Here is future me coming back to tell you, you are not the person who got off at the wrong stop and ate at Arbys. Between Arbys and Damascus you discovered so much about other people and yourself, all to the good. Lets GO!😁🥾👉
Live about nine miles from the Amtrak station in Atlanta. If had only known that you were coming. Just Damn. I'm glad that you were able to figure out all of today's logistics. Yeah, that whole North Springs, Sandy Springs MARTA station thing can be kind of confusing for out of towners. It's been many years ago now but I actually day hiked all of the Appalachian trail in Georgia. I would get up, drive up to the trail, parked at a predetermined parking area, then the shuttle would pick me up take me to a trailhead anywhere from 10 to 18 miles and then I would hike back to my truck, drive back home and go to bed in my own bed that evening or night. Was able to do this all the way up to Deep Gap, NC. At that point it was just be to difficult to get in any kinda of miles in a day's time and get back home in time for bed. Oh believe me I looked at it for a long time before giving up on the idea. At one time, (about 10 years ago now) I was extremely familiar with the AT from Amicalola Falls State Park all the way up to Deep Gap North Carolina. I knew the miles to every Trailhead. I knew all the side trails. I knew were all of the Shelters were. I knew where all the supply stops were. All the crossroads, everything. Unfortunately it's been many years ago so some of my information is no longer valid but at one time Gainesville, Georgia's train station would have been the place to have gotten off and catch a shuttle to Amicalola Falls. Even back when I hiked the trail the national Forest service charged an arm and a leg and your other leg to get a permit to do shuttle service in the national Forest, I think some of that is changed now. I'm seeing a whole lot more people offer shuttle service and they must be permitted thu the national Forest service. Again it's been a long time and maybe all of that has changed now, I hope so. Currently I'm the caregiver for my Mother who is still at home at the age of 98. I gave up working to stay home with her until she no longer needs me and at that point I hope to be able to get out and help people get to the trail in the early season. The other night I told you that you really didn't need "Luck" you just needed Grit and Determination. There's one more thing I would like to add to the list and that is, "Curiosity". 🤔 Curiosity will carry you a long way through life's adventures. I have found that for me, what keeps me going more than anything is Curiosity. I always want to know what's around the next Bend and over the next Hill, and I've found out the answer, it's a lifetimes worth of Bends and Hills that'll keep me occupied the rest of my life. Take Care out there and for Gods sakes be Careful. I'll be looking forward to your updates. K
Important takeaway from this video: Wendy's serve breakfast food. Ha! Thanks for sharing your journey. I know the pandemic will be a hinderance, so this will be useful for folks hiking out after you.
This is sooo exciting... such great information.. these are the kind of videos we’ll watch now, then again when it gets closer, then again while we are doing it ourselves! Thank you!! 👍🏼👍🏼
So pissed I just found your channel today. I live in ATL and would have loved to have picked you up from Amtrak, bought you breakfast and or lunch and taken you to wherever you needed to go, including the approach trail.
Rooting for you andrew. Hope you enjoy the hike. We're 20 more days to go. Stay safe out there and keep warm. Seems like a good day to get there. Clear skies. You had a long day and too little sleep. Take care. Thanks for sharing your journey. A rough one for ya but you made it to Wendy's lol. Thanks for posting about the rei shuttle situation and who to call to get to the trail. We will be dropped off by my father in law but maybe some with a similar plan like yours will watch this video and see how things are to get there. They'll appreciate it for sure.Cheers. Good luck. Good video.
Thanks soo much, it def was a long day. Wendys was the highlight for sure. Ill try to give more info about the trail too. Good luck on you and your husband journeys as well. God bless you and your family, and for your husbands service. Cant say thank you enough.
@@andrewlivelife we will be following you... literally lol. Your info is definitely worth watching. I Like the way you share it too. Very informative. Good luck tomorrow. Hope you have enough sleep and a good first day. Cheers.
Spamtown here, still watching you! Tell us a little about yourself. Why r you doing this? What did u do before the trail? How much does your pack weigh? Did you quit your job? Etc. Keep your feeling moving!!
Yo man, I live up in Waynesville, NC about 25 miles from the AT when ya come out of the Smokies. I’m 40 miles from the NOC, Stecoha and Fontana. Hit me up if you need anything and I got you.
Dude I knew you would be getting on early. Said to my wife, this kid will be putting on before Feb 12 guaranteed. You can’t fight that adventure bug, enjoy my friend!
Also, if you have the money get the app Guthook if you don’t already. And put 2021 AT Thru hike in your title, a lot of people search new AT vlogs by the year.
First time I've seen someone get to the trail via a train. You're a real trooper to go through that.
Thank you, its was an experience for sure.
Here is future me coming back to tell you, you are not the person who got off at the wrong stop and ate at Arbys. Between Arbys and Damascus you discovered so much about other people and yourself, all to the good. Lets GO!😁🥾👉
wow, that was an adventure in itself,, looking forward to following, you got this!
so glad to have found this, look forward to following you i thru hiked in 2010
Nice 👍
I’ve never seen the trail approach from this perspective. Nice!
Following from North Brunswick NJ. Really enjoyable.
Yes I took that train ride from New York to Charlottesville va. I loved it.
Live about nine miles from the Amtrak station in Atlanta. If had only known that you were coming. Just Damn. I'm glad that you were able to figure out all of today's logistics.
Yeah, that whole North Springs, Sandy Springs MARTA station thing can be kind of confusing for out of towners. It's been many years ago now but I actually day hiked all of the Appalachian trail in Georgia. I would get up, drive up to the trail, parked at a predetermined parking area, then the shuttle would pick me up take me to a trailhead anywhere from 10 to 18 miles and then I would hike back to my truck, drive back home and go to bed in my own bed that evening or night. Was able to do this all the way up to Deep Gap, NC. At that point it was just be to difficult to get in any kinda of miles in a day's time and get back home in time for bed. Oh believe me I looked at it for a long time before giving up on the idea.
At one time, (about 10 years ago now) I was extremely familiar with the AT from Amicalola Falls State Park all the way up to Deep Gap North Carolina. I knew the miles to every Trailhead. I knew all the side trails. I knew were all of the Shelters were. I knew where all the supply stops were. All the crossroads, everything. Unfortunately it's been many years ago so some of my information is no longer valid but at one time Gainesville, Georgia's train station would have been the place to have gotten off and catch a shuttle to Amicalola Falls.
Even back when I hiked the trail the national Forest service charged an arm and a leg and your other leg to get a permit to do shuttle service in the national Forest, I think some of that is changed now. I'm seeing a whole lot more people offer shuttle service and they must be permitted thu the national Forest service. Again it's been a long time and maybe all of that has changed now, I hope so.
Currently I'm the caregiver for my Mother who is still at home at the age of 98. I gave up working to stay home with her until she no longer needs me and at that point I hope to be able to get out and help people get to the trail in the early season.
The other night I told you that you really didn't need "Luck" you just needed Grit and Determination. There's one more thing I would like to add to the list and that is, "Curiosity". 🤔 Curiosity will carry you a long way through life's adventures. I have found that for me, what keeps me going more than anything is Curiosity. I always want to know what's around the next Bend and over the next Hill, and I've found out the answer, it's a lifetimes worth of Bends and Hills that'll keep me occupied the rest of my life.
Take Care out there and for Gods sakes be Careful. I'll be looking forward to your updates. K
Wow, thanks for the kind words of inspiration. I look forward to the challenge. Thanks for sharing.
You are doing a good job on your videos. I have decided to subscribe and jump ahead to see your progress. God Bless
God bless🙏🙏✌️😁
Haha, you quoted a song from the Hanna Montana movie... wait, how did I know that? Good luck with the thru hike!
Lmao yeahh no shame here my friend.
Very informative video. Loved seeing all the states up north.
Bro, your content is awesome and super helpful. I'll be leaving next Monday so I hope our paths cross. Best of luck and happy hiking!
Thks man appreciate that. Good luck on the approach. Very hard.
Wow I used be in Penn. Station every day I kinda miss it but not really but it’s always cool to see your home town again
Just found your channel. Looking forward to watching your journey.
Hotel staff: Where are you coming from...Alaska?
AndrewLiveLife: New Jersey
Lol.
Good luck!
Lmao yea i was dying
Pizza looks surprisingly good
Wow Andrew....inspiring! The trek you are making just to get started is motivating. I will definitely be following your journey...all the best...Jeff
Thks jeff
Man. I started like you did. I'm catching up on your videos now. Im excited to see the progress.
Thanks bro.🙏🙏✌️
Excited to follow your journey. Best of luck and maybe I'll see you out there.
Important takeaway from this video: Wendy's serve breakfast food. Ha! Thanks for sharing your journey. I know the pandemic will be a hinderance, so this will be useful for folks hiking out after you.
This is sooo exciting... such great information.. these are the kind of videos we’ll watch now, then again when it gets closer, then again while we are doing it ourselves! Thank you!! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you.👍
Will be following you the whole way . Good luck. Safe travels. And thanks for sharing your adventure
Thank you.
Thank you for doing this i have read several books of people doing this walk really looking forward to following you ,take care stay safe ,
🙏🙏
So pissed I just found your channel today. I live in ATL and would have loved to have picked you up from Amtrak, bought you breakfast and or lunch and taken you to wherever you needed to go, including the approach trail.
Too kind
@@andrewlivelife not too kind, just too damn late. I'm so pissed, it would have been great to help you out. Keep hiking, you got this!
Thank you for the support🙏🙏🙏
Rooting for you andrew. Hope you enjoy the hike. We're 20 more days to go. Stay safe out there and keep warm. Seems like a good day to get there. Clear skies. You had a long day and too little sleep. Take care. Thanks for sharing your journey. A rough one for ya but you made it to Wendy's lol. Thanks for posting about the rei shuttle situation and who to call to get to the trail. We will be dropped off by my father in law but maybe some with a similar plan like yours will watch this video and see how things are to get there. They'll appreciate it for sure.Cheers. Good luck. Good video.
Thanks soo much, it def was a long day. Wendys was the highlight for sure. Ill try to give more info about the trail too. Good luck on you and your husband journeys as well. God bless you and your family, and for your husbands service. Cant say thank you enough.
@@andrewlivelife we will be following you... literally lol. Your info is definitely worth watching. I Like the way you share it too. Very informative. Good luck tomorrow. Hope you have enough sleep and a good first day. Cheers.
Best of luck from Newark NJ bro. You got this.
Thanks man
You provide so much great information. I'll be starting in April. Thanks and I look forward to following your journey.
Thks brother
Thanks for the view into the trip to the trail via Amtrack. I hope to do the same on my journey in a few years. Happy Trails!
Thank you, the day will come
Good luck Andrew, have a great hike.
Having a blast😀
Spamtown here, still watching you! Tell us a little about yourself. Why r you doing this? What did u do before the trail? How much does your pack weigh? Did you quit your job? Etc. Keep your feeling moving!!
Yo man, I live up in Waynesville, NC about 25 miles from the AT when ya come out of the Smokies. I’m 40 miles from the NOC, Stecoha and Fontana. Hit me up if you need anything and I got you.
Thanks man, appreciate that
Should have put some trekking pole loops on your pack for the poles.
That would have been greatttt
Have a great time!
Thank u
Good luck in your AT journey!! Love from Philly! ✌🏼
Thank you 👍
Dude I knew you would be getting on early. Said to my wife, this kid will be putting on before Feb 12 guaranteed. You can’t fight that adventure bug, enjoy my friend!
Hahaha, yeahhh i was getting itchy feet. Thanks so much man, really man.
good luck man you got this shit!
You make great videos!!
Thanks Christy your too kind.
17+ hours adventure. you already on an adventure haha
😂
This is gonna be Rad!
Go New Jersey!!!
👊🤙
Also, if you have the money get the app Guthook if you don’t already. And put 2021 AT Thru hike in your title, a lot of people search new AT vlogs by the year.
Ohh yeah, def got Guthook. And thats a solid point. Thks for the thought man.
Shout out to Philadelphia & Delaware! ✌🏼
I have a nephew named David Kim look just like you. Lives in Atlanta. LOL.
Im korean too.
@@andrewlivelife yeah, I figured. Good luck with your through hike, looking forward to watching your videos.
Are you from LI?
nj
@@andrewlivelife Well I'll be following you all the way, brother. Good luck!
17 hr train ride.. that’s long, but I guess if you hiking 6 months it’s nothing. Lol
Hahahhaha righttttt