 | Trail Talk with Flipper - CAREER DRIVEN & in your MID 30s
18. 09. 2019 22:49:24
TRAIL TALK is a new series we have created in order to expand our reach in the AT community. We want to provide helpful information to those who are in planning stages as well as in the process of hiking the Appalachian Trail. These talks will consist of all types of people that the trail has affect... |
 | Appalachian Trail FAILURE
24. 09. 2019 23:54:36
Hello! I am excited to bring you the story of my failed 2017 AT thru hike. It has been tough to make this video because that period of my life was difficult to process. However I feel this video will assist a lot of people who are struggling with failing a thru hike. If you enjoyed please let us kno... |
 | - Appalachian Trail Interview & What's Next for the Dower Duo?
29. 09. 2019 01:12:26
We had the opportunity to be interviewed by our friend about the Appalachian Trail and our future plans as the Dower Duo. September has been a flurry of activity. We traveled around NC seeing friends and family. We slept in a new guest room almost every single night and ate more fast foods than we'd... |
 | Trail Talk w/ Pic - INJURIES on the Appalachian Trail
4. 10. 2019 03:58:06
Welcome to Episode 2 of TRAIL TALKWe will be talking with a tramily member who experienced more than usual amounts of injuries on trail. Pic has all the makings for a great thru hiker but he had some bad luck. He found himself injured more frequently than any other hiker around. From the common shin... |
 | Trail Talk w/ Nav - VLOGGING, HIKING WITH A DOG, & SOCIAL MEDIA on the Appalachian Trail
5. 10. 2019 19:22:26
Welcome to the 3rd edition of Trail Talk. We had the opportunity to talk with a good friend from the trail named Nav. Nav hiked with her dog, Arrow, and together they finished the Appalachian Trail in August 2019. along with hiking the entire trail, Nav was an absolute superhero and kept up with her... |
 | How to Pack for THRU-HIKE
16. 10. 2019 14:40:42
POST-TRAIL GEAR VIDEO TIME! It took us a bit to produce and edit this video. However we feel it will help you navigate the stressful process of learning how to pack your bag as well as what gear will be necessary on your thru hike of the Appalachian Trail. It may help to watch our pre hike gear vide... |
 | Calling Appalachian Trail Prospective Thru Hikers - ATTN: 2020 THRU HIKERS
27. 10. 2019 02:14:25
We are excited to introduce this concept to the hiking community. Deadline is December 1st 2019What you should send : a 30 second video introducing yourself. You can include any details you wish to share with the hiking community. You can also include your social media accounts and YouTube if you wi... |
 | Our tips on staying safe & our encounter w/ James Jordan - DANGEROUS PEOPLE ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
8. 11. 2019 18:42:35
Welcome back to another post trail video on topics surrounding the Appalachian Trail. In this video we will be talking about three tips on how to stay safe from people with bad intentions on the AT as well as a short discussion about bringing a gun. We will also be telling our story of how we implem... |
 | Lightbulb Man - Trail Tales
12. 11. 2019 01:05:29
In this new segment Jonathan and I recollect a story from our time spent on the Appalachian Trail. Moments like the one told happened often to us.. and we loved it. This particular story was from when we finally made it to Damascus after a 26 mile day. ... |
 | Trail Talk w/ mother of two thru hikers - PARENTS & THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
20. 11. 2019 00:47:41
Welcome to the 4th edition of Trail Talk, a series where we explore others experiences being on the Appalachian Trail. This episode we introduce my mother, Debbie, to the channel. Our family has had a lot of experience with hiking and camping since I was little. The Appalachian Trail became a conver... |
 | 28 Thru Hikers Share Their ADVICE
2. 12. 2019 18:14:19
Today we will be hearing advice from several Appalachian Trail hikers for the future generation of potential thru hikers. We hope you guys enjoy. If you have any advice yourself please include it in the comments! ... |
 | 17 Hikers To Remember For This Upcoming Year) | INTRODUCING: The Appalachian Trail CLASS OF 2020
8. 12. 2019 16:37:16
December is almost over yall and 2020 is right around the corner. Get your flapper dresses, Art Deco pieces and long-handled cigarettes out. Can you guys believe its already 2020? Im still in a state of belief... It wasnt 2004 like 2 years ago. No.. Just me? Cool. ... |
 | Trail Talk w/ Puppet - VEGAN THRU HIKER
20. 12. 2019 16:19:19
Trail Talk #5 coming at you with Tate Puppet from our tramily. This trail talk will be centered around a vegan diet on trail. Lately, it seems as though a plant-based diet is becoming a more common practice in society. However, when it comes to backpacking a lot of individuals feel a vegan diet is q... |
 | Questions to ask yourself before you make your decision) - Should you bring GUN on Thru-Hike
1. 01. 2020 00:29:02
This week, we wanted to tackle a subject that can be very controversial, should a thru-hiker bring Guns on the Appalachian trail. We will not be telling you why you should bring a gun on trail, or why you shouldnt. Our intention in this video is to help any future AT hikers who are questioning if th... |
 | Thru Hike VLOGGING and INSTAGRAM ADVICE I wish I had gotten
19. 01. 2020 23:50:41
Welcome back! Enjoy this video where I go over some lessons I learned from representing the AT on YT & Instagram. Please comment if you have any additional lessons youd like to add to the list.... |
 | BACKPACKING & HIKING HACKS For Your Next Thru Hike or Backpacking Trip (TESTED AND TRIED)
2. 02. 2020 17:30:21
Welcome back family, friends and followers! We hope you enjoy this video of our favorite and most effective hiker hacks. We used a majority of them on our own thru hike in 2019 and others were used by trusted trail family. We feel these can be used by day hikers and experienced thru hikers. If you h... |
 | WHAT’S HAPPENING & Our trip to TEXAS
20. 02. 2020 16:51:48
Hello family, friends, & Followers, as always thank you for tuning in. We have a busy video this week. We will be traveling to Texas to visit our sister and brother, while giving yall updates on our next steps in life. This next year will be jam-packed so make sure to tune in to the entire video so ... |
 | CORONAVIRUS HIKER UPDATE - 2020 Thru Hiker Interview w/ Kamper & Oso
17. 03. 2020 13:08:39
Coming at you from the Appalachian Trail-ers front porch I have an interview with Kamper and Oso who are currently thru hiking the AT. I have started a new series called 2020 Thru Hiker Interviews, and it is exactly how it sounds. These two guys are both on YouTube vlogging their hikes and you can f... |
 | CORONAVIRUS HIKER UPDATE PT. 2 - 2020 Thru Hiker Interview w/ Dinner Bell & Chit Chat
23. 03. 2020 23:38:20
Another edition of Appalachian Trail thru hiker interviews coming at you from the front porch of the Appalachian Trail-er in Hot Springs NC. These interviews were performed on March 14th and since then a lot of information has come out about Coronavirus. Do not be alarmed by Dinner Bell and Chit Cha... |
 | CORONAVIRUS HIKER UPDATE PT. 3 - 2020 Thru Hiker Interview w/ Screwball
24. 03. 2020 22:01:33
Back at it again with another thru hiker interview. you can follow Screwball by searching for Screwball 2020. He is an inspiration and it was encouraging having him stay so long with his wife Nancy. I also have an updated Coronavirus update because things have changed as of today March 24th.... |
 | CORONAVIRUS HIKER UPDATE PT. 4 - 2020 Thru Hiker Interview w/ Hot Grease
27. 03. 2020 16:36:27
Candy Mama here! Our tramily member, Rascal, Sheriff and I went on an appropriate social distancing hike today on the Van Cliff Trail. We saw no one on the trail except for a salamander and a lot of trout lillies. It was so nice to enjoy the outdoors and be removed from the world for an afternoon. I... |
 | CORONAVIRUS UPDATE PT.5 - 2020 Thru Hiker Interview w/ Pearl & SAM
1. 04. 2020 22:48:08
Enjoy this interview with Pearl and SAM. They are two inspiring women who have dreams of thru hiking the entire Appalachian Trail. This interview took place earlier in March and many new information have come out about the virus. SAM and her partner Serpent are off trail. Pearl is currently still on... |
 | 2020 Thru Hiker Interview w/ Nahamsha Hiker
3. 04. 2020 22:50:09
Hey yall, today I have a special interview with Taylor. Additionally I do not have any updates on Coronavirus and thru hiking. Most the hikers I have subscribed to this season are off the AT in response to the pandemic. Taylor is on those who decided earlier in March to step off and quarantine with ... |
 | 2020 Thru Hiker Interview w/ Frosty Hiker
6. 04. 2020 21:05:21
We hope everyone is staying safe during the Coronavirus pandemic. There are no new updates about the Appalachian Trail and Covid-19. This was my last interview I conducted with a thru hiker before I left Hot Springs in attempt to quarantine myself. Im hoping there will be more interviews for other 2... |
 | 10 THINGS ABOUT US (Family, ailments, secret talents and more)
9. 05. 2020 19:05:54
Here is a fun Q&A video style we were inspired to do by a couple hiker friends. We talk about our lives, family, jobs and more. Make sure to stay tuned until the end of the video to hear our announcement about a new series that is coming out soon.... |
 | PANDEMIC HIKING UPDATE - 2020 Thru Hiker Interview w/ Forty
23. 05. 2020 00:37:23
Hello friends! Im hoping this is the last Coronavirus/pandemic thru hiking update Ill have to share with you all. I also have a fun interview to share with Forty. He started at interstate 40 and is headed north. He was planning a NOBO thru hike for late March but after his plans changed he was force... |
 | 2020 Thru Hiker Interview w/ Braids
27. 05. 2020 00:22:44
From the front porch of the Appalachian Trail-er in Hot Springs I sat down to talk with Braids from Hiking With Braids. She talked precautions she is taking when getting back on trail, what she has been doing for two months, and her new gear. ... |
 | Introducing COUCH TO THRU HIKE (A year long journey to an adventure of lifetime)
29. 05. 2020 01:00:13
We are proud to announce Couch to Thru hike! This series has been a couple months in the making. This six part series is designed to equip, encourage, and prepare thru hike hopefuls who have zero to no backpacking experience and a low activity level. Starting from our day working at a local gear sho... |
 | The Beginning (Month 0-2) - COUCH to THRU HIKE
10. 06. 2020 22:30:00
Welcome to Episode 1 of couch to thru hike everyone! After several setbacks we are excited to bring you the first video in our six part series. If you have any questions or concerns please comment or message us. Additionally, if you are an artist and want to create a Lester & Betty character we will... |
 | 2020 Thru Hiker Interview w/ The Happy Go Londons
14. 06. 2020 20:00:10
Back at it with another thru hiker interview from the porch of the Appalachian Trail-er! This time we have the lovely Carlie and Brady London. They began a thru hike back in March but had to postpone due to covid. Listen all the way through to hear what they did during the two months they were off t... |
 | My Favorite APPALACHIAN TRAIL Section Hike (Max Patch to Hot Springs)
20. 06. 2020 18:30:00
UPDATE: CAMPING IS NO LONGER ALLOWED ON TOP OF MAX PATCH. Recently I shuttled a couple to the top of Max Patch. They were leaving on a two day hike on the Appalachian Trail and ending in Hot Springs. I remember loving this section while thru hiking and have come back to do some overnights and day hi... |
 | 2020 Thru Hiker Interview w/ Gigi & Jon (The Drifters)
12. 07. 2020 18:25:26
Long time no see!! It has been roughly 3 weeks since my last video. I have been working really hard the Appalachian Trail-er Bunkhouse and havent had a lot of opportunities to interview hikers. Luckily on a run/hike up Deer Park Mountain I met Gigi and Jon. They were subscribers of ours last year as... |
 | 2020 Thru Hiker Interview w/ Mercury
16. 07. 2020 23:17:52
A first on the Dower Duo Youtube channel, a hiking interview. On this particular day I interviewed Mercury who is attempting to set the FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the Appalachian Trail. As stated in the video since we are hiking, the sound quality wont be great but if you can get through the heavy ... |
 | HAND GESTURES to remember The 7 LNT Principals (Watch before your next hiking trip)
25. 08. 2020 20:00:06
Its been awhile yall! Im sorry, work has been busy and I am in the middle of planning another adventure. As a backpacking guide, Appalachian Trail thru hiker, and someone who lives right on the Appalachian Trail I have seen my fair share of improper use of Leave No Trace. Instead of getting mad abou... |
 | The Pursuit of Setting Speed Record - FASTEST KNOWN TIME on the Mountains-To-Sea Trail
26. 10. 2020 22:00:02
Over the summer of 2020 amongst the COVID-19 pandemic I set my sights on a seemingly impossible task. I aspired to set the fastest known time on the Mountains-To-Sea Trail that spans across the state of North Carolina totaling 1,175 miles. My hope was to run/hike/walk this trail alongside a support ... |
 | Calling Appalachian Trail Prospective Thru Hikers - ATTN: 2021 THRU HIKERS
12. 11. 2020 21:29:19
A video format Im bringing back from last year! If you have intentions of thru hiking the Appalachian Trail in the year 2021 send me a one minute video of you introducing yourself. I will compile all the videos I get into a collective project and share on Youtube. ... |
 | Tara Dower’s Record Breaking Hike - FKT on the Mountains-To-Sea Trail - Mountains
8. 12. 2020 23:30:09
Part one of a series highlighting Tara Dowers record setting hike on the Mountains-To-Sea Trail.In this film, you will watch the video journal entries of when I was speed hiking the mountain section of the MST. Youll see expansive views, injuries, drama and plenty of the amazing Mountains-To-Sea Tra... |
 | Van Build Video Journal 1 - Introducing the Van & BODY WORK
11. 12. 2020 19:30:09
Introducing a new series on our van build journey! Yes, we did and bought a van. Have we reached ULTIMATE MILLENNIAL status yet?! In November 2020 we bought this 2019 Ford Transit Cargo Van with a 148 wheel base. She has 27000 miles and is in great shape. In this video I will show our layout, do som... |
 | Van Build Video Journal 2 - Installing the MAXXAIR Fan
16. 12. 2020 16:30:05
Maxxair fan day!!! Or two days... this was a big day. The first couple big cuts to the van ceiling. It did not quite go as planned though.The blogs and videos that I followed for the Maxxair Fan install were..... |
 | Van Build Journal 3 - Installing the VAN FLOOR
23. 12. 2020 23:30:04
Lots of monologues in this video yall. The van floor took around 2 weeks to complete. In that time I was also able to finish the cabinet and countertop. My floor pattern is as follows..-Metal van floor... |
 | Appalachian Trail Class of 2021 + GEAR GIVEAWAY
4. 01. 2021 01:00:11
I was enthusiastic to bring back this video idea from last year; Introducing the Thru Hikers from that designated year. In November I sent out a call to anyone attempting to hike the entire Appalachian Trail to send me a one minute video introducing themselves. So here they are. 53 human prospective... |
 | Van Build Video Journal 4 - Van Insulating and Building the Bed
12. 01. 2021 23:30:03
Wowza! That insulation took ages to ship. But it finally arrived and I immediately began the insulating process. I used SM600L Thinsulate and 2 rolls (30x60 and 20x60) covered the entire van while leaving some excess to make window coverings. To adhere the Thinsulate I used 3M90. I then applied refl... |
 | Tara Dower's Record Breaking Hike - FKT on the Mountains-To-Sea Trail - Piedmont
1. 02. 2021 00:30:10
'Enter part two of a series highlighting Tara Dower's record-setting hike on the Mountains-To-Sea Trail.'To watch part one or 'Mountains' -https://youtu.be/sXOAqk4dRvMThe Mountains-To-Sea Trail spans 1,175 miles across the state of North Carolina. Beginning on the Tennesse/ North Carolina line in th... |
 | Van Build Video Journal 5 - Furring Strips & Storage
16. 03. 2021 23:14:27
So sorry for the delay! I am currently in San Diego in my newly converted van. Im working hard on updating all the build videos! Stay tuned for an influx. In this episode I work on several projects at once. I construct the large benches, upper storage and install the local ceiling boards. ... |
 | Van Build Video Journal 6 - Benches & Storage Build
20. 03. 2021 00:00:18
Hey Yall! Back at it again with another build video. There was a point in the build where I was working on several projects at once. In this video I will be working on the local ceiling boards as well as the upper storage. Additionally I am now in San Diego with my newly converted van so I should be... |
 | Van Build Video Journal 7 - Van Electrical Board
23. 03. 2021 23:02:01
You may observe that I use the word nervous a lot before actually wiring.. It was extremely nerve wracking because I didnt want to ruin any of the expensive components. However once I got started you can see my confidence rise. With the right amount of research and persistence I believe anyone can i... |
 | Van Build Video Journal 8 - Successful VAN Solar Powered Electrical
31. 03. 2021 21:15:03
I finished the solar powered electrical system yall! It was a huge encouragement to get it done but also get it done RIGHT! Youll see in the video my reaction when I finally connect it all. I hope you guys enjoyed. ... |
 | much needed transition - WHY I'm Rebranding our ADVENTURE Channel
9. 04. 2021 21:13:38
A quick lil announcement I think y'all are going to want to listen to! YES, we are rebranding the YouTube account from my husband and I's joint YouTube to my individual account. Listen up to learn more! Please help spread the word y'all! ... |
 | Tara Dower's Record Breaking Hike - FKT on the Mountains-To-Sea Trail - Coastal
10. 05. 2021 01:00:14
'Enter part THREE of a series highlighting Tara Dower's record-setting hike on the Mountains-To-Sea Trail.'To watch part ONE or 'Mountains' -https://youtu.be/sXOAqk4dRvMTo watch part TWO or Piedmont -https://youtu.be/jtIrzDmpYVg... |
 | Van Build Video Journal 9 - Installing the Cedar CEILING
12. 06. 2021 00:30:08
Video 9 of my van build journal series includes ceiling & cabinet installation, as well as a couple other small projects. Its been a little awhile! Sorry guys. Life just gets in the way and YouTube has been pushed to the side. Now that Im getting into a routine I can devote more time to it. ... |