The most beautiful video you've ever made. And how strongly I relate to your need to be alone in the great beauty of the wilderness. Thank you so much for this video!
4:55 This section hit home for me. 7 years after its was recorded this video is still making an impact. I’m a city girl who just recently discovered the freedom of solitude in nature. Thank you for inviting those of us who need a quick escape on your journey.
Making it real for you in your World is what it is all about. I have listened to the birds in the forest and observed the planets, Moon and stars for decades. I know the feeling of solitude and know the feeling of a companion. Thank you for showing the greatness that is out there to be enjoyed.
I thank the Lord that he led me to your channel. In the middle of a world full of darkness, your channel is a beacon of light that truly soothes the soul. Thank You
I completely understand ! Many years ago when I was in high school I normally walked to and from by way of the road but then happened upon a trail through the woods that would cut twenty to thirty minutes off my time. The big problem though was that the trail had a fork, right side went to school, left side went deeper into the woods ! I loved to spend time in the woods, so much so that I took that left side too many times and come close to not passing ! I don't think my mother understood my dilemma, but dad did. I've had people ask me what I could possibly like about being out there all day by myself, and even if I could give an answer to that, they still wouldn't understand. Thanks for sharing and take care.
Ken Gamble I’m a women & I know women can be quite demanding & stressful. We like to talk a lot. Often too much. Me too. That’s why I try to take a break from everything on Sunday. No people, no calls, nothing. If I don’t do that, I’ll get like a overheated machine. And be like my dear gender comrades😖
I grew up in the woods as a kid.. I was never home unless it was to sleep a few hours or in the winter when it was bitter cold. Other wise I was in the woods just traveling around. I often thought if I had an accident as a kid and never came home, my parents would never have found me.
Not fitting in to crowds. Brother, i hear that. Im so happy you started making videos for us. So many can relate. You're awesome! And Connie, great food!!!
I'm always glad. I come along for a true learning experience. That enhances my knowledge of survival information. God knows we all need it.👍 Beautiful mountains...Wow! Picture perfect.
Lonnie, I don't think you know how much this video means to me. I've watched it so many times and the peace and pacing of it, and what you talk about is so relaxing and helpful. Thanks for being you and the awesome channel. I've learned so much.
Thanks for the great videos Lonnie it very much inspiring, and hit close to home in my heart, and reminds me to get my butt out in the woods here in the U. P. Of Michigan
The section, starting at about 4:50, where you talk about the need to get away both spoke to me and for me. I find it hard to express, but you did it well. Thanks.
Fantastic Lonnie! It's obvious that a lot of thought and effort was put forth into the making of this video. It never gets old, watching you hike in and around Gods country. Thanks for taking us along! Greetings from Germany
When things get hectic I know what I need to recharge, I need nature, the great outdoors! It puts everything into perspective. Thanks for the walk around Lonny!
Hello Lonnie, I've watched many of your videos and enjoyed every one, but this one in particular has to be my favorite ! It's everything I enjoy about bushcraft and backpacking ! Just getting out there to surround myself in the beauty and solitude of God's wonderful creation ! There's nothing else like it ! Thanks for this wonderful vid.
***** That is great to hear your thoughts on this video. I have been wanting to do a video like this for quite a while. I will try to do more of these type videos in the future. they will be sprinkled here and there amongst my normal type.
Greetings from SW Montana... Lonnie, you are a gentle soul and seem like a genuine person. If I were in a crowd, you would be the person I would enjoy really talking with. I solo camp in my tiny Airstream but always look for a primitive location so I can embrace pure nature that humans are so quick to spoil. I share your love for solitude, I see more now when I'm alone in nature. Friends always comment, don't you get lonely or afraid? kind of sad they are missing the point. I take many hikes/kayak adventures with my dog but this year I am going to try short backpacking adventures so have been watching tons of RU-vids to learn all I can before I go... I feel the best things in life are free, you sure can't put a price on these experiences that tend t o stay with us. I learn a lot from you Lonnie, thank you for sharing!
Hi Lonny. Its always a pleasure to accompany with you in your videos. You have so much knowledge to share with us, so thank you very much for that. Take care.
Your poem 6 minutes in has inspired me. I'll watch the rest of the video when I get back but for now, I'm off on a walk for I too feel that the woods allows me to be me, it opens my heart. Thank you
This video was so, so wonderful! I use to spend many hours a week walking the trails near my home and I (like you) find such peace, I feel I fit in no place on earth as much as I do among the trees. I've not been able to get out at all as my 12 year old daughter has terminal cancer and is in her last stages and needs my care all day. I watched this video last night as I laid in bed and I almost cried. I could feel the lovely freedom as you took the camera on this little nature walk. Could you please, when you have time, do a little more of this type of video. It is really the next best thing to being there. Thank you, thank you so much again. I really needed this little excursion.
Thank you for those words of encouragement. It is so encouraging to me every time i hear that my videos have helped someone in someway or made a difference in someones life. I am sorry that you and your daughter are having to go through this struggle. Life does not seem fair sometimes. My wife and i will be praying for you and your daughter. When I say those words I mean them literally not figuratively. You two are in our thoughts.
Being from Northern Canada , ( LABRADOR)and my dad being a trapper of which I have learnt from him... still I have great respect in all that you do and have been so greatful of your video of the things I do not know . Take care and God bless.
Loved this. Every person should experience going out into the woods by themselves for at least a week in my opinion. Best place to get to truly know yourself.
Out of the Closet. Into the Woods. One certainly can learn a lot by being alone in the woods. I spent about 8 days last winter by myself out at our remote cabin and *loved* it
Loved the pics of the wild flowers. Your dog cooling in the creek was very funny. Love all the vids. My son and I have learned some great skills and have had a lot of fun using them. We like you better with the large captains beard. Thank you,
Thank you!!! I always saw people use this but never new what it was for. But thanks to you now I know. I always learn something new from every single one of your videos. CHEERS!!!👏
boy do i know how you feel, there nothing better then just taking a walk in the woods, sitting down and listening to nature for hours. can't wait to be up there we will be heading that way in about a week.
Tony Stites I agree. There is definitely something about sitting and listening, watching and feeling nature that most people visiting the woods miss out on since they are too caught up in their agenda for the day. You folks enjoy your trip.
I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy the videos that you and your wife produce. I have learned a lot of useful skills. I enjoy nature so much. I especially like this video. Thank you and God bless you both...
Absolutely wonderful. Refreshed my soul and spirit on a dreary winter day in Southern Idaho. I can relate to it all. Thanks, my friend. Your vids are he best.
Thanks to you Lonnie & your life partner Connie. I can't expresse how important are each videos of you that I have watched. You are to me the wise man of the mountain you are always right on the target with Your comments, knowledge with all the wisdom you have acquired over the time. I have learned a lot years ago as a student in university in ecology and by teaching during few years to my dearly friends of the Cree nation of Chisasibi in northern Québec but that said you teach me even more and I'm gratte full to you both. There is not enough human being like you and Connie to show how it can be so good to life in harmony with mother nature. Wish you more and more of those peacefull moments in Your lovely Alaska so you can share them with us. Ciao from Quebec ⚜
Hi ya Lonnie! Yes...watching ur channel is a refreshing escape...from work, people, traffic, the rushing, mostly, the noise, the smells. I love the silence, ALL the songs to be heard n nature, even to watch the trees dance and hear them sing. All that is n nature, soothes and feeds my inner self, fulfills all that I crave. I lived n Colorado 6 months and hiked the trails of the Rocky Mountain national forest, longs peak mountain 14,255 ft, hiked 460 miles on the Appalachian trail, ( I liked the appalachian trail, but it was not satisfying because it was up, eat, hike, I’d loved to have just stayed several days at one place and enjoyed, but it was all about the miles (it was awesome, but not my cup of tea) I am alone n my world...here...but not alone with like minded people like you, wooded beards men, Bob hansler (handsler) Dave Pearson. N my world here, I’m unique, different, a few yrs ago, my coworkers finally came to terms on what I’m about (foraging wild edibles, letting lambs quarters, Polk salary grow n my yard, wanting/needing to learn what these channels have to offer) I talk of these a lot. I have no friends, relationships sense 2009, y...those I’ve met were cheaters, liars and thieves, I cannot get back that time and I chose to not waist anymore of what life I have on people like them (I’m 57) ok, wow, ur channel opened up a book Lonnie, sry, back to ur channel....question, u drink from the creek/spring and not treat/boil it, are there no, can’t spell the parasites name??? I knew of keeping warmer with boulder at back and fire n front but not but not about placing fire at base of boulder to cook keeping smoke away from yourself, I love the smell of campfire smoke but not the choking and tears. And that bird, I’ve no idea, flapping its wings slow to fast? Yep, ur video opened me up, like a can of soup placed on a fire unattended, i overflowed. Thank u Lonnie, for this beautiful, wonderful hike, loved the the crunch sound of leaves as I walked. Thank you much Lonnie
I was not concerned about Giardia in this creek since I was on the mountain and I knew that the creek originated probably less than a mile away, This creek was so near it's source that it had little chance of becoming contaminated. Another nick name for giardia is beaver fever due to beaver being carriers for the parasite. I know that there are no beaver above me on the mountain as there are no ponds or lakes above this location. I too was burned out on people several years ago. Slowly my Heavenly Father has helped me to be less critical of others and to learn to accept others in spite of their imperfections. I am no way saying that I have reached perfection in that area but am only saying that with His help i have improved considerably over the last few years. Hopefully with me being able to love others better, I am also more "lovable" myself. As my love grows greater and greater for my Heavenly Father, His Son and the Holy Spirit, I am in turn able to love others to a greater degree.
I'm new to your channel and I have to say, I am caught up in the "hoopla" in the city and miss the serenity of wilderness life. Thank you kindly sir for your videos
More great advice Lonnie, thanks for sharing the knowledge, The more i watch you the more I'm learning, you always put it across in a easy simple way for someone to understand. Thanks again.
I always like how you are sure to mention your wife as the camera operator. It means you two are working together on a common focus. That itself is also an inspiration.
Brian Laxson My wife can't always be out there with me but I always enjoy it when she can. We are a team. I'm glad that we can be a positive inspiration.
Thank you Mr. Lonnie I really appreciate your videos as I am disabled I have Rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes and can't walk on uneven ground I am unable to go hunting and fishing like I use to do. I miss that feeling when you are out there. I feel closer to God when it's just me and him! I can think you just seem more in tune with your surroundings. Your videos make a painful day much more bearable, So if you don't mind I'll ride along with ya on your adventures as long as you will let me, and I do THANK you and Connie for allowing me to experience the woods again. atb stay safe and warm this winter. Mark in Texas. :-)
+Mark Martin Thank you Mark for taking the time to comment and letting me know your thoughts. It is surprising to me and my wife how many similar comments that we have received over the years. It is encouraging to us to know that we can have a positive influence on several different levels when producing these videos. You might enjoy my next video as well. I hope to spend the night in a natural lean-to with a fire for heat all night here in the Alaskan woods. It will probably be in the 20's to 30'3 F. I had hoped to have already recorded this video but our internet was down and I could not leave the house until a repairman came to fix it. I'm still waiting days later.
Lonnie, really enjoying your videos. I totally agree with you about the value of time spent out in the trees. Always does me a power of good. Thanks for sharing mate. T
What an escape! and I did learn something too...especially that tip on the reflector. Thank you Brother of The Upper North! You are a tribute and inspiration to us all who are stuck in these cities...well, small town anyway...lol.
You have just outdone yourself. Great hike and very enjoyable. I must say that your videos have improved immensely, I have always enjoyed them, but you have taken them to a whole new level. Thank you so much for all that you share.
chipfan1010 Looks like I some how missed answering your comment. Sorry. Anyway I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to comment and let me know what you thought of the video. I appreciate that.
Exactly, never could punch a time card or work a nine to five in some cubicle. Being alone or with loved ones in God's creation is the best. Thanks again for the great videos. May the peace of Jesus be with you and yours.
thank you very much for posting these video's, you are an absolute wealth of knowledge and are very generous for sharing with us, I learn something new every time. also I don't known if anyone has ever mentioned this but you look exactly like my favourite singer of all time Steve Earle.
Another wonderful video Lonnie it was just like I was there with you .Now I'm not a square peg but I too can be it 's just when I take a outing like that it's like I don't owe anything to anybody. But like you I like to share my knowledge and I feel great out for a trip in the bush. That stream even looks good from here nice and cold I could almost taste it .Thanks for the outing and can not wait until the next one. Don
Wow! So awesome to be able to go to a mountain stream for a cool drink. You are blessed brother! Your videos are always so uplifting. Excellent video as always Lonnie! Thanks for sharing 👍
Yet another great video, Lonnie. You might not feel like you fit in to society, but thanks to the internet, look at the joy and knowledge you share with so many people. We were all made to relate and interact in one way or another. That said, it's nice to enjoy God's creation, spend time with Him, and to just relax and recharge. Thanks for the wealth of info you always bring, thank you for encouraging my wife and I to try our hand at making videos once we get up to Yellowknife next month. May God continue to bless you and yours, may He keep you safe and secure, and may He bless many others through you. Take care. Already looking forward to the next video.
Aaron Perrott Your comment here really is special and the encouraging words are much appreciated. So are you moving to Yellowknife or is this just a visit? Keep in touch and let me know when you post some of those new videos. God bless you and your wife my friend.
We are indeed moving there, and I can't wait! The North has had a draw on me since childhood. My wife landed a job there, and I'm looking forward to seeing what sorts of jobs I can get into that allow some exploration and adventure up there. Once I actually learn how to edit video, I'll post something up to see what you think. Bushcraft, survival, outdoor pursuits, life in the Knife, some music videos and the odd sermonette thrown in for good measure. Keep at it, Brother!
Aaron Perrott Good for you and may the Lord bless your endeavours. You may or may not be interested but for quite a few years I have used microsoft's windows live movie maker for my video editing. It is very simple but entirely adequate. I have recently dumped windows 7 pro off our desktop and have installed Kubuntu Linux operating system. I am now using Openshot for my video editing along with Blender for some graphics work such as 3D text for the videos. This is quite a bit more versatile for making the videos. Good luck and God bless, my friend.
Came back to watch this again. Was having a discussion recently about fire reflectors. Wanted to check with someone who knows what they are talking about so I checked Lonnie's channel...Thanks
HI LONNIE, I BEEN WATCHING YOUR VIDE0S FOR QUITE AWHILE NOW AND REALLY ENJOY THEM.I SPENT QUITE A BIT OF TIME IN THE WOODS HUNTING AND CAMPING WHEN I WAS YOUNGER,BUT NOW I'M 80 YEARS OLD AND NOT IN GOOD HEALTH SO I CANT DO THAT ANYMORE. KEEP ON DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING. I REALLY ENJOY WATCHING.THANKS, DON
yeah it is. it is always nice to accompany you. its not important where we are. great video and i love your reflections and way to explain. thank you very much. greetings from italy Pescho
Thanks for sharing some of your knowledge with us, Lonnie. I appreciate it. Also very entertaining. That dog of yours sure seems to know where you're going. He must have followed you on that trail before.
Thank you Lonnie... Beautiful scenery, fresh streams, and a bit philosophical as well. Just the cure for my O.D.D. (Outdoors Deficit Disorder). Really good editing job BTW.... Keep 'em coming.... "We" need the 'therapy' your video's offer us "city bound" folk. Take care....
What an excellent video brother. For me you glorified Psalm 23, with such a well spoken philosophy of why you love the wilderness. I too forsake the crowds and vanity fairs, and enjoy allowing the Lord to serenade me with His still, small voice in the wilderness. Just wish I could drink the water like that lol (I do if I canoe far enough into the back country but doesn't happen often enough). Great discussion on fire reflectors, our fire restrictions are finally behind us! Keep them coming Lonnie, until . . .
***** I totally agree, the wilderness places have always been a place of testing as well as refuge, from the prophets, to John the Baptist, to our Lord. During His ministry He spent much time in Gethsemane praying, away from the crowds and the tumult and in the quiet places where He could commune with the Father. Good food for us to follow those examples.
Thanks for the trip my friend, yeah I watch your videos every night, even those i already watched. I have kind of hard time to sleep, as I watch your videos it makes me relax and Helps me have a good sleep besides teachs lots of survival tips....thank you.
Rogerio Reckel That is a unique application for my videos but I am happy that it works for you. Now if I could only use my videos to help *ME* sleep lol
You capture the love of nature quite well; the forest has always felt like home. You are very lucky to live in the area that you do - many streams in my area are so polluted one would certainly get very sick drinking from them. Alaska looks beautiful!
i have learned alot from you and it is really great to see you in the woods. The country you live in is amazing and extreme. I like extreme country, as I live in the desert southwest of the US. Thank you both, so much for sharing.
Luanne Callaham Glad to hear that you are learning. I too appreciate extreme country. I have spent time in the United States Southwest desserts with metal detectors hunting for gold nuggets. I loved it.
Barbarossa4U Thanks for letting me know what you thought of this video. It is a little different than most of my videos but seems to be well received over all
I for one am one who finds your videos relaxing, informative, and refreshing! You are living my dream my friend and I look forward to all your videos! Atb, Dawn
dontcallmetravis Thank you. I felt very fortunate to have been able to record that clip. I just wished that I had some how been able to get my remote microphone up close to the log where the grouse was. If you turn the volume way up you can hear the wing beats in the video but still doesn't sound anything like the real thing at all. There is a hollow "booming" or "drumming" sound that occurs with each wing beat in real life that just isn't picked up in this recording.
as always a great video lonnie. You and connie are so lucky to lilve the lifestyle you do. cant wait for the next trek in the wilderness of alaska. Thanks a lot. From Kentucky
Great video Lonnie; it was truly relaxing & refreshing for me. And I hope it was for others also. Look forward to the next one! Also look forward to more excellent videography from you, Connie.
Lonnie, Been catching up on your videos, As they often do, this one also struck a cord. I also look forward being out and about, I love the seasons and to experience the good and bad weather. I guess, like a lot of folk its an itch I just got to scratch. Great video and thank you for the invitation to join you on this one :-)
