Rocket on Trail Video #10: in the Glow of Trail Angels

Hi! I'm Rocket and I successfully thru-hiked all 2,198.4 miles of the Appalachian Trail in 2023. This had been a decade-long dream for me and surpassed all of my expectations! I'll be posting videos to share what my thru-hike experience was like for other aspiring thru-hikers or people who are just curious to learn more. I was a first time thru-hiker and I had only been on 1 prior solo over-night backpacking trip before I set out on March 5, 2023. I hiked NOBO and summited Katahdin on August 30, 2023, bawling like crazy when I finally touched that sign. After a not-so-brief video-making hiatus, I am BACK to share more of my 2023 AT Adventure. We pick up with Rocket and GroundHog making their way along the trail with the help of Trail Angels. Coming off a severe ankle injury, I was really grateful for the opportunity to slack-pack for a few days. We still managed to find the beauty all around us and the laughs deep within us. Plus, on a more literal note, we found TONS of salamanders! My next video should be coming soon, so keep your eyes peeled. Happy Trails! Love, Rocket!