So I was wondering , what does an AT thru hiker do after they complete the Trail … they go hiking ! My next question is did anyone recognize you ? Can’t wait for your next adventure , the trail goes that way , Let’s Gooo !
So happy you are still hiking - after each of my 2 thru hikes I didn’t do any other hiking - just walking around town!! Go OG Go - keep on keeping on - Thanks for bringing us along
Proud to call you Hiker Trash OG!...you earned it! Fun challenging day hike - I have done it myself; I was a member of the faculty at Appalachian State/Boone. Beautiful area - great to see you enjoying the day
I miss the trail, the hiking and the daily interaction. I hope to keep the channel going with some smaller hikes until I have the $ and time for another long hike 👍
I knew you couldn’t stay away from hiking too long! When I was 5, in 1975, my parents took me to Grandfather Mountain and onto the Mile High Swinging Bridge. As Honey Stinger can tell you, I am extremely, “Vertically challenged,” and I didn’t come close to being as tall as the handrails are now. I kept thinking while I was watching the video, those handrails weren’t there in 1975, or I wouldn’t have been so scared. After the video, I looked it up, and sure enough, they weren’t added until 1999, when the bridge was rebuilt. I remember there being cables/ropes where the handrails are now, and no spindles between, like the handrails have. I don’t think I’d ever been so scared as I was when we were crossing it, and the wind started blowing pretty hard. The cables were above my head, so I held on to one with one hand, and just about cut the circulation off in my poor dad’s hand from holding onto it so tightly!!! Sadly, I’ve had a fear of heights ever since.
SO glad to see you back on trail!!! Grandfather Mountain hiking was a piece of cake for you. I laughed out loud when I saw the rocks and steepness because I thought - that is NO PROBLEM for you! I would assume the mountains are calling you pretty hard and you were smart to go hike for your piece of mind, if nothing else. Beautiful views! I agree, too many people but it is what it is in those spots. Thank you and looking forward to the next one!
Watching your mountain hiking adventure was such a treat! Those ladders and climbs added a real sense of excitement to the journey. The bit of bouldering was a cool challenge too. Thanks for sharing this amazing outdoor experience with us.We join your channel⛰🚶♂🌲
Woohoo! Such a gift to see the notification for this video! I spent the last decade living just down the highway from you (now in AK), and this is one of my favorite hikes! I love those misty, cloudy days! Thanks for sharing a great video!
Great to see you back on trail, and great to see Grandfather Mountain. I have family in NC and have spoken several times of trying to get up there, hopefully this Fall with the beautiful weather and foliage. Can't see what you do next! Thank you for continuing to share your adventures.
Thank you and I appreciate Taylor so much, she is such a nice and genuine person. I’m working on a few post AT videos, gear and finances. Then I’ll be focused on some smaller hikes nearby 👍
Hope you are adjusting well to your new normal! Muggles! Love it! I knew I was hiker trash when I took a nap after stopping at a 7-11 and getting drinks and stuff. I had a nice little snooze leaning against my pack alongside of the building!
We have hiked up from brp side and camped several times with a boy scout troop in the past. One time it was -5 degree F on the top of Calloway peak. Thanks for sharing.
-5 is cold!!! It’s such a nice area to hike and really cool with the ladders and views! I need to go up from the other side next time. I heard the plane crash site is cleaned up now, but not 100% sure on that.
I saw your last few hundred miles on the AT and enjoyed it. I really loved this hike with all the different rock form actions. Always wondered about Grandfather mountain 😮😮😮... Keep sharing NC😮😮 Thanks for sharing.. Hoping to see more
Wow, how many days off the AT and you’d back out on a challenging day hike of 12 miles r/t. Why? I have read most AT veterans suffer an after AT depression or melancholiness; would you say that is accurate? Oh and which brand & style of hiking poles do you use?? ❤ love that you made this post . Keep making them. 😊
You made that hike look easy ,, i have been up there 3 times this year. Was in Boone fork area a few weeks ago. I meet you at little hunp on you're at hike. Gave you and your friends some oranges.
Both my computer and cell-phone broke down almost a month ago on the "SAME" day..... I see that you have summited since. Congratulations my friend. Hate that I missed it. Got a new computer. Here I am. Got a lot of catching up to do. Almost wish that you would keep going now, lol. "I" start my six-month-countdown next Tuesday. Looking forward to traveling in your footsteps 🙂
I started following your videos about a month ago and now am enjoying watching them from the beginning of your journey. We live and hike in the Whites and now say “Let’s go!” to our dogs when we set off on the trail. I really love your channel. Thanks for keeping it going.
The Whites are so amazing! I can’t imagine having those hikes nearby and easily accessible. Such a beautiful area!! You know what we do… 😁😂. Thanks so much for the support and your kind words!
Great day hike. You got some nice views. I saw that ugly condo up on Sugar Mtn. Wow, lots of ladders. Do you ever hike at South Mountains? Safe travels.
I was supposed to be out there on that trail this past Saturday but plans changed and I had to work. I am glad you did grandfather mountain trail. Its probably a lot more fun and closer to your most recent trail life compared to the other trails in NC. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
@OGhikes honey stinger, good job!!! I have a small fear of heights, but I never let fear stop me... so that was why I was heading up to that trail. I need to make sure I can face those crazy climbs before I jump in head first to a through hike. (3 yrs maybe, 5yrs away, from the through hike though)
I have a little fear of heights too and this trail definitely brought that out in me! But, just take your time and you will be fine. I was super excited after I accomplished it.
@jennygoss-ps6oi I am getting excited about hiking it. I have watched a ton of videos about it. I have a few friends who have hiked it, too. I learned something from Aaron's video... I didn't know it was free to get in if I was going to hike. That's great information to know. You guys are awesome! Thank y'all for sharing your experiences and information!
Thank you ! What a great gift this morning ! It was nice it was not an easy walk 😂 ahahha so many people ! Everything must be so different ! Even for us it feels different !! New shoes yay !!! It already brought memories of those moments when we were waiting for them to arrived !! Have a great day !!
I've always wanted to hike Grandfather mountain. Been by there a 100 times but never done it. May have to put this one on the list. Good to see you back on trail. Thanks for all the beautiful views. Keep on hiking!
Thanks for the video OG! I have photo friends that go there every year and this is the first time I got to see what is around the bridge. 12 1/2 miles and 4-hour driving make for a full day! Beautiful area!
I’m sorry about that! I’m a low talker and I have to do a better job of remembering that. Especially up on ridges when the wind is blowing. I’m going to try to get better at it!
Is that hike anywhere near Hendersonville, NC, I’m going there in October . We are from South Florida, we have friends that have a house in Laurel, we try to do a couple of hikes when we go. If your hiker trash I’d be proud to be called that.
It’s not super close to Hendersonville. But there are some awesome hikes around Hendersonville (as you know) and Brevard has some great hikes not far away! Thank you!
I was out hiking with my husband this weekend. I kept saying...."The trail goes that way" "you know what we do! Let's go!"....❤ it!
I love it! 😁
Me too!
Not only a soda, but a Sun-Drop!!
The best!
And here I thought my morning coffee would be me and a book. OG is back at it! Thank you for the views and for taking us along!!!
You bet! Thanks for following 😁
It gets in the blood and the trail calls. A beautiful hike. Thanks for sharing.
You bet! I had to get back to the woods! 😁
So I was wondering , what does an AT thru hiker do after they complete the Trail … they go hiking ! My next question is did anyone recognize you ? Can’t wait for your next adventure , the trail goes that way , Let’s Gooo !
No OG recognition on that hike 🤣. The mountains were calling! You know what we do… 😁
Wow at the number of ladders! Great to see you out again! Fantastic hike!
Thanks! It was such a cool hike!
An unexpected treat and a long one at over 30 minutes. That trail looks amazing. Thank you for sharing.
You bet! The trail was really cool! I had so much time I just kept filming 🤣
Thank you for taking me on another hike 😁
For sure! I hope to have a few more soon! I miss the trail.
Beautiful hike! Back to OG with my coffee again!
😁 thank you!
Glad you were able to stretch your trail legs. What amazing trail, beautiful & crazy. Great day adventure!
It was a nice hike and so good to be back in the woods/mountains! 😀
Wow, looks harder than I expected! Nice ladders!
It was a nice hike! 😁
So happy you are still hiking - after each of my 2 thru hikes I didn’t do any other hiking - just walking around town!! Go OG Go - keep on keeping on - Thanks for bringing us along
It was fun to get back out for the day!
Proud to call you Hiker Trash OG!...you earned it! Fun challenging day hike - I have done it myself; I was a member of the faculty at Appalachian State/Boone. Beautiful area - great to see you enjoying the day
I have a friend lives in Boone and graduated Appalachian State many moons ago.
That is so cool! The Boone area is so nice and App is great!
I love that you are still making videos!
I miss the trail, the hiking and the daily interaction. I hope to keep the channel going with some smaller hikes until I have the $ and time for another long hike 👍
Gave me flashbacks to NH and ME. Great hike.
Great hike, with lots of views and rock scrambles. They should route the A.T. through there! Enjoyed seeing those rocky cliffs and the crevasse.
It was a really fun hike! 😁
I knew you couldn’t stay away from hiking too long! When I was 5, in 1975, my parents took me to Grandfather Mountain and onto the Mile High Swinging Bridge. As Honey Stinger can tell you, I am extremely, “Vertically challenged,” and I didn’t come close to being as tall as the handrails are now. I kept thinking while I was watching the video, those handrails weren’t there in 1975, or I wouldn’t have been so scared. After the video, I looked it up, and sure enough, they weren’t added until 1999, when the bridge was rebuilt. I remember there being cables/ropes where the handrails are now, and no spindles between, like the handrails have. I don’t think I’d ever been so scared as I was when we were crossing it, and the wind started blowing pretty hard. The cables were above my head, so I held on to one with one hand, and just about cut the circulation off in my poor dad’s hand from holding onto it so tightly!!! Sadly, I’ve had a fear of heights ever since.
That is so scary! I remember it being scarier when I was a kid too… now I know why.
SO glad to see you back on trail!!! Grandfather Mountain hiking was a piece of cake for you. I laughed out loud when I saw the rocks and steepness because I thought - that is NO PROBLEM for you! I would assume the mountains are calling you pretty hard and you were smart to go hike for your piece of mind, if nothing else. Beautiful views! I agree, too many people but it is what it is in those spots. Thank you and looking forward to the next one!
Thanks so much, it felt great to be back in the woods and in the mountain! 😁
Watching your mountain hiking adventure was such a treat! Those ladders and climbs added a real sense of excitement to the journey. The bit of bouldering was a cool challenge too. Thanks for sharing this amazing outdoor experience with us.We join your channel⛰🚶♂🌲
Thank you! I highly recommend this hike!
Figured you’d have your feet up and be relaxing!😂😂 the siren call of the trail (any trail) is strong!🥾🥾
Had to stretch my legs! I miss the trail.
Woohoo! Such a gift to see the notification for this video! I spent the last decade living just down the highway from you (now in AK), and this is one of my favorite hikes! I love those misty, cloudy days! Thanks for sharing a great video!
Thanks so much! It really was a cool hike! 😀
Great to see you back on trail, and great to see Grandfather Mountain. I have family in NC and have spoken several times of trying to get up there, hopefully this Fall with the beautiful weather and foliage. Can't see what you do next! Thank you for continuing to share your adventures.
Fall on Grandfather mountain would be amazing! I hope to have some shorter hikes soon. Thanks!
I’ve been watching you ever since Taylor met you on AT and mentioned your channel. So happy you continue with trails and sharing. Great views!
Thank you and I appreciate Taylor so much, she is such a nice and genuine person. I’m working on a few post AT videos, gear and finances. Then I’ll be focused on some smaller hikes nearby 👍
Thanks for showing us that hike. Looks hard! Not sure I could do that but would love to see the swinging bridge.
It was fun! HoneyStinger had done it as a training hike for Katahdin so I had to go check it out!
Hope you are adjusting well to your new normal! Muggles! Love it! I knew I was hiker trash when I took a nap after stopping at a 7-11 and getting drinks and stuff. I had a nice little snooze leaning against my pack alongside of the building!
That’s classic hiker trash! I love it, and a perfect spot for a quick nap 😂😁
You were def one of my top hikers to watch on the AT this year. Loved watching this video. Hope to see more.
Thank you so much! I hope to have a few shorter hikes soon. 😁
We have hiked up from brp side and camped several times with a boy scout troop in the past. One time it was -5 degree F on the top of Calloway peak. Thanks for sharing.
-5 is cold!!! It’s such a nice area to hike and really cool with the ladders and views! I need to go up from the other side next time. I heard the plane crash site is cleaned up now, but not 100% sure on that.
That was great. Way to get back at there!
I miss the trail!
I saw your last few hundred miles on the AT and enjoyed it. I really loved this hike with all the different rock form actions. Always wondered about Grandfather mountain 😮😮😮... Keep sharing NC😮😮 Thanks for sharing.. Hoping to see more
Thanks for following! I really enjoyed this hike it had so many interesting and challenging bits! Hope to have some more local hikes to share soon!
Wow, how many days off the AT and you’d back out on a challenging day hike of 12 miles r/t. Why? I have read most AT veterans suffer an after AT depression or melancholiness; would you say that is accurate? Oh and which brand & style of hiking poles do you use?? ❤ love that you made this post . Keep making them. 😊
It’s been a challenging return to society. I miss the trail. I hope to do a few shorter hikes soon!
Those ladders must have felt like you were back on the AT. Beautiful trail! I hope to go up to NH next week and spend a couple days on the AT.
NH was such great hiking! I’m going back someday for sure!!
So good to see you out hiking again. Thank you for taking us along! 😊
My pleasure! I hope to have some more hikes soon!
You made that hike look easy ,, i have been up there 3 times this year. Was in Boone fork area a few weeks ago. I meet you at little hunp on you're at hike. Gave you and your friends some oranges.
I remember that well! Thank you so much for the oranges. That was HoneyStinger (my wife) with me and my buddy Come Along. It’s a really nice hike!
Both my computer and cell-phone broke down almost a month ago on the "SAME" day..... I see that you have summited since. Congratulations my friend. Hate that I missed it. Got a new computer. Here I am. Got a lot of catching up to do. Almost wish that you would keep going now, lol. "I" start my six-month-countdown next Tuesday. Looking forward to traveling in your footsteps 🙂
Welcome back 🤣. Glad you got your technology sorted 😁. I’m jealous of you, the countdown is an fun time! You got this!!
@@OGhikes LETS GOOOO! 🙂
I started following your videos about a month ago and now am enjoying watching them from the beginning of your journey. We live and hike in the Whites and now say “Let’s go!” to our dogs when we set off on the trail. I really love your channel. Thanks for keeping it going.
The Whites are so amazing! I can’t imagine having those hikes nearby and easily accessible. Such a beautiful area!! You know what we do… 😁😂. Thanks so much for the support and your kind words!
What a crazy trail! Lots of up and down, ladders, caves, crevices...looked like fun! 🙂
It was wild and fun! 😁
Wow, I guess I had no idea that NC had those kinds of rock climbs. Glad to see you back on trail, OG.
It was a nice little hike for sure. Thank you!
Great day hike. You got some nice views. I saw that ugly condo up on Sugar Mtn. Wow, lots of ladders. Do you ever hike at South Mountains? Safe travels.
I love South Mountains! Did a lot of training hikes there! 👍
I was supposed to be out there on that trail this past Saturday but plans changed and I had to work. I am glad you did grandfather mountain trail. Its probably a lot more fun and closer to your most recent trail life compared to the other trails in NC. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
It was a cool trail! HoneyStinger had done it as a training hike and really enjoyed it so I had to go check it out! 😁
@OGhikes honey stinger, good job!!! I have a small fear of heights, but I never let fear stop me... so that was why I was heading up to that trail. I need to make sure I can face those crazy climbs before I jump in head first to a through hike. (3 yrs maybe, 5yrs away, from the through hike though)
I have a little fear of heights too and this trail definitely brought that out in me! But, just take your time and you will be fine. I was super excited after I accomplished it.
@jennygoss-ps6oi I am getting excited about hiking it. I have watched a ton of videos about it. I have a few friends who have hiked it, too. I learned something from Aaron's video... I didn't know it was free to get in if I was going to hike. That's great information to know. You guys are awesome! Thank y'all for sharing your experiences and information!
I started at the Profile trail and hiked to the bridge. So that’s how I avoided the Grandfather mountain car entrance fee. 👍
Thank you ! What a great gift this morning ! It was nice it was not an easy walk 😂 ahahha so many people ! Everything must be so different ! Even for us it feels different !! New shoes yay !!! It already brought memories of those moments when we were waiting for them to arrived !! Have a great day !!
Thanks so much! I miss the trail, but that was a fun hike. I hope to have some more posted soon 😁
I've always wanted to hike Grandfather mountain. Been by there a 100 times but never done it. May have to put this one on the list. Good to see you back on trail. Thanks for all the beautiful views. Keep on hiking!
Thanks! It was a great hike! Profile trail to the swinging bridge and back (with a side trip to Calloway peak). For sure a challenging and fun hike! 😁
Thanks for the video OG! I have photo friends that go there every year and this is the first time I got to see what is around the bridge. 12 1/2 miles and 4-hour driving make for a full day! Beautiful area!
It was a fun day for sure! So good to be back in the woods and the mountains!
Beautiful area just wish the audio was better so I could hear everything you were saying
I’m sorry about that! I’m a low talker and I have to do a better job of remembering that. Especially up on ridges when the wind is blowing. I’m going to try to get better at it!
Hope you stopped at the Peddlin Pig on the way home. Yum!
I should have! Next time for sure!
AWESOME!!! I would love to hike that trail with you! I did it 2 years ago. It’s so beautiful 💗💗
It was such a nice hike! Let’s go! 😁
I lost one of my Tilley hats on Grandfather Mountain. Did you find it?🤣It is a beautiful mountain. Glad the clouds broke up for you.
Sorry Monk, no Tilley hat found 😂. It was a really cool hike!
@@OGhikes 🤣 It is a great hike.
Is that hike anywhere near Hendersonville, NC, I’m going there in October . We are from South Florida, we have friends that have a house in Laurel, we try to do a couple of hikes when we go. If your hiker trash I’d be proud to be called that.
It’s not super close to Hendersonville. But there are some awesome hikes around Hendersonville (as you know) and Brevard has some great hikes not far away! Thank you!
Yay! Back at it so quickly! Last time I did the Profile Trail I was pregnant with Elizabeth. Might be time to try again!
Wow! That’s been a while now! 🤣. It was a great hike for sure!
Can’t complain about those views so close to home! How long were you home before you went hiking?
For sure! I’ve been home a little less than a week. Had to get back into the woods/mountains! 😀
Do you live in the area? Aside from Maine, I think Western NC is the most beautiful part of the country.
I’m in western NC. We have some awesome hiking around here! NH and ME were pretty stellar but I still love the NC mountains!!
@@OGhikes Not far from you up around Grayson Highlands!!. ❤️
Nice!
You didn’t pick an easy one for your return to the mountains!
I wanted to feel like I was still in NH or ME! 🤣😂
Glad to see you're still having fun hiker trash🙂
😁
So, did you retire early or are you going back to work?
I’ll need to go back to work. Not sure what I’m going to do yet though 😬
@@OGhikes anyone would be lucky to have you!
You will always be hiker trash. In a good way.😊❤
Thanks so much! 😄