Day 136 | Franconia Ridge on a Clear Day; Mt. Lincoln, Lafayette & Garfield | Appalachian Trail 2021

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  • Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
  • Date: September 13th, 2021
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  • @rickcoffey5309
    @rickcoffey5309 2 роки тому +5

    The way the trees were lite up by the sunset was fantastic. Beautiful sunset

  • @fuquaysteve271
    @fuquaysteve271 2 роки тому

    Ridge walk was incredible....and great music.

  • @blu5307
    @blu5307 2 роки тому +5

    Beautiful mountain scenery! I am still watching every video, and enjoying y’all’s AT journey! What an awesome adventure! Thanks for sharing! 👍😊

  • @narinthebeardedalien2994
    @narinthebeardedalien2994 2 роки тому

    Wow I cried like 3 times during this particular video. Great job. It had me connecting with gaia and humanity. This is why I'm addicted to AT vlogs! Thank you so much for this experience :)

  • @rickcoffey5309
    @rickcoffey5309 2 роки тому +4

    The ridge is spectacular. AWESOME. Thanks for sharing

  • @danielkutcher5704
    @danielkutcher5704 2 роки тому +1

    Passing the camera back and forth between tramily members makes your videos unique and personal. It's a wonderful touch. 👍

  • @user-David-Alan
    @user-David-Alan 2 роки тому +5

    Wow! That's like being on top of the world. I could tell you were luvin it. Stay well and be safe. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mattt6838
    @mattt6838 2 роки тому

    Lafayette is a beautiful climb. The honor system HUT system is awesome. I hiked it several times. One day hiking down, a group of Greenleaf HUT volunteers were hiking up, with everything they'd need for a several month stay. They used 8' 2x4s strapped down with at least a 125 lbs if gear. They all had ox legs, lol, guys and gals! Great people!
    Camped a night up there overlooking Eagle cliff, sleeping on the mountain moss, under the pine boughs. Good times!

  • @johncreighton908
    @johncreighton908 2 роки тому

    Good Lord..we live in a beautiful country..thanks for showing us your Appalachian Trail journey..with such joy and charm... break a leg sweetheart.

  • @debbieb1320
    @debbieb1320 2 роки тому

    Well, that was beautiful! Perfect music and doing the 360 degree view. Showing your sheer joy of being there. My favorite video, so far!

  • @jimmyjenkins9240
    @jimmyjenkins9240 2 роки тому +4

    The views, your videography, the score and your joy were all exceptional on this day!

  • @morganbiggs6861
    @morganbiggs6861 2 роки тому

    Omg beautiful captures! Favorite video byfar!

  • @nickhikesinthewoods6150
    @nickhikesinthewoods6150 2 роки тому +2

    Omg that mountain view footage is breathtaking

  • @jimweagant8920
    @jimweagant8920 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome video and great views thanks for sharing

  • @mindymiraglia
    @mindymiraglia 2 роки тому +1

    Loved seeing your joy on those balds! And the reverent music was perfect to showcase those views!

    • @narinthebeardedalien2994
      @narinthebeardedalien2994 2 роки тому

      its so cool to see people from the previous episodes in the comment section :)

  • @Self_Proppelled
    @Self_Proppelled 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for that. My heart is soaring just watching it. That ridge is pretty but it's more than just pretty. It has something spiritual to it. Like a soul of it's own.

  • @burtwonderstone5315
    @burtwonderstone5315 2 роки тому

    All your videos have been great, but this one might be my favorite so far. Thanks to you I'm inspired to hike Franconia next summer now.

  • @jackredding7891
    @jackredding7891 2 роки тому +3

    Amazing Kelly, you must have felt totally free up there 😊. My wife and I have been looking forward to your footage in the Whites and you haven’t disappointed us…thanks!

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  2 роки тому +2

      Wow thank you so much! So happy to share. These were some of the best days of my life

  • @Oriole21
    @Oriole21 2 роки тому +2

    Stunning! The music choice on the ridge to cover the wind noise was a perfect fit. Great job in capturing the moment :)

  • @marciaadair1346
    @marciaadair1346 2 роки тому +1

    That ridge is my nemesis.... our training ground...Lincoln and Lafayette are always cold and windy lol (IMHO).... But it's always beautiful!!!

  • @techdecker9100
    @techdecker9100 2 роки тому +2

    Toasty having an entire bottle of ketchup is life 🤣😆🤣😆🤣 stay safe out there y'all.

  • @hindsfeetonhighplaces
    @hindsfeetonhighplaces 2 роки тому +2

    SO glad you got a clear day on Franconia Ridge. Such a BEAUTIFUL hike, my favorite in the Whites.

  • @billblong6578
    @billblong6578 2 роки тому +1

    absolutely beautiful !!! thank you !!

  • @DrHibiscus
    @DrHibiscus 2 роки тому

    Saw the blue blaze on the tree at 13:35 and thought to myself, "are they going the right way?" Nope. Lol. Thanks for sharing all the amazing views!

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  2 роки тому +1

      Lmaooo I saw that while editing too😂😂😂

  • @dannythecamper4186
    @dannythecamper4186 2 роки тому

    Good video with some great beautiful views nice sunset 🌇, so let's keep on hiking

  • @timwallace6379
    @timwallace6379 2 роки тому +1

    Haha windy, welcome to New England!

  • @corybikes
    @corybikes 2 роки тому

    Drop dead gorgeous views. Love it x 100 !!!

  • @SanaurRehmanShahmir
    @SanaurRehmanShahmir 2 роки тому

    Great to see you my friend! You are the Princess of the Appalachian Trail my friend! Lot of love and respect from a solo mountain hiker from the Lower Chitral District of Pakistan!

  • @Reality_Filter
    @Reality_Filter 2 роки тому

    Beautiful, it's a tough call but this might be top 3 hikes in New England or easy of the Mississippi. 10 miles up there feels like 25. Did the Franconia loop on October 7th, best hiking day I've ever had in the fall up here, temps in the 60's on the summit of Lafayette zero wind, no clouds, unlimited visibility. Watching this I was able to relive a glorious day, so happy to see your joy and wonderment in an epic place!

  • @Skippyflapjacks
    @Skippyflapjacks 2 роки тому +3

    Woohoo you made it to my favorite part of the whites and the Franconia notch area. Great weather at the top despite the wind, took family to the area probably about a month before you hiked thru and it was a clear sunny morning but by the time I drove us to the base of Mt. Washington it was completely clouded in with drizzle.

  • @michaelwest9277
    @michaelwest9277 2 роки тому

    BEST VID EVER! You have no idea how lucky you are! 😍

  • @andrewscott3415
    @andrewscott3415 2 роки тому

    The views… the wind… the face plant…you don’t disappoint..oh and going wrong way…🤩👏 luv it.

  • @grahames9228
    @grahames9228 2 роки тому

    Best footage so far.

  • @leabuttrick9055
    @leabuttrick9055 2 роки тому +1

    OMG! This is so awesome. I cried watching it. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Welcome to NH where, if you don't like the weather just wait a minute!

  • @donrobinson5540
    @donrobinson5540 2 роки тому

    Spectacular!

  • @vickifg13
    @vickifg13 2 роки тому

    That wind was crazy. Today’s video was awesome and thank you for sharing it.🏔⛺️🥾💕💕

  • @OkieRoamer
    @OkieRoamer 2 роки тому

    Amazing.

  • @whatsthatguydoin8603
    @whatsthatguydoin8603 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome hike. Amazing views. Great job. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @meyerfranklin1149
    @meyerfranklin1149 2 роки тому

    Very nice video. Y'all were SO LUCKY to have the ridge to yourselves on a beautiful day. During the heat of summer, this ridge can be a conga line of people and you don't always get good weather. Franconia Ridge is THE best hike in all of New Hampshire. Many people have lost their lives up there in bad weather, so definitely respect these mountains. The sunset views from Garfield were fabulous. It looked like y'all took a left instead of a right off that summit. Keep your eyes on the GPS... especially in the dark ;-)

  • @jasonreveal9162
    @jasonreveal9162 2 роки тому

    Glad it was nice view for you. Franconia ridge and the presidentials are the best. Wish you could see it in winter. It's even more amazing.

  • @Sleeves
    @Sleeves 2 роки тому

    Excellent! You got to experience a spectacular day on Franconia Ridge. So glad, the views were for miles and the wind made it even more epic. This was one of my favorite hikes on the entire AT. Mount Washington and the Bigelows are right there with it but what an amazing day. Thank you for sharing. It is difficult to make these daily videos but you will be thankful you documented your adventure. Can’t wait to watch the rest of your journey as you continue to post. Good bless you and Keep Hiking!

  • @heidisoucy4780
    @heidisoucy4780 2 роки тому +2

    I've hiked this ridge a bunch of times but the clouds always roll in on me by the time I reach Lafayette summit. You got very lucky!

    • @gratefulhikes
      @gratefulhikes 2 роки тому +1

      100%. Between the ridge and Mt Washington I have had more cloudy summits than clear ones! To me clouds are the norm!

  • @christelcharlesworth5443
    @christelcharlesworth5443 2 роки тому +1

    Looks like you are enjoying the whites! I am lucky enough to live a little over two hours away from them. They are truly a magical, healing place that will beat the heck out of you 😂. Thanks for the video!

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  2 роки тому +1

      LOVEEEE the whites. Can’t wait to come back and explore them more

  • @scotegertson2300
    @scotegertson2300 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, this video is one of my favorites! Great views! Thank you!!

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I think it’s one of my favorites so far too! I loved this day so much

  • @tacklebill4835
    @tacklebill4835 2 роки тому

    Without a doubt, the coolest part of the trail Thanks for taking me there again. Saw "juice" the next day on Lafayette.

  • @franksheridan9322
    @franksheridan9322 2 роки тому +1

    Dam that was beautimus!

  • @JLowe-uu8lr
    @JLowe-uu8lr 2 роки тому

    Reminds me of vids of Scotland and Wales!=8)

  • @mudhens4ever
    @mudhens4ever 2 роки тому

    Though I live on the west coast, I’ve hiked Franconia Ridge twice. I really got lucky: great weather for both hikes. So much fun to see your vid of the hike. Thank you!

  • @ronsowers1763
    @ronsowers1763 2 роки тому +3

    WOW !!!, That's a cool day \O/

  • @anneoconnor3614
    @anneoconnor3614 2 роки тому

    The Ridge is one of the most amazing places !!!

  • @gratefulhikes
    @gratefulhikes 2 роки тому +3

    .Hey Kelly! What a baller video! Having hiked over 2500 miles in Moabs, I have learned that they take a good 200 miles to break in. They are better than old school leather boots, but they are not nearly as “trail ready” as trail runners. I hope you have them a chance as they are a great boot. Holy 💩, there is nothing like the ridge. Yet again you captured the feel of the section amazingly. Your video took me back to the first time I climbed it and nearly brought me to happy tears. That clip of you hiking and smiling, living your best life was beyond words. What a perfect day! Every year around Thanksgiving I reflect on the things in my life that I am Grateful for. I hope you know that You and the time and effort you give us has made a huge difference in my year and I am forever grateful for everything. I hope you and the whole KH clan have an amazing Thanksgiving. 🙏 Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well.
    -Grateful

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! So glad you liked the video. One day I know I’m going to look back at this and cry bc I remember how happy I was in these momenta

    • @gratefulhikes
      @gratefulhikes 2 роки тому

      @@kellyhays23 it is an amazing thing actually being on top of the world and feeling on top of the world at the same exact moment. It will stay with you forever ❤️ be well Kelly and thank you again 🙏

    • @MrEllio7
      @MrEllio7 2 роки тому

      Great choice of music for Little Stack Mountain.
      The thicker the sock the tighter the shoe/boot can feel.

  • @WoodyXRay
    @WoodyXRay 2 роки тому

    I hope you got to check out the bench at the view point just off the spur trail to the Garfield Shelter. It's a short way before the caretaker's tent. Great view and a nice place to enjoy an evening beverage!

  • @bcarter1973
    @bcarter1973 2 роки тому

    Love It!!!!

  • @doowop54
    @doowop54 2 роки тому

    such beautiful views!

  • @jamesbailey9838
    @jamesbailey9838 2 роки тому

    OHHH HELL YEAH!!👊👍

  • @judytombaugh2990
    @judytombaugh2990 2 роки тому

    What an amazing view !!!

  • @nyevegas4015
    @nyevegas4015 2 роки тому +1

    How are your cheeks not red from the wind? Loving the journey. Thanks for sharing. 👍

  • @MaxZomboni
    @MaxZomboni 2 роки тому

    Fantastic views. ⛰👣😎👍☮️

  • @overcomeinone8371
    @overcomeinone8371 2 роки тому

    Enthralling views as usual, I'm enraptured. God bless y'all.

  • @cfa1806
    @cfa1806 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome stunt at the end! Better not try this on the top of a mountain 😁

  • @williamtownsend3279
    @williamtownsend3279 2 роки тому

    INCREDIBLE views!!!

  • @TwoFeatherChannel
    @TwoFeatherChannel 2 роки тому +1

    @11:14 Twin Peaks

  • @JLowe-uu8lr
    @JLowe-uu8lr 2 роки тому

    Go for mini snickers!=8)

  • @jodylowe8476
    @jodylowe8476 2 роки тому

    2:32 Bucksnort

  • @cdigdawg
    @cdigdawg 2 роки тому

    "Magnifigant" views!

  • @LukeAndersson1
    @LukeAndersson1 2 роки тому +1

    Great views and video. Just out of curiosity, where is chungus?

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  2 роки тому

      Chungus was riding with tripod I believe

  • @patriciawilliams8890
    @patriciawilliams8890 2 роки тому

    Hi Kelly, we’re still tracking with you ever since our meeting at the Boiling Springs (PA) lake. Your “Old Couple” friends Ben & Pat Williams. Continued good luck and Gob bless.

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  2 роки тому

      Omg so cool!!!!!!!! This comment made my day :)

  • @TooTall_hikes
    @TooTall_hikes 2 роки тому

    Utterly breathtaking 😍❤❤
    I'm so jealous 😫 you make me wanna get out there so bad

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  2 роки тому +1

      We got so lucky for such a pretty day!

  • @ndan3746
    @ndan3746 2 роки тому

    What was your favorite part of the Whites?

  • @waltermaner5265
    @waltermaner5265 2 роки тому

    Caught you doing that bow-of-the-Titanic pose

  • @bryanford1139
    @bryanford1139 2 роки тому

    FACE-PLANT!!!! ....and....she giggles
    ......totally me, btw

  • @JLowe-uu8lr
    @JLowe-uu8lr 2 роки тому

    Cool !=8)

  • @DeRocco21
    @DeRocco21 2 роки тому +1

    How was the waterfall?

  • @williamtownsend3279
    @williamtownsend3279 2 роки тому

    INCREDIBLE views!!!