it so makes me smile to see the yearly first outing in the piney woods. youve given us so many good memories. thanks for all you do Shug

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Whoooooo Buddy)))) Just an old man avoiding real life!

Thanks Shug for putting a grin and a chuckle in me!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Righto~~

So I was a kid in the '70s and my mother used to put Wonder bread bags on my feet before I put on my boots growing up in the Buffalo suburbs in the winter. I noticed you were struggling to get your boot on and saying you needed some lube. You had the bag under the sock. It's supposed to go over the sock. It would have slid right in. 😁

@techguy9023

Жыл бұрын

Detroit 1970’s memories

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Under my sock creates a vapor barrier and keeps my foot warmer.

@driftlesshermit9731

Жыл бұрын

@@shugemery You might need to double bag it...an inner and an outie for the lube.😀

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

@@driftlesshermit9731 Hopefully mukluks next trip but that is a good idea!

@TawnaTV

Жыл бұрын

Over works when you have dry socks but if they are already wet, under

Hey shug. A few years ago I went through an emotionally difficult time. Your videos made me smile and encouraged me to get outside. Now I’m in a different career with lots of joy and only a few hard moments here and there but your videos still make me smile and remind me that the hardest hikes often end at the most peaceful campsites.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Happy to serve Daren~~!!! Whooooo Buddy))))

Been a crazy busy couple years for me and haven't been able to get out at all. Thanks for these videos, lets me be out there in spirit! You don't have the mountains up there but those lakes look special in their own right. Would love to make the trip up there one day. Hope everything is clear in sector 7. Happy new year's to ya👍

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

The lakes really tend to grow on you. Thankee.

The amount of time that I have watched your videos Early early still makes me laugh. Thanks.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Still does me too!

Coffee, coconut milk, honey, whey protein whipped in magic bullet, with a slice of apple pie and a good winter camping video. Thumbs up.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Glorious!!! Magic bullet and good ol' apple pie~~

Looks like the skin graft took well. Love to see you back on the trail. WOOOO Buddy!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

It is doing well. I can see it. Scar turns white in the cold!

The music was very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing 😊

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Thankee.

That is some fine picking, sounding great. Thanks for sharing your adventure. Take care

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Thankee.

Great trip out. The 1st snow trip is always an exciting time every winter.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

You type truth....

21:00 "I'm boring you now though [with] that technical talk-I'll talk to you later-buh-bye." Maybe I'm boring, but personally, I love the technical talk. I'm more of an ultralight guy in the summer (within reason), but I find myself feeling a bit under-packed in the winter, having had limited experience, so I'm always fascinated to see what new gear ideas Shug brings to the sport. It's interesting to see how the other half lives! The other half meaning the half of the community who have extra clothes to put on in the morning lmao, unlike use gram weenies. I've seen something like that metal table before on Hammock Gear, but never would I have imagined that you could light an alcohol stove on it and make coffee & breakfast from arms-reach without getting out of the hammock. Genius.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

That lil' table is a luxury. It adds class to my backwood hood~

Nice 3 night " early " winter trip on the SHT. I liked the Lake Agnes campsite when I hiked the trail. I only had two others camping there and one person knew who I was from my videos. I live next to a Lake and we hear the ice cracking a lot. It's cool!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

What a great sound to be hearing out there in the woods!

Great trip! Thanks for sharing.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Whoooooo Buddy)))))

a truely wonderful video. Thank you Shug

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

I thankee.

Always a pleasure sir 👍

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Whoooooo Buddy))))

That was a very nice trip Shug. The sound track music was enjoyable 👍 Be safe and Happy Holidays to you and your family 🎄⛄

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Still trying to nail it. Thankee.

WOOO BUDDY!!!!!!! Man its always so unbelievably beautiful up there in the winter. I Can't wait for the day I can sell my house and hopefully find something up around Minnesota.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

You'll to spend a $1500 on boots, hats and gloves and parkas!

@nubbyfresh5623

Жыл бұрын

@@shugemery that's the part of it I'll be looking forward to 😂

Very nice trip!!! Thanks for putting this up!!! Merry Christmas!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

I'm still on Thanksgiving time!

I sure did enjoy this trip. Thankie

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

It was real fun. I've not gotten to see Jonah in a while.

Nice trip, and it's good to see y'all out again.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Whoooooo Buddy))))

Wow, Beautiful Scenery. Thanks Brother.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Well...I'm not that beautiful.....haaaaa

Always great to watch your videos, Thanks

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

I am bowing here.....

@150F2011

Жыл бұрын

I am also a 64 yr old man that loves to get out in t he woods.I underwent a valve replacement in 2019,so i am working my way back. Thanks for your inspiration!

Love watching you enjoy that morning coffee in your hammock. Looking forward to my first snow camp this winter in my hammock. Thanks for being an inspiration!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget good warm clothing for being out of the warm hammock all day!

Thank you Shug. Have a Very Merry Christmas.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Whoooooo Buddy))))) You too~

I enjoy these winter camping videos ❄️⛄️❄️⛄️❄️

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that.

Definitely a nice hiking/camping trip Shug! Glad you were able to get out and enjoy the forest in the winter! Thanks for sharing!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

I'll be seeing a lot of Winter now! Thankee.

Absolutely LOVE me some Shug winter videos!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Whoooooo Buddy))))

Listening to you groan putting your frozen boat on made me think of your morning constitutional 😂

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

I never groan then...only gasp with delight.

@thomasmoore9182

Жыл бұрын

@@shugemery 😂😂😂😂

Awesome trip Shug! Looks like you and Jonah had a nice escape! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!🎄🎁

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Truly~~

Far out & gorgeous scenery... something that beautiful can't possibly be cold...

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

More like frosty.

Thank you Shug & Jonah for sharing your world with us🙂

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Your world too!

What a great trip. Nice to have a good buddy to go along. Take care, Al

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

He really needed a trip and wanted to play with his gear~

thanks for sharing your experience. snow camping is a bucket list for me. seeing some of your tactics is very helpful. your journey looks peaceful

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Whoooooo Buddy))) Happy to hear that.

This is the channel I drop everything to watch when a new video comes out. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you when work keeps me out of the woods!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

I am bowing deeply here.....

Couldn't have asked for better weather. Looks perfect.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

You type truth~~

thanks, Shug. appreciate the "take along"

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Glad you could tag-along.....

Waiting for snow in the north east. I love your videos, style, equipment and humor.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

I always feel good and happy out there. Thanks.

Great to see a winter outing Shug, Merry Christmas to you and your family. See you in another expedition 👍

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Good Tidings to you~~

Thank you for sharing your adventure! I love Spam. Cheers!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Whoooooo Buddy)))))

@DanOpdal

Жыл бұрын

@@shugemery Whoooooo Buddy!

Great content, I made a bunch of stoves when I discovered your channel. The backyard smoker videos are great also.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Was meaning to do a good pork butt cook outside but time got away and Winter came on. Maybe soon though. Thankee.

A fresh Shug adventure - oh glory! :)

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Mucho Appreciato~~~

Mighty fine outing, Shug.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Was a fun time with Jonah.

Wish we had weather like this in central North Carolina much more often than we do. My ultimate hammock camping trip would definitely be a snow adventure. Hopefully I get to do that this year. Fingers crossed. Thanks for another fun adventure!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

It is a necessary evil for me....long winter. Makes camping twice the work.

Happy holidays to you and Meg. 🎄

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

'Tis the Time. Thankee.

Love the sound of singing ice in the Northwoods. Good on ya, Shuggity!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Crazy sounding for sure. A treat.

Ahh, thanks Shug I needed that right about now. It was 80 degrees with occasional sprinkles here north of Houston, no snow (thankfully).

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Haaa. Sounds nice.

Its nice to see czech candys in your video. Thanks Milan to see czech in amaricano cantry. :-) Cheers from Czech Republic

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Takové úžasné dobroty~!

Another very entertaining video,

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Whooooo Buddy)))))

Thanks. Glad Ya'll got out. Shoehorn comes to mind to lessen that struggle with the boot. Well done on the DIY Pop-Tart. Field expedient rations. Spam angels in the snow. Happy Holidays to you and yours. My best to Hickory and the M/K.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

I was going to whittle one......

Great video! Thanks! Glad you got to stay three nights! I like seeing the confections Mellon sends. Aclima should see an uptick in orders.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Those treats are lovely in the woods!

Man Shug...I love your mandolin playing throughout your videos! Thanks for brightening up my day today!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Still trying to nail that tune. Finger-Buster it is. Thankee.

@michaelbarton3530

Жыл бұрын

I just listened to that Sam Bush tune. It’s fantastic Shug! You did a great rendition my friend. Thanks again for the wonderful video! I haven’t had a chance to get to woods much this past year..so it’s nice to at least go there in my mind while watching your escapades.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelbarton3530 Thanks a bunch for that. I intend to work on it a few more months and record it for my Soundcloud. Whooooo Buddy))))

Man I love my superior gear zero degree set!!!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

I too do~~

If that is you, Shug, playing that mandolin, you are sounding as good as ever. Love it!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Thankee. I'm in a big Winter practice phase just to improve for myself.

Nice to see some snow. Down here is Louisiana we have been in the mid 80's. Wish I could enjoy some of that cool crisp air you have up there. Nothing like a snack of Special Processed Animal Matter (SPAM), great fried up in the pan.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

That was a good slippery chunk of SPAM~!

never change sir. best wishes from huddersfield, no snow for us so far, hope we get a frosty winter for a change.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

I just changed this morning. I'll change back~~

@leetshots

Жыл бұрын

@@shugemery wash em first

Beautiful

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Whoooooo Buddy))))

I love winter. Snow, silence, coffee, clear crisp air.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

...and more insulation!

@michaelwolf8781

Жыл бұрын

@@shugemery lot more insulation 😂

Great video Shug! Check out some vapor barrier liner socks from a company called Stephensons WarmLite. Heard about them from a few people at this years Winter Camping Symposium. I've taken them on a couple of jogs on some cold Duluth days and they've done great. Your feet get clammy but never soaked and they keep your outer socks and shoes from getting soaked from perspiration. I've been really pleased with mine so far.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

I've looked at that site a lot over the years. The baggies did the trick. It was wet snow so no way to keep the boots dry. Looking forward to colder and dry for mukluks.

A new shug video....time to turn the big screen on, the kids gathered around, and some popcorn!.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget the SPAM! haaaa

Cool intro, almost sounds like a version of Silver Spear. Also, love to see the gear explosions on the benches. All the best to you both! ☕️✌🏼

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Thankee.

@kevshelley

Жыл бұрын

@@shugemery also thanks for taking the camera down to the ice, very cool sound, a perfect description too.

Wewwwww budday found what I'm watching tonight after I shovel out from this MN snowstorm!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Been shoveling myself here!!!!

Homemade peanut butter Pop Tart looked great. Thanks for the video. "Early!" 🤣🤣

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

It was mighty tasty for sure.

I've been trying for years to sell the vapor barrier against the skin. Not many takers. I found that plastic bags they use to keep your newspaper dry work good. (Guess that is something from the past - newspapers). Thin disposable plastic food prep gloves work the same way for your hands. My hands and feet sweat a lot and these barriers keep the insulation dry and the extremities warm. Keep up the great adventures.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

I did it to just keep my feet warmer. It worked. Not warm warm but warmer than cold. The snow was wet snow.

The mesh wool is great! Used it last year. Brynje I think is the brand. Really made a difference in warmth for me.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Truly! Big difference. Fragile but warm.

The company is Devold and they are world wide known for the quality of their shirts, sweaters, etc. quite expansive also but made of merino wool can't beat that!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Mine says Aclima on it.

We could add up all of the snow we get through winter here in SE Missouri and it might match that. Maybe! Gotta learn to love cold rain down here. Lol. Winter camping is still where it's at though.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Less people. Glorious!

Great vid shug. I liked the new camera angle on your boil from the hammock shot. Also, I get a huge giggle out of these young “boys” doing all the fire work. Unfortunately I’m usually that guy. But I love it.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

He wanted to so I let him. Why impede? haaaa

Shug in the past on cold camp ice climbing trips in northern Ontario I have used soft 1 litre water bottles filled with hot water to warm my climbing boots. If you try it make sure to have good quality water bottle so that they won’t spring a leak on you. And don’t fill the water bottles too full just enough so you can easily slip them down inside toward the toe of the boot

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Righto~~~

Take it easy big man. Long wait til the next F1 but all is good if you've checked sector 7 and ya gat a puurrty booiil. Love your work buddy :)

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Good season. Was sorta ready for a break. Gotta put in a lot of time being an F1 fan....FP 1,2 and 3. Quali. Race. Pre-race and post race shows. Love it. Like watching at 6am.

Shug really enjoyed your video. Mmmm homemade pop tart 👍 Heading into the Mohave Preserve for a day of exploring Thursday looking forward to camping soon. Thanks Shug, hope u sell some cold weather beanies , Shute would like one of those!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Warm noggin is a good thing out there.

Yeee budddy great video ⛺️🏕👍

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Whoooooo Buddy))))

Much abliged for the beautiful tag along Mr. Emery, and next time you're down in Loozerville look me up at Dinkleberry Lane. It'll be on the left 'cause I ain't never been right. WHOO BUD-DAY!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

My place is on Pantywad Drive. Whoooooo Buddy))))

Early?! Still waiting for some snow here, thanks for the video inspiration I’m looking forward to a good winter hang

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Snow camping is twice the work. Pretty though.....

I had to bail on my 1st winter hang with the club after one night. Sore throat and fever made it a bad idea to tough it out to the next morning and pack up in rain. Here's hoping I make it to Hang Con.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

No fun if you don't feel up to snuff. Enjoy HangCon~

I'm ready for the winter down here in North Carolina they say we may get some snow early December

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

The Gorge in Winter is so nice.

You really got good on that mandolin, loved that fly eagle fly song, had to learn that on the Geetar , tried that espresso and took off like a rocket 🚀 nice camp out 🌲

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

I set a goal for myself to start practicing a lot this Winter to become a better player. Just 'cause. It is a Sam Bush tune called "Brilliancy"....been working on it a long time. A tough one. Thankee.

Hey Shug, just wanted to say that your pickin has really come along. Sweet little tune there at the start...

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it. I have been practicing. Wayne Benson's You Tube mando videos have inspired me. Want to get to a better level this Winter. It'll be my focus. Just cause.

El Shug, enjoyed this so much. Thank ye much. Now off to catch up on Cappy’s Halloween.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Whoooooo Buddy)))))

Hi shug I watch your video and they expiring me to get out and hammock camping when I go winter camping I use the hand warmer in my boots and I put my socks that I worn in inside my boots to dry them out have a fun time thxs

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

They get so wet in the snow hiking and we both dry them at the fire as much as we can and spread them open wide but freezing is just a by-product of the winter shoulder wet season that I accept. Soon...mukluk time with day snow and lower temps.

@jefferypike2304

Жыл бұрын

I understand thx for the great video

Had as much snow here in Sweden, but not that cold. Went through the woods with the same kind of spikes as you have. Even here close to snowshoe time.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

We have very similar conditions and forests.

@rikidozan553

Жыл бұрын

@@shugemery and fun.

great a new Shug video 😎

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Whoooooo Buddy)))))

At 15:11 nice sunset right there

Life’s a game Sug, And you know how to play it!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Good Game~~

Ah, you know winter is nigh when Shug is out hiking and camping on the Superior!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Nigh~ Good word. Never used enough.

Whenever you get up to do your breakfast from the hammock try putting a couple hand warmers in your boots.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Wish I'd had a few.

Well done on the pop tart. Good solution.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Tasted nothing like a traditional pop tart but was really good.

My ant said you all was getting some snow up there hope you have a great time

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Tis the season......

ahh missed the ole' shug shuggity shug shug vidz! Like seeing a good friend after a while.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Thanks feller.

😂😂 “bite of the pink meat” hahah looks better than the pork brains in milk gravy 😂😂

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Yessir!

Yeah I get out in the woods to lose myself and not worry about work and everyday life best therapy I can think of

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Copy that mist one!

I wonder if the ol' constitutional trowel could double as a shoehorn when boots are frozen? And what a perfect day to use Frosty Morning as a soundtrack! I dub your close-up of the pastry package a Kolonada-scopy. Thank you, as always, for posting!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Look inside that Kolonada! Thanks on the tune.

'Brilliancy' by Sam Bush? I bought myself a mandolin earlier this year and attempting that one myself. You certainly do it justice, sir!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

It is a real tough tune. Been working on it for a while. I plan to practice a lot this Winter. It is my retirement goal. Just 'cause. For self satisfaction.

Good product idea Shug. Boot lube!! Lol

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Needed popcorn butter. The SG hammocks sure gave us some long warm slumber~~~

Whoo buddy!!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Touché

Nice one Shug. Good to see one of these "first of the season" vids, as the seasons changing are a very different time than in mid-winter. A nice variation. Also I can see how the strategy of hiking with a younger, more energetic buddy can make for a fun trip, especially when setting up camp, fire, etc 😉 I'm going to have a look at those Aclima WookNet tops as I "burn high" on the trail as well & this could be a good regulating option for me. How did you find it all the way through your trip? I'm interested to hear how it worked for you. Cheers 👍

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

The Alclima worked so well. Even slept in it as it dried fast. Mainly my back from my backpack sitting against it while hiking.

@DaveDave65

Жыл бұрын

@@shugemery Thanks. Good to know. Think I'll invest in one in the morning. Very much appreciate the feedback, especially as we can relate to the amount of effort & the conditions you;re working in. Gives us a bit of an idea of what might/might not work for us. Cheers, D

Pop tarts and all secure in sector 7... Good Times! 😄

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Danish are harder to bake!

Bread bags on the feet, ahh those days colder the and a lot of snow But Buffalo is nut for snow, gesss

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

did it to just keep my feet warmer. It worked. Not warm warm but warmer than cold. The snow was wet snow.

I'd love to try some winter camping but I live in the Rockies. Avalanche is a real possibility in the back country.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Maybe try it in some foothills to be safe. Good luck.

Hey Cousin! Love you ~ I’m recovering from long haul Covid Doing well, however! Still on oxygen, but happy to be alive✨ Binged on your videos while bedridden Got me through my days and nights ♥️ Been almost a year in recovery ❤️‍🩹 Later my redheaded baby cousin ( hope I’m not embarrassing you) but I’m convinced our side of the family/ Emerys are impossible to embarrass 😂

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Well my Dear Cousin...keep sucking on that oxygen and get up and at 'em. We were watching "Bye Bye Birdie" on tv and it always makes me think of that time we stayed with ya'll at Aunt Hon's house. Ya'll had gone to see it in Woodruff and I remember everyone singing that song. We went to the beach last month and finally got to spread Kathleen's ashes. Then we had cake and fried oysters. She would have liked that. Loe you too and I think of those times in Enoree often.

@lcwise68

Жыл бұрын

@@shugemery awww ~ She would’ve loved that! I’m sure ate an oyster or two right along with y’all ! Lil spitfire Kathleen! Miss lydi mill Give Colleen all my love!

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Lydi Mill! Colleen still says that about Kathleen!!!

@lcwise68

Жыл бұрын

@@shugemery Me too, honoring her! Always herself ♥️ The first I heard her called “Lydi Mill” was your Dad ( you know ) my Uncle Charles😂 I think often on the days y’all were in Enoree! Good days🎵 Happy New Year, to you and yours ~ WITH LOVE