Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Day 73...Big Miles from the Start?

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Can anyone start the trail in a heat wave and expect to do 25 miles on day 1?
Day 73
Start - Thunder Hill Shelter (mile 772.8)
End - Little Rocky Row (mile 791.3)
Miles walked - 18.5
Total Ascent - 3,762.8 ft
Total Descent - 5,271.7 ft
Total Grade - 488.6 ft/mi
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  • @CindyTaylor-mr4wf
    @CindyTaylor-mr4wf14 күн бұрын

    19.5 mi!!! Wowzers!!! I have a trail name for you - “SWOOP” - cause you always swoop in and save the day! 😃

  • @kewmonette
    @kewmonette14 күн бұрын

    Captain, the smile on your face while hiking with dad, was the best part of this!

  • @YTusercomment
    @YTusercomment14 күн бұрын

    Will...18 miles on the first day...when you haven't been hiking, is very good. More than most do...no use risking injury by trying to "blow the doors off" too early on.

  • @OG-PapaDude
    @OG-PapaDude14 күн бұрын

    You're so right about the importance of spending quality time like this with your kids at this age. When my daughter was 15, we were fortunate enough to be able to spend three months on the road in an RV traveling around the states. We only had the opportunity because we lost our home in a big wildfire. I wouldn't trade that time for anything. Doing great, dad!

  • @WorldTowning

    @WorldTowning

    14 күн бұрын

    so cool you have these memories

  • @Golfpt62
    @Golfpt6212 күн бұрын

    Congrats Will on 19.5. Miss you Sunshine. Great job Captain taking care of your dad

  • @lorispeers7690
    @lorispeers769013 күн бұрын

    Loved seeing you guys hike together, Will you did amazing! I love your honesty and humor! 💜

  • @AbigailL-bu9zg
    @AbigailL-bu9zg14 күн бұрын

    Loved the vlog today! Will & Captain are hilarious!

  • @lorispeers7690
    @lorispeers769013 күн бұрын

    OMGosh! I left a comment before I heard your amazing Journey/Steve Perry impersonation! I didn’t know you could sing! We should have had a karaoke night on the Camino so we could see/hear the talent you possess!💜

  • @suecox8355
    @suecox835514 күн бұрын

    Great seeing you two together on the trail. Mend fast Sunshine!🦋❤️

  • @ChelaneyLane
    @ChelaneyLane14 күн бұрын

    I vote Will ‘s trail name as Editor…. Or Mr Editor……? Something along that line.

  • @harolddenton6031

    @harolddenton6031

    14 күн бұрын

    I day producer will.

  • @angellynette8258
    @angellynette825814 күн бұрын

    Loved seeing you two hiking together. I know you’ve done this already but give yourself some grace, the fact that you did that many miles on your 1st day, an hadn’t been hiking in months, plus in a heat wave, is nothing short of amazing. The majority of the other hiker’s couldn’t/didn’t do that on their 1st day. Your videos are some of my favorites of the trail, with the editing an music, it just moves you. Happy hiking!

  • @loririchardson3547
    @loririchardson354714 күн бұрын

    Great job Will. Hopefully Sunshine is resting and nursing those ankles. Captain I'm starting to think you could do this hike in your sleep.

  • @wyomingcowboy2939
    @wyomingcowboy293914 күн бұрын

    I feel we are part of the Journey,miss Sunshine, from Shirley 😊

  • @user-rv9hx3ft6l
    @user-rv9hx3ft6l14 күн бұрын

    Right on will it’s the most important thing in the world these are days he will remember

  • @eileenderheim3768
    @eileenderheim376814 күн бұрын

    19 miles was a heck of a first day. Captain is doing great with all the hike logistics, and making sure everyone has water.

  • @blueberrypieology3088
    @blueberrypieology308814 күн бұрын

    So proud of all of you. Captain for being a strong force, Will for the achievement on this hot first day, and Sunshine for resting diligently ❤

  • @WorldTowning

    @WorldTowning

    14 күн бұрын

    My type A was going crazy, but I did rest. Thanks

  • @sharimahigab1292
    @sharimahigab12928 күн бұрын

    Okay. I admit it. I’ve watched and listened to these vlogs of Will 2xs …

  • @stephanieaston7178
    @stephanieaston717814 күн бұрын

    Will is hilarious! And I love seeing him and Largo together! Y’all have such an amazing family!❤️

  • @youngAThart
    @youngAThart14 күн бұрын

    Will is the ‘Editor-in-Chief’. Hence trail name of Chief. So you have a Captain and a Chief. 😉

  • @toomuchgarden6898
    @toomuchgarden689814 күн бұрын

    My mind is blown by your day one 19.5 miles! That is a crazy big day one. My biggest day 1 was 11.9 so i salute you sir!

  • @elebelle51
    @elebelle5114 күн бұрын

    Nice that Will has this chance to spend time walking with Captain. But it's not great that Jessica had to take this time out. I hope the rest helps you with tendonitis. Wishing you all the best. Since I don't comment often, I wish a very happy birthday to Avalon and the apartment search coming up.

  • @sharimahigab1292
    @sharimahigab129214 күн бұрын

    I’m a Will fan !! ;) it sucks getting older. I feel your pain

  • @sailingarista
    @sailingarista9 күн бұрын

    Love your videos which have become a part of my mental health routine. So now I’m worried about you ❤😊 just let us know when to expect you back! Hope everyone is well.

  • @Nonyabusiness2023
    @Nonyabusiness202314 күн бұрын

    Will awesome job-impressive first day! Captain you did a great job being the leader of the pack! I would hike with you anytime. Sunshine we hope your recovery goes well. Sending prayers & good vibes!

  • @teresadarnell9159
    @teresadarnell915914 күн бұрын

    Well done Will!

  • @attract1234
    @attract123414 күн бұрын

    It's good for you Will to get out in nature, I feel you been cooped up in a apartment. Make the most off hanging out with Largo.

  • @mccarthympma
    @mccarthympma9 күн бұрын

    Hope everyone is ok, miss your daily updates!

  • @onedandylion
    @onedandylion14 күн бұрын

    Lovely to see Will and Captain hanging out together - and it really is fantastic to hear Will appreciating his boy for taking charge of the day. What a boost for Captain's confidence as he is clearly a very capable leader.

  • @hazellegate9624
    @hazellegate962414 күн бұрын

    Congrats on toughing out your first (too long) day, Will, after several months of desk work! 👏 I’m so blown away by Largo (Captain). He is the most positive, optimistic, and encouraging young man! All bests, very few worsts. We could all take a lesson from him. Suggestions for your summer hiking: a cooler hiking hat that shades you from the sun; wet your hair to cool yourself; no black clothes; snack or ‘graze’ instead of having a heavier mid-day meal (eg cereal bars, trail mix, crackers and cheese, oranges, etc). And in an ideal world, start slow! 😂

  • @nbig860
    @nbig86014 күн бұрын

    Love seeing you guys enjoying father-son time 👍😍👏🏻

  • @Lovesracing19
    @Lovesracing1914 күн бұрын

    Yes, enjoy this time with Captain, because when your kids are grown and have their own lives, they don't or can't come around as much. Enjoyed Will's singing. Glad your getting some good views. Safe travels.

  • @rdgreeley
    @rdgreeley14 күн бұрын

    ❤ priceless. Captain: you’re a machine. Thanks for taking care of your Papa.

  • @Flipperwi715
    @Flipperwi71514 күн бұрын

    Why could I bet a large amount of money, knowing Sunshine's gratitude and love bowls are overflowing.

  • @judygoode5866
    @judygoode586614 күн бұрын

    You did awesome Will! I just love this family! All of you are so positive even during adversity.

  • @carolh.1787
    @carolh.178714 күн бұрын

    By mess ups, you mean ‘learning moments’ 🙂

  • @marilynm5024
    @marilynm502414 күн бұрын

    Amazing , Will , that you hiked that far, in that heat, on your first day!!!!!! This time that you guys are spending together is priceless. Cherish it and store up these memories.

  • @karennadherny7615
    @karennadherny761514 күн бұрын

    I think it is awesome that you both have your alone time hiking with your son making great memories!

  • @byrdsonawire
    @byrdsonawire14 күн бұрын

    Cheers to singing Journey on your journey!! Awesomeness!!!!

  • @lynlandham3779
    @lynlandham377914 күн бұрын

    You're funny Will! Enjoyed the day with you and Cap'n!

  • @colleenhikes
    @colleenhikes14 күн бұрын

    Its a black rat snake, harmless. Likes to climb trees

  • @WorldTowning

    @WorldTowning

    14 күн бұрын

    One scared the shit out of me yesterday.

  • @helenvwalker7919
    @helenvwalker791914 күн бұрын

    What a privilege to walk this incredible long distance walk together for a bit.😊

  • @lmkwillow6395
    @lmkwillow639514 күн бұрын

    I do❤ your daily vlogs, but surely understand when you can’t make it happen every day. I, for one completely understand busy-ness and trying to prioritize my time. I asked myself often, “How can I prioritize when everything is important.?”

  • @sandrap3047
    @sandrap304714 күн бұрын

    Real men wear pink! Your face was too funny when you were talking about your vegetarian chili! You did great Will! Glad you got to spend some time with your boy!

  • @LJ-pp9wj
    @LJ-pp9wj14 күн бұрын

    Will do not beat yourself up. I’ve been watching people hike the AT for a couple years and few are able to hike 25. Your doing great!

  • @dennismatthews6660
    @dennismatthews666014 күн бұрын

    Hiking at 90°. Be careful out there! Thank you for sharing!

  • @kathleenmichalek3126
    @kathleenmichalek312614 күн бұрын

    Miss as many days vlogging as you want. We will still watch. Time with Captain is way more important. This is time you will cherish in the future.

  • @suemoore1965
    @suemoore196514 күн бұрын

    WILLPOWER -- The pink cooling towel you got SUNSHINE....can you give us a link to it?

  • @SVZ-hj9fp
    @SVZ-hj9fp7 күн бұрын

    Seems like it is really important nd beautiful that Will also gets some of this time. I feel sad that the 3 of you can't do it all together.

  • @WorldTowning

    @WorldTowning

    Күн бұрын

    Us too. First time separated for an adventure.

  • @ladidi5222
    @ladidi522214 күн бұрын

    I’m glad you guys are getting quality time together. When you saw that water, didn’t you want to just jump in? Have a great time. Hello sunshine, hope you’re doing well too. 😊

  • @WorldTowning

    @WorldTowning

    14 күн бұрын

    yes, every, single day.

  • @joanhall3718
    @joanhall371814 күн бұрын

    Will keep taking the time. While I absolutely love the daily blogs, I’d love it more if you took the time to hike with your family. A few breaks in the daily blogs is a small price to pay if it allows you to join Captain and Sunshine on the trail more often. (So hard to call them by their trail names after watching for years). Like you said in the video, you will never get this time back. Great job hiking on your first day out. I can’t imagine doing that many miles, and I love hiking.

  • @WorldTowning

    @WorldTowning

    14 күн бұрын

    I know, me too! Largo is hard to change to Captain.

  • @karens6053
    @karens605314 күн бұрын

    Need to get Mountain House brand, they are the best out there

  • @LJ-pp9wj
    @LJ-pp9wj14 күн бұрын

    Just need to dye your hair pink

  • @dianashaw6229
    @dianashaw622913 күн бұрын

    Why are you wearing your jacket when it’s that hot