Love your older classics. Bet I have watched this 10 times. The weather turns nasty and the man keeps on going and then it gets worse - he hikes at night and ties off to a dead tree in a windstorm 😮. Awesome adventure
I like seeing the fog and snow and a real outdoor situation instead of a precisely planned out perfect video. That's why I watch these videos to see something real and unplanned.
My favorite way to backpack in the winter is to watch someone else backpack in the winter while I'm sitting next to the woodstove in my She-Shed. Thank you!
I’ve always loved all your videos - but in this one your ongoing commentary and story telling was especially engaging. Your solo trips are always my favorite and this one is a perfect example of why. Good stuff!!
I want you to know how much I appreciate, learn from, laugh with, and relive National Parks and hiking trips I've taken. Used to live in Knoxville and I know those mountains! Keep making videos!!
I always enjoy trip videos when you include your delightful lady, your pooch or your bud Trailkilla, but I always enjoy these solos you film. Great work. Enjoyed it.
My 1st time here! Loved it! Im a Deep South old lady (Alabama) & I confess loving a good camping thunderstorm vid but you made me love this gentler side of our Southern forests. Keep em coming. I' ll be back!!!
I've watched this video 3? 4? times and really enjoy it (Been dealing with a foot injury that has taken me off the trail for a year+, so you're my vicarious hiker). I really appreciate the work you put into making all of your videos as well as your tips and ideas. I hope I can cross paths with you one of these days. Hike on, my good man! It's cheeseburger time!
You are certainly welcome for the pouches! I have them on all my packs. Justin is a great guy and I am happy to send business his way. Thanks for the shout out.
Nice trip, beautiful scenery. I love seeing pretty waterfalls, sounds great to sleep too. It’s a nice way to spend a few days. Thanks for letting me tag along.
Some buddies and I stayed at this same campsite (113) a few years ago. We, like you came across this same large brown box and thought it was odd. We decided it was some sort of utility box for workers and maintenance bc SMNP Never uses bear boxes. (I wish that they did) when we booked the sight, it had just opened back up due heavy bear activity. If you walk around and observe some trees, there are many claw marks. However, we wound up bailing bc about 8 major storms came roaring through and came close to hypothermia. After reaching our vehicle where you were parked, about a dozen or so trees were blown down after we had just hiked through there just hours before. One of the most memorable and scariest trips I have ever experienced in all my backpacking adventures. Btw, we did manage to conquer Gregory Bald. Love your stuff man! Keep on hiking!!!
The right gear makes all the difference, and it has come a LONG way. I remember tent camping as a kid in the dead of winter (some 30 odd years ago) and we froze our ass off, but damn what an awesome time!! Great video, thanks for sharing!!
Hey Sintax 77 I’ve been watching you for years now and I’ve always really enjoyed your solo trips. You’ve inspired me to take on the trails and go backpacking myself. I’m really glad I found your channel and I can’t wait to see your future endeavors!
Dude watching your videos over the years has been a huge inspiration for me. You never disappoint ,thanks for sharing all your amazing adventures with us. If your ever out in California,it would be an honor to meet you. Keep rocking my friend.
Love your solo videos, watching is like a one on one. Also I appreciate all the video work you have to do, what I Feel is Fabulous. Also the long length of Your Videos I like the Most. It the next best thing to being there. Thank so Much My Friend.🌄
Reminds me of getting on the road driving to jersey or new york on solo skiing trips . the adventure of the drive and time you have to appreciate what you have back home.
If you really never fished much before you might find it addicting, I love it.I'll bet there's some fine eating Brook trout in those natural mountain streams there.
Great video.....made my palms sweat when you started climbing the stairs at the fire tower.....way to steep! Looking forward to your next hiking adventure.
You were fairly near to me and i was out in this same storm. It was ROUGH man! We had big trees dropping all around us!! Glad you made it through safe!!
Thanks for the video, Nice trip. The best part is you go. Raining, Cold, and snow you dawn your pack and head out. Most would see the forecast stay home. But you go. Kudos to you. Stay safe.
I live just across the mountain next to Gatlinburg tn. I love that I live in a place so sought after to visit and can hit some of these trails anytime just 5 mins up the road from me. I get to see it everyday.. Love the videos keep it up.
Wind like that is terrible!!! Just when you get things warmed up the stupid wind is like "Nope!" Thanks for sharing. Hearing your familiar intro instantly lowers my BP like 10 points.
Bears do not hibernate in the south. They do sleep more but light noises can easily waken them. They head to town to rummage trash cans when food is more scarce. Always be on the lookout for bears in the smokies!
@@1StarAtlas yes, why don't you. Black bear do not hibernate across the southern Appalachian mtn range. They do rummage trash cans if left outside and not bear proof trash receptacles. They love restaurant dumpsters. Maybe you should google topor and educate yourself.
No matter what way you take up to Gregorys bald, it's all steep. And it's always windy at 13, every night I've stayed there. GSM is my backyard. Good trip
I can see why people like your videos ! You're ready to explain the things you're doing and why, you show us how it works and you're not a bit all full of yourself like some lol I'd send you stuff too if I had any lol Thanks for streaming!
Thanks, Southeast. Yeah, I was definitely thankful for the timing on that rain. Worked out pretty well compared to how it could have gone. Especially with that wind up there.
I enjoyed this video. I actually watched it twice. My camping experience is limited to my Cedar chalet in the Smokies, near Pigeon Forge, TN. I have my heat/air, hot tub, running water, Internet and cable, hah! I love the Smokies though and have taken a few day hikes in the National Park, but now mostly hike the hills near my cabin. I'm sure you know this, but I will say that The Smokies get their name from the Indians who once lived in the mountains. They called the Smokies "The Land of the Great Smoke." Of course the smoke comes from all the vegetation in the area. Keep hiking, and cone back to the South once more.
All I can hear now it's, Better weether ( it's to cold on this damn metal tower of icy death), better conditions. Let's get down and enjoy the morning. Thank you for your vids.
@@sintax77 with the shutdown, they were able to maintain a skeleton crew with the campsite fees. They had to keep closing all the roads due to 60-90mph winds blowing down trees and of course snow. That's why I always pay my Backcountry fees, they help with many things.
Hello my outdoors friend, I am really enjoying this video. You always do a fine job of filming. You also set a fine example when out in the wilderness. I believe the bears pulled the signs and locked the food locker. They often do that to confuse the hikers. You do a fine job of narration, that keeps us U-tubers informed as to what is going on. I am going to kick back and watch the rest of your fine video. Take care, be safe and have a lot of fun. See you on the next one. 🤗
My son and I hiked the Twentymile trail last October! We was both excited to see you there! We actually seen 3 bear so it was definitely an exciting trip for us. Lots of good memories, awesome to see you there as well!
I'm from Michigan I love riding motorcycles in that part of the country I've actually stayed at the Fontana resort beautiful country the backpacking has to be amazing the motorcycle riding is just amazing been down there about five times in the last seven years and definitely plan on getting back down there soon may have a winter place there when I retire much better weather in the winter down there than in Michigan definitely
Enjoyed the video. A friend and I got to do this hike opposite and starting from Fontana Dam 2 years ago. We actually got to view the complete solar eclipse from Gregory Bald. Needless to say it's an experience I'll always remember! Absolutely beautiful and unique. Love your videos. Farther up and farther in!
The balds date to the 1940's. Large drought and fire got the trees. Then a few years of heavy rain washed the top soil away. Now we have just grasses and scrub. The trees are coming back in spots.
Love this video, it’s my first. I especially appreciate your natural flow. you are very real. Not being perfect shows me I can do it and not be perfect too (and probably still survive). Lol.
Just spent the afternoon canoeing around Bristol harbour england.. Absolute bliss... My mama would say... It's your back yard.. Go look around it.. If your thinking of visiting the uk.. I'll put ya up...
Thoroughly enjoyed your trip your videography is great let's someone feel like they are there with you had to subscribe after watching keep up the good work 👍
If anyone wants to see Syntax77 complete his 3 Luxury Items Video I tagged him on... please thumbs up this comment....🤣... sorry buddy, I'm grasping at straws here...
I'm guessing a straw wrapper that he can use as a napkin... or tourniquet, a hot sauce packet, and a fast food plastic spoon for digging catholes will be his 3!!!
Just found your videos. Especially like this one since I live just NE of Knoxville. Gregory Bald is famous for its beautiful red Azaleas in the summertime. My folks usually hike the Parsons Branch trail out of Cades Cove, another beautiful place. Really enjoyed this video.
That first night setup... I did that once, set everything up and settled in, shifted around in my hammock a few times and noticed my butt was touching ground, and my tarp had some slack... Got up and looked, one tree didn't even have the top half, and was totally rotten, it was leaning pretty hard. I disconnected that end of the hammock and tarp and dragged everything over to another tree. Everything got wet, tore my rain pants, and had to trim out a bunch of brush in the middle of the night. Good times.
I was just up there Jan 26&27 at Ice Water Shelter bear Mt Leconte . It was freezing and had to wear micro spikes most the way and to Charlie’s Bunion. Hope you had an awesome time in my backyard !
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You might enjoy "Tunnel in the Sky" by Robert Heinlein.
(I'm a retired librarian. 😘)
Love your older classics. Bet I have watched this 10 times. The weather turns nasty and the man keeps on going and then it gets worse - he hikes at night and ties off to a dead tree in a windstorm 😮. Awesome adventure
I like seeing the fog and snow and a real outdoor situation instead of a precisely planned out perfect video.
That's why I watch these videos to see something real and unplanned.
My favorite way to backpack in the winter is to watch someone else backpack in the winter while I'm sitting next to the woodstove in my She-Shed. Thank you!
I’ve always loved all your videos - but in this one your ongoing commentary and story telling was especially engaging. Your solo trips are always my favorite and this one is a perfect example of why. Good stuff!!
Thanks, Denali. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Everytime I've hiked a large wilderness, I always think of how it was back in pioneer days. Cheers!
They used to ride boulders for miles.
Finally real syntax 77 videos thanks
Got a deep chill in my bones just watching this one from my couch under my blanket.
It is perfect from within the blankets.👍🏻
I want you to know how much I appreciate, learn from, laugh with, and relive National Parks and hiking trips I've taken. Used to live in Knoxville and I know those mountains! Keep making videos!!
Thanks, that's awesome to hear. I'm glad you're enjoying them.
I always enjoy trip videos when you include your delightful lady, your pooch or your bud Trailkilla, but I always enjoy these solos you film. Great work. Enjoyed it.
You are a true ideal of the western world. Thank you.
My 1st time here! Loved it! Im a Deep South old lady (Alabama) & I confess loving a good camping thunderstorm vid but you made me love this gentler side of our Southern forests. Keep em coming. I' ll be back!!!
Great video as always and the whole trip for me was very exciting! Thanks for taking this 71 year old with you!👍🙏👑
My pleasure - thanks for coming along!
I grew up on the east coast, New York. I love seeing this land. It's been a long time.
Very interesting. I can definitely see some advantages to the hammock versus tents in wet conditions.
We did the same trip one year ago and it was one of the best we have done. Thank you for this new video.
Nice! I've got over an hour and thirty mins of enjoyment ahead of me. Thank you!
This is how we know you, a real Sintax77 video. 👍
I've watched this video 3? 4? times and really enjoy it (Been dealing with a foot injury that has taken me off the trail for a year+, so you're my vicarious hiker). I really appreciate the work you put into making all of your videos as well as your tips and ideas. I hope I can cross paths with you one of these days. Hike on, my good man! It's cheeseburger time!
Awesome to find a new feature length Sintax video!!! 🙏🏻
I love all these videos especially this one
You are certainly welcome for the pouches! I have them on all my packs. Justin is a great guy and I am happy to send business his way. Thanks for the shout out.
They're definitely going to be a part of my regular load-out from here on out. Thanks again, man!
I've got one of Justin's water bottle holders. He makes quality stuff!
Nice trip, beautiful scenery. I love seeing pretty waterfalls, sounds great to sleep too. It’s a nice way to spend a few days. Thanks for letting me tag along.
It was fun ! I can’t do this anymore due to health, so thanks for bringing me along !
Another hair raising adventure! Love it!
Some buddies and I stayed at this same campsite (113) a few years ago. We, like you came across this same large brown box and thought it was odd. We decided it was some sort of utility box for workers and maintenance bc SMNP Never uses bear boxes. (I wish that they did) when we booked the sight, it had just opened back up due heavy bear activity. If you walk around and observe some trees, there are many claw marks. However, we wound up bailing bc about 8 major storms came roaring through and came close to hypothermia. After reaching our vehicle where you were parked, about a dozen or so trees were blown down after we had just hiked through there just hours before. One of the most memorable and scariest trips I have ever experienced in all my backpacking adventures. Btw, we did manage to conquer Gregory Bald. Love your stuff man! Keep on hiking!!!
The right gear makes all the difference, and it has come a LONG way. I remember tent camping as a kid in the dead of winter (some 30 odd years ago) and we froze our ass off, but damn what an awesome time!! Great video, thanks for sharing!!
Remember bringing the sleeping bag with a blanket on the side
Hey Sintax 77 I’ve been watching you for years now and I’ve always really enjoyed your solo trips. You’ve inspired me to take on the trails and go backpacking myself. I’m really glad I found your channel and I can’t wait to see your future endeavors!
This type of video has been way over due. I really enjoyed watching and appreciate the time it takes to film and edit.
Thanks for the video, 10 hour drive and hiking in high winds and all for us....appreciate it!
Dude watching your videos over the years has been a huge inspiration for me.
You never disappoint ,thanks for sharing all your amazing adventures with us.
If your ever out in California,it would be an honor to meet you.
Keep rocking my friend.
Great video as usual. Really enjoyed it and thanks for filming.
Great video...loved it. So beautiful there in the Smokey’s. Thanks for taking us along. 😊
Really enjoyed this one, had the adventure type feel that your older videos were famous for. Thanks for taking the time to film it!
Thanks, OA. Glad you enjoyed it.
you two need todo a trip together! sintax. OA is just waitin ;)
You should check out Mt. Mitchell in yancey county NC. Highest peak this side of the Mississippi... i love it here. Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway...
Absolutely love this with the wind and bad weather,
Great winter backpacking! Thanks for sharing it with us ❄️❄️🌨️🌨️🏕️🏕️
This was great!! Nice video 77!
❤️❤️
Thanks, Jody. Glad you enjoyed it :)
a real fun video to watch, one of you best works
those Acme bags are just like the ones the Roadrunner uses! Great video...thanks for sharing with us.
Love your solo videos, watching is like a one on one. Also I appreciate all the video work you have to do, what I Feel is Fabulous. Also the long length of Your Videos I like the Most. It the next best thing to being there. Thank so Much My Friend.🌄
Reminds me of getting on the road driving to jersey or new york on solo skiing trips . the adventure of the drive and time you have to appreciate what you have back home.
I actually got cold listening to the wind. Nice adventure and good filming.
So enjoyed the video. Wholesome entertainment! Thanks
Thanks, Susan. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
If you really never fished much before you might find it addicting, I love it.I'll bet there's some fine eating Brook trout in those natural mountain streams there.
Great video.....made my palms sweat when you started climbing the stairs at the fire tower.....way to steep!
Looking forward to your next hiking adventure.
Tennessee and N.Carolina are two of the most beautiful States in the U.S.also 2 of my favorites.👍
You were fairly near to me and i was out in this same storm. It was ROUGH man! We had big trees dropping all around us!! Glad you made it through safe!!
Thanks for the video, Nice trip. The best part is you go. Raining, Cold, and snow you dawn your pack and head out. Most would see the forecast stay home. But you go. Kudos to you. Stay safe.
Love winter Camping
I live just across the mountain next to Gatlinburg tn. I love that I live in a place so sought after to visit and can hit some of these trails anytime just 5 mins up the road from me. I get to see it everyday.. Love the videos keep it up.
That certainly sounds like a solid place to live :) Glad you're enjoying the vids. Thanks, Joyce.
Can you carry a shotgun for protection out there?
@@randle1972 no shotgun..in the national park you can carry a handgun if you have a concealed carry permit.
Ty for the reply 🤠👍
@@AK4PJ Seems the law has changed since I hiked the AT.
Close to where I live! Enjoyed this! Love the Smokies!
Wind like that is terrible!!! Just when you get things warmed up the stupid wind is like "Nope!" Thanks for sharing. Hearing your familiar intro instantly lowers my BP like 10 points.
I used to do winter hiking on the AP trail, but haven’t done it in 8 years. Watching your videos makes me want to hike again.
Bears do not hibernate in the south. They do sleep more but light noises can easily waken them. They head to town to rummage trash cans when food is more scarce. Always be on the lookout for bears in the smokies!
And what do you do if you encounter one?
google that shit bfore u blieve this "bear expert" folks
@@1StarAtlas yes, why don't you. Black bear do not hibernate across the southern Appalachian mtn range. They do rummage trash cans if left outside and not bear proof trash receptacles. They love restaurant dumpsters. Maybe you should google topor and educate yourself.
No matter what way you take up to Gregorys bald, it's all steep. And it's always windy at 13, every night I've stayed there. GSM is my backyard. Good trip
I can see why people like your videos ! You're ready to explain the things you're doing and why, you show us how it works and you're not a bit all full of yourself like some lol I'd send you stuff too if I had any lol Thanks for streaming!
Great audio (and video too). I appreciate the extra steps you do to capture audio in tough conditions.
Nice that the rain hit at night :)
Thanks, Southeast. Yeah, I was definitely thankful for the timing on that rain. Worked out pretty well compared to how it could have gone. Especially with that wind up there.
I am liking your vids more and more each one.....well done.
it was good to see the video of you in my neck of the woods
I enjoyed this video. I actually watched it twice. My camping experience is limited to my Cedar chalet in the Smokies, near Pigeon Forge, TN. I have my heat/air, hot tub, running water, Internet and cable, hah! I love the Smokies though and have taken a few day hikes in the National Park, but now mostly hike the hills near my cabin. I'm sure you know this, but I will say that The Smokies get their name from the Indians who once lived in the mountains. They called the Smokies "The Land of the Great Smoke." Of course the smoke comes from all the vegetation in the area. Keep hiking, and cone back to the South once more.
Another great video and editing man!
Sleeping in the hammock was the best first time I love it
If this was ur best "first time" i feel sry for u. 🤣
I did this trail last summer. That first section is a lot of up hill. Great videos, can not thank you enough for them!
All I can hear now it's, Better weether ( it's to cold on this damn metal tower of icy death), better conditions. Let's get down and enjoy the morning. Thank you for your vids.
That trail is well maintained. The wind likely had brought those trees down very recently.
Yeah, everything looked pretty fresh and green.
It was clear in August.
@@sintax77 with the shutdown, they were able to maintain a skeleton crew with the campsite fees. They had to keep closing all the roads due to 60-90mph winds blowing down trees and of course snow. That's why I always pay my Backcountry fees, they help with many things.
Hello my outdoors friend, I am really enjoying this video. You always do a fine job of filming. You also set a fine example when out in the wilderness. I believe the bears pulled the signs and locked the food locker. They often do that to confuse the hikers. You do a fine job of narration, that keeps us U-tubers informed as to what is going on. I am going to kick back and watch the rest of your fine video. Take care, be safe and have a lot of fun. See you on the next one. 🤗
My son and I hiked the Twentymile trail last October! We was both excited to see you there! We actually seen 3 bear so it was definitely an exciting trip for us. Lots of good memories, awesome to see you there as well!
Keep on camping brother,.Best wishes from Northern Ireland.
Excellent Video.
Lots of Explanations
I appreciate the way you share the outdoors 🙏 🥾🍔
Awesome adventure sintax77. I plan on doing this same trail in the spring!!
Good intel, as I’m hiking from Fontana Dam to the Davenport Gap later next month. Thanks.
-- Always love the description, ". . . what not, as well".
I'm from Michigan I love riding motorcycles in that part of the country I've actually stayed at the Fontana resort beautiful country the backpacking has to be amazing the motorcycle riding is just amazing been down there about five times in the last seven years and definitely plan on getting back down there soon may have a winter place there when I retire much better weather in the winter down there than in Michigan definitely
Nice video! Good to see you back in the saddle again.
good to see some travels from home where I cant get to for now, thanks Syntax
Enjoyed the video. A friend and I got to do this hike opposite and starting from Fontana Dam 2 years ago. We actually got to view the complete solar eclipse from Gregory Bald. Needless to say it's an experience I'll always remember! Absolutely beautiful and unique. Love your videos. Farther up and farther in!
The balds date to the 1940's. Large drought and fire got the trees. Then a few years of heavy rain washed the top soil away. Now we have just grasses and scrub. The trees are coming back in spots.
awesome ! I did the same hike (but more counter-clockwise) back in 1997! .. froze our butts off ! Love this Channel !
Shuckstack FTW!
Nice! I hope you got a nice view from Shuckstack, despite the conditions.
Wow that was a wet & windy trip!
I really enjoyed this episode
Love this video, it’s my first. I especially appreciate your natural flow. you are very real. Not being perfect shows me I can do it and not be perfect too (and probably still survive). Lol.
Another great hiking video. Thanks.
Just spent the afternoon canoeing around Bristol harbour england..
Absolute bliss...
My mama would say...
It's your back yard..
Go look around it..
If your thinking of visiting the uk.. I'll put ya up...
I did that in August 2016. Camp 13 was closed due to bear activity, stayed at Camp 95. Great loop hike!
Thoroughly enjoyed your trip your videography is great let's someone feel like they are there with you had to subscribe after watching keep up the good work 👍
If anyone wants to see Syntax77 complete his 3 Luxury Items Video I tagged him on... please thumbs up this comment....🤣... sorry buddy, I'm grasping at straws here...
Haha, no worries. I'll have to take a look.
🤣.... had to get the word out somehow!!! LMAO!!!!
@@sintax77 The Restless One is a nut! 😂😂 Actually he is a great guy and I camped with him in Ohio. Only problem is that he is a tent guy. 😬😅
uptrail71 circus tent!
I'm guessing a straw wrapper that he can use as a napkin... or tourniquet, a hot sauce packet, and a fast food plastic spoon for digging catholes will be his 3!!!
I'm done with shepherd hooks! Light but like you say easy to lose and they just don't work well. Thanks for bringing us along.
Just found your videos. Especially like this one since I live just NE of Knoxville. Gregory Bald is famous for its beautiful red Azaleas in the summertime. My folks usually hike the Parsons Branch trail out of Cades Cove, another beautiful place. Really enjoyed this video.
That first night setup... I did that once, set everything up and settled in, shifted around in my hammock a few times and noticed my butt was touching ground, and my tarp had some slack... Got up and looked, one tree didn't even have the top half, and was totally rotten, it was leaning pretty hard. I disconnected that end of the hammock and tarp and dragged everything over to another tree. Everything got wet, tore my rain pants, and had to trim out a bunch of brush in the middle of the night. Good times.
NicksNWAdventures now that’s a prime example of adapt and overcome!! Hikelife haha
NicksNWAdventures I’ve started a channel of my own if you’d like to check it out. Ty
@@HikeLife me too, for a little over a year now
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NicksNWAdventures that awesome man! Keep it up! Subbed you as well
Great adventure!
Great video and editing as always. Thank!
Thanks, Jeramie. Glad you enjoyed it.
Well hello, nice to meet you. I enjoyed the trip, thx
As always great Video!!
Looks like a fun trip! I've been wanting to hit the Smokies but haven't made it out that way just yet... Thanks for the video!
nice video mate, I enjoyed it very much
You Sir, are hardcore. There's NO way I'd sleep under those trees in that wind. That's the nice thing about tents, they work well in open areas lol
Hardcore or simply oblivious, haha
In this case there were no open areas.
I was just up there Jan 26&27 at Ice Water Shelter bear Mt Leconte . It was freezing and had to wear micro spikes most the way and to Charlie’s Bunion. Hope you had an awesome time in my backyard !
I had a blast! Yep, I was there right before you, the 22nd through the 24th.
I hope you do more smoky mountains videos . There great