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Grayson Highlands - Mt Rogers High Country - Jefferson NF VA | 3-day Backpacking Report

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This is the full length trip report with natural sounds and on-trail commentary from a 3-day backpacking adventure that my cousin Marina and I took to the Grayson Highlands in July 2020. We covered ~21 miles in the Mt Rogers High Country of Virginia’s Jefferson National Forest. Notable sights included Stone Mountain, Appalachian Trail, Scales, Ponies, Mt Rogers, More Ponies, Wilburn Ridge and more.
This was Marina’s first backpacking trip and she did a great job! The Grayson Highlands are an awesome area for beginner backpackers due to the manageable-yet-exciting terrain, numerous bailout options and incredible Appalachian views. Plus there are ponies!
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@LayneComfort 4 года назад

We saw more ponies than I ever have before in the Grayson Highlands! What a treat for Marina’s first trip

@eddiethehitchhikingmaltipo6754 3 года назад

We’re heading that way next week 👍🏼 we thank you for this wonderful video

@LayneComfort 3 года назад

Awesome Eddie, enjoy it! Grayson is a beautiful area to visit

@jmash41 Год назад

Just found your channel. Great video! I'll definitely watch more.

@LayneComfort Год назад

Thanks JM, glad you enjoy! Just had a new video drop this week for you

@JimHayesHiking 4 года назад

Great hike! You got lucky having three days of good weather,since up there it can change on a dime. Thanks for sharing.

@LayneComfort 4 года назад

You’re totally right Jim - very lucky! Not even 20 minutes after we got off trail that thunderstorm that is brewing at the end of the video started dumping. Fortunately we were down the road eating a burger at that point!

@Davud_Akh 4 года назад

I love the intro, whoever did the edit is so cool! Well done guys and enjoyed your hike. New Subscriber here from Prague :)

@LayneComfort 4 года назад

Thanks for the kind words Davud! All editing is done in-house by the team of me, myself and I. Awesome that you saw this all the way from Prague!

@Davud_Akh 4 года назад

@@LayneComfort Sweet! ;)

@hbk1276 3 года назад

Beautiful terrain, definitely putting this area on the to do list, good job guys!

@LayneComfort 3 года назад

It is definitely a must-do! Spectacular area.

@mysterious.hiker.x 4 года назад

You seem to take a lot of newer backpackers out which is very admirable. I sometimes try to avoid it, because if they have a bad trip and don't enjoy backpacking, I feel responsible. Another great trip vid!

@LayneComfort 4 года назад

I love getting new people into backpacking! You're right - there is definitely a chance that things can go wrong but proper planning and keeping a positive attitude can get you 80% of the way there with a newbie. I understand your reluctance due to feeling responsible if they don't enjoy backpacking but think of the flip side - they may like it or even love it and you get to feel responsible for that as well!

@mysterious.hiker.x 4 года назад

@@LayneComfort I'm 2 for 2 so far with getting new people into backpacking. But one trip was so close to disastrous that I'm shocked he agreed for a second (much better) trip. I figure I need to work on my trail leadership a bit more in future. Do you just take out friends or do you also take people you don't know who want to get into backpacking?

@LayneComfort 4 года назад

2 for 2 is a great record! That is something that will grow along with experience. In terms of new backpackers it has only been friends, but some of my best hiking buddies are guys that I didn't previously know and met out on trail.

@mysterious.hiker.x 4 года назад

@@LayneComfort Nice thing about meeting people on trail is you know you already share atleast one interest lol.

@LayneComfort 4 года назад

Absolutely!

@davidteague2982 3 года назад

What a great trip! I hope you got a good still shot of the sunset at 15:17. That would make a great canvas print! Incredible!

@LayneComfort 3 года назад

Thanks David, that was indeed a stunning sunset. Funnily enough I often forget to take still photos on trips but my cousin took the thumbnail photo for this video at the beginning of that sunset

@ajmiller7102 4 года назад

Fantastic trek and excellent video. I have never been there, so this was a real treat for me. Thanks and happy trails!

@LayneComfort 3 года назад

Thanks Jerry! Glad you enjoyed seeing it, Grayson is a beautiful area. Happy Trails!

@cyruscrossan 4 года назад

Nice video, I love the Mount Rogers area. Lots of memories in Ramsey’s Draft as well as a former JMU student.

@LayneComfort 4 года назад

Thanks Cy, it is an awesome area!

@marshmutt8975 4 года назад

Another thumbs up! Great video!

@LayneComfort 4 года назад

Thanks Doug! Glad you enjoyed.

@Hikergy16 3 года назад

Another awesome video man! Seemed like Marina really enjoyed herself. I loved the 'Cut grams not switchbacks', it's amazing to me some of the directions the creators of the AT take you. I once hiked up a huge (straight the eff up) mountain in Virginia, just to hike back down it almost to the exact same spot I started. Got to love it!! Also, your weather was amazing man.. great trip!

@LayneComfort 3 года назад

The AT has a mind of its own haha. Yes sir was a blessing to receive such great weather for Marina’s first trip!