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perrito
03-02-2017, 13:25
I look forward to following the progress of thru hikers each year. Feel free to add a link to your channel or the channels you are following here so that we can all share in the journey. I will occasionally post the updated consolidated list.

Pondjumpr
03-02-2017, 14:23
I have been following 2 and am up to date on both. Both have been good ones to follow.

Reddmage - slow and steady. Great attitude and having fun. Great perspective for someone new to the long distance hiking world. lots of trail walking footage with commentary.

Early Riser 72 - That dude is squared away. Former military. High Speed. Solo. Good tips, tricks and advice. Amazing! (those that have watched his channel will get that)

Oventoasted
03-02-2017, 16:23
Wild Wild Walkz Inc. is another good youtube channel im kinda following. Started in mid Jan so you get to see what it's like starting early.

dwcoyote
03-02-2017, 16:28
Kiwi Wandering USA is a good one. He gives lots of trail reports, reports on shelters and water sources. Very informative if you are planning on hitting the AT anytime soon.

Woodbury
03-02-2017, 17:23
https://youtu.be/9TMfwqY-w-w

Track3307
03-02-2017, 19:07
My wife and I intend to update YouTube as regularly as possible - We'll be kicking off in two weeks:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGpk8O9DS2Kl31Cm5GOvtlw

Kaptainkriz
03-02-2017, 19:40
looking forward to following along. :)

My wife and I intend to update YouTube as regularly as possible - We'll be kicking off in two weeks:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGpk8O9DS2Kl31Cm5GOvtlw

jgillam
03-02-2017, 20:14
I've been really enjoying Early Riser 71...great dude.

ogtheking
03-03-2017, 00:13
I agree, Early_Riser_71 has been great. Trying to find more, sub'n this thread. Good luck to them all.


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Christoph
03-03-2017, 08:32
Here's a link to mine when I attempted my 1st thru (and a few sections included with my brother). I might be using this page for this years upcoming thru, even though it's extrememly slow to upload to. There's a discussion tab on there where I posted my daily thoughts.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSq-wXRb0CfE1OezB2x_Zjg/videos

Track3307
03-03-2017, 12:12
looking forward to following along. :)

Thank you Kaptain! We look forward to having you

Pondjumpr
03-03-2017, 17:07
I have been following 2 and am up to date on both. Both have been good ones to follow.

Reddmage - slow and steady. Great attitude and having fun. Great perspective for someone new to the long distance hiking world. lots of trail walking footage with commentary.

Early Riser 72 - That dude is squared away. Former military. High Speed. Solo. Good tips, tricks and advice. Amazing! (those that have watched his channel will get that)

OOPs, yes early_riser_71 I remember him saying his age and then knew there was a number behind his handle. I just couldn't remember 71 or 72... I look forward to his updates.

hikernutcasey
03-06-2017, 11:46
Wild Wild Walkz Inc. is another good youtube channel im kinda following. Started in mid Jan so you get to see what it's like starting early.I think this guy is funny! Warning: he uses some salty language at times. I like how honest he is about everything and you can see him progressively learning as the videos go along. I'm still not caught up yet but watching them in order when I get the chance.

Any others you've come across yet? I've found a couple channels of folks who haven't started yet but that's about it.

11Series Hiking
03-06-2017, 14:15
I just started my videos, only two so far, I haven't left yet but I will be in the next day or so. I've been checking out other peoples videos and it's getting me even more excited to get after it. Good luck to everyone!

https://11serieshiking.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSf_1xVmiyIYUjN7bB0sGA

perrito
03-06-2017, 15:05
OK, here's the list summary so far:

Early_Riser_71 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCKgxH-Ei-JA7fPn4Om3p8w0CNm1kzQ&bvm=bv.148747831,d.amc)
reddmage (https://www.youtube.com/user/reddmage)
The Wild Wild Walkz Inc. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuRswzeCwcJzfbsaiPinojg)
Kiwi Wandering USA
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEqPPWInfdPAO5pkNhVglsw)Woodbury (https://youtu.be/9TMfwqY-w-w)
Justin & Wella Jay (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGpk8O9DS2Kl31Cm5GOvtlw)
Chris - Trail name: Thumper
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSq...B2x_Zjg/videos)11Series Hiking (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSf_1xVmiyIYUjN7bB0sGA)

A good start. Keep them coming. :)

perrito
03-06-2017, 15:12
fix:
Chris - Trail name: Thumper (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSq-wXRb0CfE1OezB2x_Zjg/videos)

EO.
03-06-2017, 19:15
Hiker Feet
Chris Goes Outdoors
BlessingofAdventure
TwoTentsDown
Meg Greenlee
Happy Hikers
Yay Adventures

Out of all of the above, I believe Hiker Feet is the only one who is already on trail.

Fireplug
03-07-2017, 00:55
Www.youtube.com/kissimmeesux

ncfishboy
03-07-2017, 11:19
Just getting mine started

https://www.youtube.com/user/ncfishboy

TTT
03-07-2017, 15:06
I've been watching two women. After a few miles both seem to be falling apart. Their problem appears to be excessive weight and knee issues. Sad

dwcoyote
03-07-2017, 15:45
I would encourage everyone to go to Meg Greenlee's channel and offer her a word of encouragement. She was suppose to start her NOBO this Friday but announced today that she is having to postpone it due being diagnosed with cervical cancer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYNv_fRjN0g

capehiker
03-07-2017, 17:11
I've been watching two women. After a few miles both seem to be falling apart. Their problem appears to be excessive weight and knee issues. Sad

What channels are those?

TTT
03-07-2017, 18:42
They on youtube. Need to look for the links. The one is a pretty nurse and the other wants to video document her journey with her friend. Both appear to be struggling. On appearances alone I don't think they are going far unless they make a paradigm shift.

TTT
03-07-2017, 18:47
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8qz-E0Uh44&t=12s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNWWxGMHkYQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj5ZXBA3Ud0&t=1s

THESE TWO

TTT
03-07-2017, 18:54
Hiker Feet (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC43Es9s4cSYOVOzDQVXMhJQ) and Bootstrapping Life (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwK1zBNj_vIJfwUlh8_1Oxw)
Also started watching
(https://www.youtube.com/user/scottman187)
scottman187 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdReZCQ5juRQz3LZLSdZtfA)

schnikel
03-09-2017, 21:39
Early raizer has my attention right now.
Schnikel

ccartertn
03-10-2017, 00:59
MTMike is pretty good.
+1 to Early Riser

jekerdud
03-10-2017, 04:44
Here's my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzdVz8c0qKt5nHH5UWpOyxA

I am heading down to Springer on March 24th. I will put out my gear list video later next week, or right before I leave (just sent my clothes to InsectShield, have to wait for them to come back).

For those still planning, and want to do an early start next year or the year they go, I interviewed Nate from Between the Blazes. He had some good tips.

TTT
03-10-2017, 05:11
Thumbs up jekerdud!
Also been watching Early Riser. He seems to be spending more and more time in shelters and eating pop tarts. :)

TTT
03-10-2017, 05:15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L300q4hzoc&t=13s

Breindy
03-10-2017, 07:05
I will start my thru-hike 24 March from Amicalola Falls.

You tube Barbara Richey

ScareBear
03-10-2017, 07:12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L300q4hzoc&t=13s

That was unintentionally hilarious. Love Silent Bob....

TX Aggie
03-10-2017, 10:34
Early raizer has my attention right now.
Schnikel


Me as well. As soon as I saw his loadout I had a feeling I would like his trip. Keeping it light, but not reducing his comfort just to count ounces. Also, as a fellow vet I get a lot of his though process and motivation.

jekerdud
03-10-2017, 11:38
That was unintentionally hilarious. Love Silent Bob....

Hahaha, looks like my brother now has a trail name!

bikeandhike
03-10-2017, 15:26
I would encourage everyone to go to Meg Greenlee's channel and offer her a word of encouragement. She was suppose to start her NOBO this Friday but announced today that she is having to postpone it due being diagnosed with cervical cancer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYNv_fRjN0g

Meg is my girlfriend, and appreciates your thoughts! We are now planning to do a SOBO in Mid/Late June. Can't keep her down!
Again...thank you.

TTT
03-10-2017, 16:21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYNv_fRjN0g

TX Aggie
03-17-2017, 17:51
Anyone on the forum know Early_Riser_71? He's usually good about posting, but has been radio silent for several days now since he landed in Damascus.

(Not that I'm worried per se, but as a vet myself, we never leave a brother behind.)


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TTT
03-17-2017, 19:32
There are a few others that have also vanished off the radar screen

TX Aggie
03-17-2017, 19:43
Early Riser just posted. I think that storm must have kept many of them occupied with sheltering then moving as much as possible. I'll keep an eye out for some of the others as well.


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dwcoyote
03-17-2017, 20:39
Meg is my girlfriend, and appreciates your thoughts! We are now planning to do a SOBO in Mid/Late June. Can't keep her down!
Again...thank you.

Good luck with the SOBO.

Pondjumpr
03-20-2017, 08:41
Early_Riser_71 came down with some sort of stomach bug. Evidently, he stayed near another NOBO that was sick. the other guy thought he had Giardia but it was not confirmed. Also, KIWI was ahead of him but got off the trail with what appeared to be a similar issue. ER71 was still on the trail after Mile 500 at last update and was heading into town to see how he felt and decide if going to the ER was needed. Hopefully his stomach bug passes soon and he gets back on the trail. I certainly enjoy watching his videos.

capehiker
03-20-2017, 10:17
Early Riser is back to posting videos.

TX Aggie
03-20-2017, 10:37
Early Riser is back to posting videos.

I tried to watch yesterday's post but I kept having issues with it. I saw h posted a new one today but I haven't watched it yet.


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perrito
03-21-2017, 16:17
Updated list:

Early_Riser_71 (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCCKgxH-Ei-JA7fPn4Om3p8w)
reddmage (https://www.youtube.com/user/reddmage)
The Wild Wild Walkz Inc. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuRswzeCwcJzfbsaiPinojg)
Kiwi Wandering USA
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEqPPWInfdPAO5pkNhVglsw)Woodbury (https://youtu.be/9TMfwqY-w-w)
Justin & Wella Jay (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGpk8O9DS2Kl31Cm5GOvtlw)
Chris - Trail name: Thumper
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSq...B2x_Zjg/videos)11Series Hiking (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSf_1xVmiyIYUjN7bB0sGA)
hiker feet (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC43Es9s4cSYOVOzDQVXMhJQ)
ChrisGoesOudoors (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCm5E07ArJqgP6pXYliUvhog)
BlessingOfAdventure (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIk0W3GbFYQv36chgpxu9ig)
twotentsdown (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCB1ois0G3NdlxIKU0JTkghg)
Meg Greenlee (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCdyhyKw_yORUgShxUo_yt5Q)
Happy Hikers (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCUZKCfnV6bk4VYmCHDJqQdw)
Yay Adventures (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UChTLaHC1aOHoZpyiWeuf69Q)
Alan Taylor (https://m.youtube.com/user/kissimmeesux)
ncfishboy (https://m.youtube.com/user/ncfishboy)
scottman187 (https://m.youtube.com/user/scottman187)
MTMike (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC2SnNNxR0W0fGBnRR__AYdg)
jekerdud's Escaping the Office (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCzdVz8c0qKt5nHH5UWpOyxA)

Keep them coming, and let me know of any changes, bad links, etc.

(https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCzdVz8c0qKt5nHH5UWpOyxA)

Stone1984
03-21-2017, 17:47
Meg is my girlfriend, and appreciates your thoughts! We are now planning to do a SOBO in Mid/Late June. Can't keep her down!
Again...thank you.



Wishing you guys the best of luck, she seems to have a fantastic attitude and that can get a person through a whole lot.

TX Aggie
03-21-2017, 19:03
Wishing you guys the best of luck, she seems to have a fantastic attitude and that can get a person through a whole lot.

^^^^^^^
100%


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ScareBear
03-21-2017, 19:14
I'm betting the Norovirus is making it's rounds among the crowd...it likely is NOT Giardia, unless the ****e has hit the fan...literally...just sayin....

capehiker
03-22-2017, 00:37
Looks like "Boot Strapping Life" is off the trail and her content is deleted. Of all the vloggers I've seen she was the one I knew was gonna drop by Neel Gap.

There's another one called Jaybelle and M.https://www.youtube.com/user/MiasGallery/videos

jekerdud
03-22-2017, 01:56
Thank you Perrito. So anxious now. See you guys on the trail!

ScareBear
03-22-2017, 05:13
Looks like "Boot Strapping Life" is off the trail and her content is deleted. Of all the vloggers I've seen she was the one I knew was gonna drop by Neel Gap.

There's another one called Jaybelle and M.https://www.youtube.com/user/MiasGallery/videos

I just started watching the vloggers because of the weather. Kinda sad to see all that unbridled optimism meet Mother Nature on the AT...everyone has a brave face, but you can clearly tell who isn't up for the long haul. One pleasant gal can only get 9 miles before her feet start THROBBING...she has made it to NOC, though. Kudos for that with sore feet!

And, you gotta feel for those poor folks in an REI double wall tent having to "dry it out" in the parking lot of a motel..."got cold last night...upper 40's"....doubt they will make it to NOC...

JC13
03-22-2017, 08:42
Anyone on the forum know Early_Riser_71? He's usually good about posting, but has been radio silent for several days now since he landed in Damascus.

(Not that I'm worried per se, but as a vet myself, we never leave a brother behind.)


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI was wondering if he ended up zeroing with the Noro he had. I haven't had a chance to watch his latest videos yet.

JC13
03-22-2017, 08:45
I heard on Reddmage's videos last night that MTMike is off trail due to heart conditions, he stated he was going to attempt to thru next year.

capehiker
03-22-2017, 10:13
I just started watching the vloggers because of the weather. Kinda sad to see all that unbridled optimism meet Mother Nature on the AT...everyone has a brave face, but you can clearly tell who isn't up for the long haul. One pleasant gal can only get 9 miles before her feet start THROBBING...she has made it to NOC, though. Kudos for that with sore feet!

GA is a great equalizer for sure.

TX Aggie
03-22-2017, 10:52
I was wondering if he ended up zeroing with the Noro he had. I haven't had a chance to watch his latest videos yet.

He ended up with 1 zero day, then a couple of short and difficult days out on the trail then a nearo at a hotel. Finally recovered and is back out hitting it hard, did 30 a couple of days ago.


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TTT
03-22-2017, 11:11
Been following marymk94 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_HhHkGFHGADAYSrWhQ0zAw) lately. She's only posted 2 videos that have an element of prozac about them. Wishing her all the best

perrito
03-22-2017, 12:16
Updated list:

Early_Riser_71 (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCCKgxH-Ei-JA7fPn4Om3p8w)
reddmage (https://www.youtube.com/user/reddmage)
The Wild Wild Walkz Inc. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuRswzeCwcJzfbsaiPinojg)
Kiwi Wandering USA
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEqPPWInfdPAO5pkNhVglsw)Woodbury (https://youtu.be/9TMfwqY-w-w)
Justin & Wella Jay (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGpk8O9DS2Kl31Cm5GOvtlw)
Chris - Trail name: Thumper
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSq...B2x_Zjg/videos)11Series Hiking (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSf_1xVmiyIYUjN7bB0sGA)
hiker feet (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC43Es9s4cSYOVOzDQVXMhJQ)
ChrisGoesOudoors (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCm5E07ArJqgP6pXYliUvhog)
BlessingOfAdventure (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIk0W3GbFYQv36chgpxu9ig)
twotentsdown (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCB1ois0G3NdlxIKU0JTkghg)
Meg Greenlee (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCdyhyKw_yORUgShxUo_yt5Q)
Happy Hikers (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCUZKCfnV6bk4VYmCHDJqQdw)
Yay Adventures (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UChTLaHC1aOHoZpyiWeuf69Q)
Alan Taylor (https://m.youtube.com/user/kissimmeesux)
ncfishboy (https://m.youtube.com/user/ncfishboy)
scottman187 (https://m.youtube.com/user/scottman187)
jekerdud's Escaping the Office (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCzdVz8c0qKt5nHH5UWpOyxA)
Jaybelle and M (https://m.youtube.com/user/MiasGallery)
marymk94 (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC_HhHkGFHGADAYSrWhQ0zAw)


Off the Trail :(
MTMike (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC2SnNNxR0W0fGBnRR__AYdg)
Boot Strapping Life

TTT
03-22-2017, 13:47
Before going off trail MTMike posted a video that I found very informative in getting to the trail


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HAtqyzkqh0

II DOGS
03-23-2017, 06:18
Updated list:

Early_Riser_71 (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCCKgxH-Ei-JA7fPn4Om3p8w)
reddmage (https://www.youtube.com/user/reddmage)
The Wild Wild Walkz Inc. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuRswzeCwcJzfbsaiPinojg)
Kiwi Wandering USA
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEqPPWInfdPAO5pkNhVglsw)Woodbury (https://youtu.be/9TMfwqY-w-w)
Justin & Wella Jay (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGpk8O9DS2Kl31Cm5GOvtlw)
Chris - Trail name: Thumper
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSq...B2x_Zjg/videos)11Series Hiking (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSf_1xVmiyIYUjN7bB0sGA)
hiker feet (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC43Es9s4cSYOVOzDQVXMhJQ)
ChrisGoesOudoors (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCm5E07ArJqgP6pXYliUvhog)
BlessingOfAdventure (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIk0W3GbFYQv36chgpxu9ig)
twotentsdown (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCB1ois0G3NdlxIKU0JTkghg)
Meg Greenlee (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCdyhyKw_yORUgShxUo_yt5Q)
Happy Hikers (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCUZKCfnV6bk4VYmCHDJqQdw)
Yay Adventures (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UChTLaHC1aOHoZpyiWeuf69Q)
Alan Taylor (https://m.youtube.com/user/kissimmeesux)
ncfishboy (https://m.youtube.com/user/ncfishboy)
scottman187 (https://m.youtube.com/user/scottman187)
MTMike (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC2SnNNxR0W0fGBnRR__AYdg)
jekerdud's Escaping the Office (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCzdVz8c0qKt5nHH5UWpOyxA)

Keep them coming, and let me know of any changes, bad links, etc.

(https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCzdVz8c0qKt5nHH5UWpOyxA)


AT THRU HIKING announcements I found on YouTube by early March 2017 - broken arrow - new2thewild - Happy Hikers - Mary McCloud - Bethany Varner - meg greenlee - thic gravy - roaming gnome - th3 amat3urs - just1man - tin cup outdoors - jaybelle and m - hop along johnny - crazy tree - joel wanders - hiker feet - chrisgoesoutdoors - danger granger - sarah williams - briansal93 - appalachian trail tales - happy hikers - kiwi wandering usa - just1man - dirtbag adventures - apollo nature - jordan aichholz - mtmike - yay adventures - rick coulon - lawrence wild - big red on the road - bill mcgovern - adventure frog - Goin' Walkabout - ChrisHikesTheAT - Caleb Bonner - fixedbydoc offgrid - sue m - blessingofadventure - FiftyNine - RestStep - jay young - Steve Pekarskiy - Walking Tall - David Lancaster - Martin Spaugh - Nick Kennedy - Bluegrassboy Hikes - Ithink ican - Kenji Takes A Hike - Scott Steffes - thrugear - Jim McNelis - Weather Girl Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker 2017 - Bootstrapping Life - Justin Geiger - Andrew G - Jesse Ditzer - saratoga on the at 2017 - slotortoise61 - zach kbates - the walking feet - Tylers ATHike - twotentsdown - paul wetzel - David M Boudreaux - The Walker's Walk - Miguelon Hikes the AT - reddmage - taylor carter - Green mtn bushcrafter - ian bloomer - The Wild Wild Walkz Inc. - early_riser_71 - wonderwoman shelley - christopher evers - raw alignment - The Survival Channel Survival Gear Reviews - Onward! The Appalachian Trail - Leah Lipka - Jennifer Giddens - ncfishboy - Logan Boyle - 11Series Hiking - Chris Guynn - zeus almighty



This list is 2 weeks old - Maybe 50 more have been added - hiker bubble - Near impossible to follow all. I'll stick with Early_Riser_71, and Kiwi Wandering USA - Reddmage is hard to follow - too much slow talk. :)

perrito
03-23-2017, 07:55
AT THRU HIKING announcements I found on YouTube by early March 2017 - broken arrow - new2thewild - Happy Hikers - Mary McCloud - Bethany Varner - meg greenlee - thic gravy - roaming gnome - th3 amat3urs - just1man - tin cup outdoors - jaybelle and m - hop along johnny - crazy tree - joel wanders - hiker feet - chrisgoesoutdoors - danger granger - sarah williams - briansal93 - appalachian trail tales - happy hikers - kiwi wandering usa - just1man - dirtbag adventures - apollo nature - jordan aichholz - mtmike - yay adventures - rick coulon - lawrence wild - big red on the road - bill mcgovern - adventure frog - Goin' Walkabout - ChrisHikesTheAT - Caleb Bonner - fixedbydoc offgrid - sue m - blessingofadventure - FiftyNine - RestStep - jay young - Steve Pekarskiy - Walking Tall - David Lancaster - Martin Spaugh - Nick Kennedy - Bluegrassboy Hikes - Ithink ican - Kenji Takes A Hike - Scott Steffes - thrugear - Jim McNelis - Weather Girl Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker 2017 - Bootstrapping Life - Justin Geiger - Andrew G - Jesse Ditzer - saratoga on the at 2017 - slotortoise61 - zach kbates - the walking feet - Tylers ATHike - twotentsdown - paul wetzel - David M Boudreaux - The Walker's Walk - Miguelon Hikes the AT - reddmage - taylor carter - Green mtn bushcrafter - ian bloomer - The Wild Wild Walkz Inc. - early_riser_71 - wonderwoman shelley - christopher evers - raw alignment - The Survival Channel Survival Gear Reviews - Onward! The Appalachian Trail - Leah Lipka - Jennifer Giddens - ncfishboy - Logan Boyle - 11Series Hiking - Chris Guynn - zeus almighty

This list is 2 weeks old - Maybe 50 more have been added - hiker bubble - Near impossible to follow all. I'll stick with Early_Riser_71, and Kiwi Wandering USA - Reddmage is hard to follow - too much slow talk. :)

Wow. Lots to look at. Are all of these vloggers?
Thanks for the leads!

TX Aggie
03-23-2017, 08:05
This list is 2 weeks old - Maybe 50 more have been added - hiker bubble - Near impossible to follow all. I'll stick with Early_Riser_71, and Kiwi Wandering USA - Reddmage is hard to follow - too much slow talk. :)

Ditto. But thanks for the list, I'll probably look at a couple of them periodically.

ER and I seem to have a lot of the same mindset, probably the Veteran thing. Plus he's just easy to listen to. Kiwi I like because he pretty much shows all the bigger campsites.



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perrito
03-23-2017, 17:18
I've added a whole bunch from the list II DOGS provided. Some had very little to no content so I didn't add them here.

Updated list:

Early_Riser_71 (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCCKgxH-Ei-JA7fPn4Om3p8w)
reddmage (https://www.youtube.com/user/reddmage)
The Wild Wild Walkz Inc. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuRswzeCwcJzfbsaiPinojg)
Kiwi Wandering USA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEqPPWInfdPAO5pkNhVglsw)
Woodbury (https://youtu.be/9TMfwqY-w-w)
Justin & Wella Jay (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGpk8O9DS2Kl31Cm5GOvtlw)
Chris - Trail name: Thumper (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSq...B2x_Zjg/videos)
11Series Hiking (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSf_1xVmiyIYUjN7bB0sGA)
hiker feet (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC43Es9s4cSYOVOzDQVXMhJQ)
ChrisGoesOudoors (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCm5E07ArJqgP6pXYliUvhog)
BlessingOfAdventure (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIk0W3GbFYQv36chgpxu9ig)
twotentsdown (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCB1ois0G3NdlxIKU0JTkghg)
Meg Greenlee (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCdyhyKw_yORUgShxUo_yt5Q)
Happy Hikers (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCUZKCfnV6bk4VYmCHDJqQdw)
Yay Adventures (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UChTLaHC1aOHoZpyiWeuf69Q)
Alan Taylor (https://m.youtube.com/user/kissimmeesux)
ncfishboy (https://m.youtube.com/user/ncfishboy)
scottman187 (https://m.youtube.com/user/scottman187)
jekerdud's Escaping the Office (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCzdVz8c0qKt5nHH5UWpOyxA)
Jaybelle and M (https://m.youtube.com/user/MiasGallery)
marymk94 (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC_HhHkGFHGADAYSrWhQ0zAw)

NEW!
Broken Arrow (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCHF9KvPR7kiyW5N-y06ggig)
New2theWild (https://m.youtube.com/user/New2theWild)
marymk94 (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC_HhHkGFHGADAYSrWhQ0zAw)
Bethay Varner (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCWc7vSkcNu3SR3M1V44oKUQ)
Roaming Gnome (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCLCzGcrJhKMs69QeuYmsgYw)
Th3 Amat3urs (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC3thPRXjEm4hcutRNd4lIqA)
Just1Man (https://m.youtube.com/user/RatcliffRichard)
Tin Cup Outdoors (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC2_OoQ5sOBT212iRVsSTE6Q)
Hop Along Johnny (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCK4Vne3uUNkq4D6TqvXLBJQ)
Crazy Tree (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCEpolOPSfvoVmdtgHt-_Dew)
Joel Wanders (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC3DZxt_pZ7sikrMt-pPcG7g)
Sarah Williams (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCaIVCwNIUk6qE5MnewKDCrQ)
BrianSal93 (https://m.youtube.com/user/BrianSal93)
Appalachian Trail Tales (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCa2m1NW8WO8w4_85IJPScRQ)
Dirtbag Adventures (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCQ77ZQPFAI3A-xkFwYA9Pwg)
Lawrence Wild (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC4InsxB4POWKaJrOxXrnt6A)
Big Red On The Road (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC8p2B-IyPJELv58MLbWLYRA)
Bill McGovern (https://m.youtube.com/user/bllymcgvrn123)
Goin' Walkabout (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCpaOc0x06bmVKBnoVFIeCKg)
ChrisHikesTheAT (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCzU-cxGcbAQFOlWWWHtLorg)
Steve Pekarskiy (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCf4EYfRNt7mbakM-2dQ3QSQ)
Martin Spaugh (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCf4EYfRNt7mbakM-2dQ3QSQ)
Ithink ican (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCySdTjLspMywa3Rir3CvB1w)
Kenji Takes A Hike (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCK0fcIXZW6UoIQ73jqaM36w)
Jim McNelis (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC1W3PcIUHAvfauDo9M3P6Ww)
Weather Girl Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker 2017 (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCh32Zp1-rXbraoLlApId2tw)
Andrew G (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCBDGxkF6pvkyDvyvjVIoceQ)
Saratoga on the AT 2017 (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCS8FZaD9ZyCYFBCdnoEAHBg)
The walking feet (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCDHRJpOKiGni8-rQsykxRhA)
Tylers ATHike (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC84Fw0AyQ41G61CavGxhO4A)
Miguelon Hikes the AT (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCg1g9_fCstonXWC909aJl0w)
WONDERWOMAN SHELLEY (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCEDpfsf6cwcL8L9Micn5_tw)
Onward! The Appalachian Trail (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIq0A5OPulhiK9akz1Ykccw)
11Series Hiking (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCZSf_1xVmiyIYUjN7bB0sGA)
Zeus Almighty (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC3oU-P74mbvN_jcbLkAIkog)


Off the Trail :(
MTMike (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC2SnNNxR0W0fGBnRR__AYdg)
Boot Strapping Life

Stone1984
04-11-2017, 11:03
KIWI is out :confused: :(

hayshaker170
04-11-2017, 12:45
What happened to Wild Wild Walkz? I have living vicariously thru him but no videos in a couple weeks.

TTT
04-11-2017, 15:23
What happened to Kiwi? I was worried when he showed his gear and kept saying "It weighs nothing". The last I saw of him he was carrying 35 pounds of nothing and fighting his way over very rocky terrain.
Marymk94 pops up every so often like a pigeon circling the air, but doesn't seem to be covering much ground
Early riser has also been off the air for a few days - he might be having camera/power issues

TTT
04-11-2017, 15:36
Yay Adventurers sent their dog home and seem to be living in motels.
Wonderwoman and hiker feet have also vanished off my screen

Stone1984
04-11-2017, 17:36
What happened to Kiwi? I was worried when he showed his gear and kept saying "It weighs nothing". The last I saw of him he was carrying 35 pounds of nothing and fighting his way over very rocky terrain.s


He seemed to develop some negative feelings toward the trail the past couple weeks. And he said he was just done. He didn't quit on a bad day so I think he did it right. Went home to be with his wife he missed greatly. He had some of the best videos I had seen.

I am still enjoying ER71 and reddmage

Need those two to stick with it.

JC13
04-11-2017, 19:20
What happened to Kiwi? I was worried when he showed his gear and kept saying "It weighs nothing". The last I saw of him he was carrying 35 pounds of nothing and fighting his way over very rocky terrain.
Marymk94 pops up every so often like a pigeon circling the air, but doesn't seem to be covering much ground
Early riser has also been off the air for a few days - he might be having camera/power issuesER71 posted today or last night.

TTT
04-11-2017, 19:27
By coincidence Kiwi, a YouTube friend of Early Riser71, ended his hike on the 71st day.

johnspenn
04-11-2017, 21:34
I liked Kiwi and share some of his views and values. I understand completely his reasoning for leaving the trail, because they are many of the same reasons I won't be doing a thru in the foreseeable future. I am bummed he's off the trail now, though.

I still follow ER, and watch RM some but really don't relate much to him. I am also liking "Jays on the Trail" husband and wife hikers with Warrior Hikes.

hikernutcasey
04-14-2017, 10:19
What happened to Wild Wild Walkz? I have living vicariously thru him but no videos in a couple weeks.

I'm wondering the same thing. I really liked his care free attitude and general positivity. It's been 2 weeks now, hope he's still on the trail.

LiquidSmooth
04-14-2017, 14:25
I will start my hike around May 1st. I will be doing videos and using instagram as well. You Tube Channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3tjAuWPsBmLYUZVxw2JOlA

jeremys
05-02-2017, 23:58
Just throwing mine into the mix, currently in Gatlinburg dealing with a pack issue.
Jeremyhikes.com
YouTube link on front page.

JC13
05-03-2017, 08:18
ER71 mentioned yesterday that Hiker Feet is off trail.

linus72
05-03-2017, 10:53
Hiker Feet posted an update that she is indeed off trail and her reasons.

fluffkitten
05-03-2017, 10:56
ER71 mentioned yesterday that Hiker Feet is off trail.

Her last post was a "why I'm leaving the trail and what I'm doing now" post. Can understand where she's coming from.

zachzz12
05-03-2017, 15:23
not sure if mentioned before , I like to follow

-theblackalachian

he is approaching the smokies

Oventoasted
05-23-2017, 23:44
Feel like my blog has some meat on it and would like to share it with you all. Trail name is Magellan.

Oventoasted.wordpress.com (http://Oventoasted.wordpress.com)

JC13
05-31-2017, 08:42
Steve Walker (Big Bird) is off trail due to ankle injury.

linus72
05-31-2017, 09:46
hoping big bird recovers soon and gets back on trail. was enjoying watchin him again this season.

ChrisMek
06-02-2017, 11:09
Uncle Paul (YouTube channel BlessingOfAdventure) started his Flip Flop in Pawling, NY this morning... He has my support!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIk0W3GbFYQv36chgpxu9ig

calientepocket
06-03-2017, 19:24
Uncle Paul (YouTube channel BlessingOfAdventure) started his Flip Flop in Pawling, NY this morning... He has my support!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIk0W3GbFYQv36chgpxu9ig

I'm still debating a SOBO thru, or starting a flip-flop at Pawling or Delaware Gap. Thanks for sharing Uncle Paul's channel so I can see how starting off in Pawling goes!

Kaptainkriz
07-13-2017, 19:56
Tex is back! Flipped sobo after some recovery from an injury:

https://youtu.be/F5PFj7-1niA

TTT
07-13-2017, 23:36
this guy is funny

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7axxCAb7Q-0

bandrsox
09-05-2017, 01:44
Here is my 2017 thru-hike vid! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PVM1FFqxHg

Martzy13
09-23-2017, 17:05
Maybe a little late, but my buddy I hike ld most of the Trail with, Mountain Goat, is still out there, kicking out the miles. Here's his YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC726olw47P7QVLM0SUsWMLw

TTT
09-23-2017, 18:43
Out of the many YouTubers I've been following, only 3 have made it. The rest have just vanished off the small screen and into oblivion.

RangerZ
09-25-2017, 20:31
Happy Hikers seem to have dropped off the net. Anybody have any info?

TTT
09-26-2017, 04:58
She's been having issues with her feet for some time. (prevention is better than cure) Her last post was 3 weeks ago. Occasionally she vanishes for medication and R&R before bouncing back with more optimism than before. She recently acquired a new sun hat which gives insight into her intentions so I expect to see her popping up again.

Other YouTubers with more personality than character have been passing out explanations as to why they need to quit. At the moment I don't see many going the full distance apart from Sarah Williams, ChrisGoesOutdoors, and maybe Crazy Tree. Also hoping DANN Hailey makes it as he cracks me up with his unique perspective on things.

TTT
09-26-2017, 05:02
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5xlrtSPTls

Gambit McCrae
09-26-2017, 08:10
I learned more from this one video then I have 99% of all the other thru hiker vlogs I have watched.


https://youtu.be/BAbxJHK2CXQ

Angle
09-26-2017, 17:00
Happy Hikers seem to have dropped off the net. Anybody have any info?

Saw her in Monson on the 18th and she was headed into the 100 mile wilderness. Probably done by now. Iceman

jalfordjr
10-23-2017, 10:17
Early Riser 71 (very informational)
The Blackalachian (love and light)
DANN Hailey (raw as they come)

Christoph
10-24-2017, 10:11
Out of the many YouTubers I've been following, only 3 have made it. The rest have just vanished off the small screen and into oblivion.

Happy to say I was one of the successful 17'rs. Not sure if the link is working, but if you search Chris - trail name Thumper it should come up will all my vids (there's 9 if I remember correctly. Here's a link to the last video of me and at the end you can see me crying like a big baby. Haha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihfME15xuIQ

Oventoasted
10-25-2017, 00:28
congratz! looks like the same views when i summit katahdin! foggy as hell. :D