I think those that try to keep up with their expectations, and push bigger miles sooner than they are ready to do so, are more than likely to be the ones that get hurt early on in their hike. Mama K ain't going anywhere. She'll be there when you're ready. Have a great hike!
Everyone feels the pressure of bigger miles but even Taylor and Stella will say take it easy and enjoy the first few 200 to newfound gap. You're doing awesome! 🤘 Love your vids 💛
Love your videos. Totally right about starting slowly. Listening to your body is always the key to success. You will see either your friends or make new ones many times on your journey. Stopping and enjoying the trail will make your journey easier and more rewarding. BTW The look on your face when you took the first bite of the cold chicken and your comment were priceless! That made my day. Hike on Jess.
I love to push big miles daily, including out the gate. …but not for “no reason” Big goals require big days, and there’s aways better camping right past the next crowd. Also, I started the day after the 2-22-22 bubble😂 This is your hike, enjoy your hike.
Yes don’t feel pressured to push the miles especially if your feet are giving you any kind of problems. My hiking partner in 2022 developed PF and had to hike with it for a better share of 1500 miles. You’re in this for the long haul and they’ll be plenty of friends made the whole way to Katahdin 😊
Well crafted vlog / style. Liking the discussion points. Hiking at your own pace will lift a great burden from you…it’s freeing. I play both sides of the rectangle 😊 OMG honey bun asmr!!! Do those as shorts and link to the main vid…exceptionally cool. 😎 you’re doing great, keep on hiking!
I binged your vlog today and have enjoyed your commentary and insight on HYOH! I'm not sure where your from, but Nahamsha and Stella lived in areas that allowed them to train on mountains. Good Luck, stay safe, and stay healthy. I'll be following you all the way to Katahdin!
A guy from New Zealand, trail name "Bear Grylls" (because he looked and sounded like him) thru hiked in 2018. He got most of his foods from Hiker Boxes. His channel is Matheson Brown. Take your time. The last one to Katahdin wins. This is a great adventure, savor it. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick
Dramatic content, occasional insight, a good eye for beauty in nature, and a little storytelling and/or humor make the best trail vlogs. Miles are pretty much irrelevant (as long as you’re moving at all), and can actually result in boring content-who wants to see someone trudging doggedly through the woods with their head down? Measured by that standard, I’d say this was a pretty successful video. 🙂
You will end up doing 20 or more mile once you get your trail legs. You will just do it without really trying. The days get longer and you will be around more people.
Haha it's so funny that you mentioned the honeybun ASMR, because I was gonna mention how - even though the music adds a nice touch - I oddly (or not) find the crunching of the leaves and the sounds of hikers' feet moving along the trail to be cathartic lol.
The pressure to keep up with others or make it to the shelter that they are headed to, is real. Maybe it's something to do with survival instinct. It took me a few weeks to let that go and be happy that I met good hikers along the way knowing we may not cross paths again. I think that's the beginning of hiking your own hike.
I don’t think when I was on trail that I felt pressure to hike big miles from myself, but I definitely felt like I didn’t want to feel behind from the group
You're a stitch! Wicked funny indeed! Amazing attitude, great blend of views and your personality on the Trail. Thanks for taking us along your journey! Oh thee are better snacks on trail than honey buns 😂
Did you see the lady from Peaks for Pounds channel, at The green dragon hostile? She has a great channel, hiking the same trail and recently shared the staying at same place…🥾 ⛰️ 🌲
You’re well over 1000 subscribers so could monetize your channel to make a few coins to afford more hostel nights as needed or maybe some Filet Mignon dinners in town. You’re doing the work filming and hiking so you might as well receive a little compensation, monetarily, for it. Remember the tortoise 🐢 won the race, not the rabbit 🐇.
8:35 One of the UA-camr's you mentioned didn't even finish her thru-hike. Actually they have both had problems finishing their hikes. So yeah, they are probably not the best examples to try and emulate. I love your videos, but if I could make one suggestion, do you think you could balance out your audio? The sound goes way up and down. Generally your background music is too high and your voice is too low. Good luck with your hike. 😎👍
I think those that try to keep up with their expectations, and push bigger miles sooner than they are ready to do so, are more than likely to be the ones that get hurt early on in their hike. Mama K ain't going anywhere. She'll be there when you're ready. Have a great hike!
Agreed! Thank you :)
Everyone feels the pressure of bigger miles but even Taylor and Stella will say take it easy and enjoy the first few 200 to newfound gap. You're doing awesome! 🤘
Love your vids 💛
Thank you!!! Aspiring to their level someday :)
Hike at your own pace. Keep your miles low. Your doing great. 👍👍
Love your videos. Totally right about starting slowly. Listening to your body is always the key to success. You will see either your friends or make new ones many times on your journey. Stopping and enjoying the trail will make your journey easier and more rewarding. BTW The look on your face when you took the first bite of the cold chicken and your comment were priceless! That made my day. Hike on Jess.
Thank you!!! It was not good chicken hahaha gotta love backcountry meals.
I love to push big miles daily, including out the gate. …but not for “no reason”
Big goals require big days, and there’s aways better camping right past the next crowd. Also, I started the day after the 2-22-22 bubble😂
This is your hike, enjoy your hike.
Yes don’t feel pressured to push the miles especially if your feet are giving you any kind of problems. My hiking partner in 2022 developed PF and had to hike with it for a better share of 1500 miles. You’re in this for the long haul and they’ll be plenty of friends made the whole way to Katahdin 😊
Well crafted vlog / style. Liking the discussion points. Hiking at your own pace will lift a great burden from you…it’s freeing. I play both sides of the rectangle 😊 OMG honey bun asmr!!! Do those as shorts and link to the main vid…exceptionally cool. 😎 you’re doing great, keep on hiking!
Thank you!! The honey bun asmr was out there but it made me laugh 😂
Hi! I’m also a Jess(ie) from Ohio. Love your videos. You’re making us flat land dwellers proud. 💪🏼
Thanks other Ohio Jess!! lol these Ohio legs weren’t ready 😂
Nice video with some good views, so let's keep on hiking 😊
Love your attitude Jess! Keep it up and do well!
That chicken in BBQ sauce goes good with Ramen fyi. Liking your videos. Nice to follow a fellow Buckeye.
I binged your vlog today and have enjoyed your commentary and insight on HYOH! I'm not sure where your from, but Nahamsha and Stella lived in areas that allowed them to train on mountains. Good Luck, stay safe, and stay healthy. I'll be following you all the way to Katahdin!
Thank you for watching and the comment :) Hard not to compare myself to others, just gotta keep remembering to HMOH!
Hell yeah brother
As Ms. Janet says, "Start slow, then go slower". The asmr was hilarious, but now I want a honey bun! 😂
😂 I was losing it
Glad to see an excellent & worthwhile 1st Zero day! I’m onboard to see this tale unfold..
A guy from New Zealand, trail name "Bear Grylls" (because he looked and sounded like him) thru hiked in 2018. He got most of his foods from Hiker Boxes. His channel is Matheson Brown. Take your time. The last one to Katahdin wins. This is a great adventure, savor it. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick
Yes, Jess is “Back on Trail!”
Of course she is. Have fun and enjoy. Do your thing.
Happy Trails
Low miles more smiles!! Yes, look at more leaves lol. Besides ur clothing, the honey bun gave away chilly temps! 🥾🥾 north!
Glad your foot feels better. I enjoy the way you vlog. Thanks for taking us along.
Do your own thing! Taylor and Stella are great backpackers but so are you. Keep it up Jess!
Those tootsies are back in action!
🐉thank you!!!
:) ❤️
Thanks for posting. Rooting for you. 👊🇺🇲
Dramatic content, occasional insight, a good eye for beauty in nature, and a little storytelling and/or humor make the best trail vlogs. Miles are pretty much irrelevant (as long as you’re moving at all), and can actually result in boring content-who wants to see someone trudging doggedly through the woods with their head down?
Measured by that standard, I’d say this was a pretty successful video. 🙂
Thank you! It’s pretty eventful out here even when it’s mundane. Trying to show both sides :)
Jumping back on the trail! Happy Trails!
You will end up doing 20 or more mile once you get your trail legs. You will just do it without really trying. The days get longer and you will be around more people.
Just gotta be patient 😅
Haha it's so funny that you mentioned the honeybun ASMR, because I was gonna mention how - even though the music adds a nice touch - I oddly (or not) find the crunching of the leaves and the sounds of hikers' feet moving along the trail to be cathartic lol.
The pressure to keep up with others or make it to the shelter that they are headed to, is real. Maybe it's something to do with survival instinct. It took me a few weeks to let that go and be happy that I met good hikers along the way knowing we may not cross paths again. I think that's the beginning of hiking your own hike.
I don’t think when I was on trail that I felt pressure to hike big miles from myself, but I definitely felt like I didn’t want to feel behind from the group
Just found your channel on my feed today, I’m in Hilliard Ohio so am happy to see an Ohioan on the trail
Hilliard is underrated! Thanks for watching:)
Living for the honey bun ASMR 😂
I love it "Honeybun asmr " ;-)
You're a stitch! Wicked funny indeed! Amazing attitude, great blend of views and your personality on the Trail. Thanks for taking us along your journey! Oh thee are better snacks on trail than honey buns 😂
Thank you! Hahaha the honey buns are great but just not great for me 🤤
Did you see the lady from Peaks for Pounds channel, at The green dragon hostile? She has a great channel, hiking the same trail and recently shared the staying at same place…🥾 ⛰️ 🌲
Haven’t met Laura yet :( We talked on IG a little bit, she’s lovely. Would love to see her!
Hike your own hike enjoy it
I'm sure those people that hike 20+ mile days have very light packs
More honeybun ASMR
😂 just for you
Love the asmr 😂😂😂
Honey buns ASMR😉
Too funny with your ASMR honey bun
Hike your own hike
You’re well over 1000 subscribers so could monetize your channel to make a few coins to afford more hostel nights as needed or maybe some Filet Mignon dinners in town. You’re doing the work filming and hiking so you might as well receive a little compensation, monetarily, for it. Remember the tortoise 🐢 won the race, not the rabbit 🐇.
Appreciate the comment:) steak in town sounds great lol
Love me me honey buns. 🙂
8:35 One of the UA-camr's you mentioned didn't even finish her thru-hike. Actually they have both had problems finishing their hikes. So yeah, they are probably not the best examples to try and emulate. I love your videos, but if I could make one suggestion, do you think you could balance out your audio? The sound goes way up and down. Generally your background music is too high and your voice is too low. Good luck with your hike. 😎👍
I hadn’t noticed the sound bouncing back and forth! I’ll try to look out for that. Thanks!
Listen to The Trail. 👣👣👣👣👣🦜