Day 34: YES or NO? - Music & audiobooks on trail… (AT ThruHike 2024)

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3 ай бұрын

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@TomKing. 3 ай бұрын

One of my favorite pieces of gear on my thru hike last year was a portable radio (sandisk clipjam). It was so much fun picking up new radio stations each week as I walked further, and it helped to save cell phone battery.

@JessHikesTrails 3 ай бұрын

Very cool!

@juliafair3384 3 ай бұрын

The extra stairs are so cute lolol. Stay warm!

@tomellis3218 3 ай бұрын

I listen to your vlog more often at night in bed. But there is a problem. I find your voice soothing & find myself delightfully falling off to sleep… that is a complement. Books & podcast just add to the wonderful experience and again it’s your hike. ❤😊

@michaellocke2766 3 ай бұрын

State of mind in staying saying< positive things. Thank you for sharing, I'm learning so much.

@GoodCreatureProductions 3 ай бұрын

Music and audio books helped me get through some of the slog for sure!

@sundaymorninghikes6275 3 ай бұрын

Yes for music/audiobooks! There are times when music helps get through a grind of a climb or break up the monotony. Audiobooks when relaxing at camp. Podcast recommendation: National Park After Dark for the win!

@JessHikesTrails 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the rec!

@dannythecamper4186 3 ай бұрын

Nice video with some views, so let's keep on hiking 😊

@brumleytown1882 3 ай бұрын

Yes! Your own head is a small and very lonely place, but over millenia the artists of our species have left us millions of trails to follow far beyond. Beautifully crafted in song and word, they can lead us to vistas of the human experience we could never otherwise visit in a thousand lifetimes.

@JessHikesTrails 3 ай бұрын

I LOVE this!

@Coachchris_ 2 ай бұрын

Fourth wing series is so good!

@Dan__S 3 ай бұрын

I've completed hundreds of books and 250 credit hours of university classes via Audiobooks and lecture recordings. It's a superpower to be able to use your time to do two things at once. Keep at it.

@chrishastings9926 3 ай бұрын

Just a couple book series you might consider are The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis and the Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R. Tolkien. Thanks so much for bringing us along your journey Jess.

@JessHikesTrails 3 ай бұрын

Great suggestions!!

@Nick-lk2rv 3 ай бұрын

No audio books or music on the trail for me... I am too paranoid about not being able to hear what is going on around me... I know it's still too cold for snakes but when it gets warmer.... they come with a warning rattle for a reason 😂 I completely get the appeal... I met a guy at mile 700 that was doing his hike listening to the bible... he said it changed his perspective of his hike and gave him strength to keep going? Something to think about 🤔 Love the vidoes keep the strong spirit and keep going girl 👍

@MaxZomboni 3 ай бұрын

Me too. Way back in the day I experimented with listening to a Sony Walkman when walking around the city, but it always bothered me not being able to hear what was going on around me. I felt really uneasy doing it. It never occured to me to take it hiking with me. For the same reason I want to be able to hear what is going on around me. Plus I enjoy listening to the sounds of nature.

@JessHikesTrails 3 ай бұрын

I keep one ear open for this reason :)

@Nick-lk2rv 3 ай бұрын

@JessHikesTrails Glad to "hear" that... pun intended... stay safe out there girl! 🙏

@robertbarnes4 3 ай бұрын

The area you’re have some of the best views on the trail.! You seem to be in a groove!!

@angelalawson9233 3 ай бұрын

To each his own. Whatever makes your heart happy. I work in a very unquiet environment and never have a moment to myself. Therefore, when I am outside, I love to listen to sounds of nature. However, if I were out there for six straight months, I might just enjoy a little music, podcast or an audio book! I love Backpacker Radio. The hosts voice is quite soothing.

@davidwebb2337 3 ай бұрын

You got this! I agree with your stance on music and podcasts and such. You do you!

@acharris1 3 ай бұрын

If you like true crime podcasts, my go-to recommendation is To Live and Die in LA, Season 1. It is amazing!!

@westaylor5508 3 ай бұрын

What ever works for you, do it. Breaking the monotony of a long distance thru hike with media is crucial to mental health in my opinion.

@timmonahanjustoutforawalk7331 3 ай бұрын

Big fan of listening to nature. No audio or music for me. But everyone is different.

@TheBrandonn 3 ай бұрын

The auto gen captions said "my mouse" woke me up, instead of "a" mouse, and I got so confused for a second. I thought you brought a pet mouse with you LOL. If anyone has a problem with music, tough noogies. If I'm ever physically capable of doing this, I will be listening to music at least 60% of the time. Music suggestion: Aurora. The album "All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend"

@JessHikesTrails 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the rec!! I’ll take a listen :)

@chrislaz3230 3 ай бұрын

These would great with the trail. "Name of the Wind & Wise Mans Fear" by Patrick Rothfuss.

@HostileTakeover2 3 ай бұрын

Great books but we're STILL waiting on The Doors of Stone!

@jamesadams2334 3 ай бұрын

If I'm not too late, I don't know what your lead time is, make sure that you have good sunny weather for the Roan Highlands. They are just a couple of days out of Erwin. They are incredible. They are worth waiting for good weather. I think they are the prettiest spot on the trail south of the Mason-Dixon Line. No to electronics while you're hiking. You wouldn't have heard the Pileated Woodpecker if you had been listening to electronics. Just my opinion. geek

@earlwoolery1424 3 ай бұрын

Being hearing impaired I need to wear hearing aids to hear the sounds around me. Otherwise with my 70% hearing loss, I live in a very quite world. With that while hiking I prefer the sounds of nature.

@wombie21 3 ай бұрын

I tried to split my time 1/3 plugged in, 1/3 talking with friends and 1/3 in my head

@goldpop5001 3 ай бұрын

Keep one ear unplugged to listen for thunder, rattlesnakes, etc.

@brianloop3649 3 ай бұрын

Just got caught up on your vlog! Let us know if you need anything when you get up near Roanoke!

@JessHikesTrails 3 ай бұрын

I’ll be there in just a few days!

@brianloop3649 3 ай бұрын

@@JessHikesTrails IF you guys need anything let us know. Not sure what your plans are for the triple crown.

@user-wx7wg5cn1m 3 ай бұрын

Oops- that’s actually “Ambient trails to a blissful clearing “ ❤️🏃‍♀️🌿🧘🏼🙏

@jessicaw.6321 3 ай бұрын

Yes for audio books and music on and off

@MaxZomboni 3 ай бұрын

No, I would never listen to audiobooks on the trail. Maybe I would listen to music. I much prefer to listen to the sounds of nature on trails, but I could see motivational music being very useful at hard times such as climbing or at the end of the day. But I still prefer to listen to nature.

@HappyHeather80 3 ай бұрын

How do you have the battery juice to listen to audiobooks? I'm watching other hikers who barely even record any footage some days because they want to converse battery. Just curious how much extra battery power/chargers you packed.

@JessHikesTrails 3 ай бұрын

I keep my phone on airplane mode and try to only edit/upload when I’m at a hostel :)

@HappyHeather80 3 ай бұрын

@@JessHikesTrails Smart! That makes sense. I love audiobooks, and I think the spicy parts of Fourth Wing might put a spring in your step, lol

@HostileTakeover2 3 ай бұрын

Booo, you skipped the mystery stairs! If climb those, you pass through a portal that lets you see the fairies in the area and now you've missed 'em ;) For just some light reading, I love going through the Discworld series, for podcasts I've been bingeing Not Another D&D Podcast (several of the folks formerly behind College Humor plus other TV shows).

@JessHikesTrails 3 ай бұрын

Oh no!!! Haha I’ll have to yo-yo and head back over the stairs!!

@user-fk6wv2yu9q 3 ай бұрын

Looks like you are enjoying a beautiful section of trail. Please use caution at Uncle Johnny's, I have read several bad reviews on his hostel. Thanks again your allowing us to join you on your amazing adventure. You got this! Happy trails Sassafras.