Hi BFF. From South Carolina, late 40s. Friends and I do frequently do 2-3 night, 15-30 mile hikes in NC, SC and TN mountains. Most trips are planned for solitude. I would prefer being like millions and have no clue about the topic, BUT, it is too late after about a 4 year obsession. It seems to go down deeper mine shafts of mystery. Then to the dogmen and on....
I haven't seen any Sasquatches but aware of the presence on 3-4 occasions in retrospect, not at the time, which I count as a blessing. Oddly 2 of the last 3 remote hikes (4qtr 2021-2022) included seeing multiple, slow moving, white/light blue orbs that caused alarm and unease. There just isn't a good answer and I know a bit about physics through to Cherokee lore. Us three at the times would have liked a solid explanation, for sleep's sake. I follow D. Paulides, S. Chronicles, Isdahl-HTH, LA Marsuli (sp), etc. and am open for more info from the reputable. Thanks for the opportunity here.