In 2013, a 66 year old lady got off the trail to use the bathroom. She got lost, ultimately died. She had a button compass (poor choice) and did not know how to use it. I carry a Brunton Classic Map Compass around my neck and when I get off the trail, I face the direction I am going, turn the dial and set the red arrow in the shed. Only takes a second and the compass is set. If I forget where I am, the return trip is 180 degrees from that compass setting.
It's appointed once for everyone to die. However the number of days can be shortened by our actions. I suggest everyone pair up even when going to potty.
@@brianday5297 Yeah, I think pairing up is essential. Any problems, injury, falling, etc, you need support. The woman who got lost and then subsequently died did have a partner, but this person went back home, so she was left alone. The rest is history.
Yes.!........the medic won you over......the best way to see thar dehydration is bags or dark spots under eyes. It can be very subtle.....your awsome... I'm retiring from fire service in two years. I already have all the gear......I'm telling ya I'm going to do it. Your awsome.........love it.....
I only dare do Mt. Washington and the other Presidentials in the height of Summer and always prepare for Winter conditions. If I break treeline and the weather is bad, I turn around the will be there longer than I will be around. Of course, I can say that as I only live an hour and a half away, which is an hour more than I would like it to be.
@@PaulsWanderings The worse that I encountered was when I hiked Mt Madison - winds were blowing upwards of 50mph with temps in the 50s on a July 4th. I opted to skip hiking over to the Mt Adams summit as I had enough of the wind. And it was a mostly blue sky, day, too.
Dehydration is very dangerous. When I did Trail Magic, one guy came in with heat exhaustion. Cold water and Power Aid revived him but he quit for the day. Hypothermia has claimed 3 in NH recently. Good explanation about the ticks. There are now 9 tick borne diseases in the eastern US. A couple of years ago a hiker from Germany was killed on the PCT by a tree falling on him. Good video. Have fun. Good Luck, Rick
The 2 that lost their lives on the Franconia Ridge were unprepared for the conditions. Once Columbus Day arrives, I don't even think of going above treeline. The Ridge is so exposed for such a length of time I would only do it in the Summer but that's because I grew up in the White Mountains and I know all about the dangers. My dream is to climb Mt. Washington in the Winter so that I can see what the summit looks like without hundreds of people waiting forever to get their picture at the summit sigh. My favorite part of Mt. Washington and Cannon, the cafeteria and the "real" restrooms at the summit.
@@PaulsWanderings I would think that everything closes for the winter. One guy started at Mt Katahdin in December 2021 and SOBOed to Springer. He vlogged his hike and the northern New England Mountains were tough. I can't remember his name but I will look for it. Good Luck, Rick Found him: Scott Benerofe .
Ticks and dehydration are definitely 1&2. They cause more injuries and people to leave the trail than all others combined. I can say this from personal experience, Lyme is no joke if not treated quickly and dehydration can get so bad you'll walk around like a stumbling drunk and ruin the next couple of days of hiking.
Another danger is standing or sitting near the edge of a cliff. People fall off cliffs every year, and yet even experienced hikers continue to pose, video, eat, etc. near the edges of cliffs -- distracted and on uneven footing.
You nailed it. I love the comments on the fear mongering. Just use your common sense. The weather is something to take into account. My crossing the whites had some tough weather, so took some short days to avoid the risk. I think just plain falling can be a danger. Obviously in steep terrain is Risker, but falling can't be avoided for over 2000 miles. I love these post hike videos.
You would t believe how many people, find them selves in trouble on the whites , late fall this year people died because they decided to hike in the whites without winter clothing . It was winter but mild out when they left . Lots of people need rescuing in the whites . Also mice carry horrible disease 😊
You Always have great info in your content. Heh, check out a guy named Bartman Outdoors. I do not know anything about him but he just started the AT NB on January 1st. Interesting.
Me too!! I'm not a hiker like Hiking Dancer but I have done full day hikes at a young age, living in the city & getting sucked into the monotony really disconnects you from nature. But raising children & getting out to the wild again is so freeing! We took several day hikes this past holiday season in The Smokys & that's how I stumbled upon the AT. We didn't get to hike it, it was too late in the day but my children were exploring it while we were in Newfound Gap. And I've been watching lots of AT vids, & Bartman Outdoors came up on my YT feed. He's funny!!
I'll be hiking Springer to Damascus VA this year. I'm in a study for a new Lyme Disease vaccine. With my luck, I've been injected with the placebo. 😞 Got caught in a sudden hailstorm on Mt. Lafayette, so yeah, that happens. But I had perfect hiking weather on Mt. Washington - 100 mile visibility, 55 degrees, no clouds.. .and 2nd degree burns on my legs because I forgot to put sunblock on them. 😞😞
The Whites should definitely be treated with respect. We've had three deaths up there (2 coming down off Lafayette) in the last couple of months. Exposure and not being prepared for the weather is the big challenge, so you are SPOT ON road runner. It can turn so quickly, especially on the Presidential Range. Not trying to fear monger, but it is a danger folks need to be aware of. Check the forecasts and make sure you are prepared should it get worse. There is NO MONTH on the calendar in which it has never snowed on the presidientials. June, July, August are no exceptions. While it does not snow every year in those months, it has snowed in those months. Be prepared and be willing to take a zero to wait for the weather.
Well done! there are things to watch out for. It is important to pay attention to the situation one is in. Weather, trail conditions, water availability, etc. And people (very rarely).
As always, thanks for posting! entertaining and informative. When the weather turns. It is so hard to provide good advise. I might try: when you first become conscious that you are chilling, losing body heat, go overboard, put on everything you have. Remember that you lose most from head! Put a shirt on your head under hat etc. Put the socks on your hands. You can always take stuff off, where as once you are losing heat, thinking less clearly, it is harder and less effective to put more on. You mention that a great help is the rain cover that you never think of as really warm but it helps keep your body temperature from escaping. River crossing! I have no real experience. Would it not be better to have fixed ropes up? People with more experience on this trail will comment. You guys all wear clogish stuff for crossings. I completely understand keeping the shoes dry but maybe you lose come traction? Look forward to next post.
I laughed out loud at the monkeys grooming each other! Your timing is excellent. I love your sense of humor Juliane. Did you get it from someone in your family or is it uniquely yours?
I have to laugh when people talk about hiking in the White Mountains. I grew up in the White Mountains and absolutely love them. When I have watched AT through hike videos I am amazed at how "easy" the hiking is. Most of what I have seen is what I would consider a walk in the woods.
This channel is very informative. Thank you Roadrunner! I'm a retired driver called Mustang. I have 5 sisters and I would love to hike the trail with them all!
@@brianday5297 @Brian Day I am not a hiker but have been watching YT vids like Hiking Dancer's & other thru hikers. Some of them prep by taking small thru hikes, with gear & all. I would think that to be wise but I've alao seen videos of hikers talking about what items they really didn't need & viceversa. But taking short hiking trips, carrying the back pack, ect, to me is a great way to prepare.
You definitely covered the bigger dangers. The PCT rivers aren't that bad except when they are full of snow melt, then they are extremely dangerous, but going as a group can keep you safe.
2-legged not the 4-legged creatures are the most dangerous on the trails. My heart rate increases every time I encounter one. Don't know how to overcome it.
Hiking dancer -- I liked your pirouette at the beginning. The Appalachian Trail is mainly wilderness. Wilderness hiking means survival hiking. So many things can go wrong if you lack knowledge, preparation and bad luck descends upon you. Being naive can kill. Many people have simply disappeared. Where did they go? Was it the environment that took them, or animals, or "Bigfoot," or an accident, or bad people? The Appalachian Trail is no Sunday walk in he Park. Also, the golden Rules of hiking : (1) never hike / trek alone; (2) Be armed with a weapon for the environment, eg, large calibre pistol for bear country. In true wilderness I prefer the weight of a large calibre high velocity assault rifle (eg, 7.62 mmm SLR). This can deal with a variety of threats if you can land a group of shots, timely, when under great stress. I'd like to see more dancing!
My children were all born in the new millenium & we enjoyed watching many episodes of The Waltons. Cannot remember the name of the little red-haired daughter, I followed her on Facebook before I quit FB several years ago.
Great video and agree with everything. New York was way worse than typical last year for water. Another recommendation for ticks is to wear long pants and sleeves, when possible. I tend to wear long pants, year round, however hot, because of ticks. I also choose not to spray, especially if you are out for days and not able to clean properly. Great job Hiking Dancer. Happy trails.🤘🏻🥾⛰️
Hi Roadrunner. Another great video! You gave us some great things to be on the look out for. You did a great job with adding the videos/pictures with each of the dangers. Thank you so much for continue your channel. Really look forward to each new episode, and can't wait to see your next hike. I know these take a lot of time to put together, and again want to thank you for your efforts.
Ticks first came to my attention when I was in South Africa for two years. Prior to that I never heard of them even, in Southern and Central Ontario, nor in the North East USA. There the common advice for ticks is that if you find it already embedded, don't pull it out right away, but rather dab a bit of vaseline on it's rear end. Wait a few minutes, and by then it normally comes out by itself. For whatever that may be worth, I thought I'd mention it.
Honorable mention to bears and snakes? Once in the Shennies, I was booking it down the trail and came about 1/2 step away from stepping right on a HUGE rattlesnake that was stretched across the trail. I also saw more copperheads than I'd like to think about.
From what I've learned by watching YT vids like Hiking Dancer & others, i eould think that riding on a bike is mostly dangerous, at least from what I've seen now in the winter season.
Another type of danger that I have experienced hiking is people who had their dogs of their leashes. I came around a corner into some camp, and these 2 dogs got spooked and charged at me. I pulled out my pepper spray and was able to stop them.
I agree. People have to really look at the weather, using High Mountain Forecast, in the Whites. You can have snow in and freezing windchill in the summer. The Whites are strenuous but definitely doable.
People think that because the Whites aren't has high as the Rockies that there is no danger. They really need to read Not Without Peril. I often feel that I over pack when I go for a hike but I don't want to be a case study on North Woods Law and I don't want to pay for my rescue.
I was puzzled by no mention of dangers of wildlife. It's rare but bears and a few species of poisonous snakes have been issues and must also be taken seriously.
@@hikingdancer well like I said it's rare but it's something that should never be ignored. People need to know about it and how to help prevent dangerous encounters.
They are around, so they are something to consider. I didn’t find them to really be a danger though. As Long as we adhere to the food rules we all should befine
I hike the NH/Maine White Mountains on the regular, and people underestimate them all the time. Thru hikers who dilly dally NOBO have the most to risk since the weather is more unpredictable in Sept/Oct. Then again, if NOBOs go too fast, they’ll likely see snow and ice in June in Vermont, NH, and Maine. Moosilauke (entry to white mountains on AT) in June is notoriously treacherous on the NOBO descent 🥾 🏔 ❄️
There's a video, I can't remember who did it, that says the 100 miles through NH are the hardest of the whole at. I too, hike the Whites on a regular basis as I grew up in the midst of them. It always amazes me the number of people that I see with just a 1 liter water bottle and a string back pack. I have never gotten the nerve to speak up. I am an overpacker.
In 2013, a 66 year old lady got off the trail to use the bathroom. She got lost, ultimately died. She had a button compass (poor choice) and did not know how to use it. I carry a Brunton Classic Map Compass around my neck and when I get off the trail, I face the direction I am going, turn the dial and set the red arrow in the shed. Only takes a second and the compass is set. If I forget where I am, the return trip is 180 degrees from that compass setting.
It's appointed once for everyone to die. However the number of days can be shortened by our actions. I suggest everyone pair up even when going to potty.
Thank you for your thoughts
@@hikingdancer I feel it's important to have input even if it only helps one person. I appreciate yours 😊
Her partner said her sense of direction was horrible and she feared something might happen. Some people should stay out of the woods. RIP.
@@brianday5297 Yeah, I think pairing up is essential. Any problems, injury, falling, etc, you need support.
The woman who got lost and then subsequently died did have a partner, but this person went back home, so she was left alone. The rest is history.
Yes.!........the medic won you over......the best way to see thar dehydration is bags or dark spots under eyes. It can be very subtle.....your awsome... I'm retiring from fire service in two years. I already have all the gear......I'm telling ya I'm going to do it. Your awsome.........love it.....
Yeahhhhhh! Go get it
The most dangerous thing is the fear-mongers 🥾🥾🥾
Exactly
Your point on weather in the White Mountains is spot on right. Too many, even in summer, are not prepared for those wide swings in weather.
No doubt!
I was there in the fall, and the weather was temperamental at best
I only dare do Mt. Washington and the other Presidentials in the height of Summer and always prepare for Winter conditions. If I break treeline and the weather is bad, I turn around the will be there longer than I will be around. Of course, I can say that as I only live an hour and a half away, which is an hour more than I would like it to be.
@@PaulsWanderings The worse that I encountered was when I hiked Mt Madison - winds were blowing upwards of 50mph with temps in the 50s on a July 4th. I opted to skip hiking over to the Mt Adams summit as I had enough of the wind. And it was a mostly blue sky, day, too.
Dehydration is very dangerous. When I did Trail Magic, one guy came in with heat exhaustion. Cold water and Power Aid revived him but he quit for the day. Hypothermia has claimed 3 in NH recently. Good explanation about the ticks. There are now 9 tick borne diseases in the eastern US. A couple of years ago a hiker from Germany was killed on the PCT by a tree falling on him. Good video. Have fun. Good Luck, Rick
Thank you Rick
The 2 that lost their lives on the Franconia Ridge were unprepared for the conditions. Once Columbus Day arrives, I don't even think of going above treeline. The Ridge is so exposed for such a length of time I would only do it in the Summer but that's because I grew up in the White Mountains and I know all about the dangers. My dream is to climb Mt. Washington in the Winter so that I can see what the summit looks like without hundreds of people waiting forever to get their picture at the summit sigh. My favorite part of Mt. Washington and Cannon, the cafeteria and the "real" restrooms at the summit.
@@PaulsWanderings I would think that everything closes for the winter. One guy started at Mt Katahdin in December 2021 and SOBOed to Springer. He vlogged his hike and the northern New England Mountains were tough. I can't remember his name but I will look for it. Good Luck, Rick Found him: Scott Benerofe .
Great video brining awareness to potential dangers on the AT. Keeping it safe during the great adventure… Jiffy Pop
Thank you jiffy Pop
A few years ago a guy in my area- up around Damascus, VA chopped somebody's head off. This is unusual.
Thanks for sharing
Ticks and dehydration are definitely 1&2. They cause more injuries and people to leave the trail than all others combined. I can say this from personal experience, Lyme is no joke if not treated quickly and dehydration can get so bad you'll walk around like a stumbling drunk and ruin the next couple of days of hiking.
Exactly
Another danger is standing or sitting near the edge of a cliff. People fall off cliffs every year, and yet even experienced hikers continue to pose, video, eat, etc. near the edges of cliffs -- distracted and on uneven footing.
You are so right!
You nailed it. I love the comments on the fear mongering. Just use your common sense. The weather is something to take into account. My crossing the whites had some tough weather, so took some short days to avoid the risk. I think just plain falling can be a danger. Obviously in steep terrain is Risker, but falling can't be avoided for over 2000 miles. I love these post hike videos.
Thank you Dave
Thank you for this valuable piece information I'm a new subscriber
Glad you liked it
You would t believe how many people, find them selves in trouble on the whites , late fall this year people died because they decided to hike in the whites without winter clothing . It was winter but mild out when they left . Lots of people need rescuing in the whites . Also mice carry horrible disease 😊
Good point
You Always have great info in your content. Heh, check out a guy named Bartman Outdoors. I do not know anything about him but he just started the AT NB on January 1st. Interesting.
I’ve been watching him already 🤗
Me too!! I'm not a hiker like Hiking Dancer but I have done full day hikes at a young age, living in the city & getting sucked into the monotony really disconnects you from nature. But raising children & getting out to the wild again is so freeing! We took several day hikes this past holiday season in The Smokys & that's how I stumbled upon the AT. We didn't get to hike it, it was too late in the day but my children were exploring it while we were in Newfound Gap. And I've been watching lots of AT vids, & Bartman Outdoors came up on my YT feed. He's funny!!
I thought hypothermia would be on there, but I haven’t finished yet
It can be a danger
I'll be hiking Springer to Damascus VA this year. I'm in a study for a new Lyme Disease vaccine. With my luck, I've been injected with the placebo. 😞
Got caught in a sudden hailstorm on Mt. Lafayette, so yeah, that happens. But I had perfect hiking weather on Mt. Washington - 100 mile visibility, 55 degrees, no clouds.. .and 2nd degree burns on my legs because I forgot to put sunblock on them. 😞😞
Have fun in your hike
Wow, 2nd° burns? 😮 and this is why I watch videos like Hiking Dancer & many others.
The Whites should definitely be treated with respect. We've had three deaths up there (2 coming down off Lafayette) in the last couple of months. Exposure and not being prepared for the weather is the big challenge, so you are SPOT ON road runner. It can turn so quickly, especially on the Presidential Range. Not trying to fear monger, but it is a danger folks need to be aware of. Check the forecasts and make sure you are prepared should it get worse. There is NO MONTH on the calendar in which it has never snowed on the presidientials. June, July, August are no exceptions. While it does not snow every year in those months, it has snowed in those months. Be prepared and be willing to take a zero to wait for the weather.
Great advice
Good video thank you. As always another amazing video
Thank you so so much
Well done! there are things to watch out for. It is important to pay attention to the situation one is in. Weather, trail conditions, water availability, etc. And people (very rarely).
Absolutely!
As always, thanks for posting! entertaining and informative. When the weather turns. It is so hard to provide good advise. I might try: when you first become conscious that you are chilling, losing body heat, go overboard, put on everything you have. Remember that you lose most from head! Put a shirt on your head under hat etc. Put the socks on your hands. You can always take stuff off, where as once you are losing heat, thinking less clearly, it is harder and less effective to put more on. You mention that a great help is the rain cover that you never think of as really warm but it helps keep your body temperature from escaping. River crossing! I have no real experience. Would it not be better to have fixed ropes up? People with more experience on this trail will comment. You guys all wear clogish stuff for crossings. I completely understand keeping the shoes dry but maybe you lose come traction? Look forward to next post.
I found that rain covers and/or wind shield keep one incredibly warm
I laughed out loud at the monkeys grooming each other! Your timing is excellent. I love your sense of humor Juliane. Did you get it from someone in your family or is it uniquely yours?
Honestly I think I just got it as it’s not really in my family, as far as I know.
I get around the danger of crossing rivers by pole vaulting them.
Lol you must send me a video of you in action.
@@hikingdancer Only if you promise not to laugh. I take pole vaulting very serious.
😂🤣😅😭
I have to laugh when people talk about hiking in the White Mountains. I grew up in the White Mountains and absolutely love them. When I have watched AT through hike videos I am amazed at how "easy" the hiking is. Most of what I have seen is what I would consider a walk in the woods.
👍🏼
This channel is very informative. Thank you Roadrunner! I'm a retired driver called Mustang. I have 5 sisters and I would love to hike the trail with them all!
That would be a fun hike.
@@hikingdancer On a scale of one through ten. How good of shape does a person need to be in to successfully hike the Appalachian trail?
@@brianday5297 the trail actually gets you in shape .
@@hikingdancer That's the best answer I could have received.
@@brianday5297 @Brian Day I am not a hiker but have been watching YT vids like Hiking Dancer's & other thru hikers. Some of them prep by taking small thru hikes, with gear & all. I would think that to be wise but I've alao seen videos of hikers talking about what items they really didn't need & viceversa. But taking short hiking trips, carrying the back pack, ect, to me is a great way to prepare.
You definitely covered the bigger dangers. The PCT rivers aren't that bad except when they are full of snow melt, then they are extremely dangerous, but going as a group can keep you safe.
That is really helpful to know
2-legged not the 4-legged creatures are the most dangerous on the trails. My heart rate increases every time I encounter one. Don't know how to overcome it.
Hiking dancer -- I liked your pirouette at the beginning. The Appalachian Trail is mainly wilderness. Wilderness hiking means survival hiking. So many things can go wrong if you lack knowledge, preparation and bad luck descends upon you. Being naive can kill. Many people have simply disappeared. Where did they go? Was it the environment that took them, or animals, or "Bigfoot," or an accident, or bad people? The Appalachian Trail is no Sunday walk in he Park. Also, the golden Rules of hiking : (1) never hike / trek alone; (2) Be armed with a weapon for the environment, eg, large calibre pistol for bear country. In true wilderness I prefer the weight of a large calibre high velocity assault rifle (eg, 7.62 mmm SLR). This can deal with a variety of threats if you can land a group of shots, timely, when under great stress. I'd like to see more dancing!
Thank you
@@hikingdancer Hiking Dancer -- ❤❤
I learned about widow makers from watching the The Walton's. Before your time but still on tv.
I’ll have to check them out
My children were all born in the new millenium & we enjoyed watching many episodes of The Waltons. Cannot remember the name of the little red-haired daughter, I followed her on Facebook before I quit FB several years ago.
Great video and agree with everything. New York was way worse than typical last year for water. Another recommendation for ticks is to wear long pants and sleeves, when possible. I tend to wear long pants, year round, however hot, because of ticks. I also choose not to spray, especially if you are out for days and not able to clean properly. Great job Hiking Dancer. Happy trails.🤘🏻🥾⛰️
Thanks for the tips!
We ran into you on trail. Nomad & Turtle.
Hiiiiii
Hi Roadrunner. Another great video! You gave us some great things to be on the look out for. You did a great job with adding the videos/pictures with each of the dangers. Thank you so much for continue your channel. Really look forward to each new episode, and can't wait to see your next hike. I know these take a lot of time to put together, and again want to thank you for your efforts.
You are always so encouraging John, thank you.
Ticks first came to my attention when I was in South Africa for two years. Prior to that I never heard of them even, in Southern and Central Ontario, nor in the North East USA. There the common advice for ticks is that if you find it already embedded, don't pull it out right away, but rather dab a bit of vaseline on it's rear end. Wait a few minutes, and by then it normally comes out by itself. For whatever that may be worth, I thought I'd mention it.
Yes,not being prepared and dehydration is very important! Good stuff!🥾
Yes! Thank you!
Very nice video. A very realistic set of dangers.
Thank you very much!
Another important video, thank you. Enjoyed watching this :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
i hope i wont meet failed ballerinas on the trail.
Appreciate your video. Thanks for the "warnings;" will be on the look out. Please keep the information coming.
You bet!
Honorable mention to bears and snakes? Once in the Shennies, I was booking it down the trail and came about 1/2 step away from stepping right on a HUGE rattlesnake that was stretched across the trail. I also saw more copperheads than I'd like to think about.
Yeah forgot the wildlife lol
Can you bicycle the Appalachian trail 👣? Or parts of it.
I dont think so
@@hikingdancer thanks
From what I've learned by watching YT vids like Hiking Dancer & others, i eould think that riding on a bike is mostly dangerous, at least from what I've seen now in the winter season.
Another great video! Thanks for the information very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Stay off of tick talks
Trail family members -dying from dehydration
-Laughs in Florida women
Wut????
Thank you for the advise. Forget about widow makers myself. You are amazing dear. 🎉
Thank you so much
Another type of danger that I have experienced hiking is people who had their dogs of their leashes. I came around a corner into some camp, and these 2 dogs got spooked and charged at me. I pulled out my pepper spray and was able to stop them.
Yes I’ve heard about that but I have not experienced myself
Bears?
The White Mountains are indeed unique. The only other place I've experienced such wild swings in weather within a matter of hours is the Cascades.
Interesting
I agree. People have to really look at the weather, using High Mountain Forecast, in the Whites. You can have snow in and freezing windchill in the summer.
The Whites are strenuous but definitely doable.
Exactly
People think that because the Whites aren't has high as the Rockies that there is no danger. They really need to read Not Without Peril.
I often feel that I over pack when I go for a hike but I don't want to be a case study on North Woods Law and I don't want to pay for my rescue.
Love the show and that book along with others that take place in the Whites have made me much more cautious for sure.
I want to hike the Appalachian trail. But I'll wait until I lose a few teeth, and then I'll hike with a banjo.
Most hikers had teeth 🤪
Thank you for not mentioning bears. For whatever reason, the poor bears seem to have the worst reputation with people who have not been out there...
The bears are close to harmless, I’m sure there will be one grumpy one here and there but usually they are no problem
Maybe talk about us Trail Angels . ( Trail Angel from v.t )
Sure
I stopped this at 30 secs. I'll finish watching, I just hope you don't say bears are one of the six. Crackerjack.
It’s not
@@hikingdancer I think you replied to someone's comment here about forgetting to add wildlife.
What are the dangers on the AT?
Thanks for watching
Great video! Thx
Glad you liked it!
Beep beep!!!
How you doin’😎
@@hikingdancer I’m doin’. How You doin’?
River crossin 😂
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Happy New Year Road Runner..
Hiiiiiiiii! Happy new year
Hey Road Runner I'm looking to attempt trail, family is concerned. Was wondering if you ever would be willing to answer some concerns.
Absolutely.
How do you suggest questions that are more in depth
@@lorischmit1043 you are free to send me an email. My address is in my video descriptions 🤗
I was puzzled by no mention of dangers of wildlife. It's rare but bears and a few species of poisonous snakes have been issues and must also be taken seriously.
Yeah I didn’t find wildlife too dangerous. I saw at least 11 bears and they either didn’t care I was there and kept moving or ran away from me.
@@hikingdancer well like I said it's rare but it's something that should never be ignored. People need to know about it and how to help prevent dangerous encounters.
I miss your tramily ❤
Me too
Ugh! I just bought your Sky Goat 3 days ago!
Are you happy about it?
@hikingdancer I'm sorry I missed the 20% off code and helping your channel. I'm hoping it will keep me cozy!
Do you think Bears are a danger on the trail?
They are around, so they are something to consider. I didn’t find them to really be a danger though. As Long as we adhere to the food rules we all should befine
@@hikingdancer Thanks for the reply!
Do you miss the A.T?
@@franksmith4651 Yes, very much
When did you and grocery meet?
So good to see you!
Thank you
I hike the NH/Maine White Mountains on the regular, and people underestimate them all the time. Thru hikers who dilly dally NOBO have the most to risk since the weather is more unpredictable in Sept/Oct. Then again, if NOBOs go too fast, they’ll likely see snow and ice in June in Vermont, NH, and Maine. Moosilauke (entry to white mountains on AT) in June is notoriously treacherous on the NOBO descent 🥾 🏔 ❄️
See, I did t even know there could be snow in June.
There's a video, I can't remember who did it, that says the 100 miles through NH are the hardest of the whole at. I too, hike the Whites on a regular basis as I grew up in the midst of them. It always amazes me the number of people that I see with just a 1 liter water bottle and a string back pack. I have never gotten the nerve to speak up. I am an overpacker.