Day 70 | Appalachian Trail Thru Hike 2024 |Time to HUNKER DOWN!!!

[@stone8654]

Go Mama Bear & Little Bear Go! 👟🐻🐻👍🏼

[@williamqueen1628]

Rain nor sleet nor wind nor snow shall keep the bear clan from Katahdin 🐬🐬🐬

[@mhelen7360]

Another stormy day. Glad this time you had hiking companions to brainstorm the situation with. Thank you LB for sharing Elle with Mama. May God continue to give you wisdom and keep you safe as you head toward Katahdin. ♥️

[@CarolynBeninson]

Hi congrats for day 70. You both look good and strong. Keep safe. God. Bless trail magic😊

[@kangarooelectricllc7721]

Glad you were able to find a safe spot to settle thru the storm. Love the photo of you both on the bolder with the distant storm. Safe travels 😊💞

[@richardharries3164]

That’s a lovely photo!

[@suehinze1566]

Becareful on those wet trails. The long wet grass would drive me bonkers. You're both doing great, even with the hard days and unexpected storms. Keep on keeping on Prayers for better weather and terrain. 🙏🙏🙏 ✌️🫶

[@mb5387]

Wow- Papa bear, L-bear, J-bear, and A-bear Must be blown away by watching their daughter/sibling mature before our eyes. Not sure how, two years ago, at age 9, you were able to see that she had this in her.

[@SydHalley]

I know, right? Like I’ve wondered, what 9 year old decides to walk from Georgia to Maine, away from family for months? And she is surely maturing before our eyes, day by day. You’re a champ, Little Bear!! 💪 (You too, Mama Bear 🫶)

[@dpresnell1]

Another awesome video! Great choices on camping in severe storms. We live about 20 miles south of Mt Rogers. On Memorial Day weekend, Grayson Highlands and here at home had severe storms, 70 mph sustained winds, and unbelievable flooding. That line of storms went from here, north to Ohio. If you put your tent in the right place, you're probably just as safe, or more so, and dryer than being in a shelter. I love camping in thunderstorms. The air becomes so clean and charged with Gods energy. Thank you for your videos. May God continue to keep and bless you both!

[@jayray720]

🚶‍♀️🐻👟👟🚶‍♂️🐻🐈👟👟⛺ glad you gotten a safe space before that storm rolled in you both are doing amazing out there love and light to you both stay safe and happy hiking and goodnight Ellie 🐈😺

[@barbararall5498]

Those rocks looked challenging. The word that came to mind for me was vigilance and, of course, preparation for Pennsylvania. Keep on hiking. You’re doing great.

[@valane178]

That storm looked pretty scary coming in. Glad you had some friends with you and were able to find a safe place to put up your tent. The wind sounded pretty fierce. Glad y'all were safe and protected from the storm. Happy Trails and God bless....Winkle

[@Pamela_Army_Chick]

Little Bear you are such classy little lady eating goldfish with a fork. I love it! Glad you guys & (Ellie) are safe from the storm.

[@susietopspin]

Highlight is everyone is safe. Happy trails.🤘🏻🥾⛰️

[@johnthallcpa]

Great footage of the storm rolling in! Glad you played it safe. Rooting for you two to make it to Katahdin.

[@cavemandancer]

Hard things are defently worth doing. It does take you awhile (thanks little bear) Important to enjoy the process of accomplishing hard things. With the right attitude everything is possible. Thanks Bears.

[@WALKITOFFDavidSmith]

Crazy storm. Eating goldfish with a titanium camp spoon…AAH-MAZING!! 😂😂

[@Climbingdude]

Wow. The video of the storm front moving though the valley is insane. Be safe.

[@Two.gingers.adventures]

It’s so cool to be in the tent in the rain. Mama bear you need to massively up your calories, maybe protein powder, olive oil, mayo, nuts.

[@jimhenderson387]

Watching that storm roll in was awesome. I thought maybe it would miss you, but that didn't happen. I found LBs reaction to your statement/question We're still having fun, to be interesting. Her word was yeah, but her eyes and mouth maybe not so much. Anyway, there's no way the grind wouldn't get to you. Unfortunately it probably only gets harder. I'm sorry. I'm not being very uplifting. But I still believe in you two! I believe if you continue to want it, you'll make it. If you change your minds, that's your business. Happy hiking!

[@RickINFJ]

It was looking like a bear salad with all of that overgrowth! 😄 Nice teamwork pulling together and making the right decision. That wall cloud was truckin', you couldn't have outrun it. Take care ladies and know how proud we all are of you. 🌲🏕🌲✌️

[@mountainjackietr511]

Yes! You are doing great accomplishing very hard things! MB I love how in the last 2 videos you’ve taken comfort in holding Ellie the cat pillow! lol. The dense trail growth has to be tiring and hot. The weather can be so scary but it helps calm things a bit when you’re with other people too. Continuing to pray for your safety.

[@BrendaLea-nn1pj]

You ladies are amazing, stay strong in body and spirit. Love following your journey!💪🙏🥾❤️

[@julietrinchard3699]

My favorite photo of you two thus far! Adorable! On the rock with approaching storm!

[@michaellocke2766]

"I JUST LOVE THE VIEWS" AND TO SEE THE BIG STORM COME ACROSS THE SKY WAS COOL. TRAIL FRIENDS. BEING IN THE TENT WHEN STORMS HIT. REST.😊

[@dawnseely1013]

OVERGROWTH ON TRAIL - no fun. Rocks for miles as well. Glad that THAT storm is behind you and that Story and Prince and a few others were scattered nearby during that event.

[@maureenmukhlis2934]

I’m so glad you both got through that storm safely!! That must have been so scary 🥹 those rocks really slow you down. The cruisey places are so pleasant and fast, then those pesky rocks pop up and slow things way down 😉 those trail maintenance people need to clear out those jagger bushes😢 OUCH😢😢 I guess i should put a machete on my list of equipment hanging off my pack🤣🤣🤣 As always, you both are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏💗🏕️🥾🌲

[@jamesbonner5989]

Trail is little overgrown for sure. Good move to set up camp with that storm. Stay safe.

[@Jack-uy6tc]

I love how ell the audio picks up - very cool

[@anghart8622]

True grit right there !

[@joyturner589]

I think y’all made the right call and glad you are safe!!! Hope day 71 is a great one!!!!

[@xrrtracks]

Good job on tenting before the Storm 👍

[@chrisnorris76]

Every stream I want to just leave the sound on repeat and take a nap! I am sure I would have to get up and run to bathroom!! 😂

[@tammyperry6359]

I am impressed with you ladies. That storm was scary in my house when it came whipping through Catawba, Salem, Roanoke. It came so fast and was raining so hard I couldn’t see my neighbors house across the road!!

[@wildflowersadventures]

It was so intense. It lasted for quite a while. Lots of damage around us.

[@tgrant74]

Stay safe!! The Rocky hiking now is preparing you for what Pennsylvania will be like. I have a friend that Facebook videoed his entire hike and some of the places were almost unimaginable. But y’all will do great. You analyze the situation and then do what is best for y’all!! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@jamesquinlivan7876]

Ahhhh you know it’s been a hard day when Mama Bear 🐻 is holding, Miss Elle!🐱❤️. The trail was definitely hugging you both with all of the vegetation growth. Interesting that the trail is starting to get rocky. Hiking many trails in the Northeast, rocky trails are the norm and so it’s familiar terrain for us. That is the beauty of the AT! So many different topographies, but the changing path never makes it a dull moment! Good morning, Bears! Forever onward young ladies! PS I watch a few other AT thru hikers, 5 Stack, is in Maine right now. The man is a little younger than me but he’s killing it! 🐱🧸🐻🥾⛰️🌅👍

[@suehancock5573]

I have watched 5 stack also since Georgia! He is amazing.

[@rangerinthewoods]

If you want to file a report on those plants, you should call Larry the Cucumber. Or maybe Bob the Tomato? ❤

[@AmyStoneYT]

Wow that storm looked really scary! I’m glad that you had some trail friends there with you. There’s safety in numbers. ❤ The overgrown trail would creep me out due to the possibility of ticks. But…you ladies sure are doing hard things!

[@Elizabeth-pt4bv]

Great timing with staying safe. That storm looked horrible. Glad your safe and with others.

[@robertcallahan1046]

Central VA is surprisingly rocky. Good prep for PA. You're coming up on some really neat sections so you should have lots more highlights! God bless and prayers for safety!

[@dannythecamper4186]

Nice video with some good views, with some more bad rainy day 😮 ,so let's keep on hiking

[@randyboyett1366]

Glad you guys were safe. Looks like y’all made the right decision to set up camp early. Enjoying the videos, thanks for bringing us along.

[@wildflowersadventures]

We definitely did. It was an intense storm!

[@musingwithreba9667]

Whoa, crazy storm! 😲 Good decision to hunker down in a group, safety in numbers, as they say! Hopefully it'll break the temperature and humidity down for the next day.

[@todd4480]

Hello from the NRV. I was just at Wind Rock a few days ago. It gets less jungley soon.

[@suzannelegeza1292]

Little Bear, you don't cuddle Ellie anymore🐾

[@johnganshow5536]

": River Crossin " You & Roadrunner sound like you were practicing that together...

[@KarenMurphy-yh4yg]

Loved the footage of the storm rolling in.

[@myleahluffman829]

Glad y’all had people around you during the storm. I’m sure that eased your mind some. Hoping for Better hiking days soon! Also, you may have already covered this, but how did the Ellie pillow get made? That is so cool!

[@offroadracer99]

You guys are what I call “trail hardened”. Rain…whatever. Rocks/roots…whatever. Inclines…..whatever lol. Thanks for sharing your journey. You and little bear are killing it.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thanks so much! I agree! We’re not affected by much and have adapted very well. 😊

[@sheenarader6495]

Always nice to join with friends during a storm! Safe travels and God Bless you! 🙏

[@RedCatt423]

The humidity is going to continue, have you considered lighter colored breathable shirts?

[@luisahirsch5654]

We have been getting a lot more rain than usual this year. The one advantage is that there should be more water sources. But all the rain and thunderstorms makes it a challenge, but you guys are doing it! That must have been a really scary storm, but glad you guys were safe and was probably a relief to have a few other people around during the storm.

[@wildflowersadventures]

You’d think so, right? Water has been quite difficult lately.

[@luisahirsch5654]

Wow! I am surprised! Hopefully you both are staying well hydrated though!

[@judithpearson3968]

Good morning, Bears. I've been really praying for your safety. I know there have been hikers affected by tornados, was praying ya'll would be OK. MB, LB was so cute as she closed out this video. She has grown so much on the trail. You and Brian have done such a great job raising her and her siblings. Ellie looked good today. Always happy to see her. Glad ya'll decided to hunker down for the night. Ya'll take care. Stay safe. See you tomorrow.

[@dianamazzullo9065]

I’m truly enjoying your hike. The views are amazing and the trail is beckoning. But, the thing I find myself fascinated with the most is the bridges and streams. ❤ I’m an older lady who needs some training, but my dream of the AT is still strong and I’m still determined to fulfill it. Just need to find a partner with the same drive as me.

[@richardharries3164]

I’m 73 and I’m planning to thru hike the AT next year. Hold on to your dream! 😊

[@sheenarader6495]

Watch out for those rocks 🪨! Especially, when they are wet or hidden under leaves! 🍃 ❤

[@FreeBirdUSA]

Down south we say the trail was “Growed Over”. HA!

[@donaldtotten5102]

Amazing hike that day! Keep on keeping on! 👏🏻🌻✌️❤️🦆donnie duck

[@suehancock5573]

Highlight of the day!! 😊 Everyone got to camp safely and altogether!! 👍🙏. Loved the bridge crossing it was really beautiful! Good night to all. 🥱😴💤. Praying for everyone’s safety out there. 🙏🙏. Hike On!! 🧗‍♀️🏕️🇺🇸🥾🙏😊 goodnight Ellie!

[@shellynoble4298]

I love the pictur of mama bear and little Bear on mountain. Hail can ruin a tent it hapoen be me was at home trying g to dry it out many year ago. Hope you made it safe threw the night can't wait for next video.

[@melaniecarlisle4771]

Thank goodness you all made the right decision to hunker down during that storm. You two are such an inspiration to so many especially us old folks who aspire to keep hiking or at the very least, stay active. Those rocks made my feet hurt! Make sure you're getting enough calories..even snacking on a stick of butter, keep adding a good quality olive oil to your meals and snacks for that extra boost. You girls don't have any extra weight to lose. You don't want to start losing muscle 💪 That trail magic was nice too. Stay safe.

[@WalkingWombat27]

Strength in numbers. Smart hiking. Turn the page…another chapter ahead.

[@stanthemanhikes2965]

Yeah that was a nasty looking storm but a really cool vantage point from that rock outcrop on the ridge!!

[@marilynm5024]

Wow hiking through that overgrowth was rough. And that was one fast moving storm. Keep safe.

[@emilymurphy2926]

That storm is amazing and glad others were close by. Safe and dry.

[@TheGrandmateresa]

Stay safe.

[@julietrinchard3699]

Must take extraordinary concentration to navigate the rocks !

[@LookUp1991]

Got a God wink that you were all together in your time of needed wisdom ❤

[@neliareal830]

Great Executive decision 👏🏼 imagine walking on full blown rain in those nice Virginia rocks! 😳 I’ve eaten in my tent on a couple of endless downpours, and I know a lot of people do cold soak, but yuk after a full day hiking I want a hot meal 😊

[@Jack-uy6tc]

Hopefully your tent holds up well- with minimal leaks-

[@wildflowersadventures]

It’s rock solid! No worries! 🙏🏼

[@williamking2249]

That storm going thru looked pretty heavy🌲👍

[@wildflowersadventures]

It was intense!!!!

[@MargaretHuett]

Glad you were not alone.😅

[@richardharries3164]

It would have been scary camping on your own up there so it’s wonderful that your trail family was there with you. So awe inspiring watching how you two cope with everything that the trail throws at you. Love and hugs. ❤❤

[@wildflowersadventures]

Thank you! We’re taking it all in stride! 😊

[@gingrai00]

That section was one I did not enjoy last year… also overgrown and the trail was rocky with lots of little irritating ups and downs… we spent a small fortune getting a ride into Blacksburg to avoid the rain and enjoyed the town for a night and a zero. We called HB shuttles from that spot you stopped at with the sign and the rocks to sit on near the small parking area. We shuttled out just past War Spur shelter.

[@sheenarader6495]

"Tramily" is defintely a Blessing! 😊

[@KimberlyClever]

Great job ladies! What tent are you using?

[@truckubuddy]

18:35 Highlight on Ellie and then….. Story farted. Bwa!!!!!!

[@denniscall2454]

Life's a Journey, Enjoy the Ride❤

[@JerryRyder-u1s]

You ladies have done very well.

[@jameswhitman8710]

Nothing like hiking on ankle busters.

[@lisamonalisahikes]

Glad you stopped and got setup before storm passed over you

[@GailR.Anderson]

Good choice!

[@grantjordan4672]

Hi ! Your the second hiker I've seen now on KZbin eating the herford beef taco filling ! LOL 😀 sorry but I live in Orlando, fl and I've been to Walmart and publix but I can't find it anywhere ? Is it a northern thing ? You only get it up there ? Thanks ! And great job you two 👏👍

[@wildflowersadventures]

Not sure! Just stumbled across them. Sorry!

[@jamesmonahanmusic]

DON'T GO UP TO THE MOUNTAIN TOP WITHOUT ME (C)2006. 😊

[@jeffreyrose46]

Ellie😅😅😅😅

[@suecox8355]

🦋❤️

[@aubreyansell1019]

600 miles of cool weather = no fast growth of weeds. Now they grow 12 inches a week and old people cannot keep up with maintenance in the heat! The average trail maintenance person is over 65. VERY FEW young people work on the trail. Perhaps YOU can volunteer the next few years after y’all finish? My wife and I took week trail maintenance vacations all up and down the trail and really enjoyed them. You can to!

[@stacymcmahon453]

Isn't it wild when you have a long distance view and you can see the rain like a curtain moving across the countryside? Just not something you see every day...

[@CarolynBeninson]

Can you save rain water and boil it

[@gregharmon3797]

You probably wouldn’t have to boil rainwater unless you wanted to be extra cautious

[@charlesquick3656]

you guys must be ahead of the bubble now if its that over grown on the trail.

[@suemoore1965]

Different KZbin channels have posted about a horrible storm. Not sure if it is the same storm but they were awful.

[@randyboyett1366]

Hope you guys are not allergic to poison ivy or poison oak.

[@wildflowersadventures]

Not so far! 🙏🏼

[@54andBored]

Mom is looking like skin and bones

[@mhelen7360]

Rude comment.

[@NHhikewithheather]

Be kind not rude.

[@54andBored]

@@NHhikewithheather that's not rude. She's exhausting herself and her kid for Fame and Ego. That's how people die

[@davidcochran595]

Watching from NYE Montana ! Y’all keep on marching ! Raining and snowing here