My very first solo hike June 27-29 ~ It was amazing!

[Poof]

Great vid. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for watching

Starting and ending at the highest point in the GSMNP, nearly 20 miles of hiking, nearly 10,000 feet in elevation change, rocky trails, fog, rain, perpetual stream crossings, gnats, amphibia, dung beetles, soaked to the bone, two nights in the woods and stealth camping. On your first solo trip.

http://youtu.be/c3sOuEv0E2I

Poof - World Class Backpacking Goddess

You are too kind sir See you this weekend!

First solo AND a video?! Impressive on both accounts.
I hear you about arriving early & figuring out what to do with the rest of your day. Little different when you are by yourself. Some folks don't like taking their smart phone, but that's a time when mine comes in handy. i download podcasts, audiobooks, Kindle books, etc to pass away the time.

Anyhoo.. great job getting out there.

Thanks TallPaul. Hope to hike with you again someday soon.

Great trip, pretty hot and dry here. Nice to see the rocks, streams and mountains.

Thanks for posting!

Thank you. It was a very beautiful trail, so I didn't mind the wet.

A video of your July 27-29 hike in 2014, truly amazing!!!

Sorry, couldn't resist. Glad you had a great time!

Ha! It really was amazing!

Very nice. Now however you are addicted. Solo is awesome. While hiking with others is great most of the time, solo is a bit different and more introspective. Great video!

You are right. Solo is a completely different experience, but I did enjoy it.

Color me jealous. I am stuck here at work and you are out relaxing in the mountains. Great job.

STinGa

Relaxing in the woods wore me out, but it was a very good tiredness.

+1, Poof! I soloed overnight for the first time this summer as well. It is very freeing. And I am so glad you didn't cook. Well done, awesome you!

I hope you enjoyed solo as much as I did. I need to pack electrolytes the next time.

Congrats Poof.. Looking at your face I could see the good feeling you had from this accomplishment.. And well you should..
Great job all around.. Thanks for sharing..

Thank you and I like your name

That was a great accomplishment. First solo was a real test and you made it look easy! Thanks for a great video.

It wasn't easy...I just don't like to give in very often...

Congratulations on your solo! very nice video. Thanks for sharing with us!!

Thank you!

Enjoyed the video, hope to see some more in the future.

And thank you!!

[MedicineMan]

Wow wow wow what a killer hike! I think your power source was the duo pony tails!
Yep, you def. made it look easy.

[Poof]

Wow wow wow what a killer hike! I think your power source was the duo pony tails!
Yep, you def. made it look easy.

Thank you! I couldn't have done it without you You were the one who taught me the necessary skills.

[ofuros]

Well done, Poof.
Good on you for stepping outside your comfort zone & taking the plunge.
Great looking area for your first solo.

[MAD777]

Congratulations, Poof! I have a different mental process going on when I'm solo. Very mind cleansing.

I've missed seeing you at the Florida hang. Hopefully you can make it this year to the bigger, better, more beautiful facility that Gumbo found for us! Looking forward to hiking with you again!

[Roche]

A video of your July 27-29 hike in 2014, truly amazing!!!

Scientific evidence that she is ahead of her time.

[Poof]

Well done, Poof.
Good on you for stepping outside your comfort zone & taking the plunge.
Great looking area for your first solo.

Thank you kind sir! It was a good hike. Thanks for watching!

Congratulations, Poof! I have a different mental process going on when I'm solo. Very mind cleansing.

I've missed seeing you at the Florida hang. Hopefully you can make it this year to the bigger, better, more beautiful facility that Gumbo found for us! Looking forward to hiking with you again!

It would be awesome to get back to the Florida Hang. I really enjoyed my time at the one I attended. I didn't even mind falling out of the kayak (twice) at Juniper Springs though it did upset MM when he couldn't find me when I went the wrong way...

Scientific evidence that she is ahead of her time.

[perrito]

When I try to watch I get an error message stating that you haven't made the video available for viewing on mobile devices.

[perrito]

Jumped on to my laptop and watched the video. Great job there Poof! Looks like you had a great time.

[SkyPainter]

===> Congrats! Solo outings clear the soul. I refer to them as 'Spiritual Sani-Flush"! Great report, and great trip! Really nice hiking area!

~ SkyPainter