I missed the rainbow falls cutoff on the way down and ended up descending bullhead, it was a happy mistake. Bullhead was sweet. I bet the drive down roaring fork was scary.
@frankfowlkes78725 күн бұрын
Good to see you hiking. Boulevard is my favorite trail to LeConte.
@markismeetoo755 күн бұрын
Great video! weve been trying to get reservations at the lodge but something always comes up. The blackalachian has a channel where he posts occasionally www.youtube.com/@TheBlackalachian
@amariesimms6 күн бұрын
Your Ch was suggested to me and it's been so delightful. I am disabled (since 2015) and unable to do the hiking that I use to. I am tagging along with you and it's so wonderful and your talks and observations are pleasant and informative. Thank you and Cheers!
@John-se5vc7 күн бұрын
I am 75 years old, and was a better than average hiker in my youth. (AT for three days in Smokies, Philmont (NM), but my hiking days are over, due to horrible knees. I am a vintage fan of Grandma Gatewood, and after re-reading her account of walking the AT as the first woman, I am ODing on KZfaq accounts of thru-hikes. You have me crying. Thank you for the pleasant, comforting music instead of blasting rock. Shoot, maybe I should move near the trail and be a trail angel! I can't get enough of this.
@rachelgoetze8 күн бұрын
Boulevard is my favorite and I've always wanted to do it as an out and back (I've always come down Alum after Boulevard) but have been too chicken 😂😂 I was hoping for an end of hike clip to see how it was 😅😂
@HikingwithBraids8 күн бұрын
Haha yes I wish I’d filmed that. It was TOUGH going up and back. I’ll probably never do that again 😂
@rachelgoetze7 күн бұрын
@HikingwithBraids yeah the thought of that much UPhill after already doing 12+ miles for the day makes me cringe 🤣🤣 but maybe I'll do it as a one and done experience.... but then again, it may cause me to not love it as much anymore 🤣🤣
@HikingwithBraids7 күн бұрын
Go for it or you’ll always wonder. It’s still a great trail even after this hike 😊
@angelusway8 күн бұрын
Good to see you guys back out❤
@bobcarrphoto79389 күн бұрын
Hello to you and Jerry!
@HikingwithBraids9 күн бұрын
Hi Bob!! 👋
@pauly94019 күн бұрын
Loved the last video you both did going to Mt Leconte! Loved seeing new videos! I also loved your Appalachin Trail series…
@Djhikes639 күн бұрын
Quick question: Are you feeling another thru-hike in the future?
@HikingwithBraids9 күн бұрын
I have a new car payment so probably not 😂 but maybe a shorter one at some point
@Djhikes639 күн бұрын
I love y'all!!! Always look forward to your videos ❤
@gregcagle13829 күн бұрын
Glad to see a new video. Started hiking about four years ago and without so many words, your videos have been an inspiration. If I’m not mistaken I believe I missed you by one day at LeConte last year. Only have a few days a couple times a year and I’ll be back in the Smokies in about a week.
@JasonScottCarter9 күн бұрын
Missed the hiking videos!
@HikingwithBraids9 күн бұрын
🥰
@GARDENOFLIFE20249 күн бұрын
Love all your videos ❤😊
@HikingwithBraids9 күн бұрын
🤗
@williamferris91029 күн бұрын
So glad your posting vids again ❤
@HikingwithBraids9 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@diamondbackking41419 күн бұрын
WOWWW , what a surprise!! 18 mile LeConte hike ! Those white flying bugs are Afids on my back porch. I think that's the same ones there. This is, I think , the 4th Mt. Le Conte trip I've enjoyed with you guys. Very impressed!!! ❤
@HikingwithBraids9 күн бұрын
Haha yes it was! Thanks for the clarification - I wasn’t sure what they were 😂
@diamondbackking41419 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you're posting again !!!❤❤
@diamondbackking41419 күн бұрын
Thank you Gretchen & Jerry again !!! ❤❤😊
@ShamansDream1118 күн бұрын
Nice to see you guys out & about! Great video! One of these days will do this hike!
@artemis0099 күн бұрын
I was wondering, what week in October did you travel to Salem? I’m thinking of going next year but I want to avoid the major crowds but still want to experience the Halloween atmosphere. Is the whole month of October dedicated to all things Halloween?
@HikingwithBraids9 күн бұрын
Yes it is! I was there the second week of October.
@neeshailasewich58179 күн бұрын
Bestie and I are to Boston/Salem in October for our Girls trip!!
@susietopspin9 күн бұрын
Always enjoy some braids on the trail. Great video Bd happy trails.🤘🏻🥾⛰️
@HikingwithBraids9 күн бұрын
Aw thanks! 🤗
@ervinslens9 күн бұрын
Just outstanding video. The film quality and cinematography are amazing here guys! Love it
@HikingwithBraids9 күн бұрын
Oh wow thanks so much!
@larryloveless296710 күн бұрын
I liked seeing your video in particulae because I recently finished reading the book Killing the Witches by Bill O'Reilly. It includes the bahaviors primarly of a group of girls who led the witch trials in Salem and also gives possible reasons for their behavior. It includes so much more incldung religion in early America and gives so much more detailed history of how the country evolved from rule by England. He ends it up though saying despite it all the pressnce of evil exists by going in to more detail of the Exorcist event recently learned to the public that became the basis for the moive that actually occurred in St. Louis in the late 1940s. I have also read the actual diary from one of the priests involved with that exorcism that actually occurred over 2-3 months and found it far scarier than the movie. I remember picking it up at a nearby library in St. Louis for selected Halloween reading one year. It was actually a boy of Lutheran faith who lived not far from thom Washington DC and Baltimore. Thanks sharing for your expersince on KZfaq. I think you will also enjoy the book.
@user-qv9sl4fg5j11 күн бұрын
So much fun.
@thepuzzleoracle676011 күн бұрын
This is bringing back so many memories!! We went last year, not at Halloween, but it was still an amazing time! I’m dying to go back!
@HikingwithBraids11 күн бұрын
Me too!!
@debbie4him11511 күн бұрын
Enjoyed your video. I will be 70 years old in two months and want to try day hiking. I have never really hiked before, but I would have to go solo because my husband and friends do not share my interest I hiking and camping. I hope to learn much from watching your other videos. Thanks!
@veronicanowling411111 күн бұрын
Happy birthday
@veronicanowling411111 күн бұрын
Me and my fiance Sean did the llama trek last year and I had dalai llama as well. She was a little stubborn but so sweet. We had the best time.
@bindig112 күн бұрын
My brother and I hiked that trail in 1980 but we came up from the Walnut Bottom side. Camped near the fire tower through a huge thunderstorm. The water from that pipe was the best water I've ever had
@rosikoenig737514 күн бұрын
I really enjoyed your view of visiting Salem.. well done!
@Truther56714 күн бұрын
You should never hike/camp solo in bear country unless you have a high-powered gun. It’s not a matter of if but when that you will have a life-and-death experience. This girl is young and uneducated.
@HikingwithBraids14 күн бұрын
Haha thanks for calling me young! I’m 50 years old and hiked the entirety of the Appalachian Trail SOLO in 2020. The information in this video is directly from the NPS and I’ve personally had over 30 bear encounters in the wild.
@Truther56714 күн бұрын
@@HikingwithBraids, that’s what a lot of experienced hikers and hunters have said. You’ve been lucky.
@chriswhittington29414 күн бұрын
This was great! Loved meeting your family! My husband & I are heading to the Smokies in a few weeks, we should see if we could fo this!
@poodleprofessor14 күн бұрын
Cooked chicken breasts dehydrate great. Just shred them and dehydrate.
@kelleyadkins159916 күн бұрын
It’s so good to see you hiking again!!
@kelleyadkins159916 күн бұрын
Happy birthday, and happy anniversary!!
@nitaclem676216 күн бұрын
What city did you stay in to take train to Salem??
@mattc868117 күн бұрын
You are so very sweet. Thank you for sharing.
@wolfman600017 күн бұрын
Cool Video !! Looks like a really fun day!
@butchbinion156018 күн бұрын
Thanks, nice to see you again, happy birthday. ✌🏻👊🏼
@staceyparker223118 күн бұрын
Happy Birthday!!! What an AWESOME present. Now I know what I want to do on my next Smokies visit.
@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl18 күн бұрын
That looked like a lot of fun😅
@robbinwhaley937818 күн бұрын
Such an awesome video!!! Thanks for sharing. 😊
@gakitten3319 күн бұрын
Thank you for making me smile. I was having a really rough day and your cheerfulness just warmed my heart. 💕
@HikingwithBraids19 күн бұрын
Aww I’m glad I could make you smile! I hope things get better. 🤗
@rkatufus19 күн бұрын
What an adorable and thoughtful birthday gift from your kids, happy birthday Braids!
@HikingwithBraids19 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@666beefee19 күн бұрын
Thank you very much for this Video. Greetings from Germany. 🤘😈👍🍻
@Djhikes6319 күн бұрын
Happy Birthday 🎉 What a great trip with your family. Y'all are the ❤
@dixiegoodman747319 күн бұрын
Happy Birthday! Awesome video of you all hiking with the Llmas. So nice to see your kids and soon to be son-in-law. Enjoy the video so much, and hope to see more soon.
@HikingwithBraids19 күн бұрын
I have more coming 😊
@diamondbackking414119 күн бұрын
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOLKS !!! Glad I found your vlogs ! 😊
@diamondbackking414119 күн бұрын
You had the prettiest one ! She looked caramel & butter scotch !!! 😅😂❤🎉...what a great birthday gift from the kids !!!
@HikingwithBraids19 күн бұрын
He was my favorite 😍
@pauly940119 күн бұрын
Enjoyed your video and sharing your gift with us…..
@justiniangoldrif19 күн бұрын
Happy Birthday, I did this exact same experience and I LOVED it!! the Llama's are great.
@diamondbackking414119 күн бұрын
AWSOME !!!❤❤ I'm soo happy for YOU ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!😊🎉🎉🎉