10 Year Old Siblings Capture Their Incredible 900 Miles Hiking Challenge on Camera and Document It

At an age when most kids are trading Pokémon cards and hooked to video games, two pint-sized adventurers swapped their play dates with hiking dates. As the brother-sister duo, Landon and Elizabeth embarked on their journey conquering the Great Smoky Mountains, they rewrote the ‘kid’s menu’ of adventure.

The dynamic duo on the extraordinary mission exhibits their deep connection with the wilderness of East Tennessee. The journey of the toddler hikers witnessing their passion for the outdoors is definitely a sight to see. 

Hiking toddlers extend their passion by taking up the Smoky challenge

The love for the outdoors has been instilled within the residents of Talbott, 8-year-old Landon Stewart, and his 10-year-old sister Elizabeth Stewart at a very early age. When Landon was only 18 months old and his sister 3 years old they had been exposed to the enthralling world of nature. Jennifer Stoneking-Stewart, the mother of the toddlers said in an interview with 10 News, “I had asked them one day, ‘Do you guys want to be doing this with me? Do you want to join me in this?’ And their answer was ‘Yeah, sure.”

On every hike, they started discovering the new wonders of nature starting with finding different kinds of mushrooms. Gradually they picked up their passion for hiking while testing their limits taking up the challenge of the 900 Miler Club.

Amidst 800 other dedicated hikers who have conquered every trail in the Great Smoky Mountains, Jennifer and her kids enthusiastically participated to set foot on the adventure of a lifetime. 

A quest to reach the summit in an attempt to connect with nature

The dedication of Landon and Stewart has helped the siblings to be the youngest male and female hikers to cover an extensive distance of 1,165 miles involving 150 trails. With the hikes lasting anywhere between five to ten hours, each expedition demanded rigorous training and prolonged hours of preparation.  

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Even though the 900 Miler Club came as a physical challenge for the brother-sister duo at such an early age, it was more of a journey they enjoyed that has been close to their heart and soul. The hiking adventure that the family embarked upon bestowed them with the opportunity to connect with the Great Smoky Mountains, one of the most precious treasures of East Tennessee. 

The remarkable journey of the Stewart family ended on October 22 when they succeeded in covering all the trails. Inspired by their dedication, the 900 Miler Club is on its way to making them official members as a gesture of acknowledging the achievement of the family and especially the kids. 

The hiking adventure of the Stewart family sheds light on the importance of enjoying the journey while cherishing the bond between the family and basking in the beauty of nature. These young explorers went beyond their comfort zone reminding determination is the key for all adventurers irrespective of age. 

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