Walking North - My Journey On The Long Trail (Part 1) - (HD)

My hiking goal in 2015 is to traverse the 273 mile Long Trail which travels the entire length of Vermont, from Massachusetts to Canada. In part 1 of my documentary I use the Pine Cobble Trail Head in Williamstown, MA as my entry point to my first step on the LT. Staying at Seth Warner shelter, night 1 proved to be a challenge with the over night lows into the mid 20's. The next day, Saturday, the plan was to hike just over 13 miles passing by the Congdon Shelter, eventually staying at Melville Nauheim Shelter, but I decided to push on and attempt to make it to Goddard Shelter(at just under 22 miles). The afternoon turned to early evening and...

The night before this adventure my wife asked me for 3 things I was apprehensive about. After much thought I shared the following with her, 1) my body holding up - I'm not getting any younger. 2) Severe weather - specifically thunderstorms. and 3) Loneliness. Follow along to see how these potential obstacles were handled.

I am a backpacking enthusiast who enjoys spending my days on the trails with friends, both old and new and my nights sleeping in my hammock under a tarp. I currently live in Syracuse, NY with my wife (Angela) and 2 girls.

Thanks for watching,

Rob

[paulpaulhus]

Wow, I just found your videos, they are great.A lot better than any tv show.I just wished that I had found them sooner.Thank You for get me laughing sometime.

[stevenews]

I'm thinking of hiking The Long Trail next summer and enjoyed your first video. The selfie stick was a good idea along w/ the mini-tripod. I really enjoyed the variety of footage you can get w/ it.

I hope to watch the rest soon. I have not done an overnight-er before and hope a year should be enough time to get some gear, get in shape and plan the adventure. I currently hike 8-12 miles on Saturdays w/ a very light day pack. I bought a Osprey 58 ltr pack before Christmas. Now it's time to save up and start getting the rest of my gear.

I'm going to buy the Green Mountain Club guide and read it from cover to cover along w/ the waterproof map. The new guide should be coming out any day now. I'm like to film along the way and hope there are locations to recharge batteries and upload over WIFI.

LightWalker (from Central CT)

[mainehiker]

Would love to have some closure about why you disappeared. I wonder where you went often and hope you’re ok. All the best. T

[thathikingguy]

Rob that looks like you had an excellent time. Would love to do a long trip like that. Great video

[sfgirly]

Just discovering this channel, so great to see how you love being out in nature! thanks for the tip on the water bottle holder! easy and practical! Love the unbridled enthusiasm in your video's while hiking! love it. Happy Trails!

[GreatLakesBackpacker]

Another enjoyable hike, Rob.  Thanks for sharing it with us.  I got quite a laugh out of...."difficult with a 'D'" only because I have been there a couple of times myself.  The one that I remember most is "Heart Attack Hill" on the LHHT.  That one set my quads and my lungs on fire.  Your mantra was, "left, right, left, right" and mine is always, "just another 50 feet, just another 50 feet, just another 50 feet..." Haha.  I'm looking forward to part 2.

[PumpkinVillage]

Very nice video. We parked at Ithiel Falls today and hiked up to Roundtop Shelter to check it out for a hammock hang. After all that my son and I are going to hang at Prospect Rock instead. Looking forward to your next video.

[naturecallsoutdoors]

Great to see so much enjoyment on the trail. You really get as much as you can out of the wilderness.

[anthonyloffredio]

I also camped (in the White Mountains) on that Friday night of Memorial Day weekend. It was cold. We got some sleet and light snow! I used the Warbonnet hammock sock for the first time that night and it worked wonders! Blocked any wind getting under the tarp and raised the temp in the hammock. You gotta try one of those! I also have a 20 degree HG quilt too, that helped as well. Great video!

[stowe]

This past Memorial Day, my wife and I stayed at Seth Warner shelter our first night (Friday), and sure enough, I was thinking about you because we heard lots of gunshots and tires screeching (sounded like someone was stuck in the mud). Kept us up from like 1am on. So strange!

Sure would love to see your vids of you finishing this trail someday! This channel was what got me into hammock camping and back into backpacking.. Hope you're doing well-- Take care..

[ballpete]

Looks like a great adventure Rob. Can't wait to see part 2...

[Missouriman]

Great video Rob! Sure looks like some pretty country. I got to hang for the first time with my 40F quilts last weekend and achieved hammock nirvana!! Glad you made it back safe and sound and cant wait for part 2.
Eric

[soup]

Awesome video! I really want to at least section hike some of the Long Trail soon. Sweet!!!

[ketcamaro]

Just started watching your videos after watching peter nyberg's channel....seems you packup and hike away from where you camped then stop for breakfast...wouldnt it be easier to eat before you packup the first time....love the videos...i live just sout a hour or so from the Finger lakes National forest...and about a half hour north of the PA Grand canyon....great hiking in the area...keep up the great videos as long as you enjoy it is all that matters, it cleanses the mind and soul....

[philfrederickiii]

In 1980, a group of 8 of us 11th graders, including Dave Schools of Widespread Panic became End to Enders. We did it in 33 days. Manchester Ctr we ate at Denny's and that was a good break. Killington, Camel's Hump etc made for an awesome adventure.

[pilgrimhiker]

Hi - just started watching your videos and I'm really enjoying them. Thanks for taking us with you, dude.

[TomsBackwoods]

Awesome Journey! Looking forward to part 2! You are a blessed man!

[Featheredprop]

What a joy, Rob. That was fun! Keep doing what you're doing, bro.

[FatherGoat]

Love your attitude out on the trail - well done Rob!

[KuntryRD]

Nice Rob!  It was cold Memorial weekend.  Loved the scenic shots.  I love your positive outlook on it all.