Day 10 | Siler & Wayah Bald - a perfect day! | Appalachian Trail 2021

[@trickystravels]

You looked so happy throughout the whole day. I could feel the vibe. What amazing colours. Can’t wait for tomorrow

[@kellyhays23]

Me and my coworker are watching you at work! I can not wait to get out there!!!!!

[@johnalden5821]

Western NC is one of the few places, or maybe the only place, that rivals NH in terms of the height and extent of the mountains. They do go on forever. Beyond the Smokies, the Black Mountains include Mt. Mitchell, the tallest mountain east of the Rockies. It's so beautiful in that part of the country, for sure.

[@GuadalupePicasso]

Don’t forget Big Bald, the Unaka Mtns, and also the Roan Highlands! North Georgia is also pretty amazing!

[@kevindcornish]

Taylor- watch you every day...few years now, never said 'Hello' though...so..."Hello" from Kevin in Maine...Happy Trails !!

[@zach9471]

I started watching your Channel about two days ago, and I just realized I day hiked Wayah Bald on the same day! I actually saw you and Pixie and the others there. What a crazy coincidence!

[@zach9471]

At 5:56 you actually see me and my two friends for a second! What a coincidence!

[@ffstopP]

Great video. Pls show us some of your in-camp routines...preparing meals, setting up tent, packing up in the AM, cleanliness, etc. Also, more of the local flora as the season progresses, if you can. Wonderful hike. I'm loving it.

[@vitistrailrides5110]

Hello Taylor - I'am your virtual swiss-buddy on the AT - greetings from Switzerland and happy trails - I love watching your videos !

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video with some beautiful views of the mountains ⛰, so let's keep on hiking 🚶‍♀️😀😊

[@donnaburns2944]

Spectacular views! Hike on!💚🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@user-zg9wg3jg2x]

I love watching these videos. So exciting how frequently you post, it’s a great way to start the day!

[@robertbarnes6047]

The views were awesome. Great day to hike killing it 18 miles👍👍

[@reneeh2050]

Looks like a great day! Glad to hear your feet problems are over. Happy hiking 🥾

[@barbararall5498]

That zero day was really good for you. I can see it in your step and demeanor. I was at Siler Bald in 2013 section hiking. We did the hike southbound and met lots of through hikers going northbound. We had beautiful weather that day and Siler Bald was just amazing. I’m so happy to see you enjoying your self.

[@JohnPetrie]

That .2 miles for Siler Bald is sooooooo worth it (on a nice day).

[@hdbinnc8583]

Have been to Wayah Bald numerous times and am taken with the beauty of the views. Live near there and really enjoy the tower. You’re doing great! I know it takes a lot of effort to hike and film but it is excellent work. Thanks for sharing your trip. I look forward to each day seeing your progress.

[@stanthemanhikes2965]

18 miles good job. I agree I'm always happy to see at least one other person pull into a shelter or campsite!!!

[@doryliggett8407]

You are a positive presence on that trail for sure. Those little fairy settings.... why does that look like trash on the trail to me? I like seeing the critters crawling around.

[@kenttheboomer721]

Totally agree. The complete opposite of "leave no trace".

[@tombrown6628]

Great to see the beautiful views and sunny 🌞 weather. Perks me right up!👍👍

[@frolege1]

Never saw a vlogger entering/exiting a public bathroom while on trail .. B roll filming at its best .. ha ha

[@tvtoms]

That caught my attention too. Super awesome, haha.

[@barbararall5498]

You must have missed Will in the Wilderness. He lived in a public restroom for four days when he got caught in a bad snowstorm in the Smoky Mountains.

[@djg5950]

@@barbararall5498 One of those four days was spent in a bed in Gatlinburg.

[@barbararall5498]

@@djg5950 Sorry, I must have got that wrong. The videos that he made were really frightening.

[@djg5950]

@@barbararall5498 It was a very bad time to be hiking through the Smokies for sure. A lot of snow and very cold. That is why he stayed in the bathroom but he got a ride part way (road was closed due to snow and ice) to G'burg when he decided to get out. Said he walked about 5 miles before a plow guy picked him up (town 15 mile walk). I know that area well. I've camped there a few times. Because he didn't get an accurate weather report and it was too expensive (beyond his allotted budget) he decided to go back up and try again. The snow was too deep so he ended up spending 2 more nights in the bathroom before he could get a ride out. Better to stay in the bathroom than a shelter because it's heated ! Many a hiker has spent a night or two in that bathroom (Check the Crawfords 2019 hike). They turn off the water in the sinks in winter though. I'm guessing he quit (he never said the real reason) because of the cost of hotels and hostels. He just couldn't afford to stay in them when the weather was bad.

[@vintagenurse17]

Love starting my day with your adventures!! Thank you!! ❤️💜😊

[@kathleentognacci9358]

Ditto!! Taylor’s mom. 😉

[@raulzuniga4382]

It's views like this that inspires others to want to hike the AT! Just gorgeous. More please. Really like your vlogging style.

[@buoy5579]

I agree with you 100%! I'm loving following her!

[@danielandhisswiftiebuddyev1073]

I started watching your vlog when you arrived in NH. It's fun to watch from the beginning.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

Awesome video and you enthusiasm is contagious!

[@danielkutcher5704]

It's just as beautiful down there as up here in New England. Awesome blue sky, views, and sunset! Thanks, Taylor!

[@alankee1065]

I fell off a ladder a month ago when injuring myself. Luckily my back was not seriously injured but my hip will probably need surgery. I’m enjoying your hike and living vicariously through you. Thanks for the views. Screw walking, my goal is to hike again. Have fun.

[@coughingowloutdoors8579]

Ouch! Best wishes for a speedy recovery and getting back to hiking!

[@desertweasel6965]

So, while you were in the middle of injuring yourself you fell off a ladder?

[@rachescakes]

Beautiful views! The fairy garden was very unexpected, interesting.

[@randyman38901]

You are a great trail guide and videographer, thanks for sharing.

[@cryptowealthonyt]

Back for my daily Taylor hiking fix!!

[@haney223]

Going to be starting the trail tomorrow myself. Hope to see you out there. Keep doing great

[@lauriedion1148]

Beautiful. Glad your foot is feeling better. Fun video. And cooking Italian dinners for all... so great!

[@bartjones9120]

You better not slow down there is an 82 year old headed your way he started his hike in Alabama at Flagg mountain as of the last log he is already in Georgia on the AT.

[@littlethislittlethat456]

Wayah Bald was where you were last year when I was warning you about Covid and you said you couldn't understand why there was no one around. The view from there today was SPECTACULAR!!!! Nothing like it anywhere else on this day. John from MI

[@acblackmon6337]

Has anyone told today how beautiful, kind, lovely, energetic, sweet, smart, knowledgeable, informative, athletic and sweet soul you are? Hike on !!!

[@StevenPendleton]

What a beautiful day it looks like you are having! May good fortune follow you all the way!

[@lark518Photo]

Beautiful clear day with plenty of views. I love the shot of your tent with the camp sign and sunset.

[@gratefulhikes]

What an amazing video. Views on views on views! So glad your foot is feeling better. Man the trail looks so good! I can’t believe it’s real sometimes. The forest fairy’s are really stepping up their game! You are really crushing the miles today, it’s really inspiring! I like that “Camp” sign, says all it needs to say! Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin and be well. -Grateful

[@esmereldapinchon1422]

Great video!!!! Living vicariously! Thanks for sharing your journey with us!

[@crystalelkins5301]

Those views. Such a great day for this section. Love it! ❤

[@frostriver4547]

We camped on Silar Bald years ago. It was cold. When we woke up we were above the fog layer. Was a great start on the way to NOC

[@louhale22]

Looks like a great day on trail. Hike on! 🤘

[@jenniferboisvert7552]

Your happiness is contagious...I was smiling for most of this. So glad you had this beautiful day!

[@frolege1]

Great hiking weather .. just beautiful

[@craiglenhard-rvrguyd]

When I hit those balds in 2018 I had high winds and sleet/rain. Wayah had just opened to visitors after the fire restoration.

[@eddiethehitchhikingmaltipo6754]

Anyone else watch the total solar eclipse on siler bald back in August of 17? It was quite the event thousands of campers...was that a Smerf village 😁

[@m.t.9899]

Watched it from big hump

[@coughingowloutdoors8579]

Wonderful views today and you were painted in the sunsets golden glow at camp. I hope that you have good weather for the amazing views from Cheoah bald after the climb out of the NOC. It's been said that on a good day you can see Clingmans dome from atop Cheoah bald. Northward!

[@SeniorHiker77]

Awesome views that I'll never get to see except through hikers. ✌

[@danconlin3456]

Great views and what a nice gentle finish. Best yet.

[@mrzolly]

I know you’re a long way from Smokies but I followed your videos last year and I was so entertained and I’ve been sharing them with my coworkers. I live in Swain County Bryson City which is just down the road from the NOC and I was going to tell you that you should make the trip down to Bryson if you can find a shuttle. Also I know you didn’t go to the fire tower when you first got in the park but it would be worth it just for the content so many people carry on about the view

[@livingvicariously5108]

I’m love Bryson

[@moviejunkie189]

I know I'm so far behind but I followed you last year and am trying to catch up! You're kicking ass and I love your videography! Who do you think should have won Vanatu? YOU'VE GOTTA DIG DEEP!

[@lindsayslifecafe7569]

Awesome to see you so refreshed and happy! Glad the foot is feeling better. I’m enjoying your journey at 4:30am from the Detroit area 😁

[@LetsTrekTogether]

Siler Bald is such an incredible view on trail. Something about that climb up the first real NC bald is special.

[@varitek]

Looked like a really great day. I felt the positive energy from it. That would be awesome if they were all like that, but that was great footage and then to see your positivity was great. Lets go:)

[@cloud381]

Once again just a great looking tent!!

[@aikirunner]

So cheery and enthusiastic.

[@rosemarymcleod4074]

Beautiful views today.

[@neilhuizing1382]

Glad to see you back on trail this year .you should be seeing HAWK soon he is flying up the trail

[@jasoncole5192]

He's flying, he may have passed her already. He already hit the start of the smokies

[@AdamHoyt]

Those sure were some pretty views. I'm sure I would look forward to viewpoints the most!

[@stephenhiker9807]

Enjoying the vlog Taylor keep going strong. Til tok seemed like a nice guy

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

On a roll now! Woo Hoo!

[@raychaos57]

Man, what fantastic views today!

[@bestillonthetrail234]

Excellent views! Glad your feet are doing better 👍.

[@frolege1]

Congrats on 18 mile day

[@lovetohikenewengland1748]

Great weather for you! Have a great hike

[@jamesbonner5989]

Great weather and awesome views, thanks.

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

Beautiful views! Thank you for sharing!

[@wingmanhoy3999]

Awesome 👍 beautiful fantastic amazing outstanding vlogging hiking and scenery all the very best.

[@YellowRoseoftx]

What a great day and good mileage.onward and upward 😉

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Wonderful hike. Thank you.

[@JaredHikes]

Great vids. Thanks Taylor! Keep on trekkin' 🤠

[@kathyt7344]

Awesome video along with stunning views - big miles and smiles! 💪🏻😀

[@claytonbatten7317]

Looks like a great day 👍

[@hugh_ramsey]

So jealous! Hoping to get out on the PNT this year, your videos keep inspiring me.

[@kearnsey64]

Taylor, don't forget all the back tracking to get the camera!!

[@devildog7602]

18 miles and the foot is good. :) Glad to hear it. You took some video of the trolls living quarters in the woods but never talked about them.

[@dfizzle323]

Great Job Taylor! Keep it up!

[@joekathyholder6773]

It is so nice to follow your trek through NC and see the AT views of my home territory. I hope you return some day to drive through the southern part of Heaven!

[@qsbroom]

I just love Wayah Bald (been there) the views are just incredible‼️Thanks for this interesting and great vlog..seems like you were really pumped today..that zero must have really been good for you...Wondering how the shoes are working out and do you really think the Altras caused the problem that you had before Neel’s Gap?

[@juketreks2192]

Good Morning and happy trails.

[@ononewheel7]

Morning jeff!

[@freeheel748]

Good morning

[@OntheWrightPath]

Amazing views!

[@John572d4]

I wonder if there’s a chance to ever get some of the prime vegetables at grocery when off the trail like broccoli, carrots or avocados

[@IceholeTour]

Late to the party but really enjoying the vlog! What is a backpackers pantry lasagna!?!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Thanks! It's a dehydrated lasagna meal

[@IceholeTour]

@Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker got it! Was wondering if you guys just mixed stuff from random dehydrated meals to make a "lasagna" like when at home we sometimes just throw together whatever is in the pantry to make a meal.

[@techguy9023]

I read on the web that the Forest Service was doing a 3000 acre controlled burn near Wayah recently . Did you see any smoke ?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Yeah I saw some smoke when I was on a fire tower

[@yongkim2088]

8 miles in 3 hours? Wow!

[@NickEDowning]

When you take side trips to see the views you drop your pack. Is the trail safe enough where you don't worry about someone messing with your pack? Is it true for the entire AT (towns and all)? And also how great is it to hike .4 miles without a pack. It must feel great.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

I'm anyways super cautious where I drop my pack. In this case I speed it a little bit into the trail and in some tall grass. When I go inside buildings I always try to leave it with other hikers or around the back where the public is less likely to see it. It's always a little scary leaving it because I depend on it. And it feels great to hike the .4 with no weight lol!

[@markcummings6856]

👍 day. Happy Trails

[@FUNKRUBICON]

Beautiful views and good miles! I hate to say anything negative in comments, but I was wondering if I was going to see any of that fairy garden junk on the AT. I've seen it on a few trails in PA . Its just litter disguised as a decoration!!! Can't wait for that fad to go away.

[@frolege1]

Funkyisms

[@zendt66]

When you were hiking last year, did you run across a hiker named Re-run? He left the trail about the same time you did but was able to come back and finish late in the year. Wishing you all the best on your hike this year.

[@tvtoms]

Absolutely fabulous! 🙌

[@pamaladarsow2763]

Beautiful 👍

[@joannehaberman8923]

Question for you.....what is your average pace? Do you have a goal for a certain pace? I am training for the PCT and use AllTrails app. So far on most hikes I am 20-30 min miles but not sure if that is too fast or too slow to put in long distance days or if I can even keep up that pace. Have at most done a 10 mile day hike. Any thoughts or words of wisdom??

[@willbarton4508]

WOW !!!!!!

[@trevorlee7945]

Hitting your stride now the miles will vanish quickly with your pace . Stay safe and enjoy the nice weather .

[@michaelbutler4961]

Beautiful views :) Hike~On~~>

[@donabele1243]

Taylor, enjoying following you along! Curious though - why is some of your video backwards? Do you flip it on purpose? Hike on, Doc (New Hampton, NH)

[@livingvicariously5108]

If it’s phone footage then it’s probably a difference between front vs rear camera.

[@donabele1243]

​@@livingvicariously5108 Sorry, not an Apple guy didn't realize the selfie-cam recorded backward - that's weird!

[@SarahOutdoors]

She had an android! But yes, almost all phones do that unless you manually change the recording settings (or edit afterwards)

[@Yella7879]

I’m sure you’re planning on making a whole video on gear you changed that you liked eventually, but how do you feel about the katadyn vs sawyer? :)

[@gratefulhikes]

I just switched to the katadyn and other than then the cost/liter it is amazing. I’m coming from a hydroblu and before that the sawyer. If you can find one it’s worth trying it! Be well -Grateful

[@ianratner]

@@gratefulhikes Why did you switch from Hydroblu? That's what I use.

[@gratefulhikes]

@@ianratner 100% flow rate. It is night and day different. I actually switched to tablets after the hydroblu but before the katadyn because The HB got so slow. I don’t like the cost per liter but you can’t buy time so it’s worth it I guess.

[@yongkim2088]

Please tell us how long it took for you to hike the day’s miles.

[@bob-ny6kn]

Shuttle left at 8:00 am. Sunset at 6:45 p.m. [edit] Stopping an hour before sunset allows for setup and dinner in daylight. [/edit]

[@robopecha]

i LOVE seeing those cute troll villages! so awesome!!

[@donald2818]

Views for days!

[@davidtourguy992]

Are you allowed to have camp fires

[@fehchet]

I camped there in2005.

[@butchbinion1560]

Your cheezits look like mostly crumbs.👍👊

[@djg5950]

Taste the same.