At the beginning or the need of your videos you should edit in a map of where you started and and where you ended so we can get a idea of how far you traveled in that video. Also maybe a Q&A when u get some down time. I love the scenic shots in the videos.
Yes! The tough thing is that I don’t know what it is a lot of the time haha and I don’t have service to look it up! But some of them have signs sometimes I can add in.
Enjoying your perspective of the trail and like when you share your thoughts. The landscape, castle, and village views are stunning. Keep doing what you’re doing. ❤️✨👏
A little trail philosophy is a good thing. And yes, knowing the goal makes the process easier to swallow, even if it's repetitious, or monotonous. That works in life too, the trick is having a tangible goal, written down (like a trail destination, campsite or town) and having a plan on how to get there (like a map). Lots of parallels between what you're doing and life in general. The ups and downs, the good days and the bad days, stopping to smell the flowers (real and metaphorical). One of the big takeaways should be to enjoy the journey (and its struggles and triumphs) as much as the intended goal. Some times we don't make it to the goal we had in mind, but that doesn't mean the trip was not worth something.
Hi Lauren, how do you feel hiking in France? is it safe for you? Do you like my country so far? is it different than USA's Thru hike? have you noticed big differences between the 2 countries? I love when you film the landscapes, wish the clips were longer :) maybe you could do a Q&A too
Ah okay! Great to know :) I plan to do a Q&A when I take a zero day before the alps if I can squeeze it in! So far France is lovely and feels very safe
Hi Lauren, thanks for posting so regularly, I love your vids ! I’m going to do my very first trek in the Vosges in August, it gives me a good preview :) have a good hike
I am here to watch you walk through France and have fun. I am curious about the prices of things like food that you pick up in these little towns. My friend just paid well over 8 dollars for a big mac in a small town in the US.
Im planning on hiking the Hexatrek next year and with it being so new, you're hike will be a great aid in my planning. So, talking about things like challenges in charging devices, resupply, replacement gear (shoes), would be extremely helpful. I know talking about logistics can be boring, so if its too much to ask... im thoroughly enjoying the videos anyway.
Report on what is going to happen on the hike, what has happened. Elevation, struggles, plans, changes, observations, looking forward through the route and reflect. Share how you deal with staying on trail, keeping stocked on food, water, dealing with changes, weather, being opportunistic. Share your survival tricks, camping tricks, equipment preferences.
Hey there - I thru hiked the AT in 2021 and I'm giving strong consideration to the Hexatrek. You don't have to do it all at once but I would love to hear more about your average KM per day, how / where you resupply, how often do you resupply, how often can you get a 'town meal', how often do you tent vs hostel/refuge, do you have to do long water carries? Stuff like that! Thanks!
I know this is 8 months later but i just wanted to say i appreciate these videos so much! The hexatrex is a beautiful new trail and i like seeing it from my desk. And sandwich stuff your packing out looks sooo good!
Sorry for your tent. Maybe get a new one at Decathlon so once back in the US/CA you can get a real decent one from Tarptent? They will release tents in new materials at the "end of summer". Cheaper than your BA tents but much cooler! Also I try to make thru-hiking my regular life. In order to be able to sleep while walking and eating whatever I want whenever. Hope you did enjoy Switzerland, shred on.
Great to see you do a thru hike over here in Europe. Keep doing what you're doing, as has been said in other comments. Would be good to see your progress on a map maybe? Looks like an amazing journey full of beautiful scenery. ⛰️🥾🏰🌲🥖🍷
Thanks! Yes I’m going to see what I can do about a map- I just make all of these on my phone in my tent haha so the resources are limited but I think I can do something :)
I enjoy seeing you on for me known terrain. Col du Donon for exemple. I also like to see the spots where you camp. 32km is pretty good especially after road walking. Some nice cabins on the way! All the best! Kaat
I think you have already passed it, but close to Ribeauville is Riquewhir which I believe is the only village spared by both WW I & II and still has some middle age and renaissance buildings.
Thanks for sharing this amazing experience. Can you tell me how easy it has been to replenish your gas canister supply along the route? No doubt it gets harder in the high alps, but can you resupply gas in the catered shelters? Presumably most supermarkets stock the canisters?
Thanks! Typically a gas canister would last a couple of weeks for me, so it was very easy to find them in stores when I was in towns along the way. The only stage I had trouble finding fuel was stage 4, but it was so hot out I didn’t want to cook anyway!
Are now hiking alone? What your take about ticks? I read few articles and they have a concern about it. However, i don’t see you not worry about it at all. I plan to do this in June 2025. Just recently train for this and hoping can make this happen in 2025. How much spending money you budget for food and campground or hostel for the entire trip?
Yep! I typically hike alone but make friends along the way. Ticks are prevalent in the first stage but I sprayed my pack and shoes with permethrin so I wasn’t bothered. I’ve got all the details in this trail guide I wrote: www.laurenroerick.com/store/p/hiking-the-hexatrek-the-complete-guide
Hi from France Lauren, I just start waching your videos and i have a question or remark : i think you have sneakers for walk why not hiking shoes ? Thanks.
Hi Roland! These are trail runners, so they’re designed for use on trails. They are lighter weight and dry faster than a traditional hiking boot and allow more space and movement for your feet! They’re my personal preference :)
The Struthof concentration camp is indeed a deeply emotional and somber place. The barracks. The crematory oven. I visited it once and I cried. It's nice to see the Hexatrek is passing next to it.
At the beginning or the need of your videos you should edit in a map of where you started and and where you ended so we can get a idea of how far you traveled in that video. Also maybe a Q&A when u get some down time. I love the scenic shots in the videos.
Yes a map like that would be great!
Ah ok! Great point, I’ll see what I can do for that!
Yes, this cabin was nice! Thanks for the videos.
Thanks for watching :)
Looks like you're passing through a lot of history. Tell us what you're seeing. Love your vids.
Yes! The tough thing is that I don’t know what it is a lot of the time haha and I don’t have service to look it up! But some of them have signs sometimes I can add in.
Enjoying your perspective of the trail and like when you share your thoughts. The landscape, castle, and village views are stunning. Keep doing what you’re doing.
❤️✨👏
Thank you very much! That’s nice to hear :)
Enjoying your videos whatever you decide to share. Just happy you have taken me along for the hike. 😊
Happy to hear that ☺️
A little trail philosophy is a good thing. And yes, knowing the goal makes the process easier to swallow, even if it's repetitious, or monotonous. That works in life too, the trick is having a tangible goal, written down (like a trail destination, campsite or town) and having a plan on how to get there (like a map). Lots of parallels between what you're doing and life in general. The ups and downs, the good days and the bad days, stopping to smell the flowers (real and metaphorical). One of the big takeaways should be to enjoy the journey (and its struggles and triumphs) as much as the intended goal. Some times we don't make it to the goal we had in mind, but that doesn't mean the trip was not worth something.
Absolutely 💜😊
Hi Lauren, how do you feel hiking in France? is it safe for you? Do you like my country so far? is it different than USA's Thru hike? have you noticed big differences between the 2 countries? I love when you film the landscapes, wish the clips were longer :) maybe you could do a Q&A too
Ah okay! Great to know :) I plan to do a Q&A when I take a zero day before the alps if I can squeeze it in!
So far France is lovely and feels very safe
You do you! You can drop in an overview map of progress and of course impressions from the exciting camp life :) And sandwiches are fine!
Ok awesome! Thanks :) I’ll see what I can do about a map 🗺️
I think you're doing a great job with these videos. Nothing you need to change. 👍
Thanks so much!
Hi Lauren, thanks for posting so regularly, I love your vids ! I’m going to do my very first trek in the Vosges in August, it gives me a good preview :) have a good hike
Oh that’s exciting! It’s a beautiful region :)
Chatenois, the Auberge! Had such a lovely evening there with my buddies. 25:19
Love that!! A great place :)
I love seeing gear stuff/routines, things like that ☺️
That seems to be a consensus! Good to know :) thanks!
I am here to watch you walk through France and have fun. I am curious about the prices of things like food that you pick up in these little towns. My friend just paid well over 8 dollars for a big mac in a small town in the US.
Ok great! I can add some of that info as well :)
Im planning on hiking the Hexatrek next year and with it being so new, you're hike will be a great aid in my planning. So, talking about things like challenges in charging devices, resupply, replacement gear (shoes), would be extremely helpful. I know talking about logistics can be boring, so if its too much to ask... im thoroughly enjoying the videos anyway.
Okay great! That’s very helpful thank you :)
Report on what is going to happen on the hike, what has happened. Elevation, struggles, plans, changes, observations, looking forward through the route and reflect. Share how you deal with staying on trail, keeping stocked on food, water, dealing with changes, weather, being opportunistic. Share your survival tricks, camping tricks, equipment preferences.
Outstanding!
Thanks!!
Hey there - I thru hiked the AT in 2021 and I'm giving strong consideration to the Hexatrek. You don't have to do it all at once but I would love to hear more about your average KM per day, how / where you resupply, how often do you resupply, how often can you get a 'town meal', how often do you tent vs hostel/refuge, do you have to do long water carries? Stuff like that! Thanks!
I’m planning to put together an in depth resource once I’ve completed the trail! Not sure I’ll have time to put all of that together while on trail :)
I know this is 8 months later but i just wanted to say i appreciate these videos so much! The hexatrex is a beautiful new trail and i like seeing it from my desk. And sandwich stuff your packing out looks sooo good!
Thank you so much! ☺️ I’m so happy to hear you’re enjoying the series!
Also, tell us more about the wine regions!
Alsace makes excellent white wines!
Just yesterday I was wondering when you were going to post another video.
Yeah I haven’t had an signal now that I’ve crossed over to Switzerland! :)
Sorry for your tent. Maybe get a new one at Decathlon so once back in the US/CA you can get a real decent one from Tarptent? They will release tents in new materials at the "end of summer". Cheaper than your BA tents but much cooler! Also I try to make thru-hiking my regular life. In order to be able to sleep while walking and eating whatever I want whenever. Hope you did enjoy Switzerland, shred on.
Yeah I can get to a decathlon in a few days so that’s the plan! :)
@@LaurenRoerickhi did you need a tent ? I can borrow you one for the hexatrek I think i have a big Agnes
Thank you so much! I managed to repair mine and it’s holding together well so far!
Great to see you do a thru hike over here in Europe. Keep doing what you're doing, as has been said in other comments. Would be good to see your progress on a map maybe? Looks like an amazing journey full of beautiful scenery. ⛰️🥾🏰🌲🥖🍷
Thanks! Yes I’m going to see what I can do about a map- I just make all of these on my phone in my tent haha so the resources are limited but I think I can do something :)
I enjoy seeing you on for me known terrain.
Col du Donon for exemple.
I also like to see the spots where you camp.
32km is pretty good especially after road walking.
Some nice cabins on the way!
All the best! Kaat
Sounds good! Thank you :)
I think you have already passed it, but close to Ribeauville is Riquewhir which I believe is the only village spared by both WW I & II and still has some middle age and renaissance buildings.
Oh cool! Yes I did pass Ribeauxville, I didn’t know that :)
Love your vids maybe a little more using your gear setting up camp
Love the the deep thinking
Ok cool! Thanks!
It's OK to sleep in the Shelter.😂
❤❤❤❤
😊
Thanks for sharing this amazing experience. Can you tell me how easy it has been to replenish your gas canister supply along the route? No doubt it gets harder in the high alps, but can you resupply gas in the catered shelters? Presumably most supermarkets stock the canisters?
Thanks!
Typically a gas canister would last a couple of weeks for me, so it was very easy to find them in stores when I was in towns along the way. The only stage I had trouble finding fuel was stage 4, but it was so hot out I didn’t want to cook anyway!
Bad weather has rolled in. Hope you are safe and dry. Stay under a roof if somehow possible. Thunderstorms and possibly heavy hail. Stay safe
Yes there was a huge storm last night! Luckily I was at a campground ⛺️
Are now hiking alone? What your take about ticks? I read few articles and they have a concern about it. However, i don’t see you not worry about it at all. I plan to do this in June 2025. Just recently train for this and hoping can make this happen in 2025. How much spending money you budget for food and campground or hostel for the entire trip?
Yep! I typically hike alone but make friends along the way. Ticks are prevalent in the first stage but I sprayed my pack and shoes with permethrin so I wasn’t bothered. I’ve got all the details in this trail guide I wrote: www.laurenroerick.com/store/p/hiking-the-hexatrek-the-complete-guide
Do you have signal often when on the cities or is it as bad as Germany?
Cell signal was consistently good in towns and often even on trail
Sorry, I must have missed. Why is this called the Hexatrek? You're doing a good job! I Pray God's blessings and safety over you and your hiking trip.
france has a hexagon shape, so they called this treck hexatreck
France is shaped like a hexagon and the trail is in 6 stages :)
The continental part of France is nicknamed: "L'Hexagone". 🙂
Hi from France Lauren,
I just start waching your videos and i have a question or remark :
i think you have sneakers for walk why not hiking shoes ?
Thanks.
Hi Roland! These are trail runners, so they’re designed for use on trails. They are lighter weight and dry faster than a traditional hiking boot and allow more space and movement for your feet! They’re my personal preference :)
@@LaurenRoerick thanks à lot, and the might be lighter than my Tecnica model !
"Bon courage" for the continue.
I might’ve gotten a bit emotional by the concentration camp/memorial. It’s important to remember
Understandable- it’s a powerful memorial.
The Struthof concentration camp is indeed a deeply emotional and somber place. The barracks. The crematory oven. I visited it once and I cried.
It's nice to see the Hexatrek is passing next to it.
Dining alone? Is that their way of telling you that you smell? 😲😉🤣
Haha probably!