Day 2 - My 2024 AT Thru-hike

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @chaosncheckt9356
    @chaosncheckt9356 10 місяців тому +13

    No Pain, No Rain, No Maine. Take it slow. Blood Mountain is no joke, and coming out of Neel's Gap up through GA/NC will test your resolve. Stay strong. I did the trail at 66, turned 67 at Harper's Ferry. It is a physical and mental challenge but it is doable. One foot in front of the other. Best of luck.

    • @tommyh.8391
      @tommyh.8391 10 місяців тому +2

      Frank, another thru hiker, Joe Heritage, reported Tuesday, February 20 that you had a medical emergency at one of the shelters and had to be removed from the trail. I sure hope you’re ok. If you’re up to it, please let us know what happened.

    • @markcummings6856
      @markcummings6856 10 місяців тому

      @@tommyh.8391oh no. Hope all is well!

  • @RonaldBrock-qs1uf
    @RonaldBrock-qs1uf 10 місяців тому +5

    67 year will head north in April. You guys got this just as I will when I head out.
    Stay strong and enjoy your trek

  • @buzzardwhiskey
    @buzzardwhiskey 10 місяців тому +2

    Fun stuff, sir! I look forward to riding on your shoulder. I wish you well.

  • @sticktheeagle
    @sticktheeagle 10 місяців тому +4

    Amazing!!! Heading north! And you are the closest vlogger to me in terms of start time; I am dreaming of that view that I should see in less than 50 hours now... hope to see you on trail. Keep heading north and take care of yourself. #ATClassof2024

  • @briancrabtree8479
    @briancrabtree8479 10 місяців тому +4

    Frank, best wishes. I’m rooting for you. Brian in Atlanta, age 67.

  • @rwp722
    @rwp722 10 місяців тому +3

    It's going to be a pleasure watching your adventure. If BigWillyDog can do it, you can too.

  • @RedCatt423
    @RedCatt423 9 місяців тому +1

    So glad i found you

  • @kampersadventures958
    @kampersadventures958 10 місяців тому +3

    Congratulations on the start of your AT Thru-Hike! Good luck, go “low and slow” until at least Fontana, and you will have set yourself up for success!

  • @itguy11
    @itguy11 10 місяців тому +3

    Congrats on making it to Springer and the start of your journey Frank!

  • @shirleyhall1924
    @shirleyhall1924 10 місяців тому +3

    One step at a time. Hope you see lots of wildlife. Thanks for the views. Good to listen to your body. I usually ignore mine and end up regretting it. Give those legs a good massage. Congratulations on making it to Springer. Let the games begin! God bless.

  • @shanirobert5805
    @shanirobert5805 10 місяців тому +2

    This reminds me of Basil- Marella! Love all the trees! I'm so happy to see all the excitement you have.

  • @annemarie3769
    @annemarie3769 10 місяців тому +3

    I'll be watching and praying for y'all on your 2024 AT hike. You are an inspiration!

  • @ASAC85
    @ASAC85 10 місяців тому +2

    Congrats Frank on completing the Approach Trail and best of luck on your AT journey; I’ll be following your daily Vlogs.

  • @edwinklaver
    @edwinklaver 10 місяців тому +2

    Proud of you man. I can hear the excitement in your voice. Take care of yourself, we'll be a watching.

  • @chuckdenham126
    @chuckdenham126 10 місяців тому +1

    You got this Frank. It will be a pleasure to follow your adventure !

  • @pleok08
    @pleok08 10 місяців тому +1

    Thursday, February 22nd: Sorry to hear about your medical emergency, Frank. Here's hoping you recover soon! Wishing you all the best! Good luck! Happy Trails! Ross08

  • @kathychatfield8228
    @kathychatfield8228 10 місяців тому +2

    Congratulations I will keep following you. Stay safe and take care

  • @charleskallal5544
    @charleskallal5544 10 місяців тому +2

    Congratulations!! So happy for you on your first day. Thank you for sharing and May Godspeed!

  • @HikingWithWhiskers
    @HikingWithWhiskers 10 місяців тому +2

    Outstanding!!!!🥾🥾😎🏕️

  • @3girls3wheels
    @3girls3wheels 10 місяців тому +2

    Great video!!
    Awesome to get away from that noise pollution!!
    Beautiful views!!!!!!

  • @quietjohnoutandabout6578
    @quietjohnoutandabout6578 10 місяців тому +2

    Hi. Quietjohn from Pennsylvania here. I hope to follow you up the trail to near Port Clinton, where I can help you for a bit. Yes, the woods are so quiet Have a great hike.

  • @katfish000
    @katfish000 10 місяців тому +1

    And you're off. Great start. Yes "heading north" Pat's trail. I followed them last year. I'm not a hiker but a fan. From Oregon.

  • @markthiel2953
    @markthiel2953 10 місяців тому +2

    Great hike. Press on.

  • @Rituals-R1
    @Rituals-R1 10 місяців тому +2

    I loved the video I cant wait to go hiking myself again :D, New sub here I look forward in following your journey, Please be safe and dont push to hard hike your own hike :D

  • @Elizabeth-pt4bv
    @Elizabeth-pt4bv 10 місяців тому +1

    🎉congratulations on doing the approach trail and getting to Springer. Well done. Take it slow, let your body tell you what it can do.. enjoy it all

  • @Shughart-N-Spice
    @Shughart-N-Spice 10 місяців тому +1

    Frank, thank you for taking us along with your videos.

  • @JenAlmeida351
    @JenAlmeida351 10 місяців тому

    Glad to see your hike is going well! I ran past you as you were recording a few minutes before the lady with the yellow shorts passed you. She works at Len Foote Hike Inn. I stayed there the night before, such a cool place! My adventure was an overnight to summit Springer and then back. Hope to one day do the AT thei-hike! I met Turbo on top of Springer after he finished his hike. Took his picture for him. What an accomplishment! I'll be following you along on your journey! Happy trails!

  • @williamking4316
    @williamking4316 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your Journey with us, I live in Georgia and hiked and camped on the Blood Mountain trail many times. And yes that approach trail is not that easy! I have a Hikers Prayer wall with over 300 names that is prayed over everyday, and just added you to it.

    • @frankdotyjr
      @frankdotyjr  10 місяців тому +2

      William, Thank you for your comments and prays!! Peace! 😎✌️

  • @toghikes
    @toghikes 10 місяців тому +2

    Best of luck to you Frank!

  • @Elizabeth-pt4bv
    @Elizabeth-pt4bv 10 місяців тому

    Trail magic, so awesome, you're doing great. So nice that you've formed a little group to help each other. Have a great stay and rest up for more

  • @Bibs123
    @Bibs123 10 місяців тому

    Great Video!

  • @khoehn54
    @khoehn54 10 місяців тому +1

    I could feel the excitement of the approach trail. Great video. Onward!

    • @triumfant2
      @triumfant2 10 місяців тому

      Congratulations just came across your channel, look forward to following you . One step at a time.

  • @elizabethcole5582
    @elizabethcole5582 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for the reminder! I like to donate to Fresh Ground and had forgotten. So because you mentioned him, I made a donation to Fresh Ground. He's amazing. Stay safe! I look forward to your adventures.

  • @predzhead
    @predzhead 10 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations sir .. let the peak baggin begin .. or continue actually...
    Happy trails ✌🏻😃

  • @MaryPonder
    @MaryPonder 10 місяців тому

    So proud of you. I’m very excited and jealous. You’re doing it!

  • @chuckmckenney4491
    @chuckmckenney4491 10 місяців тому +4

    Keep heading north!

  • @shelliebrassler4430
    @shelliebrassler4430 10 місяців тому

    Congratulations! That is no easy hike. Well done. 🤩 Looking forward to following your journey.

  • @sulj3373
    @sulj3373 10 місяців тому +3

    Typical and Big Willy before the wife lol? Congratulations on your first white blaze!😊❤

    • @sulj3373
      @sulj3373 10 місяців тому

      Hope you’re feeling better. Don’t give up on your dream.😊❤️🙏

  • @John_Hikes
    @John_Hikes 10 місяців тому

    Great video thanks for sharing I will be following your journey

  • @Muggleborn_Adventures
    @Muggleborn_Adventures 10 місяців тому

    Congratulations on Springer!!

  • @jonklein9309
    @jonklein9309 10 місяців тому +2

    Congratulations on making it to Springer Mountain!
    Have you had direct communications with Hiram? He just stopped posting, so I never heard what happened to him.

  • @edwardfowler7733
    @edwardfowler7733 10 місяців тому

    U got this, heading north !

  • @debsmith7050
    @debsmith7050 10 місяців тому

    Well done ❤

  • @nanabd
    @nanabd 10 місяців тому

    Great video
    Merlin app, to identify birds

  • @sirroger5583
    @sirroger5583 10 місяців тому

    Do u bother filtering water?

  • @scothampton963
    @scothampton963 10 місяців тому

    It was a good days start.
    The trail legs and lungs will come in time.

  • @pcrice-lr2dn
    @pcrice-lr2dn 10 місяців тому

    Congratulations,it’s not race “Heading North “ …….
    Enjoy 🍃🌿

  • @Katahdinbound24
    @Katahdinbound24 10 місяців тому +2

    If you need a zero I'm at in the clouds hostel

  • @Volsman5150
    @Volsman5150 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow!! Thought we had got rid of that BS saying; “Heading North”!!! That guy was a Loser that made more Excuses then Carter has Liver Pills as my Grandfather used to say!!
    Let’s hope you don’t end up like Him!! At least try and finish the Trail without so many Excuses and you’ll be just Fine!! Be You and Hike your Own Hike!! Everybody Knows your heading North and knows where you wanna end up! Just don’t be a wimp like the other Heading North guy that couldn’t get it done because he was not ready for the Trail at all!! Just goes to show that Navy Boys just Can’t get it done on the AT!!! Go Army!!!!!