Day 31 of Hiking the Appalachian Trail! #thruhiking #hiking #dailyshorts #appalachiantrail

[kaitlin]

“That’s the good thing about hiking, you can take all your aggression out on the trail” lol I love that quote!!

[Sliknic]

Chores always suck even when you’re living your dream lol. Go get it Maddie❤❤❤

[nancyp]

I think your trail name should be “Comedian “—your takes are charmingly amusing! Love it, happy hiking!

[scotbotvideos]

You might be having a lousy day, Maddy, but you still appear to be able to smile.

By the way, here's a pro-tip from the world of professional cycling (not that I was one): on your zero days, still try to get some exercise in, albeit without your backpack. In the Tour de France the riders still go for training rides on the rest days; something to do with keeping the muscles primed, IIRC.

[jimmymalone]

Stay strong Ranger and goog luck io you,

[janmariolle]

You are so awesome! I am loving these videos.

[Jonnyflingspoo]

I’m really enjoying your daily updates! I’m doing the Colorado trail on June 1st to test out gear for a month before I attempt the AT next year. I’m so excited for you taking this adventure, and thank you for sharing a glimpse of it with all of us on YouTube! Keep it up!

[am]

wow 31 days, seems as if you just started a week ago, your well on your way

[matthewrobinson]

You are living, though, versus dreaming. Stay strong ❤

[drivingmissmolly]

You might enjoy the book/audiobook “the comfort crisis”. It’s full of great scientific research about how being in nature and being uncomfortable is really good for us as humans. It is also a great story about a group of men in north Alaska trying to hunt caribou for a month. Incredible book 10/10.

[lindiemoon]

The literal ups and downs of thru hiking!

[crevnoid]

You'll get into a productive routine. Like packing what you can the night before. Simple stuff that makes things smoother and keep that smile! 🤠

[somerandomguy]

How much does your pack weigh on average? Like starting out and untill u get to town. ❤

[bdmdcmj]

What is your plan if your out hiking and the grid goes down? Your always alone. You may be stuck where your at. I just wonder if youve got a plan b

[bluejay]

Open Space Ranger Maddie Budlight Year.
I’m so aggressive my therapist insists I’m in full shackles and a face shield like Hannibal Lector

[herbieburbie]

I'm waiting for the trail to get flatter from traffic and dehydrated water to be invented.