2022 Appalachian Trail Days - Damascus Virginia

[@RVAHikerGirl]

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[@TeaInValhalla]

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[@cachemacstrailtime]

Done.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

@@cachemacstrailtime Thanks so much, really appreciate the sub. ~RVA~

[@Packsalot]

Awesome highlighted of Damascus and Trail Days. Looks like you had s great time with a great group. Loved seeing all the sights and festivities. Take care and have a wonderful day.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I fell in love with that little Trail Town for sure. And having my trail family there just made the experience so much greater. Watch out 2023 cuz we back! HA HA! Thanks so much, Packsalot always for watching. ~RVA~

[@thenaturemanadventures]

Hey Jacqueline ☺️ So many great memories you've made during trail days, meeting all the incredible hikers along the way. Yes, we'll never give your secrets away 🤫😉 You're one of the best hikers too! Keep up the great work and all you do for the trail family community 🙏🤠🌲🤗💚

[@RVAHikerGirl]

You always seem to make my day with your wonderful comments. Thank you for that. Memories that will last a lifetime were made for sure. Can't wait to go back next year! ~RVA~

[@JenniferLupine]

Crazy, funny hikers! Great tour around Damascus! Looks like you had a great time! 👌👍☀☀

[@RVAHikerGirl]

So much fun! I plan on going every single year and I think we will have even more hikers join us next year for 2023. Can't wait. Miss it already.

[@AllTerrainCoffeeCamping]

I love how you showed areas of the Town. This looks like such a fun event and I am glad you were able to experience it with your Tramily!!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

For me the beauty of this quaint trail town is just as important as the celebration after 35 years of hosting it. I wanted to make sure to capture some of that for my video. Damascus is one special place in my heart. ~RVA~

[@Ron_C]

Awesome!! It was a pretty cool running into all of you there! I had a good time, but I have family there and had to visit with them also. We def need to meetup on trail, camp....something this year! Thanks for the shout-out!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hiya RonC! Very nice running into you, it was about time! We need to for sure make a plan to meet up and do something this year. Very happy to introduce you to my tramily. My people! Ha Ha Love them! ~RVA~

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Great video RVA! Nice views of Damascus. Awesome group. Crow✌️

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hey Crow! Nice Facetiming with you, from Damascus! It is my fav trail town for sure. Appreciate you stopping by and watching. ~RVA~

[@IceBearHalfwayPoint]

Fantastic video! I was taking a long youtube break when you did this. You really captured the energy and fun of Trail Days! 😃💚👊

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I just rewatched it! TD rookie right there making this video. Now I’m an old pro 🤣 LOVE this town, the hiker community and making memories with my tramily. This fun and exhausting weekend celebrating my fav trail can’t be beat!

[@VirginiaFruitGrower]

Very cool channel. I never heard of Damascus Virginia. It'll be cool to see the different places you go to here in Virginia. I like all the stickers on the van!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Far Far southwest VA, near the point of VA near KY, TN and NC. Terrific little trail town! ~RVA~

[@VirginiaFruitGrower]

@@RVAHikerGirl whoa that is far!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

@@VirginiaFruitGrower Yep 5 1/2 hrs away from where I live in central VA.

[@MetroOnTheMove]

This was such a fun event! Thank you for the invite to join you guys. Great job on capturing so many elements from Trail Days! Good times!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

It sure was Metro! Memories for a lifetime were made and those memories were made with my tramily which made it even more special. ~RVA~

[@MetroOnTheMove]

@@RVAHikerGirl truly awesome how everyone was able to get together and share this moment in time!

[@ervinslens]

Fantastic shots my friend, you captured town beautifully.🙌🏻🙌🏻👌👌😇🥾🥾

[@RVAHikerGirl]

So glad you enjoyed it! Damascus is one special place! ~RVA~

[@StepsbyKaatje]

Finally found the time to watch! I loved you top secret camping spot ! 😁 It looks like a great time you had with the tramily! Never seen the square wraps... Have a great Sunday! Kaat

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Oh cool! Thanks girl! Yes, we hope to go back to the same spot, but I have a feeling we will have more people joining us next year. Those wraps were awesome, whole wheat flaxseed wraps and they had 6 grams of protein. Def will buy those again. The same company makes pita bread with the same recipe. Just got back from a long kayaking trip in the mountains. No video for this one tho. It was a family trip with my son. Very hot but great memories. ~RVA~

[@StepsbyKaatje]

@@RVAHikerGirl Sometimes we just have to leave that camera behind and enjoy the moment! Spending precious time with our kids is so important. They're lifetime memories! You don't need a video for that! 😊 All the best! Kaat

[@RVAHikerGirl]

@@StepsbyKaatje Nope you sure don't!

[@PitSmoke]

I enjoyed your video! Appalachian trail days looks to be a lot of fun! I love the scenery too! Your camp site by the stream was perfect and looked to be relaxing setting in those chairs by the stream! I have subbed to your channel as well! I hope you have a great day!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Awesome! Thank you! So happy to have you a part of my KZbin family. Feel free to chime in on video comments if you have ways to help others with suggestions or if you just want to say hello. I love helping others get out there and feel more comfortable doing it. Viewers have awesome ideas that help others and I love that. Thanks Pit Smoke! ~RVA~

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Now that was a fun video! What a great time we all had. You captured the whole day to perfection. 👍😎

[@RVAHikerGirl]

So happy you enjoyed it Tom. Being there with my tramily made my 1st Trail Days even more special. #tramilyforlife

[@JBENHIKES]

RVA, This video made me smile the whole time while watching. I hate that I missed it this year! Looked like you all had a great time … Enjoyed watching, JBEN⚡️HIKES

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hiya JBEN! Aww so happy to hear that. Thrilled to have you stop by and check out this video. I think I had a permanent smile the whole time I was there it was just so electric. Being with my tramily made it even more special. Memories to last a lifetime. Hope we can meet and hike together sometime. ~RVA~

[@uptrail7169]

Looked like fun! We drove through Damascus last summer on our way to the Grayson Highlands.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hope to get to Grayson Highlands next time even if its just for 1 night. I had a 4 day backpacking trip planned through there but covid messed that up. I have to hike through there for my section hiking miles to finish VA anyway. So no matter what I will get there. Go to Trail Days man, it was a total blast! ~RVA~

[@safromnc8616]

We weren't able to make it this year due to a conflict. Was last there in 2018. Hopefully next year !

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Aww, sorry to hear that. Yes, I hope you can make it in 2023 for sure. I will certainly be there and I think most of my tramily is also planning on coming back along with some other KZbinr friends and hikers that might be coming with us. Had an absolute ball! Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out this video. ~RVA~

[@Bextasy423]

Omg..I always go to this but was on vacation... I hate I missed you!! What a awesome time. Thanks for sharing this beautifully done video!!! ❤️

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I will be there next year, so if you plan on going we should definitely meet up. (That is if we don't see each other before then) I had so much fun I plan on going every year. ~RVA~

[@Bextasy423]

Most definitely girl!!

[@wanderingoutyonder]

Super cool! Looks like a great time was had by all!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

You guys should go one year as much as you love the AT. Such a fun celebration! Thanks as always for watching girls! ~RVA~

[@KrizAkoni]

I think you captured the town well! Great vid. 🤓

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Ah thanks, my friend. Fell in love the friendliest little trail town in America! ~RVA~

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Yeahhhhhhhhhh that bonfire looked good fun mind and I thought that was you swinging those fire balls about at first! Loved the colour of the rhododendrons and we have them in our from and back gardens (yards). Looks like there was a few celebs there (as well as yourself) and if its free, I would find it lol! It looked a real fun meet up and it sure did look like an amazing time, cheers Alan

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I wish I had that talent of throwing fire! That would be FUN! What an amazing celebration of and gathering of people who have hiked all 2,200 miles of the AT, and people who want to as section and day hikers. This trail community is just amazing! Next year I have already said that I am dancing around that bonfire! There will be no stopping me. Ha Ha! ~RVA~

[@TeaInValhalla]

Evening Rva, sorry we won't make the premiere 😴 will be sure to pick this up with porridge in the morning 😀 been loving the social media posts, We used to watch alot of Darwin on the trail, intresting to see who else you met 👣 have a great week, Ceri and Kat ☕ ❤ 🗺 🧭 👍

[@RVAHikerGirl]

No worries! It's a bit late for you guys over in the UK. Watching replay in the am works for me. Yes a very fun time with some familiar faces that you know. Being around 1,000's and 1,000's of like minded hikers was electric! I wish I could have bottled up all that positive energy to bring home. Darwin was super down to earth and really easy to chat with. ~RVA~

[@Julie-si3hi]

Awesome,found your channel by ytube reccomendation....I used to love hiking but I'm now disabled and use a wheelchair, thanks for your great content,I can virtually travel with you :)

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Julie you have made my day! I am so happy that my video bought you enjoyment from watching it virtually. I have over 150+ videos on my channel so feel free to come back and chat anytime. Very happy to have you a part of the channel. ~RVA~

[@Julie-si3hi]

@@RVAHikerGirl thank you x

[@luziiluizth.8742]

Amazing amazing video sharing as always ❤️📷.. Really enjoyed watching.. It's great 👌👌 Wow 😯 I absolutely love it this video 📸❤️ Thanks for sharing this with us giving another a big Big like thumbs up 👍👍👍 See you again on next video 📸❤️ Luiz here again 🤗🎸 Keep intouch 👍❤️

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you much appreciated. ~RVA~

[@luziiluizth.8742]

@@RVAHikerGirl My pleasure ❤️ see you again take care everyone in there, keep intouch 👍❤️

[@papadawg3172]

Sorry to miss you! I was there on Saturday and saw a some of the folks you saw. Great vid

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I was everywhere and couldn't sit still for a second, LOL! I will certainly be back for Trail Days 2023 and I am pretty sure all of my tramily will be back with me. So look for them next year if you go and you'll probs see me too. HA HA! Appeciate you taking the time to watch this one. ~RVA~

[@papadawg3172]

@@RVAHikerGirl I look forward to it! Happy Hiking

[@IFIDGET-d9v]

hello and you made a great video, super super thank you!!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Much appreciated. Thanks for watching. ~RVA~

[@cachemacstrailtime]

Metro gave you a shout out and I thought I'd better check your channel out. New sub here! I'll be in Virginia this fall. Can't wait to do another section. Love your energy and enthusiasm about hiking. 👍👍

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Welcome to the channel! So happy to have you apart of my KZbin family. Love Metro! Hiking is just in my soul, and I become like a little giddy kid when I'm out there and among so many incredible like minded people. There's just nothing better. Appreciate your sub and look forward to chatting with you more! ~RVA~

[@davidsawmandave8731]

Was there a ton of gear manufacturers there as they usually have , never been there myself , we were on the big section hike that weekend , the thru hikers were talking about the event that passed us , lol

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Tons and tons of vendors of hiking and backpacking equipment, crafters, artists, podcasters, authors, you name it and they were there. It's a pretty incredible celebration. Already planning the 2023 trip. Just an epic trip, one I won't ever forget. ~RVA~

[@davidsawmandave8731]

@@RVAHikerGirl Try my hardest to make it next year I've been wanting to go forever, It's a really good place to find the lightweight gear and you can see what it looks like, Hope to hook up with you all next year

[@RVAHikerGirl]

@@davidsawmandave8731 And you can try on packs that normally you can't because they are only sold online at these cottage brand websites. I found my next pack, because it fit like a glove!

[@MtnWanderer-TieDye-]

I hope to get to Trail Days one day. Looks like a lot of fun!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Go next year! I wish I wouldn't have waited so long to go. 5 1/2 drive for me, but its was so worth it. Ready to go back. 2023 is gonna be epic there. Planning on going every year from now on. SO MUCH FUN! ~RVA~

[@MtnWanderer-TieDye-]

@@RVAHikerGirl Maybe I can. Currently responsible for my elderly parents and don't feel comfortable being 10 hours away from them. I'll get there some day!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

@@MtnWanderer-TieDye- Totally understand. Family first always.

[@ThenaturalmedicAdventures]

Nicely done I may have to come next year! And I subscribed thanks!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks a whole bunch! Thanks for subbing and welcome to the channel. So happy to have you a part of my KZbin family. Feel free to leave comments whenever you want, ask questions or just say hello. I love interacting with everyone and helping whenever I can. Happy Sunday! ~RVA~

[@harolddenton6031]

I grew up in the tri cities by kingsport,tn. I remember going with my family up to Damascus and mount rogers areas. My high school biology teacher MR B (Birchfield) also took our sr class up to bald knob on roan mountain. It was simply geourgeous up there on the top of that mou tain. Have lived fir the past 24 years in chesterfield,va but them beautiful eastern tn mountains are calling me to move back home.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hey there Harold. Welcome to the channel. That whole area of VA, TN, NC is just beautiful. I am excited to go back out that way and explore Cumberland Gap, Natural Tunnel SP, Grayson Highlands, Breaks Interstate Park, heck so many places so little time. You are so lucky to have grown up in such a beautiful place in the mountains. Roan Mountain is on my list. I am an AT section hiker so I will eventually do all of NC and see all those great spots. Thanks a bunch for watching and taking the time to comment. Come back any time. ~RVA~

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

I need to see this someday. It looks so fun!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

We will be there for TD 2023 my friend! We are all going again. Come on east and join us! Always an open invite for you my friend! ~RVA~

[@RornStreetFood]

Great video trip so happy thanks for sharing my friend

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks for checking out this video. Much appreciated. Come back anytime to check out my videos. ~RVA~

[@WanderingSwitchback]

So fun! What a great crew, too!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

They are the best! Tramily means so much to me. Friends for life these guys. 2023 is already in the works. We won't miss this celebration probably ever again. Just too much fun!

[@TheNaturePrescription]

Looks like you had a great time!!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Girl! The energy was truly electric. You WOULD LOVE IT! I was high on just the love for the trail and being around so many incredible like minded people. I wish I could bottle up that vibe and just keep it with me until next year. Come with us next year 2023! Already making plans to go back. ~RVA~

[@EmilioExploring]

That looked like a fun time 😀😀

[@RVAHikerGirl]

150% yes! Ha Ha! There's not stopping me from going back next year! An absolute blast! ~RVA~

[@sueb860]

Submit this to Damascus Tourism! I'm sold! 💙 Have always wanted to go to Trail Days. Maybe next year. Thanks for taking us along!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

With a town of only 800, do they have a dept of tourism? ha ha. Maybe they do. GO next year, don't wait. I wish I had gone years ago. I will for sure be back next year. I wouldn't miss it for the world. ~RVA~

[@asmrrelaxationtv8673]

Great Content You got here. Have a nice day!❤👍

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you so much for your very kind comment and stopping by. Come back anytime. 150+ videos on the channel if your ever looking for something to watch. ~RVA~

[@KatWomanHikes]

Trail Days was so fun

[@RVAHikerGirl]

This video was from TD 2022. This year was a blast as well. Not making a KZbin video on 2023 but I will be posting on Instagram if you are over there. ~RVA~

[@laagangkatabang]

Watching live in your premiere

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you!

[@longrider42]

Is there a date for the 2023 Trail days?

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Yes! May 20th & 21st

[@805BBQJUNKIE]

Looked like fun

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Had the time of my life being in such a happy place with so much love for this trail! Thanks again for stopping by and giving this one a watch! ~RVA~

[@RobertGlazier]

Nice video. New subscriber. Would love to go there. Thanks.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Welcome to my KZbin family Robert. Happy to have you a part of the channel. Feel free to say hi, ask questions or provide additional info for the other viewers anytime in the comments. Loved Damascus. If you can get there sometime, it sure is a whole lot of fun. ~RVA~

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Very interesting

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Have you ever been to Trail Days Dave? Its a long drive for you though from one end of the state to the other. 5 hour drive fro me in central VA. ~RVA~

[@chiraglucky6271]

Let’s go

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Ha Ha! I am ready to go back for sure! ~RVA~

[@FollowThomas]

All the famous KZbinr hikers are there. I used to watched most of them👍

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Crazy to see people that you have watched so much over the years. But what rings true is all of them are exactly how they are in their videos. Completely down-to-earth and real.

[@salimyahadiyu9931]

💚

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

"the infamous sign". Do you know what the word 'infamous' means ?

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Should have said famous, well known, not infamous. I was just so happy to be there among so many people with a common interest, I was stumbling over my words all day.

[@bkbland1626]

What's a "KZbin celebrity"? Lol

[@RVAHikerGirl]

A well known KZbinr In his or her niche community. LOL Met several at Trail Days and every single one were kind and down to earth. ~RVA~

[@NaomisAdventures]

Looked like fun

[@RVAHikerGirl]

An absolute blast with so many incredible like-minded people! Can't wait to go back next year! Thanks, Naomi for watching. ~RVA~