I Finally Made It To Hot Springs, NC! | Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2023

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Day 18
March 26
Walnut mountain to Hot Springs
261.8 - 274.7
12.9 miles
Follow along as I hike all 2,198 miles of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine starting March 9, 2023. This is my second thru-hike attempt and I am excited to document and share my journey with you as I post daily vlogs from the trail!
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BIG THREE + extras
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CLOTHING
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Long Sleeve - Columbia
Hoodie -
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FOOD & WATER
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Stove - bit.ly/3cSZUJw
Mini Bic Lighter - amzn.to/3Y4RbGh
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Rock Sack - bit.ly/2Z0EakX
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Garmin inReach - bit.ly/3P2Cdxz
Earbuds - amzn.to/3EHCfH4
Bluetooth Thermometer - amzn.to/41ocghS
Tripod - amzn.to/3lXzBGH
Trekking Poles -
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  • @TryingTheHardHikeATAdrieWashne
    @TryingTheHardHikeATAdrieWashne Жыл бұрын

    I cracked up when I heard you say that you’re hiking 13 miles and it’s kind of a Nero. When I hiked 14 miles into Hot Springs, it is one of the first days I hiked that many miles. I was so excited about my accomplishment. I still am! My biggest day on the AT was 22 miles! I am in my 60s so it stands to reason.😊😊😊

  • @go-dog-go
    @go-dog-go Жыл бұрын

    Hope your having a Fab Strong Hiker Day Taylor....listening to you make comments about people 'busting' on you about your 'food pyramid'...just makes my desire for binging on 'Nerds Gummy Clusters' more acceptable....😆Thanks! G~

  • @caraoosterhouse7348
    @caraoosterhouse7348 Жыл бұрын

    13 miles=nero. Hiker legs kicking in! 😊

  • @alisondickinson
    @alisondickinson Жыл бұрын

    Hot Springs was the first time we took 24 hrs off the trail. You are hiking faster than we did, about three days ahead of where we were. My husband had a big blister on his foot and needed the extra rest. We stayed at Elmer’s. There used to be an outfitter place on the north end of town. We went there, bought new (better) socks for him and threw away his old ones. We even managed to check out the hot springs. Nice town! Hope you have a good time there! You go, girl! Loving your postings.

  • @zacharyboggs7848

    @zacharyboggs7848

    7 ай бұрын

    Bluff mtn outfitters

  • @fitnessfreak498
    @fitnessfreak498 Жыл бұрын

    i enjoy my walkman radio on the trail in my tent at night . enjoying your hike

  • @gratefulhikes
    @gratefulhikes Жыл бұрын

    Hey Taylor! Nice chill day! Sweet majorette slow-mo! To me, a nero can be low miles or low hours. I definitely think this was a nero, so much town activity! It all looked amazing! Huge thanks to the angel for the mystery box! You rock! 🙏 Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well. -Grateful

  • @steveadkins1888
    @steveadkins1888 Жыл бұрын

    learning more about the amazing AT community what a lovely gesture sending the care package, personal interaction with the hikers amazing, and to see a smiley glowing happy taylor can only make the day better enjoy

  • @mjperkolator8854
    @mjperkolator8854 Жыл бұрын

    Your followers know you well. Nice gift/package.

  • @greghadley3260
    @greghadley3260 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @candacerice9793
    @candacerice9793 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your video. I live just a few miles away from Hot Springs. We do pronounce it AppaLACHian. Good luck on the rest of your journey.

  • @treklinda1309
    @treklinda1309 Жыл бұрын

    Love that you show random things like shopping and stuff. Being in the UK it is interesting to see what you have in the US :) This package from Instagram user was so sweet ❤

  • @jefflanger5475
    @jefflanger5475 Жыл бұрын

    That descent into Hot Springs is a killer! You are killing it…. Keep it up.💪🏼💪🏼

  • @kat3rinaaa72
    @kat3rinaaa72 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing the hostel prices. I've been wondering about that as well!

  • @1024Pete
    @1024Pete Жыл бұрын

    Noticed Many more smiles per mile on this day.

  • @austinbhall77
    @austinbhall77 Жыл бұрын

    I loved that hike into Hot Springs. The anticipation of being close to town gives you a little more motivation to crush those last few miles!

  • @hikergirl5693
    @hikergirl5693 Жыл бұрын

    Taylor you are awesome, always a smile on your face....your journey is inspiring! Keep on trekking

  • @Craigsoutdooradventures
    @Craigsoutdooradventures Жыл бұрын

    Lovely update and great to see you mixing it up between tenting and hostels, nothing like a hot shower and clean clothing to get mood up. ❤

  • @PamHallthetravelingnurse
    @PamHallthetravelingnurse Жыл бұрын

    That pizza looks amazing! Still loving your journey!

  • @gregbeem9428
    @gregbeem9428 Жыл бұрын

    So nice to have a “gap” named for you! 😂

  • @PatriceMarieDobson
    @PatriceMarieDobson Жыл бұрын

    You are an Inspiration, Taylor!!; Keep doing a great Job!!. Thank you for bringing us along with you. Seen you, makes me feel ENERGIZED!!🏃🚶. Thanks for stay in touch with us.👍🏻👍🏻

  • @robertreagan2181
    @robertreagan2181 Жыл бұрын

    Hot springs actually had a German POW camp during WW1.

  • @ellybeann
    @ellybeann Жыл бұрын

    I loved watching how excited you were opening that care package! 🥰🥰 I was smiling along with you!

  • @brandanbaker5604
    @brandanbaker5604 Жыл бұрын

    Pizza and a cold can of pop..... Looks delicious! (Or, maybe a box of Arm & Hammer, if you're really looking for "soda", laugh out loud) :-)

  • @jennyjones7987
    @jennyjones7987 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Taylor! I love your channel and I'm so glad it popped up in my feed a few months back...I especially like it when you stay in towns overnight and get a good meal and a proper bed. Thanks for Vlogging on your adventure!❤

  • @bill8384
    @bill8384 Жыл бұрын

    I love jalapeños on pizza! Great choice!😊

  • @randywineke5416
    @randywineke5416 Жыл бұрын

    Still Heading North. Stay Safe and HIKE ON!!!

  • @dalemerkley1245
    @dalemerkley1245 Жыл бұрын

    Keep it up Taylor!!! Love your vlog. You’re doing great!!!

  • @peterrives
    @peterrives Жыл бұрын

    Maybe I’ve missed it, but I’m curious about the zip tie loop on your left shoulder….? Love the vlog! Thanks for helping me re-live my thru vicariously!

  • @ethelip5239
    @ethelip5239 Жыл бұрын

    She’s so relaxed & relaxing.. while crushing 13-mile near-Os!

  • @carolsames7955
    @carolsames7955 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video and I like the nero idea. Nothing like a surprise care package with some of your favorites--the slow motion was especially cool. Your videos continue to be inspirational!

  • @kovenant7
    @kovenant7 Жыл бұрын

    Some nice photo shots of the big rocks with the moss, and the stream WOW!

  • @Cindyscrossstitch
    @Cindyscrossstitch Жыл бұрын

    Happy trails 👣 👣🌻

  • @jasonmillwood2893
    @jasonmillwood2893 Жыл бұрын

    Keep it up!! Rockin it

  • @debsmith7050
    @debsmith7050 Жыл бұрын

    Another good day. Glad you're taking us along

  • @frolege1
    @frolege1 Жыл бұрын

    Multiple SLO MOs in same video , you turning into Martin Scorsese

  • @michellejones4774
    @michellejones4774 Жыл бұрын

    Olipop is the best! Love all the flavors...Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us❤

  • @TXMEDRGR
    @TXMEDRGR Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your daily vlog, thanks so much for taking the time to post them. Good luck as you head up the trail.

  • @michsondrini
    @michsondrini Жыл бұрын

    Hot Springs really is a great hiker town! Went there for the first time last fall after hiking at Max Patch. One of my favorites!

  • @TrailoFire
    @TrailoFire Жыл бұрын

    The Jalepeno pizza, and Ollie pop was perfect combo, now you are speaking my language

  • @bettyjorodgers8552
    @bettyjorodgers8552 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Food looked good.

  • @hdbinnc8583
    @hdbinnc8583 Жыл бұрын

    A well deserved break! Time to just relax a bit. 😊

  • @nesterperiwinkle
    @nesterperiwinkle Жыл бұрын

    I so want to through hike the AT. Very cool to watch your progress. Be safe!

  • @turragorman59
    @turragorman59 Жыл бұрын

    Great views. Nice that someone sent care package.

  • @rachescakes
    @rachescakes Жыл бұрын

    Fun care package! Happy hiking!

  • @dannythecamper4186
    @dannythecamper4186 Жыл бұрын

    Good video, with some good views, lots of nice foods, so let's keep on hiking..😅

  • @mpalmernyc
    @mpalmernyc Жыл бұрын

    You are kicking but. Im following a few hikers this year and one just got to hot springs at day 30 something. Keep it up

  • @lisapellitier2450
    @lisapellitier2450 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoy your journey

  • @mraic498
    @mraic498 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the daily updates. so much good information! You are always so happy in the videos. Hopefully you get some nice weather this week. What kind of watch do you have?

  • @RickINFJ
    @RickINFJ Жыл бұрын

    Nice trekking pole twirl at 2:28 Taylor Hollow Gap👍 What a thoughtful care package! Rest well Nahamsha. ✌️

  • @133rip
    @133rip Жыл бұрын

    Hot Springs NC is one of my favorite places in the world.

  • @wanderer418
    @wanderer418 Жыл бұрын

    Always a Dollar General,Family Dollar or Dollar Tree near you in N C

  • @qsbroom
    @qsbroom Жыл бұрын

    Glad you caught a good day! You really make that hike look easy...How long have you been using REI Traverse trekking poles.? I presume you like them a lot. Thanks for another great vlog...loving this daily update...fantastic format.

  • @amniealdred827
    @amniealdred827 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Tailor I been watching all your videos you are so inspirational..I learned so much from you..I'm new at back packing ..I'll be doing a lot up white mountains this year and I definitely plan on visiting your store in Gilford. Was wondering if you ever done any videos of jewl trail on Mount Washington I hiked it twice and both times I only made it to the tree lines right before starting summit..bad weather came out of no where and we had to turn around one of the times we had to take emergency shelter it was pretty scary..but we made it out next morning ..ever since that bad experience I was afraid to do more back packing, however I'm breaking that fare and I really want to complete Mount Washington this year on jewl trail..do you have any videos of you hiking that trail? Looking forward to watching you finish the Appalachian for your second time..your amazing and so educational..thank you so much for sharing all your experiences hope to see you when I visit store in July...have fun and stay safe 😊

  • @frolege1
    @frolege1 Жыл бұрын

    You didn’t cook breakfast.. I’m telling your mom

  • @goatworthylife
    @goatworthylife Жыл бұрын

    You got this :)

  • @TrailoFire
    @TrailoFire Жыл бұрын

    Another awesome video. This video I actually playing on 2 different devices right now and slightly off sync lol.

  • @bmwman63
    @bmwman63 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see lots of jalapenos on the Pizza. Arizona is smiling.

  • @donnajess
    @donnajess Жыл бұрын

    Taylor, LMK how the all-American works burger was. Much love to you, and keep doing what you do! ❤️

  • @mathfan0918
    @mathfan0918 Жыл бұрын

    Your snacks look awesome, although my drink of complete decadence will always be Dr. Pepper. Sadly, the rest of the country doesn't find it as appealing as we Texans do. That was super nice of someone to send you a surprise box, though!!

  • @suzanholder2525
    @suzanholder2525 Жыл бұрын

    Omg that Pizza looks so freaking good

  • @molmer2380
    @molmer2380 Жыл бұрын

    U go Tay!!👟👟

  • @donaldtimmons1472
    @donaldtimmons147211 ай бұрын

    I get the Dunks.😂

  • @johnelliott5923
    @johnelliott5923 Жыл бұрын

    Love that watch! What watch is it? Sounds like ya got da hiker hunger… lol great day!

  • @dalededame5627
    @dalededame5627 Жыл бұрын

    The Pizza looked amazing......

  • @ralphjesseman6562
    @ralphjesseman6562 Жыл бұрын

    What watch are you wearing? I like the size of the face.

  • @donald2818
    @donald2818 Жыл бұрын

    Prezzies!

  • @frankopena9921
    @frankopena9921 Жыл бұрын

    Love your channel ! You are an Inspiration!

  • @PedroNord
    @PedroNord Жыл бұрын

    🦋

  • @kenmachine9951
    @kenmachine9951 Жыл бұрын

    ❤😂🎉 hey Taylor 😎 Ken NC

  • @bobmccall4462
    @bobmccall4462 Жыл бұрын

    So, you keep talking about oatmeal and peanut butter. Are you using powdered peanut butter? Love you videos..

  • @BloodhoundMark
    @BloodhoundMark Жыл бұрын

    Gear question. I use a Garmin 235 - on long hikes it only has the battery life for about 6-7 hours. What do you track with and how is the battery life?

  • @david.conley
    @david.conley Жыл бұрын

    Taylor, what brand is your watch? ONWARD!!!

  • @jpascaln
    @jpascaln Жыл бұрын

    ✌🏽

  • @badasswood
    @badasswood Жыл бұрын

    does your hubby ever go on these hikes with you? or do you guys do stuff that you enjoy together out doors??? i have found it hard to fiind a balance in any relationships ive been in, even with out doorsy people... we each do our separate things, even if its the same thing, its like when we are together its a non stop competition... pretty much the opposite of what i ever wanted in a relationship... lol... the best trail partners have all just been friends, no ties other than that...made the wife jealous for years, but id say you can always come along, we wont ditch you, until you get on our nerves😂😂

  • @donferguson2805
    @donferguson2805 Жыл бұрын

    Will you make it to Damascus Virginia for Trail Days

  • @frankopena9921
    @frankopena9921 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos ! Thanks for talking about the "Far Out" app! Is it accurate in terms of water sources? You said you almost missed the water source (the one w/ the leaf) if you didn't see other hikers filling up there. Are they all hard to spot or just a few? I would be worried about not having enough water. How do you all deal w/ the water situation or is the app pretty good? And don't worry about the trolls, you are out there to have fun so glad you are watching Survivor. : ) Also, did you ever consider writing an AT Tip book, you can write about the Far Out App and how to use (I didn't know there were diff sections of the app), water sources, shelters and hostels, shuttle rides, gear, etc. I would def buy it. I'll def be in NH this summer and when I do , I'll def be stopping in your shop! Thanks for putting out these videos. THey are very informative!

  • @markcummings6856

    @markcummings6856

    Жыл бұрын

    The Far Out App has everything you listed, and all Town info to include all stores, hostels, hotels, shuttle contacts, post offices, grocery stores, and telephone numbers to all. And it’s all user interactive to leave comments from past experiences and good and bad comments.

  • @JRooneyPhotos1
    @JRooneyPhotos1 Жыл бұрын

    What hiking watch do you use?

  • @jasonwalker559
    @jasonwalker559 Жыл бұрын

    What watch are you wearing?

  • @justinlandis3826
    @justinlandis3826 Жыл бұрын

    What watch are you currently using? I have the Garmin Vivo active 3.. think you had it previously. Looking for pros/cons. Thanks!

  • @TaylortheNahamshaHiker

    @TaylortheNahamshaHiker

    Жыл бұрын

    Coros apex pro, it has a great battery life when it's in full GPS mode

  • @marykk6246
    @marykk6246 Жыл бұрын

    Is it scary to sleep in the woods by yourself? How did you overcome it?

  • @catblue6393
    @catblue6393 Жыл бұрын

    🚶‍♀️👍🏻🙂

  • @meanerina
    @meanerina Жыл бұрын

    What is your rain jacket?

  • @BigCountryOutdoors325

    @BigCountryOutdoors325

    Жыл бұрын

    Her jacket is from Zpacks. I tried asking about it’s performance a few videos back, but never got a response.

  • @brookecampilongo3962

    @brookecampilongo3962

    Жыл бұрын

    The links are always listed in her video info when you click more and then click more again. She also has it listed in her gear video.

  • @codyhikes4054
    @codyhikes4054 Жыл бұрын

    Did you ever hold the chicken in the liquor store

  • @TaylortheNahamshaHiker

    @TaylortheNahamshaHiker

    Жыл бұрын

    I did not unfortunately

  • @codyhikes4054

    @codyhikes4054

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TaylortheNahamshaHiker you betrayed the chicken?

  • @frolege1
    @frolege1 Жыл бұрын

    2:27 fancy SLO MO of You but SLO-MO-ing the ROCK right afterwards was wacked-out

  • @donaldtimmons1472
    @donaldtimmons147211 ай бұрын

    Nobody ever replies.

  • @EfficientRVer
    @EfficientRVer Жыл бұрын

    Just the gift she needed to add to her 19 pound pack: 1/2 pound of sugar and corn syrup (Gushers are that, plus worse stuff), 2 pounds of double-caffeine bottled coffee, and 3/4 pound of chocolate. If she had no other added sugars in her diet, this is about a week's worth. I like Snickers, and they do contain nuts, so I'll give those a pass, but when they're by far the healthiest thing in a "Care package" it makes me glad I'm not the person they mailed it to. With friends like that, who needs enemies? She'll probably have to drink up the two Dunkins quickly to keep it from weighing her down, and they contain as much caffeine as 10 cans of Coke. The person sending the gift should drop what they're doing, drink 10 Cokes or the two Dunkin bottles themselves, and then immediately go hike 20 miles up and down mountains. If you ask a cardiologist if that's advisable, they'll ask if you have a death wish. Even a well-intended gift sometimes belongs in a dumpster or regifted. What you can get away with as a couch potato is way different from what someone needs when pushing their body almost every day for 4 months. Gushers: 2x 6x 0.8oz contains: 228% RDA added sugars, 36% RDA saturated fat Dunkin Iced Coffee 2x 13.7oz contains: 114% RDA added sugars, 42% RDA saturated fat + 394mg caffeine Mayo Clinic says: Up to 400 mg of caffeine a day appears to be safe for most healthy adults. That's roughly the amount of caffeine in four cups of brewed coffee, 10 cans of cola or two "energy shot" drinks. Snickers 6x 1.86oz contains: 312% RDA added sugars, 138% RDA saturated fat The only saving grace is that even the worst forms of added sugar will mostly get burned off by the hiking, if she manages to meter out when she eats them according to activity level. But they really do combine poorly with caffeine, when it comes to cardiac health, especially regarding greatly increasing the risk of developing arrythmias or tachycardia. I got away with it until age 35, when I received the choice of lifetime meds, or seeing if eliminating caffeine (except the amounts in small amounts of chocolate) let me avoid that. It took me 6 months to wean off caffeine, but I'm 65 now, still not needing heart meds. Deciding to sacrifice caffeine then, is the only reason I can still be as athletic as I wish, though Covid in 2020 did put a big dent in that for almost a year, with minor lingering effects still. Had I not done the right thing in my 30s, I would have not been able to be in shape in my 60s, and Covid definitely would have killed me 37 months ago. Taylor is young and healthy enough to get away with a lot. I don't fault her at all, what she is doing is quite natural. I borrowed from my body at her age also, feeling a bit invincible. At some point, you have to repay your body or suffer the consequences. I wish I'd learned my lesson and upped my game before age 35, when I had little choice but to tighten up or become a typical lazy, out of shape American on lifetime meds and headed toward major medical problems. We are free to be as unhealthy as we choose. Criticism of someone who is already 99th percentile in most ways, is wrong, so please accept my apologies if this comes across as critical rather than advisory, an attempt to pass on things I learned the hard way, so that others might not have to. You only get one body. Take care of it, or it will bite you later in life.

  • @maxwillems7475

    @maxwillems7475

    Жыл бұрын

    You mean well and you're right, but if you've been here for a while you know that Taylor is aware that some choices might not be the healthiest ones. She discussed it a fair few times (after many condescending comments). She also explains that she doesn't show everything she eats, so it's not all candy and ice coffee. In order to do what she does daily you just need a fair amount of calories in in a short time. It's very good advice but it's been discussed here so often that by now, the talking about the diet gets a bit tiresome..

  • @freeheel748
    @freeheel748 Жыл бұрын

    Holy jalapeño!

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