Made of Grit | An Appalachian Trail Film Documentary

Made of Grit is a short film about Appalachian Trail thru-hikers.
We heard stories from over 30 hikers just before they summited Mt. Katahdin, marking the end of their adventures.
Hopefully this documentary conveys their passion and GRIT. And gets someone out there a little inspired to pursue something they're passionate about 💪.
Thanks to all of the thru-hikers who were a part of this.
Hike on!
Film by Greenbelly Meals: www.greenbelly...
Directed by Josh Hardwick and Britton Hardcastle ([e-mail])
Credits:
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[@kerrypennings4294]

Wonderful! I'm crying. "It's not an adventure until things go wrong." What a quote! 2 years until I retire...

[@Greenbelly]

Great quote! And thank you 🥹

[@SirStopsAlot]

This is an outstanding Doc. I'm a trail angel and watching your video I saw several hikers that I fed along the way on their journey. My last meals were prepared in the hundred mile wilderness and at Abol Bridge. The feelings of the hikers at this point are varied and you captured the emotion so well. I sat with many of them and heard their stories and you presented the wide range of feelings. Thank you! Safe Trails Sir Stops Alot / Stops Trailside Cafe

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks for being a Trail Angel! And thanks for the kind words

[@MountainsCalling]

You fed me cheeseburgers in the middle of nowhere in Maine. Thank you!!!

[@SirStopsAlot]

@ My pleasure! Lets do it again. Hope to see you at Trail Days

[@sheilahenry7279]

How kind & caring of you. Thanks for your support. Hope I get to do this next year. This was to be the year but just not ready.

[@TrekTen1]

One of the best zero days I had was with you and your crew in Bennington. Thank you for being a part of the adventure. -Sir Snapper

[@Camp43Maine]

Well done! The PEOPLE, the cinematography, the soundtrack! It was cool to see some familiar faces from Camp 43. Keep hiking and hike safe!

[@Greenbelly]

Thank you! Much appreciated. Hike on

[@mariasignorino5521]

Awe, so many beautiful tramily members featured. What a great way to capture the feelings and emotions this trail brings. Peace out 🚂🚂

[@Greenbelly]

Good people. Thanks Maria! ✌

[@DerTintinfish]

Hi! -SwtRlish

[@SL1NKSTER]

Hey that’s me and my Tramily at 10:15! What a joy to walk this trail. I’m thankful and honored to have shared camp many a night with all these strong hikers, after a hard fought day. The Appalachian trail will change your life. Thanks GreenBelly for capturing these moments which I can now come back to. Hike on. See y’all down the life trail. -Mongoose24

[@Greenbelly]

Heck yea Mongoose! Great to meet y'all

[@Muuuuule]

This is so freaking awesome! Im daydreaming about the AT, the journey, all the people and campfire-nights, and especially those last 3 magical days from Abol up to Kathadin waaaay too often. What a blessing to have it all wrapped up in a movie. Thanks Chris, Britton and Josh for all the work and passion you poured into it!

[@Greenbelly]

What up Mule!!! Thanks so much. And thanks so much for being a part of it 🫶

[@kbrydg]

Your smile at the end of the video makes me so happy, Mule. Hope life is good brother -Kevin

[@pathalderman7051]

Beautiful. Powerful! I am crying at the ending!

[@Greenbelly]

Us too! 🥹 Thanks so much Pat

[@FloridaGirlAdventures]

well, it worked! you brought me to tears! excellent video! HIKE people - just go do it!

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks so much 🥹 And Amen :)

[@carlmcdonald4576]

Terrific work here. Stirs the ghosts of Baxter Park in me.

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks Carl!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Wow! Powerful footage and beautifully edited

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks! You’ve done some great videos yourself :)

[@WanderIust_]

Really well put together documentary that captures the feeling of it all coming to an end. "I'm not ready for it to be over but I'm ready for it to be done" couldn't have been said any better. - Crease

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks Crease!

[@venomspawn1373]

Hard to not get emotional at the end of this video. 2 1/2 months from now I start my journey north. This was inspiring.

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks! And hope you have an epic hike

[@JackSheahan2012]

WOW. That is absolute top-class stuff. 15 minutes of pure inspiration. Sincere thanks for creating and posting. And belated congratulations to those who made it. Best, Jack NYC

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks so much Jack! Appreciate the kind words

[@CampOutWest]

Amazing, the people and the film.

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks! And cool channel btw :)

[@TheStory-y1f8t]

Inspiring!

[@Greenbelly]

Thank you!

[@jasonthomas51]

Chills man, chills…and holy schnikes, I’m section backpacking the Long Trail, & I ran into CRAZY STICKS last year on trail, we shot the shit for like 20mins, seemed like a lifetime, you get to know someone so fast on trail it seems…I write down the names of people I met etc. & always think I’ll never see them again, or what are they doing now. When I saw him I cheered out loud, he did it…man this just made me so damn happy… Jiffy🤙

[@Greenbelly]

Heck yea! Small world (or small trails!)

[@danpautler2101]

Makes me want to go out for a hike. Beautiful.

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks Dan! And never a bad idea :)

[@sheilahenry7279]

Thank you for this documentary. It captures the raw emotions & beauty w/ struggles. The accomplishments. Good music too!

[@Greenbelly]

Glad you enjoyed it Sheila! And thanks for the kind words

[@basvandam1575]

With tears in my eyes…. I did it in 2018! Thank you for the amazing video!

[@Greenbelly]

Wahoo! Thanks for watching :)

[@Cupojoseph]

awesome edits. there really is nothing like seeing Katahdin for the first time

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks so much. And agreed!

[@nicholas1085]

Man lovely cinematography. Nice edits. Excited to see some more of you!

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks Nicholas!

[@tomjw975]

Special Video - Amazing emotion

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks for watching Tom!

[@shannonpuffet5344]

What an amazing accomplishment! I have a friend about to start this journey and I couldn’t be more proud and excited for him! This documentary has actually helped some of my fears I’ve had “overthinking” about his safety and health! Can’t wait to see you John standing on that sign on Mt. Katahdin!! You got this and I will be cheering you on EVERY day you are on this most amazing and beautiful journey! A little bit hurt, but a lot more free!! Very emotional! I like you!!

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks Shannon! And good luck to your friend

[@brianphlegar2456]

This video puts the trail into perspective perfectly. Thank you for capturing the happiest moment of my life on camera. This is a beautiful film. Idk if we ever met but I was leaning over the sign at the end in the green hat. Thanks again.

[@Greenbelly]

Awesome! Not sure if we did either. But thanks so much for the kind words. And congrats on your thru hike

[@GEN]

Huge W amazing film

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks Gen! Much appreciated. Just taking notes from big dawg

[@BackpackingStealth]

Nice work, really enjoyed the film. over 10 years ago now for me. Best time of my life.

[@Greenbelly]

Heck yea! Thanks so much.

[@adolfoaguilar1142]

What! On the cover! Great work on all of it. It was great meeting you guys. Thanks for the snacks and everything. I was so grateful for all of it and that prime weather we had to finish out the last bit of the trail! Hope everyone is doing good out there 🙏 -Not Yet

[@Greenbelly]

You’re a star Not Yet! Haha. Likewise. Great to meet you and hope all is well. Much appreciated 🙏

[@Muuuuule]

Main Character :D

[@adolfoaguilar1142]

@Muuuuule you got em with that smile my friend. That was a real one of joy! Good thing we ran into each other at Poet's and had a few 🍻 before.

[@josephcostello1812]

@@adolfoaguilar1142you gotta love Poet’s

[@Tfoolery99]

Great great film...instantly took me back to emotions, the beauty, the people and everything else I love about the AT. - Shelter Dog '18

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks so much Shelter Dog! Hike on

[@MountainsCalling]

Epic film!! I finished my thru hike alongside some of the hikers featured, I remember hearing that you guys were filming. Brings back fond memories. Might just be ready for another thru hike now!!!

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks! Sorry if we didn't get to meet! Next thru hike ;)

[@themichaelfindling]

“What am I really made of?” You are a bad ass women . I never met you and I’m proud of you

[@Greenbelly]

👏 👏 👏

[@kevinnoonan2362]

Outstanding. So emotional. So true.

[@Greenbelly]

Thank you Kevin!

[@get_out_channel]

Beautiful!

[@Greenbelly]

Thank you!

[@MrGhris]

Amazing film! Hope to be one of those summiters in about 8 months. Thanks for making this!

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks! And you got this!

[@arielmillaud708]

Absolutely beautiful 🥲

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks Hootie!!

[@nat.in.nature]

My heart hurt when they got on the bus. Beautiful video.

[@Greenbelly]

Glad to hear. Thanks 🫶

[@sixpackhikers]

So glad I came across this documentary! You guys did an incredible job. My husband and I and our four kids set off on our Appalachian Trail thru hike attempt in just a few weeks. This was such a neat encapsulation of the mix of emotions I think most hikers feel at the end. Makes me super curious about how my crew will feel if we are blessed to make it to that point ❤️

[@Greenbelly]

Heck yea! Hope y’all have a great hike!

[@josephcostello1812]

You will ! Have a great journey! Pressure D

[@sixpackhikers]

@@Greenbelly thanks so much!

[@sixpackhikers]

@@josephcostello1812 thank you!! 🥾🥾

[@JasonHikes1]

Awesome! I think I need to take a walk. 🥾

[@Greenbelly]

I think we all do 🙃

[@dekohn]

Thank you so much for taking me back to the trail with this video!

[@Greenbelly]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching :)

[@saysofilms1072]

Beautiful story telling. Stunning visuals. Well done!

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@coffee_with_christ8020]

Love love love it! I’m not crying 😭.

[@Greenbelly]

Thank you! 🙏 🥹

[@Wolfmanhikes]

Congrats AT class of 2024 What a journey it was last year. Epic. Wolfman AT ‘24 nobo

[@Greenbelly]

Lets go class of 2024 🙌 Thanks Wolfman

[@BeyondTheValleyBTV]

Love the cinematography!

[@Greenbelly]

Thank you so much!

[@opaontrail]

I am so happy I could join the tribe this year. Once a thru hiker, forever a thru hiker!

[@Greenbelly]

Hike on ✊

[@RadionA-d1j]

It is an extremely hard trail. I got off at Trail Days in Damascus. You have to be very strong mentally and physically to complete this trail, kudos to anyone who did.

[@Greenbelly]

Amen! Thanks for watching

[@elpuzzlo6800]

Wow. You guys made me sound like I knew halfway what I was talking about! Great to see familiar faces too! Puzzler

[@Greenbelly]

What up Puzzler!! Great hanging with you. Hope all is well

[@brettredmon9003]

Incredible! This will make you want to seek out your own challenge.

[@Greenbelly]

Lets go! Hopefully at least a lil bit :)

[@mattiegtv1731]

That was good! Damn good! Wow! Awesome video!

[@Greenbelly]

Appreciate it! Thanks 🙏

[@kbrydg]

I feel so grateful to have a small window into the last couple days of my experience here, missing all of these faces every day. Beautifully made video, thanks so much.

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks Kevin 🙏

[@AlexMorice-c3h]

Very WELL DONE!!! A great film, we enjoyed it as a family. Thank you Chris!

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks Alex! Much appreciated 🙏

[@JayRoyUSA]

Awesome video. Amazing stories

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks JayRoy! And cool videos yourself

[@tlosgolf]

"I'm a little bit hurt, but a lot more free." .....Nice

[@Greenbelly]

Its a good one :)

[@dfinney14]

Good stuff!

[@Greenbelly]

Thank you 😊

[@my_niece_torple585]

loved meeting you guys and seeing my friends in this!! AT class of 2024!

[@Greenbelly]

Likewise! Thank YOU :)

[@detail2018]

Outstanding! So great! Thank you.

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks for watching Thomas!

[@robertrossi4038]

That was really, really good. Thank you.

[@Greenbelly]

Appreciate you Robert!

[@MaksimOutdoors]

Incredible.

[@Greenbelly]

Thank you 🙏

[@UlaEquipment]

This looks incredible! Thanks for giving us a heads up!

[@Greenbelly]

Rock n roll 🤙

[@kbrydg]

Thanks for the home for my stuff the whole way ULA! It makes a few quick appearances in this film.

[@MichaelDotson-b1e]

12:25 thats my son! I’m so proud of him he’s so amazing ❤😢

[@Greenbelly]

Heck yea! Was great to meet him :)

[@johnvishnesky5168]

This far exceded my expectations! Awesome work guys! Another banger!

[@Greenbelly]

Heck yea! Thanks so much John! Appreciate it

[@icesquare6070]

Wow this is so amazing! Made me tear up seeing all my amazing friends from the trail again! And so well produced! Thank you all Chris, Josh and Britton for this gift! Is there any chance you all still have the footage from some of the other interviews that didn’t make the final cut? I sat down with yall myself and would love to see what I had to say again and share it with my friends and family if the footage still exists -Kingbird

[@Greenbelly]

What up Kingbird! Thanks so much. You’ll have to email Josh to see what he’s got. Email in the description.

[@gabicerrahikes]

this is absolutely incredible

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks Gabi 🔥

[@toocleanpappas5397]

Completed the AT in one day shy of 8 months. If I did it again, I'd try for longer. :) I do remember one time up far north that I was sitting around with some other hikers. I caught myself thinking, those people are bad ass, they've hiked all that way. And then I thought... oh... I've hiked that whole way too... Sometimes it's hard to give yourself credit even when it's due.

[@Muuuuule]

SO SO true, and you know the saying: 'Last to Kathadin wins'.

[@toocleanpappas5397]

@Muuuuule I am the last person in the logbook for Baxter in 2017. 😉

[@Greenbelly]

Yep! Certainly not a race. Enjoy every step :)

[@memories3438]

What a great doc! Loved it

[@Greenbelly]

Appreciate it 🫶

[@EarlyRiser71]

This was f'ng great!!🤘🕓

[@Greenbelly]

Thank you so f’ing much!

[@DerTintinfish]

So many amazing fellow AT’24 classmates. And “Ranger” got a feature! Hell yes dude! To anyone contemplating the worth of the journey, go find out for yourself. You can do it. -> Sweet Relish

[@Greenbelly]

Shout out to our boy Ranger! And thanks for watching!

[@TrekTen1]

Well said. I hope you're doing well, Sweet Relish. It was nice hiking with you in Virginia. - Sir Snapper

[@dah61789dah]

Brought back lots of memories. Did it in 2011

[@Greenbelly]

Awesome to hear from class of 2011. Thanks Donald!

[@NakedArmor]

Amazing. I am inspired to walk the trial.

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks so much! Maybe give it a go 🙃

[@avghiker]

Great video!

[@Greenbelly]

Much appreciated Average Hiker 🙏

[@briankeenan1023]

This makes me want to quit my job. Sigh. A few more years and I'll be free to follow my feet to Georgia.

[@Greenbelly]

Jobs are overrated! Haha (kidding... kind of)

[@josephcostello1812]

I thiu hiked in 13 brings back fond memories Nice work

[@Greenbelly]

Class of 2013 🙌 Thanks so much!

[@josephcostello1812]

@@Greenbellywe actually talked @ Abol Bridge when I was section hiking this fall. I forgot I gave you my email . Thanks

[@1024Pete]

I found you have to lose yourself to find yourself. Thanks for this!

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks for watching Peter!

[@sarunir1]

I wish this was three hours long.

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks! Us too :)

[@user-bj7dz9rx3k]

great doc! What is the name of the song playing during the end/closing credits?

[@Greenbelly]

Thanks so much! Song 👉 Max McNown - A Lot More Free 🎶

[@bernhardknopp2838]

Great video!! What's the name of the song? The german Running Bear, Class of '19

[@Greenbelly]

A Lot More Free - Max McNown. Thanks!!

[@Twobarpsi]

I've heard the AT is "just a walk in the woods", and "it's easy". Never understood that reasoning.

[@Coppersaguaro]

Some day.

[@Greenbelly]

You got this!