Appalachian Trail for Parkinson's Disease SOBO Thru-Hike: Day 141 & 142 - Great Smoky Mountains

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  • Опубліковано 8 жов 2024
  • You can donate here: fundraise.mich...
    Well, we're officially in the Smokey Mountains! Day 141 was the first day hiking into the Smokey's and it sure held up to their name. Each view we thought we'd get was obscured by the clouds or "smoke" in every direction. And what made matters worse was that it was raining most of the day. So, while we hiked 17 miles and stayed overnight in a shelter, we knew we had to dryout at a trail angels house the next night. Day 142 was a bit better weather....we got some great views at Charlies Bunion on our way to Newfound Gap. A big thank you to Scott and Caris for hosting us and feeding us! We appreciate it so much! We've got a little over 40 miles to go in the Smokeys before our final push to Springer Mountain!
    Follow along with us as we southbound thru-hike all 2,194 miles of the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia to raise money for Parkinson's Disease Research!!

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  • @MrArnold213
    @MrArnold213 Рік тому +2

    "Is this the AT or a stream?" And the answer is YES!

  • @stevescherer9331
    @stevescherer9331 Рік тому +2

    Sweet comments Ron!! It's been enjoyable not only watching Sue and Gretje in these videos but your words also!! And yes, what they have done is SUPER DUPER FANTASTIC!! Lori Scherer

  • @theladyshines.
    @theladyshines. Рік тому +2

    I was so excited to see the views you got at Charlies Bunion, how brilliant after that rain. And the trail angels once again step up to the plate, you gotta love them all, so so wonderful to get behind this amazing fundraiser.
    Ron what a wonderful close to this video, your words were lovely and I am sure like many I am so thankful to be a part of it all, thats how it feels :)
    Stay safe ladies, big hugs from the land down under :)

    • @appalachiantrailforparkins1185
      @appalachiantrailforparkins1185  Рік тому +1

      We are receiving your hugs, thank you!! And how amazing that the clouds opened up juuuust enough to have great views at Charlie’s Bunyan!

  • @gypsygirl6887
    @gypsygirl6887 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on the Smokies!! Woo hoo. Glad you were able to get warm and dry this day!! Angels are amazing!!! Thank you for sharing your journey.

    • @appalachiantrailforparkins1185
      @appalachiantrailforparkins1185  Рік тому

      Thank you!! And YES - being able to shower and do laundry at the end of 2 very wet days means everything and more. Hard to describe how amazing it is!

  • @beckyhalvorsen2126
    @beckyhalvorsen2126 Рік тому +1

    They call them the Smokies for a good reason! You guys did great on your first two day in the Smokies.

  • @MrArnold213
    @MrArnold213 Рік тому +1

    I think Stitch senses the end! It seems as if she's gotten her second wind. Go Sue!

  • @tkemp4184
    @tkemp4184 Рік тому +1

    Ron. True an accomplishment of a lifetime.....

  • @lynelljansen8057
    @lynelljansen8057 Рік тому +1

    wow, that was a lot of rain. But nothing seems to stop you two.
    ☔️☂️⛈️🍨🍧

  • @richardguenther655
    @richardguenther655 Рік тому +1

    You 2 are kicking butt! I did a flip flop in 2022 and rarely did more than 20 miles a day and here you 2 are doing 17 miles on the first day into the Smokies! I did 9.5 miles that first day. So enjoyable to watch your videos! Crossword

    • @appalachiantrailforparkins1185
      @appalachiantrailforparkins1185  Рік тому +1

      Ahh thanks Crossword!! And our plan going into the Smokies was to go as fast as we could incase the weather got bad. We didn’t want to risk it with it being so late in the year with possible snow and ice

  • @Elizabeth-pt4bv
    @Elizabeth-pt4bv Рік тому +1

    Happy you got some views during the first section of the Smokies, rest, dry out and restart the last section.

    • @appalachiantrailforparkins1185
      @appalachiantrailforparkins1185  Рік тому

      Yes - lots of rest for sure and we are so blessed to have been able to dry everything out and do laundry at Scott & Kariss’ home!

  • @jilldoboszenski5101
    @jilldoboszenski5101 Рік тому +1

    So proud of you fellow Minnesotans⛄️You are doing such great work! But you are killing me with the lag time between videos😂I am addicted to them! What will I do when you are done😢
    But seriously, thank you ladies!!

  • @wyatt367
    @wyatt367 Рік тому +1

    You ladies are so strong! 💪

  • @laurieraulston4281
    @laurieraulston4281 Рік тому +1

    I knew that week you were in the Smokies was a flood. I was praying for y’all. I live about 3 1/2 hrs from there. Might just have to do some day hikes.

  • @susietopspin
    @susietopspin Рік тому +1

    Even in the clouds the Smokies are beautiful. Happy trails.🤘🏻🥾⛰️

  • @flowerpower1980
    @flowerpower1980 Рік тому +2

    Sooooo glad you had such amazing views at Charlie’s Bunion!

  • @suehancock5573
    @suehancock5573 Рік тому +2

    Congratulations on entering the Smokies! 👏👏👏👏 Stay safe and dry! Hike on. Your almost to the finis line! ❤️🙏😇⛺️🗻

  • @HM-gk3rq
    @HM-gk3rq Рік тому +2

    Rise and shine! Love that song!!

  • @markp0752
    @markp0752 Рік тому +1

    My park! Great to see

  • @luisahirsch5654
    @luisahirsch5654 Рік тому +2

    The Smokies are beautiful especially where you showed Charlie's bunion! (Lol not sure if I spelled that correctly). Oh my gosh...mice! I am terrified of mice. Lol I am more scared of mice than seeing a bear!

    • @appalachiantrailforparkins1185
      @appalachiantrailforparkins1185  Рік тому

      Yes we felt the same!! So to see a ton of mice in our shelter AND the fact that they chewed our stuff didn’t make us too happy

  • @christinashepard8787
    @christinashepard8787 Рік тому +1

    Yikes …Smokies are smokie looking, hope tomorrow is better. Stay safe

  • @tonieiselt6274
    @tonieiselt6274 Рік тому +1

    Strong in the Smokies! Love it. You guys are doing so well and the funds raised keeps going up. Whohoo!!

  • @rondawil2845
    @rondawil2845 Рік тому +1

    Very nice view on a rainy day

  • @judithpearson3968
    @judithpearson3968 Рік тому +1

    You really had me going - i thought y

    • @judithpearson3968
      @judithpearson3968 Рік тому +1

      Let me try again. You fooled me on that one view the 2nd day. Thought you really had a good view. Then I cracked up when you showed us the non view. Ya'll continue to amaze me. Your attitudes are so great even in the rainy weather. But like you said- it could be worse. Hang in there you've got this. Ya'll stay safe and try to stay dry.

    • @jayforkner2692
      @jayforkner2692 Рік тому

      ​@@judithpearson3968 you can edit your post
      Hit the 3 vertical dots in right hand margin.

    • @appalachiantrailforparkins1185
      @appalachiantrailforparkins1185  Рік тому +1

      Hahahahaah we had to make light of the foggy situation🤪