The Entire Appalachian Trail in 5 Minutes

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Trail name: Spielberg

[@garconimunster]

*me sitting eating a bag of hot cheetos* "I could totally do that"

[@lizard0750]

Do you go to cmm perhaps

[@garconimunster]

@@lizard0750 What's CMM? also my comment was meant to be a joke lol

[@dh6959]

it's not that hard, you just have to not have shit to do for a few months. must be nice.

[@pamaladarsow2763]

Lol me too

[@mewlysses2346]

You literally could, anyone of any body type can pick up hiking, you just need free time

[@AmpereNA]

At the end he had to walk all the way back because he didn’t remember if he locked the car or not

[@Jason_Van_Stone]

That's a real knee-slapper

[@borg386]

I did that on stone mountain. What a drag to have to walk back down again.

[@cg00000]

LOL

[@ragoff]

You make da funny

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Great video. I don't want to spoil it with a silly comment, but thanks again for taking the (lots and lots of) time to film your thru-hike so that the rest of us could experience it with you vicariously. When I think of all the time you must have spent setting up your camera then returning for it after you got the shot--well, you probably did the AT twice! Again, well done ...

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you, again, for all of your support -- you were one of the most supportive, and it was so appreciated. See you on the trail!

[@luisgoldo276]

Craig M - Spielberg sure will brother!

[@mikaelam.695]

Evan's Backpacking Videos I hope to see some of you on the trail someday when I make my way that direction. Awesome video! There are so many great ones on YT.

[@larryslayman2144]

I work at pen mar park which the at goes through . l have meet hikers from japan england portigal germany spain australia africa franch l meet hikers from all over the world.

[@memawandpepawlees4771]

You lived our dream! We could have/should have in March 2006. Our retirement turned into us becoming caregivers and now we can’t imagine sleeping in anything other than our comfy king bed! Great shots!!! Congratulations

[@patricklaurojr7427]

And the Brian laundrie hunt takes me here lol

[@AerialYogaGirl.]

Sameeeeee

[@oldyeller6518]

Me too

[@jademsxo]

Me too!

[@toniavasseur9574]

Ya let’s all go find that idoit

[@jenstinydream]

Same!

[@mpinheiro]

Having recently walked for 9 days to Santiago , Spain, this looks like a monumental challenge. Than you for a most inspiring video.

[@luistiagorico3187]

This is the longest trail in the world, about 3500km. A true lifetime experience. On my bucket list to be able todo some of it!

[@kylemckinney_22]

@@luistiagorico3187 it's actually the American premititer trail

[@alanzuhaus]

@@luistiagorico3187 it is definetly no the longest trail in world Tjre are 3 longer in the US and one of the longest is about 7500 km in Italy.

[@luistiagorico3187]

@@alanzuhaus it's all about definition, you can Google, not my quote. "The Appalachian Trail Conservancy describes the Appalachian Trail as the longest hiking-only trail in the world."

[@alanzuhaus]

@@luistiagorico3187You are right in that case, but You didn't mentioned it. The keyword is "hiking ONLY trail" !!! What means there are no wheels like bikes or wheel chairs or buggys allowed to save the Trail and soil. That makes the difference! (German saying: Who can read has an advantage.🤣)

[@tomwillard7251]

Meeting you was one of the highlights of my trip. You create a wonderful story through images and words with each new video leaving me in awe. Congratulations, my friend!

[@craig.m.spielberg]

Hey Tom! I’m going through old comments that I somehow missed and came across this one from you. I hope you are well and that you’re still hiking. Last I remember you were working for the airlines and getting to travel all over. Anyway, hope all is well!

[@jlcowart57]

Never commented on a KZbin video before ...but this one deserves it. Watched you from beginning to end and the series was amazing. Simply the best AT video set out there. Well done young man!

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you so much for following my adventure on the AT and for sending this comment -- it really meant a lot to me, particularly being the first person you've ever commented to on KZbin. Thanks again!

[@lucasdeaver9192]

Very well made. I love the fact that you had to set up your camera, walk through the shot, and go back and get your camera. A lot of extra effort. Must have added a few miles to your hike too.

[@DWNY358]

Ever since I started following you in Spring, I looked forward to your updates, and enjoyed each viewing as a special moment of serenity in an otherwise frenetic world. I will truly miss that. But thanks for always reminding us, as you reminded yourself, of the blessings of good health and of our beautiful world. Thanks, also, for all the extra time and effort that you put into producing these uniquely insightful videos about a great trail!

[@71jdanziger]

The prefect video to end the series. Congratulations on finishing with your journey. It was beautiful and inspirational and I am glad you decided to share this part of your life with all of us "Armchair Thru-hikers"

[@davidlentz9683]

This may be the best AT videography of the year. You lived up to your trail name.

[@tribetime75able]

ever

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you, David, for following my adventure and for this wonderful comment -- it really meant a lot to me!

[@craig.m.spielberg]

Lol -- thanks Jamie!

[@johnmartin5257]

Totally agree!

[@joesugarman1355]

Congrats, Craig! Did I really watch more than 10 hours of your videos over the last few months? Enjoyed (nearly) every minute. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@Turk5700]

Spielberg, I know this is dated, but I wanted to thank you so much for the care in which you took making all of these videos. Your honestly is amazing. For the last couple months, I have been watching all of your videos in the morning as I have used various cardio gym equipment. I have been following other hikers vlogs and blogs and trail journals for years. Yours rates as one of the very best. I have hiked several week long adventures on the AT which happens around once a year since I live in Phoenix. I share the dream of many to complete a thru to hike, but it will have to wait until the class of 2025 when I retire. I hope one day you will be watching my Vlog as I touch that sign on Katahdin. So many of you who I have watched have taught me physical and mental aspects of the trail. I literally had tears watching you touch that sign, but honestly, it happens every time I see someone I have followed on videos or books I have read summit Katahdin. You seem like a wonderful human being and I hope you are doing well. Thank you for sharing your journey-Turk

[@craig.m.spielberg]

Thank you so much, Turk! It really means a lot to hear that, and to know that people are still watching and finding value in the videos. You're the first I've heard that watched them while on cardio machines -- I'm going to have to try that! I hear what you mean about seeing people touch that sign on Katahdin -- I always did and still get emotional when I see anyone on that final assent to the sign. The whole journey is the most important and transformational one in my life, and I wish that for you! 2025 will be here before you know it...and, metaphorically, you're already on the trail and your thru hike. In retrospect, I learned that the years leading up to my thru hike of research, planning, reading, gear testing and practice hiking were some of the best parts of the entire journey -- enjoy this time! And please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or anything that you think I can help with -- and definitely let me know if you Vlog your hike so I can support you on your way to Katahdin. All the best for a wonderful Christmas! Craig "Spielberg"

[@DudleyDoRightontheAT-thruhike]

Craig, I have watched this video 100+ times. I still feel so moved at the end. We leave around February 15th for Springer. You have been one of my biggest motivations. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the hiker community! Blessings! I would be honored if you followed us!

[@christinechopard-newton7932]

Bonsoir Craig, You did make me cry and I want to thank you for all the beautiful videos you took. You allowed us to travel and feel what the AT was and is. Thank you so much for sharing with each of us your outstanding and unforgettable experience of a lifetime.

[@tony_r_pierce]

Working from home recently and watched the sequential playlist again. Two years already since this series was published! At times while I was watching it, I could almost feel the trail beneath my feet again and smell the forest. Reminded me of what it's like to be on an adventure with like-minded people. Thanks again for this great series, Spielberg. Hope you are well.

[@DJ-bh5ip]

My husband and I watched you from beginning to end and thoroughly enjoyed all the insight into the joys as well as the hardships. I have to say the quality of your video footage far surpasses any others I have seen. We are in Chattanooga, TN and have the dream to do the trail...probably after retirement. You definitely m!ade that itch worse! I look forward to your future updates.

[@nibimocs]

Congratulations on completing the trail and for doing such an awesome job documenting your journey! You have given us, by far, the best videos I've seen of the trail. Love your music choices on both this and the previous video. Many, MANY thanks for sharing this wonderful adventure with us. Looking forward to your next one. Whatever it may be, I know you'll document it well with your new found and newly honed skills as a videographer!

[@JG24rlzsun]

Craig, the last week I have every minute of every video from your hike over a second time and it touched me even more. It reminded me when I begin and experience my hike in 2018 to enjoy every moment and not take anything for granted along the way. I hope I can do my videos justice. God bless brother!

[@christopherkiger3354]

i started following you back around video 4 or 5. This is some thing I plan on doing myself and picked a handful of people to follow both in 2015 and 2016. For some reason you just managed to bring out the true emotion of the hike in your videos. I have had hikes and long distance bike trips that have be great, and some not so much. but you really showed how this could be a life changing event. I can't even put into words how happy I am that you made it. Great job and thank you for letting us be part of your hike! Best of luck to you. Chris Kiger, Elkton MD

[@danakee]

Craig, congratulations on completing your AT thru-hike. Your videos are the best I have seen this year and maybe of all time. My wife and I have been planning a thru-hike for the last two years and finally have the green light for our spring 2017 departure from Amicalola Falls. We have been following you since the beginning of your journey and have anticipated each new installment. Thank you for the informative and entertaining videos. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. We'll be looking out for your PCT journey next ;) All the best, Dana and Jennifer

[@st3vie]

Beautiful footage und music! :-) Loved especially the part when you where near to tears at Katahdin!

[@craig.m.spielberg]

st3vie Thank you!

[@meshell18]

I finished on September 2nd and still can't process it. This video took me back and makes me want to do it all over again. It was a pleasure to meet you Spielberg and congrats on your finish. -Goose-

[@Geezplace]

You brought me to tears when you attained your goal. Thank you!

[@cherylridgway849]

Dear Craig, Thank you for an amazing journey. We are sitting speechless. Truly speechless. Personally, I will never see the trail again without thinking of your imagery. Or the gracious, beautiful spirit that you are. Cheryl

[@keithridgway5144]

Craig, Cheryl posted another comment on Day 172, 173, and 174. She mentioned there were so many things you thought you would figure out on the trail and they remained unanswered. It would appear you did indeed figure many things out as you traversed the trail. Not only did you answer the tactical questions of how to survive (and indeed thrive) on the trail, you experienced first hand trail magic and you were reminded of the basic goodness that is inborn within each of us. Thank you for the teaching us how to prepare for the physical, the mental and the spiritual challenges you encountered. You've inspired our family here in GA to look at life through a new lens...compliments of you Mr. Spielberg. :-)

[@QuietLifeintheForest]

Hey Spielberg, it’s Bigfoot. We hiked out of Fontana Dam together. Thank you for putting these videos up. I miss that trail every day and am so grateful for all the people I met there.

[@craig.m.spielberg]

Hey Bigfoot! So great to see your name, and I remember hiking out of Fontana Dam with you well…then we ran into each other again in Maine. I miss it, too, even being on the PCT and loving it, there is something special about the AT. Hope all is well and that our paths cross again in the future

[@elizabethlockyer7448]

I watched from the beginning of your journey and I actually put off watching this last video because it is the end of this thing I feel I shared. I have no doubt I am not alone in this. Thank you Craig in letting me tag along visually and viscerally.

[@MsNailgun]

OMG it made me cry. Great video. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@harrisevo]

Spielberg - This was amazing videography and editing. NH and Maine were spectacular. I thought I was watching a movie production. This makes me want to thru hike even more. Thanks for including me in a clip (always happy not to end up on the cutting room floor - LOL). The end really captured I think the essence of your experience. It took me a while to leave a comment. I had to think about how I could put things into words. Last month I finished from VA to Duncannon, hiking Daleville to Woods Hole. I thought a lot about you and Snake hiking north as I moved south. Thanks for sharing the good, the bad, your feelings and challenges. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole series. Thanks - Evo

[@screenwatching5523]

Congrats - I've watched the entire playlist over the last week or so and thoroughly enjoyed it. It has certainly cemented my thoughts on how I want to capture some of the long distance bushwalks I have planned (watching from Australia).

[@kimjoya6268]

Was worth waiting for. Makes me remember following you as it was happening. Congratulations. May your journey continue to be blessed.

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you again, Kim, for following my adventure and for your support along the way!

[@stanthemanhikes2965]

Great job Craig. You've truly earned and lived up to your trail name. That's the best summit and summation vlog that I've seen over the past several years while preparing for my own thru hike. I think all of us who followed your journey thru celebrated and cried with you as you touched the final sign. I love all the remembrances, the experiences shared, and your spiritual approach to the trail and how it and the people along the way have taught you many a great lesson that will last a lifetime. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey with us all!!! Stan from Staten Island

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you again, Stan, for following my adventure and for your support along the way! This comment really touched me -- thank you! I look forward to meeting you in the new year to help in any way I can for your hike. Until then, all the best -- and thanks again!

[@fin3572]

I've watched a load of AT thruhike vlogs and this one definitely takes the palme d'or! You really do have a great talent for this - Spielberg indeed! We've followed your every step, from your initial gear purchases through to your triumph on Katahdin and you really made us feel like we were with you (which I guess we were, in a way...). I regard the whole series essential viewing for anyone preparing their own thruhike and I will stay subscribed. Many, many congratulations!

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you again, Fin, for following my adventure and for your support along the way! This comment means so much to me -- thank you for letting me know that. Makes all that work I put into them worth it.

[@caroldunn4799]

THANK YOU!!! I almost cried at the end. WOW!!! Great video, great hike, great ending.

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you again, Carol, for following my adventure and for your support along the way!

[@bbfuzz1]

Well done, well said! Congrats! Thanks for the extra time filming! I hiked with you this last year during lunch and it was a welcomed escape from the day to day. Best wishes and God bless you!

[@sydneykenyon9728]

Thanks again for sharing your journey on such a personal level. It was really fantastic.

[@sequoia805]

Best video of the trail we have seen. Thanks Craig(Spielberg)

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you, Tim, for your kind words!

[@norikoweverka262]

Beautiful. Made me cry with you.

[@craig.m.spielberg]

Thank you, Noriko!

[@stephenwright3501]

Congratulations, and thank you for taking us along with you.

[@crankbaitbaron7565]

I have to say from the bottom of my heart, that this video you made really made a connection with me. I have always wanted to do the trail,even if it killed me,but i can't get away from my job long enough to do it. Thank you for doing this, I'll be honest, i teared up a little bit with you when you reached the end,pretty epic.

[@adlhikes3159]

Found ur CDT vids so I’m backtracking. Will watch ur PCT next which I completed in 2015. Quality vlogs like yours help keep my hiking enthusiasm cup full. At 74 & after 7k miles, that’s important since I see no end In spending time in the wilderness. Thx for ur contribution.

[@craig.m.spielberg]

So glad you found my channel and are enjoying my hikes! Like you, I see no end in spending time in the wilderness

[@C-TOS]

Please Lord, let me follow the path of this gentleman one day through this trail before I grow too fragile and ill to do it. Ever since I visited Northern Georgia I have dreamed on keep walking all the way to that wilderness up to Maine. What an inspirational video. I am going to subscribe to see the details of this journey. Safe travels friend.

[@ChrisS5416]

Craig, I found you through a search for gear videos months and months ago. Never did or could I have imagined what an amazing journey you would bring me along on. Thank you and my very best wishes.

[@SCOOPYDEW]

CONGRADULATIONS YOU DID IT ! Loved your videos some of the best quality shots I have ever seen from the trail. The AT will renew your faith in humanity.

[@sumnerwaite6390]

The music really adds....congratulations!

[@tippersteffi1]

I've watched all your videos from day one...congratulations on your accomplishment

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you, again, for following my adventure and for your support along the way -- your comments of support have really meant a lot to me!

[@tippersteffi1]

Thanks Craig, looking forward to the next one

[@alexmarie7527]

I watched this when you posted it, and a few times since. Thank you so much! EPIC

[@craig.m.spielberg]

Thanks -- I really appreciate you telling me that!

[@mikelawton2760]

Congrats Craig on a truly epic journey. Your's is the best vlog I have seen to date. Thank you for this contribution.

[@cheri7828]

For me, these are the best videos ever. You are an amazing story teller. I'm like the child at the end of the story that begs, "One more time." I wish for one more, than one more...You were quite brave to share. Thank you for that.

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you so much, Cheri, for following my adventure and for your kind words! I really appreciate you telling me this, and I'm like that little kid, too -- I would love just one more day out there on the trail. And thank you for the comment about bravery -- much was definitely outside of my normal comfort zone for sharing, but it felt important to be honest, vulnerable and real. Thanks again!

[@philc9472]

Bravo, well done, splendid, and congratulations.

[@philc9472]

I enjoyed following your 2016 thruhike while preparing for my own thru, which I successfully completed in 2017. Hope all is well...cheers!

[@swatsullivan]

Incredible video!! Well done. Was so glad to finally see the end, but also sad to see the last video. Will be looking forward to future videos. What a great series you've created!!

[@dianer2718]

I just finished binge watching your amazing journey. Thank you so much for allowing us to "experience" it with you. I had tears right along with you in the end. Wishing you all the best.

[@craig.m.spielberg]

Hi Diane, I just returned from a long hike, so I apologize that it took me so long to write back. Thank you for writing to let me know that you enjoyed my AT journey -- I appreciate it. All the best, Craig

[@0zthehikingsailor]

OMG Craig, that was bloody amazing this footage and will remain my favorites for a very long time. Well done. And sharing the over 4000 hikers in New Brunswick in Canada eh. I only hope that my VLOG presentation will as good as you own. While watching each video, I wondered why you had yourself in the video sequence but OMG what a master you are am in this presentation. Bravo Zulu Mate.

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you again, Adrian, for following my adventure and for your wonderful encouragement and support along the way! I'm looking forward to catching up on some of your videos now that I'm (almost) done with all of mine. Thanks again!

[@bird.1980]

Wow man great video! Prob the best I've seen.

[@craig.m.spielberg]

Thanks Jay!

[@katelynfarley7615]

Beautiful video! I start my hike 4-4... I'm so excited! I'll be watching the rest of your videos this week.

[@decafmocha211]

Thanks Craig for this beautiful and inspiring video

[@LupeShoes]

Yes, I cried. Well done. Very well done.

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you again, Deanna, for following my adventure and for your support along the way! This comment meant a lot to me -- thanks!

[@Jackiedyk]

Hah. So did I... What an accomplishment. We walk bits & pieces of it here in NY but I can't even comprehend doing the whole thing!!!

[@RexAndrew1]

Craig, it's been awesome watching the videos of your AT hike. I feel like I was hiking along with you the whole way! Thanks for sharing your experience with us.When I was finishing my Thru-hike several years ago I wrote a poem while I was sitting on the picnic table next to the ranger's station with the Mt. Katahdin reflecting off of Daicey Pond. I wrote this poem. Now that you have finished the AT...I'm sure you can relate: REFLECTIONS AT DAICEY POND It started in the early spring on Georgia’s Springer mount.How many steps I’ve taken since, I couldn’t even count. We climbed great mountains, forded streams, and hiked the deepest notch.We all got blisters on our feet, and rashes in our crotch. We saw the deer, the moose and bear, the stars and yellow moon.We also heard the nighttime song of whippoorwill and loon. The trail was often difficult, with rocks and roots and logs.Sometimes we didn’t wash for weeks, we often smelled like dogs. I thought of all the city folk, so cozy in their house,while we were fighting hungry bugs and the pesky shelter mouse. I knew it would be difficult, a test of mice and men.They said the odds of finishing were only 1 in 10. We persevered, the miles flew by, and summer turned to fall.I reminisce the trail I’ll miss and things I can recall. The things that I remember most are not the rocks and trees, but all the friendships on the trail and all those memories. So here I sit at Daicey pond, reflecting on the year.I’ll hold on to those memories, of how I’ve gotten here. T-RexAlso, if you get a chance you can read my journal with pictures. Not as exciting and entertaining as your videos, but there are a few humorous parts you'll enjoy:drive.google.com/file/d/0B6aSs2MHXzeQeTgwcjJZTkg2RVU/view?ts=56dc6f51

[@robertschaddelee7527]

Rex Blunck Beautiful poem by the way

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you, Rex, for following my adventure and for your support along the way! As so many who "liked" your comment, I really like the poem and look forward to reading your trail journal -- thanks for sending it again. I remember you sent me the link early in my adventure, but I couldn't remember which episode the link was in. Thanks again!

[@ncgirlfromtx]

T-Rex, I wanted to comment how much I love your poem about your AT hike. Enjoyed it very much. ejk

[@RexAndrew1]

Hey, thanks! Glad you liked it.I wrote it while sitting on the picnic table at the ranger station at the last day of my thru hike. Lots of emotions....

[@dingod3494]

Nice

[@anor0214]

Have been watching from the first video and have enjoyed every minute. Beautifully captured from day one and wrapping it up with this grand finale! I'm a multi day hiker form upstate New York, 29 years old. Thank you!

[@bomphrat]

I want to tell you thanks for all the advice and help you've given me over the past year if you remember. You have been a wonderful mentor to this 56 year old man. Dates are locked in and I'm starting the approach trail on March 4th. When I get the Vlog up and running I'll let you know and watch if you want. And I've also now finished watching your thru hike for the 7th time. My wife even watched the entire thing one time through and finally understood why I have been asking you questions for the past year. Thanks again.

[@craig.m.spielberg]

Hi Greg! Of course I remember, and I'm so happy that I've been able to help you in some small way. I'm so excited for you -- just over a month! In the meantime, I'm always here for you for those last minute questions -- especially for the person who has the record for number of times watching my series! And I'm honored that your wife watched it -- you've got a very supportive wife. All the best, Craig

[@markmorrison4730]

Well done sir. From the beginning you had a different approach to the videos. Your trail name is well placed. Looking forward to the next adventure. My son is looking to do the AT this next year. Wish I could go with him.

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you so much, Marko, for following my adventure and for your kind words! I hope your son is able to take his thru hike and that you're able to get out there to hike with with him for a few days or a week or so. Thanks again!

[@gykg3202]

This is where I think Brian Laundrie is hiding.

[@laurenl4570]

i mean he def could walk it from georgia to maine

[@kathleenpatterson3794]

You are the best! Don't know where I've been but never knew Appalachian Trail videos existed. Happened upon yours in the early part of your journey and binge watched until I caught up. Have enjoyed every minute. Followed others but you are by far the best. I really like you as a person. You seem like such a nice guy. I'm retiring tomorrow and am a little anxious about it. Think I will be rewatching your final video more than once to remind me to live life to the fullest. Thanks so much for showing me things I will not be able to see in person. I will do miss your posts. Wishing you all the best.

[@williamho7955]

I can feel your happiness and agitation when you reached the destination. Very motivating, thank you for such an inspiring video.

[@sharonmarks7192]

Very emotional ending for you. You did a very good job in editing. I could identify each state from watching your prior videos.

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you again, Sharon, for following my adventure and for your support along the way!

[@iblessyou.forextrablessing7597]

John Walsh suspects Brian laundrie is there.

[@ronaldwilliams9600]

It took me a few minutes to watch this because I had to pause it a few times because I was crying tears of joy. My twin-brother and I thru-hiked the entire AT in 2016 and it was so remarkable it was life changing.Thank you so much for making this and posting it. I am forever grateful for your efforts.

[@josephnoel2868]

What were your trail names? My fiance (now wife) and I were '16 thru-hikers. Chex and Monkey King.

[@ronaldwilliams9600]

@@josephnoel2868 Hot Rod was my brother’s and mine was Slow Poke

[@joshrainhard3372]

Amazing work! Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@Jesus_Saves777]

That was awesome!

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you, Jeremy!

[@rachelrochelle3714]

If Brian Laundrie has been hiding here then no wonder it’s taking so long to find him.

[@rickzuckerman1325]

RACHE, JUST A GREAT COMMENT, I SO AGREE WITH ‘ YOU’ ! MERCI BEAUCOUP! AU REVOIR! 🇫🇷🌹💐

[@xenochromocript]

Wow I truly get the sense of how this was a spiritual journey for you. It's been amazing watching you since the beginning! Thank YOU!

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you so much for following my adventure and for your kind words!

[@momofmush]

Congratulations and thank you for sharing your journey with these wonderful videos.

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you for following my adventure and for your kind words!

[@gboltonatrail1099]

Great Series. I pick 3-5 Videos to subscribe to in March. Then usually I drop down to two or three. With Highlander finding what he needed to find from the trail; it was down to just you! Awesome Job and Congratulations! It would be awesome if you did one more vid??? Would love to see how you edited your video clips on the phone for you tube. Would love to know if you used any special microphone and finally, how did you edit audio over video during the editing process. I have learned so much from you and your adventure. I hoping to do the trail myself in 2018 or 19.

[@volvo476]

@gbolt on a trail

[@volvo476]

@gboltonatrain did you?

[@grantw6266]

Only appropriate that "Spielberg" would conclude with a "tear jerker". Along the trip your cinematography, narration and editing were superior. The finale, however, captured more AT experience in 5 minutes than National Geographic did in 1 hour. I consider myself lucky to be 1 of the 2800+ subscribers that shared your joy and pain along the way. You will be with me in '18. THANKS !!

[@jeb112132]

Hi Craig. I've been watching your videos since Day 5, they have been so beautifully done. I live in Dallas and I'm one of your 'thumbs up' fans. it has been a true privilege to experience your journey. What made your videos so special to me was your optimism, your appreciation of friendship, and how you captured the big views, and the simplistic beauty of a flower. Warmest congratulations. I look forward to your next journey!

[@coolness-vt4mu]

Congratulations Brother! Absolutely stunning video! What a profound journey! So, so, so awesome and inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

[@vkhiev]

I could never do this alone, will need a partner

[@barbaramarcelamedinaramos4528]

Hermoso video realmente emocionante,gracias por compartir esa bella experiencia,es mi sueño lograrlo también.saludos

[@johndepontes5186]

Craig, One word...."Amazing". You as well as your videos. Congratulations on this incredible, wonderful journey. It's been such a pleasure to watch your videos and see it through your eyes. Michelle was in tears. Ok, I teared up a little too. God Bless, my friend!

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you, John, for everything -- for being my first friend on the trail, and for following my adventure and supporting me the whole way. I'm glad I got you to tear up a little -- lol! The shot that always make me smile (and tear up a little) is in the previous video of us all running across that highway in Franklin -- I'm so glad I have that memory on tape -- we were like little kids, so much joy and excitement. Keep in touch, my friend -- and please give Michelle my best!

[@Yooper05]

Wow!! Simply amazing!! Beautiful and very well put together! Thanks for sharing!

[@eyeofenigma2307]

So this is where Brian Laundry is. Aight, my expectations of finding him have gone from 1 month to 1 year.

[@ItisMeMike]

Brian is probably in his moms kitchen every night or dead.... he's not in the wild alive

[@Yandel21ableify]

Brian Laundrie inspired me to go hiking..lmao

[@ItisMeMike]

@@Yandel21ableify barefoot too? .. with his duck feet ..I don't see him being very good at it lol

[@uyagraph]

@@ItisMeMike gabby's posts indicated that she thinks he is a good hiker. I hope he is, i want him found ALIVE.

[@ItisMeMike]

@@uyagraph same

[@sparkmemes2018]

I really want to do this but the longest hike I've ever done was 40 miles on the AT

[@LeonidasontheTrail]

Thanks for the ride, glad that you finished, but sad that the videos are over for now. Congratulations on completion!!!

[@kyrstennewcom5356]

Watching cus of brian

[@jerrytribe5748]

Hard to see the last 30 secs through the tears welling up in my eyes!!! 🤤🤤

[@craig.m.spielberg]

Thanks, Jerry, for taking the time to let me know that!

[@DudleyDoRightontheAT-thruhike]

Same reaction Brother! Every time I watch it or share it with a friend!

[@serkancankurtaran6659]

Thank you for taking us with you to this wonderful trip.

[@craig.m.spielberg]

I'm finally able to catch up on my last video's comments. Thank you, again, for following my adventure and for your support along the way!

[@keithandreotta]

Craig, having watched each one of your episodes, I have felt like I was hiking along with you. Thank you so much for sharing your journey in such an open, honest and heartfelt way. I was surprised by how touching the last two videos were and I came to realize that I in some strange way i became totally immersed in your journey. Sort of how you get lost in watching a good movie or reading a good book, you feel a part of it. When your journey ended, it also ended for the viewer and i felt like, as with a good movie, I got to "know" you and your characters (the trail being one of them). Thank you again.

[@craig.m.spielberg]

Keith Andreotta That is so nice to hear -- thank you, Keith, for letting me know that. I know what you mean about getting immersed in a good book or movie and feeling part of it, and to think that my videos have had that effect for you and possibly others make me so happy. A very sincere thank you for letting me know! All my best, Craig

[@viewsbydrone5313]

I really need to start filming myself crying whilst hiking. No idea why I’ve never done it.

[@sludge4125]

Set the camera up. Then have someone kick you in the family jewels.

[@greybeardhikes2491]

At first I honestly thought that this was a satire on cheesy thru hiking blogging tropes. The weeping at the end, and the filming the slow reach towards the sign - from two different angles!

[@allyp7]

great video! one day i'd like to do this with my girlfriend and Vizsla!

[@Greggraves40]

I've really enjoyed following your journey! I started my thru hike on the same day (March 4th) in 2015, watching you helped me relive my own journey. Keep Hiking my friend.

[@davidstrauss4808]

Watching all your 175 day-footage was an amazing and inspirational experience for me. A true gift that you left for others to stumble upon. In a way akin to trail magic: an unexpected and wonderful piece of kindness that I received from you on my own trail of life. I shall cherrish having watched your films for a very long time and I am certain that from time to time I shall return to watching at least some of them. You have moved me in a multitude of different ways. I have made several resolutions in respect of my own during the course of watching. I shall hike more during my everyday life, I shall do a small thru-hike with my children this summer and I shall hike the Camino in 2019. But even more important are some of the thoughts you shared. Kindness, living now and taking risks are only some of the themes that stuck with me. Whilst one knows about these things it is so valuable to have them reinforced in such a beautiful and touching way! I am extremely grateful for every minute of footage that you shared. Thank you so much!

[@grantw6266]

3 words come to mind...SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL !! 'nuf said! :) OOPPPS ! It occurs to me that Robert Redford will realize that your AT film is better than his. Ha ! Ha !

[@TravelKatzFamily]

Beautiful! My kids and I are hiking the AT in April and we are seeing so many inspiring videos. Made me tear up seeing you get to the end.

[@craig.m.spielberg]

Thank you! I wish you and your kids an amazing and wonderful adventure! I subscribed, so will be checking in. To Katahdin!

[@MrGuitar1975]

Thank you!! I had tears at the end of the video!

[@molonlabe9602]

My biggest fear of attempting the the AT is not failing but rather succeeding. Then what?

[@CaveysAdventures]

Always another trail my friend ...

[@stanthemanhikes2965]

Agreed!

[@molonlabe9602]

Yep, I do get that guys but I still think, at least for me, there would be a sadness of all the planning, all the struggling, all the camaraderie, and all the dream of completing the AT coming to an end. It won't stop me from doing it when the time is right but I've got to reconcile that concern. You can see the emotion in Craig when he says "I can see it". The excitement of achievement can be tempered by the sorrow of...it's over.

[@matthewmeek4289]

Pacific Crest trail

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

Te Araroa

[@strickysbackpackingadventures]

Congrats Craig and thanks for sharing your awesome adventure. God bless.

[@maquilomac]

Man. That was awesome! Incredible journey. Congrats!!!! 🥳

[@drewdodson8096]

Thanks for the beautiful video! Made my day!

[@jennymora5211]

Wowwww such an amazing video, thank you!! 💪💪

[@AmandaBess]

I never got around to thanking you for all the videos and effort, blood, sweat, and tears that was put into all of them! Thank you thank you thank you! When I officially made the decision to hike the AT in 2018, you were the first youtuber I followed religiously. Every single video I watched wide-eyed and was inspired by your story. The more gear I receive in the mail and the closer time gets, my nerves and excitement increase. Every once in a while, still, I watch one of your videos and I am at ease again. Maybe it's because seeing the trail in through your eyes is magical. Wierd, corny, whatever... but true. Thank you for all you have done to help me prepare!!

[@craig.m.spielberg]

Wow, Amanda -- thank you so much for leaving that comment -- it really made my day! I feel honored to have been the first KZbin hiker you followed after making the decision to thru hike, and am wishing you all great things for your upcoming AT adventure. It will be here before you know it -- enjoy this prep and research time because it's half the fun and a big part of the adventure. And don't hesitate to contact me with any questions if you think I can help. Thanks again! Spielberg