I Found The Southern Cookie Lady! Hiking out of Hot Springs, NC

I Found The Southern Cookie Lady! Hiking out of Hot Springs, NC | Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2023

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Day 19
March 27
Hot springs to little laurel shelter
274.7 - 294.5
19.8 miles
Follow along as I hike all 2,198 miles of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine starting March 9, 2023. This is my second thru-hike attempt and I am excited to document and share my journey with you as I post daily vlogs from the trail!
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@TaylortheNahamshaHiker Жыл бұрын

I'm loving the book recommendations. Keep them coming!

@kovenant7 Жыл бұрын

Any of the books from C.S. Lewis's - The Space Trilogy. Prelandra is amazing, the protagonist Ransom is on a quest to another planet that is filled with all sorts of interesting floral, ivy and plush interesting vegetation. Some of the mass land areas float around through the seas.

@notyouraccount9742 Жыл бұрын

I just listened to “Take a Hike” by Tim Hewitt. It’s a daily journal of “Paddler” and his nobo hike.

@nicolefindley4778 Жыл бұрын

You’ve likely read it already, but The Last Traverse is a good read (listen) regarding preparedness in the Whites. (Also by Ty Gagne)

@leah492 Жыл бұрын

I don't have any "hiking" book recs but you might enjoy An Astronauts Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield. Also would recommend Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir if you like science fiction. It is about a guy who is on a deep space exploration mission and he is the only crew member who survived deep sleep and still is trying to complete his original mission. Have fun!

@agnesskibicka Жыл бұрын

@@kovenant7 blessings from Poland 🇵🇱 and my channel! If you like Perelandra you might enjoy my view on life!

@andrewupham4713 Жыл бұрын

I had some flash back memories when I saw your tent next to the bear bags. :-) MANY years ago... 1984, I lay in my tent out in New Mexico, Philmont scout rant, and listened to a very determined bear clime a tree, jump out to get the bear bag for a group who had tied up a bag too close to the tree. He jumped, missed, hit the ground with a humph, jumped missed, hit the ground with a humph, over and over again, I can still hear the heavy breathing and the claws on the trees... then there was that jump... rip... and I could just feel the glee in that bears tone when it hit the ground with the huge bag full of food for 10 guys! It munched and chewed the rest of the night. The bear was gone by morning, as was most of the food, only a pile of trash left behind. Thankfully they were not too far from a resupply. Your cable looked like it was plenty high and far from the tree, so I am sure you were fine... just a funny memory that will last forever. :-) Have a great trip, and I love watching the videos.

@amerphoto1 Жыл бұрын

I follow several 2023 NOBO thru hikers on KZfaq and I wish them all the best in a successful journey. You are without a doubt one of the most confident hikers and with your past experience, there is no doubt you will have the least number of difficulties on the trail. You picked the right time to head out and travel at a decent pace that will insure a timely arrival at Mount Katahdin. And, I like that you are making it fun for yourself. One may have a goal in mind at the beginning of this journey but is it worth it if you are not having fun! I wish you the best for a safe and fun filled trip!

@stephenmcneight5256 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for answering my water filtration question. I’m in Australia and when hiking here water isn’t as readily available as on the AT. I’ve just purchased the same style as you use but went with the 3 litre version just so I have a safety range of water capabilities. Really enjoying the vlog every day and getting to see the sights in the US 😊

@dawnhermann3352 Жыл бұрын

Loved hearing about the books you’re listening to. Have you read or listened to A Walk In the Woods by Bill Bryson? It’s a funny memoir about his time hiking the AT. I listened to it during CoVID when I first became interested in the AT, and I just picked up a used copy that I’m reading out loud to my hubby as we begin to daydream about doing more hiking now that our kids are getting older. I watched you in 2021 and was so happy to see your videos again this year. Living vicariously through you!

@azul-t6m Жыл бұрын

You can read 'A walk in the woods' by Bill Bryson, it talks about his experience doing the AT. Really funny too.

@betsybarbera9806 Жыл бұрын

Also great books: "Not Without Peril" -also about hiking in NH with many lessons to learn. "Grandma Gatewood's Walk" - inspiring book for all women hikers (and older people in general).

@davidcox9115 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed another video thank you!! Look up the book "blind courage " it's the true story of a blind man and his dog that hike the trail from springer to maine.

@candywalters8388 Жыл бұрын

Like the q&a.

@jasononthetrail6356 Жыл бұрын

Simple. Perfect.

@sheilaturner5127 Жыл бұрын

Wild is an awesome book! I read it several years ago. I’m an old lady (73), never hiked,but these stories are so interesting to me, just like the vlogs I am following on the 2023 thru hikers! You all just amaze me and I wish I’d had this sense of adventure when I was young!

@lindsayslifecafe7569 Жыл бұрын

I love your sunglasses! They don’t look ridiculous. For some reason they completely work for you and now I want to know if they’d work for me 😂

@TheChantybb Жыл бұрын

I actually love your sunglasses and I want them! 😂 for real! They look very comfy and perfect for hiking.

@Flatlanderhikes_ Жыл бұрын

Please keep wearing the Pit Vipers! It gives you badass vibe

@christinamattix7907 Жыл бұрын

I thought the sunglasses looked really good on you!! Not ridiculous at all! I love listening to you and following you on your adventure!

@alstaubin3699 Жыл бұрын

Taylor, great videos again this trip. Followed your last 2 at hikes and all of your NH hikes. Keep them coming. HYOH and don't give the haters time.

@deacondavidviscount7579 Жыл бұрын

Hey Taylor...Why have you not switched to hammock camping yet? So comfortable! As far as books - a thin, fairly quick read, is 'Interior Freedom' by Jacques Philippe. Definitely a favorite so far in 2023. If you're looking for a little soul searching. I followed you in 2020 and in 2022, so nice to see you back out again.

@kenmachine9951 Жыл бұрын

He Taylor ❤️ Ken NC 😎

@frolege1 Жыл бұрын

love the question in the video technique ...that's a nice touch Taylor ..great idea

@Mike-ms8uq Жыл бұрын

Where the red fern grows is a good book

@markcrowell2727 Жыл бұрын

The weather is getting warmer, so not having to fight the cold must be a big relief!

@qsbroom Жыл бұрын

I did not remember that pull out of Hot Springs...gosh it's over 2200' of elevation gainin the 1st 10 miles. You just power right up those Mtns...very impressive!

@debbiecarney-yd4vi Жыл бұрын

Love watching you. 2 Questions. Are you ever scared since you are hiking by yourself? Have you ever had a bear encounter? Book recommendation: 'Blind Courage'

@debraoliver505 Жыл бұрын

I miss that French Broad River. I used to live in that county.

@cluuuuuurrrrrr Жыл бұрын

Hello! Some cool hiking books I would recommend would be anything by Heather “Anish” Anderson or Carrot Quinn. “Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home” - This is Anish’s story of her FTK on the PCT! “Mud, Rocks, Blazes: Letting Go on the AT” - Anish’s story of her FTK on the AT! “Thru-Hiking will break your heart” - Carrot Quinn’s story of her PCT thru-hike!

@trickystravels Жыл бұрын

Hi Taylor. I’m from the UK and thinking of hiking next year. I hear all the KZfaqrs talking about getting shuttles but would really like to know more about where this information comes from and costs etc

@indtexcol Жыл бұрын

A suggested book to read, “A Walk for Sunshine”, byJeff Alt. It is Jeff’s AT through hike journey fundraising for the Sunshine community.

@lindsayjones3979 Жыл бұрын

Love the sunglasses and love the Q&A! Been watching since your 2020 attempt. Videos just keep getting better!

@deecorpus117 Жыл бұрын

So cool you met Sunkist. I also follow her vlog! Happy trails!

@cwesley2005 Жыл бұрын

Those pit vipers are legit!!!!

@ColinCrow-ec1uk Жыл бұрын

Have fun! I live outside HS and am HAPPY! I've been all over the World....and this is Heaven!

@lindamorris4915 Жыл бұрын

Have followed you since 2020 ! I look forward to your daily post. I am also from NH, very close to your neck of the woods! Also, a diehard Dunks fan! Praying for ya! You go girl!

@imightbechad3701 Жыл бұрын

Taylor. I just have to say that I find it so funny that everytime you talk about something excited coming up whether its a view, a hostile, or getting food your eyes get really big. haha. Its so difficult to hike and vlog i've done so many but never something as intense as the AT. I do have a suggestion that might help. I realized that instead of always talking to the camera and trying to come up with interesting things to talk about I started just filming footage and then just recorded voice over after filming so I could actually reflect a little more about what happened that day. I would just take notes throughout the day of topics I wanted to discuss and then used them to help me with the voice over at the end. I have a series on my youtube channel called Utah Adventures which is about 12 episodes. You can see how I utilized voice over and talking to the camera to make the videos push a long. Best of luck on the rest of your journey!!!!!

@alisondickinson Жыл бұрын

The Southern Cookie Lady I knew was “Charlie the Cookie Guy”, a husband of a thru hiker who was supporting her at the road crossing and would pass out…wait for it…COOKIES! We were hiking faster than her and lost touch shortly after the Smokies. And there are people who hang out around the AT who are sort of iffy. Avoidance is your best strategy.

@frolege1 Жыл бұрын

nice touch with the music intro and slo-mo left leg

@johnsandell4501 Жыл бұрын

Like your new format. Now searching for a cookie. Keep the footsteps Nobo.👍

@luvskyy_ Жыл бұрын

What is your favorite thing about hiking the AT? We love catching up on your videos every night after work and are considering hiking it ourselves. We missed you by a few days because we hiked the Approach Trail in Georgia a few days after you started this year!

@MrsJoyism Жыл бұрын

How are the flip flops and big toe socks working out for you? I don't love flip flops, but they look so much more packable than crocs.

@stephm122 Жыл бұрын

You should listen to North by Scott jurek! It’s his story of breaking the AT time record. I thought it was so inspiring and interesting. Good luck! Love your updates and insights ♥️

@melshea2276 Жыл бұрын

Southern Cookie Lady Rocks!🍪 I do Trail Magic just up the street from Massachusetts Cookie Lady’s house. I take their order (of what they want to eat) and send them to her and then they eat when they get back “Bacon Wrap”😊

@crystalhooper3191 Жыл бұрын

That river, is the French Broad ❤️

@susanmartin8117 Жыл бұрын

There is another good book about a woman dying on the AT. ‘When they find my body’. This was a very good book as well. Read it if you get a chance. I think you will enjoy it. I've read Wild and enjoyed that as well. It's quite different, but it shows that everyone has their reason for going on a they hike!! Enjoy and stay safe!

@bmwman63 Жыл бұрын

Cool. I caught you are Sunkist's channel. She's the other hiker I'm following to learn about the AT. I'm glad you two met up. Keep logging those miles Nahamsha!

@KimberlyClever Жыл бұрын

Excellent book! Yes, lessons to learn from-

@bettyjorodgers8552 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks

@1024Pete Жыл бұрын

Cheers to Hot Springs! Happy Trails!

@ficklens Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the great videos. Have a great day!

@robertspry7377 Жыл бұрын

Viper sunglasses !!! my grandkids said ya gramps, get some pit vipers, they're wicked cool. i was shopping for some glasses that came in extra-wide to fit my fat head

@jesswood1755 Жыл бұрын

Big love for ur day and thanks for sharing ,i look forward to your videos each day now ..

@suekaiser6348 Жыл бұрын

Wild is good! You will like it!

@EdwardsOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Liked the musical start!

@melindaadams6520 Жыл бұрын

Beware the book Wild. Every time I finish reading that book I want to start over from page 1. I can't even tell you how many times I've read it. Hope you enjoy it.

@Tina-zz2lw Жыл бұрын

One of your best videos today.

@marykuhn4346 Жыл бұрын

Like your shades!

@jennanace1598 Жыл бұрын

Wild is a great book! I might listen again

@randywineke5416 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Thanks for the book information. Stay Safe and HIKE ON!!!

@ColdbrewPatch Жыл бұрын

Those shades are sick, not ridiculous at all 🤙🏻

@133rip Жыл бұрын

Hot Springs is magic.

@hdbinnc8583 Жыл бұрын

Well done! You put in some work that day. Keep charging!

@cindy-wd9zk Жыл бұрын

Following Atticus is a good story about a man and dog in the whites

@owl3356 Жыл бұрын

I like the sunglasses. They look cute and functional.

@RickINFJ Жыл бұрын

I remember hearing about her (Kate Matrosova) on the Maine news years ago. You're looking and sounding rock solid, Taylor. Slo-mo Pit Viper cam? 😂 Take care ✌️

@paulasaxon6238 Жыл бұрын

I got Blind Man Walking on my Kindle that I’m reading next. It’s supposed to be a great book! Love your vlogs. Hopefully the weathers getting better.

@Craigsoutdooradventures Жыл бұрын

Another great update, I was going to ask a question on the z packs tent but then pulled the pin on a Durston x mid pro 1 today - just got to hope customs don’t hammer me on tax when it arrives in the uk. Have a great day x 🇬🇧

@codyhikes4054 Жыл бұрын

Those shades though 😎

@dannythecamper4186 Жыл бұрын

Good video, with some views 😅, nice meeting the cookie lady, so let's keep on hiking..😊

@andrewjones7011 Жыл бұрын

I think I read Wild a long time ago but I've sort of forgotten about it. My favorite books about hiking are actually by Jack Kerouac. Desolation Angels, Dharma Bums, Big Sur are some examples. But truthfully it has been decades since I read those.

@pattysmith9892 Жыл бұрын

Highly recommend “Wild”! 👍

@maureenmukhlis2934 Жыл бұрын

Awesomeness!!! Just a quick question, how often do you need to change your water filter? I read the book Wild and it’s a great book! Can’t wait to hear what you think about it. I am going to try and get that book you just finished. That sounds like a great read😍 I hope you get a good night sleep! You are really getting those miles in!! I can’t imagine walking that many in one day! I know I could do 10-11 because I do that many in a day at Disney World 🤣🤣 But that’s not up and down mountains either😳😳😳💗💗💗

@timwallace6379 Жыл бұрын

The trails look so smooth compared to the rock and root of New England. Looks easier to multiple miles.

@sandrazern649 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid and the book review. Any chance you could compare your experience with the Burgeon Highlander to your current mid-layer - the Mountain Hardware?

@suzieriederer9235 Жыл бұрын

Taylor, if you haven't, the book Following Atticus by Tom Ryan is a fun one you might enjoy. 😊

@eelliott0509 Жыл бұрын

Love watching you hike this year! How are you liking the new tent? Are you happy you brought it instead of the duplex, or do you miss the duplex sometimes?

@chuckoffcampus9738 Жыл бұрын

Could you tell us more about the process of editing the daily video and how long it takes you to edit it?

@larryosselborn9009 Жыл бұрын

Wild I have the dvd

@tomt9543 Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure if use any type of ground cloth (footprint) with your tent, but my normal procedure is to lay down the footprint and then lay down on it and roll around. If there’s any pesky pokeys, it’s easy to get them out then, before the tent goes up.

@jeffboyer4204 Жыл бұрын

Sunglasses are awesome. Keep them.

@mikeb9303 Жыл бұрын

I like the Pit Viper glasses, give a review please

@catblue6393 Жыл бұрын

I like audiobooks as well. You, BadBatHikes, and Gabby recommended audiobooks today. BadBatHikes highly recommended the 3 books in The Inheritance Game series. Happy Trails! 🚶‍♀️👍🏻🙂 Question: Do you like your hiking poles? What kind are they?

@ohiobluebell Жыл бұрын

Taylor whipped out the Pit Vipers!!! Sponsorship incoming

@theaustralianhulk Жыл бұрын

As an interest in maybe doing this kind of thing one day, I was curious what the overall financial investment is. Also, one of my “excuses” was having to camp the whole time. Never thought of doing hostels. Guess show how much actual research I’ve put in hahah. Just found your channel a week ago and have been following ever since! Safe travels!

@librariansforsurvivors4353 Жыл бұрын

i need a play by play on how you pick bathroom spots lol

@turragorman59 Жыл бұрын

Have you heard or did any reading on Grandma Gatewood? Dixie from Homemade Wanderlust recommended and it is excellent. Very inspiring.

@PedroNord Жыл бұрын

🦋

@ExtremSkr4Evr Жыл бұрын

Happy trails! You are heading to my hometown of Erwin! So if you need any transportation there my cousin does hiker transports full-time. Just ask around for Doug lynch at Johnny's or local hikers. Take in the beauty of the Nokichucky river and USA raft area 😊

@ExtremSkr4Evr Жыл бұрын

@@iceaxe56 lol the whole story is way different. So what happened was, the town of Kingsport TN had a circus elephant that killed a human. They didn't have any equipment large enough to euthanize the elephant so they brought it to the Erwin train yard (not the bridge) and used a crane used for trains to hang it.

@ExtremSkr4Evr Жыл бұрын

@S. M. Couldn't agree more it's definitely terrible. We don't support animals in captivity at all either, nor circuses.

@133rip Жыл бұрын

Getting to the top of Pump Gap is a workout.

@tomdoe1234 Жыл бұрын

May to October other than that I avoid the White Mountains and stick with the blue hills and other hiking trails in central to eastern MA.

@rustiesharpe3193 Жыл бұрын

Get some Dunks!

@robertwidger6888 Жыл бұрын

Switch backs seem to be a southern thing. You certainly don't get them much here in northern New England. South Twin is tough but there are tougher in the Whites like Carter Notch and especially the Wildcats out of Pinkham Notch. They build trails here strait up! You will find "Wild" hilarious, "How NOT to go Backpacking".

@kovenant7 Жыл бұрын

It would be nice if the hostels all had somewhat loud plug in fans to drown out those coughing, spitting, moaning legendary type folks. Honey stingers are awesome I'm going to rack up on some next time I get to the store. Something else that's good is ostrich jerky from Smoothie King, some grocery stores have them too.

@helenday1984 Жыл бұрын

Hi Taylor I have been following since 2021 from the U.K., I just wondered how fit and active you are off trail. Do you run, gym for example

@jimporter6084 Жыл бұрын

Nice vid Taylor, what kind of watch/GPS do you wear?

@chrisalexander1274 Жыл бұрын

Digging the music! Check out Becoming Odyssa if you haven’t already. Great book

@bigdog2024 Жыл бұрын

what is your favorite dehydrated meal,the one you go to first if you have it? Do you carry any condiments like tabasco, salt, pepper to make the meals taste better or do you just want the calories? Wild is a great book!

@gratefulhikes Жыл бұрын

Hey Taylor! Gotta love and early start! Nahamsha runs on Dunkin!😂 switchbacks are definitely speed bumps to bathroom breaks. Please keep the pit vipers! Meaningful gear just hits different. That bear cable was full! I am so close to switching to an ursack. it’s a luxury for sure, but might be with it. 🙏 Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well. -Grateful

@Chris_Martin707 Жыл бұрын

This is a "the book is better" post, but I encourage you to read 'A walk in the woods' by Bill Bryson. You have probably seen the movie, but trust me, the book is epic. It rekindled my love of hiking, and it did it with parts that were so funny I had tears running down my face.

@varitek Жыл бұрын

I wrote that book down. I am going to listen/read it. I always read about hikers that had bad ending's to see what I can learn from it. Just like you said. Loving your journey, so far. Going to follow all the way. What do you think the average weight is of your bag most of the time? Do you try and keep it consistant, or do you not even really pay attention to that? Thank you