Roan Mountain During A Wind Advisory (I had no idea, the hostel saved me!) | Appalachian Trail 2023

[@paulaschlegel58]

I met your beautiful mom today at the store. I felt like I met my best friend. I have a daughter your age, which is why I think I really love watching your vlogs. I told your mom you're just special. Keep being you and I'm grateful that I found your videos.

[@kathleentognacci9358]

So wonderful to meet you too Paula! Loved your visit 😊

[@ATATKDMama]

I love when you show footage of your routines and trail sped up.

[@johnsandell4501]

Thanks Chet and Mom for helping Taylor's home area issue. A great support team. Her channily thanks ya.

[@kathleentognacci9358]

Channily 😂

[@ibrewalot]

My wife and I hiked just 10 miles today in southern NH (no mountains even) and I was bushed! I kept thinking, suck it up...this is only HALF of what Taylor does every day! 🙂 Glad to see last night was no worries in that tent area where you were solo.

[@gratefulhikes]

Hey Taylor! Damn right you can handle some wind, but you are also smart enough to know when call it. Huge thanks to Station 19E for looking out for hikers and to mom and Chet helping out at home. You are all amazing. That black AT sign was nice, have they been posted the whole trail or just this section? Karaoke looked fun? Did you belt one out? If not what would be your go to song? 🙏 Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well. -Grateful

[@stevematosky1086]

Loved the balds North of Roan. Was able to stay in Over Mountain shelter before they condemned it!l

[@joelwiemken3046]

Cool shelter on top of roan mountain

[@Leojosh84]

Roan mountain/highlands area is one of my favorite places on earth! It’s so peaceful and beautiful there.

[@pony7653]

I love the movie Wild, it’s what inspired me to start hiking!

[@debsmith7050]

Roan Mountain has lots of tricks for hikers; I have been there in summer with rough weather. Glad loved ones are there for you....Seems your long day was rewarded with a fun evening

[@rachescakes]

Glad you stayed safe during the wind advisories!

[@chefcocoasadventures8794]

How funny to see at the end Trail Marshall went up on stage and did his trail dance. Love watching your hike this year.

[@hdbinnc8583]

The Humpbacks can be a bear if you’re a little tired. The Roan Mountain section is spectacular. I love that hike. Keep charging!

[@WaffleHikes]

Dave is AWESOME! My son and I spent Easter '19 at The Station (a double zero) and it was Awesome! We, too, got pulled in beacause of the weather. There were about 30-35 of us in The Barn ('19 was the last year folks could stay) and rain and forecast high winds prompted a fellow hiker to contact Mountain Harbour about a shuttle from there. About 15 of us hiked about 1-1.5 miles down the dirt road and met their bus. Unfortunately, there was not enough room for all of us there, so my small 'fam went to The Station. Being from NC, I've been back a couple of times. Dave shuttled my wife and sons, and a former student to Hughes Gap for a trip a couple of years ago. On that trip, our dog had foot issues, so he came out an picked Joy and my wife up from Overmountain. Awesome guy!! I look forward to revisiting The Station next year, as my son and I are having a 'do-over" hike. We're definitely making it to Maine in '23!!!

[@bethc4924]

Currently me watching KZbin videos after a long day to relax 😂

[@MrsJoyism]

I'm sure it was purely awful out on the balds - the trees on Roan Mtn provide a lot of protection. I did that in the opposite direction a few years back in a storm, and it was a relief to cross Carver''s Gap and get into the woods. Your video of the evergreens flailing around on Roan is evocative. I bet that's a sensation that sticks with you.

[@kozmiczian]

You disguise your stress well, Taylor. Always a smile and a good word . . . we need you for assurance, and levity, in a mad world. 🌎 keep on truckin' . . . 🚚. Lill' Rock Knob is gnarlie, right! Firs are beautiful. the scent of Hemlock and Balsam. . . .ummm . . . 🌲how I so love The Trail.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Glad you made it off the mtn. Thank you for sharing

[@TXMEDRGR]

It is nice you got to the hostel and didn't stay outside in the storm. Thanks for sharing.

[@mjperkolator8854]

It is so kind of the hostel people to check in with you when the weather was bad ahead. Love your daily videos. I’m like your mom I watch first thing in the morning. 😊

[@Elizabeth-pt4bv]

Well done. Best to get off and be safe, plus have a different kind of fun. Glad things worked out at home. GO CHET AND MOM!!! thanks for sharing 😊

[@benjaminbentley3089]

2021 it was raining sideways on Roan. Dave M. Was waiting at the parking lot like a straight guardian angel!

[@debbiecarney-yd4vi]

That looked like a lonely day. Glad you got to be with people.

[@raeeovaldi4846]

Really enjoy watching your videos!

[@melissaanne4589]

You are such an inspiration, Taylor. Hope you have better weather today.

[@johnelliott5923]

Looks like things got a little wilder than the wind… lol hope it was a good time!

[@derekhughes4028]

I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) 😂 Great hiking tune on the karaoke there from fantastic Scottish band, The Proclaimers.

[@molmer2380]

Thanks 4 the vlog Taylor, seeing the weather u dealt with. Glad the temps weren't too bad!

[@TrailoFire]

Another great video and Karaoke is fun. I attended a guides hike today with a plant identification group, and was fun. Weather is great in the Ozark Mountains today.

[@jacer259]

Awesome - glad you made it, looks like fun time Karaoke!

[@kovenant7]

Some more amazing scenery! Glad that worked out not having to go deal with the bank or whatever that would've been a bummer.

[@anotherpenny1942]

I love Honey Stingers for breakfast too. Put some peanut butter on it to make it even better. 👍

[@1024Pete]

Good day to chill! Good for you! Happy Trails!

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video with lots of good views, 😅 good job on the miles, so let's keep on hiking..😊

[@rangerinthewoods]

Awww. The critters were hoping you'd show them how to climb a tree to steal the food. Good thing you got it down. Be safe.

[@turragorman59]

Way to go. Enjoy the evening.

[@iamzokore]

That looks like a fun end to the day!

[@scottfarrar3441]

Karaoke Night - "Walk 500 Miles" -- perfect song...for the perfect setting (southern AT)...by the perfect performers (Thru Hikers) --> ROTFLMAO!

[@albertborgman859]

Listen very closely. The low temperature blankets are a copy of the woobie or GI poncho liner. Tropical. The poncho liner goes into the GI poncho. The GI poncho in lovely shades of green has a hood. The poncho and liner can be used as a lightweight tropical sleeping bag. The modification is suggested. A head hole is it in the sleeping blanket or poncho. Said head sticks through into the poncho hood.Ahh! The head hole might artfully have edges sewn. The opening closed with buttons, snaps, or shoelace. Now poncho and subtropical blanket cover the pack and frozen hiker. It replaced the parka and field jacket. The blanket can still be carried and becomes a liner fur a lightweight higher sleeping bag. Needs a bigger hat size!

[@curtisgentry812]

Glad you was able to get out of the weather. My wife and I have been following you. We have been doing some conditioning hiking on the TA. You're in our neck of the woods we live very close to Hampton and sorry the weather is going to be rough for a few days.

[@Aaron-io2wc]

Keep up the great work your doing amazing.

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

I read wild when it first came out years ago. Such a good book. It taught me about the PCT. Your doing great Taylor🌻👣

[@RickINFJ]

I loved when you said, "I'm from The Whites, I can handle some wind." 😆 Ain't that the truth! Omg, I used to play that song, 'I'm gonna be (500miles)' in a cover band! Hope your spirits were lifted, Taylor. ✌️

[@melvinlee5684]

Roan Mountain Music Hall looks like a blast! 😂

[@deborahchadwick210]

Another good say. Glad for your support system. We will drive to Roan in the summer when the Gray's Lillies are blooming. They are rare, only bloom in a couple of places and I want to photo them. Again..thank you for hiking and sharing.

[@molmer2380]

Just googled, very cool! Hope u catch the bloom⚘️

[@Self_Proppelled]

I remember the Greenway video when your food bag got stuck in the tree and luckily the shelter had a ladder. You don't have the best of luck with your hangs.

[@bird.1980]

my food got stuck once. I had to wait for someone to come by with a knife to get it down. I quit hanging after that.

[@ncbirdwatch5992]

The issue with NBAT is that you really do miss the beauty of the southern mountains that the AT goes through. Roan Mountain is a go to area for us around early to mid June for the beautiful Rhododendron that blooms during that time. I really wish that you could see the Southern Appalachian Mountains during the spring and early summer. The Mountain Laurel and the spring wildflowers during late June are an absolutely amazing sight to see. I hope that someday you will be able to explore these southern mountains during the spring and summer. I love these mountains during the winter and early spring because it allows you to see the flow of the mountains but their beauty really occurs in the late April through the summer time frame. It’s kind of a bummer that you missed the magic of these beautiful mountains by coming through this early but I do understand your schedule and why you are hiking through here when you do. I hope that you’re safe and staying well.

[@TRIChuckles]

Second highest point east of the Mississippi River!!

[@mikepreslar8686]

Tell Leonard Mikey says 'Hi!'

[@elishac3254]

Happy Easter from Aus. I love watching your clips. Any chance you can put the metric conversation on the screen for your foreign followers? 🇦🇺

[@jasonwalker559]

Do you find the dynemma material creates a greenhouse effect?my hammock tarp felt like I was cooking last week 4/4/. It almost magnified the light and temp. Full sun over 80 degrees at black rock gap. Shannendoha national park.

[@dipeshsyangtan1922]

Lots of love from nepal 🇳🇵

[@kathycasey9153]

It looks like you were at the hostel at the same time as Renee from Couch To Trail. Its so great that you have such a good support system at home, being out there is hard enough!

[@Finally35]

Your doing great as usual. I recall seeing one of your prep videos where you treated your clothes with permethrin for the thru hike. Do you also use it on your regular hiking in the NH mountains?

[@darrylgabritsch9110]

How is your new ZPACKS rain jacket holding up? I've heard they can wet out, especially at the seams.

[@lightwalker4558]

Nice update. I'm glad you. Raved it out. Any water near Roan Mountain shelter or do you have to hal it up?

[@hellcat650]

Great job! I’ve been following from New Brunswick surrounded by snow 😀 You might have said, but are you using a tripod for your phone? The videos are ready good 👍

[@PedroNord]

🦋

[@MeMe-cd1wy]

New outfit every day.

[@alankee1065]

I want to see you sing. Lol

[@spectrum10]

you better you bet (the sound of old t-rex)

[@sama_kawan]

😍

[@stephenmcneight5256]

Hi, just wondering what your plans are for zero days? Do you not take them and prefer to just keep going day after day? Is it harder to get going again after a zero? I’m really impressed you’ve done 23 long days straight. I’m new to long distance hiking and thought there would be more zero days.

[@skipharris5764]

Surprised that you don't monitor the weather daily

[@jakeh4388]

What Hiking watch do you use?

[@Randee04]

I want to know too!!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Coros apex pro

[@chartlanguage]

how much are u spending a month on sleep ing and a a trap over yor tent and u will like the private

[@fusbukets]

Hi Taylor....do you download your day to Garmin? I think it would be neat to see your stats.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

No, I do track everyday on my coros watch though. I can see all the daily stats there

[@fusbukets]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker thanks for the reply!

[@swirlytwirl1089]

Hi Taylor, What is the fancy watch you have? I've never seen one... how do you use it? What information does it tell you? Is it connected to an app? Which app? ... Can you maybe chat about it in one of your vlogs? Ta... I'm watching from Australia...

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

It's the coros apex pro. I can talk about it some future vlogs. Also thinking of doing a full review video when I finish the AT cause there's been lots of questions about it

[@Randee04]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker please do!

[@marypaynter9330]

Isn’t it the Apple atcha Trail?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

People don't pronounce it like that where I'm from. I think that's more of a southern thing

[@tonysmith5924]

My oldest son is an author, has a very short audiobook on KZbin! It’s called faith of an old warrior! His author name on KZbin is J. Crayton Smith! Check the book out, on 19 minutes I think! Stay !

[@crazyblade8991]

When are you taking 0 day you are doing great

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Tomorrow's video is a zero day

[@frolege1]

No Taylor singing ? Or you just didn’t film it ?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

I filmed myself singing yesterday. Wait until Day 30 video comes out lol

[@frolege1]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker Forget Survivor, you could be the next American Idol after that singing video gets released.

[@catblue6393]

🚶‍♀️👍🏻🙂

[@bradb712]

I was really expecting some Adele coming out of you. 😊

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Day 30 vlog I'll sing

[@robertspry7377]

yup, you're from the whites, ha ... wicked badass ... :)

[@fleetfootginn3683]

There’s a diff from servival. N camping. You need a tent. Not plastic. And you done this b4

[@xochilguevara3429]

It’s weird that people have an opinion about you watching your show. 🤷🏻‍♀️