Post AT Updates! | Re-adjustment Period, Advice, Bad People Experiences, Another Thru-hike?! | Q&A

[@GaerHampton]

One thing I've learned while out hiking is to always stay longer in the camp and share a meal that is offered to you, or make sure to go to the pot luck in town that you get invited to. Don't decide that you have something better to do (which I've done more than once). A good meal and extra time spent with good random company along the trail are what great memories are made of!

[@jimmydemagistris8112]

Taylor thanks for the months of inspiration my 21 year old son and I summited MT Washington on Friday July 16th. Exactly 6 months after his last chemo treatment for cancer. We would not have done this with out following your journey

[@richardguenther655]

I love that you put it all in a spreadsheet! That's the only way to get an accurate answer.

[@sharonseifert76]

Great advice about prioritizing! Love your #1 priority, "being happy"😊

[@roselb5344]

My husband and I did a NOBO 2018. Most joint pain subsided after a month. The numb spots in the feet - dead nerve sheaths- regrew and feeling was back after 2 months. It just takes time for the body to heal itself! Awesome job. It was stellar watching your journey!!

[@williamwirick886]

Your hike seemed more enjoyable than most others hikes. Good job on not stressing the weather.

[@chadillacinc]

Deffinetly miss the daily morning videos to watch omw to work. And dang I wish my parents were as supportive and helpful as yours. Have a great day .

[@joelmoser8429]

Thanks Taylor! We all really appreciate you keeping us up to date on how things are going since you have been off the trail. We wish you the best and thank you taking us on your journey both on and now off the trail. Let's go get some Dunks!!!

[@waynelougee9528]

Still the best vlog of 2021! The first time i followed someone the whole trip! Amazing job!

[@underavenue]

"If you're ever cold, hike faster." 1000% accurate.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

Thanks for posting this little Q&A. Well done, as usual. I am a long time subscriber and I have always been impressed with your straightforward honesty. I also appreciate that you and Cody were such good partners for one another and were able to communicate so well. I think I heard you make this distinction in the live Q&A; that you knew you would enjoy hiking the AT, and you were happy to learn you enjoyed backpacking as well. That opens up the horizons for more adventures. I wish you and Chet the best in your upcoming wedding and making a home in your new house.

[@benpeterson8538]

Thoroughly enjoyed your videos. Congrats to you and Cody on an amazing accomplishment! Both you and Cody had an extremely positive mindset. Thank you for sharing the journey. All the best moving forward and congrats on your upcoming wedding!

[@jhernan11]

Congrats on your thru hike and your upcoming wedding. The best thing IMO is that now, one day, your future children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will be able to view your videos and see all of the badass stuff their mom/grandma/etc. has accomplished! Well done!

[@rumblechick73]

I follow a ton of KZbinrs for various reasons, some of them I enjoy because of the content and others because of their personality and delivery style. You have both ways of presenting your videos and that's why I usually watch yours pretty quickly. I swear you could be telling us how to mop a floor or build a doghouse and it would still be enjoyable. I also appreciate how you always make the information about the situation and not about you. I've watched some whose entire focus was on how they looked and most of the videos showed their own faces more than any of the trail. All I could think was when they got home and looked back on them would they get to relive any of the experiences or would it just be a constant parade of themselves being someplace without really recognizing where.

[@doconawalk9367]

Congratulations again on completing your hike. It sounds like the trail has given you great insights, wisdom and “ruined you in the best way possible “! Thanks for sharing

[@esmereldapinchon1422]

What a great positive attitude you have! Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@OntheWrightPath]

The spreadsheet of outside/inside stays is really interesting. Prioritizing happiness is really important. The vibe I get in some of the thru hiking groups on Facebook is that you aren’t really hiking unless you’re miserable.

[@windeaglemartin1800]

Great summary. Finishing in next 2 weeks! Definitely a lot of man splaining on trail.

[@kevintolbert4934]

You are wise to focus on the people. I regret not doing that sometimes. In the long run relationships are most important.

[@goldpop5001]

Congratulations on a completed thru-hike hike! I would say your hike was not typical. Much faster than most, only staying outside 52% of the time, etc. Glad for you that it worked out this way. Most thru hikers will suffer more, endure more pain and misery. Experience speaking.

[@nicolajaneFSU]

52% lol I knew it! She didn't help anyone with these trail videos. No offense Taylor, I enjoyed your videos but they weren't as informative as I think you intended at the beginning. Not the best documentation of a "thru-hike" for sure. More of a long walk from hotel to hotel, poor Cody. I wonder if he could make a chart of how many minutes he waited for her

[@kenk8215]

@@nicolajaneFSU I'm sure you are a really fun guy to be around 🙄.

[@1strights]

@S M It’s hike your own hike for sure, but let’s get real not legalistic, and acknowledge that more and more it does seem like some very much like hiking from one lodging place to another rather than experiencing a hike “through” the wilderness. ✨

[@1strights]

@S M It’s truth. This is a place to comment, to give feedback. Yes you should pass on some things sometimes. For too many “trail magic” is something they have come to feel greedily entitled too. It’s hike your own hike, but maybe don’t expect too much respect and appreciation for traveling the trail with a self indulgent look at me, look what I’ve done attitude when what you’ve done was make a half *** effort with the help of mommy and daddy.

[@1strights]

@S M Agreed they had a beautiful hike and Cody was a breath of fresh air. Each must hike their own hike and enjoy it and the memories made. Of course, if you choose to share on a platform that invites encouragement and criticism enjoy that too, and discard what you don’t care for or what simply doesn’t apply.✨ Btw what is a “discomfort tee shirt”?

[@littleceasar9351]

Glad to hear that you prioritized friends, I think too many people don’t understand that being social is the real magic of the trail.

[@TUBMASTERS]

You’re going to be a triple crown I just know it your videos are awesome

[@ChicaandSunsets]

Thanks for your honesty, Taylor! Loved all you talked about and I think this will really help other potential women thruhikers as well! - Chica ❤️

[@mrm9048]

Thank you for sharing we appreciate you allowing us to accompany you on your journey

[@tvtoms]

Nice! Go solo again on the next hike is my advice. Let it unfold again, but any time on trail will be awesome!

[@bethgentry5565]

I didn't think that I'd be watching your entire hike when I watched the early videos on your food prep for the AT. I must say I really enjoyed your vlogs and the scenery on the AT. What a great experience you had that you shared with us.

[@molmer2380]

Nice update and like how straight forward you are with the answers. Thanks for allowing us to view your thru hike experience!

[@tippersteffi1]

What I really liked about your videos is they were daily, short and to the point…..wish you luck with your future endeavors.

[@devildog7602]

Thank you for posting this. Miss seeing you every morning!

[@edfarthing]

Loved this - you may know it, but you are really an amazing person - very engaging and that has made the videos so much fun to watch and you and Cody seemed to have really hit it off and enjoy hiking together.

[@wtgphoto]

Great advice and great video! Thanks for sharing your after trail thoughts, will be very helpful for future hikers!!

[@zakkmiller8242]

Ive been slowly convincing my lady to hike the AT and her biggest fear is sleeping outside every single night. She is going to LOVE to hear this information. To be honest, id like to try my hardest to stay outside as much as possible, but if I can bring the love of my life along with me, the Frodo to my Sam if you will, I would be more than happy to sleep inside as often as she wanted to. Thanks so much for these videos!

[@richardcavalloro8355]

Congratulations on finishing!! Didn't Ultra have an issue with people at a hostel in Duncannon too? Maybe the ATC should post warnings......

[@Jay388]

Yeah she said it was super sketchy

[@hdbinnc8583]

I really enjoyed this update. You are very reflective and candid in your responses and your graphs shared some interesting information. My big takeaway is how you prioritized keeping yourself happy. There is no substitute for a peaceful mind. Thanks for sharing.

[@fierceflamingo3433]

I would love to continue to watch your journey to the Triple Crown.

[@meltdownman1]

Great advice. I do have to ask how you handled ticks while on the trail. It has become a very big problem especially in the northeast. The Meltdownman

[@AdamHoyt]

Some great advice! And I'm so glad you have greater interest in checking out some of the other trails. I honestly remember feeling so personally surprised with your lack of interest when we talked about it on Chocorua before the you started. I guess I just think variety is the spice of life. Or I was just personally so sick with wanderlust having not been able to travel as much during 2020 for obvious reasons haha. Keep it up girl!

[@treklinda1309]

Good to hear you didn't prioratise youtube.. real life, real people and enjoying the moment are more important. Love listening to you :)

[@sandrab5166]

I don't understand the criticism.of slackpacking. It seems like everyone does it, if they have the chance. Thanks for the great vlog & congratulations!

[@tommynardi3199]

Some people believe , hiking with all your gear is a big part of completing a hike ! And would never slack pack . To each his own .

[@Kevinschart]

Well, slackpacking the AT vs carrying your own gear are 2 completely different experiences, 2 different accomplishments, 2 different challenges. Obviously one is more difficult and more impressive than the other. I'm not sure I would bother with a through hike like the AT if I was using a sherpa and sleeping in town 50% of the time. For me, I would feel like I robbed myself of the full experience.

[@lisaweppler1669]

Your happiness showed and you are a rock star. Really enjoyed following you!!!! hope you plan another hike. such an inspiration. Peach

[@dhaygood]

I loved watching your daily videos - I think I’m having to make more of an adjustment than you without them! As we say in North Carolina - if you don’t like the weather, wait 30 minutes.

[@bruceb2913]

Really nice follow up!!!! Hope you do a estimated cost in the future…would help with planning. Thanks for sharing your hike and experience!!

[@paulslagle1800]

If you do another q&a my question would be what are in your opinion the sketchiest/ most difficult sections of the AT? There are areas I have seen in videos that I look at and say I don’t know if I want to do that section. Thanks in advance!

[@nolas5638]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience, Taylor. I really enjoy your videos! 👍😎

[@nelsonthomas8362]

Hey Nahamsha. Great to hear from you.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Hey hey!

[@indy6781]

Great information, I always enjoy after trail comments. Thanks

[@pauldonathan5316]

Taylor, thanks for the update. I think your hike was great, fast and had quality food and rest. I have no relatives to assist my thru hike so I will probably stay at every holiday in ha ha. I'm sorry for the on trail irritations that you had

[@richardharries3164]

Thanks Taylor. Really enjoyed the update. Excellent points.

[@craigcoates9153]

I got the morning stairs thing after I finished the AT too, its so strange. Happened for a couple of weeks then went away

[@jerrybailey6584]

Good post and video. I did not follow your hike but I think I will go back and watch. Congratulations on your wedding

[@rickgault5349]

Thanks for sharing your experience, and your perspective.

[@vermenalee9293]

Would you be willing to share how much you spent on trail? Specifically food, accommodations, shuttles, etc., but only if you want to.

[@sarahdunstan2061]

If you are going to do a SOBO supported thru hike of the AT, I would love to be a support person and I know the trail in my area well enough to assist you with slack packing some sections. I will stay tuned!

[@samiam1025]

Another great video, thanks for sharing your post hike thoughts.

[@betsyb1374]

I’d be concerned about lyme with that joint pain/soreness…

[@1z1zmike]

Thanks…great information/ perspectives 🙂🙏

[@DanJackson-nl5om]

Taylor, I’m 67 years old and have been watching all of your videos. I really want to give the AT a try but my family is petrified! I have a question that I don’t believe I have seen asked before. If a person can run, does that mean they will be a good hiker as well? I see the running medals behind you and I have done 2 half marathons since 64 years of age. My kids say the two activities are not alike. You excel at both - what would you tell me?

[@snieves4]

Forgive me if this is presumptuous- not sure if you havent, have you considered stretching or yoga to help ?

[@John572d4]

Physiologically the biggest part of the readjustment is the giving up of the sort of elite fitness achieved during the ensuing weeks and then of the correspondingly lesser calorie intake/diet.

[@franklaferriere5754]

I did 2 thru hikes, many section hikes and been nature photographer since 05. You get done a long hike you're right. But part of your mind is still "hiking", you even find that your whole stride of walking is different. Muscle memory.

[@sukierusso5738]

Good to hear you’re doing great. And enjoy planning your next adventure…your wedding!!!!!

[@alexmarchica5264]

Hi Taylor! I loved following your story along the weeks. Great job documenting everything. I plan on doing the PCT in 2022 with my girlfriend. You are welcome to join us at the start and the rest if you want!

[@TK-ge2gh]

One thing I will remember about your thru hike is how many times I saw the movie ad for “Schmigadoon!” 🤣

[@ohheyyyitsizzy]

What is slackpacking

[@prestongilbert4199]

After watching your wonderful vlog my biggest regret is that i was never a trail angel. I lived near Harriman in NY for 1 year, and 27 near Katahdin and Franconia. In those 28 years i did a lot to advance the WMNF and NH Forests but I never helped hikers directly. I regret that after watching your great channel.

[@gratefulhikes]

Hey Taylor! Thanks for the video and the great advice. Did you look at how many days/miles you slack packed? I don’t need to know, I’m just curious if you are interested into that kind of data. I am a total data geek and find details like that fun. When you do go to hike another trail, I will totally follow you (and hopefully Cody) on your adventure! You should try to get him to come up to do the Long Trail with you! If you speak to him tell him I wish him all the best in his return to “real” life. Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well. #giveashit -Grateful

[@randomthoughtsfromacrazedm3372]

Great job. One of the better thru-hike video series and I've watched a few. You are a natural. If you do decide to do the PCT, you will definitely get more views and pay for your trip with your videos

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Did you by chance run into shaker hikes(lighthouse) or quicksand?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Hmm, I don't think tho

[@notquiteultralight1701]

@S M ya I figured. I think quicksand got off trail to help his wife sell their house but shaker hikes is still truckin. He should in the whites by now.

[@stevetrimborn3739]

Great video and thank you for sharing!

[@PaulsWanderings]

I loved watching your daily vlogs. I have been working on the Belknap Range. I am really liking those hikes as they are shorter but you still get a similar challenge as the Whites. I have watched a few of your vlogs from home and want to know where you got the 48 Great poster behind you. I have seen the Periodic Table of the 4,000 footers but I have never seen yours. I can't wait to see you get back on the trail.

[@daviddavis703]

Gooood morning from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great day! Ever considered doing the Florida Trail?

[@brycem7498]

Since I’m from Florida, the Florida trail sounds great, but the mosquitoes man!

[@daviddavis703]

@@brycem7498 I watched a couple post their entire Florida Trail experience (Homemade Wanderlust). The bugs were definitely abundant lol.

[@George-pf8zb]

Just do it in the winter season to avoid mosquitoes, thunderstorms and really hot weather.

[@freeheel748]

HI David!

[@frolege1]

.... and we get relaxing background music .... nice

[@RuthieH_62]

Looking forward to your future thru hikes!

[@misscandy84]

Your awesom Taylor I watch all your videos

[@gardenstatehikes]

love the honesty to all the questions. always love your videos!! sucks about the mansplainers!!! i hope you told him what day you started so they felt dumb

[@Elizabeth-pt4bv]

That was a great wrap up. Thanks

[@toogoodhikes6190]

Thanks for sharing, as a potential thru hiker they are a great source of info and inspiration. Do your own hike seems to come through so loud and clear in all your communication 😁

[@annajo1963]

Thank you for being so positive am being real. I enjoyed your journey and your valuable tips. Good luck on your marriage.

[@Bamaonthetrail]

Do you use the front camera or the rear screen camera when you are walking and filming

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

most of the time its my rear camera with stabilization mode turned on. If I stop walking, I turn stabilization off and its much clearer!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you for answering those questions.

[@mynock250]

amazing accomplishment.

[@renaecummings8068]

How often will you be posting?? Look forward to every single one.

[@evilbanks]

Congrats on a solid finish! Well done! =)

[@goldilockshikes576]

Ugh the post-trail soreness is the worst! I look insane trying to get down the stairs every morning.

[@rodneyevans5525]

Thanks for all the information. And there are a lot of crazy and creepy people out there

[@PInk77W1]

11:09 slap packing ? What is that in English

[@johnalden5821]

You left the cliffhanger until the end! I really hope you do some more long-distance hikes, both because you would really enjoy them and do well, and also because we'd all like to see the videos. BTW/This is just anecdotal, but after watching a fair number of thru-hiker videos this year, I think a lot of folks have been using hostels and hotels this year, maybe more than in past years. There are probably several reasons for this (weather, re-opening of hostels after last year --- who knows). But that's just how it seems.

[@jonnyboom5993]

I've been hiking/backpacking for over 20 years. Been obsessed with the AT off and on for different reasons over that time. Now I would like to do it to tell off ultralight snobs and people like the slackpack person she mentioned. My luxury item would be a one pound camp chair just to start fights. I hate how judgmental hipsters have entered this hobby. I remember before ultralight gear, it was just people enjoying nature and not givin a flip what you carried or how you hiked.

[@trailheart1863]

“One pound chair just to start a fight” 😂🤣😂 that’s hilarious 😂 But I agree, I hiked in the 70s and yes nobody cared what i had or carried.

[@donaldroot9985]

You are spot on. I am a USA Special Forces Medic from the 70’s. I had two tenants, 1) Travel light: freeze at night, 2) take care of your feet. After jumping from perfectly good aircraft and humping 90lb jungle rucks (backpacks for the younger gen’s), carrying 40lbs is a blessing. Get good equipment .

[@jamicrawford6729]

Did it in '88 with 35 pounds the entire trip, and my normal weight is still between 25-35 pounds (42 years of backpacking now) depending on days out, but I do get down to 18-20 pounds on certain trips. A hiker tried to shame my weight this early spring on the BMT. All I could do was laugh while eating my hot meal and sitting in my 14 ounce chair taking it easy as he sat on the ground cold soaking on a 38 degree afternoon

[@billblong6578]

I'm 64 and seriously thinking about carrying a chair, and I'm too damn old to care what anyone thinks.;) Just don't ask to sit in my chair LOL. I'll be 65 in Febuary I'm thinking about starting the AT on my birthday.

[@jonnyboom5993]

@@billblong6578 That's awesome! I have always had a sleeve you put your thermarest in that folds it into a chair. I'm a believer in camp comfort, it does wonders for your morale.

[@adventuresover6039]

Hi Taylor, do you figure zero days as part of the complete total number of days ?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

No, I didn't include zero days in that number. If I did, it would be 112

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

@S M Yeah I slept in shelters a handful of times and I included those in the "tent" category

[@jeffclarke4720]

I wish you would do a short on the positives on trail. Places, people, other hikers. Any you will stay in contact with other than Cody? And why

[@JaredandTasha]

Congrats, getting married also in August so i understand the planning conflict haha. Cant wait for next year!

[@pattypatten1626]

Another Fantastic video!!

[@stephenkennywhatup]

Hike the CDT NEXT!!!...YOU WOULD BE GOOD AT IT!!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

THANKS

[@frolege1]

That biker episode is kind of funny... you're such a nice person and didn't have the heart to tell him to bug off.

[@walk-tall-hikes]

So the guy that was following on his bike he should have told him he shouldn't have been on the trail with the bike, They're illegal on the AT.

[@lynelljansen8057]

My cousin is currently doing the PCT she is in her mid 50's and is killing it! She isn't sharing it on UTube even though we begged. Lol. But she is sharing her journey and mostly photos on Facebook. And her photos are incredible, and so inspiring. If you decide to hike the other trails is your decision but I know we will all be there to support you and Cody. 😀😉

[@GGCustomArt]

It's so sweet your parents were there for you along the way' but it's sooOoo lol, (cheesy) but cute! Many blessings ☺️

[@douglascook695]

Thanks...Nahamsha Vermontah.

[@motorin25]

My feet and ankles were pretty sore (particularly in the mornings) until just about 4 months after my thru-hike. There were good and bad days along the way. A friend of mine that got to up to Connecticut the year before said the same thing. I was 40, and he is late 50s or early 60s I'd guess. Since you're in your 20s still maybe it won't take as long? That is one thing I feel like doesn't get talked about much.

[@CoolInOlympia]

Great video!

[@freeheel748]

Thanks Taylor. Hello from the Olympic Peninsula.