FIRST EVER Trail Update! Thru-Hiker News STRAIGHT from the APPALACHIAN TRAIL

This week is something special—I’m bringing you the very first Appalachian Trail Update filmed right from the trail while I’m hiking through Rocksylvania! Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/RAMDINO to get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase. We’ve got a jam-packed episode full of hiker updates, trail news, and some emotional finishes you don’t want to miss: ✅ Princess Peach is hut-hopping in the Whites & reconnecting with the NOBO bubble ✅ Dog Tag & Steady tackling the Wildcats (and calling out poor blazing in NH!) ✅ Drifter, Carry On & Bandit reporting drought conditions in Maine ✅ Duchy checks in from Monson before heading into the 100 Mile Wilderness ✅ Alpha Gal & Metro finish their thru-hike after bear encounters & 2,000+ miles ✅ Boston & OG (5th and 2nd thru-hikes!) wrap up at Katahdin too ✅ Trail Angels share updates on pack weights, droughts, and reroutes in Vermont & New Hampshire ✅ Bear activity shuts down multiple shelters — stay safe out there! Plus, I share my own experience sweating it out in Rocksylvania’s 90-degree heat and what it’s like trying to film on trail. 👣 Whether you’re thru-hiking, section hiking, or just love following the Appalachian Trail community, this episode has it all. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and check out the playlist for more AT news & thru-hiker updates. ================================================================================= Channel Support can be given thru; Patreon   / ramdino   VENMO @Ren-Ramsey Super thanks link located under the video ================================================================================= Book a coaching call https://calendly.com/ramdino/50min ================================================================================= Resources & Links: River Level link https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring... White Mountains trail closure and shuttle info: https://www.outdoors.org/shuttle/ Woods Hole Weekend registration:https://woodsholehostel.com/things-to... SOCIAL MEDIA FB Page   / appalachianhikernet   IG   / ramdino   CONTACT ME AT; [email protected] ================================================================================= Ramdino's Merch ramdinos-merch.printify.me ================================================================================= 2025 Thru Hiker Support List sign up https://forms.gle/wcZMj54kGfJxH4QSA 2025 Hiker Support List https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... EQUIPMENT USED ON MY HIKES AND VIDEOS Zpacks Affiliate link https://zpacks.com?aff=54 Zpacks Arc Blast 55 https://zpacks.com/products/arc-blast... Zpacks Duplex https://zpacks.com/products/duplex-te... Zpacks Water bottle carrier 1 liter smart water bottle https://zpacks.com/products/water-bot... More Zpack links below Pack cover https://amzn.to/2WA3H2d Pack, https://amzn.to/2C1FfgH Sleep System Summer Sleeping bag https://amzn.to/36npnDk summer EE Quilt ( winter Sleeping Pad https://amzn.to/34lLPuM Bag liner https://amzn.to/327HY35 Ultra light pillow https://amzn.to/34lMfRS Rain gear Top https://amzn.to/324t3GQ Rain Pants Zpacks Base layers Patagonia bottom capilene mid weight Top Patagonia capilene mid weight Insoles https://amzn.to/2PONdSP Cooking System Stove https://amzn.to/327c2eX Cup/Bowl https://amzn.to/2PGtggz Cooking pot https://amzn.to/338nDMf Spork https://amzn.to/2NAvGL0 Water Filtration Filter https://amzn.to/2NwK2MD Dirty water Bag https://amzn.to/2qgYfoN Misc. ZPacks multi pak used us on top of pack https://zpacks.com/products/multi-pac... Zpacks water botttle holder https://zpacks.com/products/multi-pac... Zpacks multi pack https://zpacks.com/products/multi-pac... Zpacks hip belt pouches https://zpacks.com/products/padded-be... Bear bag system https://zpacks.com/products/bear-bagg... Z seat https://amzn.to/2qddU8K Camp Shoes https://amzn.to/2NtXwsu Trowel https://amzn.to/2N7hpqp Down Hoodie Puffer https://amzn.to/2C0pp6e Trekking Poles Aluminum https://amzn.to/36pKa9o Electronics Headlamp https://amzn.to/33bxTTO Battery Bank https://amzn.to/2N6VgZ3 Video Equipment Mini SmartMic https://amzn.to/339Pk7j Wireless Mikes https://amzn.to/36kp5ND Tripod https://amzn.to/3387uGp Hiker heat map provided by Raincrow at https://www.wherearethehikers.com/hea... Some of the above gear links contain affiliate links. If you use them to purchase the equipment, I receive a small amount that does not cost you anymore. This helps to support this channel with producing more content. #appalachiantrail #appalachiantrail2025 #appalachiantrailthruhike