Walking Home (Full Documentary Parts 1 & 2) - Appalachian Trail Documentary
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- Опубліковано 16 сер 2017
- The long awaited full-length Appalachian Trail documentary is finally here! Walking Home, Appalachian Trail Documentary Part 1 and Walking Home Appalachian Trail Documentary Part 2 as 1 Full length Thru-Hiking Documentary.
What begins as a father and son's thru-hike from Georgia to Maine, grows into a story of self discovery and epic adventure on the Appalachian Trail. Walking Home follows several Maine hikers as they attempt to complete 2,200 miles through the world's oldest mountain chain. The journey is an ultimate test of endurance and will to find freedom in five million steps.
A film by Ryan Leighton. - Фільми й анімація
A wondrous documentary. My brother hiked this. He was a section hiker, hiking his favorite sections over again. True nature lover. Less than a 100 miles to complete the trail, he ended his life’s trail fighting cancer instead. So much respect for him and love. His favorite phrase, Take me to the mountains”.
I am sorry about your brother. But it is beautiful to hear you speak of him doing what he loved. Now he is hiking mountains more beautiful than we can even begin to imagine while we are still here on this earth. God bless
Very sorry for your loss of your brother. I lost mine in 2010. We hiked together all the time. I miss him so much.
So thankful your brother was able to fulfill his dream, hiking in the mountains! It was only a short distance from the mountains to Heaven's trail!
Somebody's gotta tell On Purpose "thank you" for me. His quote of "quit on a good day" has helped me through my mental health struggles and soon it will help me on my journey.
If you're struggling with your mental health, thinking about cutting things short, just remember: "Quit on a good day, or don't quit at all".
That mantra has already made a massive impact on my mental health.
Thank you On Purpose.
I thru hiked the AT this year, NOBO February 13 to July 26. I watched this documentary several times to get psyched up for the trail. Having completed my thru hike, I just went back and watched this as it’s the holidays and I am missing the trail a ton. I figured it would be a fun walk down memory lane. After rewatching this post-trail, I think this is 100% the best AT documentary out there. The scenes of seeing Katahdin from Abol Bridge just took me back to those last few days of my hike, exhausted, sore, burned out and beyond grateful to have walked from Georgia to Maine. I had tears in my eyes. Huge props to the filmmakers, this is such a realistic portrait of what a thru hike is like!
Watching this for the I don’t know time on a ridge in VA just passed 600 miles today! Reinforcing the dream
On Purpose is the kind of guy you want to hike with. His positive attitude is contagious. I hope to meet him on the trail someday.
Man, I LOVE this documentary. Here I am, watching for the 7th or 8th time, keeping the dream alive until I get my chance at a thru-hike in 2021!
Ryan J. You still thru hiking this year 2021?
End of march, I start mine. Hope to see ya on trail...
A.T., here I come..
Randy "wingertops" S.
What date are you jumping on? April 3rd I'm starting my thru-hike with a friend and my nephew, I'm so excited. Wingertops... I'll be sure to remember. I'll be going by "Hoss." Hope to see you on the trail.
@@Marshall__Arts how was the first day?
@@spencerpaul3083, we've changed our start date to April 11th. Things got in the way. Still very excited, can't wait to start.
@@Marshall__Arts haha, that’s still cool. Good luck man, I hope to be doing it some day
Walking man sure looks like ( Jim Croce ) - I'm in my 60's and walking man gives me hope that i can walk the entire trail - I sure hope him and his son continue to understand each other more as life goes on - ROCK ON ! - Steve & Karl - ROCK ON !
I've watched this documentary about 50 times. It just gets me excited to try again
This seriously made me cry at points.
In 2014 I hiked the AT with my son. This documentary brought back so many memories. Great film, thank you for reminding me of the best time of my life!
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Im glad this Father and Son made an effort to do this....My Father died and we were just casual friends...We should have tried harder...RIP Dad....
Wow. Truly, all I can say is wow. Beautiful film full of beautiful souls
I've been watching to videos on gear, missing the point of the hike. This is what i should've been watching, this is a PHENOMENAL documentary! This is what every hiker should be watching....
AJ Usog I get that. We get caught up in the gear and forget why we want the gear.
You always know it's a special video when you cry at the end. =) Thanks for the journey and the great music you picked to make it.
What a beautiful film and story. One of the best AT docs I’ve ever seen. I wish I could’ve experienced such a trip with my dad before he passed away.
I totally understand you. My son is a lt commander in the navy almost 35 yrars old and he can retire from the navy in about 8 more years. Then I will be about 66. I hope I can talk him into doing an AT thru hike with his old man.
That old hippy dude is pretty cool. He's like a kid at heart with a wise soul.
It's pretty cool at the end father and son looked so much alike! Like the same man at diff spots on the timeline
Very perceptive insight. I agree!
The last 30 minutes... actually made me cry 😢...such a sweet journey ❤️
This is awesome. Great job. Carl is so lucky to have a dad like this.
As a soon to be father, this video hits a little differently than it did the first time I watched it. I hope that I can develop as strong of a relationship that GQ and WM have. Thank you for documenting your journey, all of you, and I hope the adventure keeps going!
Prayers for a healthy baby and for your wife as she delivers. I am sure that you will be an amazing father
blackbear when you were crying on top of bald mountain.. I can completely relate... its an overwhelming feeling of joy and thankfulness no one could ever understand without experiencing it themselves. EXCELLENT DOCUMENTARY!!!!!!
I think I’m going to just drop everything and go start to finish. My life has been a chaotic mess. The last 15 years has just been me trying to organize or make sense of this life and the world around me. I think I need this
Same. Maybe we'll see each other out there
Did you do it?
Just came across this ... how incredibly moving. I am sure there will be many awards but I think the best might be how many people this inspires to emotionally and spiritually get on the trail. Thank you.
Such a great film! I feel the AT calling out to me....I must experience this journey!
Very moving documentary. The trail changes lives. Karl was such a wonderful young man & it hurt to see the fake friends pull that cruel stunt on him. Glad he got the added blessing of time alone w/ his father & healing from the mountains
Congratulations!! Not just to those who walked the whole trail but to all those who attempted and had a special time away from the daily commitments and complexities of life.
Life is beautiful if you live it....
This film did it right. The soft subtle mixed with the hard grit and full of heart. I've watched now a few times and the characters become like old friends. Great job. Thanks
Ryan Leighton and Cody Mitchell, you two are true craftsmen and artists. Well well done gentlemen.
Thank you sir!
17 mins into the documentary, I realized I met these two in New Jersey at a church hostel
This has got to be the most inspiring documentary I’ve ever seen. I’m preparing myself to do this hike and would love to do it with my mom but not sure if she will. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
Did you go yet?
I just listened to Mighty Blue's interview with you this afternoon while walking the dog and returned to watch the documentary. You've touched me. You have told one wonderful story of a trail with four different journeys. Well done.
I would like to thank you for putting this together, what a beautiful story. I was on the fence about doing this and your stories have inspired me to take the journey. This is the 2nd time watching it and it's like throwing gas on this internal fire that has ignited. The pull of the AT is impossible to ignore any longer. I can't wait to get out there.
Going myself next February.
DO IT
@@pambrown6260 You should see all of the stuff all over my house (Putting it all together now), LOLOL!!! See you out there 🙂
I am going to start next March. Around the 20 th.@@lonleyndn
@@user-rs3wz4gb6d My family lives in Cherokee, NC. My sister's birthday is March 19. I plan to be passing through Newfound Gap (Clingman's Dome) at that time. Hopefully she will pick me up and we will all go on in to Gatlinburg to celebrate and spend a zero there. Hope to see you on the trail friend!
About 3/4 of the way through the film and I realized something. There are life lessons to be learned here.. not just hiking the AT lessons. My current difficult journey is one of weight loss and trying to regain as much health as I can at my age. So many of the things these people talked about can be directly applied to my own journey, and I suspect really to any difficult journey one is embarking on. Fabulous film, stunning imagery .. Invaluable lessons for anyone regardless of circumstance.
It struck me that way too at my age. I sure hope you make it on your journey. Lots of lessons here. Make the best of the days to come, that are left. God bless you.
@@Highlander9740 What a lovely comment ! Thank you ... and blessings to you as well... : )
I hope you both found success in your journey and are thriving ❤️. I’m 48, about to be an empty nester and I’m ready to make my journey too. To health and self discovery !
Sharon i can relate. I am now in my late 50's and have been doing with diabetes and excessive weight gain ever since my right knee cap came completely out of socjwt in 2011 while hitting softball. The game I had loved since I was a young boy ended up leaving me with a bad injury and 3 months later a torn meniscus in that same right knee. My weight blew io ftom 265 to over 330 lbs. I got depressed and stopped trying to workout and take care of my health. Then in March of 2017 I about died when pulmonary emboliama filled my lungacand ended up coming out of my.lunga blocking my pulmonary artery. Thankfully I was already in the hospital on 3/16/2017. So I was taken into emergency blood or busting surgery. After that day I woke up the next day with a new outlook on life.
So now I am again wanting to take much better care of myself. Doctors have my diabetes back under control. I am beginning to go on power walks carrying either my 20 lb kettle bell or carrying 22 to 25 lbs in a backpack. My weight is back down from mid 360's to mid 330's. It is getting easier to hike carrying that extra weight. So my goal is to get back down to around 250 to 260 lbs which would be a good weight for my 6'1" frame by next spring or early summer.
Then I can begin going on sectional hikes on the AT up in blue ridge by aftonmountain,va or hikebtte AT from afton on northeast up towards harpers ferry in the Shenandoah mountains.
What an inspiration Steve Berger is! I'm now 62, and doing good to get in my 2-3 mile walk everyday. I want the "golden years" to be truly golden.
This is without a doubt the best film I have seen in a VERY long time. I keep watching it over and over. Love, love, love everyone in it and would do anything to meet Blackbear and On Purpose. Someday I WILL be thru-hiking the trail....SOMEDAY!!! And it will be thanks to this film.
I am disabled from failed back surgeries. A few weeks ago in the middle of the night a voice whispered, "Appalachian Trail." I knew nothing of this place. I got on UA-cam and found this amazing video. This video and the people in it have inspired me to the point of obsession. 2019 I will walk the path of the great unknown. I hope my faith in humanity will be restored along the way. My relationship with nature and animals has always been unwavering. My only fear without questions will be "ticks". Finding the right gear that works for me has been a bit challenging, but fun all in the same breath. With a new beginning and name (Trickster) I will hopefully see you on the flip side 2019. Thanks for making such a beautiful and heart warming documentary. I must have watched this 50 times already. God bless to all :)
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I'm surprised at how much I'm like my dad....this got me.
Thank you Ryan, Cody, Andy and John I miss the trail but this is great Big Smile Inside! On Purpose
Eagle at the end is magic!
I am so happy to see your comment. It gives me the chance to tell you how much your story and your words inspired me. You are such a good man and it was truly a pleasure to hear your story. Thank you so much for being willing to tell it. xo
I watched this many yrs ago and now found it again. But now having kids of my own it means so much more.
Over the years, I've seen numerous trail documentaries of the big 3 trails (AT, PCT, and CDT); what I call hiker porn when I want to be hiking but I'm not in a situation where I can head out again so watching helps me get through the itch. I think this movie has to be one of the best that I've ever seen. Good job!
I don't usually comment on the videos I watch,but this is the Dad Gum best video i have ever seen. My wife and myself hike a lot in the Smokeys and we really enjoy the trails. I have been obsessed with the AT ever since my father passed,and watching this video has pushed me over the edge. I will be doing the At this coming spring. This video would win an academy award, WELL DONE...
Thank you and good luck out there!
james law i also just decided to walk the trail this spring, I hope will meet on the trail! good luck to you! prepare well!
Thanks Dawson,you do the same. Don't loose the Dream,see you this spring...
Hiking with Jimmy and Miss Deb i agree such an awesome documentary,people are amazing
Watch some David Paulides before you go, there are things out there taking people and the AT is one of the hot spots for this kind of activity. Be very careful, you have been warned.
I had watched this already and i am willing to watch it again.
Making me want to do the Appalachian trail hike.
A few weeks after watching this, and I'm still thinking about it all the time. I especially liked Blackbear. She's awesome.
So stop thinking and do it. :-) Whats so important in the fish tank that's keep you there?
@@johntennery5304 2022 my man.
I had no interest in hiking. I sat down and watched this documentary which popped up in my feed. I took my first hike on the Appalachian Trail and found a new outlet. Thank you.
This film, the people and their stories are massively inspirational and this trail is the next big dream ......Thank you for that. I'v been going on trips alone with my son around the globe since he was 7yrs old, he's now 14yrs, I was petrified the night before we took our first little trip..... but no doubt time to start heading out alone soon for both of us, we have one further trip planned for Himalaya this coming October..... One thing I have learnt along the way and hope to have taught my son, is that life is to be lived
Beautiful documentary! There were a few conversations in this video that really hit home for me. Was so attached to all the hikers I had gotten to know and I had tears in my eyes at the end of the trail. Thank you for sharing❤
Just completed a thru hike this summer and all everyone ever talked about (as far as documentaries are concerned) was I had to watch this video! You HAVE to watch the "Walking Home" video. So I did. This is fantastic and so realistic that I could imagine myself out there again. You have depicted every aspect that one will encounter on the trail. An excellent mix of footage and interviews keeps the documentary flowing. Thank you so much for taking the time and energy to make this happen. I wish you all well on your next adventures. Always giving back to the community and I will do the same in my own way.
This is one of the best AT documentaries I have watched so far. What an amazing story, thank you for sharing it.
GQ and Walking Man’s journey proves that love over powers all hardships and struggles through the rocky, cold, harsh path of life. Thank you for the inspirational story!
This is the most in-depth and interesting documentary of hiking the AT from a thru-hikers perspective and experience that I've seen! I have no intention of thru-hiking but enjoy day-hiking and trail running so I watch a lot of trail related videos just to gain some perspective and listen to people's stories. Great job!
Beautiful, what "On Purpose" said about the beast, I need to rid myself of it. Let a lot of things go in my life, past hurts, regrets, forgive others, but mostly forgive myself!!! The AT can change a person!!! It's magical.
Yes he was my favorite of this film and to be honest with you I got the feeling he quit on a bad day and has regrets I loved watching him
Remember the fourth commandment KJV reminds us of Genesis 2:2&3. Jesus is our example.
This is without a doubt the best AT documentary I've ever seen! FANTASTIC score!!! Phenomenal!
easily the longest video ive ever watched on youtube and probably one of the best, just finished reading a walk in the woods too, well done to all of you it looked like an amazing experience
What an inspiring documented journey! I cried. A LOT! Thank you all.
Unbelievable journey. I enjoyed every minute of your documentary. I can't believe the transformation of Steve. Steve not only lost all of his excess weight but he changed in mind and spirit through the journey.
Absolutely beautiful! This was such a touching documentary. The individual, and shared experience, of all the hikers, was a treasure, and being along for the ride, felt like a gift.
I loved it!
💜💜💜
Love this is the best hiking video ever seen. Father & Son and others. On Purpose, dude you blow me away with your words and your tears...
Man, this brought me close to tears at some points. I can’t wait for my thru hike. Very well made film. Thank you.
3/16/19 I spent the day with you before work and after.... the realness and candid sharing... love it and you opened my mind to things I had not thought of … THANK YOU DAD AND SON
After ww2 my uncle Jake Partridge (Soldier Boy) walked part of trail to come home to Minnesota
from the Carolinas where he was stationed. He just became too lonesome and had to go home.
this was after three terms.
He said he met some human beings in the mountains and they compelled him to remain
with them for several weeks.
It was here the mp caught him and took him back to fort bragg.
To make a long story short, he was arrested and put in the prison.
Grandfather Weesug (his father) wrote letters to no avail. Finally in town there was an old retired
lawyer, a half breed who he found.
Together they located the document that stated the Aniishanaabe was not
required to report to duty, it was voluntary. My uncle came home finally
I was just remembering the people there full of kindness who kept my
mothers brother out of love. God bless all of you! xxx ooo
May God keep you.
It’s SO refreshing to see a young man who is mature enough to recognize the ignorance and immaturity of many in his generation and is fed up with it. This young man has real potential to be a great father, husband and citizen. I wish the country was FULL of men like you.
Can't blame the kids if the parents gave them whatever they wanted and let them do anything without consequences or teaching them about learning from experience.
There’s always no blame on parents 😂
People in general project a lot, universally, but this might be the hardest projection of personal insecurities I've ever seen.
AMAZING! SIMPLY AMAZING! I cried, laughed, smiled, and felt ALL the things as they experienced them. This piece of art is one of my new favorites. Thank you for sharing your creative talents and to everyone in this film for sharing your vulnerable selves to us all. WOW.
How wonderful to capture and share such an experience. Delighted, that even after you boys and Emily went your separate ways, you continued to include her journey in the 2nd half.
Thanks! Black Bear is certainly a character that many can relate to. I couldn't picture the second half without her.
I was wondering what happened to her! They said they parted ways and I haven't seen her since. Mid way in the second part
I cried at the end of this.....how beautiful!!
Wow! What a phenomenal documentary of life between a father and his son in nature. I’ll watch this multiple times!
Thank you for this wonderful documentary! Totally love On Purpose and the bits of wisdom he shared with us. Magic!
I’ve watched this documentary a couple of time. Such an inspirational and uplifting journey. Makes me wish i could drop everything and do it myself.
Congratulations! A wonderful documentary, and well worth the wait. I know the tremendous amount of work and thought that went into creating such a cohesive and thorough view of the AT, and it shows. Thank you!
Thank you glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Craig, I followed your hike in 2016.
Craig! I'm setting off on my NOBO Flip Flop Tomorrow! Your videos inspired me to start this two years ago. Thanks so much man!
Definitely worth the watch. It gives you a good insight to let you know what you're getting yourself into. And even if you don't plan on hiking the trail, still an awesome watch! Best documentary yet 10/10
Great documentary, Congratulations, It was very emotional for me to watch it was beautiful, made me laugh and made me cry everyone seem so real with a great attitude. Hopefully I will be celebrating my 60th birthday halfway thru the AT. Thanks for taking the time make this film.
I wish I could have done this with my own dad. God bless you fellas - well done.
Seriously, one of the best documentaries made on the subject, the trail, hiking, and the hikers. VERY well done. Thank you.
Amazing people, good job guys. Glad the film crew came along to share with us your amazing journey and the beautiful land that is out there to enjoy.
So happy to see this. Makes me feel a sense of freedom while stuck in the grind of daily life. Thanks for this!
I've been watching AT thru hikes for months now.
Unfortunately, I can't go with my Father.
But I'm hoping to convince my brother to go.
Spring 2022!
this is possibly the best documentary ive ever seen. well done.
I loved your thru hike documentary and all the wiser people you hiked with. QC - loved your honesty and wisdom, Walking Man - loved your commitment to the Hike, Walking Bear - you were very kind, I hope that kindness is shown back to you many times, On-Purpose - loved your emotions, and spirit.
Very well done. I think it's fair to say that we all appreciate the effort that went into making this. Thank you so much.
My dad passed Nov 11, 2020
Someone asked me if i was ok.
I wasn't but I lied
I'll be ok. Unfortunately, I learned to live without him years ago.
Why he rejected me in my teens, I'll never know.
I tried many times to fix us and he played along but always slipped back into not liking me.
Today, that's my only solace. I tried.
Folks, this isn't just about a hike up the AT, It's about how we pull away from one another usually over something childishly ridiculous.
NOT SAYING this was the case here.
I would give all I own for just one more chance to make things better between us.
Fix it. Whatever it may be. Fix it.
Forgive one another and move into life as we were meant to face it, together.
Thank you for this wonderful film that goes way deeper than just walking in the woods.
wow i don't know how i'm just seeing this... i've hiked on and off for a good portion of my life, and this documentary is the greatest example of why i love it!! I'll most definitely be planning an AT hike trip in my very near future. Thank you guys so much for sharing your experience. Much Love!!
Thank you guys for such a great documentary! Much love
I love, love, love On Purpose! Love his philosophy on life, his.thoughts on relationships, his balls to the walls tude and his beautiful pupper Sofie! Yeah and it doesn't hurt that he seems like an upstanding individual that likes to jump outta that fish bowl once in awhile. Sending you and Sofie lots of positive vibes 😀, love 💚, and peace ☮!
What a beautiful journey. Karl you are an awesome young man, I'd be proud to have a son like you. God Bless you all for sharing your journey. BIG HUGS
If I wasn’t a 40yo, overweight woman with CRPS & CFS, I would absolutely love to do that!! I watch these videos and live vicariously thru them.
Superb! Bravo! Such a fabulous vicarious journey of which I loved every minute. 🙏🏽
What a journey together. Truly one of the best trail films i have viewed ... Amazing look into life on the trail and bonds made ... fab 👌😊
By far one of my favorite documentaries.
Gorgeous! I saw the first half and was waiting to see the rest. Beautiful cinematography and well structured film. Thank you. I loved it.
Awesome,awesome documentary. I watched it all in one sitting. Amazing work. Thank you.
fantastic trip thanks for taking me along. the music was right on point. congrats to you all.
Massive respect to all hikers everywhere. Inspiring! Thank you
This was amazing I truly was brought there with you as I watched great documentary!!!
Awesome! been waiting for the second half.... worth the wait!
Well done sir. Be proud of what you created here...
Beautiful! What a wonderful way to spend time with your son. Great video, thank you!
This is without a doubt the best film I have seen since the beginning of this pandemic. It is riveting. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Great soundtrack, too!
Beautiful story and film. Loved it. I watched in during shelter-in-place during COVID19 outbreak. It reminds me of all the great adventures in our future.
Bravo!! Thank you for such a wonderful documentary. Absolutely wonderful!
Love this, one of the best documentaries I've eve watched for a long time.
A great story of a father and son entering different phases of their lives yet still wanting to stay connected. A beautiful story well told. Congratulations and thank you.
I'm stunned! This whole movie was simply beautiful! I don't know what to say but thanks!
Great documentary! Loved it!