Hazardous Hiking in the Red River Gorge

[@JeremiahStringer]

Wanted change a minute of that trip. So much fun 🤩 Glad we got to get out together! Awesome edit bro

[@john_kelley]

That was a lot of fun!!

[@odenonthetrail]

Wow. Great video. Merry Christmas.

[@odenonthetrail]

Merry Christmas Jerimiah

[@john_kelley]

@@odenonthetrail Thanks, Oden!

[@kellyky1969]

Man, that end quote says it all...backpacking with good friends and making memories for a lifetime!

[@john_kelley]

🙌🏻

[@MattyOutdoors]

love the camaraderie with you fellas, always fun to watch! Great views are an added bonus

[@john_kelley]

Yessir! If they ever let us southerners up to Canada, we could get out there with you. Merry Christmas my friend.

[@MattyOutdoors]

@@john_kelley Merry Christmas to you and the family as well John! Hopefully this covid nightmare will be bdhind us soon

[@drokoutdoors]

That climb looked challenging but well worth it for those great views. You guys are a fun group. Merry Christmas!

[@john_kelley]

Thanks, man! We have a lot of fun. Merry Christmas!

[@BackpackingWithJason]

What a fun trip with you and Wish and Stringer. Gotta love the RRG. Can’t wait for the next one. Great job on the video. That ending 😂😂😂😂

[@john_kelley]

Can’t wait to get back out there! Happy birthday my friend!!!

[@jasonwish-]

So glad my kids and I were a able to meet up with you guys! Had a blast! Next time we’ll have to be sure to get at least two nights out of it and put down some miles together!

[@john_kelley]

That sounds like a plan!

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

Great video John!! Glad you got to experience the Staircase, it’s one of the most fun climbs and coolest vistas in the Gorge! Wish Nick and I could have made it, keep us in mind for next time! Gonna get in the studio to finish “Waitin’ on a Stringer” 🤣🎸

[@john_kelley]

I’ll do the the techno remix. 😂

[@unpavedexplorer338]

Hello JK, great time at the gorge with some big time backpackers. Great adventure with great people. Take Care and Keep Exploring The Outdoors.

[@john_kelley]

Thanks, man!

[@666WB1]

Looked like a fun trip, views were beautiful! enjoyed , thanks for sharing

[@john_kelley]

Tanks for watching!

[@HikingwithGus]

Sooo jealous! Wish I was out there!. But hey that's staircase is good practice for when you come out and hike up Asgard Pass. Nice trip thanks for sharing!

[@john_kelley]

Heal up. Hopefully, we’ll be having an awesome hike this fall.

[@camillewandelt2932]

Nice! Good to see you all back on trail!!!!!

[@john_kelley]

Thanks, Camille!

[@EverettLang65]

Sounds like great fun! Reminds me a bit of Medicine Bow in Wyoming, except more trees!

[@john_kelley]

I’d love to get out to Wyoming!

[@EverettLang65]

My daughter and her husband live in Cheyenne. 🙂

[@cyprant]

Looks like a blast. Great ending!

[@john_kelley]

Thanks Tom!

[@JoeWilderness]

Great video as usual. You killed that crazy staircase. Also, I'm a snorer too. JM hates it, it's so funny. Cheers man.

[@john_kelley]

Thanks, man! I’m wearing my Joe Wilderness shirt right now.

[@markcummings6856]

You went up them there stairs like a Billy Goat 🐐. Great hike, excellent video. Good bunch of dudes. Merry Christmas, Happy holiday s.

[@john_kelley]

Thanks, Mark! Merry Christmas!

[@HuckOutdoors]

Always good to get out with good friends.

[@john_kelley]

Always! Merry Christmas!

[@scottm6927]

You the man! Seriously though, love the ENTHUSIASM and the gusto!

[@john_kelley]

Thanks, Scott!

[@MrHuntingsAdventures]

Good stuff....that rock face was pretty awesome!

[@john_kelley]

It’s a pretty sweet hike.

[@redshepherdoutdoors7201]

That looked like such great fun with great friends in a truly amazing place. I love the RRG. Well done. Merry Christmas and God Bless you and your family

[@john_kelley]

Thank you. Merry Christmas!

[@gregmortonoutdoors]

Jason's dinner - adult, steak house quality John and Jeremiah's dinners - teenagers bought from a 7/11 You three have too much fun. Great video, Merry Christmas.

[@john_kelley]

I accidentally left mine in the cooler in my truck. I was bummed out. It was pork tenderloin and rice. 😢

[@gregmortonoutdoors]

@@john_kelley that sucks. Jason always has some savage meals.

[@john_kelley]

@@gregmortonoutdoors He’s the man! Always great getting out there with him.

[@mackjenkins7721]

Man that was awesome video. That was so cool you guys get together and hang out. I saw you put your feet in 4 wheel drive and climbed up those rocks with your gear on your back that was awesome. Things like that make it a good memory in the book. Merry Christmas to you and your family man and if you travel anywhere please be safe.

[@john_kelley]

Merry Christmas Mack!!!

[@DetraDearmas]

You made it up the stair case, wow, knew you would though. You must have a big hike coming. It's seems like your training for one. Each one gets a little tougher. It's good to see everyone back out again!

[@john_kelley]

Thanks!!!

[@sandradanen8738]

Men, would I love to hike with you guys. (I always have to hike alone) Loads of fun, amazing scenery and just being outdoors......what more can you wish for.

[@john_kelley]

It’s always a good time.

[@JourneyontheTrail]

Ahh man what a great trip you guys got to go out on. Cannot wait to make my way to the RRG in 2021. Jason may have found his calling with music if he gives up home building lol. Thanks for sharing... Hope you all had a great Christmas and will have a good New Years.

[@john_kelley]

Jason sings like an......um........angel? Lol

[@RyanSchell]

I 💯% climbed Staircase the same way my first time, all fours, and clutching the rock on whatever way I could. Since then, it gets easier and looks more like Jeremiah walking up. Such an awesome view and hike!

[@john_kelley]

Thanks, Ryan! I’m sure, after doing it several times, I’ll be trotting up that thing the same way.

[@gailwind4168]

Looks like a ton of fun in a awesome place.

[@john_kelley]

It was a great time.

[@OutLan]

So bummed I didn’t make it. Looks like you guys had a perfect time. Next one!

[@john_kelley]

It was great! Definitely would’ve been great to have you there.

[@BakerBaker1-9]

It's a gorgeous place ,indian staircase is now beyond me (knees) but I still hike the RRG and love it - my Auxier ridge hike is posting soon ( last adventure of 21 ) - thanks for taking us out to the gorge -God bless -

[@adrianawestbrook7296]

Such a fun video. Merry Christmas guys!

[@john_kelley]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@Smokeybeesnatural]

Great video my friend! Looked like a wonderful time! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@john_kelley]

Merry Christmas, man! You need to be with us next time.

[@Smokeybeesnatural]

@@john_kelley need to get Mr Jason talking again about a winter trip! We briefly talked about it while we were in the Smokies.

[@duenge]

Heading there from Michigan during Easter week....I'm 60, and slight issues with balance....This makes me a bit week in the knees, but I will try...

[@john_kelley]

It’s a great hike, and the view up there is pretty awesome.

[@Doc_Watson]

Great trip video!

[@john_kelley]

Thanks, Doc!

[@derbybushcraftandoutdoors3176]

New sub from Kentucky here. Love the videos

[@john_kelley]

Thanks!

[@gavinduerson]

Is this the John Kelley?

[@john_kelley]

Why yes. Yes it is! 😂

[@gavinduerson]

My youngest son and I have been enjoying hiking in the RRG and we came across this video and I was like wait! I know this dude! Ha! Check out his “solo” videos ;) kzbin.info/door/a_NDdVcjAeW7ytBh-PP5kw

[@john_kelley]

😂 Nice!!!

[@gregoryash395]

We need a Kentucky subs RRG sub hike with you all!

[@john_kelley]

We’re working on a meet up.

[@Cavely]

How long did the hike from the trailhead to the top of the Indian Staircase take?

[@john_kelley]

Not long. It’s only a couple miles.

[@melissabailey6066]

nice video do you ever run into many snakes along the trail

[@BohemianAdventurers]

(Tim here). So cool!! So are those holes in the rock actually worn there over time? Those chambers were amazing too! Well done bud!

[@john_kelley]

Yes they are. It’s an amazing place overall.

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

Hey John Kelley you scampered up the staircase like a cheetah. Take Care and God Bless

[@john_kelley]

Thanks, Warren! It’s a fun spot in the gorge.

[@reesehill2630]

i’ve hiked indian staircase about 3 times now, second favorite next to cloud splitter🥰

[@swashbuckler5539]

I wanna do this trail again except with my RC crawler tagging along lol

[@Hftimes2]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

[@john_kelley]

Merry Christmas!

[@gabelewis6044]

Merry Christmas!

[@john_kelley]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@DarrellJordaneku]

1:22 poor Jason

[@DarrellJordaneku]

Really feel sorry for Jerimiah.

[@john_kelley]

😂😂😂

[@TabbyS80]

Haven’t climbed Indian staircase either! Kinda scared to😱

[@john_kelley]

It’s not bad at all. Go do it.

[@mbikesrulee]

WHERES JEREMIAH? Is that his younger brother?

[@john_kelley]

He really looks a lot younger without the beard. Merry Christmas!

[@rowdysouls6599]

Nice vid

[@john_kelley]

Thanks!