The Most Twisted Thru Hike pt 1 | Foothills Trail 2023

[@wildflowersadventures]

Roadrunner, it was so wonderful to meet you in person. What an exciting surprise it was to see you! Thank you for being so kind and generous with your time. Watching your channel for a few years now, I always felt like you had a huge heart that came through your videos. Now I know for sure. 💙 Also, please don’t feel bad that Top Hat, etc chose to not go to the end. You’re right. They are all adults and do what they will with the good information you provide. These trails are hard. The cold and wet conditions complicated it a bit more. Now everyone knows a little more than they did before they started. You provided a good safety net. Cheers to your next adventures! 🙏🏼💙

[@amerphoto1]

Mama Bear and (now) Little Bear, so surprised and happy to see you running into Roadrunner! Just watched your Foothills video last night! So happy you met Roadrunner, she is so fabulous.!

[@sticktheeagle]

Wow, a whole bunch of you really met each other!! That is so amazing you were all at the same place at the same time. I feel like I missed out on an opportunity.

[@tomellis3218]

Roadrunner, I think you are a excellent hiking instructor. I know I would learn a lot from you. Looking forward to viewing the remainder of your hike. 😊

[@KatieHikes]

Top Hat, keep getting out there. You are doing great! Roadrunner, you are the perfect teacher! Don't be disappointed!

[@royferrissugarbear5306]

Oh man I go in March 1 2024 and I can’t wait. I hope to meet “ Fresh Grounds” I have enjoyed your videos. Very little cursing if any and I tell you that is comforting to the ears.

[@darrylgabritsch9110]

Don't beat yourself up. It appears that you are an awesome coach and mentor. I bet it would be an amazing experience to hike with you! You are awesome!

[@KatieHikes]

I am so glad you ran into Mama and Little Bear. I'm have been watching their Vlogs. Love this video!!!

[@ohioseahawk]

I live in flat Ohio and have always loved to hike/walk. I've been fascinated with the AT for years and always thought maybe I could do it when I retired. Now I think I'd be happy if i could do a week on trail. I've spent 2 years trying to straighten out hip, back, glute pain. I'm 61 and I think there are probably some older people who want to hike the AT that probably should include core and glute strengthening into their prep routine. That up and down uneven terrain is no joke on an older body. Love your videos Roadrunner!

[@robertligas250]

Have you ever hiked Shawnee State Forest and Portsmith Ohio 40 mile loop Trail guaranteed to kick your butt I live in Ohio also and that’s my go to trail that I practice when I hike the Appalachian Trail which I finished in 2023

[@MarkShelby2025]

@@robertligas250 Yes Sir 👍. Class of 2017 AT . Planning another AT adventure in April 24 . If that doesn't go as planned I'm contemplating The NCT from Michigan to Archers Fork.

[@JonsDadHikes]

⁠@@robertligas250Shawnee is right up there with tough trails! Archers Fork is great. Zaleski and Mohican are good training locations too. Ohio might be a little flat, but we have some beautiful backpacking options! Jon’s Dad Mohican State Forest kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKXHkImjfbaWg5Y

[@ohioseahawk]

I'm up in NW Ohio so I haven't been to any of those places further away. I'm not a regular hiker but like to hit a trail if I'm in an area. I think my days of more difficult hikes may be over but nice to have some names of those places down in southern Ohio.

[@RC-gc8yo]

I live in Ohio too. 62 and want to hike as well. Do you know of any support beginner groups?

[@jpop6064]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your experience. Many people underestimate the Foothills Trail.

[@PatTownsend]

It was great meeting you Roadrunner! I love the video and I am glad I was on the support staff because that trail was tough! I plan to be there for the next one though.

[@sulj3373]

Nice to see your interview Typical.😊❤

[@rwp722]

I was lucky enough to follow Pat Townsend and his hike. Well worth checking out.

[@hikingdancer]

Yes he’s lovely

[@sulj3373]

A fav of mine.

[@cwesi1]

Yay for the River Crossin’ patron group hiking the Foothills Trail. This is how experience is gained. - Jiffy Pop

[@susietopspin]

Hey. Interesting video and I wasn’t expecting it to end the way it did. You are nobody’s keeper is right. You’re just passing on knowledge. What people do with it, is up to them. Happy trails.🤘🏻🥾⛰️

[@catpatrick3838]

LMNT is way too salty for me. I went with Keto Vitals, it's the least salty electrolytes I've found. The lemonade and mango flavors are amazing 😍! The berry flavors are really good too. Love that you and Top Hat are hiking the Foothills Trail. 💃🏼💃🏼 Happy Hiking! 🥾🥾

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

Great to see you out there! Your manner of teaching is 100% correct.

[@all-to-Him-I-owe100]

Yay!!! So glad to see y’all back on trail!!! ❤

[@hikingdancer]

🤗

[@travishaselden]

Hey, it was cool to see you and Top Hat on trail. I think I camped there at the same spot with you, Little Bear and Mama Bear on day 2. It was a fun hike for sure.

[@wingmanhoy3999]

Awesome beautiful vlogging, hiking and scenery, all the very best, health and happiness.

[@hikingdancer]

Thanks

[@sharonbabineau528]

I've fallen way behind on my KZbins lately... Don't be disappointed in yourself! I wish I could have joined you on the Foothills Trail. I hope Top Hat doesn't give up on his AT dream!

[@hikingdancer]

I hope so too

[@cavemandancer]

Been watching your PCT video but would like to do the foothills trail. So i stumbled back to this and found the Bears who i have also been watching. And they said "river crossing". Super cool small world. Anywho

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Awesome video, have a great time. New friend here.

[@hikingdancer]

Thanks for coming

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@hikingdancer my pleasure

[@amerphoto1]

Oh Roadrunner, Roadrunner, so happy to see this video, it really made my day and picked up my spirits! So good to see Top Hat, Pee Paw and Pat T. This video was so fun to watch. Also, so happy you met one of my Virtual Families, Mama Bear and Little Bear. Will be following them and supporting them virtually this year. Also...just ordered another Sky GAOAT Hoodie! Love your videos, so genuine!

[@chasing-the-afterglow]

Oh man, I wish I could have been there for fresh ground and ramdino...that would have been cool to meet them. And yes, I've never done the foothills trail, but I was thinking that your timeline would have been a little too ambitious for me too without trail legs.

[@Fallline79]

I am glad you are sporting the outbound 😀

[@wanderingwithbob2472]

So happy to see you on the Foothills trail, along with so many other Thru hikers from 21 and 22. You are in your happy place.

[@cjengland2365]

I'm surprised at how green everything still was on trail. The falls were beautiful as well as all the river crossings. Glad you didn't lose Top Hat after the first night, although he almost lost you with his early rising the 3rd morning. 🤣 It looks like it's a good trail for people to get a taste of the AT. If they walk away realizing they need more training, then you've helped them tremendously. Better to find out now than on the AT.

[@ervinslens]

Such a gorgeous upload my friend. Outstanding atmosphere and scenery 👏👏

[@HikeMichigan]

I respect you so much for how you are “teaching” hiking. Allowing your “students” to take responsibility for their decisions is most empowering, and a different decision isn’t always a bad one, it’s just different. I hope that someday I can make the opportunity to hike with you. In the meantime, thanks for creating content. Happy New Year! “ River crossin!”

[@gabriele1975]

Fabulous vlog! I really enjoyed watching this journey you’re sharing with top hat! And the lessons you both are learning. One day soon I hope to hike the Foothills trail.

[@bkbland1626]

There are SO many better trails. Good luck. Tell Fresh Grounds that Skully said Hi.

[@carl13579]

Loved the interviews.

[@hikingdancer]

Thank you

[@justjonoutdoors]

So cool - I found Wild Flowers Adventures and subscribed about 10 minutes before your video dropped.

[@hikingdancer]

So cool!

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! 🙏🏼 😊

[@aadmonk]

Love the FHT! So many steps/stairs ;-) This was my longest hike to date, I hiked from Oconee to Table Rock back in September(23).It was great to see Mamma Bear and Little Bear on your vlog.

[@wildflowersadventures]

😊😊😊

[@lynnefinley4100]

Good to see you, Roadrunner. I always enjoy your this here videos right here. 😉

[@fitnessfreak498]

everyone says its a tough hike , great video , i always enjoy

[@randypeterson4146]

Good to see you in the Carolinas Roadrunner...I was going to do the Ramdino hike but my plans changed... Would have been nice to have met you...I am concerned about Top Hat...I hope he keeps working at it...

[@HikingPhalkawn]

The trail defintely looks more approachable during a cool weather hike than when I attempted it in July wtih temps in the upper 90s. Will have to get back out and try it again (made it around 50 of the 76 miles before I ran out of time and had to get off trail).

[@karinheart]

What a great video, great to see interviews... Top Hat, you got this

[@jamesbailey9838]

RESPECT! 👍🇺🇲

[@hikingdancer]

🤙

[@KatieHikes]

Can you give me a little info about the Foothills trail? Hostels, towns for resupply.

[@hikingmovie]

Hate I missed you on the hike. I was doing the Ramdino hike. Just did the first 48 miles and got off due to foot issues still plaguing me from my 2023 AT thru hike.

[@deborahebert9708]

Another great video! Happy to see you out back doing what you love! Nice to see Tophat too!

[@yonderplace314]

You are a natural. Great interviews, perspectives and introspect. Glad you are in your Happy Place. Happy New Year!

[@billevans9231]

Looks like a fun trip wish I could have made it.

[@somerandomguy4149]

I remember telling you that you should get a verity pack of the LMT powders. So you cant just judge them just off of one packet. And how cold is out there way to cold for me. I dont understand how anyone starts there thru hikeing in February or March. I literally met a guy in Walmart where i live near Charlotte nc, he is geting ready to thru hike the appalachian trail and he is starting in February. He literally just hiked the trail your on now. It was a great conversation. He hasnt started his youtube channel yet but he told me what his channel is. And should be interesting to watch i love watching thru hikers. I absolutely love your river crossing 🤩 useing the forest gump Analogy i like that top hat 🎩 wow thats one heck of a bridge 🤯 the put some serious money intho that thing 🤯 its absolutely amazing to me how just about everyone says it allways harder than you think and i believe it. Im only a day hiker. And when i go out i might go 8 to 10 miles which to for me personally isnt that big of a deal. But it never Ceases to Amaze me how i can barely walk the next day. And i cant Imagine doing that for 5 months every day. I mean i guess after a while your feet get use to it. But thats what allways blows my minds

[@justjonoutdoors]

I REALLY like the the Lemon Habanero flavor. The Chocolate Salt is pretty good, too. About the only one I don’t like is the Raw Salt.

[@maubeecat2910]

Oh try LMNT grapefruit, it’s awesome, even better than the raspberry or watermelon! (The chili flavors are ok but not my favorites)

[@frankynodots]

Happy New Year!

[@magicaltrails]

I'm hoping to finally do this trail in the Spring! Looking forward to seeing all your videos of it.

[@VegasThePiedPiper]

Howdy! This is Vegas, AT thru hiker, NoBo class of 23. Typical recommended your channel to me, so I'll be following you from here on out. Hope to run into you on trail someday! ♣️♥️♦️♠️🎰

[@hikingdancer]

Welcome 🤗 do good to have you here

[@VegasThePiedPiper]

@@hikingdancer much thank

[@jeevjagostudios]

Happy New Year and Happy Trails!

[@hikingdancer]

Happy new year!

[@robertdesrosiers4743]

good to see you road runner when you went over mnt cube in n.h you were about 5 miles from my past home

[@hikingdancer]

Wow 😊

[@RedCatt423]

Good to see you vlogging on trail. I had concern wirh trying LMNT too. I am not a sugar free or salty person....so glad to see a true reaction. Would you buy it? Tophat perseveres, looks like the knees are hurting. Thanks for this video.

[@umreeh]

Oh my, not sure you thought that Big Willy joke through

[@hikingdancer]

There was a hiker named big Willy !

[@umreeh]

​@@hikingdancer Oh I see. Just curious, do you have the same teaching style when it comes to dance?

[@BigWillyDawg]

The hiker she was referring to was me! Lol. I was Typicals hiking partner on the 2023 thru hike. And i regret so much not attending this wonderful event. Great job on the video! I enjoyed seeing so many familiar faces and hope to see everybody on Trail Days. Pleasure to meet you Road Runner!!!!

[@musingwithreba9667]

I wanted to go do this hike with Ramdino, but I couldn't figure out the finances of how to get there (I live in Toronto, airfare is expensive!) It looks like a great shakedown trail and beautiful scenery. And I love hiking when the weather is cooler during the day. I know you prefer the heat tho! You seem to be doing ok with this weather.

[@Pokey-vq4kn]

Good for you...experience IS the best teacher!! So if Top Hat is getting off cuz this trail is hard..how will he be able to manage the AT, especially in the New England section??

[@barbarabugg2321]

You are too hard on yourself! I think you have a unique way of sharing your knowledge with people.

[@hikingdancer]

Thank you for the support

[@CloverHikes]

One of my companions got sick on our Foothills Trail hike and we arranged a boat to pick us up. :-)

[@hikingdancer]

Nice! So fancy 🤗

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Great video. Prayers your mental condition has improved.

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

Great video. Very enjoyable with all the people in it. I’ve been wondering about the story of the phrase, “River Crossin”? Was it you always say it at crossings, the way you say it with your accent, or a combination? By the way. I’m saying it now even if I’m stepping over a trickle of water. 😊

[@GarryCollins-ec8yo]

Was that an IT band hobble down the stairs at the end?

[@hikingdancer]

Could be

[@1975jstar]

Best advice on how to stay on trail on the AT? Are there signs and marking every so often?

[@hikingdancer]

There are white marks in the trees

[@harolddenton6031]

How long is the foothills trail?

[@hikingdancer]

76 miles