Listen "DO NOT REPEAT THIS HIKE, North Country Trail HIKE100"
Episode Synopsis
Today we take a hike you shouldn't copy. I hiked another 5 miles towards the NCT HIKE 100 Challenge (for a total of 45 miles completed) in the Mackinaw State Forest in Boyne Falls, Michigan. Due to a recent devasting ice storm, the trail conditions were dangerous. Thankfully I made it out, but please do not repeat my mistake. Of course, enjoy this video of my mistakes from the comfort of home.Learn More About the Ice Storm Recovery and Help: https://www.michigan.gov/msp/divisions/emhsd/2025-northern-michigan-ice-stormImages and Context to the Ice Storms: https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/04/northern-michigan-ice-storm-was-orders-of-magnitude-worse-than-blizzard-of-1978.htmlJoin the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northcountrytrail.org/hike-100-challenge/Join my hikes throughout 2025! All of my 2025 NCT HIKE100 videos will be included in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsMVjRusAHi_GM54wWjqreaMLocation: Mackinaw State Forest; Boyne Falls, Michigan (Portion of North Country Trail, Between ~MI-652 to ~MI-650)Weather: 50° F / 10° C, CloudyDifficulty: 5/5Length: 5.03 miles / 8.1 kilometersDuration: 1 hour, 46 minutesExplore the North Country Trail: https://northcountrytrail.org/Romans 1:20 - "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse."Prefer to see and experience my hikes? Subscribe on YouTube, Benjamin Hikes!https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikesFOLLOW ME:All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/members/benjaminhikes-userInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminhikes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile/benjaminhikesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikesRumble: https://rumble.com/benjaminhikesSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lCQV3x8Hts3ysNaLKchg400:00 - Introduction and Trail Information00:57 - Trail Update and Warning03:53 - The Hike Begins!26:25 - First Sign of Trouble on the Trail27:08 - Navigating Bad Trail Conditions30:24 - The Trail Seems to Clear Up31:46 - Back to Terrible Conditions32:35 - Leaving the Trail to Avoid Block45:25 - Continuing to Navigate Trail Blocks 51:24 - Deciding I Should Turn Around (Waaaayy to Late)54:10 - Fall 158:24 - Fall 260:38 - Navigating a Large Trail Block75:25 - Finally Breaking Free96:38 - Dirt Road Hiking104:38 - Reminder to Subscribe, Comment, and Like104:45 - GPS Overview and RecapJoin all of my North Country Trail hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsPnWYJ6NHBz1gKW6BvmCHQ0Join my 2025 North Country Trail HIKE100 Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsOFfruQEeRWFw1gYxXFXHaPJoin all of my Challenge Hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsOFfruQEeRWFw1gYxXFXHaPJoin all of my Summer hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsMgDUl-4yywvJOBmsxrisYMJoin all of my Michigan hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsMLzViNjpRzFirJ8bD5E11BRecorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod.Recorded June 14, 2025.Recorded by Benjamin Hough. All footage, sound, and images presented are the sole property of Benjamin Hough unless noted otherwise. Any use without written permission is prohibited. For use, [email protected] Business Inquires: [email protected] track: Cinematic by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicNo Copyright Vlog Music for Videos
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