Major Allergic Reaction While on Trail

[@paulzeiller2807]

WOW! ......... what an adventure. You did an amazing job with this video, documenting the hike. Good luck and thanks for sharing your adventure with us.

[@akstylez6978]

I live in Minneapolis and fishing the Mississippi river has been a huge part of my life. Many many times I've walked up and downstream tossing lures so I know what you mean about dropoffs, rocks/boulders, and trees. That being said, I discovered your blog on The Trek early on on your CDT last year. You have inspired me to start rebuilding my life and get outside and kick some dirt. So far I've only walked 52 miles this year, but everyone has to start somewhere. Lol. My trip is still years away, but I am AT bound in the future. A very heartfelt thank you Madison for the inspiration that I needed to wake up and make a difference in my life. Edited to say kick snow, not dirt.

[@linfennell8751]

Great 2nd week! You're killing this hike and these videos are fantastic 🤩

[@WhoDoctor-u2e]

Great to meet you Madison. I followed the tail end of your last through-hike and am following every day of your Border to Border CYTC. Nice to meet you, finally through your videos!

[@amyh1045]

Thank you for sharing your hike with us. I hope you can shake those hives soon!

[@Woodthrush]

Amazing effort! Happy Trails! 🌴🌴🌴

[@TawnaTV]

My partner and I really want to do a section hike on the FT this winter..50-75 miles. Gonna see what section looks good for that in the Central Florida area. Great job you guys!

[@popspops3795]

Hi, Madison! Hope all is well and that your journey is going and will continue to go smoothly! Thank you for sharing your time, thoughts, and experiences! Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy! Everything else is manageable! Pops

[@Kyfried]

Hey are taking the AT after the FT, if so when you think you will be up on AT, I'd like to hike with you all some. Getter done

[@On_Trail-Bumbles]

Great video. I followed you on The Trek for your CDT thru-hike with 9 lives and Side Quest. Do you find it easier to Vlog or write? Virginia Beach has a Cypress Swamp in the First Landing State Park. However, we don't have alligators here to worry about. Stay safe..

[@robertsanders8866]

Great attitude great video these are getting good keep going 💪 thanks for posting

[@lyssalittleton-jeane3875]

Having a great time following your journey! Send good vibes from Louisiana!!!

[@Djhikes63]

Happy hiking!!! So inspiring

[@RidgeWalker8414]

Killin it Peg Leg. It always makes you feel good when you can stay ahead of schedule and put some miles in the bank. Sorry about your rash. I didn't notice you getting any on the CDT did you?

[@vivianhelt8860]

Wow. What an adventure! Where did you get your hoodie?

[@MadisonBlagden]

@@vivianhelt8860 montbell!

[@toadlguy]

So I was doing some quick math and 200 miles a week, which is whole lot of miles week in and week out (almost 30 a day), puts you at 10,000 miles about for year. That is pretty close to your B2B Triple Crown distance, if you add in all the extra miles to town, or detours around weather or fires. Yes it gives you some slack, but not much. I think the main thing is to stay healthy! Building up the miles, so you can rest is great, but just please take care of yourself. Fresh Ground is Epic. Tell him that all Your fans are grateful for what he has been able to do! Keep on Truckin' 🥾

[@JasonSnailer]

Very glad ur mom is okay that’s scary

[@suemoore1965]

💕🤍👣 LOVE YOUR VIDEOS 💕🤍👣

[@ramblinvanman6250]

Had the same rash issue once, my cure was PABA free sunscreen

[@JayFAdventures]

I hope your rash gets sorted out! I had what looks to be the same thing on to Colorado ('22) and Tahoe Rim ('23) Trails....both times the rash hit me about a week into my hikes....both from what I believe was sun exposure despite wearing plenty of sunblock on my legs ( I was wearing shorts). Also surprising was that I had no issues/rash at all in '21 during my entire PCT hike under the same conditions (shorts and sunblock). I used Benadryl (tablets and topical) which helped a little bit, but the rash still turned into purple spots/areas under my skin. The only thing that finally made them go away for good was wearing pants. I hope this is temporary for you. Keep kicking ass! Thanks for sharing your journey with us!

[@walkeroutdoorsadventures8521]

When I saw you around fish eating creek I thought you were really sun burned.. Your legs were definitely red… yall are killing it! -Turbo

[@walkeroutdoorsadventures8521]

I’m one of those weekend section hikers you spoke of..😀 - Turbo

[@MadisonBlagden]

@@walkeroutdoorsadventures8521 haha hey!! Sadly just was covered in hives 😂 it was pretty far into the issue at that point

[@IveyHarris-r3l]

Can you show a map of the 8400 miles , I have no idea where you ate going

[@MadisonBlagden]

@@IveyHarris-r3l I can! But right now I’m on the eastern continental trail, which should come up on google if you look it up.

[@dustinandsawyer7498]

You guys are crushing it! Hopefully I see yall on trail as you blow past me ha ha

[@CodytheKing-1]

reminds me of my mother. just hike through the swamp why dont ya.

[@Finally35]

Great job. Are the other hikers with you also going for the CYTC, or is it just you?

[@MadisonBlagden]

@@Finally35 Punisher is doing the same exact thing! And it looks like Long Shot is going to meet us back on the AT and do the calendar year too!

[@mattmunck6080]

At 27:55 you show your sand which in your hand and the salad dressing you had in your hand looks just like a blunt wrapper, if you have ever worked at a gas station you’ll know what I mean, I had to rewind and zoom in, I thought I know she’s not doing marijuana smoke and about to walk 30miles, Sorry about your moms car accident Keep up the great work!

[@IveyHarris-r3l]

Are going

[@JessicaHollensbe]

Did you happen to sit on any hay bales? Looks like hay mites to me. They are the devil! But if its them, you are all better by now.

[@thedeafcattledog8608]

Vitamin deficiency or food allergy? I had a guy t-bone me and it f'd up my back and neck. He was underinsured. I had full coverage, but my insurance company was run by weasels. Get an attorney, sooner rather than later if you have pain after a car accident. The insurance company wants your premiums but they ain't going to pay out without kicking and screaming, even if you're hurt bad.

[@jedgoski]

Are there alligators in that swamp?

[@walkeroutdoorsadventures8521]

@@jedgoski yep!

[@a.w.thompson4001]

Yikes!! They're faster for short distances on land, but much more capable in water. Between the and the venomous snakes, I find the Florida Trail pretty scary.

[@mjeh1]

Y'all are more like supported trail runners than thru hikers. It seems like you have slack packed at least half the miles you have done.

[@MadisonBlagden]

@@mjeh1 there’s no rules to this game, hun.