Mark Nichols

YouTube Star

Birthplace Port Arthur, TX

DEATH DATE Mar 2024

#193,609 Most Popular

About

YouTube personality and professional hobo who became known for his travels across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. He went tragically missing in March 2024, and his body was discovered the following month. He built a dedicated following of more than 200000 subscribers on his Hobo Shoestring channel, where he shared his unique journey.

Before Fame

He was a United States Army helicopter mechanic. 

Trivia

He started riding freight trains in 1989. In 2017, he lost his pinkie and ring finger on his left hand in an accident. Many of his most popular videos were documenting his interstate travels through freight trains.

Family Life

He is from the United States.

Associated With

He and HY Vlogs both became known for sharing their train travel adventures online.