Come walk the Appalachian Trail with me! And just remember -- "If you can't carry it in your PACK or in your SOUL... you don't need it!"

@BrianLane21

7 ай бұрын

Just made the decision a few weeks ago I'll be going 2025. Going to take 24 to train and get ready. Can't wait !!

@PackAndSoul

7 ай бұрын

@@BrianLane21 love that!!! reach out if you have any questions

@jeremypearson9137

2 ай бұрын

Hell yea dude. A minute 30 in and I’m here. What a great quote.

@PackAndSoul

2 ай бұрын

@@jeremypearson9137 Big time!! Thanks!

Hands down my favorite AT documentary ever. It captures the essence of trail life so well. Having this on YT for everyone to see is truly amazing. Thanks for posting it here ✨

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much, means the world. Hoping people can get as much out of it as I get from other AT documentaries!

Only one video in, and already I am shocked that this doesn't have exponentially more views. This is utterly fantastic in both content and production. Your capturing of so many disparate, yet ultimately universal, threads that weave so many lives together along this one long path is magnificent. I eagerly look forward to the rest!

@PackAndSoul

Ай бұрын

What an unbelievably kind comment, thank you! Made my day. Appreciate you watching :-)

Nick, how proud you must be of this marvelous film. Kudos to the editor! A great family story that I truly loved! Congratulations. Can’t wait for part 2.

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Truly appreciate that. Did the editing myself, with sound done by one of my brothers :-) Part 2 coming next week! Hope to release one a week!

Hollywood, like the others, I am extremely happy to see you starting to post this here, and I very much look forward to Part 2 and all the rest of it. Seeing the old family footage mixed in with the more recent stuff is a true "full circle" moment. So great to see. I hope this finds you well. All the best, Jack NYC

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

Truly appreciate this comment and all your support!!

You did such a good job capturing the people and letting them talk. Made this film journey so much richer. Thank you

@PackAndSoul

3 ай бұрын

That means a lot! Thanks so much for watching and commenting :-)

Okay, this video made me laugh out loud. Standing in the drive through of Zaxby's was funny.

@PackAndSoul

5 ай бұрын

Appreciate you watching!!

This is a remarkable documentary. One if the best hiking documentaries, by a mile. I loved the way you have so succinctly captured so many peoples' motivations to be on the trail. Every part is packed full of heart, charm, unique characters, interesting narration and individual stories, as well of course as the views along the trail. Moving, connecting, incredibly watchable - just fantastic ❤

@PackAndSoul

4 ай бұрын

I thoroughly appreciate that! Means a whole lot. Thanks so much for watching :-)

This is the best thing I’ve ever seen!!!! Amazing

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

Heck yeah! Appreciate that!

What’s up brother this is Bear. Fellow 2020’r. I summited with Flash on Mama K and hiked most the way with guys and gals like Uncle Jim, Fonzie, Bender, Dr X, and Hotpants. Thanks for posting these memories, the people who made our year so special and great. I’ll gladly reminisce. What a fucking year man, nobody who didn’t hike in our year can understand. Happy trails.

@PackAndSoul

8 ай бұрын

Heck yeah man!! Thanks for dropping a comment. We had a special year for sure. Hope your doing well my man! See ya down trail

Glad to see you’re releasing this to KZread, my friend

@sandy-yy1qh

9 ай бұрын

About time huh! 😂

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Hopefully it inspires as many people as possible to get out there!

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

@@sandy-yy1qhhaha yes it was

Glad this showed up as a suggestion on youtube this morning. Well done. Great video, editing and story. Looking forward to more!

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Part 2 coming next week

Wow!!!! LOVE THIS FILM!!!

@PackAndSoul

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!! Hope you enjoy the other parts as well :-)

Really enjoying your movie making skills. Telling a story in an artful way is a challenge and yours is one of the best I have seen. My wife and I are slowly watching your quality production. In an era of repetitive unimaginative video your quality stands out. FYI, in 2020 the WOKE Appalachian Trail Conservancy was DEMANDING everyone stay off The Trail and hide in their homes. You ignored this and hiked The AT anyhow. So glad that you not only hiked The AT but created this artful video documentary. 👣👣👣👣

@PackAndSoul

8 ай бұрын

Really appreciate this comment! It was a wild year for sure. But those of us who continued on were certainly glad we did. Thanks for watching :-)

lol, you’re a kind soul… I’ve never heard someone describe chipmunk chirps as beautiful 😂 Maybe I have too many around my house, because they drive me up a wallllllluh!

@PackAndSoul

2 ай бұрын

Ha great point! Probably the novelty of it all :-)

This was so good…and there was so much that was so good… 😂 I connected w your disconnection… Thanks for making this Hollywood! 😎🥾🥾

@PackAndSoul

4 ай бұрын

Thoroughly appreciate this! Thank you for watching!

Beautiful

@PackAndSoul

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

This was a perfect way to start the morning. Looking forward to the other episodes. Keep them coming!

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

I only just found your youtube, but I LOVE your videos. I am starting my SOBO in July. Love from The Netherlands.

@PackAndSoul

5 ай бұрын

So nice of you to leave this comment! Pumped for your hike!! Keep in touch, enjoy every step :-)

Thank you! Inspiration for my thru hike next April.

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate you watching!!! Pumped for your grand adventure. Keep in touch and reach out with any questions, glad to help. Got some content on the channel that might be helpful. And stay tuned for part 2 coming soon :-)

Really inspiring! What a nice movie. Thanks for sharing ♥️

@PackAndSoul

7 ай бұрын

Appreciate you watching!!! Thanks :-)

WHOA!!!😮😮😮

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

Haha yuuuup!

This is a beautiful piece of art. Thank you for contributing this to the world. Subscribed and waiting for episode 2!

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

That means a lot!!! Thank you

Been waiting a looooong time for this to come on KZread! saw it a long time ago, and want the masses to see it as well. SUPERB!

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

That’s rad!!! Thanks so much

@brianmcguirt2432

9 ай бұрын

Where else is it??? Im.to impatient!! Awesome documentary Cheers man - too easy 22'

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

vimeo.com/ondemand/packandsoul Haha it’s on Vimeo too

Fantastic! You’ve done an incredible job of showing the trail and your experience. LOVE THE FLASHBACKS! I completed a thru hike in 2022z

@PackAndSoul

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!! Happy to hear from fellow 2022 trash!!

anticipating part two ..

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

Coming soon! Next week

I'm only at the beginning but this is SO good already.

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!!! Really appreciate the kind comment :-)

THIS is what I’m talkin about. Wow.

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Captures the trail PERFECTLY. The best at doc I’ve seen by far. Part 2!?!?!

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

Part 2 coming soon!!!

@user-SahmJuanElse

8 ай бұрын

Remember that the ATC did not want hikers on The Trail that year. The ATC has refused to issue completion certificates for most 2020 thru-hikes.

Bliddy brilliant, really enjoying you

@PackAndSoul

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Really appreciate that

Cool stuff

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Ep 2 coming soon

Hey Nick. Absolutely brilliant documentary. Thank you for all that you put into it and also just wanted to let you know that your videos had an impact on my own decision to hike the AT this year ❤ (ps. We were the same hiking shirt 😂)

@PackAndSoul

5 ай бұрын

You just made my day. So appreciate this message. And hell yeah! Pumped about your journey! That shirt’s a winner ;-) Wish I had 10 more, it’d be all I wore lol

@DerekCullenOutdoors

5 ай бұрын

@@PackAndSoul yeah if you wore it all the time, I’m sure that shirt would go down really well at weddings and funerals haha cheers Nick 🙏

@PackAndSoul

5 ай бұрын

haha bingo! @@DerekCullenOutdoors

Just came across your video. Your footage is incredible. I’m hooked to watching all of your videos now. Thank you!!

@PackAndSoul

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Really appreciate that :-)

Especially enjoyed this part, hiker❣️😃 so many familiar sites, you makin your way through my stomping grounds, some familiar faces❣️❤️😎 You are blessed with an awesome family, so fun-loving and warm❣️Big hugs to your mom❣️❤️🤗🥰 So cool that your 20 year dream came true❣️❤️ Your film making and editing is the bomb❣️👊🏻😎 Big hugs to you, too, Hollywood❣️❤️🤗😃🥰

@PackAndSoul

8 ай бұрын

That area is beautiful, absolutely gorgeous. And so are the people! Thanks, trail angel!

2nd time watching. Even better than 1st time. Pack & Soul. I heard it the first time but it registered this time. Disconnect the reconnect. 👍

@PackAndSoul

7 ай бұрын

Love it! Thanks so much for watching!!!

Nice video

@PackAndSoul

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I am a long distance bike rider. And I've come to learn something about myself. If I want to do it, if I really want to do it. I will. So for me doing something like the AT would be 80% mental, and 20% physical. All I need is to get in better physical shape, and get better gear.

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

Heck yeah!! Mentality is huge in this, if you got that, you’re set. Would love to see you out on trail! Thanks for the comment

He read it in 1817? Wow this guy is old.

@PackAndSoul

3 ай бұрын

1817? Might be forgetting my own doc lol, Wucha referring to?

@kckrye

3 ай бұрын

​@PackAndSoul The guy in beginning who said if you can't carry it in your pack or soul you don't need it. He said he read it in a log book in 1817.

@PackAndSoul

3 ай бұрын

@@kckrye AHHH gotcha, He was saying in his beautiful New England accent that he read it in 18 or 17, like 2018 or 2017 lol

@kckrye

3 ай бұрын

​@@PackAndSoulI hear it now. That guy is a trip!

@PackAndSoul

3 ай бұрын

@@kckrye The best!

Instant attention grab.

Well, I wanted to watch, but can't stomach the filthy language.

@PackAndSoul

9 ай бұрын

No worries, it’s not for everyone.