My SLOWNESS Leads To A HARD DECISION!

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9 ай бұрын

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@ralphmaddox-kk4mj 8 ай бұрын

Complete the entire trail Maddie, the regret would be brutal.I hope and pray that you do.😊

@JakeEllis-tf8gh 8 ай бұрын

Thanka Erin voss

@T.C.216 8 ай бұрын

Keep grinding!!!! I'm retired Army and know you can embrace the moments that suck!! You've gone so far!!

@kathrynlitchfield7140 8 ай бұрын

It was your decision to make and it is your hike to hike. Prioritizing friendship is a pretty cool personality trait. 🎉

@Cajunbebe 8 ай бұрын

Maddie you have accomplished something that many people can only dream of. Be proud of yourself you have accomplished such a huge endeavor. I’m so happy to have in a way been along for the ride. It’s been so enjoyable. ❤

@janetruh7476 8 ай бұрын

Don’t be discouraged. The weather will change & it will make it easier to walk longer distances. I am so very proud of you & all you have done. ❤

@dawnsteisslinger353 8 ай бұрын

I’m guessing your long gone from the AT. but yes summiting with friends sounds like the right thing to do. Taylor just restarted her hike and in the end she decided to go summit as well and flip flop the way back. You two ladies are awesome. Maddie your videos have been the best and when all is said and done. I’m going to rewatch them all. Such a great experience and I’ve so have loved your attitude.. it’s just life and I so have appreciated watching your experience so much. Thank you❤❤

@roxanner.1014 8 ай бұрын

Flip flop can be very wise to summit Katahdin before Baxter closes for season. Can't wait to see pics at Mt Katahdin.

@brucehiggason4656 8 ай бұрын

Hey Mattie! Long story short, my name is Bruce Higgason. Your cousin, Ben Zickel is married to my stepdaughter,Rachel. I met your dad a couple weeks ago at Ben’s son, Sam’s birthday party. He told me and my wife, Terri, of your adventure hiking the AT. We started that night watching your KZfaq channel, beginning at day 1. I cannot say how impressed we are at how well you have documented your experience and the maturity and downright badass way you have tackled such a monumental task. We are currently only on day 70 of your trek but I wanted to jump ahead a drop you a message of encouragement to let you know that we are thinking of you and your safe passage the remainder of of journey and to the top of Katahdin, and pray you will complete all it safely. We look forward to watching the remaining videos and your completing your journey and look especially toward meeting you when you return to Louisville. God speed and be safe.

@BeerinBeautifulPlaces 8 ай бұрын

Aww thanks so much! I really appreciate that support!

@ruthhoffman9243 8 ай бұрын

Another tough decision and I think you will be happy with it. You will be reunited with Pac Man, etc. and the community experience will be yours no matter how or when it happens. I think the decision to get there and then pick up the remaining miles will take a lot of pressure off of you, too. You will still have accomplished a great thing and with those who have mattered to you for months. Hang in there. You are on the right journey. So excited for you!

@heatherscarlatelli77 8 ай бұрын

You are so close now, actually, I’m confident you, Smoke, and the kettle have already succeeded. I can’t wait to see you at the top of Katahdin!!!

@1v1Cashapp-nd8pp 8 ай бұрын

I can't be too specific because of all the NDAs Maddie made me sign, but that kettle definitely made it!

@bobhamulak3646 8 ай бұрын

Hey Maddie! Don't be discouraged by skipping ahead part of the trail. What you've accomplished already is quite remarkable...you should always be proud of yourself! I'm not sure what the weather is like in Maine right now, but if you don't have sufficient warm clothing, then jumping ahead is a wise move. Being cold will certainly make you miserable, and not help you go any faster. I'll bet if you had been able to talk to your folks, they would have given you similar advice. Better safe, than sorry. I'm really enjoying the Maine scenery! That looks so nice. Thanks again, for taking us with you! Well, be safe, and ENJOY!

@NYDaughter1972 8 ай бұрын

I love your cry count moment. You are such a sweetheart, Maddie. I enjoy your videos so much.

@all-to-Him-I-owe100 8 ай бұрын

All I have to say is I am going to be so sad for myself when y’all are done - I have enjoyed your videos so so much. Here is my advice - do what you want. This is likely one of the few times you will be able to do this. Hike slow, hike fast, hike all night, take a zero - it is your hike. Period! Y’all are doing great! Oh and P.S. I think when you are tired at night - you and I are the same person 😂 - I get it girl!

@RalphPreston 8 ай бұрын

Opted out after 233.7 miles at Rt. 17. But I'm going back sfter getting my head straight. My average was 5 miles a day. Now I realize I don't care how long it takes. Too many people who can only talk about pack weight or mileage aren't there for the experience.

@28105wsking 8 ай бұрын

Gee whiz, Maddie! Legs of steel and the willpower to match them! I am in awe. Your self-discipline is so admirable. Don't be discouraged! Almost there! Flip-flopping is a wise decision, I think. And safer in the end. I don't think you can beat the snow unless you do. The snow should be coming soon, right around mid-October, if I remember. My bedroom window at college looked right out over Franconia NOtch and right at Lafayette. So I remember waking up to snow halfway down Lafayette about mid or late October! If it's snowing in the Notch, then it will be snowing at Katadhin too. So flip-flopping may just keep you a little warmer for a little longer! Today is 10/12. So I worry. You are racing snow now. And doesn't Katadhin close soon? So beat the closure and the snow and hike the Jump after that. I agree. Good strategy and it's all about strategy, isn't it? Hugs! Onward and upward, Noble Heroine!

@suzannebuckspan2373 8 ай бұрын

What a great lesson to learn so early in life - there are so many times that things won’t turn out exactly like you had pictured but you are focusing on the big picture. Inspiring.

@donnygrande3662 8 ай бұрын

Wow , You churned out another 🎥Vid , So Soon , Amazing , that boulder scrambling , last Vid , was Crazy !! nice job boulder Climbing to You both !! Best to You both 🕊️✨💖⛲🦄🎶🍀🇺🇸🕊️ Peace Donny 🇨🇦🕊️

@edwardgwilcoxjr7232 8 ай бұрын

Ranger and Smoke Master hiking in wet weather getting down time to re-group awesome coverage great editing nice views hanging out with tramily. ✌️♥️💪🇺🇸

@scharfam5770 8 ай бұрын

Maddie, you made decisions that worked for you, as you should. You're doing a great job! I am so looking forward to next week's video. Take care and rest. 🏔️🍻💜

@frankdigiovanni4946 8 ай бұрын

You hav to suck it up, this is called reaching deep down with in yourself, moments like this will define you, I want u to know this , I have full confidence in you !!

@willbarton4508 8 ай бұрын

Your jumping ahead to summit with your tramily isn't a bad idea. Like you said. Part of the experience is the people who you met and the friendships that you make. Some will by for a life time. You also said that you can always hike those skipped miles. You two are doing great. It should always be the experience/journey. As it's been said many times. HYOH. May God continue to bless you on your journey.

@jimmymalone3494 8 ай бұрын

Ranger don't get discouraged just have fun.Good luck to you.

@lauriephelan6870 8 ай бұрын

week 25 Pt 1 & 2 The best video since your days in the Shenandoahs. Your resolve to take on the AT in beautiful Maine is impressive. And your reasoning with yourself and others about the next move to head closer to Katadin is so honestly riveting.

@cinramirez8627 8 ай бұрын

Loved this! Team work always makes the dream work in rough situations. ❤✌🏽

@rebeccanorman9866 8 ай бұрын

When you were talking about really having a hard time and wanting to give up...I was thinking that's gotta be so hard...BUT...I would think, yes given maybe in the first or even the middle of the trail you could leave, .but your over half way there..and I thought PLEASE dont give up! You've worked so hard for this! You can definately do this! And when you said you will keep going..I almost cried! Your soo lucky to be doing this, I would give anything to do what your doing! And still love the commentator part! Your good with people! And I like the fact that you chose what you wanted to do! KEEP GOING MADDIE! YOU CAN DO IT!! You realized you can and want to finish the AT!!! 😀❤☘🌼🌺🐞🦋

@lovesallanimals9948 8 ай бұрын

Lobster man is adorable 😂

@lynnbauer1140 8 ай бұрын

Maddie, I grabbed my phone incorrectly, and your podcast jumped to the section where you were talking about quitting. I had a crying moment. Then, I watched the video from the beginning. So happy that you are trekking on!! One of your cheerleaders from Wisconsin!

@BeerinBeautifulPlaces 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for all your support!! 🤗

@sallys2423 8 ай бұрын

Hang in there Maddie, you can do it. You ARE doing it!

@johnlaycock583 8 ай бұрын

Whatever decision you make will be the right one! Keep us the fine work... and get dry!

@paddlefaster 8 ай бұрын

I know you've already finished by now or left the trail. I hope you never regret your decision.

@rubired123 8 ай бұрын

Wow that little girl was hiking the AT 😮that is awesome!!

@G-h-o-s-tt 8 ай бұрын

Better to regret something you did than something you didn’t, in most cases. Stay strong & persevere! You got this!

@annnaegele1846 8 ай бұрын

How can you make me both laugh and cry in the same video!😅😢Love you girl!!!❤

@katherinenicholas7116 8 ай бұрын

You do you. Enjoy the rest of the trail. It will be over in a flash. Best wishes!

@user-wu8vo4rr4z 8 ай бұрын

Andover!! Mills Market! My neighborhood…smart decision ❤

@AFloridaSon 8 ай бұрын

That's cool that you got to sign that table that Earl Shaffer signed before it went into the museum. You're doing great.

@mattr2773 8 ай бұрын

Honeys place! You got this, Gets tough towards the end, take your time, enjoy these last miles, you'll miss these days...Matador 21'

@charlottewilson4680 8 ай бұрын

I am so encouraged by your determination.

@katfish000 8 ай бұрын

I've got alot of respect for you dear one. You're still crushing it your way and with people that are friends. This has meaning. Enjoying this video for many reasons. Blessings and prayers to the end. 😊

@tomellis3218 8 ай бұрын

Wise words. Ranger it is your hike & wanting to summit Katadin with your tamily should be of value to you & Smoke Master. I have said this before you are an amazing woman. Of how I do want to hear your after the AT postings. ❤😊

@rubired123 8 ай бұрын

Omg, @23:25 when Maddie starts crying because of the book ❤❤❤ so precious 😭

@jjhikespa3600 8 ай бұрын

The Giving Tree is a classic and one of our family favorites! I have really enjoyed your AT videos! You and Smokemaster are sharing an amazing experience; thank you for sharing it with us. Happy trails!

@2gray2care 8 ай бұрын

Your trail to make, your hike to hike. Exactly. Safe journeys to you.

@larryhunter8245 8 ай бұрын

Remember it's your hike. Do what works for you. You want to summit Kahadin before winter sets in.

@cavemandancer 8 ай бұрын

This is your hike, it your experience and yours to gain what you set out to do. It a great choice to gain your experience you want. Dont ever look back. What ifs are useless. Your accomplishments are so great. And it is just another story in your story. Good luck and thanks.

@janetwarren 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!🎉🎉🎉

@shawndyer8140 8 ай бұрын

You are doing great guys 💪.

@703am 8 ай бұрын

you have done more of the trail than i could ever dream to do. , thanks so much for taking us along i could never tell you how much I've enjoyed the hike, and all the videos take care.

@catherineshea4168 8 ай бұрын

Hang in there…you are awesome and I can’t wait to see the Katahdin pics!!

@cwesley2005 8 ай бұрын

The constant wet gear has to be rough but ur crushing it!good work keep going!

@mars_hikes967 8 ай бұрын

This is really great. Navigating the challenges as you can, slow but steady. Think about why the tortoise was the symbol of the medici in Florence.

@DavidJones-sb9qd 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your journey!

@BeerinBeautifulPlaces 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@user-tl2jm4fn6n 8 ай бұрын

You are almost done Hang in there.

@Trapster99 8 ай бұрын

I hope, by now, you are home safe after summiting Katadin. We had a LOT of rain this summer. Lots and lots of rain in September. The delay was not all your fault.

@Jan.harvey 8 ай бұрын

I'm sure she's safe and finished. Her videos are 3-4 weeks behind. Hurricane Lee hit Sept 15th in Maine. I have loved her videos and her honesty, and her transparency so so so much. Especially since- I am a slow hiker too.

@Trapster99 8 ай бұрын

@@Jan.harvey True, I am in CT. That hurricane missed us. Yeah, she is safe, having completed her adventure.

@shawndyer8140 8 ай бұрын

Sounds like some body needs a hug.

@rebeccadaswick8639 8 ай бұрын

Keep going you got this!!!

@jaapongeveer6203 8 ай бұрын

Still in your corner and watching all the way!

@johnknox4293 8 ай бұрын

Excellent 👍

@booiedeus8539 8 ай бұрын

Power on girl 💪💪✌

@chrissys9968 8 ай бұрын

Aloha Maddie, & Smoke Master You two need a Hug and Congratulations slow or not You've not given up. I'm Happy when your with Smoke Master & Your not alone and safer with two or more. Safe Journeys my friends LOVE and GOD Bless You all Aloha Always Sister Chrissy Honolulu Hi ❤⚘💋🥰🙋‍♀️🙏

@pyronymph-868 8 ай бұрын

Hopefully you are already done with Katahdin; Misty Trails already posted their summit. Slack pack that summit if you see this beforehand!❤

@SewCool-Ideas 8 ай бұрын

You are almost there after months! Keep pushing girl

@resourcefulqueen 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations! You made a fine choice. You are 🥾 hiking the AT. I encourage you to feel proud and accomplished. 👍

@salliewhite-bishton5394 8 ай бұрын

Just keep putting one foot in front of the other & you will be soon at the Summit with your friends So nice to have been with you - at times watching to video I would lift my foot to get over the rock. Have dreamed of being a Thur Hiker - so now that is coming to be through you. I have done short hikes on the AT in MD, PA & NJ. Thanks for all your work to take us along. 😊

@user-qy5bd6bt7s 8 ай бұрын

So glad that "flip-flopping" is in your plan. Others have done the same in 23. I've enjoyed your trail adventures up to now. If you do K now and sobo, you have some pretty good climbs with great views--Moxie Bald, the Bigalows, Crockers, Sugarloaf, Saddlebacks and you'll have more time to complete your throughhike. Best wishes to you and Smoke!!

@erichirst2766 8 ай бұрын

Love the channel and the videos that you are doing. I’ve never hiked the AT and find it really interesting and awesome that you’re braving it. The one thing I can say is don’t give into the fear mongering, for example the through hikers saying that a weather system was coming in. That’s probably what is killing the distance for you and Smoke.

@Get_Some_Nature 8 ай бұрын

It's your hike. I understand wanting to summit Katahdin with your friends. Please go back and hike the part of Southern Maine that you skipped. Don't short change yourself. You did 1900 miles, you can hike all 2198.4! 🦵🦵🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

@robertdesrosiers4743 8 ай бұрын

thats ruff country ranger 8 - 12 is a good day hang in youre doing great be blessed

@markviers998 8 ай бұрын

Getting late in the session skipping ahead makes perfect sense to me. Looking forward to seeing y'all summit.

@donl1846 8 ай бұрын

There is light at the end of the tunnel and you can see it finally. What a journey this has been for you. Just know that many AT hikers express the same feelings when near there destination, even for a weekend trekker like myself. You know that the journey is near the end and this alone can bring up many different emotions. You are doing fine and you have all of us here on your channel in full support, whatever you decide, but something tells me you will be fine.

@lovesallanimals9948 8 ай бұрын

New england has been full of rain since August at least in Connecticut but i keep telling myself there is a surplus of water

@Usepen 8 ай бұрын

I 100% support your decision 👍

@sarahsiskin6780 8 ай бұрын

Get it done Maddie!

@chrissys9968 8 ай бұрын

You go mountain lion. Come on Smoke Master. Maddie what ever You decide is good LOVE and Blessings to You Smoke Master and Everyone.❤⚘💋🥰🙋‍♀️🙏

@SHADOW1982 8 ай бұрын

Believe in yourself, your awesome

@SHADOW1982 8 ай бұрын

Embrace the suck and hike your own hike , you can do this you got this please finish. I ran out of money in Rutland last year and regret finishing so bad . YOU GOT THIS

@BeerinBeautifulPlaces 8 ай бұрын

I definitely plan to finish!

@mistytrails11 8 ай бұрын

We love and miss you so much Ranger and Smoke!❤

@janetwarren 8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤ I repost all these Ranger again thanks

@jonschmitz7189 8 ай бұрын

You got this

@cardboardcrawlersrc8805 8 ай бұрын

Keep going Maddie.

@ClairenParkerontheRoad 8 ай бұрын

Yeah I was wondering about the hurricane. All the twists and turns make for a good watch.

@oldguyriders 8 ай бұрын

I vote for meeting PacMan on top of Mount Katahdin and make sure Smoke Master brings smoke and you pack in a couple of cases of beautiful beer. After you come down have M&D meet you with the van well-supplied and then you and Smoke can jump in the van and take-off for parts unknown.😊

@carlosli3029 8 ай бұрын

I say hike half way up katahdin, celebrate, go back hike the 100 miles and then hike the full way up to katahdin

@jasonjones5213 8 ай бұрын

I think you made the right decision, It takes some people 5 yrs. to do that trail in sections.

@EmilySuzanne 8 ай бұрын

Hey you are in my area now :) Andover is a great little town. I hope you get to see our waterfalls and check out piazza rock for sure!

@saner6888 8 ай бұрын

Hope the weather holds out🤞

@shawndyer8140 8 ай бұрын

The long er i watch.the more i don't think i should bring my wheel chair.

@larryhunter8245 8 ай бұрын

Of course most people aren't filming the whole thing!

@williambranham6249 8 ай бұрын

I was ready to go home near Rangely, not because of the weather( it was beautiful in 1998) but because my wife went back home at Dartmouth and I missed her. It sucked. Hang in there. You are probably tougher than you think.

@michaelessig6376 8 ай бұрын

dont worry about jumping ahead, everyone has more to hike when they get to the summit of Kahtadin, unless you call for a medevac from the top. Your trip down the mountain will just be a little longer. An Encore.

@1v1Cashapp-nd8pp 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for being so supportive ❤

@larryoutdoor 8 ай бұрын

Game changer❤😂🎉

@betsybarbera9806 8 ай бұрын

I loved staying at The Cabin with "Honey" (I hope she is doing well. She's 91 yrs old) She told us stories about Earl Shaffer and we had breakfast with Warren Doyle (he's hiked the AT 18 times) The meals were fabulous. I also signed the table - Trillium '22 🙂

@davidcaddell2811 8 ай бұрын

I would jump ahead... if the stuff hits the fan, go back next year and finish. I could not do the hole thing in a single season... good job so far

@lindabraden5723 8 ай бұрын

I don’t blame you a bit for wanting to finish the trail with your friends. I’d do the same thing. Walk on!

@janmariolle 8 ай бұрын

❤❤

@yogalandawellnessyolandati7654 8 ай бұрын

You can always come back in a year or two and make a nice week trip out of that hundred miles. Or not at all. At this point, so close to the end, just do what feels good to your body and mind.

@tennesseeyaya3315 8 ай бұрын

I love your videos. Smoke master should be called dimples, I. m. o. he’s so cute. Good luck together.

@WarpedHorizon 8 ай бұрын

Loop back and finish it next year. Do the miles you "skipped" while aquablazing as well. Finished is finished! Even if it's not 100%.

@SlickMaximus 8 ай бұрын

Watching Maddie AT videos reminds me of Dorothy walking the yellow brick road to the wizard of Katahdin. Maddie needs to click her heels 3 times on top of Katahdin to send herself home. Smoke is the tin man because he is all heart. On the other hand, Smoke has hair that looks like a lion's mane. Wicked witch is constant challenges to overcome and keep on hiking. Maddie is wise to study film production as this AT video sequence shows effective communication related to AT hiking plus a natural talent for film creation. Symptom of video script planning is when Smoke hikes ahead with camera giving views Maddie could not get on her own. I heard state of Pennsylvania can have poor or seldom drinking water sources in the summer. Wish Maddie had identified longest distances between drinking water sources in Pennsylvania with sequential AT mile markers as some water sources go dry. This indicates where I need to carry more water during summer heat when I need more drinking water. This factual summer drinking water source availability has high value for me.

@BeerinBeautifulPlaces 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m so glad you noticed I study film making! As for water sources in Pennsylvania, I didn’t think that would be interesting to most people so I didn’t film it, but have you heard of Far Out? It’s an app with a map where water sources (among other things!) are shown and other hikers can comment if a source is flowing or dry