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Mark Skaggs
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 14 มี.ค. 2016
Avid hiker/backpacker and outdoor adventurer from the Mid-Atlantic region, and occasionally some weather content! Mainly explore beautiful areas in Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, with some trips out west. Be sure to check out my videos and subscribe for more!
Sharp Top Mountain Overnighter | Peaks of Otter | Bedford, VA
PLEASE DO NOT CAMP AT SHARP TOP MOUNTAIN. SIGNS WERE POSTED AFTER TRIP DATE PROHIBITING CAMPING AND FIRES.
May 5-6, 2023 - Today we hiked up to Sharp Top Mountain and spent the night! Got great views of the sunset and sunrise as well as the moon.
Sharp Top Mountain Sunset Video: th-cam.com/video/wQXv7jRjifk/w-d-xo.html
Sharp Top Mountain Sunrise Video: th-cam.com/video/vaajiDgWiws/w-d-xo.html
Hiking Flat Top Mountain: th-cam.com/video/aM3XIh0vc4o/w-d-xo.html
MY EQUIPMENT:
Primary Camera: GoPro Hero 8 Black
Action Camera: GoPro Hero Session
Secondary Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ300
Drone: DJI Spark (unfortunately discontinued)
HOW TO SUPPORT MY CHANNEL:
Like the video for pete's sake! Hit that subscribe button as well :)
#peaksofotter #sharptop #sharptopmountain #sharptoptrail #blueridge #virginia #blueridgemountains #hiking #camping #blueridgeparkway
May 5-6, 2023 - Today we hiked up to Sharp Top Mountain and spent the night! Got great views of the sunset and sunrise as well as the moon.
Sharp Top Mountain Sunset Video: th-cam.com/video/wQXv7jRjifk/w-d-xo.html
Sharp Top Mountain Sunrise Video: th-cam.com/video/vaajiDgWiws/w-d-xo.html
Hiking Flat Top Mountain: th-cam.com/video/aM3XIh0vc4o/w-d-xo.html
MY EQUIPMENT:
Primary Camera: GoPro Hero 8 Black
Action Camera: GoPro Hero Session
Secondary Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ300
Drone: DJI Spark (unfortunately discontinued)
HOW TO SUPPORT MY CHANNEL:
Like the video for pete's sake! Hit that subscribe button as well :)
#peaksofotter #sharptop #sharptopmountain #sharptoptrail #blueridge #virginia #blueridgemountains #hiking #camping #blueridgeparkway
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Grandfather Mountain Revenge Hike | Banner Elk, NC
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March 25, 2023 - Today we hiked 13 miles from the Profile Trailhead up to Grandfather Mountain. We went to Calloway Peak, Attic Window, MacRae Peak, and the Grandfather Mountain Attraction under the motivation of completing what we failed to complete the previous year because of dangerous weather conditions. The failed attempt to hike Grandfather Mountain: th-cam.com/video/JtDhAdypIcs/w-d-xo.ht...
Bald Knob/Mountain Lake Wilderness Snow Intercept | Pembroke, VA
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March 14th, 2023 - Today I hiked up to Bald Knob (elevation 4360') to experience a winter wonderland. There was about 1-2 inches of snow and a half inch of ice. Winds were also gusting up to 60 mph! MY EQUIPMENT: Primary Camera: GoPro Hero 8 Black Action Camera: GoPro Hero Session Secondary Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ300 Drone: DJI Spark (unfortunately discontinued) HOW TO SUPPORT MY CHANNEL: Li...
BUFFALO MOUNTAIN SUNRISE HIKE | Floyd, VA
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February 24th, 2023 - Today we went up to Buffalo Mountain (prominent mountain in Floyd County, VA) for the sunrise! There was not a soul up there as it was a spectacular sunrise. Sharp Top Mountain Sunrise: th-cam.com/video/vaajiDgWiws/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SAuOmaG3ZwI0bnV9 MY EQUIPMENT: Primary Camera: GoPro Hero 8 Black Action Camera: GoPro Hero Session Secondary Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ300 Drone:...
HISTORIC MAY SNOW AT SNOWSHOE WV | May 1-2, 2023
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HISTORIC MAY SNOW AT SNOWSHOE WV | May 1-2, 2023
Dolly Sods Fall Foliage Backpacking 2022 | DAY 3
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Peak fall foliage in the Dolly Sods Wilderness! This is Day 3 of the Dolly Sods circumnavigation that covers over 30 miles of backpacking. Footage from October 8th, 2022. Day 1: th-cam.com/video/VlU3w5JabZo/w-d-xo.html Day 2: th-cam.com/video/5TnKPeG8Xps/w-d-xo.html MY EQUIPMENT: Primary Camera: GoPro Hero 8 Black Action Camera: GoPro Hero Session Secondary Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ300 Drone: ...
Dolly Sods Fall Foliage Backpacking 2022 | DAY 2
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Peak fall foliage in the Dolly Sods Wilderness! This is Day 2 of the Dolly Sods circumnavigation that covers over 30 miles of backpacking. Footage from October 7th, 2022. Day 1: th-cam.com/video/VlU3w5JabZo/w-d-xo.html Day 3: th-cam.com/video/D6qGtZ8GIVQ/w-d-xo.html MY EQUIPMENT: Primary Camera: GoPro Hero 8 Black Action Camera: GoPro Hero Session Secondary Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ300 Drone: ...
Dolly Sods Fall Foliage Backpacking 2022 | DAY 1
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Peak fall foliage in the Dolly Sods Wilderness! This is Day 1 of the Dolly Sods circumnavigation that covers over 30 miles of backpacking. Footage from October 6th, 2022. Day 2: th-cam.com/video/5TnKPeG8Xps/w-d-xo.html Day 3: th-cam.com/video/D6qGtZ8GIVQ/w-d-xo.html MY EQUIPMENT: Primary Camera: GoPro Hero 8 Black Action Camera: GoPro Hero Session Secondary Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ300 Drone: ...
A Perfect Myrtle Point Sunrise - Mount LeConte 2022
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Footage from the morning of July 12th, 2022 Blogging about the weather during my time in the summer on LeConte: vtmountainstudies.wordpress.com Sights and Sounds of Mount LeConte 2022: th-cam.com/video/bfrH1Z78Muc/w-d-xo.html Hiking Mount LeConte in the SNOW: th-cam.com/video/IkGALW gvc/w-d-xo.html MY EQUIPMENT: Primary Camera: GoPro Hero 8 Black Action Camera: GoPro Hero Session Secondary Came...
The Sights and Sounds of Mount LeConte 2022
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Footage from June - August 2022 Blogging about the weather during my time in the summer on LeConte: vtmountainstudies.wordpress.com A Perfect Myrtle Point Sunrise: th-cam.com/video/ZdXDj9-L6B4/w-d-xo.html Hiking Mount LeConte in the SNOW: th-cam.com/video/IkGALW gvc/w-d-xo.html MY EQUIPMENT: Primary Camera: GoPro Hero 8 Black Action Camera: GoPro Hero Session Secondary Camera: Panasonic Lumix F...
CLOUD INVERSION SUNRISE AT GRAYSON HIGHLANDS + MORNING HIKE TO MOUNT ROGERS | 12-12-2022
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December 12, 2022 - Caught an incredible cloud inversion sunrise on Wilburn Ridge at Grayson Highlands, then hiked up to Mount Rogers (highest point in Virginia) with a rime ice wonderland! CHECK OUT MY OTHER GRAYSON HIGHLANDS/MOUNT ROGERS TRIPS: Mount Rogers Backpacking Trip: th-cam.com/video/OZfMxF6GLNM/w-d-xo.html Exploring Grayson Highlands State Park: th-cam.com/video/rbN-1Z86rUI/w-d-xo.ht...
LUNAR ECLIPSE/TAURID FIREBALL AT HANGING ROCK RAPTOR OBSERVATORY | Waiteville, WV | 11-8-2022
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#hangingrockraptorobservatory #lunareclipse #tauridfireball #meteor #shootingstar #sunrise #hiking #wv #westvirginia #hangingrock #observatory #astronomy
Sunrise at McAfee Knob | Appalachian Trail | Catawba, VA
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Sunrise at McAfee Knob | Appalachian Trail | Catawba, VA
10 INCHES OF SNOW IN APRIL | Hiking Mount LeConte | Great Smoky Mountain National Park | 4-9-2022
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10 INCHES OF SNOW IN APRIL | Hiking Mount LeConte | Great Smoky Mountain National Park | 4-9-2022
FORCED TO TURN BACK | Hiking Grandfather Mountain in Extreme Winds | Banner Elk, NC | 3-26-2022
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FORCED TO TURN BACK | Hiking Grandfather Mountain in Extreme Winds | Banner Elk, NC | 3-26-2022
STRONG WINDS ON BALD KNOB | 45-60 mph Gusts | Mountain Lake, VA
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STRONG WINDS ON BALD KNOB | 45-60 mph Gusts | Mountain Lake, VA
Thank You Lantern Show feat. Lich Band, Nica Albertson, and Thank You Lantern | Richmond, VA
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Thank You Lantern Show feat. Lich Band, Nica Albertson, and Thank You Lantern | Richmond, VA
SPECTACULAR SUNRISE ON SHARP TOP MOUNTAIN | Peaks of Otter | Bedford, VA
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SPECTACULAR SUNRISE ON SHARP TOP MOUNTAIN | Peaks of Otter | Bedford, VA
RIME ICE WONDERLAND at Grayson Highlands/Mount Rogers
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RIME ICE WONDERLAND at Grayson Highlands/Mount Rogers
Frozen Cascades in January | Pembroke, VA
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Frozen Cascades in January | Pembroke, VA
Hiking Buzzard Rock in the Snow | Massanutten Mountain | George Washington National Forest
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Hiking Buzzard Rock in the Snow | Massanutten Mountain | George Washington National Forest
Hiking Mount Rogers/Grayson Highlands | AMAZING SUNSET & MOONRISE
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Hiking Mount Rogers/Grayson Highlands | AMAZING SUNSET & MOONRISE
RARE GREEN FLASH MOON at Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory WV
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RARE GREEN FLASH MOON at Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory WV
I was at Philmont in 1955 in what was called a "wagon train" for 3 weeks. We hiked the whole ranch at that time. Sure does look different now.
I want to do this trail but me and my buddy are a little confused. Where do you park and start? Is the trail a round trip or do you have to go back from where you started?
Great video. Really captures the scene from there. Have hiked out of Scales many times but I always fail to take photos/vidoes. You guys did great!
It is beautiful from up there. I hiked it a few years back. New sub here.....nicely done!
Thank you!
Great captures. I hadnt considered a moon ascent. Thx
a legend was born
I was getting ready to brag on this group big-time for the absence of profanity…then the hail storm happened and my hopes were dashed. Other than that, I enjoyed your adventure. I realize it is rare indeed to be around young people, and basically almost everyone without hearing profanity, so I was so impressed. The narrator was almost absent of it, and I do appreciate that. Congratulations on your ascent!
get realistic it doesnt matter wether people use it or not
Mark, I'm betting we're not your typical viewer but I just had to subscribe to say thanks for the attitude of gratefulness and awe as you hike and share your experiences. We're old enough to be your grandparents but share your love for nature and hope you keep that sense of amazement and awe and continue to hike and share. -Owen and Lynn
Yes. I was at baldy skyline last summer. Red roofs were so bad-flies everywhere lol
Crazy weather everywhere
awesome video! so cool to see this in May. I love the snow
I was there for that blizzard but stayed at the bottom of the mountain. I did go up to the top a couple of times and remember it was a heavy wet snow but the worst part was the wind.
The wind is my least favorite weather! I lived in Alaska from the summer of '95 to the summer of '99. I love the cold, but hate the wind.
8 pm is hiker midnight. If you were a thru hiker you might understand. But normally weekend warriors don’t experience it but once you hike many miles day after say bedtime comes earlier and earlier lol especially when hikers wanna be up at crack of dawn to get miles in.
Hey Mark! I went to philmont in 2021 as well, as part of 730-7C, on itinerary 7-17 (or so it was at that time), and we reached the top of Baldy coming from Black Horse Mine for my older brother's 18th birthday celebration on August 4th. In the hours following we received TONS of hail, which was a trend for our whole trek. Never a boring moment with the weather that trip, but it was a good time. More recently, in 2023, I was a member of 608-7C, on itinerary 7-6. The weather on that trip was PERFECT. We got a little bit of rain heading towards Ponil on day 1, and on/off rain and hail our FIRST night at Baldy Town (we stayed there for 2 nights), but it wasn't terrible, and dried quickly. We were not only the first crew in Baldy Town, but also the first crew to summit Baldy for the season. The weather on summit day was absolutely blissful. We also got to nickname the conservation crew's mascot at Sioux Camp, which was quite fun. Following that trek, also in 2023, I was a member of Rayado crew 620-RM6. That was the hardest trek of my life, but my crew and our experiences made it all worth-while. We got hailed on between Comanche and Mt. Phillips (our only weather event the whole trek luckily), and we climbed Baldy at Sunrise, among other things. Rayado is an experience I recommend to all who love Philmont, because it will change your life. Thank you for letting me relive some of that, even if it was only last year. This year I am returning to Philmont for a 4th time (all before I turn 18!) to do OA Trail Crew. I cannot wait to see what this year has in store for me.
What cameras did you use
why didn't you eat all the snow it has to be used for something
Climbing Baldy never gets old. If you get the chance in the future, consider sunrising the mountain. You might have to get up at 1-2 in the morning, but it's worth it for that amazing view. I climbed it twice, and sunrising it the second time was beautiful (we full packed it though, so it was painful, would not recommend that). Can't wait to climb it a third time this summer! Edit: That is the death trail/goat trail. I remember seeing some French Henry staffers running up to that trail after we heard that there were hikers at the top right before a rainstorm.
Hiked to the lodge in 2002 +/- on the last weekend in March & all roads were closed except part of the Cherokee Orchard Road. We hiked up the Rainbow Falls Trail & down Bullhead the next day. It was snowing when we started the hike & there was 8" @ the lodge. It was cold, but if you dress for the cold it isn't so bad. This video brings back memories. Nothing like hiking to the lodge in the snow. Thanks for the video.
What kind of equipment did you bring to record? How did you facilitate keeping batteries full?
For video equipment I had my GoPro Hero 8 Black, my iPhone, and a lightweight bridge camera. I brought 2 camera batteries and 7 GoPro batteries, and charged everything using 2 big portable power banks. So a considerable amount of weight in my pack due to this but totally worth it
5:17 Man i wish i couldve gone this year but next year i want to fs
Thank you for sharing your adventure. Well done!
Thanks! Appreciate the kind words
Beautiful footage my friend! Leconte is truly the king peak of the smokies! ❤
Thank you so much! It is!
AWESOME!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!! 😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤
Thank you, appreciate the kind words!
I worked there in '96, '97 and '98 as a trail crew foreman, ranger and training ranger. Lead a Rayado crew during the second session of 1997. This video brought back lots of good memories. Thanks!
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it
Great videos Mark.
Thank you!
What a great documentary on Philmont...Awesome! I did a trek years ago in 1976...we climbed Baldy, brought back such great memories. Thanks for the memories! Bill from Texas troop 137
Thank you!
You guys rock! Beautiful!
Thanks!
@@markskaggs10after watching you guys we went to check it out ourselves! Wish we could have seen the sun set too
Congratulations on topping Baldy! Thanks for bringing back great memories for this OLD scout. I was lucky enough to make the climb twice. The first was when I was 14 in 1967 and the last was in 1971 at 18. I was so lucky to see the world laid out at my feet! Seeing your video was wonderful and our reaction wasthe same! It will be a memory you will NEVER forget! You have brought a huge smile to the face of a 70 year old man.
I appreciate the kind words! That is awesome you got to summit Baldy twice, not every participant can say that
Very nice vid. I live 4.5 miles to the east of Sharp Top.
Thank you! You're lucky to live so close to a beautiful area
@@markskaggs10 Thank you very much. I'm looking out the window at the peaks now.
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Any info on that house?
It is just a shelter for those that get caught in bad weather or want to camp overnight. All you need is a mat and sleeping bag.
Nicely done Mark! I've section-hike the AT from Springer Mtn to Caledonia State Park in PA. When we hiked the section near Marion, we stayed at Hungry Mother State Park. For some reason, I've not heard of this area. However, thanks to you, I now know and hope to visit it one day. God Bless!
Thank you for the kind words! It's definitely a must-do hike
Hi Mark. Interesting to see these old buildings. Will look forward to being there one day. Thanks for the great hiking video. God Bless!
Hi Mark. First time viewer, an avid hiker age 70. Always enjoy good hiking videos and enjoyed yours. Have subscribed and will look at others. I am impressed with your video production, appreciate your mainly showing what the trail and area looks like (some mostly show themself talking). Also impressed with your association with the Boy Scouts, at what rank are you? As info, I've section hiked the AT from Springer Mtn, GA to Caledonia State Park, PA, and have documented those sections on my channel. So, I've seen this area, but did not take the time to hike up the Peaks of Otter. You've inspired me to do so one day with my oldest grandson (age 24) who also hikes with me. Keep up the great work, and God Bless!
We just went to Philmont last month, It was a great experience. It is neat to see how other people got there, some took planes some of us drove for 2 days. Fantastic video
Thank you! Glad you had a good time!
Very good job on this. I went to Philmont first time in 1970, this brings back many memories. Waking g up on Tooth of time ridge and about 40 deer standing around. The sound of the wind in the trees. Crossing a wide open space trying to beat a storm. The food has changed. We had to cook Dehydrated food on camp fires. Only meal we did not cook was lunch. It was tuna fish. That looked like saw dust until til you added water. We were issued miner tents canvas. Remember there being snow on Baldy and the benchmark marking the elevation. Thanks.
Thank you for refreshing my memories of 49 years ago! I think all these young men will be successful in life. Remember the 12 Points especially the 12th one. They have served me well Don
Storm chasing has been on my bucket from the day I got sick. And it took off from there.
Wow just found your videos. Im not familiar with VA mountains yet, but I'm getting to know them more this Spring. I also have a HUGE passion for sunrises on mountains... and weather... and also that song is one of my all time favorites!
I went to whip mint twice and my first one was the same as y’all’s we had the campsite across that river it was just as high as that and we had a few guys fall in
I am going to the 2023 National jamboree and this video gets me so hyped up
Have fun! I'm giving a presentation to scouts also going to the 2023 Jamboree, sadly I cannot. ;(
yo i am too what troop are you and from where
Well done! Your video makes Philmont look beautiful better than any others I have seen. I can't wait for my trek in June.
Thanks! Hope you enjoyed your trip!
We were 2 days behind you. 716-L-02. Thanks for sharing
Oh wow!
Good job, heading there in a couple weeks. Thanks for sharing! Liked and subbed, will check out more.
Thank you!
Love it. Our two sister crews did Trek 12-21 right on your heels in 2021!
Awesome nice!
Very cool. Our crews did Trek 12-21 in July 2021.
Was not expecting to see myself and my dog randomly pop into this video but glad I found your channel, Mark! LOL -Andrew SPC
Haha glad you came across my video!
Are your power banks solar powered?
They weren't, I charged them as much as I could right before we started the trek
That is quite an incredible moment. Thanks for sharing.
Yes it was, you're welcome!
Awesome video series, it was like reliving parts of my trek. Philmont is such an amazing place!
Thanks!! Would do anything to go back