AT#18 SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018

[@kathyt7344]

Hi there E-Wolf - That stubborn bear appeared WAY too close! 😮. Glad he eventually left the trail so you all could continue. Thank you for the history of SNP - not only do you provide us with interesting videos we’re getting educated along the way! Glad you are living in the moment and enjoying each day and only looking a few days ahead. Now for all of us here ....well we are counting the days to your next vlog! Stay safe 😎✌🏻

[@MrUnisaw]

Thank you for this video. The videography was exceptional and you have a very good presence on camera.

[@norrisbrown9943]

Great video...Bears, beer, Pappy, alt sleep set up and a free the feet update. Thanks for taking the time and care to put such quality in your video content while hiking. It cannot be easy. Happy Trails...

[@need2beoutside31]

So glad you got to meet and interview Pappy! That bear though.......😬

[@griz795]

Of all the 2018 class I'm following, you are the 1st to show bears, too cool... I don't think I would have been that calm...

[@gilbertmcnew1340]

My wife and I love watching your videos. You're one of our favorite AT through hikers. Tell Liz we miss her videos and hope that she gets back online soon.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

She’s back online-KZbin channel “Liz Kidder”

[@coughingowloutdoors8579]

Hats off to you Evan for another great video. The wildlife shots, the views, other hikers, a history lesson, and finding beer in the creek! Awesome! Thank you for the bonus with Pappy. What an amazing man. I cant believe youre already past 900 miles. Congrats! Keep having fun and thanks for bringing us all along. Best wishes!

[@SouthernFoodJunkie]

Wow nice bear. That was a big one. Very cool wayside stop. I am trying to get caught up with ya! That was cool meeting Pappy! Two bears haha.

[@footpathjunkies1051]

Close up of bear was awesome....we have never seen a bear on any hike...gonna have to visit Shenandoah....Hike and Tell saw like 13 in a few days...you might catch them...awesome young couple...cant wait for your next episode....hike on Mr Evan

[@kevshelley]

Bears and Beer! Might be something extra special about Shenandoah after all. Thanks for the video, have a great day Evan.

[@bearcord_hikes_ga2529]

Nice to see Giant again!! We stayed at groundhog creek shelter on a rainy nasty night on May 19th while I was section hiking. Great guy on the 100 day plan. Happy to see he is still crushing miles.

[@gaylinlack726]

Very interesting video. 2 neat more, completely different folk on the trail- actually more. I enjoyed seeing all sorts of gear setups from the really minimalist tarp and bivy to what looked like traditional pack loads and everything in between. Sometimes we get the impression that everyone out there is carrying Hyperlite packs, Z-packs bear bags an a Duplex tent. Thanks for reminding us that there is still room on the trail for almost everyone.

[@DrewBoswell]

This is a truly fantastic video in an already great series. I was constantly yelling at my wife in the next room, "Oh wow, you're not going to believe this! Come see this part!" You've outdone yourself, sir. And I am looking forward to the talk with Pappy.

[@AndyOutdoors]

Another great video. Loved the clip with Pappy. That bear was lonely and just needed a cuddle.

[@EarlyRiser71]

That bear was beautiful...I am jealous...never got to see one out there.

[@andywebb7351]

Enjoying your videos. Your sketches on the link are outstanding.

[@GARYMANDIEVAN]

That Bear was crazy another great video Evan. Thanks

[@grantbrouwer]

Cool to see Giant again, we met him at gooch shelter and leapfrogged each out for the next few days. if you see him again, let him know that the three Canadians said to say hi :)

[@JaxxDrinkwater]

Hey Evan been out of town for a bit. Just starting to watch what I've missed in the last week. It's gonna be a great morning!

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Awesome, Jaxx, thanks!

[@tonysilverfox2828]

Action packed, bears, beers, burgers, snakes, Mr 87 young & Handstand!

[@Papershields001]

I once went up to Blackrock summit’s talus field just at dawn in a thick fog and man it was unreal. Like the set of a Hiyao Miyazaki film.

[@ajf747]

Bear and beer are pretty close together.........another awesome video

[@BethRitterGuth]

WTG Pappy!!!! What a great tribute on Father's Day. Evan, this video was the best yet. I was dying of laughter, and was wishing you WOULD find carpet lined paths through Shenandoah. Happy Father's Day to you, Evan :)

[@Hangs4Fun]

Great update, you are hitting your stride. Loved the story about pappy, cant wait to hear more

[@Smilin_Don]

Great video. Colony House has become our home base when visiting SNP. So funny to see your bear encounter. I had the exact same experience with the bear sitting in the trail there and it took half an hour to coax her off the trail. I'm pretty sure she works that stretch from Turks Mountain trail up to Brown Gap. In 2016 she had two cubs with her. Hope you were able to make it to Waynesboro in time for the hiker fest. It's one of the best! Thanks again Evan.

[@indaroberts3088]

That is the best way..... to hike the moment and enjoy....thanks for sharing

[@swatsullivan]

Amazing shot of the bear! Glad it was you and not me, though I know it was cool to see one. I would've been terrified! Great video. I'm loving them! Happy hiking!

[@CarolinaChrisOutdoors]

Wow! A lot of wildlife on this episode! Burger 'n Shake looked tasty.... cold beer in the creek was "magical"!!!!

[@wendyk.6987]

So cool! I was hiking in SNP and GSMNP last summer and we saw bears on almost every trail! Enjoy... Safe hiking.

[@kampersadventures958]

Happy belated Fathers Day EWolf. Such a cool video of the black bears.

[@PumpkinVillage]

Very good advice about taking it day by day. Training for a long distance ride for me (227 miles). I mentally break the long uphills into smaller parts to make them seem easier. I know it's mental but it works for me. Great bear sightings and beer find. Nice yoga pose. Take care, Al

[@JoshHerodOutdoorAdventures]

Awesome video. Enjoying following your journey

[@mdnite2941]

Great video! Lots of wildlife! And that guy from the Army with the tarp setup too hardcore for me! lol!

[@KrizAkoni]

I really liked this edit...awesome vid. I love seeing vids of parts of the trail I've already done. That view from Blackrock is one of my favorite in the park! You had awesome weather for it! Fantastic bear shot...other than it was stubborn! I was just there at Blackrock hut again this weekend picking up some missed miles in the southern section of the park. Must have just missed you by a day or so. Hike on!

[@TheWeekendHiker]

Your almost half way through! Glad the bear swerved first. Enjoyed the video! -ATB Adam

[@SectionHikingTheAT]

Thanks Evan! Another great video.

[@steffystrailmix3797]

Looking good Evan! Love the bears!

[@rialobran]

Glad you have your feet under control, just the piece to camera to perfect now ;) The deer, snake, bear...I reckon they're all tame ones added to the park for the tourists and through hikers to have some excitement, they all go back to the zoo for the winter, lol. Pleased to see you're still fit, healthy and full of beanz. :)

[@ellenschaeffer7646]

Hey Evan! Jon and I are almost caught up!! What exactly is trail magic? (also this is the first time I’ve ever commented on a KZbin video). And, bear!!

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Trail magic used to mean anything happy and unexpected that happened on the trail, usually perpetuate by a stranger. “A random act of kindness by a stranger” was one early definition. Now it usually means people giving food and drinks to AT hikers at road crossings. Glad you’re watching!!

[@wandawilloughby6052]

Can’t wait to see your full interview with Pappy. Hope you only meet timid bears in the future

[@nathansharp3193]

I like the Liz behind-the-camera sounds: 5:57 When the bear doesn't stop and you hear an, "uhhmm??" right before the clip stops. 8:58 And when you interview Pappy and he says "On the trail I eat anything I can get my hands on," and Liz giggles. 🤣

[@keithstewart2639]

That bear was Mighty close and was not too scared. That guy was kind of like you sleeping with a tarp and no pad. Sure was glad to hear about Pappy,87 hard to believe, he sure has done some hiking in his lifetime

[@kenbayard6737]

Looking forward to your interview video. Another great video Evan, errrr.... eWolf

[@astrog8tr]

Wow, that bear didn't look too threatening but also didn't look like he was going to move. (Skyline drive is wonderful and has much more views. I did not find any wood chip trails. Too bad. ) Congrats on 900 miles!

[@flyrodhiker8326]

Cool video, I loved seeing the bears,!

[@scoutingfreegermany]

Another great episode! Cheers, Marc

[@handicamper101]

what a great video. love the views, and a cheeseburger here and there.. Awesome..

[@williamwirick886]

Great video! Cool bear video. Keep on truckin. Good luck

[@myadventureoutdoors]

I was totally surprised you found a guy more hardcore than you with the bivy on the ground. He should enjoy his youth because eventually that level of hardcore will end. That was a serious bear encounter. The 87 year old was amazing. Looking forward to full interview.

[@troubadouroutdoors2126]

Sarah Chappell What a great taste of the Shenandoah AT you provided us there! One of my favorite videos of that section that I have seen yet. Nice number of black bear encounters! What time of year was this? Late spring? I hope Pappy finished!

[@cutler1ful]

Hey Evan, Awsome videos dude! I just saw you in that video with that guy his Trail name is AKA Arizona tell him I said hi it's Peter we hiked with him through the Georgia Section back in May!! There were three people in our group one lady and my other friend named Grant we are from Canada

[@jeffs6229]

That bear was close, maybe too close. Glad he turned. Hope you had a good Father's Day and you got to talk to your kids! Staying connected with them can make all the difference. Enjoyed this video, glad your still with Liz and Luke! Tell Liz to start posting again, miss her videos and hopefully the trolls have moved on.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

She’s going to start posting again soon.

[@joshuarimes9239]

Love your videos Ewolf . Tell Liz I miss her videos , I wish she'd start back up :)

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

She’s starting back up with posting soon. She’s been making videos every day.

[@johnwilson6954]

I am sure that I speak for many, when I say that it was really interesting to see the minimalistic set-up that Oscar uses. Hopefully, you will do more of these. Was all of his equipment of similar sparseness? I assume so, as I see from his Instagram that he did a 56 mile day recently. Now that you have shown us what he uses, are you worried that your subscribers will think you less crazy for having the set-up that you do? :-) Will be on the lookout for your Pappy interview; had heard of him, now will hear from him....

[@caseyoingo6440]

Nice bear encounters! And great video like always

[@twoforkshikes1952]

Evan, love the vidios and all the history, watch out for bears 😉 are you finding anything close to flat ground to set up on?

[@daveinstlouis7296]

Nice shout out for St Louis crossing 64 :)

[@hikehunter9572]

those milkshakes will help beat the summer heat. Have Fun & Hike Safe.

[@jerryjbloodworth6010]

If you see Pappy again,plz tell him I am inspired with hope that I may get to take a long hike yet! What did that bear weigh?Never thot I would consider your setup to be opulent but by comparison,maybe it is!

[@gcarmichael]

Well done!

[@mountainwanderer]

I have soooo many questions, but this time I wanted to ask about how the diet is working out. I try to go low carb all of the time and backpacking is the most challenging time (though I am getting a lot of tips from you). It looks you're sticking to it well and from what I've seen it looks like you're sticking to it even when you get to town. Do you allow yourself anything special when you get to town that might be higher carb? I notice that you do have a beer now and again, and that is one thing that I would give myself when I got into town.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

I’m eating a TON of cream cheese lately. That’s my biggest diet change. In town, I have a beer now and then but still skip bread. I’ve had no pizza, bread or pasta on the trail. (Well, I had one hot dog bun.) Potatoes only twice. I did load up on sugar a few times in town when I was most worried about losing weight. When I weighed myself two days ago, I was up two pounds-so I haven’t lost any weight on the hike, which was one of my biggest concerns.

[@mountainwanderer]

You might be the only thru to actually GAIN weight!

[@RunWithAdamOsmond]

Last week I took my kids to Shenandoah, and before we went there, I searched KZbin and found out this one. I liked this video so much I ended up watching all your Appalachian videos. I truly enjoyed them, and thank you for sharing them. I hiked part of the AT from Maine to VA. One question I have is what kind of camera did you use. I use GoPro9, but your videos are way better quality.

[@RunWithAdamOsmond]

I actually just watched another one of your video that you talked about the camera you use. Thank you again.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Nice comment, thanks! I saw your other comment too about the camera -- usually I put information about the camera and editing in my video descriptions.

[@michaelrosenfeld3144]

Hi Amanda, I have been following your journey. I thought you are looking too thin. Try to eat more!! I live in Nh and am looking forward to bring you some trail magic. Something with a gazillion calories!! Mike R.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

The bear in this video ate Amanda. Sorry to be the one to inform you! (Actually, I think you commented on the wrong video. Amanda’s channel is “Amanda Bess.”)

[@ange2501]

What would you do if the bear kept coming closer to you? As if it was trying to reach you?

[@katahdinorbust2197]

How are your feet? lol LOVE the outtake at the end lol

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Feet are good now ...

[@potatothorn]

bears and a beer cant beat that 900!! wow

[@CalvinsCorner72]

Cool intro music I was jamming. Check! Lol so I’m taking it that your feet are hurting because you want carpet to walk on? Cool Deer 🦌 video. OMG you got great footage of the big 🐻. I would want a gun. Great video E-Wolf. Your remember we have never forgotten about you being out there. Please be careful. God speed.

[@stanthemanhikes2965]

I ran into that big bears stubborn brother in New Jersey this past weekend. Not fun!

[@cabinman]

Which is my favorite...Pappy or the big bleak bear???...mmm...

[@SalineScott]

Wow. You found someone as hard cord as you... Oscar. Awesome. You always get the cool bear activity. What’s up with that? Cool shot of Liz and Luke!!! Can’t wait to see the full video with pappee. Another bear???? Wow. Are you sure that beer wasn’t someone just trying too keep them cold (inside, known by me, joke). Lol

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Wow, you’re right. Maybe it wasn’t trail magic at all, lol.

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

That bear was not for moving, I think I would have had a bit of panic attack there if it was me. Lol

[@bigzach322]

How big is your thru hiker bubble at this point? It seems like you have a pretty big crew in these videos. Shenandoah NP width ranges between

[@bigzach322]

The amenities available in SNP definitely are a nice bonus, I've never stopped at one of those waysides.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

I have electric clippers in my bounce box. When I get to the box, I shave etc and send it back up the trail.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

The “bubble” is pretty small but people are bunched up in SNP because everyone stops at the waysides and camps at the same spots due to limited water/camping.

[@bigzach322]

That's a good idea, unless you reach a town on a Sunday right?

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Zachary Robbins You can mail stuff to hostels that are always open.

[@texanoutdoors6409]

Pappy sighting !!! Wohooo ! 👍👍🤠

[@GruntProof]

1 liter for 5 miles? That's hardcore

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Lots of wildlife in this video. Did you say that you have to stay in designated areas in Shanendoah park? Is it like the smokies where you have to get permits letting them know where you stay? Keep the videos coming. 👍

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

There are rules about where you can camp so most people end up at the shelters.

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Evan's Backpacking Videos thanks Evan.

[@bobking7162]

Just curious with the bear encounters does the park require any food protections, bear canisters this year? Also do you carry bear spray or just rely on a stern talking to : )

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

I don’t carry bear spray. I don’t know any thru-hikers who do, for better or worse ...

[@phronsiekeys]

When I saw Giant I I thought "it is good to be young." What finally happened with the bear? Did you go back and a while and take a break then forward to see if he was gone? Looks like he's very used to people.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

He sort of sauntered off into the woods.

[@CamperJohn]

Just found your channel and sub'ed...thanks for sharing. I am a section hiker and trying to make a few videos of various parts of the trail that cross highways...in case anyone needs info about the area for parking, trail magic or whatever...would love to hear your comments.

[@Timschannel2]

Great footage! Swollen feet is from too many dairy products

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

I’ll look into that, thanks. But it also might be the 20-mile days on rocks, lol.

[@andrewmcgaha9629]

Hey E... can you charge g7xmii via USB or only the external batt charger?

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

The newer model allows charging through the camera. I have the older one and charge the batteries in a separate charger.

[@AustenKlumb]

That header pic...guess it's time to go around?

[@MJGEGB]

Hard to believe that you've only seen two bear so far. I've run across four on a short day hike with the family out there. There is no hunting in the park so the wildlife gives zero cares about humans as we make our way through their homes. Like I said though be mindful of the deer. My guess is that tourist tend to feed them but they will come right on up to you if you have food out. I had to laugh at the comments about flat, wood chips, and blackberry milkshakes. You can at least get the milkshakes at the lodges along with blackberry wine and syrup. I'd personally rather have the sour beer on a hot day. Nothing like a sour in the summer :-)

[@Ranger24]

Watching your shelter I have to ask...what's the tick count?

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Two on my legs, not attached. From the trail, not my shelter-so far anyway.

[@Ranger24]

You'll need to do better than that. 😂

[@briangreen1971]

🍺good,🐻bad,..🙂 great video!

[@mooreoutdoor9841]

Awesome bear video! How close was he?

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Close enough to make me uncomfortable even with the telephoto lens engaged.

[@mooreoutdoor9841]

I had one come into camp in the Smokies once (Birch Spring Campsite). He came in about dusk and sat down about 50 feet behind us. Took a few minutes to run him off.

[@olgavaldez8449]

Que miedo ese oso!!!... Hay posibilidades de que te persiga o algo asi?? ... and what if that beer have something on it... maybe I'm too paranoid heheh .... continua... y mucha suerteeee... careful with the bears and snakes😯...

[@olgavaldez8449]

Ahhh.. en Happy Father's Day!!! 😊

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Gracias Olga! I’ll be careful!

[@kan-zee]

💪 😎 👍 2:44 & 6:24 Cool 🦌🦌 5:37 & 11:16 Cooler 🐻🚶🏻 🐻 6:32 History lesson 📖📕 ✍🏼 8:14 meet and greet Veteran Elder Hiker 10:31 HOWAH !! 🐍🐍

[@mikeh3646]

I hope I'm not working, when you reach the trailhead in wind gap pa, I'd like to say helllo and shake your hand.

[@MrEMann]

Stubborn bear... Perhaps you just got a new trail name. 😁

[@JetaJ1]

"And no air mattress" I feel like that implies that he really regrets not bringing an air mattress.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

No, I don't regret it. It's now 2020 and I still don't use an air mattress. Much more comfortable, at least for me, for reasons I've explained in other videos.

[@JetaJ1]

@@EvansBackpackingVideos Ya, I get that, it was more just the way it was brought up seemed funny, like someone wanted to be recognized for bringing less weight, so they brought it up on their own, implying it's on their mind. I also don't bring a mat, mostly because I'm a poor backpacker who can't afford one 😂😭😅

[@consumedesign]

Go pappy go

[@onkelsort5381]

Beer... Bear... Potato...