The One With The Moose Charge, Bear Cub & A 17 Mile Detour | Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2023

[@TXMEDRGR]

I like Cody's jacket, it has a great air vent in the sleeve.

[@royconnell2506]

We appreciate you not putting your life at risk, we like having you around.👍👍👍 keep on trekking you two🤘🤘🤘

[@black_dog_barks]

I got the vision of a family of Black Bears laughing and snickering in the woods as you walked by .....

[@nancythompson8215]

You two…the video of this roller coaster day is priceless! Scary, but also hilarious with you two yelling out to the bears. Love it. This is one of those days when I am so thankful you are not alone.

[@dmottley]

It was nice meeting you yesterday. These were the crazy encounters you were talking about. As if trail conditions weren’t bad enough…then throw in wildlife and the road to nowhere. You two need to do the amazing race after what you’ve been through together.

[@RickINFJ]

I did exactly what Cody did when I ran into an aggressive moose; tree shield. After what Fuji experienced, I'm relieved you 2 chose the safest passage. 😊 Very smaht hikahs and I'm proud of you both. ✌️

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video with lots of good beautiful views, 2 moose and baby bear😮, so let's keep on hiking 😊

[@leedanielson7452]

Taylor I am so happy that you saw moose and a bear and thankfully…..no grouse!😂❤

[@wendygrw]

What a day! Exciting wildlife sightings of the moose and bear. Compliments to you both for taking the safe route around the water crossing, even though it added miles. Nice, warm campfire there at the end!

[@katfish000]

Moose..... bear .... not boring. 😅thanks for sharing 😊

[@flowerpower1980]

I just love your videos, Taylor! The only thing missing from this crazy day was a grouse flushing out of a bush right into your face! 😂

[@deborahchadwick210]

Woah...what a day. Choose safety!!

[@Elizabeth-pt4bv]

Between the water crossings and rain, you had 2 moose and a few bears. That's a win. Scary but cool. That road walk was torture, but you're both safe. Thanks for sharing.

[@brewerm1718]

What a crazy day! 🎉🤪

[@MrMorton]

Incredible wildlife encounters! That baby bear was adorbs but definitely scary in regards to the anticipated adult in the area! I'm really glad you take a safety-first approach! 🌸🧡

[@Word187]

If not friend, why friend shaped?

[@debbieh1895]

Taylor, I’m glad you and Cody stayed safe. Good call. This was wildlife day on the AT, wasn’t it?! Wow! Also, I’m liking the GoPro vs the iPhone. 🤫 I love my iPhone, but not the camera. 🤣

[@diurnalreign]

Cool vid Taylor, I am glad you are with Cody

[@leedanielson7452]

Wow! The added miles!!! But that is so much better than drowning….😊 Smart hiking! ❤️👍👏🏻.

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

A little bit of excitement on the trail 🌻 👣

[@johnsandell4501]

If you play it SAFE, you get to play AGAIN. SMART DECISION! Loved your HEY BEAR serenade.👍👍👍

[@Lovesracing19]

Glad you got to see a bear and moose. Safe travels.

[@nickeastridge316]

Great wildlife today! Thanks for detouring.

[@UnicoiZoom]

Ah, here it is. Man road walking stinks. It's so much harder than trail. Glad you guys didn't chance it. Sometimes all it takes is one night's wait for water levels to come down, but sometimes they don't!

[@sablerubycocoa]

When I saw Cody's videos before yours, I was so happy you had a hiking partner through this section!!! Safety first always!!!

[@PFBM86]

Does he post them on youtube? What's his account/channel name?

[@sablerubycocoa]

​@@PFBM86Cody Hikes

[@leedanielson7452]

#ALLTIMEFAVORITEHIKINGTEAM

[@markcummings6856]

Exciting, fun day. Happy Trails

[@denisebrown2940]

Wow, that was a long walk around, and the added miles must have been tough. It is good to play it safe. Great video. Thanks for shading all the ups and downs. Happy hiking.

[@GrumpyForester]

Well, THAT was an eventful day. I loved the 'bear-aware' noises you made; I know how disconcerting it can be to see a cub and not know where mama bear is....

[@Nleary77]

Omg you finally saw a bear ! Glad you were together !

[@mathfan0918]

Wow, what a rough day! That road walk looked so tiring. I'm going on some adventuring of my own tomorrow, out of the country for three weeks, so I won't be able to finish watching all the videos before I go. But I'll catch up when I come back, never fear!

[@tomellis3218]

Taylor, your flogs are viewed by so many people and along with your years of experience you are an ambassador to the Hikeing world and more pacifically, through through hikers and potential through hikers, so making good decisions, and not to put your life or health into great danger is a responsibility that you have to be an example.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you.

[@HiddenRoyal1472]

It’s been a long time since I was able to hike, so watching through your videos is amazing. Seeing the moose, I remember jumping behind a tree when a moose came charging downhill on a trail I was on in the White Mountain Ntl Forest, and it continued passed me, and it was so unexpected that I didn’t see it yet it charged from out of nowhere. Seeing the baby bear, well I have a momma bear and three cubs on my land, and love watching them except when they want to play on my car. Oh...and those socks, I love them, where can I find a pair? Thank you for posting your journey, it was magnificent and incredible to watch, truly, you rock!!!

[@KyleHalabura]

That's a brutal road walk but sometimes we gotta do it! I was lucky this year when I went through the area in early September and some how avoided high rivers and the worst of the weather. Keep going though!

[@wendypelaez9305]

What an adventure!

[@trailandtravel]

So glad you guys didn’t run into the mama bear!

[@kenmachine9951]

Hey Taylor ⌚ out for those wild animals. ❤ You are amazing 🎉🎉🎉 Ken NC

[@spectrum10]

Did the moose charge bring your iPhone back to life? You had said that water got into the charging port.

[@melodioushaste]

Years ago, I was in Alaska with my kids and we were on a bike ride. My 5 year old almost ran directly into a moose. Fortunately, since he was up in front of me with his grandma, she was able to tell him to STOP! Yikes. I didn't know that moose kill more people than bears, and the first day I was in Alaska, I went to a run, and there was a huge moose. I wasn't afraid of it at all because of my lack of experience. I'd say we both got lucky. Especially you and the baby bear.

[@dhinds5927]

You did the right thing. I remember you went completely underwater earlier this summer when you stepped into a torrent. It's not worth the risk.

[@josephmayer2565]

Too many people have died by taking chances that they know, or should know, are foolish. I'm so happy that you took that detour.

[@fretlessed25]

The lazy me would have probably had a hard time justifying 17 extra miles of walking and I would have been really tempted by the dangerous river crossing.

[@codyhikes4054]

Felt the same way!

[@meghanjones185]

Oh my gosh... poor Fuji. 😢 I can't even imagine the terror he must have felt in nearly being swept away. I think you absolutely did the right thing in your road detour but I'm still wondering where mamma bear was, too! 😳🐻⁉️

[@LWilli5]

A hiker did lose their life in the 200 mi wilderness this year. The detour was a good choice!

[@mjperkolator8854]

I think it’s mating season for Moose. Hormonal likely.

[@tomdoe4962]

Wherever you go and whatever you do your life is always at risk. You could reduce your risk from wildlife by carrying a gun. I always carry bear spray but that won't work against a charging Moose and I'm not sure it would even work against a mad bear

[@frisk151]

Then carry a Glock subcompact, floaties and a InReach... Almost certain you then won't lose your life... Unless you forget to factor in food and water.. :p Good on you (not surprised) to recognize the dangers of a young cub.. Too many ignants would have run to catch it, even off the road.. I think they matriculate from Yellowstone trying to bison selfie tipping (Cow tipping)...

[@lyndajefferson5929]

That was a Moose

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Yup!

[@raylamascus2296]

Safety comes first always

[@GAPTEXPLORE]

*_Hello Taylor... camping in the forest and near a river with clear water, this is very good, all adventurers are definitely looking for a location like this, especially at night we get ASMR... greetings from Indonesia_* 👣⛰🏕💯👌👍