As someone who knew Paul - this documentary is just an incredible tribute to him. Paul wasn't someone who wanted to be the centre of attention but had this knack of pulling people together and usually silently sat back with a smile watching all the personalities in the room take hold. Thank you for allowing his boots to do the same #PaulWalksON
@estebanflores40678 жыл бұрын
Leesa Kennedy
@elvistran29908 жыл бұрын
Leesa Kennedy
@dasausyman59547 жыл бұрын
That adds even more coolness to the video. thanks!
@judygomez19947 жыл бұрын
Leesa Kennedy 🙃
@judygomez19947 жыл бұрын
Leesa Kennedy
@ChukMeier8 жыл бұрын
"I don't have a miraculous story. I'm 51 and I've been a single mom my whole life." My dear, that is quite miraculous. Don't discount that.
@willsjupiter284 жыл бұрын
She had the best music track too. Amazing people.
@mdemooy8 жыл бұрын
This video made me cry. The humanity that is shown throughout is beautiful and moving. I think REI should start a foundation called “Paul’s Boots” dedicated to all of the people with unfulfilled dreams of nature and peace.
@CplCurrier7 жыл бұрын
I don't watch ads ever. This one killed me. I lost my brother in law in a hiking accident about 4 months ago. I was the one providing care until EMS and the rescue helicopter arrived. It haunts my mind everyday. This ad of yours reminds me what I love about hiking. What I'm missing out there. I know my brother wants me back up there. Thanks REI.
@compedium7 жыл бұрын
we have different definitions of ad
@daveh71168 жыл бұрын
So proud, and grateful, to have been a part of this...meant a lot to me on a very personal level, and I pray it brought a couple of smiles to M'Lynn :)
@iluvdolphins19838 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking a part in M'Lynn's dream with Paul's Boots...such a touching story!
@malvikapatel46238 жыл бұрын
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@debrapriest47398 жыл бұрын
duck song
@ummbean7 жыл бұрын
Dave H
@davidmathew29187 жыл бұрын
as an American this makes me so happy we helped a total stranger from a completely different country fulfil their dream. our country looks really ugly right now, but I know the individual American is still a beautiful person
@cameronoden12694 жыл бұрын
regardless of were we are born
@KrizAkoni8 жыл бұрын
I saw Paul's boots as they passed through Damascus. Glad to see the mission completed. Thanks to everyone for sharing the load!
@gordond88 жыл бұрын
WOW, each hiker hikes there own hike, but Paul's Boots shows common threads that all AT (and would be) hikers feel. The joy and the misery of each hiker is the real thru-hike of life. If KZbin had an Emmy, this would be a shoe-in.
@staceyspence71437 жыл бұрын
really
@cc_chapman8 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful reminder of the GOOD in people. Thank you for making this and sharing Paul's story with the world.
@jamesfickling11867 жыл бұрын
Antonia Monge ..
@skaynekurtis6 жыл бұрын
...some of the best folks in the whole world... hikers! Congrats Paul...& M'Lynn...a profound impact y'all had through this effort -- standing ovation.
@Gr8LakesCamper8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Beautiful people, beautiful scenery, beautiful cinematography, beautiful camaraderie. Thank you so much for this.
@davalkit98307 жыл бұрын
Awesome tribute,just told my daughter her high school graduation present was the appalachian trail.Thanks Paul !
@AL-123458 жыл бұрын
I should not have watched this after finishing a bottle of wine. I'm ready to quit my job and get on the trails.
@carolinecady55057 жыл бұрын
So, it's been eight months. How has that been going? I hope you've done that :)
@WILDONTHETRAIL3 жыл бұрын
I am that little voice inside your head that has come back to visit. “DON’T WAIT”! It will change your life for all the right reasons😉👍 - WILD, AT Class of 2020✌️
@JG24rlzsun7 жыл бұрын
I think I cried about 4 times during this. Just an amazing story. I myself and prepping for 2018. It's can't come soon enough. God Bless all those who participated in this. Hike On!
@McScott767 жыл бұрын
If you're reading this and don't yet have a family or a career that you're locked into, do yourself a favor. Take 5 months of your life and hike this trail. I didn't discover my love of backpacking or the AT until I was 10 years into a career and about to get married. That was 10 years ago, and I've only been able to do a couple 1-week section hikes. I would give anything to be able to turn back the clock and fulfill my dream. I just hope I'm still able when my kids are grown and I can get out there and give it a shot.
@cnay29835 жыл бұрын
You will have your time to do it. Make sure your a fit 50 year old
@matthewb2255 жыл бұрын
I’m 16 right now and I plan to take a gap year after high school and thru hike the AT.
@MorganPaar6 жыл бұрын
Dehydrated from the loss of tears. Proud to be a member of REI!
@toddanderson56078 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring. Thank you REI and Duct Tape Then Beer! Thank you hikers for sharing your stories. There is so much healing to be found out there in God's country and with kindred spirits. Thanks to my buddy Terry Scott for turning me on to hiking when I was a youth. To my sister and her daughter (Comomdo and Cubby) who took part of this wonderful event...Good On Ya, Mates!
@ashleywoods73368 жыл бұрын
Todd Anderson
@MariaMartinez-ou2pd8 жыл бұрын
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@MariaMartinez-ou2pd8 жыл бұрын
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@npaulagain8 жыл бұрын
Little things like this are what remind me just how good humanity can be at a time like now. It doesn't matter how divided we are, in the end most of us are just good people looking to help others.
@BoredGamingYT8 жыл бұрын
I cannot express how much I enjoyed this, as someone who has always enjoyed hiking and started this year on my ADK 46'ers, "paul's boots" will walk with me whenever I hit the trail
@rodrigosilveira43602 жыл бұрын
OMG! What a beautiful story! I had tears of joy watching this. Congratulations REI for become real this widow's wish! And to all hikers too. Best regards from Brazil!
@christianinarizona86577 жыл бұрын
What an incredible story the world needs more of these.......thank you!
@susanpowell46847 жыл бұрын
This docu has really inspired me...i am 64 and disabled and have looked longingly and lovingly at lots of camping and hiking vids as it used to be my great passion,i cannot walk very far now but am determined to at least go camping next year...not driving will be a bugbear but still going to give it a go...so thank you for the upload
@AnaHecSepulveda3 жыл бұрын
This hasn’t even started and I am already crying.
@ArnoldKnoche8 жыл бұрын
I have watched a number of videos about the Appalachian Trail. This is the best. Thanks for posting.
@rennjenn9178 жыл бұрын
When I heard about Paul's Boots on The Dirtbag Diaries, I was so moved by M'lynn's story, I cried. I am so happy to see that Paul's boots made it from the beginning to the end of the AT. And again, I cried like a baby! Such a moving and inspirational story...
@erinweissenbornlill12538 жыл бұрын
Extremely well done and I applaud all of the kind people who fulfilled Paul's dreams for him. Thank you!!
@theosus18 жыл бұрын
Just incredible! It's bad when an AT film has you crying in the first 30 seconds. But it gets better! The stories are wonderful and the hiking community is just fantastic for doing this. I walked a bit of the trail myself this year southbound, I wonder if I passed Paul's Boots and didn't know it? This is a rare video, one to download and keep forever. Very nice job!
@rolfdenver5 ай бұрын
I don't have words. Except: Thank you to everyone who participated in this. And thank you, Paul and M'Lynn.
@annekissel32618 жыл бұрын
What a loving tribute to Paul, and a great idea his wife had. It was an inspiration! And to see how the hikers carried it out .... Well, I'm sure he was smiling from the other side. Loved everything about this, from beginning to end. Bravo!!!
@finnblu30028 жыл бұрын
. . . Life's journey ... with all of the unfolding love, loss, adventures, drama and... moments beyond significant- interwoven with those we meet along the way. Thanks for sharing your stories and Paul's special connection to so many- . . . .
@alextwist44528 жыл бұрын
Finn Blu
@kirbyshields38598 жыл бұрын
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@jamesfickling11867 жыл бұрын
Kirby Shields
@katelynfarley76158 жыл бұрын
This was absolutely beautiful to watch and so, SO inspiring to me. You see, this coming March, it'll be my turn to try and complete the AT and after watching this... I can't even explain it...
@ilianadiaz31488 жыл бұрын
Katelyn Farley
@DarkNebulaD97 жыл бұрын
Katelyn Farley
@citrix993018 жыл бұрын
OMG - this is a great documentary and great life story. The film does an amazing job of capturing the humanity of all these hikers.
@ashleywoods73368 жыл бұрын
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@mataiopeapea62648 жыл бұрын
Ashley Woods
@albertopascualv26938 жыл бұрын
Mataio pea Pea
@fw_lina7 жыл бұрын
Andre Ranieri
@jesuslordandsavior89137 жыл бұрын
@ Andre Ranieri, Amen Brother; your words sums it up beautifully!
@ReginaWanders5 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe that I have see this yet! Made me cry within the first 30 seconds.
@Hiker-bigtex8 жыл бұрын
I loved this! It saws the side of the trail that so many never realize exist: the humanity!
@grumpyoldlady_rants3 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful, heartwarming documentary. I'm smiling through my tears.
@cvfamily48 жыл бұрын
That was so special!! Hearing everyone's stories touched my heart! Thanks so much for sharing your experiences, I'm sure Paul is smiling down on all of you who helped achieve his dream!
@simple79la8 жыл бұрын
That was beautiful.The love and generosity of these people was overwhelming.
@wvclassiclincoln13248 жыл бұрын
Amazing video and proof of humanity. It was a very touching and heartfelt story. Thank you all for sharing and participating.
@Kristenmayx7 жыл бұрын
This has me realizing my own dreams of thru hiking the JMT won't happen if I don't make time for it. Life is so short and we need to make the most of the time we have here. Paul's story has completely inspired me and I'm sure so many others out there.
@Thomas-ju2jn5 жыл бұрын
Everybody involved, helped lift my faith in humanity higher. What a beautiful inspiring legacy you have all turned this into. May God Bless all of you and yours, and keep you all safe.
@swashbucklingadventures99297 жыл бұрын
This was an amazing journey to watch!!! All the different personalities, all the different stories AND Paul!! As Leesa says, I'm sure Paul is looking at all this and smiling at what his memory has created. Kudos to his wife for the marvelous idea that she had that "mushroomed" into this. My hikes will have this video in my thoughts from here forward. The closest I've been to this trail was the trailhead in Georgia after an interview. After a couple of pictures, I almost missed my plane back home. I feel this trail calling for me. I will return!!!
@franidelaserna7 жыл бұрын
I heard the story of Paul's Boots in the Dirtbag Diaries podcast and loved it. After watching the documentary I am even more inspired. Thanks to REI and Duct Tape then Beer for producing this. Keep the great work guys!
@mazed10788 жыл бұрын
So cool!!!!! Hope this gets a million plus views. Thanks REI for up-loading!
@bobthe55508 жыл бұрын
Got home from hiking 5 miles with the kids in the slow build up to handle the John Muir Trail with them when they are old enough and see this story. No way I can sway from that dream now. And somehow there must have been dust in my eyes through the entire film.
@Vampirate17823 жыл бұрын
Oh man... this is so beautiful... what an amazing experience... I don't even have words for how incredible this was... and how profoundly moved I am by it.
@Glenfin8 жыл бұрын
A wonderful, thoughtful, heart tugging video. Loved it. Congrats to all the hikers that carried Paul's Boots! You guys and gals rock.
@Mis-AdventureCH4 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful people we are. I don't care what they show us on TV. At the end of the day, this is the kind of people we are. To do that for this lady in a far away land. Selfless.
@OH8STN7 жыл бұрын
I don't have the words! thank you for this documentary
@cdigdawg6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible story. We are all here to help each other achieve our dreams. So start helping.
@PFMTRH5 жыл бұрын
People can be so awesome this is testament to that!
@TwistinFool8 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring! Made me cry many times and now I can't wait until the day I graduate so I can take off onto the trail.
@thegreatmcnugget4295 жыл бұрын
I'm actually planning to hike this trail with my adopted brother in September. This actually gives me so much more of an effort to get it done.
@snakemonkey5558 жыл бұрын
It's so reassuring to know that there are kind hearts out there willing to help someone's dream come true! Thank you for sharing this amazing journey!
@jahadshabazz66787 жыл бұрын
Wow wow. This was a great tribute. When I question the hatred and evil in people, I see something like this and it let's me know humanity still exists.
@c.a.m.matherly99588 жыл бұрын
what a video...Thank You for sharing the story...life's gift in the wild
@perpetualevolution97126 жыл бұрын
Such a heartfelt and emotional adventure. You're all stars! Thanks for sharing this.
@notagod-51745 жыл бұрын
This is such a restoration in faith of humanity as well as the realization that the Appalachian trail goes through my state (I guess i was ignorant)
@keyonnamanning53197 жыл бұрын
very very very beautiful and inspiring to all involved.... there is hope and love that can be passed on!!!
@richardturnage51655 жыл бұрын
What an awesome story! Thanks to all involved.
@ohoura8 жыл бұрын
Wow. So emotional and inspirational. I'm a hiker but haven't done the Appalachian Trail, now I want to. I'll get my girlfriends to hike with me. In honor of Paul, and our angel moms. Thank you for sharing, filming and responding to someone's dream.
@plugginalong30268 жыл бұрын
What an inspiring story of how strangers will help other strangers.
@lrow54165 жыл бұрын
Loved this big blessing that took Paul hiking and brought so many together! What a great gift for all, M’Lynn! ❤️
@OffBelay_7 жыл бұрын
What a passionate documentary. Thank you!
@StephanieBrownisAmazing8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much to all who carried Paul's boots, to the Duct Tape Then Beer/Dirtbag Diaries crew for bringing us the story, to REI for sponsoring it and to M'Lynn for sharing her husband's spirit with the world. Acts of goodness and hope create ripples of peace and inspiration that can touch so many lives.
@robertschaddelee75278 жыл бұрын
I Love This!!!❤️🙌. This is why I'm hiking the trail! So many great people!
@tkt09128 жыл бұрын
Great film.....great group of hikers......great story!!!!!
@TheMrhyde386 жыл бұрын
SUPER AWESOME ! ! ! Anybody who disliked this film has no soul ! My regret is that I am late to the party and wish I could have participated.
@junkim72446 жыл бұрын
I can not stop crying. I'll get on the trail in someday.
@plasmainheartache8 жыл бұрын
i've always loved REI but now it's forever
@sipapito7 жыл бұрын
Thank you to everyone for sharing their story.awesome video very touching.
@ChandlerShepherd4 жыл бұрын
What a great video to showcase the positivity and resiliancy people possess. Great story.
@thecool518 жыл бұрын
beautiful loved every second what an amazing journey and kind thing for these people to do .
@LindsayDaly5 жыл бұрын
"Doesn't matter how fast you go - last one to Katahdin wins". Loved this so much!!
@Tommy_Garrett8 жыл бұрын
This was incredible...it's hard to put into words the feelings you (or I at least) felt watching this and the stories that surround the meaning of this video. This was something I needed to watch as someone who has found themself in this daily rut of not knowing where I'm going in life and not enjoying things anymore. It truly puts into perspective the need to enjoy life and go after your passions and live a life worth remembering. Thank you to everyone involved from REI and especially the ones who carried those boots along this journey.
@yalltrippin77205 жыл бұрын
this is one of the most riveting docs ive seen in a long time..
@purifiedda24178 жыл бұрын
I've known daddy long legs since 2015. Ran into him this year in maine when he was finishing up, good job!
@rafaelmartinez25098 жыл бұрын
Purified Da2
@CreateImperfect7 жыл бұрын
This is truly a beautiful story.
@erincline79936 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing!! Paul made it, thanks to everyone who helped. He was there to push you guys in spirit.
@delete4116 жыл бұрын
This never gets old...
@dasausyman59547 жыл бұрын
Now compared to most of the superfluous videos we find here, this is just on another level. sorting thru all the youtube holes and lost hours, this video makes up for that by being a rare gem of inspiration, empathy, and joy. As a solo traveler, I normally shy away form pictures and video, trying to allow me to live in the moment, but this was a great counterpoint as to why sharing the joy, pains, and challenges of these journeys can really shape others desire and will to go out there an enjoy their own adventures. Absolutely beautiful work by all those who participated.
@michaelvoth59504 жыл бұрын
havent watched it yet. just got to 2:05 - you already get the like. way to set the stage. awesome. what a story to look forward to.
@nthomas878 жыл бұрын
I LOVE REI movies! I think "Paul's Boots" was probably just about the only episode of Dirtbag Diaries that I ever listened to. The podcast itself wasn't for me, but I remember the episode clearly. I'm glad to see the update in the form of this video. Good work to everyone involved! Well done!
@charlesd.74338 жыл бұрын
1:40 in....and I'm crying.....
@janiceilovesantaclaushall98737 жыл бұрын
Beer 30 to take the bus
@charlesd.74337 жыл бұрын
Janice I love Santa Claus Hall ...... What?
@survivore10167 жыл бұрын
yeah have u been good so santa clause has some great toys for u to play with.
@petroscephas7 жыл бұрын
Same here. (that it made me cry)
@rossyrocks59526 жыл бұрын
dude same wtf :/
@brstfr71268 жыл бұрын
Wow. During credits it shows "Daddy Long Legs" and notes that he reached the summit on Oct. 1, and the full video was posted on October 9th. That's some impressively quick editing... (guess it was all done except for those last shots). Wonderful experience watching the film. Thanks to all involved.
@anyamiller79448 жыл бұрын
Ha! Yes, the export time stamp on the final piece was just Friday at 6am. :) We were putting the finishing touches on it right up until the mark. Thank you for watching!
@iluvdolphins19838 жыл бұрын
Job well done! Thank you!
@billdrescher22878 жыл бұрын
B in B
@jennatulls04208 жыл бұрын
Incredible story! You all coming together to make his dream come true!
@BC-ep2iq8 жыл бұрын
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@getoveryourselfthemiltnmia24897 жыл бұрын
BM Corrigan
@h-lorolltide923 жыл бұрын
Impossible for me to love this more. WELL DONE!!!
@danamichelleallen13576 жыл бұрын
So glad I watched this. Beautiful
@swhiteho8 жыл бұрын
Amazing story of life. How true are all the feelings presented. Thank you to everyone who helped Paul walk the A/T.
@carloszenteno8 жыл бұрын
Wonderful "project" by all planners and hikers !!!
@johunteewashington90058 жыл бұрын
Carlos Zenteno
@jiz18255 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, I'm halfway through your video and even though I don't have your boots, I'll wear my boots today to school for an exam. And though I only wear rubber shoes in my hikes, I'll be wearing boots tomorrow when I hike up my childhood mountain. I'll take a picture of them and post it on instagram to remind me of all these beautiful people who once lived life in service of strangers and of course you, who have put them together. Thanks Paul!
@Cinema-tf3uu8 жыл бұрын
Well done filmmaker and well done Hikers. For Paul....
@drocsid345discord47 жыл бұрын
These people deserve everyone's respect
@sarethvoun58598 жыл бұрын
YOU ARE SO PRECIOUS TO ME, IT IS REFRESHING, YOU ARE AMONG THE MOST LOVING PEOPLE ON PLANET EARTH, MAY GOD ALMIGHTY BLESS EVERYONE OF YOU.
@Sanko19604 жыл бұрын
So many amazing stories. Congratulations to each and every one of you. Thank you for telling this inspiring and wondrous story.
@thewolfethatcould8878 Жыл бұрын
Hopefully watching with my beloved little sister that will be hiking the Pacific Trail this April. I love you to the end of the world and back Missy! I pray you find your perfect hike or flight wherever it may be. I am here, and always was, for you. I also hope that anyone who sees this within their means would accompany my little sister in her journey~ near or far! I love you Missy! Always have and always will. Look forward to that trail in April of 2024...and I hope your journey is fullest the the brim! Most dearest Deborah , Meredith's and Sligers~ I am so thankful to of been given the moment to say, "I love you guys, and will never forget you; absolute true Rocks in my book and I will never forget that. Again, thank you REI, you guys have always been a rock. Paul, keep on walking Sir,! Thank you always, With love and Hope always, Shawna. 🐺🌻🌾
@maryg654 жыл бұрын
Such a amazing story. Moved me to tears. Thank you REI and everyone involved ❤️🥰❤️
@amazingmoviesmadeonearth68908 жыл бұрын
Just the most beautiful story, sent to me by a wonderful friend!!
@alexriver49978 жыл бұрын
I saw a lot of these people in backpacker magazine a lot like Alex I was born 3 months premature and I'm so tired of people telling me I cannot do it this video is so inspirational to me because of that.😄
@lumiwilde10223 жыл бұрын
WOW! I follow the real hiking viking now in 2021...SO COOL to see him 5 years ago in his beginning hiking years.. wow what a difference !
@rei3 жыл бұрын
It's amazing to see how time can change a person! We're so happy to have worked with him so early on 😄
@jensuttorp7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this. It's truly a beautiful & inspiring story.