Conortheirishguy
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Carrauntoohil: Ireland's Highest Mountain
On a calm Saturday in May my dad, Kayla and I summited Carrauntoohil via the Devil's Ladder and down via the zig zag route. It took us approximately 6 hours from start to finish in Cronin's Yard.
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130km Hike Across Mallorca: GR221
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Over the course of 6 days in April 2024 Kayla and I hiked the beautiful 130km GR221 or 'Dry Stone Route' across the Island of Mallorca, Spain.
The Lone Star Hiking Trail, Texas
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At the beginning of March 2023, Kayla and I thru hiked the 96 mile Lone Star Trail in her home state of Texas. The trail was relatively flat and very quiet. A nice relaxing 6 day stroll 😊
The Howe Sound Crest Trail (HSCT)
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Over October 8th and 9th my partner and I hiked the 29km Howe Sound Crest Trail just north of Vancouver, B.C. Mile for mile one of our most challenging hikes to date.
Juan De Fuca Marine Trail
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The Juan De Fuca Marine trail is a 47km trail on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Myself and 9 others hiked a 29km portion of the trail from Sombrio Beach to China Beach in June 2022.
Arizona Trail Part 5: Grand Canyon to the Northern Terminus
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The final video of my AZT thru hike covers roughly 100 miles from the Grand Canyon to the Northern Terminus
Arizona Trail Part 4: Pine to Tusayan
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This video covers 227 miles from PIne to Tusayan through Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff and Kaibab National Forest. in the next and final video we enter the Grand Canyon and reach our goal of the Northern Terminus of the Arizona Trail
Arizona Trail Part 3: Superior to Pine/Payson
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Part 3 documents 156 miles from the Picket Post Trailhead outside Superior to Highway 87 in-between the towns of Pine and Payson through the vast Tonto National Forest.
Arizona Trail Part 2: Saguaro NP to Superior
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Part 2 documents roughly mile 105 to mile 300. We passed hiked through Saguaro National Park, Coronado National Forest as well as large swats of state and private lands after Oracle. We resupplied in the towns of Summerhaven, Oracle, Kearny and Superior.
Arizona Trail Part 1: The first 100 miles
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On March 15th 2022 we began our northbound thru hike of the Arizona Trail. Starting at the US/Mexico border in Coronado National Forest the first 100 miles climbs up around Miller Peak and down into the rolling desert hills to where I-10 to Tucson cuts across the trail.
Florida Trail Part 9: The End
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Part 9 (the final part) of my Florida Trail thru hike documents our many more roadwalks, our stay at the Wilton Hilton, Econfina, Elgin, beaches and the Northern Terminus at Fort Pickens.
Florida Trail Part 8: St. Marks, Bradwell Bay, Appalachiacola
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Part 8 of my Florida Trail thru hike go through St. Marks Wildlife Refuge, Bradwell Bay Wilderness Area and Appalachiacola National Forest
Florida Trail Part 7: Roads, Suwannee, Abandoned Buildings, Aucilla
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Part 7 of my Florida Trail thru hike follows the dirt roads after Lake Butler to the Suwannee River, some more roads and the Aucilla River sinks
Florida Trail Part 6: Ocala NF, Caravelle Ranch WMA, Etoniah Creek SF, Roads
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Part 6 of my Florida Trail thru hike covers 160 miles from Paisley to Lake Butler. Ocala NF, Caravelle Ranch WMA, Etoniah Creek SF, and lots of roads!
Florida Trail Part 5: East around Orlando
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Part 5 of my Florida Trail thru hike covers 74 miles from Christmas to Paisley through Seminole State Ranch WMA, Charles H. Bronson State Forest, Chuluota Wilderness Area, Little Big Econ State Forest, East around Orlando, Seminole State Forest.
Florida Trail Part 4: Three Lakes, Bull Creek, Tosohatchee
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Florida Trail Part 4: Three Lakes, Bull Creek, Tosohatchee
Florida Trail Part 3: Kissimmee River and Prairie
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Florida Trail Part 3: Kissimmee River and Prairie
Florida Trail Part 2: Canals, Sugar Cane, East around Lake Okeechobee
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Florida Trail Part 2: Canals, Sugar Cane, East around Lake Okeechobee
Florida Trail Part 1: Big Cypress/Seminole
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Florida Trail Part 1: Big Cypress/Seminole
Pinhoti Trail Sobo part 2: Alabama
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Pinhoti Trail Sobo part 2: Alabama
Pinhoti Trail Sobo part 1: Georgia
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Pinhoti Trail Sobo part 1: Georgia
Walking My Own Way: 325 km Starting and Ending in Dublin
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Walking My Own Way: 325 km Starting and Ending in Dublin
The Slieve Bloom Way
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The Slieve Bloom Way
The Western Way: Oughterard to Ballycastle
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The Western Way: Oughterard to Ballycastle
Hiking E8 Ireland Coast to Coast: Part 4/4
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Hiking E8 Ireland Coast to Coast: Part 4/4
Hiking E8 Ireland Coast to Coast: Part 3/4
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Hiking E8 Ireland Coast to Coast: Part 3/4
Hiking E8 Ireland Coast to Coast: Part 2/4
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Hiking E8 Ireland Coast to Coast: Part 2/4
Hiking E8 Ireland Coast to Coast: Part 1/4
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Hiking E8 Ireland Coast to Coast: Part 1/4

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  • @JD03ish
    @JD03ish 3 місяці тому

    Conor, if you’re interested in more USA distance hiking, may I suggest 2 trails in Arkansas. Ouachita Trail is 223 miles and the Ozark Highlands Trail is 165 miles with options to hike 200 miles or more. Both trails are more rugged and isolated than the Lone Star Trail. FYI.

  • @michaelpenney3775
    @michaelpenney3775 4 місяці тому

    Where did you pick up the gas and also what were the night time temperatures thinking about doing this trail next year,cheers

    • @conortheirishguy4337
      @conortheirishguy4337 4 місяці тому

      Kenia Outdoor in Palma. Night time was pretty chilly around single digits. It can even snow pretty bad in Winter early spring months.

    • @michaelpenney3775
      @michaelpenney3775 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for getting back to me,so definitely warmer than UK , just so I know which sleeping bag and may to take,cheers pal.

  • @Andrew.........
    @Andrew......... 5 місяців тому

    Hi Conor and Kayla. Those were some long days of hiking that you put in. Glad the weather stayed good for you. All the best 👍

  • @Munawirtum
    @Munawirtum 6 місяців тому

    A steep hike, a little specific because you have to pass through populated areas (not just wild nature), but there is a plus to it, there is an opportunity to replenish supplies... How many km on average did you walk per day?

  • @louismartinet882
    @louismartinet882 7 місяців тому

    Great video, I do day hikes in the Big Cypress. Great job describing the park and its abundant wildlife

  • @iainmc9226
    @iainmc9226 7 місяців тому

    Oh did you just love the last few km along the road .. was going to camp at the football ground near that lidl store 😅😅

  • @iainmc9226
    @iainmc9226 7 місяців тому

    I did 27th April... rained for the fitst 3 days.. camped in that big pizza oven shelter thing in the woods 😅😅.. what your sun hoodie make plus shades..

    • @conortheirishguy4337
      @conortheirishguy4337 7 місяців тому

      Sun hoody is 'Outdoor Research Echo Sun hoody' highly recommend. Shades are just whatever i pick up cheap because I always break or lose them.

  • @HiiKER_global
    @HiiKER_global 7 місяців тому

    A fine hill!

  • @JeanneKnits
    @JeanneKnits 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Glad you and Kayla are able to take some cool trips while in Europe.

  • @BaltistaniBoys
    @BaltistaniBoys 8 місяців тому

    Absolutely amazing. I recommend you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place moses peak. Add this sound in your bucket list.

  • @DavidSmith-fz8ju
    @DavidSmith-fz8ju 9 місяців тому

    I was going to start hiking .retired.from orlando.thought it mite be a good idea to see where it comes in n maybe walk the parts that are near by.

  • @gabriele1975
    @gabriele1975 10 місяців тому

    Poor Tortoise! He was dumped! He wasn't afraid of you all because he was at one time a pet. I'm sure he was in need.

  • @nerakdane
    @nerakdane 10 місяців тому

    Despite the not so friendly dogs and Blair witch type abandoned building great to see you enjoying it and some really pretty landscapes

  • @nerakdane
    @nerakdane 10 місяців тому

    No fear there would be any trail magic left for hikers in Ireland huh

  • @nerakdane
    @nerakdane 10 місяців тому

    Huge well done you two.

  • @nerakdane
    @nerakdane 10 місяців тому

    How heavy was your pack etc.. you are doing great

  • @nerakdane
    @nerakdane 10 місяців тому

    Huge well done Conor, great to see a fella Irish man on the trail, any trail, fair play for taking on climates that we arent used to and researching all the necessary information and gear

  • @EmpireofBumpo
    @EmpireofBumpo Рік тому

    "that's where conor mcgregor's from isn't it?" Jeeeeeeeeesus that made me laugh hard for some reason. The way people try to relate lol

    • @conortheirishguy4337
      @conortheirishguy4337 Рік тому

      😂 oh ya, especially that one... I get that one all the time. Damn Conor McGregor 😂

  • @shaggyterrell8460
    @shaggyterrell8460 Рік тому

    Great video! Planning on thru-hiking this in Feb/March when the heat and bugs are gone. Any tips or pointers that I may need to know?

    • @JD03ish
      @JD03ish 3 місяці тому

      The Forest Service conducts their controlled burns in March generally, which could close a portion of the trail. FYI.

  • @gerrymcveigh
    @gerrymcveigh Рік тому

    Conor, loved that forest🌲though not so much the first water source ( I think 'brown' was doing it too much justice😊) Have always thought the system of trails and permanent campsites over there is pretty cool. Just a reminder that it is all so much bigger over there, including those insane highways. Twenty degrees at night with humidity didn't sound pleasant at all, along with the bugs and snakes! Well done on the climb to the highpoint of the trail😊 and on completing what looked like a cool adventure>👍It didn't look like a trail with much footfall?

    • @conortheirishguy4337
      @conortheirishguy4337 Рік тому

      It's a beautiful country with a world class trail system and community. Some of the best managed public lands in the world too imo. The Lone Star is a flat walk through the woods in rural East Texas, we met very few hikers (like maybe 10 max through the 96 miles) or even locals out walking.

  • @Amilliondreams87
    @Amilliondreams87 Рік тому

    As a current native of Alabama it makes me so sad to see so much trash, its kind of infuriating knowing people come to the trail from all over the world and some of the locals don't respect their own lands well enough to dispose of their trash properly. It just really takes away from the natural beauty and experience of a place.

    • @conortheirishguy4337
      @conortheirishguy4337 Рік тому

      You come from a beautiful underrated state. More Alabamans need to take pride in the great nature around them and not trash it. Maybe more folks would visit. We have the same problems in Ireland with illegal dumping, it's sad.

    • @Amilliondreams87
      @Amilliondreams87 Рік тому

      @@conortheirishguy4337 I can't wait to visit Ireland someday, I've heard a lot of good things. Thank you for seeing the beauty of it despite the polluting, I'll be sure to do the same when I visit.

  • @richardquarry3059
    @richardquarry3059 Рік тому

    great videos. Very impressed with your distances - what's your footwear of choice? Actually a kit-list post or video would b great as your whole set-up looks very lightweight

  • @billdavis7769
    @billdavis7769 Рік тому

    This is brilliant work! Thank you!!

  • @Pocockable
    @Pocockable Рік тому

    What was the castle at the beginning at the film? I didn't see it on my walk. Looks like you walked via Eyeries on the Beara Way stretch. I recognized that crayon-box village, and I saw that the Kenmare River was to your left. I walked from Kenmare to Dursey Island via the south side of the Beara, which is actually the most dramatic side. I then walked back to Kenmare via Eyeries and Laragh.

    • @conortheirishguy4337
      @conortheirishguy4337 Рік тому

      Ross castle in Killarney National Park, usually full of tourists, I got to explore it alone.

  • @Pocockable
    @Pocockable Рік тому

    I recognized the River Barrow and remember that lock from my walk. I also recognized Brandon Hill in County Kilkenny, the town of Inistioge, and the wooded river valley nearby (can't remember the name of the river). Also, the town of Carrick-on-Suir, the castles across the River Suir in County Waterford, and the view of Clonmel from the Comeragh Mountains. And I believe that was Clogheen at the end of the video.

  • @Pocockable
    @Pocockable Рік тому

    I walked from Dublin to the Beara in the summer of 2013. I recognized vantage points in this video, including Powerscourt Waterfall, Djouce Mountain, the boardwalk over White Hill, and Glendalough's Round Tower. I think I also recognized the Blackstairs Mountains in County Carlow. I live in Saskatchewan, Canada.

    • @conortheirishguy4337
      @conortheirishguy4337 Рік тому

      It's a great way to see Ireland for sure! I'm currently living in Vancouver B.C

    • @Pocockable
      @Pocockable Рік тому

      @@conortheirishguy4337 Where in Ireland are you from?

    • @conortheirishguy4337
      @conortheirishguy4337 Рік тому

      @@Pocockable Louth, on the east Coast

  • @ThePapawhisky
    @ThePapawhisky Рік тому

    I hiked the AZT I 2017, nobo. It’s a tough hike. Never found water at a cache and never had trail magic. So nice that you are getting those. The beauty of the desert hasn’t changed though!

  • @matthewganley5951
    @matthewganley5951 Рік тому

    I'm doing this trail next week. Pray for me 🌨❄️

  • @gerrymcveigh
    @gerrymcveigh Рік тому

    That looked like a fantastic trip👍 Loved the forest, the amazing outdoor loo with a view, the sunset and that crest with the fixed ropes👍👍 Fantastic landscape all the way.

  • @Alfie127
    @Alfie127 Рік тому

    Great video, keep them coming. Cheers!

  • @ashleyjeffers8832
    @ashleyjeffers8832 Рік тому

    Congratulations you two! I wish you two all the best in life. It was really nice hiking along with you guys on the FT.

  • @fairoaks42
    @fairoaks42 Рік тому

    That is the biggest Gopher Tortoise 🐢 I have ever seen😳 and I’m from Florida!

  • @magmike1
    @magmike1 Рік тому

    My wife and I are planning AZT thru starting in March. What was your start date? Thank you.

    • @conortheirishguy4337
      @conortheirishguy4337 Рік тому

      We started March 15th, finished May 4th. Enjoy, it's one of my favorite trails so far

  • @whitedog510
    @whitedog510 Рік тому

    “5 days without a shower, doesn’t sound like a lot.” No no, that sounds like a lot. 😂. Of course I’m not a hiker. Enjoyed the videos!

  • @briandickson6747
    @briandickson6747 Рік тому

    Cool video and well done! I think we met you on your last day, Martina and I were hiking south doing the Hayduke and on the AZT for a few days before heading off to Nankoweap in the Grand Canyon.

    • @conortheirishguy4337
      @conortheirishguy4337 Рік тому

      Yes I remember we met a couple doing the Hayduke, hope it all went well for you

  • @TibberProductions
    @TibberProductions 2 роки тому

    it was nice that you stopped to film the beautiful desert flora.

  • @outandabout53
    @outandabout53 2 роки тому

    Hell yeah!

  • @paulmaguire4394
    @paulmaguire4394 2 роки тому

    Jeez Conor, you're clocking up the miles.... looking forward to watching this later this evening... keep posting and stay safe.

  • @patrishabautista
    @patrishabautista 2 роки тому

    Watching from philippines :)

  • @toddmiller2773
    @toddmiller2773 2 роки тому

    Just finished watching your AZT video series - great job and congratulations! - I’m planning on hiking the trail in the Spring of ‘23 - I think your videos are the best I’ve seen of giving a future thru hiker an idea of what to expect - thank you for that!

    • @conortheirishguy4337
      @conortheirishguy4337 2 роки тому

      Thanks Todd, best of luck next spring. It's beautiful out there!

  • @joshuathompson2131
    @joshuathompson2131 2 роки тому

    Did you hike at a slow pace or was the terrain difficult for the 100?

    • @conortheirishguy4337
      @conortheirishguy4337 2 роки тому

      We went pretty slow, it took a while to adjust to hiking with elevation after coming straight from the flat Florida Trail to this.

    • @joshuathompson2131
      @joshuathompson2131 2 роки тому

      @@conortheirishguy4337 it took you over a month to do 100 miles or was that the entire trail?

    • @conortheirishguy4337
      @conortheirishguy4337 2 роки тому

      @@joshuathompson2131 took us around 50 days to do the whole trail and about 6 days to do the first 100 miles

  • @CRAIGNV
    @CRAIGNV 2 роки тому

    Great job. What was your exit plan at the northern terminal if you hadn't gotten a ride? Is the trailhead always busy, and getting a ride is easy or difficult.

    • @conortheirishguy4337
      @conortheirishguy4337 2 роки тому

      Thank you! It can be hard to get a ride from northern terminus. It's a 10 mile dirt road walk to highway 89. We were prepared to walk that dirt road if we had to but a guy ( who we first met on trail) had come back in a car after he finished to explore the area just so happened to pull in at the terminus when we finished and drove us up the dirt road. From experience hitching I was pretty confident we would get to Vegas on highway 89 within a day with a few hitches. Luckily for us after 10 mins a girl on her way to Vegas stopped to picked us up and drove us 4 hours the entire way! (Huge coincidence)

  • @Pocockable
    @Pocockable 2 роки тому

    My favourite part of the whole walk! I recognized Killarney Lakes, Torc Waterfall, the Mangerton Mountains, Allihies, and Dursey Island. And the lighthouse foundation at the end of Ireland. I also rode in the cable car. I ate at O'Neil's Pub (painted fire-engine red) in Allihies.

  • @Pocockable
    @Pocockable 2 роки тому

    I walked the Western Way from Ma'am Bridge to Westport in 2004. I loved Connemara! I recognized St. Patrick's Shrine in the Maumturk Mountains in your video. Do you have a video like this of the Dingle Way? I also did that walk in 2004.

    • @conortheirishguy4337
      @conortheirishguy4337 2 роки тому

      I've yet to do the Dingle way, hopefully someday but it won't be for a good while. I live in Canada now

    • @Pocockable
      @Pocockable 2 роки тому

      @@conortheirishguy4337 I live in Canada too. Saskatchewan. What province do you live in? Where in Ireland are you from?

    • @conortheirishguy4337
      @conortheirishguy4337 2 роки тому

      @@Pocockable living in Vancouver B.C. and I'm from county Louth

  • @Pocockable
    @Pocockable 2 роки тому

    I walked from Dublin to the Beara Peninsula in the summer of 2013. I enjoyed watching these videos. I recognized Marlay Park, Powerscourt Waterfall, Djouce Mountain, White Hill, the Blackstairs Mountains, the River Suir, the Comeragh Mountains, and Glengariff. The Beara Peninsula was my very favourite part of the walk. I'd highly recommend the Beara Way to anyone who is physically fit. But it's no stroll in the park!

  • @kimberlypenney7216
    @kimberlypenney7216 2 роки тому

    How many liters of water did you carry

    • @conortheirishguy4337
      @conortheirishguy4337 2 роки тому

      I had capicity for 3.4 litres and usually filled up whenever I could

  • @kimberlypenney7216
    @kimberlypenney7216 2 роки тому

    When did you start?

  • @caroleecole3140
    @caroleecole3140 2 роки тому

    Great videos! I'm a native Floridian living in the western suburbs of Ft Lauderdale and was pleased to see someone traveling the Florida Trail: it's not for everyone...it's definitely NOT the touristy area, but the terrain is unique and I'm glad you came to visit and even more pleased that you are highlighting the Florida Trail. Happy Hiking through the rest of the trail!

  • @robenzo4216
    @robenzo4216 2 роки тому

    needa get you some waders lol...

  • @SophisticatedDogCat
    @SophisticatedDogCat 2 роки тому

    First 150 were probably my favorite.