I've been on top of Blood Mountain 6 times and every time my view was like your Cow Rock Mountain view. You're hiking great, still smiling. Hike strong girl! Usually a pair of Super Feet will last thru 2 pairs of hiking shoes. Pull them out of your old shoes and put them into your new shoes. geek
Absolutely have been enjoying watching. We have hiked most of the AT of where you have been so far. Not sure if you remember me, but my husband and I met you and your grandma at the hikers arch. Continue enjoying your journey❤
I've watched many of your pre-trail videos, and just realized today that I wasn't subscribed! Just quickly fixed that after binging your first three trail videos. 😀 When you woke up with your face swollen, my first thought was the lime crystals. Have you had them before? You'd be surprised how many people are allergic to lime, and I have to wonder if perhaps the crystals have a more concentrated amount of what makes limes give so many an allergic reaction. Maybe pay attention to any reaction the next time you have it. Loving your videos so far and enjoying your journey with you from the comfort of my home, with still more than a foot of snow on the ground outside here in New Hampshire. Itching to start my summer/fall hiking weekends, cause I'm too much of a woose to hike in the snow. 😂😂
Hey Kels, love seeing you making progress and your happy sweet spirit out there. And what's slack packing... lol 😆 You're right, if you take every step towards Maine and Katahdin you've still done the whole journey while even if you get off to a warm bed for the night. Lots of love and happy safe footsteps to you girl 👣💚🍀💚👣
Thank you!! I should have explained- slackpacking is when you are able to leave the majority of your gear somewhere else and hike with a much smaller pack for the day. You’re able to hike faster and it’s a nice little break! Easier on your body too. So I spent two nights in the same place and left my gear there but then they dropped me off in the morning on the trail and picked me back up in the evening about 18 miles up the trail!
@Kels Gerig Lol... I know what it is hun 😘 That was just my Irish sarcasm not being so funny I suppose. I'm sure it is nice to have a lighter weight on your back especially on steeper parts of the trail. Looks like your having fun and loving every minute out there by that happy face I see in every post 💚
Many greetings from Germany 😊 Your video style is great. I have a pharmacy and when I finished work I can go hiking virtually because of your video. Thank you :)
Hope you have it figured out by now... as I don't know lapse time . As former runner to chub rub,. hygiene is important to keep salt from sweat off as it basically acts like sandpaper.... You get the picture....lol And body glide of some some sort will help with rub. Have a good hike, be safe, happy trails!!
@@LizardLopes "Excellent" thats what good about body glide, its waterproof and stays on well in rain, and doesn't stain clothes....p.s. whats that, rain on trail...?? naw, never 😏
Misty Mountain Inn sure was appropriate! I’m glad the sun came out for you later. When you are respectful and do things the right way you will be rewarded for it. Those little rewards add up too. At least that’s my experience. You’re doing great Kels. I’m enjoying your hike. Take care, stay healthy and safe!
That slack packing day looked perfect apart from the chilly temperatures. Get some vaseline and smother your cheeks and nostrils. It makes such a difference in conditions where your nose is running constantly and the cold is biting your exposed skin.
I've been on top of Blood Mountain 6 times and every time my view was like your Cow Rock Mountain view.
You're hiking great, still smiling. Hike strong girl!
Usually a pair of Super Feet will last thru 2 pairs of hiking shoes. Pull them out of your old shoes and put them into your new shoes.
geek
Dang!! I hope you get that view one day.
Good luck! Watching from the UK 🇬🇧
Absolutely have been enjoying watching. We have hiked most of the AT of where you have been so far. Not sure if you remember me, but my husband and I met you and your grandma at the hikers arch. Continue enjoying your journey❤
Of course!! It was so nice to meet y’all!
Take care of yourself. Wow, the daffodils looked so pretty. Keep trekking. 😀
The daffodils were such a nice surprise!
I've watched many of your pre-trail videos, and just realized today that I wasn't subscribed! Just quickly fixed that after binging your first three trail videos. 😀 When you woke up with your face swollen, my first thought was the lime crystals. Have you had them before? You'd be surprised how many people are allergic to lime, and I have to wonder if perhaps the crystals have a more concentrated amount of what makes limes give so many an allergic reaction. Maybe pay attention to any reaction the next time you have it. Loving your videos so far and enjoying your journey with you from the comfort of my home, with still more than a foot of snow on the ground outside here in New Hampshire. Itching to start my summer/fall hiking weekends, cause I'm too much of a woose to hike in the snow. 😂😂
Hey, thanks for being here!! I think it’s water retention from sodium but I really don’t know!
Slack packing counts ,do it often ,save ya knees for the finish in maine.its you're hike enjoy it.
Yes!! Thank you!
Wow! Great views! Love this UA-cam content!
So supportive
Great vlog. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. How far did you get on your AT Hike of 2020?
I made it almost 400 miles in 2020 so all of this has been a re-do so far!
Hey now! Minced onions are delicious. :)
I agree!! ~Mystery~ minced onions though…
I too have the same green Melly. Turtle power! Have fun on the hike. You're doing great with the videos.
I love the goofy hood haha
By the time you get to VA those rain pants will fall right off!
Haha! Hopefully not with the appetite I’ll have by then!! But enough for my rain pants to fit would be great.
Very beautiful views!
They are!
Hey Kels, love seeing you making progress and your happy sweet spirit out there.
And what's slack packing... lol 😆
You're right, if you take every step towards Maine and Katahdin you've still done the whole journey while even if you get off to a warm bed for the night.
Lots of love and happy safe footsteps to you girl 👣💚🍀💚👣
Thank you!! I should have explained- slackpacking is when you are able to leave the majority of your gear somewhere else and hike with a much smaller pack for the day. You’re able to hike faster and it’s a nice little break! Easier on your body too. So I spent two nights in the same place and left my gear there but then they dropped me off in the morning on the trail and picked me back up in the evening about 18 miles up the trail!
@Kels Gerig Lol... I know what it is hun 😘
That was just my Irish sarcasm not being so funny I suppose.
I'm sure it is nice to have a lighter weight on your back especially on steeper parts of the trail.
Looks like your having fun and loving every minute out there by that happy face I see in every post 💚
Do you have the light blue 2020 AT tag ? Have a good hike, like your videos.
I do!! It is back home in Indiana but I was hiker #586 in 2020 ☺️
Thank you Kels, great video. Please turn CC on for those of us who need it =)
Thanks for saying something!! I’m new to UA-cam- will figure that out!
Many greetings from Germany 😊 Your video style is great. I have a pharmacy and when I finished work I can go hiking virtually because of your video. Thank you :)
Go get’em Kels, Thru past experience those little white donuts will make those rain pants inoperable! You’re doing great! Be safe.😊
Hope you have it figured out by now... as I don't know lapse time . As former runner to chub rub,. hygiene is important to keep salt from sweat off as it basically acts like sandpaper.... You get the picture....lol And body glide of some some sort will help with rub. Have a good hike, be safe, happy trails!!
Yes!! Luckily I do have stuff for chafing- it was just the first day I was feeling it from the rain making my shorts damp lol
@@LizardLopes "Excellent" thats what good about body glide, its waterproof and stays on well in rain, and doesn't stain clothes....p.s. whats that, rain on trail...?? naw, never 😏
Love your video style...and I promise, your followers won't feel "cheated" to watch you slack packing !!! :)
Misty Mountain Inn sure was appropriate! I’m glad the sun came out for you later.
When you are respectful and do things the right way you will be rewarded for it. Those little rewards add up too. At least that’s my experience.
You’re doing great Kels. I’m enjoying your hike. Take care, stay healthy and safe!
Love that! You’re right!
That slack packing day looked perfect apart from the chilly temperatures. Get some vaseline and smother your cheeks and nostrils. It makes such a difference in conditions where your nose is running constantly and the cold is biting your exposed skin.
Yes!! I’ve been using Super Salve, but same idea!! Feels so much better.
At 8:34 I love your little owl face 🦉🌝
Do you have a trail name yet? What does the strawberry mean in the title?
If one could only get some propulsion from a snot rocket😂. Cold weather lizard time❤😂
I wish!!
Views are so overrated…. 😂😂😂😂. No slack packing trashing from me. Hey HYOH and do what works for you. Nice video. Happy trails.🤘🏻🥾⛰️
Truth!
i get hiker brain all the time! kinda wanted to hear more about chewbacca the dog. snot rocket city, dude. no slack packing slander.
I saw Chewbacca again!!
Look at a rain skirt.