Hiking The Appalachian Trail: 2017

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

My favorite Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker on Youtube is Reddmage

He goes by Reddmage and doesn't have a trail name yet, but his pack does. Another Thru Hiker, Trey nicknamed Reddmage's pack aka Hotdog. Most people call Reddmage, "Reddmage" because that is the name of his youtube channel, but Reddmage needs a trail name. So if your out on the trail and run into Reddmage, help give him trail name.

His youtube channel is really cool and one of my favorites so far this year.

Here's a video of Reddmage sharing his pack before he begins his AT Thru Hike.

Reddmage hits the AT trail: DAY 1

I really got a kick out of one his videos when he discovered Trey had placed a huge rock in his pack and he didn't know it and hiked for miles before the discovery. LOL! To see the discovery, start video at 32:20 and enjoy!

Be sure to visit Reddmage's Youtube Channel and check out for yourself. Who is your favorite AT Thru Hiker so far this year?

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Thru Hiking The Appalachian Trail from Amicalola Falls State Park to Mt. Katahdin on Video

I really enjoyed watching Craig's Appalachian Trail Hiking Videos on youtube. You can watch from Day 1 all the way thru his A.T. Hike to Mt. Katahdin. Sit back and enjoy the Appalachian Trail from the comfort of your home while Craig shares his journey each step of the way from Amicalola Falls all the way to Mount Katahdin.

There are 91 Videos to watch in the playlist. They are really worth watching if you ever dreamed of hiking the A. T. You will be able to see and hear many of the sites and sounds of the Appalachian Trail in these videos. Enjoy!

If you don't have the time or inclination to watch all 91 videos of the A.T., below is a 5 minute video he shared of his journey thru hiking the Appalachian Trail.

Monday, January 30, 2017

Women on the Appalachian Trail

What to wear hiking the Appalachian Trail

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