Winter Camping Solo in the Snowy Mountains - Did I mention Snowstorm?
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- Winter Camping Solo in the Snowy Mountains. Beautiful weather and I was hit by a snowstorm shortly after making camp!
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He’s done it again boys and girls! Nice stuff mate. That looked equally beautiful as it did brutal. The light on the mountains looked like a bloody oil painting. Big ups to ya for braving a blizzard in a tarp tent. That would have been a looong night.
Haha thanks mate!
Yeah it was pretty damn special out there before the storm rolled in. Winter wonderland.
Rough night but also a hell of an adventure and I enjoyed every minute of it 😆
Your smile makes me smile. Love the enthusiasm. Happy the car stared for you.
The poet of TH-cam returns with more gold
I’m back, baby 😂😂
The monologues got me in the heart as always ... I told you they'd make me cry! A lot of profound words there. Damn that snow though. A million views for Mattsy please for going through this for our entertainment!! 🙏
Haha thanks mate 🙏
I’ll tell you what, I wouldn’t knock back a million views. Let’s gooooo 😂😂
I actually felt guilty getting to view epic alpine scenery, in harsh weather conditions from the comfort of a warm house. While you did all the hard yards to bring it to us. Well done Legend, you've done it again! Next level effort this time!
Hahaha
Thanks mate! It was an incredible week out there!
I love camping in the winter. Especially fall 🍁🍂
Definitely the best time. I couldn’t agree more.
You really should add snowshoes and a shovel to your basic snow kit. For camp, cut out blocks of snow and stack them in a wall around your tent to make a windbreak, and at an angle as a baffle in front of the door. Or build a half height igloo and use the tarp (edges weighed down with blocks) with a centre pitched pole to make the roof. Doesn’t take long at all and works well.😊
Canadian here! Something that might help with the snow blowing around in the tent in the future (and also help with the warmth): Once your tent is set up, shovel some snow all around on the base to create a barrier to prevent drafts from whipping through. Would also likely have helped reduce the amount of snow coming in as well
Thanks Mike!
You know what’s wild and typically me, I did that on the other three nights I was out there in other locations and the one night I knew I had some wind rolling in I decided to forget. The joys of TH-cam and being too busy with the camera hey 😂 Very Very sound advice 👌
Thanks for watching mate! Always looking for new tips and suggestions 🙌
I really enjoy your philosophical thoughts!! You got it.
Absolute nutter. Love it!
Hahahaha Your One of the Few folks I know that could make us Laugh during a bad snowstorm hahaha....Thanks
Good advert for a proper tent ⛺️- glad you survived. 👍🏻👍🏻
Hahaha Correct 😂😂😂
That was wild as mate.Holy moly, that looked intense been in that storm, 0 degrees is painful enough for me lol let alone -4 in a snowstorm.. bloody legend.
That satisfying moment when the ute starts sweet as.
Have an absolutely amazing week ahead.
Another goodin Mattsy, I Thought you were done for in that snow storm 😅 He's done it again!
I always kept my boots, gloves, clothes in my sleeping bag to keep everything warm. Shove it all in a pillow case for a pillow or second pillow.
Yeah some kind of bag that will keep all the dampness seeping through into the sleeping bag would be ideal! I usually do that inside a Bivi but the boots were covered in snow so didn’t want to end up with a soaked sleeping bag 😅
You’re a gun! My favourite tuber go champion
Wow! In the middle of winter you go hiking without your snow shoes & all that snow!!! I'm so glad I live in Western Australia lol where the closest I got to snow was climbing Bluff Knoll in Albany lmao. Mind you, I was originally born in the UK. However, I was very small when we immigrated. It was the best decision my parents made coming to Australia. Thanks for sharing your video with me. 🙂🫠🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
love the way u present your adventure ❤ Great inspiration !
Mattsy your really nailing the production lately. Great scenery, matched by authentic and vulnerable words, humour, danger and all elevated by choice music. It’s a unique combination, no one else does it like you!
Thank you so much mate! For noticing and complimenting the improvements 😅
Keen for the next trip now
Fantastic - you have done it again 👏👏
Yes we did! 😆
First time 👍 Long time ❤ you are a true combination of Artist and Adventurer love your Authentic Nature keep up the great Videos. Peace from the team at Healing Hikes Australia 🇦🇺
very true. love you channel too Mr.Healing Hikes x
Thank you very much! These places certainly bring something out in me that’s for sure. You would understand those same feelings though no doubt 🙏
@TheSillySwagman cheers for the response legend 👌 nature sure does put things in perspective keep up the great work 👍 and Happy Hiking 🚶♂️
In Canada, we get snow anywhere from 4 months to 7 months of the year, depending how north or south you are. We embrace the winter, it's part of us. If you plan more snowy trips, invest in snowshoes, and a shovel, yes, but also a small sled. We don't carry our gear in the winter, we sled it behind us. Much easier. And the snowshoes hold your weight, not your weight and gear. Love your videos.
Thanks mate, I appreciate that information, that’s really helpful! 🙏
I think a sled is a great call next time I plan on heading out in that much snow.
Thanks for watching 😄
@@TheSillySwagman By the way, the ideal sled is called a pulk. It has two crossbars on the tow ropes that prevents the sled (or the pulk) from hitting you in the arse when walking downhill, and it also makes it track better. Canadian winter travelers have videos on You Tube if you care to see what I mean. Cheers.
Bloody hell Mattsy! That was a hairy one. Glad you got through it warm-ish and dry-ish. I guess that demonstrates why the Northern hemisphere folk always pile snow on top of the tent/tarp edges.
100% This was actually the one night I didn’t do it as well. One of the joys of trying to film everything while you work 😂
@TheSillySwagman I'm sure I've said it before mate, but you're pain is our pleasure. And it's well appreciated brother.
Awesome trip mate..great yo watch. Over here in U.K. .Aussie
Concerned we weren't gonna see you again for a minute there Silly!
Toasty inside the bag, not so toasty outside 😂
What a tough one!
Ooooh yeah!
Those voiceovers you do Mattsy are amazing, always on point and inspirational. As for that snow, fair play to you. Another great video as always
Haha thanks mate! I appreciate it 😄
Hey, on the plus side
no flies!
Absolutely 😂😂
Wild episode mattsy 👌
Very real. Very cool. Instant sub after tthe poetry started. Thanks!
Thank you very much Kev 🙏
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Welcome aboard 💪
Mate you got balls of steel
But it’s always an adventure and never a dull moment
Love your work
Haha thanks for watching brother 🙏
Four season tent next time? 😄
@@TheSillySwagman nah wouldn't of been as entertaining 😅
@@willywonka51 That’s the TH-cam complex 😂
Brilliant vid Mattsy, far braver man than me.
Haha thanks mate! 🙏🙏
Outstanding private Mattys. Looks like we’ve finally found something your good at. 😉
That’s Lance Jack mate!! 🤣🤣🤣
But thank you 😆
That looked every bit as harsh (at least) as some of the Canadian youtubers I've watched. Good onya for braving the storms for as long as you did ..... it was literally chilling to watch. Glad your car started okay!
Thanks Allie! Yeah it was a pretty hefty way to wrap up a week being out there. I loved every bit of it though. Thanks for watching ❤️
I'm not gonna lie, Mattsy, I really appreciate your philosophical speeches. They truly promote gratitude for life and wisdom. I appreciate your character mate, I truly vibe and resonate with you through your videos. How you act and the things you say I often laugh because its something I would say or do haha! - Your character; gives off that vibe of perseverance through trial and struggle and you display a sense of internal strength that doesn't give up. You contagiously spread gratitude and help remind others to enjoy the simpler things in life. And I truly appreciate your sense of humor - you seem to find the humorous and funny amidst the hardship and brutality that often comes through life experiences. As a sincere message to you mate, I sense that you carry pain in your heart, but also immense hope and strength, that in and of itself is powerful and will inspire many. You have so much potential in life and I want to encourage you to keep at it with your pursuit to escape the 9-5 grind and live out your dreams. I believe in you man. God Bless!
Ever so eloquent, ever so poetic! Those words were beautifully written and said. Take care out there, Mattsy!
Thank you so much! 🙏😄
Always 😉
Another great video my friend!
Thanks Herb!
That shot at 20:30 is epic
It was so easy to get an epic shot out there, the whole place was unreal!
Blue sky and sunshine ☀️
Not for long 😂
Mate, def a warm choccy when u get home after this one fo sho!
Your vid just crossed my path, I heard the Aussie accent and stayed. Poetry from the heart, this abstract heart poet respects you. T.
Thank you for staying, T. 🙏
Where abouts are you watching from?
I’m glad to hear you appreciated the monologue 😊
That was tops.
Thanks mate! Bloody rippa area hey!
what an incredible adventurer you are. Oh so fearless, a survival guru. How you survived it out there is unbelievable. Only mattsy could do! 🎉
Nuthnn to it. Just do it. Best saying I’ve heard for a long time
Hahaha it’s a good one hey 😆
Another cracking vid. The scenery and the words/questions you ask about the world and what we have done to it move me very deeply. And one cannot be anything other than inspired by your humour and cheerfulness. Brilliant stuff.
Thank you very much Richard. Lovely words. I appreciate it and your support 🙏
This is cool.
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watching you from Colorado USA, loved the packrafting videos you did with scotty. Hopefully you two have more plans to camp together cause I enjoy yalls dynamic.
Hey Sean! Thanks for tuning in from Colorado brother 🙏
Scotty and I are certainly doing a lot more trips together, that you can be assured of. We’ve got a couple pretty sweet ideas we’re bouncing around at the moment.
Thanks for watching mate!
Looks like an amazing trip - extraordinarily beautiful and terrifying landscape! I admire that you managed to continue filming and bringing us along for the experience in those conditions. Thanks for another great video Mattsy!
Thank you Fiona! It was a bit of a battle, especially with the frozen fingers but I’m so glad I was able to capture the experience in the end. I do enjoy a good challenge 😂
Thanks for your support! I have some sweet news I’ll share soon.
Love ya work
Thanks a lot mate
Gosh that looked like a hard slog. Thanks for taking us along on another epic adventure and apologies for taking so long to watch your recent videos 😂
Cheers for introducing me to Red Blood Sun!
Looked bloody hard work mate, but at least no bugs! Fantastic scenery when it was visible though. It would be great if you could credit the music you use.
Yep. You've done it again Mattsy. Brilliant video. Thanks.
Thank you Rosie!
Epic mate!
Thanks mate!
Should have packed snow between tent and ground. Anyways was funny watching you go thru all that... Great video mate 👍
Bloody oath I should have haha! The one night I paid it off as well. 😂😂
Thanks for watching though mate!
Glad your vehicle started! Looking forward to your next adventure mate!
It was a long story but so was I 😂😂😂
Your videos are the best ….. soo full of nature emergencies…. And soo close to the edge of actual emergencies
Haha thanks mate! I’m glad you’re enjoying them 😄 Not too close though I hope 😆
I feel you brother! Couple years ago I backpacked with my friend in shining rock wilderness in NC during a multi day snow event. 14+ inches of snow and neither of us had snow shoes. It was exhausting, and we barely made about 4 miles per day through those mountains. My feet were freezing, and I stopped to make an emergency fire because I was genuinely concerned my feet might get frostbite. My down quilt had accumulated moisture over the days and by the third evening it was tough to stay warm in my hammock. My 0 degree quilt was likely operating as well as a 20-30 degree one. Set off in the morning after taking a full hour to pry my feet into heavy, sodden, frozen leather and wool boots. Definitely an intense trip, and believe me I learned my lesson. Snow shoes next time. Keep getting after it man. enjoy every victory and learn from every mistake. I like the voiceovers.
Haha man, that is absolutely brutal. I can only imagine how much of a slog that must have been but entirely understand the 4 miles per day. Must be cut from the same cloth because I sort of wish I was there for it 😂
Thanks for watching mate!
Great words, and outdtanding visuals...The whole package again from you, me old. Inspiring, wise, humble and honest. Thank you legend.
Thanks a lot Martin. Very much indeed 🙏 Happy to provide the visuals sir 😄
Mattsy… this was one of your best mate! The history, the VIEWS!, The poetry, the music, the philosophy, just one man on an adventure through life, pondering it all and enjoying the peace and beauty where he finds it. Just living…
That’s why I appreciate this channel for this style of unique content. Keep it up.
Ps… Mattsy be careful. Don’t freeze yourself to death mate. Take a full zip tent next time. Not supposed to tarp camp in a bloody blizzard!
Thank you mate, I really appreciate your feedback and kind words 🙏
I promise I’ll pack a four season tent next time there’s a blizzard forecast 😆
Thanks for watching mate!
Beat that one Scotty
Hahahaha Get him Ian! 🤣🤣🤣
Awesome adventure Mattsy and thanks for taking us there. Stunning scenery and music match to boot, well done on keeping going….👍
Thanks a lot mate! Very much appreciated 🙏
Wow...what a beautiful place!! Thanks for sharing. Love your vids 😊
Thanks Vicki! It really is such a stunning place there in the Snowy Mountains. Even in summer 🙏😄
You are correct sir, 8:47. We as humans have become accustomed to winning and have become entitled as a race.
Cracking episode mate.
We certainly have.
Thanks mate 🙏🙏
The boys back!! Awesome...keep em coming!
We’re back baby! Let’s get some! 😆😂
Thanks mate, I sure will!
Another epic episode, hard to imagine myself in those conditions while sitting next a fire at home. That breeze coming under the tarp would be like a knife. Thanks for another snow camp .
Haha! No doubt mate 😂😂😂
Yeah, fortunately I was toasty inside the bivvy, but you’re right, outside of it was no good 😆
Thanks for another great video. Love the monologues, it makes you feel like you’re there soaking up the majesty of it all. 💜💜
Thanks Rhonda! I’m glad it feels that way, that’s my aim! 🙌
Two words --- F*cking Inspirational --
Thank you! Exactly how I feel about the surroundings i got to experience 🙏
Youve done it again! Fantastic vid mate, camera shots, philo thoughts, tunes, landscape. Bloody legend👍👍👍👍
Thanks Kurt! We’ve done it again 💪💪
Oh my goodness! That was equal parts exhilarating and scary to watch 😂. I’m glad you camped early and kept the cabin for another time. Breathtaking landscape, but brrrrrrrrr 🥶
Hahaha It was certainly one hell of an experience 😄 Definitely keen to go back next year with snow shoes and see that hut during winter. I think it would be far more beautiful. But yes, was never happening this time 😆
Just sitting here with my 2yo at 4am having just finished watching your latest video. Mate, love your work Mattsy, you've done it again!
Wow Love the commitment mate 😂
Thanks for the support you two!
We’ve done it again!
Eat ya heart out Scotty. Your move playa
😂😂😂
Hey mate , this was absolutely and truly amazing , i love watching your content and cant wait for more adventures to watch . Just wondering , where did you get that pack from?
Thanks mate! 🙏
The pack is a DG3 AW from Crossfire Packs. The two large side pouches are removable and it becomes a really nice 55L pack. Highly durable and extremely nice frame system.
www.crossfirepacks.com/product/dg-3-aw/
Mate! I feel you’re pain! Did kozie November last year had a 1 in 20 year weather event.
Hahaha bloody hell… glad you’re here to leave this comment 😆
Absolute respect Mattsy.
That looked quite the slog in that snow and one heck of a rough night, but you pulled through.
Your attitude when things don't look great is truly admirable.
Love your narration and philosophical thoughts.
You've done it again!! 👍😉
Take care
All the best
Dave (and Buddy) 👍
Haha thanks Dave and Buddy!
It’s all about perspective that’s for sure 😂
I’m glad you’re still enjoying the videos 🙏
You’re a machine! We’ll done pushing through that s*** storm Mattsy. Worth it 🙌
Haha Cheers Craig! 😂
love that jovial jolly swagman attitude of yourself good sir. helps make your videos all the more beautiful n enjoyable. well done n i tip my hat to you, look forward to the next adventure
Thanks David! Love the feedback and kind words 🙏 here’s to the next adventure!
Awesome video! truly Inspiration 🙌
Thank you! 🙌
Yes, you've done it again Mattsy! I love pushing boundaries, and these conditions certainly do just that. That's where we grow hey. ;)
That is where we grow! Exactly. You understand 😆
Thanks for watching as always, Sam!
@@TheSillySwagman my pleasure Mattsy! Love your channel; a true inspiration!
Awesome one Matzi ! Glad you got back safe
Thanks mate! Me too 🙌
That was fantastic Mattsy. A great video mate. Thank you
Thanks Steve!
I wrote my last message half way through the video and before realising that you were in fact sleeping on an insulted mat😂. Maybe what’s called for is a winter rated tent for those conditions!
Haha! Now that one I’ll cop 🤣🤣🤣
Looks freezing! Hopefully Alton goods bring out a tent soon. 👍
Oooh yeah 👌
Oh man. Great work and thanks for taking us into the snow so we don’t have to. What a night mare. Another great video man happy it ended well
Thanks mate!
Hi Mattsy, another fab vid!!
If your shoes are soaking and frozen a tip is pouring some hot water in them before putting your feet in! Also waterproof socks are the absolute bomb, i have sealskinz. 😊
Thanks Jess! I’ve got a pair of the sealskinz gloves, I was wondering if the socks might be a good op. I’ll have to give them a whirl 😄 Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching 🙏
Awesome trip mate your adventures are true and unpredictable, look foreword to many more,
Thank you my friend 🙏🙏🙏
Those boots in the morning hahaha ... dude I'd of been sleeping with them in the bivy to avoid that haha. Also laughed at knowing your stress at how long it took to get your car started.
Your videos are really coming into their own unique style and it's great seeing how well crafted each video gets.
Hahaha Man, I looked at my boots and looked at my bivvy, I remember it, and I said no. Tonight is going to be rough enough. I don’t want to be sharing this bag with those boots 😂😂😂
Thanks man, I really appreciate that and I feel that way too. Feels good to be in this place now 🙏
Damn dude no snow shoes or gloves (initially) and it just escalates!? How are you even doing that! This is far beyond my ability, I appreciate you documenting it for us all. Love the monologues and consistently agree with you, or have had similar thoughts. You're doing great work, thank you.
Haha! Thanks mate, I appreciate you watching and saying so 🙏
It was a pretty interesting week and I loved it all
Hi Mattsy, some thoughts re you waking up cold on this trip. My understanding of sleeping bag warmth ratings is that your bag will maintain its warmth rating if you are sleeping on a high R value mat. I don’t recall the number but I’m thinking at least 5. I noticed that you looked to have something akin to a Thermarest Z lite which only has an R value of approx 2 which is way too low for winter and will work against the warmth rating of your bag. My recommendation is to invest in a winter rated mat. You could pair this with your Z lite in winter which should keep you toasty and use it on it’s own year round. A good inflatable mat would also sky rocket your comfort levels compared to the closed cell mat it looks like you’re currently using. Just my thoughts!
Hey Annie, thanks for the recommendation, I really do appreciate it but I actually did have an insulated air mattress with an R value of 4 with the mountain designs folding mat which is similar to the thermarest placed underneath the bivvy. I was actually toasty warm inside the bag, it was everything outside of the bag that was freezing cold 😂
Thanks for looking out though!
He has the closed cell mat and a R4 inflatable mat together
Silly me to comment before I’d watched the video right through to the end! Anyway, have you watched the videos of the Oates brothers traversing the Australian Alps walking track in winter? It’s a great watch for anyone interested in winter adventures!
@@annieb7868 Yeah I have watched a few of theirs. Gnarly stuff! So beautiful but wild at the same time. That’s a solid mission they took on. I’ll have to jump back into it again.
Great video! Keep up the hard work !! I really enjoyed it
Thank you! I shall do 💪💪 It was just what the doctor ordered 😆
Great show Matsy
I envy you!
I see you’ve got the long arctic side pouches on your DG3 and added some waist belt pouches too.
Good for carrying that extra gear.
What are the pouches mate? I’ve been looking for some.
Hey mate!
I actually did grab the DG3 AW off Crossfire. The smaller pouches, I believe one is from SORD and the other is a Tasmanian Tiger pouch 👌
Code red, Code red! Hands are cold af 😂
Hahaha Sometimes I watch the footage back when I get home and think where the hell does this stuff come from 😂😂
plz don't change 😂@@TheSillySwagman
Pretty nice could video i hope i was with you 😊
Thank you!
Mate, that was brutal. I can't believe you didn't pack snow around the bottom of the tarp 😂. Can relate to the car starting too haha. Great episode man, awesome scenery.
The pleasures of filming while trying to do everything hey 😂😂😂
yea big job. Better you than me!
@@TheSillySwagman
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Cheers Mattsy!! Another Stella and epic adventure!! Your vids are a masterpiece and keep being the bloody groovy legend you are!! Cheers mate!
-Liam 🇦🇺 🤙🏿
Hahaha thanks mate! Groovy, I’ll take it! Thanks for your support as always brother!
Man you got belted by that snow 😂I've never set up the tarp tent but can't you close the opening off to a narrow slit to keep the weather out?
Probably. I also could’ve remembered to pack some snow up around the edges like I did every other night that week 😂😅
@@TheSillySwagman You live and learn. Entertaining as always mate.
Cracker Mattsy! The "Beauty and the Beast" episode. Stunningly beautiful scenery, beast weather mode for sure! Awesome vid cheers.
Thanks Justin! Haha that’s a great way to describe it 😆 It really was. Was a slog 😂
Thanks for watching mate!
So a ultralight teepee hottent and folding wood stove for next winter?
Oath 😂😂😂
woah Matsy, that looked like a heavy go! i've done some camping in the Canadian winters and other than it being a bit colder (as you might expect) your conditions on this one were just as harsh as anything i've seen. take care of yourself man, it'd be no fun watching you get yourself all frost-bit and popsicled. 👍✌🖖
“A bit colder” 😆 Thanks for putting it politely mate, I appreciate it 😂😂
Yeah it pretty wild the way it just switched the way it did. I know it happens but to see it while I’m staying out there was pretty incredible and an amazing experience.
And could not agree more mate, I’ll be sure to take care of myself. 😄🙏
Thanks for watching and supporting!
Haha, boots like cheese graters, is it possible to build a snow wall around the edges of the tarp so you don't get smothered in snow? or was the wind just to hectic?
Haha!
Nah it is entirely possible and half way through the night I was kicking myself for forgetting to do so on the only night I really really needed it 😆 It certainly works.