#hikingguidelife

[jenhikes]

I’m convinced we won’t end up getting any snow accumulation this year. While it’s snowing in the high elevations, we are only seeing tiny dusting this year. I absolutely love snow and I hate living where I can’t get to it. Do you like snow? How much accumulation did this big storm system bring you? . . . #REIAdventures #OptOutside #forceofnature #sweatydirtyhappy #AppalachianTrail #AppalachianTrials #thetrek #trektheAT #whiteblaze #greatsmokymountains #GSMNP #Smokies #hiking #backpacking #hikingguidelife #snow #winter #throwback #latergram #mtcammerer https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3DXNGlrK8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w86753v3vmz

[longyearkitkat-blog]

Just came back from an amazing hike to one of our amazing ice caves. Plus Scott got to wear his new harness and it fits so perfectly. #arctic #hikingadventures #hikingguide #hikingguidelife #longyearbyen #larsbreen #icecave #greelandhund #greenlandhusky #manmat #sledgedog #husky #snow #winterwonderland #ice #nordnorge #nature #naturelovers (at Arctic/Longyearbyen) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqinQzwgYf8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cn313b83zia6

[jenhikes]

I’m all for sunny skies and green leaves, but I absolutely love the steely skies and bright white of frost and snow. . . #REIAdventures #OptOutside #forceofnature #sweatydirtyhappy #AppalachianTrail #AppalachianTrials #thetrek #trektheAT #whiteblaze #greatsmokymountains #GSMNP #Smokies #hiking #backpacking #hikingguidelife #blueridgemoments #appalachian_explorers #newfoundgap #newfoundgaproad #latergram #frost #snow #winter #865life https://www.instagram.com/p/BtEFf23l0B1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1de6fljo27m53

[jenhikes]

Getting back on trail today put me in a happy place for just a few hours. . . . #REIAdventures #OptOutside #forceofnature #sweatydirtyhappy #AppalachianTrail #AppalachianTrials #thetrek #trektheAT #whiteblaze #greatsmokymountains #GSMNP #Smokies #hiking #backpacking #hikingguidelife #greenbrier #waterfall #cascade #waterfallwednesday #oldsettlers https://www.instagram.com/p/BsRrPDXl2N6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=innq4sapm1js

[jenhikes]

I absolutely love the peace and calm in the Smokies during the winter months. The tourists have dramatically dropped off, the roads are easier to drive, the places are more peaceful. . . Living in the region of the most visited national park in the country 11.3 million annual visitors) can be tough, especially when you’re trying to relax and unwind. Fortunately, we have winter and early spring to appreciate the solitude the forest can provide. . . #REIAdventures #OptOutside #forceofnature #sweatydirtyhappy #AppalachianTrail #AppalachianTrials #thetrek #trektheAT #whiteblaze #greatsmokymountains #GSMNP #Smokies #hiking #backpacking #hikingguidelife #pigeonriver #relaxing #water #winterhiking #winterinthesmokies #offseason https://www.instagram.com/p/Bssh7btl-H3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=139isze1osbdp

[jenhikes]

When you get a long, flat stretch like this at the very end of your day it almost feels like you’re cheating. . . . #REIAdventures #OptOutside #forceofnature #sweatydirtyhappy #AppalachianTrail #AppalachianTrials #thetrek #trektheAT #whiteblaze #greatsmokymountains #GSMNP #Smokies #hiking #backpacking #hikingguidelife #greenbrier #trailmagic #supportcrew #trailrunning #flattrail https://www.instagram.com/p/BsVWauil0Ei/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cwq44fffhr1r

[jenhikes]

Missing the trail this morning. Sometimes I really miss being a backpacking Guide and other times I’m so glad I’m out of that game. Maybe on different terms it would’ve been more enjoyable. Either way, there was something very satisfying about being outside most of the year. Sitting at a desk 40 hours a week just isn’t for me. . . . #REIAdventures #OptOutside #forceofnature #sweatydirtyhappy #AppalachianTrail #AppalachianTrials #thetrek #trektheAT #whiteblaze #greatsmokymountains #GSMNP #Smokies #hiking #backpacking #hikingguidelife #takelessdomore #teamspandits #seeninspandits #altrarunning #embracethespace #zerolimits #thefutureisfemale https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs-jO4KlWFt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nwu7cg7wvk6z

[jenhikes]

Old Settlers Trail is easily my favorite place to wander into the woods. Often overlooked by most people due to its length and lack of milestones or “beauty” points, this trail oozes history and adventure. And there’s never anyone else out there to share it with. . . . #REIAdventures #OptOutside #forceofnature #sweatydirtyhappy #greatsmokymountains #GSMNP #Smokies #hiking #backpacking #hikingguidelife #dayoff #oldsettlers #oldsettlerstrail #offthebeatenpath #adventure #greenbrier #history #historic https://www.instagram.com/p/BsdEfvqFHIi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7c9uj2a50cyr

[jenhikes]

Much style. Such grace. . . Since Plan A didn’t pan out this weekend, plan B continuously evolved. Before bed on Saturday night we decided to take an alternate route out and we found quite a bit of blowdown up in the high elevation. This moment shows the joy of being fun-sized and trying to climb a tree on a steep hillside 😂 . . 📸: @woodswomyn . . #OptOutside #forceofnature #sweatydirtyhappy #AppalachianTrail #lostcovetrail #greatsmokymountains #GSMNP #Smokies #hiking #backpacking #hikingguidelife #bentonmackayetrail #teamspandits #seeninspandits #takelessdomore #altrarunning #zerolimits #blueridgebabes #graceful #outtakes #thatcalfmusclethough https://www.instagram.com/p/BteiOsSlVj3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xkeetd084owl

[jenhikes]

Short walks in cold weather. It doesn’t get any better! . . #REIAdventures #OptOutside #forceofnature #sweatydirtyhappy #AppalachianTrail #AppalachianTrials #thetrek #trektheAT #whiteblaze #greatsmokymountains #GSMNP #Smokies #hiking #backpacking #hikingguidelife #winter #winterhike #selfie #mountainchick #everdayexploring #takelessdomore #teamspandits #zerolimits #takeahike https://www.instagram.com/p/BtLy0dzlIxr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fwvpqbonmand

[jenhikes]

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A fun moment of zen - watching water flow beneath the ice layer of a stream. . . It’s no secret winter is my absolute favorite time of year. Hearing the ground crunch beneath your feet, the cold air on your face, the warmth of that old puffy coat you never want to replace... give me a chilly, icy, sunny winter day over any summer day! . . . #REIAdventures #OptOutside #forceofnature #sweatydirtyhappy #AppalachianTrail #AppalachianTrials #thetrek #trektheAT #whiteblaze #greatsmokymountains #GSMNP #Smokies #hiking #backpacking #hikingguidelife #ice #momentofzen #icy #snow #winter #smokymountainwinter https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6xXRqFyx4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zraw7bx156yw

[jenhikes]

Capturing a sunset after a gray afternoon yesterday. I think it might be time to visit those mountains again soon! . . . #REIAdventures #OptOutside #forceofnature #sweatydirtyhappy #AppalachianTrail #AppalachianTrials #thetrek #trektheAT #whiteblaze #greatsmokymountains #GSMNP #Smokies #hiking #backpacking #hikingguidelife #sunset #sevierville #seviercounty #dollyshometown #welcomehome #daylightsavings #mybackyard #asseenonmyrun https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp7OVzzFtjW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nm70nhbk4cf2

[jenhikes]

Super excited to hike this trail with one of my favorite humans this week! @haley_urben . . . #REIAdventures #OptOutside #forceofnature #ladyhikers #likeagirl #sweatydirtyhappy #greatsmokymountains #GSMNP #Smokies #hiking #backpacking #hikingguidelife #ramseycascade #ramsey #waterfall #waterfallwednesday

[jenhikes]

A friend shared this on Facebook this morning and MAN - does this resonate with me right now. Thanks @shaggyhiker! . . . #REIAdventures #OptOutside #forceofnature #sweatydirtyhappy #AppalachianTrail #AppalachianTrials #thetrek #trektheAT #whiteblaze #greatsmokymountains #GSMNP #Smokies #hiking #backpacking #hikingguidelife #quote #monotony #adventure #adventuretime #qotd #adventuring #thruhike #thruhike2018

[jenhikes]

On top of the world... . . . This is the time of year when I always feel a little twinge of jealousy for those out attempting their first trek of the Appalachian Trail. That journey changed my life. That spring I learned so many things about myself. I got to experience the beauty of the Appalachians and the kindness of strangers. I miss it every day. . . . #REIAdventures #OptOutside #forceofnature #sweatydirtyhappy #AppalachianTrail #AppalachianTrials #thetrek #trektheAT #whiteblaze #greatsmokymountains #Smokies #hiking #backpacking #hikingguidelife #828isgreat #appalachian_explorers #ashevilletrails #maxpatch #pisgah #pisgahnationalforest #at2018 #thruhike #sectionhike

[jenhikes]

We were lucky enough to have Skinny Dip Falls all to ourselves when we passed by... how many people can say that?!? Did we actually skinny dip? Well, it was only 50 degrees out, so I’ll let you guess 😉 . . . #REIAdventures #OptOutside #forceofnature #sweatydirtyhappy #hiking #backpacking #hikingguidelife #pisgah #pisgahnationalforest #pnf #mountainstosea #mountainstoseatrail #fmst #waterfall #water #pigeonriver #graveyardfields #828isgreat #blueridge #blueridgeoutdoors #blueridgeparkway #brp #hike #wnc #westernNC