Sheltowee Trace Thru Hike Episode 1: Burnt Mill Bridge to Harvey Branch

[@Paisleyposey]

Just what I needed this morning!

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

Paisleyposey Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video! Feel free to Subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already so you can follow along. Thanks!

[@tigercache4397]

Enjoying another great adventure of yours here on KZbin. Thanks for sharing.

[@jed6251]

Greatest Science teacher of all time

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

😎

[@skenchoutdoors]

Inspiring, man. Can't wait to chop through this series. Thanks for recording the journey! Probably a year or so out from being able to make the time for this, but it's happening!

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

Hey thanks for tuning in, Skench! Let me know if you need any help planning your route when you wind up doing it, always happy to help! Been enjoying seeing your photos and videos across YT and FB. Keep up the great work!

[@skenchoutdoors]

@@BluegrassBackcountry that means a lot! Thank you!! I sent you a f/r on FB, I think I want to try and model my trip around you guys', though i feel SUPER novice compared to you guys. Can't wait to continue watching today! Thanks for the offer for help too, I'll take it for sure! Exciting!

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

@@skenchoutdoors hey, you got to start somewhere! I find that these Sheltowee videos feel a bit on the rougher side to me compared to what I am making now, but that’s the beauty of growth in an art form like videography! All forms should be seen as a pathway to where you want to go! I accepted your friend request, feel free to stay in touch! (Btw, thanks again for the info on the champion poplar tree- that’s on my list for a future video!)

[@RosserRuns]

Just found and subbed. I look forward to supporting the channel.

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

So sorry for my delay, but thank you for your support! Hope you are staying tuned in to all the great trips I've been able to experience lately!

[@herbieburbie]

I've hiked sections of this I think this trail I think it might be the location for my first thru hike.

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

It’s a really beautiful trail! There’s a surprising amount of challenge too, so it will put you through your paces! Let me know if you have any questions about it if you go forward with a thru hike. Thanks for watching and for the sub!

[@dscounsels]

Hey dude I am going to enjoy this!

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

Hey Don, thanks so much for watching and commenting! I do hope you enjoy, and I can’t wait to share the rest of the trip with everyone!

[@tonyabrowninghikes]

Been watching Bryan for a couple years. Great videos. Looks like you had a great time out there looking forward to seeing more. We was out there this past weekend from Holly bay marina to Cumberland falls and it was beautiful but rough. So many blowdowns! Hope your feet are doing better.

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

Thanks Tonya! We’ve had a wonderful time! It’s been challenging but very rewarding. Yes those blowdowns affected our pacing so much! It was a struggle! My feet pain is manageable at this point which is better than where I was at a couple of weeks ago! Thank goodness for ibuprofen and a massage ball!

[@tonyabrowninghikes]

@@BluegrassBackcountry Glad they are getting better. Also i wasn't sure if the blowdowns were normal or they just couldn't clear them due to the shutdown. Definitely slowed my group down.

[@JimHayesHiking]

That's a beautiful area. I've done one hike in the BSF back in 2016. We did the Twin Arches loop. My friend and fellow KZbinr Papaw in the Woods lives in Oneida and he's an expert on the area. If you aren't a subscriber of his channel you should check him out sometime. Looking forward to watching this series through.

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

The BSF has to be one of my favorite parts of the thru hike!! So beautiful with the rock features and overlooks. Definitely recommend this part of the trail! I’ll have to check Papaw in the Woods for sure! Thanks for letting me know about him, and for watching!!

[@Bluehathiker]

Great video! Thanks for mention! It was great to see you both on the trail and I hope all is still going great! Can’t wait to see the rest! If you’ve got Gaia I can send you gpx tracks. Just let me know! Good luck!

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

You’re welcome and thanks so much for watching!! We are currently 134miles in and just passed laurel lake. We woke up this morning to someone stealing nick’s food bag! What a terrible thing! We have family coming to take us to London to get more supplies for him and then we’ll be back on trail this afternoon. We have been using the REI Hiking Project App, which has been fairly reliable. But if we decide to switch I will get ahold of you. Thanks again man!

[@tonyabrowninghikes]

@@BluegrassBackcountry That is awful. Praying for you guys!

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

Tonya Browning Thank you so much! His parents came to the rescue, which was an answered prayer!

[@dabaird12]

A thing to do sometimes if you are not sure about be on the trail is to look back and see ifyou see the trail marker. 👌

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

Yes you are absolutely right! We’ve tried that in some sections, but the blazes are so few that you couldn’t see any on either side. Let’s hope it gets better as we go north!

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@bokehbabe]

Not sure if this will help your feet, but I use Birkenstock Insoles and they have made a huge difference.

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

Thanks for the recommendation! I tried some heel insert insoles but they did not help much. If I ever try lone peaks again, I’ll have to try these out! Thanks for watching!

[@leslieteague7885]

In awe of everything that you all are seeing was so great to see you and meet Nick yesterday 😊 Love you and happy trails the rest of the hike 😁👍🏻🙏

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

Thanks Mom! I’m glad you got to come, it meant a lot! Love you

[@ronnebarbara789]

Have been waiting for this video. Such beautiful scenery, love the colorful flowers and waterfalls! Sorry about the painful feet! Look forward to next episode!

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

Thanks Grandma!! It’s been a challenging but rewarding trip so far. Can’t wait to show you the rest!

[@Smokeybeesnatural]

Good job buddy! I love watching it. I hope when I start posting my videos, that they show the beauty of the trail like you did!

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

Thanks brother! It’s been a honor tackling this with you. I know yours will equally if not surpass showcasing the beauty we’re seeing!

[@beyondthecampfire]

The Big South Fork is looking beautiful at this time of year! I'm glad you had such great weather to start. Thanks for posting mid-hike, can't wait to see the rest. Did you end up going with the Altra shoes? I couldn't quite tell.

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

Thanks so much for watching man! Big South Fork has been one of the best highlights of the trip so far. Those rock walls are unreal. And yes I went with the Altra’s, they have gotten the job done but you sure feel your feet getting pounded with so little cushion, I’m not sure I could do it again. Feet pain has been the biggest issue for me. They dry really well and tread is awesome, just don’t support my arch/heel that well. Hope you’re well!

[@wanttogo1958]

Are you using the All Trails app to help with trail finding/navigation?

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

We are using the REI Hiking Project App for the trail info. It’s very helpful and it’s free!!

[@wanttogo1958]

@@BluegrassBackcountry I am familiar with that resource but haven't used it yet. I'll check it out; free is the right price. Thanks and enjoy your thru hike.

[@tommy2x4]

When the car drove away, did you get that “what did I just get myself into” feeling?

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

Yes I did have that feeling! Still have it every morning I wake up out of my tent haha! Only 200 more miles to go! We just passed laurel lake. Thanks for watching and supporting!

[@23scaudill]

Go guys Go , I am reliving my completion of the Trail 2019

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

Thank you! We are so thankful for the great weather and can’t believe we are almost done!

[@backkat9475]

Better camp site opportunities if you are a hammock camper?

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

Oh yes! My hiking partner nick and I have said so many times during this trip if we were hammock campers we would have no issues with finding camp spots. So you should be good! Thanks for watching! Please subscribe if you haven’t already! :)

[@mindyharrington3908]

one of my favorite parts were the horse :)

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

They were pretty to see on trail! Thanks for watching!

[@outdoorstours]

nice channel hier.. really awesome, great shooting. i would like to be there one day.. i subbed your channel.. like and be friends.. see u soon , greetings from germany ♥

[@BluegrassBackcountry]

Thanks so much! I hope you can come visit! Thanks for the subscribe! I’ll have to check your channel out as well. Take care!