Hiking and travel adventures. We are a Registered nursing couple who enjoy being on the move. Come join our next journey hiking the Appalachian trail.
We (Sam and Jeff) are seasoned hikers who have finally decided to take the leap, quit our jobs and leave our Country behind. Travel and hiking has been a main driver in life’s decisions, so now we are making it the priority! In 2023 we are going southbound on the Appalachian trail.
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Do you know what pants you bought?
Thank you for the “don’t stress” moments! I’m trying not to, and your video emphasizes that.
Definitely one of the best videos on the topic out there! Thank you so much for sharing, you’re doing a great service to the community. Especially the squatting tutorial is unique and welcome. Do you have a routine, or a typical time you go number two when through hiking?
No typical routine, but after all that walking going number 2 was very regular!
Awesome to hear about these unexpected health benefits! Take care.
Hi Sam , nice shirt 😊. Miss yah 🤗❣️
Me too!!
Always interesting to see what people actually spent compared to what they planned to spend. Thanks for an interesting video!
Thanks, this USonian so glad I watched. And BTW, glad to see you once again. Some good info. Water bottle holder. Justin, JustinsUL on Etsy. Not expensive and you chose the size that is best for you. A true Cottage industry too!! And the best phone holders and water bottles holder on planet earth. I also envy your trip to Cuba. Golly ! I'd love to go one day.
Thanks for the tips!
Always fun to see your videos!
Great to see you again. And you still sound like you are from Roanoke VA 😁
Great vid, good, solid tips!! TY
Lovely to see you again, and many thanks for the helpful tips.
how do you two communicate thru disagreements
Being good listeners and trying to find a solution that works for both of us and yes understanding that compromise or disappointment may be part of that, but in the end we are committed to each-other.
met a homeless man at the shelter in massachusetts that was cool though
Did you ever do a post hike budget follow-up video?
Plan to shortly
I am middle aged and had never heard of type 2 fun until you described it just now.
98% of thruhikers yellow blazed? Interesting “stat”.
Its a guesstimation as I don’t think there are actual stats !
I use the men's ex officio underwear too!
Every time she says “particularly”, take a shot.
Hello! I really enjoyed watching your videos and this one was great. My husband and I are really thinking about doing something like this but maybe using a motorcycle or something so that we can both hike together. One quick question: about how long did it take your husband to get to where he parked your van where you guys were going to end your hike each day? We’re just trying to generally think about how much time that sort of shuttling back-and-forth would take. Thank you so much for any information like this that you have.
It would usually take about an hour to get to the end destination on most days.
"We all believe waterproof is a thing..."
About ten million dollars just one big 3 according to every KZreadr I wish you guys the best have fun
Excellent video. Thank you!
Wasps don't bite.
True! They sure hurt though!
What about Bigfoot ?
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Wondering if your hygiene kit that you started with was the same at the end? I watched your video on that topic months ago and thought it was great advice. Just wondering if it worked as expected?
Mostly it was the same, i did trade out for a real sized toothbrush though. The swiss cloths worked amazing!
thanks low gear helpful
"Monkey butt" 🤣I had not heard that one before but totally understand that chafing would be on a top 10 list. First time I did a 10 mile run I found out about runners nipple and why I saw guys with tape on their chest. Nothing worse than getting blood on your new running jersey 😭
Mosquitos, flies, wasps and hornets are just so bad! [And ticks in their season]. I think the wasps & hornets were especially bad for the Sobos this year. The wetness is so bad, both for breeding bugs & for having wet feet & clothes! I'm not a fan of snakes either.
Watch for NOBO ticks. SOBO ticks are nicer. 😊 Agree on wet feet. Gotta be a better solution.
Helpful. Thank you. I thought you'd put being soaked through every day for two months right at the top because I can't imagine anything more disspiriting, but to learn that the bugs were even worse - shudder.
you get use to being wet, but you never get use to being bit or things flying into your nose, ears, mouth, or eyes. Permethrin is your friend.
Friday, January 26th: Some good points to ponder. I had some different experiences, but nonetheless what you encountered is valid. Happy Trails. Ross08
Great video as always.😊❤
Wow! I was beginning to wonder if I should give up hiking after your reminders of all the bad things. But when you mentioned the endorphins I perked up. I can hardly wait to get back out for a steady stream of those wonderful rascals!
Swamp Ass 😂 Monistat (Chafing Relief Powder Gel) Worked wonders🙂
Lovee hiking in the Whites. Looking forward to all the things you mentioned in 2026. I will turn 61 on trail then.
I get the slow hiking with short legs. you're 3/4 of an inch taller than me. 😆
Thank you for this! A very enjoyable video! I think a person's view of the Whites is influenced by where they are from. The people from the North are used to that type of stuff and take it in stride, but Southerners like me are more used to the more gentle trails of the south and have a harder time adjusting to the increased difficulty level. Not that they are gentle, but they are MORE gentle than New Hampshire and Maine.
I live for this
I’m glad you enjoyed NH. I love it up here in the North, and yes, there are so many excellent people who hike.
Such a lovely upload my friend! Happy trails ❄️🥾
People are absolutely the best part of the trail. My best friends are hikers. One lives in Kentucky and has visited me in Oklahoma a couple of times. The other lives in Virginia and I've gone on vacations with her and her husband. We talk almost every day. Four others have stopped on their way through and spent the night at my place. I can't wait to make more best friends this year.
Sam, Sam, the thru-hiking Ma'am! As a lifelong resident of the Whites, it pleased me to hear you speak so highly of NH. Glad you enjoyed God's country!
Thanks for posting this.
Fun video. The snow looks pretty. We actually have little icicles hanging on the eaves down here in the Deep South. Pretty but thank goodness this cold won’t last.😊❤
GREAT VIDEO
Thanks for sharing your adventure, Sam. You’ve been an inspiration as I prepare to start my own thru-hike of the AT in early March. I’ll turn 58 on my NOBO journey.
For me, it’s not always speed as much as stride. I can match my friends step for step and still fall behind. I imagine it may take you two steps to match one of Jeff’s. There’s not much to be done about it except I am trying to stretch and increase my stride. Not sure how much it will help. At some point it doesn’t feel natural.
Getting a good stride is challenging when you are avoiding rocks and roots. 😊
I have raynauds and the more I work out the more numb my toes get. Very helpful video!
On my first two attempts at hiking the AT, I hiked alone...intentionally. I would always wonder about the hike partners I saw out there, and how they made it work. This next attempt, I'm going to be more open to hiking with a partner, but I still worry about all these things you mentioned. I think the hike will be more memorable and enjoyable sharing it with another person, but it seems like the match would need to be near perfect for it to work. It's so hard out there, anyway, with all of the other challenges. Adding relationship problems seems like it would be extra hard. I appreciate the tips in this video as well as your insight. If you have any other thoughts on this, I'd love to hear them!
Agree with the others that this is a good video. I could not imagine hiking with my girlfriend. She would be great in chase vehicle and photo me crawling in. Pep talk. Joke at you while feeding you . That kind of thing. Some people are I'm not doing it but I'll help you.
I've often wondered how many people go with their partner to the AT because they are insecure, (jealous), about their significant other being on trail for 5-6 months with members of the opposite sex. I do know one guy that ended up divorced shortly after returning, he vlogged the whole way and was quite candid about things. I guess his wife was upset about the attention he got while up there. I applaud you for being able to do the couple thing. I'm divorced these days but I imagine I'd of ended up in prison had we gone on a thru-hike together, LOL. Just kidding. Good video. <3
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