Week 2 | Appalachian Trail Thru Hike 2023 NOBO

[@SparklyMarkleyL]

I'm doing a virtual AT hike. It's not nearly as hard as the real thing, as there are no hills, no rocks, no ice, no streams to cross. Watching gives me a sense of what I'm missing. But at 67 with hip and knee issues, this is how I roll. I'm doing about 10 miles a day.

[@danielsherwood5034]

10 miles is a nero! ha ha ... to be young again

[@chriskelly6559]

Miss Janet saved my ass at Clingmans 2021. She's a better Angel. Crackerjack.

[@rebeccarossi4012]

I thru hiked in 2000 and 2003. Had the honor to meet Miss Janet too!!!

[@andrewkahl5286]

Congratulations on 100 miles! Take care of those knees get yourself a cheap brace at CVS. The second they start to hurt put it on! The minute you get that twinge brace up. Enjoying the journey. Peace and blessings.

[@100milesayear7]

Meloxicam for the knees works wonders!

[@matt-du8vu]

Try boiling water and pouring over some spruce needles and sip it slowly. It's really good for cough and congestion. Safe journeys and hope you feel better!

[@appalachianadventurista]

Great note, thank you!

[@violetwennberg6482]

I just started watching and I see you have a recent upload 3 hours ago and are still on trail!!!!!!! Good luck!!! I can’t wait to keep watching!

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thanks for following along!

[@paulkhanna1]

DCF tarp for the hammock is a game changer when you want to upgrade.

[@Away.Aweigh.A.Way.]

Planning on doing an AT section hike next spring from Amicalola to NOC so these have been super helpful and interesting! Happy trails!

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thank you! Happy trails to you too!

[@MsSproctor]

Congrats on your first 100 miles! I'm looking forward to seeing/hearing how your dehydrated food is working out for you.

[@imspartacvs]

Thanks for sharing your adventure...

[@peterquinter8130]

2nd week. Looking strong. MAVERICK

[@cjm3013]

100 down, only 2,080 to go! Stay positive and enjoy!

[@dannytucker3931]

Awesome hiking video makes me want to go hiking go girl you rock

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thank you!

[@jamesadams2334]

Hey girl, your cough / sore throat / sniffles may have been an allergy from something budding. Your hiking strong even with the knee problem and the sniffles. That first sunburn on the trail feels so good. Happy for you and jealous. Wish I was hiking too. Hike safe, Hike strong, you're doing great! geek

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thanks so much!

[@bigmannlittlehammock257]

Enjoy that Nobo hike out of the NOC! Camp on chehoa bald if the weather is nice! Hello Fontana Dam. Hope you are well

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thank you - I am!

[@kevinhouk9228]

Way to go! Hang in there with your illness, it will get better as you go along. Really watch your knee, baby it. I look forward to week 3, please keep posting.

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thank you!

[@honeybee4248]

Congratulations on 100

[@suehancock5573]

Congratulations on 100 miles! 👏👏👏👏👏 great job! Hope you are feeling better today! Love the butterfly! 🦋 stay safe & Hike on!! 🏕️🧗‍♀️🥾😊

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thank you!!

[@hops4305]

Moving along!! Safe journey and North!!

[@djgregory9265]

Great job so far and you are hitting so many milestones in what seems no time with the compilation of days which works great on playback. Live it all up. Be safe. Walk on!

[@aadmonk]

It is exciting to see you pass the 100 mile mark,I love seeing your progress. Particularly thru an area I have visited before (Wayah Bald & NOC). Take care of your knee and your health. You've got this!

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thank you!!

[@jamesbailey9838]

Somebody's not going to work tomorrow! 😁🇺🇲

[@shelleycarson6762]

I’m having so much fun following your trip. In my much younger days I spent a thanksgiving weekend hiking around standing Indian/Albert mountain. It was so cool sharing your travels through there. Safe journey!

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thank you!!

[@MJG70]

Congratulations on 100 miles! That is great! Feet forward.

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thank you!

[@jillongley7543]

I love seeing the spring wildflowers! Spring Beauty, Meadow Rue or False Meadow Rue (I can never tell the difference), I couldn't tell whatthe little white flowers with the bees, and I believe the trillium is the Great White Trillium.

[@appalachianadventurista]

It is Great White Trillium. So many great forest finds in week 2!

[@chrismartin5166]

Keep kicking butt. I hope your knee is better.

[@appalachianadventurista]

Better every day. Thank you!

[@GAPTEXPLORE]

*_It's really exciting, of course there are activities to get together with fellow mountain climbers. greetings from Indonesia_*

[@RickINFJ]

So much great footage! Was that a butterfly or a moth at 4:05? I'm so sorry you got sick, you'll bounce back quickly. Anyhow, I hope you feel better. You're doing amazing both on the hike and the filming. ✌️

[@robertsanders8866]

Great video! Thx for sharing hike on 👍

[@treklinda1309]

Congrats on 100. 🎉

[@mollybutcher5487]

Hi there, I met Miss Janet at devil fork gap a few weeks ago and she is the sweetest lady. You are doing great and moving along fast. Keep heading north.🥾🥾

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thank you!! She really is.

[@christinashepard8787]

I. Bet that cold running water felt good on the feet

[@appalachianadventurista]

It does! Works out all the lactic acidosis.

[@micah6-8]

Beautiful scenery and great video. Spring may have something to do with your symptoms. Praying for your health. 🙏🏼

[@johnk3337]

Great video. thanks for sharing.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

I enjoy your style of vlogging and your natural, easy way in front of the camera. I hope you are feeling better now.

[@appalachianadventurista]

I am, thank you!

[@carltonpaulk4988]

I’m pulling for you! Good luck!

[@josephmayes8302]

I trust you are feeling better. I’m really enjoying tagging along on your AT journey.

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thanks so much! I am.

[@ericolson9695]

@18:41 Is that Goose, Sonic and Buttercup I hear?!?

[@RickINFJ]

It did sound like them! I listened again just now.

[@Sunblesa]

Great Video

[@jaredowen2392]

Let's goo!!!

[@TravelingOutsideTheBaatz]

Congratulations on NC and 100 miles 🎉 You are doing great. The hike up Bly gap at the border is a rough one for sure.

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thank you!!

[@HikingBear21]

First, you did a video about hammock camping before your hike. I’m interested in using a hammock for my section hike next year. Can you show more about your experiences hammock camping on the trail vs tent camping. Also I sent you a message on instagram with directions using shock cord to help with your sagging issues on your tarp that will hopefully help you out. Looking forward to hearing more about your hammock experience! Have a great safe trip!

[@appalachianadventurista]

Great, thanks! And yes, I’ll have more content about hammocking coming out later on.

[@chrissine6589]

Just found your channel . You are doing great . Love your videos . Looking forward to see seeing you all the way to Mount Katahdin.

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thank you!

[@fellowpatriot9162]

Been watching and wanted to let you know that your videos are awesome. If you stop in a town/city with Walmart you can get Airborne which has zinc and many more vitamins. Airborne also has an elderberry flavor as well. Sorry to hear you were getting sick symptoms on trial.

[@appalachianadventurista]

Elderberry has been a go-to for me. Airborn is a great idea. Thanks!

[@Elizabeth-pt4bv]

I hate being sick, can't imagine being sick and hiking in the rain and making miles. You're strong and determined. Congratulations on the 100 miles mark. Well done. Hope you feel better and your knee doesn't give you much trouble. Thanks for sharing. Really appreciate all the work that goes into making a vlogg so a stranger like me can enjoy them and cheer you on. 😊

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thank you so much!!

[@steveyost5530]

Hey Aly! Congrats on the first 100 and getting into familiar territory. Do you feel like your knee is getting stronger yet? Less pain? Hopefully so and I hope your cold is over by now. Happy Hiking!

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thank you! My knee is better every day.

[@elisetrondsen1755]

I love love love following your hike, so thanks a million times for sharing! Hope you're feeling better now!

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thank you!! I am.

[@helenl1646]

This is so exciting! Hope the knee and cold are on the way to recovery!

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thanks! They are, thankfully.

[@Hojangle]

Awesome! Moving along quickly. I am thinking about doing the AT in the next year or so. Maybe not the full pull, but at least a month’s worth. It runs within half an hour from my house in VA. My question is about electronics. I would def put it all on my channel. Do you have a battery bank and just keep everything off until you need it and charge in towns?

[@shirleyhall1924]

Congratulations on the 100 miles. How many hats do you have?

[@appalachianadventurista]

Thank you! I have one Buff and one trucker hat.

[@gregclark4083]

Get a knee brace one that wraps around

[@sisyphusrex]

HEISENBERG here! Are you experiencing the bubble like I am? Shelters and campsites have been slammed the past few days.

[@appalachianadventurista]

It depends on the day for sure. Happy trails!

[@Get_Some_Nature]

If you carry your water bottle upside down, the cap wouldn't be icy and get stuck.

[@catblue6393]

🚶‍♀️👍🏻🙂

[@kozmiczian]

. . . bley gap, sacred tree L.

[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@suemoore1965]

📌. WHAT HAPPENED TO SKYLA

[@voyager667]

Why would you want to hike under umbrella? Just wondering, its the first time I see someone do that.

[@appalachianadventurista]

It’s a huge moral lift not to have the rain smacking my head. When it’s pouring and all you can do is look down at the trail, it’s nice to be able to have some cover from above. It gives a bit more freedom. It also stops water from running down between my back and the pack and keeps my shoulder straps drier. It’s a personal preference choice for sure, but I’m enjoying it!

[@goonbuggy1135]

Time for a shave, dude