 | Clingmans Dome, Andrews Bald, Forney Creek - Smoky Mountains Backpacking Loop
13. 07. 2016 18:30:48
Backpacking in the Smoky Mountains with my daughter Lydia in early July, 2016. She wanted a challenge, so I gave her one: a killer ascent to the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Appalachian Trail, Clingmans Dome. On the way there, we also took in Andrews Bald.... |
 | Smoky Mountains Mt. LeConte Backpacking Hiking Loop with Charlies Bunion (2016 remix)
30. 08. 2016 17:43:03
This is a remixed and much shorter version of a 37-minute video published in October, 2015. The longer version is here -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vihfrMxjnwIn this video, I took the old footage and tweaked the video and audio, cut out 80% of the video, pieced it all back together in a diffe... |
 | Big Frog Wilderness Backpacking Overnight Hiking with YouTube Friends
13. 09. 2016 23:30:45
In September, 2016, I went on a backpacking overnight in the Big Frog Wilderness in southeast Tennessee. I hiked with two friends who also have YouTube channels: Scott Taylor and Sleeves. A third friend, Roger Lamb, was planning on joining us but unfortunately had to cancel. ... |
 | Hiking Through the Interior - 5 Days Backpacking Solo in the Cohutta Wilderness, Georgia
21. 10. 2016 14:04:48
In October, 2016, I spent five days backpacking alone through the interior of the Cohutta Wilderness in Georgia. This is my report.On this trip, I brought a tarp, as opposed to a tent or a hammock. A lightweight tarp is my typical shelter while backpacking. I parked on the east side of the wildernes... |
 | Hiking to the Big Tree - Backpacking Fun in Alabama's Sipsey Wilderness
10. 11. 2016 16:11:03
In November, 2016, I ventured into the woods to see Alabama's tallest tree. It's located in the Sipsey Wilderness, part of the Bankhead National Forest. My backpacking loop took me 21 miles over two days. I saw Alabama's 'Big Tree' on the morning of the second day.... |
 | Cold-Weather Backpacking Skills - Winter Backpacking in Big South Fork
20. 12. 2016 02:29:14
On a weekend close to Christmas, 2016, I accepted Scott Taylor's invitation to backpack in bad weather in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.I'm glad I accepted Scott's invitation! Despite the torrential rains overnight, plus the snow and freezing rain in the morning, we had a gr... |
 | Big South Fork Winter Backpacking 60-mile Loop
12. 02. 2017 20:27:28
A 60-mile winter backpacking trek through Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in Tennessee. Dates: February 6-9, 2017.The video features two lightweight backpackers, one with a tarp (me) and one with a hammock (Kevin Ryan, YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ghpatriot).... |
 | 10 Questions About YouTube - Tagged
12. 04. 2017 14:17:06
In this video, I answer some questions about YouTube, about my backpacking channel, and about myself . . .Other backpackers and backpacking channels mentioned in this video:Tube the Solo Hiker, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN2AT7_yZVfH74ILn24E-Yw... |
 | The Shock of the Departure - Thru-Hiking the Sheltowee Trace 1
30. 05. 2017 14:49:01
The beginning of my northbound solo thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace in May, 2017.The Sheltowee Trace is a 324-mile trail that runs (in the direction I'm hiking) from the Southern Terminus at the Burnt Mill Bridge Trail Head in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, through Cumberlan... |
 | The Hiker in Pain - Thru-Hiking the Sheltowee Trace 2
1. 06. 2017 16:27:47
Part 2 of my northbound solo thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace in May, 2017.The Sheltowee Trace is a 324-mile trail that runs (in the direction I'm hiking) from the Southern Terminus at the Burnt Mill Bridge Trail Head in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, through Cumberland Falls... |
 | The Hiker Attempts to Persevere - Thru-Hiking the Sheltowee Trace 3
5. 06. 2017 13:47:15
Part 3 of my northbound solo thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace in May, 2017.The Sheltowee Trace is a 324-mile trail that runs (in the direction I'm hiking) from the Southern Terminus at the Burnt Mill Bridge Trail Head in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, through Cumberland Falls... |
 | The Hiker Has Breakdown - Thru-Hiking the Sheltowee Trace 4
7. 06. 2017 14:25:12
Part 4 of my northbound solo thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace in May, 2017.The Sheltowee Trace is a 324-mile trail that runs (in the direction I'm hiking) from the Southern Terminus at the Burnt Mill Bridge Trail Head in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, through Cumberland Falls... |
 | Getting Right with the Trail - Thru-Hiking the Sheltowee Trace 5
9. 06. 2017 13:07:26
Part 5 of my northbound solo thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace in May, 2017.The Sheltowee Trace is a 324-mile trail that runs (in the direction I'm hiking) from the Southern Terminus at the Burnt Mill Bridge Trail Head in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, through Cumberland Falls... |
 | Through the Red River Gorge - Thru-Hiking the Sheltowee Trace 6
12. 06. 2017 13:52:56
Part 6 of my northbound solo thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace in May, 2017.The Sheltowee Trace is a 324-mile trail that runs (in the direction I'm hiking) from the Southern Terminus at the Burnt Mill Bridge Trail Head in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, through Cumberland Falls... |
 | The Wet and Sloppy Finish - Thru-Hiking the Sheltowee Trace 7
14. 06. 2017 13:35:34
The 7th and final part of my northbound solo thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace in May, 2017. Thanks for following along on my journey!The Sheltowee Trace is a 324-mile trail that runs (in the direction I'm hiking) from the Southern Terminus at the Burnt Mill Bridge Trail Head in the Big South Fork Na... |
 | Backpacking Tarp Set-Up with ZPacks Arc Blast - Lightweight Thru-Hiking Gear
20. 06. 2017 16:29:33
Back from my Sheltowee Trace thru-hike, I break down my gear, especially the 'big three' -- my backpack, shelter, and sleep system.Backpack: ZPacks Arc Blast 60LShelter: Hyperlite Mountain Gear 8 1/2 foot square tarp (cuben fiber)... |
 | Smokemont Loop to Appalachian Trail - 4-day Smoky Mountains Backpacking
5. 07. 2017 17:08:22
4 days hiking, camping and backpacking in the Smoky Mountains. Featuring Charlie's Bunion, Clingman's Dome, the Appalachian Trail, two of my four kids, and Scott Taylor.Scott Taylor's video of these events: http://bit.ly/2tpJayW... |
 | THRU-HIKE ANNOUNCEMENT Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 1
28. 08. 2017 13:22:03
Channel News: I'm backpacking the Appalachian Trail and attempting an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike in 2018! And in other channel news, before I set off on my attempted thru-hike next year, I'm taking some long backpacking trips and even traveling to Argentina--specifically, Buenos Aires and Patagonia... |
 | My Minimalist FootwearXero Z-Trek, Luna Mono Gordo 2.0, Altra Instinct 4.0 - Running Vlog
31. 08. 2017 15:33:19
A short video about what I see on a typical morning run near Nashville, TN, in my minimalist footwear: Xero Z-Trek sandals, Luna Mono Gordo 2.0 sandals, and Altra Instinct 4.0 shoes. In this video, I demonstrate my use of minimalist footwear and talk a little bit about why I like these three options... |
 | 80-MILE SHAKEDOWN Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 2
17. 09. 2017 20:27:01
Please SUBSCRIBE -- because I promise to never put ads in the MIDDLE of my videos. I hate that! And in addition, if you subscribe you won't miss any of my new backpacking videos. Thanks!An 80-mile shakedown hike in preparation for my Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2018. Base weight=12.5. Most of my ... |
 | Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 3 - Hiking with my Ultra-Heavy Sister
19. 10. 2017 14:32:26
Backpacking on the River to River Trail in southern Illinois with my sister, Sarah, and my niece, Alex, while preparing for my 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike.We started at Garden of the Gods, hiked to High Knob, then camped there the first night. On day 2, we continued on the R2R trail for 4 miles... |
 | The All-New Fiery Gizzard Trail with Jaxx Drinkwater and friends
25. 10. 2017 18:48:55
In this video, I hike the Fiery Gizzard Trail in southeastern Tennessee with Jaxx Drinkwater and others. The five of us took the Dog Hole detour plus a side trip to Raven Point. My focus on the hike (and in the video) was on the new areas of trail that have just recently been opened. ... |
 | Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 4 - 1,500 MILES
3. 11. 2017 14:29:19
In this video, I discuss the 1,500 miles of backpacking videos I've made in the past 2+ years, while doing a 20-mile shakedown hike for my Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2018.Here are the videos I talk about, with links:... |
 | CAMERA GEAR Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 5
10. 11. 2017 04:08:50
A list of the the camera gear I'll be using to make videos on my Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2018. Plus a description of the video-related apps on my iPhone 6S and a brief explanation of my editing process with LumaFusion for the iPhone.... |
 | SLASHING PACK WEIGHT Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 6
15. 11. 2017 15:44:49
Supposedly, I'm a lightweight (trending toward ultralight) backpacker. But my pack weight usually isn't less than 17 pounds. Finally, after a lot of work, I've cut another six pounds. Hallelujah! ... |
 | TRAINING (in the Smokies) Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 7
30. 11. 2017 00:29:52
Training for my backpacking thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail: my current fitness routine. Filmed while backpacking in the Smoky Mountains in late November, 2017, on the Baxter Creek Trail, the Swallow Fork Trail, the Big Creek Trail, and Campsite 36. With views from the fire tower atop Mt. Sterlin... |
 | Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 8 - NO TREKKING POLES
5. 12. 2017 15:04:25
I've been thinking about trekking poles. During a hike with friends on the Honey Creek Loop Trail in Big South Fork, I discuss the advantages and disadvantages of trekking poles. Plus, why I plan to start my Appalachian Trail thru-hike without them . . .... |
 | THE GEAR VIDEO Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 9
14. 12. 2017 02:49:15
This is my final (I hope) A.T. ultralight backpacking gear list for thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail beginning in late April, 2018. The baseweight is 11.3 pounds. You could also call it a 'lightweight' backpacking gear set-up, rather than ultralight, since it's slightly over the 10-pound weight cut... |
 | Tour of the Best Sights - Urban Hiking in Buenos Aires
1. 01. 2018 21:35:09
Happy New Year from Buenos Aires, where its a hot summer! As I prepare for my Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike later this year, Im doing a lot of walking and running. Today I took a long walk through the streets of Buenos Aires and took some video of what I saw. ... |
 | FEARS (hiking in South America) Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 10
7. 01. 2018 16:01:12
A hike into the Andes mountains in Patagonia near Ushuaia, Argentina. Specifically, I hiked the Medio Mountain Trail (el Sendero al Cerro de Medio).I also discussed the fears Im facing in preparing to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in April, 2018.... |
 | A Boat Trip in Patagonia to View Penguins on the Beagle Channel near Ushuaia
11. 01. 2018 23:07:29
On a boat from Ushuaia, we traveled east on the Beagle Channel and eventually landed at Martillo Island, where we saw Magellenic and Gentoo Penguins. Along the way, we switched to a smaller boat at Estancia Harberton, the oldest farm in Terria del Feugo.... |
 | 6 Reasons Why They Might Be Good for Something - What Good Are UltraLight Backpackers
9. 02. 2018 00:14:20
If Facebook is any indication, ultralight backpackers get no respect. Are the criticisms justified? Or should ultralight backpackers be tarred and feathered and driven from the trail? In this video, I give my own answers to these questions. Plus: 6 reasons why ultralight backpackers might be of val... |
 | 5 Favorite Gear ItemsSmoky Mountains 3-day Hike in the Elkmont Region
26. 02. 2018 15:49:31
In this video, I discuss some favorite items of backpacking gear during a 3-day hike I did with others in the Elkmont region of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The outing was in late February, 2018. Campsites 20 and 21.... |
 | AT KICK-OFF IN GEORGIA Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 11
5. 03. 2018 00:28:56
I went to the Appalachian Trail Kick-Off at Amicalola Falls State Park in Georgia, where I met a lot of thru-hikers and had a good time with Andrea and Sam at the Amicalola Falls State Park Lodge.This is my report.... |
 | How and Why I Use Tarp for Backpacking - No Tent, No Hammock
12. 03. 2018 15:57:28
Please SUBSCRIBE -- because I promise to never put ads in the MIDDLE of my videos. I hate that! And in addition, if you subscribe you won't miss any of my new backpacking videos. Thanks!Now for this video: I get a lot of questions about using a tarp when I backpack, rather than a tent or a hammock. ... |
 | Georgia Loop Pt. 1 (Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 12)
27. 03. 2018 14:32:51
Im backpacking the Georgia Loop Trail around Springer Mountain this week. The Georgia Loop includes parts of the Appalachian Trail, the Benton MacKaye Trail, and the Duncan Ridge Trail. This is report #1, uploaded via AT&T LTE while hiking up Licklog Mountain. ... |
 | Georgia Loop Pt. 2 (Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Prep 13)
29. 03. 2018 12:41:02
Im backpacking the Georgia Loop Trail around Springer Mountain this week. The Georgia Loop includes parts of the Appalachian Trail, the Benton MacKaye Trail, and the Duncan Ridge Trail. This is report #2, uploaded via AT&T LTE on a ridge near Cowrock Mountain on the Appalachian Trail. ... |
 | Georgia Loop Pt 3 (Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 14)
2. 04. 2018 14:38:01
Im backpacking the Georgia Loop Trail around Springer Mountain this week. The Georgia Loop includes parts of the Appalachian Trail, the Benton MacKaye Trail, and the Duncan Ridge Trail. This is report #3, my final report, uploaded via Verizon LTE (using my new JetPack) at my home in Nashville, TN.... |
 | Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 - AT1 READY, SET, GO
24. 04. 2018 00:12:28
On April 21, 2018, I set out on a thru-hike of the 2,189 mile Appalachian Trail. This is the 1st video about my journey. It covers Days 0-1 and mikes -8.8 to 17 (from the Springer approach trail to Gooch Gap).... |
 | Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 - AT2 MUSCLE TEAR
25. 04. 2018 12:27:11
On April 21, 2018, I set out on a thru-hike of the 2,189 mile Appalachian Trail. This is the 2d video about my journey. It covers Days 2-3 and mikes 17-50 (Gooch Gap to Blue Mountain Shelter).Uploaded from Blue Mountain via AT&T LTE. ... |
 | AT3 MILEAGE GOALS Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018
27. 04. 2018 16:00:46
On April 21, 2018, I set out on a thru-hike of the 2,189 mile Appalachian Trail. This is the 3d video about my journey. It covers Days 4-5.5 and miles 50-80 (Blue Mountain Shelter to NC border.)Uploaded from Standing Indian Mountain via AT&T LTE.... |
 | AT4 GEAR CHANGES Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018
30. 04. 2018 03:07:52
On April 21, 2018, I set out on a thru-hike of the 2,189 mile Appalachian Trail. This is the 4th video about my journey. It covers Days 5.5-8 and miles 80-137 (NC border to Natahala Outdoor Center).... |
 | AT5 QUESTIONS/ANSWERS Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018
2. 05. 2018 00:51:42
On April 21, 2018, I set out on a thru-hike of the 2,189 mile Appalachian Trail. This is the 3d video about my journey. It covers Days 9-10 and miles 247-164. (NOC to Fontana Dam.)Uploaded from Fontana Village Resort via Wi-Fi. ... |
 | AT6 INTO THE SMOKIES Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018
4. 05. 2018 21:55:16
On April 21, 2018, I set out on a thru-hike of the 2,189 mile Appalachian Trail. This is the 6th video about my journey. It covers Days 11-12 and miles 164-197 (Fontana Dam to Double Spring Gap shelter.)... |
 | AT7 OUT OF THE SMOKIES Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018
6. 05. 2018 15:26:17
On April 21, 2018, I set out on a thru-hike of the 2,189 mile Appalachian Trail. This is the 7th video about my journey. It covers Days 13-14 and miles 197-241 (Double Spring Gap Shelter to Standing Bear Farm and Hostel.)... |
 | AT8 HIKER TYPES Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018
11. 05. 2018 16:43:53
On April 21, 2018, I set out on a thru-hike of the 2,189 mile Appalachian Trail. This is the 8th video about my journey. It covers Days 15-19 and miles 241-333 (Standing Bear Hostel to Spivey Gap on the TN/NC border.)... |
 | AT9 WHAT IT’S LIKE Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018
13. 05. 2018 10:52:54
On April 21, 2018, I set out on a thru-hike of the 2,189 mile Appalachian Trail. This is the 9th video about my journey. It covers Days 20-21 and miles 333-371 (Spivey Gap to Little Rock Knob).Uploaded from Little Rock Knob in the middle of the night via AT&T LTE.... |
 | AT10 WHY I’M THRU-HIKING Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018
16. 05. 2018 02:01:51
On April 21, 2018, I set out on a thru-hike of the 2,189 mile Appalachian Trail. This is the 10th video about my journey. It covers Days 22-24 and miles 371-428 (Little Rock Knob to Boots Off Hostel in Hampton, TN.)... |
 | AT11 TRAIL DAYS Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018
20. 05. 2018 04:25:49
On April 21, 2018, I set out on a thru-hike of the 2,189 mile Appalachian Trail. This is the 11th video about my journey. It covers Days 25-28 and miles 428-470 (Hampton, TN to Damascus, VA)Uploaded from Tent City in Damascus via Verizon LTE.... |
 | AT12 CRAZY AS H&LL Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018
23. 05. 2018 19:44:58
On April 21, 2018, I set out on a thru-hike of the 2,189 mile Appalachian Trail. This is the 12th video about my journey. It covers Days 29-31 and miles 470-515 (Damascus to near Hurricane Mountain shelter.)... |