The black flies really get me too! Usually, I get about a golf ball size swelled-up the spot where they bite. We call them Buffalo Gnats here in the swamps of Southern Illinois. Great video!
Wow, yes - that is what I get - the golf ball. You are the first person I've heard of who also gets this reaction. Occasionally I even take Benadryl if I feel like a runaway train of itching and swelling. Thanks for the comment.
I put Benadryl cream on mine and it usually takes care of them. I pack it with me. As for prevention, I’ve found that lemon grass works well and it’s better than chemicals. You just have to reapply often as you will sweat it off.
FYI, I used to be an officer on oil tankers and the best way to get oil out of clothes is to rub some Gojo hand cleaner into the stain before you put them in the wash. You need to use the original cream style of Gojo, not the citrus or pumice kind. Great video.
Wow, thanks! I already washed them but this tip will still come in handy because my husband does his own oil changes and also works on our tractor, therefore occasionally getting oil on his clothes. I'll still be wearing those pants anyway. Badge of honor for my battle in the field. I'll get some Gojo.
Lots of nice bridges and blooms on that trail. Thanks for pointing our all the blooms. I never know what they are called when I see them. Thought you were going to camp on those platforms you saw. Glad you had that giant cookie as a reward for picking up that yucky oil container. Wow - that last spur up Killington made up for the ease of the earlier trail. NE67! Oh no, another list for all of us to do. At least we all get credit for the NH48. Your “first 4000 footer in some time” comment reminded me of the same thought. I finished the NH48 last year and halfway through the shorter 52WAV. Time to do the higher ones that begin to mimic the lower NH48.
I'm no plant expert, either. I have to look them up almost every time, especially the Hobblebush. Maybe I'll remember now. I think the 52 WAV list is very good. It has a range of trails and if you do them regularly, they prepare you for the 48. I was pretty nervous about this hike even though I read the trail wasn't too hard. But maybe my 35 pound winter backpack miles counted a bit extra because with this light pack I was able to double the mileage without much extra strain.
Rachel W. took one for the team, picking up that leaky oil bottle. Nasty. Maybe a trail workers' chain saw... Weird. Thanks for labelling the flowers. Lovely. Thank-you.
I'm guessing snowmobile. Or ATV but I don't know if those are allowed back there. I think there was a snowmobile trail crossing the hiking trail once or twice. Or a ski trail or something?! Chainsaws use bar oil (says husband) and this oil looked really black like for cars. I have no real knowledge here so take it with grains of salt.
As always, thoroughly enjoyed. And thank you for bringing down those trashes, others have left behind. 👍👌🏻🙏 And thank you for sharing. Just like you did with those beautiful flowers, can you also try to name those birds chapping behind 🙏👍
Yes, the birds. I took a break from birds this time because I couldn't see any of them hiding up there in the trees. There was an ovenbird and blue jays and a couple warblers. Maybe next time I will have better luck. Sometimes they come right near me and sit in a tree where I can see them.
Thanks. I am trying to be good to the forest. Still learning all the things. It's like forest culture with various rules and traditions that sometimes don't seem intuitive. At least I've made peace with the trash.
The pants are stained but it's alright. Still functional! I like that they offer more coverage than shorts but are still cooling. I do not like that I got poison ivy right through the pants and two pairs of socks!
Great video! We were there in March after one of their big snows and had a tough time of it breaking trail. They had roped off the out of bounds area near the lodge after 20+ skiers went down that way, and had to be rescued back in January.
Oh wow - thanks for sharing that. I met a trail runner up there and she mentioned the skiers but didn't tell me the full story so I wasn't sure what she was talking about.
On the long trail a few yrs ago I camped just below the summit of KP and ate dinner at sunset. It was spectacular. Good luck on the 67. I have about 5 left for my 115 and hope to get them this yr. Lots of driving!
Ahhh, that sounds like a great trip (and memory). Good job on the 115! The more I do, the more I appreciate those bigger lists and the effort and investment they require.
Thanks! You too! I've been looking at NE Trail Conditions and AllTrails. If you know of any other reference resource for the trails in VT and Maine, let me know. Seems like there isn't quite as much info day to day on those mountains.
@@RachelWhelton Same places I look also. Looking to get up Killington on Saturday 6/1! Lot of the VT trails are closed in spring which makes it even more difficult to figure out!
@@IceholeTour Yes, I found that tricky also. Somebody said the national forest trails do not close. However sometimes the road to get there seems to close. I usually rely on trail reports to find out if there are any problems before doing the drive.
Good on ya for packing out that ATV nastiness. We need people like you on the trails.
Thanks 👍 I guess it was naive to assume it was empty; but once I started interacting with it, I felt obligated to finish the deal.
The black flies really get me too! Usually, I get about a golf ball size swelled-up the spot where they bite. We call them Buffalo Gnats here in the swamps of Southern Illinois. Great video!
Wow, yes - that is what I get - the golf ball. You are the first person I've heard of who also gets this reaction. Occasionally I even take Benadryl if I feel like a runaway train of itching and swelling. Thanks for the comment.
I put Benadryl cream on mine and it usually takes care of them. I pack it with me. As for prevention, I’ve found that lemon grass works well and it’s better than chemicals. You just have to reapply often as you will sweat it off.
@@HikingWithShawn OMG more good tips. I have never heard of Benadryl cream. Putting that on my list right now! Thanks.
Another inspiring vlog. ❤
FYI, I used to be an officer on oil tankers and the best way to get oil out of clothes is to rub some Gojo hand cleaner into the stain before you put them in the wash. You need to use the original cream style of Gojo, not the citrus or pumice kind. Great video.
Wow, thanks! I already washed them but this tip will still come in handy because my husband does his own oil changes and also works on our tractor, therefore occasionally getting oil on his clothes. I'll still be wearing those pants anyway. Badge of honor for my battle in the field. I'll get some Gojo.
Thank you for sharing your hike Rachel!!
You are so welcome. Thanks for the nice comment.
Gorgeous work my friend! Stunning scenery
Many thanks!
Lots of nice bridges and blooms on that trail. Thanks for pointing our all the blooms. I never know what they are called when I see them.
Thought you were going to camp on those platforms you saw.
Glad you had that giant cookie as a reward for picking up that yucky oil container.
Wow - that last spur up Killington made up for the ease of the earlier trail.
NE67! Oh no, another list for all of us to do. At least we all get credit for the NH48.
Your “first 4000 footer in some time” comment reminded me of the same thought. I finished the NH48 last year and halfway through the shorter 52WAV. Time to do the higher ones that begin to mimic the lower NH48.
I'm no plant expert, either. I have to look them up almost every time, especially the Hobblebush. Maybe I'll remember now. I think the 52 WAV list is very good. It has a range of trails and if you do them regularly, they prepare you for the 48. I was pretty nervous about this hike even though I read the trail wasn't too hard. But maybe my 35 pound winter backpack miles counted a bit extra because with this light pack I was able to double the mileage without much extra strain.
Rachel W. took one for the team, picking up that leaky oil bottle. Nasty. Maybe a trail workers' chain saw... Weird. Thanks for labelling the flowers. Lovely. Thank-you.
I'm guessing snowmobile. Or ATV but I don't know if those are allowed back there. I think there was a snowmobile trail crossing the hiking trail once or twice. Or a ski trail or something?! Chainsaws use bar oil (says husband) and this oil looked really black like for cars. I have no real knowledge here so take it with grains of salt.
@@RachelWhelton Right. Can't see a trail worker mucking up his/her handwork, eh?!.Ugly regardless.
Well done video. Looking forward to your journey 67 with a view
Thank you. Yes, it will be a series of adventures, big and small.
I like that new adventure. 👍
As always, thoroughly enjoyed. And thank you for bringing down those trashes, others have left behind. 👍👌🏻🙏
And thank you for sharing.
Just like you did with those beautiful flowers, can you also try to name those birds chapping behind 🙏👍
Yes, the birds. I took a break from birds this time because I couldn't see any of them hiding up there in the trees. There was an ovenbird and blue jays and a couple warblers. Maybe next time I will have better luck. Sometimes they come right near me and sit in a tree where I can see them.
@@RachelWhelton 🙏🙏🙏
You are a wonderful steward of the trail! I hope your pants are not ruined. 😞 Keep up the good work - love your videos!
Thanks. I am trying to be good to the forest. Still learning all the things. It's like forest culture with various rules and traditions that sometimes don't seem intuitive. At least I've made peace with the trash.
Love this new adventure! Hope you were able to get those fabulous pants clean, what a terrible thing to leave out in the woods
The pants are stained but it's alright. Still functional! I like that they offer more coverage than shorts but are still cooling. I do not like that I got poison ivy right through the pants and two pairs of socks!
Great video! We were there in March after one of their big snows and had a tough time of it breaking trail. They had roped off the out of bounds area near the lodge after 20+ skiers went down that way, and had to be rescued back in January.
Oh wow - thanks for sharing that. I met a trail runner up there and she mentioned the skiers but didn't tell me the full story so I wasn't sure what she was talking about.
On the long trail a few yrs ago I camped just below the summit of KP and ate dinner at sunset. It was spectacular.
Good luck on the 67. I have about 5 left for my 115 and hope to get them this yr. Lots of driving!
Ahhh, that sounds like a great trip (and memory). Good job on the 115! The more I do, the more I appreciate those bigger lists and the effort and investment they require.
Way to go Rachel! Also working on the 67 and have the 48 plus 1. Enjoy the journey!!
Thanks! You too! I've been looking at NE Trail Conditions and AllTrails. If you know of any other reference resource for the trails in VT and Maine, let me know. Seems like there isn't quite as much info day to day on those mountains.
@@RachelWhelton Same places I look also. Looking to get up Killington on Saturday 6/1! Lot of the VT trails are closed in spring which makes it even more difficult to figure out!
@@IceholeTour Yes, I found that tricky also. Somebody said the national forest trails do not close. However sometimes the road to get there seems to close. I usually rely on trail reports to find out if there are any problems before doing the drive.
Very nice video!
Thank you very much!