Backpacking West Virginia: Dolly Sods, Nikon D5500, Go Pro 4 Silver

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In this video Kyle and I Traveled to somewhere we had never been before, West Virginia. This plae is amazingly beautiful!
We spent 2 nights camping, and hiked roughly 25 miles.
Our usual banter ensued.
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[@MtGMagic]

I've lived in West Virginia most of my life. I was blessed to be born and raised here, it truly is "almost heaven"! Great video as always Joe!!

[@drewesser6693]

West Virginia is something special. I was there in the summer of 2012. A nasty storm rolled thru and I was with a utility company. Some of the nicest people I've ever met, beautiful scenery. Did alot of work in the upper tract area

[@PromasterHOF]

From a born and raised WV Mountaineer, thank you for coming and enjoying our beautiful state, come again there is a lot to explore!

[@LoneAce007]

I can't explain how excited it makes me to see you in West Virginia. I'm from the Charleston area and it really inspired me that you came all this way to have this adventure. I've been getting my gear ready for this spring and going out as often as I can this winter. Thanks so much Joe for inspiring me to get outside and helping me find what I love to do! Looking forward to your next bushcraft base camp videos. Have another awesome year!

[@euayusjwks]

Laden Mullins same! i'm from south charleston/saint albans area and i love being out when the weather permits! happy camping!

[@ScrambledO]

"They hate us cuz they ain't us" LOLOL, you clowns did some serious trekkin. My hats off, well done guys.

[@josephallen19]

ScrambledO lol.

[@RcFlyer49]

ScrambledO Hahaha. That part scared me a bit, to be honest. :P

[@wvdrummer47]

That's West Virginia baby, we have all kinds of great hiking places, glad you liked it and come back

[@JamesJohnson-ro2jq]

What a glorious feeling to sit by a camp 🔥 enjoying the heat and the camaraderie with friends.

[@Zedoutdoors]

What an epic video, seriously well done, not only for making the hike but for filming it too ...you even met the quota for walking scenes ;)) A sincere thanks for sharing this Mr Robinet ~Peace~

[@josephallen19]

Zed Outdoors hahaha, thanks, Zed. I had a really fun time on that trip.

[@jamesc3177]

You guys are great. Love what y'all do and always enjoy your videos. I love cramping and bushcraft. Maybe after more back surgery I will be able to get back at it. I'm 42 years old and have been doing bushcraft since I was a kid in South Carolina. Keep making them videos Joe and love what y'all do.

[@kimsims9293]

a little something at beginning of this video brought me back to my childhood, thanks Joe

[@UrbanSuburban010]

Absolutely fantastic! The Dolly Sods are now on my bucket list.

[@ChadMorgan709]

I officially watched and liked all of your videos in the shed in the past while. I've been working on a few projects and followed you along all your expeditions. I've learned a lot and have had fun along the way. Thanks Joe!

[@jiz1825]

I'm about to finish watching all of your vids, Joe. This is one of my faves. Love the raw feel, it's as if I came with you on the trip. :)

[@jamesblanton9364]

Great trip Joe, very beautiful countryside and you were with Kyle, so fun times i bet. Thanks for taking us along. Cop ya mate.

[@stephaniebateman8365]

😁😅😅😅 I've felt that way before! " They hate us cause they ain't us!" 😂😂 That really made me laugh. I love watching your videos and I remember watching this video when I first started seeing your videos . Watching you never gets old for me Joe. And Kyle is a cool friend you got there . Hopefully he got to feeling better even though it's been years since you two did this trip and I've seen more recent videos latley of you two camping together. I hope the best for you both and your other friends you camp with aswell. I just want to say thank you for all the videos you do and all the hard long trips you share with us.

[@lindsaygershberg7940]

I love how relaxed you were on this trip. You joked around a lot and I love that! Loved the whole video! Can't wait for the next one.

[@DylTyrril]

You guys are a riot as always. Keep making these great quality and informative videos, and I'll be sure to keep watching!

[@josephallen19]

Dyllan Tyrril you bet.

[@KrisMTL]

Dyllan Tyrril Agree, you guys have great chemistry. Awesome team up vids!

[@drewesser6693]

It's great how giggly Joe gets when he's with other people on camps... this video is 8 years old but to this day he giggles like a little kid when he's with someone else. Just shows how much he loves being out in the bush. Good stuff joe

[@TINYNumismatics]

I live in West Virginia... We have some of the most beautiful mountains in the world. And our camping is crazy good. Throughout my life, I've probably spent 2 of my 41 years in the woods camping if not more. I've been all over the U.S. camping and I must say right here at home is some of the best. I'm glad you got to see our wonderful state Joe.

[@kato2531]

Wow what trip! Great views, those rivers are crazy,looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing. Take care be well,.

[@johnjensen3728]

That was an excellent video...Between both you and Kyle ribbing each other it was more like a comedy and made it a pleasure to watch. Looking forwards to more uploads...Peace guys.

[@DocKobryn]

Hope you guys enjoyed your stay in my home state. Beautiful place. Mountains, forests, rivers and valleys. Nothing else there. But sure is beautiful.

[@chrisingram4209]

DocKobryn coal and oxycontin! I'm from east Kentucky, at least y'all got some coal left!!😁😁😁

[@daveinohio9383]

Well done.... xlnt walk !! thanks for takin' everyone along !!

[@flip625]

Great trip Joe! I have watched most of your vids, you have inspired me to get out and do it myself. My boy and I went on our first overnight a couple of days ago and had a blast in our hammocks. We will be going out regularly the rest of the year. So a big thanks, and keep the vids coming man. Matt

[@josephallen19]

Matt Simmons awesome to hear!!

[@CHEEKYMONKEY1618]

That's what it's all about 💯 showing the next generation the beauty of the outdoors and inspiring them for more. Every day is an adventure and when your young what can be better then staying up late, sleeping outside and having a fire 💯 when they're young you can be on an expedition hunting/ searching for anything.

[@zedventures8620]

I love it.. I am thinking of going backpacking to Dolly Sods next week. I can't wait!

[@BobUnWorthy]

Awesome adventure both. Looked like lots of fun and glad you didn't pour the drink away :-) Take Care

[@passthebreadsauce]

Incredible video. Looked like an unforgettable trip! Thanks for sharing it with all of us Joe

[@josephallen19]

passthebreadsauce thanks!

[@cybeer67]

Amazing adventure. Thanks for taking the time and taking us along.

[@josephallen19]

Luis Cosme thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@t.w.milburn8264]

Well Fellas; That was a trip & a 1/2. Glad we tagged along 4 the trip. ATB Terry

[@josephallen19]

T.W. Milburn thanks, Terry

[@dianajones7999]

I've never seen this video before, but have been following you for a few years. Hope you enjoyed our beautiful state.

[@elisebrown5157]

Hi Joe, I'm here watching all your old videos on autoplay whilst I work. I will like and comment where I can to help the algorithm, in hopes that KZbin will be kind to you while you heal. You have well wishes and support coming from my corner of the world.

[@donnabittinger3476]

I watch all your videos of you camping in those beautiful locations in Canada. Can't believe you were hiking in dolly sods 45 minutes from my house . Very cool man

[@AdventureArchives]

Awesome! Just started watching, but that Bear Rocks is so nostalgic now. Can't wait to see what the rest of the trail look like, seems you guys took a big route.

[@josephallen19]

AdventureArchives indeed, we did around 25 miles. We watched your vids on the area, as well as sintax 77

[@alexanderweaver4838]

Super video, Joe (and Kyle)! Dolly Sods is a 3 hour drive from my home...just may be my next adventure. Incredible scenery and the trails look fairly easy to moderate. Great filming, Joe!

[@terrygudmundson2060]

Love the Ray reference...... "that's the way she goes boys." Very nice.

[@otomosix]

As soon as I saw that side pool after you crossed the river, I thought, "Man, I wish they'd go down next to it so we can see what it'd be like to swim in it..." Then Kyle decided to swim in it! Mad props to him for doing it, too! This is probably one of your best videos to date! Awesome trip and thanks for taking us along!

[@josephallen19]

otomosix thanks, man!

[@JamisonLackey]

Great video as always. I love the banter between you two. You did am amazing job of conveying the beauty and showing it on camera. Thank you for another great show!

[@josephallen19]

Jamison Lackey glad to hear it, thanks!

[@christianm1396]

excellent video and great humor from the both of you! 10/10

[@BarryDutton]

That was amazing to watch!! One of the best videos ever, what a trip... EH??? --- Great filming, good job!!!

[@BryceNewbold]

i was stoked to see someone i know of on tv! Way to go!

[@TheGhost304]

Born and raised my whole life in WV. There's many beautiful places here that many people have never experienced especially our own people. Lots of trails and places to camp and hike.

[@zankelley]

I never realized you came to west virginia. I lived there for 24 years. raised there. miss those woods. Camping in my home state with Joe Joe be...can't get better than that.

[@btackett2]

Where I grew up with my granny and grandpa in their cabin. I truly love Dolly Sods and my brother and I try to go at least once a year for a camping/hiking trip.

[@backyardsounds]

wow, that was epic. What a fantastic video!

[@CorbinAce]

Hi Joe, This is my second time viewing this video. You guys are so lucky being young enough to go to all these beautiful places. I have ridden through West Virginia on a motorcycle coming home to Florida a few years ago. Not sure if you ever been to Florida BUT, There is not one stone, rock or cliff in Florida, not even a hill. There is a few hills in Central Florida. No rocks anywhere. It was so nice to see all this in this video. People have to import rocks here to use in landscaping. I'm originally from New England and miss the beautiful country side/mountains. I get to see it in your' videos. Thanks Joe.

[@Dirt_McGirt_ODB]

I love Dolly Sods! Amazing place to visit.

[@PromasterHOF]

Oh my god!!! That is exactly what we say about the Sods “On top of the world”

[@AM-xh2wg]

Awesome track you guys took. Absolutely beautiful sites! No wonder poor Kyle got asthma having a dunk in that freezing cold water! Looking forward to watching your next vid dudes 😄

[@rockdonzamond3998]

I'm in eastern Kentucky in the foothills not far from West Virginia and I spend a lot of time in the mountains and on the river. Good to see you in my neck of the woods.

[@bencrowe7485]

Man, these videos just keep getting better! My favorite so far, Joe. Good work!

[@josephallen19]

Ben Crowe awesome, thank you for saying that, I was not too sure how people were going to respond to this one.

[@kylebates3627]

JoeRobinetBushcraft It was definitely a blast, makes me a little upset there isn't more wild lands around my part of the U.S. Thanks for bringin us along.

[@Preacher26]

Hanging out by the fire wit beers is 1 of my favorite parts lol js

[@SwedishOutdoor]

Really liked this video, well done guys! Frustrating not to find water, know the feeling and the little panic you can get :) Take care, Joachim

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

Great trip. So many different terrains you covered. You two are a great set. Very entertaining

[@josephallen19]

Nature Calls I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@therationalpagan9663]

Great video as always, Joe! I'm so jealous of all these incredibly huge stretches of forest and mountains that America and Canada have. Here in the UK we're lucky to have a few square miles of hills :P

[@josephallen19]

Wanderlust94 Yes, I am blessed.

[@rieswl]

I really enjoy watching your videos and learn something new every time. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Norway.

[@josephallen19]

Richard W. L. thank you!

[@timjanda13]

Nice vid as always You and kyle together are great to watch

[@Adamwood21212]

I’m all caught up so I’m going back through your old videos! It’d be cool to see another Kyle or Doug video sometime in the near future!!

[@bitmundane5688]

As someone who lives in southern Ontario, I grew up in W Va. and let me tell you, the back woods are majestic as shit lol!!!!!

[@timkupari9959]

Really awesome videos you got thumbs up all way from Sweden :) I'm a bushcrafter myself and I really enjoying you'r videos, take care man!!

[@shaddais2]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!

[@carysmith253]

Beautiful country. I was born and raised in Pennsylvania and within a 2 hour drive to West Virginia. We use to sneak over there to buy beer all the time.🙃

[@windowclean100]

That was funny you asked dude if he was OK and he laughed🤣👍🏻

[@jeffbuzzard6837]

That's cool that you guys were in my home State hiking Dolly Sods, going to try and do a solo hike there this fall.

[@mikefarrah4376]

Love watching your videos man...I live very close to the sods and frequently hike/backpack through there...beautiful place!

[@Maritimer]

Good stuff man, love your videos, I love getting out and hiking but have stuck to day hikes so far, watching your video's makes me want to do some over nighters. Congrats on the TV deal too, can't wait to see that show !

[@josephallen19]

Maritimer thanks, get out and give it a shot man!

[@Edogawa1117]

Cheers Joe,awesome as usual.

[@owensiford3534]

I live in West Virginia and been to Dolly Sods many times! Great place and very beautiful!

[@ksbushcraft5799]

I live on West Virginia and it's really cool to see that you made your way down here and actually I think I was there around this time. I've been there a few times and it's easy to get lost. So much land!

[@p4ll4site]

Just found your channel yesterday--turns out I did almost this exact hike, solo, 3 weeks ago, even from where (I'm guessing) you parked at the edge of the wilderness. I even ate lunch in the same spot, two years later. Camped the second night at the forks, though, and there was still quite a bit of snow on rocky ridge when I went. It's pretty damn cool to see people you know are legit backpackers do the same trips.

[@_beach0801]

Thanks for the video Joe...... At least you and Kyle ...... gotten along better this time............. jonjon....,

[@jordancrites1380]

Dude that is so awesome that's right my back yard I grew up there

[@jacobhornberger4613]

Great video man! I’m going back through some of your oldies hopefully this gives you some more revenue in your dark times! ❤

[@robinbrown7953]

You should come back and hike Dolly Sods in the fall...the colors are amazing!! Spring is beautiful too.

[@evansayre5709]

I live in West Virginia glad you came and enjoyed it!

[@DocKobryn]

WOW! Didn't realize you'd gone there. I was born and raised in West Virginia. Sure hope you enjoyed it. Beautiful place! 8-)

[@uncleredneck3802]

Love the Dolly Sods getting ready for ouer second trip up there. Love ur channel man grate stuff.

[@EscapeAdventures]

Great video, thanks. I use to drive 75 often. I might have to make that trip, didn't even know about that place.

[@VanlilfewithDaleandBailey]

Loved the video. Long way to drive for a 2 night hike. Thanks

[@bottlewasher33]

Great video, thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@josephallen19]

bottlewasher33 thanks for watchin.

[@MountainGardenGirl]

Wow, love the video. Hubby and I are close but never camped. You make it look possible and captured the greatest views. Equipment review is always a plus as you are teachingthanks us novices....thanks a lot.

[@nicholas12212012]

Joe, first off I wanna tell you that I love your videos. Secondly, I can not believe that you went up rocky point but didn't go to the famous Lions Head. It's one of my most memorable sites from my many trips up there. Heading back in a few days actually, but anyways keep up the good work. lol, also, I went up there this past winter and didn't know about that gate 3 miles before the trail head parking. Fun walk up that hill, ah? I had never saw such a long, straight road (once you hit the top and go around that turn). It was 4 degrees F that day with 50 mph winds up on bare rocks and it made for an amazing experience.

[@josephallen19]

+Nick Minto ugh, that road!!

[@phillips.english1442]

When I use to backpack in the Boston Mountains, N W Arkansas. I loved to eat Mountain House Beef & Rice with onions. It always tasted great !!!

[@rdman2wo]

Dope ass video mang!!! Like I said, living vicariously through hiking vids as I wait for holidays...

[@LarsRibe]

Now that was a beautiful trail! The rivercrossing reminds me of a trip to Iceland..had to cross a river comming down from one of the glaciers - my feet went instantly numb. I recomend neopren shoes. They don't take up a lot of space and your walkingshoes/boots don't get wet.

[@josephallen19]

Lars Buskkraft Iceland is on my bucket list!

[@Agentdonnielucas]

Im new to bushcraft/survival, from WVa. Love the videos! Learning alot. Thanks

[@alexewing8252]

Wow never been there but looks good! If you enjoyed West Virginia you should put the Sierras on your bucket list, especially the eastern side with the high desert...its more green than you'd expect!

[@Erated78]

Beautiful area, great video thanks for sharing!

[@muddytigeroutdoors4790]

Great trip Joe. Gorgeous scenery, water everywhere except at camp... That sucks. I'm glad Kyle was ok after the cold swim, sound like his bronchials contracted and closed up some due to the really cold water. Gotta be careful doing that. Nevertheless looks like you guys had a great time. -Jacko

[@josephallen19]

MuddyTigerOutdoors I'll let him know! thanks, man.

[@m14708]

Awesome video Joe, my favorite still is camping with a girl, my wife and i have been sectioning the A/T so that one hit home, really enjoy your stuff.. keep it going . i have learned some good points watching.. Marty

[@DigsOutdoors]

I dunno how I missed this, but I just found out about Dolly Sods and found this video very informative.

[@jackwebb437]

I figured you for a hammock camper. I do enjoy your videos, all of them.

[@MrOldclunker]

It's always windy at Dolly Sods. Great video. I have been there several times to pick blueberries in July. It great to see the Boreal zone plants. There is actually one place where you can see snow year round.

[@josephallen19]

MrOldclunker I loved it there!

[@alexhaney100]

haha my first time using a trekking pole last year I said the exact same thing... "i don't think I'd bring two"... now I always bring two. I really like how it helps propel my body forward and offers a ton of stability on hills. I'm a huge fan of skurka, too. He has a goldmine of great info on his website, and his book is also a fantastic resource for new backpackers. great video!

[@josephallen19]

Alex Haney thanks!, maybe I'll try 2 lol

[@willerinhaney2454]

Awesome video! I live in Cincinnati and never knew of this area. I will check it out! Keep posting!

[@ZinsWorld]

I love your videos bro, great stuff. You have great audio when you are camping, it's nice to hear the sounds of the woods :) Zin

[@PeakbaggersForCancer1]

Excellent video quality my friend! Beautiful mountains in that section of West Virginia -- very unique! Love all the balds/open areas that you came across. Glad you guys had a good trip!

[@josephallen19]

Peakbaggers For Cancer thanks buddy!

[@joshuahmoran]

Looks like you guys had an awesome trip. I live in WV, it has some awesome scenery for sure, especially during the summer

[@skrtskit1521]

LOL Your pet dog Kyle is so cute swimming

[@kevinbungles]

Fairplay that man for getting into that freeeeeezing water

[@b-man1232]

buddy and I did Mount Massive in Leadville, Colorado some years back. 14,200 ft...we had a blast!

[@shotokan37043]

I like your videos even more now that I know you're a tpb fan