V6E16: The Wonders of Southern Appalachia

[@ginielvillacote2372]

This videos always gives you a sense of peace everytime you watch, theres no high pitch talking and makes it enjoyable.

[@tughoward]

Picked up on your channel about a week ago and have been binge-watching throughout the week. Great job! This is one of the best things I’ve found on KZbin, can’t wait to get thru the other episodes. Keep up the great work!

[@cliffdickson]

Kudos to you on capturing such great video and camera angles. Seems like an awful lot of extra steps and back tracking to get all the approach and departure video. I dream of exploring like this some day. Stay safe out there and enjoy!

[@Offshore1977]

One of the best parts of your channel is seeing you cook and eat. I find all your food would taste great.

[@macaroni4]

Chris, I really enjoyed the predawn hike for the sunrise footage, well done!

[@LoganGibson]

Heads up that at 5:50 Tray Mountain to Chimney Mountain section is closed due to those washouts and people tearing up the roads. The signs are constantly stolen , but the closures are kept up to date on the website.

[@Topo42mh]

Man... What a great sunrise. Can't beat the NC mountains

[@felipe90800]

Your channel is one of the best with this content

[@adrianvanveen9912]

Just a great episode, wandering and exploring. The warm weather seems to have awakened your creativity. Enjoy the day!

[@soaringeagleoutdoors]

You are an official "Trail Angel" providing "Trail Magic" along the AT!!

[@timturrell1241]

And that is some good trail magic!

[@henryi9738]

That Goonies shirt is awesome ! thanks for another great vlog Chris !

[@willow55us]

Wish you could have spent some more time in Georgia. There are some really great places to go, from the beginning of the AT near Amicalola Falls, to the Alpine Village of Helen. Glad you at least got to see Dahlonega, it's a fun place with a few trails and great camping around there. I'm down near Stone Mountain, would have loved to meet up. Happy trails!

[@danstewart2770]

I _know_ you thought you were tipping over at 6:15. Know the feeling well - right in the pit of the stomach. Always a little scary, especially when you're alone with no cell service. Happy travels, Chris!

[@jmark6565]

Chris I enjoy your videos and travel so amazing the place’s you’ve been

[@bobbyjoe1914]

chris your videos are so great to watch and your editing and audio is great to i been on youtube for a long time seen alotta fake people and videos i like that your so real with everything and the real places you been at. i also plan to start exploring with my sons i also use to travel alot been to alotta states that youve traveled just missed alotta off road adevntures so great job man keep it up!

[@scottseifert4086]

Awesome video, one of your best. Really enjoyed the flexing out and showing what that JKUR can do. Awesome scenery. Great sunrise pics.

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

Another good video good scenery good roads you can't ask for anything else. 👍👍🇨🇦

[@jamesshell8457]

Bryson City is one of our favorite places. Glad to see you enjoying it!

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Thanks Chris.... I needed this. It's been a long week. 👍

[@eagleheart3207]

Thanks Chris living my dream through you. God Bless my friend..

[@jacmens]

this week was a awsome upload, we enjoy your way off life, keep up the good things god bless Chris

[@parrott350]

awesome headlight fix ! and Spam is great. My wife refuses to eat it, but when the balloon goes up, she will thank me for the 'spam' and spinach. LOL Good stuff chris

[@nchighwayman]

Great video and glad to see you're in NC! If you travel a little further east in NC visit the Linville Gorge. Old NC105 has some great views. It's not far off of I40.

[@robcon8179]

Hello Chris . Following your adventures from Dublin Ireland , keep up the the good work , I really enjoy your video's ..

[@dinamonaghan7524]

I love when you make coffee in the morning. Stay well.

[@atticus1107]

Man I just discovered your channel and I'm so sad I didn't sooner! I actually grew up in Bryson City, and currently live in West TX. So in the past couple of weeks you have visited my current back yard and my old one! I'm really enjoying the videos, you are doing a great job. Keep up the great work and enjoy the Appalachians!

[@davestinytrailertravels526]

Chris thanks for the views I know you go above and beyond to give us the feeling we're walking and driving along with you. Again thanks

[@cherokeebilly69_jeepnwv11]

Really love your life style, and the way you have your rig setup. Looking to install a RTT on my Jeep. You are a true inspiration for the OverLanding life style My 12 year old Twin daughters, and I truly love watching your vlog, they love your cooking, it really does look good. Thanks, and Keep up the great videos Chris.

[@qrawler1245]

What a perfect balance of travel, scenery and cooking humor. Love all your videos, they just keep getting better, thanks for sharing with us! Is it next Friday yet?!

[@archangel5627]

I just recently discovered your channel and I absolutely love your content. Your cinematography, sound, and editing is top notch! I really like your rig too. I’ve seen a view people who are overlanding in a Jeep but their set up is no where near as nice, clean, and comfortable as your yours. It’s a shame that I don’t have the proper vehicle to meet up with you when you’re on the east coast. I’m a professional chef and I’ve run so many restaurants and catering venues. One of my favorite things to do is go on mini outdoor trips with a stocked cooler and cook awesome food outside. I would love to give you some pointers and show you easy meals to make with just a Coleman stove that are awesome! I don’t know if your comfortable with it but I’d love to see you cook more things outside of your comfort zone. Regardless you’re a great storyteller and there aren’t too many people who are as honest, live simple, and drama free who do KZbin full time. I’m going to continue to watch your videos until I catch up but I’m definitely going to watch your next new video when it drops. Stay strong, keep the adventure rolling, and I wish you the best! Cheers!

[@4bnewb969]

Another great video Chris....my weekly fix. Some of the scenery = 👌 Cheers from Australia

[@georgerosado5194]

Wow..thoes mountain views at night time were amazing to see..thanks for showing that.

[@frankansley7941]

You are the "SPAM KING". How is you Son we have not heard about him in a while? Beautiful sunrise you take great videos. Enjoyed the view towards the top of the tower. I have been to the Smoky Mountains several time and just love it, I hope to go back some time. If I was only young again and could do what you are doing! Wish we could have met you while you were in the DFW (Texas) or New Mexico area. As always thanks for taking us along!

[@AndrewTurner251]

I like all the videos but I especially enjoyed this weeks video. Thanks I appreciate the videos.

[@unraveladventure9162]

You wandered around the roads and trails of my childhood this week, Chris! The West has some wondrous sites, but the Smokies are just magical. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for sharing!

[@robertrhode6104]

Great videos Chris, see you at ok 4 wheel drive on the 30th.

[@nak4651]

You're living the life!

[@Whisperingwillowfarmstead]

Love watching your shows Chris. You're giving me the inspiration to build my wrangler into an overland jeep. Wish I could be at OK 4wd on the 30th but I won't be over there till June 13th. Keep up all the great videos and awesome pictures you take

[@meshwright6821]

Very good filming, very good story telling. Thank you for taking us on this adventure

[@JoeTheChicken26]

Brilliant video Chris. Thanks for everything you do, you’ve inspired me to begin my own four wheel journey which finally starts later this month. And for the love of God you’ve got to step up the cooking, plenty of resources on KZbin haha! Safe travels brother!

[@tombrooks8565]

I wish I could bounce up a hill like you can. Watching your adventures is very entertaining! Thanks for sharing.

[@pepoulabarbe]

Daily American food, perhaps the main danger of all these adventures!!! :)) So all is not lost, you can make french coffee! I love your videos and your cool attitude, do not change anything Chris!

[@Fivetogoable]

Love your channel, your improv wandering, the total and true adventure of it all!

[@swkohnle08]

Thanks Chris for another great video. I’m always impressed with your camera work. I’m taking another road trip this time to Quebec Monday and Ontario for two weeks. I’m going to do more exploring, fly fishing and maybe camp at some provincial parks in Ontario. You videos always inspire me to explore more. I may be in NJ around the 30th for work so maybe try to catch up with you then to say hi. Cheers.

[@AlexRodri27]

The amount of effort you put into your videos is insane man! For that, you just a got a new subscriber!!!

[@richiec7602]

Great video as usual. I am coming to New Jersey (by the Jersey shore) from Florida when you are going to be at OK4wd but I have a short time and am visiting my parents who are in their late 80’s and it is a long ride. Sure wish I could meet you. Because of you and other overlanders I have been following on You Tube, I am going to start to see the great outdoors in my Jeep .Thanks for the inspiration. God bless!

[@genxer711]

👍 7:44 how did you find the trail? Did you know the technicality of trail before heading into it?

[@stevemayeske7395]

Dang. You drove right by my house in Ga. . Hope you liked our beautiful state.

[@fernharmon4092]

Another excellent VLOG thanks for taking us along.

[@kevingoza]

One of my favorite landscapes in the US.

[@JeepinBubba]

Hope you enjoyed Bear on the Square. We were there the day after you, and had camped along the same road the night prior. Tray/Chimney mountain is a fun trail and it has awesome views. Safe travels!

[@OverlandGeneration]

Def looked like Albert Mountain Fire Tower.. But I hiked thru 20 yrs ago.... Was a grueling hike up and you did it getting all the Shots!!!! Wow! Thanks! Great Video!

[@martyjouett9949]

Another beautifully shot video, thank you sir!

[@kyliescrap]

Loved this video, one of my favorite. Can’t wait til next Friday!

[@OffroadTouringLife]

The mountains look great Chris! See the fresh mountain streams too only adds the spectacular scenery.

[@wilderrick2042]

Chris you're quite honestly the best thing on KZbin. I have personally enjoyed watching you grow through your journey. Your Cinema photography is second to none and when it comes to your brutal honesty, it's a beautiful thing to watch. I hope you don't mind, but I sent your contact information to the Discovery Channel. I just wanted to give them opportunity to witness what I and so many others have been able to, when it comes to watching your wonderful Channel. Even though you've heard this plenty of times, you are truly an inspiration. I honestly wish you nothing but the best, and I am looking forward to see more of your wonderful videos. Me and my son have only been watching your videos for the last couple months, so we had to start from the beginning. It's taken us a while like I said, but watching your videos has been a wonderful thing to share with my son. Well like I said, we wish you nothing but the best and we cannot wait till next Friday to see your next video. Your new biggest fans, Wil and Cole, from Parke County Indiana. PS, It truly is a bummer when it comes to the lack of fudge dipped Oreos they provide, truly a bummer. LOL

[@MikeDonner]

I know your intentions are good, and maybe it's what he wants, but I think that's a terrible idea. Discovery Channel style and format is unbearable. I think the reason people like individuals and their channel is because they don't stick to some 'reach all audiences and maximize profit' playbook. And the ones that do wind up embarrassing themselves and going nowhere. What Chris does is what he likes to do and that's what makes it enjoyable, and he's good at it. You start adding money people and everything goes to #$%^. It will take the fun out of it too with deadlines and pressure. ...One more thing: There isn't any stupid drama between people on this channel so I'm sure no cable network would be interested anyway.

[@wilderrick2042]

My 9yr old son is who asked me to contact the Discovery Channel, sharing Chris's KZbin info. It was my son's interest in Chris's Channel, and how I became aware of his wonderful videos. So there was honestly no ill intent when it came to sending that information forward, it was his idea and I just helped him write the letter to the Discovery Channel about Chris. Will anything come of it, who knows. But the one thing I do know I agree with my son Cole, Chris has a wonderful story and I wouldn't mind seeing Chris succeed in any path that he so chooses. No, I'm quite certain that we did not mean any disrespect in doing that.

[@MikeDonner]

@@wilderrick2042 It's like I said, maybe it's something he wants. Lots of people would like to "break into the industry". I can just speak for myself when i say I much prefer "user created content" to standard cable TV programs, of any kind. I didn't mean to sound confrontational or disparaging.

[@SteveCChapman]

13:01 looks like the Blue Ridge Parkway to me. I’ve driven it many times, once end to end. Cheers!

[@chrismak4859]

Your travels are what I dream of brother! My JKU is living through yours haha!!! Happy trails Chris!

[@carolinares-q4205]

NaN ta ha la Land of noon day sun In my home area now. Luv your video Also east past Asheville toward Boon the Linville gorge Grandfather Mt area a lot of Jeep trail and forestry roads

[@scottyb226]

i recognize that first trail. hope you enjoyed GA, i wish we had been up in the area to say hello. your channel is the best!

[@tomgardner4100]

nice job chris. looking 4wd to May 30th at ok4wd. cheers bud.

[@romanford431]

Chris this was the first time ive seen one of your video's, and it was AWESOME. Subscribed and following from Australia 👍

[@lesleybuntain8014]

Good God Chris, spinach and broccoli in the one week!! Some cubed spam would have added the required 'je ne said quoi' to your rice dish 😊 Well done for providing some real trail magic for the AT hikers! Thanks once again for showing us the best of the US countryside, the camping looks absolutely wonderful.... very jealous! 😊😊😊😊

[@apsfst69]

Great video!

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

BREATHTAKING VIEW! AWESOME VIDEO! BE SAFE! HAVE FUN! GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR JOURNEYS! JUST GOT MY TEMBOTUSK SKOTTLE NOW TO LEARN HOW TO USE IT! ENJOYED !

[@williamwirick886]

Another great video! Man you're living the good life. Keep on wheeling.

[@neilbuckley7592]

Great content! Love your dry approach and wit. I spent 20 years in the mountains between GSMNP and Mountain Rest, South Carolina. You definitely hit some of the best spots, keep up the good work. One tip...ask the locals how to pronounce some of the locations (or consult me for locations in the SE or Northern Rockies, haha) Appalachian (app a LATCH un) Trail Cheoah (che O uh) Dam Lake Santeetlah (san TEE la)Nantahala (nan TUH hay la) National Forest Come to Montana and I'll show you around!

[@thomasrsunday8945]

Always a Friday highlight!!!!!

[@lisajohnson2953]

So cool to see you in my home state of Georgia

[@stevedurst8214]

Hey Chris. If you want a simple “spice up” to your grilled spam and cheese, try this: Quick fry your 2 slabs of spam Melt butter in your pan and start your bread- add Slab of cheese, slab of spam, small amount of mustard, small amount of thin sliced pickles, tomato, lettuce, slab of spam, slab of cheese and the last piece of bread Cook as usual. You can add mayonnaise if you have it to the DOWN (cooking side) of both slabs of bread. Very tasty modification! For an incredible breakfast sandwich, take out the lettuce and 1 slab of spam and add fried egg. It will wake you up with great surprise tastes. Enjoy. Love your videos!

[@pauls4708]

isnt airing down a pain.I have just discovered "staun deflators.You can adjust the pressure and there are four of them,you screw them on walk away.By the time you have screwed on the 4th one the first tyre is down adjustable 6-30 ps1

[@sonnicman]

Another fantastic week full of unexpected challenges. Looking forward to connecting with you on the 30th.

[@kwmoore3464]

Chris, I watch your vlog every week. I always look forward to seeing them because you consistently post with beautiful scenery shots & I really enjoy seeing the fantastic places in your adventures.

[@hughwolfe1176]

Temperature inversions make for some great photography, the valleys covered with low lying clouds until the air warms sufficiently... Spaghetti hint; you can break the spaghetti in half while still within the carton and you won’t loose any, just bend it over a countertop (bumper, fender etc)... Safe travels

[@stuartgoodrich7712]

Really enjoying your videos. Nice style and not too much fluff or crappy music.

[@myytchannel6632]

You mean there is absolutely NO music. I cannot belief he has no music but his videos are so interesting.

[@janesmith4017]

I have caught a lot of brown trout in these north Georgia streams while camping. A simple casting rig with a small Mepps lure is all you need. I have traveled all over the world, Europe, Africa, the middle east, and Appalachia is my favorite place.

[@chrishoke3014]

Great video really enjoy that area!!

[@rochlabelle]

Awesome video. I enjoyed very much.

[@duane4972]

Nan ta hay la, how to say the name of the forest. I always enjoy your videos, been following you for quite a while, glad you're enjoying my old stomping grounds.

[@laytonhaese7888]

I was watching your v4 series... in which you asked on a trail if you should film as you walk and drive or show you going by... then later in Zion or Brice I Believe it was you said the trail you took was 9 miles and you thought you saw it was only 7 miles. Perhaps the extra miles or at least some of it could be attributed to going back and forth for the camera placement and retrieval! Oh as posted next the green item is a light... so never mind on that!

[@AmericanMan961]

i live in Hayeville North Carolina i hope you swung by into this amazing state and even stopped by Fires Creek wilderness park, its got trails for days

[@kirk189]

Great episode 👍🏼👍🏼

[@juanderer1204]

Thank You.

[@JohnMerrillMusic]

Ahhh, that made me feel better, thanks Chris👍

[@rickw9008]

Excellent videography! FYI...in the South we pronounce it App-ah-latch-an. Using a long A is a sure sign of a yankee 😁. Also be aware of cooking too close to your camp and also hang your food away from your Jeep as well. The bears are hungry right now and haven’t had a good food supply this year. There have been several instances where bears literally broke into cars looking for food. Enjoy the beautiful mountains we locals are so proud of. I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for sharing your travels. 🍻

[@aulii11]

SPAM - YES!! I grew up in Hawaii, so I'm biased ;-)... It would probably play well with your broccoli and rice creation, too - worth a try. BTW, If I saw your "cold beer" sign along a trail I would be there in a heartbeat as well! Great video, as always, please keep 'em coming!

[@brianperticari]

Another great video! Well done.

[@Dangling_Carrot]

Fridays rock weekend of and watch your vids can’t beat it.

[@ChrisTurnerPhotographer]

Love the videos mate well done and thanks

[@EricSimoneau]

Great content. The Trail Whisperer.. Keep on truckin'

[@Stashof420]

what is the best resource for public trails to drive and camp along? especially along NC/TN line? thanks, love your videos!!

[@danstewart2770]

You're in luck, definitely the right place - definitely the best spot east of the Mississippi. *Tellico Plains, TN/NC* Miles and miles of great off-road trails. There's Bald River Falls, which are awesome. And so much more. _But best of all,_ there's the Tellico Plains OHV park, which is huge and, frankly, most Wranglers can't finish it - it tests you to your core, seriously! Oh, and when you're done with all that, you have the Cherohala Skyway, 41 mile scenic hwy, all of which is over 4,000 feet elevation (max 5,400) overlooking to the north the Smokey Mountains - amazing views, puts the Blue Ridge Parkway to shame, and a much better road too (built in 1996). www.tellico-plains.com/tellico-river-bald-river-falls.html cherohala.com/tour/ kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4eqoZ-thL5jd6c

[@THESUNNYSIDEPHIL]

SPAM! Always on board! You can get very creative with this stuff! Great 👍 Video.

[@danstewart2770]

Nantahala National Forest is awesome. It's the headwaters of the Nantahala River, which is supposedly the cleanest east of the Mississippi, except for ones in Maine -- and it's also the only river south of Maine and east of the Mississippi with a Salmon run. The lake is amazing too.

[@robins1241]

Showing more of the festival would have been badass

[@nathanmoy662]

Hey Chris, love your channel... watch it every Friday! If you have the chance, George Washington National Forest in VA/W VA is an awesome camp area, free of charge, nice lake... I'd love to meet you out there and have a beer!

[@davidlewis9572]

I like your string banner in your camper , lots of places to see .....all ya have to do is look

[@womanofgoldenwords3881]

I have a sign too- “Free candy for little kids, just hop into my van” I’m so kidding, lol

[@filmrealdubai]

You gave me a good laugh at the "anyone need 20 feet of trail wire" comment and have inspired me to do these trails. I have the same jeep as you Orange 4 door 2011 rubicon. Is yours 2011?

[@thecrom777]

Man where was that bridge with the gorgeous waterfall in the background?

[@darthmurdoch]

Chris, a little cooking tip from a former restaurant guy. When cooking any unprocessed meat, always season with a bit of salt and pepper before cook. You don’t need to load up the salt, a little bit gos a long way. Also, when cooking pasta, throw a little salt in the water before you start cooking the noodles.