Long Trail Part 1 • Southern Terminus to Route 4

[@jjengel5394]

Hard to believe this almost 4yrs old and still inspiring and informative.

[@SuperPetepetepete]

I hiked the LT in 2010 and have lived here since I was 14. Hilarious to see an outsiders perspective on the rain, mud, and never ending ups and downs! Gotta love it. Thanks for doing these. Best videos I’ve seen of the LT!

[@mmay4887]

Glastenbury firetower holds a special place for me because I saw my wife's ultrasound of our kid while standing in the firetower! Thank you for taking me back there!! Hike on!

[@strathack33]

Nice video. Plenty of hardwood forest, wood planking, and shelters out east that is for sure and those hills are pretty cool. Funny, but again I notice that when you cross or are near a small creek, you call it a river, but when you were on the PCT a small lake or tarn was always a pond. Maybe they were actually called rivers but those things were small and beggin' for water, even though it was May, lol. I guess it is an east coast thing. Not a Zpacks fan but nice to see your love for hiking scored you a Zpacks job.

[@LookseeHikes]

Just randomly thought about you today, where have you been? I love your content. Come back!

[@guyhays3432]

I just did 40+ miles on the Long Trail. Your blog makes it look like a walk in the park. No mention of the 800 ft steep rocky decent to route 9. The climb up to Condon Shelter is no treat and the climb up Stratton is 1700+ from the dirt road in 2.8 miles. Nice breezy, no sweat romp for you. For many it is much more taxing. Oh, the mud is a real concern.

[@backpackerdad6905]

Bravo Redbeard! Thanks for your video's. I found you over a year ago and inspired by watching your AT thru hike video's I planned a section hike on the AT with my son after he graduated college this year. We ended our hike from PA to Harpers Ferry on May 31 as you started the Long Trail. Keep up the good work. Stay healthy and happy hiking.

[@KarenSmith-lz3sx]

Thank you so much for this coverage. I appreciate the time/date/mileage updates. Such a good condensed presentation. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@RedBeard0924]

My pleasure. It takes a bit longer but i know how much it helps to have that info for those planning their hike.

[@SensatiousHiatus]

Hell yea Redbeard! I remember following your thru in 2014 man...good to see you back out on the green tunnel 🤘

[@LESPAUL44mag]

Just found this channel. So glad I did!

[@carolynkid216]

Great to see you back again Red Beard. I have been on a few of these sections...thanks for the memories!! So enjoy your videos!

[@motorin25]

Well, this was a pleasant surprise. Next year I plan on doing the AT, and if I have enough time (which I think I should barring any real setbacks) I intend to do the north 2/3rd of the LT south back down to Rutland. I looked up Yellow Deli and its not far from the train station. Not even .2 of a mile. I've already got the idea to take the train from Rutland to NYC. Then change trains onward to Palatka, FL. the closest station to where my mom lives. I'm looking forward to the next 2 parts.

[@KnightsoftheTrail]

Man, your vids always gets me pumped for a big hike. Thanks for sharing.

[@iemeg]

Yewww nice work Will! Didn’t know about the Long Trail when we started our hike but it is definitely high on the list now. Thanks man :)

[@jacobice2011]

I really like the info you’re putting on video. Miles and time. It helps with reference and make me feel more involved. Happy to see a thru hike.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Great video, seems to really show what the trail is like...and what the weather can be like. Thanks

[@tristanewing4957]

Nice trail!

[@bretthikez6567]

The long trail looks pretty neat..hope yall loved it..your videos are some of my favs..cant wait till part 2..

[@RedBeard0924]

Part 2 should be live tomorrow 👍

[@Walterliquori]

Great videos I was camping in Vermont on the 1st to the 4th birthday weekend.love to hear the names of all the places I love in my favorite state.

[@Walterliquori]

Bromley had an awesome alpine slide I believe when I was a kid.might have been putney too though

[@PumpkinVillage]

Great video. Glad you had a good time. I'm lucky to live here and get to be in it every day. Take care, Al

[@RedBeard0924]

Indeed you are. Vermont is a beautiful state no doubt. Great people too!

[@MrJoebmxer]

Sick man! This was a nice surprise to wake up to! I had no idea y’all had the LT on your agenda this year! I hope to thru hike it myself one of these days. Can’t wait to see the next 2 videos!

[@RedBeard0924]

Part 2 should be up tomorrow and 3 by Sunday at the latest. 👍

[@flyakadventures8946]

Thanks Red Beard for sharing this first installment on The Long Trail. Yeah... I too would love the cooler temperatures, as you know at that same time of the year, The Florida Trail would be very hot and humid. Looking forward to the upcoming videos. By the way, I LOVE my Zpacks Rain Kilt! ❤

[@RedBeard0924]

Glad you are loving the kilt my friend! 👍👍

[@buckeyebike-n-hike5343]

Man, I really need to get out of this office and back into the forest. Loved the video keep up the awesome work bud!!!

[@RedBeard0924]

I know what your saying!

[@RedBeard0924]

I know what you’re saying! The office is no fun! 👎

[@intothebackcountry2658]

This video gets me excited for my upcoming hike on the Long Trail!

[@prasannamishra6818]

Man, that was a long wait.

[@wfredw]

Great start - can’t wait to see the other installments.

[@luckyhiker3434]

Hey Will - really enjoying you narration. Thanks for your efforts. I am a bit surprised you have not mentioned how "greasy" the planks can be when wet. Maybe you are trying not to walk on them.

[@RedBeard0924]

They were slick but weirdly enough not too bad and I always walk on the board walks if they are not broken. I think hiking the Superior Hiking Trail which has endless boardwalks prepared me for this trail, not to mention the Overland Track but those boardwalks were nicer with metal traction on them.

[@jcc4tube]

Can't wait to see devil's gulch and jay peak. You should do a video on the Cohos trail in New Hampshire's far north.

[@RedBeard0924]

I’ve never heard of that trail. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I will definitely check it out.

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Nice! Had gotten an email from Matt about the plexamid & was hoping a video of the long trip would show up.

[@lordmarshall5239]

Hey man cool series , I checked out all the episodes. I lived in Vermont in the 90s . All videos I’ve seen of the AT and Long Trail, no one showed the Long Trail Inn . It’s between Killington access road and Pico ski mountain on route 4 on top of Pico pass. I lived on route 4 in Killngton. Is my memory incorrect? Good job with all of your videos

[@adelkopf]

Your videos never disappoint

[@spaceghost8995]

Why starting May 31? Black fly and mud season is in full swing!

[@RedBeard0924]

We already had hikes planned for the rest of the summer so that was the only time slot that would work for us.

[@thaturbanviking7761]

Sweet! New Series!

[@henrys3629]

Wow, long time! Made my day.

[@robertwidger3603]

It's fun to see places I have been but my favorite section of the LT Smugglers Notch to Canada. Fewer people and great views. "WIDG" LT '03 NH 48 4K

[@theodoreboyer2275]

at 16:00, you said you've been hiking for two hours then breaking for two hours. That was a mistake right? I can't imagine letting half the day go by in two hour increments, at least not intentionally.

[@RedBeard0924]

Theodore Boyer yeah I meant 20 minutes. Good catch, I didn’t even notice that.

[@thomasmatthews80]

great stuff. love your videos. watched all of your AT & PCT as soon as they came out a few years back. great to still get Red Beard videos. In my mind, you and spielberg were best ever AT vloggers, and up there with AWOL in terms of impact on me. Great videos hope you have even greater hikes to come

[@RedBeard0924]

Really glad you have enjoyed my videos! I can’t wait to get back out there. Only 2 weeks till Uinta Highline Trail.

[@BackpackingStealth]

nice edit! could you have started with less than the 7 days of food and just resupplied at manchester center? looking forward to next vids

[@RedBeard0924]

Yes. You could resupply in Bennington or Manchester Center. We went into Manchester Center and I actually bought more food there. Hitching in Vermont was super easy as Vermonters are friendly and outdoorsy people.

[@erickillg811]

I would just like to say nicely done I just recently come across your videos and I like what you doing. Just curious if you’ve ever been to Washington if not come check us out we have some amazing hiking out here everything from Mount Rainier Wonderland Trail .backpack in the enchantments .just about any lake up in the Alpine Lake wilderness in between Snoqualmie Pass in Stevens Pass is amazing. Hiking around Mount Saint Helens or to the top of the Crater. The list goes on anon Washington has so many things to offer. Just might give you some more ideas for more videos down the road.

[@kevinbungles]

Nice

[@BradHikes]

I've been waiting for this video since you announced that you were going to hike the L.T.! Awesome surprize to get to finally see it! Helps out a bunch as I am planning my thru hike of the L.T. this september! BIG QUESTION.... Would you say I should bring more or a winter set up? I start september 7th and I caught you say you were glad you had your 20 degree bag and winter cloths?

[@RedBeard0924]

I would definitely bring more of a winter setup. Maybe like a 20-30 degree bag and a good down or synthetic jacket and you should be good to go.

[@BradHikes]

awesome thanks

[@BradHikes]

Btw your videos were the first hiking videos I ever watched, got me hooked on hiking. Big fan!

[@RedBeard0924]

That’s great! Always love hearing that. It’s hard to beat hiking. I love it! Happy Hiking!

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Will really enjoying the video, wanted to know what app or software you’re using to edit this and do you edit them on your phone or laptop. Looking forward to the next two videos thx!

[@RedBeard0924]

This was edited on my computer post hike using Final Cut Pro. In the past I would try and edit from the trail but it slows me down too much on my hikes and I had issues with upload speeds. Not to mention editing from your phone provides you with less options.

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Will Wood Thank you Will, I live in San Diego and section hike the PCT almost every week and going up into the Sierra in a few weeks. I’m growing my channel here with my hikes and am looking to step up my videos a little bit. Is it a complex software to learn or not too bad? Btw I’ll be at PCT Days this year, will you be there again?

[@RedBeard0924]

It really isnt too complicated at all. I would say the toughest part is just figuring out where different features are located. After you edit one video you will essentially be good to go from then on.

[@ToddStull]

Just curious about the Yellow Deli.. did they try to promote joining their religious cult community while staying there or do they keep that quiet? Nice footage on the trail! That's on my list after finishing my sections of the AT!

[@RedBeard0924]

Todd Stull they didn’t say one thing about joining. They didn’t even say anything about what or who they were besides leaving a small pamphlet by the beds. They were just friendly and social.

[@ToddStull]

Will Wood that's good to know because I kinda wondered about that place... just because I've heard a lot of others talk about it.

[@brandonlenenski]

I am planning to hike the Long Trail starting probably at the end of August. I have many questions I would love to ask you. What is the best way to contact you with my questions?

[@RedBeard0924]

[e-mail]

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

Can’t decide between duplex or Plexamid ? I solo hike but enjoy the room and pack inside, what’s your thoughts? Appreciate it 👣👣👣🏔👍🏽

[@RedBeard0924]

Duplex for sure. The Plexamid has good room for a 1 person tent but it’s tough to beat the space of the Duplex and now our tents are even lighter due to a change with our tape. 👍👍

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

Will Wood thanks brother, looks like I’ll go with the duplex and interesting didn’t know about the update in tape seal. Much appreciated on feedback 👍🏽 great videos by the way

[@MTBIKEXC]

Sweet! Love your videos. Was this shot on your Sony X3000? Including the audio?

[@MTBIKEXC]

Ah,it says x3000 and iPhone 8 in the description. Super info on your gear in the description, thanks!

[@consumedesign]

Thousands of dollars of gear out there.

[@davidanderson8381]

Good beardage bru.

[@lhaviland8602]

"It's so cold for June" Yep, this guy def doesn't live here lol.

[@lhaviland8602]

3:37 >Literally first comment upon entering Vermont. "It'S sO gReEn!" That seems to be the most remarkable thing about us according to flatlanders lol.

[@michaelseymourblake3486]

I hope to do this one day... but first, can someone promise me a job when I finish? Thanks.

[@RedBeard0924]

I love it! 🤣

[@michaelseymourblake3486]

Will Wood trying to work on a JMT trip, but it’s tough with a crappy job ya know? I do what I can though and try to make entertaining videos. Just got back from White Mountains, which were incredible.

[@RedBeard0924]

That’s great. I would definitely say keep working on a good KZbin channel and use amazon affiliate program to supplement more income. 👍

[@salmonella508]

I know this is easier said than done but you can find a job anywhere. There are two days you will never see, yesterday and tomorrow. Do it now while you are able.

[@michaelseymourblake3486]

Sal Monella oh trust me I’m with ya, but when you’re in debt and you need medical insurance it complicates things, especially when you have very little in savings. I’d basically come back homeless and broke. At my age it’s not a great idea. But I still want to do it.

[@kiosipad]

great videos as usual. not too hip on the yellow deli twelve tribes cult places, but i guess you do what ya gotta do. we have them here in japan as well down near kyoto. creepy vibes of way too nice all around. a bit pushy with the propaganda and recruiting tactics as well. at least they were like that here. never been to one stateside. anyway, keep up the great videos.

[@flaskehrlenmeyer4349]

i am enojoying these videos. i am watching a lot of LT vids because it's been a dream of mine since childhood but i haven't been able. now, closing in on 60, i'm starting to look at it again. i won't be doing any 20 mile days and it will be all in sections, but i'm finally going to do it. a long time ago i bushwhacked and used old logging roads to go up glastenbury mountain from the east side. i carried a whole extra sandwich, which i brought up for whatever thru hiker i might meet. you'd have thought it was christmas morning that way that boy's eyes lit up. and i took his trash down, too. because it's good luck to feed thru hikers.