Days 6-7: Hiking 14.6 miles and bailing off trail… (AT ThruHike 2024)

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5 ай бұрын

A TOUGH day followed by some serious foot pain and bad weather forcing me off trail… time for a zero day at the Green Dragon!
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@TheFunKing33 5 ай бұрын

I'm the trail maintainer on the AT by Sam Moore Shelter in the Rollercoaster. Always good to listen to your body. Many thru-hikers tell me a day or two of rest and going easy is better than pushing it and making it worse. Good luck! Hike On!

@JessHikesTrails 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for maintaining the trail! Looking forward to the rollercoaster :) appreciate your comment!!

@TheFunKing33 5 ай бұрын

@@JessHikesTrails If you make it to the Rollercoaster, you have a 75% chance of making it to Katahdin.

@goldpop5001 5 ай бұрын

You'll be alright, slow down, take each day as it comes, "embrace the suck" as we always say. The sun will shine, the flowers will bloom, the foot will heal.

@johndohanyos4799 Ай бұрын

Good for u rest that Achilles. It can get worse it can tear. Six months to heal. So rest it get rid of the pain God Bless.

@garyengland540 4 ай бұрын

This is Lampshade. Our merry group of 8 Atlanta mid-lifers came across you on trail during the first 100 miles in North Carolina and at The Grove Hostel in Franklin. We will be cheering for you. I have hiked the first 2000 miles and have done the first 1000 miles multiple times so let me know if you have any questions.

@JessHikesTrails 4 ай бұрын

Hey Lampshade! Good to see you here :) was fun to cross paths a few times! Appreciate the support, I’ll def reach out if I have questions

@juliafair3384 5 ай бұрын

Rest up and recover! We're rooting for you

@nancysatori4744 5 ай бұрын

I went SOBO out of Unicoi Gap on Monday for about 1.5. It was a hard hike, I’m out of shape and had about 20 pounds on my back. Recovering from covid. You will be fine, take the time you need.

@laurafindsjoy 5 ай бұрын

Love your videos so far, including the lofi game music! You got this! Can't wait to see more of your adventure!

@richardross7219 5 ай бұрын

Rest and recover. It is a good idea to carry a few extra packets of oatmeal and Carnation Essentials so that you have something to eat if you get stuck on trail. An on trail ZERO can be very restful. All you need is the food and stove fuel. I hope that your gear and clothing are treated with Permethin. Hikers ahead of you are pulling ticks off. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick

@JessHikesTrails 5 ай бұрын

Great call on extra food! Everything is permethrin treated :) thanks for the comment

@harrymathis4743 5 ай бұрын

Take advantage of cold water crossings and stop to soak your feet. It’ll help with the swelling and the rest will help too. Good luck!

@pbradden 5 ай бұрын

Glad you are getting a day off trail. Hope your foot feels better. Excelsior!

@molmer2380 4 ай бұрын

Keeping it real! Appreciate the vlog. You're figuring it out. 🥾🥾 north!

@MudFlap62 5 ай бұрын

I hope your little hoof heals quickly. Foot pain is no joke. Cheering for you. 🍺🍺☮️

@Lovesracing19 5 ай бұрын

Hope your foot is better, take it easy. Safe travels.

@carlfields 5 ай бұрын

Take your time and recover. You can make it up later once you're stronger. Grab a 16oz water bottle and try to freeze it, or fill it with cold water on the trail and spend some time rolling your foot back and forth over it. And also take time to stretch your foot and legs. We're pulling for you.

@JessHikesTrails 5 ай бұрын

This sounds amazing! Will definitely do this

@marymiller5461 5 ай бұрын

Just found your channel and see where you are from ohio! Take care of yourself! Rooting for you. The mountains will always be there, so take your time to heal. O.H.I.O.

@JessHikesTrails 5 ай бұрын

O-H!! Thanks for watching :)

@marymiller5461 5 ай бұрын

@@JessHikesTrails I.O.

@KrizAkoni 5 ай бұрын

Recovery time is key - the deficit builds up day after day if you extend too far. You’ll reach a balance point soon and then be able to extend from there. You’re doing great!

@JessHikesTrails 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! The deficit is so real

@Lightning77AThiker 5 ай бұрын

The map isn't accurate at Addis Gap. It's a long walk down to the water.

@user-wx7wg5cn1m 5 ай бұрын

Enjoying your start to an epic journey- please do whatever it takes to be your best self and stretch, massage, rest, pace yourself, do yoga hydrate and keep us posted. Thanks for what you’re doing 🏃‍♀️🌿🧘🏼🙏

@JessHikesTrails 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@1z1zmike 5 ай бұрын

Yes…wise…listen to the body. Many do 8-10 miles a day for the first several weeks, allowing time to build muscle…trail legs and ankles…as you may know ( just a reminder)🙂🙏

@Ozinretirement 5 ай бұрын

Admire your dedication! Good luck

@panhandlejake6200 4 ай бұрын

I usually get pain in my ankles every early spring as I get back on uneven trails. I start with very low pack weight and work up the miles - then add weight in steps while also managing the miles so that I don't over do it. I do get some pain as I push the weight but it usually disappears in two to three weeks. If you are starting your thru hike soon, you should keep the miles low until your body adapts. It is too easy to push too hard and then have to take long zeros - or worse. Have a GREAT hike !

@smokymountaindave-outdoora2124 3 ай бұрын

Sending good vibes your way!

@pleok08 4 ай бұрын

Tuesday, March 12th: You do you! HYOH. Listen to your body. You got this! The Trail is always there. Good luck! Happy Trails!Ross08

@markviers998 5 ай бұрын

Rest up and let that foot catch a break. It's hard to force yourself to do smaller miles when you first start, the excitement of it all just makes us want to take off and do big miles.

@JessHikesTrails 5 ай бұрын

Exactly!!!

@flowerpower1980 5 ай бұрын

There are so many great hostels in GA it’s hard not to want to stay in all of them…esp when the weather is so sucky and something is hurting. Loving your channel. Best of luck….you’re doing the hard things! YAY, YOU! 🎉

@JessHikesTrails 5 ай бұрын

SO many amazing hostels!!! It really is tempting! Thanks for the comment :)

@bruceabernathy8550 5 ай бұрын

In the 90' every day we took vitamin I for " Ibuprofen". (take it after breakfast to protect your stomach) You've got a good attitude and without injuries, you will probably make it. Rest and see if the foot pain goes away tomorrow. I had foot pain and it was the shoes...tried orthodontics, they helped a little but Concentrated Cherry juice got me through Maine. It was Gout. (uric acid build up from too much protein), Rest and drugs will help and take it easy for a couple of days. Good luck and keep up the good attitude,

@robertbarnes4 4 ай бұрын

Piece cake or stay in rain easy choice. Best of luck with foot. Just take you time. Hike your hike.

@HikingWithCam 3 ай бұрын

Take it easy. Get the foot back to 100% 💯

@oldladywalking2673 5 ай бұрын

When I hiked the the trail many years ago I never wanted to stay in the shelters. I found them overcrowded, and loud, with sleeping hard to accomplish. I preferred to pitch my tent in a secure, secluded area. Take your time and hike your own hike.

@JessHikesTrails 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been switching back and forth! Not packing up a wet tent is pretty nice

@HDCrumbsnatcher 5 ай бұрын

go get some rest and take care of yourself. slow & easy... it gets way better!

@DrKeithMcNally 4 ай бұрын

Subscribed!

@swishanie5294 5 ай бұрын

Great videos.

@debralynnbailey6527 4 ай бұрын

Don’t quit on a hard or bad day you can do this rest, take a nap, go have a fun day cry if you must and heal and try again ❤️🥰

@andreatonello3371 5 ай бұрын

Wait for your new video 🔝🔝🔝

@adamwolf5226 4 ай бұрын

Hell yeah brother

@dannythecamper4186 5 ай бұрын

Safety come first 😅, nice video with no views, 😢, so let's keep on hiking 😊

@Killuminatiforlyfe 4 ай бұрын

I thruhiked in 2019. Was hard but worth every mile

@Casual_BackPacking 5 ай бұрын

Aww dam dont bail . 😕 bummer

@suemoore1965 Ай бұрын

53 degrees isn't bad

@jake-ps3bq 4 ай бұрын

It is your HIKE so hike your hike. Not everyone else.

@juliastimeout 5 ай бұрын

Go home, get better, flip and meet me in Harper’s Ferry!

@JessHikesTrails 5 ай бұрын

Back on trail :)

@juliastimeout 5 ай бұрын

Take it easy and listen to your body. Little things can become big things on trail. We have plenty of time still.

@brumleytown1882 5 ай бұрын

"Hard to convince yourself to rest."

@360Investigations 4 ай бұрын

No it's not!

@Marketman85 5 ай бұрын

Hey Jess, just found your channel. How much weight are you carrying?

@JessHikesTrails 5 ай бұрын

25 lbs with 2 days food as of neel gap!

@jamesmonahan1870 4 ай бұрын

@hikerbikerclutz8377 5 ай бұрын

Oh no!!! I've never wished for click bait so much.

@hikerbikerclutz8377 5 ай бұрын

Okay, you got me sucked in! Love me a good tease click bait. Take care of that footsie then go blow that trail up. 🤘🤘

@360Investigations 4 ай бұрын

Agreed. Bail means permanent and she's still out there. She's just an attention seeker just like 98% of everyone that goes out.

@flashconti 5 ай бұрын

Youre doing great! I’ll send you audio of my book “Only When I Step On It” for inspiration. Just LMK how to get you the code so its free on Audible for you. I hiked the AT to heal my nerve damaged leg

@JessHikesTrails 5 ай бұрын

Love this!! You can dm me on IG :) @jesshikestrails

@brianthomason5022 4 ай бұрын

Looks like you stole the guy's hat that gave you the bracelet

@user-zo8ck6kg1n 4 ай бұрын

Just a heads up. I wouldn’t hang your Garmin off of that Durston tag. It’s not really meant to support anything. I think it’s more of like a guide if you want to use something goofy like a hydration bladder, or something. I could be completely wrong, but I would not trust that. I’d use the proper webbing that it overlaps. #manexplain

@somerandomguy4149 5 ай бұрын

No sence in geting hurt this early in your adventure. Rest up the trail isnt going anywhere.

@PositivelyKyleHikes 5 ай бұрын

Hopefully this is click bait but if you did leave the AT, there's nothing wrong with doing what's best for yourself.

@JessHikesTrails 5 ай бұрын

I didn’t leave the AT! “Bailing off trail” is a common phrase for having to leave trail for a couple nights - commonly due to weather or injury. Still here :)

@markcummings6856 5 ай бұрын

@@JessHikesTrails👍💪

@michelleb1248 5 ай бұрын

Sounds like a good rest is in order! Are you having issues with your shoes or weight on your back? At any rate glad you are going to rest!

@JessHikesTrails 5 ай бұрын

@@michelleb1248believe it was just some overuse and not enough stretching!

@JulieJordanScott 5 ай бұрын

Good good good to take some time off. May you keep taking good care -

@brianthomason5022 4 ай бұрын

Wrong it's not a marathon or a race do you know what a marathon is?. It's a long distance foot race.!