THIS WAS TOUGH.. 3 Days Hiking & Fishing in the Backcountry
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- In this week's episode, I'm back out in the beautiful Snowy Mountains for a 3 day High Country backpack & fly fishing camp.The fishing was tough but the scenery was beautiful. Hope you enjoy it.
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I vote for the reel about how you put your muesli together 👌 Looks the goods. Anyway, back to the video!
I will Second that Mattsy...👍
+1 would love to get the recipe
Agree! 🙌
Agreed, I have muesli and yoghurt every morning 😅
And chia seeds! :)
Man through all the bullsht going on in this country and the world. It's calming to watch you just get amongst the beauty and simplicity of nature. Keep doing what you're doing.
Silicone for the air mattress repair. Bunnings. Look for Selleys 25 year. Comes in white, black, clear. Soap water sprayer to find the hole. Marker it then rag dry. Circle silicone on with the corking gun tip. 360 deg in both directions. Size of a flat pea. 24hrs later you won’t get it off with out ripping the mattress. Never through a air mattress out again. Saves land fill. Wish everyone knew/ could be bothered. Swear by it👍
Gear aid seam seal works a treat its what therarest uses for their repairs
A tent without a floor reminds me of when I was in the Army a long time ago. At that time the U.S. military was using a shelter half (a piece of canvas that you would snap together with a buddies shelter half) no floor. During training we spent a solid week in the field (camping out). During this period it rained almost every day. If you pitched that shelter half and didn't dig a run off ditch around it and bank soil up around the tent you got very wet every night. I never had to go out in the winter, but I can imagine what it was like to be below freezing with a "fresh" breeze running through the tent.
That shot of the Milky Way was incredible!
Thanks again, Scotty, for allowing us to vicariously follow you on your adventures. You are a treasure.
Love the quality of all your content Scotty. You constantly inspire me to get out there more.
With regards to footwear in the high country, my favourite method is boots for ankle support and snake protection and for water crossings, cheap $5 Croc style footwear from BigW or Kmart stored on the outside of my pack. They weigh 250g, don't absorb any water and can be used around camp with socks on. Also good for when you get blisters.
ANZAC DAWN SERVICE in a beautiful small country town and community, hot coffee outside later on a cold morning watching another short cracking Scotty video, big hike on the Bibbulmun tomorrow. So grateful for this beautiful place we live in. Lest We Forget.
Lest we Foget. 🌺
As always, thank you for sharing your adventures. I really resonated with your comment about the fall, which is without question, for me, the best time to be in the back country! I'm Canadian, and like you folks on the other side of the world we are truly blessed with huge expanses of forests and fields that seem to fill up with adventurers in the summer, then go quiet again in the fall. Here, "fall" is September through November, lol. Hope those heels healed up nicely, man that did not look like fun. Take care, and better luck next time with the trout ...
🫶🫶🫶 What you do! Here's a tip... to prevent blisters... wear a pair of thin, light polyester socks over your cotton or wool socks... it allows your foot to slip and slide inside the boot and not take it out on your skin! The Cotton/Wool sock helps keep your foot warm and wicks the moisture away ... and the polyester as an extra layer keeps the friction down... did I mention I 🫶🫶🫶 what you do! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
I just use those extra large fabric bandaids on my heels before I leave if I know I'm likely to blister up. They work a treat. I think you are better off having snug boots otherwise you risk ankle injuries. Each to their own I suppose.
Yup , thin office socks under the explorers and always tape before you start out. Direct lukaplast on the skin. Never fails. Great show you do.
That look at 21:35 is the one that keeps me coming back to the nsw snowies, only those that have been will know the look. Great video scotty
Totally agree - I was up there last week for the first time and experienced that sense of wonder, remoteness and stillness. Absolutely magic!
Never wear new socks straight out of the shop. Wash them at least twice, if not more, as they seem to put some serious fabric softener in them which makes them slippery. Slippery socks=blisters.
fresh socks are essential. i love how every trip is your favourite place ;-)
Hello:Nice to meet you.Greetings from Türkiye
Hi Scotty. I loved the colours in this one.
Vote also for the muesli. Can’t tease us with its amazing without sharing the recipe!
I just can’t convey to you what an incredible beautiful place you live. It’s stunning how unspoiled it all seems. To be able to walk, fish & camp must be such a privilege being unhindered. As always mate, thanks for sharing this, your editing is perfect 👌🏻 very talented. Cheers, Scotty, all the best Andy.
Bro you’re doing it! Thanks for the introduction to the Aussie high country-I never knew! Reminds me of my years in Colorado..stunning area.
8.40 another camp fire down behind you 🌋
Scotty being stalked by his secret admirer ;)
I looked but couldn't see another camp fire, you must have better eyes than me.
@@damo.77camp fire smoke, scotty even turns and looks at it 😀
Chuck the boots in the bin mate ! I switched to wide toe box trail runners and have never looked back
Same. Plus double sock.
Hi Scotty, absolutely love your adventures, as for the blisters the two sock system is the go, the cool max toe socks or a synthetic against your skin, then the wool sock as the out, being diferent materials they glide over each other taking the friction from the skin!! As for the river crossings a pair of Crocs might be the go, also good when hanging around camp in the afternoon/evening! keep up the great work!!!!
Hi, I have watched a lot of your stuff and know that you are an experienced hiker. So why then and pitch in a frost hollow? Anyone who has spent time above 1400m knows that you do not camp in the hollows below the tree line. The difference in temp can be 7 degrees plus. For the viewers, if you are in the high country and see see open glades like Long Plain it means that the air at night is so consistently cold that trees cannot grow. Look around at the hills surrounding these areas and they are all wooded. Head for that tree line. Tooma R.
It's so much everyone on their own program....thus Scotty is one of the only trustworthy friends out there that everyone has..along with another few tubers... really legendary.🎉🎉🎉🎉
Excellent episode Scotty. We have just started in the last couple of years heading up to the southern Snowy Mountains, its brilliant!! thanks fella
I bought a pack of wonderfully thick soft socks for my work boots recently. By the end of the day, when I got home, my heels were totally white. It was a huge patch of skin that came off.
For sure fishing isn’t shopping. With that bright sun, it’s good to try and get into undercut banks, or banks with over hanging growth. Get a fly close, throw a down stream mend and let it straitened out, and if done right it should, maybe, hopefully, swing right under the bushes into the shade.
Oh, and for the rivers just get a pair of Crocks or some other very lightweight slipper. Even trail runners and socks take time to dry. If you get trail runners too, then the weight savings in those will make up for the slippers.
Tenks so much🤘 🤠🙏🤝👍super video🎥
Can't help you with the feet. I can help with the fish. In my experience if the air is getting as cold as it seemed fishing a hopper in the morning is a waste of time. Wait until the sun is good and up and the bugs are starting to move from the warmth. I would have started with a nymph under an indicator or just fished off the leader. Flip some rocks and look for any bugs in the river then match the size and color you find with whatever you have in your boxes. Some rivers have enough information online so you can skip this step. But it's always fun to challenge yourself to identify the little creepy crawlies
I was just about to leave a comment with almost identical suggestions to improve the fishing success, but you've saved me the trouble Paul! 🤠 It's great that Scotty's out there giving it a go, but I'd also recommend Scotty gets some (more?) time with an experienced flyfisher or even a guide - there's so much to learn and he can improve his success rates dramatically and avoid getting disheartened and possibly losing interest as a result.
Scotty,I hope your feet are healing. Thank you for taking us along despite the pain you are still jovial❤
Hey Scotty, fantastic videos off such beautiful country, thanks for doing the hard slog for all of us to
appreciate the Snowy Mountains, from our armchair... As a musician, we have a very simple saying when
things take a turn for the worse... "Gaffa Tape fixes everything..." From a leaky mattress, to blisters on
your feet...
Gaffa Tape fixes everything!!!
Hey Scotty, looks like you've had plenty of advice already but my two cents regarding foot care:
-Obviously well worn in boots are best.
-I carry 'hikers wool' which is essentially some loose bits of wool that you can tear off and use for padding on rub spots. You have to use it before or as soon as you notice any rub spot like between toes or on the heel. Stops blisters happening at all. Life changing.
-The other thing I carry in the first aid kit is purpose made blister dressings, there are a lot of opinions of using certain tapes but tape can make blisters worse. I just get the stuff from the chemist, brand is 'compeed' and try to put them on before a blister gets bad.
-Also carry a bit of paracetamol and ibuprofen so you can dull the foot pain on the walk out.
-Foot care is really important and if you're with a group it should be encouraged that people stop and address rub spots and blisters even if it means holding everyone up.
Sorry, again: Use Micropore tape on the soft spots for the first day or so out when you haven't walked for a while until the skin toughens up. Prevents the blisters from occurring. Also good sox critical. Micropore tape is great on blisters that haven't shredded, and often will prevent them from shredding as it provides another layer of 'skin'. We felt your pain when you showed us those heels.... ouch.
Trail runners are the best! I hike with them in snow, the key is extra thick Merino socks. Even when the wool is wet your feet will still keep relatively warm
Grab some Topo Pursuits and get a size up to accommodate socks
Wear a Injinji toe sock liner made of merino under the main thick sock
If you do get a blister then Leukotape is by faaar the best strapping, get it on as soon as you have a hotspot
Keep up the good work!!
Scott, if you want a good compromise between boots and the Trail Runners, have a look at the Salomon Mid GTX. I use these when I need a bit more physical protection from knocks. The downside is if you are walking off trail, they do get nicks which will compromise the waterproofness. I use the Salomon Speedcross for most hunting/hiking trips. But if on the tops and needing extra ankle protection the MidGTX are nice.
Two pairs of sock everytime!
Thank you for taking the effort to make this video. I got blisters on the High Sierra Trail in California. Took a good week to heal up, so painful.
Great vid and great country! Thanks for the effort you put in mate!
You are a lot tougher than me. those blisters and the air mattress, I would have walked out the 2nd day and not stayed another night. Thank you for the pain and endurance to bring us this beautiful location.
Epic stuff Scotty. I definitely recommend putting a band on a blister the moment it starts to develop. Prevents you from wallowing away in misery for days to come.
meusli looked fire though
nice one. a beautiful place . its all about the vista :)
Thank you for sharing your videos! They help me a lot to calm down when life is chaotic and hard ❤ especially love your different choices of music!
Beautiful view😊
Blistres - yes, cold - yes, a bad sleep - yes, but really beautiful up in those mountains. Thanks for sharing this adventure. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪 😊
Keen to hear all about that muesli!
great video mate, what a beautiful location too. Thanks for sharing
Thankyou Scotty
Trail runners for everything! (except snow) 👍
love that part of the world. Everywhere you look is just beautiful scenery. I too struggled with the fishing, but by April those trout have seen more flies than a tackle shop owner in the last few months. 🤣Xmas, through Easter etc. Also the scrub on the banks gets so frustrating I end up wading a lot... until I get frustrated with slipping A over T on the slippery rocks. 😂Still worth it, lol.
Great video, thank you for sharing!
Leukoplast (super sticky + fabric back) with Leukosilk over it (sticks to fabric, super slippery back), 100% blister protection every time 😊
Change every day or two or you will pull your skin off with leukosilk.
Who could not love the high country of South Eastern NSW and North East Victoria it has to rate with anywhere in the world in my opinion that's probably why I have had holidays up there many times over the last 55 years.Thanks Scotty for taking us on another trip up there.
So wise to not push it with blisters! Love your videos...such gorgeous territory! Thanks so much for sharing...ATB
Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸. Nice camping video 🌷🌷
Thanks for sharing your trip. Such a beautiful trip with epic scenes.
Much respect. I guess when you're there you can't really bail when you're miles from no-where on foot on your own. Also, good to see the respect for country, both in how you treat it and in acknowledgement.
2 pairs of socks. That would definitely help with the blisters.
Actually (not always) but 2 pairs of socks can make it worse in some cases.
Nice looking country side👌
Keen on seeing an insta reel showing how hoot make homemade muesli
The beauty of the Nalgene bottle is that it can handle boiling water, so great to make a hot water bottle out of it.
Tough go with the blisters Scotty. Might be worth adding the specific blister bandages, they have a gel on the bandages that helps a lot, rather than the painful normal bandages. Chemist warehouse or similar sell them, very cost effective and clever things.
Get yourself some “coolmax” wicking liner socks to wear under “bridgedale” heavy hiking socks, no more blister problems. Also invest in a pair of lightweight “ croks” for water crossings, and there great around camp after getting your boots off ( weigh nothing clipped on to the pack ) I used to carry a small roll of straight elastoplas for heal and foot hot spots, without any wadding,when pulled off removes the blister skin quickly.
New follower from the US. Could 100% watch fly flishing in this amazing location for hours.
Maybe forgo the ultra light air mats...they aren't much use when they're flat.
My choice, for what it's worth, is the Nemo Astra. Never let me down.
I consider the small weight penalty worth the security of a good night's sleep.
Another lovely adventure you've taken us along on...ty.
I agree and the ultra lightweight ones cost you a shit load more too and then they leak too boot
Stunning country! Pity about the blisters - ouch! I switched to trailer runners plus injinji toe sock liners inside normal socks. Good as gold.
Excellent video as always. All of us that have been through blister hell, knows how bad it can be. I sometimes carry a pair of thongs on the outside of my pack, just incase I am forced to walk without the boots, due to blisters. They are also handy around the camp, when a quick trip out and back into the tent is required.
I learned that lesson: the moment you first feel a hotspot on your feet, stop and cover it. The couple of minutes it takes eliminates the days of misery and fouling up a trip
yep its a rookie move not to . or put 2 pairs of sox on to stop the rubbibg
Hello Scotty, nice to see you wetting a fly. Look forward to your next camping adventure.
Went home empty handed but a soul full of wonder
Thanks for the vid Scotty. Adidas just released a sporty hiking boot.
Scotty that was a fantastic trip. I really enjoyed watching because you really captured the essence of the place and made me feel completely immersed. Cathy
Gonna be a good week. We got us a new adventure with Scotty.
Scotty, thank you very much for taking us along on this trip. Shame about the fishing, but spectacular spots and you always bring the High Country to life 👍
I got a pair of those really light boating slip on shoes from BCF about 20 bucks for river crossings. They dry fast and pack down to next to nothing in your back pack. The grip on them is amazing. Absolute game changer.
Yeah Scotty…. Show us how to make your muesli…… looks soo good
Love your videos! So inspiring. I would love to follow in your tracks and spend some time exploring Aus. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
James from NZ
P s. if you ever fancy a 'scotty goes walkabout +1', please let me know! I would love to join you! 😁
Nice one mate, that's a special spot and lost many a good fish there.
Get a light weight pair of water shoes and strap to your pack, good for water crossing and then for a pair of camp shoes.
I was up in the Snowys on the same (first) night and it was absolutely freezing when the sun went down but the stars were amazing - but it was too cold to stay out and watch them!
Love the content and u being real
Re the river crossing, I had a similar problem last cup weekend up at Hotham. Boots are good for snakes. But can't wear them in water. A bare feet crossing not smart, too harsh on feet, and if you got a cut, a tough weekend entails (like getting blisters). I tried standard thongs and lost them to the river current almost immediately. Next time I'm going to bring along crocs. Light but might stay on better with the back strap.
Great video! The most forgotten detail is the blister. Had a few, no fun.
Hey Scott, Try and find a pair of Orvis Ultra light wading boots. I think the fishing camping shop in tumut Tom’s carries them you’ll know the one. You can hike in them for miles, fish all day in them wet wading ( just boots no waders) and then hike out. Simms wet wading socks are good too
Sorry bout your feet dude. I wish you a speedy recovery. Thanks for sharing
Thanks again Scotty for another wonderful video, you’re a legend!
Damn you Scotty. Everytime you fill up your water bottle, I have to run to the bathroom ☺️🤣
Another great video. Thank you
Nice video. Thank you for sharing. 👍
Love your content m8 keep it up always watching your new uploads 👌🏽
Great upload ..Thank you for sharing ✌🏼❤️
Perhaps try the double sock method to avoid blisters. We used the thin poly inner socks in Nepal and had no problems on the hike upto Everest base camp.
Love the poisitive attitude.
Your poor feet Scotty. U r one tough cookie. Many thanks again for a great video. 😊
Another nice one! Heal up those blisters. I had the same issue on my backpacking trip last weekend.
Wicked video Scotty. Better prep next time bro
The strap line was very apt, it certainly was tough in many respects but then you can’t have it all. Scenery was epic though. Shame you didn’t get a fish, only blisters!!! Take care, keep safe. ❤ Dorset, UK
Man, what a great spot. Shame those blisters spoiled the trip for you though.
Everywhere in the Snowys is just perfect! Thank you Scotty, beautiful scenery just inspires us all to do something better with our lives! Thank you. Cheers PS where was your beanie!! LOL
Pretty back country. Some of the waters looked so blue. You guys are going into fall and we're into spring here in the U.S. The blisters looked pretty nasty...and painful. But good camping trip nonetheless. HooRoo.
Another great video mate, love your high country stuff.
My missus would love to hear about what’s in your muesli.
Also I’m interested to hear about your Durston tent. I’m looking for a lightweight tent for the AAWT and Durston is on my list.
Good luck with the feet recovery ❤️🩹🍻🍻
Try compeed plasters the minute you feel blisters. They work well.
Thanks Scotty for another great video. 10/10 .😊
Might be worth giving 2 thinner pairs of socks ago to avoid blisters (as the socks then rub against one another, rather than against your feet). There are also blister socks (which use the same principle as they have 2 layers).
the tent looks very much like the Lanshan 2