The Smokes are easy …
The Smokes are easy, compared to the what was south of there. But you bring up a good point, why waste time on a thu-hike of the AT when there are better trails to thru hike, like the PCT which you hiked. This is something those with just those 6 months for a hike to consider …….. you want to hang in the bar or get the most wilderness from you trip ….. your choice.

another reason for …
another reason for not stying in shelters–

holy crap man, …
holy crap man, incredible!

nice vid thank you …
nice vid thank you for sharing

Good stuff, man. …
Good stuff, man. Thru-hiking the AT is my life’s dream. I will do it. Videos like yours make me sure of that.

Thanks.
Thanks.

if you think hiking …
if you think hiking the trail is beautiful you should live in the mountains like i do. just south of the smokies and only a few miles from the trail in hayesville nc

Also, just …
Also, just commenting on the Shelton Laurel Massacre you mentioned. That’s the story he told of the Union Soldiers.

AT is probably the …
AT is probably the safest backpacking trip.

I think that bald you were on was Black Balsam, am I correct?

nice vid!
nice vid!

I just love this …
I just love this video..thanx 4 posting! I hope someday to experience this trail..I don’t know if I’ll ever thru hike..but deff. would like to give section hiking a try!

cool….ive just …
cool….ive just decided to walk this next year…cannot wait!

enjoyet it…”be’n …
enjoyet it…”be’n in this…it fixes you” – well said.
Cheers!
aka Disciple

Loved your video. …
Loved your video. I helped outfit “HikerBikerBabe” at the backpacking store where I used to work. I’m sure its the same woman. Hubby and I are going to thru-hike someday…what an awesome life experience. Thanks for this wonderful video!!!

thanks
thanks

nice yo
nice yo