Loved seeing the relationship you two have with the General! Felt like family

Love the Selfie with the new Hokas 😁👍🏼 Go Mama Bear & Little Bear Go! 👟🐻🐻👍🏼

Most of the town will be 3-4 days away. The opportunity will be there. New shoes make your feet happy 😃. I been wearing Hoka for about 5 years. Congrats on 20 miles. If I was betting your going to hit 25 miles. Thanks for sharing

Awesome video, ladies. Little Bear, you are an absolute hiking beast! Momma Bear, you are doing an awesome job raising such a strong, mature, and intelligent young lady.

Nice view of the town on top of mountain. The hostel seems to be cozy and quaint. Mexican food looked good. Stay safe, Thank you for sharing. New shoes, lots of calories and a good night's sleep. Will make the difference.Nice seeing friends . (General). 😊

Super . Merci pour le partage 👍🙏🇧🇪

You are officially part of my morning routine. Once the kids are off to school, I relax with my coffee to watch your daily video. Keep doing amazing!!! ❤

Since you have your little Ellie pillow she is on the trail with you so when signing your name Little Bear at the end maybe Ellie can get a paw print

You both are kicking it out. Got up early and got to the hostel quick. How nice you both ran into an older couple hiking the trail for a day hike. Little Bear how thoughtful of your father to provide you with a picture of Miss Elle! You have a great and loving Dad! Mama Bear thanks for sharing that you are communicating with previous thru hikers. It truly is a Tramily experience both on the trail and off the trail. See you both tomorrow 🙂. 🐱🧸🐻⛰️🥾👍

Valuable info from former thru hikers. Awesome views of Erwin and the river. Busy afternoon for sure.

What a happy day on trail! Started out on a positive note after a rejuvenating sleep, and got even better as the day went on, with beautiful flowers, incredible views, good food, old friends, a nice hostel, and ended with no character builders. The only negative was that Ellie decided to hide out in the bottom of LB's pack. Love the shoes hubby sent. Hope they'll be as comfortable as they are pretty. God bless you as you continue North. Seeing you two have such a good day lifted my spirits as well. So glad you share your adventure with us.

Little Bears run to the General got me. That is a special friendship! ❤

Loved seeing LBs excitement when she saw The General! 😊😊❤❤

10:58 The footage you got out over the valley was just...😀 absolutely breathtaking. Good to see you getting some nourishing town food. Super busy day Mama and Little Bear! 10.2 miles and all town duties and chores. Well done! Rest well and congrats on new shoes MB. 🌲⛺️🌲

Welcome too our beautiful northeastern tennessee mountains. I moves awsy from them in 1988 but i am so rhankful estes express lines letme move back home yo look after my elderly84yrar old father. I gi out in my colorafo trail boss truck and drive on the logging roads on the weekends up by erwin,greenville and hamptin tn. Since 4/1 i have been doing trail magic from max oatch on nurth by akangsp,devils gao,sams gap,spivy gap,beauty spot gap and hughes gap up by roan mountain.

I appreciate how much effort you are putting into making these videos. It’s a absolute joy to follow your journey! Thank you. Psalm 3:3 “But You, oh Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.” Provider! 🙌🙏💪🥾

Backpacking is the art of knowing what not to take. -SHERIDAN ANDERSON, Baron Von Mabel’s Backpacking, 1980 ( the food thing ? Good luck with that, with warmer weather ahead keep an eye on hydration and electrolytes. Make your self drink. Heat exhaustion is a real thing. Is that Virginia I see? You will soon be saying Good Bye to North Carolina.... You come far...

Maybe carry a small bottle of EVOO (make sure it's a reputable brand that is pure olive oil, not cut with corn, soya, or other oils!) EVOO will add extra calories, for not much bulk in your stomach. It can be hard to eat enough calories for sure! And meat is so important to keep muscle on. Some suggestions above are good, plus there's always jerky of any sort. Beef, salmon, turkey, bison, whatever. Oh, and Epic meat bars are awesome! They have all kinds of flavours 😁 I love all of them. Sadly, I can't find them in Canada anymore **sigh**

You are doing great. Weight is a touchy subject. Just listen to your body. Stop in hostels or towns when you need to. Hikers like to take a lunch or dinner back to the trail like a sub sandwich. You've got this. We're cheering you on. Keep shining bright.

Olizzi olive oil packets are great for adding calories (and flavor) to your meals. They have them in 10 and 25 count, .34 ounces each packet. You would have to order them sent to a pick up locker somewhere on trail or added to a resupply box from home. Since they're packets you don't have to worry about the bulk of a bottle and that stuff is soooo good. I use them for camping and hiking but also carry a couple (plus balsamic vinegar packets) when I eat out so I have my preferred salad dressing always with me 😂. Wonderful views of Irwin from the trail. Catching up to the General was a bonus ❤. Happy trekking! 🥾

... One step after another ,, one day after another .. enjoy the hike , take whatever time needed for mind ,body and soul ...... the end is a definite thing ,, it will be there when you get there ..... The way shoes are made today (at least trail runners ,, seem to be made as a renewable throw away design) it seems that no two people get the same wear ... some get 500-600 miles from one pair , but usually ripped with soles coming apart ...,, some don't get anywhere near that ... as for LB cushion comfort , maybe replace the inner sole liner with a thicker spongier one ... A definite quote from Boy Scout days ; " Take care of your feet ,, they will take care of you .." Hiking footwear needs to be built for the task ,,, most trail runners are no more than a glorified tennis shoe ,, no real structure or support ..

I have section hiked for many years and have though I could not thru hike because I can not eat the food that I see on the trail I have started making KZfaq videos for my reference of things that I can eat. Many people are afraid to eat butter and other thing I think will work for me with a 5 day resupply. I have one video that I think will help is 1/3 box Jiffy corn muffin mix, 1/3 stick of butter or ghee and 1 cup water cooked on low heat and gives 600 calories and cost less than $1. The main thing that will help anyone is use butter or ghee and olive oil and add a table spoon and more to everything you cook.

It was great seeing Little Bear's excitement when she saw The General. Y'all need much more protein and fat in your diet. Beef sticks are a good option. Summer sausage can last a few days on trail. But I prefer healthier versions of "slim jims." Some brands you might look at are Paleo Valley and Think Jerky (yes, they make beef sticks). But my favorite is Chomps - 100% grass fed beef and the original flavor has a nice bite of spice/tang vs the other 2 brands which are kind of "flat" in their flavor in my opinion. Hard cheeses also pack well.on trail especially if you carry it deep inside your pack. Of course this may only work for a day or two depending on temperature. And eat more meat when you are in town - a big steak, double/triple burger, half a chicken (or a whole one) if you can.

Sending you both so much love👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Seeing friends, new shoes, hot shower, town food, comfortable bed, clean clothes, looks like thru hiking shows how blessed we are with the "simple" things in life 🎉 ✌️❤️

If Little Bear's shoes are still in good shape, she might need only new inserts (like Stick the Eagle).

Al Stewart’s “ Year of the Cat” playing in the shuttle on the way back. You know that song that just takes you back to a time growing up and reawakens the memories. That’s the one for me. Grew up in the 70’s. Thanks Momma Bear and Little Bear.

I just so enjoy seeing & hearing you hike your own hike. I live the first 18 years of my life growing up in Va. and I think you are going to love this portion of your AT Thru Hike adventure, Your timing couldn’t be better to witness all its beauty. Know I am praying for you. ❤😊

You two are doing fantastic! You're real! I love that. Its always a joy to watch your hike! ❤

“In the tiny town of Erwin, Tenn., history is the elephant in the room.” So interesting reading about the history of each of the towns and areas you’re going through.

There is a story about an elephant, Mary, in the history of the town resulting in them now supporting “The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee - a home for elephants retired from zoos and circuses, about a six-hour drive from Erwin.”

🚶‍♀️🐻👟👟🚶‍♂️🐻😺👟👟⛺ some really good views looking down into Erwin so awesome you got to see the general again uncle Johnny's looks really neat woo hoo got the new shoes 👟 so glad y'all got your Mexican food love and light to you both and goodnight Ellie 🐈😺

Love how mom said I add pictures that dad sent so cool. Great picture of Ellie.

So glad you got to uncle Johnnie’s! 😊 hot shower, good food and a warm bed! Perfect way to get ready for another great day of hiking! God Bless you and keep you safe! You are both doing great! Hike On!! 🙏🏕️🥾🥾😎🌸❤️

Have taken a picture from that same tree above the river. Uncle Johnny’s is great. Enjoy the new shoes!

In the Scouts we have a saying,”Semper Gumby”….always flexible!

Excellent!

Loved the flowers and beautiful views. And loved seeing LB run to greet the General! The friendships you’re making! So incredibly special! ❤️🥰😎🥾 Don’t know if you are carrying mayo packets for your meat that could add calories? Hot water and water pressure. The small things in our life that become huge blessings!!!

What an awesome day running into tramily and getting all the town chores and some yummiest food. Good nights rest.🌲👏

Great day… good miles… resupply, tramily, new shoes and the list goes on ❤

You gals had such a great day! Those are the days that keep you going! I agree that taking the time to hit up more hostels and getting into town will benefit you tremendously! I’ve followed someone here on KZfaq hiking the AT the past 3 years now, and that seems to help keep the spirits up and makes the Trail more enjoyable. Very happy to follow your journey this year! You are both doing Great! My 8 year old grandson enjoys watching with me as well! He’s nowhere near as ready as Little Bear, but I would Love to do the AT with him before I get too old to do so! Thanks for all your time and stay safe and have fun!

Another blue Jay applauding y'all at the point where you were doing laundry at Uncle Johnny's Hostel. Love it!

Great job you two! You got a lot accomplished in a short period of time. That Mexican restaurant is by far the best Mexican restaurant that I've eaten at. Loved Little Bears excitement when she saw the General. Love having my morning fix with the 2 Bears. Happy Trails...Winkle

Thanks for sharing your nero with us. It wasn't much more than 10 miles. Mama Bear, love the new shoes. Purple is always my favorite, whatever the item. Good trail today, really pretty. The views were awesome. Ya'll are doing great. I'm not a hiker but have watched a lot of hikers. You have steadily increased your miles. You're making progress. I see much success now and in the future. On to Maine you go. Glad you enjoyed Uncle Johnny's. The cabin looked cozy. Ya'll take care. Stay safe. See you tomorrow.

Thanks for showing the beauty of the trail. I feel like I’m right there with you! Safe hiking!❤️

Good afternoon Mama Bear and Little Bear and 😺! Excellent! Mile's smiles ! Family tramily! Good day 🙂

Thank you for another awesome video! May God continue to keep you.

You were right "great laurel azaleas" but the first white ones you came too were called mountain doghobble those are beautiful too.

I ate at the same Mexican restaurant when at Johnny's. I ate 2 carne asada meals. Y'all are doing an awesome job of conquering the trail miles. Unfortunately, i sustained a stress fracture to my cuboid bone in my left foot, so i am off trail for 3 months.

Funny how the days blend and it's so easy to lose track😂 Love that seeing the General made lb take off in a run to greet him! MB, so sweet was the pic of hugging your new shoes - I think it may have something to do with who sent them and being thankful for your family at home 🌸⛺️

Nice looking shoes, may the give you another 500 + miles.

Those are fantastic views above Erwin. The residents are so lucky to have the AT for day hiking. I’ve made a note. This may be a good place to visit one day to explore. Y’all are doing great. Take care.

Doing great!! 💜

So proud of your progress…You ladies are amazing

My home town Erwin, TN where I grew up at, love your video's

Thank you for sharing the beautiful views and your amazing day!! Your plan for more town food and hostels sounds so fun!! You really are having such an incredible adventure! You both are in my thoughts and prayers everyday 🙏🥰 Happy Hiking 💕💕🥾🏕️🌲🌳

Love the running with joy! Glad you run into friends along the way❤

Glad you were able to reconnect with the General. Get some rest and sweet dreams!!

Nice to see the General managing his calorie surplus. Go General! 😂

Outstanding awesome beautiful Vlogging hiking and scenery, great fun in town, making me hungry, all the very best health and happiness.

Love the Hoka's

Thank you for sharing your story. This is my favorite channel this year.

Friendships on the trail happens fast and last a lifetime. Glad y’all are making the special friendships. Y’all are doing great

Nice recharge ladies!! Looks like a sweet place to stay!!

I have a question and if you feel it is TMI I understand. I am new to hiking in remote areas and wanted to know how you handle certain situations. Female monthly, GI distress on trail. I imagine with the types of food you eat on trail constipation must be an issue. Again sorry if TMI questions but I seriously want to know how these are handled. Thank you in advance

Good to see friends. Beautiful view of town and the river. Nice little cabin. Safe travels.

Your doing awesome guys❤ Keep on keeping on. Proud of you both. Such beautiful views and amazing trail. ✌️🫶

Enjoying your journey so much. Stay safe and healthy. 😊

💗🌺 YOU GALS ARE AMAZING -- KEEP GOING 🌺💗

Awesome ❤

Nice to see the upgrades at Little Johnny's. Too bad he didn't live to see it. i have stayed there a few times and always enjoyed it as well. They used to have a KFC in Erwin that was AYCE, great place to fill up!

So glad you got new shoes. Gotta take care of your feet. Hostels and town days are so important to hikers. You guys are doing so well. Just keep eating lots of calories.

Nice video, with lots of great beautiful views, so let's keep on hiking 😊

Great video and loved footage from mountain. I have hiked trail through Damascus, Virginia and The Old Mill has great food. Definitely a good hiker town. There is a chicken diner( cant remember nam) hikers love it. You guys are doing great!

You ladies are incredibly inspiring!

They have this Tuscan bean soup starter and other soups that I think is Allis company. It is my favorite backpack meals. If you happen to come across. It se best two, is cheap and all dehydrated so backs are good.

Important insight into weight and calories and a solution 🙂🙏

Yay for new shoes! Seems like a nice hostel! The Mexican food looked yummy! I had Mexican food last night lol!

When you hike 300+ miles you are allowed to stay and eat whatever you want. Nice view...is that the Mexican Restaurant. Yup hiker hunger setting in. Love the video.

I would like to hear Little Bear do a commentary. Love your videos . Good luck and safe travel.

That Mexican food looked soooooooooo good 😊!!

Awesome 👏🏼 finally got caught up with all your videos, I started Amicolola Falls 2 days ago, and I just finished your last one…beautiful videos, good information for other hikers to know! About the weight, eat a lot! 🤣 specially Ice cream, snickers, rich snacks every 3 hours. I use a formula which multiplies your weight x the intensity (10 being sedentary and 18 a triathlete) that is just to maintain body weight! 😳 imagine add, heat, pack weight, climbing and sweating. You need a little more! Have a great rest at Irwin

Nice video, and you're right, 20 miles is 20 miles, no matter how you break it up. I have known people who supplement their diet with olive oil to pack in more calories.Keep trekking

The views in today’s video were gorgeous 😍Hooray for new shoes! I had actually never heard of HOKA shoes before watching your journey of the AT. About 10 days ago, I decided that my old shoes were done for my daily walks with my border collie puppy so I headed out to the Running Room for new shoes. Tried on a pair of HOKA’s and fell in LOVE! They aren’t the trail hiking shoes but boy do I feel the difference in GOOD shoes! I have bad hips from somehow tearing both hip labrum’s (1 in each hip) so good shoes are vital for keeping the hip pain away longer ❤ I think I’d like to try on a pair of the Lone Peaks at some point but I am definitely converted to HOKA shoes! ❤ Enjoy your time at that Hostel and look forward to seeing more adventures! (I can’t believe you’ve already travelled for 41 days! I’ve been watching you since your first day!! Time sure flies and you both are doing amazing! ❤

I just ordered Mexican myself!!! lol! Enjoyed the video! You both got this!! I’m glad you had a great day and awesome time!!

Awe, you're hiking around ben and alice! I follow them too! (Ben on trail)

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Good job Bears! MB, seems like your hiker hunger hasn’t quite kicked in yet. 1800 calories is typical with many people. You’ll lose about 1/3 lb per day. PS…there are times in VA and southern PA where you can log big miles if you feel like it. Good luck and thank you for making me miss the trail!

So proud of you both! My family loves watching and is so encouraged by how freely you share about your faith and relationship with God ❤️ Cheering you on from western NC! Side note-what are you using to film? Your zoom capability is AMAZING! 😍

I have been loving following along on your adventures. This looked like such a fun day! If you ever have a Q & A, I would love to know how you are doing all of your KZfaq videos in addition to the long days on the trail? Are you editing at night, or do you have someone helping you? It seems like it would be so difficult to hike all day and then try to edit at night in your tent. So just curious about how you're handling all that.

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great job my ladys my motto he can do she can do ...i can do

You ARE doing great! Ignore the trolls who keep commenting that you are too slow.

How did he get the trail name "The General"?

I ate like a pig before getting on trail so id have a cammel hump of fat to keep me going. Lol

I weighed 175 when I started. I was able to weigh myself at Station 19 in Roan. After a humongous club sandwich, I weighed 162. It is hard to eat on trail. I try to walk into town food on the fourth day, and I am still losing weight. The General is here at Station 19. How cool.

Are y,all still going to make Katahdin before it closes?