“Hike Now, Play Later” by Nutnfancy (‘Summer Snow’ Actual Pt 1)
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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
Duration : 0:44:51
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July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
hey nutn i am 14 i …
hey nutn i am 14 i have no phone no video games and a ruger 10 22 and im happy with what i got , just wish i could go hiking or camping like you guys
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
Thanks dude for …
:D
Thanks dude for sharing
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
@SysElim Way to get …
@SysElim Way to get out there and do some adventuring dude. As long as you can do that once in awhile, it don’t much matter what you do for a living. I’m glad to have employment that allows to do it too. Yosemite is a great place if you avoid the crowds. I wish you well in your memory making…take someone special. -Nutn
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
@hickok45 Hello …
@hickok45 Hello hickok45, thanks for dropping by brother. Yep, I am sure trying. I hope we all can be doing so all along: live with no regrets. Peace.
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
Great video Nutn’ . …
Great video Nutn’ . I spent many a days working with my father during the summer while my friends stayed inside. Hated it at the time, absolutely love what it taught me now. Keep up the good work!
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
Nice father son …
Nice father son hike. Just did a 6mile 4th of July hike with my dog good times.Watching this makes me want to go agian this weekend lol
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
It’s cool seeing …
It’s cool seeing Last Suspect out and about with you nutn. How is doodle doing haven’t seen him in awhile hope all is well. Great video good data points thanks for taking the time to share with all of us on youtube!
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
Enjoying this …
Enjoying this series, getting a chance to see Nutn with family. Allie looks so cute with those shoes on, and glad she’s enjoying them. Thanks for posting!
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
Nutnfancy, thank …
Nutnfancy, thank you for sharing this.
Among many other things what I like of such videos of yours is how they protrait the beautiful nature that you have in your country. I can understand how much you enjoy this activity, I have some luck too, here in Italy, living in North/eastern part of it, just close to where world war one was fought. If you happen to make a trip to Italy, there are some places you might want to visit up here.
Have a nice summer with your family.
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
Dude, 80-90# pack …
Dude, 80-90# pack over those rocks and through those snow drifts? Hat’s off to ya, sir!
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
I like your music.. …
I like your music….good choice.
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
Nutn were you …
Nutn were you carrying on this hike?
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
Last Suspect seems …
Last Suspect seems like a great little dude!
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
We did Arches and …
We did Arches and then Zion (Angel’s Landing) last year, and the GC the year before that. Looking to hit Yosemite and ‘Half-Dome’ late this fall. — I will say that after discovering hiking and exploring the outdoors, nothing seems to rejuvenate the soul quite the same way. Every time we go hiking I think to myself ‘Why am I an IT guy again?’
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
@lukio12 Your best …
@lukio12 Your best bet is probably the Lake District or North Wales
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
@john1112112 The …
@john1112112 The Park should have designated parking spots or some may even require permits depending on the park. Or if you wanan adventure in the bush park off some dirt access road or in town. And walk a bit into the woods etc. But I keep to national parks, provincial parks and stuff.
Thanks, Cheers!
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
where do u park ur …
where do u park ur vehicle during a multi-day hike?
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
I vote NUTN never …
I vote NUTN never shaves again =)
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
To paraphrase my …
To paraphrase my old buddy Hank David Thoreau, it appears you’re sucking the marrow out of life, as we all should be doing every day!
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
back in school, i …
back in school, i was carring like at least 80lbs up and down 3 stories of stairs, cross a block, and bop and weive through people, get my books, etc. ALL in less that 5 min. granted i was in middleschool at that time, before i started pumpin iron. my pack id aim for like a good 50-60lb bag, i imagine id still have a while to go before i could keep up with nutn. It would be fun to try though.
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
As always: great …
As always: great video!!!
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
I have to agree …
I have to agree about the RuffWear dog booties. They worked great for my dog in the hot environment of Sedona, AZ. Prevented her paws from blistering and getting chewed up from the long hikes. Also helped with traction, once she got used to them she used them to hawl on the rocks and boulders. Areas where her pads would not have provided enough traction, but the RuffWear boots assisted her greatly.
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
Nutn, what a …
All in due time my friend.
Nutn, what a privilege it is to get a peak into an awesome father & son adventure. I can’t wait to do bigger trips like this with my girls, but for now we stick to car camping & fishing by the river
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
@Bpetehome No, just …
@Bpetehome No, just had to deal with them.
July 13th, 2010 at 4:23 am
CONFIRMED – LAB …
CONFIRMED – LAB TESTED Gulf Coast Water Samples are ‘VERY TOXIC’ – Sea Spray is POISONOUS!!!
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