Day 1 of hiking from Canada to Mexico | Continental Divide Thru Hike | CDT Day 1

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Published 2024-07-09
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All Comments (21)
  • @donhunt7618
    I REMEMBER HIKING THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL MANY YEARS AGO AND IT WAS AMAZING BUT, THE CDT IS ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING GORGEOUS SCENERY WITH SNOWCAPPED MOUNTAINS. LOVING IT. ❤
  • @ChadSchuller
    That view walking up to that lake was a 10/10! Awesome stuff
  • @anneoconnor3614
    Seeing this this morning makes my heart happy .. Thank You ! Thank You ! Thank You ! for taking us along on this incredible adventure ... Be safe
  • @markviers998
    Looking forward to tagging along, haven't followed anyone on the CDT yet, can't break away from all the AT youtubers 😀can't wait to see what it looks like. Thanks
  • @dukeedwards6843
    The C.D.T. of my Triple Crown was very different in many ways. No continuous foot path , different routes, Very few Hostels. But the scenery made up for the down sides. Best of Luck !!! I know you will crush it. !!! Also 9 Lives 🐾 Owner / Guide Appalachian Adventure Guides and Appalachian Outward Bound For At Risk Youth.
  • @chrisgidney5135
    Great video Kelly. My wife and I can't wait to follow you on this journey. Remember the Navy Seal Motto "The only easy day was yesterday"
  • @nam_hn
    The mountains and the trail looked incredible. So excited to follow you along on your journey. Be safe and happy trails!
  • Envious! I need another adventure... it's been 2 years since the last one! That said, I'm happy to live vicariously through you for a while Kelly! Make a great hike! 😉
  • @RickINFJ
    What a 1st day! You went to Canada, saw a double rainbow at the waterfall, and camped at a gorgeous mountain lake! Get it girl! 🌲🏕🌲
  • Loved seeing the beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing all of this. I’m traveling vicariously through you since I’m 78 and past my hiking days. I’ve been to Glacier, this brings back good memories. Thank you.
  • @DougZeiser
    I hope I can visit a place like this someday. This is a photographer's dream. Nice double rainbow!
  • @sandrap3047
    So excited for you Kelly Hays! Glad you’re hiking with friends! Trail is beautiful! Wish you the best of luck with those 10 million steps! Thanks for taking us along on this crazy wild adventure!
  • @kovenant7
    Yess I been riding the train every weekend to get out the city to local trails.
  • My dream trail is the cdt, your 1st day on trail was so beautiful have a great hike
  • @stpetie7686
    I've been looking forward to this. I'm glad the hike has started and hope for much happiness and joy for the hikers. And no surgeries!
  • @joesmith98765
    Great to see you back on trail, Praying for a safe hike for all of you. I picked up a InReach Mini 2 for when I dont have cell service , Again stay safe, LOL I dont want anyone to Be Lunch
  • @TheOlderCreator
    Omg! What a first day. Talk about reeling you in with the first scene of a movie. Epic views!!!
  • @brianthomas3465
    Heat index 112 at 93 percent humidity in Central Alabama today and you talking about snowstorms 😂enjoy that weather young lady and stay safe. See you tomorrow. ❤
  • @user-David-Alan
    That was a perfect day. The mountains almost looked fake so surreal. The vista looked like a postcard. Thanks for the video. Stay well and safe.