This Shelter is a Disaster! Ridgerunning on the Appalachian Trail

Описание: While Ridgerunning on the Appalachian Trail, I came across one of the worst shelter conditions I"ve ever seen. Trash everywhere - including dirty underwear and food leftovers. I'll show you the shelter, talk about what's causing issues like this on the AT, and share how hikers and volunteers can help proect these spaces for everyone. And I'll show you the rest of my week and patrol and what it's like being a Ridgerunner!

🌲 If you love the Appalachian Trail, let's work together to keep it wild, beautiful, and welcoming.

You'll see what goes into protecting the trail, educating hikers, and handling everything from trash pickups to unexpected trail drama. This video gives you an unfiltered look at life as a Ridgerunner and what it takes to support one of America's most iconic long-distance trails.

Whether you're planning a thru-hike, dreaming of working in trail conservation, or just curious about how the AT is maintained, this is the behind-the-scenes look you've been waiting for.

🌲 Filmed on the Appalachian Trail, 2025

📍Location: Appalachian Trail Georgia: Bly Gap to Unicoi Gap
🎥 Shot with: iPhone
🥾 Mileage covered: ~ 30

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Apps and Resources I Use (not sponsored):
Merlin Bird ID (it's free!): https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
Peak Finder: https://www.peakfinder.com/mobile/
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FarOut: https://faroutguides.com/
AT Weather: https://www.atweather.org/

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https://www.patc.net/

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https://georgia-atclub.org/

More information about the Appalachian Trail Conservancy:
https://appalachiantrail.org/

Current Trail Updates:
https://appalachiantrail.org/trail-up...

USFS Food Storage Order for the Southern Region of the Appalachian Trail:
https://georgia-atclub.org/wp-content...

7 Principles of Leave No Trace:
https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/

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📖 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Starting Patrol
02:08 An Interaction That Didn't Go Well
05:11 Hiking to Camp
06:20 A New Day!
07:48 Cleaning Out Fire Pits
09:56 Hostel for Lunch
15:18 Mess at the Shelter
15:59 Starting Third Day of Patrol
20:56 We are Under a Fire Ban
26:43 Clearing a Blowdown
30:38 Caught in a Storm
40:59 My Weekend Begins