Kali's First Backpacking Trip in the White Mountains | Franconia Ridge, New Hampshire

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This was such a fun hike! I really enjoyed this trip and putting the video together. Franconia Ridge is one of the most beautiful parts of the White Mountains and I was so excited to be able to be up there for sunset. This was Kali's first overnight hike and I think she did so well! Hopefully there'll be many more trips like this in the future. Thanks for watching!
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[@leedanielson7452]

Taylor what a beautiful video! And you and Kali in that tent was too cute! 🥰👍🐶🌲🍂🍁🏕⛰

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Thank you!!

[@joesweeney7216]

Great video Taylor! Your footage was beautiful. You really captured that beautiful light in the woods. I'm the man you met on you way down that was hiking with the group of seniors. We went on to summit Liberty and Flume. It was an awesome hike! I've been looking forward to this video.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video! So cool hearing from you. Glad you had a great day hiking!

[@petergrant9259]

Nice hike .

[@stanthemanhikes2965]

Sunset was beautiful its fun when you can have those all to yourself and Kali of course. Can't wait for the snow videos hopefully with some yellow leaves still intact on the trees to add for color. I never thought to set my duplex tent up on a diagonal when on the platform I have to try that out and see if it sets up easier that way!!!

[@escapingtheoffice7138]

Tip for inflatable pads with dogs: get a sleeping bag liner that's stretchy, and put the pad inside the liner. It helps protect the pad :D

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Good tip! I actually just got a sleeping bag liner a couple days ago, that's a great use for it

[@MarkHugger]

Loved the "animations" of trail maps and the sun/moon. Good touch on a good vid.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Thanks! I’m super proud of those. I’m learning new editing techniques every week

[@user-David-Alan]

The scenery was amazing and you did a great video presentation. Your puppy is so cute. Thanks for sharing. Stay well.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@alanwbelcher]

Beautiful sunset! Wait, that's my birthday! It was a chilly Tuesday for sure.

[@johnalden5821]

Great sunset! Great hike! Great dog! Great video! I was worried that it might get too cold up there this time of year, but you were prepared, clearly. Looks like a great trip. Speaking of that, I do hope you are able to take up your through hike of the AT again. Would you pick up where you left off, or do another approach, such as a flip-flop?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Thanks! I was a bit chilly, but brought sooo much cold weather gear. I will hopefully restart the AT next season, going nobo from the beginning.

[@jaytheurbanviking]

Were the tentsites mobbed with people? I spoke to a ranger that told me they had over 100 people some nights, which is crazy. I stayed at Hancock Campgrounds this past August and Lincoln Woods was packed! Was this during the week, Mon-Fri? Thanks for any answers if you see this. Great video!

[@SURVIVOR-og6dl]

I think no overnight parking refers to sleeping in the vehicle.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

ahhh, i played it safe just in case

[@bethc4924]

I've lived in NH my whole life and have wanted to overnight in the Whites. I am too scare to because I would have to go alone. So watching these types of videos are really nice and assuring.

[@itcantbetruebutis7778]

You gotta have few friends or relatives who live in the area that would camp. Fear cannot dictate life. When it does we are no longer living..

[@bethc4924]

@@itcantbetruebutis7778 it’s mainly because of the wildlife I encounter. Me being 103lbs. I’ve gotten guns for my camping travels and have gone all over the country at this point. Like I said, watching these videos assured me.

[@itcantbetruebutis7778]

@@bethc4924 sweet

[@itcantbetruebutis7778]

@@bethc4924 I totally get it. It's good to have a companion out there makes it more fun and feel safer..

[@onehundredpicks5531]

@@bethc4924 im 120lbs and do solo hikes with no weapons except my big knife.

[@chris5459]

Hi great video, I’d like to go here in October, do you think I’ll be able to find a tent camping spot like yours easy? and do you pay at the entrance

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

If you go during peak foliage season, it may be tough to find a parking spot / campsite, especially on the weekend. I was fine at the date I did it. And I didn't pay, at the campsite.

[@chris5459]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker cool thank you for the information I appreciate it! Ya I’m hoping to go around October 3rd. Your videos are awesome too I really enjoy watching them:) thank you

[@chris5459]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker I had another question if you have time to answer, might be dumb but is there any cell coverage at all in this area? I do have a Garmin inreach, just prefer easy texts when possible to my fiancé

[@Wondering_Fireball]

Taylor, that looks like a LiteAF backpack?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Zpacks arc zip

[@CicadaAppreciationSociety]

Do you have to reserve the tent platforms or are they first come first served?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

First come first serve

[@pattypatten5818]

Great vid. Love how you love your baby❤️ name of that tent?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Zpacks duplex

[@ascurvydog]

Probably my favorite video so far. Loved to see Kali on her first adventure. I have a Cavachon Max and brought him on a coupled day hikes. Just started hiking after a many year lay off. Grew up In Southern NH and spent my youth hiking the white mountains and Presidential range. I hiked Monadonock on Monday, can you recommend some day hikes around you for Me and Max? Live in CT now.

[@brettmichaelweber4495]

Those Sunny's are HOT!

[@markmckenzie3522]

We can always be sure that there will be a video shot of Kali laying in the brook to get a drink...cracks me up every time!

[@glorgau]

Use the foam pad for the dog. When I do overnights with my dog, he is a much happier camper if he can get some good sleep on the pad. He is about 80 pounds, has a great coat and really doesn't seem to mind the cold. The only time he wants to snuggle up is down into the mid 20s. Matter of fact he puts off a lot of heat when the tent is closed up. He wears a backpack too as I don't feel like carrying all the food he eats. Pro tip, use the dog backpack as your bear bag when hanging food for the night as bears love dog food.

[@mikeghost7788]

Love ruffwear, they have fantastic gear for our four legged friends! Never shopped on backcountry, alot of you KZbinrs talk them up though.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Ruffwear is awesome! She's one spoiled pup now

[@PaulsWanderings]

I did Liberty in September. I was planning on doing it for the Flags on the 48 and wanted a recon. run as it had been many years since the first time I had done it. I was gorgeous. It's actually my second set of videos I uploaded to KZbin. I didn't make it to Flags on the 48 as i got a flat on I93 on the way up. I was sooo bummed.

[@PaulsWanderings]

Sorry for spamming the comments section but I like a running commentary. 13:16 minute mark, KZbin has great music. I use this one a lot.

[@PaulsWanderings]

The 5:19 mark of the video makes me homesick. It's at about that point when all stress melts away for me.

[@PaulsWanderings]

I had done Mt. Pemi. on 10/27 and there was a lot of snow up there. It was a great hike

[@robertwidger6888]

I have almost 20 years of experience hiking & backpacking with 2 different Golden Retrievers. Suggestions: Off leash training, then you can use trekking poles. I still tie her in campsites or she would have her nose in everyone's cooking pot! Separate food and water bowls. They usually say a dog can carry approximately 20% of body weight. Water sources for Kali were abundant on this trip but carrying extra water for the dog is important especially in warmer weather. On another note I ended up buying a small free standing tent to cope with tent platforms. Interestingly I scattered the ashes of my first hiking dog on Mt. Liberty and counted it on her 48 list. Kali looks like she will become a great backpacking buddy.

[@newcombpeter41]

Taylor great video, Kali looked cozy, looking forward to those snow hikes.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Thanks! Winter is coming :)

[@GMK28]

I have mini labradoodles

[@andersongarcia5117]

Some friends and I were going to do the Franconia Ridge loop but only made it to Mt Little Haystack, it was Saturday 24th 2020, it was raining, very windy and cold but it was fun.

[@aurtisanminer2827]

There are so many options to hike in the whites! What has been your favorite?

[@Awfultyming]

You're such a bad ass. 50lb bag, dog, and a camera while crossing a running river. Makin it look easy

[@pete26167]

🐕 😎🛸

[@GaerHampton]

Fall is a wonderful time to go backpacking! Little to no bugs, cool temps, and amazing scenery. Once upon a time I was hiking down a 14,000' mountain in Colorado and I passed a guy and his dog. The guy was wearing no pack, and might have had a camera or something in his hand. His dog on the other hand was wearing a pack that looked to pretty much be stuffed to near capacity. And I don't remember the dog being a large working breed or anything of the like. I don't know, maybe his dog loved carrying stuff for him.....or maybe he was just a jerk.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Fall is perrrrrfect! And haha, I would feel so bad carrying more stuff than my dog! Kali's pack on that trip only weighed 1 pound fully loaded, mine was 17

[@dixiebling8599]

Kali is super cute and seems like she did pretty great on her first overnight! As soon as you said in the 30's and popped up that foam pad I may or may not have shivered in empathy- them thangs ain't so great in cold weather with nothing else between ya gal! Beautiful views- enjoyed it

[@TheTrailDancer]

Ruff wear is the best ever! Based in my town Bend, OR. Been using their stuff since their beginning! ❤️ nice video like usual!!!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Nice! I'm a big ruffwear fan now too

[@wingmanhoy3999]

Awesome beautiful fantastic amazing outstanding vlogging, hiking and scenery, love your furry friend, all the very best.

[@brianc233]

Great video as usual. Franconia ridge is a bucket list trip. Cheers

[@williamwirick886]

What a great video! You seemed really relaxed and enjoying yourself on this hike. I hope we get to see more Callie videos.

[@reneeh2050]

Really enjoyed your vid. I started car camping/day hiking with my pup (he’s 2) a few weeks ago and he loves sleeping in the tent. I was a bit worried about you when you said you only sleeping in your wool layers in 30+ degree weather. I had my wool layers plus outer clothes plus double sleeping bags in the past few weeks of 30+ degree camping nights. Happy hiking!

[@misscandy84]

Did yu ever watch hawk with katie her little dog piar hiked from georgia to maine with her

[@misscandy84]

That so cool so young and your. A boss at a gift shop ? Cool love your videos

[@laurabegin9736]

Love your channel, refreshing to hear, “ Hike your own Hike”. Good for you to speak about that. Love it.

[@GMK28]

Snow camping is my favorite

[@2WOKE-]

Great video! Thnx for sharing! 🐶

[@nhoutdoors7901]

You can by hooks designed for tent platforms. They go between the boards believe can be found Amazon. Or possibly hmg met someone who had them. I have same issue with my ⛺

[@gitchegumee3726]

Yeah Kali! And Backcountry. Hike on. And I’m lov’in my headband. Thanks Taylor

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Woo hoo! Thank you!

[@gitchegumee3726]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker NH is such a beautiful state I just love the videos. Ran across a Canadian guy’s video (foresty forest),hike, mountain climbing his drone video is amazing.

[@brettmichaelweber4495]

That dog bowl is awesome! I had a dog named Cali. cool

[@bonnieruggieri7340]

Love your videos Taylor. Keep them coming! So much for Kalie's bath lol. Love how she makes herself at home in the streams. Happy trails!

[@coughingowloutdoors8579]

What a beautiful place! Thanks so much for sharing Kali's first overnighter with us. The sunset from the summit was special. Thank you again! Best wishes and stay safe.

[@misscandy84]

Beautiful views ans Kali adorable

[@bryanhikes]

Hey Taylor, thanks for making us smile!

[@rickcoughlin5824]

I just checked backcountry's website for the backpack strap water bottle holder you used in this video but could not locate it. Could you let me know where you got it? thanks, love your videos!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Thanks! Here’s the link: www.etsy.com/shop/JustinsUL

[@kevindelaire7526]

Is this near Mount Lafayette? The trail looked kinda familiar. Just recently did Lafayette for my first time😁 first one done for me in the white Mountains!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Yes! Lafayette and liberty are both on Franconia ridge. Beautiful area!

[@billbelben7574]

Awesome video! Beautiful scenery. What kind of camera do you use? Thanks!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

I used a cannon sx740 for the shots in my house and my iPhone XS for the shots on trail

[@nuoutdoor]

sunset is always great :-)

[@meghantewksbury492]

What a beautiful hike. I can't wait to see Kali's future backpacking adventures. Did you have to reserve the tent platform?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

They are first come, first serve!

[@meghantewksbury492]

Great to know, thank you!

[@jjano2320]

Bet it was tough going to work.

[@jameshallfishing3377]

Backcountry.com has great gear.

[@frolege1]

If Kali was my dog, I buy all that stuff for her too.... she's so cute.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

it's tough not to spoil her all the time!

[@ononewheel7]

Looked like a nice trip! Beautiful views once again and kali did great!

[@Yella7879]

Franconia Ridge was my first real hike in the White Mountains, and the reason I started attempting the NH48! Kali looks too cute in her little backpack

[@billthompson4197]

WOW I thought Kali was a small dog until you picked her up! Smartwool is the best for sleeping, hiking, chilling in! You did a great job of putting the tent on a platform! Its nice when they have the eye bolts to tie onto, and I used the little triangle shaped MSR pegs driven in between the cracks between boards. Sometimes I even had a piece of paracord tied around a big rock! Thanks for sharing, your videos are always so well done!

[@kevindecoteau3186]

Yeah Kali!

[@brandonh4380]

Nice video!

[@misscandy84]

Ur boyfriend don't ever hike with you ?

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Not really. He doesn’t like hiking

[@frolege1]

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[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

gorgeous sunset, right!?

[@frolege1]

Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker totally amazing

[@motorin25]

On my AT hike last year I stayed at Liberty Spring Campsite. That was a chilly morning. Probably 40 degrees. Only a month earlier I was in NJ and NY in the first week of July sweating my ass off. That morning at Liberty Spring I got up and packed real quick and saw the sunrise from Liberty peak and on to Zealand Falls Hut. Probably my favorite day on trail. Actually Eliza Brook Shelter - Liberty Spring - Zealand Falls Hut - Pisgah Hut (I also liked seeing it in a previous video) were all really good days. Ah man, now I'm super reminiscing. I really hope you get a chance to get the thru-hike in next year.

[@johnlewis1640]

Love your attitude and enthusiasm.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Thanks!

[@Querenciatv]

Nice Video! Thanks for uploading. Can't wait to see more 👍

[@crittersgrove]

Kali is definitely the best backpacking dog! So cute.

[@Michaelg176]

Taylor...and Cali Your videos re very good and informative. Your communication skills and production work are endearing. Keep us NE Hikers informed. The animal teachings are A+ and are very different and NEEEDED. You are a natural and your passion shows. Go Cali+Taylor 2020

[@tcgregory7693]

250 Merino Rocks! I would never take it on a thru hike but I wear it daily for high intensity winter activities. It can get soaked in sweat and still do it’s job. It’s also one of those base layers that you’ll end up living in for multiple days. You’ll love it

[@donaldtolhurst174]

Enjoy watching your videos. Thank you. Brought back memories of my hike along the ridge. Sweet dog!

[@smlshawna]

My son and i want to do a hike and overnight like this. How do you know where the site is? Is there only one? Do you book it ahead or just hope nobody else is there

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

The campsites should be marked on any White Mountain Guide map. This one in particular is near the top of the liberty spring trail. First come first serve.

[@smlshawna]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker thanks for the reply. We're making it our goal next year. Any tips on getting our bodies ready? We do a lot of trail walks but not much experience with altitude changes

[@alexmarchica5264]

Just got back from hiking Linville Gorge in NC. Was super excited to see you posed a new video!

[@rosemarymcleod4074]

Loved the video and Kalie is so cute. She loves the water and the mud! Absolutely breathtaking sunset. Beautiful views and the fall colors are still popping.

[@4potslite169]

Loved your vid! Brings back great memories of thruhiking that area. Not sure if Kali looks very enthused about the trip LOL! More like “MOM! Where’s the sofa and blanket?” She did really well tho for the first time. Hope to see more of you two out together!

[@mainehiker6157]

I hammock camped near rattle river shelter with my dog and the trains during the night freaked out my dog. Glad you’re trying this with kali. It’s a fun time learning with your dog 🐾🐾❤️

[@davideastman4273]

Your dog is a champ ! A cutie for sure, and it's supposed to warm up late week....70ish.....I'm kinda surprised you don't get bear visits, the people and doggie food ....anyways curious on your sleeping pad comfort ! And later I'll get some shirts for myself an immediate family.....thanks for the great content as always !

[@KrizAkoni]

I liked parking at Liberty Springs - we used that when we hiked over to Crawford Notch. That was a nice job getting the Duplex set on the platform. Wow, awesome sunset...sweet! Loved this video. ❤️❤️

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Thank you!

[@djsparkyy]

Just spent the last two Sundays up on those trails. Flume slide wasn't that bad, most of the 3.3 miles was just walking through the woods. It was only steep for a short distance. I think it took about 4 hours and 15 min to do the loop up flume slide across the two peaks and down past where you were camping. Can't wait for snow videos!!

[@itcantbetruebutis7778]

Think about posting ( after ) the trip when u are going solo. 🤔

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

I do post afterwards

[@itcantbetruebutis7778]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker sorry, my words didn't convey what I meant to say lol my bad. As a father and with all the crazy s#$% going on with people going missing ( missing 411 ) I was just thinking if ur going solo to not put the exact area u plan to hike or camp too far in advance. There are a lot of sick people out there online... I guess I'm just protective prolly over. I care about people and you seem really genuine btw. Nice job on the content enjoyed. I had my child at 3 months out in the Dacks up north at some amazing lakes, and love the mountains and all of it.

[@corydriver7634]

Awesome video, I especially liked the shot from a distance with you and Kali climbing the peak just before sunset, nice work there. For your tent setup on those platforms, maybe something that will wedge between the boards? I’d checkout a local small town hardware store and tell them what you’re trying to do, I’d bet they can help.

[@renaecummings8068]

Super cute dog. I have a four month old Goldendoodle puppy and hope to start her hiking and backpacking in the future.

[@ronaldbucchino1086]

Thamks -- for going to Liberty -- my most favorite camping site in the whites -- it has been too long

[@davep6603]

What a gorgeous sunset! You shared that (awesome) pic of you and Kali on the summit the other day, and I was wondering how you took it (or if someone took it for you)-now I see. Hope your “boss” wasn’t too upset with you for being late for work 😃

[@martinwelch5774]

Kali is pretty Zen. Fun overnight trip 🐕🚶‍♀️

[@projectknifehand]

Awesome. I did the same thing....sort of. I went in at the Lincoln Woods trail and up Flume, then onto Liberty and stayed at the tent site. Was my first overnighter. Looking to do my second soon!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Fun!

[@fafafohi2boss533]

Well done... ⛰️⛰️⛰️😊

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Thanks 👍

[@dougzilla6246]

Way to many ads

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

If you don't like ads then get youtube premium

[@carlossuarez2404]

very good video

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Thanks

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

Kali seemed to do well. I so enjoy her relationship with water!

[@forkintherode8236]

The colors are great it just keeps on giving.

[@hiker_trash_jenny_p]

Awesome video Taylor! I just started backpacking with Bailey this summer! See you out there!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Nice! Lucky Bailey!

[@whitefordfalcon]

Six more 4000 footers and cute little Kali gets her NH 48 hiking patch! 😊. Great video as always Taylor... a chilly night for you two, but you did it! And that sunset from the ridge looked absolutely amazing! 👍🏼 🥾

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

It'll be so exciting when she finishes her list! Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks!!

[@kirareoh1143]

Oh Kali! You are such a helpful pup. Holding your mom's foot down so she doesn't float away. And keeping the tent from blowing off 😂. I have been accumulating doggie hiking gear with the aspirations of camping with my Labradoodle. My fear is that she will bust through the tent screen in pursuit of a night creature 😕. I love the ruff gear leash that expands and you can clip around a hip belt. I'll have to shop some at Backcountry for my next piece of doggy gear. Thank you Taylor for that inspiring hike 💖

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Hahah aw you made that sound so sweet. She was just trying to help me! Funny story.. when she woke up, she tried to jump out the door of the tent but didn't realize it was a screen and she bounced backwards. It was so cute to watch, she was okay but so confused! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Yea, another fun video. Thank you.

[@varitek]

So excited to see this one. Awesome. Thank you Taylor. Big fan 👍I will be ordering from Backcounty and your store again. I can’t wait to get out on trails. Looking forward to your next one. BTW do you think you will do a few ski videos as well?😀Thank you

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Thanks! I'm thinking about some ski videos. I just got a new ski set-up to hopefully allow me to do some skinning up the ski resorts this season

[@AdamHoyt]

Your sunset footage on this hike was fire!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Thanks! I spent so long filming the sunset on Liberty that I ran out of time to hike Flume too which was my original plan haha

[@broomrider7]

I just knew you were out there doing something awesome!!! Loved this and hope you post more over nights...especially with Cali/Kali (not sure of the spelling) Although post anything you want cause I love it all, lol😄 #teamtaylor

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Aw thanks!! Hopefully the weather allows for at least one more overnight trip before I head to GA next year