Absolutely Awful Weather on Franconia Ridge | Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2023

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  • Опубліковано 19 вер 2024
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 113

  • @fretlessed25
    @fretlessed25 Рік тому +9

    I've seen that rig at the end that Hut volunteers use to bring boxes of supplies up. They have little else than that ancient pack with boxes of supplies strapped to it, a water bladder threaded through it, a t-shirt, shorts, and super lightweight hiking sneakers. When I've seen them on the trail I think that would blow out my knees and back- it's a young volunteers chore.

    • @frolege1
      @frolege1 Рік тому +4

      Yeah, that’s crazy amazing how they carry supplies up those mountains.

    • @AlternativeAdventureAthlete
      @AlternativeAdventureAthlete 9 місяців тому

      I once saw one of those youngsters take a stumble and dump that thing while all loaded up. It's kind of ingenious how the heavy load falls away to hopefully keep you safe in such a situation. Asked if she was ok but she was totally into it and set right off again🤘

  • @rasmusklitgaard3648
    @rasmusklitgaard3648 Рік тому +3

    Smiles in the morning, smiles for most on the day on cam. In spite of all. Always good to see 🙂

  • @carolleslie9312
    @carolleslie9312 Рік тому +3

    You have an amazing attitude!

  • @theotherwhitney3302
    @theotherwhitney3302 Рік тому +3

    what a day!!! 👍

  • @Karen-dq8nw
    @Karen-dq8nw Рік тому +2

    That's some Alaska style weather there. I bring a fleece to hike in, and keep the puffy secure and dry on days like that. Got to have warm stuff at the end of the wet cold days!

  • @DD_Davey
    @DD_Davey Рік тому +3

    Happy Father’s Day - Proud Dad I’m sure! Good job!

  • @llw8089
    @llw8089 Рік тому +2

    Taylor These are your Mountains. You can tell you are in you sweet spot !

  • @bookybooks-pz6du
    @bookybooks-pz6du Рік тому +2

    Your channel was recommended to me because I have been following my cousins trip (Ranger) through the AT.

  • @jamesadams2334
    @jamesadams2334 Рік тому +2

    On my first thru hike, I went to a movie in I think Lincoln and after the movie I felt so bad about not hiking that I went out and did Franconia Ridge at night. I climbed Liberty around 10pm. I had no idea how pretty it was until my second thru hike in the day. It was clear that night and I could see towns in the valley's lit up. I got to the road before Webster Cliffs and just layed down and cowboy camped until about noon and then headed up Webster Cliffs. It was nice at night but I had no idea how cool until 12 years later in the day.

  • @cwesley2005
    @cwesley2005 Рік тому +3

    Franconia Ridge in the rain!? You are a Supahstahhh! That day i was on AT in NJ and it was 78 and sunny 🌞

  • @royvonalmen5044
    @royvonalmen5044 Рік тому +3

    You are absolutely stunning !! Keep up the great attitude and beautiful smile. Please be safe.

  • @mctaguer
    @mctaguer Рік тому +2

    Great progress, Taylor. The end is in sight--keep it up; above all, stay safe. Best wishes.

  • @PaulsWanderings
    @PaulsWanderings Рік тому +3

    Liberty Springs bring back bad memories. The never ending ascent just killed me. I hadn’t done many 4,000 Footers since 2017.

  • @bettyjorodgers8552
    @bettyjorodgers8552 Рік тому +4

    Wow...what a day of strength you had. Thank you for sharing

  • @msears101
    @msears101 Рік тому +4

    For those not familiar with that area. A lot of trails above 3500ft can be serious even in the middle of summer in the whites. The ridges in the White's including the Franconia ridge can be pretty exposed. The good news, there are a good number of trails that will allow you to bale on either side of the ridge, but do it before it gets too bad.

  • @greatsounds4967
    @greatsounds4967 Рік тому +4

    Congratulations on over 50k subscribers. Continued success on the trail and your store.

  • @dennissutton3767
    @dennissutton3767 Рік тому +8

    Taylor….Im live in Maine have traveled and backpacked all over the world….Including the Trail. I am so proud of you watching you endure. You are a credit to the human race!

  • @dannythecamper4186
    @dannythecamper4186 Рік тому +2

    Good video with lots of good views , one bad wet down climbs 😮, so let's keep on hiking 😊

  • @williambranham6249
    @williambranham6249 Рік тому +4

    The change in weather from the bottom to the top still amazes me, not because of personal experience but but lots of YT channels.
    I was fortunate on my thru hike in 98 experiencing Franconia. The weather was a perfect blue sky.and very little wind.
    Thanks for the video.

  • @RickINFJ
    @RickINFJ Рік тому +17

    💥Congrats on 50K subs.💥 You hiked the ridge like a true Nahamsha veteran. The rain has been relentless in Maine too. Boy, you said it...don't wanna go into The Presies with wet gear. Rest well Taylor ✌️

  • @emeyer5625
    @emeyer5625 Рік тому +3

    I am heading to the Whites in August. Wish it is was a little sooner so that maybe I could run into you!

  • @edwardgwilcoxjr7232
    @edwardgwilcoxjr7232 Рік тому +2

    Raining day feeling good.
    Happy Trekking. 🧘‍♀️👣🏕️🏔️

  • @williamfrisby4338
    @williamfrisby4338 Рік тому +2

    The elevation graphs in your video was informative. Helps visualize the terrain and the excretion needed to hike it.

  • @shaneomack5018
    @shaneomack5018 Рік тому +2

    Watching This from Florida .. it’s 103 today. When I heard you say “there maybe snow” I kinda whimpered 🫠

  • @kellycyr7038
    @kellycyr7038 Рік тому +2

    Ugh Garfield Ridge....water water water lol
    Glad you made it thru safe! Love the croo at the huts!

  • @judithcoe7551
    @judithcoe7551 Рік тому +1

    Please be careful Taylor! It looks very treacherous! If I'm wet and cold, shivers and hypothermia start to set in. ❤🎉😊 Take care of your health. Stay aware of your durroundings. Be Taylor Strong, you cant go Wrong!❤🎉😊

  • @nancyolesin9389
    @nancyolesin9389 Рік тому +7

    It was super hot here in Florida yesterday so I was walking/running indoors on the treadmill and as walked I was thinking about your hike and whether I could continuously hike all day every day like you are doing. It must be so hard just to put one foot in front of another sometimes. I think I would definitely need some music or podcasts for distraction.. I appreciate your videos and the time you put into them, and especially like your can-do attitude. Glad you got a spot in the toasty warm hut and can hopefully dry out.

    • @BattShytKuhraezy
      @BattShytKuhraezy Рік тому +1

      Nice!

    • @sulj3373
      @sulj3373 Рік тому +3

      I walk 4 miles on the very hot and sunny levee and think of the thru hikers too.

  • @debsmith7050
    @debsmith7050 Рік тому +12

    You are an amazing hiker! I'm sure your encouragement to others was very meaningful. That waterfall on the trail was unbelievable. I'm so happy you made it to the shelter

  • @qsbroom
    @qsbroom Рік тому +4

    Taylor, that looks like some incredible terrain to hike in that nasty weather, thanks for not just putting the camera up...appreciate the video so much...I do not take it for granted...that hike is hard enough but you are filming too! Thanks

  • @frolege1
    @frolege1 Рік тому +14

    Best line : “We still got the Presys”

  • @joansmith8613
    @joansmith8613 Рік тому +2

    Our Mt. Mitchell in North Carolina can have wind and weather like that. I’m glad that over for you. 😊

  • @michaelmisiaszek2514
    @michaelmisiaszek2514 Рік тому +7

    WOW that waterfall downhill off the back of Lafayette reminded me of heading down to the NOC in heavy heavy rain, very steep stream waterfall trail. Glad you are safe! Keep Hiking!

    • @walkerways8695
      @walkerways8695 Рік тому +4

      That's actually down the North side of Mt. Garfield just past the side trail to Garfield shelter.

  • @johnnyringo3171
    @johnnyringo3171 Рік тому +9

    Done that stretch a few times in the summer under similar conditions and as long as you're prepared it can be quite magical.

  • @beck57
    @beck57 Рік тому +5

    First from MI! Enjoying my coffee while Taylor takes us thru some frigid nasty weather! High of 88* here today. Great job Taylor! Thank you for taking us along.

  • @denisebrown2940
    @denisebrown2940 Рік тому +8

    It looked like some rough trail time. You have great tenacity. Thanks for the great video.

  • @gregbeem9428
    @gregbeem9428 Рік тому +3

    I am so impressed with your toughness! Stay safe 😘

  • @tomdoe1234
    @tomdoe1234 Рік тому +4

    On the plus side at least there are no bugs :)

  • @leedanielson7452
    @leedanielson7452 Рік тому +10

    Taylor! Congratulations on 50K subscribers!!! Soooo happy for you! ❤️👍🥇🏕️🐻🐿️🦌🦃🦨🙏🏻🐰🌲🌿🏃🏼‍♀️

    • @TaylortheNahamshaHiker
      @TaylortheNahamshaHiker  Рік тому +5

      Thanks!

    • @frolege1
      @frolege1 Рік тому +4

      Love all your emojis

    • @leedanielson7452
      @leedanielson7452 Рік тому +4

      @@frolege1 GM George! Well, thank you I got a spice things up a little bit!!!😝

    • @leedanielson7452
      @leedanielson7452 Рік тому +5

      @@TaylortheNahamshaHiker Taylor if my math is correct, you’ve gained 13,000 subscribers since you started this through hike!!! 😳 Wow!

    • @BattShytKuhraezy
      @BattShytKuhraezy Рік тому +2

      Ditto!

  • @Nleary77
    @Nleary77 Рік тому +2

    Again you are a rockstar … walking down the water fall !!!!

  • @mandyrunonvegemite
    @mandyrunonvegemite Рік тому +3

    I did the presys last weekend....never again! I've never been so scared for my life.

  • @Mntnbikesjn
    @Mntnbikesjn Рік тому

    The huts are great. I have stayed at Lakes and Carter before and that cooked meal is a game changer.

  • @forrestbossler8075
    @forrestbossler8075 Рік тому +3

    last time you went over that ridge was bad weather also!

  • @jazzjokesjalopies
    @jazzjokesjalopies Рік тому +4

    We can see some of the mountains you mentioned today from home. So impressed with you and your achievements. Onward! 🎉

  • @williamrandall1415
    @williamrandall1415 Рік тому +4

    Thank you.

  • @codyhikes4054
    @codyhikes4054 Рік тому +5

    Raining, windstorming, waterfalling. Intense.

  • @MrsJoyism
    @MrsJoyism Рік тому +5

    Going to a hut was smart. When you said everything was soaked, I was hoping you'd choose that.

  • @mjperkolator8854
    @mjperkolator8854 Рік тому +4

    At least no skeeters to get you up their on Franconia!

  • @bradhartford9121
    @bradhartford9121 Рік тому +3

    I did the loop May 28th for the first time and the weather was incredible perfect! This was my first time ever hiking in the White mountains and I was so impressed it literally inspired me to hike every 4,000 footer. So it's an interesting perspective to see it with the weather so poor and it makes me want to over prepare for my next hike. ✌️

  • @jeannenimmo5
    @jeannenimmo5 Рік тому +3

    Glad there was a spot for you at Galehead - that climb up South Twin(toward the end of a pretty difficult day)is daunting, but I do like the Guyot Shelter and its location. Good choice, nice going. Be well, stay safe.

  • @wendygrw
    @wendygrw Рік тому +4

    Well done! OMG, that weather on the ridge, and the waterfall trail over slippery rocks. And you made it to the hut. Awesome!

  • @Cindyscrossstitch
    @Cindyscrossstitch Рік тому +5

    Glad you did the Ridge and pushed through. 👣🌻

  • @frolege1
    @frolege1 Рік тому +6

    I always thought Taylor was PERFECT but Yankee’s pitcher German pitched a “Perfect Game” last night … 2 perfect people doing their thing perfectly.

  • @Feribrat99
    @Feribrat99 Рік тому +3

    Well if it is any encouragement to you it will be a 109 heat index here in Florida today so enjoy the 20 degrees.

  • @ElizBRUSA
    @ElizBRUSA Рік тому +3

    The weather has been awful this year. I hope the weather and the mosquitoes are not too bad in ME. Be safe Taylor🥾⛰️💕

  • @lylewright9363
    @lylewright9363 Рік тому +2

    Good work, stay safe.

  • @stevematosky1086
    @stevematosky1086 Рік тому

    Crazy weather on the Ridge, you have the experience to deal with it!

  • @stevematosky1086
    @stevematosky1086 Рік тому

    Trail turning into waterfalls wow, be safe!!

  • @donald2818
    @donald2818 Рік тому +3

    No that's a brook that they decided to call the trail since there were no trees. :)

  • @dereksimmons5877
    @dereksimmons5877 Рік тому +2

    This was the first time I recognized a spot on trail from Stella's videos. I've been trying so hard your whole trips lol

  • @edwardcooney4948
    @edwardcooney4948 Рік тому +3

    Too bad about the weather on the ridge - it's one of the most beautiful segments of the AT - June has been awful in New England

  • @TXMEDRGR
    @TXMEDRGR Рік тому +2

    Using the visor is clever, it seems to really help you see.

  • @Laurie_in_Maine
    @Laurie_in_Maine Рік тому +5

    (As a mom) So HAPPY to see where you ended up! 100th thumbs up :)

  • @adventureseeking
    @adventureseeking Рік тому +3

    I’m gonna be doing the Pemi-loop in a few weeks. I appreciate this trail update. Still wondering if I should stay at Garfield tent site or Galehead…ah, decisions.
    Great video, hike on, love your videos! ❤

  • @TryingTheHardHikeATAdrieWashne

    Garfield was the place I complained the most! That waterfall descent was no fun for me! 😅 my hiking partner had to tell me to stop complaining! 😂😂😂

  • @Self_Proppelled
    @Self_Proppelled Рік тому +3

    I like misty days on the ridge. Like a misty hobbit trail.

  • @wendypelaez9305
    @wendypelaez9305 Рік тому +3

    I heard about someone unprepared who ran into trouble up there.

  • @TheJhtlag
    @TheJhtlag Рік тому +4

    No one seems to be getting a break on Franconia Ridge this year.

  • @trishfoster3732
    @trishfoster3732 Рік тому +2

    The weather has been yucky lately. I was hoping you would have better weather for this section.

  • @guillojimz6096
    @guillojimz6096 Рік тому +2

    Hi, i really enjoy watching your videos. Wish you lots of luck on trail!!!
    Question: which app you used for elevation in the video?

  • @molmer2380
    @molmer2380 Рік тому +2

    Want to show someone what hiking is like in the NE. Show them this vid at about 6:00 timestamp! Good deal to stay at the hut Taylor.

  • @noniemcd
    @noniemcd Рік тому +4

    You will have stories stored up to warm your heart in your old age.

  • @johnsandell4501
    @johnsandell4501 Рік тому +1

    Smart 👍👍👍

  • @Naisium
    @Naisium Рік тому +4

    Franconia Ridge is one of the great hikes in America. Too bad for the other hikers they don't get to experience it with nice weather. Too bad for you too but I'm guessing you've done it under much nicer conditions.

  • @esmereldapinchon1422
    @esmereldapinchon1422 Рік тому +4

    Second from NYC!

  • @suzanholder2525
    @suzanholder2525 Рік тому +2

    I'm sure by this video. By the date, you have already summited Katahdin. ...didn't realize the video were so far behind.

    • @ethelip5239
      @ethelip5239 Рік тому +1

      They’re about 10 days behind. She’s not quite to K yet..

  • @robertcamara7300
    @robertcamara7300 Рік тому +1

    Rock star status! You powered right through that!!

  • @tomdoe1234
    @tomdoe1234 Рік тому +3

    Yeah the weather in NE has been god awful this year

  • @cwetfeet
    @cwetfeet Рік тому +2

    How water proof is you pack, I'm thinking of getting one?

  • @CruiserlifestyleBlogspot
    @CruiserlifestyleBlogspot Рік тому +3

    The White Mountains are no joke, be safe.

  • @PedroNord
    @PedroNord Рік тому +2

    🦋

  • @15halerobert
    @15halerobert Рік тому

    Should have brought a kayak. Would have been handy.

  • @kc8hyg
    @kc8hyg Рік тому +4

    Good morning 😂

  • @nickeastridge316
    @nickeastridge316 Рік тому +2

    Well, your day on Franconia Ridge is terrifying. Here is some money for the dryer!

  • @padraicohare1766
    @padraicohare1766 Рік тому +3

    A woman was murdered in the Prezies. Still unsolved. Hiking alone has its risks.

  • @EnceliaActoni
    @EnceliaActoni Рік тому +2

    say hi to Travis/ hand me down if you see him on trail!

  • @chuckhines459
    @chuckhines459 Рік тому +2

    Too bad the old man is not their anymore. 😢

  • @frolege1
    @frolege1 Рік тому +5

    First from NJ

  • @albertborgman859
    @albertborgman859 Рік тому +2

    Gruesome!

  • @leedanielson7452
    @leedanielson7452 Рік тому +4

    First from Florida!

    • @frolege1
      @frolege1 Рік тому +3

      First and a Like from Taylor

    • @leedanielson7452
      @leedanielson7452 Рік тому +1

      @@frolege1 George now I really feel special! I think I’m gonna have a great day!!! 😝👍🙏🏻

    • @deborahchadwick210
      @deborahchadwick210 Рік тому +2

      Jelly..don't think I have ever had a like from T.😂

    • @robinfinehout1160
      @robinfinehout1160 Рік тому +2

      I’ve gotten a couple of Stella and Audrey likes!

    • @leedanielson7452
      @leedanielson7452 Рік тому +2

      @@robinfinehout1160 Well, aren’t you the lucky one!!! 😝👍

  • @URNSMF
    @URNSMF Рік тому

    My daughter is 5, we live in New Brunswick, I hope she has adventures like you one day.❤