How I Afford To Thru-Hike
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
- One of the most frequent questions I am asked is what do I do when I'm not hiking to afford to take 6 months off to thru-hike. Well, I've hike the Appalachian Trail and the PCT and I paid for them in very different ways, so in this video I'll tell you how I've paid for each of them and what I'm doing now to pay for the CDT.
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"I care more about making memories and having adventures then stuff." Thanks Dixie for defining a great philosophy of life!
We are with you!
“than stuff”
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@@peter-robinson Then Than Their, There, They're Too, two and to. Lots of confusion out there. LOL
Unfortunately, my landlord and grocer don't share this opinion.
Ugh! Every time I watch one of Dixie's video's, I just want to quit my job and HIKE the AT! Thanks Dixie! Keep up the great work!
You should do it!
I honestly believe you will likely be picked up by Nat Geo or someone, given your presence and approach to the videos. That said, in meantime I really do appreciate your honesty in all things related to the trail, and although I do not see you as a gear-gal, I have placed more trust in your comments than many of the gear-guys who are running channels similar to your own. I know there must be great pressure on you to accept gear, do unboxings, gear giveaways, and all the crap that taints other channels, keep being true to yourself and your 71K will be 71M. You go girl, not gogirl, oh you know what I mean :) Happy New Years and thanks again, Scars.
Thru-Hiking with Scars
I was thinking much the same with the quantity and quality of her videos why not?
Thru-Hiking with Scars I agree she is very thorough and relatable.
A great balance of confidence without ego, and experience without absolutes. I loved to see my students and junior officers challenge themselves and build their self-confidence. Dixie brings me back to that, as I am sure she does for others, and she is becoming a welcomed leader in this community. Great for her and us.
Haha. Thank you so much! I appreciate your encouragement :) Happy New Year to you, Scars!
3:07 -3:20 says it all really. At 51 married and raising 3 children you think about things you always wanted to do but said maybe next year....good for you to just go for it
Hey! I just wanted to thank you for sharing your information! I’ve watched your journey on the AT as well as other people’s videos. Right now I’m 51 fighting stage 4 cancer and winning and prepping to hike the AT in 2019 and with the help and advice with channels like your I will accomplish that thank you!
Did you make it??
Of course you're an engineer! How the heck are there so many scientists and engineers in the hiking/trailrunning industry! Fascinating how that is!
I suspect it comes down to curiosity. Engineering and hiking are both complex fields that benefit from a little healthy obsession to grow your competence and optimise complex systems. :)
Didn't know this, not done a through hike yet but planning on visiting the states this summer for a nice long cycle tour mixed with a lot of bikepacking and hiking and I studied physics. Would love to through hike some day, hopefully next year :D
Mitchell McLaughlin, add one more to the list. Interesting statistic.
Me too though my journeys are on weekends, holidays, and during vacation. Hopefully the thru-hike of the AT will take place the spring following my fall retirement.
@Jean-Louis Bourgeois So true, especially for females. I've met over 2 dozen females who graduated with an engineering degree (i took their word for it) and know only 1 female who is actually working as an engineer. All the other females didn't want to work in the field - only wanted that piece of paper. STEM forever! LOL
Watching you encouraged me to video my thru hike!! You’re such an inspiration, Dixie! I love your life!!!
You’re such an inspiration, Jessica! Thank you for touching our lives!
Been watching you since the AT, what a kick ass story!!!
Lovely to find an honest, genuine person. Keep enjoying the trails. Best wishes from England.
This is really great all around life tips! Live simple. Its a great feeling to simplify! Its how my family and i live and are able to show our kids so many great places and trails! Great video!
Thanks for this. Married parent adventurer here. The best thing about your channel is the honest relationship you've developed with your viewers, and this vid is a great example. I value your independence from sponsorship. So much of adventure-culture is product placement; refreshing to see a channel about the experience rather than the gear. Now, super important trail question: What is your favorite flavor of pop tarts?
I believe she answered that on trail... Brown sugar cinnamon ; )
Damn right. All the other flavors are for section hikers!
Yep! jafquist27 got it! Brown sugar cinnamon is LYFE.
All that hard work is showing in your subscriber count. You have an awesome channel filled with info people can use and apply. It's awesome watching the channel grow! Congrats!
This past weekend I watched all of the pct videos in 1 day. I enjoy your material. Well done.
Several hidden gems here.....
Hike YOUR hike expands to live YOUR life
Spend less than you earn--it buys freedom
You can get the girl outta office--but she ain't comin' back
Gregory Jones the last one for sure! 😊👍
Absolutely, and totally good on her. 😊
you were one of the most awesome people I came across last year, thanks for your great videos. 😀
Dixie, you have done a great job of being a great place for new hikers to get prepared for hiking and thru hiking. Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing your stories it's so inspiring to see a normal person accomplish so much and being free. Good vibes, and much love from Asheville NC!!
Your a true inspiration dixie & Wish you have a million subscribers & as many fond memories of the future trails your about to embark on
Love your photography and commentary. Not a hiker but lifetime fisherman and Florida native and resident for 76 years. I really appreciate your obvious love of the outdoors.
Just found your channel yesterday and I'm so impressed! Arguably, one of the best hiking channels. I can only do section hikes and got the bug again recently, which is what led me to you. Great advice and content from everything I've seen so far! Happy trails
Good morning Dixie, I'm from the future. It is September 19, 2019. I have to say you will grow this channel so much bigger with many more extremely useful blog videos that will inspire many many more to plan a through hike like myself. Kidding aside, I have been obsessed with your videos. I have watched many others, but keep coming back hear. I love your honesty and that you aren't selling us on any product as an individual for money. Sadly I am almost completed all of your videos, remember when I say your first one and was excited that there were so many more out there. lol. I have a feeling though that UA-cam will see more of Homemade Wanderlust as the future unfolds. Thanks again
I watch a number of people living mostly or full time in rigs of one type or another and am now following you and a few other hikers who so generously share your knowledge. You are absolutely in the top tier of people I follow regardless what they are doing. Your videos are absolutely excellent. I'm so glad I stumbled on your vlog. Thank you. Shelley from San Diego
Dixie, you are an inspiration in everything you do! I’d soooo love to spend a week with you on the trail. Thank you for sharing your experiences and for all of your teaching!!
Thank you! I love your channel. Oddly enough this applies to me struggling through nursing school broke. Planning a thru-hike on the PNT when I graduate and wondering not only how I can survive now but save enough to do so then....but to gain anything you have to give some things up. Luckily they are only things and what truly matters is living the life that a- brings you the most happiness and b-gives back to others. That is true joy. You are where you are because you set a goal and went after it and then shared your life with many. When you spread joy- people respond. Your Wednesday clips of the PCT were on my clinical days and some were emotionally draining beyond words. I watched your videos and could forget about the day and see the trail. A wonderful way to debrief for me. Thanks for all you do! Can't wait for your CDT vids! #girlpower
Mandy, I’m just now starting my last semester of nursing school in Florida, working as a tech on a covid unit, barely making enough to survive. I watch these videos and fantasize about the year after graduation, when I can ease my way into backpacking my section hiking the AT. Someday, when I’m a travel nurse, I want to start doing thru hikes. I hope you got to do your thru hike after graduation! #girlpower
The world needs more good people like you!
Great video. Thank you for the insight. As a husband and father of four, I'm looking forward to a thru hike in years to come as the little ones get bigger. Until then, I'm learning from channels like yours and getting out to hike/walk as many times a week as possible with our busy schedules. Thank you again
Found you today 24 March 2019, can't wait to watch the rest of your videos. You are an inspiration. Thank you.
Your How-To Guide for Hiking the Appalachian Trail was an excellent read and would be Most Useful for anyone contemplating an AT through hike, or even a section hike. I look forward to your books on the PCT and CDT. You are an amazing young lady and I enjoy following your adventures. Keep them coming.
Thank you!!!!! This is the EXACT video that I needed to see today. I just marathoned your entire PCT hike in the past 3 days and I am feeling sooo inspired to sell my house next year and go on an adventure XOXO!!!
jessica lamarre Yayy! Glad it came at a good time ❤️
I have been watching quite a few AT videos lately and really enjoy your content. It is clear that you really have a passion for the outdoors and a knack for telling a story. Good luck on your future trails. :)
Excellent as always.
Lifestyle change is definitely the key factor.
Good for you!!! You are an inspiration and a delight! I wish you all the best that life has to offer! Happy Trails!
I really appreciate you sharing ypur knowledge! I came across your videos while searching personal experiences on hiking the AT trial bc I too want to eventually hike the trail. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experiences! Much respect!❤
I love your videos! Youve inspired me to plan my AT thru hike trip upon graduating from college next year! Keep up the great quality content
Dixie you never cease to inspire me. Thank you so much for putting out these videos and being real. This year I'm paring down my life to what fits in the cab of my truck, minus bike and kayak. Living below your means feels so good. Life is about experiences not the lastest and greatest.
Happy New Year Dixie. We all look fwd to following you in 2018 and your journey on the CDT. Best wishes and thanks for your inspiration to get out there and cross the line! :)
Love your energy, spirit and common sense approach to everything ! Thank you
I joined your channel mainly because of your honesty and transparency, also your commonsense knowledge. Thank You for the great info!
Well sunshine I perty sure your the first vloger I ever started watching! Your awesome and thank you for sharing your life!
Thanks for sharing Dixie. I think your fashion rocks! Keep up the good work.
And now you have 350,000 subs. Well done. I'm a kayaker but still find tons of useful info on your channel.
outstanding as always new you had a bright future from the start a NATURAL smart,hardworking and very overlooked part COMMON SENSE applied to everything can't wait to the next adventure dixie HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Its so easy to get busy with everything going on around us that we at times forget whats important....your videos have been a great reminder to slow down and appreciate that the trail is always there waiting for us.
I just love your channel so much. Although I’ve never hiked before, I’ve learned so much from you and I’ve loved watching your channel from over the past few years. You deserve so much success & happiness dixie xoxo
Thanks for your honesty and advice. I love your positive attitude and perseverance to keep moving forward. Keep up the great content.
Thank you for your videos. I section hiked much of the PCT in California and Oregon but had to stop because of health problems. I watch your videos and remember back to my experience. Your honesty is refreshing. I am so happy I didn't wate for the stars to align and took advantage of the opportunity when I could.
Thanks Dixie, I always love the shot of motivation to get rid of things so I can do what I love! I’m so grateful for your support of us for these endeavors. Happy 2018! It’s gunna be a good one! ❣️
Dixie, love your channel and really respect who you are as a person. I am currently re watching your PCT videos in order again. Your content is really great and you just seem like a really good person. Best wishes and I can't wait to watch your next thru~hike!
And I got a regular check from UA-cam and other sponsors that I talked about. Good for you. Lover your channel!
I’ve watched so many of your videos already- really appreciate the tips and inspiration. I won’t be able to long hike for awhile, but for the next few years I will be tackling a bunch of shorter trips and can’t use a lot of tips for that. Working on hiking all 46 of the Adirondack high peaks in NY right now. Thanks so much!
Thank you for sharing. This is very helpful, Dixie. The first time doing anything has that daunting air of mystery. Thanks for the boost.
Hi Dixie, thank you again for another wonderful video. I totally get your hesitation to get into a "career" type of job. That's what I did and have been there ever since. With bills and kids etc., there is just no way I can stop working. I'm 60 now and in 33 years at this job I've never taken more than 2 weeks off in one stretch. That's not to say we didn't have tons of fun travelling, kayaking and lots of car camping with lots of day hikes and a few overnight backpack trips, but at this point, it looks like a PCT hike will be in retirement. I think you're a strong beautiful woman living an awesome life. I wish nothing but the best for you in the coming year.
Doug Turner Thank you Doug! Sounds like you’ve had a great time with family and that’s a beautiful priority to have. I hope someday to have family/children but it just hasn’t been in the cards for me. The PCT will be there when you retire-just keep the dream alive :)
Oh wow! I always got that feeling that you described of “if I can do this you can too” from your videos. Now hearing your engineering background, being an engineer myself. I’m really thinking about quitting my job and doing something like you. After a lot of planning of course. You’re truly an inspiration to people like myself. You and Darwin have been eye opening for me.
Have ran across your channel a few times over the past year since I got into backpacking....
The more I watch the more I like your style, approach, honesty and practical, realistic tips. This channel is unique and definitley has a non commercial, "homemade" feel.
Please continue to be yourself and keep creating great, informative backpacking vids. Your lifestyle is an inspiration! Good luck on your awesome journey. See you on the trail. About to go subscribe.
I love your full honesty here! I consider myself a bit of a newbie to the hiking scene. I enjoy it better than a walk down the street. I would loooove to do a thru hike! But I would probably have to work full time to save the money needed. You have gained another subscriber because I thoroughly believe you deserve to get paid to do what you do. Keep it up xo
I love this video and all your others too!
This one has weighed on me the most.
I know I have the physical ability and drive, but financially living was another thing.
This video helped a lot, thank you
This was one of your best tip videos Dixie. Very inspiring for all of us. Your attitude is contagious. Thank you for putting out this content and keeping us informed of your adventures.
Been watching and following. Great energy. Never give up.
I stumbled across your videos tonight, and I’m so inspired by your vision and ideals. Keep doing you!!
3000 subs, I could only wish but I'm just getting started. I have lots of trail time planned for this year, but I can't get to the AT until I retire in 8 years. Too close to walk away from the job now.
The bonus is I get to do lots of research and hikes before setting off on that crazy wild ride. I will be making my attempt at 54-55 yrs old.
If you hear someone hollering.... I've fallin and I can't get up.... that would be my old butt.
Keep putting out the great content, it's helped a lot with my research.
You are so down to earth....love your cannel and all the adventures!
Been watching most of your PCT videos, and absolutely loved them. I especially liked this one, Dixie. I like to think that not only does it apply to affording an grand adventure such as doing long distance hiking, but just affording everyday mini-adventures as well. I am looking into how good adventurous and informational videos are made and attract viewers. You series for the PCT thru-hike (haven't seen your AT videos yet), do come to mind. I am so looking forward to watching your CDT hike in the near future.
Way to go! Nicely done and I am really enjoying your videos. I admire your tenacity and persistence in accomplishing your goals.
Thank you for sharing the content you have. It is very helpful, easy to understand, visually interesting and inspiring.
💪🏻💪🏻❤️ get it girl!!! Love your content it has really helped me get ready for my first thru hike
Great video, and now a new subscriber! Keep the reviews honest and relevant, and your channel will keep booming. Too many people putting out rants and stealth sponsored gear pushing. Congrats on being a Tri-crowner!
Wonderful video as usual. Down to earth and basic common sense advice. We love living vicariously through your adventures and are glad to have your wisdom to guide us.
I have watched a lot of your videos but never subscribed, I think beacuse youtube just kept recommending your videos to me. But you got a new subscriber today. I really like seeing different hikers share how they do long distance trails, everyone has a different way and you can easily learn a method that just might your for you.
Another informative video Dixie. Thumbs up!
Thanks for another great video! I really enjoy your videos; always great tips and to the point. Thanks for inspiring me to start preparing for my thru hike.
You'd never been on an overnight hike before and you started the Appalachian trail??? Woah!
Even though I'm Australian and on the other side of our globe, I absolutely love watching your content. I started watching your videos a couple of weeks ago as I was camping one night when I suddenly had a craving for more adventure. I camp quite a lot but it doesn't feel like it's enough anymore and I needed more. I thought about hiking and remembered my younger days how much I enjoyed it. I then UA-camd 'hiking' and your nearly 4 hr beginner's guide was what I watched from start to finish. Last weekend I did my first hike (12 kilometres) and surprised myself at how much I enjoyed it. I got blisters on the bottom of my feet, shin and calf cramps, sore hips, shoulders and back. It's now Friday night, fully recovered, new gear such as Injinji liners and I'm going on a 15-20 kilometre hike tomorrow.
You inspired me mate... subscriber for life
Hey Dixie thanks for this vid. I really like your attitude(s). I've been getting into hiking in recent years and I've been glad to watch some of your vids as I've been learning about it. Cheers.
Appreciate ur honest approach. Good luck with everything that you do!
Brilliant. You have worked hard for any success you have achieved either on the trail or off. These videos bring such a wealth of information and entertainment that supporting you via Patreon is a no brainer. It is a much better ROI (Return On Investment) than Kindle Unlmited or Netflix. And, yes, as you say, 'where there is a will, there's a way'. Thank you so much for creating this content. I've done some video work and know how much takes to produce these episodes. Well done. (It was a bit chilly while filming this, wasn't it? Hope it warms up for you all down there. )
Karen W Thank you, Karen! :) That means a lot to me. Yessss, it was so cold. I kept having to run inside to warm my hands. I felt like my face was frozen and I couldn’t talk. Happy New Year 😄
Dixie, one of your best videos!
You're limited only by your own desire!
Awesome start to 2018!
Lane Douglas That’s right! Thank you, Lane.
I followed you since you were just about done with the AT and this last fall I went on a 14 state road trip and stopped in Smokey Mountain National Park. The second I pulled into the Newfound Gap parking lot, I was like wait a second. This is the spot that motivated Homemade Wanderlust! I didn't realize that I was even in the same area till that moment. It was cool to see that place knowing it initially motivated you to do so much.
Great info Dixie, am anxiously awaiting for your CDT through hike.
Dixie, I really love your work. Even though my wife and I don't do overnight hiking or even concentrate on hiking in general, we always manage to learn something useful. Our passion is barebones roadtrips, exploring remote areas, and learning the history of the area we visit. Believe or not, your videos manage to relate! Looking forward to your CDT trip!
Thanks for another informative and inspiring video, Dixie!
Godbless you all 💘...you are an incredible woman...your an incredible person...you give many poor people&many lustty wealthy folks young&old desire to just live life while we are still alive...ive been hiking&🏕 camping most of my life...ive been told i never learned how to relax...ive hapily done alil over 8 years of civillian goverment work...im so proud to help our goverment in any way to protect us in 🇺🇸 America...now im safly disabled&while im still hurt&alive...i saw you nice folks on these american hikes...i didnt ever know such things existed...like i realy need to get out more...sorry to ramble on...anywho im up to walking up to 13 miles so far&im not completly exausted...thus im believing i may be able to perhaps have some fun enjoying these neeto 2660 mile hikes...aint got a dime saved up for none of them...but ill see what happens...i want to do these walks only to send any cash directly to the Saint Jude for kids with cancer...and somehow to get monies to women for to help fight breast cander...yea im for real... i just do not know a clue how to go about that...owel...from CITYBOY1035@GMAIL.COM 💘...
My husband and I have enjoyed and learned from your videos and blogs. You have been one of our inspirations!
This video, I am sure, has helped people see what it takes to do what you do. We all have a path, but hard work behind the WILL to do it has made you and others successful.
As you said....where there’s a will, there’s a way.
Thanks for sharing.
Julia Thank you so much Julia! Happy trails to y’all :)
Great video Dixie! You inspire me! Thank you!
Althought I have watched your adventures on both the AT and th PCT I would for sure buy the books if your wrote about your journeys on them.
I really love this. I'm not planning for a thru hike but I do have a plan that's important to me that I need to save for and this can all be applied to that because not only do I need to make and save a lot of money there's things I'm going to need to get. This was very inspiring and motivating. Thank you.
Loved this VLOG. Thanks for sharing your experiences and tips!
You are just the coolest!!! Loved hearing your story.
I am addicted to your humor and honesty. At 40 I resigned myself to section hiking the PCT..so I recognize a lot of those spots. Great job explaining the financial. And thanks for being a bad ass girl! Love going on those journeys with you through your videos.
Thank you for sharing your experiences! Your methods for saving mirror some of the ways people in my social circle manage to do their "round the world" motorcycle trips! So when I see them again at a Horizons Unlimited meeting I will point some of them toward your channel. It may come as a surprise, but that entire community draws heavily from hiker experience to help them optimize their packs and keep everything as light and functional as possible. So again, thank you for sharing and helping enrich my life and others' as well.
Wow, good video. So what you are saying is hard work, sacrifice, determination, and working your plan is responsible for your success. Good life lesson, it wasn't handed to you on a platter. Looking forward to our 2020 PCT hike,when my wife and I will be 67.
James Klaassen Ready to go? I hope it is the trip of a lifetime for you both.
Great video Dixie! Thanks for the information and words of encouragement.
I was looking vídeos about EBC (doing some research) and one of your videos pop. I watched and I got hooked.
I think I went to bed super late that night watching your videos.
This video it’s really good because it inspires people to go after their adventures.
I have done the Macchu Picchu Trail and it could be expensive so I kinda washed the idea of the EBC until now.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us , I wish you the best of best and I hope you continue traveling!!!!
Muchas Gracias!!!!!
great advice Dixie! And Happy New Year!
I'm glad you have found your place and your voice. Hike on and thanks for your continued wisdom and helping us average people feel we can DO what we may dream...
Very good. I love your videos and get educated some from your videos even after decades of hiking
Thanks for videos, content info has been helpful. Your journey has been inspirational
I admire your determination. Your happiness shows. Congrats
Great info girl. That you for doing what you do
Very impressive and inspiring. I have just discovered your channel and am now subscribed hoping that it will motivate me to get into backpacking 35 years on from my last adventure. Now that I am nearly retired, I am thinking of the next challenge. Your content has a lot of useful information for a novice and is encouraging me to try to do the AT. My first trip is doing the Haute Pyrenees trip - just a section of it. Not staying in huts but camping it. If I succeed then I'll definitely go for the next adventure.
Ranulph Fiennes, one of Britain's top explorer, has never made much money from his expeditions. All money raising activities is gone for charity. I just read that he struggles with his personal finances and will avoid spending money on hotels when he is in London, preferring to sleep in the back of his estate car. You are doing an amazing informative job. Keep it up. Thanks for the useful information.
A truly wise person with integrity and talent! All the very best 🙏
Good people like yourself make me really want to join a thru-hike. Just wanted to say that I really enjoy watching your channel and thank you for all the great hiking tips! 😊
I like the way your pursue your goal and this is amazing that you have discovered your values that early in life... go for it !
Great info thanks. I've got the AT on my list! Much success to you.