A Thru-hike of the Vermont Long Trail

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025

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  • @AdventuresWithMe00
    @AdventuresWithMe00 Рік тому

    Great filmmaking and very inspirational trip.

  • @maybeerainmaybeesnow
    @maybeerainmaybeesnow Рік тому

    Hi! Three things that stood out to me: 1. You! Jeez you are really buhyooteefull! 2. VT. Yes! There's a possibility that I might move there in spring/summer and you capture what I'm going after when I move there, wilderness/peace/happiness. 3. The shot that lasts a few seconds starting at 13:16 is just incredible. The movement of the branches, light and your tent. .... Thanks for sharing this. I'll be sure to check out your other vids! :)

  • @rossclay3317
    @rossclay3317 8 місяців тому

    Just lovely! Thank you for sharing this video and your adventures ‼️👏👏👏

  • @nickvh548
    @nickvh548 4 роки тому +2

    Great vid, great smile, cool pink lady slipper pics 👍🏻

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much! The lady slippers were totally amazing!

  • @1001RMJ
    @1001RMJ 4 роки тому +6

    You do some SERIOUS miles each day! Good for you!!! Thanks for sharing your personal and physical journey with us!

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much! It was really fun documenting the trip :)

    • @mtadams2009
      @mtadams2009 2 роки тому +1

      She certainly crushed the miles. I could do a few twenty mile days but she hit them over and over again. Very impressive. She would leave me in the dust, much respect.

  • @loucatozzi7656
    @loucatozzi7656 4 роки тому +6

    250+ miles of roots, rocks, and mud! This video brings back SO MANY memories of my childhood. I grew up in Rutland and hiked all of the LT by many day hikes and overnight trips with the GMC and Boy Scouts. Finished back in 1975. Glad to see there is finally a hiker bridge over the Winooski River. Looks like you had a great time on your trip!

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  4 роки тому

      Your journey sounds so cool! Thank you so much! I look forward to more adventures this year :)

    • @gunnarlian5437
      @gunnarlian5437 3 роки тому

      I know it is kinda randomly asking but do anyone know of a good website to watch newly released tv shows online?

    • @callumbrandon7867
      @callumbrandon7867 3 роки тому

      @Gunnar Lian Flixportal :)

    • @gunnarlian5437
      @gunnarlian5437 3 роки тому

      @Callum Brandon thanks, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I really appreciate it !

    • @callumbrandon7867
      @callumbrandon7867 3 роки тому

      @Gunnar Lian Glad I could help xD

  • @KatieHikes
    @KatieHikes 2 роки тому

    Beautiful views! The last view videos I've watched made the trail not so appealing so thank you for showing me the beauty! Happy trails 👣

  • @chrystalhutchins3831
    @chrystalhutchins3831 4 роки тому +5

    Great video! You really radiate and captured the peace, solitude, and beauty of the journey! Congratulations!

  • @AA1PR
    @AA1PR Рік тому

    very nice video well done
    Ive done so many sections of the LT years back with friends and my kids too
    nice to see those old areas again, some has changed so hasnt that I remember
    the lincoln gap I froze my rear off one night it dropped to 25*
    never got to do it all, got disabled, thanks for bringing back old memories
    if you have a ham radio license a bunch of us locals monitor 146.520 every half hour on the hour as a safety protocol for hikers
    Congrats

  • @mtadams2009
    @mtadams2009 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for posting. I retired a couple of months ago. Plan on doing the trail this September. It looks beautiful. You did a beautiful job with your video. Congratulations

  • @Spreeces
    @Spreeces 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful video.
    I don't know what it is about Mt. Abe but it's always cloudy up there !
    Thanks for inspiring me to do this.

  • @michellegoodwin7760
    @michellegoodwin7760 4 роки тому +2

    I just finished hiking the Longtrail August 21st of this year and I'm still grieving it. It was so great to watch your journey and remember my own. Thank you

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  4 роки тому

      Congratulations! That is so exciting. It's a really special trail, I think :)

  • @georgebecht6357
    @georgebecht6357 4 роки тому +1

    What a delight hiking along with you and recalling my LT hike. Thank you for this wonderful Vlog.

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  4 роки тому

      I'm so glad it brought back good memories! It's such a special trail.

  • @mtadams2009
    @mtadams2009 2 роки тому

    I watched your video some months ago but I am heading out in about ten days to start my hike of the LT. Thanks for sharing.

  • @trevorwhitechapel2403
    @trevorwhitechapel2403 Рік тому

    Hey Ivey. This was great. I have been staying in Killington, VT for several months and so I pass the trail head for The Long Trail every time I go to or from town down to Rutland. Hikers are frequent riders on our public shuttle bus. I used to camp a lot in the summers up around Lake Champlain in Burlington, VT and thereabouts but I never did any trail hiking. I think I might give it a shot this spring or early summer. Thanks for sharing!

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  Рік тому +1

      I'm so glad to hear that! It is such an awesome trail. Thanks for sharing a bit of your story! And good luck on your hike :)

  • @BucksMom218
    @BucksMom218 4 роки тому

    Glad to have found this! Awesome job! Beautiful video! Thx for sharing!🥾🥾💕💕

  • @BearTrekAdventures
    @BearTrekAdventures 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for putting out this video 👍. I’ve watched it at least 3 times in anticipation. I’ll be doing it SOBO starting in August. Keep up the good work on videos and happy trails 🏔

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  3 роки тому +1

      Good luck on your hike!!!! That’s so exciting!!

    • @BearTrekAdventures
      @BearTrekAdventures 3 роки тому +1

      @@shetreksco Thank you 👍 Happy Trails

  • @jag1870
    @jag1870 3 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful trail! Thanks for sharing your thru-hike. Never knew about this trail. Gotta try this one day.

  • @halabujioutdoors
    @halabujioutdoors 4 роки тому +2

    CONGRATS! 🎉🏕👣㊗️
    For your successful LT thru-hike.
    It's so cool that you met Stringbean on your journey. I remember PT "Probation Termination" mentioned that you just flew by him and Marmalade in one of his episode. Happy trails!

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! It was so fun!

  • @tc556guy
    @tc556guy 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your journey with us

  • @DGameFinishr
    @DGameFinishr 2 роки тому

    Congrats!

  • @joevanderkooi816
    @joevanderkooi816 4 роки тому +1

    Hello Kaleidoscope!
    I didn't know you had a channel. Great to see you again! I enjoyed your video!

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  4 роки тому

      Hey! Thanks so much! I wouldn't really call it a channel, but its been fun documenting my most recent adventures!

  • @nancysmith7141
    @nancysmith7141 4 роки тому +1

    Fabulous video! Makes me want to go experience the LT... Keep the videos coming.

  • @AdventuresinBackpacking
    @AdventuresinBackpacking 4 роки тому +2

    Congratulations on your accomplishment, and great work with the video. Also, kudos on making the trail a physical challenge as well. I hope you are doing well! :)

  • @oldunion
    @oldunion 4 роки тому +1

    Great work! I am inspired! :)

  • @davidsmeglap4023
    @davidsmeglap4023 2 роки тому

    Twenty mile days on the northern Long Trail is really difficult. Congrats.

  • @jefferybyard8429
    @jefferybyard8429 4 роки тому +1

    Wanting to try hiking the Long Trail this coming summer. My plan is to section hike the Allegheny Trail here in West Virginia on my weekends off for training, it's very similar rugged and remote

  • @adamwalls8992
    @adamwalls8992 3 роки тому

    Congratulations on your accomplishment! Great video, thanks for sharing! I've seen lots of hiking videos and this one was well put together 😀

  • @thibaulttrubert8256
    @thibaulttrubert8256 4 роки тому +1

    You killed it! I can't wait to do it myself in June :)

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  4 роки тому

      That's so exciting! Have so much fun!

  • @JMS407
    @JMS407 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video.

  • @drewgilmour3489
    @drewgilmour3489 3 роки тому

    Looking forward to doing the Northern Section of the long trail this summer, Great video, did the southern part/AT in 2019

  • @jaytheurbanviking
    @jaytheurbanviking 3 роки тому

    About to binge watch some LT vids, yours is the first. I hope I can do this soon!

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  3 роки тому

      Heck yes! I hope you can too!

  • @outdooradventureswithjason6275
    @outdooradventureswithjason6275 3 роки тому

    The video is awesome, great accomplishment. I’m thinking of doing this hike.

  • @jimwilliams2753
    @jimwilliams2753 3 роки тому

    Loved this vlog. Makes me want to hike the LT

  • @mischiefonthetrail8961
    @mischiefonthetrail8961 4 роки тому

    So awesome congrats I did the southern half of the AT (GA-PA) this year and my plan 2021 is finish the AT then go south on the LT

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  4 роки тому

      That's awesome! I thru-hiked the AT in 2017 nobo, and then went nobo again in 2018 from PA to Katahdin! I can't wait to do the southern half a second time :) Have a blast!! You'll cruise right through the LT after finishing the AT!

  • @KarlGottshalk
    @KarlGottshalk 4 роки тому

    Love your videos! Your CDT video was outstanding also.

  • @jackiehale3730
    @jackiehale3730 4 роки тому +1

    Just happened upon this video. Nice!

  • @Wondering_Fireball
    @Wondering_Fireball 4 роки тому

    Your doing great, love the positive attitude.

  • @chrishennemeyer7276
    @chrishennemeyer7276 2 роки тому

    Excellent video which I watched with rapt interest as I plan to hike the LT this Fall. Could you suggest a portion my gf could join me on for a week that combines beauty with accessibility? Thanks!

  • @HikerBikerMoter
    @HikerBikerMoter 4 роки тому +1

    Lovely trail and lots of assaults.
    Im thinking your also equipped with altras : )

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  4 роки тому +2

      I definitely wear Altras :) I started out in boots actually, on my AT thru in 2017, and quickly realized trail runners were the way to go!

  • @doopstoop4656
    @doopstoop4656 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome job completing it. I’ve done parts of the long trail but not the whole thing I’m planning to do more of it summer 2021. Just curious what is the name of your shelter system? it looks really nice. Anyhoo safe travels and see you on the trail!!

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  3 роки тому

      Thank you!! It was so fun! I used the TarpTent ProTrail and I highly recommend. Really lightweight and kept me totally dry.

  • @SophisticatedDogCat
    @SophisticatedDogCat 3 роки тому +2

    I wanna do this trail but time off from work is an issue. I’m torn between this, the Long Trail, and the New England Trail.

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  3 роки тому

      Section hiking is always a great option! Doing a week or so, here and there of any long trail is really rewarding if you cannot take enough time off work to do the whole thing in one go.

    • @SophisticatedDogCat
      @SophisticatedDogCat 3 роки тому

      @@shetreksco I live in Southern California, so that makes it way harder.

  • @wendisparadeofperfumes5034
    @wendisparadeofperfumes5034 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Ivey lovely video thank you for sharing! What time of year did you do the LT and in what time frame?

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  2 роки тому

      thank you! It was early june

  • @paddle_hike
    @paddle_hike 4 роки тому

    Great video and adventure! Thanks for sharing... (New Subscriber) :) take care

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much!! Happy Trails :)

  • @explore03
    @explore03 3 роки тому +1

    Heyyy Congrats!! Great video and great adventure! I was wondering what tent do you used on this trail?? Thanks!!

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  3 роки тому +1

      I used the TarpTent Protrail and loved it!

  • @Wondering_Fireball
    @Wondering_Fireball 2 роки тому +1

    It seemed like the day you climed all day would have been tiring.

  • @deanslist4458
    @deanslist4458 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video, it looks great, thanks for sharing. I'm planning a 2021 hike if I can make my schedule work. did you take any zero's or Nero's? You look like you were busting out the miles. If you were to do it over again any changes?

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I did not take any zeros or nearos due to covid, I believe my shortest day was just under 20 miles, my longest, closer to 30.

  • @kylebarcomb6192
    @kylebarcomb6192 4 роки тому +1

    Nice job thnx

  • @alejandroavellaneda9156
    @alejandroavellaneda9156 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, that was fast! Serious miles, average of 20 a day or so?

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  3 роки тому

      Totally! In my first 4 days I walked 104 miles, and then after that settled into a more laid back rhythm

    • @mtadams2009
      @mtadams2009 3 роки тому +1

      @@shetreksco I have heard the first hundred are not so brutal but after that things really kick into gear. Still over 25 miles a day is some serious miles. Most of my hiking takes place in the White mountains so if I can average 15 a day I will be happy. Very impressive miles I must say.

  • @catsleeze
    @catsleeze 3 роки тому

    Hey love the video! What is your tent or tarp/big net combo?

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  3 роки тому +1

      I use the ProTrail by TarpTent!

  • @chrishennemeyer7276
    @chrishennemeyer7276 2 роки тому

    You averaged over 20 miles a day, assuming you took no zeros. Very hardcore!

  • @zigzag4230
    @zigzag4230 3 роки тому

    Looks like a Gossamer Gear pack, but which one?

  • @robertbernard9546
    @robertbernard9546 4 роки тому

    Great job! You probably get asked this a million times so I apologize but I have to know: what camera are you using? The quality/definition of this video is stellar!

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  3 роки тому

      I used the GoPro Hero 7 black!

    • @robertbernard9546
      @robertbernard9546 3 роки тому

      @@shetreksco Im using the Hero 8 Black and it looks terrible, lol. I must be doing something wrong. Ah well.

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  3 роки тому +1

      @@robertbernard9546 hmmm, try messing with the video settings on the camera, I watched several tutorials for getting the resolution set up optimally.

  • @joevanderkooi816
    @joevanderkooi816 3 роки тому

    Hey Kaleidoscope,
    Thinking about doing the long trail next year for my 60th. Did you find the northern part harder than the whites? How are the opportunities for resupply?

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  3 роки тому

      I definitely think you'd love it! I'd say the northern portion is much like the whites but less heavily trafficked. There are portions that feel less established and more remote. Resupplying is not bad, I walked to all of mine! The longest being 5 miles off trail.

    • @joevanderkooi816
      @joevanderkooi816 3 роки тому

      Thanks so much!

  • @charlesjacoby587
    @charlesjacoby587 3 роки тому

    Did you do food resupply on this hike?

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  3 роки тому

      I did! One in Killington and one in Richmond

  • @Wondering_Fireball
    @Wondering_Fireball 4 роки тому

    Ivey, why do you carry your pack up all the fire towers? Instead of leaving it at the base?

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  4 роки тому +2

      My pack goes where I go! I've already carried it to the top of the mountain, I may as well take it to the top of the fire tower

    • @Wondering_Fireball
      @Wondering_Fireball 4 роки тому

      Ivey Kaleidoscope Smith, thank you! I was curious.

  • @KuthaJuice
    @KuthaJuice 3 роки тому

    Awesome adventure. What month were you on the trail?

  • @Onnitfan1
    @Onnitfan1 3 роки тому +1

    I like the wide brim hat. Brand?

  • @TheAannvids
    @TheAannvids 4 роки тому

    How did you prepare physically for your trip

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  4 роки тому +2

      Hey! I had actually just returned from a 6mo trip to Patagonia, where I was a part of several expeditions, so I was pretty well in shape. However, I usually prepare for a thru-hike by going trail running or hiking, doing body weight exercises and working out with a kettle bell, and just making sure that I’m moving every day.

  • @lablover02
    @lablover02 3 роки тому

    What was the weight of your pack

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  3 роки тому

      My base weight was 15lbs roughly, and I probably carried 7lbs of food at the beginning of each resupply, plus at most a liter of water; max weight: 24lbs

  • @patriciamoscato6586
    @patriciamoscato6586 2 роки тому

    Hi ivey

  • @robertsherwood6378
    @robertsherwood6378 3 роки тому

    I know you are a nutritionist . Why has no one focused on suppliments for assisting the long distance hike health advantages. I see most suffering from nutritional shortages and they never realize it. They are only worried about getting enough caloric junk . Joints are sore every day , they have muscle cramps, stomach aches, lowered immunity etc..a little MSM, magnesium, probiotics, enzymes, vitamin D, C, and zinc would solve these problems. Foods just no longer contain enough , due to mass production. Sorry I made this too long.

    • @shetreksco
      @shetreksco  3 роки тому

      There are people focusing on nutrition, check out the backcountryfoodie on instagram! And there are many others like her. Talking about what I eat on trail does not interest me currently. I've tried fueling my hikes every which way and honestly, each thru-hike is different dietarily for me.

  • @stevecooksey
    @stevecooksey 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent work!