Hiking the Breathtaking Trails of Mt. Le Conte - Great Smoky Mountains 4K

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-SCENE SELECTION-
00:00 Teaser
00:32 Theme Song
00:59 After Intro
02:12 DAY ZERO - At the Campground
04:28 DAY ONE - Coffee
06:00 Downtime & Heading Out
06:47 Waiting at the Trailhead
08:04 MAP SEQUENCE & Beginning Hike
10:15 Gooseberries
11:30 Misty Hazy Hiking
13:40 Snacks in the Grove
14:12 Heading back out
15:23 Overcast Hiking
17:03 Campsites & Shelter
18:35 Campsite Talking
20:56 Hiking to Charlie's Bunion
23:11 Charlie's Bunion
27:27 Dinner at Camp
28:15 Viewer Shoutout, Chatting & Eating
29:37 Abuzz with Activity & Evening Chat
31:38 Tent Time & Supermoon
32:45 DAY TWO
34:24 Morning Views, Ramps & Coffee
35:37 Heading Out
36:22 Mt. Kephart
37:57 Back on the Main Trail
39:14 Outcropping
39:44 Limousine Ridgetop
41:37 Steep Incline
43:23 Long-Lost Crewmember Break
45:16 Strenuous Incline Hiking
47:40 Rocky Biome
49:46 Myrtle Point Intersection
51:23 Downhill Stroll
52:03 Meeting Viewer John
52:31 Mt. Leconte Shelter
53:17 Leconte Lodge
55:27 Hot Meals & Wasting Time
57:30 Clifftop Overlook Sunset
1:00:25 Back to the Shelter
1:02:05 DAY THREE - Myrtle Point Sunrise
1:06:02 Back to the Shelter
1:07:52 Clifftops Part 2
1:09:00 Smooth Sailing Hiking
1:12:04 Alum Cave
1:13:11 Final Hike Out
1:13:52 Special Thanks
1:15:49 Credits
1:18:27 Viewer Shoutout
1:19:30 Post-Hike Meal
1:21:59 Curb Your Shoutouts
1:30:22 Secret Slow-mo
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All of the musical compositions or arrangements and footage in this video are original, and were composed, recorded, and captured by Andrew Lin, Bryan Lin, Robby Huang, and Thomas Sinard
Featuring drums by Nate Laguzza
Original content and music is copyright Adventure Archives (c) 2021

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[@beccabex321]

the Alum Caves trail up to Le Conte was my grandfather's favorite hike. He'd hike it up, have a snack while looking at the view, and then right back down the same day. The last time he hiked it was on his 89th birthday. He so badly wanted to make it on his 90th, but sadly he was too ill at that point. If he were alive today he'd be over 100, and I'm sure he'd still be talking about wanting to get back on this trail; it was his absolute favorite place to be.

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I've hiked to the summit of LeConte 19 times. There's something very special about that mountain.

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[@zachariahalbrecht7751]

Mount LeConte was the highlight of my honeymoon. Breathtaking is absolutely the right word to use

[@Silkstep]

Thomas makes Andrew the best cup of coffee you can have on the trail, fresh ground beans and run through an Aero Press, and Andrew is like, "It's good." Like, it is just a little better than instant. I have seen Andrew drink fungus tea and say "It's good" with as much enthusiasm. I no longer trust Andrew's taste buds, lol. I enjoy the ritual of making a fine cup of coffee too Thomas. Next time maybe try BRCC Just Black coffee. If Andrew does not groan with pleasure with that cup, he has been replaced by an alien and you must find and rescue the real Andrew.

[@eugene1114]

LOL your comment perfectly described the look on Thomas’ face when Andrew said “It’s good….It’s goood”

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I stopped using the Areo press because it is so hard to press!!! And you have to use good beans to begin with! Also, I see Thomas is a good friend of Andrew but I have Never seen Him as one of the Boy's!!!

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The beans looked shit, if you have fancy tools and shitty beans then you'll have shitty coffee, it's all about the beans, hence why Andrew probably didn't enjoy it as much. Get some bomb beans first if you're going to go through that much trouble.

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Rewatching this again. I love the scene on the porch front where Andrew and Thomas are waxing philosophic and Bryan exclaims, "I got that orange drank!" Pretty sure that should be your next T-shirt.

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That may have been one of the top 5 sunrises ever caught on film.

[@jason_from_canada]

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[@anmarinaude]

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[@MoundShroudCreations]

Seeing the thru hiker bubble at the shelter made me nostalgic and reminded me of my attempted thru hike I did ten years ago. I stayed at that same shelter around the same time of year and had the exact same kind of weather until the next day... My hiking buddy and I got an early start in the rain. By the time we reached Charlie’s Bunion the rain turned to sleet and by the time lunch rolled around the sleet turned into white out snowy conditions. It was getting dangerous so we stopped at Cosby Knob Shelter, short of our desired destination, around 2pm. We were the only hikers at the shelter and we both passed out from exhaustion until around 6pm when we were awakened by a folksy guy smoking a pipe, playing a wonderful original song on his guitar. We looked around and the shelter was PACKED, nobody wanted to stay in a tent in those weather conditions, but we didn’t mind at all because nothing beats the camaraderie of thru hikers and that song on that guitar was the first music we had heard since the start of our hike a few weeks back (neither of us carried ipods and this was before smartphones). The next day we had learned that someone ahead of us on the trail had died overnight which humbled us even more than the snow did the previous day. Our spirits weren’t too dampened though because by the time we exited the official park boundaries and got to Standing Bear Hostel it was 70 degrees and the snow had all melted away. Talk about crazy weather! I saw the guitar player a few more times in the months following those few days and I always asked him to play that song he played on that snowy night in the shelter, and since I had no other music to listen to I memorized that song the best I could and would always sing it to myself while walking down the trail. Nowadays I play live acoustic music around town and I cover a version of that song the best I could remember it. Every time I play it I’m reminded of that magical time I had on the trail, specifically that snowy night in the Smokies. Thank you guitar playing guy wherever you are. I think your trail name was “Red Beard” or something. My trail name was “Gump” if any of you 2011 people see this and remember me.

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Odds are that trap is for feral hogs, they are quite the nuisance in the Smokies! We were just down there a few weeks ago, our cabin overlooked Mt. Leconte, amazing views and an amazing park!

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Wow, wet/humid/soggy, I live in Arizona so used to hiking dry forests and deserts, but a beautiful place for sure!!!

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Robby has a new backpack! It’s also good to see the group sitting on foam pads instead of sitting in mud or wet logs

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[@timlawson4314]

The views of the sunrise over the mountains was stunningly beautiful. Views like that on the trail take my breath away.

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks! Yeah we got really lucky that we caught the sunset and sunrise. It looked like a painting

[@medaily57]

Love the shout outs almost as much as I love the post hike meal. The best is that the 4 of you are hiking again and taking us along! Excited for the next hike!

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Loved that first Smoky Mountain video I watched so much I had to see this one! Actually quit watching a TV show to watch this video glad I did. Definitely wasn't disappointed! We hiked alum cave trail to Mount LeConte during peak season one time and we got extremely lucky no one was on trail one of the best hikes we've ever did! Thank you for doing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Justice with this video!

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Wow!! I’ve done this hike probably a dozen times but I have never seen it on video the way you guys have captured it. BEAUTIFUL! The smokies temps change like that year round. Awesome trip. Thanks for sharing!!!

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My fiancée and I literally just hiked this trail 2 weeks ago. So cool seeing it show up in a far more cinematic form than what I was able to recreate with my camera, lol.

[@dogsoldiersc]

As a local, the Alum Cave to Mt Leconte hike is probably my favorite day hike in the world. I also highly recommend the Hughes Gap to 19e hike at Roan Mountain if you guys get back down this way! That’s an overnighter.

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I think what’s so cool is when this group runs into the fans of their YT channel. I, too, would want a selfie with them.

[@marisolcorona9728]

Happy to see all of you out again!! Happy trails ♥️🥾

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The music in this episode is my favorite

[@devichintya1605]

The views of the sunrise over the mountains was stunningly beautiful 🫶🏻

[@wesieboy56]

i like the guy calling out flowers and plants on the trail, that always fascinates me

[@phillipkrise9042]

That sunset and sunrise was just spectacular. Thanks for sharing both with us. I always look forward to seeing your post.

[@zakariadarif]

Beautiful sunrise

[@meandmyfam1447]

One of my favourite episodes. Your channel is so relaxing and so calm. Especially this episode. Its just brought me back almost 10 years ago. I went up there but different trail. One of my favourite place on earth. I will be back again. By the way 👋 Hello from Thailand 🇹🇭 💕

[@nancywhiton6441]

So nice to see you again, like good friends visiting to tell of their latest adventures.

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As usual, your cinematography was superb. It captured the spirit of the mountain.

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You guys find the beauty in everything no matter where you are. Last year I moved from Los Angeles to Northeastern Pennsylvania and have been super bummed missing the high elevation mountains out west. But watching your videos is so inspiring. It really lifts my spirits. The plant ID is so helpful. Thank you so much making these great videos. :)

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The Smokies are amazing. I love the mountains out west they have the "wow" factor, but the smokies are amazing in their own right. You just have to hike through them to know what I mean.

[@localman7761]

Those sunset and sunrise shots are amazing. 58:51? Is out of the world.

[@harshIst]

That curb skit was on par with the actual show. Laughed all the way through.

[@NightHawk59]

The AT hiker groups are usually referred to as "bubbles". Sometimes hikers in a group call it a "tramily".

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Glad to see another one of your videos. Its been hard for many of us not getting out as often due to the pandemic. So watching yours helps a lot. Great video, filming, music and editing as always. Keep safe!

[@jodyanthony]

I literally held my breath during those sunrise shots around 1:03. Beautiful.

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Thanks so much for sharing all the beautiful scenery guys it was awesome and breath taking.

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It is so uplifting to see you all together again and Living Large! Hike On!!

[@fleetadmiralhazen]

Thomas and I are quite the same in terms of pacing when doing outdoor activities. When I am in the zone during cycling I just can't stop pedaling and sometimes I leave my group behind and I always try to explain to them that I am not show boating I just feel so good that stride longer and faster.

[@sheriff12227]

I hiked Alum Cave to Leconte 2 weeks ago. It was a beautiful first trip to the summit. I'll be going back this Saturday for a 15 mile up and down day hike. I am so glad to have found this channel. It is rapidly becoming clear to me that I'm only happiest on the trails. Luckily I'm blessed to live in the foothills of the GSMNP so maybe some day I'll see you all out there. Stay safe friends!

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A new day! You add the magic to the already magical great Smokey mountains. So entertaining. Thank you for the laughs the great Smokey mountains never disappoint

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Yet again....excellent job !

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So surreal to finally see you guys do a hike I've done before!

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The sunrise sequence was breathtaking, the music really added so much magic to those incredible views. In these times of not easily being able to go on our own adventures thank you so much for taking us along on yours.

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Love how the early birds got the footage And Going down different ways and seeing new dwellings In the garden 😅❤

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You guys are the best, great Smoky Mountains show. The four of you rock with the short skits you do at the end, excellent comedy. This one was no exception!

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Just love this!!! Thank you so much for sharing!

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Love this. Thanks for sharing your adventures!😁

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Awesome video! You guys are so inspiring and entertaining at the same time! Thanks for sharing this beautiful adventure!

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nice to see you guys again. So envious. I cant wait to go back on the trail.

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Excellent production quality... Thanks!

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I so love this episode ❤️❤️❤️ Happy to see you all together!!!

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Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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What a great video! Thank you!

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You guys are great I really enjoy how yall come together and enjoy nature... Glad to see the videos you all produce. Glad yall are back in action keep up the great work...

[@leahellyson]

Rachel and I hiked to Charles Bunion, it is an amazing hike and even better view! So cool you all were able to go! Love watching this episode :-)

[@AdventureArchives]

Nice! Glad you liked it, it was def an amazing view :)

[@greggeer6231]

Another great video! I really appreciate the reflecting and deep thoughts the guys share whenever they are out on an adventure!

[@angelapri2906]

One of my favorite Smoky mountain hikes I’ve ever done! Loved reliving it with you!

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Man I know you guys hear it all the time but your videography is impeccable. You guys always have a great message a long with it too. Thanks for the content

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Your videos keep getting better and better. Thanks for taking me with you on your journey. You guys are a great.

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Excellent! Stunning views and thoughtful commentary...thanks so much guys!!!

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This was so much fun! I just love your content so much! I’m truly happy and proud to support you guys on Patreon, you work so hard on these videos and they bring me so much enjoyment and peace!

[@susan2146]

Beautifully done as always - thanks so much for the amazing sunset and sunrise shots - so motivating!

[@vernerakhulakan1207]

Seeing you the 4 of you together bring warm feelings to my heart. It reminds me and makes me miss my friends and the way we camped and traveled like this!

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I enjoy watching your videos so much! You guys are always so much fun to watch on your great treks!

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beautiful video of a great hike...thanks guys!

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Superb filming and a fantastic hike. You guys have such great chemistry comparable to Richard Hammond, Clarkson and May. Can't wait for the next one.

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Spectacular quality as usual as it is now the norm from your team. That curb your enthusiasm is halariously shot

[@unfairpear6654]

Definitely one of my most favorite hikes you all have done. The views were amazing and the overall happiness was killer. Thank you for sharing this experience and wishing you guys many more successful hikes to come!

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Another great video! You guys are true artists. My wife and I hike up there every year and always buy a Christmas ornament. Thanks for sharing.

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Great to see the whole band back together! Excellent video!

[@BarnCatGary]

Great video!! I’ve been to Mt LeConte three times but your video made me see it in a whole new way. Thanks!

[@blueridgebackwoods4231]

Love the smokies! Thanks for posting. Cheers from VA!

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Just thru hiked the AT in 2020 and you guys gave us the ULTIMATE nostalgia. Thank you for capturing some of the most beautiful mountains in the entire world. Our souls will live and die in Southern Appalachia.

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So glad the weather is getting nicer for you guys to go hiking again. We missed your videos and fun adventures. This video was great.. of course they all are. Welcome back.

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You are a such great bunch of people. Thank you for creating this.

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Glad to see you guys are still at it. I’m never disappointed with y’all’s content!