You’ve made a beautiful video here, Derek. Those last few minutes capturing peoples’s reasons with the background music and then those clips of smiles, moments and emotions was perfect, Good Job ❤

Loving the videos Derek its like therapy following you and getting an insight into your journey with the group, thank you for sharing.

Derek, I love the easy comradery of the group that you captured in the video. It is uplifting and inspiring!

It will be nice to see some leaves on those trees…

You are looking very contented Derek. I admire the Mam, she shows great courage for taking on this adventure. Mother's guilt can be crippling but she is right, her children will draw from her strength, and that is a great feeling.

"Lord of Hiking: The fellowship of the Appalachian Trail" 😊 Have a happy and safe trail dear Derek and all in the group! ❤ Sylvia, Greece

Im binge watching your videos!!! There's something about you capturing the essence of everything. Great job!

I love your videos, Ivy! Thank you so much for making these - wishing ya’ll the very best from Angela in North Carolina!

Just tuning in derek. Ur some man. Glad you met some great people. Video brilliant music brilliant

Ha... I saw that look.....

So proud of Carly as she takes this trek! And what an inspiring Mom! I’m a mom of 2 and the guilt is so real. Way to teach her kiddos how to be strong, resilient and lead. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to keeping up the group!

I love that trip style, we can meet many different people and mindsets. It's pretty good.

@DerekCullenOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

You meet people of all ages, sizes and backgrounds out here 🙏

💜Back to your best Derek.

I wish I could be fearless like you man! Living the dream!

Derek, thank you for sharing. I will be on trail this Wednesday.

Looks like a great bunch of people. Mixed bag but everyone getting on, what more could you ask? You seem in your element! Keep going and enjoy!! 🏕️

Spectacular video Derek,such a lovely bunch of happy people,enjoy the day.Thank you Derek.

@DerekCullenOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

They are a lovely bunch! Thanks Rose 🙏

So lovely

Looks so fun. Jealous!

Great stuff,Derek

Amazing video Derek ... thank you !

So relaxed 🙏🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

Some man for one man. 👏👏👏 May the force be with you. 👍👍👍

Great follow u. I’ve watched many AT videos, because I’m going to do it as soon as I can. This is the 1st one whet the groups dynamic’s are shown. Keep it up

Thank you.

Looks like you’re having a blast 💥

Let us know when your in NY. My wife and I watch you hiking Ireland videos and live in NY.

Awesome

🖐🏻☺️🙏❤️. Love the video.

So loving the way this adventure is going!

@DerekCullenOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

Me too 😊

Very Good Derek

@DerekCullenOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

Cheers Edward!

You're walking with my friend Emilia!!! Tell her Mrs. Heidorn says Hi!

@DerekCullenOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

Hey 👋 I will of course and thank you for watching :)

My cousin Ben is in your group, right now! It's great to see all of you enjoying the trail.

Hi Derek, so enjoying your videos. Great to see you enjoying everyone's company and friendship. Happy trails. 😊

@DerekCullenOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

I enjoy reading about your journey every day! I wish I were younger and could even attempt to walk that far. Wishing you and everyone the very best. Love, from Canada.

@DerekCullenOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Kathleen :) FYI I would say at least half of the thruhikers I have met attempting the full trail are in their 50s, 60s and 70s. And Most of them have little to no experience with hiking ✨

Im at a point in my life where the current way things are going isnt really working out. The past decade hasn't been kind to me. And since i have the unique ability to do whatever i want since i have no children, my fiance is no longer with us, most family is no longer with us, im the only one left out of my gang of life long friends and its just me, everyday just me. Ive defaulted to a hermit type nomadic lifestyle and i cant stand over populated city areas. Been thinking bout doing the whole trail since im in Florida... The idea gets more enticing by the hour... Ive got to do something and i think its something many people wanna do but cant cause the tangles of "normal" modern life.. why not right? I have nothing to lose

As someone who lives in a country that doesn't have bears, I always find it astounding just how blaise people who live in countries that do have them are.

@mattmurphy24

Ай бұрын

I live in the bay area. No bears but have hiked/backpacked throughout the Sierras. I've seen bears about 20 times, mostly going around cabin areas and yosemite a few times on the trail. They break into cabins and look for food. They have always run away. Grizzles are different so in places like MT you need bear spray when you hike. Yellowstone is great for bears. I saw 8 including a Grizzle across a huge meadow. Go to Yellowstone if you want to see a bear in the wild.

@maureenp7082

Ай бұрын

Grizzlies are more worrisome than black bears. Black bears are more fearful...unless it's a mother bear.

Looks like a nice group you're hiking with

@DerekCullenOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

They are lovely !

HELLO YOU..............dear Derek,you have a funny group,...............take care of you,say hello to the others.....Blessings and Greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘

@DerekCullenOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

Hello Daggy and yes they are a very funny bunch of humans !!

🙏❤️🙏

Hey Derek. When ya get to Tennessee if you need some trail magic hit me up. I’d love to help yall.

@100Noddy

2 ай бұрын

💜

Hello from belgium derek’

@DerekCullenOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

Hello you 👋

seem like a nice crowd. have you got yourself a trail name yet or is that something dubbed on you by your trailmates? do you carry any kind of bear repellent or do you just rely on being able to run faster than the rest of your group?

@DerekCullenOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

I don’t carry any bear spray (none of us do) and no trailname yet. Lots of names being thrown around but waiting for the right one to come about :)

Please come back and get me Derek 😁💚

@DerekCullenOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

Haha 😊

How do bears make the difference between food food in the bags and human food in the tents ?

@DerekCullenOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

We smell pretty bad 😂 on a serious note, I suspect, like all predators, they have come to realise through evolution that they need to be cautious around humans and there is too much risk/effort involved when it comes to hunting a human 😊

I'm just a weekend backpacker, but I feel that mom guilt she spoke of. My husband and daughter don't enjoy hiking, but they know I do and don't mind me going despite worrying about me. I told them I worry about them.

Hey you! Am wondering about snakes and seeing the one young lady in particular going about without long pants. I didn't notice if others were wearing shorts etc. But when I lived in Tennessee we always wore long, loose pants when out in the woods to cut down on the chances of snakebite (hoping the 'strike' would get caught up in the loose pants fabric instead of sinking into flesh). This time of year I suppose they are sluggish but what is the plan about that?

@DerekCullenOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

Hi Dianne. Most of us wear shorts and always keep a close eye out for snakes 🙏

What do you think about❤

What's your trail name Derek?

Is the lady with kids just walking a section?

@DerekCullenOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

Nope she is walking the full AT 2190 miles 😊

I’d be really annoyed having to spend time with all those people, dipping in and out wouldn’t be too bad but fuck me there’s a few irritations there

@Brian-op9fv

Ай бұрын

ABC Bro…..Always Be Chill’in!

What is your trail nickname?

@DerekCullenOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

I don’t have one yet…none of us do…but I’m sure we will when the time is right :)

@karlmurray2225

2 ай бұрын

' Cú Chulainn's ' would be very apt, before they call you Paddy 🙄 Maybe if you tell them the story of Cú Chulainn, they might give you the name. Just Cu in front of your surname, and you have it. Really nice chilled video 🏕️

Can you recording at night?