I guess you have been "around the horn" as they say Peter. Sounded like a trip of a lifetime. Can't wait till you get back in the forge. Maybe you can do a flintlock build. Love your show. Look forward to next week.
Fantastic Peter...what is truly incredible is how a lad from southwestern Ontario achieved world-class proficiency in mountaineering and cross-country skiing...growing up in the Chatham area our biggest peaks were the manure piles 😀...congrats on the growing following...best channel on RU-vid...keep up the great work!
Well Dan, you've given me my first smile of the day. Is that why you have a township down in your parts called Sandwich, most likely coined due to its flatness! Appreciate your interest.
Dear Lord Peter! So you're one -of-those 'bin there, done that' kinda fellows. U also have the 'explorer spirit' in U and I believe Catherine too! = YIKES! My question is how did U stop long and safely enough 2 raise a family? Or were they 'tag-alongs' wrapped about your bodies as you clung perilously 2 the faces of cliffs and climbed? And now U speak of the Yukon this summer! Good thing having some 60+ thousand subs...U can well use our prayers and well-wishes 4 safety. And Yes, sadly we know that the name; 'ENDURANCE' is another bad name for a ship...kinda like; 'TITANIC'. U make me sweat, but thanks 4 sharing. Health and God Bless! "It's not the mountain we conquer but ourselves." Edmund Hillary. "Difficulties R just things 2 overcome , after all"" Ernest Shackleton. :)
I never thought of carrying the wee ones along but, as they grew they too climbed rock faces and frozen water falls with us. We're pretty excited about another trip down the Yukon this summer and have started the planning. Hillary's statement is so very true. Some might think that summiting on a difficult peak might have some thumping their chests with the accomplishment but, in my experience, summiting actually makes me feel rather insignificant. We are after all here and gone and any accomplishments are simply an internal thing and soon forgotten. I love receiving your comments, Marie.
It was an adventure company out of England. I was an assistant leader and received no salary but, my expenses were covered. I could never have afforded such an expedition.
Howdy Peter wow way down south .... well I have been to Florida ! LOL -40F is cold ... in Maine I slept in -20 , -25 got to 0 we were hot !... Tell me ... when you were so far down under did you feel like you were upside down ? ....LOL
I was an Arborist, Douglass. Loved climbing trees as a child and when I entered the work force it was a simple choice when someone offered to pay me to do it!
Well, Simon, that canteen has had a lot of different beverages in it but, on the day of filming it was indeed water. Some say there is no such thing as a silly question but, after being asked if it was cold I disagree, lol!
Peter, what an absolute surprise and pleasure it was meeting you today at the Kalamazoo show. Again I apologize for interrupting you. Thank you for taking the time to visit a bit. And thank you for taking the time and effort to make your videos and so unselfishly sharing them and the many things you know. Looking forward to many more. Would sure love to read your autobiography! Hope you have/had a safe trip back home.
Wow! You certainly have had some great adventures. The adventure you are now living is not nearly as dangerous, but exciting and interesting in its own way. As we age our adventures have to change, but you are fortunate to have these memories.
You actually seem to live a pretty tame life now compared to your early days ,that's not necessarily a bad thing Peter. Love a good "we bit of history".
Very impressed I could not cope with that kind of cold, I grew up in the sub Sahara 120 in the shade I start to feel the chill below 70. Interestingly though I have two family members that went to AntArtica the first with Scott and the second I believe in the 1950's mapping the place. You certainly would not find me too close to that continent.
Well David, I’m about polar opposite to you ( no pun intended ) in terms of comfortable temperatures. I dread 70 degree days! Thanks for your interest in our channel .
Hi from Southern England, I have followed all your videos and have learnt so much about 18th century living and now your back story goes to show that you are the sort of chap that would have not only survived in the 18th century but would stand out as a person highly regarded amongst his peers. By the way I love the Irish lilt in your voice, and happy Saint Patrick's day.
Really enjoy your adventures that you share. I look forward to seeing more of them. Been seeing all of the snow up there, and think to myself I'm glad I live in North Georgia. LoL
Hi Peter, thanks for sharing. I enjoy how you incorporate some history of the places you have been. So those of us who have not heard of the particulars have some understanding of your adventure. Very interesting ! Take care see ya on the next
I'm incredibly impressed by your adventure to the South Pole. I'm little surprised that you didn't mention what a colossal feat of navigation Shackleton's sail to S. Georgia was.
Appreciate your efforts and dedication. I'm guessing there is not much in the form of land marks. Snow, snow in piles, more snow, blowing snow, drifting snow, more snow. And the weather, cold,even colder, cold, not quite so cold, cold, cold and windy. In all reality it is quite the accomplishment Peter. Most of us only dream of such adventure. Mother nature has her own time and we are not part of her agenda. There is no bad weather, just bad clothing. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!
I've said it before. Love the wee bit of history!! And now love the wee bit of back story. What about the wee bit of the wife's back story? Love the channel.
All your videos are great but the last 2 have been fantastic love your we bits of history you should write a book and call it. A we bit of history keep up the great work
Never made it to a whaling island, but i was in Iceland in the 80's when they brought a whale to the beach to process it. Once you smell the rendering of whale blubber you never forget it! It was on this trip I learned about fried whale blubber as a breakfast food. It looked SO good...
WOW , just watched last 3 of your videos 👍 👍 👍 thumbs up All three ! I knew you were COOL but was unsure just how interesting you Both Are ! Thanks for Taking us along !
@@TheWoodlandEscape never miss one of your videos. Not only are they entertaining and informative your love of the subject shines through. When I was teaching history some years back what I would have given to have had you as a guest speaker. The era that you portray is , in my opinion, one of the most interesting periods in America. It was the age of enlightenment and reason, when the world was turned upside down, in my opinion the most important time period of our nation.
What an incredible life you are leading. Not just your lifestyle but your drive & ambition. Methinks you'd have been one of those famous explorers had you actually lived in your adopted time frame. I'm pretty sure Cathy would be fully involved too - she seems a real asset plus more than able to match you step for step physically & mentally. You're a lucky man - or perhaps she just kicks you out of the house occasionally!! The Antarctic exploration is a great story of human endeavour, hardship & drive - & it happened only a hundred odd years ago. Thanks for the wee bit of 'hands-on' history.
I have to wonder Peter, was that a trip you enjoyed or a trip you were just determined to make regardless of how tough it was? When I climbed Mount Whitney I enjoyed the hike up, that is until altitude sickness got me, at about 11,000 feet. At that point I can only walk about 12 to 15 steps then I had to stop, it was miserable but I made it, I had to, I already bought the shirt that says I did climbed it. LOL Thank you for the very nice story of your adventure.
I would say a bit of both. I have been as high as 24,000 feet and at that point it takes a lot of will to take the next step up when your body is screaming at you to go down.
Serious achievement to follow in Scott's footsteps. When Roald Amundsen heard of the deaths of Scott and his party He is said to have commented "He beat me after all.".Meaning that it would be Scott's name that would be Remembered and he is Remembered as "Scott of the Antarctic".
Great video about some great adventures. Heard of a guy trying ultralight winter backpacking in Alaska. For increasing his fat and calories he had cubes of butter rolled in brown sugar.
Well! You kept that story to yourself, didn't you. One can be too modest you know. On another topic, I used to watch these youtube videos of wilderness campers and think to myself - wow, they are really living at the edge. With their heated tents and freeze dried meals. But I've just finished watching all yours/Cathy's vids and now Im not so impressed with them any more. Also, 2 things occurred to me. The seasons mean something completely different to us now then they did in the past. We just don't understand them in the same way. Also, the guys you portray from the mid 1700's really had to get their priorities sorted. I think a lot of us see then as stern and kind of rigid, but when you're ACTUALLY living on the edge you need to keep a level head. No one is gonna save you from your mistakes. Anyway, I hope its not too long before the next vid. Im already feeling withdrawl symptoms. Thank you both for all your work. It's ENDLESSLY informative and entertaining. Cheers.
Your spot on, Al, only the alert survived. I also think that it was an era of civil discourse unlike our modern world. We appreciate your interest in our step back in time endeavor.
I really enjoy your videos. I'm an F&I reenactor. hunter (flintlock and recurve bow), Homesteader and I spent 10yrs working in the Alaska bush. So, your message resonates with me !!😀 keep up the videos. thank you, sir. 👍
I regret that I have to return to work. How marvelous to be able to listen to your personal stories along with a 'wee bit of history'. A pleasure, sir.
I was not paid for this expedition but, my expenses were covered. I actually lost about 3 months of work. The cost of such an endeavour would have been way, way out of my budget.
