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blue indian
02-19-2013, 01:05
Ok WB, What are some of your favorite videos/movies/videoblogs about the trail that you have come across?
The best one that I’ve come across so far has been from a 2012 thru named Jeff Gray, a.k.a “Loner”. He has a series of videos of his hike posted on youtube. Search Loner2012at. They are down right addicting and really make me want to hit the trail. I think he does a great job of splicing videos and pictures (he has a great eye for photos) that really shows America’s trail at its finest.
What he does that a lot of videos that I see don’t do, is show a decent amount of the towns along the way. Watch a couple and tell me they aren’t awesome! You will have to watch them all.
Loner if you see this, props man!
Break:Away
02-19-2013, 01:59
From 2012 I like , Loner, FM (FatherMan), mfrenchy77 and biophthera - all good video series. There are many more also that I really enjoyed - too many to mention (or recall) here.
takethisbread
02-19-2013, 09:27
I'm not sure a great AT film has been made yet, puzzling since the PCT has had a couple really good ones. AT seems like An easy make, I don't know. I haven't seen them all obviously. Video journals drag, for me to get seriously interested there needs to be a story, a defined cast of characters, music, and 75 minutes of final footage. If anyone knows a good one like that on AT lemme know!
jimmyjam
02-19-2013, 11:11
This one is my favorite:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lif6o8iE5cA&feature=related
Great video and music.
blue indian
02-19-2013, 12:47
Takethisbread, National Geographic has a pretty good documentary on the AT that I really enjoyed. Check it out!
BirdBrain
02-19-2013, 12:55
+1 on the Loner2012at YouTube videos. I saved them as a favorite because of this thread. Thank you BI.
takethisbread
02-19-2013, 13:20
Seen it. I wasnt totally pleased with it. It's not a story, it's more like a commercial. I like "walk"by Squatch, his pct flick, but "flip flop flippin" his AT thing, wasn't the best. , I like Jesters Pct film "wizards of the pct "
Takethisbread, National Geographic has a pretty good documentary on the AT that I really enjoyed. Check it out!
88BlueGT
02-19-2013, 13:25
I really enjoyed the movie Trek. I only watched it 50+ times.... that's all :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZxEh_klLU0
Prop Blast
02-19-2013, 14:19
This is a video of a training hike in the Smokies. Watch "Frost" as he completes his thru-hike. He is on the trail at this time. His work is excellent! http://thelongstarttothejourney.com
Carolina Cruiser's Appalachian Impressions is more of a documentary than a journal. I found it great showing to friends and relatives who don't know much about the trail.
Surviving the Appalachian trail by YO-YO.
colorado_rob
02-19-2013, 14:49
Check out "Southbounders"...
http://www.southbounders.com/traditional.htm
2NewKnees
02-19-2013, 21:52
I really didn't like "southbounders" but I love Trek.
I really didn't like "southbounders" but I love Trek.
LOL... I loved Southbounders and hated Trek!
takethisbread
02-20-2013, 06:15
LOL... I loved Southbounders and hated Trek!
I haven't been interested in southbounders bc it looks scripted. Is it?
Lone Wolf
02-20-2013, 06:52
I haven't been interested in southbounders bc it looks scripted. Is it?
yes it is. and it's a pretty dumb flick
Where would one go to view Trek? Is it on You Tube?
Appalachian Trail - 2000 miles to Maine is my favourite.
Mostly follows one hiker and I think shows some of the good and the bad.
LOL... I loved Southbounders and hated Trek!
Me too, A.T. drama lol
colorado_rob
02-20-2013, 08:52
I haven't been interested in southbounders bc it looks scripted. Is it? Yes, pure fiction. Still, decent movie, at the time it streamed on Netflix. Doesn't now, but does on Amazon ($2.99, I think). I haven't seen Trek, but look forward to it.
I liked Trek and Southbounders. :D
Although I think part of the reason for the 'hang food in shelters' thing comes from that rat scene in Southbounders. So take it with a grain of salt!
Where would one go to view Trek? Is it on You Tube?
Hey Deacon..how's Ohio!
Yes, there are 4 or 5 Trek trailers on You Tube. Here is one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnaoC0OX4QY
waywardfool
02-20-2013, 11:20
Takethisbread, National Geographic has a pretty good documentary on the AT that I really enjoyed. Check it out!
I really liked the Nat Geo film...BUT...it went way off tangent 2 or 3 times. The worst was about water quality. They got pretty far "down off the mountain" for way too long. It was more like it was the producer's pet project, and he had to slip it in...too much though. Would be a great film if you cut out 20+ minutes of off-topic.
88BlueGT
02-20-2013, 12:44
If you want to buy Trek I'm sure you could find it on Amazon or purchase it directly through their website.
ATMountainTime
02-20-2013, 16:08
southbounders would have been alot better with Kate Middleton! :)
Trek was quite entertaining. The one guy says "It hot as b@lls!" i found quite funny. just the inflection in his voice nailed it.
Enjoyed Lola and Sunrises 2010 trail video.
Break:Away
02-20-2013, 17:05
Yep, thanks for the link. It's outstanding!
max patch
02-20-2013, 17:42
I haven't been interested in southbounders bc it looks scripted. Is it?
Scripted and the main characters are all actors. Netflix has it billed as a "documentary" so I thot they were going to follow actual hikers on the trail. Not.
I don't watch a lot of these videos, but I haven't seen anything better than the first one I saw, "Five Million Steps".
tridavis
02-20-2013, 17:47
Here is the site for Southbounders:
http://www.cultureunplugged.com/play/5990/Southbounders
SnakeSession
02-27-2013, 19:54
Really enjoyed all the 2011 and 12 video series and spent A LOT of time watching videos before my hike. Some faves were Chris Miller/Clean Shaven and Lindsey/Tupper. There were lots more too. As far as dvd type deal - watched 2000 Miles to Maine at least 10 times before my hike. Really enjoyed the flip flop videos too.
blue indian
03-30-2013, 19:09
Really enjoyed all the 2011 and 12 video series and spent A LOT of time watching videos before my hike. Some faves were Chris Miller/Clean Shaven and Lindsey/Tupper. There were lots more too. As far as dvd type deal - watched 2000 Miles to Maine at least 10 times before my hike. Really enjoyed the flip flop videos too.
I feel like im talking to a living ledgend! How is the post hike like treating you? Wouldnt mind seeing a post hike video. Any plans for another thru hike?
Andrea Griffith
03-30-2013, 20:42
We followed Loner's journey last year; checking daily for updates! He was stellar at conveying the beauty along the trail and remained positive, one would think hiking the AT is simple; not the case this year!!
I watched Southbonders and was not impressed. They depicted the AT like a ghost town like there was barely any hiker other than those three hikers on the trail. For an amateur film was not bad but nothing more.