Updated 2021 Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Introduction and Answering Questions About My Thru Hike

[@texashikeaholicsadventures]

We’ve been following you for a while and love your enthusiasm for the outdoors! Each year we pick one or two of Of our favorite AT thru hikers to help out! We will be sending you some help sporadically throughout your hike via PayPal. I also want to add that we pretty much have a “baby” REI in regards to gear ( some never being used, so let me know if there are specific gear needs and we have it or can help out with it, we will. Oh and we will definitely say lots of prayers. Also, thank you for what your doing for Covid. Our entire family has been getting over Covid. I am the last one. I am on day 15 battling the Covid migraine and stomach upset. Praying it all ends soon! God Bless!

[@kellyhays23]

Wow! This means so much! From my heart, I appreciate your support so incredibly much. Knowing I have this kind of support makes me feel even more confident and empowered to embark on this journey! I will keep you and your family in my prayers as well as you recover from COVID. I as well am joining you in praying this is all over soon. God bless you and your family and again, thank you so much for all of your kind words and support!

[@redshot1015]

watch dixie SHE is the key to success :)

[@rythmeandmelodies]

you'll find what works for you on the way. Its a long journey so don't be afraid to try different things, whether it be shoes, pack weight, milage, everything. Do what makes you happy and comfortable and don't forget to have fun! screw the hiker anxiety. Let the truer parts of life make themselves known to you. Good luck, you got it.

[@haney223]

Myself and a military brother of mine will be hiking the trail starting late February. Hope to see you out there. Have fun!

[@richardross7219]

It seems like each year there are a bunch of young healthcare professionals that thru hike the big trails. The earlier that you start. the better the views in GA and NC. Be aware that even starting April first, you could get snow in the Smokies. Checkout Michelle Martin's 2018 AT thru hike. Look at the River Country poncho($10) for rain gear and to cover your tent in a gullywhumper. In case it gets cold, carry a Heatsheet Emergency Blanket(bigger, stronger, and quieter than mylar). IceBear Hikes did reviews on both of them. The supply packages usually end up being expensive and too much stuff to carry. I hope that you are planning on taking an umbrella. You are going to have a great adventure but be carefull. Treat your clothes and gear with Sawyer Permethrin each month. The ticks and tick diseases are getting worse each year. Good Luck, Rick

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you for all your advice and suggestions! Appreciate that so much! Lots of good information in your post. Thank you again, Rick!

[@Go-zi1py]

Good luck can't wait to watch your journey and hopefully you will give us dietary tips for good hiking meals!

[@kellyhays23]

Video for that will be coming soon!

[@Warren_Farms]

Just found you randomly, good luck on trail this year !

[@kellyhays23]

thank you so much!

[@PeekabooCockatiel]

I love following AT hikers and I look forward to following your adventure. I wish you the best. You will do great. As far as your shoes, from the hikers I’ve watched, with the rocks that chew up shoes, plan a pair about every 500 miles.

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your support!! & good to know. I will definitely keep that in mind :)

[@elmerbitzer9819]

Sending prayers for a speedie recovery

[@emilynevils733]

TikTok brought me here. So happy to have this preface! Congrats on everything!!

[@kellyhays23]

Omg so cool!!!! Thank you so much❤️

[@josephsnyder1842]

I can't wait to follow along on your NOBO journey. The Appalachian Trail bug bit me a little to late in life, I do enjoy reading about the thru hikers and this will be my first youtube follow along. Good luck and safe travels. "the journey of a lifetime begins with One step." (I think that's how it goes)

[@roywalls5595]

I am all set up go motorcycle camping I got most of the gear 2 person - 4 season tent & air mattress & MRE for food! Taking around trip of 2 thousand miles!

[@AML147]

You seem so nice with a good energy! It's a shame I won't get to run into you on the trail, I'm just looking at other peoples videos for now while I plan for 2022. Hope your hike is going well!! I'll find out as I watch your videos lol

[@jeffpresley4159]

Enjoy your videos. And as a former radio DJ found your broadcast journalism degree interesting. The AT sounds exciting. If you havent read or already heard of a book called A Walk In The Woods by Bill Bryson then I highly recommend it. It chronicles his hilarious attempt to thru hike the AT. One of the funniest books I have ever read. He pulls of dry humor in the written word. So small feat. And he is a voracious researcher. The information and history of the trail that he weaves into his narrative just made me lust for that hike even more. Anyway keep up the good work and good luck! Jeff Presley

[@kellyhays23]

I loved that book as well! Such a great, and entertaining read!

[@iPlod]

Nice to be re-introduced and glad to see you are pretty much on track and getting together what you need for your April (after basketball!) start. Prayers? You got 'em. Thanks for taking me along.

[@robertweaver1843]

When I saw a picture like :23 pop up, at first I thought it was a calendar cover. That led to the thought that maybe you should make a calendar of pictures from your hike. I'd buy one.

[@dan393]

Great intro vid! Let's get er done. The AT is calling. Good luck, happy hiking and god bless

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you, as always, Dan! It sure is & I can't wait! God bless!!

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

Good luck on your thru hike! I can’t wait to follow your adventures! Thank you for sharing!

[@kellyhays23]

thank you so much Paul! I can't wait to take you along! It is going to be such a fun year!

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

@@kellyhays23 You’re welcome and thank you for replying back to me Kelly!

[@WesHicks]

Pretty cool to see someone preparing to do the trail like this! Looking forward to seeing more content from your channel!

[@rosemarymcleod4074]

Look forward to watching your videos on the AT

[@chrismurphy4968]

Hi Kelly! I will also be starting the trail in April! I hope to run into you and be on your video! Good luck!

[@thomasj.carpenter6337]

Thank you for your videos. They’ve been extremely helpful as I look to prepare to expand my hiking hobby and get into “Thru-Hiking”. Im setting a goal to do the Presidential Traverse here in New Hampshire and looking to eventually add the AT to the list. Good luck on your hike, I hope it happens like you plan. GOD Bless.

[@bkbland1626]

We'll be way ahead of ya, but we'll tell 'em that you're coming. Groove on, Lady.

[@kellyhays23]

ayyyy maybe I'll catch yall ;) good luck to yall this year!

[@robertalexander9931]

Best wishes to you on your adventure, thanks for sharing.

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you so much Robert, and thank you for watching!

[@rikkilandry8884]

I'm down in Louisiana. I frequently hike in Arkansas because it obviously has better hiking than my home state. I subscribed to your channel when you posted your butterfield hiking video in an Arkansas group. Just want to say hello, your videos look great, and good luck on a thru hike!

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you so much for coming along!

[@Older349]

Love you’re vids keep up the good work!

[@ErnestormExplores]

Hi Kelly! Just stumbled upon you channel today!! I love it!! Can’t wait for more! :)

[@courtneyheiligenthal2334]

Fellow Arkansan here! Can’t wait to watch your adventure! Also excited to see a gear video from you! A little off topic, but I saw one of your videos where you talked about wanting to get into kayak camping. That’s what I enjoy the most! If you’re ever up closer to NWA, you should check out the Kings River. There’s several great floats for overnighters. I’d love to give you the details on a couple of those if you’re interested at some point! Obviously, that probably won’t be till 2022 cause you’ll be a little busy this float season! Good luck!

[@kellyhays23]

Yesss! Love when I see people from my state supporting me❤️ Oh wow that sounds incredible!! I will definitely take you up on learning more about doing trips out there! Maybe we can link up and go on one when I’m in Arkansas for the summer! Thank you so much for your support 😊

[@courtneyheiligenthal2334]

That would be really cool! We are pretty close in age and I think attended the same University! I’m 26. Living and working back up in Rogers now. It’s sometimes hard to find other girls that want to go rough it on the side of a river for a few nights, so your company would be welcome for sure! I have a couple friends that consistently go with me now, but the more the merrier! I’ll send you a friend request on Facebook sometime! And if you’re serious about wanting to float, feel free to message me! Stay safe in the medical field right now! You’ve got my prayers!

[@Csmcjewl]

Love your honesty. Will be following your trip. I am picking up notes and tips from you for my very first hiking adventures with my 15 year old this summer. We live in Michigan and are hoping to do a couple overnight kayaking and hiking trips. Love your videos! Just bought a gopro myself to try my hand at some editing this summer for personal vlogging for fun. All inspired by you and a couple other youtubers. Thanks for the inspiration! I love being out in Nature too. It's wonderful, isn't it? :-D

[@Jeppsa]

You definitely don't NEED to send boxes. If it's something you want, that's great, but if you feel like you SHOULD do it, there's no need at all. Easy to resupply all along the trail.

[@chriskelly6559]

Boxes are good for changing out gear, buy your food as you go.

[@kellyhays23]

I totally agree! I just know I have some things like my protein powder, greens, vitamins, and poison ivy supps that will be difficult to find on trail. So likely will just be making up small boxes to re-up on those items. Good to have assurance that it will be easy to resupply on trail!

[@chriscon8463]

Arkansas is such a beautiful state! I spent several years at Little Rock AFB. I used to enjoy hiking up Pinnacle Mountain & on the trails around it. I’ve never thru-hiked anywhere, though! Good luck, & I look forward to watching your journey.

[@kellyhays23]

So cool! Love hiking pinnacle too! Thank you for your support and for watching!

[@timwilliford8642]

Just subscribed,I'll be following Kelly. You've got this!

[@MiyagiontheTrail]

I’m looking forward to following your journey. Best of luck to you!

[@kellyhays23]

So glad to have you along! THank you so much for your support! :)

[@padude131]

I usually follow 1 or 2 KZbin's hike the A.T. Last year was " wild on the trail". I just subbed your channel and I'm looking forward to following you. I'll also be praying that you have a safe and enjoyable journey. Good luck and take care.

[@kellyhays23]

Really appreciate your prayers and excited to have you along for the journey!

[@cryptowealthonyt]

Good luck will be following you!

[@saltyw1]

You mentioned Arkansas so I looked at you previous video, and awesome! Will be hiking ponca area soon...

[@kellyhays23]

Highly recommend!!

[@rjhikes6248]

Kelly it sounds like you’re really in a good frame of mind and are primed for a great adventure. If you need any more info I can highly recommend my good friend Jessica “Dixie” Mills channel, “Homemade “Wanderlust”. She first started on the AT right at about the same age and has a huge channel but I guess you’ve already seen her channel. People who start the first week of April usually are right on time for Trail Days. I hope we’ll see you there. Have a great time and stay safe. 🤗👍❤️

[@jaydavee]

I've had CNOC Vecto bags since early 2019. Wise choice. I was video-ing myself using one at Proctor Creek in Kennesaw, GA. A brown watersnake slithered into the water nearby. I heard it. I didn't know what it was until I watched the video later.

[@kellyhays23]

I think you were the one who recommend i get a cnoc bag on one of my other videos! so really appreciate that! That is scary! I do not like snakes lol!!

[@jaydavee]

@@kellyhays23 somebody else might get credit for recommending CNOC. I remember recommending it to Joshua, the Gray Bearded Green Beret, and it felt so awkward even though it really is much better than the one that was in his pack. I saw Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker push back on commenters recommending gear in her comments many months ago. I'm apprehensive about it. 😏

[@davekesler775]

Hi Kelly, I'm Dave. I'll also be hiking NOBO, starting mid April. I'm vegan, and hoping not to ship myself a lot of boxes, but like you, I like my plant protein shakes or meal shakes, supplements, etc. Hoping that I'll find plenty of vegan items on menus, and hit Walmart periodically. We'll see. Hope to see you out there. I'm going by the trail name Simple Man, unless the trail gives me a better one :-)

[@donnacarver5181]

Looking forward to going along with you on your journey!

[@kellyhays23]

So excited to bring you along with me! It's going to be such a fun time!

[@donnaburns2944]

Good luck on your AT journey!!

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you so much Donna!

[@fit4nature298]

Thru hiking the AT 2021 as well. Have a great hike.

[@barrybell100]

I wanta go with... we stay in Arkansas hiking & kayaking we’re from Mississippi.. good luck, I’m sure you got this!!

[@user-oe7jh1ee4o]

Just found you on here .. wishing you the best of luck.. and be safe in your line of work . Love your accent

[@bartetzenhouser2943]

Best wishes on your adventures. I really appreciate the low-cost entry on equipment. I see how you can let expensive equipment get out of hand. You will enjoy your experience. Remember, a step at a time equals success!!

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you so much Bart. And i agree with you, I think my low budget gear will serve me just as well because it works for me! Don't need anything flashy to make it work out there! Love that quote at the end!

[@mattbowyer6211]

You got this Kelly! You're going to kick ass!

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you Matt!!! Can't wait to do it to it lol

[@Sara-Smile]

I would love to know specifically what tent and what sleeping bag you're starting with!

[@patcarden3028]

I hope you have a great hike, please take your time and enjoy it. I do trail magic in the Smokies, and see some hikers going so fast all they see is their feet looking down all the time. lol Hope to see you on the trail, take care Pat ( tugboat ).

[@kellyhays23]

Love this advice, Pat! I hope I see you for some trail magic! Thank you for all that you do for hikers and thank you for the support :)

[@Michael-tn5yg]

Just go with a poncho. It can double as your tent footprint.

[@derekhurst9]

I'd suggest a spare sawyer squeeze bag. I've had a few develop a pin hole leak around the mouth of them. I'll be sending good vibes from the beautiful state where your NOBO finish line will be. Maine will kick your butt, but the AT scenery is amazing.

[@kellyhays23]

good looking out! that is definitely a good idea. Appreciate your support, and definitely excited for the Maine views and the challenge!

[@axesamuels91384]

Gotta give a heads up when you hit bake oven knobb in Lehigh Pennsylvania they are my stomping groundsI'll come up with some steaks or something if you eat meat of course lol

[@jelisawiltse4198]

How the heck did I JUST now find your channel? I’m looking forward to following along!

[@kellyhays23]

Yay! So happy to have you along girl!!❤️

[@butchbinion1560]

Good luck I’ll be watching

[@Mtnsunshine]

New subscriber here. ☺️. Thanks for this intro. Congrats on passing your Board Exam back in September. 👍. Prayers for you while you are working with Covid Patients. 🙏🏼. And best wishes for your AT hike. 🎉. I hope these winter months go by quickly so you can get on the trail as soon as you want to. 😎

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you Karen! appreciate your prayers and support! Def can't wait to get on trail and excited you will be coming along with me

[@Loner2012AT]

Just found your channel and subbed for more. Have a great hike!

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you!!

[@dc3lor]

I've read that the ATC is not acknowledging thru hikes this year due to Covid, hopefully that changes for you before you start your journey, happy hiking

[@GMK28]

Good luck that is going to be so amazing 🤩

[@robalan57]

Best Wishes To You. Have a great journey.

[@greenfeetoutdoors2779]

Just a suggestion on rain gear, try a Sea to Summit silnylon poncho. Less expensive and more flexible than goretex, but provides great rain protection. I think it would serve you much better than Frog Toggs, I've never seen Frogg Toggs work out well for hikers. Looking forward to your videos, take care and hap trails

[@kellyhays23]

I will definitely look into that! Thank you for your suggestion and for the support! :)

[@tcelliott8199]

Morning Kelly, I'll keep you in my prayers and drops a surprise into your venmo acct from time to time. I appreciate the effort you put into your videos and that you allow people to share your experiences. I'm thankful I can help out a bit from time to time as you continue your amazing journeys.

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you so much for the prayers TC! & also thank you so much if you choose to send money. Both mean a lot. I really appreciate your support and really enjoy bringing you along on the journey.

[@AmyHikes]

Those are all great questions. Best of luck.

[@kellyhays23]

thank you so much Amy! :)

[@behindthespotlight7983]

Hi Kelly: I just threw you a few bucks into your PayPal. It’s what I had in mine to spare. You are just as charming as can be and since I am moving to the greater Fayetteville area right around the same time you start the AT it’s sorta the fact that you’re from Arkansas (my families home state) that made me want to help. Since now I know you’re a southern girl, a word on the AT: there’s a bit of dark history on that trail. You might want to very quietly bring real deal protection. Especially if you’re ultimately soloing. You’ll make tons of trail friends but they’ll be lone nights too and it traverse’s a lot of different regions. I’ve been backpacking since the 80’s when I was a little-little kid and it’s not the same anymore. Bad people have the trail culture figured out. You have a great life ahead. Protect it. Prayers up. 🏕❤️

[@berniesbend]

What do you think of the AT Conservancy not recognizing thru hikes during the pandemic.

[@OutNaturing]

Good luck! I head to Georgia to start the journey April 5th! Maybe we'll cross paths!

[@kellyhays23]

awesome! Hopefully we do! good luck out there!

[@OutNaturing]

@@kellyhays23 much appreciated! Haha that would be wild!

[@mountainlifemagic3207]

I start on the 5th as well. I'm a little worried but it's something I'm really looking forward to doing. Good luck to y'all both and maybe I'll see you out there.

[@lark518Photo]

New subscriber here, Good Luck and I look forward to following your AT adventures.

[@kellyhays23]

So glad to have you along on this wonderful journey! Guna be lots of fun! Thank you for your support!

[@pialimanosdemexico668]

hi what do think about covid restrictions on trail

[@kennybarrett6111]

I’ll be leaving March 13 so I probably won’t see you, but I am slow so you might catch me 😆 I’m very happy for you Kelly, have a great adventure.

[@chriskelly6559]

My go date is March 15th, we'll be in a huge bubble this year. Stay safe, have fun. See ya on trail!

[@kellyhays23]

So exciting Kenny! If I don't see you good luck and I hope you have a safe and beautiful experience on trail

[@kellyhays23]

Good luck to you Chris! wishing you a safe and wonderful experience out there!

[@jmtheboat]

I’d love to hike the AT with you. I may just miss you on it though. God speed.

[@probationtermination]

Those Altras will last you about 400 to 500 miles. Your feet will let you know when you need a new pair. Good luck on your hike.

[@kellyhays23]

I agree! thank you so much and thank you for watching!

[@jboutdoors7509]

Hi kelly l like your videos from Jason from Melbourne Australia

[@jaydavee]

Kate Cloud uploaded her AT hike here on KZbin. It's an earlier set of videos from her PCT ones of 2019. I guess her vids could be extra info. She does get instructional at times. She informed viewers that trekking poles are also called "face savers" and "4x4's".

[@kellyhays23]

I will have to check out her videos!

[@mashels9849]

Prayers🖤

[@hikerray3784]

So cool I’m so excited for you, I can’t wait for the day I get to thru hike, it’s goals. Anyways I stay in Bakersfield Ca of you ever want to go on a backpacking trip I’m down. 🥾 🌲🏔 i lobe your content, keep up the good work

[@paddle_hike]

Good Luck on the AT !!!! Stay safe

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you so much! I will try!

[@cwd243]

Did you make it to Baxter before it closed?

[@brown55061]

It seems like all thru hikers are so normal to me. It must mean I need to be a thru hiker too lol. The trail is calling! Good luck on this adventure. I just sub'd for the trip. I hope your life will slow down in time for you to get on trail when you need to. Check out (outdoor adventures) Frozen's video on recording. He goes thru the apps he used to make it easy to have a record/edit workflow. Seemed like a solid plan for cell phone recording. GOOD LUCK!!

[@ogamawab]

You are very inspirational

[@Matt-rt9ws]

any update on the start date? go after it girl!!

[@vinnymez4083]

New jersey section hiker here. I'll be packing in some magic around late April first week of May. I'll be on for a total of 5 days. Keep us posted and maybe ill be able to share with you. Vinny *MUTZY* Im known for packing in Italian cheese and snacks. Only in NJ lol will you find this. Hahaha good luck and knock umm dead. Hope too see ya.

[@kellyhays23]

oh wow this sounds like some trail magic I do not want to miss!! Hopefully I will see you out there! Thank you so much for what you do!

[@TheTrailDancer]

Gear: Always HYOH (there is no wrong/right, only what works for you!) :) Good luck... and side question, why not the PCT?

[@kellyhays23]

Yes for sure! I have always wanted the AT to be my first thru hike. It is more similar to what I am comfortable hiking in back home. I do plan to triple crown, so I will be doing the PCT at some point, but I feel it is a bit more extreme and I am not prepared to take that one on quite yet.

[@TheTrailDancer]

@@kellyhays23 Awesome!!!! Good luck...

[@daviddavis703]

Great video! Thank you!

[@kellyhays23]

thank you so much david!!!

[@pct2025]

Any reason why you chose the AT instead of the PCT? Both fun obviously and totally different but seeing your on the west coast already

[@kellyhays23]

I’ve been planning for the AT for 2 years now. I want it to be my first thru hike. I’m in no way prepared for the PCT lol

[@spectrum10]

Do you see many Clinton quarters in pocket change in Arkansas?

[@JoshKKay]

What do you use to record your videos? Also, what do you use for video editing? :) great video btw!

[@kellyhays23]

I use a gopro hero 9 and movavi for video editing! hopefully upgrading to final cut pro soon

[@user-David-Alan]

Just wondering if you thought about the fact that if you leave in April how cold it will be in New Hampshire and Maine in November? Stay safe.

[@kellyhays23]

I sure hope I’m not still on trail in November! Lol planning on being done in august or early September. I’m sure it will still be cold up there around that time but I’ll adjust!!

[@Wondering_Fireball]

I plan on doing the trail in the next two years.

[@kellyhays23]

that is so exciting!!

[@pursuitoftruth7938]

I grew up in Arkansas.

[@dennislavelle6909]

Love the little personal fact that you played college basketball. . .where?

[@kellyhays23]

I played at the University of Central Arkansas! My career ended early due largely to my knee injury. I had a microfracture surgery out of high school and they found a hairline fracture on my femur in a weight bearing area. I was never able to recover. I am hoping it will not give me trouble on trail!

[@spectrum10]

@@kellyhays23 Is a stress fracture and hairline fracture the same thing?

[@sukamaldebnath3200]

Hi Kelly you are my favorite .

[@matthewn844]

⛰I hope covid permits a good through hiking season this year, I am fascinated by through hikers, hikers in general, for I am one myself, PCT calls for me, SOMEDAY!🗻 Can't wait to take the JOURNEY with you via KZbin🏔 Good luck and HAPPY TRAILS 🤘😷🤘 🐐

[@kikionthetrailoflove7036]

You and me both my friend, I was planning on doing the Pacific Crest trail this year, but unfortunately its not to be this year. Hopefully in 2022, I'm Irish living in Ireland. Keep your dream alive, it'll happen for you. 🤟

[@garrycollins3415]

Good choice in vloggers to watch. I'm looking forward to your gear video. I'm going to do trail magic in Virginia, maybe you'll bump into me.

[@kellyhays23]

Hey Garry I hope I see you on trail for some magic! Thank you for watching and ill be working on that gear video soon!

[@Oggi7777]

So positive before you start... keep telling yourself how great it is... lolz

[@jordanclifton8196]

have fun and go wild

[@TheBabylane2]

Student loans have been put into no interest forbearance until September. If you CAN afford to continue paying you should but if you can't it wont hurt you to not pay as long as they are government issued loans.

[@kellyhays23]

Wow...I hadn’t heard that yet. That’s a game changer

[@TheBabylane2]

@@kellyhays23 Yeah, Biden just signed the executive order yesterday.

[@jimwilliams2753]

i wish you all the best on your hike/adventure, i have to ask what is a traveling dietician?

[@kellyhays23]

thank you so much jim! As a traveling dietitian, I am apart of the healthcare interdisciplinary team and work close with doctors and nurses to ensure my patients are well nourished and receiving everything they need nutritionally to recover. Right now, I am working with covid positive developmentally disabled patients. Many are diabetic, so monitoring blood sugar and ensuring they are on diabetic friendly diets is important. I also calculate tube feeding rates for our tube fed patients. That was probably way more than you needed to know, but I am very passionate about what I do so I could talk on it forever! haha

[@NordikSmeelyCooter]

Good Luck on the AT !!!!

[@kellyhays23]

Thank you tony! always appreciate your support!

[@AggyGoesOutdoors]

I am new here! And now I am subbed 😊👍🏼🙏🏼

[@kellyhays23]

Welcome Aggy! Glad to have you along and thank you so much for the sub :)

[@AggyGoesOutdoors]

@@kellyhays23 I look forward to following your adventures 😊🏞️🏕️👍🏼🙏🏼

[@bluesteel.4424]

how does health insurance work in that situation? Is “greens powder” the same concept as Ruff Greens for your pet? I followed Screwball 2020 last years or his through hike. That dude’s legit and did the entire thing old school (exception being that he took a couple of weeks ofF when covid first became a big deal to the people at the ATC). He did it without the need for “super gear” (e.g. a $1,000,000 backpack)

[@kellyhays23]

Oooo health insurance..now that is something else I need to get figured out. Glad you brought that up haha. Not sure what ruff greens is, but the greens powder will supplement certain micronutrients that are found in veggies. I will have to check out his page. Sounds like my kind of dude. No need for expensive gear if you can make what you have work!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Hope your plan works out . Dixie would definitely be someone to ask for advice. I'll have to find you on Instagram so we can follow along. Good luck 👍

[@kellyhays23]

I would like to chat with dixie someday! haha Excited to have yall follow along. Thank you so much for your support.

[@GMK28]

28 is my favorite number :)