The fact that you made it a point to pay off your student loans and start this debt free, just earned you a subscriber. Good luck and enjoy!

@kellyhays23

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@joanncoopertroupe3506

3 ай бұрын

My Son and Isabella aka Daddy Daughter Shadow Camping got me watching you and Cody and his wife I love all the Awesome places you visit. The is bless you Kelly..I am a Bariatric VSG post op nearly 8 years. God Bless you Girl!!😊😊😊😊💖💖💖💖💖

@alexeatonexploresamerica5511

3 ай бұрын

What's up Kelly it's been awhile since I've watched a video I would love to go on a long hike like that ​@@kellyhays23

@alexeatonexploresamerica5511

3 ай бұрын

How have you been

@frisk151

3 ай бұрын

I've never met Kelly or spoken directly... She does seem "a bit driven".. (My semi-sarcasm hopefully transcends my keystrokes = "a bit"). Definitely PROUD of her as well.. A LOT of people "cop out" as they are able.. (covid, etc) I'm always down with giving anyone a hand up if needed and able... I also RESPECT those who drill down as they are able and clear the proverbial scales.. Her life and adventures are definitely worth following.. Lots of good info, nuggets and a life lesson or three-xxxx you can gleen from this young Woman..

CONGRATULATIONS on being debt free! So much freedom. So excited about your new journey. I watched your whole AT thru hike. Angels all around you on this trail and be blessed!

Very cool! Looking forward to following your CDT hike!

Awesome!! Can't wait to follow along and watch your adventure!

That is awesome 👏🏼 can’t wait wait to follow your journey 😊

That’s AMAZING!!! Sooooo excited for you!!! Will def be following along!!! 😃

Wow!!! Can’t wait to follow and see the journey you take.

Cant wait to follow your new adventure, started following when you were on the AT

Good for you! Will be fun to follow along on your CDT journey!

The CDT is my fave! Very excited to follow your hike!

Beautiful 🙌🙏🏻🕊 We used to live in Boise, Idaho. That's wonderful 🙌 student debt paid off. Blessings to your new adventure. 🙏🏻🕊🕊🕊

Congratulations I’ll be following along 👍👍👍❤️.

Wow. That’s excellent news! Looking forward to following the videos.

This is awesome!! Good luck to you and I cant wait to see the videos. Id love to do the pct and cdt myself. Have fun!!

Woohoo! Great news all around. Looking forward to watching your adventures on the CDT!

Wow ya I'd say that's a big announcement. Glad you were able to set yourself up to make this happen. I look forward to following along to see what this trail has in store for you!

That is awesome. Good luck on the trail and be careful.

Awesome !! Good luck, look forward to watching your video journey !!!

Yay! I was hoping you would do the CDT. I live in N.W Montana and have hiked in the park and the Bob Marshal wilderness.

Congrats and good luck on your CDT journey! You're gonna crush it ^_^

That’s awesome news Kelly! I have been following you before you started the Appalachian trail and have watched others hike the CDT so I am looking forward to your seeing your hike and adventures. Have fun planning!

Good for you! I've been thinking about doing that as well someday. I'll be out on the Colorado Trail this summer (SOBO) so maybe I'll see you out there!

I have been watching your journey on the AT, the PCT and can't wait to follow along for the CDT. I've enjoyed all your journeys off the trail. Blessings for your next big adventures ❤

Rock on, I was hoping someone I follow does some cdt vids. Glad your pct recovery has gone well enough to do the cdt. Safe travels!

Girl, I'm so excited! Your AT vlogs were my favorite, so I know I'm in for sth really good!😊

So cool ... I'm doing the CT this year and then hopefully the CDT next year! Excited to see your experience

Awesome!!! Can’t wait to follow another one of your journeys!!!

Can’t wait this is going to be awesome following you on your trek.

Can't wait to follow you on the cdt

So cool Kelly, excited to follow you on another thru- hike ...I will be watching from Arkansas! ✌️

Great news, can’t wait to see you out there. I’ve not done any of the CDT but I’ve crossed it while backpacking in GNP and San Pedro Park, just west of Cuba New Mexico. May have crossed it in the Gila but don’t know if the CDT route went through that area. That’s all by way of saying if your trek is mostly like the places I’ve crossed it, you’re gonna have a blast. I’ll be watching and cheering you on!

Exciting !!! I can’t wait to watch your next adventure ! I’m doing my first hike in September. It’s only 80km but I gotta start somewhere. You and Dixie have inspired me to just go do it !!❤

Yeah!! This is so exciting! Looking forward to following along in preparation for my hike next year.

Oh happy day, 9L is doing another thru hike! I can't wait for the new gear videos. Congratulations, Kelly, your virtual tramily is 💯 behind you! ✌️

Awesome! Cant wait to watch your journey. I like he way you vlog your hikes so I am looking forward to it. I am doing the AT in 25 and hoping to do the CDT the next year if I can so I appreciate all you guys that share your journeys. You guys really do help others prep, understand, and learn about the trails beforehand.

I loved following along on AT. What a prized treat that series is. Thank you. At this point, emergency surgery, fire ants, wasps, coyotes, steak eating alligators, bugs in ear, werewolves, nothing, nothing stops K. You do the hike. I'll watch. Lazy. ❤

Loved following your AT adventure!

Good luck Kelly! I will be definitely be following your journey here on YT

Very cool! I live in New Mexico, it’s definitely a beautiful state. Good luck on your hike!

Totally excited for you!!! Definitely some of the most beautiful parts of the country!! Enjoy yourself, and we'll be looking forward to sharing your experiences!!!

Kelly, sounds great. That is such a great trail and love hikers hiking the CDT. I guess it is because I lived both in Colorado and New Mexico . Happy trails.

Can't wait for you to share your journey! Wishing you the best from the mountains of Eastern Tennessee!

You will enjoy the CDT, especially the part going through the Wind River Mtns of Wyoming! Can't wait to see your videos.

Have fun in New Mexico!!! I’m from the Four Corners area. The mountains thru Dulce and Chama is beautiful. I just subscribed!!! I love your adventures

Great news! Can’t wait to follow along.

Oh Kelly. I’m so excited for you (and us). I love your videos and am really looking forward to following you on this hike. Can’t wait to see your gear.

I can’t wait for the start. Wish you a fantastic trek. Good luck!

Following since your AT days. Looking forward to seeing you back on trail! Love your faith and may God bless you on this journey

Good luck on your journey and happy n safe travels.

Congrats on your announcement!🎉. Looking forward on watching your journey. Hike on! 🚶‍♀️🥾⛰🎒

That is great news Kelly !!! Looking forward to your new adventure !

Awesome. It would be good to see a shakedown video of your choices of gear before you go. I can't wait. Hopefully I can get back to hiking soon too.

I just discovered your channel and I’m enjoying your hikes. I have lived in Montana my whole life and have hiked much of the CDT. I’m excited that you are going to do it this summer. It’s starting to get hot and dry here in Western MT. You might want to get started if you want to avoid fire season in the West. We had a dry winter and the snow is going fast. Good luck!

Woo Hoo. I am so happy to hear that. My favorite spot in the world is the Wind River Range in Wyoming. I hope you can get off the CDT and do some of the other trails in that incredible mountain range. If you get a chance go see the cirque of the towers in the southern winds. ❤

@markmason4053

3 ай бұрын

Yes! Wind River Range is incredible, I never want to leave it when I go there

@richardthorne2804

3 ай бұрын

@@markmason4053 I live in Colorado and Northwestern Wyoming is by far my favorite place in the US. The winds are special not too many places like this if at all. I’m so excited for Kelly.

Can't wait! I have been thru your other thru hikes and love the content!

Good luck with your hike ! I just got back from Arkansas spreading my parent's ashes in Lincoln, the town where my mom was born and where they met. I hadn't been to Ark in many years so it was nice to go back and see my cousins and the beauty of NW Ark.

Been following since your AT thru-hike! An absolute warrior! Can’t wait to watch this next journey of yours! ❤

How exciting for you!!! You will be awesome! I think SOBO is very smart for this time of year. Please be so very careful, as I know you will! ❤ Go be amazing as always! You truly look so beautiful, healthy and happy! God bless you and may he watch over you daily!

Have a great hike Kelly! I started watching from the start of the AT vlogs. I can't believe you're over 57k subs! Maybe this will take you to 100k. I've only watched a handful of CDT vlogs, so looking forward to it.

@kellyhays23

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for being here all this time!!🤍

Yes!! I’ve wanted someone I follow to do the CDT!! Congrats and bon voyage

I’ve been following since your AT hike! Can’t wait to watch this next journey!

Awesome news I just watched your Florida trail videos from start to finish and it was incredible what you showed of the Florida wildlife !! I feel like I made that journey with you in a way also incredible to see the people that helped you along the way being from Florida I was very proud so thank you for that. !

Exciting news- I will be following you. ❤

This is so exciting! I'm looking forward to following your journey.

Yay!!!! Cannot wait!! I’m plan on CDT in 2 years 🙌🏻👍🏻

I’ve been following you since before you started the AT. I’ve never seen anyone enjoy the trail as much as you. The people that are on the trail with you are very fortunate to have you along with them. Be safe, looking forward to watching you do the CDT!

Awesome! Can't wait to follow your journey again.

I am really excited to follow your new adventure. I will be praying for your safety. I hope you can have some friends join you on the last leg. The border has always been a sketchy place. I use to live down there so this is coming from first hand experience. Glad you are home for now back in AR. I always love this time of year here in the Ozarks. Be safe and ad always Im loving your videos.

Exciting news, I first started watching you during the AT! Congratulations on being debt free, you should be proud of yourself……being a responsible hard working adult while living the lifestyle you crave! You are an inspiring young woman! 🤗🏃‍♀️🦶🏼

Good luck you’re really taking on a big task. I definitely will follow every day on your new adventure.

So excited you are doing the CDT in my neck of the woods! You were the first Appalachian trail hiker I started watching and inspired me to get out hiking more. It would be cool to try and do some trail magic for you when you get to southern Wyoming (Encampment/Riverside area).

@kellyhays23

3 ай бұрын

That is so cool! Hope to see you out there!

Yeah!!! I can't wait to watch your journey!! Get it girl!!

Hey kelly I am so looking forward to your CDT hike. I hope you have a fantastic adventure stay safe and enjoy❤

Looking forward to following you!!

Oooh!! Soo pumped for this adventure!! Wishing you much luck and success!!

Awesome! Best trail in US. Can't wait to follow.

We'll be watchin' and praying for ya !! 🙏 Can't wait !! 🫶

Good luck Kelly. All the best on your journey. Happy to follow along on here.

Very exciting announcement. Best luck for you. I will follow the journey.

Your ambition and drive is so fun to watch. I've really enjoyed your channel, and this adventure sounds like the best one yet! Congratulations on becoming debt free! Thank you for another great video!

Can't wait to watch new adventure on the trail. Been following you for a long time.

Looking forward to following along. Enjoy the journey!

Awesome I knew it can't wait to watch the journey be safe and have fun

This is awesome. So happy for you. Can't wait to see your daily vlog and the countryside. I will be donating before you leave on your adventure. The only advice I can give is please take bear spray alone with you. Stay well and best of luck on your trek. It is great to see you again.

@agnesskibicka

3 ай бұрын

@user-David-Alan, Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱 and rural life! ( channel 😊)

@kellyhays23

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much David! Bear spray will def be coming with me

Am SOOOOOO looking forward to this !

Congratulations Kelly on your choice of the CDT. I would love to hike it, but I can no longer hike due to the Lyme Disease. I know that you will have a blast and that it will just blow you away! Thanks for videoing the hike and I can't wait to follow along. If you run into Nean or he also goes by Let It Be, tell him geek says hi. He lives in Colorado and is a triple, Triple Crowner. Hike safe, Hike strong, Have fun! geek A.T. '90 & '02 PCT '08

I sense an epic and phenomenal CDT thru-hike. I have always been curious about the CDT say as opposed to the AT. Will follow your journey with great interest. 👊

That is awesome!!! I wish you luck and great health on trail. The CDT is a tough one for sure. I live in southern NM and have done several sections of the CDT in NM and CO. I also help out CDT hikers going through NM. Especially getting back from the southern terminus to civilization (a high clearance 4x4 is mandatory). If you need anything as you get into NM, let me know! Glad to help out.

@kellyhays23

3 ай бұрын

Awesome!!! Shoot me a message on Instagram if you have it!

Can't wait to watch you out there. Praying you have none of the difficulties you had on the AT and PCT! 💕

Thanks for being so open and sharing. I have enjoyed your vlogs from the earliest AT posts to camp cooking, crystal hunting and shark tooth sifting. Always different, fun and entertaining. You are the reason we were opened up to your gorgeous home state of Arkansas and fell in love with it. Cannot wait to get back to it. And you do not look a day over 2- so keep staying healthy and being you. All the best for a very successful and enjoyable CDT outing. One step at a time leads to thousands.

@kellyhays23

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for being here🤍

Awesome!!! Looking forward to seeing the videos! Good Luck!

Let's go Kelly! I'm excited to watch your journey

Awesome Kelly. Can't wait! On the Pinhoti!

Major epic! Looking forward to following you through some GREAT (and tough!) terrain! Hike on! Tortoise

That’s awesome! Can’t wait for you to start. Who will you be starting off with?

@kellyhays23

3 ай бұрын

I’ll introduce everyone at the start!

I'm so excited for you Kelly! I love watching all of your adventures, and I can't wait to see the next one. Also, congratulations on paying off your student debt! What a great accomplishment. God bless!

Been following you since before your AT health emergency. Still loving all you do! I am SO EXCITED to follow you on the CDT!

@kellyhays23

3 ай бұрын

You’ve been here since the beginning! That’s love! Thanks so much for sticking around ❤️

This is great news for you, your hiking friends and us! You were absolutely beaming in this video and that’s so awesome! 9L, back on the trail!

Really enjoy your upbeat yet laid back demeanor which transitions to helping keep me motivated between backpacking/camping trips! I look forward to more of your content from this ol’ boy from the sip. I know you know this but please be wary of suspicious characters and also watch for the grizzlies. I’ve only hiked here in the southeast as I think you mostly have. I’ve heard crazy stories of run ins with dangerous situations out west. Look forward to future content and maybe someday I’ll hit the CDT albeit only the northern section!

Cannot wait to watch your adventures Kelly!!