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4 Days in the Dolly Sods: Backpacking West Virginia - Narrated, No Talking to Camera
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Күн бұрынA 4-day backpacking trip to the Dolly Sods Wilderness, part of Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia.
Day One: Bear Rocks trailhead to Bear Rocks trail to Raven Ridge trail to Camp on Rocky Ridge.
Day Two: Rocky Ridge trail to Blackbird Knob trail to Big Stonecoal trail to Rocky Point trail and Lion's Head, then back to camp on Big Stonecoal trail.
Day Three: Big Stonecoal trail to Red Creek trail to Blackbird Knob trail to Upper Red Creek trail to Dobbin Grade trail to camp on Raven Ridge.
Day Four: Raven Ridge to Bear Rocks trail and back to car at Bear Rocks trailhead.
Recorded September 16 - 19, 2020.
Music:
Running Waters by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommon...)
Artist: audionautix.com/
The Blue Pearl by Jesse Gallagher.
Dream Escape by The Tides.
Eternal Garden by Dan Henig.
Northern Lights by Chris Haugen.
Pink Sunrise by The Great North Sound Society.
Satya Yuga by Jesse Gallagher.
Sleepy Hollow by E's Jammy Jams.
Slow Times Over Here by Midnight North.
@MaksimOutdoors 3 ай бұрын
Just finished up a 3 day loop down at Dolly sods and needed to relive it in someway, glad I found your video it was by far the best one I’ve seen of the area, thanks for sharing, looking forward to putting my own out here soon
@beyondthecampfire 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad I could help you relive your trip. The Sods is a special place. I'll keep an eye out for your video!
@Hikingwith_Christina 10 ай бұрын
Was so relaxing watching your video. Headed to the sods here soon and so excited.
@kenmcfadyen3852 3 жыл бұрын
I learned of Dolly Sods earlier this year but haven't visited yet. Your piece is the best I have watched. My impression is this wilderness area is packed with people, most of whom don't get it that it is a wilderness. You have acknowledged that subtly but have kept with what the Dolly Sods is or should be. Thanks for the ride!
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It can be a busy place at times. I recommend going during the week if possible. I started this trip on a Wednesday, and it was very quiet until Friday evening. When I walked out on Saturday, there were probably 30 tents in the last 2.5 miles. It's popular for a reason, though. I hope you can check it out soon.
@SSL0707Star Жыл бұрын
@@beyondthecampfireis it safe to solo as a female?
@michaelbroyer3918 10 күн бұрын
Nice video. I would have spent the night at the Pines right above Lion's Head. Great narration.
@3jeremyreed 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best Dolly Sods videos on KZfaq! I usually get 2 or 3 Dolly Sods trips each year and it’s always a new adventure each time!
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Considering how many Dolly Sods videos there are on KZfaq, that means a lot. It's a place I will return to many times. There's so much to see.
@MarcGyverIt 3 жыл бұрын
Same here, bro. The past 3 years I've gone 7 times. I plan to do at least 3 more this year, hopefully more. Hardest part is getting people to go with me.
@MikeWilley Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Great job
@fisheyeguy Жыл бұрын
Your narration is so descriptive. I wish I had that talent to include in my videos. Nice work.
@stevemick6569 2 жыл бұрын
Very colorful narrative. I enjoyed the Sods with my parents 50 years ago. Thanks for sharing.
@beyondthecampfire 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. I would have loved to see the Sods 50 years ago when it was less well-known. Those must be wonderful memories. Thanks again!
@chickadee4566 3 жыл бұрын
Much better format for a hiking video than the typical "talking into the camera". Poetic. Calming. Inspired me to go back to Dolly Sods despite how difficult it is to navigate thru the wilderness. I instantly subscribed after watching this! Thank you for making the best hiking videos. Please make more videos that are Narrated only. :-D
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the kind words! I've enjoyed making videos a lot more since I switched from talking to the camera to narration. I realized that I'm not very interesting to watch when I talk and I never know what to say, haha. I'm glad you enjoy this style of video. There will be more to come for sure. Thanks for the sub!
@charlessullivan5370 3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. This video was well composed and well executed. Images, narration and background worked in synergy to capture the essence of place in a poetic way, which is no easy task. I've been to Dolly Sods and camped there alone. It is a place of enchantment and beauty. Route finding can be problematic but that is part of the adventure. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words. It is a special place, for sure. I always manage to go off the beaten path at some point, but it's only ever added to the fun. Thanks again for watching!
@SSL0707Star Жыл бұрын
I live in Virginia, and really enjoyed your amazing camera work and storytelling, as well as appreciate you taking us along. Keep up the good work! ❤
@scorpiodigit 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm finally taking a trip to Dolly Sods this year!
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope you love it as much as I do. It's a special place.
@KevinGHart 3 жыл бұрын
Well done. Thank you for sharing your adventure.
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, and thank you for watching!
@ericosborn9883 3 жыл бұрын
I have enjoyed all of your videos and appreciate your creativity! I liked the narration in this one.
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! That means a lot. I appreciate you taking the time to check out my stuff. I was going back and forth on the narration, so I'm glad to hear that someone likes it!
@kathyworley8801 Жыл бұрын
I don't know who you are, but your vlogs are outstanding! Your narratives are spoken like a true writer and your photography is most enjoyable. So glad I discovered you. I love hiking vicariously with you.
@beyondthecampfire Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It means a lot to know that complete strangers can enjoy these as much as I do. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.
@Jagoffbrewer 3 жыл бұрын
This slaps so hard. The cinematography, the narration, the flow. Wow. Watch many backpacking KZfaqrs, might be my new favorite. Keep creating, this is tremendous stuff.
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words and the encouragement. It's a crowded market on KZfaq, so it's good to hear that I'm doing something a little different. I have more trips in the works, so I'll be putting out videos for the foreseeable future!
@jamesvonesh6453 2 жыл бұрын
nicely done.
@beyondthecampfire 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@joeburton7784 3 жыл бұрын
Watching this now. Was just at Dolly Sods a few weeks back. Had never been. Great place. I will def be back many more times. I did not camp. Just did a day hike. Was en route to NC. Thanks for the video. Beautiful work. Very calming and soothing. Great visuals etc. Will check your other stuff out.👍
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback and the kind words. Dolly Sods is the kind of place that you can't visit just once. I hope to return many times in the future. Take care!
@coryb666 2 жыл бұрын
Very well done. I’m heading to the Sods for the first time to do a solo trip in a few days. You narrated the shots wonderfully and rejuvenated my reason for wanting to go! I’ve heard it’s not easy being alone out there but I feel more confident now. Thank you for your work and I hope to see you getting more exposure 👍
@beyondthecampfire 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and that it helped in some small way. Have a great time on your trip. It will be gorgeous with the colors just starting.
@ricmartinez2590 3 жыл бұрын
Poetic narration. What a great adventure! Great informative video sir!
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch.
@Gk4191 3 жыл бұрын
Very well done. Your narration and camera work reminds me of Dick Proenneke. I was at Dolly Sodds with my kids in ‘17. Been wanting to go back. Thanks, you made my day.
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Comments like yours always make my day. Dick Proenneke is great. I hope you get another chance to take your kids to the Sods soon!
@mcgillicuddy4008 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice....visuals and beautiful descriptions of what you see & how you feel. Except for possible BOMBS in the area, your experiences, invite me, to Dolly Sods Wilderness. Thank you....Happy Trails....
@beyondthecampfire 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Don't let the bombs scare you away. I've been there several times and I haven't blown up yet! It's a wonderful place. I hope you get to explore it. Happy trails to you too!
@wvgrizzly9323 3 жыл бұрын
Very well done video and narrated. Thanks for taking us along.
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you for watching.
@tree_riot Жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Can’t wait to hit that place in May.
@beyondthecampfire Жыл бұрын
It's a wonderful place. Enjoy it! And let me know if you have any questions before you leave.
@tree_riot Жыл бұрын
@@beyondthecampfire will do!
@stephanbeman7961 3 жыл бұрын
Really nice. Bravo.
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate it.
@worldcooking Жыл бұрын
Nice images!
@beyondthecampfire Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ryanfhobson1 3 жыл бұрын
This was awesome!!
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan!
@tommy2x4 3 жыл бұрын
looks amazing!!! looking to explore other places soon. Dolly Sods and Loeb trails are at the top of the list for the next one!!
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
I had to look up the Loeb, but it looks like you can't go wrong with either one! Thanks for checking out the video.
@OutdoorOperator 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I'll have to check out more of your videos!
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope you enjoy them.
@Randy2747 3 жыл бұрын
A video nicely edited and narrated 👍
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch.
@phath0m135 3 жыл бұрын
Nice choice for day #1's camp site. I camped at that spot on two occasions (Once with a group and once solo). The last time I went solo though the wind flapping on my tent was unbearable. In fact, on that trip I believe I'm partly to blame for the extension of that massive rock wall. At the time (This was 2019) it was mainly just facing the western edge into the Canaan valley and I used some of the rocks from the camp to help protect my tent from the east. I tried to setup camp there again back in June but the wind that day was too much, and my tent was on the verge of becoming a kite. Also, regarding Lions head, my first time on the Rocky Point trail was similar. I couldn't find it and ended up dangerously climbing some rocks. I didn't make it all the way and was eventually like "What the hell am I doing?" then walked down before injuring myself. Haha
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! And thanks for the windbreak too, haha. It helped keep me warm on a night when my sleeping pad was gradually losing air. It's a great view, but I have to imagine that it's often too windy for camping. Good to hear I'm not alone on the route-finding to Lion's Head. I was using AllTrails at the time, and it was still hard to find. I definitely broke some of the "solo hiking rules" when I was climbing down from there...
@BluegrassBackcountry 3 жыл бұрын
Wow you have truly outdone yourself in this video!! Your magnum opus thus far. I can tell you are a writer by the quality of your narration. You could create a very illustrative story just from the transcript of what you had to say about the trail! Did you write those notes while on the trip, or after you got back home and rewatched the footage? For the life of me I can’t remember what camera and editing software you use, do you mind sharing those again? Truly, truly, this is film-worthy quality work you’re creating here. You deserve way more views and reception, some of the best I’m subscribed to! Cheers!
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
My comment keeps disappearing, so you might get multiple notifications, haha. Anyway, thank you so much! I'm humbled! I put some extra time into this video, and I'm happy with the way it turned out. I'm glad to hear you liked it too. I tend to take a lot of notes on the trail. Before I started making videos, I kept a blog about my travels, so I'm used to writing things down. When I get home, I flesh out the notes and turn them into something coherent. I try not to add things that I wasn't thinking about or observing on the trail. My camera is a Samsung Galaxy S7, haha. One day I'll upgrade to a nice DSLR, but the phone has worked okay for the last several videos, despite its limitations. For editing, I use the free version of Davinci Resolve. Thanks again for watching and for the kind words!
@chickadee4566 3 жыл бұрын
The only ones that would thumb down this video are those who got lost in Dolly Sods. lol.
@chrislrob 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done. Sorry if I missed it, but is this trail hammock-friendly?
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Aside from the Rocky Ridge Trail (where I camped the first night), you wouldn't have too much trouble finding good hammock spots. The southern half of the Sods is especially hammock-friendly, and I've seen many hammocks at established sites on Red Creek. Thanks for watching!
@chrislrob 3 жыл бұрын
@@beyondthecampfire Thanks. I'm just back from Red River Gorge. Before seeing your video a couple of hours ago, I had little interest in the Dolly Sods. I am now going to the Dolly Sods.
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
@@chrislrob I'm glad I could provide some inspiration! I don't think you'll be disappointed. It's a special place.
@terryholt1832 3 жыл бұрын
I just want to encourage you to continue making videos. the writing is good; descriptive and not overwrought. Thanks. Oh, what is the tent you use?
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Your encouragement means a lot, especially as I sit here at the beginning of another project! The tent in most of my videos is a Kelty Salida 2. It's on the heavy side for solo backpacking, but it has served me well.
@terryholt1832 3 жыл бұрын
@@beyondthecampfire cued up the other vids for later. Headed to Cherokee NP this month, inspired to shoot better video now.
@beyondthecampfire 3 жыл бұрын
@@terryholt1832 I appreciate the support. Hope you like the other videos. Enjoy your Cherokee trip! That's a great place for some beautiful video.
@MarvinFaktes 2 ай бұрын
Subscribed. This was great. Hope everyone can check out my Dolly Sods adventure.
@robertwilson6443 Жыл бұрын
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