Extreme Heat and No Water on the Appalachian Trail

[@appalachianwanderseeker]

The trail angels leaving water caches have been awesome! It’s so appreciated.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Yes they are!

[@suehancock5573]

What is wrong with someone who would slash a water cash!! 😩😩🤯. Geeze I heard just about everything now!! Take care Ramdino & have a good week!! 😊

[@Ramdinohikes]

Will do Sue😉

[@pcrice-lr2dn]

Thanks to all the amazing Trail Angels ,thanks for the updates 🍃🌿

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thank you too!

[@johnwilbur7707]

Well I checked my cache, at baltimore rd Shippensburg, pa and the cooler wasn't damaged whew! Thanks for your updates

[@Ramdinohikes]

God to hear. Thanks for doing that.

[@tammymcdowell9469]

@@johnwilbur7707 Thanks for what you do!

[@johnwilbur7707]

@tammymcdowell9469 Well your welcome. But just last week it got stolen. So I'll start again. But, we aren't as dry as we were in July

[@melshea2276]

We caught Bandit and Bluegass latter that day after the Cookie Lady 2.0’s house!( Hibiscus Lemonaid) they also just built a stone pizza oven!😊

[@Ramdinohikes]

Yep, that's it, Hibiscus. Delicious

[@melshea2276]

Cookie lady 2.0 for President!😊

[@Ramdinohikes]

I'd vote for her

[@suehancock5573]

@@Ramdinohikesme tooo

[@sulj3373]

You look back to yourself Ramdino. Enjoying your videos.😊❤

[@Ramdinohikes]

Oh yeah!!

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Hey Ramdino, good to see you're ok now after that rough hike on the last video. Thanks so much for your dedication to all the hikers out there. You keep the hiking community together with your update videos and trail reports. What some nasty person who is slicing the water caches! Unreal. So Sadie hasn't been found yet. I sure hope she's at least with someone who is caring for her. Keep up your wonderful work and God bless.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Will do and thks for the kind words.

[@SpursTraveler]

It’s hot out here 🥵 Thanks to all the trail angels managing water caches

[@Ramdinohikes]

yes it is,tks for the update

[@mop66666]

good to see you Spurs, stay healthy

[@suemoore1965]

Thanks for all you share with us all 😊

[@Ramdinohikes]

Your very welcome

[@melshea2276]

We had 22 nobos and 6 sobos in Dalton and Cheshire Ma. at the “Ottada Way Cafe “over the last couple days!😊 Bacon Wrap

[@Ramdinohikes]

Very cool. I'm sure they appreciated the AC

[@melshea2276]

@@Ramdinohikes the Ottada Way Cafe is my trail magic setup! I’m the guy in the pickup truck you met in front of Tom Levardi’s house! Bacon Wrap. ( I had a couple hikers sitting in the truck a.c. on hot days)😀🥓

[@jessejulian3875]

Another fine update. Thank you for your efforts!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Much appreciated

[@secondstep7652]

ATC, booooo. Trail Angels, YEAHHHHH!

[@Ramdinohikes]

I second the motion

[@olddudeonthetrail72]

Another great update, Ramdino, thank you!

[@Ramdinohikes]

My pleasure

[@robertdesrosiers4743]

thanks ramdino be well

[@Ramdinohikes]

doing my best

[@Lovesracing19]

Thanks.

[@jamesbonner5989]

Thanks as always for the update.

[@Ramdinohikes]

No problem 👍

[@walterlangston4484]

Saw a nice water cash near. Burgs garden last year hope it's still there this year for thru hikers

[@Ramdinohikes]

Water caches change day to day depending on the trail angels

[@BentRims]

Thanks for the update. Got a free additional box with purchase of 3. And the ramdino AT community sample pack.

[@Ramdinohikes]

That is awesome!

[@jenniferbuynitzky412]

I can vouch for the temperatures being that high in New Hampshire as I was section hiking Mount Moosilake, Wolf mountain and kinsman mountain this weekend . Water was flowing well there and I didn't have any trouble finding plenty in that area. But the temperatures were definitely cooking! ~Monarch

[@Ramdinohikes]

tks for the info. Good to hear you still got water.

[@williamking4316]

Great video and updates!!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thanks!

[@thecrankyyankee5114]

Sounds like that person has gone from hostel owner to a hostile owner. Pretty sad to be angry over some water. Keep safe out there everyone.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Real sad.

[@HikingwithJenny]

The June 1st start date was a man doing a multi-year thru hike who started in NJ this year. There wasn’t a place to indicate that on the sheet, but someone wrote it in the notes section.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Ok tks for the heads up

[@keithstewart2639]

Thanks

[@Ramdinohikes]

No problem

[@Feltmann1]

Really appreciate what you do! Enjoy listening on Monday mornings on the way into work, much better than the local news😀

[@Ramdinohikes]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@suehinze1566]

Thanks for all the great information and all the work that goes into that. I've never been on the AT, but who knows, maybe someday. I need a hip replacement, so there's that. I would love to rock scramble and climb those boulder fields. I've always loved a challenge. That's probably why I need a hip replacement 😂 Everyone be safe out there, keep on pushing, you can do it!❤

[@Ramdinohikes]

Get a new hip amd get out there.

[@suehinze1566]

@@Ramdinohikes I've needed a new hip for 10 yrs since my 40s. I need $12,000 in dental work done before the surgeon will replace it. I don't have that laying around and no dental insurance, which that doesn't cover hardly anything anyway. But yes, someday I would love to get out there and at least do a section of the trail.

[@tammymcdowell9469]

I have a question. Is it possible to put out trail cameras around those water caches and try to catch who is destroying them? Just wondering. I have never hlked the AT but it is a dream of mine and I watch a lot of people who are youtubers make the journey every year. I LOVE those videos so much. Been watching you too Ramdino for a long time. Thanks for all you do!!! Never mind, I just seen that you know who he is. lol.

[@swishanie5294]

Your video quality is great!!!!!

[@johnfrombrm]

There was also another guy at a trailhead before Bake Oven Knob Shelter that was telling people at the Trail Magic site that he was going to shoot someone at one of the shelters.

[@Ramdinohikes]

If this happens take his picture call 911 amd report to atc

[@rastan49]

I still can't get my head around pounds. Having to do mental gymnastics to work it out. 3 Litres = 3 Kgs. But in saying that, when you are brought up / live it day in day out. It makes sense.

[@Ramdinohikes]

You aint from around here, are ya? lol

[@jonklein9309]

When you were talking about a former hostel owner, I figured you must have been talking about the guy who used to operate the Sufi Lodge in Pearisburg, VA, but the mileage you gave was way off so it must not be the same guy.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Different guy

[@Jerrylance-ty1re]

Mt man here watching switch the breeches off of him 👍👍

[@Ramdinohikes]

Works for me

[@hsoderberg6505]

Jesshikestrails got hibiscus tea from the northern cookie lady - maybe that's what you got?

[@Ramdinohikes]

YES!! that's what it was. Delicious!!

[@willodaix5040]

They drill for oil in oceans, mtns, deserts...maybe it's time to drill for H2O in some places on AT, thanks for all you do.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Great point! Last year the ATC removed wells at shelters in New York

[@norushat4life]

Like I Always say, Without the rain 🌧 there is no coffee ☕️, Who wants to hike without coffee? 👣🤠👣 #NoRush

[@Ramdinohikes]

Yea, gotta have it in the am amd anytime unless it's 100degrees

[@jhosk]

Just found your channel,

[@Ramdinohikes]

Welcome!

[@melshea2276]

I always carry powdered water,it’s so convenient!?!?😮 Bacon Wrap

[@Katerina9256]

😂 now that's funny

[@thecrankyyankee5114]

I always dehydrate my water and store it in zip lock bag 😂

[@Katerina9256]

@@thecrankyyankee5114 😅

[@swishanie5294]

😂

[@johnfrombrm]

I’m carrying 4 liters with me into New Jersey now and water is still scarce.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Hate to hear that you're carrying your trail weight just in water.

[@johnfrombrm]

I’m 6’6 285. I’m carrying 45 lbs with water.

[@johnfrombrm]

I got the guys business card the other day at the trailhead. His nickname is Mechanic. I can’t remember his real name, I threw his card away because I had already heard about him.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Thanks for giving out his name here.So others can have it glad to know you at all ready , heard of it

[@ItsWhoWeAre]

If you’re a solo female, steer clear of this guy. Jay and I used him for a ride not knowing and he insisted we see his garage setup for hikers before bringing us to our hotel. He says he located his own spring and that’s why he stabs all the caches so you have to use the water he found.

[@pattypatterson7600]

My husband knows his name. How can I dm you

[@Ramdinohikes]

On my ig or fb or email [e-mail]

[@pattypatterson7600]

@@Ramdinohikes I sent a message to your Instagram account

[@pattypatterson7600]

Did you get the message? I've tried to email you but it says it's not a valid email? I'm probably doing something wrong

[@sandyhunt-hv2kb]

VA is extremely dry

[@Ramdinohikes]

it sure is

[@CraigBaughan-mg3hf]

Dognappers sometimes operate from the trailheads in a small truck with a utility body, no company name with maybe the words ""Pest Control." Criminals may take the hiker for a ride as well.

[@Ramdinohikes]

Yea, just dunno

[@ras0220]

What state do you live in Ramdino?

[@Ramdinohikes]

NC

[@johnwilbur7707]

You mentioned to dm you I I might help you slack pack in PA or while with you. How do I dm? Through you tube?

[@Ramdinohikes]

@johnwilbur thru ig or fb or email. links in description. That would be awesome.

[@gregorydinio9385]

Why doesn’t the ATC want water cashes.

[@Ramdinohikes]

The ATC is all about staying dry and avoiding soggy paperwork!😄I'm sure it has something to do with LNT. Some hikers leave trash behind that blows around or causes critters.

[@michaelmisiaszek2514]

I heard about this bad actor in 2020 outside of Lehigh Gap/Palmerton PA. I can't believe he hasn't been taught a lesson yet!

[@Ramdinohikes]

Yea, he's been around for a while. Don't see how.

[@DJMoore-001]

Ramdino, Call the guy out. In the heat people need all the extra help on trail they can get. Why would anyone destroy the water and water jugs anyway? Sounds like this guy needs some mental help and chased off. Maybe if his name is put out there Hikers can shun his place and he can go broke. I might be a little more extreme in my thoughts. But here on the CDT there are places where there just isn't water, So a water carry might be 5 to 6 liters and still hoping you find a refill. Sorry if I am over stepping my thoughts here. It just makes me mad that some clown thinks he sets the rules and what help anyone can get or have.

[@Ramdinohikes]

So actually the ATC set the rules of no water caches, He just thinks he is the one who is suppose enforce them over helping hikers.

[@DJMoore-001]

@@Ramdinohikes WOW. No water Caches. That is unreal. Sorry that just makes no sense to me at all. Sounds like the ATC needs some new rules and people running it.

[@jonleach2653]

To the person who is destroying water caches. In this extreme heat destroying a water cache could cause someone to die from heat stroke because they didn’t get a drink of water. Is that what you’re about to? Come on man have some decency and show some love to your fellow human! WWJD

[@Ramdinohikes]

Doesn't seem love is in this guy

[@AEVideo777]

If I learn his name I will make him famous. If I meet the clown....

[@Ramdinohikes]

DM me and Ill give you his phone #

[@Pabitra_Mahata]

I can make your thumbnail 10x better