What a great video! Thank you for doing this! I'm here in Louisiana, unsure who to trust out that way. I am going to share the video and the gfm link. Thankful you are safe, too !! 🥹💕

My son is there now getting power up. Duke Energy

@Robin McLeod Ingram: This beautiful spot is close to Chimney Rock, NC which has been wiped out by Hurricane Helene. My heart is broken and my prayers go out to everyone affected by the devastation.

Looks so good!

Looks so cool

So pretty 😊

Omg it looks so real:)

Beautiful, greetings from Germany

Hey Robin and Daisy - lovely place ❤

Oh my. I did not know you did the Highland Games in America..🎉🎉🎉🎉 as a very proud Scot, originally for Huntly in Aberdeenshire. Some of my family were in the Gordon Highlanders during the world wars. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Case in point: there was recently a demonstration ( protest) in London that women have every right to go out at night alone and that it was the MEN who needed to change THEIR behavior!!! We are getting a little sick and tired of being warned as though we were at fault! Yes there is reality! But the narrative needs to change too!

Thanks for sharing

Find a bear.

Carrying my 40mm and hiking with 2 alaskan malamutes always makes me feel safe from the creepers but anyone solo hiking should know how to use your resources and have the naturalist skills to survive if shit goes south. More often than not its accidents and stupidity that preceede these situations Vs being attacked by a rando so regardless if you sit or stand to pee you should only hike solo if ya know what the hell u are doing.

Hi dear, thank you for this video, it is very valuable specially for a solo traveling woman. Just one thing, yes you need sugar as part of the electrolyte combo. You are right, glucose is not an electrolyte, but it is added because it fuels your cells specially when you have used too much energy hiking or doing any strenuous activity . In other words, you don't sweat sugar, but your cells use it as a fuel to keep you going (walking, moving, speaking in stress condition when your body needs energy ASAP). I know sugar is not healthy, specially when we exceed consumption, but having it in moderation and special situations is important as part of our diet to build up of energy for the cells and for normal functioning of organs and brain, specially when are using up lots of energy.

While there are some safety precautions people should take while solo hiking, we can say that about anything we do in life. Take safety measures against those situations that have a high probability of happening, and don't overload yourself with trying to be ready for every situation. You'll end up being over burdened or not even going on the hike (or taking part in any activity) at all. BTW bears rarely attack humans. When they do, it's because of past inappropriate actions from humans.

Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this most informative video. You did a great job. All the best to you. Stay safe out there. 😊

hey robin georgia was bear get it done passin thru

Poor advise, women shouldn't solo walk period!

At 64 I invested in a SpotX which is a bit more affordable version of a Garmin...I've never used it in the year I've had it, but I am often hiking/walking alone and driving in areas without a signal. I see it as cheap insurance. No earbuds...need to hear animals/reptiles, love my hiking poles, I always carry bear spray (also in leggings pockets), always have a bar and water (lots...I invested in a Grayl so I can drink from almost any source) and always moleskin in case my feet hurt. Fortunately, I've never met anybody scary on any trails, but I know they exist...as with anything else it's common sense. I usually hike well established trails if I am solo and save the backwoods trails for when I have companionship. Happy and safe hiking!!

Congratulations and happy birthday

I have been watching some through hikers. It’s a tough trail. Good luck on your endeavors

Is your goal to section hike the whole thing

What’s your trail name

Say hello to The Bear ...

The BEST ADVICE Is To STAY HOME!! It's Very Dangerous Out In This World Today. People Can't Go and Do what we Used to Be Able to Do Years Ago. Especially a Solo Female. It's Just a FACT!!

Granted, I listen & watch a lot of true crime, BUT...there are common sense things you can do to help your safety. But, if someone really wants to get you and you're alone, there's nothing you can do unless you carry a gun & know how to use it.

I'm a Canadian, and of the clan Little (Borders) and I was on a tour of Scotland back in '91. On a train from Inverness to Skye, I met a McLeod on his way to a gathering on Skye. He was in the travel industry, and I think he was living in Winnipeg. Wonder if he was here for this meet. It would be nice to chat with him again.

Any kind of zapper may be enough of a threat to animals. They know what Lightning is, they know humans with Anything! In our hands are dangerous, what they don't know is how much Lightning can we have in our hands? To them, any is to much. Having a walking stick is a good idea, anytime , anywhere.

I am so sorry for your loss. ❤

❤

The jump was fun ❤

Hey! I’m from N.C ❤

Thank you for sharing

Bigfoot?!

I sweat a lot as well. To keep hydrated i put 1 teaspoon of salt in 1.5 lt water. It helps.

Is it possible that you are near a military base? If so those jets are the sound of freedom. They help give us the freedom to hike through this beautiful country

Well done with the video. Spoke to John Macleod yesterday and he said we was amazed by the size of it plus, it's the hottest he's ever been in his life. And that's coming from an Australian.

6:54 Mrs Robin I am def gonna look into the zap and strike ❤

Proud McLeod. Great grandfather and my grandmother were McLeods. Love from Canada.

Love you all

How do you deal with all the snakes back there with your dogs?

Do you take your dog on all of your hikes?

Stay aware and stay armed.

Police officers will recommend, especially for women, to not jog or walk with earbuds - safety issue.

You forgot to add always bring a pup when possible speaking of pups talk to your vet about Benadryl as its dog safe but your vet will not only more but be able to give you dosing for your particular dog

Hey Robin 👋 stay safe.

Nope, in May on the AT I froze to death. Never trust the weather!!

How was the weather at this ceremony in 2024?

I know this is extremely belated but you have my deepest heartfelt sympathy for your loss of your precious Charlie! I found your video by accident today July 22, 2024. I know she's watching over you.