Linville Gorge ...PART 3...8 Day Trip with Shug & Hickery

[TheWaggaBloke]

G'day Shugs, those bunk frogs are bad your end of the paddock mate!

[shugemery]

@TheWaggaBloke I concur......ten-four on that frog bizz.

[kyletango]

Oh I see the banners were for a birthday. I thought for a second there that he starting a used car lot out on the trail. LOL

[shugemery]

@kyletango They really 'bout made me weep....the fact that he carried the extra 1/2 ounce for days!

[zekehooper]

Man I miss storms like that! Here in oregon where I am it doesn't get cool storms. LOL! Did he just fart!

[shugemery]

@zekehooper Lightning makes us gassy....

[shugemery]

@jmikes1derboy On the North end......

[hikerdude4000]

The night of the storm I was on the Connelly Cove trail and it was sooooo scary

[MikeSr39]

Great set of videos so far,before I forget again,where did Hickory get that set of Blue "gaiters" he was wearing a video part or so ago? Looks like what I'm looking for.

MikeSr39

[shugemery]

@MikeSr39 More than likely at Campmor. Outdoor Research brand.

[mp4542]

Shug love your videos, I live very close to the gorge and hike it often. You do a very nice job providing good info.

Thanks,

marc.

[shugemery]

@mp4542 That was a very good trip and the Gorge is my favorite place to romp.

Thank you

[greggthehunter]

just hiked up table rock, then down linville river trail. accidently went off the trail and ended up in some thick brush and dead fall. in a little creek. There was some good sized waterfalls to. Perfect weather when i went . im a big hammoker to.

[shugemery]

@greggthehunter We have been a wee bit off-trail there many a time!

Glad you got there. Great hammock place.

[keikepono111]

is he your actual brother? or a brotha from anotha motha?

[shugemery]

@keikepono111 The second one ....we have been friends since 7th grade.

[chitlinray]

Any lightning hit close to you?

[shugemery]

@chitlinray None hit near us .... that we knew!

[enjoythewildUSA]

Shug, I tell you that I love this video. Its the only video on Youtube where I have ever seen someone using a tarp to shelter themselves in a driving rain storm. I'm thinking about moving to a tarp system to save myself weight. Can you comment on the size of the tarp and any other observations you have about it?

Please keep in mind that I don't use a hammock. I live in Southern California and we can't count on the trees to use a hammock. Thanks bro.

[shugemery]

@enjoythewildUSA

My fave of the series as well........

My tarp is a homemade one ....11' long by 6 feet wide. Hickery's is 11' by 9.

I love them .... you can see the woods.

[Skitch246]

Hey Shug, love the videos! I just ordered an ENO doublenest and cant wait to try it out. I always see you guys in your videos cooking and eating right at your hammock. Arent you guys every worried about bears? Backpacking "pros" always say to cook and eat away from your sleeping area.

[shugemery]

@Skitch246

Thankee ..... hope you love the ENO!

Well .... they are not grizzleys and we kinda go based on tracks, sign and scat sightings. The gorge has bears but they are skittish there as they are hunted. I guess we would be more careful if it were more beary......

[shugemery]

@shugemery

Forgot to add .... I don't consider myself a "Pro" ... just a feller that goes into the woods quite a bit.

Maybe I am just lucky!!!

[CampfireTalk]

the storm scene was awesome! You fellas didn't let a little rain dampen your spirits. Really great stuff!

[shugemery]

@CampfireTalk

I have thought of that night so often since the trip .... it was the best night out there....

[RDPproject]

You and Hickery remind me sooo much of me and my buddy Paul.

Nice lighing effects there...always good when nature lends a helping hand

in the visual effects dept...lol

[RDPproject]

You two remind me sooo much of me and my best friend.....lol

I love your lighting effects at 4:48....a little help from nature goes a long way.

rob.

[shugemery]

@RDPproject

A friend with you in the woods is priceless ... especially an ol'bud like Hickery...

[RDPproject]

@shugemery

Yeahrrr...but now he has to run everything by

the Boss (wife) befor he does ANYthing....*sigh*

[EconoChallenge]

That was one very good thunderstorm. Love the show mother nature can put on for us! Get your heart going eh?

[shugemery]

@EconoChallenge

It was awe inspiring storm!!! a gift from Above.

[BradinOkinawa]

By any chance are you sponsored by that Warbonnet hammock company? Just seems like you mention it a lot. Love the videos.

[shugemery]

@BradinOkinawa

No .... I just own one and like to support the cottage industry fellers.......

Thankee Sir.

[kobracom77]

HAHAHA that storm was sweet. I love camping in storms like that. You guys know how to party, whoo buddy

[shugemery]

@kobracom77

Backwoods singing socialites are us!

[shugemery]

@TheRaven4EverMore

Big ol' fun.

Thanks for checking out our fun in the piney woods.

[Fresno1199]

Wow, what a great armchaiir adventure, what storm. Great hike report. Thanks for taking the time to do it.

By the way. Hammock camped for the first time last week. All my hiking partners thought I was joking. They had never heard of hammock camping. Referred them to your channel to get educated.

[shugemery]

@Fresno1199

That storm was the highlight of the trip for me!!

Pleased to hear that you are hanging now.

[enjoythewildUSA]

Shug, you boys are insane. I laughed and laughed at you guys singing about strawberry milk in a lightning storm. Thanks for the inspiration brother.

[shugemery]

@enjoythewildUSA

I am so glad! We have not sung that ditty in years. I had some on the trip home....

[mediaboot]

whew! good stuff. Love the vids guys - keep up the great work/fun

[shugemery]

@mediaboot

We hope to!

No trips for me until fall now .... my busy work season looks.

[mediaboot]

Whoah man - I'm not sure about the revolver being so ready in the hammock. Hickory - I really think you're a bit over-sensitive on the risks of wild life. A gun? Probably very safe, and for sure the most secure solution, but what about trigger-finger, plane surprise or simple accident? Anyhow - you guys are an inspiration - thanks for the documentary!

[shugemery]

@mediaboot

Don't take us too seriously ..... we set that up just to be doofs. He never sleeps with it.

He has had bear and cougar incidents in the past in the gorge ... a man does what he needs to.

Thankee

[MrBillTroop73]

@shugemery I was thinkin' that's what it was. Thanks for the confirmation!

[ekhaat]

Wow man, you two go back a long time.

Those were the days...

Sigh...

Get'n old...

Cheers

[shugemery]

@ekhaat

Oh yes.... way back. We got in quite a bit of trouble together!

[sweetypie000]

just what i need, some nature to cheer me up !

great vid, lucky man !

[shugemery]

@sweetypie000

She will do it!

Thanks

[wingzofsteel]

Well this is my second video I've seen of yours and I am convinced you boys are as crazy as my brothers and I when we go out and play in the woods, except we don't sing our dialog. But hey, I tend to like that. I definitely need to get me a hammock so I can learn the tricks of suspension. Ever do any rambling in GA? Ever consider posting your GPS coordinates so we can get a general idea where you are at? Thanks for the entertainment.

[shugemery]

@wingzofsteel

Sing-song conversations are wacky good!

I have no GPS ... I will send out (((Mind Vibes)))).....

No .... no Georgia as of yet ....

Thankee

[JERMBUGS]

Very cool, looks like fun.

[AndrewXAnarchy]

Finger out of the trigger guard!

[shugemery]

@AndrewXAnarchy

Well ..... I didn't want him to pop me!

[MeanJRod]

one of your best yet Shug....gee....wonder who sold the KK to Cooldays LOL

[shugemery]

@MeanJRod

I think so too ...... just the storm content.

He had a brand new one!

[MeanJRod]

@shugemery

yeah i only usedd it maybe 4 times ....

just glad to see its getting  used....

yeah i love the storm part ...and the 2 of ya;s together are great :)

[convert2010]

Looks like y'all had a blast... looking forward to the rest of the videos.

[shugemery]

@convert2010

Thankee.....

[RallohE]

Well sire ... another great episode ... I enjoyed it a lot. That Hickery is my kinda people ... gun toting morning fartin' Gorge Rat. Quality traits in my book ... and that Crow's Nest ... the fabric didn't even melt! Holy mackerl! Looking forward to more o'Shug of the Video.

[shugemery]

@RallohE

Haaaaa!!!!!

[MrCableguyken]

I would rather sleep in a good storm anytime. Just a constant reminder of the awesome powers at work in the world, and the cleansing that comes with them. Thanks for all you share Shug, Your videos have helped me build my own hammock and tarp system for 3 season camping....now to get to work making underquilts and covers...lol

[shugemery]

@MrCableguyken

Good luck on your kit!

[TheDogDew]

The Hickory Brothers, Your Poor Mothers must have had their hands full.

[shugemery]

@TheDogDew

Ohhhh ... they are so tired!!!!

[wall2rockclimber]

another great vid shug, i do love a good storm mate, with the thunder and the big flashes of light really can make for good laughter, oh or is that just freight lol.

[shugemery]

@wall2rockclimber

It stood my hair up!

[gwmiv]

We Florida Crackers spit and scream at the lightning, rain and the screaming wind. Love a good storm!

[shugemery]

@gwmiv

And ya'll get some doozies!!!

[Patriot36]

Oh dude.....this is some good stuff! Lounging past 10:00 in hammocks with "Walther" and sizzling catfish at supper time. I'm sorry that you had to come back to reality. It's like leaving your Avatar body....lol.

[shugemery]

@Patriot36

Some extreme lolly-gagging fo' sho'!!!!

It has been tough to hold on to the peace....

[40xmyke]

Thanks for more great video! I really wish I was there after watching all the mayhem.

The gun doesn't bother me at all, proper handling and some common sense is all that's needed to stay safe. In fact I have found them to be multi purpose on my trips. To save weight I cut most of the handle off my toothbrush, now, I can stick the toothbrush into the barrel of my gun and brush away with a custom grip.

That's thinkin' there!

[Ggreenvideos]

Fun fun fun :o) Must of been a blast sleeping in the storm. That pistol by the nads was a little freaky...ha :o)

[shugemery]

@Ggreenvideos

It was ..... Hickery set that up .... just for you!

Thanks .....

[Ggreenvideos]

@shugemery Shoulda' known...hehe :o)

[medicjimr]

looked like fun Did you upload in another format blurred video shug

[shugemery]

@medicjimr

Naw .... I released it sooner. Still processing......

[medicjimr]

@shugemery Ok will give me a reason to watch again

[TUNIQlifestyle]

do ppl really sleep with their pistol down there.  It is slightly unnerving to think that everyone has a gun on them. Im more like dog the bounty hunter w/ the pepper bear spary..

[shugemery]

@TUNIQlifestyle

Naw .... We set that up .... of course.

Lots do carry though.

[TUNIQlifestyle]

@shugemery not used to that up here in canada...I saw a sign in the Miller Hill mall in Duluth "no guns permitted" gave me a bit of a chill.

[AlanMolstad]

@TUNIQlifestyle When you are that alone, I would be armed.

I think it wise to carry something that can knock down anything you might run into along the path.

[DavZZee]

Lots of water there, what did you use to purify it?

[shugemery]

@DavZZee

A gravity filter .... the water coming out of the rock and moss we drank straight .... a cold mountain spring!

[TUNIQlifestyle]

I REALLY wasn't expecting a part 3.... LOVE IT! I wish i was closet to y'all. Cool storm.

[shugemery]

@TUNIQlifestyle

Thankee .... part 4 soon.

[TheAmishking]

Dear God, I could have lived without the brokeback mountain scene in the stream. Whoo...that's going to haunt me for the rest of my life.

[shugemery]

@TheAmishking

Haaaaaaaaa!!!!! I know.......

[ArtisanTony]

Nothing like a storm on a trip to make it all worth while :) We had lightning one time hit a tree and the next morning we found shards of the tree stuck up in the ground :)

[shugemery]

@ArtisanTony

It can be felt .... I could feel it!

[AlanMolstad]

a lot of fun...

[shugemery]

@AlanMolstad

For us for sure and glad you enjoyed it.

[FixedByDoc]

Wife was wondering if you can setup your hammock while riding you unicycle at the same time? great storm.

[shugemery]

@FixedByDoc

H-m-m-m-m- .... I wonder then too.

[MosquitoFood]

Great trip report. Incredible storm footage. Thanks for sharing.

[shugemery]

@MosquitoFood

The storm was my favorite night of the trip!!!