Really enjoyed your AT video is how I found your channel. I rode in a KC135 to Iraq in 2004 for the Army. The crew chief was awesome enough to wake me up for an overhead view of the pyramids from the refueling bubble.
You nailed some points that I highly admire: nurse (have known and respected many), Air Force (retired here), crew chief (right up there with nurses, I've bought many beers for chiefs), tankers (as a retired pilot I've been drug around the world by tankers, thank you if you were there!).
I Love all of this... the AT, your also a Veteran, You love the Mountains and Sunsets, your a Nurse... You are so Inspiring! Your video on the AT was Amazing. You are so positive and upbeat!! I love it. You are naturally beautiful and love to camp... Why cant I find a woman like you? Never change
Hey Julia, I am a 55 year old woman from Germany. I have a 29 year old son, so almost your age. When I was 45 I went on a one year cycling trip through parts of the USA and South America. It was one of the best things I have done in my life (besides being a mother). In 2016 my husband and I resumed our trip in South America and went from Cusco, Peru to Valparaiso Chile with a detour to Patagonia, because travel plan are made to divert from. Traveling that way made me a better person and my husband and I are planning another yearlong trip in 2023, again by bicycle. I will be 58 by then and hoping I will still be capable enough. My point is: keep up your plans!
You are so interesting and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I watched your AT 'movie' yesterday and felt so inspired and comfortable as well :) I bet people usually feel really comfortable with you! Love from the Netherlands
So pleasantly surprised Julia to see you include a photograph of you standing outside Durty Nellys pub restaurant and Bunratty castle in Ireland. I live two miles away from there and pass by there almost everyday (or at least I did before Covid 19 lock down, ha! ha!) small world
Another great video Julia. Being Irish I’m glad Ireland is your fav travel destination. With your surname I’d say you have Irish ancestors for sure. Love to have you back here someday. Keep up the great videos.
Go for Kungsleden in northern sweden not super long Just around 440km and with à short detour you can summit the highest peak in sweden that reaches with its impressive hight of 2100m above sealevel😀, it is a nice hike within and around the swedish mountains. Really like your videos! Your energy is fantastic. Greetings from sweden
Nice to get to know you! There are so many great vegan ice creams now you would be amazed! Ben & Jerry’s has some great ones, Haagen-Dazs and So Delicious have some delicious choices plus many other brands. 😊
I would love to attempt a thru hike! I have so many questions and things I would ask you. I have been pouring over you tube and the internet. I am getting old and would like to do it before I can’t physically. Your story is a great inspiration to me!
The plan was to attempt thru hike the AT after St Patrick's Day 2020. Then hike Irland east to west then south to north. My father was from Irland, I have alot of family over their. Thanks for your service. You are one super cool young lady. AF, RN , AT thru hiker. LNT ☘️🍀
I gave an ‘Ireland hit list’ to loads of AT’ers last year. Let me know if you want it too. In terms of hiking the best is in Kerry. For limited time entertainment you’ve got to focus on Dublin. For great traditional towns with history and music it again must be Kerry but Dingle in particular. For wildness visit Mayo but Achill Island in particular. I could go on and on - as you may have noticed.
I was 25 and stationed at Fort Huachuca in southern Arizona when I first discovered backpacking. I'm still doing it 40 years later. You won't regret finding and falling in love with hiking and all things outdoors. Your current project of thru hiking the AzTrail is enjoyable to watch and hearing a different take on it is rewarding. Keep it up.
Ireland is amazing and while there I was able to hike to the highest point of the island. I would love to go back as well and I concur that it is my favorite place to visit so far. Italy was nice but I definitely have Scotland on my list soon. Where in Texas did you live?
I dig how you are very cute but can also be a snot rocket blower. Enjoyed your hike and look forward to seeing others you go on. I've followed Dixie (Homemade Wanderlust) through her triple crown and just watched her do the Camino as well. I'm about 50 and would love to do the AT as it starts about 30 miles north of me. Good luck in the future!
Wow...KC-135 Crew Chief...impressive. FB-111A Crew Chief here...21 years retired, USAF. Thank you for your service. My first assignment was Pease AFB in New Hampshire...with KCs and FB-111s. Where were you stationed? And 👍 to Margarita pizza.
From Iowa, now live in NC, so much better hiking. There is no shortage of great views, waterfalls and mile after mile of variable terrain here. NE Iowa offers one real backpacking area at yellow river sf, only 25mile loop though. I am in heaven here. Enjoy your miles! #attitudeiseverything
If you visit Scotland, be sure to check out Snowdonia in Wales and the Lake District in England while you are in the UK. Pop by for a cup of tea at mine too if you are in the south lol Take care and all the best! Andy
Hey liked getting to know more about you. How about telling us more. Like about your tattoos. What are they? How many do you have? When did you get your first? Any special meanings to any of them? That sorta thing
Thanks for sharing! Awesome video. We share a few things, other than the AT. I live my life as an out and proud trans woman like no one is watching every day, One of my college roommates was from Johnstown, PA, and I’ve spent a little time there visiting. Thanks again.
When you mentioned you are a nurse...I recall when you announced you had to postpone your PCT hike...you also mentioned nursing and your announcement was more positive because you understood more than the average hiker about a pandemic threat -- I also noticed other hikers with medical backgrounds tended to make similar decisions regarding their hikes with more determination than non-medical hikers. ... Your KC 135 time...I remember years ago in the army someone (also army) said she got to go back in the observation bubble area to watch a refueling! (this was very pre-9/11!). ... Vegan...I don't know how close Ben & Jerry's gets to a chocolate-peanut butter flavor, but Ben & Jerry's does make maybe 5 vegan flavors! (I just realized that if I want more, I'll have to order online for delivery instead of going directly to the store! Now I'm bummed!) ... Anyway, thank you for sharing so much about yourself!!
#16 You are very upbeat and cheerful #17 You are serving your community #18 You served our Nation (thank YOU) #19 You are beautiful - Be safe young Lady - From an "old" Army Ranger
Overlanding Worldwide - ua-cam.com/users/TheRoadChoseMevideos - I can see you doing these exact same trips overlanding or backpacking - The AT changed her life - ua-cam.com/users/HomemadeWanderlustvideos
Thanks for sharing! You’ve lived in A LOT of places....like you’re running from something...but then you wouldn’t be on UA-cam blabbing so....never mind;
Hello,very pretty girl..youll go far on making income on You Tube..wow,you work at a hospital? I think you can make plenty on You Tube,enough too get by...
Good luck in your life, not interested in you at all, just one comment, please don't take this personal, but you look better WITHOUT makeup than you do with it.
You mentioned a couple of small trails in the UK. I would highly recommend Wainwrights C2C from St. Bees to Robin Hood Bay. Only around 200 miles long, it has a spectacular variety of terrain.
Love your positive attitude and mentality about life, you're definitely an inspiration! Hope you maintain the happiness you deserve! And thank you for being a front liner during these difficult times ☺️
I started watching your videos because you looked familiar. Then I watched this video and somehow I recall a conversation involving some of the “15 things”. At March? I ask because I figure you would know what I am asking. Anyway, keep with the through hiking .... from a mountain biker.
Have you ever read about Bill Irwin he hiked the whole trail blind with his seeing-eye german shepherd I read this years ago and was so impressed but I have never hiked the trail one foot but from watching your video I am much more impressed with his accomplishment now and yours of course :)
Hey Rocket, love you. Thanks for your service. Love your spirit. BTW KC135 = 707 not 737. Whatever- Both big birds. Loved following your hikes. Been into JST and PIT many times. Peace.
I just finished your videos from the AT. My Dad and I are going for it in 2022. I was USAF Air Traffic Control from 2013-19. Used to work Rivet Joints out of Tinker a lot.
You forgot to mention how damn gorgeous you are, Loved the AT video, nothing like that in the UK, hope to see more content from you in the near future.
As an Air Force vet myself, I loved being able to travel and see the world. Being stationed in the UK helped, too. I know your mom is a nurse, but what about your journey from Air Force crew chief to nurse. And your pics from your time in the AF don't show your arm tattoo, was that something later?
You have such a great spirit and inspiration, absolutely contagious. Thank you for your service to our country. I am here in Az. loved your S.W adventure, Sedona's awesome. ✌❤ Happy trails, but for now the covid19 virus first. Prayer"s for good health for all...
Great to get to know you. I teach and live 40 minutes east of Des Moines and also was in USAF. I teach Outdoor Leadership & Adventure at a HS and College.
I was already impressed by your hike, but KC-135 Crew Chief and Neurosurgical nurse?! That’s pretty incredible! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!
Definitely can’t wait to hike/backpack Europe when all this madness is over too. I’m English; German; Scottish and Irish with some west African in the mix.
New sub here. From Westmoreland County. Damn...I wish I could introduce you to my nephew who grew up in Somerset he now lives in Pittsburgh. Ty for this and all your videos Rocket 🙂
Really enjoyed your AT video is how I found your channel. I rode in a KC135 to Iraq in 2004 for the Army. The crew chief was awesome enough to wake me up for an overhead view of the pyramids from the refueling bubble.
You nailed some points that I highly admire: nurse (have known and respected many), Air Force (retired here), crew chief (right up there with nurses, I've bought many beers for chiefs), tankers (as a retired pilot I've been drug around the world by tankers, thank you if you were there!).
I Love all of this... the AT, your also a Veteran, You love the Mountains and Sunsets, your a Nurse... You are so Inspiring! Your video on the AT was Amazing. You are so positive and upbeat!! I love it. You are naturally beautiful and love to camp... Why cant I find a woman like you? Never change
She should teach.
Rocket - Thanks for your service. Both in the Airforce and as an RN. Stay safe and see you on the trail.
Hey Julia, I am a 55 year old woman from Germany. I have a 29 year old son, so almost your age. When I was 45 I went on a one year cycling trip through parts of the USA and South America. It was one of the best things I have done in my life (besides being a mother). In 2016 my husband and I resumed our trip in South America and went from Cusco, Peru to Valparaiso Chile with a detour to Patagonia, because travel plan are made to divert from. Traveling that way made me a better person and my husband and I are planning another yearlong trip in 2023, again by bicycle. I will be 58 by then and hoping I will still be capable enough. My point is: keep up your plans!
15 things about Rocket. What's not to like. You're one cool cat! As always, God bless...
We’ve been watching your videos and I decided to watch this one... my husband is from Johnstown too!
You are so interesting and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I watched your AT 'movie' yesterday and felt so inspired and comfortable as well :) I bet people usually feel really comfortable with you! Love from the Netherlands
So pleasantly surprised Julia to see you include a photograph of you standing outside Durty Nellys pub restaurant and Bunratty castle in Ireland. I live two miles away from there and pass by there almost everyday (or at least I did before Covid 19 lock down, ha! ha!) small world
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift” -Steve Prefontaine
That sure does look like an Air Force issue metal frame bed in the background! SPARTAN!!!
Another great video Julia. Being Irish I’m glad Ireland is your fav travel destination. With your surname I’d say you have Irish ancestors for sure. Love to have you back here someday. Keep up the great videos.
Go for Kungsleden in northern sweden not super long Just around 440km and with à short detour you can summit the highest peak in sweden that reaches with its impressive hight of 2100m above sealevel😀, it is a nice hike within and around the swedish mountains. Really like your videos! Your energy is fantastic. Greetings from sweden
You could always move out to Utah. We have so many great hikes, climbing, and tons summer and winter activities.
Nice to get to know you! There are so many great vegan ice creams now you would be amazed! Ben & Jerry’s has some great ones, Haagen-Dazs and So Delicious have some delicious choices plus many other brands. 😊
Turn 50 this year and I need to get out and mtb alot more. Congrats on AT.
I would love to attempt a thru hike! I have so many questions and things I would ask you. I have been pouring over you tube and the internet. I am getting old and would like to do it before I can’t physically. Your story is a great inspiration to me!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR CURRENT SERVICE AS A NURSE!!
The plan was to attempt thru hike the AT after St Patrick's Day 2020. Then hike Irland east to west then south to north. My father was from Irland, I have alot of family over their. Thanks for your service. You are one super cool young lady. AF, RN , AT thru hiker. LNT ☘️🍀
Thank you for that. ✌️👊
I gave an ‘Ireland hit list’ to loads of AT’ers last year. Let me know if you want it too. In terms of hiking the best is in Kerry. For limited time entertainment you’ve got to focus on Dublin. For great traditional towns with history and music it again must be Kerry but Dingle in particular. For wildness visit Mayo but Achill Island in particular. I could go on and on - as you may have noticed.
I was 25 and stationed at Fort Huachuca in southern Arizona when I first discovered backpacking. I'm still doing it 40 years later. You won't regret finding and falling in love with hiking and all things outdoors. Your current project of thru hiking the AzTrail is enjoyable to watch and hearing a different take on it is rewarding. Keep it up.
Ireland is amazing and while there I was able to hike to the highest point of the island. I would love to go back as well and I concur that it is my favorite place to visit so far. Italy was nice but I definitely have Scotland on my list soon. Where in Texas did you live?
I dig how you are very cute but can also be a snot rocket blower. Enjoyed your hike and look forward to seeing others you go on. I've followed Dixie (Homemade Wanderlust) through her triple crown and just watched her do the Camino as well. I'm about 50 and would love to do the AT as it starts about 30 miles north of me. Good luck in the future!
Yeah you go Kiddo .. you represent "our" state of Pennsylvania with style .. I vote for altering Tee shirts being#16 on the list 🙄😁😎
John Wampler this was a tank top I purchased. Not altered in a way. I wish the company still sold merch. 🙃
Wow...KC-135 Crew Chief...impressive. FB-111A Crew Chief here...21 years retired, USAF. Thank you for your service. My first assignment was Pease AFB in New Hampshire...with KCs and FB-111s. Where were you stationed? And 👍 to Margarita pizza.
I like your quote because it is helpful as advice.
Edinburgh, kid. dooo eeet it is absolutely amazing and the less you know about it going in the cooler it is
From Iowa, now live in NC, so much better hiking. There is no shortage of great views, waterfalls and mile after mile of variable terrain here. NE Iowa offers one real backpacking area at yellow river sf, only 25mile loop though. I am in heaven here. Enjoy your miles! #attitudeiseverything
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt
Still fun and interesting to watch …..Take care of yourself in this hazardous environment-The World..)))
Thanks for your service and info , you said you like ice cream, you should go to Shaffer’s frosty freeze in Johnstown
Met a c-130 crew chief on trail in 2016. "Tanto", she was a Marine, my lil sister.
You where a Crew Dog...Yea that Rocks! Arru...From one Crew Dog to another...C130 CC myself. Love your Videos
Johnstown, cool! Incline plane, war memorial, point stadium, etc.
Vegan ice cream is a thing lol try Luna and Larry's Coconut Bliss. Theres a so good peanut butter chocolate flavor :)
Carry on your life is just beginning.
This was very insightful
If you visit Scotland, be sure to check out Snowdonia in Wales and the Lake District in England while you are in the UK. Pop by for a cup of tea at mine too if you are in the south lol Take care and all the best! Andy
I enjoyed your documentary about the Appalachian Trail. Great tats, too.
Camino De Santiago?
Hey liked getting to know more about you. How about telling us more. Like about your tattoos. What are they? How many do you have? When did you get your first? Any special meanings to any of them? That sorta thing
Yay! Love Ireland
I am Air Force also and the top 3 vertebrate are messed up, grounding me from hiking. So I watch hikers.
Thanks for sharing! Awesome video. We share a few things, other than the AT. I live my life as an out and proud trans woman like no one is watching every day, One of my college roommates was from Johnstown, PA, and I’ve spent a little time there visiting. Thanks again.
When you mentioned you are a nurse...I recall when you announced you had to postpone your PCT hike...you also mentioned nursing and your announcement was more positive because you understood more than the average hiker about a pandemic threat -- I also noticed other hikers with medical backgrounds tended to make similar decisions regarding their hikes with more determination than non-medical hikers. ... Your KC 135 time...I remember years ago in the army someone (also army) said she got to go back in the observation bubble area to watch a refueling! (this was very pre-9/11!). ... Vegan...I don't know how close Ben & Jerry's gets to a chocolate-peanut butter flavor, but Ben & Jerry's does make maybe 5 vegan flavors! (I just realized that if I want more, I'll have to order online for delivery instead of going directly to the store! Now I'm bummed!) ... Anyway, thank you for sharing so much about yourself!!
I’m from Altoona!
Did you like the hiking in Socal? Did you ever try the Bridge to Nowhere hike? Thank you for your service
Rocket, that snot cool. Wait a minute! Yes it is cool!!!!!!!!!!!!WOOOOOOO WOOOOOO!
Sooooo incredibly gorgeous
#16 You are very upbeat and cheerful
#17 You are serving your community
#18 You served our Nation (thank YOU)
#19 You are beautiful
- Be safe young Lady
- From an "old" Army Ranger
I bet u would love Bushcraft. I think u would be great at it.
I worked with A 6's "
AE-E4" the names they had for certain objects" LOL
,Hope U get a chuckle....
Go Steelers !
Overlanding Worldwide - ua-cam.com/users/TheRoadChoseMevideos - I can see you doing these exact same trips overlanding or backpacking - The AT changed her life - ua-cam.com/users/HomemadeWanderlustvideos
Love your channel and all that you do, but I'd say now you've finally found your goofy self at the grand canyon...buy wow that dangerous trail up...
Thanks for sharing! You’ve lived in A LOT of places....like you’re running from something...but then you wouldn’t be on UA-cam blabbing so....never mind;
Spokane!
Julia, get married and have kids, you would be a great Mom
Ew kids! Not high on my priority list but maybe somemdayn
Thanks, fun vid.
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🚀👏🏻✌🏻
Airway Heights? No way.
Driftless Joinery yes way!
Rocket, it's a 707, Not a 737. Still love you though.
Hello Rocket
Want to help someone on their first hike?
oh how about that, I had a micro lapindectomy now I can hike better lol
You forget to say many of us think your one of the Most Beautiful Woman they have ever seen .
Love. U
Cuz. U. Gotta biG
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B. R. A. I. N.......!!!
thank you for your videos....😇
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Hello,very pretty girl..youll go far on making income on You Tube..wow,you work at a hospital? I think you can make plenty on You Tube,enough too get by...
Hey rocket . Will you marry me ?
get in line bud!!!!!!
Good luck in your life, not interested in you at all, just one comment, please don't take this personal, but you look better WITHOUT makeup than you do with it.
Fun fact #16)
You are very smart, witty, kind, and absolutely gorgeous! 😍🙂
You mentioned a couple of small trails in the UK. I would highly recommend Wainwrights C2C from St. Bees to Robin Hood Bay. Only around 200 miles long, it has a spectacular variety of terrain.
The coast to coast is a great walk! Everything from coast, mountain and farmland to historic towns.
I concur! Wainwright's coast to coast for the win! Also you will love the West Highland Way.
Love your positive attitude and mentality about life, you're definitely an inspiration! Hope you maintain the happiness you deserve! And thank you for being a front liner during these difficult times ☺️
“The mountains are calling and I must go.” I wouldn’t mind hearing the story behind your sleeve tattoo. I dig it.
When you're in Ireland, hike the Wicklow Way. It's a 4 day hike and provides amazing sceneries! I hiked it in 2008 and absolutely loved it
Kevin Koker I’m very excited!
"Dance like no one is watching" that is what I always thought! You are amazing girl :) Keep on going!
Alright! A fellow Yinzer!
I started watching your videos because you looked familiar. Then I watched this video and somehow I recall a conversation involving some of the “15 things”. At March? I ask because I figure you would know what I am asking.
Anyway, keep with the through hiking .... from a mountain biker.
Have you ever read about Bill Irwin he hiked the whole trail blind with his seeing-eye german shepherd I read this years ago and was so impressed but I have never hiked the trail one foot but from watching your video I am much more impressed with his accomplishment now and yours of course :)
Another vet, awesome!
"making decisions based solely on what made me happy..." Bingo. Stay centered and happy.
"She's a Rocket," man !
Yes, I was entertained.
Thanks, Rocket.
Hey Rocket, love you. Thanks for your service. Love your spirit. BTW KC135 = 707 not 737. Whatever- Both big birds. Loved following your hikes. Been into JST and PIT many times. Peace.
I grew up in riverside, I’m sorry you had to experience that.
Nicole And Josh Baldwin
909’er!
Haha I grew up in HB 🤙🏻
When you said you moved around a lot I thought “I bet this girl is a nurse.” haha I’m a nurse too! Rock on!
You have all the time in the world to grow up"
Take your time....
I just finished your videos from the AT. My Dad and I are going for it in 2022. I was USAF Air Traffic Control from 2013-19. Used to work Rivet Joints out of Tinker a lot.
You forgot to mention how damn gorgeous you are, Loved the AT video, nothing like that in the UK, hope to see more content from you in the near future.
As an Air Force vet myself, I loved being able to travel and see the world. Being stationed in the UK helped, too. I know your mom is a nurse, but what about your journey from Air Force crew chief to nurse. And your pics from your time in the AF don't show your arm tattoo, was that something later?
You have such a great spirit and inspiration, absolutely contagious. Thank you for your service to our country. I am here in Az. loved your S.W adventure, Sedona's awesome. ✌❤ Happy trails, but for now the covid19 virus first. Prayer"s for good health for all...
Very nice. I'm looking forward to your vlogs from the next trail. Good Luck to Us All, Rick
Thanks Rocket for telling us about your 15 things. 👌👌👌
Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🍻
Great to get to know you. I teach and live 40 minutes east of Des Moines and also was in USAF. I teach Outdoor Leadership & Adventure at a HS and College.
I was already impressed by your hike, but KC-135 Crew Chief and Neurosurgical nurse?! That’s pretty incredible! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!
Scotland is truly beautiful when all this current madness is over I’m sure you’d enjoy hiking there Stay safe buddy
Definitely can’t wait to hike/backpack Europe when all this madness is over too. I’m English; German; Scottish and Irish with some west African in the mix.
New sub here. From Westmoreland County. Damn...I wish I could introduce you to my nephew who grew up in Somerset he now lives in Pittsburgh. Ty for this and all your videos Rocket 🙂