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  • This was an absolute blast!! I always have so much fun with Buckley and Jeremiah and Taylor. This loop has so many beautiful places to see and the little horses was so cool to see. There’s a bunch up there on that ridge top. Please check out everyone’s channel. Lots of great content on there channels
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  • @BackpackingWithJason
    @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Let me know if you’ve been in this area before and if you’ve seen the Ponies

    • @NicoleHikesalot
      @NicoleHikesalot ปีที่แล้ว

      Haven't been there yet but plan on this May and then afterwards, go to trail days

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NicoleHikesalot I’m thinking about it 😁

    • @HikingAtlas
      @HikingAtlas ปีที่แล้ว

      Starting the AT in a few days so should be through there at some point. Can’t wait!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HikingAtlasthat’s awesome!! I’ve done the AT in Georgia and Tennessee and North Carolina. It’s so freaking beautiful. My first section in Virginia. Have fun on your AT journey

    • @HikingAtlas
      @HikingAtlas ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BackpackingWithJason Thank You My Friend. Will Do!

  • @JoshEbersole
    @JoshEbersole ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You guys know how to have a good time!

  • @BackpackingwithBuckley
    @BackpackingwithBuckley ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved it brother! Unforgettable trip my friend!

  • @JeremiahStringer
    @JeremiahStringer ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an epic trip! I’m still cold from that one 😂 Wouldn’t trade the times together for anything 🙌

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว

      I wouldn’t trade those times for anything either. Those views were so incredible

  • @SouthernHike
    @SouthernHike ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude them ponies were frozen like statues! Ready to give you the boot. Such an awesome trip man! Any time we get together it's always epic!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว

      Always an epic time with you. That pony was definitely going to kick me. Lol

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods
    @ItsGoodintheWoods ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This looks fun! You had me laughing a few times. You boys should come do the NH section with me!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m wanting to. I got to see the Mt.Jefferson part of the AT 😁
      . And I’d like to go to Maine and get to Katahdin.

  • @CrissaCabantog
    @CrissaCabantog ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely one of the best places to be. Great to follow you guys to enjoy this wonderful event and creation. see you around. :) 👍98

  • @21Swayzee
    @21Swayzee ปีที่แล้ว

    Spring Break weather! HA! Looks perfect from a Canadian perspective. Way to get out and rock a hike with some buddies, all uphill too...SWEET!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a blast. Good times with good friends with awesome scenery.

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hiking with the ponies!! love the highlands, never been but i see the area in a lot of videos... dont think i have seen snow up there before though wow/ rough weather! looks like you all had a great trip thanks for taking us along

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks my friend. I have wanted to do this trail for a long time. Loved it

  • @redwhiteblue7831
    @redwhiteblue7831 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video... that pony was like... make my day, locked and loaded... what did the hoove say to the face??? KaPoW
    Then, open it boy... I lost it.
    Good times, cold wind and all. Thank you for sharing. Take care Jason. 🇺🇲

  • @robpelton
    @robpelton ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great trip with a great crew. I’ll add that loop to my list! Good stuff. Cheers.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Rob. Definitely worth seeing. That ridge top was so beautiful

  • @stonedapeadventures
    @stonedapeadventures ปีที่แล้ว

    morning coffee with jason and Jeremiah, Mondays don't get any better. Kool to see everyone's take on a trip

  • @tridudyonthetrail
    @tridudyonthetrail ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely fantastic trip!! Definitely on my bucket list! Thank you for sharing!!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely worth it. Those views on this ridge and the ponies are so cool.

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliantly done, these shots are just spectacular my friend. Lovely and enjoyable presentation!

  • @NicoleHikesalot
    @NicoleHikesalot ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful with tough weather conditions. Awesome views and yes, cold rain and sunshine all took turns up there. The ponies were so fun. Standing on the trail lol😂. So awesome you guys got to do this together

  • @RVAHikerGirl
    @RVAHikerGirl ปีที่แล้ว

    Heading out to backpack GH in just a few days before heading to Trail Days. The Highlands of my home state do not disappoint! ~RVA~

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I absolutely loved that area!! It’s so beautiful. Have fun at Trail Days

    • @RVAHikerGirl
      @RVAHikerGirl ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BackpackingWithJason thank you! I’m here right now!

  • @Packsalot
    @Packsalot ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great trip with a great group. Well done braving the cold and the wet. I was waiting for you to hop on one of those ponies! We used to do that here. Grab the main and hop on! LOL. Looks like you have a great trip. So fun. We are buried in snow for the foreseeable future. Worst winter on record for Utah and it is still snowing. Take care and have a great day.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks my friend. I hope springtime is coming soon for Utah.

  • @turtlecrawford6468
    @turtlecrawford6468 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool trip thanks for taking us along

  • @jimreeves1592
    @jimreeves1592 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been there many times. My favorite place to hike/bacpack! Live about 45min away.

  • @nauticalknotcraft
    @nauticalknotcraft ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome as always! Love them ponies. Great views/ company. Thanks. All the best

  • @DesmondsDonders
    @DesmondsDonders ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad the weather cleared up for you. Looks a lovely place.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad the skies cleared up to. Have a great day my friend

  • @geraldwald3473
    @geraldwald3473 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite spots in the S.E. So many options, especially if you use horse trails as connectors. Have done 20 to 60 mile loops in the area. One of my favorite memories was when I was resting on a rock when l felt a tug on my sleeve. A young pony had come up behind me to check me out.

  • @MetroOnTheMove
    @MetroOnTheMove ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These moments are what the best hiking trips are made of. Beautiful views, good friends and a horse about to kick your butt! Great to see the gang back together on trail. Hope to see ya soon my friend!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope to see you soon too brother. Better weather and longer days are coming 😁😁.

  • @rodoutdoors
    @rodoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

    That looked like a lot of fun besides the weather. I dig the ponies. Thanks!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The ponies were so cool. One time we saw a bunch of them running together 😁

  • @ColemanOutdoors
    @ColemanOutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff, buddy! That little pony was on the verge...😂😂

  • @waterfallmadman
    @waterfallmadman ปีที่แล้ว

    Those ponies are so cute. I hope he did not kick you though. Ha ha. Crazy weather with some new snow there as well. Pretty cool.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว

      That one pony would have definitely kicked me. Lol. I left her alone.

  • @tree_riot
    @tree_riot ปีที่แล้ว

    Way to embrace the suck and see them mountains! Never been there but it's on my list.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s so beautiful up there and the ponies just add to the beauty

  • @billyb5057
    @billyb5057 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice to go backpacking with some mates bad weather ponies and a cool waterfall along the way looked fun out there
    *full view always🖥Au👍left a like💯*

  • @Silkstep
    @Silkstep ปีที่แล้ว

    Another excellent adventure! The ponies were awesome. Thanks for taking us along!
    I'm gonna be in your neck of the woods this coming weekend. Headed to The Gorge with some day-hiking friends, so we'll be "camping" at the Lil' Abner motel in Slade. Some of them have not been to The Gorge since childhood. If I see you, I'll buy you a burger and a beer at the Red River Rockhouse. 😎

  • @BURNWOODBUSHCRAFT
    @BURNWOODBUSHCRAFT ปีที่แล้ว

    Ponys! I love how you put your vids together!

  • @thathikingguy
    @thathikingguy ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fantastic hike. Loved it! I’ve seen so many videos from this place. Thanks for sharing bro

  • @PierreFarrugia
    @PierreFarrugia ปีที่แล้ว

    Really love your adventures ❤

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you my friend. It was so much fun

    • @PierreFarrugia
      @PierreFarrugia ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BackpackingWithJason Your videos are always full of fun and the areas are amazing , me next video is a camping one and the area is amazing too altough the pitch was limited and windy! Here we do not have shelters .

  • @JourneyontheTrail
    @JourneyontheTrail ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome (and cold) trip video bud! Can’t believe I still haven’t made it there. Looks like such an awesome place. Thanks for sharing.

  • @unpavedexplorer338
    @unpavedexplorer338 ปีที่แล้ว

    I definitely want to make it there and see the wild ponies.

  • @tonyabrowninghikes
    @tonyabrowninghikes ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Grayson Highlands. We was doing a smaller loop there. But my friend shattered her elbow on night 1 at camp. I need to go back and finish the loop and see the ponies again soon!

  • @ReasontoLiveAdventures
    @ReasontoLiveAdventures ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, the perfect video for me this week it’s been too long since I have been up there. Seems I was still smoking, so at least five years. I got lucky and got to see some Harrier jets close up back then. I have plan on being out a lot more soon.
    After thirteen years, a talented neurosurgeon was able to remove that bloody brain tumor. Dude, after thirteen years of surgeries, chemo, radiation, chemo and surgery; in that order, I am nothing bad in me. I’m so happy I literally can’t sleep. This happened on the thirteen year anniversary of the first grand mal seizures putting me in into a chemically induced coma for almost a month back in 03/21/2010. I’m being a chatty Kathy now because the reality of it is just now sinking in. I am Tumor free! Carpe Diem dude. 🤙

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s wonderful news!!! I’m so happy for you. My mom dealt with a brain tumor too. I’m really really happy for you 🙏

  • @JimHayesHiking
    @JimHayesHiking ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just did that loop a few months back. I parked where y'all did. Next time you need to go all the way to the State Park and you'll really get some views. Great video Jason.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the tip Jim

    • @JimHayesHiking
      @JimHayesHiking ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BackpackingWithJason but since I saw you at the scales then I guess you went past the park,Lol. Anyway there's tons of loop opportunities up there.

  • @zakkmiller8242
    @zakkmiller8242 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I pray that I get to take a trip with you guys one day! Absolute best backcountry vibes there could possibly be, even in the nasty weather! Got lots of love for you boys and everything you guys do. Im taking my very first backpacking trips this summer all thanks to you guys. I live in Owensboro Ky so im not too far away! Hope all is well boys!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the kind words my friend. That’s exciting about your backpacking trip. I highly recommend Auxier Ridge Loop in the Red River Gorge. Owensboro is a great town. I’m sure we will go backpacking together in the near future 😁

    • @zakkmiller8242
      @zakkmiller8242 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BackpackingWithJason thanks for the recommendation! That will definitely be the first trip I take when I go out there!

  • @safromnc8616
    @safromnc8616 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys picked a great area to hike (weather aside)...I've never done that entire loop but I have seen the ponies. May be up there for Trail Days - Y'all should come back for that !

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve never been to trail days but I’m definitely wanting to go.

    • @safromnc8616
      @safromnc8616 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BackpackingWithJason Well worth the trip....bring your wallet tho....lots of gear ! Good music and good food

  • @cachemacstrailtime
    @cachemacstrailtime ปีที่แล้ว

    Looked like a great trip to me. Good times! I stopped just short of there on my first section hike.
    Take care!

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That ridge top is definitely worth seeing. And you get to see the ponies too 😁

  • @bucktalesoutdoors7566
    @bucktalesoutdoors7566 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good times with good friends, embracing whatever Mother Nature sends your way. Those ponies are a cool sight out in the mountains. Beautiful scenery for sure there Jason.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว

      Those ponies were so wild to see up there. Not sure how they do it during wintertime

  • @OutOnTrail
    @OutOnTrail ปีที่แล้ว

    Are we lost? 😂 Good crew for a great trip... I loved this hike! Thomas Knob was one of my favorite all-time campsites. Too bad you didn't have slightly nicer weather, but it looks like y'all still had a great time. Man, you got up close and personal with those ponies! I was afraid of getting kicked 😬 You ARE friendly! Those ponies had nothing to worry about. Happy trails, Jason ✌

  • @Doc_Watson
    @Doc_Watson ปีที่แล้ว

    Tim with the obligatory spring break flash. LOL
    "COLD NIGHT WITH LOTS OF STRONG WIND" - Referring to the snoring and passing of gas?

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Doc_Watson
      @Doc_Watson ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BackpackingWithJason FYI I liked your channel plug on Jeremiah's video. I just so happened to have watched your video 1st. LOL.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I always like grabbing Jeremiah’s phone and using it. Lol

  • @Smokeybeesnatural
    @Smokeybeesnatural ปีที่แล้ว

    The Grayson Highlands are beautiful! Maybe I should go there sometime 😅. I don't know why I keep ignoring the state of Virginia!

  • @JoshHerodOutdoorAdventures
    @JoshHerodOutdoorAdventures ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a beautiful area. Did it last year. I would definitely do it again

  • @SeniorHiker77
    @SeniorHiker77 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not begin there but hope to make it there someday.

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s so beautiful on that ridge top. Especially with the little horses

  • @tangenttrails
    @tangenttrails ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful trail.
    I would imagine those temps combined with wind would sure make a person’s nipples hard.😄
    Keep on moving!✌️

  • @PierreFarrugia
    @PierreFarrugia ปีที่แล้ว

    How it feels sleeping in a shelter ? bugs and animals

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn’t see any bugs or animals in the shelter on this trip. But I have seen mice in the shelters before.

    • @PierreFarrugia
      @PierreFarrugia ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BackpackingWithJason I prefer to be in the safety of a tent !

    • @BackpackingWithJason
      @BackpackingWithJason  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PierreFarrugia me too. Or a hammock 😁

    • @PierreFarrugia
      @PierreFarrugia ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BackpackingWithJason Never tried to sleep in one, here trees are few and only in certain places, I live in a 17mile long island ❤️🇲🇹