Thanks for reviewing the ever increasing list of trail acronyms and hiker lingo. Learning and using the terms seems to add to the thru hiker experience. In regards to trail names, I’m sure you are anxious to be given a trail name unique to you and it will happen but remember you may have the opportunity to give someone else their trail name which can be just as exciting.
... Oh yeah ,, once a teacher always a teacher ... I've been a backpacker over 50 years ,, but never done any of the popular thru trails ,,heard many phrases and acronyms over time but learned a few more here .. .. Thanks teach .. help yourself to a bright shiny apple at a trail magic cooler ..
I thought we were going with "Squeaks" LOL!!!! Just kidding. I thought I knew every term out there possible but this was the 1st time I ever heard "Rainbow Blazing"!!!
After watching many hiking videos and making observations of certain hikers, there needs to be another lingo term added to the hikers' dictionary. It is called Dunkin Blazing." For those hikers that stopped at every Dunkin Doughnuts along the trail!
It's your trail name only if you accept it. Someone tried to give me the trail name of "Bear" for lack of imagination and I just kind of didn't use it. I wound up with the trail name of "5am" and it stuck.
There is also Green Blazing. Hiking while using a lot of cannabis. You also have a "Lash" = long ass section hike A lasher might be something like 500 miles or more A Lasher is someone attempting a Lash
Did you cover "Bride for the ride", "Postholing", "Stealth Camping", or "Camel Up" and I missed it/them? Guess I better watch again and pay more attention this time.
You can choose your own trail name. I think you're going to be fun following. Please don't play any music, let us hear the sounds of the forest, footsteps, breathing, moaning and groaning, simple and natural. A short intro and exit music is fine. Anticipation is making me wait.
There will be a lot of Trail Angels. You will ran into a few of them. Here is a lingo that you can use to make your mark "Fair Dinkum". You will be an AT Legend when future trekkers use the lingo. No bad for a trail name eh.!? My trail name is Razorback coz hunting wild boars in the Australian outback. We tag them for research not shoot them. I think we should call you "Wombat". Go girl! Stay safe & don't forget to take a box full of masks. Be strong mate.
The blue blaze also signals a path to water on the AT. Are you planning to attend the ATKO at Amicalola this year with all of the other Thru hikers? Now following!
Good video. To save money you can take NEROs and ZEROs on trail. You plan ahead and get supplies for these days. These will be easier when the weather gets warmer. I will try to be doing trail magic in CT this summer. Good Luck, Rick
I'm sure you know this but you can give yourself your own trail name. My Dad gave me mine but he also gave himself his. He said he chose his name because he didn't want to be tagged with something that wasn't really who he is. The example he gave me, was a kid on the PCT was having some stomach issues and was given the trail name Sh&! pants. I know people that have a trail name but sometimes get a different trail name for a specific trail but go back to their "long term" name after. Lastly, you can give yourself a trail name until someone gives you a new one. I don't know what option I would have taken, to be honest, if my Dad hadn't given me mine. Waiting would be fun too. So many options!
Thanks for reviewing the ever increasing list of trail acronyms and hiker lingo. Learning and using the terms seems to add to the thru hiker experience.
In regards to trail names, I’m sure you are anxious to be given a trail name unique to you and it will happen but remember you may have the opportunity to give someone else their trail name which can be just as exciting.
Awe true! I didnt even think about that .
A blaze you can add is Platnum Blazing. That is a hiker that starts staying in hostels and motels every night.
I hadn’t heard of that one! Thanks
... Oh yeah ,, once a teacher always a teacher ... I've been a backpacker over 50 years ,, but never done any of the popular thru trails ,,heard many phrases and acronyms over time but learned a few more here ..
.. Thanks teach .. help yourself to a bright shiny apple at a trail magic cooler ..
I’d love an apple a day
I thought we were going with "Squeaks" LOL!!!! Just kidding. I thought I knew every term out there possible but this was the 1st time I ever heard "Rainbow Blazing"!!!
The terms just keep getting added
After watching many hiking videos and making observations of certain hikers, there needs to be another lingo term added to the hikers' dictionary. It is called Dunkin Blazing." For those hikers that stopped at every Dunkin Doughnuts along the trail!
All my best with these last few weeks of being a civilian. Can’t wait to see you on the trail!
Can’t wait to get on the trail
I understand your excitement about starting!! I'm about a week away!
Good luck out there!
Omigosh! So exciting
It's your trail name only if you accept it. Someone tried to give me the trail name of "Bear" for lack of imagination and I just kind of didn't use it. I wound up with the trail name of "5am" and it stuck.
Good point
Thanks for sharing your update on trail lingo!!👍👍👍
Thank you
Brown blazing is my favorite, pooping in the woods
💩excellent 💩
"Maybe people will just call me HD"
Hmmmm.... can't wait to see you on trail, Home Depot. :)
or Hi-Def
Lol Home Depot
There is also Green Blazing.
Hiking while using a lot of cannabis.
You also have a "Lash" = long ass section hike
A lasher might be something like 500 miles or more
A Lasher is someone attempting a Lash
Ah thank you.
Looking forward to following you. Very cute and bubbly. I learned a lot and wish you well! God bless.
Thank you
Excellent list.
Thank you
Yes HYOH its Differenet Each Day Be Safe it all Works out Rhino Peace
Awesone
Silk blazing or web buster. Brown blaze or off to take a "taco bell"
Lol nice
Did you cover "Bride for the ride", "Postholing", "Stealth Camping", or "Camel Up" and I missed it/them? Guess I better watch again and pay more attention this time.
I covered “stealth camping” but not the others
You can choose your own trail name. I think you're going to be fun following. Please don't play any music, let us hear the sounds of
the forest, footsteps, breathing, moaning and groaning, simple and natural. A short intro and exit music is fine.
Anticipation is making me wait.
Great feedback! Thanks
Dang! 2k subs? I've been on here for a full year and I'm still under 100. 😔
It’s all about the thumbnail lol
You do have a great channel. Looking forward to following your hike.
maybe Dasher..lol... if your pretty fast ,you might be a Dasher and a dancer..maybe a Prancer and a Vixen...oooh
Lol not too bad
That banana blaze has got me cracking up!
Yeah that’s a good one
@@hikingdancer I hadnt heard that one before. Lol
I call someone that does every step of a trail a thru hiker.
I like that
I agree with Jay. “Thru Hiker” is a term that is earned after doing the whole trail.
Yes - a trail name is something that -someone-else- gives you - if you give it to yourself, it is just a nickname
Yeah I’m not giving one to myself
HYOH is also a sarcastic way of saying "mind your own business and let me do what I want."
Exactly
You must be a Teacher. Can't wait 'till you set off. Good preparation should see you in good stead. Good luck 😊 xx
I sure am
@@hikingdancer Your mates are kinda weird... See you around.
I feel like trail names are never what you expect. Lol
Yeah you’re right
There will be a lot of Trail Angels. You will ran into a few of them. Here is a lingo that you can use to make your mark "Fair Dinkum". You will be an AT Legend when future trekkers use the lingo. No bad for a trail name eh.!? My trail name is Razorback coz hunting wild boars in the Australian outback. We tag them for research not shoot them. I think we should call you "Wombat". Go girl! Stay safe & don't forget to take a box full of masks. Be strong mate.
I’m on trail and loving it
The blue blaze also signals a path to water on the AT. Are you planning to attend the ATKO at Amicalola this year with all of the other Thru hikers? Now following!
Thank you so much for following!
Good video. To save money you can take NEROs and ZEROs on trail. You plan ahead and get supplies for these days. These will be easier when the weather gets warmer. I will try to be doing trail magic in CT this summer. Good Luck, Rick
Thank you
Very informative!! Thank you!
Great
wish you were hiking the PCT so i could hang out with you
Maybe I will someday
Didn't hear "safety meeting!".
Don’t know that one
I'm sure you know this but you can give yourself your own trail name. My Dad gave me mine but he also gave himself his. He said he chose his name because he didn't want to be tagged with something that wasn't really who he is. The example he gave me, was a kid on the PCT was having some stomach issues and was given the trail name Sh&! pants. I know people that have a trail name but sometimes get a different trail name for a specific trail but go back to their "long term" name after. Lastly, you can give yourself a trail name until someone gives you a new one. I don't know what option I would have taken, to be honest, if my Dad hadn't given me mine. Waiting would be fun too. So many options!
Makes sense! Thanks
That’s hilarious 😂!
You dont have to accept a name if you dont like it.
@@panhandlejake6200 Absolutely agree!
I am excited to see you "on trail" in your videos!
Can’t wait to get on the trail
good luck on the hike
Thsnks
I like Snoop Dogg's lingo, you gotta take the sizzle with the badrizzle. 🤭
Lol
Hey Dancer,
A couple more to add to the dictionary. Bear Bag, Hitch Bait and PUDS. Completing the G.A.M.E is a wonderful experience. Good Luck.
Forgot the PUDS
My plan, if I ever get to do it, will be a YOYO Flip-Flop! Someday, if life allows!
Interesting!
I dub thee Trail Webster's!
Lol me likey
PUD = Pointless Up & Down
Yeah forgot those 🤪