My Garmin Inreach Malfunctioned & Initiated a Search & Rescue For Me | Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

[@lisaallison4371]

The suck-o-meter reading for this day is completely off the charts! The trail gods/goddesses probably took pity and initiated the SOS for you!! Again - mad respect, Taylor!!!!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

suck-o-meter goes up even more in tomorrows video!

[@lisaallison4371]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker Oh Taylor how is that even possible?! OMG!! The suspense is killing me 😲

[@leedanielson7452]

Taylor, did you really cross the river and set up your camera and then go back across the river and then come back again just to film it for us???? Wow! You ARE the best!!!😊❤️👍🐻🦌⛰️🏕️

[@RickINFJ]

She spoils us. 😊

[@mjperkolator8854]

Maybe only half way to that rock. Probly took that long to get all the mud off her! What a day.

[@leedanielson7452]

@@mjperkolator8854 Yeah, it really is amazing!!!!

[@lalasteen3860]

My exact thoughts. Like once across wasn’t enough. Wow!

[@ElizBRUSA]

Omg! So much mud! You are so brave Taylor! Safe hiking 🩷🥾⛰️

[@frolege1]

This vLog is like a mini-series (THE BEST EVER) to watch ... I LOVE IT ... I mean, I feel bad for you but WOW, this is a great video ... we really get to see what thru-hiking is REALLY about ..and you ended with the infamous "TO BE CONTINUED"

[@leedanielson7452]

George I gotta agree nobody does it better than Taylor! Amazing!!!

[@deborahchadwick210]

She truly is amazing, tenacious and such a good person!! We all will miss her.

[@RickINFJ]

This is a perfect example of "embrace the suck." She's got the heart of a lion.

[@samanthamotz7879]

That thunder at 5:58 is amazing. I know thunderstorms are dangerous but god that sound is so nice.

[@ArleneHeer]

What a Rockstar! You not only hike in mud and thunderstorms, but still maintain a positive attitude and film while you do it!❤

[@padude131]

Wow, what a day you had. Waking up with your eyes red and blurry, walking through knee deep water and mud, then your Garmin acting up, and the thunderstorm, I bet seeing your mom and sleeping in a hotel never felt better!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

it gets worse! wait for tomorrow haha

[@padude131]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker I'll be waiting with my coffee!!!

[@AaronClow]

Oh man!! That suuuucks! Hope you figured it out! Staying tuned!

[@stevematosky1086]

And then the “double” River crossing, thanks for the footage!!

[@gregbeem9428]

Taylor! I’m an optometrist, don’t sleep in those CLs, please. I’m really worried about your eye. ❤

[@ellens9635]

Badass, Taylor! You must be nearly finished by now. Thank you for recording your hike on the daily, especially on days like today when I'm sure you're really not enjoying adding filming to all of your challenges. You Rock!

[@edwardfowler7733]

I agree, to set that camera, do it 2x , for us. Im greatful , thankful this has been a tough thru hike in new england

[@dannythecamper4186]

One more bad muddy wet rainy day, 😮, nice video, with some bad rivers crossing 😮, so let's keep on hiking 😊

[@midwestmikeonahike]

Dang! Between the rain, mud and double crossings to get footage, the pace you keep up is incredible! Thanks for showing all the aspects of thru-hiking, the highs, the views, the drudgery! Hang in there!

[@maureenmukhlis2934]

OMG! I cannot wrap my head around what you just went through! But just a thought of having to trudge through all of that muck blows me away! I just can’t think of anything else to say, because I have no words!!! You are one hell of a strong woman, Taylor!!🙌🙌🙌🙌💗💗💗💗

[@DavidCarter-xw3md]

Checked in often to today in hopes of either reading a Taylor reply, or a submission that someone saw that she summited. Thank you Taylor for letting us know you are OK. You know that we are all pulling for you and hoping, after the fact, that the last miles are going well for you.

[@JulieGayheart]

NaMOMSha for the “Rescue”! The suspense is killing me! Hope it all worked out! What a year for the hikers in NH/ME with all this rain! 🙏

[@frolege1]

Maybe mom shows up with Taylor’s brother Tim

[@brookecampilongo3962]

So, actually, through todays misadventures we should all agree when you lose Wordle in the morning just take a zero, the day will not get better. 😉 Thank you for all the vlogs and shots you took. Definitely a tough day for you.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

i probably would've had a good day if i won wordle!

[@kathyt7344]

This 2nd thru hike is a monster with all the water and mud 😱 but you are not letting it drown your spirit! 😀👍🏻💪🏻. You’ve survived rain, mud, crazy river crossings, blisters and some sketchy terrain! You are the heroine for all of us! 💪🏻👏🏻 Now waiting for the cliffhanger - too much rain for the Garmin! 🤦‍♀️ Hope you got to enjoy time with Mom!

[@frolege1]

Holy Crap ...what a tough hike. .... how do you do it. ..MY HERO

[@hdbinnc8583]

That day looked double tough and your frustration was certainly justified. Incredible what you’re going through. Take care of yourself and keep charging! You’re doing super in terrible conditions.

[@qsbroom]

Taylor! I just can't get over it‼️You did that river crossing twice‼️Just for us‼️yep you are definitely Wonder Woman‼️

[@llw8089]

Oh the mud ! I can feel It every time your foot sinks . You have so much determination and you are so close . Keep it up. And You left us with a cliff hanger ! Can’t wait to see the conclusion

[@djwilson26]

Thank you, Taylor, for sharing your experiences with all of us. I wish you well. Take care.🌞🤗

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Thank you!!

[@denisebrown2940]

That is alot of water in one day. Rain, muddy wet trail, and deeper water crossings. You are a real trooper and have great tenacity.

[@melonydodson8725]

Ohhhhh my gosh. That mud. Holy cow. Like, you had no idea how deep it was going to be! That's so scary! What a crazy hard day. Getting ready to watch Part 2 now!

[@deborahchadwick210]

Good morning, Taylor. What a day! Seeing you cross the river was amazing. Thank you for the filming. It truly is a view of the 2023 AT journey that we will see from no one else. You are the best!!! Perseverance certainly describes you!! The weather is dealing such a tough hand. ❤❤

[@RickINFJ]

Talk about finding the silver lining and running on pure grit and determination. You checked all the boxes Taylor. I'm sitting here shaking my head on what you endured today. 😮 The Inreach...Holy eff! I'd be freaking out. Nahamsha Cliffhangah! Rest well ✌️

[@stevematosky1086]

Crazy water crossings, minor mishaps, and your Garmin wants to rescue you, Wow! No matter what Maine throws at you, you got this!!

[@ffstopP]

What a terrible season to be hiking NH/ME - the rain has been (is) incessant. Your strength of character is remarkable. So sorry about your glasses case & your red eye. We're still with you. Strength.

[@gratitudeattitude]

Wow! What an incredible journey. I'm so sad for you....the weather could not have been worse for you. I have so much respect for you and your amazing, incredible spirit!!! Talk about an adventurous, courageous, bad ass, female solo hiker! !!!!

[@allenshiflett]

Wow, that must have scared your mom with sos. Glad you figured out what was going on, curious that Garmin malfunctioned. Had to be the water somehow.

[@wendygrw]

What a miserable day of wordle malfunction and Garmin malfunctions. And mud, thunder, and more rain. I hope you are able to take a zero at the next town and get well deserved rest and a good meal! And dunkin.

[@TXMEDRGR]

The A.T. is really making you work on these last sections. Thanks for hanging in there and taking us along.

[@BOSmith1958]

Wow Taylor, you had a busy day. Hang in there. You left us hangin lol.

[@judithcoe7551]

Glasses are good, let your eyes heal. Looks very dangerous the water flow is powerful! I hate being wet and cold! Can you zip your glasses in the pocket? They are expensive!

[@iblamesummers]

1:10 love the squirrel footage

[@beck57]

Amazing! I hope you dry out tonight and enjoy a fluffy bed!

[@Lovesracing19]

Safe travels.

[@MonicaCaime]

Your videos are amazing!

[@carolleslie9312]

thought for a second someone was filming you cross that river… then i realized that yes you would traverse it twice for the video. AMAZING!

[@rangerinthewoods]

Looks like Maine turned into Vermud and the Florida Trail combined.😮

[@EfficientRVer]

I watched this, while under multiple flood watches and warnings at home in NH (11 days later). The fun continues. You should show yourself hiking back and forth to film the river crossing. It's not as if we don't know you went back after setting up the camera. Seeing it start to finish would be great, especially if it took more than one "take" on the way back to the camera.

[@MGstaR17]

The bog must have been a bit scary. The fast river looks easier. I am glad to hear help came. In the muddier parts waders might be a good idea. :)

[@riverbirch7972]

Wow, thank you so much for all of your videos!! So rewarding and fun for me to follow along. I'm going back to your 2021 hike as well. I'm a section hiker who has been off the trail....seeing you move through all of the various challenges (and joyful moments) is helping me move through mine and get back out on the trail. Cheers. HYOK and keep at it..... :)

[@deborahchadwick210]

Enjoy her 2021 hike!! She really is the best.

[@brewerm1718]

Omg! That's crazy and definitely not a good feeling. My garmin watch said it "detected an incident" and asked me if I needed a rescue once, but lucky I saw it and said NO!! So crazy!

[@johnsandell4501]

One tough,strong willed young lady. 👍👍👍

[@bethlampron2925]

Love your attitude

[@jimhenderson387]

Geez, Taylor, I don't know how you keep going. You've been getting such awful weather that if it were me, I'd want to hide out in a motel until the sun was supposed to come out for a few days. This weather was terrible and I truly do feel for you!

[@mathfan0918]

I feel so sorry for you. The weather this year is just horrible!

[@trishhinman2644]

Wow. Just wow! That mud!

[@goodvideos.113]

You shared very well today.

[@MrMorton]

Wow Taylor! You had a pretty crappy day 😔. All of the rain and mud has to be a major challenge! I sure hope it becomes more enjoyable! 🌸🧡

[@RogueHobbs]

Thank goodness you mentioned losing Wordle. I forgot to play it this morning and would've lost my streak! That mud looks pretty demoralizing. Kudos to you for pressing through.

[@normarinker3909]

Hey, Taylor..I followed your covid era attempt then your first thru hike...got a new phone and been away from KZbin, had no idea you were thru hiking again. Glad i caught you on a suspenseful day! Great video, imma try to watch the earlier ones as ai can. Great job today!

[@jantefft2442]

You are really working thru this muck! Glad that you are good and moving on; you take care Taylor. MGBWY, you are so strong, unbelievable.

[@kathyrichardson3718]

OMG Taylor. I have been following your hike. Your videos are just what I have been looking for. I've read so many books and watched other hikers videos but still craved for more detailed minutia of what one experiences on trail. I have been enjoying your day to day details. The last few days though had become very dangerous. The last river crossing just looked like flashflood danger. Good call on coming off trail for now. Wondering how other hikers managed it and if others have also left trail for a while. Looking forward to seeing you back and completing this hike. Stay safe..

[@jpsateriale7180]

Just wanted to say thank you for these videos! I started a pre-college program today three hours away from home and seeing your video reminded me that if Taylor can hike the AT for the second time, I can do a four-week class. Thank you :))

[@Mskarin03]

When you lost your glasses case, I hope you didn’t lose your eye ointment, too. That stuff really comes in handy.

[@stillwaterhiker]

Hey Kelly. Hang in there. When my eyes get goofy from my contacts, I rest them for a few days. I loved Rangeley. Nice laundromat. Rock on Taylor!

[@mikew6840]

Now that was truly gnarly! Well done you!

[@david.conley]

Quite a day!! ONWARD!!!!

[@WalkingWombat27]

That looked like an absolutely awful day. You have such grit!

[@lyndajefferson5929]

Stay safe out their in all that rain. I could hear thunder, so be extra careful out their 🙂🙂

[@edwardgwilcoxjr7232]

Got to give you a 👍on your 2023 AT thru hike in crazy weather conditions and river crossings. Hope to hear what went wrong with the Garmin INREACH mini.🧘‍♀️👣🏕️🏔️

[@deborahchadwick210]

Sketchy= that river crossing you filmed..so, you had to cross 3 times for the clip. Thank you!

[@edwardcooney4948]

Those water crossings were brutal

[@Julie-ii9px]

Wow Taylor what a day. Glad you had a meal and some fun and dry clothes to end the day. The book "Wild" is what led me to your vlog. I was rereading and I found a vlog by a NZ woman doing the PCT and then your vlog came up. Cheryl Strayed life circumstances very different to yours but you are both strong women hiking solo. ❤

[@edwardcooney4948]

I've hiked for 50 years and have never seen such long stretches of waterlogged trails

[@rasmusklitgaard3648]

Maine has been "interesting". Impressive you keep up the smiles, Taylor.

[@Sheperd808]

Man.... your a rock star! Outstanding job fighting through the elements! Appreciate all the filming of your adventure! The AT is always wet trek at times (unfortunately more so this year). In retrospect, the PCT may have been the way to go your 2nd go around. Different climate, different scenery, new adventure. If you ever consider another big through hike in the years to come, consider it. Nevertheless, this tough hike will make you stronger! Your a warrior, thanks for the videos! 👍

[@lalasteen3860]

What a day! That mud and being soaked! You are tough and á determined person. Hopefully the weather has improved since filming these videos.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@robinbrooks3378]

Hope the call gets cancelled. Hope you're doing ok. Sounds like the trail and rain are weighing on you. Hope seeing your mom rejuvenates you!❤

[@MaxZomboni]

I don't think that is too uncommon. A few months ago I heard the fire siren go off in my town, so I turned on the scanner. The call was for an SOS from a Garmin device on a local beach. The fire chief asked the dispatcher to contact the party and find out what type of help they needed and if he should send medical or a rope rescue team. About 5 minutes later the dispatcher came back on and said to never mind. She had gotten in contact with the owner of the device and he said he was in Alaska and the device was in Alaska too, and he didn't know why it would be sending an SOS from an Oregon beach. I think those things malfunction pretty regularly.

[@db.mc2]

Hope all is ok, stay safe and take care out there 🙏

[@sallys2423]

Wow, another extra challenging day. Does your rain jacket keep you dry at all? You are a champ!

[@jaxcoop1511]

If I’m Search and Rescue and another hiker tells me that the person they are looking for is ok, I’m probably not going to put a lot of confidence in believing that until I know for absolute certainty.

[@EfficientRVer]

True, the hiker saying she's OK might have been the reason the SOS was sent, and they are escaping the crime scene.

[@ellag723]

It had to happen on day 112. Don't know if somebody already mentioned it, but 112 is the emergency number (911) in most countries in Europe. Need to see part two now!

[@flowerpower1980]

I love that you do wordle! I’m still doing it daily too! 😅

[@RockHikerKY]

I hope things got better for you..

[@turboupgradegokartjoe1174]

❤😂how are you gonna leave us on that note?! You took the rescue to get carried off the mountain didn't you? I bet they boated you off this year😂❤

[@deborahchadwick210]

😂❤❤

[@nickeastridge316]

Wet is the worst. Here are some quarters for the dryer.

[@frolege1]

quarters for the dryer ..... best line of video

[@chrissaunders8284]

​@@frolege1when did she say that?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Haha thank you!!

[@frolege1]

@@chrissaunders8284 she didn’t the guy nick said it (gave her $2)

[@chrissaunders8284]

Oh, I feel bad for you. You're not having fun. I read about Type II fun. It sucks while youre doing it, but upon reflection, it was a blast. I can only hope you look back on this trip that way. I hope the cancellation went through, you got warm and dry, you took a couple of zeros at home. My heart and prayers go out to you. I hope the sun is on you right now.

[@veronicaesler5743]

Taylor, great video. Crazy GPS situation😬 Question: what rain jacket are you wearing? Please and thank you

[@kstroess]

What a freaking DAY! So, so happy your mom was at the end of it. Quick question - does your gift shop have a website we could order from?

[@dawnsteisslinger353]

Hmm guess I’ll be first to say it. Just looks like Taylor wanted a spa day with all that mud. I mean come on folks. Just wonder if it stinks bad and if the shoes are toast from that smell. If that’s the case. InReach doing it’s own rescue. That is something else. Wonder if she was leaning on something and it got turned on. I don’t think that’s possible though as button is on top. I have no idea about how it’d get pushed though. I have one and use my phone to deal with messages and such. There is a button you can hit on phone for SOS as well. Mines always on when I hike. But hmm would suck if it got turned on on accident at home and SOS issue. WOW the joys of the AT. I can’t believe it’s almost over.

[@brianc233]

If your garmin was off, you didn't do anything wrong. Sounds like a network issue, or the garmin decided to turn itself on. Werid, hopefully no implications. Weather seems like the biggest issue on a thru hike. What a literal slog. You're doing great girl. cheers

[@HiddenRoyal1472]

What a trooper, Taylor is amazing!!! Just wondering if the device was too wet that it sent out a distress call? But overall, watching her go through the river and then the mud, wow, kudos 👏👍👍

[@foldem9235]

You got this

[@beingaware8542]

Is thatthe same spot Stella hikes was crossing?great video!

[@neo57611]

Wow sorry bout the Garmin. Weather really isn't cooperative. Glad your almost finished. Did you try the cell phone? I'm interested in the conclusion. Equipment failure is part of the adventures I guess. God the one most important piece of gear! Glad your ok. Stay safe lessons learned fur sure. ❤ Jim I have a more capable unit and put it in a warter resistant cover. Also after seeing this event will water proof in bag.😢 Staying dry is important. Hypothermia is a game changer Taylor. Be careful. All my best to you....

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

Mom getting a search and rescue call 😮 technology doesnt always work. The river crossings are very sketchy this year🌻👣

[@michaelmisiaszek2514]

WOW, get yourself a ziploc bag of rice and put that spot locator in it overnight. Sometimes it works to dry things out. Keep Hiking!

[@anncromarty2590]

Super muddy! That's coconuts that the garmin decided you needed to be rescued. I wonder if that's happening a lot, with all the rain.

[@nancythompson8215]

That mud! Eeek!

[@deminmax]

I’d secure my glasses with a string

[@melodioushaste]

Your poor mom must have been so scared when she got that phone call.

[@saner6888]

Just miserable!! One thing after another, plus you didn’t get wordle(try connections😊) up side is meeting up with mom. You got this!!! 🙏🏻☀️☀️☀️🙏🏻

[@markcummings6856]

Well, that’s a First! Happy Trails

[@cmerlec]

Hopefully no charge for garmin glitch. Be careful out there with mud an rain. I would probably bring a swimsuit & water shoes for those trail conditions?!

[@daleaustin5701]

Man, Maine is really throwing it all at you! Hopefully S & R false alarm shows up anyway with Dunks coffee, donuts, and dry clothes!

[@bmwman63]

That's a bunch on ungood. I, like a lot of people, use the InReach. You kind of expect at its price point that that thing is bullet proof. I know some functionality needs to stay on, even during powered off mode. Kind of makes me wonder what functions don't power down. It would be interesting to hear an explanation from Garmin.