So glad you had perfect weather at Charlie's bunion. What a view! This is the 1 section of the Smokies I have hiked

I'm so glad you didn't skip Charlie's bunion. It was one of my favorite views, and it appears that you had no wind!

Y'all are my favorite thru-hikers for 2024. Thank you for the beautiful views. Good job conquering a challenging day! What priceless memories you're creating together!

great videos , im really enjoying your hike , stay safe putting Jesus first and foremost in your hike

You are killing it Your be in and out TN-NC border. I stayed at shelter after a long day rain. My daughter and me. Thank you sharing.

Over 8 thousand subs, y'all will be recognize a lot. Definitely a good day for views. Stay safe and Hike on !

😮 Those views have to be some of the best yet ladies! You're really being blessed with some great weather in the Smokies. 😁 You guys cranked out 15.4! Great job, you're gonna sleep good tonight. Rest and eat well, bears. 🐻✌️

Wow! You skipped Gatlinburg! Good going!

Wow 16+ MILES ❤❤

I enjoy how you label all the mountains when viewing them in the video. Your two are amazing keep up the good work.

I have been following AT hikers for 3 years now and I just love to watch both of you! Keep it going!

Bears! Thanks for all of the beautiful views. Interesting how many people know of your travels but all of us here watching get it. You both are an amazing family! I thought it was so funny when Little Bear said, ‘I’ve counted 100 trees and I’m bored!’😂. I being of another generation instantly my mind went to this common saying and song, ‘100 bottles of beer on the wall 100 bottles of beer , you pass one down, pass it around, 99 bottles of beer on the wall’. Little Bear don’t let Momma read this part!😮😂. Another enjoyable adventure from our Bear Family on the trail. Miss Elle you are the hoot, always in the good hands of Little Bear 😊. 🐱🧸🐻🥾👍

LB keeping it real again, not wanting us to be able to smell anything right now. 😂

You guys are making it so great for those who aren't able to do the trail!,so proud of little bear!!, she's a strong one,both of y'all are great,God bless y'all 😊

Those SMOKIES flowers are a couple of flowers you DON't want to smell - 😂🌸🌸 Happy Trails Ellie 🐈‍⬛

You guys are getting to be real celebrities!! It’s amazing the hiking community is so supportive and welcoming. Keep up the good work and be safe!!

Congratulations on your big day! I always smile when I see Elle! ❤

Y'all are rockin it!! Love following your AT journey. Always look forward to your videos. Keep up the great work!! Blessings and happy trails. 😊

We were excited to meet you and Little Bear at Newfound Gap. You can tell by my enthusiasm! Love following you two and praying for continued safe hiking! Glad you got 16 miles in that day after all the paparazzi! LOL Love all the videos!

That's a long day, wow, good for you! All those great views were stunning! 😊

You are the 1st person that has shown the walk into Newfound Gap. I’m so glad. I have wondered what that looked like. The hike up out of there is a tuff rocky one. I have done it a few times. It’s so beautiful. Ya’ll are doing good. Much love and prayers coming your way. 😊🙏

I love the strategy of just going through the Smokies because Gatlinburg can be overwhelming with a lot of people. You guys are doing a great job. Keep shining bright.

That was a lot of miles! Hope your feet recovered overnite from the rocky terrain. The views on your side trip were incredible, and I'm glad you thought it was worth it. It's neat that you have subscribers who are so interested in your hike that they make a special effort to meet you along the way. Grateful you got to sleep in your tent again, and hope that all three of you, AT Elle included, got a good night's rest. God bless you as you continue your hike, in His timing. ♥️

Sometimes you don't want "smellovision"!!!! Lol!! God bless!!!

Congrats on your longest day yet! Beautiful trail today. Keep it up ladies!

Good content god bless

Mama bear I agree with you. I think today's views have been the best ones yet.👍❤️

Awesome job! Smell the flowers! 😂😂. Beautiful views! Praying for you both.

Everything looks beautiful. The wild flowers, the new buds on the trees. You guys are doing great. Following from Michigan

You guys seems much more comfortable in your place. Nice.

Good morning! ❤❤ The two of you are celebrities at the TN/NC border and on trail! 😀 That was wonderful to see! Another gorgeous day too! The views are spectacular as you know. I love when you add the horizonal images of the mountain names in the distance. 😊 I was excited to see Mt. LeConte in the distance! I climbed that mountain 2 summers ago, camped on top for one night! 😀 Absolutely beautiful 👍 Good to see Ellie every night 😻 May God continue to bless your journey 🙏🙏♥️♥️

Virginia has a lot of rocks too. 5 stack vlogs and he made a scale to rank the rocks. He said PA has some sections that are bad but overall not what he expected. I think Virginia has a lot of rocks. Of course there is a lot of Virginia 😊. Glad you got the good views in the smokies ❤. Much better on the body without the ice and snow. You won’t leave NC until doll flats near 19E after Roan. 17 miles 🎉. I hope you did Mt Camerer.

🚶‍♀️🐻👟👟🚶‍♂️🐻🐈👟👟⛺🌞 the trail magic was cool and you getting to meet some nice people some magnificent views I say 10 little bear that was cool you got so close to that deer congratulations on your big miles 💯♥️ good night ELLIE 😺🐈🐾

Thank you for sharing!!! Nice views.State line. Trail magic. 😊

Such a beautiful day and views 😊

It was awesome meeting the both of you the other day. AND Thank you so much for changing the premier time!! Now we can watch in the morning before we start our day and not have to suffer through the day wondering what happened lol Keep praising God :-) - Little Bear & Grizzly

Paul and I were so surprised that we saw y'all. Have a safe journey. We'll keep routing you along

Beautiful views and great trail magic. Congrats on getting to Tenn. Safe travels.

Good job! Glad you two are stretching the miles out a little. Soon 20 miles will feel like an easy day. Rocksilvania…it’s not so much rock climbing…it’s more the awkward foot steps. Oh, and the rattle snakes from time to time. I think that trekking poles alert them that you’re coming. They are mostly chill and make for great stories at camp. Enjoying your channel…keep up the good work!

You’re such a STAR! (Phrase often used by my South African Aunties) & Little Bear is a SUPERSTAR !! So glad you pushed through.

I really like how you insert still photos!

I am drinking Grape soda and it's my thing too, love and light, congrats on 16.1 mikes

Best 5 Star video yet! You two are becoming famous. Be thankful for the mild weather. Many years ago, I was at Charlie's Bunion, it was 23 degrees, heavy wind snow, and it was July. May God continue to keep you safe.

Congrats on crossing another state line. Happy trails.🤟🏻🥾🏔

You two just make me smile! Big miles and you’re so positive you’re inspiring to watch. If I manage to get there next year I hope I can do as well as you two. Love and hugs! Sleep well. Richard

One of my favorite Love all the view so glad you went up to place where had lunch Lord put the threw hike thier so you would not skip it. Think it was cool you meet the people that watch you at when got trail magic. Be need to know what would happen if you were sick and had to stop in a spot sooner.

With your dislike of heights I’m surprised you gave Charlie’s bunion a 10😂. It made my heart flutter!!! Still loving your hike!

That really was so sweet! “ Grape soda is my thing!” Gosh our family just loves you both! Two beautiful hearts just a’trekin through God’s beautiful country! Thanks again for keeping us with you! We’re with you all the way! 🙏🙏🙏

Don't blame you one bit for skipping Gatlinburg. Same reason for not wanting to hang around at Clingmans Dome. We did the Gatlinburg thing for a few years and then discovered Townsend, TN. It's a few miles to the west and is known as the "Peaceful Side" of the Smokies. You are on one of my favorite stretches of trail now. Newfound Gap to Tricorner Knob has some of the best ridge walking on the AT. The forest is very peaceful as well. It's a bit bouncy but so beautiful. If y'all ever get the chance, come back and hike the Alum Cave trail to Mt. LeConte. You can spend the night in the cabins and eat at the lodge but you have to make reservations well in advance. Or you can just tent camp. Either way, it is stunning. I really enjoy that peak finder app. Gives you a perspective on where you have been and/or where you are going. Good night, MB, LB, and Ellie. Sweet dreams and God bless.

There are lots and lots of rocks long before you get to PA. Virginia has more than it's share.

The views are awesome!! And 16+ miles is huge!! Congratulations 🤩

Those beautiful views are all part of Gods creation a gift for all of us to enjoy! 😊 I loved the flowers 🌸 so pretty! I’m glad you are having some beautiful weather in the Smokies! Take care stay safe & hike on!! 👍🙏🌸🏕️❤️🥾🧗‍♀️

We didn't do a thru hike of the AT, only the Smokies and up to just beyond Max Patch. It was amazing to us the difference between the trail northbound to Clingmans Dome and the trail northbound out of Clingmans Dome. Seemed to us like almost two different mountain ranges as the southern part was normally easy walking as far as rocks and roots went. But from Newfound Gap on to Davenport Gap was amazingly different terrain with the amount of rocks!

The man you met was right: Little Bear does keep trucking along! And I don't think I've ever heard her complain. Very impressive girl you've got there, Momma Bear! You're impressive too!

I think the more beautiful the section, the less horrible the rocks feel and the less "noteworthy" they are. Pennsylvania rocks are definitely worss than others, but it's also all there is to talk about that sections since it's flat and not very pretty. Just my opinion as a fellow thru hiker :)

Looks to have been another great day thru hiking the AT. ❤😊

Great hiking ladies! What great memories you are making! So glad that the weather has been such that you could see the beautiful views!

Don't worry about PA, it isn't that bad. I live there. Maybe see you at Delaware water gap.

Wish I was out counting trees on the mountainside

Wait until you hit the "level" states. The miles will fly by. You're both killing it right now! I have sectioned GA and NC, and they are not easy. You make it look so easy.

I have stealth camped in a national park or two before. Sometimes, you just gotta do what you gotta do. We were physically spent and weren't going to make it to the next shelter, and a bad storm was rolling in, so we got off trail, found a clearing and put our tent up. It was worth the risk to do the right thing in terms of not bonking and not getting hypothermia. We practiced leave no trace, put our food up in a bear bag. And it was OK. I wouldn't make a habit of it, but in that case I had to trust my judgement for the people I was taking care of.

Yep, that stretch between Newfound Gap and Icewater Spring Shelter was super rocky when my daughter and I hiked it in 2022. My arches hurt like crazy and so did my calves at the end of the night.

Love you guys! Hike on and enjoy!

Seeing Indian Grave Gap brought back memories. My husband & I did trail magic there in 2014. We met 12 thru hikers & one section hiker. At least 4 made it to Katahdin: Saybak, Ungerwhere, CAT & Rockman. 😊

Good job over 16 miles, good video with lots of good beautiful views, still hiking around with Molly Rose, so let's keep on hiking 😊

Wonderful video! I am in love with the Smokies after adventures there last year, so I’m loving seeing the AT with my favorite hikers. ❤️

Hang on for two more days! At least you can pick and choose your miles in rocksylvania. Smiles for the miles and prayers for strength and hope. 🙏

I agree with you that the Smokies are restricted feeling. I live in Gatlinburg and rarely go camping there because I don’t like being told I have to stay in a certain place. It is a beautiful place to hike though. Loving your journey and looking forward to every video.

Doing Great! Keep up the good work. ❤and🔦

You guys ROCK !!!!

So proud of you ladies!!! Great job 😊❤

Hiking is sometimes difficult but those views are a reward for that. 16 miles! Great!. Glad you met up with some youtube followers. It would be interesting if at the end of your hiking journey, you list all the wildlife you saw on your journey.

You guys are doing great!!💜

You guys are just kill'in it non-stop! You're doing great! You see how many people you ran into in the Smokies, that is why there are restrictions. Think of what the trail would look like with all of those people in the Smokies and no restrictions. The crowds are still worrisome though. Those rocks that look like they are on end were caused by frost upheavals. Another thing that people don't tell you is that you will have rocky areas on the entire trail and yes, the second half of Pennsylvania is very rocky, but those Pennsylvania rocks stop at Katahdin. I too thought that the Smokies were not as nice as I had pictured from people's descriptions. It will continue to get prettier and prettier as you hike. You both look so happy, I am jealous! Hike safe, Hike strong, Have fun! geek

great job my ladys great video

Awesome day!!

I love watching your progress. I know you are probably doing foot exercises- the only one I remember is to draw the alphabet with each foot.

Amazing 🎉❤🎉

Glad you’re going thru the Smokies when the little white flowers are blooming. Makes the ground look like it’s covered in snow. So glad you did skip Charlie’s Bunion. Such an iconic spot on the AT and in the Smokies. Little Bear the last mile of the day to a shelter always seems to last forever Lol!

Your not alone. Many many thru hikers, don't like the smokies.

I love watching your journey....my son vlogged his hike 2 years ago and it was the highlight of each day looking forward to a new episode. I hope you get to meet up with Fresh Ground. He is an amazing trail angel and my son said he was so instrumental in my son having a wonderful experience on the trail.

Can't remember if I told ya; my family lives in Cherokee. I was an "Indian Dancer" there at one time. Beautiful Country. LOL! Y'all are stars 🙂

You both are amazing! I hope I can help with trail magic in ma or nh.

👍👍❤️❤️

I’m hoping to catch you in NH for some trail magic. We’ve got some rocks too 😜😜😜

Been to Newfound Gap many times and have several pictures with the NC/TN line sign. Love it there.

Is there a good day to fall off the mountain? haha just playing. love the videos!

Hi love the adventure your on. If your feet are moving to much inside your Hoka's especially down hill that may be part of the problem. Good luck. Note I do love my Hoka's

16.1. Miles. Wow 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Trail Magic every Saturday (Beginning of MARCH thru 1st week of June) Times are 8am-6pm next to the Big Laurel Branch marker over by Elizabethton, TN. Spread the word and safe travels all of you hiking the Appalachian Trail!

In my first attempt in 2015 I sprained my ankle on my last day in the Smokies. My ankle continued to get worse all the way to Devil’s Fork Gap. The shelter before the gap I slept in because of a downpour and in the morning when I work up 2 tramily said I moaned all night. I didn’t even know. One gave me an 800 ml of IBU. It took me forever to get in my boot. Then over an hour to hobble to the gap to hitch a rod to the doctor in Erwin. I ended up going home and then did my thru in 2016. The rocks…I hear you. Be safe and happy hiking.

IF 'The Smokies' don't get you ready for 'RockSylvania', Be Prepared for Northern Virginia. It will also help to get Y'all ready and after crossing the bridge, into New Jersey; If i'm not mistaken, there will be a few more stretches to toughen any tenderfoot's toes. I think North Carolina & Tennessee share @ 225 miles of the AT. Thanks Again, for Letting us enjoy, at least a portion of your journey Katahdin! Still Praying for Your Good Success & Safety. Continue in Him, KnotHead Stv

You won’t have to wait until Pennsylvania to get way, way more rocks than the Smokey’s. Central Virginia is quite rocky in places, too.

You had some amazing views on this trail! Such a beautiful day as well! I’m wondering why the Smokey Mountains section of the trail is so strict? Is it more dangerous than the rest of the AT?

Don’t officially leave NC til close to mile 400

Thank you for going up Charlie's Bunion. You are the first hikers I have followed that has shown either the walk to, presence at, or the view from the Bunion. Awesome views from there and throughout the video. How neat it is for you to meet some of your 8000+ subscribers. By the way, congrats on that. Ya'll are making great progress in miles hiked in total as well as daily. Hard to believe Little Bear is only 11. She is truly a warrier. Ya'll take care. Stay safe. See you tomorrow.

so I gess you don't hve squirels in Florida lol I never saw anyone get excited about a squirrel :) so cute.

Is there a particular laundry detergent you use?

The Smokies have given you opportunity to share the most epic views of the Appalachians so far. Y’all were on trails with some steep drop offs as well. Be careful.

no one stop and look around ==name the tree's, bushes , edible wild plants for study research but not taking them just write down -- i have boys doing that to get they survivalist patch.. they have to do anicient wilderness skills