You know what’s absolutely hilarious? My husband’s nickname used to be “Stick”, and he had friends that he goes way back with whom still call him Stick when they contact him.
@Andy-Mesa
6 ай бұрын
Say it with me now: a-mi-ca-lo-la I think it would've been good for you to have had a pack shakedown, but you'll get rid of things soon enough.
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
That I will!! It would have put me back on Day 1 and they don’t have the things to trade out like they do at Mountain Crossings. Yes, still getting the pronunciation right. I did say it with you, as you asked.
@WalkingWombat27
6 ай бұрын
You are a very likable guy….fun to watch. I’ll be following along. Happy hike!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Glad to have you along, thank you!
@kristalann1973
6 ай бұрын
Beautiful day to start your adventure! New Sub here Stick…looking forward to following along with you! Happy Hiking!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@shelliebrassler4430
6 ай бұрын
Happy to have come across your videos! The first time we hiked the approach trail after ALL the steps I had to stop at Frosty Mountain to camp! I was disappointed but that’s all I could do! You’re doing great. Keep hiking and keep it safe. Looking forward to your journey! 🥾
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
There’s been times I’ve been disappointed in my progress too. But that’s ok. We just keep moving forward.
@KrizAkoni
6 ай бұрын
So cool meeting the wickedpissah! You’re going to have a good time.
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Sure will! Everything is cool out here!
@MrTitanTopper
6 ай бұрын
Good luck! Let’s do this! 👍🏻👊🏻👏🏻🙏🏻⬆️
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Yes, let’s! We are doing this together!
@chaosncheckt9356
6 ай бұрын
Bryan, wow big day but seriously, you need to shed some weight. Carrying 45lbs is insane so might I suggest when you reach Neal's Gap you perhaps get a cabin and go through your gear and send some stuff home. You have hundreds of miles to go so no sense in injuring yourself early with too much weight. I did laugh a bit, my wife reminded me that standing in our living room last year with my AT pack loaded, weighing 28lbs I said; "28lbs is nothing, too easy". Ron my shuttle driver said "hahahaha 28lbs is too much", then when I reached Neel's Gap my body said "dude, 28lbs is way too much". So, long story I sent home about 5lbs of stuff that I had because as my son said " Dad, you packed some of your fears". The adventure begins
@chriskelly6559
6 ай бұрын
He's got too much food, guaranteed.
@chaosncheckt9356
6 ай бұрын
@@chriskelly6559You are probably right and hiker hunger hasn't stuck.
@grantfator
6 ай бұрын
Add more weight!!! Make it a clean 50 and develop those muscles!!!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Definitely waaaay too much food, more than I needed and you are right; hiker hunger has not kicked in yet. At trail magic today we all nibbled on some things here and there and the people are like, “The southbounders would have gobbled up every morsel here!” I have a plan to shed a lot of weight at MC. Doing a big switch of gear. You are right; I thought it wasn’t a big deal. Well now, three days in, it’s a big deal!
@pleok08
6 ай бұрын
Monday, February 26th: Good hiking weather! You got this! Weight might be a concern! Good luck! Happy Trails! Ross08
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Yes, weight is a bit too much!
@single-handed3673
6 ай бұрын
A great start to the adventure/journey . I thought that pack looked heavy. Jack & Bobs weigh-in was heavy as well, Bobs pack was 50 lbs. They shed a lot, and got the weight way down. You will have to mail some things home. Please do that sooner then later. Other then that, your hike is going good. Thanks for sharing!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Yup! Lots going back at Mountain Crossings! Big changes coming looking to get this weight down. Jacks pack weighed in at around 23 pounds last I saw him weigh it! That was a terrific improvement!
@billprice6458
6 ай бұрын
Yeah, You're going to thrive out there.
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
I think so too!
@pleok08
6 ай бұрын
Sunday, February 25th: Good luck and God speed! You got this! Happy Trails! Ross08
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Thanks
@wildflowersadventures
6 ай бұрын
Great first day! You already know about the weight, so I’m sure you’re sorting that out. We’re cheering you on, Stick!! Let’s gooo!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much
@UntakenTrails
6 ай бұрын
You're right that you definitely just think of one step at a time. Don't overwhelm yourself with the total distance ahead. Just enjoy the moment of what the trail brings you today. 425 stairs. Yikes! It's great that you're already meeting people on the trail. Have a great time!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Yes! Thinking too far ahead plays with the mental. I love the people I have met so far!
@bearanoia673
2 ай бұрын
Doing a little catching up on your channel. We didnt know about you until we saw you in Bandit's video. 🐻🌲
@sticktheeagle
2 ай бұрын
Who is Bandit? Not sure I know him
@GreenDragonHostel
6 ай бұрын
I like how you showed the very beginning of the trail. You are making a great video blog.
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! It is a treat to have you comment. I’ll have to come visit near Hiwasee
@alicial6072
6 ай бұрын
wow I pick a hiker or two to follow every year, coincidence is i picked you Bryan and lovetohikenewengland, i subscribe to both your yourtube channels last week, great seeing you both together
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Wow, that is amazing! What a cool coincidence. Thanks for your support!
@wingmanhoy3999
6 ай бұрын
Congratulations on a very successful beautiful 1st day of making special unforgettable memories to be cherished in the future, love all the moments, all the very best health and happiness
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Definitely unforgettable!
@thesunshinesyndicate981
6 ай бұрын
Good luck and God bless you!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
You too! Thanks!
@realeyesrealizereallies6828
6 ай бұрын
"Taking it slow, one step at a time, is always the fastest way to achieve your goals"--Me..You've got a nice window of weather for your beginning, it's even nice up here in the Adirondack Forest NY..You sounded like me on my horse on that approach trail..Click clacking along..LOL..Good luck Stick Man..
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! That was the hiking pole I was dragging behind me as I filmed. So thankful for this amazing weather to start!
@whereisdavetoday9979
6 ай бұрын
I’m so excited for you!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing in the excitement!
@mikes7654
6 ай бұрын
Those waterfalls at around 11:30 into the video are beautiful ! Excellent job Day 1 ….
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
They are! I really enjoyed it!
@lastone8896
6 ай бұрын
Congrats on the start Your test walks and camping all come into play now you'll be fine at your own pace
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
They sure do! Yes, we can’t rush this.
@jeffstone28
6 ай бұрын
Great trail video, y'all. I noticed how you picked up the southern y'all right away. I'm waiting to see if you will be pronouncing Appalachian the southern way lol, and I hope you do, at least until the Mason-Dixon Line!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Haha! So funny! I didn’t even realise I was doing that!
@jeffstone28
6 ай бұрын
@@sticktheeagle I'm like that too. I naturally pick up the local accents but some people never lose their original accent.
@denabutz4559
6 ай бұрын
Maybe you should look into being a forest ranger that seams like something you might like with all your scout training and now all the hiking. Don't forget to show some of the wild life
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
That does sound like a perfect job. I will try to capture wildlife but I haven’t seen any yet!
@dwayne5698
6 ай бұрын
Stupid question but I assume "Stick the Eagle " because you made Eagle Scout? Congratulations if so!! So looking forward to following you!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Yes that is the reason! Thank you, glad to have you!
@PatriciaPoli-op9yq
6 ай бұрын
You are adorable and will be fine to watch your progress! Good job. One step at a time!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Elizabeth-pt4bv
6 ай бұрын
Excellent job on day one. So excited for you.
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
I so appreciate that.
@clm2417
6 ай бұрын
So excited to follow along. Wishing you an incredible and epic journey. ❤
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@robertm9119
6 ай бұрын
Having a great first day beginning. Keep thinking, have fun, you're doing good, go at your own pace.Blackritz
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@jeannedial2824
6 ай бұрын
Looking forward to following you thru the AT.
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@JMP77117
6 ай бұрын
Wow! You have amazing knowledge of the trail! Hope all is well
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly
@markviers998
6 ай бұрын
Looks like great weather for your start, enjoy!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
It was! So thankful for that
@sadiewiggles1
6 ай бұрын
So happy to see that your journey has started! Excited to follow along. Safe travels!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@1024Pete
6 ай бұрын
Cheers to your confidence and enthusiasm. Wishing you peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Thank you Pete!
@aarononeill1031
6 ай бұрын
Hey Bryan! I think it's awesome that you're documenting this whole adventure. I'll for sure follow along and whenever you get up into Shenandoah/WV let me know if you need any supplies! -Aaron
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks Aaron! I wanted to document it so that I would always have a way to remember it! And the support I have gained while doing it is more than I could have imagined!!
@chrisnolin7103
6 ай бұрын
You ARE a likeable guy! I will "stick" with you! You're very positive. And that's a great thing for a thru-hiker! But you also seem strong enough for some news that is counter to what you heard about Georgia! Georgia is not the hardest state. Not even close. Maine is the hardest state, IMO, followed by NH, VT, NY, PA and VA. Georgia is so short and easy. It might even be the easiest state, except for Tennessee and, Maryland and West Virginia. So much trail magic in Georgia. So much support. You're basically a minor celebrity in the southern states. In New England, you're almost literally trash to the people who live there, with exceptions of course. Exceptions who I hope you meet.. This isn't intended to discourage, but really just to steel the nerve of someone who, as far as I can tell in your video, actually has the resolve to do this whole thing.
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! Yes, I agree from watching other thru hikers videos that Maine is probably the hardest state! But Georgia your body is still getting used to the hiking every day so it is easy to doubt yourself mentally. I think that is part of what makes it hard for many people.
@chrisnolin7103
6 ай бұрын
@@sticktheeagle Georgia is only hard because you haven't seen the rest. It's a bit like Plato's cave allegory (but just a bit). Like, you don't know what you don't know. You know? 😊
@chrisnolin7103
6 ай бұрын
Not to dismiss what you said about the mentality of Georgia. Except I kinda did, sorry about that. But thru-hiking, if it's anything, is real. So to be real, Georgia is freaking easy.
@Judy-fi7ce
6 ай бұрын
Hi Stick, congrats on your first day accomplishment! What an exciting journey you are on! If you have concerns about your registration, maybe get a shuttle or hitch back to the registration building and look into it. Just a suggestion. Nice video. Take care.
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Thanks! I do think all is fine there, I was just having first day doubts
@appalachianwanderseeker
6 ай бұрын
Yay! Great start! Looking forward to tomorrow’s video.
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Yes, an amazing first day!!
@gwendolynmacaluso775
6 ай бұрын
I enjoy your video. I love watching as I learn so much. One day I am going to hike the AT
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Yes you will. And I found too that watching hiker blogs really helped to prepare! But there are also still some things that you won’t learn until you are out here. Just come out here and make it happen. Rooting for you!!
@lilyappleton1257
6 ай бұрын
Sooooo proud of you friend 💛
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@mathfan0918
6 ай бұрын
Great start! Hopefully you'll get that weight down soon as you eat up your food. That day hiker who said Georgia was the hardest part -- I wouldn't believe that. It is true that you don't have your trail legs yet. But even with that consideration, I think the hiking in New Hampshire and Maine is harder. I'm glad you got to climb some of the stairs -- that's part of the overall experience!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Yes, I’ve heard many say that those two are the hardest states. In Georgia, the only factor is that we are still getting used to this whole thing.
@lovetohikenewengland1748
6 ай бұрын
Nice meeting you. You got this!!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
It was really fun! I hope that your hike is off to a great start!
@TheChantybb
6 ай бұрын
Congrats on a great first day!!! 🎉🎉🎉
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@CloverHikes
6 ай бұрын
10 lbs sounds about right. A liter of water weighs 2.2 lbs and you should allow 1:5-2lbs per day for food.
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Haha no shelter or anything
@twonky007
6 ай бұрын
Exciting start!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Sure has been!
@amynapier3551
6 ай бұрын
You've got this. Enjoy the journey. #ATStrong
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
AT strong! Let’s do this!
@collegedad8656
6 ай бұрын
Great start. Hike on👍
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
That's the plan!
@mikekoerner1614
6 ай бұрын
Very excited for you! You’re doing it! Following from maryland. Hope to see you on the trail when you get up this way.🥾
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
I hope so too! Thanks so much for the encouragement!
@vivianhelt8860
6 ай бұрын
I am looking forward to your journey. But seriously 45 pounds is gonna kill ya. Bartman did a 40 pound pack. Good luck, take your time and enjoy ❤
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Thankfully I’ve got it below 40 now.
@lilyappleton1257
6 ай бұрын
I was going to ask you if you got a Passport. Glad to see you did.
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
I did! I’m getting the stamps now but forgot all about it at Amicalola.
@dantethegreat
6 ай бұрын
happy trails buddy! read your entry in Riga shelter!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Wow!! That was my shakedown hike! Great brand new shelter there! Happy trails!
@jellybeanhikes9581
6 ай бұрын
You got this i did the pct and at plus others u got it
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
That is awesome. If I keep enjoying the AT this much, PCT and others could be next!
@chriskelly6559
6 ай бұрын
You're not a pack mule, lose some stuff. Trail is hard enough with 24 lbs. Sending good vibes, take care, Crackerjack.
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Yup! I’ve realised that now!
@denabutz4559
6 ай бұрын
Don't forget to have fun and make some new friends you need a drown to show the falls and sorownding areas
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Drone = too heavy Yes I am already starting to make new friends and connections! Love that about this trail.
@dannytanner8725
6 ай бұрын
be sure show your camp set up we enjoy see that part
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Sounds good, I will! Thanks for the request.
@paulkhanna1
6 ай бұрын
29 pound baseweight! If you have any money left in the budget for gear beyond pairs of shoes, replace that heavy gear and send home anything that doesn't have at least two uses. Get a pack shakedown asap. I know you're young and you can carry 50 pounds on your back to Katahdin, but you don't have to.
@larsharaldselvteitlnning2901
6 ай бұрын
just my thought, I'm not an expert at all and trying to get my base weight downwards, kinda struggling to understand how they get all the stuff in their small backpacks to, but I know from looking at thru hike vlogs and hiking a little and doing beginner mistakes, that 29lbs is way to much.
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Trying to cut wherever I can!! I could not replenish everything at once… but I am still taking some steps to reduce it.
@paulkhanna1
6 ай бұрын
I get it. You can always get a shakedown at Neel's gap. Looking forward to your next video! @@sticktheeagle
@punkrocker1984
6 ай бұрын
Hey brother, good job! Please consider reducing your pack weight to at least half of it. Also there is too much stuff hanging out of it, it definitely makes things way harder for you.
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I am making some huge cuts on Day 4!
@anthonymauro7419
6 ай бұрын
Ur so cool I look up to u
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
I appreciate it; that means a lot!
@chrisnolin7103
6 ай бұрын
Man come on. That's your mom, right? Lily's your mom. It's ok, KZitem loves to see family!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Nah man, she’s a friend about my age. Definitely not my mom.
@chrisnolin7103
6 ай бұрын
Sorry dude. Clear she wasn't just a shuttle driver. Crush it!!!
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
@@chrisnolin7103 That’s the plan!
@suemoore1965
3 ай бұрын
👣💕 YOU WILL DO AMAZING AMOUNTS OF MILES
@denabutz4559
6 ай бұрын
I hope u don't get mad at me for giving tips and questions
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Sure won’t!
@JIMMYCFC
6 ай бұрын
Yeah this dudes going missing. 😂
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Ok
@denabutz4559
6 ай бұрын
Lol are we being shown stuff over and over
@sticktheeagle
6 ай бұрын
Just because I love nature a lot and feel like I need to share it
@michaelsavard1144
6 ай бұрын
95% is psychological. The rest is just in your head.
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