Why I quit the Appalachian Trail in 2024

[@StamfordBridge]

If your first thru-hike led to you kicking two addictions, then it was a huge success, not a failure.

[@_jimmyjoyce]

It’s been a year with a lot of personal growth for sure.

[@StamfordBridge]

@ You can be proud. 💪

[@ConnieBuck-j5o]

Looking forward to seeing your journey and will be here to support every step of the way!

[@RendezvousTribe]

Thank you for the explanation. Glad you got the issue figured out some and good luck on 2025!

[@_jimmyjoyce]

Thank you! I appreciate the support.

[@sarahhagen2051]

Good luck, and congrats on kicking addictions. I just quit nicotine a month ago, and have probably gained 10lbs already. But, I feel better. I wasn’t recovering very well when using nicotine because I wasn’t hungry. I track my HRV, and it had gotten all out of whack as well. Now, it’s back in the normal range.

[@tiffanyreinertsen1970]

Was just thinking about you and so happy to hear you are going for another attempt. Third time is a charm and as long as you are in the right mind set, youve got this. Best wishes!

[@_jimmyjoyce]

Thank you I really appreciate it!

[@mountaincat8]

I think your backpacking experience from 2024 will enable you to succeed in 2025. I can't wait to follow you....

[@_jimmyjoyce]

I agree. Thanks for watching.

[@HeatherEndeavors]

Sorry your hike didn't work out the way you hoped the first time. Wishing you all the best on trail in 2025 ✊

[@_jimmyjoyce]

Thank you, it means a lot!

[@jessecox2526]

Hell yea! You're back bro!

[@jessecox2526]

Yes sir got the name changed thing! You got it this time my friend

[@_jimmyjoyce]

Yeah buddy!

[@glenhikes4606]

Good to see you back and good luck on your 2025 AT journey. 3rd time’s the charm hopefully 🙂.

[@_jimmyjoyce]

I hope so.

[@LONDONFIELDS2001]

Nice, will be watching your fresh attempt here from the UK

[@_jimmyjoyce]

Hope you enjoy!

[@Blazeseeker2025]

Good for you man, get your headspace and timing down and maybe we’ll see ya on the trail, I don’t start until 29 March. “Let do it”

[@_jimmyjoyce]

Thank you! February and March are approaching quickly. Good luck to you.

[@jhm3110]

Always next time. PS those pants are rad. Who makes them!?

[@MrTitanTopper]

Nice! Like I said in previous vid comments, I’m starting March 1. Not the “ideal” date, but…#LFG 👊🏻

[@_jimmyjoyce]

Sometimes you just have to go. Good luck and maybe I will see you out there.

[@amynapier3551]

Why do you want to hike the Appalachian Trail? Sometimes the why helps you during the tough times. Also, if you have this vision of a NOBO hike, it's going to change a little in 2025 as towns and trails are still recovering from the Hurricane Helene damage. Hope you get the time and space to heal and accomplish your goals.

[@_jimmyjoyce]

Thank you! I will definitely keep my reasons close for those tough days.

[@christinadimauro7673]

Thru hiking isn’t what some folks crack it up to be. It can be boring AF. It’s just hiking really. When did it become such a big deal kinda thing? Hiking, really?

[@_jimmyjoyce]

Yeah I agree, most days are boring and just putting in the grind. Sometimes in life you just have to push through.

[@user-SahmJuanElse]

Nothing special. I’ve quit The AT 53 times. My problem is I keep going back. Every hike has been an adventure.

[@kevinahern7818]

Carpe Diem young man. Carpe Diem!!!