Virginia's Triple Crown loop McAfee Knob, Tinker Cliffs, Dragon's Tooth, AT, North Mountain

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Solo backpacking trip, June 2017. Virginia's Triple Crown and North Mountain loop. 37 miles, 3 days and 2 nights.
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COOK KIT
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WATER SYSTEM
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Water scoop, cut down water bag, comes with filter
1 Liter water bottle Smart water or similar
1 wide mouth bottle 16oz or more, Gatorade or similar
(I used the following parts to build my setup)
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Songs used:
Epic Trailer Music by Alex Lisi
alexlisi.xyz/RoyaltyFree/
Southern Rock Guitar instrumental #2
By Lost in Scores
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"Ossuary 7 - Resolve" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Пікірлер: 47

@connienelson1515 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful country. Thanks for sharing.

@RVAHikerGirl 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Came across your video doing research on the VA Triple Crown hike. Just subbed to support another fellow hiker and vlogger. Nice video. I hadn't ever thought of starting at Dragons tooth. I have been watching Frozen for years. His video was actually the very 1st video I ever watched on the triple crown. Nice info in your video.

@Yooper05 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Didn’t see the link for the thermometer you showed that pairs with you watch.

@dougtemple6756 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting us tag along, very enjoyable

@FrozensAdventures 7 жыл бұрын

Haha! Always fun watching other peoples videos and randomly getting a shout out. Looks like you had a similar experience as me with this trail. One of the greats trails in VA! PS: Love that Fred is making his rounds.

@FrozensAdventures 7 жыл бұрын

I like that it's becoming a thing. Anyway subbed and looking forward to more, have a good one dude.

@beverleylambert8501 5 жыл бұрын

Yesterday I hiked with a lady's hiking club out to the Channels in S.W Va. You should go there sometime if you haven't already. I am 78 and wish I had started hiking as young as you have. Love the camaraderie of your friendship. If you're still at Tech, come out to 600 Bishop and you can fish in my pond.

@ExplorationAppalachian 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. This is on our list for an upcoming trip!

@homergutierrez6111 5 жыл бұрын

Loved your video! Learned a lot for my coming trip. 👍🏼

@bradfordhenson 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video, thanks for sharing.

@charleswoolfe1378 7 жыл бұрын

Nice camera work really enjoyed the colors very well done

@stringtwister7654 7 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing!

@josephmaucksr.9380 5 жыл бұрын

Badass bro. Great video.

@connienelson1515 3 жыл бұрын

First one of yours I have watched. Enjoyed it. If you are not in good shape you sound good. Most sound like they're going to heave a lung when they are walking. Either you take your time or you're stopping to catch your breath before getting on camera.

@Studio_419 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome trip! enjoy your videos... great content/great editing. See you out on the trail one day, but for now I'm a couple weeks behind you it seems lol... I'll be up there next weekend

@myadventure8832 5 жыл бұрын

First hiking trip for me we went to McAfee knob and I complained the entire way up but it was worth it and I would do it again in a heart beat

@tesshertz8073 6 жыл бұрын

oh goodness. I just hiked mcafee knob today. July 23rd. I was unaware of that folklore... nice and creepy...

@mischiefonthetrail8961 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid right in my back yard lol

@davidsawmandave8731 3 жыл бұрын

What app (gps) did u use to see yourself on the trail

@MarlowWhere 5 жыл бұрын

I've seen this 37 mile figure before but my maps show this is more like a 33 mile loop. That would seem to suggest your second day was more like 17-18 miles. I agree that the posted mileage on North Mountain does seem off.

@AGM9200 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that paper map of the whole route??

@JediMasterVictor 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing. Sorry you missed the bear; better luck next time.

@WolfPacks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jeremyedwards2538 6 жыл бұрын

I can see the Rt311 parking lot from my front door. I work for the local fire/EMS department that is responsible for dragons tooth, macafee's knob, and north mountain. I am spoiled living in this area. I find it hard to believe that people travel from all over the world to play in my neighborhood. It is hard to believe that there are so many people who try to walk the trails in flip flops, and no extra clothing or gear. At least Macafee's Knob has a fire road that we can drive the UTV for rescues. Nice documentary on your hike. 👍

@WolfPacks 6 жыл бұрын

I'm jealous! Thanks for all you guys do out there. Appreciate you watching!

@sandrazern649 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing. My husband and I are planning on doing this trip on June 22 - can you comment on what the low temperature was for you? I'm trying to determine which quilt to bring. Thanks!

@justdoinstuff 5 жыл бұрын

What map did you use?

@242Shaker 6 жыл бұрын

Nice vid, I'm doing the same trek in a couple weeks. Which map did you pick up? I have the AT map but it's missing a section of the North Mountain Trail.

@WolfPacks 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! You're going to love it. One of my favorites. I used Nat Geo 788. Here is an Amazon link to it. amzn.to/2guNNCs

@rodnnyvlogs9175 7 жыл бұрын

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@rodnnyvlogs9175 7 жыл бұрын

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@markgang1861 7 жыл бұрын

Nice trip and video. Bummer on not seeing a bear. were you trying to give the dragons tooth a dental cleaning?

@stevescope1037 7 жыл бұрын

You used a tent this time instead of the hammock, cool! I like to change it up sometimes too. Was that a Lightheart Gear tent? Thanks for another great video.

@murariufamily 6 жыл бұрын

Steve Scope looked like a zpacks duplex?

@nathanadkins2654 6 жыл бұрын

What app is he using to map out his route?

@EvansBackpackingVideos 7 жыл бұрын

That looks like a great area. It's not easy getting a bear on video! Too bad you couldn't. I like the music in your video. And btw, how do you record your voice--for example, the scene at 11:30? The sound quality seems really good.

@EvansBackpackingVideos 7 жыл бұрын

It works really well from a distance, better than the mic on my Canon G7X . . .

@jerrypittman9116 7 жыл бұрын

Great Video! I was wondering what app you have on your phone and did you carry a paper map as well?

@WolfPacks 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerry! I have a Delorme Inreach Explorer which pairs with your phone and uses the Delorme/Garmin app, since Garmin bought them out. Yes, I always carry a paper map, just the section I need.

@janetsotola9325 3 жыл бұрын

@@WolfPacks where did you get your map? It looks different than the National Geographic map.

@ldg2655 5 жыл бұрын

What GPS were you using? Just Maps on your phone?

@WolfPacks 5 жыл бұрын

Garmin Inreach explorer with phone app

@Trumpeteer94 6 жыл бұрын

How much fuel did you need for the alcohol stove for the whole trip?

@WolfPacks 6 жыл бұрын

I use 2 ounces a day, one to heat dinner and one for coffee in the morning. 1 ounce boils 2 cups.

@Trumpeteer94 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@timhikes8624 7 жыл бұрын

What kind of watch do you have, pretty cool, does it show altitude also. Enjoyed your trip good job

@WolfPacks 7 жыл бұрын

Tim W. Thanks Tim! The watch is the Garmin Fenix 3, I also have the Garmin Tempe. Yes it has altitude and more. The Fenix 5x is even better, it's newer.