Class of 2020 Thru-Hiker Vloggers List
The thru-hiking season in the USA is just getting started. Each year thousands of people from all over the world attempt to hike the 3 long-distance trails in the USA. The Appalachian Trail, The Pacific Crest Trail &The Continental Divide Trail. Only 1 in 4 will make it to the end. Who will make it all the way? Which Vloggers are we going to fall in love with this hiking season? Follow along and see what happens.
Lauren and Scott - From Melbourne Australia starting the AT NOBO March 2020. Lovely to be able to watch a couple of fellow Aussies out on the trail this year.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6rfcqcUo4kTgaa7m2a_VXg
Tiki Bird Tracy - Attempted the PCT in 2019 but had to end her hike at mile 266 at Big Bear. Tracy is setting out on her second attempt of the trail in 2020.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwzi2vdz6Q7-MN7-NeEhmnQ
Julia Sheehan - Hiker name Rocket, hiked the AT in 2019 and vlogged along the way. This year she's hiking the PCT and I suggest you subscribe to her channel, she's an experienced thru-hiker and vlogger and this year I'm pretty sure she won't disappoint.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMqOEq1TqXY
Nutty Hiker - A photographer, a military wife of 4 kids who's a little nutty. Heaps of videos already on her channel. Check out her AT adventure.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKivOv6LLF_ACFek9RMotg/featured
Allen on the Trail - Got some great content already on his channel, should be good to follow this year
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pgD8GGMDfjKFrahkiEToQ
Wild on the Trail - Fulfilling a life long dream of hiking the AT. Happy bloke who's easy to watch and has a great editing style to his videos.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqg_BKrbiBBw5_3UJr01UA
emartinsfontes - A father and son team headed out on trail. Philipi is 25 years old and always enjoyed hiking with his dad. They now have the chance to attempt this journey together.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnGu0u7CsWREuW2uuP34yA
John Petrie - a retired firefighter/paramedic, dad to three boys, husband, and scout leader. He's attempting his NoBo AT thru-hike in 2020 and expecting an adventure of a lifetime.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMfdeD2hohIA5M6P0zd68YA
Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker - a young small business owner heard about the trail and couldn't resist the challenge. Looking to speed thru and complete in 120 days while her mum takes care of their business.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0DfoZBEMHImEf5CMkktt6Q
Alyssa Koch - looking to make some changes in her life and find herself.
https://www.youtube.com/user/alyssakk11
Dales Outdoor Adventures - His plan is a flip flop hike northbound from Harper Ferry WV. to Katahdin Maine, then transporting back to Harpers Ferry to go Southbound to Springer Mountain Georgia.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1A8eT0vT2cEyDVRszLvMFw
Tarheel Hiker - Lovely older lady who will be vlogging her trip
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTm5cPjQA5KoS7fXt-LaBg
The vintage hikers - 60-something couple who will be starting their journey in march 2020
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIM5v2Ot9-2Boub6LbILjFg
They Call Me Hickory - He digs deep to make sure he knows why he's doing the AT 2020. To test his limits and create the ultimate endurance challenge for himself.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcJEMLrLteOOtBRTN19cDpw
Happy Go Londons - They have sold most of their possessions, including their house, and heading out on their greatest adventure yet.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOy1K77p9wzSmM7V5lRndYw
The Trail Hunter - English bloke, who's an experienced hiker and vlogger. It should be fun to watch his PCT 2020 hike.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk4eybainAAlEJ5hP3SFN4g
Kodak Hiker Her own - 43 year old mum of 5 kids, a veteran looking to become more humble after retirement.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcvk8-jcOuOgvUQt_MQuSTw
Forgetful Bear Northbound 2020 - 22 year old from south florida wanting to hike the trail to become more a disciplined and motivated person.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9t7MFXiB1godaHgaJbHaQw
Garden State & Baskets - These 2 hiked the AT last year and both had seperate channels. They sped thru their hike and I'm sure their speed will be even faster along the PCT this year.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEdr2PAoeuVrVtK-8By_Luw - Garden State
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4EYfRNt7mbakM-2dQ3QSQ - Baskets
Silver Linings Vegan Adventures - Tina usually hikes with husband Matt but will be hiking the AT NOBO in march.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClPEPdLI2ImRhHKH6D3bidA
Take-Hike-Mike AT 2020 - A family man with 4 kids who's been married for 25 years. Started dreaming about doing the AT 22 years ago and it's finally becoming a reality.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCx08WNlpYD4WmkJfJObe1g
Dudley's AT 2020 - This Crazy Camping Canuck ... has been dreaming of the AT for decades. 2020 is the year! This introduction explains what drove an old man from a comfortable retirement to the hard life of a Thru-Hiker!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTH2EGalmEE&t=35s
Rune Ravn - Fun young man and pretty good videos so far, should be fun to watch
https://www.youtube.com/user/JustAboveU
Nicky and Ryan on the AT - Young couple who decided to quit their jobs as emergency room PAs and hike the Appalachian trail.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEolrQeig3MPkJTzJkxI2Kg
A Crone's Way - Flip flop hHiking the trail as her victory tour for successfully raising 4 kids to adulthood.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJN03gxazbd8lNHdS9JHQUQ
Hiking with Braids - Quit her job to hike the AT. Been backpacking for 5 years and completely fell in love with it. Suffers from anxiety and hoping the trail will help her heal.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGENh2QhF5ZoWi7AhIX5jBQ
Hiking with Yowie - Experienced female hiker attempting the AT this year
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn-UdMot0idQsX1dz1d4DPA
Hiking with the hound - NOBO planning on taking 5-6 mths and wants to be done first week of september and back for his daughters birthday. Wanting to do it for years and supported by his family.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNa6UFsC4DcE3gec_Ii88uA
The Plum Hiker - Young lady attempting the AT 2020
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCx8wsG-dZxsmggAdvf7UNQ
Kamper 2020 - current outdoor vlogger planning to hike NOBO. Married with 3 daughters. Recently retired and hiking the AT because he loves the outdoors and feels like it's something he needs to do.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCia6wVY1aO-4MzWtbxo0EcQ
DosGrumples Hiking - NOBO AT hiking couple showing what it's like to live on the trail for 6 months.
https://www.youtube.com/user/williamcourterwelch
I know this is a huge list and there are plenty more who are yet to pop up. Happy watching everyone and don't forget the comment below on the ones you are following and any I've missed.