Virginia Triple Crown Loop Backpacking trip....I mean "Tap-Out"

[@hamo-gt5cq4iw4x]

Nice video, well done, have a blessed Friday 🚑 the best support for the best sisters 🚒😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Ron_C]

Thank you 🤗

[@IslandADV]

Water is life man. Good call for sure. I'm so pumped for fall hikes in the woods. We went out to the woods trail near our place this Sunday and it was great. The air was so fresh. Cheers brother.

[@Ron_C]

Being outdoors....nothing makes life more enjoyable! Be safe brother!

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Tapping out is OK. Better to be safe than sorry. Thank you for sharing and wishing you a wonderful day 👍

[@Ron_C]

Thank you! Yes, no shame is doing the smart thing!

[@advphilnb]

Sounds like a fun and exhausting adventure! At least you got out on a hike, and got to see some amazing landscape. Cheers and be well!

[@Ron_C]

Oh yeah! Definitely no regrets. We cannot control nature. We'll be back on it.

[@SmallADVentures1973]

It happens, and water is (very) important. Beautiful place! 😁✌️

[@Ron_C]

Oh yeah, def. By the way, I hope that you keep safe on that bike brother! You seem to be getting along with the trails again!! Putting away those cigs....now is the time!

[@wanderingoutyonder]

The triple Crown area has been on our radar for some time - the water issue is kind of important. Understand your decision! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY

[@Ron_C]

It is an awesome loop! We'll tackle it again soon. It'll be cooler and hopefully some rain will improve the water situation. Thanks for the comment! Be safe!

[@RandysRides]

Sounds like you need one of those nature straws. Good to go as long as there's a creek, puddle, or lake nearby. :)

[@Ron_C]

Oh, I have a Sawyer Squeeze water filter in the pack at all times, but I have to have a water source to use it. I could've got a drink, but I needed to know there were water sources for the remaining 15 miles we planned to hike.

[@jjsadv]

You guys have some great trails over there.. Last trip I was in Aspen and we had the pleasure of hiking a few of the best in the USA.. But up there you need to make sure you have water.. It sneaks up on you.

[@Ron_C]

Hey JJ! Thanks for stopping in! Yeah, we have some awesome spots here and like you say, water is so important. I'm sure you know that first hand from all the desert adventures you have in Australia!

[@scudrunneradv3269]

Dang, beautiful countryside to hike in. Sorry you couldn’t finish but you made the right choice. Hopefully you get some rain soon and finish it.

[@Ron_C]

It's absolutely gorgeous, you know and understand these places.

[@GlennaRedcliffe]

Glad you two tapped out - dehydration is a serious danger. There will be more trips. Better safe than sorry. Love the tortoise eating a mushroom 🍄 🐢

[@Ron_C]

Thanks! Oh yeah, I'm getting too old to be careless...lol! Be safe!

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Who knew that tortoise eat mushrooms lol. That’s some pretty awesome backpacking bro.

[@Ron_C]

I know!! I would've never known that either! Thanks!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

no water = no fun. Summer backpacking can be so tough when water sources are drying up. I have had this happen to me so many times. Luckily I have had trail angels in locations or found water right before I was considering leaving the trail. There is a water source right before you go over to north mountain. There is a creek and you have to cross a bridge to get over it Also the shelter closest to Tinker Cliffs Andy Lane usually has water when the other 2 do not. Sorry that happened to you both. The trail will always be there, better take care of you and get back out there another day. ~RVA~

[@Ron_C]

I knew there was water in those locations, but I was down to 1/2 a bottle and didn't want to make that hike without more. No biggie, we had a fun day and put in some hard miles anyway! Still love it, not regrets! Be safe!

[@MuzzleMike]

Ron ! What an excuse user ! Lol ! It is all good . The video looked great dude ! I am working on getting the pounds off so I can get my Bride out and enjoy this world more . She has even shone interest in that radio you past to me . We both are learning. Myself more but what ever . What a great video bud ! Keep it up !

[@Ron_C]

Right on! Getting out there will get the pounds off! You can enjoy it it and get them off at the same time! Don't wait! Time is precious. You two will have a lot of fun doing new things together! Be safe!

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

man thats a crazy story. You should have told me you were that close I could of meet up with you and at least meet your better half. Any way cool video man...You will get it next time. The turtle was pretty awesome

[@Ron_C]

I'll give you a shout when we decide to tackle it again for sure! It was a loooong day. No regrets tho.

[@freedomdove]

It's better to stay safe. 👍

[@Ron_C]

Oh yeah, especially in these remote locations.

[@AprilBerrysvlogAFilipinoAbroad]

Thank you for the share dear. Your supporter here L20 Po:)

[@Ron_C]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@TheMattManTN]

Early bird gets the worm... but no water. lol Better to be safe! No shame in being smart.

[@Ron_C]

lol...true!

[@ADVNevada]

I've tapped out of more things than I've finished, I would most likely be a yet to be recoverd corpse if I hadn't.

[@Ron_C]

Where you live...I know you keep a good watch on how much water you have.

[@FreedomRider1982]

💯👍

[@Ron_C]

Thanks!

[@roberthix]

Tapping out is not shameful. Pushing on and having to get rescued...that is shameful. The most important park of hiking is knowing your limits and being man enough to turn around.

[@Ron_C]

That is a fact Rob. I really wanted to express that doing the smart thing, is usually the right thing..lol!