The Incredible Oakey Mountain on The Pinhoti Trail 🥾 AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-07-15 | I think one of the hardest climbs on the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama is the hike up Oakey Mountain. Despite the climb, the views are definitely worth it. At the top, you will find Oak Mountain shelter and a sharp descent down the mountain. #shortvideo #shorts #shortsvideo
A Day on Dugger Mountain Pinhoti Trail AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-07-14 | Along the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama, one of the bigger climbs is on Dugger Mountain. They are beautiful views as you climb to the top. Join me as I climbed Dugger Mountain on a recent backpacking trip in Alabama. #shortsvideo #shorts #shortvideo
ALABAMA PINHOTI TRAIL 181 MILES (PART TWO) AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-07-12 | The Pinhoti Trail is my home trail in Alabama. The trail stretches from Sylacauga AL all the way to the Southern terminus of the Ben Mckay Trail in Georgia. While in between jobs, I was able to take 10 days and hike. The Alabama portion of the Pinhoti Trail, this video Details my Gear list for the trip. #hiking #alabama #backpackingGear listHyperlite Mountain Gear - Junctionhyperlitemountaingear.comEnlightened Equipment - Revelation - quiltHilltoppacks.comGossamer Gear Thermarest z-seatDecathalon Forclaz puffy jacketThermarest neoair x-liteFlextail pillow Zpacks Plex SoloNalgene canteenCNOC 2 liter baghttps://a.co/d/aMnWNI8Sawyer Squeezehttps://a.co/d/59RGvaySix Moon Design ultralight UmbrellaShoz headphonesSquak water bottleBrs 5000 stoveAnker battery packFlextail headlamp GoPro 10Injinji socksDarn Tough socks
OLD TREE READY FOR ASSISTED LIVING 🌳 AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-07-08 | While hiking on the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama, I came across a dead tree on the trail. It had been a long day of hiking and I felt a little like the condition of the tree myself. #shortsvideo #shortvideo #shorts
WADE’S WATERFALL & LITTLE HILLBILLY WATERFALL PINHOTI TRAIL ALABAMA AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-07-07 | Along the Pinhoti Trail called Backpacking I came across Hillbilly and Wade’s waterfall. These waterfalls are beautiful and is a perfect place to stop for a break on a backpacking trip in Alabama. #shortsvideo #shorts #shortvideo
ALABAMA PINHOTI BACKPACKING (DAY ONE) AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-07-05 | The Pinhoti Trail is my home trail in Alabama. The trail stretches from Sylacauga AL all the way to the Southern terminus of the Ben Mckay Trail in Georgia. While in between jobs, I was able to take 10 days and hike. The Alabama portion of the Pinhoti Trail, this video Details my Gear list for the trip. #hiking #alabama #backpacking
ZULU CANYON PINHOTI TRAIL ALABAMA AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-07-01 | along thr Pinhoti Trail in Alabama, there’s a beautiful canyon called Zulu Canyon. As a Pinhoti winds its way east toward Georgia you run across several different canyons in Alabama. This is one of the canyons with a beautiful stream that I saw a while back packing trail. #shortsvideo #shorts #shortvideo
Chasing Sunset: The Quest for the Perfect Campsite AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-06-30 | While backpacking sometimes it’s hard to find a campsite. I was hiking on the Pinhoti Trail a while back and found myself chasing daylight looking for the perfect campsite. I did find a site down in a valley that worked out for the night. #shortsvideo #shortvideo #shorts
Best Gear for the Pinhoti Trail AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-06-28 | The Pinhoti Trail is my home trail in Alabama. The trail stretches from Sylacauga AL all the way to the Southern terminus of the Benton Mckaye Trail in Georgia. While in between jobs, I was able to take 10 days and hike. The Alabama portion of the Pinhoti Trail, this video Details my Gear list for the trip. #hiking #alabama #backpackingGear listHyperlite Mountain Gear - Junctionhyperlitemountaingear.comEnlightened Equipment - Revelation - quiltHilltoppacks.comGossamer Gear Thermarest z-seatDecathalon Forclaz puffy jacketThermarest neoair x-liteFlextail pillow Zpacks Plex SoloNalgene canteenCNOC 2 liter baghttps://a.co/d/aMnWNI8Sawyer Squeezehttps://a.co/d/59RGvaySix Moon Design ultralight UmbrellaShoz headphonesSquak water bottleBrs 5000 stoveAnker battery packFlextail headlamp GoPro 10Injinji socksDarn Tough socks
BLUE MOUNTAIN SHELTER ON THE PINHOTI TRAIL AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-06-24 | Along the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama is the Blue Mountain Shelter near Cheaha State Park. The Shelter has two levels and sits on the edge of the mountain. The shelter is claimed by some to be haunted. Check out the shelter as I was hiked past it on a backpacking trip. #shortsvideo #shorts #short
Exploring Cheaha Camp Stores Hidden Side Trail along the Pinhoti Trail AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-06-23 | On the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama the Cheaha State Park is a cool oasis along the way. There is a store that has drinks and snacks and some resupply. This was a great break as I hiked the Alabama portion of the trail while backpacking. #shortsvideo #shortvideo #shorts
Ultimate Summer Hammocking Setup Guide AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-06-21 | There are so many ways to set up a hammock. This video shows my typical summer hammock setup when air flow needs to be optimal. I use a Walhalla Hamkock and Outdoors hammock. I also use a JackRBetter underquilt and a Etowah Gear TNT fabric 11 foot tarp. I also use stingers from Dutchware Gear to hold the tarp. Check out my setup and let me know what your setup is like. #hammocklife #hammocking #hammockcamping
MCDILL POINT: The Most Epic Hike on the Pinhoti Trail AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-06-17 | Along the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama, there is a beautiful view in the Cheaha Wilderness called McDill’s point. The view looks back southward along the Pinhoti Trail of the Appalachian foothills and the spine of the mountains. #shortsvideo #shortvideo #shorts
The Aftermath of a Cheaha Trail Storm AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-06-16 | I was able to hike to the top of Cheaha Mountain after a storm one day. I’ve never seen that much water during a backpacking trip. The storms came through unexpectedly and we’re very severe. The trail became a river all the way to the top of the mountain and beyond. Join me on this short clip hiking to the top of the mountain after the rain at Cheaha wilderness in Alabama. #shortsvideo #shortvideo #shorts
The Squak Water Bottle: A Backpackers Dream AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-06-14 | Squaker Bottle - the ultimate companion for anyone who's had enough of battling tight backpack pockets or oversized, clunky bottles. At a light 5.9 oz, yet packing 32 fl. oz. of your favorite beverage, this bottle slides smoothly into your pack’s side pocket or your car's cup holder without a hitch.Built from rugged, impact-resistant Tritan plastic, the Squaker Bottle can handle the bumps and bruises of the trail—or your daily grind. Fill it with piping-hot pine needle herbal tea on a cold morning or ice-cold trout water under the summer sun. It’s BPA-free, leak-proof, and tough enough for any adventure.Websitesquak.com/products/squaker-bottle
HIKING UP THE MOUNTAIN AFTER CLAIRMONT GAP ON THE PINHOTI TRAIL AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-06-10 | There is a climb after the sign at Clairmont gap going north headed to Adam‘s gap on the Pinhoti Trail. It is a beautiful uphill to the top with a view. Join me as I climb up to see the view at the top of Clairmont gap on the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama. #shortsvideo #shortsyoutube #shorts
Exploring the Majestic Rock Garden of Pinhoti Trail AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-06-09 | On the Pinhoti Trail near Clairmont Gap, there is a place commonly known as the rock garden. For over a mile, the rocks are relentless on the trail. It is not technical, but, it is simply tough hiking, due to the u even trail. #shortsvideo #shortsyoutube #shorts
EXPLORING APPALACHIAN TRAIL GATEWAYS AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-06-07 | Once a year on the Appalachian Trail, a group gets together around the time that most people start going northbound and has a festival called a T gateways. On top of Springer Mountain in Georgia is where the festival is held. In years past the festival was called Appalachian Trail Kick Off. I was able to go to AT gateways this year And check out all the vendors. I got to see Backpacking company such as Zpacks, Altra, Jolly Gear, Lightheart Gear, Goose Feet, and many others. Check out this short episode as I discuss some of the people I met along the way.
Exploring the Bulls Gap to Porters Gap Trail: A Hidden Gem AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-06-03 | The southern part of the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama has some great trailhead, including bulls gap this short video details from bulls gap going north on the Pinhoti Trail and the great view along the way. #shortsvideo #shortsyoutube #shorts
Hiking the Trammell Trailhead to Bulls Gap on the Pinhoti Trail #shorts #shortvideo #shorts AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-06-02 | One of my favorite trail heads on the Pinhoti Trail is Trammel trailhead. The hike from Tramel to Bulls gap is an amazing climb and view at the top. I highly recommend this hike on a clear day to see the views of Alabama.
HIKING NEELS GAP TO SPRINGER MOUNTAIN GEORGIA APPALACHIAN TRAIL (PART TWO) AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-05-31 | The Appalachian Trail is an amazing journey that includes 14 states. I got the chance to hike a small portion of the Georgia Trail over a few days with some friends. This section was from Neal’s gap to Springer Mountain. A beautiful section of the trail. #hiking #backpacking #georgia #mountains
TERRAPIN HILL CLIMB PINHOTI TRAIL #short #shortsvideo #shorts AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-05-27 | Early on the Pinhoti Trail there is a hill that’s quite a climb. It is called Terrapin Hill. It caught me by surprise and made me think that Alabama does have some elevation. Check out the short little video on the Pinhoti Trail and Terrapin Hill.
WEOGUFKA SHELTER PINHOTI TRAIL ALABAMA #shorts #shortsvideo #short AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-05-26 | The Pinhoti Trail in Alabama has amazing views and wonderful topography. They were wegulfka shelter is a neat place to hang out and camp for the night while hiking on the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama.
The Beginning of the Appalachian Trail (Neels Gap to Springer Mountain) AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-05-24 | The Appalachian Trail is an amazing journey that includes 14 states. I got the chance to hike a small portion of the Georgia Trail over a few days with some friends. This section was from Neal’s gap to Springer Mountain. A beautiful section of the trail. #hiking #backpacking #georgia #mountains
FLAGG MOUNTAIN ALABAMA PINHOTI TRAIL AT SUNRISE ☀️ AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-05-20 | I was fortunate enough to start the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama on a spectacular day with a beautiful sunrise. Check out Flagg Mountain on this beautiful morning. #shorts #short #shortsvideo #shortsyoutube
KAYAKING DOWN THE RIVER #shorts #short #shortsyoutube AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-05-19 | Some of my most peaceful moments in Life have been paddling down a river in a kayak
RAVEN CLIFF FALLS TRAIL GEORGIA AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-05-17 | In the Chattahoochee Wilderness of North Georgia, there is a popular trail called Raven Cliffs. The trail follows the creek for 2.5 miles to the cliffs. If you climb a sketchy crack in the cliffs, there is an amazing view at the top. Check out this episode, as Crow and Metro on the Move hike Raven Cliffs along the streams and waterfalls to an amazing view. #backpacking #hiking #waterfall
Self-Improvement is a SCAM #shortsvideo #shorts #short AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-05-13 | Here are 8 sentences I wish I had read earlier in life. Even if you trust someone, keep somethings to yourself. If you want to build something, get ready for criticism. Your mental health is more important than your career. You are an unstoppable force when you realize you can do it alone. Be okay with people not liking you. Becuase most people don’t like themselves. Not everything goes according to plan, so be ready to adapt. You can always chose to be happy. Being sad is just an option. Lastly, don’t stress out about the things you can’t control.
ICE IN THE SIPSEY WILDERNESS 🧊 #short #shorts #shortsvideo AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-05-12 | While hiking in the Sipsey wilderness of the Bankhead national Forest of Alabama, a few months ago, I came upon some beautiful ice hanging from the ledges of the cliffs of the Sipsey. Check out the short video while hiking in the wilderness.
ESSENTIAL GEAR FROM HILLTOP PACKS AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-05-10 | I believe that most people that are involved in backpacking can use a little Hilltop Packs gear. Whether you want a food bag, a stuff sack, or a fanny pack, Hilltop Packs has essential gear that will enhance your backpacking experience. I wanted to showcase some of the Hilltop Packs gear that I have used for years. Plus, I will also highlight five new pieces of gear that I recently got from Hilltop Packs that will be added to my kit for the coming year.Websitehilltoppacks.com
The Secret Cave of Sipsey Wilderness AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-05-06 | there are many caves in the Sipsey Wilderness. While Backpacking in the wilderness area, we found a cave and explored it. #short #shorts #shortvideo #shortsvideo
PATH PROJECTS LOMOND FLEECE GRID HOODIE FOR BACKPACKING 🥾 AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-05-05 | Link to Lomond Hoodiepathprojects.com/products/lomond-hoodie
ALABAMA TRIPLE CROWN “TURKEY TAILS” (PART THREE) SIPSEY WILDERNESS FINALE 👑 👑 👑 AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-05-03 | The Alabama Triple Crown is three trails in three days for a total of 60 miles. In November, the "Turkey Tails" group completed the challenge after finishing the three trails in the Cheaha Wilderness, Oak Mountain State Park, and the Sipsey Wilderness. Check out this final video of the loop in the Sipsey Wilderness and the medal ceremony for the Alabama Triple Crown. #alabamatriplecrown #hiking #challenge #challenges #backpacking #mountains #trails #trail
ALABAMA TRIPLE CROWN TURKEY TAILS WEEKEND (PART TWO) OAK MTN. LOOP AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-05-01 | ...
ALABAMA TRIPLE CROWN TURKEY TAILS (PART ONE) CHEAHA WILDERNESS 👑 👑 👑 AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-04-26 | ...
REVIEW PATH PROJECTS BACKPACKING GEAR Pyrenees T - Sykes Shorts - Benham Half Zip & Sentinel Tights AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-04-19 | Path Projects sent me four clothing pieces that I will be using as a Hiking Uniform going forward. These 4 pieces are perfect for backpacking, hiking, running or trail running. 1. The Pyrenees Hooded T-Shirt - THE PERFECT ALL-SEASON PERFORMANCE HOODIEOur signature Tencel-blend performance jersey is as soft as Pima cotton, but performs like a running shirt. It also has UPF 50+ for those long sunny days. We’ve perfected the hood for maximum sun protection and a secure fit, added our unique watch slot, and made the cuffs adjustable with thumb holes. All these details come together in a modern, stylish design, ready for the trails and everyday life.TECH SPECSImportant Note: We retooled the fit slightly to be more true to size. The body is 1" narrower and the sleeves are 2" shorter. Tencelite 19 fabric 74% polyester / 19% Tencel / 7% Spandex single jersey.Extremely breathable, lightweight, anti-odor, moisture wicking, quick dry, UPF 50+, soft comfort, 4-way stretch, easy care.Casual comfortable full-length sleeves with pull out hand protection and a snorkel hood.Left arm watch slot opening for watch/GPS access while hand protection is in use.Soft touch stitching for chafe-free wear.Small reflective logo at the lower left side.Made in Cambodia.Weight: 6.7 oz / 189 g (size M).Tencelite 19 fabric, assembled in Cambodia.2. The Sykes PX shorts- YOUR TRUSTED COMPANION, STRIDE FOR STRIDEA true trail running short and staple in our line. Worn by top ultrarunners, the Sykes PX embodies the spirit of Path Projects with modern, minimal style, the world's best fabric technologies, and a secure pocketing system built for long efforts. Line up for your next race with the Sykes PX.TORAY PRIMEFLEXThe flex is in the spiral yarn. This configuration gives the fabric a built-in mechanical stretch that goes to all 360 degrees of adventure. Thanks to this technology, the fabric will stretch and recover without using heavier water-absorbing elastics like Spandex. Upshot: outstanding breathability, abrasion resistance and a softer feel against your skin. All this at 40% the weight of the old school stretchy stuff. PrimeFlex is both eco and techno. The fabric is partially made from a corn-based material that uses less water during processing. There’s comfort from mile one to mile one hundred.TRIPURE ELASTICTripure is a high tech nano fiber that delivers incredible comfort and performance. The Benchmarks are superior stretch and recovery and fined-tuned temperature regulation. Dries quickly, anti-microbial, static free and durable beyond all normal expectations. The humble waistband gets its 15 minutes of athletic fame.3. The Sentinel Tights - GO FAST. GO FAR.The Sentinel Half Tight is the result of two years of research and development, leveraging the best features of our renowned running shorts to create uncompromising tights for race day PB's and ambitious mountain adventures.We tapped our friend Eric Floberg, a Chicago-based runner, photographer and filmmaker, to field test prototypes of the Sentinel Tight. The result: a tight optimized for the real-world rigors of racing—and his personal best time in the half marathon.4. BENHAM Half Zip fleece - JAPAN'S PREMIER FLEECE TECHNOLOGY MEETS TIMELESS STYLEWhere innovation meets heritage, this piece brings Japan’s leading-edge fleece craftsmanship to the forefront of performance design. Merging advanced thermal regulation with an effortlessly classic running silhouette, it embodies both on-trail performance and timeless appeal. Thoughtfully constructed for movement and versatility, it transitions seamlessly from urban streets to quiet trails.TECH SPECSToray Karuishi™ fleece fabric156gsm, 44% nylon / 43% polyester / 13% polyurethane, flat durable face with super soft brushed back side, knit.Warm, super soft, strong, stretch, moisture wicking, breathable, quick dry, anti-odor.Half zip frontMock neckClassic FitSustainableMade in CambodiaWeight: 8 oz / 227 g (size M)
PEACEFUL MOMENTS ON THE WATER✌️#shorts #shorts #shortsvideo AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-04-15 | Some people find peace in different places. I find peace kayaking on a river. This was one of those days where the water was com the weather was nice and all I could hear were the birds and the sound of my paddle hitting the water.
VIEW OF CHEAHA MOUNTAIN ALABAMA 🏔️ #shorts #short #hiking AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-04-14 | The view on top of Cheaha mountain is a beautiful site in Alabama. There is an outcropping of rocks on the Pinhoti Trail that looks back towards bald rock, the highest point of Alabama. 
TRAIL MAGIC FOR THE ALABAMA TRIPLE CROWN OAK MOUNTAIN (PART TWO) AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-04-10 | The Alabama Triple Crown is three days, three trails, with a total of 60 + miles. On this weekend of the ATC, I did trail magic for the group. This episode documents the Saturday hike at Oak Mountain State Park in Birmingham, Alabama. This ATC was special because the hikers are an ALL female group. Check out this adventure of the "behind the scenes" of a typical Alabama Triple Crown Weekend. Part Three will follow this video. #hiking #adventure #outdoors
TRAIL MAGIC ON THE Alabama Triple Crown #shorts #short #shortvideo AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-04-08 | twice a year, our group does the Alabama Triple Crown. it is three trails innthree days for a total of 60 miles. At the mid-way point of each trail, trail magic is given to the hikers. This is a little snipit of that trail magic.
SUNSET HIKING ON A TRAIL IN ALABAMA #short #shorts #shortsvideo AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-04-07 | Sunset is my favorite time day. While hiking on the Alabama Triple Crown, we came across the Cheaha shelter and watched the sunset with a large group. #hiking
TRAIL MAGIC FOR THE ALABAMA TRIPLE CROWN (PART ONE) AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-04-05 | The Alabama Triple Crown is three days, three trails, with a total of 60 + miles. On this weekend of the ATC, I did trail magic for the group. This episode documents the Thursday night camping at Turnipseed campground before we start the Chin/Pin/Sky loop in the Cheaha Wilderness. This ATC was special because the hikers are an ALL female group. Check out this adventure of the "behind the scenes" of a typical Alabama Triple Crown Weekend. Parts Two and Three will follow this video.
The Hidden Caves of Sipsey Wilderness AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-04-03 | While exploring the Sipsey Wilderness off trail and bushwhacking, we found an entrance to a cave. So, we went impromptu spelunking. Check out this incredible cave in the Sipsey Wilderness off trail Alabama. #cave #caves #spelunking
SETUP OF FEATHERSTONE OBSIDIAN ONE TENT #shorts #short #shortsvideo AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-04-01 | ...
KING’S CHAIR OAK MOUNTAIN ALABAMA #short #shorts #shortsvideo AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING 2025-03-31 | ...
