Bluegrass Backcountry
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The Ballad of Pine Mountain // An Original Song About The Mountains of Eastern Kentucky
#kentucky #folksong #hiking
Footage collected on a LUMIX GH6 from the Birch Knob Section of the Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail on February 18-20th, 2023. Approximately 30 miles traversed.
Guitar tracks performed on a restored 1969 Gibson J-50 ADJ acoustic. Guitar and vocals recorded with a Zoom H2 Pocket Handy Microphone and then edited in Garageband.
The story behind the song:
This song was inspired by my journeys through the wilderness of southeastern Kentucky over the past 5 years, namely the Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail. I have traversed those mountains for hundreds of miles, which has left an indelible impression on my life. I have given more sweat, blood, and exhaustion to that m...
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Видео

Backpacking the German Ridge Trail // Hoosier National Forest, Indiana
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#indiana #backpacking #sonycamera Filmed Feb 10-11th, 2024. Videos shot with a Sony HX99, iPhone 12 Pro, and DJI Mavic Mini 2 Drone Total Trail Distance: ~18.5 miles Link to the Trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/us/indiana/german-ridge-recreation-area The Trail Tribe traveled down to Southern Indiana again for a quick overnight backpacking trip in the rolling hills of Hoosier National Forest! The ...
Winter Backpacking Grayson Highlands State Park // Mount Rogers, Virginia
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#backpacking #virginia #appalachiantrail Recorded Dec 29th 2023 - Jan 1st, 2024 Total distance traveled- ~18.5 miles Filmed on a LUMIX GH6, Mavic DJI Mini 2 Drone, Go Pro Hero 10, and iPhone 12 Pro. Narration: On December 29th, my friend and coworker Kyle and I made the nearly six and a half hour journey from central Kentucky to Southwest Virginia to embark on a winter backpacking trip for the ...
Backpacking in a BLIZZARD // Spruce Knob and Seneca Creek, West Virginia
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#hiking #westvirginia #backpacking Filmed Jan 13-14, 2024. Total Miles Traveled: 20 Trip Summary: I was seeking snow and cold temperatures once again for my annual backpacking trip that falls near my birthday in January. I scouted out weather forecasts across the Eastern US for weeks in advance before finally deciding on the Spruce Knob- Seneca Rocks Recreation Area in West Virginia. With this ...
Backpacking Cumberland Falls in Kentucky // Searching for a Sacred Campsite at Dog Slaughter Creek
Просмотров 5206 месяцев назад
#kentucky #backpacking #hiking Filmed January 21-22nd, 2023. Narration: "Deep within a secluded hollow of the Cumberland River lies a campsite that is considered sacred among my family and friends. It is regarded as a place where brotherhood and friendship were first kindled between my Uncle Bill and his best friend Roger in the 1970’s. It contains its own folklore, where I grew up hearing of t...
The Return to Dog Slaughter Falls // My family's first visit in over 20 years
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#kentucky #autumn #family Filmed on October 29th, 2022. It had been over twenty years since my Uncle Bill and Aunt Becky, and their lifelong friends Roger and Teresia had visited Dog Slaughter Falls, which is held in sacred regard as a place where brotherhood and friendship were first kindled in the 1970’s. I grew up hearing their stories of the many adventures that took place in that secluded ...
Fall Hiking Breaks Interstate Park // Peak Autumn Color at the Grand Canyon of the South
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#autumn #hiking #kentucky 180 million years ago, during the age of dinosaurs, in an area now lying across Kentucky and Virginia, a vast inland sea receded, leaving in its wake a veritable cradle of botany. Meanwhile, the river that is now Russell Fork got about the work of carving out an immense, spectacular gorge, renowned as the largest east of the Mississippi. In the wilderness surrounding B...
The Land, The People, and The Scriptures of Israel // Spring 2023 Tour with First Fruits of Zion
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#israel #judaism #torah Filmed March 13-23rd, 2023. From First Fruits of Zion: "We believe that there is no understanding of the Bible without a deep and intimate connection to the land of Israel. After all, this is the place where God chose to tell his story. The land of Israel is where God chose for his people to dwell and allowed his own presence to reside. How can anyone understand the stor...
Winter Backpacking Mt. LeConte // Fog, Ice, and Rain on the 3rd Highest Peak in the Smoky Mountains
Просмотров 634Год назад
#smokymountains #wintercamping #backpacking Join me and my trail brothers Chad @beyondthecampfire and Nick @Smokeybeesnatural as we summit Mt. LeConte (6593ft) in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! We came down in late February hoping to get some extreme winter weather, but the temperature was just a few degrees above freezing for the entire trip, leaving us socked in fog and rain as we c...
The Adventure Hiking Trail // Winter Backpacking in Southern Indiana
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#wintercamping #winterhiking #indiana Recorded January 28-30th, 2022. Join me and my trail brothers (Nick @Smokeybeesnatural and Chad @beyondthecampfire ) as we head to the bluffs of the Ohio River in Southern Indiana for one frigid winter backpacking adventure! This trip was on the "Adventure Hiking Trail" located in Harrison Crawford State Forest and O'Bannon Woods State Park, which is about ...
Knobstone Trail Thru Hike // Backpacking 50 Miles on "The Little AT"
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#knobstonetrail #thruhike #backpacking This episode was recorded November 26-28, 2021. The Knobstone Trail is one of the hardest hiking paths I have ever walked! 50 miles of constant up and down climbing through the hills of the Knobstone Escarpment in Southern Indiana. Join me on this narrated adventure that I went on in late November as I pushed myself to complete the entire trail in 2.5 days...
Inca Trail Thru Hike: Full Series // A Journey Through The Mountains of Peru to Machu Picchu
Просмотров 512Год назад
#incatrail #machupicchu #peru Join me, my wife Hannah, and two of her best friends Jordan and Audrey as well travel thousands of miles to South America to thru hike the Inca Trail! This was my first time out of North America, and the cultural and geographical differences in Peru were mind blowing. It was such a treat getting to explore Cusco for a couple days before our hike began. This is the ...
Inca Trail Thru Hike Episode 4: Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu
Просмотров 354Год назад
#incatrail #machupicchu #peru Episode 3 of this trip: ruclips.net/video/Odhnk8dV5v0/видео.html Join me, my wife Hannah, and two of her best friends Jordan and Audrey as well travel thousands of miles to South America to thru hike the Inca Trail! This was my first time out of North America, and the cultural and geographical differences in Peru were mind blowing. It was such a treat getting to ex...
Inca Trail Thru Hike Episode 3: Pacaymayu to Wiñay Wayna
Просмотров 357Год назад
#incatrail #machupicchu #thruhike Episode 2 of this trip: ruclips.net/video/X4bUFinmujk/видео.html Join me, my wife Hannah, and two of her best friends Jordan and Audrey as well travel thousands of miles to South America to thru hike the Inca Trail! This was my first time out of North America, and the cultural and geographical differences in Peru were mind blowing. It was such a treat getting t...
Inca Trail Thru Hike Episode 2: Wayllabamba to Pacaymayu
Просмотров 335Год назад
Inca Trail Thru Hike Episode 2: Wayllabamba to Pacaymayu
Inca Trail Thru Hike Episode 1: Piscacucho to Wayllabamba
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Inca Trail Thru Hike Episode 1: Piscacucho to Wayllabamba
Inca Trail Thru Hike Prologue // The Journey From Kentucky to Peru
Просмотров 244Год назад
Inca Trail Thru Hike Prologue // The Journey From Kentucky to Peru
The Inca Trail // Thru Hike Series Trailer
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The Inca Trail // Thru Hike Series Trailer
Christmas Backpacking At The Dolly Sods Wilderness ft. Beyond The Campfire
Просмотров 752Год назад
Christmas Backpacking At The Dolly Sods Wilderness ft. Beyond The Campfire
Vacationing in Maine // An Acadia National Park Adventure
Просмотров 313Год назад
Vacationing in Maine // An Acadia National Park Adventure
Skydiving at 11,000 Feet Over Maine
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Skydiving at 11,000 Feet Over Maine
Clam Digging at Hadley Point Beach, Maine // Eating Freshly Caught Seafood Off The Atlantic Coast
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Clam Digging at Hadley Point Beach, Maine // Eating Freshly Caught Seafood Off The Atlantic Coast
Hiking The Beehive Trail at Acadia National Park
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Hiking The Beehive Trail at Acadia National Park
Hiking the Jordan Pond Path, South Bubble Mountain at Acadia National Park
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Hiking the Jordan Pond Path, South Bubble Mountain at Acadia National Park
Hiking The Precipice Trail at Acadia National Park, Coastal Maine
Просмотров 945Год назад
Hiking The Precipice Trail at Acadia National Park, Coastal Maine
Hiking the Ocean Path Trail at Acadia National Park
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Hiking the Ocean Path Trail at Acadia National Park
Exploring Portland, Maine // Porthole Restaurant, Portland Head Lighthouse, Fort Williams Park
Просмотров 519Год назад
Exploring Portland, Maine // Porthole Restaurant, Portland Head Lighthouse, Fort Williams Park
"God and Orthodontists" // An Original Composition Performed at The Red River Gorge
Просмотров 378Год назад
"God and Orthodontists" // An Original Composition Performed at The Red River Gorge
North-South Trail Thru Hike // Backpacking 60 Miles Across The Land Between The Lakes
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North-South Trail Thru Hike // Backpacking 60 Miles Across The Land Between The Lakes
Bluegrass Backcountry: Channel Intro
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Bluegrass Backcountry: Channel Intro

Комментарии

  • @beyondthecampfire
    @beyondthecampfire 11 дней назад

    I've watched this several times already and will probably be singing it to raise our spirits the next time we're trudging through the mud on the PMT. A major contribution to the legend of Pine Mountain! I'm so glad to see that everyone else is enjoying this as much as I am. It brings together all of your talents in a way that captures the essence of Pine Mountain. It really came together well. The recording sounds great, the color grading fits the mood of the song and the trip, and you nailed the troubles we faced on that hike. I was actually starting to think about doing the PMT again until you reminded me how difficult this trip was 😅 0:32 It took me several viewings to realize you can see us standing on the ridge in this shot! 1:42 I love this shot of me and Nick and our weary satisfaction. 2:00 So much stuff happened during this trip that I forget that the first section (with the caves and arches) was the same trip as the rest of it. 2:32 Nice catch on the old wheel. I don't remember seeing it. Great image. 3:25 I love how the mountain looks in this shot. 3:40 This is probably my favorite shot/lyric combination in the whole video. I still have nightmares about that rhododendron hell. 4:15 Nice night-lapse! Is this the first night? 4:33 This shot says it all. It makes me shiver and hurt just looking at it. Very accurate portrayal of the last day, haha. 4:30 Knights of the Satchel! 6:15 Your sacrifice in getting this shot really paid off. It did not disappoint. Part of me wanted to stay up on the tower all night and watch darkness fall over the mountains, so I'm very glad you gave me an opportunity to see it. 6:45 All the drone shots are great, but I especially like the cloud shots, and how the video is bookended by us leaving/entering the clouds. Perfect ending! Thank you for putting all of this together. Your work really paid off, because this turned out better than I could have imagined. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do next, and to more time on the trail together! Cheers, brother!

  • @blessthebullys
    @blessthebullys 12 дней назад

    LOVED THIS! I've been taking a winter hiking vacation in the Mount Rogers area for the last decade. I didn't get to go this winter. So great to see my "happy place" in the cold, snowy conditions I'm used to. Until winter comes, this wonderful footage will inspire and tide me over. :)

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 10 дней назад

      I am so glad you were able to find my video to get to see the winter views from this year to hold you over until next time! It's a wonderful place, I cannot wait to go back! Thanks for watching!

  • @geophysx01
    @geophysx01 12 дней назад

    ...well done...

  • @jtmarlin336
    @jtmarlin336 12 дней назад

    Pine mountain is definitely on my bucket list

  • @rogerevans4339
    @rogerevans4339 14 дней назад

    Amazing. Moving. Beautiful in song, lyrics, and photography. I will replay often to feel the mountain. This ballad belongs. I’m thankful for your talents and endurance that enable these echoes of your deep connection with the mountain. This is great! Keep on keepin on.

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 13 дней назад

      You comment is as beautifully written as the views of Pine Mountain are! Thanks for this, Senator - you are closer in heart and spirit to those mountains than I am hailing from B-ville, so it means a lot to hear how much you resonated with the words, notes, and frames. May the mountain always be there for us and our descendants to revel in! Shine on and Klondoogie, Amen!

  • @BryanDeLay
    @BryanDeLay 15 дней назад

    Great video of one of my favorites places to backpack.

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 13 дней назад

      Thanks for watching! It was a trip of a lifetime in those conditions!

  • @OutdoorOperator
    @OutdoorOperator 15 дней назад

    Awesome stuff! As Nick said; HOME RUN 👌

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 15 дней назад

      Thanks so much, OO! We need to get you down here to experience the magic of Pine Mtn! I bet you could make a masterpiece with your film/editing style!

    • @OutdoorOperator
      @OutdoorOperator 15 дней назад

      @@BluegrassBackcountry That would be great! Definitely need to link up with you guys sometime.

  • @TrailandBackAgain
    @TrailandBackAgain 16 дней назад

    This is wonderful! Very Isakov sounding. Love it!

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 16 дней назад

      Thanks for watching!! I just went and saw Isakov in concert this past Sunday in Louisville, he’s my favorite! (The guitar I used is the same model he plays, if that tells you how big of a fan I am of him haha).

    • @TrailandBackAgain
      @TrailandBackAgain 16 дней назад

      @@BluegrassBackcountry Nice! I’m very happy smokeybees shared this.

  • @paulmarch59
    @paulmarch59 16 дней назад

    RUclips actually recommended this to me! 😮 Great job!

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 16 дней назад

      Hey hey, that’s awesome! The YT algorithm smiles upon me for once. Thanks for watching!!

  • @amycoghill1413
    @amycoghill1413 16 дней назад

    Samuel!!! This is amazing!! The song goes perfectly with the video and you sound so good. I’m going to need you to do this more often!

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 16 дней назад

      Thanks so much, Amy!! I really tried to put all those pieces together, so it means a lot to hear from those I know (and don’t know) who really connected with it. I’ve got lots of other original songs I need to pull out of the woodwork and put them to some footage that’s just collecting dust, so I may just have to do that! Thanks again!😊

  • @timrichmond6238
    @timrichmond6238 16 дней назад

    I watch all of your guy's videos, but man I love this one a lot! You really captured Pine Mountain really well!

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 16 дней назад

      Thanks so much, Tim! It means a lot to connect with regular viewers. This project took a long time for me to finish so I was getting pretty fed up with it, so I’m elated to hear so many people are enjoying it!

  • @coalminersdaughter
    @coalminersdaughter 16 дней назад

    Chills! My moonshine-making-outlaw-Pine Mtn ancestors would approve 😉 and so do I. Enjoyed this so much.

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 16 дней назад

      Thanks so much for your kind words! I’m glad to hear the song resonated with you. I’m not a native Eastern Kentuckian, but I hope my travels across that rugged mountain has at least gotten me an honorary badge haha! If I could live closer to there, I totally would! Thanks again!

  • @Smokeybeesnatural
    @Smokeybeesnatural 16 дней назад

    BRUH!!!!! HOME RUN with this one! That was some epic footage, and I loved the color! We'll chat later about that! Dang, bro! Loved it! I can't believe it's been over a year since we had that trip! Your song captured the soul of the mountain!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 16 дней назад

      Thanks brother!! I’m interested to hear your thoughts on the color grading, hopefully it was a good thing haha! I had to do a double take when I was looking for the dates of that trip, just seemed like it was a few months ago. Pine Mountain has our hearts forever! 💙

  • @leslieteague3423
    @leslieteague3423 16 дней назад

    What a beautiful song about someplace so significant to you and the “trail tribe”! You have cut your hiking teeth so to speak on this mountain ❤. The melody is perfect with the lyrics and the footage you put with the video😊You never cease to amaze me with your God given talents🙌🏻 Proud of you ! Love you!

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 16 дней назад

      Thanks so much, Mom! If I could hike only there for the rest of my life and I wouldn’t run out of things to see and adventures to have at Pine Mountain! And I got the talents from someone’s DNA😉 Love you!

  • @elijahk357
    @elijahk357 19 дней назад

    This is such a well made video! I love the Grayson Highlands but have never seen it in the snow. So pretty seeing the ponies with snow on them.

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 17 дней назад

      Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words! This was definitely a once in a lifetime kind of trip, it was hard to believe what we were experiencing up there was real. Felt like a dream!

  • @shadyberero6809
    @shadyberero6809 26 дней назад

    Great video. Some gorgeous scenery and views, well edited and your narration is fabulous. A very enjoyable watch.

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 24 дня назад

      Hey thanks so much for watching and for the kind words about the video! This was definitely one of my favorite backpacking trips and stories to share on my channel, so it means a lot to get those feelings confirmed by others, as well. Happy hiking!

  • @Letsgoexplore2468
    @Letsgoexplore2468 29 дней назад

    Glad you did it man!!! I've done alot of sections of the knob and I know the struggles of that trail!!. I'm finally getting ready to tackle the whole thing in the fall!. Congrats again and order you the patch if you have lnt already!!

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 28 дней назад

      Hey thanks so much, both for watching my video and for the congratulations! It was a killer trail. I am trying to convince my buddies to do it to appreciate how difficult it truly is. I didn't realize they sold patches! I might have to get me one of those! Good luck to you this fall, you got this!

    • @Letsgoexplore2468
      @Letsgoexplore2468 27 дней назад

      @BluegrassBackcountry thanks man and about that patch, you can go to the knobestone hiking trail association and think they are around 4 or 5 bucks. Not 100 on the price but under 10.

  • @atgirl
    @atgirl Месяц назад

    My sister and i r going at the end of june. How were the ticks? Cannyou suggest campsites? I looked on Alltrails and found nothing. Is this an out and back or a loop?

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry Месяц назад

      Thanks for watching! The ticks weren't great, if I am being honest. I would definitely get some permethrin to treat you clothes and bring deet, too. You can camp pretty much wherever as long as its a few hundred feet off the trail. The trail is flat enough across its 60 miles that shouldn't have trouble finding a spot. There weren't many "developed" spots from what I could remember. It's definitely remote and rugged! Hope you have a good time out there! This is a 60 mile one way route, so you would need two vehicles (one at each end).

  • @soumyasaha7766
    @soumyasaha7766 Месяц назад

    Do you have a map or route of your trip that we can follow

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry Месяц назад

      You can access Dog Slaughter Falls by either taking the Sheltowee Trace/Moonbow Trail starting at the Cumberland Falls visitor center, or drive Forest Service Road #19 until you reach trailhead #414 (Dog Slaughter Creek). Trail #414 has had some issues with fires recently, so I would check to make sure it's open before attempting to go that way.

  • @RyanGreer-qz4ml
    @RyanGreer-qz4ml Месяц назад

    Seems like not many people thru hike that trail so there isn't much support or people to meet

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry Месяц назад

      It’s definitely less than say somewhere like the AT, but there are more R2R thru hikers than you may think! There are several R2R Facebook groups I follow and I see people finishing a thru hike quite often. Thanks for watching!

  • @BrendaMullinsLacy
    @BrendaMullinsLacy Месяц назад

    I enjoyed your narrative

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry Месяц назад

      Thanks so much for watching! I love Pine Mountain, it's my favorite area in Kentucky

  • @pwnoonan4049
    @pwnoonan4049 2 месяца назад

    The trail is not dangerous whatsoever.It is laddered the whole way up....😂edit...was one of funnest trails i been on though 😊

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry Месяц назад

      Seeing that several people have died while attempting to climb this mountain trail, I would say it does have some inherent danger, haha. Thanks for watching!

  • @matthewlambert8789
    @matthewlambert8789 2 месяца назад

    I would absolutely love to find a good group of hikers to enjoy this trip with

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 2 месяца назад

      I hope you can find a group to do it with sometime! It was one of the best hiking experiences I’ve ever had, even though It was very difficult. Thanks for watching!

    • @matthewlambert8789
      @matthewlambert8789 2 месяца назад

      @BluegrassBackcountry yeah I watched the video you recommended and your a tough walker buddy lol it was a beautiful trail you did ..the river to river hasalways been on my bucket list

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 2 месяца назад

      @@matthewlambert8789 thanks for taking the time to watch man! Yeah I pushed myself harder than I ever did on this trip. I’ve got another 170 mile trip planned for this fall in New Hampshire and I’ve got a lot of training to do before I can say I’m even close to the shape I was in for this River to River trip. Thanks again for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe to stay in touch!

  • @matthewlambert8789
    @matthewlambert8789 2 месяца назад

    I was just here this week, did the 24-mile hike, and seen over 20 snakes 1 being a timber rattle snake 🐍.. One of the most peaceful moments i had in illinois

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 2 месяца назад

      Sounds like you had a great time! I returned to Shawnee to do the entire river to river trail as a thru hike and almost stepped on a rattler on the second to last day, it was terrifying! Link to the video is below if you’re interested in watching! ruclips.net/video/gEpB406cM3Y/видео.html

    • @matthewlambert8789
      @matthewlambert8789 2 месяца назад

      @BluegrassBackcountry absolutely it's a beautiful place to just absorb nature and all its beauty I'll definitely watch your video

  • @OhioSawMan
    @OhioSawMan 2 месяца назад

    Nice playing you guys!!

  • @JM-oi8pt
    @JM-oi8pt 2 месяца назад

    Will be doing this exact trip in the middle of May. Parking at Garden of the gods and getting a shuttle to Lust Creek. Super excited! Thank you for sharing and providing a preview.

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 2 месяца назад

      I hope you have a fabulous time! I bet the tree canopy will be vibrant with new life and lots of wildflowers to adorn your steps. Thanks for watching!

  • @DryBonesOutdoors
    @DryBonesOutdoors 2 месяца назад

    At 36:55 what waterfall is that?

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching! I’m not 100% confident, but I think it might be called “Bork’s Falls”.

  • @fancyplants3100
    @fancyplants3100 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful❤

  • @philiprussell3492
    @philiprussell3492 2 месяца назад

    This style of video is like a cup of tea for the heart and the mind. I appreciate all the tedious effort that went into camera placement, editing and music choice. I'm sure a hell of a lot more work goes into these than It feels like it's worth. But for me, now, here....I am grateful to you for it. Cheers

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 2 месяца назад

      This was an incredibly kind and heartfelt comment to receive yesterday. Thanks for taking the time to watch and drop this line to me. I am tickled pink to know you enjoyed it and that it resonated with you. That is my goal with this channel, to bless and inspire others!

  • @kentuckygreg4725
    @kentuckygreg4725 3 месяца назад

    My son and I have gone to Grayson Highlands the last two years. We stayed at the Comfort Inn in Abingdon and walked to the same mexican restaurant you went to. At night they have a lady that does guacamole at your table. Last summer my son wanted to climb some rocks at the highlands when out of the blue two F15s come flying at 50 feet above us. Of course without any warning there were no pictures of the event. We live outside of Louisville.

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 3 месяца назад

      Hey thanks so much for taking the time to watch and leave such a kind comment! I would love to go back and visit more fo the area, especially when the visibility is better without all the snowy fog. That Mexican restaurant was really good! I loved that they had an entire salsa bar for you to try. Now I need to go back to experience the guacamole lady ha! And hearing those planes overhead in the woods would be terrifying, especially that close to the surface.

  • @philiprussell3492
    @philiprussell3492 3 месяца назад

    I am pretty late to the party but I want to sincerely thank you for putting this into the world. Reverence is not something usually associated with adventurers seen online but I think it's something all naturalists feel, even if they are reluctant to talk about it. You've captured an echo of the magic to be experienced by being quiet in the presence of nature. Thank you.

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 3 месяца назад

      Wow, this is one of the kindest and most articulate comments I have received from a viewer to date. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video and letting me know how it impacted you. I'm glad to hear that others in the world share the same sentiment regarding our time in wild places. Hope to see you tune in to some more of my adventures on my channel, I have a feeling you would like them :)

  • @Jdoughty6616
    @Jdoughty6616 3 месяца назад

    Iv dug clams for a long time...I can tell you, you do not want to squat and dig like this.. trust me your knees will thank you in the long run. With that out of the way. enjoy them clams!!!

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 3 месяца назад

      We were only there for about an hour, but I would definitely agree with you that our knees would be shot if we were in that position all day. Thanks for watching!

  • @garyledford5590
    @garyledford5590 3 месяца назад

    😊😊 3:50

  • @brianinghram12
    @brianinghram12 3 месяца назад

    Where is this

  • @vijovideo-johnnykicker
    @vijovideo-johnnykicker 3 месяца назад

    Very friendly and great shots! Great video, great channel subscription is out, greetings from Austria ViJo Video Johnny 😀like20👍

  • @bobbyhill6919
    @bobbyhill6919 3 месяца назад

    Is camping anywhere allowed?

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 3 месяца назад

      Dangit, Bobby! Of course it is! (I hope you got my reference, there 😉)

  • @shaunmitchell9851
    @shaunmitchell9851 3 месяца назад

    ☺️ *promo sm*

  • @kentuckyhiker7071
    @kentuckyhiker7071 4 месяца назад

    That is awesome to actually camp at a spot that family has camped at for years. Especially when you find it on your own like that!! What a fun adventure!! Thanks for sharing!!

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 4 месяца назад

      Hey thanks so much for watching and leaving these kind words! I definitely plan to return to that campsite many times, now that I know where it is.

  • @SuchetB
    @SuchetB 4 месяца назад

    Great stuff as always - thank you for sharing the adventure 🏯🎥😎⛩☀️🎬

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 4 месяца назад

      Thanks so much for tuning in to watch! Always means a lot. 🥹

  • @frickenbastich
    @frickenbastich 4 месяца назад

    Nice Vid! What are the camp shoes being worn here?

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 4 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching! They are some lightweight sliders I found on Amazon, they are great! a.co/d/8wzG5oN

  • @hannahjanes3546
    @hannahjanes3546 4 месяца назад

    Can’t tell if Samuel’s or Chad’s legs are whiter

  • @hannahjanes3546
    @hannahjanes3546 4 месяца назад

    Somebody tell Grandma not to watch the bloopers 😳

  • @dhinds5927
    @dhinds5927 4 месяца назад

    Please check your spelling

  • @OutLan
    @OutLan 4 месяца назад

    Another fantastic vid!

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 4 месяца назад

      Thanks so much for tuning in! I’m a sucker for Indiana backpacking, I love every time I visit!

  • @johnschiller1860
    @johnschiller1860 4 месяца назад

    I enjoy the FCB too!

  • @leslieteague3423
    @leslieteague3423 4 месяца назад

    Great video! So glad to see The Trail Tribe” back together for the first hike of 2024😊. Question ? Why is this called the German Ridge Trail🤔. Loved Chad’s rapping of James Joyce’s song 😅😅. Never a dull moment with Nick 😂😂. So glad you have such wonderful friends that you all love to explore the outdoors! You are blessed! Love you !

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 4 месяца назад

      Thanks Mom! That’s a great question, I actually don’t know why it’s named that, other than the possibility of people in that area having German descent! 🙈Thankful to have my trail bros, they are a blessing! Love you!

  • @Smokeybeesnatural
    @Smokeybeesnatural 4 месяца назад

    Wonderful... Relaxing... Hilarious 😂 👍👍

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 4 месяца назад

      Thanks brother, for the company and the blooper contributions!

  • @mikepreslar8686
    @mikepreslar8686 4 месяца назад

    Thomas Knob Shelter is an awesome place to be in Winter. The wind there can reach Hurricane force sometimes.

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 4 месяца назад

      It was a haven for us to eat lunch in to get away from that brutal wind! I can believe it when you say it gets hurricane level, that place is no joke. Thanks for watching!

  • @coalminersdaughter
    @coalminersdaughter 4 месяца назад

    Wow beautiful scenes but so frigid looking! My mom’s 2nd fav park.

    • @BluegrassBackcountry
      @BluegrassBackcountry 4 месяца назад

      Thanks so much for watching! It was a cold but beautiful trip. I can see why it’s one of her favorites, it’s so beautiful!