 Isn't paying for a rescue like going to the emergency room for which you have to pay for care?

[@KathyColorado1]

Thank you for sharing ! I hope your toe feels better soon. Could it be gout? Take care!

[@fretlessed25]

On your toe comment. It reminds me of the rare occasions I see those people who hike barefoot in the summer. Always nutty IMO to see that but it seems to be a thing with some people.

[@stalesunday]

ive tried this! it's a different experience totally, you have to choose your steps more carefully. but if you have issues with every shoe you put on your foot, it can be pretty liberating! obviously be careful in areas where there is trash/broken glass.

[@walterpaton8698]

Good morning Taylor..

[@mattpelofske4632]

I like the new Hampshire hiking series alot great job

[@johnsandell4501]

Great to see you on YT. I was afraid the drone people took you. You won't please everyone. Baby well👍👍👍

[@jayray720]

🚶‍♀️👟👟⛺🌞 I just love your news videos I think they're awesome I'm from down here in North Carolina I also enjoy watching Ramdinos trail news you're doing an amazing job thanks for all you do 💯💪🏆🏆🏆

[@tommybewick]

Being from New York state I will say the one thing that I wish we had, that New Hampshire does have, is you can buy for a nominal fee, an insurance card from the state that covers you for rescue if you're a hiker. I would absolutely buy one if they were available in New York state. I don't go to New Hampshire enough to warrant the cost. But if this guy was from New Hampshire, and he had the opportunity to get that card and did not, and also was told not to hike and did anyway, I would say he definitely should be responsible for the cost of the rescue.

[@billybaroo5445]

Rescue trends are up in Colorado also: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5Wuoaydm7l5d5Y

[@TheChantybb]

Just curious about why you don’t recommend wearing spikes with trail runners; is there any specific reason for that?

[@rrittenhouse]

Just a heads-up, the "Last Video" link and the "Sno-Cat S&R Story" were both linked either incorrectly or the pages are gone. I do know the "Last Video" link points to your studio edit url.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

thanks! i'll try to fix that

[@walkerpercy8702]

You didn't bash anybody. You merely commented on uncooperative behavior of the hiker who refused to leave a snowcat on Mt Washington. Your search & rescue story was fine. Even if he was hypothermic, he put himself and his dog and that position.

[@dennismcauliffe9094]

These hiking reports as you originally stated were to be weekly on every Friday mornings, but they seem to be released randomly. Their good reports but a regular Friday morning report may be more helpful for the most of us who come up for the weekends. Good idea not to speculate on rescues with limited facts. If charging for rescues may be a reason some people may hesitate to call and if they know their decisions will be discussed and criticized that will be another reason why one may be hesitant to call for help. You had a similar incident when your Garmen accidently called for rescue and there was unbased speculation that you did push the help button. Thanks for listening to your followers.

[@cerberus0413]

I never commented on the first few videos because they seemed ok to me (not that my opinion matters), but my hesitation going into those videos was based on the amount of gatekeeping there is on local FB groups or Reddit. To be a little verbose, it is like how dare us normals even look at their mountains unless we do things there way! The moment those press releases come out, people jump online to see if it is ok to criticize and judge people who needed rescue. It is almost like a disappointment when it says at the end of the press relief "The hiker was prepared for the conditions" because they need to put the torches away. If you have not watched 109* below on youtube, I would recommend it. The attitude of the SAR personnel interviewed who had every right to be critical of people given their personal loss, yet it felt like their message was for people to go out and explore, and if you need us we will come for you.

[@Rozela16]

Mountain forecast I enjoy for an hourly breakdown. I'd give it an hour or two buffer for changing weather. It's not very accurate for the presis imo for the wind. Time and time again, MWOB is dead on. I've had timing vary more with their forecasts compared to mountain weather. I learn about more weather tools every day, there are others more committed than myself!!

[@BisOutside]

no more hiker submission? I was super stoked when I saw this video on my feed hoping to be in the end of the video

[@spectrum10]

the mountain bikers are on those icy trails too? Do their tires have spikes?

[@jamesr2622]

When I was younger, sometimes park rangers but, mostly, locals would always tell a cautionary story of something stupid that someone did at crags, cliff, caves, etc. Cautionary tales about the outback/ backcountry/ wilderness are normal for people to tell to visitors in their area. You should expect to hear such cautionary tales, particular if you are a younger aged adult or a teenager.

[@RickINFJ]

Consequences are circumstantial for sure. I really believe that they would have disclosed hypothermia or any other contributing issues, and not charged him IF that were the case. He ignored advice, was totally unprepared, put himself and his dog in danger, trepassed, and was uncooperative. That's more than enough ammunition to justify the charges.

[@leedanielson7452]

Taylor your red cheeks are sooo cute!!! You'll have to forgive me, but ever since I moved from the upper peninsula of Michigan down one hour south of Orlando, I don't see any red cheeks anymore... Unless it's sunburn at the beach...😂🥰👍👏🏻🙏🏻Oh by the way I hope this isn't a controversial comment.....🤯

[@marthadoelle7585]

Another rescue happened this week. Air assisted.

[@grnmtns1]

Do you have any advice on financial safety during a thru-hike? My bank says the fraud alert will go off if I use my credit card along the way, and they only allow 30 minutes to respond before locking up the card. Since I might be outside cell phone coverage and my spouse has a job where he might not know they called until break time, this seems unreliable, so I was planning to carry a certain amount of cash and a pre-paid credit card, assuming the bank won't be so vigilant when it's my money, not theirs. But I don't want to endanger myself by seeming to have a lot of money.

[@davesaunders7080]

You rock!

[@sarahhagen2051]

Where I live, rescues are done by volunteers. And, I’m not sure what happens if a helicopter is needed. I have mixed feelings about hikers being charged for rescue. I’m pretty sure hikers are charged in Europe. I’d be curious how it’s working out in areas where hikers are charged. That might be an interesting video!

[@black_dog_barks]

It had sounded like the NH Fish and Game had left out a lot on that "Snow cat" rescue on Washington... especially the part about people acting delirious from the cold... while I feel everyone who uses the NH trails should pay a fee for each day of hiking, at the Trailheads, no matter why a person needs a rescue should not be judged by the State... it's their job they sign on for. They have the Safe Hiker program card... sold by the Fish and Game.... it would be a great public service to post links and verbal reminders for needing the Safe Hiker card. The NEW Hampshire Legislature decided to charge for hikers rescues if the hiker is found negligent. People don't realize there is no State income tax in NH, or sales tax... so funds are limited.

[@jobtoll9654]

Rescues should be free. This prevents delayed rescue calls. I do not pay if my house catches fire, if I am on a car crash or if I have a heart attack and call 911, or if my boat starts to sink and I call the coast guard.

[@williambranham6249]

If you call the fire department and ask it you could put candles near window curtains and they said “hell no” and you did it anyway, and your house burned down should you pay the fire dept over and above you tax bill? All situations are different. There are situations when a fine is appropriate.

[@billcahill8825]

If the inexperience of one’s actions result in a rescue, because they are not prepared then yes they should be charged… buying a hiker safety card will exempt a hiker from having to pay for such costs….remember the people who go out to rescue are volunteers….

[@JRoss707]

My years of hiking in the sierra, I’ve seen hikers hitting the emergency button on their inreach for something as relatively insignificant as altitude sickness making them out of breath for a helicopter rescue. It is my understanding SARs is a free service throughout the high Sierra. There will come a determining point when the rescue goes from search and rescue to a mobile ambulance service if and when it determined that the person needs or requests medical attention. If it’s apparent no medical attention is needed, the helicopter will generally land at a common trailhead or public destination and the rescued person is free to go without charge. If hospitalization is required, they are either transferred to a medical helicopter or the rescue helicopter essentially becomes an ambulance, and full ambulance fees start in effect, which can run upwards of $60k. Each SARs rescue generally goes under the review of the county sheriff. If the sheriff determines that the rescue is illegitimate, he has the authority to bill the rescued party for the service, like if he finds there was nothing ever wrong with the person that they just wanted a free ride out of their hike. This rarely happens as it is really difficult to prove. A person can claim altitude, sickness, and theoretically altitude sickness can be life threatening, so most rangers in the area are extra cautious and will call SARs to be on the safe side.

[@williambranham6249]

There is an interesting story by You Tuber and long distance hiker including the PCT named Homemade Wanderlust who hit her Garmin device for her medical emergency on the PCT. If interested check her out.

[@aceninteynine]

Your purpose is to educate safety, is it not? Opinions regarding who is right or who is wrong are subjective. You could take the conditions of the rescue make it almost like a scenario. These are the weather conditions; this is the time you are leaving. How do you decide as to whether this is safe? Could you bring additional equipment to mitigate the risk? Should you call for additional information, etc.? Could you make a decision to turn back under certain conditions? Almost how you were talking about in this video, about how you were checking the weather conditions but expand it to include all details, equipment, food, what all else is involved. Like walk through the safe way to approach this situation. Just an idea... what came to my mind when I watched your video. Take care.

[@anthonyturpin2322]

❤

[@freeheel748]

Kyle hasn't hiked from his scary computer for months. 👣

[@PedroNord]

I also wouldn’t have used the word “jerk”. I would have used a much stronger, more descriptive, and more accurate expletive to describe the individual in your Mt. Washington rescue story. He should also be ticketed for trespassing and for the cost of the rescue. Period.

[@paulfritz7796]

looking good post baby ,hiking trail again?

[@msromike123]

I think if an average person should have known better and someone needs to be rescued because of poor decisions, then they should pay. It should also be able to be appealed so that you can present your case and explain why you made the decisions you made. So yeah, sometimes the person that was rescued should have to pay. Most of the time no. For a person displaying the judgment of an average adult, then it should be free.

[@Shanecohen]

At the end of the day the bro got a ride down the mtn in a vehicle that was already going down.. clearly his actions were ridiculous but ppl were reacting as if the dude committed murder or something.. really the whole situation could be an opportunity for others to learn… people are miserable and their natural reaction is to comment something negative about the dude

[@adamnichols3506]

Mountain weather take with a grain of salt lol.

[@daleaustin5701]

Very big of you to admit that you might have misjudged a person during a life or death situation. His actions, however irrational, were about self- preservation in a harsh environment. However I still feel that had he took the advice of the park service (which he asked for before he set off to do his hike without preparing for) the entire situation would have never happened.

[@cgc1223]

You will never make everyone happy specifically nowadays. You will find more negativity in the comments on any post or video than positive. Keep doing what you’re doing and make yourself happy.

[@lindamoon8981]

I feel if you were advised not to do a hike and chose to do the hike anyway but got into trouble and had to be rescued you should have to pay for the rescue.

[@completelyrandom8150]

You took the complaints in stride and good on you for looking to improve - maybe separate reporting from editorializing (if you choose to do the latter at all anymore). That said, concerns were overblown IMHO. Onward bound...