I spent a summer both in Glacier & Yellowstone. The parks gave warning brochures on do's & don'ts concerning the wild animals...the women's periods & the bears was quite clear...

Looking forward to seeing your next adventure

Oh I’m sooooo excited for you!! I can’t wait to watch your adventures !!😊

Excited for you!! Safe travels 💪

can't wait to see your new cdt vids good luck and have fun

I'm so excited for you and your adventures.

So awesome very excited to follow along on your CDT adventures. Fairly new to your channel so I should catch up on your AT videos.

Can't wait to see your vlogs !!!

This sounds like an amazing adventure! I can't wait to see more videos! Have fun and stay safe😊

Howdy Kelly! Looking forward this SOBO hike! I have followed 3 others on NOBO so this is going to be fun! Saddle up!

This’ll be the first thru-hike I get to follow along with. Looking forward to it!

Make your own GORP! Possibilities are almost unlimited. Easy to change. I recommend pecans, walnuts, dried fruits like cranberries.

Consider an additional small Bear spray for your front pocket for quick access and added personal safety while about.

Thank you for going through all the great options for food. My hike starts in August and was wondering what I should bring for food . So thx !!

Kelly, keeping you in my prayers for a blessed and wonderful hike. 🙏🏼🙏🏼💜🙏🏼🙏🏼

Permethrin works well but, it's dangerous when you are spraying it. You should wear a respirator, rubber gloves, face shield, hat, and cover all of your skin. It gave me a headache when I forgot(senior moment) to use a respirator. Look at old fashioned trail foods: oatmeal, brown sugar, peanuts, raisins, dried apricots, banana chips, apple chips, hard boiled eggs, beans, and rice. You can hardboil the eggs in town and carry them for a couple of days. Use an insulated mailing envelope as a cooler. I used to carry a can of fruit cocktail as a luxury item. In an emergency, it was the only liquid I had. Looks like you found a lot of interesting foods. Putting your water bottle in a sock and wetting the sock will make the water cooler in hot weather. I hope that you got the SOL large emergency blanket incase. Carry 4 extra oatmeal and 3 essentials for an emergency. It can make your sleeping bag much warmer but be careful of condensation. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick

Love LMNT…especially the watermelon one as well. Thank you for the link, just restocked my supply as I used almost all mine backpacking through the AZ desert the other month.

Definitely want to see a video of your packed resupply boxes! 👍

Can't wait for the hike!

I've hiked the Winds in Wyoming four times - took about ten days each time - you're going to be surprised with the amazing beauty here. Should be on your list of what you're looking forward to! Can't wait to watch the adventure!

I’m excited to see you on trail! Good luck and safe travels (although you’ve probably started)

It’s gonna be great!!!

Good to see you. So excited for you. Shamim 🦜🕊💑👬💞🤝🎎🫂

Good Luck to you and be safe😄. LMNT Choc and Choc caramel are pretty great cold, just has to be shaken extra long. Found this out by accident

So excited to follow you along on CDT. Hope Permethrin helps keep the nasty bugs away from you.

Good luck. I wish I could get out and adventure like you.

I’ve done the dehydrated refried beans on backpacking trips. Highly recommend. Also highly recommend momfuku noodles for the ramen lovers. A little different because it has a sauce pack instead of the powder but still reasonably light.

A tip that I learned hiking the CDT in grizzly bear country is to not sleep near the trail. They're big animals, so they prefer to walk the trail. We actually had a cowboy outside of Dubious, Wyoming yelled at us because we camped right on the trail because the water was right there. And he informed us that a grizzly bear had killed one of his cows a few days before on the CDT. And had to recover the body from the trail. Oh! And the cows on this trail are super skidish.

looking forward to following you GO Illinois

I am so excited to follow this thru hike! The CDT has always interested me more than any of the big 3 thru hikes in the US due to the "choose your own adventure" style with this trail.

Spazzy that lil' scamp! You've got some great new food items. The beef jerky and mayo wrap sounds so good. I've gotta try it. This is gonna be so freaking epic! Take care 9L ✌️

Not everybody's on Instagram. Well I'm glad you got to answer some questions.

Praying for your safety sistuh, and we look forward to seeing the epic journey, we loveeee lmnt…. We take them on all our adventures!! We have been drinking them for awhile,feel a lot better when we drink them muscles etc… we may have to use Your code now though!😂 every little Bit helps!!(Thank You) may the LORD Wrap His Arms Around You, and You all and keep you safe. God Bless.😊

Epic Costco haul, I need to copy that ✌️❤️

I've lived just down below Glacier for 40 years and I've only seen 4 grizzlies.They were all across the river.I wouldn't worry about it.

For food try.. dehydrated smoothies!! They are great and quick meals for drinking while hiking. You can find ones that have lots of veggie and protein powders added so they can be a complete meal.

I’m so looking forward to following your journey on CDT. Wind River Range In Wyoming is going to knock your socks off lol 🎉❤…consider going to the Cirque of the Towers that is off CDT though but I live in Colorado and I will even admit northwest Wyoming and the Wind River Range is my personal favorite 😍.

When Sunshine hiked the CDT SOBO, her group hit Colorado when the fall colors were absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to follow your journey. When you are in the Scapegoat, please take a moment to thank "a country store owner from Lincoln, Montana, Cecil Garland, who took on influential men and powerful interests to forever protect Montana’s Scapegoat Wilderness." He passed away in 2014 many years after taking his family to Callao, Utah where he was a rancher. I was blessed to meet him, so I like to keep his memory alive.

Do you happen to know Scott Ward, Trail name, TABA (There and back again)? He has produced and published several books on information of how far from one point to the other, water supply, nearest towns, etc, of most of these trails. He stayed with us several times when we lived in TN, while collecting information for these books. We would pick him up and drop him off, give a good hot shower and hot meal. He was a really cool person to meet and talk with. I am So excited to follow you on this hike. I followed you through the whole AT and loved it. I have family that has through-hiked the AT, and so it holds a special place within me.

Hope you get to see the white bison calf when you go through Yellowstone.

So relatable about reaching one’s limit with certain repeated food items. Seems like we reach our body tolerance max., for the same ol’ items. (Time for something different). Agree: The choices are slim and time-consuming; in-order to locate suitable items for a hike.

Hope you succeed this go around. You got this.

Dude. It is so trippy how similar our experiences were. Have to be similar soul tribe or something. It’s like hearing me talk about my experience and the way I approached my AT thru. What made you choose the sidequest to NYC? I did it in 2018 lol! Roped a few guys into it with me. There may be a comment on guthooks still where we hop on the train. Also left a “last chance for glory” comment on little boardman peak to do a 50 mile day to finish the 100 mile wilderness. Epic human experience. I have similar aversions to food since trail and try to eat as clean as possible. Food is the largest challenge imo. I try to avoid anything with residual glyphosate to reduce inflammation. Even gfree oatmeal started bothering me :/ So I freeze dried my own meals this year and have been very happy with it. Organic local beef & organic rice = “Dawg Food” for dinner. Org eggs and beef with hash brown for breakfast. It’s wild how it transformed my trail dining experience, to KNOW what is in it and that I made it, added a hidden layer of solace and appreciation at the end of the day. Plus steak & egg hash for breakfast is a big morale & brain boost. Top shelf organic olive oil worth the money too. Lol you have the same carpet I installed in my previous house I remodeled. & I still carry my neck knife from Dixie for a little added comfort in sketch situations or at night when sleeping. I got #086 from 2017. So stoked for you to spread your wings and fly! Haha escaaaape

Is going to be something to see,how long is this hiking

Grapefruit LMNT!! 👍👍👍 You should try out the Garuka Bars...great stuff, made in Vermont

My new favorite trail food is Solely mango fruit jerky. Its actually like eating candy but its only mango. LMNT is legit, particularly the raspberry salt. Crush it kelly!

.. Looking forward to following along ,, enjoy your thoughts and opinions on trail life .. .. Rocky Mountain Nat. Park in Colo. will also need permit and bear canister ... be aware that in the past year DOW has relocated Wolves and Grizzly Bears into Colo. ..

Always well funded!👍🇺🇲

Gonna miss you. You my favorite person on the web. Bless you Angel. Stay safe.

I am sure you are on the way but if you can get it Wild Zora is wonderful food!

Informative video, funny Dixie is on the background TV

chex mix was a big factor for me while on trail.

You should consider using UPS vs the post office for your reshoot. Delivery is more reliable and you can track it and you only need an actual street address and it will show up fast. Or actually just show up. (Remember when you lost all your gear on the PCT?🤦‍♂️). Good luck.

Will you attempt the hike all11 National scenic Trails? Like "Conetin" sp.

Check out Solely fruit jerky! Food is my biggest worry, I dislike a lot! My favorite is pineapple and pineapple coconut, they are amazing! One piece. Is like half of a pineapple, and the taste is amazing.

Keep a watch out for a NOBO named Double Dip. Good friend and she’s closing in on WY now. Best wishes and excited to follow ur journey!

Do you ever hike around Steele Creek in Bexley area that's a pretty good place to hike

I use Sawyer spray on everything but I still got ticks 😡😡😡 also I love Hokas! My back doesn’t hurt when I wear them. I have 3-4 pairs.

Glock 29 10mill , better to have it & not need it than to not have it & need it . For personal protection weirdos , bears , etc.. love LMNT watermelon is my fav also drink alot of skratch on my runs as well , love Hokas also especially mafate speed 4s but being a runner i have a shoe collection problem lol . Hope to meet you someday at a race or hikeing or camping . Take care my friend always love & enjoy your videos ❤️🙏🏼🙌🏻

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Would you ever do everest base camp?

DogFoot Trailing is NoBo on the CDT, he’s currently in CO. Maybe you’ll cross paths.

OMG Kelly darlin I just so can't wait for real!!! I've been a true fan since your first AT and wowzas!!!! The CDT awaits lady you again lady, I know this is one that you feel you 'need' and you will have it darlin. The anticipation is literally killing me and I just can't wait to share in your journey, witness the fun and of course the rough times,but to be able to see you conquer again is just.....I don't even have the words. YOU GO KELLY DARLIN, YOU GO!!!!❤

I peek Dixie in the background. Love watching both of y'all. 😊

Hey Kelly 👋👋❤️😊

Anybody else notice Dixie on the TV in the background ? 😂 Way to go Kelly support the community! Good luck on your SOBO CDT. I will keep you in my prayers and definitely be keeping up with you and your crew. God bless!

That food aversion sounds rough! I hope you've been finding enough to eat.

DDT can also be effective. However, it is a bit difficult to get hold of as it was banned in the 70s. One of the reasons for that was that it destroys male fertility, but you're a woman so that's perfectly fine. Chemicals that are allowed in some countries and not allowed in others, do not mean that they are harmless in some countries.

Hey Kelly, im sure you have heard about the bear chase in GNP 3 years ago, but nobody was hurt. Please be prepared and definitely be determined to go thru this Area. Best of luck

Be sure to check in with rangers for updates,monitor weather and fire 🔥 situation take maps and compass technology can and will fail I hope you know how to do some orienteering best of luck😊

No it's July 1st lol one month behind ❤

Kelly I sure would like to meet you one day in the future. I live in Conway also. Stay safe sweetie.

you are pretty awesome cant wait for the videos yeah none of that food looks good

I got pneumonia right after I subscribed to your channel and spent the down time binge watching all of your through hikes lol

Do you wear the same trail shoes while training???

Safe Travels!!!

Best of luck and great adventures to look forward to. Stay safe and don't forget the bear spray. Have fun and stay awesome.

Kelly is like a modern day Magellan who wears Hokas and takes the land route. With a slingshot there might be a rabbit on the fire out there. I hope this works as planned. At least the togs look stylish.

Mom yelling 😂😂😂😂

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Love your videos Kelly, have you ever tried or thought of wearing Barefoot type shoes?

It's 6/30❤

I’ll be watching every single video. Be careful out there.

My favorite part was 7:25. I have no idea what you said lol

My nickname for my career in the military has been spaz 🤣

have you thought about smoking some fish/meats and bagging it up for some amazing campfire dinners?

Please be careful on a trail I hear a lot of negative things about people being hurt I don't want to mention the other thing cuz I don't want to jinx it I do hope you're going with friends and I'm sure you take some kind of protection some kind of weapon anyway Kathy you will be in my prayers and may my Lord Jesus Christ put angels around all you guys and have a safe trip and get home safely in Jesus name😊

Can't wait to follow along chick but are we sure it's still 9 lives? Lol JK You're gonna rock this hike 🤘💛

Gila is pronounced "Hee-lah." But, it was so adorable when you pronounced it your way, that I'm not going to deduct any points.

“Here’s the problem…she’s kinda evil” 😆 🐈

I used to have a cat named Spaz 😁 she would let my dog named Dawg carry her aound the house in his mouth. By her head 😂 Happy trails!

I’m too chicken yet would love it

OMG…I had a cat named Spaz!😂

Not being rude. The Gila is pronounced with an “H” sound. Hope you have a good trip.

Have you lost some weight? I think you got a good variety of food starting out on this trail.

Stay safe or bears hv a nice lunch n bck pack😂😊

Don't get on skin in eyes❤

I think that if you stay flexible and hang in there, then you can do ANYTHING. Have a good time.

If you get hassled by a grizzly drop ALL your food and get out. All of you.

Wow ! ...You's BRAVE, Girl, to do THIS trail ! ...While I admire your adventurous spirit, you'll be like a Sacagawea charting all that new territory, much much different than the AT. With that being said, I am very much looking forward to seeing how you meet the daily challenges. You'll not only have to face more wild terrain, but like you say, the GRIZZLIES.....and now, all the ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS tucked into every nook n cranny of every state now......Am glad you are traveling in numbers, and hope you stick together the entire way.........I continue to love all the videos you put out. You do excellent coverage, and I'd much rather watch your adventures any day than anything on TV, which i don't own, since i get much more of an education from you, in the areas I most enjoy.....the great outdoors, survival, and all the day to day challenges you'll meet along the way......May God and your angels guide and keep you safe during your long journey. I wish you much success and safety and..... to stay in good health ! We don't want to see you using up ANOTHER one of your Nine Lives ! Take care, and God speed !