It’s even more picturesque in the winter when the tree have dropped their leaves. It allows you to see across to the other mountains more often. Thanks for watching !
Looks like a great backpacking trip, always love the forest & streams of the Smokies. Cool seeing a bear close to camp! It wouldn't be a trip to the Smokies without some rain. Rock on!
It’s definitely a different hike when the young ones tag along. Seems like my pack has a lot more food stuffed into it than I would normally take on a three day hike…. But it’s worth it !!! 😁 thanks for watching !
Enjoyed watching, Michael. I always enjoy the Smokies. The forest there gives me such a magical feeling. It’s like sensing the spirits of those who called the mountains home many years before our time.
I know what you mean, but this time , the Forest only gave feelings of WETNESS! Even when it wasn’t raining, it was so humid that you felt like you’d been soaked by a rainstorm.🤣 THANKS FOR WATCHING!!
I just love seeing kids going along with their parents for backpacking trips. I used to love to take my daughter when she was little now she’s 18 and like no way lol.
Yep, my boys have all grown up, and I only have one of them still wanting to take long trips w me. Hopefully my daughter will want to tag along for a few more years.
Nice job! My brother and I did a very similar hike to yours a couple of years ago, stayed at camp site 37 absolutely loved it despite it was a major butt kicker !
Awesome adventure man! Shorter miles, stayed dry, survived wildlife encounters and made it out! That is a success indeed! Man I would have been motivated to get to the AT being that close.... but I would have made the same call... even if I was by myself! 🙂
Our gear stayed dry ….. but we were soaked w sweat. So I’m not sure if staying out of the rain did us any good ? It wasn’t that hot , but extremely humid. Make plans to go there sometime, and when you do make sure to tell me where you’ll be…. Jo and I will join you !
@michaelpetersonbackpacking6077 Haha yes the sweat! That'll drench you just the same! If i ever feel intrepid enough for that sort of expedition we surely will! 👍
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Thanks for sharing this wonderful trip.
Thanks for watching ! I hope you were able to see some of the smokies that you’ve never seen before. It’s a great to hike and spend time.
This hike is gorgeous, place looks so powerful and picturesque my friend! 👏🥾
It’s even more picturesque in the winter when the tree have dropped their leaves. It allows you to see across to the other mountains more often. Thanks for watching !
Looks like a great backpacking trip, always love the forest & streams of the Smokies. Cool seeing a bear close to camp! It wouldn't be a trip to the Smokies without some rain. Rock on!
Seeing the bear was a great start to the morning…… Joanna didn’t think it was so cool 🤣
Great video. Awesome getting the kiddos out there!
It’s definitely a different hike when the young ones tag along. Seems like my pack has a lot more food stuffed into it than I would normally take on a three day hike…. But it’s worth it !!! 😁 thanks for watching !
Nice! Loved the water feature shots!
That might be my favorite thing about the smokies…..even on the hottest days, you’re never far from running water.
Enjoyed watching, Michael.
I always enjoy the Smokies. The forest there gives me such a magical feeling. It’s like sensing the spirits of those who called the mountains home many years before our time.
I know what you mean, but this time , the Forest only gave feelings of WETNESS! Even when it wasn’t raining, it was so humid that you felt like you’d been soaked by a rainstorm.🤣 THANKS FOR WATCHING!!
@@michaelpetersonbackpacking6077 That’s the way I felt in Arkansas with the 100% humidity.😄
I just love seeing kids going along with their parents for backpacking trips. I used to love to take my daughter when she was little now she’s 18 and like no way lol.
Yep, my boys have all grown up, and I only have one of them still wanting to take long trips w me. Hopefully my daughter will want to tag along for a few more years.
Great Trip Michael. Always a great time in the smokies. Enjoyed it
I have a lot of trails in The smokies yet to hike, maybe when it cools down a bit this fall we can get a few guys together and hike some of them ?
Nice job! My brother and I did a very similar hike to yours a couple of years ago, stayed at camp site 37 absolutely loved it despite it was a major butt kicker !
There are very few trails in the smokies that are not climbing up a mountain or going back down! 😂
Awesome adventure man! Shorter miles, stayed dry, survived wildlife encounters and made it out! That is a success indeed! Man I would have been motivated to get to the AT being that close.... but I would have made the same call... even if I was by myself! 🙂
Our gear stayed dry ….. but we were soaked w sweat. So I’m not sure if staying out of the rain did us any good ? It wasn’t that hot , but extremely humid. Make plans to go there sometime, and when you do make sure to tell me where you’ll be…. Jo and I will join you !
@michaelpetersonbackpacking6077 Haha yes the sweat! That'll drench you just the same! If i ever feel intrepid enough for that sort of expedition we surely will! 👍