Our Story
And so the story begins…
It all began on a hot summer morning when Red Leader and Silent Knight decided to go for a walk in the woods. They had hiked trails before, but those trails were small, and without meaning or purpose. On this morning though, their was something different. The trail was the 4C’s Cross-country trail at Carter Caves State Park in Eastern Kentucky, not one of easiest trails for beginners with its many hill climbs, slippery rocks, and stream crossings. And even though it was a hot and muggy 90 degree day, and even though they were out of shape, and cussed the whole way, The trail was beautiful with many sites to see.
After beating the heat and the rugged terrain, they told themselves they were not doing anything like that ever again. But then after a few days passed, and after their sore muscles, and feet began to heal, something unexpected happened. Red Leader actually began to miss being out on the trail.
Hesitant to call Silent Knight and tell him of his desire for another adventure, Red Leader began watching YouTube videos on hiking, and began researching different types of gear there were. It wasn’t long before he could no longer take it and gave Silent Knight a call. and wouldn’t you know it, he too had been itching to set out on another trail.
After traveling to the Natural Bridge in Slade Kentucky, and seeing some of the most beautiful sites nature has to offer, they realized that this was something that had been sorely missing from their lives, and wanting to continue on adventuring for as long as they were able, they decided to get their other friends, Sir-Cuss-A lot and Muscle-Man involved. Shortly after, they new that nature was something that everyone needed to experience, and armed themselves with cameras, to record and document their adventures, in hopes to inspire, educate, and entertain. That’s when with the launch of their episodic YouTube Channel, Knights of the Trail was born.
TALK TO US, WE ARE KINDA AWESOME
Korey Ward
Trail Name: Red Leader
Korey is the ” Jack of all Trades” of the group. He’s constantly researching new places to explore, and hone his craft as a true survivalist.
Likes: The color Red, a good adventure, reading. playing guitar, and The Great Outdoors
Dislikes: Waiting, negative attitudes, not being the best he can be.
Goal: To thru-hike the Sheltowee Trace.
Brett Stemen
Trail Name: Silent Knight
Brett, the man of few words is the every man of the group, looking for adventure to escape from his 9 to 5 job and see the world.
Likes: The Color Green, Sports, Reading, Movies, and Getting out in the open air.
Dislikes: Cold Weather, and Rats
Josh Stewart
Trail Name: Sir-Cuss-A Lot
Josh, is the mouth of the group. He speaks without a filter and isn’t afraid to tell you how he feels. He is also the avid gamer of the group, looking to escape the harsh light of the television screen. Likes: Superman colors, the 1980’s, and the Great Smoky Mountains.
Dislikes: Hot Weather, and Music Passed the year 2000. Goal: hike the Appalachian Trail.
JR Noffsinger
Trail Name: Muscle-Man
JR is the muscles of the group. He’s always working out, trying to become stronger and healthier. He’s the newest member of the group and just starting to explore the world.
Likes: the Color Blue
Dislikes: Corn