The Appalachian Trail - Virginia (HD)

[@kenwbrenner]

One of the many things I enjoy about Will's videos is how he shows what the trail looks like in each section. As a section-hiker, I appreciate this as it allows me to visually see what the trail guide is describing. Thanks Will, for your efforts in providing the hiking community with a great series of videos.

[@maddymat]

Ok bambi moment is the best AT video doc ive seen yet

[@RedBeard0924]

It was pretty epic for sure

[@OffOnAnotherOneOfHisAdventures]

+Will “Red Beard” Wood That's how all life should be. Everyone and everything in tune and at peace. The little thing looked like it would have followed you anywhere.

[@danielmurad1390]

+joshua felty same

[@71Sworks]

At the 42:00 mark; THAT is why you hike the trail!!!!! tugs at your heart.... very well done with all your A.T. vids. congrats to you. very inspirational.

[@perrythorvig6446]

Ten years since I watched this the first time. You seem to have more geographic awareness than other hikers and ID the places where you are. Thanks for that. Hope you are still hiking a bit.

[@chandaharkins4418]

OMG! That fawn was adorable. It looks beautiful in Virginia. Thanks for sharing!

[@willsjupiter28]

I truly enjoy ur style of filming! You show the walk, the vistas, the people and animals, instead of alot of music and slideshow. Thank you. We were doing Harpers Ferry to Georgia,sb, in 2013, but my partner sprained his ankle and our journey had to end after only a few hundred miles. Really great to seethose areas thru ur lense! I just saw ur doing the pct this year, can't wait to watch! Not too far from me, northern Washington. Thanks and happy trails! Trail name - Idaho

[@dandavenport4565]

Will, thank you so much for these videos. They are truly inspiring, but also grounding and honest. You have tremendous tenacity.

[@1903A3shooter]

Great to watch this again, followed you last summer all the way. Have been up to the top of the Priest a few times. Thanks Dave

[@topi1091]

It's just incredible to watch your AT videos after my own thru hike 2015. They bring back so many good memories.

[@c0re93]

To be honest Virignia looks quite nice. I don't think Virginia Blues has much to do with the state, but rather with the state of mind after hiking for so long.

[@egyokeo]

Snorlax getting the semi to honk. Priceless.

[@OutdoorAdventureandGear]

New sub here man, thanks for the great vids. I will be doing some hikes on the AT this year and your vids have me looking forward to the adventures even more.

[@TeaInTheTreesbp]

the deer dude? seriously? hahaha cutest moment EVER. Congrads on the 1000 mile stone. The wife (Mary) & I are enjoying the series. Keep em coming brother.

[@RedBeard0924]

Glad u enjoyed it! Best hike ever!

[@TeaInTheTreesbp]

Would have to agree. Hitting the AT for thanksgiving this year. I dream about being on the AT.... Our last trip on it changed our lives for the better. L.D. hiking is a Godsend for many, including us.-Nate

[@MrLolo-xs6ob]

My friend you need to hike the Inca trail in Peru... it is challenging but what a life changing experience it is.

[@martinneiberg6057]

Hey Red Beard,.I have been following the last three AT vids your so awesomely posted and have been so very impressed with your journey!!! My goal is the Georgia to Maine quest in the near future. You have done such a super incredible job detailing your adventure....very informative and so educational with your attention and information to detail. I'll keep watching...I am learning a lot!! Happy Trails!!!!

[@MarwiontheTrail]

I love how thorough your videos are! Really gives an idea for the terrain.

[@JohnsTinyWoodshop]

I've hike Virginia my whole life. I guess it could get monotonous but I love every mile of it.

[@maxersace7]

Dude I'm loving these videos. Please keep posting hike videos

[@here4thamuzic]

Ok seems I'm getting a really late start to watching your AT videos and I'm really enjoying them man! I'm planning my AT thru hike for 2020 and the knowledge I'll gain from you and other vloggers videos will be priceless. I hope to vlog my experience as well. I live an hour east of Shenandoah, they are my usual stomping grounds and I'll be doing that whole section thru the park this May. Can't wait!! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your videos Red Beard, hike on.

[@GuadalupePicasso]

Did you get to thruhike last year?

[@here4thamuzic]

@@GuadalupePicasso Nope, money wasn't right last year. Flip Flop starts in May of 2021.

[@PrizedMouse]

Awesome Video dude! Brings back so many great memories! Miss hiking with you dude take it easy and have a good christmas :)

[@RedBeard0924]

It was a great time man! We will have to do it again sometime soon!

[@GuadalupePicasso]

I know that this video is several years old, but I’m loving the details and info, as I’m planning on section-hiking Virginia later this year! If all goes as planned, I’ll fly down to Charlotte near the end of the week before Memorial Day, getting picked up my nephew who lives about 2 hours away, whence he’ll then drive me to Damascus. I’ll then take the last few days of May and as much time in June as I’ll need to make it to Harpers Ferry. In 2007, I hiked from Springer to Damascus, only getting off due to a stress-fracture from an unhealed shinsplint; last year, I finally caved in and embraced my status as a section-hiker, so as to finally finish the AT! Collectively, I managed to hike from Harpers Ferry to just across the Connecticut border. So, after finishing Virginia, I’ll have well over half of the trail done! I also plan to hike Connecticut and Massachusetts, maybe also Vermont, in 2021 this year.

[@Biggwoody]

At 28:10, the images you captured were absolutely spectacular.

[@sarahdavis136]

I grew up near Damascus, Va. Beautiful little town. MRO is a nice local outfitter hopefully you had a chance to stop there. Enjoyed your videos so far. Happy Trails to ya!

[@booksRbad]

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.

[@dwetick1]

Looks like all the woods have been cut down in ole Virginny...hiking the Applachian trail has been reduced to cow path meanderings. At least Pennsylvania has some big woods left.

[@werdw4849]

Love the videos! Can not wait for the PCT. Would you ever do the International AT?

[@MathewLinger]

Yup I sure do remember meeting you in Front Royal.

[@deckrower]

Best state on the AT..used to go to school in Blacksburg, VA. It's like déjà vu watching your videos, that place in NC where you guys stopped down off Albert Mtn. is the Coweeta hydrologic lab, I used to work there. I'll be thru hiking the AT in 2016 so these are great references, nice work.

[@RedBeard0924]

Thanks for the info and so glad you like the videos! Good luck on your upcoming thru hike!

[@NotAFanAnymore]

Thanks for this. Beautiful hiking section I’m hitting soon.

[@griiiiiiiiiin]

Welcome to VA,man!

[@arakizdk]

There is a bit of thruth to the story about the murders. The murders are from 1981, and the book is from 1985. More background here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randall_Lee_Smith

[@wolfman6000]

Another Awesome Video, Thanks for Posting,

[@painchaud2000]

wow...lots and lots of green for sure

[@hanginhillbilly]

You passed through my hood in Daleville. Sadly I didn't get to run shuttle very much this year due to work but the previous year I did and got a hiker with the Virginia blues that got off the trail so I know what your talking about with that.

[@somenoise5624]

I'm interested to know your reasons for going on the massive hikes through the wilderness. Is it a personal challenge? Is it the exercise? Or do you have a little John Muir in you?

[@mcopilot]

I have family that lives in Johnson City, looks like your uncle lives on Boone lake. Anyway any help would be appreciated. I have cancer and want to do a 3-4 day on the trail in Tennessee preferably near the smokies. any tips would be appreciated. Thanks.

[@thomasbarber5061]

How are you feeling lately?

[@3nineteen319]

Well if you thought five hundred miles was too long in one state , then you're gonna hate California on the PCT. I kid :) Good stuff , thanks for sharing.

[@RedBeard0924]

So true! Ha! But considering the PCT is 3 states I'll be mentally prepared at least I hope :)

[@3nineteen319]

Will Wood I believe you will be. You have plenty of time to prepare. Good luck to you when you hit the PCT !

[@tpyke473]

Will Wood Hey man really enjoying your videos. I hiked SOBO in 2013. When are you starting the PCT?

[@RedBeard0924]

Tpyke april 20th!

[@MrLolo-xs6ob]

Appalachia in VA has some amazing apples and wild berries... I miss living in VA 😢😢😢

[@wkentwilson9969]

Hi Red Beard, nice vid. Met you at Tent City ballpark Saturday night with my pals. Sorry bout the close call in the dark, though it worked out ok, considering what might have happened. Hike Safe here on out...sincerely, Tent-n-Kent.

[@ghpatriot]

42:15 most epic part of the video.

[@joannewebber6515]

awesome accomplishment thank you for sharing

[@SavGaEckmann]

Good job on the sign BSA TROOP 23

[@coolwheelz5190]

Great video......thanks for posting!!!

[@bitbitten8726]

I think that little baby was glad to see you. I hope it's Mommy was okay. ☺

[@LucidDream]

When did you hit your stride? I hear that it takes a couple hundred miles or so for you to really get your trail legs. Or to get to a point where you are in your best form.

[@hanginhillbilly]

Also for others hiking in the future devils backbone used to and I assume they still do run a shuttle in Lexington to their outpost brewery.

[@TheLetsPlayCommunity]

Good ol' Damascus! I love the Creeper Trail that runs through there to Abington. I've hiked and biked that numerous times over the past few years. Nothing like hiking that beast at night! The only problem lies with Abington. It's sort of frightening as there are 911 help boxes located along the trail once you are on the outskirts of their city limits. News reports from A-hole are horrendous! It literally seems like the most violent of cities!!

[@nasanction]

It didn't seem like a 1000 miles... lol... Nice job Red Beard! Keep it going, it gets tough after Md.

[@RedBeard0924]

😉 it did get tough. I finished it last September and now I'm on the PCT check out my channel!

[@nasanction]

Awesome! PCT is way more demanding than AT is... I'll check it out. ;)

[@amberredfield]

Your videos are wonderful! What gear did you use during this hike? Currently gearing up for my 2017 thruhike.

[@cway444]

Great job on the video's.

[@fedgoe]

Hi Red B, great video, love every minute, great hike, thanks for sharing with us mortals haha, just joking

[@brendancalhoun1617]

I'm looking at doing a 10-day trip on the AT. Any suggestions?

[@GuadalupePicasso]

Springer Mtn in Georgia to Nantahala Outdoor Center, or through the Smoky’s, depending on your speed.

[@Glenfin]

Can you provide the link for Eagle Runner? Love your videos!!

[@joepittsburgh7301]

subscribed and addicted. nice work.

[@jessicastaples6733]

Hey there! About how long did it take you to get from Front Royal to Harpers Ferry? Your videos are epic, me and my fiance love them!

[@rickshears1]

I plan to start the AT in a few years and have watched numerous videos so far. But I have yet to hear anyone share how they buy items at the stores. I doubt you all carry lots of cash but do these stores accept cards?

[@brianmccoy1438]

Great videos man. My wife and I can't wait to see the next one. Two questions for you though. We are planning to our journey for March. What would you say are the top pieces of gear you used the most often on your trek? And my wife would be annoyed if I didn't ask. What happened to Snorlax? He just vanished after that sweet lodge you guys were at. Thanks man.

[@RedBeard0924]

Don't know if I responded to you yet or not but easily my favorite pieces, actually it was three favorites my ZPacks Duplex tent, ZPacks Arc Blast backpack and Patagonia Cap 4 hoody.

[@wfredw]

Okay, at the risk of revealing my ignorance, around the 44 min marker you are in the tent and rain and I noticed your Zpack was outside your tent. Why didn't you have it inside the tent.

[@RedBeard0924]

Gives me more room to put the backpack on the outside however when it rains really hard I bring it into my tent so the splash back doesn't cover everything in mud!

[@dalton916]

$10 says the name he was given that first night was "Snorax" instead of "Snorlax"....Top shelf videos, my man. Well done.

[@RedBeard0924]

Ha. Maybe but Snorlax is the name of a Pokemon character that snores all the time from his generation.

[@dalton916]

Well damn, I was taking the Lorax angle guess I owe ya $10, lol. Good luck and have a blast on the PCT, I'll be following along in spirit.

[@RedBeard0924]

Ha! I said the same thing. Anyone 25 and younger knew exactly what it was the rest guessed exactly like you and I!

[@davidbreese6960]

Love your vids Red Beard. Am considering my own thru hike soon and your videos just stoke the fire! Excellent HD too. How do you manage batteries/storage tho?!?!

[@RedBeard0924]

I use an Anker 20,100 to recharge and I carry 3 64 micro sd cards.

[@bobconar2222]

Continuing to watch your treck. Question: You've provided near constant video. How do you keep batteries charged? See, I'm showing my inexperience (and my ignorance!).

[@thestral1676]

Bob Conar he may have a solar powered charger or he has a lot of batteries

[@GuadalupePicasso]

You can get something like an Anker charge box, small, relatively light, and only around $30, depending on which one you buy.

[@jamespatrick6055]

Thx for the info!!

[@tdimaggio]

Is the black hoodie you're always wearing the Patagonia 4? Looks like a nice piece of gear, need to get me one of them!

[@RedBeard0924]

You got it right, patagonia cap4 hoody. This was my most favorite clothing item I carried!

[@tdimaggio]

Will Wood Ordered! Love the state by state videos. One day....one day...

[@jamespatrick6055]

Love your videos- I just subscribed:) quick question: do you have to have a bear canister in Georgia? My wife and I will start the AT in August- just a 10 day trip to see if we like hiking...

[@RedBeard0924]

There is one small section where a bear canister was required but that might have changed I would check that online. It was a small section I just didn't camp in that area. I think it was right before blood mountain.

[@mikebreen2890]

Thank you!

[@cfsVchris]

Absolutely loving these videos man, really great stuff. One question: what was the farthest away you would space your mail drops? Or did you just resupply on the trail?

[@RedBeard0924]

Glad you have enjoyed my videos! I resupplied completely from the trail. Sometimes I would lay awake in my tent and shop online for food like mountain houses and have them sent a town or two ahead. That's the only boxes I did.

[@Hindukushsailing]

dragons tooth, that's cool stuff, .....

[@WooglesOutdoors]

I love your videos man. You inspire me for my hiking vids. My dream is to save up for the AT

[@RedBeard0924]

Glad you have enjoyed my videos! Don't think about it, save and do it you won't regret the decision. Just whatever you do, DONT QUIT!

[@WooglesOutdoors]

Absolutely, how much money do I need for the AT? I've heard so many prices.

[@RedBeard0924]

Some did it with only 1500 bucks after gear purchases. ThAt would mean no hotels and only free hostels and controlled restaurant spending I recommend 3,000.

[@vincevarriale3294]

What month did you guys go through Virginia? Don't see many leaves so I gotta ask, was it the long green tunnel Going through in June. just trying to get anidea of what to expect. Great videos. thanks

[@RedBeard0924]

End of April and mostly May. I didn't start seeing leaves till past Damascus. It was really hot in Virginia and eventually turned into a green tunnel.

[@Jima1234567]

Great video

[@christopherarnold1773]

what happened to snorlax? right around the time you found bambi i hadn't noticed him

[@vivianlawrence8235]

Hey, I was wondering if you think hiking the AT would be safe for a college aged girl alone. I was thinking about doing part over next summer, but I'm not 100% sure how safe it might be. Thanks!

[@snowboard20356]

Vivian Lawrence Im pretty sure youll meet a lot of cool people along the way and form groups. If you start at the same time as everyone else youll be sure to meet people to hike with.

[@TSideWes805]

+snowboard20356 is it safe for a thug looking black guy to hike on the Appalachian Trail?

[@zoeyjonell4244]

Thanks for the videos! I want to do my own thru hike soon!

[@RedBeard0924]

Well get out there and do it already! 😜

[@zoeyjonell4244]

LOL, soon enough! I have a 5 y/o so I need to plan accordingly! Are you going to do the John Muir?

[@RedBeard0924]

Yes I will be hiking the Pacific Crest Trail starting in April and it coincides with most of the JMT! I can't wait!

[@zoeyjonell4244]

Have fun! If you get the chance, the documentary "Mile, Mile and a half" is pretty amazing.

[@Cisco8484]

Was it always obvious which way to go because of the trail blazes, or were there times when you were "lost"?

[@RedBeard0924]

It's almost always obvious. I wandered off trail only once. Figured out I went the wrong way after I reached the bottom of the mountain had to turn around and hike back up the mountian. Apps like Guthook now make getting lost a thing of the past. Download it.

[@Goldswan1]

I can't decide if the snake or flowers were my favorite shots.

[@nasanction]

Is there a bus station in Damascus Va.? I'm thinking of doing 100 miles from Damascus to Roanoke to visit the grand kids.

[@GuadalupePicasso]

The nearest bus station that I’m aware of is in Bristol, TN

[@nasanction]

@@GuadalupePicasso I'm just going to have to plan a longer trip I guess. Anything north is too short! lol...

[@Jenl82]

Forgive me if it was already asked but what happened to Snorlax?

[@Living-The-Dream]

Wonderful video!! Thanks for sharing your trip! Wish the Flag was properly displayed in the school house :0( I shall view all your videos!

[@dericjb]

RedBeard. Noticed a very subtle change in your gear at the 36:30 (or so...), your sunglasses are now different and your multi tool is not swinging around on your right shoulder strap.....??

[@RedBeard0924]

Good eye! Yeah I moved the multi tool to my waist belt pocket because the constant rubbing was damaging the strap on my backpack. I did hike with the same pair of sunglasses the entire time and they were great. But I did upgrade to a new pair of Natives for the PCT because the pair I carried on the AT fogged up all the time! So I went with Native Linville model this time instead of the Bomber style. Happy Hiking!

[@dericjb]

Sunglasses......it appeared you were wearing brown bomber style all thru. Then at the 37min area the glasses hanging on your shirt were camp....? Either way, your videos are enlightening. I dream of the day I can do a thru hike.....but will likely be doing it in chunks. Good luck on PCT!! I'll stay tuned for sure!

[@dericjb]

Camo

[@deckiedeckie]

Need some earplugs for when you sittin' in your tent under a heavy downpour..

[@RedBeard0924]

I love the sound personally. Puts me to sleep. Now the thunder on the other hand...

[@tommessig2060]

amazing views

[@BeegMonkay]

I wished you would have turned the flag around in the school house with the picture of George Washington since it isn't being display correctly. The blue is always in the upper left when the flag is displayed properly.

[@bikerob1231]

What happened to Snorelax?

[@tristenward704]

what happened to snorlax?

[@Biggwoody]

@ 28:17: Spectacular image.

[@makingamaldonado]

Question: What trekking poles did you use and did they last the whole way? Thank you!

[@RedBeard0924]

I used black diamond trail shock poles, I think that's what their called, and they lasted the whole way. I did manage to bend one of them in New Hampshire but an outfitter replaced it for me.

[@RedBeard0924]

Tent website is www.zpacks.com

[@makingamaldonado]

How was new Hampshire compared to the rest of the trail. I've already hiked Washington so if it's like that the whole way i think I'll do fine haha

[@makingamaldonado]

And thank you! :D

[@RedBeard0924]

New Hampshire was pretty much the hardest state. Right there with Maine. If you can hike the whites you can hike any of the trail for sure. Nothing else is as steep, I would say what makes some of the other sections tough is more related to the heat, bugs, mental struggle and it is still constant climbing up and down just not as steep as the Whites. Hope this helps :)

[@fordaesploder1728]

How did he get the name Red Beard ?

[@thestral1676]

P J 497 are u blind

[@powder8836]

>implying that you can't understand sarcasm

[@bigdawgfan72]

sorry if this has been asked before, what is the purpose of the fence "switchbacks"? you just went through I think the third one in this series (45:30 on this one)

[@derekthorne3915]

its to keep animals from getting out they cant turn in such a small space

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Hey Will when are we going to see another video been ahile. What happened on your Benton mccaye trio

[@RedBeard0924]

I injured my knee on the BmT. I will be finishing soon and posting the video. But next is the Uinta Highline Trail in Utah.

[@drewm3448]

How many days did it take you to go from elk wallow gap in shenandoah national park to harpers ferry? Thanks for your time!

[@RedBeard0924]

That's a good question that I don't have the answer to. I did 20's through SNP. Then went to DC for a week so I'm not sure on that.

[@kevinlindamood1204]

cool video love all of them but lindamood is one word

[@johnkruebbe4276]

Nice!

Which Tent did we see at the video (thunderstorm)

[@Superduper666]

Please tell me there aren't many smokers in the AT. I didn't expect the smoking thinking people would be more health conscious.

[@RedBeard0924]

Lots of smokers but I always say hike your own hike. 😉

[@StolidLiquid]

+Barbara Leibert I don't see the correlation with hiking the AT and being health conscious...

[@qwertyuiopqwertyyyyy]

what month were you in virginia?

[@jdahik97]

Murder on that A.T. Yeah I think it went how you described it.

[@jasonf4258]

I am looking for an area to take my 11 year old son hiking. I would like to avoid the Virginia "green tunnel". Any ideas?

[@RedBeard0924]

If you live in Virginia I would highly recommend the Grayson highlands area specifically rhododendron gap. It's the area with the wild ponies and its wide open and beautiful!

[@Cisco8484]

Did you take any special precautions against ticks?

[@RedBeard0924]

Nope. I just checked myself when they started to become active. You will find ticks on you regardless of what you do. There is no way around it.

[@GuadalupePicasso]

@@RedBeard0924 this is one reason why I hike in pants, even in the summer.

[@hopalongjohnny6638]

The USA flag is facing the wrong way at the School house. Union always faces to the observers left when draped the way it is.

[@johntuttle4486]

AFAIK, mt. bikes are not allowed on AT