I didn't know u named 2chains and meet her so early on... She is one of my favs.... Congratulations on not hitching into Gatlinburg... I couldn't resist hot dinner, warm shower, and warm comfy bed.... Yes I froze in the Smokies and warm, hot and comfortable brought me up to 10,10,10 ☺️😀☺️
I have absolutely no idea but maybe the yellow ice thingies in the tree are a mix of water and resin, that dripped down and froze, kind of like stalagmites in caves? 🤔
Her is what Google lens said about the tree fungi The common name for the matchstick-like fungus is either swamp beacon (US) or bog beacon (GB)[2] refers to the white stipe with yellow fruiting cap. The genus is notable for growing on decaying vegetation in shallow water.[3] The saprobiontic fungi depend on wet or boggy habitats, with plenty of rotting vegetation. They live and feed on rotting leaves and stems, breaking them down into smaller compounds on which various plants and animals feed. [2]
Just discovered your journey. I love to hike but can’t carry a heavy pack, so I guess I’ll have to experience an AT through hike vicariously through you! Avoid Gatlinburg! It’s a tourist trap 😮
Sometimes conditions don’t warrant the trouble of wearing spikes. Others before you were glad they had their spikes. You just lucked out on no really cold and snowy weather. It looks like your last day was a wet one. Some have had several days of what your last became. Count yourself as being very fortunate. Good luck.
Next: She tries to sleep like a Gator in a frozen lake. Please don't do it but respect to your quilt manufacturer. Others struggle although they have a 0 F rated bag (not a quilt) and liners.
I did not see anything that would be considered a "cowboy camping fail". not sure why you would put that in the title. if you are talking about the ice on your stuff, that is just normal cowboy camping. nothing unusual or wrong.
I didn't know u named 2chains and meet her so early on... She is one of my favs.... Congratulations on not hitching into Gatlinburg... I couldn't resist hot dinner, warm shower, and warm comfy bed.... Yes I froze in the Smokies and warm, hot and comfortable brought me up to 10,10,10 ☺️😀☺️
Incredible few days! Laughing in that crappy rain shows how much you are enjoying the trail and your tramily.
Great views of 🌅. Rifle mentioned u Sassafras when I met him just north of Carvers Gap TH. Also met Just Mark and Dogtag. Boots north!
Wonderful views, you earned that 200+ miles!!
Good job over 200 miles, some beautiful views, a nice water and the beautiful sunrise 😊, so let's keep on hiking
Love ur attitude beautiful scenery
That sunrise was absolutely worth getting up early - and 200 miles as well!!!
Loved the sunrise from the dome, and congrats on finishing up the Smokeys.
I have absolutely no idea but maybe the yellow ice thingies in the tree are a mix of water and resin, that dripped down and froze, kind of like stalagmites in caves? 🤔
You are doing great! 200+ miles and a hard earned double zero!
Congrats on 200! You should be proud, and awesome sunrise. Thanks for getting up early to get the view.
Awesome just awesome!
Wowwwww that sunrise kicks the crap out of the one I saw! EPIC!!!
-Rayray
P.S. I also brought my cramps and two sets of gators 😅
It was WILD
Congrats on your 200!
Hate that you weren’t able to check out Mount Cammerer. An amazing view. Best wishes on your journey.😉
Took fall in smokies on Ice in April bc didn’t put cramp one on fractured 2 vertebrae
Her is what Google lens said about the tree fungi
The common name for the matchstick-like fungus is either swamp beacon (US) or bog beacon (GB)[2] refers to the white stipe with yellow fruiting cap. The genus is notable for growing on decaying vegetation in shallow water.[3]
The saprobiontic fungi depend on wet or boggy habitats, with plenty of rotting vegetation. They live and feed on rotting leaves and stems, breaking them down into smaller compounds on which various plants and animals feed. [2]
You're doing great and enjoying all the new things you see. Nice. Kanati AT08
Thanks!
Thank you very much!
That stump with ice... to me it looks like someone was cracking eggs either to test how cold it was or maybe setting up a photoshoot.
Just discovered your journey. I love to hike but can’t carry a heavy pack, so I guess I’ll have to experience an AT through hike vicariously through you!
Avoid Gatlinburg! It’s a tourist trap 😮
What camera are you using on the trail? Looks good!
Bring stuff you don't use then why do you carry it everyday?!? Wow newfound gap looked really busy.
😂 knew I’d get hate for it
@JessHikesTrails we are here for you. Someone's gotta say it 😁
Sometimes conditions don’t warrant the trouble of wearing spikes. Others before you were glad they had their spikes. You just lucked out on no really cold and snowy weather. It looks like your last day was a wet one. Some have had several days of what your last became. Count yourself as being very fortunate. Good luck.
Next: She tries to sleep like a Gator in a frozen lake. Please don't do it but respect to your quilt manufacturer. Others struggle although they have a 0 F rated bag (not a quilt) and liners.
I did not see anything that would be considered a "cowboy camping fail". not sure why you would put that in the title. if you are talking about the ice on your stuff, that is just normal cowboy camping. nothing unusual or wrong.
Trail names are given, not chosen - just dub her with it and go…
You don’t have to accept any name that’s given if you don’t want or like the name.
@@MaryanneN_ No, but that doesn’t prevent other people from calling you the name you’ve been given.