The Red Beard is the coolest UA-camr ever. To think he'd take a camera and start filming for hundreds of miles just to share his adventure with us fills my heart with profound gratitude for all he's accomplished here.
I've watched many videos on the white mountains with many different backpackers and each have there own style there own personality. The good ones feel like your right there with them. You have done a wonderful job with this section I will watch the other sections as well. The solitude for me when backpacking is one of the main reasons I love it. Stealth camping and staying away from huts is just my choice. Congrats on taking that long walk on the trail through the woods and truly enjoying it. Good luck on your next adventure and stay safe. May god bless you and be with you each and every step.
Glad you enjoyed the "Rock Pile". The Whites are a spectacular range to hike. I've been up there many times and cannot get enough of it. Thanks for posting your videos...very awesome footage!
Been following from the beginning. Your videos have been a goldmine of information. Looking forward to the final stitched together installment! Good luck on your PCT hike! I'll be starting my AT thru in mid March.
Moosilauke and no people, was up there yesterday . Must have been 40 others on the summit, mostly people from mass. Your an inspiration to all backpackers.
Wow, just spectacular! Thanks, for the videos Will! you're one of the most pleasant people to listen to. Also I like the image stabilization on your camera. Well done!
Red Beard, your vids on the AT are the best out there. Even the comments reflect a true appreciation for nature and your efforts to capture it. Feeding wild grey jays, I've never even seen that on the National Geo Channel. Very cool!
Thanks so much for the kind words! I love the mountains! I filmed so I would have something to look back on and so others might have a better understanding into what the trail is truly like! Steep and rocky! Ha!
I have enjoyed all of your Appalachian Trail videos from Georgia to Maine. Seems that each state truly has something different to see and experience. You started with a little cold and frozen precipitation in the south, and transitioned into hot and humid conditions in the Virginia's and Mid-Atlantic. I live in Texas, now, but I am from North Carolina originally, and I miss those beautiful mountains and atmosphere. This made me feel like I was home.
This was an absolute joy. Fantastic walking. I've never wanted to visit the states before but it looks like that a section of the AT would make a visit from England well worthwhile. Thank you for posting it.
Got lucky on mt washington when i went through in 1996 the wind was so bad i was almost blown off the mountain several times. It was september, maybe that was my mistake, but i will never forget it. Great job filming the whole trail, wish i did.
What a amazing trip! Thanks so much for taking me along. I bought a Zpacks Arc Blast after watching your review of it. It's a great pack, I love it. Look forward to seeing more videos.
I look forward to seeing your PCT trip. I've watched a couple video series on the PTC. Most that have hiked the AT and the PTC say they prefer the PTC. That the scenery is better. I've watched most all of your videos, you do a great job. Good luck and safe hiking.
Hey Red Beard, Thanks for the New Hampshire AT clip!! I am planning mt AT Georgia to Maine hike and your channel has provided me with such super awesome information and killer inspiration for my hike! Your documentary is so well made of your adventure through NH an the other states. I will be checking out more docs from your channel to help get me prepared for my hike. Well done Dude....thanks for all you do for the AT bound hikers!!! See you on the trail!!
I wanted to see what the AT looked like in New Hampshire. typed it in and your video came up. Excellent video,. you really captured it. Didnt realize the trail was so steep and rocky. Makes me wonder how the 50 and sixtyish people im following are going to handle it... i hope you are doing well and good luck to you.
i just watched ur whole trip and its amazing and such a great job filming i praise everyone for doing this all the wayu rock thanks for the great videos and keep on rockin good job
Brilliant video. I am from New Hampshire but living in Tbilisi now. It made me homesick/jealous watching your video. I'm glad you enjoyed NH. I hope to do the Appalachian trail sooner than later as well. Come hike in the republic of Georgia!
Well you guys are always welcome in Tbilisi. We flew for 300$ with transaero from NYC so not too bad. There is snow in the higher altitudes year round but heaps of options.
NH is tough to beat. The pecks brook shelter area and the ethan pond area are very nice. I caught a bunch of brook trout at Ethan pond on one trip. Like you videos, although I wish you had more off trail footage. thanks for sharing and take care.
Yeah I wish I did too. I was usually so busy in town resupply, recharging camera batteries, uploading footage to youtube and shoving as much food down my face that I rarely filmed in town. But I am going to try and film much more on the PCT.
I wont stop at the hut but I will visit the mountain where the "old man of the mountain" used to be. As a kid I would see pictures of it and always wanted to go. It'll be emotional even if it's no longer there
Red Beard, would be great to see yalls camping setups each night and maybe meal prep. crazy how in each one of your videos, you seem to leave any followers behind because you are able to walk so fast! great videos!
Great video's! I'm looking forward to doing the entire AT in the future. I've learned a lot from folks like you that have the great experience of being a thru hiker. This is on my bucker list. Thanks for all the recommendations!
LOVE your videos! I think I remember you mentioning the Awol AT guide. Did you do the PDF or the print version? I would like to save weight by using the PDF on my phone, but don't know how reliable that would be (due to service) on the AT...?
Why don't you filter water? I use a Sawyer Mini. Is there a lesson here I should learn? Thanks so much for sharing your experience! It really gets me stoked for getting out and hiking, though South Mississippi offers much flatter hikes. Someday I'll hit those mountains!
Hey RedBeard. I just watched your AT trip. Great I've been planning my trip for four years now and it will be another four before I can go. Military life holding me back. Really inspiring videos you have, Wheres a full length Maine video? Cheers
You inspire me to want to do this also :) America the beautiful you sure come across some amazing views! Do you ever come across any bears? Thanks for all the amazing videos!
Beautiful, ,,I;m A want to be Hiker,,Im Thinking The Whites Can Wait ,,I hunt North Western Maine,,Mountainous ,2,000Ft or Better,But 4,000 Footers,,,wow,,,That Was Awesome scenery ,,Great Video,I'm Loving the Thru Hike Series
Your video makes me long to hike even more,I recently moved to nh .Only thing is I don't know where to begin.Is there any kind of group I should join? Great video
Ryan Snell Thats a good idea, might have to look into it if i have the time! As of right now this is the best and easiest avenue for me to share with friends! Happy Hiking!
What are you using to check elevation? I start my thru-hike March 1st going NOBO. I met this guy last week in Hanging Rock, NC that's heard of you. His trail name is Daddy-O and his sons name is Peacock.
Do you know how many days it took you to go from Hanover to NH/Maine Border? Saw you started hit NH on Aug 19 and you were in Mahoosucs on Sept 4. Is that when you crossed the border (on 9/4)? Planning on doing NH/VT border to NH/Maine Section and wanted to get an idea on how much time it would take. Thanks!
Hi will, theses are just awesome videos I just came across them and know I'm late to the party! I have a question, my wife and I started hiking a couple Yeats ago so we are new to this and always hear that u need special this and that for gear. I noticed you have the brooks running type shoes listed. I had to look them up and they are very inexpensive on amazon and you are going thousands of miles. Do fancy expensive hiking boots from the rei's of the world make any difference at all? Thanks a bunch these are super entertaining videos!
CWdobro trail runners are my preference. I did find that I would only get about 600 miles out of each pair. But less blisters and better feel of the ground. Most thru hikers are hiking in trail runners. But you could get more mileage out of a pair of day Keen boots.
Hi will, i'm loving your coverage of the trail! How many hours and miles did you usually walk each day, and if you were to do it as fast as you could, how long do you think it would take?
Most beautiful section you have uploaded to date!! You all really covered some ground for the conditions, and that wind rippin like that sure must take it out of you. Does it get tough to breath at those altitudes or is it not noticeable? Also being so dangerous, I was wondering what kind of first aid do you pack and Still keep the pack light? Thanks for the beautiful views bro!!
New Hampshire was amazing. Didn't notice much breathing difficulty there so that was good. My first aid kit is ultralight. 2 bandaids and some ibuprofen. I'm not a big first aid guy. I've been backpacking for over 15 years and never had anything more than a small cut. So I don't go crazy with the first aid. Happy hiking!
Beautiful video. Haven't finished watching it yet though. Totally right in my back yard. I'm just a few minutes away from the trailhead in Gorham NH. Feel free to shoot me a message anytime you're around. Cheers.
You hadn’t been filtering water for 3 months?😮 Also, the music that can periodically be heard, I know that these videos are from several years ago, but please tell me that y’all weren’t just blasting music out while hiking?
No wonder it took so long to edit and upload - That was a lot of footage! After you get the Maine video done I will be anxiously awaiting the start of your PCT hike. (Although I bet you are more anxious than any of us)
Will Wood awesome Red Beard! Before you leave in April, please upload footage on Maine! I am hiking the 100 miles of wilderness to Katahdin. I watched all your videos during my long hike training, which is wearing 30 lb backpack and walk high incline on the treadmill 3 times a week plus 2 times body weight strength training. Watching your videos during my training is very inspired and motivated!! THANKS!
Will Wood one more thing, I am jealous and admire you take long break from real job and all hiking long distance like AT, PCT. I wish I could but I can only do section hike now. Doing what I can to be inspired. 100 mile of wilderness in Maine in July and Wonderland Trail 93 mile in Washington in September.
Hey Red beard, love your videos in fact, rewatching them years later now getting pumped for my hike. I was wondering, Snorlax just kind of disappeared out of your videos... can you say what happened to him? Thank you
Gold Star Dirt glad you have enjoyed my videos. Snorlax had his GF meet him on trail and we parted ways. He finished about 3 weeks after me. Hope you have a great hike! 🙌
Redbeard, question brother, I haven’t looked yet and if you did this already just let me know. Have you done a video on the camera equipment you used, how you did edits/uploads? If you have, I’ll go look. Thank you brother.
Gold Star Dirt I use Sony Action cameras mostly. They weigh nothing and the new ones shoot in 4k. In town I edited using iMovie on my iPhone and uploaded when I had strong service. Can take a long time if you are uploading 4k files. Lots of hiking bloggers send memory cards to someone else who then edits the footage and posts.
Hey Red Beard, love your videos! What kind of watch are you wearing, and what brands did you see other thru-hikers wear that has altimeter/compass functions?
I'm wearing the casio Protrek 3000 check my videos for full review. Many people don't wear advanced watches from what I saw. I was surprised by that. But I did see some expensive suunto watches.
Thanks man! Hey Red Beard just wanted to thank you for these awesome video. I'm learning a lot from them. I'm planning a sectional hike through New Hampshire next year for my 63 birthday, I appreciate you and much respect. Happy trails Brother!
How weird I came across this video. I was on the summit of Jefferson the same morning you were on the summit of Washington. I went on to do Adams then returned back over Jefferson to loop around Washington. There is a distinct possibility we passed each other. Was a glorious day, wasn't it?
Never stayed in a hut when I went thru the whites. Definitely felt the same way you did about hut cru. AMC sort of put a sour taste in my mouth in general. Made an epic section a little stressful - not knowing where you were camping each night.
I was wearing a Casio Protrek PRW3000 and I would totally buy it again. I was manually set the elevation before I started climbing and it was extremely accurate. Also not as expensive as some of the gps watches.
The AT goes by many different names through the Whites. The names are trail names that I assume have existed there for awhile. For example the signs will read: Greenleaf Trail (AT) or maybe not even say AT. So you just have to pay attention through the whites.
good luck on your PCT throug hike..ive spent time on alot of the Oregon parts of the PCT eagle river gorge and the sisters area. mt hood area was where i lived so hiked alot to ramona falls and lolo pass i lived there actually for a whole summer. you have also enlightened me to the new tech out there in fabrics and gear..here i thought my mountain hardwear waypoint 2 was about as light as i could go in a tent circa 2000 when i spent alot of my momey on gear..baut im sold on the Zpacks brand they seem like a very customer oriented company with quality ultralight products im gonna check out the altplex and the sleeping bags and some of the other items they make for my 2017 AT throughike. im still not sure about the packs im sold on granite gear as my mom worked for them for years and i always get tp notch service fom them they got bought out recently by a investor and that has changed the company i think they are more focused on urban gear now..so im on the fence..im still loyal to granitegear and i have many packs by them..the alpine vapor was my choice to use on the AT ive used it on MT hood and other alpine accents and its pretty light around 2 lbs or so and i can strip it down more and have the stuff put back on later as my mom was a prototype sewer for them in Two Harbors Mn. headquarters. the ice pick/axe loops and straps can come of its basically a very minimalist apline pack for fast light accents. basically without tying on a zpacks pack i feel to blind to know if it would fit ight and so on..but any feedback on how you think it feels with up to 30 lbs..my plan is to be about similar weight as your base maybe 2 lbs more or so . mostly im curious on how it fits in the hip area and if there is any pinching or anything with the thinner lighter weight padding.
+Bill Nye You act like you walked from Georgia to Maine or something..... He was trying to take a shot at you Red Beard. Anyways awesome videos I'm almost threw them all.... :-)
You threw in there "walked my whole life" he's obviously not walking he is hiking .....I'm pretty sure people that can walk don't use trekking poles just to walk threw your local store or something....
The Red Beard is the coolest UA-camr ever. To think he'd take a camera and start filming for hundreds of miles just to share his adventure with us fills my heart with profound gratitude for all he's accomplished here.
This is absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for this.
My pleasure!
I've watched many videos on the white mountains with many different backpackers and each have there own style there own personality. The good ones feel like your right there with them. You have done a wonderful job with this section I will watch the other sections as well. The solitude for me when backpacking is one of the main reasons I love it. Stealth camping and staying away from huts is just my choice. Congrats on taking that long walk on the trail through the woods and truly enjoying it. Good luck on your next adventure and stay safe. May god bless you and be with you each and every step.
Glad you enjoyed the "Rock Pile". The Whites are a spectacular range to hike. I've been up there many times and cannot get enough of it. Thanks for posting your videos...very awesome footage!
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it. Happy hiking!
Been following from the beginning. Your videos have been a goldmine of information. Looking forward to the final stitched together installment! Good luck on your PCT hike! I'll be starting my AT thru in mid March.
Glad my videos have been helpful. Have a blast on your thru hike!
Very well done . Sound is especially clear . Thanks for taking us older folks along for an incredible trip . Stay safe out there !!
My pleasure!
Moosilauke and no people, was up there yesterday . Must have been 40 others on the summit, mostly people from mass.
Your an inspiration to all backpackers.
Wow, just spectacular! Thanks, for the videos Will! you're one of the most pleasant people to listen to. Also I like the image stabilization on your camera. Well done!
Red Beard, your vids on the AT are the best out there. Even the comments reflect a true appreciation for nature and your efforts to capture it. Feeding wild grey jays, I've never even seen that on the National Geo Channel. Very cool!
Thanks so much for the kind words! I love the mountains! I filmed so I would have something to look back on and so others might have a better understanding into what the trail is truly like! Steep and rocky! Ha!
I have enjoyed all of your Appalachian Trail videos from Georgia to Maine. Seems that each state truly has something different to see and experience. You started with a little cold and frozen precipitation in the south, and transitioned into hot and humid conditions in the Virginia's and Mid-Atlantic. I live in Texas, now, but I am from North Carolina originally, and I miss those beautiful mountains and atmosphere. This made me feel like I was home.
New Hampshire really looks amazing. Great video!
The one hour is really worth it :)
This was an absolute joy. Fantastic walking. I've never wanted to visit the states before but it looks like that a section of the AT would make a visit from England well worthwhile. Thank you for posting it.
Got lucky on mt washington when i went through in 1996 the wind was so bad i was almost blown off the mountain several times. It was september, maybe that was my mistake, but i will never forget it. Great job filming the whole trail, wish i did.
The best video of New Hampshire I've ever seen. Great hiking and great job documenting your adventure RB.
Randoe Thanks so much my friend, means a lot to me. Happy Hiking!
What a amazing trip! Thanks so much for taking me along. I bought a Zpacks Arc Blast after watching your review of it. It's a great pack, I love it. Look forward to seeing more videos.
It was truly amazing. But I think the PCT is going to be better! Enjoy your arc blast pack, I know it will serve you well! Happy Hiking!
I look forward to seeing your PCT trip. I've watched a couple video series on the PTC. Most that have hiked the AT and the PTC say they prefer the PTC. That the scenery is better. I've watched most all of your videos, you do a great job. Good luck and safe hiking.
Greg Rinehart Thanks man, I'm really looking forward to the PCT! Hopefully the people i met will be able to match those i met on the AT. Happy Hiking!
Hey Red Beard, Thanks for the New Hampshire AT clip!! I am planning mt AT Georgia to Maine hike and your channel has provided me with such super awesome information and killer inspiration for my hike! Your documentary is so well made of your adventure through NH an the other states. I will be checking out more docs from your channel to help get me prepared for my hike. Well done Dude....thanks for all you do for the AT bound hikers!!! See you on the trail!!
Thanks so much! Really glad it has been helpful! Have a wonderful hike, it will be the time of your life no doubt!
What type of watches are you guys using that show the elevation?
I wanted to see what the AT looked like in New Hampshire. typed it in and your video came up. Excellent video,. you really captured it. Didnt realize the trail was so steep and rocky. Makes me wonder how the 50 and sixtyish people im following are going to handle it... i hope you are doing well and good luck to you.
Simply spectacular!
Very well done Will.
I appreciate your videos.
Your video's have truly inspired me to hike the Pct and the Appalachian Trail. Keep up the great work!
i just watched ur whole trip and its amazing and such a great job filming i praise everyone for doing this all the wayu rock thanks for the great videos and keep on rockin good job
I did Crawford Notch to Washington this past September. I can't wait to get back there. 19 days til Springer!
Andrew Schubauer Good luck on your hike my friend!
Thanks! Made it into Erwin TN today.
Thank-you very much I'm in avid hiker and soon will be hiking the a.t
Brilliant video. I am from New Hampshire but living in Tbilisi now. It made me homesick/jealous watching your video. I'm glad you enjoyed NH. I hope to do the Appalachian trail sooner than later as well. Come hike in the republic of Georgia!
Will is from Georgia as well. The state of Georgia.
Would love to go hike in that part of the world someday! We will see what happens!
Well you guys are always welcome in Tbilisi. We flew for 300$ with transaero from NYC so not too bad. There is snow in the higher altitudes year round but heaps of options.
Beautiful views on the ridgeline section. Thanks for sharing!
New Hampshire is such a beautiful state......
Thanks for sharing these. They are absolutely amazing.
NH is tough to beat. The pecks brook shelter area and the ethan pond area are very nice. I caught a bunch of brook trout at Ethan pond on one trip. Like you videos, although I wish you had more off trail footage. thanks for sharing and take care.
Yeah I wish I did too. I was usually so busy in town resupply, recharging camera batteries, uploading footage to youtube and shoving as much food down my face that I rarely filmed in town. But I am going to try and film much more on the PCT.
I wont stop at the hut but I will visit the mountain where the "old man of the mountain" used to be. As a kid I would see pictures of it and always wanted to go. It'll be emotional even if it's no longer there
I loved that place when I was younger. It's a shame to see it gone
Sure is!
Thanks Red Beard watched the whole video. Great work and info.
Richard Day Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed my journey! Happy Hiking!
Awesome hiked the whites this summer with my son it is a great experience
hey amigo these northern trails r a real work out !!! glad u got SOME KINDA trail legs 😮😅😊!!!!!
Red Beard, would be great to see yalls camping setups each night and maybe meal prep. crazy how in each one of your videos, you seem to leave any followers behind because you are able to walk so fast! great videos!
Absolutely fantastic series, Redbeard. One question though: Why did people need rescuing off Mount Washington if there is a visitor's center?
Got to Hanover, 1800 miles, 2019... was going to restart this Monday... looks to hard for this ole guy..
An hour?! I'm excited to get home and watch this!
It's long! Took forever to edit. Had over 3 hours of footage in this state alone!
this is very cool on the appalachian trail in NH.
Great video's! I'm looking forward to doing the entire AT in the future. I've learned a lot from folks like you that have the great experience of being a thru hiker. This is on my bucker list. Thanks for all the recommendations!
Amazing. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure!
Great job on these videos!
This is my favorite video on UA-cam
LOVE your videos! I think I remember you mentioning the Awol AT guide. Did you do the PDF or the print version? I would like to save weight by using the PDF on my phone, but don't know how reliable that would be (due to service) on the AT...?
Great again. MT Washington was a horror to me. I was never so tired and exhausted as I were here. Great Video again, thx. (Barefootbear)
Why don't you filter water? I use a Sawyer Mini. Is there a lesson here I should learn? Thanks so much for sharing your experience! It really gets me stoked for getting out and hiking, though South Mississippi offers much flatter hikes. Someday I'll hit those mountains!
Hey RedBeard. I just watched your AT trip. Great I've been planning my trip for four years now and it will be another four before I can go. Military life holding me back. Really inspiring videos you have, Wheres a full length Maine video? Cheers
Really glad you have enjoyed my videos. Good luck on your planning and hike in the future. Editing Maine video right now should be up shortly!
You inspire me to want to do this also :) America the beautiful you sure come across some amazing views! Do you ever come across any bears? Thanks for all the amazing videos!
Yes I saw 35 bears on my hike. No big deal, they mostly scattered when they see you except dor a few with cubs.
Beautiful, ,,I;m A want to be Hiker,,Im Thinking The Whites Can Wait ,,I hunt North Western Maine,,Mountainous ,2,000Ft or Better,But 4,000 Footers,,,wow,,,That Was Awesome scenery ,,Great Video,I'm Loving the Thru Hike Series
Awesome video man!... my girlfriend and I are planning on trying the New Hampshire section next summer/fall is there any advice you could give us?
Awesome videos, man! I'm super excited to follow you on your journey on the PCT this year. Are you doing a gear video for that before you head off?
Yes I will be doing it here shortly. I was just waiting till I got all the new gear I will be using. Some new gear reviews will be coming this week.
Will Wood Sounds good dude! I'm looking forward to it. The camo duplex is sweet by the way!
Amazing video, really enjoyed it. Thank you and congrats!!
Your video makes me long to hike even more,I recently moved to nh .Only thing is I don't know where to begin.Is there any kind of group I should join? Great video
You should sell the full version video of your hikes of this and the pct coming up. I'd pay to see more of it.
Ryan Snell Thats a good idea, might have to look into it if i have the time! As of right now this is the best and easiest avenue for me to share with friends! Happy Hiking!
What time of the year was this? I'm thinking about doing the whites in August and wondered what the weather will be like.
What are you using to check elevation? I start my thru-hike March 1st going NOBO. I met this guy last week in Hanging Rock, NC that's heard of you. His trail name is Daddy-O and his sons name is Peacock.
Do you know how many days it took you to go from Hanover to NH/Maine Border? Saw you started hit NH on Aug 19 and you were in Mahoosucs on Sept 4. Is that when you crossed the border (on 9/4)? Planning on doing NH/VT border to NH/Maine Section and wanted to get an idea on how much time it would take. Thanks!
Hi will, theses are just awesome videos I just came across them and know I'm late to the party! I have a question, my wife and I started hiking a couple Yeats ago so we are new to this and always hear that u need special this and that for gear. I noticed you have the brooks running type shoes listed. I had to look them up and they are very inexpensive on amazon and you are going thousands of miles. Do fancy expensive hiking boots from the rei's of the world make any difference at all? Thanks a bunch these are super entertaining videos!
CWdobro trail runners are my preference. I did find that I would only get about 600 miles out of each pair. But less blisters and better feel of the ground. Most thru hikers are hiking in trail runners. But you could get more mileage out of a pair of day Keen boots.
Hey I love your videos. Keep up the great work. I'm sure you've mentioned it but what tent does chair use?
Thanks for another great view of your journey..
I didn't notice any trail markings on S. Kinsman Mt. . Is the AT well worn at that point?
Yeah it was pretty well worn. Beautiful mountain for sure!
Hi will, i'm loving your coverage of the trail! How many hours and miles did you usually walk each day, and if you were to do it as fast as you could, how long do you think it would take?
At the beginning 10-15 after a month 18-25. If you average 15 miles a day you will finish in 6 months. I took 45 zero days. Ha.
+Will “Red Beard” Wood But it's free of prestige, right? I bet you didn't enjoy the trail any less from taking days off?
Most beautiful section you have uploaded to date!! You all really covered some ground for the conditions, and that wind rippin like that sure must take it out of you. Does it get tough to breath at those altitudes or is it not noticeable? Also being so dangerous, I was wondering what kind of first aid do you pack and Still keep the pack light? Thanks for the beautiful views bro!!
New Hampshire was amazing. Didn't notice much breathing difficulty there so that was good. My first aid kit is ultralight. 2 bandaids and some ibuprofen. I'm not a big first aid guy. I've been backpacking for over 15 years and never had anything more than a small cut. So I don't go crazy with the first aid. Happy hiking!
Thanks for handing down the experience!
I am growing up in these white Mountains so that helps since I want to do the at
I never been on Appalachian trail.. Loves to hike but I am stucking with my wife and 2 sons...
I’m about to go on a hike in the whites. Did you need a bear canister? Btw your videos are great
Beautiful video. Haven't finished watching it yet though. Totally right in my back yard. I'm just a few minutes away from the trailhead in Gorham NH. Feel free to shoot me a message anytime you're around. Cheers.
Loved Gorham! Took 2 zeros in that town.
What did you use to keep electronics charged? Solar? spare batteries?
Question,
I am a nh resident and curious to know what your mileage and times were through the granite state?
Is the presidential range that hardcore?
AWESOME!!!! Wish I could be there! One Day!
Wonder the percentage of through hikers that yellow blaze through the whites.
You hadn’t been filtering water for 3 months?😮
Also, the music that can periodically be heard, I know that these videos are from several years ago, but please tell me that y’all weren’t just blasting music out while hiking?
No wonder it took so long to edit and upload - That was a lot of footage! After you get the Maine video done I will be anxiously awaiting the start of your PCT hike. (Although I bet you are more anxious than any of us)
It was a ton of footage for sure. I am definitely ready for the PCT! April 20th can't get here fast enough.
Will Wood wow!! You hiking PCT?!
You know it! Starting April 20th!
Will Wood awesome Red Beard! Before you leave in April, please upload footage on Maine! I am hiking the 100 miles of wilderness to Katahdin. I watched all your videos during my long hike training, which is wearing 30 lb backpack and walk high incline on the treadmill 3 times a week plus 2 times body weight strength training. Watching your videos during my training is very inspired and motivated!! THANKS!
Will Wood one more thing, I am jealous and admire you take long break from real job and all hiking long distance like AT, PCT. I wish I could but I can only do section hike now. Doing what I can to be inspired. 100 mile of wilderness in Maine in July and Wonderland Trail 93 mile in Washington in September.
How many ticks did you get in that beard?
Have u heard any reports about wind pushing ppl and they lose their footing
Hey Red beard, love your videos in fact, rewatching them years later now getting pumped for my hike. I was wondering, Snorlax just kind of disappeared out of your videos... can you say what happened to him? Thank you
Gold Star Dirt glad you have enjoyed my videos. Snorlax had his GF meet him on trail and we parted ways. He finished about 3 weeks after me. Hope you have a great hike! 🙌
Right on brother, that was bugging me more than it should have... lol. Thank you for the well wishes.
Redbeard, question brother, I haven’t looked yet and if you did this already just let me know. Have you done a video on the camera equipment you used, how you did edits/uploads? If you have, I’ll go look. Thank you brother.
Gold Star Dirt I use Sony Action cameras mostly. They weigh nothing and the new ones shoot in 4k. In town I edited using iMovie on my iPhone and uploaded when I had strong service. Can take a long time if you are uploading 4k files. Lots of hiking bloggers send memory cards to someone else who then edits the footage and posts.
Redbeard, thank you so much. Was there a special mount that you used to attach it to your trekking pole?
Hey Red Beard, love your videos! What kind of watch are you wearing, and what brands did you see other thru-hikers wear that has altimeter/compass functions?
I'm wearing the casio Protrek 3000 check my videos for full review. Many people don't wear advanced watches from what I saw. I was surprised by that. But I did see some expensive suunto watches.
Thank you so much for sharing your adventure!! From "F TROOP" AT 91
The Whites are freaking amazing!
Great vid brother! ty!!
Glad you enjoyed them!
I've noticed some rocks piled up it looks like some type of rock formation on top of the mountain @ 23:37 What are they?
Steve Pelonero they are rock cairns that help keep you on trail.
Thanks man! Hey Red Beard just wanted to thank you for these awesome video. I'm learning a lot from them. I'm planning a sectional hike through New Hampshire next year for my 63 birthday, I appreciate you and much respect. Happy trails Brother!
WOW,,,,, man Will you lost a lot of weight since you started in Georgia... And beard grew quite a bit.... Good job on your trip
I ended up losing almost 50 lbs but gained some back in terms of beard weight :)
How weird I came across this video. I was on the summit of Jefferson the same morning you were on the summit of Washington. I went on to do Adams then returned back over Jefferson to loop around Washington. There is a distinct possibility we passed each other. Was a glorious day, wasn't it?
Amazing! Washington had no wind and I was wearing shorts and a tshirt! It was a stunning day!
Never stayed in a hut when I went thru the whites. Definitely felt the same way you did about hut cru. AMC sort of put a sour taste in my mouth in general. Made an epic section a little stressful - not knowing where you were camping each night.
ghamm32 well said. Luckily my buddy Chair and I are master stealth campers which was definitely tough in the Whites.
Nice video... thanks for taking us along..... What brand/model watch/altimeter are you using??
Would you buy it again??
I was wearing a Casio Protrek PRW3000 and I would totally buy it again. I was manually set the elevation before I started climbing and it was extremely accurate. Also not as expensive as some of the gps watches.
Will Wood Thanks for the info
Can I ask, what inspired you to hike the entire AT ?
Hey Will what bracket are you using for your camera on your hiking pole? thanks
I am using a stickpic
Will Wood thanks brother, love your videos.
Chef Juan Montalvo Thanks really appreciate it! Happy Hiking!
What happened to snorlax?
Ok great ty for the answer👍👍
This video wants me to go hiking, to escape the city life in NYC.
Love it on my way 2015 !!!!!
Why do you say the huts don't like thru hikers? I've been to Lake in the Clouds Hut, very neat.
I felt unwelcome at most of them, except LOC.
only stayed at LOC, they didn't seemed to like us at the others, rather tent anyway, otherwise the whites are sweet!
What is the "different Name" that the AT is known by in the Whites? Just curious.
The AT goes by many different names through the Whites. The names are trail names that I assume have existed there for awhile. For example the signs will read: Greenleaf Trail (AT) or maybe not even say AT. So you just have to pay attention through the whites.
Do the shelters just stop showing up eventually?
+Ian Wright they are the entire way on the AT as close to each other as 3-5 miles up to 15 to 20 miles apart at the furthest.
Does the app trail go to mt monadnock?
no
beautiful
Ya boi! New Hampshire
Thats were im from
great video
Thank you my friend. Happy hiking!
Will Wood all your video of the AT r cool
Nice of you guys to camp on the fragile summit vegetation.
is the entire trail marked by white?
Yes the entire way!
Awesome
at 100:50 those birds you said stole your food..well they are called camp robbers..out here thats what everyone calls them.
Really cool thanks for the info!
good luck on your PCT throug hike..ive spent time on alot of the Oregon parts of the PCT eagle river gorge and the sisters area. mt hood area was where i lived so hiked alot to ramona falls and lolo pass i lived there actually for a whole summer. you have also enlightened me to the new tech out there in fabrics and gear..here i thought my mountain hardwear waypoint 2 was about as light as i could go in a tent circa 2000 when i spent alot of my momey on gear..baut im sold on the Zpacks brand they seem like a very customer oriented company with quality ultralight products im gonna check out the altplex and the sleeping bags and some of the other items they make for my 2017 AT throughike. im still not sure about the packs im sold on granite gear as my mom worked for them for years and i always get tp notch service fom them they got bought out recently by a investor and that has changed the company i think they are more focused on urban gear now..so im on the fence..im still loyal to granitegear and i have many packs by them..the alpine vapor was my choice to use on the AT ive used it on MT hood and other alpine accents and its pretty light around 2 lbs or so and i can strip it down more and have the stuff put back on later as my mom was a prototype sewer for them in Two Harbors Mn. headquarters. the ice pick/axe loops and straps can come of its basically a very minimalist apline pack for fast light accents. basically without tying on a zpacks pack i feel to blind to know if it would fit ight and so on..but any feedback on how you think it feels with up to 30 lbs..my plan is to be about similar weight as your base maybe 2 lbs more or so . mostly im curious on how it fits in the hip area and if there is any pinching or anything with the thinner lighter weight padding.
Why do you have a ski pole with you walking??? I've walked my whole life without holding onto a pole.
I use trekking poles for added stability and to take impact off of my knees. I am new to them and will never hike without them. Happy Hiking!
Will Wood o i c
+Bill Nye You act like you walked from Georgia to Maine or something..... He was trying to take a shot at you Red Beard. Anyways awesome videos I'm almost threw them all.... :-)
Matt K ??? I asked a simple question, grow up dude!
You threw in there "walked my whole life" he's obviously not walking he is hiking .....I'm pretty sure people that can walk don't use trekking poles just to walk threw your local store or something....