Thank you for sharing your plans. I look forward to following along with you and hopefully providing trail magic as you pass thru East Tennessee. - Jiffy Pop
I’m a big fan of Jay he does amazing videos ….but I’m all for girl power too. Everyone offers something different can’t wait to watch your accomplishments
Hi Gabi. Yeah I've done that section both Nobo and Sobo. I really like that section of CT. The down of St Johns ledges will prepare you some for the daily steep/rocky up and downs in NH and Southern Maine which are no picnic. I vlogged my hike in 2022 with my pro max 13 and it was great. I purchased 512GB for the storage which was no problem. The only issue I've run into recently is that I'm having problems exporting my videos at times to my photo library and I haven't even used half of my storage space. I've googled it and it seems to be a common problem with Apple. Just beware as its been very frustrating. I have to go back and delete several videos from photos and then then restart the camera and wait until the next morning and then it somehow magically exports. Go figure! Good luck again and hope to see you out there at some point as I'll be out on trail with my hiking partner doing trail magic in 2023!!
A little tip for dealing with the wind noise across the iPhone microphone is to get some of the old-fashioned foam hair curlers and remove the plastic center column and slice the foam down the side lengthwise and that slips over the microphone end of the phone, acting as a noise muffler so the wind noise doesn't sound horrible on the video. Those rollers can be picked up at a Dollar General or on Amazon in packs of a couple of dozen for pretty cheap. There are videos here on YT that show that in action along with tests in front of a fan with and without the hair curler foam hack.
Good hike, nice video. Definitely go out one day and night when it’s raining. Really gives good experience because you know there will be rain on the AT!
@@gabicerrahikes Well that’s a good start, good on you. But seriously, a couple days purposely on trail with known bad weather will give you unlimited experience on many levels. Additionally, it rewards you with confidence, knowledge, and can be inspirational in value. Keep up the good work and have fun.
The iPhone 13 has a great camera, that’s what I’ve been using for most of my vids. I use a light selfie stick that has a built in tripod on the base ~5.5oz. Your vids look great. I just started sectioning CT…will probably get to this part mid January as my next hike. The views look great. The leaves were definitely messing with me in the 10 Mile River area end of November. Keep on hiking!
@@stanthemanhikes2965 When I 1st got it, yes. I then discovered the default camera setting on the phone is for HDR and it gets compressed in a format many PCs and editors don't like/support. I set the camera settings (formats) to "most compatible" and this fixed the issue.
Gabi, I am a fellow Nutmegger and will be watching and following your adventure. I have been doing videos on my own channel and plan to do The AT myself hopefully with in the next few years. I think you will use the tripod for additional perspectives and B-roll, which will complement your vlogging. I have the iPhone 12 and It takes great video. You may want to purchase an external microphone for it. The issue is the wind. You'll need a foam windshield or a dead cat to cover the mic and eliminate the wind noise. Best wishes!
I like your plan for videos. For my 2024 attempt, i want to vlog it, but don't want it to become like a part time job to the point where I am not just embracing the journey. I am looking forward to your starting! Watching from Minnesota!
At 7min in, when you are showing all the trees that still have their leaves, it's because there are two types of deciduous trees. Those that lose their leaves in the fall are trees that grow a layer of cells between the leaf stem and the tree branch, called an abscission layer. This layer protects the plant from cold and dryness, and causes the leaves to fall off. There are some trees though, that don't grow this layer until the spring. These trees are marcescence. The leaves closer the ground are the ones that will stay all through winter, but throughout the winter the leaves higher up will be 'torn' off by wind, snow, etc. Typically these are oak trees, beech trees, ironwood, hornbeam. There are a couple of different theories about this. One is that the trees retain their leaves to protect next year's buds from deer and the harshness of winter. Another theory is that the tree acts as a flag to deer, as most of the trees that do this are nut bearing, so the leaves in winter signal a food source for deer and other animals. So although one area looks "dead" and the other area looks like "fall", it's just different groups of different species of trees. 🙂
Very nice. Nobody should be confident on wet leaves. The dry leaves on the surface hide the wet slippery ones underneath, says the guy that slipped and fell last week. You are showing good instincts. Have fun practicing hikes and with your gear. You can even camp inside to perfect the adjustments on equipment. Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year. Good Luck, Rick
@@gabicerrahikes thank you. I am looking it up ASAP! Appreciate your help. BTW, would you mind subscribing to me. I am not as sophisticated with my vlogs, but I would appreciate having you as a subscriber. Just ordered it; the Pedco is perfect and so much lighter than the one I have. Thank you.
I recommend you take a piece of tape and put your name on your battery. In 2019 when I went everyone had the same batteries and we did have an incident
I’ve been SOBO and NOBO. So much fun. Happy trails.🤟🏻🥾🏔. Edited to add I have the same hoodie and had the same issue with a hole and they made me return it, even though I offered to keep it for a cheaper price 🤷🏼♀️ lucky you though.🙃
I’m sure we will enjoy whatever you want to share with us!
I like your plan …keep it simple and enjoy the journey 😊
Good luck on your epic journey 🙏🙏🙏❤️🥾🥾👍💪👏☕
Ron the shuttle driver sent me to your channel. Good luck Happy hiking.
Thanks for sharing your process! I'd love to go for a hike with you before hitting the trail!
Totally get the concern for doing down hill on those leaves!
Thank you for sharing your plans. I look forward to following along with you and hopefully providing trail magic as you pass thru East Tennessee. - Jiffy Pop
Of course, thanks for watching! And hopefully I can meet you
I’m a big fan of Jay he does amazing videos ….but I’m all for girl power too. Everyone offers something different can’t wait to watch your accomplishments
True that!!! Thanks girl
Hey! Loving the videos. Keep them coming. Hoping to bump in to you on the trail. 👍🏻
Thank you! I hope so!
Hi Gabi. Yeah I've done that section both Nobo and Sobo. I really like that section of CT. The down of St Johns ledges will prepare you some for the daily steep/rocky up and downs in NH and Southern Maine which are no picnic. I vlogged my hike in 2022 with my pro max 13 and it was great. I purchased 512GB for the storage which was no problem. The only issue I've run into recently is that I'm having problems exporting my videos at times to my photo library and I haven't even used half of my storage space. I've googled it and it seems to be a common problem with Apple. Just beware as its been very frustrating. I have to go back and delete several videos from photos and then then restart the camera and wait until the next morning and then it somehow magically exports. Go figure! Good luck again and hope to see you out there at some point as I'll be out on trail with my hiking partner doing trail magic in 2023!!
That’s true, it’s definitely an interesting descent. And oh wow I hope I don’t run into that problem. Thanks for letting me know!
A little tip for dealing with the wind noise across the iPhone microphone is to get some of the old-fashioned foam hair curlers and remove the plastic center column and slice the foam down the side lengthwise and that slips over the microphone end of the phone, acting as a noise muffler so the wind noise doesn't sound horrible on the video. Those rollers can be picked up at a Dollar General or on Amazon in packs of a couple of dozen for pretty cheap. There are videos here on YT that show that in action along with tests in front of a fan with and without the hair curler foam hack.
That’s smart! I’ll check it out
Good hike, nice video. Definitely go out one day and night when it’s raining. Really gives good experience because you know there will be rain on the AT!
Truth! I recently got caught hiking in a down pour and had to hike through it so I definitely got a day time experience with it lol
@@gabicerrahikes Well that’s a good start, good on you. But seriously, a couple days purposely on trail with known bad weather will give you unlimited experience on many levels. Additionally, it rewards you with confidence, knowledge, and can be inspirational in value.
Keep up the good work and have fun.
The iPhone 13 has a great camera, that’s what I’ve been using for most of my vids. I use a light selfie stick that has a built in tripod on the base ~5.5oz. Your vids look great. I just started sectioning CT…will probably get to this part mid January as my next hike. The views look great. The leaves were definitely messing with me in the 10 Mile River area end of November. Keep on hiking!
Hey Kriz how you doing? Do you ever have a problem exporting your videos to your photo library with your 13?
@@stanthemanhikes2965 When I 1st got it, yes. I then discovered the default camera setting on the phone is for HDR and it gets compressed in a format many PCs and editors don't like/support. I set the camera settings (formats) to "most compatible" and this fixed the issue.
@@KrizAkoni thanks much kriz
Thanks!!
Great adventure, good luck for your thru hike Gabi. Looking forward to your AT Vlogs
Thank you Mario!!
Gabi, I am a fellow Nutmegger and will be watching and following your adventure. I have been doing videos on my own channel and plan to do The AT myself hopefully with in the next few years. I think you will use the tripod for additional perspectives and B-roll, which will complement your vlogging. I have the iPhone 12 and It takes great video. You may want to purchase an external microphone for it. The issue is the wind. You'll need a foam windshield or a dead cat to cover the mic and eliminate the wind noise. Best wishes!
I like your plan for videos. For my 2024 attempt, i want to vlog it, but don't want it to become like a part time job to the point where I am not just embracing the journey. I am looking forward to your starting! Watching from Minnesota!
Yes so I would recommend uploading only as often as you want, or making all your videos when you come home! Both are great options
IBTAT also does excellent videography on the trail.
St. John’s ledges remind me of the New Hampshire AT.
At 7min in, when you are showing all the trees that still have their leaves, it's because there are two types of deciduous trees. Those that lose their leaves in the fall are trees that grow a layer of cells between the leaf stem and the tree branch, called an abscission layer. This layer protects the plant from cold and dryness, and causes the leaves to fall off. There are some trees though, that don't grow this layer until the spring. These trees are marcescence. The leaves closer the ground are the ones that will stay all through winter, but throughout the winter the leaves higher up will be 'torn' off by wind, snow, etc. Typically these are oak trees, beech trees, ironwood, hornbeam. There are a couple of different theories about this. One is that the trees retain their leaves to protect next year's buds from deer and the harshness of winter. Another theory is that the tree acts as a flag to deer, as most of the trees that do this are nut bearing, so the leaves in winter signal a food source for deer and other animals. So although one area looks "dead" and the other area looks like "fall", it's just different groups of different species of trees. 🙂
Wow! Interesting thanks for the info!
Very nice. Nobody should be confident on wet leaves. The dry leaves on the surface hide the wet slippery ones underneath, says the guy that slipped and fell last week. You are showing good instincts. Have fun practicing hikes and with your gear. You can even camp inside to perfect the adjustments on equipment. Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year. Good Luck, Rick
Thanks Rick! Merry Christmas and happy new year
Thanks for the video of your practice hike. What is the brand of the lighter tripod?
Pedco is the brand
@@gabicerrahikes thank you. I am looking it up ASAP! Appreciate your help. BTW, would you mind subscribing to me. I am not as sophisticated with my vlogs, but I would appreciate having you as a subscriber.
Just ordered it; the Pedco is perfect and so much lighter than the one I have. Thank you.
It arrived! That is a lot smaller and lighter. This will work
Thank you for the recommendation
I recommend you take a piece of tape and put your name on your battery. In 2019 when I went everyone had the same batteries and we did have an incident
Good point!
Your video looks great, but you really need to slow down when you pan around. It makes the video hard to watch sometimes. Good Luck!
Yeah just go a little slower so we don’t get dizzy. …lol
Haha I’ll keep that in mind
I’ve been SOBO and NOBO. So much fun. Happy trails.🤟🏻🥾🏔. Edited to add I have the same hoodie and had the same issue with a hole and they made me return it, even though I offered to keep it for a cheaper price 🤷🏼♀️ lucky you though.🙃
That’s so weird, surprised they don’t do the same thing with every customer