Most Common Questions Non-hikers Ask Thru-hikers

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00:00 Hey Y'all
01:18 What do you DO out there?/Don't you get bored?
03:02 How do you shower/do laundry?
04:27 You go with a group, right?
05:58 How do you carry 6 months worth of food/Do you eat squirrels?
08:34 Do you carry a gun?
09:44 Where do you sleep at night?
10:57 What do you do when it rains?
12:27 Aren't you afraid of _________?
13:36 Where do you go to the bathroom?
15:09 WHY??
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@MichaelSmith-ri1rb 3 жыл бұрын

Non-hiker: "What about crazy people in the woods?" Thru-hiker: "Dude, I'm walking 2000 miles. I AM the crazy people in the woods. "

@rlsingle00 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@saintjackula9615 2 жыл бұрын

I love this so I comment.

@garyowen9589 3 жыл бұрын

Best question I was asked on my AT thru hike was by a boy scout about 12 years old. "Does your mother know you're doing this?"

@RalphReagan 3 жыл бұрын

Lol!!!

@alexichabot9051 3 жыл бұрын

Gary Owen You godless heathen what would your mother think of this?

@dheeshakti948 3 жыл бұрын

Awww

@archygrey9093 3 жыл бұрын

Does she?

@garyowen9589 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. She knew.

@rlsingle00 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏. I am old enough to retire, but decided to keep working. I have congestive heart failure and five years ago a triple bypass. I enjoy watching and listening to you. I live in West Virginia. When my wife was alive, over twenty years ago, we use to tent camp and hike a weekend or a week when on vacation. We eventually got a small self contained camper. I never felt that was camping. Thank you for sharing, you help me remember good times. Please stay safe.

@jimboward7634 3 жыл бұрын

As a 70 year old backpacker who, thru physical issues, can no longer hike--I really appreciate your post. I love her videos and they do keep me in mind of all the incredible times I had hiking.

@UncaDave 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ricky, I’m a WV boy too. I’m 74, had a triple by-pass almost 4 years ago and started backpacking year after my op,getting into it very slow. I am a slow hiker the most time on the trail has been 10-12 days. I am an RVr too in my Wolf Pup, a lot in FL in the winter in wilderness areas and state parks. You can do this. It’s hard at times but start slow and you will really enjoy it.

@rlsingle00 3 жыл бұрын

Dave Holcomb thank you for the encouraging words. 😀

@UncaDave 3 жыл бұрын

Taken any hikes lately? Hope you try it as taking it slow and being well prepared, can be very enjoyable. Good luck!

@rlsingle00 3 жыл бұрын

@@UncaDave small walks near my house to start.

@salsanacho 3 жыл бұрын

Best thumbnail photo ever

@recycleonwednesdays 3 жыл бұрын

Your answer about fear is very compassionate. Thank you.

@viewsandreviews180 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked this video. This reminded me of the way one friend worded the question of “why” was: “So you’ve spent hundreds of dollars to live like a homeless person for a week?” I said yes and showed him the pictures I took. Then I believe he understood because he went with me on my next saunter through the mountains and took his own pictures.

@viewsandreviews180 3 жыл бұрын

john Mullholand I admire your creativeness. I didn’t mention that was his perception. I’m kind of handy as well and most of my gear is self made so what looks like money is really spare time well invested. I’m not ultralight by any means (ALICE pack weighs 4 pounds empty but was $20 for new surplus a few years ago. My homemade tarp was made $0.90 a yard polyester and my own recipe waterproofing) but I can carry my stuff. I’m not a reenacter but when I choose to go light I use basically some of what you mentioned. A bedroll pack can carry everything anyone needs.

@emilymartin5418 3 жыл бұрын

@john Mullholand well bully for you, but you're acting as dismissive and condescending as the people asking the questions Dixie just ran through. And some toxic masculinity to top it all off. You've got a lot of growing to do, no matter how old you are.

@emilymartin5418 3 жыл бұрын

@john Mullholand I'm sorry for triggering you, but thank you for providing a better insight into your delightful personality.

@emilymartin5418 3 жыл бұрын

@john Mullholand I'm calling out bigotry and you're calling me names.

@emilymartin5418 3 жыл бұрын

@@solchapeau6343 I called out toxic masculinity: John Mullholand attacked people as unmanly because modern gear is lighter weight. He said: 'Modern man is weaker, softer, and "less manly" than our fathers and grandfathers because of the "modern conveniences".' This is equating masculinity with strength, and calling all men today weak. It is toxic. Forced centrism like yours, saying both sides are wrong, is out of line when one side is acting with or inciting prejudice, bigotry, hatred, or malice. While John's comment was a casual, everyday put-down, it still requires opposition by people who care about tolerance, equality, and inclusion. And while my response was not driven by emotion, reacting emotionally to toxicity is not just allowed, it is appropriate.

@TheTrudgingTech 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a 6'2, 205 Lbs, semi-athletic man, I carry a gun, a knife and a PLB. People still think I'm crazy for backpacking alone. I can only imagine what people think about a poor helpless woman (sarcasm) walking through the woods by herself.

@pambrown6260 Жыл бұрын

She's a smart lady

@ChoppersModelworks 3 жыл бұрын

"Will we get attacked by monkeys?", this was an honest question i got when taking a lovely lady hiking in the pacific northwest when she was visiting from japan. I said no, but if you do see a 7 foot ape please do point it out!

@bangalorebobbel 3 жыл бұрын

Your Japanese guest was obviously not yet knowing all about the USA - but that was obviously vice versa, and your response might have scared that poor lady almost to death 🤣. Because in Japan and so many other countries especially in Asia people are used to deal with monkeys which are usually in the 3-4 foot range ... It is very common to ask that question before you go to highly frequented places or trails or tourist spots since there are sometimes kinda gangsta monkeys who "attack" people in a sense of approaching people and taking water bottles or food away. Usually, nothing happens to the people, but these monkeys sometimes grab also mobile phone, camera, goggles, jewellery or whatever else they can grab. That's why people want to be prepared and ask about the monkeys. No lady would take her most costly handbag to such a place, she wouldn't wear jewelly hanging from her neck, etc. - normal, simple and easy precautions.

@richardmagale8405 3 жыл бұрын

Dixie, you should know that you've motivated me to be a trail Angel...thanks

@EatCarbs 3 жыл бұрын

I've thought about doing that too

@MajesticSkywhale 3 жыл бұрын

i live in a town on the AT and do what i can

@andreacost441 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@framingvagrant 3 жыл бұрын

@@MajesticSkywhale what town is that. Shit im tryna get a job off the trail

@lardo666 3 жыл бұрын

Never done a long hike. Back in 1981 England, 3 days solo on Dartmoor was between 22 and 26 pounds pack weight. No phone, no GPS, paper map and compass. Public telephone usually within 3h walking, so just don't get lost, don't get injured. Only lethal hazards were exposure, blanket bogs and unexploded ordinance (nothing venomous, nothing with big claws). Lots of cold and damp memories, but a few great ones too. Your US trails are something else - I read of the AT back around 6th grade. I'll never do it, but wonderful to find this channel when you were doing the AT, and I've followed ever since... Thanks for letting the rest of the world share life on the big trails.

@MrHerks 3 жыл бұрын

When it's dead dark and the "noises" start, I question why i'm out there every time, freaking out and feeling like i'm about to die HAHA! But when I get home, I'm already planning the next trip and can't wait to get back out lol

@solchapeau6343 3 жыл бұрын

Even when I camped with boy scouts, 20+ people, I did the same. "What is that sound? Is something going to eat me?" then can't wait to go again.

@MrHerks 3 жыл бұрын

Sun Hat haha exactly! I think it’s a healthy fear and one that we’ll never lose

@czechmix221 2 жыл бұрын

All the time, even the times when I’ve been out at my grandparents house as a kid and having to stay outside in a tent. The night is just very instinctually frightening to humans and you can’t ever really completely get over it, especially if you’re all by yourself.

@roberttrinies7698 Ай бұрын

Danger makes us appreciate being alive. ✌🏼

@emellisor7167 3 жыл бұрын

My moms biggest thing with me hiking is “but you’ll be alone!!!” Like, yeah, that’s the whole point.

@LWilli5 3 жыл бұрын

First, that background and the soft focus are stunning! I totally agree that generally, we are overstimulated. I go to the wilderness to find some peace and quiet. Also, I believe that we have generally become accustomed to smelling like a tarte’s boudoir. I find that more intolerable than B.O. honestly (perfumes give me migraines).

@HomemadeWanderlust 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I thought it was a pretty place even though it was hotter than hades 😂

@Nynke_K 3 жыл бұрын

@@HomemadeWanderlust it was SUCH a pretty place! thanks for going the extra mile :)

@hermeticxhaote4723 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you! We can clean our bodies but our bodies are all natural and using perfumes and soaps isn't!

@kamilliasaylor1000 3 жыл бұрын

Truly a 10/10 thumbnail lol! 😂

@gerrydooley951 3 жыл бұрын

I love it when Dixie is talking and she kind of sings the last sentence

@cvbattum 3 жыл бұрын

To add to the gratification, actually seeing your progress while you are walking and realizing that yes, you walked all that distance all by yourself WITHOUT using a car. It feels amazing

@Ethan7s 3 жыл бұрын

Thumbnail level: epic.

@diannadarling699 3 жыл бұрын

Came here to say more or less that...😂😂😂🏆

@sushi77 3 жыл бұрын

#clickbait #hilarous #govegan 😂

@woahitstheillusion9749 3 жыл бұрын

Ultralight_jerk shtuff

@toastiesburned9929 3 жыл бұрын

Only reason I clicked

@edkokosko1759 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm one of those weird bastards that just love being out in the middle of nowhere. My wife thinks I'm nuts but it is awesome. Love your videos. Keep them coming

@musingsatmidlife5278 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! Thanks! So glad you kept going after the AT. You keep me inspired.

@robbinwhaley9378 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

@teebeecurl 3 жыл бұрын

Just finally subscribed. Dixie, you are such a natural at this, it's truly a joy to see that you have a new video posted, since I've watched all of your other ones already! Thanks for the entertainment, the commentary, and the really fun video. And keep up the awesome work.

@placentahelper1 3 жыл бұрын

You have served the hiking community quite well - I love your channel

@RonsWorld5 3 жыл бұрын

I have just started day-hiking (2 months now) and have five hikes under my belt. I learn more each time and gain more confidence. I love it. I am going on a 9 mile hike tomorrow in Shenandoah National Park. Eventually, I will do some overnight/camping and longer hikes on the AT. I am hiking my hike. There is nothing like being outdoors “alone” close to nature. Thank you 🙏 for sharing your experience.

@johneason6540 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Always informative and entertaining Thanks 😊

@babiesfartingfire6007 3 жыл бұрын

I do smaller hikes 50miles or under and carry my bow and tags if I am in a hunting season. Squirrel and grouse are high on my list for fresh food.

@jeffswett5553 3 жыл бұрын

hmm, tree chicken and grouse. 2 of my favorites. Good luck & shoot straight.

@hmspain52 3 жыл бұрын

As they say... you will remember every night you sleep in a tent, and forget every night you sleep in a motel room :-).

@babiesfartingfire6007 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could forget all of my hotel stays

@crispysock520 3 жыл бұрын

All that town food and the warm shower, Mmm. And the TV! I don't even watch TV at home ha

@cvbattum 3 жыл бұрын

I forget neither :)

@trailheart1863 3 жыл бұрын

Harrison Spain , especially when you hear something sniffing outside of it. 😂

@RICHat22 3 жыл бұрын

@@babiesfartingfire6007 Roll Tide

@spacesaverbob 3 жыл бұрын

It's been many years since I've gone backpacking, but the "what do you do" question in some ways reminds me of sailing, as opposed to going by motorboat. We see motorboats flying by, on their way "to where the fun is" (according to us, anyway) whereas, we are already "where the fun is" since, every day on the water can be different. Lots to see, lots to do. And speaking of "being afraid" of whatever, somewhere in all our "stuff", there is a photo of a travelling companion and I, somewhere on the Bruce Trail, sleeping mostly "al fresco" under a tarp/lean to arrangement. She was petrified. I had not packed a tent, as we were only going for a couple days, and the weather was going to be hot and dry. It took some convincing, but being able to look up at the stars at night was well worth it.

@maymaysplace8677 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dixie, I too am enjoying the Alabama sauna while I prep hike for an AT section hike. Your channel has been very helpful as I reinvent my gear to lighter versions I bought 8+ years ago. Thank you for your cheerful insights. It occurs to me that backpacking and traveling in 3rd world countries (8 times to Nepal) is similar in nature. It boils down life into the essentials and for me, it helps me to not stress about 1st world problems as much. War Eagle! Class of '79

@machineman6498 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this

@hermeticxhaote4723 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you soooo much - tomorrow morning I'm going on my first backpacking overnight!

@robf2403 3 жыл бұрын

I went on a camping trip in Wyoming in 2011 where we foraged, fished and hunted for all our food. It was just 4 of us. Our less experienced camper (but experienced hunter) shot an elk pretty close to the campsite. Still too far away to reasonably bring it to the campsite using our available resources, WAY too much food for all of us, impractical to field dress. We managed to field dress it and get the meat out in time to donate to a local food bank w/ the help of some friends we called, but it put everyone at risk having the smell close to the campsite and dressing it took a lot of time. Squirrels are rather practical as they're single serve, bountiful, easy to trap/kill, dress in a minute or two, and are rather tasty with minimal seasoning. Obviously I have A LOT to learn about hiking culture. But if you're in survival mode and need a meal, squirrels are your best bet.

@edwardschofield6692 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dixie always love all ur vids.Always fun and informative.Not a backpacker but,Hunt, camp canoe,Kayak.Hope people checkout ur great content.Grab a piece of the outdoors when ever u can,u won't b sorry.Frequently takes a little time to let nature seep into you.To get the hustle and,bustle out of you, and get on natures clock.Keep up the great work.Be safe and enjoy yourselves out there.

@markridgaway3060 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Dixie! I think you finished it at the right time. The creek behind you kept rising!

@VincentGroenewold 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, "what is normal" is totally dependent on society. Which is so silly when you see that from the "outside" when doing something different. :) But I do find that realization to be an enrichment, you suddenly know way more to cope with things as you're the only one that can solve them, etc. The question asked "whyyyyy?" has just more to do with being scared to let go of the regular security. The smell, you just get used to it and then that's normal. :)

@Emily-bq7uv 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dixie for always making beginner videos. Basic questions are not basic to newbies!

@runningwater4995 3 жыл бұрын

Great response to folks who don't understand solo hikes. I've section hiked 1/2 the trail on my own 2 feet. I try not to be alone. I am glad to hear that even Dixie, a charming soul fields the same question. Only once, years ago did I pick up a partner, a recent HS graduate and a runner. That was great, but nowadays I move at a modest 10 mile, 62 year old pace. Strangely enough, 22 mile days in PA make your feet hurt. Most 10 mile days in MA did not. Save downhill roadwalks, vitamin I erases the throb. Broadleave paths are kinder than rocky Mt scrambles.

@meanderingmarley3910 3 жыл бұрын

Good timing on the thunderstorm! Informative and entertaining as always. 😃

@semperintrepidus16 3 жыл бұрын

I am personally NOT a fan of baby wipes, but I do appreciate those who pack it out if they pack it in. Part of my infantry background is a value system whereby hygiene is only neglected for prolonged periods by dirtbags. Sadly, I've heard stories whereby young grunts in recent decades are no better than many dirtbag hikers, but it was not always that way. I can get as dirty in a day as any other backpacker, maybe even more than most with wood processing, firemaking, real cooking, etc., but just as those things are part of daily life in the bush for old school style travelers, so is cleaning up. From hair to feet, shirts to socks, everything gets washed as needed. For large items, like a sleeping bag/quilt a coin laundry center in town works best of course, but there's absolutely nothing commendable about a few hikers stinking up an entire restaurant dining room, when a little effort and forethought can solve most of the problem.

@SCSlimBoiseID 3 жыл бұрын

Nice discussion and sound advice. Re: who does and does not carry a firearm, I might have said, "Some do, some don't." It would be up to a bad guy, then, to decide how much risk was acceptable. Kind of like a yard sign I've seen a few times around here: "These premises are guarded by 12 gauge shotgun 4 nights per week. Guess which 4." Someone who is intent on doing you harm will probably try it, regardless, so that leaves it up to each person to decide how much resistance they are willing to put up.

@stevanoutdoor 3 жыл бұрын

I gets confusing when you mix backpacking and (thru)hiking. Where (thru)hikers are backpackers there's a lot of backpackers that aren't thru hikers. So for instance getting food from nature including fish and squirrels and therefore take less food but bring some fishing line and for instance a rat trap would be a YES for me. I also teach how to make traps from nature. We still backpack and hike going from place to place but without a fixation on distance per day. We find places with water being a stream or a lake and that's where we camp cleaning ourselves, doing laundry, catch fish and cook, do dishes, etc. Even people traveling a country or even continent going from hostel to hostel by foot or whatever means of transport still use a backpack and are backpacking. So where your title is correct about the thru hike your words are inconstant. I have NO problem with keeping myself and clothes clean and foraging with what the forest or jungle has to offer, just because I don't have that fixation on distance per day.

@Karen-dq8nw 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely appreciate my home after camping in thunderstorms! Great background sound.

@KevinRStrauss 3 жыл бұрын

Great list Dixie and I love how you prioritized them... WHY? is such a common question. Love your videos!

@jeandistefano5486 3 жыл бұрын

You have been a huge inspiration to me and my husband. We hiked 5 days on the AT a month ago! We enjoyed it so much we are going to hike a bit more this fall of the AT. Thank you for your well thought out videos. Gina in lights

@melvinudal8552 3 жыл бұрын

I hike to my parking lot (about 50 yards), yet I love you videos and sort of hike by proxy by imagining it's me out there on an adventure. You have no idea how healing that is to me. Thanks for sharing

@jimbosepicadventuresinc.8384 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dixie! Another Great BP Topic and Advice. Always Learn something NEW from YOU 😊! Nice Beautiful Spot y'all Chose for Filming this weeks Episode. Thanks Dixie ♥️👏

@kimgrannygoodhag5102 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@ernststravoblofeld 3 жыл бұрын

Squirrel. It not just for breakfast anymore.

@johnalden5821 3 жыл бұрын

One way to shut the little bleepers up, anyway.

@timbrown2007 3 жыл бұрын

I like squirrel

@constancemiller3753 3 жыл бұрын

Only if Mountain House has squirrel....?

@UncaDave 3 жыл бұрын

Agree! Fixed right with squirrel gravy, it’s the best. Only you need a mess of’em!

@ws775 3 жыл бұрын

It's the other white meat.

@EverettLang65 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video! Enjoyed the thunder toward the end...hope you stayed dry. 🤣

@xvsj-s2x 3 жыл бұрын

🦋Excellent Vlogs and Inspiring. Love 💗 the hiker lingo 😆

@jedhanes1099 3 жыл бұрын

Great content!

@kimdunkelberger5001 3 жыл бұрын

Funny! Thank you, Dixie!

@lennyerquiza3120 3 жыл бұрын

Great clip

@PedroNord 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your thoughtful answers to questions I’ve dismissed long ago. I now recall my apprehension when going on my first 2 day 10 mile hike as a Cub Scout so long ago. I thought this is what Daniel Boone must have felt. Diff subject: any plans for the 300k subscribers milestone? I hope you and Aaron regularly discuss the “making a living at this” issues. ❤️

@landtiller9881 3 жыл бұрын

Nature has tremendous healing properties

@Doc_Watson 3 жыл бұрын

Regarding going #2 while hiking/remote camping, my buddy and I will state, "It's time to make like a bear..." LOL

@rockytopwrangler2069 3 жыл бұрын

Dixie,, You are the through hiking Guru ,, If anyone needs to find an answer to a long hike situation ,, who ya gonna call ?? Why HW Dixie of course !! ...lol.. Have followed you since the beginning of the AT ,, and have never regretted a minutes watch... Have enjoyed your video's and all the talks of trail and outdoor related life.. You have inspired so many people to get outside and move not only their feet,, but their Spirit...The Q&A's are mostly from folks maybe planning a hike or just curious ,, but I do enjoy hearing what they are. ...You are the first in my viewing of these types of videos to take such an amazing interest in the small creatures of the lands ,, with the butterflies ,, insects of all types in amazingly creative captures ,,not to mention the larger animals met face to face...As a through hiker extraordinaire....You are the Best.... 'til next time ...... ..... Stay Safe and God Bless.....

@davidwilliams3856 3 жыл бұрын

I have been asked why are you walking. A few years ago, my wife and I decided to walk around the coast of Malta. There is no recognised coastal path around the Island so we made it up as we went along. One day we stopped a local and asked if we could get to a particular town via the coast. His reply was, take the bus, we said we wanted to walk it. His reply, its quicker by bus and its cheap. He even offered to give us the bus fare, if we couldn't afford it. We thanked him for his kind offer, bid him farewell and had a great days walking.

@jrkassahn3589 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to have a backpacking tent. My first hike was with my father at Wildcat Hills outside Gering Nebraska with my father 50 years ago. I did alot of day hikes in Wyoming years ago, but as a single father of two daughters it was hard to find time to hike. The girls are now grown up and living in other states. So now I make the time to hike the beautiful mountains of the High Uintas and the canyons of Utah.

@Freedom-em3zb 3 жыл бұрын

Great info as always. Thank you Jessica (Dixie) . Waiting patiently for my turn on the trail.

@DrZond 3 жыл бұрын

That pic of you with the squirrel was hilarious!

@MrShiddydotsats 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just started hiking. Like on mile 25. Starting small and building up. Love your channel. Maybe I’ll see you on the knobstone trail.

@stevendelcarlo3294 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍👍👍

@ncalgal4699 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@turragorman59 3 жыл бұрын

Dixie you answered my questions. I will be starting day and section hiking and hope to do the AT in a couple years. Will retire then and plan to hike and see more of our country by foot. Love, love, love your channel.

@FuckPedophileBiden 3 жыл бұрын

I really admire you and all your wonderful accomplishments.

@jlsinchina 3 жыл бұрын

You seem to be such a nice person and extremely skilled at presenting information. Great job.

@snubblebubble4937 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dixie, I just want to let you know that using talcum powder is not a good idea for women because it can contribute to ovarian cancer. My great aunt died from ovarian cancer when she was in her sixties and it was really devastating. The doctors said that her using talcum powder was a major contributor to causing the cancer. By the way, I love your channel. I have learned so much from you and am trying to plan some multi day trips in Glacier National Park and Yosemite National Park. Your insights have been absolutely invaluable. Thank you for doing this!

@andreacost441 3 жыл бұрын

I love you so dam much..your an inspiration to so many including myself! Thank you for sharing your experience thoughts and spirit..stay safe my girl

@corydriver7634 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing on the thunderstorm.

@nuggethikes 3 жыл бұрын

Dixie, you are a bright ray of sunshine. We love you.

@patriciamoscato6586 11 ай бұрын

Super great video

@traveller9625 3 жыл бұрын

Great information. I could tell it was hot where you are but beautiful setting.

@funyunmaker3182 3 жыл бұрын

Lol Dixie I almost choked on my Bourbon about hunting squirrel on the A.P. I enjoy going on a catch and cook hike 2 or 3 days max bringing minimal gear but not on a trail hike 🤣😂😂😂. Love the content girl from your neighbor to the east. Ps. so looking forward to the fall 95 degrees in the woods 🥵🥵 right now 🤭🤢 I don't think I can handle my own stench. Stay safe my your feet never blister.

@gkookies1254 Ай бұрын

Love the thumbnail 👌. I remember asking the hikers what they ate back when I was kid.

@tree_ponder_sc_fishing 3 жыл бұрын

My lady was inspired by your channel, went solo camping with a little hiking during the day and she ended up loving it!

@jademontelongo 3 жыл бұрын

I get most of my information for backpacking by watching your videos. Thank you

@user-qm1gr3eh2e 3 жыл бұрын

So at 13:46, I thought the thunder was from my area and got excited to finally get a break from 100 degree heat.... but it was from the video. Dangit!

@RalphReagan 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, Sorry for laughing but I hear you.

@joshmeyer7384 3 жыл бұрын

You chose a great location for this video. And that thunder came at just the right moment

@RS-pk4mp 3 жыл бұрын

Loving it Dixie! Always entertaining and useful information and presented in a "non-judgemental" and non-patronizing way. You are the voice of experience and of understanding the transcendent nature of hiking. One question. I see that 10 people did not like this video. Do you have any way of understanding why some people don't like this video? I guess in life there are people who just don't like things, but I don't understand. Technical issues? Don't like a southern accent? (Barbarians!) Object to a rational approach to carrying guns? I fail to see their problem and am just curious if there is a way to say to those who check thumbs down, why don't you like this? Can I change something? Just curious. But for the 1,500 + of the rest of us, hike on Dixie! We love the videos and look forward to your/our next journey! Cheers, Tortoise (Slow but Sure)

@rbphilip 3 жыл бұрын

such funny questions. Thanks for doing this. Watch out for lightning!

@malcolmallen3687 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Dixie for the info. and entertaining video... Love the thumbnail... Squirrel 🐿️... How about Opossum... I understand that it's considered large game in some states !!! BTW, my family is all from N.C. 😎

@007janerussell 3 жыл бұрын

I’m bipolar and have high anxiety, and always feel amazing after a backpacking trip or even a walk in the woods. Hug trees 😳 trust me.

@savingfelvkitties7424 3 жыл бұрын

I have anxiety too and get out in the woods away from people helps especially with what's going on right now.

@Steve_Farwalker 3 жыл бұрын

Hiking is better than ANY prescription pad. Well done my sister.

@JACKBLACKTOSE 3 жыл бұрын

The solution to depression is action - Yvon Chouinard

@Happymars24 3 жыл бұрын

!!! I swear that being in the wilderness is better than any antidepressant! When I'm out there my anxiety virtually disappears. My weird nervous ticks and teeth grinding stop completely. It's zen.

@emilymartin5418 3 жыл бұрын

Being outdoors is amazing for mental health but please, people, don't say it's better than pills or it's REAL medicine: this strengthens the stigma and fear people encounter when trying to get a prescription for their illness. There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking medicine for poor mental health, and dismissing any treatment as stupid, wrong, weak, or bad for you is harmful and arrogant. It kills people. Literally. This happens every single time the topic comes up, so I guarantee someone needs to see this message. Good intentions can have bad consequences. Share your love of the outdoors without putting other people down.

@justalurkr 3 жыл бұрын

I miss neither the heat nor the humidity in Georgia! Thank God for a/c. Edited to add: squirrels know what they did.

@John-jl3ky 3 жыл бұрын

Yes we came from nature and we came from the woods, doing what you do is very grounding, the human body, In the mind, needs to be grounded. Love your videos I love your enthusiasm, you inspired me to start backpacking a little bit, and walking trails which I never used to do. I like camping but I never walk trails LOL so I’m doing that now.

@jimmyjenkins9240 3 жыл бұрын

You and Aaron outdid yourselves on the thumbnail! ⭐️💥‼️

@DaveGme 3 жыл бұрын

A ridge line and fly to just sit/stand under quickly is on top of my pack for any off-road adventure. If where I set it up turns out to be camp, I’m dry and I can unpack dry.

@ozarkmountainwanderer3472 3 жыл бұрын

Heck fire yeah!!!

@jarkin924 3 жыл бұрын

Near the very end of a strenuous 3 day hike in Grand Teton NP about 300 yards from the parking lot. Family of 4 (typical tourists in sandals and in typical ummm tourist shape lol) we were asked if we’ve seen any moose. Replied “yeah! yesterday about 20 miles that way” :::::points at mountain range:::::: they asked if we thought they’d see any up this trail lol. Ummm maybe?...

@AHermitTakesaWalk 3 жыл бұрын

The picture with the knife and squirrel is adorable.

@christianhancock4019 3 жыл бұрын

Love it. Thanks for putting these videos together. Great insight to the real world for the sheep!

@petermills9851 3 жыл бұрын

A mixture of Bicarb+Maize powder+Coconut oil +(Frankinsense) Choose the flavour, The oil stiffens at 24 deg, Warm it by body heat. Should do it.

@nelsonthomas8362 3 жыл бұрын

As Steve McQueen once said, "I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere, than in any city on earth." Always a treat to see your videos. I have been hiking and backpacking for over 50 years and have never felt the need to carry a firearm with me, even though I grew up in the southern Appalachians.

@MTknives 3 жыл бұрын

Great thumbnail 😂 and great video. Thanks for sharing Dixie :)

@AmericanDrainWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Love the thunder in the background while talking about, "where do you go to the bathroom?" How hilarious....

@MrUnknownbfreak 3 жыл бұрын

Nature has definitely become my therapy!

@saintjackula9615 2 жыл бұрын

I would carry a small fishing pole and I fish for native trout back-country, using shoreline bait I find under rocks. Sometimes I forage watercress and arrow root and blueberries and stuff, but mainly because my pack is less than 20#, not much in it.

@UncaDave 3 жыл бұрын

In WV we eat squirrels but I haven’t in years. Hiking it’s much easier to have a good dehydrated meal fixed up with some boiled water. Yum! Love the lasagna one! Another great video Dixie and love the humor.