Water Crossings Are Progressively Getting Worse & TRAIL MAGIC in the Hundred Mile Wilderness!

[@KevinRStrauss]

I see this all the time in water crossing videos that people are walking straight across. A safer way, especially if the water is flowing faster, is to face upstream and side step. This way, the water flows around each leg, like the front of your leg & knees create a hydrofoil, rather than pushing your legs to the side and out from under you. Learned this during formal "river crossing training".

[@Rozela16]

Love this and can't wait to use it. I remind my friends to unbuckle during water crossings so their pack doesn't drown them if they fall.

[@Victory1981]

Trail Magic is happiness. That water was running…lol. Beautiful forest

[@PiotrKAdamski]

I’ve met you there! I was surprised to see another hiker in the wilderness in that weather! We were both rushing to get to the campsite before sunset… but in opposite directions. I finished my thru-hike on Sept. 23rd on Katahdin. Stay strong!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Wow...a lot of water and water crossings. Thank you for sharing.

[@Nleary77]

Love the Taylor Cody chronicles!! I ate so much …it was awesome!!!!

[@mathfan0918]

It's so much fun watching your videos. Those water crossings are really scary!

[@marilynm5024]

I so enjoy your videos! You show the good and the bad of hiking. Its good to see you hiking with Cody. Those water crossings look rough.

[@sewfun83]

I am glad you got some trail magic and that Cody is with you! You seem much more content with a hiking pal. ❤

[@UnicoiZoom]

Red squirrels are so noisy and so territorial! JoMary road and Katahdin Ironworks road are both good for trail magic. In the old days of the HMW, more of the logging roads were closed but now there's a little more public access. I am confused about the time line a little because Cody had a video he posted with a lot of road walking but I might have missed that on yours? Totally fair, and "allowed" to go around for unsafe trail conditions.

[@wendygrw]

Great video of the water crossings. Glad you all are having fun despite the rain, mud and high water. Awesome trail magic! One of the many things that are great about the A.T. and general hiking community is how varied the ages are from young to old. With older ones often doing trail magic for younger hikers.

[@dustinhadley7988]

I tried to get you and Cody to enjoy Potaywadjo Spring two years ago on your previous hike, but the two of you decided to keep moving on. I’m glad to see you stopped for it on this trip. Best of luck on what little bit is left for you!-Braveheart

[@alisondickinson]

Best water on the Trail, cold enough to freeze your teeth. I still remember that spring.❤️

[@tomellis3218]

You both seem to be in good spirits . Maine seems ti have a lot of the more challenging water crossing than other states , am I incorrect on this view? Keep going. 😊

[@MrsJoyism]

The water from that spring is the best I've had in my life.

[@dfizzle323]

So glad to see Taylor back on the trail ! Much love! From 🌞🌞 and Kali !

[@cwesley2005]

Taylah is wicked awesome!!!

[@RedStickLouisiana]

I bet that trail magic tasted great, it looked good. Thanks for sharing the adventure.

[@Elizabeth-pt4bv]

Just live your videos. The amount of water crossings you had to do was incredible. At least you had Sun and trail magic. Well done. Thanks for letting hike with you 😊

[@leedanielson7452]

Kudos to Bigfoot! What awesome trail magic he provided for our two kids!😂👍👏🏻

[@meghanjones185]

The shoes you have now are my absolute favorites of your entire thru-hike. I'm sorta glad you accidentally left your other ones at the hostel. That may have been a subliminal cry for help cuz they were hurting your feet so much. Coincidence? I think not! Ha Ha. 😂 Anyway, love the cool, black hiking shoes with square toe boxes. P.S. Cody is awesome. So happy you guys are having a reunion hike! 👏🎒😎 They should nickname the 100 Mile Wilderness, "The Waterpark". Amirite?! Daaaang! 💦💦💦💦🤿💦💦💦💦 Loving the natural wonder, though. It is absolutely gorgeous to see and that's just on camera! I can imagine the sensory overload is amazing - esp. the smells of the forest during the rain. Yummy!!! 🌿💧💚

[@barbaramassey3787]

Love your videos!! Thank you!!

[@LisaDux]

Stay safe and warm

[@nickeastridge316]

Love the underwater shots, and they seem very appropriate.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

shout out to the go pro!

[@trailandtravel]

Amazing efforts! Those river crossings looks scary with a backpack on! I’m glad Cody is there with you!

[@amniealdred827]

So glad you have Cody with you..speaking or river crossings I have a question about trekking poles. Do you change your bottoms of poles for different sections? I would love a video on trekking poles ..anyways glad you finished safely..happy trails 👣

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video with some good views, with lot of bad water crossing, so let's keep on hiking 😊

[@debsmith7050]

Great video of water crossings. Scarry

[@fitnessfreak498]

a really nice recap of your trip .

[@sheilasunshine9173]

That trail magic had to be somewhat reviving! A couple in their seventies were lost here in the forest for a few days here in Indiana over the weekend. I wonder if you ever get nervous about staying on trail? About 50 % of the time I have to backtrack because I missed a turn and that’s Not on the AT 😂

[@hdbinnc8583]

You guys are doing great slogging through some tough terrain! Keep charging!

[@bluebird443]

Do you still like your new pack?

[@armidaparedes6773]

Is it just me or does Maine need more bridges? 😂

[@ALORDW]

Don't know how much the GoPro added to your weight but the underwater shots are wonderful!

[@deborahchadwick210]

Ahh...trail magic!

[@lindablack7438]

Challenging and beautiful

[@leedanielson7452]

Yes! That’s a perfect description of Taylor….

[@Beloved-of-the-Divine]

Did you find the "Poland Spring"? Awesome trail magic at the end!

[@janetkitchin8965]

How do you keep from getting blisters on your feet when they are so wet all the time? That seems like it would be so rough.

[@johnsandell4501]

I am sure having a hiking buddy like Cody has made the section bearable. Doing it alone would be unsafe and discouraging.

[@danielstoddart]

At 2:25 or so, there's somebody walking on the other side of the flooded stream.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Correct. That's the hiker that was waiting for his friends to show up

[@laurelcoem9759]

I'd say you've had several gushers already

[@RickINFJ]

You guys are crossing water like total AT pros. Seems like the bugs aren't too bad? (knocks on wood) ✌️

[@leedanielson7452]

Before when I was naïve, I really thought Taylor would melt in the rain…. Apparently I was wrong…..

[@goodvideos.113]

Today you have a very pleasant experience. 10:31

[@spectrum10]

As I view these terrible conditions along this stretch of the AT, Sloop John B by the Beach Boys keeps playing in my head. Just sayin'.

[@leedanielson7452]

Taylor! I thought you were supposed to drop all your videos at 7 AM? I’m sure we discussed this…..😂

[@freeduc]

Ketchup with your sausage? HEATHEN! 🌭🌭🌭🌭😋

[@kimberlyschiesser378]

No beer for Nahamsha, could there be a little hiker on the way?

[@leedanielson7452]

😂 Oh my what speculation!👶🏻

[@Karen-dq8nw]

I do not understand how you can butt scoot on a log like that. You literally have to lift yourself and your pack to move forward, over and over. And if you run into branch stubs, ouch! I tried it once, realized it would not work for me.

[@brooks8792]

That log cannot be fun for a man.

[@ksw8415]

I would be afraid of getting a splinter up my hooha!