Fabulous! After following many AT through-hikers on KZfaq, it is an absolute joy to encounter someone with some natural history knowledge to share with us. Thank you!
@DandyLight7 ай бұрын
Your entry in the Springer Mt. logbook says it all, "Heading to Maine!" Great video. I appreciated your inclusion of the nature information (the Hellbender, hemlocks, pileated woodpecker). At minute mark 6:35 those Snickers were giving you a message...K N...Katahdin Northbound!🙂 You had a beautiful day that God and/or the Cloud Seeding Service gave you.🙂 Thank you for this video and the time it took to edit. I enjoyed it very much.
@johnmalenchek65977 ай бұрын
Like my Dad used to say "One foot in front of the other and follow your nose". Good luck on the journey. Awfully early start.
@user-wx7wg5cn1m7 ай бұрын
50 degrees light winds, beautiful sights , clear paths and views- good people to meet- you are in the right place at the right time! 🌿
@TXMEDRGR7 ай бұрын
Good luck, and please stay in touch.
@jerryparnell10647 ай бұрын
New sub.subscriber.. I like your video, well done. Happy Hiking.👍🙏👣
@davidferguson92137 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@markviers9987 ай бұрын
Beauty of a day weather wise to start.
@JulieJordanScott7 ай бұрын
So sad about the eastern hemlock. Enjoyed learning from you today!
@usmchky17 ай бұрын
Good byes to our loved ones is always difficult.
@willodaix50407 ай бұрын
Gogo, keep talking, every couple years someone who knows stuff, thanks.
@randywineke54167 ай бұрын
Great video. Heading NORTH! Stay Safe and HIKE ON!!!
@suehancock55737 ай бұрын
Good luck stay safe and enjoy every minute! & Hike On! 🙏🥾⛺️🧗♀️🇺🇸
@justinlandis38267 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@pwnu7147 ай бұрын
So cool !!!
@KrizAkoni7 ай бұрын
Super nice day!
@dannythecamper41867 ай бұрын
Good video with some good views, some nice water falls, on a cold day with lots of cold rainy and snow days so let's keep on hiking 😊
@baskets84297 ай бұрын
👍👍
@bsbnjg7 ай бұрын
We are with you! Keep hiking!
@elizabethcole55827 ай бұрын
Those falls are beautiful!! Stay safe! Have a good time! You got this!
@ValsLife17 ай бұрын
When you get into Vermont and further north, the white blazes are fewer and far between. There might even be days where you only see one or two a day in southern Maine NH, just FYI.
@lisaweppler16697 ай бұрын
best wishes!!! Bug
@michymoo8397 ай бұрын
Great start to a journey of a lifetime.
@gavinbreslin1047 ай бұрын
Good Luck on your adventure!
@heatherlangston94297 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for including the information about the salamander and the trees. That kind of thing is so interesting and sets your videos apart from the others. Really cool
@dennisk9052 ай бұрын
Great start
@deborahchadwick2107 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed your day1! So nice to hear your info on flora and fauna. Will be following. Ptayers fir safety during tge snow and cold comine. We are in western NC
@donnacarver51817 ай бұрын
Happy Trails!
@cumberlandquiltchic17 ай бұрын
Every year, for the past few years, ive followed a couple of hikers on their journey all the way to Maine with their videos. . Im happy to see your video! Best wishes for your hike. Im in franklin NC if you need anything, happy to help.
@jessejulian38757 ай бұрын
You are on your way into a great adventure. Thanks for the video. Stay safe and stay in touch with those following you. All the best to you.
@ontheloose20247 ай бұрын
Great weather for day 1. Hopefully we will run into you on the trail. Blue.
@richardmacauley11077 ай бұрын
I enjoy your sharing information on items you encounter such as the Hellbender salamander and discussions related to the foliage.
@JosieTipton7 ай бұрын
yesss!!! go 5 stack!! you’re a diva on the trail
@peterquinter81307 ай бұрын
Good luck-Maverick
@lynelljansen80577 ай бұрын
good luck !
@jamesadams23347 ай бұрын
Big smile! Good luck on your thru hike! Hike safe, Hike strong, Have fun! geek
@adropro32187 ай бұрын
No way I just watched two other hikers videos that talked about clean break what a great experience! I am excited to see your future content! Enjoy, hopefully I’ll be able to get on trail sometime in the next year.
@jasononthetrail63567 ай бұрын
Excellent start and great job on filming and keeping it tight. Looking forward to your progress- happy trails!
@AmaniSoaps7 ай бұрын
Glad it’s going well. XO
@5StackHikes7 ай бұрын
Thank you darling!
@schmitzcj7 ай бұрын
Your wife is like mine,.. "ready to see me go?", "yes" 😂
@AmaniSoaps7 ай бұрын
I plead the 5th 🤐😂
@hangswithraccoons7 ай бұрын
Great vid my friend! Looks beautiful out there! You got it!
@sheilahenry72797 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed the info. about the hellbender salamanders, the trees & other. If you can, keep it doing little facts. Looking forward to following you. And, keep mentioning any who you meet. I’m following several 2024 hikers.
@swilliams25757 ай бұрын
Awesome starting day. The nature facts are enjoyable. Best of Luck!
@hikingmovie7 ай бұрын
Great first day! Good luck
@rwp7227 ай бұрын
Good show - as already said, "thanks for taking the time" and posting. Subscribed
@pauliedavis495 ай бұрын
Tears...
@rkatufus7 ай бұрын
Yay! Natural history tidbits along the AT, my favorite. Best wishes on your journey and thanks for sharing it.
@timwiles2587 ай бұрын
Good luck
@NeemorsWorld7 ай бұрын
Awesome! Enjoy 🤘
@windeaglemartin18007 ай бұрын
Hope you get off during this next cold snap it’s going to be rough.
@RedCatt4236 ай бұрын
Great video...love the added info about vegetation and animals. . Daily follow ups and trail talk. Everything that helps me experience a moment on the trail.
@offroadracer997 ай бұрын
New sub here. Thanks for sharing your journey
@billprice64587 ай бұрын
Looking strong! You're going to do great.
@katfish0007 ай бұрын
Really nice video. 😊
@richardross72197 ай бұрын
Nice video. Take it easy. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick
@5StackHikes7 ай бұрын
I am bad about the take it easy part. Will try to do better (i know it's important)
@richardross72197 ай бұрын
@@5StackHikesIts a long haul. Many push too hard and end up quitting. Good Luck, Rick
@andrea46337 ай бұрын
Hello from Germany, I wish you all the best for the trail ahead and I love all the nature facts.
@doryliggett84077 ай бұрын
I don’t know your story but you are off to a great start! Say hi to Capt Jack and Bob Ross when see them.
@5StackHikes7 ай бұрын
They are ahead a bit. Will do if II see them!
@Elizabeth-pt4bv7 ай бұрын
Good luck, enjoy the journey and thank you for sharing your vlogg.
@royferrissugarbear53067 ай бұрын
See you on trail.
@ericmcclain98877 ай бұрын
Springer to Gooch is a big first day! You're well on your way!
@sulj33737 ай бұрын
Great video and informative.😊
@kevinwhite58277 ай бұрын
Have you all seen the weather forecast for the next week? It’s like 8 degrees near Nashville TN. Can’t imagine what it will be like in the mountains.
@5StackHikes7 ай бұрын
I am definitely worried about being out in it. Right now, on the trail, it is 24. I hope to get a sense of how much lower I can be comfortable
@evaclendenen90477 ай бұрын
Happy trails!
@mhe85457 ай бұрын
Enjoy the 50’s. Cold 🥶 is coming.
@edwinklaver7 ай бұрын
Congrats
@hikingwitchdoctor72967 ай бұрын
Can you elaborate on your Kenyan background? We’re all expat African family!
@5StackHikes7 ай бұрын
I don't have a history there, but my wife does. She was there with the Peace Corps in the 90s and more recently, returned to teach soap making & how to start a small business. She also lived in Tanzania a couple of years.
@jamesbonner59897 ай бұрын
Good first day, hard to say goodby to love ones. Did you weigh your pack ?
@JosieTipton7 ай бұрын
yes, it was 31 lbs
@darrengarlough51217 ай бұрын
What sleep system are you figuring on using?
@connieb6937 ай бұрын
go 5 stack!!!!
@5StackHikes7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Have fun in the NYC!
@chalampakala97887 ай бұрын
What camera and software are you using for this video. Good luck
@stacyndog7 ай бұрын
How is the drive up to springer ? Road conditions?
@5StackHikes7 ай бұрын
We took the road from the east side. Not too bad...just a few spots where we had to slow down. A sedan could do fine if there isn't ice.
@Wolfmanhikes7 ай бұрын
How was the drive up to springer my parking lot
@5StackHikes7 ай бұрын
No problems for the east side route...a sedan could do it if you go slow in some spots.