I've even got my 79 year old mum into loving your videos. She'll say "There's nothing on Tele, put that nice young fella on that goes walking in all those lovely places" Keep up the top work 👍👍👍
@@ScottysGoneWalkabout Watching a few of your other videos, have you thought about getting a G-Shock GWG-1000 watch. It comes with a triple sensor and has Compass Thermometer Altimeter and Barometer so you can predict weather changes too. I've got one and they're great. I think it'd be perfect for what you do.
At least I am not the only one. Got the whole family hooked. Its a great way to just chill and watch all these stunning places you got you and let's not talk about these gourmet meals you whip you..
I used to work at the snow. One of my favourite things was going home after midnight in the dark by foot and enjoying the absolute silence, looking at the milky way on a clear night. I loved that stillness. It's just magic.
Yeah, bloke. You keep churning them out, we'll keep watching. Love the diversity in your content, mate. You've motivated me to get out and do it myself before I get too old and unfit. Need some more bits and pieces before I head out, but won't be long now.
@@swingsloth ...we live in penrith area...don't rough it quite like Scotty...we have an old Toyota Tarago van converted for camping (only 2 seats, no passengers haha)..and we have been to a lot of spots and yet we never seem to get to the snowy mtns to actually camp there.! But trust me...the times coming. Where do you hail from mate.
Scotty, that was bloody awesome,you have single-handedly changed my perspective of the Australian outdoors. I never imagined what a varied landscape Aussie possessed. As for your snakes that’s another issue, you amaze me how you charge through undergrowth and long grass, almost negligent of the possibility of snakes, often barefooted!!! Love your work. Cheers from N.Z.
I loved this one, so vastly different to all your other trips. In my ignorance I didn’t know Australia had so much snow but I do now thanks to you. Glad you enjoyed yourself. It wasn’t until the snow melted under your fire that you could see how deep it was. Epic, look forward to the next one. Take care, be safe. Dorset, UK
Our snowy alps get more snow that Switzerland. Where I live in NSW 2 and a half hours drive from Sydney we get mostly light snow falls over the course of our winter and we can get heavy falls that can stay around for 2 weeks in some areas.. it’s even snowed in December at summer.. 🧐🇦🇺
Not to mention Tasmania@@aussiekat6379 covered with snow right now in an area about as big as England. I remember in the 1980's driving from Moss Vale to my home in Sydney and it was snowing all the way to Cambelltown. But people do not associate Australia with snow.
@@SimonBrisbane not where I am it’s very typical winter weather we get the cold days and big frosts.. only thing differently is the amount of rain and that’s only due to the weather patterns changed from being in years of drought to lots of rain.. 🧐😊
A tip for starting a fire on snow: Put first a base of thick branches on the snow. Then start the fire as usual on this base. Starting a fire directly on snow is extremely difficult, as you experienced. It's because the melting snow is wetting the fire starter. Cheers
Scotty, what a phenomenal trip. I did not know there were mountain of that altitude that had snow in Australia, I always learn something from your videos! I’m from Northern Wisconsin in the US and to me Winter camping is the best. For no other reason like you stated, no bugs or other things like snakes. Please continue to winter camp, I love it and look forward to learning more about your beautiful country! God speed and happy trails.
@@leylandroberts4820 Ooh that is great to hear mate!!!. I will be moving to Oz by the end of this year with my family(MEL). And we just love it here, weather included. The only thing I don't understand is why most people of other countries think AUS is just a hot desert. I think 75% of the continent experiences all the 4 seasons. Perhaps it does not snow throughout the country in winter but definitely 1 digit temps prevail like anywhere in Europe or the US and people in the southern half of AUS cities need fire-place, centralised room heaters and stuff for at least 6 months in a year, I believe. But I'm not sure why people from other countries still don't really know about this? What would be the reason for this brother?
I was worried when I saw the exped mat on the outside of your pack that you wouldn’t have enough R value under you for winter camping. Relieved to see that you also had an inflatable mat with you when you went through your gear. Good idea to use the exped to boost the R value of your other mat but also good for safety given the problem you’re having with the other mat deflating. Why don’t you have a look at the exped range of inflatable mats as a possible replacement? They’ve got some great winter options with high r values. Once again, I never cease to be impressed with your menu planning and skills in the backcountry kitchen!
Beautiful snowy mountains and campsite. Seems odd to see snow when here in parts of the US, UK, Portugal and Spain, we are experiencing 3-digit temps and wildfires, as I'm sure you've seen on the news. I live along the shores of Lake Michigan, so thankfully, we're not having real hot weather and no fires. Your dinner with the sausage, etc, looked good and the breakfast looked even better! I could almost smell the maple cured bacon. It's my favorite. Snow and cold weather camping are my favorite kind of videos, so you can keep them coming. Do you ever do a hot tent? Take care and hoo roo!
I reckon a camp chair would have come in handy. Wise move not to go with a tarp set up haha. Can you pretty camp anywhere you want there? I might have to check it out.
There's not a greater feeling on earth than walking over an untouched snow surface, seriously. Loved the video, snow shoes where probably a bit over the top ;)
Scotty, we have experienced beetle die back here, in our Appalachians, breaks my heart. It takes so long to grow a tree. Absolutely excited with you. I remember my first snow hike and climb, makes me smile like a kid. Your enthusiasm is quite contagious. Thanks for sharing. Kentucky
Loved this video….just read a book by an Australian author talking about the Snowy mountains. So good so get a picture of a place I read about….keep up he good work! Also love your leave no trace policy….and your respect for the Indigenous People….Loved it!
Snow camping is by far my favorite time to camp. I find the hardest part about cold camping is keeping warm in the long evenings. Once you get that sorted out then things are amazing. The silent calm of winter is magical. Being out while the snow fall puts me in a trance.
Just spent a few day hiking in the Grampians National Park, Victoria, Australia and appreciated that I didn’t need to film or edit the hike. Easy to take for granted the time and effort that goes into your videos Scotty, keep up the good work mate. Snags and mash made me hungry 🤤
While there's dieback around, most of the trees have died because of bushfires back in 2003 and 2019. Snow gums are very slow to grow back - you can see a lot of younger trees growing up at the moment but the bush is going to take a very long time to recover in the worst-affected areas.
We are blessed with an awesome country and people like Scotty showcase it to the world better than any paid tourism adverts. Just wish our population would appreciate it for what it really is. Thanks mate for the stunning shots we're so proud of what you do and how you do it... so naturally. Bushyboy Oz.
Thanks for this video Scotty. Since coming back to Victoria from Africa, I have been absolutely intrigued by snow this winter .. but I have been a little hesitant to go out and wild camp in the snow .. not really knowing how to begin. But this video has just inspired me! Great job.
Luke, start with a day trip that's actually just a few hours on snow. Look for a hire shop that does apres boots, snow shoes and toboggans. Work out where there's snow and a spot to park on the side of the road. Tramp uphill a bit (because you can more easily see the snow conditions uphill) and find a spot to toboggan a bit. Took Mr10 on just such a trip 3 weeks ago, they had hire in his size and he had a blast. After a few hours everyone's done, return to car, chill out home.
Loved this one Scotty! One of your best honestly and it’s refreshing to see some Australian snow camping which isn’t very common. Loved every second. Keep it up and I hope to see you back again before winter ends 👌
Loved the still shots of the camp Scotty! Wouldn’t mind seeing some of your photography in the videos too if it isn’t too much of a hassle. Awesome vid once again! It’s bloody good to escape reality and watch a Scotty upload
Love all your videos not been watching long. I have watched just about all of them back to back. The videos are awesome and the land scape is gorgeous. Keep the videos coming absolutely awesome job Scott 👍👍.
Scotty you legend… I don’t like your videos I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM!!! Love that you kept it real with your cute bloopers in this video too. Thanks mate, You truly inspire me to be camping in nature more. 😍🥰🏕🏞🌄🏔🤙🏾💘
Mate!! One of your shorter vids but one of my favourites. Please do another (if you can). As an Aussie it’s so mad to see a new side of camping in our beautiful country. I’m from QLD so snow camping here would be such a dream to experience. Cheers mate 👍👍
Glad you found a good weather window and finally got to try snow camping mate! Nothing beats the silence and those unearthly colours at dawn and dusk hey? Great video mate!
Thanks mate. I got very lucky to have perfect weather on the Friday. Nothing beats a sunny day in the snow. And yeah mate, the colours at sunset were unreal! Can't wait to head back.
I live in QLD . The snowy mountains is my dream holiday.. Still to get there. What with Covid and closures and now bad weather. So much water in NSW. I was hoping to get there for the last 3 years.. getting tired of waiting..
Great stuff Scottie can’t wait to get back on the road leave the Kimberley‘s for a little while and go and check out the Highcountry thanks for showing us that🍻🍻👍🤠🇦🇺
Another awesome camping trip. Man your country never disappoints. On a side note.. about a year or so I inquired about your Akubra. Picked up a Banjo Paterson today! Thanks for the tip and the shows Scotty.
Another great video, love the snow, I have camped out at Lithgow in the snow, not as cold as where you camped but still cold enough for snow. I only camped in a swag but loved it.
beetles yes but alot of that area is also fire damaged. snow gums do not have epicormic growth only lignotuber type regrowth after fire. The amount of fire deadstand in kosi is unprecedented from the high alpine snow gums to the mountain ash. I spent HEAPS of time in kosi in the 1990s and it is unrecognisable.
Yeah the fire damage across the park is shocking, particularly around the Kiandra area. It's a shame to see such a beautiful and fragile ecosystem damaged by fire, beetle caused die back and feral horses. Better management is needed.
Thank you for showing us your beautiful country Scotty - especially in snow! Lovely touch about climate change and the beetle. Has anyone noticed that when you do an approach shot to the camera there are no footprints in the snow where you have walked up to place it - that is a class bit of film making. Great work and thank you. 🇬🇧
mate what an incredible spot! I'll definitely have to get up into the alps for some snow camping. also love that you incorporated photography into the video. what a good life you lead. thanks for inspiring us.
Another awesome video mate, yeah it would be an advantage not to have to worry about snakes for once. Good feed as well , can’t beat banger’s and mash 👍👍🤠. Really enjoyed it .
