"Hike Now, Play Later" by Nutnfancy ('Summer Snow' Actual Pt 1)

Leave the push-button world behind and come on along for a Nutnfancy backpacking trip. It seems like it's always a sacrifice to peel away from the world and make it out to my wilderness places. Messages pile up, phones go unanswered, emails fill the inbox, and careers are put aside for awhile. But it's always worth it and it creates one of those special memorable experiences. I do my best in this series to share it with you. As I mention in many of my vids, a wilderness backpacking adventure is one of my top recommended ways to make memories with your friends and family, instill wilderness confidence, learn about your gear (and yourself), and to "depussify" your children. That's because it's hard work and requires planning and lots of effort. Here we hike in about 7 miles on what soon becomes a snow covered, hidden trail. As shown, wading and post holing through 4 foot snow banks will wear you out, especially at high elevations. The upside to to this difficulty was the complete isolation we quickly achieved on this trip; we saw no one else in the three days we were up there and we owned the basin (though in warmer days this is a very high use area). With a steady but deliberate pace we reach a gorgeous high mountain lake, still partially frozen from the long winter. It is serene and beautiful. On the trail in this Part 1 of "Summer Snow Actual" I discuss trekking poles, backpacks, boots, gaitors, teaching your kids to hike, dog training, and other backpacking subjects. LastSuspect, my youngest son, steps up to the challenge and with very little complaining, turns out to be a great hiking companion for Allie and I. Next part: we reach the lake and establish the Nutnfancy Base Camp! ////////////////// Music: Kevin MacLeod

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[markshmily]

I bought myself some trekking poles. This last weekend I went day hiking and I was stepping up onto a moss covered rock to take some pictures. Well I slipped and began tilting backwards..

... thankfully I had my poles. I saved myself from what could have been a pretty nasty fall.

Well worth the money.. and yes.. I bought them at REI >_o

[nutnfancy]

@markshmily You are a smart man. Most people wait until AFTER a near miss and then go out and get trekking poles. You're ahead of the curve. =) - Veri

[Verilioness]

@flabeachcomber I guess you would have a point if you understood what he was saying to begin with . Nobody is going to these areas to catch a glimpse of Nutn and that was never even implied. Basically, he's saying that he prefers less traffic to the places that he likes to go, because he likes them quiet and less-traveled.. Your whole rant was idiotic.

[Verilioness]

@flabeachcomber I know I haven't missed his point, because Nutn and I have talked about it many times. Just as he stated, they like the place to themselves. This isn't a new point in his videos, its absolutely thematic. Complicated? Not on your best day...

[highonimmi]

oh my, ure son looks like your dad...amazing. ime glad yall are spending time together. my dad and i had fastpitch softball and rebuilding chevy corvairs. some of the best times and memories in my life:)

[GUNSnGEAR1]

thanks to your videos i have been inspired to get in the outdoors and im taking a 10 mile backpacking trip saturday...thanks for all the vids and the time you invest in TNP we all appreciate it!

[me86680]

your utube name should be everything fancy, cause u carry everything. i love hiking with people like u. they carry it, but WE have it in pinch

[beactivelife]

@ShadowCompanySW I have had success with the Alps Bryce pack if you like a sturdy external frame. It is medium sized, but gives you the ability to strap things on the outside of the pack (like tent and sleeping gear). It is under $100 Good luck buddy

[WesternShinigami]

Suspect needs shades.

[nickanator8]

17 people don't love their son

[cadissimus]

where is part 2 ?

[ShadowCompanySW]

nutn what is that pack that you have. im planning a 2 week hiking trip in northern canada and im looking for a decent cost effective rucksack with fram, if you could recommend something it would be appreciated. Keeping in mind hat im on a budget for now:) thanks

[GSRGOPEDRIDER247]

@stap0510 Not that I know of.