I have young children, including a 2 1/2 year old preemie heart warrior. I will be out there when my children are grown. If I don’t succeed in thru hiking the Appalachian Trail, finances will be to blame. I know that I can physically do it, because I’m strong willed and determined. I’m tenacious. I will succeed! I know that I can mentally due it, because I have already went through hell multiple times in my life! The woods are my refuge and sanctuary! They are where I feel my happiest! I got this!

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

Love to your preemie heart warrior. Sections are just as cool if that is all you can manage.

The "washboard" sound may have been a type of frog by the way you described it. The howling was very likely coyotes though red wolves, considered critically endangered, are a unique species and can be listed under the federal Endangered Species Act. The only habitat for red wolves in the wild is on the Albemarle Peninsula in Eastern North Carolina, home to less than 30 wolves. There are no known gray wolf populations in the Appalachias. I missed Dismal Falls also. I did VA SOBO and the morning I was headed into Weary Feet hostel, I fell in a creek and had to be taken to an ER to get a couple of staples in the back of my head. I'll hit it before I get up north to Dalton Mass. where I left off.

@OG-PapaDude

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P.S. I love your perspective on things. Thank you for walking for me today. Wish I was there.

@WorldTowning

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Oh no, hope you are ok. I fall every day so I understand.

Sorry this comment is a little late regarding women hikers. I was 60 when after watching my husband start section hiking the AT I decided to start with the hike out of the NOC having never hiked or backpacked ever in my life. Next I hiked with him through the Smokey Mts. When we completed that section I told him "you have to start over". We both went back to the approach trail and now have completed 1100 miles in sections over 6 years. I will be 67 this summer and our plan is to keep section hiking until we make it to Katahdin. I encourage anyone to try a section - it is a wonderful experience and you don't have to be a professional hiker to enjoy the trail and all it provides.

Congrats on completing 600 miles!!!! Keep up the GREAT work Sunshine, Captain, and Will !!!!!😊🎉❤

Thanks to you Sunshine and Captain for walking for me today:)

I lived in Honduras 11 years, teaching English after I retired at 66. I am so thankful for that opportunity to get to know and love those dear people! You are right about the wisdom of seeing in person poverty-stricken people in third world countries! What amazed me most was the joyful attitudes of these children! Once when I asked for volunteers to tell me one thing for which they were thankful, 4th grade Nolvia raised her hand. She said: "I am thankful for another day of life!" ❤

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

So you get it!!!

KEEP WALKING 👣👣 KEEP TALKING 👣👣 KEEP GOING ❤️🧡💛 CONGRATS ON HITTING 600+ MILES 💚💙💜

Sunshine, is a perfect trail name for you!! You radiate positivity, grace, and have the most colourful personality. I love every vlog of yourself and Captain. Great editing Will. Thank you all for sharing. God bless.

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

We’re coming!! Lol..my daughter and I are planning for March of 2026 which is why I started following AT vlogs to help prepare..You two kill us, love it, love your heart ❤️ in the beginning I wasn’t sure how you were going to make out(sawyer squeeze lol) but in a very short time I knew you were going to rock it, and you are! Keep up the great work 🎉

Congratulations on 600 miles! Whoo hoo! Didn’t you just hit 500 miles? You go WT!

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

We are doing more than a 100 miles a week now. Yippie.

Love the positive an encouraging talks. I hike closer to home because it’s trails I’m comfortable with hiking solo. I would love to hike sections of the AT but at this moment in time not solo. I retire next year an I have joined a mature women’s hiking group in western NC an hopefully, one day, I can meet up with and try some day hikes. Happy Hiking!

I absolutely love you guys! Seeing you and your son together touches my heart sooo....much. I lost my youngest daughter a few years ago, she was only 25. We both loved to hike together and had talked about thru hiking the AT someday. Since I lost her, I have been planning and saving up for the adventure that was supposed to be ours. I have booked my room at the lodge for next year, and have been buying some last minute items. I will be taking my baby girl with me in spirit and hoping for some self healing, in the process. I'm exited and a bit nervous at the same time. I miss her desperately.

@WorldTowning

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oh wow, first, so sorry for your loss. Second, yes, take her with you in your heart and go for it. She is with you. You can do this.

Congrats on 600. Wonderful video. Favorite.. Jessica's walkie talkie.

I absolutely appreciate your explanation of enduring struggles in life helping thru-hikers endure the hike all the way to the end. Maybe that's one reason why 60% go home? (Only one reason...I understand there are many reasons.) Also...Congratulations on 600 miles! I put my coffee down to dance for y'all every hundred mile celebration! Love it!

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

Totally reasonable, it is so hard.

Female solo AT thru hiker 🙋‍♀️ just re living the dream thru other hikers every year.

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

love this Colleen. Thanks for all your good advice you leave.

Thank you for the positive talk and enthusiasm about women getting out on the trail. I do hold myself back. It would be so awesome to join you next summer and adventure with a seasoned thru hiker for the first experience. So glad you are thinking about offering something like that.

Oh my gosh I love you soooo much! You are so encouraging, thank you!!!

Woohoo 600!!!!!

Injinji socks are THE BEST! Wear them on the trail every single hike. Also have started wearing my Dirty Girl gaiters with the spring weather. Congratulations on your 600 miles guys! Love you sunshine, love you captain, Nan

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

We LOVE them.

I remember hearing about the very sad incident with the two hikers. At the time I heard of it, I was raising 4 small children and had not even thought about hiking the A.T. I will admit it did affect my decision to get on the trail, temporarily. Thankfully, I eventually determined in my mind 🤔I will not live in fear 😧 and start experiencing some adventure.

I'm 66. I did the Camino Francis at 64 and hubby was 74. I'm planning on doing another Camino...the Portuguese Coastal Route. Don't think I'll be doing the AT ever as I can't carry a backpack with osteoporosis. I can send my bag ahead on the caminos....

You make my day,I have all the confidence y'all are going to make it all the way😊from Shirley

I am allergic to down :( but I causes my eyes to swell and congestion in my head. Yay 600 miles! You go Captain and Sunshine, beautiful!

Congratulations on 600 miles. Safe travels.

WooHoo! Congratulations on another 100 miles. They seem to be coming quicker. 🥳 I saw a boar.

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

They are coming quicker for sure.

Congratulations on the 600 miles.

Thank you for the pep talk. It is on my list.

I will be out there in March 25...I am so excited and can't wait. Anita

Congratulations on 600 miles😊

Love this so much! ❤

I know EXACTLY how you feel with the sensory issue with the nylon/polyester whatever issue - I have the same issue - I can feel super cozy in some fabrics but something in them slowly builds till I must throw them off - like some mild current or something weird is going on. I keep telling myself, "But it is soooo comfy"! Some chemist told me that polyesters are all different so that's why some don't bother me at all. Natural fibers are best for me; some fleece fabrics don't bother me at all, other scan be so bad I just give the fleece jacket away. Maybe get some other fabric between you and whatever is bothersome, like a liner. Washing new fabrics a few times often help. I have two sleeping bags the same style name, made by the same company, but one is the warmer winter version and drives my sensory system batty - the lighter weight one doesn't bother me at all. It all depends what it's made of though they may use the same generic label like nylon or polyester. Helps to get the new material chemical coatings off by washing. Good luck. Maybe for you it's something else and simple.

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

I just got a silk sleep liner and am putting it inside my fleece liner and hopefully that works.

Electrolyte tabs !! Amazon. Love them. Chewable

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

We just ordered some for Largo.

Great mileage you two! Also congrats on the 600 miles!!! I am school teacher, love my job and the AT! A friend and I are attempting to section the AT. We have made it to Davenport Gap (end of Smokies) We will have to be more intentional the further we get from Georgia. Sunshine, I’d be interested in a section with you next summer, I’ll keep an eye out for your trip schedules. Thanks for keeping it real and the chance to follow your progress. Stay Safe! My friends can’t decide on my trail name, it’s either Thumper or Jingle!!🤣 Both good stories!

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

Would love to have you join us! Big hugs

I have started my research and planning for my thru hike in the last year. So my time is coming😊😊😊😊😊

Me! I’d definitely be interested in joining you next year on a multi day trip. I’m a new hiker and have only backpacked once but want to do more and eventually do some section and LASHes. Love your videos!

Wow!!!! 600miles! Amazing you guys. I need to catch up on your vlogs. I wonder if the washboard sound was tree frogs?

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

could be, several people have mentioned that. Your bike adventure looked amazing.

Try a cotton or flannel bag liner. A small amount of sweat can create a lot of condensation that can't be wicked away by your nylon bag.

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

just added a silk sleep sack inside my fleece liner. HOpefully that helps.

I am coming out in Sept. to go from Springer to Hot Springs. So excited.

Shout out for music selection on your vids!

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

It is all Will and he is so good at it.

I think I would be in your situation, that type of fabric would simply bother me lots. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

It's just not comfortable.

That would be a good video on what to not eat to make you thusly. 😅. ( ( Beth)

Congratulations on 600 miles! In this one video, you covered what took me 2 days on my recent section hike. I stayed at wapiti on my second night and didn’t even realize it was the one with the grussone history. If you run into dilly dally, trail famous (the blind guy) and moonshine please tell them yhat ursaphobe said hi. I don't know how many days behind real time your videos drop but i suspect you were only a day or two behind be. So sorry i missed yall.

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

Will do

I think my biggest fear is the sleeping in a tent at night alone! Really love watching you guys!

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

That was one of mine, you will get over that super fast especially if you are exhausted.

Congratulations on reaching 600 miles!!!!! Doing fantastic!!!!!! Mole skin is good for blisters. Thanks for hiking for us.

Oh I so wish I could hike the AT but unfortunately I take care of my elderly mom and my sick husband and my son. No time right now but as soon as I can, I’m dragging my twin sister to the trail!

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

Then day hikes are good for the soul as well.

I was section hiking about 20 miles ( at the 1000 mile marker) south of Harpers Ferry this past weekend. Lots of thru hikers rolling northward.

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

We are going to try to catch them.

I hope that you guys are staying well hydrated during this heatwave that we are currently having! I hope that you aren’t pushing yourselves too hard! And I hope that trail angels are making ginormous water stashes for everyone who is currently hiking through this heatwave!

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

we are staying very well hydrated and are going to pack out an extra liter today.

I’m especially enjoying your creativity with the logs. I see what you see and love it. 😊 Congratulations on hitting 600 miles 🎉 Equivalent of Fisterra 🤣. Keep it up 👍

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

awh, thanks. Gotta keep in creative and fun.

Thanks!

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

Awh, THANKS SO MUCH! I know exactly what we will use if for. When we get in Shenandoah and they have those Waysides...we will have a meal. Big thanks. Real food is so important for our mental state.

At the end of the trail,I hope you tell us HOW MUCH THIS COST ….. people I have have watched in the past and people that I know have said between 6 to 8 thousand,I know some never stay in hostels or eat only trail food,add in gear ,far out, etc ……Just interested Happy Trails

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

I think we will land between 8-10 per person, but not quite sure yet.

@pcrice-lr2dn

Ай бұрын

Thanks 🌿

I am very intolerant of nearly all synthetic fabrics. They also usually stink if I wear them. Oh ; and no, it's not gross. There's a difference betweek "kit" and "gear". "Kit" is more what you actually bring along, "gear" is more just the stuff that you bring purely because you NEED it !! GREAT stuff going into ten minutes in !! I am having my last lunch at home before heading out tomorrow (today June 18, tomorrow June 19) starting out by train towards my next Camino, from Salamanca to Santiago. And towards the end of my previously ongoing one ; from Roncesvalles to home. hmmmmm so what --have-- you licked in your place ? just joking !!

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

Happy trails

Pre menopause??? Does your face get warm too?

@WorldTowning

Ай бұрын

That would be my first thought also, but it never happens in a real bed with real sheets. Nope face does not get warm.