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Grayson Highlands State Park - Day Two
Day two in Grayson Highlands finds us hiking the Cabin Creek Trail in search of the waterfall - which needed a bit more water flowing. We also hit the Rhododendron Trail to connect to the A.T southbound in search of the ponies, crossed into the Mount Rogers Recreation Area for a bit but then doubled back to hit Wilburn Ridge.
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Grayson Highlands State Park: Twin Pinnacles Trail - Day One
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Grayson Highlands is one of our favorite parks. Lots of trails, wild ponies, long horn cattle, its Appalachian Trail connection, great camping .... what is not to love. In this video, we hike the Twin Pinnacles Trail and it did not disappoint. #hiking #graysonhighlandsstatepark #hikevirginia #adventure #camping #virginiastateparks #getoutside
Hiking Peaks of Otter off the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia
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Come along for a hike up the Peaks of Otter along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. It had been several years since we did this hike. We also got to meet and chat with a couple of Appalachian Trail thru hikers at the Peaks of Otter lodge. Scroll from Ohio and Super Nova from Georgia. Shout out to you all and hope you are having a great hike. #peaksofotter #blueridgeparkway #hikevirginia #AThi...
Allegheny Trail W5: Wood's Wacky Week of Work and Welaxation - Tuesday 0618
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Tuesday was our final day of working during the W5. We took the scenic way home (well, they are all scenic in West Virginia) but we passed the place where we will be seeing several of you in September! Stay tuned to the end! #alleghenytrail #trailmaintenance #hikewestvirginia #westvirginia #westvirginiaslongesthikingtrail #hikethealleghenytrail
W5: Wood's Wacky Week of Work and Welaxation - Monday 17, 2024 on the Allegheny Trail
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Work on Section One continued on Monday with a somewhat smaller crew, but getting the work done none the less. A great time of hard work and fellowship along the way. #alleghenytrail #trailmaintenance #hikethealleghenytrail #wildandwonderful #westvirginiaslongesthikingtrail
W5: Wood's Wacky Week of Work and Welaxation -Sunday 06-16-2024
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The annual gathering for Trail Maintenance Volunteers of the Allegheny Trail known as the W5, was held June 14 - June 21. Base Camp was at Harmon, WV, however, the work projects for the year were in Section One between Thomas and Davis. Here are a few highlights of our day on Sunday, June 16th on the work detail. Thankful for all the Trail Maintenance Volunteers who gave as much time as they co...
AT Trail Days 2024 - More YouTuber Interviews - Vendor's Alley - Hiker Parade
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Another rainy day did not dampen spirits at Saturday Trail Day events. We toured around Damascus in the early morning, got to interview some of our favorite TH-camrs and had the opportunity to meet some new ones! We toured Vendor Alley some more and also took in the Hiker's parade. Good times!2 @MyLifeOutdoors @RVAHikerGirl @SeniorHiker77 @icebearhikes @IceBearHalfwayPoint @tonyabrowninghikes@t...
Appalachian Trail Days 2024 - Friday May 17th - Happenings, Hikers, Vendors & YouTubers! Oh My!
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Damascus Trail Days 2024 was a happening place! Lots of hikers - past and present - lots of vendors, activities, and great programs. We got to interview some of our favorite TH-camrs and talk to vendors about their products - new products and what is happening in their companies. We'll share a few of our experiences along the way! @heavenlyhikesandtravels241 @kevinandleah1221 @fearsomeis #appal...
Fresh Ground's Leapfrog Cafe - Trail Magic on the A.T.
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Fresh Ground has become a legend on the A.T. as he is in his 12th year of feeding hikers along the trail. We share some of his thoughts in the interview. To make donations to the Leapfrog Cafe, you may send checks or money orders to P.O. Box 1629, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 Other methods for donation include: PayPal: www.paypal.me/FreshGround Venmo: @freshgroundleapfrogcafe Zelle: freshground1414...
Winter Trees Walk at the Yew Mountain Center #YewMountainCenter #PocahontasCounty #NatureLovers
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February 3rd showed up to be a perfect day for a winter walk in the woods at the Yew Mountain Center on Lobelia Road in Hillsboro, West Virginia. Forestry experts instructed in how to identify tress by only buds and arrangement, a brief introduction to tapping sugar maple trees, and the art of copocing and polarding. Check out Yew Mountain Centers website for more interesting programs. Banjo Sh...
Allegheny Trail: Meet the Trail in Ronceverte, WV
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Members of the Allegheny Trail and WVSTA held a community event in Ronceverte at The Sportsmans Tavern to introduce people to the Trail and encourage them to go hike and enjoy this great West Virginia trail. Several trail volunteers were present reconnecting with each other and it was a great time to hear about upcoming plans and events. Justin's Channel: www.youtube.com/@UCoFgsc4ZLoN3s6aVK1YjG...
Cranberry Glades - Pocahontas County, WV
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Cranberry Glades is a unique ecological area in any season of the year, but this year, the fall colors were popping and brought another unique experience to adventurers. Even in the chilly rain, the Glades were amazing.
Appalachian Trail: Daleville to Carvins Cove Viewpoint
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Here is an October saunter on the AT as we explore a little section from Daleville to a lesser known overview of Carvins Cove reservoir. Pleasant fall temperatures, good company and ending with good food at Three Little Pigs in Daleville.
Appalachian Trail Days 2023: Friday, May 19th - Damascus, Virginia
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We had the opportunity to attend Friday's events at Trail Days in Damascus, VA. Checked out all the latest and greatest from the vendors, talked to some of the hikers, got to hear some amazing stories. Here is a glimpse of some of the sights and some of the conversations we got to engage in. Enjoy! #AppalachianTrailDays2023 #DamascusVA
Spring Tonic 2023 - A Tribute to Mountain Tradition!
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It's Spring and time for the annual ritual of gathering the Spring Tonic. Join us as we once again participate in a wonderful Mountain Tradition.
Seeking Spring on the GRT
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Seeking Spring on the GRT
Biking the Jackson River Scenic Trail
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Biking the Jackson River Scenic Trail
Exploring Nuttallburg - New River Gorge National Park
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Exploring Nuttallburg - New River Gorge National Park
An Incomplete History of Backpack Evolution - Part 2
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An Incomplete History of Backpack Evolution - Part 2
An Incomplete History of Backpack Evolution - Part 1
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An Incomplete History of Backpack Evolution - Part 1
Day Five of Wood's Wacky Week of Work and Welaxation on the Allegheny Trail
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Day Five of Wood's Wacky Week of Work and Welaxation on the Allegheny Trail
Day Four of Wood's Wacky Week of Work and Welaxation on the Allegheny Trail
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Day Four of Wood's Wacky Week of Work and Welaxation on the Allegheny Trail
Day Three of Wood's Wacky Week of Work and Welaxation on the Allegheny Trail
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Day Three of Wood's Wacky Week of Work and Welaxation on the Allegheny Trail
Hiking Little Laurel Trail in New River Gorge National Park
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Hiking Little Laurel Trail in New River Gorge National Park
Hiking the Andy Layne Trail to Tinker Cliffs on the A.T.
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Hiking the Andy Layne Trail to Tinker Cliffs on the A.T.
Appalachian Trail Days 2022 - Friday, May 13. Damascus, Virginia
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Appalachian Trail Days 2022 - Friday, May 13. Damascus, Virginia
Interview with Dutch of Dutchware Gear - Trail Days 2022
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Interview with Dutch of Dutchware Gear - Trail Days 2022
Ramp Diggin' Time in the Appalachian Mountains!
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Ramp Diggin' Time in the Appalachian Mountains!
Douthat State Park: Fall Loop Hike
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Douthat State Park: Fall Loop Hike
Bear Loop Trail in Bath County, VA
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Bear Loop Trail in Bath County, VA

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  • @gmbotond
    @gmbotond 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    “We gotta breeeze!”

  • @YoungatHeartAdventures
    @YoungatHeartAdventures 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the video. We are hoping to head up there in a couple weeks ❤

  • @VivoY-yg3vk
    @VivoY-yg3vk 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wonderful memories of youth and young adulthood...thank you very much!

  • @heavenlyhikesandtravels241
    @heavenlyhikesandtravels241 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video! 😊

  • @heavenlyhikesandtravels241
    @heavenlyhikesandtravels241 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’ve never been to that particular area of Grayson Highlands. Beautiful area and one of my favorite places.

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It is such a vast area and there is plenty that we have never explored! More reason to return again and again!

  • @user-zc8if1jg2i
    @user-zc8if1jg2i 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ,I was addicted to working out age 45 to 55 literally addited. Want gym everyday. Today I am benefiting form that. I will be 81 in two months. Still work if no rain i work 57 hours a week driving dump truck. I climbed Mt Shasta California 14,162 camped at 9,000 feet in snow. I walk four miles a day now resting heart rate of 60. I have hiked New England, Ireland, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain. God Bless you Merle

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That is amazing! God Speed and may you continue in good health and vitality!

  • @user-zc8if1jg2i
    @user-zc8if1jg2i 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Climbed Peaks of Otter in 30 minutes at age of 50.

  • @DavidMitchell-qx9ne
    @DavidMitchell-qx9ne หลายเดือนก่อน

    Boring!@

  • @kimsearyou4806
    @kimsearyou4806 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice thanks for sharing and now I'm your new subscriber from Canada please stay connected and have a great day

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for joining in! Hope you enjoy the content!

    • @kimsearyou4806
      @kimsearyou4806 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theblueblazebeyond4766 your welcome

  • @IceBearHalfwayPoint
    @IceBearHalfwayPoint หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gorgeous views! I'm glad the haze cleared off for you a bit. What a hike! 😃 Those steps are pretty, too. I think your highest point is Mount Rogers, but I'd have to ask RVA. Nice picture! Great video! 😃💚👊

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Ice Bear - you are correct! Mount Rogers is the highest point in Virginia. We were there last weekend, so we have some upcoming video from that area too. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic hike man, this looks great! Gorgeous nature 👏

  • @IceBearHalfwayPoint
    @IceBearHalfwayPoint 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome! 😃💚👊

  • @IceBearHalfwayPoint
    @IceBearHalfwayPoint 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Y'all are Trail Angels! 💚👊 Beautiful snake and waterfalls! That ice cream looked so good after all the hard work! Cute dog! Thank you for your services! 😁💚👊

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That was a great day. Nice scenery, good working crew, great ice cream! This is always a wonderful week. Thanks IceBear!

  • @mikejarrells431
    @mikejarrells431 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice shirt (orange)! 😛

  • @Overtheseathroughthehill
    @Overtheseathroughthehill 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bad bat always said what a blessing he was to her on the hike

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is exactly what he hopes to accomplish with all the hikers he encounters!

  • @IceBearHalfwayPoint
    @IceBearHalfwayPoint 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It looks wonderful! Thank you for your services, and for an interesting look at trail maintenance! 😁💚👊

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We have enjoyed doing this event for a few years now and like one of our fellows said - "The work is always there but it is the people that make it enjoyable."

  • @Art_bouchra
    @Art_bouchra 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful 😊

  • @MyLifeOutdoors
    @MyLifeOutdoors 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for saying hi! I love meeting other TH-camrs

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was great to meet you and we appreciate the interview!

  • @tonyabrowninghikes
    @tonyabrowninghikes 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You did great with all the interviews. Excited about Sketching Summits Allegheny hike this summer. Loved the Grandma Gatewood! That was awesome.

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Tonya! It was a pleasure to talk to everyone and hear a bit about them. Grandma Gatewood was not on my radar, but it was quite enjoyable.! I appreciate you watching! Hope to run into all of you all again soon!

    • @tonyabrowninghikes
      @tonyabrowninghikes 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @theblueblazebeyond4766 you just never know who you will see at Trail Days lol even grandma! Hope to see you at the next one!

  • @FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD
    @FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Job capturing so many folks at trail days. It was a pleasure meeting both of you. 👍

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the kind comments. It was great to meet all of your Tramily and have you introduce yourself and your channels!

  • @IceBearHalfwayPoint
    @IceBearHalfwayPoint 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I commented on this video, but apparently I said something youtube didn’t like? This keeps happening to me. That Hulk face painting was so good! You really caught the fun and spirit of Trail Days! I didn’t know that there were vendors in the library. Fearsome 👊 Great video! 😁💚👊

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      YT - hard to figure out sometimes - LOL. That kid was so happy with the Hulk Face! Fearsome had a great story last year and I was glad to get to talk to her again this year. Thanks for watching!

  • @IceBearHalfwayPoint
    @IceBearHalfwayPoint 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful wood carving. Hey, you got our whole group! Awesome! It was wonderful to meet you guys! Sawyer is a wonderful company. I read online that Permethrin is NOT dog safe though... Oats may need to give us more info there. Beautiful paintings. Interesting Grandma Emma Gatewood show. Great view for the Hiker Parade. You caught some awesome moments at Trail Days that I didn't get to see! Thank you for such a great video! 😃👊

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There is SO MUCH to see - hard to take it all in, but it was so great to meet all of your Tramily and have you introduce your channels. I questioned the Permethrin on the dog issue as well. If it is not good for human skin - not likely dogs either! Hope we all can meet up again at Trail Days again!

  • @SeniorHiker77
    @SeniorHiker77 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice of you to introduce all the youtubers at trail days.

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was great to meet all of you Johnny Kamper! It was a pleasure to have you introduce your channels! Hopefully again next Trail Days!

  • @nflolo2388
    @nflolo2388 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Thanks for sharing !

  • @tonyabrowninghikes
    @tonyabrowninghikes 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice video. Very well done. I loved meeting Heidi from Sketching Summits. Her paintings are beautiful.

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She is so talented. In our upcoming Saturday video, she will be making an announcement. Stay tuned!

    • @tonyabrowninghikes
      @tonyabrowninghikes 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theblueblazebeyond4766 oh can't wait!

  • @heavenlyhikesandtravels241
    @heavenlyhikesandtravels241 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It was such a pleasure to meet you both! Thank you so much for including us and giving us the opportunity to tell about our channel. Best wishes in all your adventures! 😊

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Loved meeting you all and it was so unexpected! I just looked up and thought - wow - I know who that is!

  • @RVAHikerGirl
    @RVAHikerGirl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very happy to meet you both at Trails Days. So much to do and see in the beautiful state of West Virginia. My mom was born in Huntington so WV is like my second home. Not sure if you’re on Instagram but I’m more active over there than on YT these days. ~RVAHG

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great to meet you RVAHikerGirl along with your Tramily! Not currently on Instagram, but hoping we may cross paths again at some point - perhaps on a trail - or maybe - the Allegheny Trail 50th Anniversary? !

    • @RVAHikerGirl
      @RVAHikerGirl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theblueblazebeyond4766 I hope so too! And you just never know!

  • @FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD
    @FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello! Great to meet you both at Trail Days! Just Subscribed 👍👍

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great to meet you and your Tramily at Trail Days Following Walkers World! Hope we cross paths (or trails) again in the near future!

  • @lonleyndn
    @lonleyndn 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God bless this man and his gift. I truly hope for the pleasure of making his acquaintance one day.

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He is the real deal. Feels blessed to serve the hiker community and does so with a humble spirit. I hope you get to meet him one day!

  • @jailbaitandtackleoutdoors
    @jailbaitandtackleoutdoors 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So glad I found your channel!

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We're glad you did too. Hope you enjoy the content.

  • @melshea2519
    @melshea2519 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fresh Ground for the Win!😊

  • @roberttrinies7698
    @roberttrinies7698 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Saint Fresh ground. 🙏🏼

  • @goldpop5001
    @goldpop5001 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like a hiker feed to me...........

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      NO ONE leaves Fresh Ground's feeling hungry. IF they do it is there own fault. Bur you know hikers .... they can pack it away!

  • @billybaroo5445
    @billybaroo5445 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Most hikers give him about 2 seconds of air time. Thanks for recognizing him.

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We love Fresh Ground and have supported him for several years now. He does a good work for the hikers.

    • @cumberlandquiltchic1
      @cumberlandquiltchic1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👍 a great man!

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cumberlandquiltchic1He loves his hiking community!

  • @muneermasih1880
    @muneermasih1880 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @mottodan
    @mottodan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Sloth and Dreamer , I’ve been watching your videos as there come up in my TH-cam feed , most likely not in order of completion but enjoying them just the same. I have driven through many of areas that the trail crosses and had always wondered about the Allegheny trail and the signs I saw. Thanks for sharing all the sights and sounds of such a beautiful place.And a late congratulations on completing such a beautiful journey.There is a podcast out now by a fantastic speaker known as Jester who has taken the trail under her wing,I think you would make a great interview on her podcast since her podcast is all about section hikers. Thanks again for sharing your experience .Ive truly enjoyed it.

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the kind words Dan! Sloth was able to complete the ALT, but I have most of Section One to conquer! We have been watching Jester's Interviews with Justin and Nicholle and have enjoyed the interaction with other fans of the Allegheny Trail. We love doing W5 in summer and are looking forward to the 50th Anniversary celebration coming up in September!

  • @sargevining
    @sargevining 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watched both videos, good job. I've never been impressed by Jansport. I know they have their fanboys, but to me it was all about marketing, and they were marketing themselves more than their packs, none of which were really new, just incorporation of existing and/or obscure features on other packs. As an old hippy, I was really disappointed when they sold out to "the man" at the earliest opportunity, which is what led to their downfall. The dome tent they designed (which was actually a tent based on existing obscure designs with new light weight materials) could have brought them greatness, but the bean counters in the corporation that bought them nixed the idea and told them to focus on packs, especially the "book bags" that were selling like hotcakes to college and high school students. North Face saw the potential and the rest, as they say, is history.

    • @markseay4930
      @markseay4930 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, sir. I am so glad you are getting into much more detail of the packs and their designers. Hope I'm not stepping on your toes but ever since we started the channel, I've been signing off with "We'll see you down the trail" on most of our videos.

  • @cheesecake1003
    @cheesecake1003 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for vlogging. Do you remember the dates you did section 1?

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sloth did Section 1 in October of 2020. I was not able to hike that section at that time because I had to be back in the classroom for my students. We did some of Section one during the following summer, but I still have most of it to complete.

  • @TheBane1979
    @TheBane1979 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of my favorite places, When did you go?

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This was October 15th. We also drove up part of the Scenic Highway and it was actually spitting some fine snow in some random spots.

  • @TheBane1979
    @TheBane1979 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been to the Dolly Sods 4 times, and every single time its stormed badly. The last time I was just passing through, driving, and it still stormed the entire time i was on top

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have been in the Sods once for a overnight backpacking trip and it was rainy that time too. It was quite muddy and challenging to hike some of those trails in the mud!

  • @TheBane1979
    @TheBane1979 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know how I missed the video with the bags on your feet, but the added clip of you slipping while talking about it not affecting your traction is priceless lol

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 ปีที่แล้ว

      We were trying anything we could think of or heard of to try to ward off the ticks ... this wasn't the greatest idea we came across for that! 🤔

    • @TheBane1979
      @TheBane1979 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theblueblazebeyond4766 was the ticks bad?

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheBane1979 in the sections with high grass they were bad. Bear Branch trail head off of Rt. 92 outside of White Sulphur Springs was where we tried the bags on the feet experiment. Our trail maintenance crew how has some great equipment that helps to keep the over growth in check to help curb that problem. Justin tries to pay special attention to those areas.

  • @TheBane1979
    @TheBane1979 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job on the critter shots and the plant fungus stuff. Also, its not a competition, hike what you're comfortable hiking!

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 ปีที่แล้ว

      Isn't that the truth. When we started the trail - it was kicking my butt. But that is what I needed!

  • @TheBane1979
    @TheBane1979 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's on the list, I need to research. If the road section is still part of it, might try to bike that section. 30 miles of asphalt is rough

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is a combination of hard top and dirt roads. One section of the dirt is an abandon road, so almost like a trail.

  • @TheBane1979
    @TheBane1979 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the shot at 26:24, that's awesome!

  • @janehellman6867
    @janehellman6867 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey Drema and Mark! this is great! thanks for sharing! I gotta do the Alleghany!!!

  • @fearsomeis
    @fearsomeis ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fun walk back through Trail Days! Got to see many things I missed! And thank so much for including Fearsome!

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your story is inspiring! We were so glad to have the opportunity to talk to you about your hike!

  • @acidbubblebath77
    @acidbubblebath77 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did this loop 2 days ago. The walk up White Oak was pretty tough but especially those switchbacks after the first big lower falls. The fire road to Hawksbill wasn't bad but my legs were already tired at this point. Was able to press on, albeit not as quick of a pace as earlier. I really wanted to keep going to Hawksbill summit, but I erred on the side of caution for not wanting to risk losing daylight (I started in the early afternoon). That turned out to be a wise decision because halfway down Cedar Run, I got caught in a torrential gully washer. Well, lets just say that going down Cedar Run with soaking wet clothes, sore legs, sore feet, and an empty camelback during and after heavy rain was not fun. Trying to negotiate that trail was a nightmare under the conditions I mentioned. Half a mile to the parking lot, I had no choice but to chug down some water from Cedar Run, no filters or boiling, to get my back and legs to stop cramping. I finally made it to my car at around 6:30PM, completing the circuit in about 5 hours. Uncharacteristic mistakes I made were: 1. Did not check the weather forecast (which up until this hike, I had always done). 2. Not bringing enough water for both the difficulty of the hike and the warm weather. Up until this hike, I always made sure I had more than enough even if it meant more weight to carry. 3. Did not research the trail conditions, especially for Cedar Run. Again, up until this hike, I try to get a feel for what I am getting into first before heading out. This time, I did not make such plans. Going down steep rocky trails is challenging enough, much more so when they are wet and muddy. As crazy as I might sound, I want to go back on the trails again asap and I will once my lower extremities heal. Next time however, I won't get cocky and forget to come prepared. That could have turned out worse had I decided to keep going up Hawksbill. Maybe the only wise choice I made that day. EDIT: Typos

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes - we made some similar misjudgements. But it is a really nice hike. Thanks for sharing your experience!

    • @acidbubblebath77
      @acidbubblebath77 ปีที่แล้ว

      @The Blue Blaze & Beyond Oh, I definitely want to do this circuit again! The waterfalls, the gorge, everything about this trail was truly magical! I just want to be sure I don't leave with my tail in between my legs next time, LOL. Thank you too for sharing this video of your adventure! EDIT: Typos...again

  • @lyndajefferson5929
    @lyndajefferson5929 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bartman Outdoors is hiking and he has said in his videos that he would love to meet you Fresh Ground. He's up in Connecticut. You are a one of a kind. So I have seen through the hikers that I watch, like Chase's blazes and Nonnie kikes 🙂🙂🙂

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fresh Ground is planning on his South Bound Hiker season right now, so I hope that Bartman Outdoors is able to meet him. He is planning to eventually end up in Maine.

  • @DaveCollierCamping
    @DaveCollierCamping ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice

  • @DaveCollierCamping
    @DaveCollierCamping ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks like a lot of fun.

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a great rail trail and is currently being extended up to the Bath County, Virginia line.

    • @DaveCollierCamping
      @DaveCollierCamping ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theblueblazebeyond4766 I am in Newport News Va

    • @theblueblazebeyond4766
      @theblueblazebeyond4766 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DaveCollierCamping There is some really great camping opportunities on this side of Virginia too!