The Roan Highlands...Winter Wonderland!

[@marydenny1]

I usually have a few more words than this, but I cant even imagine how I would process such beauty! So “Wow” kind-of covers it. 😀

[@swatsullivan]

Haha!! Day 107! My first thought exactly when I saw the pics on FB!! Happy hiking!!

[@Emoji-ATTrailangel]

You have the most amazing timing to experience the Roan Highlands at its winter wonder magic best❣️Unbelievable blessing❣️AND you got to top it off at the Smokey Mountain Bakery for some great eats❣️ What a day❤️😎🙂

[@grizzlygramp]

Now I see why you had that glow on your face when you were pulling into Boots Off. A magically epic day with beauty beyond compare!

[@toLothair2]

Thanks for a beautifully different view of the winter snow that we had in the mountains.

[@bdickinson6751]

12:45 "This is absolutely stunning!" Yes it is! And I, for one, am grateful that you are sharing it with us! 👍 That was stunningly beautiful to say the least. The only thing I was missing was feeling that cold, clear, mountain air that burns your lungs when you inhale. It would be even cooler to be the one who broke tracks in that. Seeing the smile on your face said it all. Thanks for a great early Christmas present! To me, this means Christmas even more than all the crap that people think they need to spend money on and all of the other carrying ons they engage in. This is truly a "gift" for the soul! Thanks for taking us along and sharing the magic of such a special day. Take care, safe travels, and God bless! 👍👊🏼🇺🇸

[@johnhenry8678]

It looks like you were walking through a snow globe. Awesome video.

[@nancyward9719]

Just had to watch it again. You need to think about selling some of your amazing photography. Some of these shots are just breathtaking.

[@cookiebaker782]

What an amazing spectacular video! You certainly capture the pure beauty of our great country! Thank you for always sharing your journeys!

[@TooTall_hikes]

Really suprised to see all the footprints. It's so breathtaking out there. Great hike Hawk

[@maryellen8074]

REALLY Amazing!! I’ve said before - your videos & pics are National Geographic material!! SO COOL!! 😎

[@lalasteen3860]

Winter wonderland perfected! Awesome!

[@susanboatman7913]

Beautiful wintry views. I am from Michigan and I love snow around Christmas time.

[@wa8vec]

Beautiful! Thanks to all the other hikers for ducking under the limbs, to maintain the beauty and not knock the snow off of the limbs. Thanks to you, for knowing how to take a good video with slow, gentle panning.

[@robertfrost5161]

Maine is beautiful but so are the snow covered balds. Thanks for the views awesome. Have a safe trip. Va Frosty.

[@OurNationalAdventure]

Just beautiful!!

[@lostwithlobes1410]

BEEEUUUUTIFUL!!!!!!!!

[@jamesbonner5989]

Beautiful hike in the snow, looks so peaceful.

[@stephenlayden9434]

HAWK gets us some Winter Wonderland views just in time for Christmas. . . .once again inverted clouds and frost make for stunning views. . .and we have Today’s HAWKISM @6:05, “This is too beautiful not to enjoy it. . .(HAWK Chuckle). . .This is something else.”

[@glorgau]

Man, you were almost giggly. I've had that feeling, its just great. Nice footage capturing just gorgeous views.

[@bdickinson6751]

Sheer elation! Nothing like it!👍

[@BearTrekAdventures]

Looks amazing! Love the ice formation on the trees. If you're still planning on hitting up Franconia Ridge on your way up north bring snowshoes and spikes. We just got over 30" snow in most parts of the state.

[@davidcraig118]

Wow! What a beautiful hike. Great choice!

[@dw1214]

Breathtaking!

[@jasonmears4393]

Dang, Hawk...what a winter wonderland for sure. Unbelievable views. It looks so much different after a winter storm and so beautiful. Thanks for taking us all along. Loved watching ev ery second.

[@erikao2876]

Beautiful!

[@jillb6786]

Wow!! Thank you for sharing.

[@greenfeetoutdoors2779]

Beautiful hike! Glad you got it. Take care Hawk.

[@beairefamily4224]

Unreal .....A winter wonderland!

[@shaylyc]

We still have some choices even in a pandemic world. We can wake up and watch the latest disturbing news, fake happiness to get you to spend money...or we can watch AMAZING BEAUTIFUL VIEWS made with real joy and shared freely. I choose my mornings watching your videos and today was “awesome” as you say. I’m happy for you to get such beauty in your world, and more that you appreciate such a gift. Thank you 🥰

[@db.mc2]

Hi Hawk, awesome video , just amazing views, thanks buddy👊Stay safe, stay well my friend. HAWK NATION 👊👍🇺🇸 HST🌟✌️

[@jimdickey2589]

That was absolutely amazing!

[@TheXxsuperxxchickxx]

Thats awesome! I wondered how nice it would look when it snowed

[@mountainjackietr511]

Beautiful!! Thanks Hawk! Merry Christmas!

[@adamholbrook2281]

Definitely a special section of trail. Glad you caught it and shared it too. Thank you. Been really enjoying living vicariously through videos since I haven't been able to get out there this year.

[@robertahislop3834]

Sky color is always so intense on days like this!!

[@DavidKing-bc1wr]

Awesome Hawk thanks for the winter wonderland. Have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year

[@annwilson4872]

Truly amazing views throughout. Hope you did take a picture of the pine tree with the sun shining brightly just above it. To me that was stunning.

[@trailtl5543]

"we don't have many view" - oh yeah you do!!! Beautiful!!

[@lynlandham3779]

Absolutely stunning! Reminds me of the decorations our old Sears store would put up on the path to see the "real" Santa. They went all out, and it's a magical memory after sixty plus years. Thanks for sharing the magic.

[@tanyaweller309]

Stunning!!! This needs a love ❤️ button.

[@marshadachroeden6557]

Hawk I love all your videos but I have to say this is on the top of the list. Thankyou. I hope you had your long pants on. I had to put my sweatshirt on just watching the video. Be safe and enjoy your time with Katie and PR . Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.

[@emmasfriend2924]

Beautiful to the max; what a wonderful christmas present for all of us Hawk followers.

[@kmccarr]

Unbelievably beautiful up there. Thanks for sharing with us and have a safe trip up north.

[@GenX...MCMLXV]

grew up not far from there -- we trekked up there quite a bit in the winter - many days like this and the bonus was no trunk-slammers were around, just us locals

[@thomasjarosz7406]

Hawk, looks like my back yard. Here in western Pennsylvania we got 16" of snow. Do what you do and well follow you. Stay safe. Have a Great Holiday with PR, Katie. God bless

[@thomasjarosz7406]

Walking in a winter wonderland. God bless

[@jayniestanley7118]

That's God's country, baby!!!!! I luv it. I kinda wish I was there. It's just so gorgeous 😻😻😍❤️❣️🥰

[@mystrugglebuslife]

Ooooo you lucky duck, what a beautiful day!! Loved it! ❄️❄️

[@predzhead]

thanks for the views Hawk...stay blessed

[@hipshikesandadventure9110]

I would love a still of jane bald in the snow I mean how epic was this hike! Nature is beautiful in every season. Thanks for taking us along ♡

[@tbonehikes4626]

WOW! AMAZING THANKS FOR THIS ONE!!

[@ATPOZ]

When I let you know that big snow was coming to deal with on your drive north I was thinking all negative aspects. Of course you found the positive! How beautiful...again. With my trail name POZ, I should have known better.

[@SanaurRehmanShahmir]

Magical 💞 trail and magician hiker. Mary Christmas 🎄❤️🎇. Lot of love and respect from a solo mountain 🏔️ hiker from Chitral Pakistan!

[@MrTitanTopper]

Spectacular...You’ve done it again! #Legend

[@tomhospidor7997]

It reminds me of that fake snow they put on an artificial Christmas tree ha ha. Amazing! If I only ever get to go to a few places on the AT That be one of them. Have a good one!

[@MarkFugel]

simply MAGNIFICENT!!! What kind of camera did you use? With that beauty...it would probably be beautiful with an instamatic! Thanks so much for sharing. Your enthusiasm is totally understandable...i would have been the same!!

[@CraigMains]

Just using my phone...the I phone 11 pro max!

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

My goodness, look at you Hawk, It's so pristine, like the song says, you're 🎵walking in a winter wonderland🎹🎶 ⛄ A great panorama view you have given us today, Thank you man! 🙂

[@annajo1963]

Did you see Santa up there? Beautiful thanks for stopping and sharing.

[@rickneece7554]

Grassy Ridge Bald! One of my favorite places to spend the night. Glad you got to check it out.

[@nancyward9719]

Did this last winter, sure could have used micro spikes! Breathtakingly beautiful anytime, not winter and snow-my favorite. Thanks for sharing.

[@spencerpritchard9291]

I bet the rhododendron walk on the Cloudland (Roan mtn) side of Carvers gap would have been beautiful to see.

[@drewskihikes5981]

Awesome bro🤘

[@andynoel7484]

Hawk, just had to revisit this video, the views are outstanding, rime ice down south, AMAZING. At the 27:56 minute mark there is a view the mountains in the background and a coated pine tree at the right corner, it would make a beautiful Christmas Card photo. Is there anyway I can get a still of the picture? I tried, but it looks like KZbin does not give the option to do it. Safe travels to Maine and Merry Christmas, Stairmaster, York, Maine.

[@CraigMains]

Just email me and then I’ll send it to ya! [e-mail]

[@bluesplayerbob8698]

absolutely stunning!!! nice and quite and alone... great hike..

[@neilhuizing1382]

WOW BEAUTIFUL !!!

[@benjamintrivett3675]

Yes a rare treat without extreme wind.

[@sheepdog0059]

Welcome to my backyard 😊 It's a magical place ❤

[@martina54492]

Love watching you ❤

[@KirtLewis]

Yes sir. That was AWESOME 👊

[@ssgtdavidcamp]

Fantastic....:-)

[@ghostofreality1222]

This is sooooo beautiful. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for this video. Man I wish I could have gotten out and hiked in it.

[@ghostofreality1222]

Hey Hawk, do you mind if I capture some stills from your video? Some of these shots are breath taking.

[@billcompton6050]

A man for all seasons I love living in New England just for the different seasons and what they bring Great video as always Do you have spikes to recommend for the ice Bc

[@CraigMains]

I just use Kahtoola micro spikes when needed!

[@billcompton6050]

Thanks hawk I will look those up Trekking poles only help so much😂

[@mrswright2058]

Oooo beautiful! The North Pole?? Thank you for the Christmas gift!

[@fierceflamingo3433]

Hey Hawk! What kind of van do you drive now? I drive a Dodge Caravan and it has been a workhorse getting me in and out of all my adventures 💪🏻 I love your videos! Especially the FHT.

[@CraigMains]

Right now it’s a Chevy express van!

[@andynoel7484]

Incredible, some parts of Nh & Southern Maine got 30+/inches yesterday, going to hike in Me/Nh when you visit KT?

[@CraigMains]

Yep I think Katie has something planned!

[@misscandy84]

We just got 34 inches here yesterday upstate ny

[@will5184]

I'm starting my through hike on January 5th. What clothing were you wearing for that hike?

[@will5184]

Cool video as usual BTW.

[@joedygert4362]

wow

[@gritsss7226]

Great video thanks for taking us along. Your mountains above the clouds at 22:35 is the Black Mountains and the Black Mountain Crest Trail along that summit should interest you. 12 miles more or less with 4000 ft up and 3000 down and you bag 10 peaks above 6000 ft. from Mount Mitchell to Bowlens Creek. tehcc.org/wiki/Black_Mountain_Crest_Trail

[@bdickinson6751]

Yeah that's a beautiful area for sure and I can't wait to get back there. 👊🏼 Good suggestion, I'm sure Hawk would enjoy that trail immensely. I'm sitting here with that map in hand as we speak.

[@MAGICHORSEMAN]

What country is the roan highlands?

[@CraigMains]

America....baby!! Roan mountain, TN. Thanks for following along 👊

[@markcummings6856]

Nice hike. Gossamer Gear pack?

[@CraigMains]

Yep...my old pack!

[@joebradley270]

"I'm done with Sergio"

[@maryellenhikes5953]

🙂👊🏻

[@wakullafree1]

You are like a kid in a candy store. Lol

[@garyhartley3680]

if there is any breath taking views out there hawk will get them

[@keithstewart2639]

Man I started up there today, but didn't, love grasse bald,,,it is highest point in Avery County,

[@lindaketchie9553]

Breathtaking!!