Art Loeb Southbound | 30 Mile Solo Thru Hike

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“You won, this time. But you are as big as you are ever going to get. And I’m still growing.” - Sir Edmund Hillary
On April 21st 2021, I fell face first into bed caked in mud, sweat, tears, and even blood. I had just spent the last 48 hours getting licked by the Art Loeb. It was one of the hardest things I’d ever done. Sometime later, I decided I would give it another try. I wanted a do-over. But before I could, I had to be the kind of person that would appreciate this trail for the arduous but incredibly worthwhile journey that it was. I needed to grow…
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Music featured in this video: “Mountains In My Way” by Vens Adams, “Should I Let Go” by Sky Toes, “The Sky Of Our Ancestors” by Kevin MacLeod, “Sunflower Breeze” by Augustine, “On Top Of The World” by Noise Cake, “See You In My Dreams” by Kite Flight, “Sunshine Waltz” by Albert Behar, “Journey” by Lane King, “Labyrinth” by Wisanga, “Ode To The Draft Horse” by Kelly Latimore, “Riverboat” by Ben McElroy, “Demons” by Louise Petit, “The Man and His Crows” by Haquin, and “Time Knows” by Luke Beling
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@fuquaysteve271 Жыл бұрын

Kicking leaves is so much fun

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

It is! So satisfying 😌 🍂

@TrailStrider909 3 ай бұрын

Nice touch w/ the 3rd person shots! Especially at 24:28

@derekwoodley4084 Жыл бұрын

We're going to be doing that hike in 2 weeks! We're going to camp on Black Balsam Knob, then head down to Davidson Campground.

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good plan! Wishing you a fun time. I'd love to know how it goes for y'all 😊

@timroberts1109 4 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing. You did alot of great commentary and are a good story teller. My wide and I will be doing this hike for the first time in May. I LOVED the one piece of the video when you had your video inside your food storage container, great creative clip.

@SeagrasstoSassafras 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. May is a beautiful time to hit the Art Loeb! Y'all are in for a treat with all the wildflowers along the trail in Spring. Wishing y'all a fun adventure 🙏🏕

@joshmoore2644 Жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video. Glad to hear they are replacing the shelters. Art Loeb definitely kicks butts, especially Pilot Mountain; but it is an amazing trail!

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 I'm very interested to see what the final project looks like. Agreed! It's a butt kicker, but so worth it.

@spencerlemon2679 Жыл бұрын

As a cyclist and bikepacker... it's nice to slow down sometimes. Thanks for sharing friend

@hikingwithaaron Жыл бұрын

Your videos have such a special feel to them. They are so enjoyable to watch. Your music choices, your filming, and your narration is so good. Your earlier video of the Art Loeb Trail made me never to want to hike it. Now I'd like to get out there and give it a try some day.

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I try to put my all into these videos. It makes so happy to hear that. 😊 Oh no! 😅 Please don't let my Nobo trip convince you not to hike it. Attitude is everything on this trail. If you go into it with a positive one, you'll have a much better experience.

@Rep7_Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Great job Seagrass! and no pack slam this time well done !

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

Haha. So glad you liked the video 😆

@walterschield3423 Жыл бұрын

After watching your northbound video it inspired me to complete my own southbound trip March 7-9, 2023. Thank you so much for what you do.

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that 😄 How was it?! Favorite part of the trail? How was the weather?

@walterschield3423 Жыл бұрын

@@SeagrasstoSassafras The overall trip was wonderful. The cedar forest between Black Balsam Rd and BRP was very interesting. I really loved that section. Camped first night before Black Balsam Knob and woke up to amazing sunrise. Water was scarce between Shining Rock and Deep Gap. Deep Gap shelter was gone but there is a brand new shelter at Butter Gap with a piped water source. Weather was great for the trip lows in upper 20's to mid 50's in the day.

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you had a great trip! Ivestor to BBK has some of the best camping along the trail. Thanks for the update with the shelters. 😲 Sounds like they're moving fast on the project. Deep Gap might be finished in time for Summer 🤞

@michaelcrawford9425 Жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video! I completed this trail just 4 days after you did! 😊 Doing it in 2 days was ROUGH! But the group I was with wanted to push through the pain for the challenge. I wish I had done like you, and done it in 3. Oh well, there is always a next time!

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 No way! October is such a beautiful time of year for it. I'm sorry to hear that. Hiking it over 3 days is much easier. You should definitely take it at a more leisurely pace next time 🐌⛰️

@davidewise4516 Жыл бұрын

Great edit and wonderful video, as always.

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 😊

@jamicrawford6729 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, as always! Thanks for sharing with us once again.

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching 😁

@jamicrawford6729 Жыл бұрын

@@SeagrasstoSassafras of course 😁. The snow is melting out here and temps are mid 60s to low 70s. Hoping to get to the Porcupine Mountains over on the UP in Michigan this weekend. Short drive from where I’m on assignment in wisconsin at

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

That's great! Glad to hear the Midwestern states are getting some warmer weather. I hope you're able to get out there. Am I right in thinking the Porcupines skirt part of The Great Lakes?

@jamicrawford6729 Жыл бұрын

@@SeagrasstoSassafras Lake Superior 😁

@tresindermark4744 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Almost (and I repeat "almost" Ha!) makes me want to hike the ALT again. 🙂

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

Haha! Almost 😉

@mechoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Well done video, congrats on 1k!

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@backpackingamerica Жыл бұрын

This was such a great video! The production was excellent, the scenery beautiful and the message inspirational. You are very gifted! Thanks for sharing.

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the many compliments. Truly! This trip meant a lot to me, so I tried to pour my all into the video. Thank you so much for watching 😁

@WNC_comms Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Video. One of my favorite trails and this is now one of my favorite videos on the ALT. Thanks for sharing!

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 The ALT is such a unique and beautiful trail.

@SJ-zw4cw Жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring!

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching 😊

@danbar32 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks.

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 😁

@LayneComfort Жыл бұрын

Great work as always with the hiking, filming and editing - love to see the growth! Can’t beat those Spruce-Fir forests. I know you’ve conquered the Art Loeb a couple times now, it’s time to branch out West 🤠

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

Haha 😆 I was telling my husband the other day I want to hike the Rim to Rim for my 30th. Either that or go back to Jed Smith Wilderness. We'll see what the future holds.

@ervinslens Жыл бұрын

What a presentation, what a solo adventure my friend. Your narration is phenomenal! Love it 🔥🔥

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The secret is recording in a blanket fort 😆

@_Roasted_Marshmallow Жыл бұрын

The art lobe was my first thru hike! I proposed to my wife on shining rock!

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

Aww! I love that. You picked an incredible place 💕

@22veteranflyfishing Жыл бұрын

I love the video work and the shots you made. Your very creative shooting style. Where did you get the music at for your video?

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😊 Majority of the music for this video came from Upbeat (song links in the description) Some of it is from Free Music Archive as well.

@MrMorton Жыл бұрын

I have watched a lot of Art Loeb hikes, I think it's one of my future destinations. Your beautiful filming, edits, and voiceover makes it so beautiful! I'm glad you had such nice weather. Curious, is it better going North or Sobo? Thanks for the gorgeous adventure!

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

It's a truly incredible trail! If hiking it is something you want to do, you should go for it. As for Nobo or Sobo, it really depends. Going North, you work up in elevation, but it means ending on the best views. Going South, you work your way down to the river, but the initial climb from Daniel Boone is very steep.

@MrMorton Жыл бұрын

@@SeagrasstoSassafras thanks for the tips 🙂

@SeagrasstoSassafras Жыл бұрын

Happy to help! I'm currently working on a blog post and video with advice for this trail. Hoping to have that posted soon 🤞