Your hiking goals are now my new life goal mantra: don’t get dead, don’t get seriously injured, make a lot of friends, enjoy the journey and each day, especially the difficult ones, find something to appreciate. You’re off to a great start, safe journey to Katahdin!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Hahaha. Good goals to live by
@camerajen
3 ай бұрын
I’m 62 and I enjoyed this so much! Inspiration for my mine tomorrow morning!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
3 ай бұрын
Thanks. Have fun!!
@hikingmovie
4 ай бұрын
Congratulations on a great first day. Seeing Tonya was a bonus. I followed her hike in 2022.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Really great person
@susankaempfer8427
4 ай бұрын
When the rhodies point straight to hell, that’s how you know how cold it is 😂 🥶
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Dang right. And they really do!
@vanmiles6979
4 ай бұрын
What a great first day. Take it easy though! I was so jacked up that I could hardly walk by the time I got to Franklin. Enjoy your time. I can’t wait to follow along.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. Feeling good
@donnamabe5147
4 ай бұрын
This is awesome Chuck! So happy for you. You get to see God’s beauty and enjoy His nature. Praying for your safe and amazing journey.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Donna. Good trip so far.
@johnhenderson8360
4 ай бұрын
On February 21st 2004 I started my thru-hike, I was 52 years young. It's been 20 years and it seems like yesterday. I'm subscribing to your channel and hope to follow your hike all the way to the Big K. I want to wish you the best and hope you have as wonderful experience as I did. The ridge runner gave you some very good advise. Don't over do it to early. (That was a pretty big first day) God Bless!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@randyboyett1366
4 ай бұрын
It was a surprise seeing Tonya. I did the Georgia section a couple of years ago and had the time off my life! Enjoy and just know we are all pulling for you!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Tonya “monarch “ was great
@Faingo35
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I'm excited to join you on your journey from my office desk! Happy Trails!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for following along
@bellcampe59
4 ай бұрын
You're doing a nice job with this channel. You'll be to Katahdin in no time. I follow Peaks 4 pounds too.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
She is great! I’ve met up with her a couple of times now. Keep pulling for her. I know I am!
@pleok08
4 ай бұрын
Friday, February 23rd: Lodge costs, but IMHO worth the cost. Was able to eat and rest well and charge all my electronics. Sorry you lost your glove shells before day one. At least you have others. Bandit and Scott-free! Good beginning! Thanks for sharing. Happy Trails! Ross08
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@paulst4523
4 ай бұрын
If i was where you are and starting the trail i would definitely have some tears in my eyes. I bet its an awesome feeling. I look forward to following along.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@Elizabeth-pt4bv
4 ай бұрын
Following Peaks and Scott Free too, what fun, then you find Tonya, what an awesome start. So excited for you. Thanks for letting us tag along.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Meeting a lot of good folks out here
@coachjeff493
4 ай бұрын
Following your hike from Brisbane Australia..... Have a great time mate.... Jeff and Deb
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. Love to hear from the international community
@ChrisJolly-uf3lm
3 ай бұрын
Chuck, great to see you out on the trail. A goal of mine as well. Will be praying for you friend! Enjoy your journey!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris. Good to see you’re following along
@gettyhike
4 ай бұрын
i've done the approach twice (skipping stairs), and i think its a better sendoff than doing the springer parking lot. that being said, i absolutely would have taken the opportunity to split a shuttle. that's an easy win, no effort involved logistics. happy trails!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I think I made the right decision
@kierano5496
4 ай бұрын
That’s a big day! I remember walking from Stover Creek shelter to Gooch shelter on my second day in 2018 and it was a hard.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Yeah. A long hike, but living every minute of it.
@kampersadventures958
4 ай бұрын
Great first day! Congratulations on starting your thru-hike. Just joined team C.H.O.! “Kamper” AT 2020
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@19stoney64
4 ай бұрын
Just subbed. I start April 1. Great that you met peak for pounds. Hope I get to meet her somehow. Have a safe journey. If I get a chance to shuttle to springer, I’m not passing it up either.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
She’s great to be around. I have no regrets about the Approach
@patriciabarnhart1886
4 ай бұрын
Smart move to move past the approach trail! Looking forward to your journey, and I like to see a bit of emotion in deference to your respect for the days ahead, and the planning behind you!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. I think I made the right decision
@michaelessig6376
4 ай бұрын
go get it ! I applaud your snap decision change of plans. you got to hike with some other folks, got to see springer without being exhausted.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
I think it was a good decision. No regrets right now.
@barbaramassey3787
4 ай бұрын
I like the way you show the trail. I like the way you really appreciate the trail. Good job! 😊😊😊😊😊
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@williamking4316
4 ай бұрын
I am sure every hiker forgot something, at least it wasn't something major. I am looking to do my thru hike in 2025 although living in Georgia I have done Blood Mountain and Wood Gap many times, My dad and I wanted to walk it in the 80's but never did, and he has passed on, but I will honor him with a picture of him on my pack when my journey starts. looking forward watching your Journey! And remember the approach trail is not the Appalachian Trail, I have been following Laura as well, she's a trooper!! Good to see Tonya on there I followed her and Stan on their Journey , Happy Trails!!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. And it’s god to hear your bringing your dad’s spirit along with you. It’s great to meet all these folks along the trail
@Glazehikes
4 ай бұрын
Best of luck out there. Loved your goals. Peace and happy trails.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@strombley5
23 күн бұрын
Chuck, following your journey congrats on your progress on the AT journey. Certainly a dream of my own to through hike the AT!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
23 күн бұрын
You can do it! Go for it
@debbieosborn9464
4 ай бұрын
Just started watching your journey. Haven’t watched any AT hikes for a couple of years.We live in the Smokies close to the park boundary. We’re in our 70s now so we don’t do as much hiking. I hope you have a fun safe trip. Good luck will be watching 😀
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for following along
@DavidWilson-vq7fl
4 ай бұрын
Great video! I can tell the hike means a lot to you - rooting for you to go the distance!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. No plans to quit until Katahdin
@macdaddyhikes4235
4 ай бұрын
Happy trails on your journey
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Judy-fi7ce
4 ай бұрын
Hi Chuck, first day on the AT after so many years dreaming of it. Fifteen miles first day, so exciting! Very nice content and narrative. Really enjoyed it. I'll be following along. Take care!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. Welcome aboard
@vivianhelt8860
4 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your first day of an amazing adventure. I look forward to seeing you hike your way through ! ❤
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@shutterbugsadventures1951
4 ай бұрын
You made it to Gooch! You a killing it! I’m enjoying following along. Thanks for taking us along on your journey. Wishing you luck and happy trails!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@WHATIFsummits
4 ай бұрын
Hey bandit it’s “what if “ love the video ! Just put out my week one wrap up
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Cool. I’ll look it up and subscribe. Hope you make it here today.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Is that a instagram account? I can’t find it on KZitem. Are you planning on getting back on soon?
@WHATIFsummits
4 ай бұрын
youtube.com/@WHATIFsummits?si=U90_xwnDXXvNyqBS
@WHATIFsummits
4 ай бұрын
There’s the link sorry yeah I’m gonna get back in in a couple days letting my blisters heal back up. Did you stay at green dragon?
@WHATIFsummits
4 ай бұрын
I went from Unicoi gap to docks creek 16.4 miles I was doing a bandit run !lol
@dawnseely1013
4 ай бұрын
BIG first day! Sassafras didn't even slow you down... Love that you got to see Tonya (Monarch)!!! Be safe and enjoy the steps along the journey🥾
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Yes it was. I’ve actually seen Monarch a couple of times. She’s great! A lot of fun to hang around with.
@roxannaharvey8983
4 ай бұрын
Congrats on a great first day!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@jme042
4 ай бұрын
Congratulations Chuck! You are starting the dream that I still have, enjoy the journey. Good luck, happy trails, I look forward to following you north.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. Don’t give up on the dream
@sandra4710
4 ай бұрын
Great start! Will be signing up and cheering you on!!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@sandrap3047
4 ай бұрын
Just subscribed. Wish you the best of luck on your AT adventure!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@maryhain7387
4 ай бұрын
Great start Chuck. Excited to follow your adventures.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@mixmediaproductions
4 ай бұрын
Snowed unexpected, got very cold. No dry wood.. no tent... We had to leave.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Brrrr. Hopefully I have all I need to stay relatively warm
@charlenecarnes8139
4 ай бұрын
So Awesome my dude❤ I'm rooting for you. So happy to follow along❤
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@vanessawatson1768
4 ай бұрын
You are inspiring me. Keep it up thanks.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@southerntrekker
4 ай бұрын
Your excitement is awesome and I would be the same way. It’s my dream too. Good luck to you!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@bethhelfrich1227
4 ай бұрын
Wow! What a start to a fantastic journey. Love your positivity and your goals. Happy hiking 🥾🥾
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@thesunshinesyndicate981
4 ай бұрын
Excellent job!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@keepitmovingmom
4 ай бұрын
Good luck!! I will be starting in 2 weeks. Very exciting!! have a great time
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
You’re gonna hate it and absolutely love it at the same time
@juliamarple3785
4 ай бұрын
How exciting! I will follow along occasionally.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. Glad to have you along
@jonkey2127
4 ай бұрын
Just found your channel and subscribed. Wishing you the best of luck on your epic journey
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Glad to have you on board
@shutterbugsadventures1951
4 ай бұрын
Those are some good goals! LOL. I’m glad you’re chasing your dream. I’m looking forward to following along. Definitely enjoy the journey!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@danmolnar9751
4 ай бұрын
I am very happy for you and wish you a safe and meaningful journey. This truly is the journey of a lifetime.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! It truly is
@lizstrailsandtravels4624
4 ай бұрын
I’ll be tagging along ! Great first day
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Glad to have you along for the ride.
@techguy9023
4 ай бұрын
Good luck with your hike. Similar age. I just do sections with my kids. Too many commitments to do longer but we enjoy getting out. Last section was to NOC Lots of blowdown last year.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks, NOC is still a pretty long hike
@josephrogers1864
4 ай бұрын
Happy to follow you all the way to the top in Maine..happy trails🐧
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. Good to have you on board
@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING
4 ай бұрын
Great video! New follower here. Best of luck on your epic adventure. Crow✌️
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@pauliedavis49
4 ай бұрын
Subscribed and will be praying for you, as I am for Laura and others. God bless! Paulie
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@pcrice-lr2dn
4 ай бұрын
Enjoy the journey 🍃🌿
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thank you, I will
@wandahale8118
4 ай бұрын
Looking forward to following along with your journey. Happy hiking
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@craigedwin1965
4 ай бұрын
I started watching a couple days ago Chuck I’m about ready to retire here in the next few years. I’ve always wanted to do the PCT, you are adding to my quest and my inspiration and I plan to watch you on your journey. I also have thought about starting a KZitem channel. I think you’re doing great! Keep it up and good luck to you
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Go for it! Just learning how to do the channel, but having fun
@smlworld3014
4 ай бұрын
Just subbed. 2018 Nobo. Great start to your journey. I wish you all the best on your adventure. Happy trails!!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for subbing
@PaulR-xq3no
4 ай бұрын
Hello Chuck. 🙂Very well made video, you documented your first day in detail. You look as if you have done this before, you made it look easy, Very admirable and sensible goals; Don’t get dead. Don’t get injured. Enjoy the adventure and meet new people, make new friends. And lastly make it through Katahdin. Congrats on your first official AT thru hike day.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Hahaha. Thanks
@1024Pete
4 ай бұрын
May your equipment provide you safety and comfort. May you achieve the success you desire. Wishing you peace, good health and good fortune. Happy Trails!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Wow. Thank you!
@vprep7727
4 ай бұрын
Super excited to follow your journey. Good luck and enjoy enjoy enjoy
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@0808anwar
4 ай бұрын
subbed. i ll be following you along from here Indonesia. take care and happy hikes!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Wow!!! Great to have a follower from so far away.
@kieranwalsh9593
4 ай бұрын
Hey, congratulations on your first day. I follow a few hikers eat year from Amy an Johns adventures in 2019 to pamper, wild and screwball in 2020. through reckless abandon an Stan the man hikes. good luck and start off slow.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks and glad to have you aboard
@MaryTravels53
4 ай бұрын
I am so excited for you! Best of luck. I skipped the approach trail also…no big deal. You are officially on trail!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@chiefjim8178
4 ай бұрын
My friend is leaving on the trail next week! Good luck!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@Jay388
4 ай бұрын
Just subscribed brother and can't wait to tag along. It's been a dream for me as well for a few years to hike the AT but unfortunately for me it'll have to wait til retirement because my job doesn't allow enough time off. Good luck and keep on trucking North brother! 🥾🥾⛰️⛰️⛰️⛰️🌄🏕
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. Welcome aboard
@tommybewick
4 ай бұрын
I love winter hiking. I'd rather be cold than hike in the heat any day of the week. Great start! You're the first guy I subbed to this year. I follow at least five to six hikers every year. Good luck my friend and happy trails!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks and welcome aboard
@takingawalkadventures
4 ай бұрын
hope you have a great journey on the Appalachian trail. it will teach you so much. I have enjoyed many sections of the Appalachian trail. rooting for you all the way to katahdin
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
I hope so too! Thanks
@Kari-bb3rm
4 ай бұрын
I have the same kind of truck! Smoke gray Toyota Tacoma! Wishing you the best!!! Be safe!😊
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@Sehuntersw
4 ай бұрын
Don’t get dead lol. So excited you are chasing your dream!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@papajeff5486
4 ай бұрын
Hikers go with the very minimum of kit, pieces having multiple uses, keeping the backpack lightweight. When kit is lost or forgotten…well. Thank you for sharing your hike…from East Tennessee. P.S. Don’t git hurt or dead…smiling
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Yep. We were talking today that any lost gear can be serious out here. We have little to replace it with until we reach the next town
@jeanettepugh6017
4 ай бұрын
Flexibility is essential. Broken/lost equipment, weather, trail conditions will change your plans throughout. Best of luck!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Very true! Thanks
@karinheart
4 ай бұрын
What a great start! Hoping you did not over due
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
I over did it a little, but still feeling good.
@garrettcole8533
4 ай бұрын
Two thru hikes under my belt…The preparation you put into your hike, your realistic perspective, and your positive attitude will serve you well. Looking forward to following along on your journey. Best of luck Chuck!
@EarlyRiser71
4 ай бұрын
It's hard to imagine when you start at that little rock outcropping in GA that this trail leads all the way to the middle of Maine (and beyond). Until I saw Katahdin for the first time in the 100-mile wilderness, it never really felt real. Don't give yourself any latitude to come off trail early (obviously unless a family emergency). Almost all things can be overcome on trail. The only path home leads over Katahdin! Good luck. Push North!! 🤘🕓
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks. My plan is to go all the way
@EarlyRiser71
4 ай бұрын
@@ChuckHowell-Outdoors hell yeah! Good luck! 🤘🕓
@Rituals-R1
4 ай бұрын
You can do it chuck! :D
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@Fallline79
4 ай бұрын
Awesome.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jimjunker3990
4 ай бұрын
GO GET IT!!!! ☀️🍺🍺🌴
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@kriseikenbery112
4 ай бұрын
Don’t get dead is good advice!😂 Good luck, my friend. I’m 66, don’t know if I have 2200 miles in these legs! I’ll let you do the heavy lifting. I’ll watch!😊
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Glad to have you along
@KarenMurphy-yh4yg
4 ай бұрын
“Don’t get dead”😂
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Hey, it’s a good goal😅
@KarenMurphy-yh4yg
4 ай бұрын
@@ChuckHowell-Outdoors it is!!!
@vegasjaydon1aauditstrump2024
4 ай бұрын
Hate to break it to ya. But you missed the 1st White Blaze. It's on Top of Springer Mountain about 40 feet from where you signed the log. Lol... There is another Plaque right next to it. But either way. Have a great hike. Step safe. I hiked it last year and injured my right knee coming up those stairs and the Approach Trail. God Bless
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Didn’t know that. Oh well. I’m calling the plaque and register the beginning of
@1z1zmike
4 ай бұрын
All the best! If you have not been training etc eight miles a day for the first few weeks is recommended by many hikers!🙂🙏
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Agreed. I’ve been training for some time so going just a bit farther
@sirroger5583
4 ай бұрын
Trail magic!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Always good!
@susankaempfer8427
4 ай бұрын
Wait- you had liner gloves, regular gloves, and rain mitts? How heavy is your pack? I’ll admit to having dumped a few things into the hiker box at Neel gap😆 Have an excellent hike, rooting for you!
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Started out with 27.4 lbs fully loaded with food and 2 liters of water.
@mixmediaproductions
4 ай бұрын
Didnt you start at the check-in Rangers station to get on the trail ?
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Yes
@kozmiczian
13 күн бұрын
wipe the cam lense. blury optimism is the best starting theory . . . happy trails.
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
12 күн бұрын
Hahahaha. I’m still at it so……
@mixmediaproductions
4 ай бұрын
How many pairs of shoes do you have ?😢😂
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Only one at a time. I’ll likely go thru three or four
@jellybeanhikes9581
4 ай бұрын
Not if when u make it think positive
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
I try to always stay confident, and I absolutely plan on going all the way. Just didn’t want to sound too cocky. 😁
@Timmer-qp8sy
4 ай бұрын
How old is this old man?
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Hahaha. Old enough that I should know better. I’m 62
@cryptoking2279
4 ай бұрын
You do all this preparation your going to walk the whole AT but you skip the approach trail to get a shuttle lol that is unreal bad start already old lazy man
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
Hahahahaha. I think I did enough prep already. The approach trail is zero net miles on the AT
@wandawilloughby6052
4 ай бұрын
Just found you and have enjoyed. I love love seeing Peaks4pounds
@ChuckHowell-Outdoors
4 ай бұрын
She’s got a lot of grit. Keep following her. I’m pulling for her all the way!!!!
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