Wanderin' the Manitou River and Superior Hiking Trail in Fall

[MrBushLife]

7:05 Widow Maker Alert !! lol

[MrBushLife]

Camera Work is FANNTASSSTIIICC !! 5:28 - 6:27 Cheers ;-))

[beactivelife]

Im luvin these past hiking videos.. You got a great character and have fun in your trips. take care

[shugemery]

@beactivelife Thanks a bunch.

[triviumlambofgod]

do u make camp fires?

[shugemery]

@triviumlambofgod From time to time but mostly too lazy or tired after a day of backpacking.

[donvilla76]

dude...I love the Dog's Eye View. Epic.

[shugemery]

@donvilla76 I thankee. Fun to play a bit.

[blarg3312]

Shug...you know you can get your coffee crisps on Amazon.com right?

[shugemery]

@blarg3312 I did get a big box of them from Amazon....but I prefer to torture myself and wait to go to Canada...makes them even more special.

[SoulSurvivorX2]

Looks like good times. I'm ready to go again myself...just a bit too cold for a Florida gal though ;) c

[shugemery]

@SoulSurvivorX2 Never done any FL hiking myself......Ghaaaa, I sweat in the cold.

[cheeselyman]

why dont you ever make a fire? (with wood)

[shugemery]

@cheeselyman I am too lazy!!!!!

[stackoleebillylions]

The shot with the camera on the zip line and you two racing to the hammocks had me in stitches. Replayed it 3 times. It reminded me of a recent vid where you said something into the camera then chucked into the air, funny stuff. Keep it up.

[shugemery]

@stackoleebillylions Backwoods follies!

Thanks feller....I am rough on that camera.

[msjcl1]

I've been camping/hiking all my life. I never even considered using a hammock until I watched some of your vids..awesome.. will never go back to the ground.. umm unless the knots fall apart.. thanks dude

[shugemery]

@msjcl1 Whoooo Buddy!

[shippen2010]

I do like you video's. Do you soak your feet before or after you re- hydrate.

[shugemery]

@shippen2010 Thanks....as I re-hydrate.

[shugemery]

OK....OK....I'll try for you!

[shippen2010]

I know its hard but pan slower. LOL

[shugemery]

@wedgematthew I really never get up that way.....on my to-do list for sometime when I have the extra travel time.

I'll pm you the music link....

[tecstrat]

What kind of sheath is that on your Mora? Did you make it yourself? Looks like some sweet kydex action!

[shugemery]

We did the section from Crosby  Manitou to Horseridge then back. An in and out.

[ADMIND3R]

hey, greaaaat vid shug, thanks for sharing. can i ask, what trails did u take this trip, from start to finish. thanks shug! whoooo buddy!

[PeteSeeker455]

Jealous...eeeee- Man, I miss my Northland home!! Thanks for sharing Shug! Pete D.---

[shugemery]

@PeteSeeker455 I hear and feel you!!

[PeteSeeker455]

likeeee!!

[ScoutsNOA]

Shug it's always awesome to see one of your vids. Hammock on!!!

[shugemery]

@ScoutsNOA Appreciated for sure. Been busy....need to get to a vid soon.

[condyeckerle]

Hey Shug, have you seen the news on the new OHM 2.0? Whadd'ya think? I am trying to figure between Circuit and Ohm and this just complicates it. Looks from your vid like the OHm is narrower than a Circuit, so wondering if it fits certain body types differently, or just carries differently as so many hammockers seem to choose it. Your vids have been a great help to me, esp to convince me that Hammocks are viable way to go.

[shugemery]

@condyeckerle I like the pockets on the OHM better. The Circuit has a better back pad. Both terrific. OHM is longer and narrower. Bit more volume on the Circuit.

[hardrockcharlie1]

Shug, Hadn't been on the trail since "76" but you inspired me to get back out there. Started to hike the AT again after many years and it was invigorating. Your videos even encouraged me to get a hammock and it has been great not luging a tent around. Look forward to seeing your next video. MN is very beautiful this time of year. Were just coming into the peak colors here in south central PA.

[shugemery]

@hardrockcharlie1 Whooooooooooo Buddy!

[kuwaitsucksballs]

cant wait to get back to mn!

[shugemery]

@kuwaitsucksballs Look forward to your return. I take it you are serving our Country....thanks a ton.

[kuwaitsucksballs]

@shugemery Yes i am thank you for your support...i love your videos! they have me itching to get back to the north woods. keep the videos coming!

[steffler69]

Shug, winter is rolling in and I was wondering what kind of layering of bags/quilts you were using to get sufficient temp ratings to stay warm in your -20F videos?

[shugemery]

@steffler69 This winter I will go with my pod system in sub 0º......sleeping bag over hammock with a TQ and light UQ inside. Totally warm!!!!

[Myteathor]

You need a prize for your cinematography. I will notify the academy to see if you qualify!

[shugemery]

@Myteathor I sure appreciate that!

[guyfihi]

Hi Shug, greetings from Sacramento CA. I like your sense of humor, You make me laugh. You must have some Irish blood like me, except you sound Cajun and you're from Minnesota. Oh well, hoist a pint of Guinness for me. Slainte!

[shugemery]

@guyfihi Born in Derry, N.I. My Mom is from Tipp.

I thank you.

[scubabbyy]

Shug, You are a true ambassador of the trail my friend! Your videos keep getting better and better!

[shugemery]

@scubabbyy Well thankee feller!

[athiker7209]

Another great movie as usual. Hey Shug, this week I bought an Eagle Nest Outfitters hammock. I'm slowly conforming to your habits. btw, how did you perform that special camera action in camp? It looks as if the camera was on some kind of trolley system. Or was there a third party that came by to help you out? I've learned alot from your videos. Thanks! Briz

[shugemery]

@athiker7209 Good deal on the hammock.That is my backwoods string cam....I run it myself with top secret techniques!

Thanks...glad you got something out of them.

[Norskand67]

@shugemery. Looks like a great place I may have to get up there. How do you like the Active Ankle?

[shugemery]

@Norskand67 I got a real weak ankle and I hike with confidence with it. Light and strong and pretty comfortable in the boot.

[WMICommissioner]

Another great vid, Shug! Thanks! - SkyPainter

[shugemery]

@WMICommissioner My joy!

[mrriprock2]

I'm so happy to see that....Dash

[shugemery]

@mrriprock2 Dash on and thankee.

[MrJanaRobi]

shug nice videos thanks for all your good advice and goofing around .i am sure friends have mentioned you are fun to watch

[shugemery]

@MrJanaRobi Mucho appreciated. I have a good time out there.

[nuckkingfuts]

You rock Shug ! Wish ya had a weekly TV show but then again I don't you make em better than Hollywood by keeping it real and off the cuff. Enjoyed as always Sir Shug.

[shugemery]

@nuckkingfuts I wish I did ...and I wish I did not too! Cuts into free time.

[mikedkc]

You're the best, Shug. Great entertainment and info. Keep up the good work.

[TomsBackwoods]

thanks for the hike shug buddy!! loved it! Id hike with ya but 5mi a day and I'm beat.... to death.... lol.... But i'm working on it... love da vid!

[shugemery]

@TomsBackwoods Y'elcome and thankee.

[ducedogs]

Shug ya gotta be careful who you go hiking with. That fool damned near killed ya little buddy. Don't never turn your back on them.

I don't guess ya saw any manitous on that trip.

[shugemery]

@ducedogs No...no manitous or manatees!

[larrylynn123]

Shug, Are those Grizz Bridge Hammocks available for sale? Enjoyed your video antics!

[shugemery]

@larrylynn123 Not that I know of. Mine was a gift from Grizz.

[steffler69]

Shug, check out zpacks.com....I think you will see some things you like. I'm thinking if you do a cuben pack, you won't need a pack cover and few dry bags, etc.- save some more weight.....another good vid, I always watch!!

[shugemery]

@steffler69 I have seen their stuff....top notch. Thanks

[wingman115]

Another cool Shug video. Hey go to my page I posted a video of Turkey's and a Bobcat.. It kind of reminded me of when you got the wolf on video.. Thanks again for putting out great video's.

[shugemery]

@wingman115 That was a right goodie.

[itsalexclark]

the clip you are about to see is a dramatization. hahhaah.

[shugemery]

@itsalexclark Hey Alex!

[jjjperrin]

Good thing I stocked up on that tree-mace

[shugemery]

@jjjperrin Do they have that at REI........haaaa. Good stuff.

[dmacken11]

Very nice Shug thanks sharing this one for sure. Love those fall colors. And I really like your music too.

Got any info on how to do the String Cam thing?

[shugemery]

@dmacken11 I kept getting an Irish feel whilst on the trail....thanks on all.

Search cable cam on YT for some good ideas.

[intenseangler]

Gorgeous area and a fun trip! Thanks for bringing us along buddy :-)

[shugemery]

@intenseangler Our pleasure.

[shugemery]

@intenseangler Much obliged...

[wawhiker]

Fall colors, falling water, falling tree - it was all wonderfall!

[shugemery]

@wawhiker WonderFall....now that is a right goodie!!!!!1

[yacrafter]

how did you do the pull away shot at the camp site? cool video.

[shugemery]

@yacrafter My secret hillbilly backwoods string cam)))))) Thanks. I love playing with camera techniques and tricks.

[benwilliam5]

@shugemery Those string-cam shots were super-cool. Very nice!

[FIZZYYAM]

Thank God sector seven is good! WOOOOOOO BUDDDDDDDDDDYYYYYYYYYYY!

[shugemery]

@FIZZYYAM All secure in sector seven......thanks feller.

[mravalanche21]

Again another awesome video from Shug!! Thanks for the great video..

[shugemery]

@mravalanche21 Mucho obligato...

[ajason69]

Another killer Shug vid!! Loved the camera chasing you guys into camp. Quite slick!! Was that the place you had your wolf encounter a while back? Looks familiar. Please keep up the great work...

[shugemery]

@ajason69 It is a different spot....those wolves love the trail. Last place was 15-20 miles away.

[shugemery]

@john13462 I thankee for that.

[shugemery]

@jonmarifke Thanks....I use iMovie '11.

[groundcontrol63]

great video

[shugemery]

@groundcontrol63 Thanks and it was a fun two nights, not long enough but better than nothin'

[Nebulax123]

So what's up with the tree falling over? You owe Wanderin'Fool money or something??? Better pay up!

[shugemery]

@Nebulax123 I did and I have.......

[Nebulax123]

Respond to this video...  Good plan! Wandering Fool the piney woods enforcer!

[007vauxhall]

What a great trail and camp sites WOW! Those fall colours on the trees were amazing, it has started here in the U.K. too or Autumn as we call it. Fab vid, Shug & Wanderinfool. :-)

[shugemery]

@007vauxhall Cheers and thanks. We call it Autumn as well but Fall is easier to spell!

[shugemery]

@symmetrydesignlab All-right den....

[Tancrad]

how are you getting those flight shots? camera on a string? string on a camera? mini robot companion?

[shugemery]

@Tancrad Backwoods string hillybilly rig.

[ClintGrantham]

What kind of trekking poles do you prefer? Brand? Material?

[shugemery]

@ClintGrantham Black Diamond Flick-Locks.

[CampfireTalk]

MMMMmmmmMMM, that meal at the end looked good!

This was my first peak at 2011's fall colors. Looked like y'all had a mighty fine time out there.

Nice hang spot on the first night. Thanks for sharing brother.

[shugemery]

@CampfireTalk The best hang spot up there. Thanks....

[recon66661]

hopefully they dont eat well tonite the wolfs i meen lol great video!

[shugemery]

@recon66661 More scared of the red squirrels))))

[johniac7078]

dang.....did you see them there woods turn all black and white except for the leaves.......spooky.

[shugemery]

@johniac7078 Camera effect....

[eelmij]

What are you using on the line to fly the camera? Looks very smooth. Thanks for another awesome vid.

[shugemery]

@eelmij My secret device)))))

[jeremywendelin]

All time favorite YouTube channel! Thanks for all that you do!

[shugemery]

@jeremywendelin I bow to you.

[markshmily]

Man.. watching your vids always makes me yearn for the woods!!

Thanks for sharing! Looks like tons of fun in sector seven! >_o

[shugemery]

@markshmily I still yearn to go again soon.

[castaway96928]

3:00 - 3:20

Pure genius.

Excellent Video.

[shugemery]

@castaway96928 Fun do do too.

[Seppish1]

Love the vids shug, makes me want to get back up there. Be there this coming weekend actually! (Different spot though) Thanks for the inspiration. 

[shugemery]

@Seppish1 It is all good up there ain't it.

[sbowyer525]

What kind of camera do you use? It seems awesome! Great quality videos!

[shugemery]

@sbowyer525 A Canon PowerShot 960. Older model.

[jetpowered1]

Another great product Mr Shug!

BTW, how bout a vid on Trekking poles?

[shugemery]

@jetpowered1 I'll show them more sometime...

[nedeljkomostar]

umm.... hmm... I rekon I should say .... mmmm

wooooooooo buddyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy :)

[shugemery]

@nedeljkomostar Right back atcha.....

[idtrapper]

I gotta ask - what do you keep in your sac de shug?

[shugemery]

@idtrapper Bits and Bobs

[chucks970]

how the hell did you get those shots around 3:00 min.?

[chucks970]

@chucks970 nevermind i see the line.

[shugemery]

@chucks970 good eye!

[REXMARX003]

Another great video.  Nice sac

[990plm]

If a tree falls in a forest does it make a noise?

HA! TOLD YA! ~ George Berkeley

[shugemery]

@990plm ...and a big thud as well.

[jeremyspratto]

Great video, buddy!

[shugemery]

@jeremyspratto Whooooo Buddy.Thanks.

[TomahawkSmith1]

Another great Video! Keep up the great videos Shug !!!

[shugemery]

@TomahawkSmith1 I appreciate it Clayton.

[cincinnatijones]

you're getting better with the backwoods cam rig. I made one myself and find it very fancy. thx

[shugemery]

@cincinnatijones Thanks....I been goofin' with it of late.

[kc7fys]

Shoooog! I have probably watched three or four dozen hours of you, and never ever laughed gut-bustin' out loud like I did with that shameful covetous remark. That hit my funny bone, man. You're promoting healthy living and putting a geeky techy edge on it. I can't tell you how much you've taught all of us. Thanks!

-Jonathan in Sector Seven, baby!

[shugemery]

@kc7fys Now that makes me smile. Ya' never know what will give a feller the giggles.

[makemineatriple2006]

I was only thinking the other day that you had not used the backwoods glide cam for a while. I was pleased to see it again, love that POV when you use it. Keep up the great editing and fantastic camera aspects mate. Keep smiling.

[shugemery]

@makemineatriple2006 Fun to have it out. Made some tweaks. I thank you for the kind comment.

[jmcwatty178]

Great video Shug!!! Is that where you saw the wolf last year?

[shugemery]

@jmcwatty178 No ....it is quite a ways away. They run rampant up there.

[Captkujo1]

Love your videos shug keeps me entertained when im supposed to be working lol keep em comin

[shugemery]

@Captkujo1 Work....over-rated really!

[jabp03]

Awesome video sir!

[shugemery]

@jabp03 I thankee.

[DAYWALKERTWO]

How does Wanderin fool shoot those purple lasers out his nose ?

[shugemery]

@DAYWALKERTWO I think he is possessed or an alien. He glows too.

[NoMorCinn]

guess wanderin fool didn't know his own strength..

[shugemery]

@NoMorCinn Now he does))))

[NoMorCinn]

wasn't that somewhere near that site that you shared with the wolf?

[shugemery]

@NoMorCinn No...they romp all about up there on the SHT.

[MrHatManS]

Wow B.E.Autiful colours, and remember Shug, 'thou shalt not covert thy neighbours pole'

[shugemery]

@MrHatManS Now that is a good one and I feel shameful...

[jreclaim]

Everybody needs a little sugar in thier youtube diet!

[shugemery]

@jreclaim and we hope to deliver some saccharine as well.

[BANGBANG73]

Woods looked like they were full of fruit loops eh?

Not sure about the full part but I will agree that there was at least two lol

Sorry Shug couldn't resist, great video as always man.

[shugemery]

@BANGBANG73 Good one...you set us right.

[leetshots]

nice to see you keep a clean sack while in the wilds! ¬_¬

[shugemery]

@leetshots The sac du Shug must shine.

[christhenix]

Another incredible installment and awesome scenery. Wooh, that wanderin' fool don't know his own strength!

[shugemery]

@christhenix He goes all out. Thankee

[dex2345]

Gotta watch those widow-makers.

Sometimes the dead top comes loose and falls straight down--not with the rest of the tree. Something like that would have hit Wandering Fool.

[shugemery]

@dex2345 It had no top....that is why it looked so alive until a glance up.

[NekoZeppelin]

3:00 How is that possible?!

[shugemery]

@NekoZeppelin My backwoods camera trick-rig!

[shugemery]

@supertramp71 I sure enjoyed that cocoa.

[matthewmartin1970]

Awesome as usual buddy. thanks. ps what knife is hanging from your pack shoulder strap?

[shugemery]

@matthewmartin1970 It is a Mora Clipper. Custom sheath though.

[CdnLifeguard71]

Fall colours, cool temps, waterfalls and wolves. Now that's good livin Boys. Another sweet sammy as the end as well

Nate

[shugemery]

@CdnLifeguard71 We got some good gifts in two days out there.