Hey guys I just want to say thank you for the videos and more importantly the way you do them. I've noticed on the internet especially backpacking and camping becomes more about the gear you're using and the clever new gadgets. You remind people what it's really about: the experience. The friendship, the nature, and the fun experiences which always accompany any backpacking trip.
+asthmaticrhino Thanks so much for your kind words! We definitely wanted to focus on those experiences and the philosophy and interactions when we started the show, so it means a lot that you said that :) Thank you for watching! Cheers :) -Andrew
Well said on the "Why would you camp in the winter?" speech Bryan. Sometimes we set out to camp in harsh conditions just to have a chance to actually use our gear and tools to maintain the good time. Very rewarding and gratifying to come away from a harsh camp with a smile.
Ahhhh, my mom, a 94 year old ohio gal, now in calif, is ENJOYING THIS with me by chat, i am displaced into mich.🙃🙂...we are outdoors gals...we love you.. we loved your Christmas here..god bless and thank you!!! Prayers to keep you all safe🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏
As always A+. Your camera work and editing is top notch. However what I feel really sets you guys apart from the rest is your narration. You have the ability to really capture is words the emotions ones feels while being in the great outdoors and you do a phenomenal job of relaying those to others. Keep doing what you are doing.
Thank you so much! This is very humbling. Glad you like the narration - I'm always wondering if it's too much or if it isn't worded well enough. Thanks so much. --Andrew
Sir Dan - we can't directly respond to your comment for some reason, but thank you for watching, and glad you liked it! Maybe we'll find each other hiking around at some metro or state park, haha.
Hi, just a quick little trick you probably know about. Use a soda straw to blow on the hot coals. Really puts the wind right where you want it and like a jet stream, doesn't take much. I watch all your vids, they are GREAT.
Thanks for the tip! And thank you for watching :) Actually, we recently got this metal tube thing that extends like a telescope that's specifically for blowing on the coals, and we try it in our upcoming episode, haha. Not quite as lightweight as a straw, though! Cheers -Andrew
Sugarfree bacon... had never heard of so I checked all varieties found here in Sweden, NONE contained any sugars. They have meat, salt, conservation and added smoke flavor. But also, we wouldn’t put sugars on popcorn and we eat licorice and anjovis. You might like it here 😁
Man oh man.......best one yet fellas. You guys dont make it about the gear, or the miles racked up but rather embracing the pure joy of the adventure. Bryan summed it up perfectly when explaining why one would choose to put themselves out in the backwoods at all, let alone in the winter far away from our creature comforts that we have all so engrained into our daily existence. It is about embracing the art of the possible, that heightens our spirit in facing the daily grind and widens our perspective on what simple problems we give way too much power to. Also, props to you guys for making relevant references to Thoreau and Costanza! Very inspiring! Please keep em coming guys.
BuckeyeHiker So glad you liked the video!! And absolutely - gear will only get you so far, and it will only make you so happy. I think the reason all of us (including the three of us often times) can obsess about gear is because it's sort of a replacement for being outside when we're stuck inside or cooped up at a job. Haha, and thanks so much! Glad you caught the seinfeld reference too. Thanks again! --Andrew
Discovered you guys from a friend, and this has been so good to watch during all that's happening in the world. Thank you for sharing your journey's in nature with all of us!
I love AlfieAesthetics. He doesn't seem to make much content anymore. I learned how to get unlost using the night sky by this guy. He's awesome. Do you know alfie or just watch his channel? He has my subscription.
Lmao, you guys are crazy to get in that water. Somewhere between your philosophical nature talks and your wiener jokes you guys hit greatness. You gentlemen should be proud.
You guys are awesome making the highest quality videos on TH-cam I'm old now but I have hiked Dolly Sods many times when I was your guys age. I used to live in Ohio but now live in the Smokey mountains of Tennessee I plan on going out on some easy overnighter because you guys inspired me to get off my ass and get back into the woods at 60 years old! Thanks!
The most enjoyment I have seen in a trail / bushcraft video. I would of happily paid money to see this in the cinema. Well done guys , I look forward to more. Thanks ***** for linking me to you guys. ATB Jason.
"Maybe we should be mad at our jobs, for making us late to our families." If I wasn't already subbed, I would have just for that. I had a job like that for 6 years. One day I quit, and even with less money, I've never been happier. My 3 yr old and I went skipping rocks at the river today, got caught in a rainstorm, hid in a farmshed, and she was laughing the whole time. You can't buy that. Thanks guys
Strange how certain moments can take us back in time, to a place that we have stored in our memories for years. The scene with the three of you, cooking around your fire, with silent night playing in the background, did just that. Our small band of Marine's were settled in one Christmas eve, on a particularly quite night, in Vietnam. It was raining, so we sat huddled under our shelter halves, cooking our c-rats, and quietly sang, silent night. Keep doing what you're doing, just the way your doing it. Stay safe. Happy trails.
Dave Kennedy - Can't respond directly to your comment, but thank you so much! We noticed you and someone with a picture of a dog were the first to comment, haha.
I gaze out my window and smile at the newly budding trees just beyond the deck. My attention moves gently back to the lads of Adventure Archives, steadfastly crunching through a cold, icy wilderness. 20... 30... 40 minutes pass. After all, time is meaningless. I let my eyes wander back to the window. The same window as before. The budding trees are now obscured by sideways snow. My peaceful smile slowly, painfully contorts into a dead-eyed sneer. This is Minnesota. And it is April.
Using words comes up short........on how much I enjoyed watching this video. I've only visited Dolly Sods once and you gave me an opportunity to visit again, in a very unique way.. Thank you!
***** Wow, thank you so much for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video and that it felt like visiting Dolly Sods again. It is a beautiful place. Thanks for watching! --Andrew
Virginia Bradley - Can't respond directly to you for some reason, but thank you so much for watching, and we're glad you liked all those different aspects of the video!! We also noticed you (and someone with a cat picture) were some of the first commenters, haha --Andrew
parsnip parsley Thanks so much! That's actually very much what we were going for when we started our videos, so it's great to hear you say that. Thanks again, and thanks for you watching! --Andrew
+Caden Myers Yeahh, I really want to go back in the fall, and I've been wanting to do an off-trail trip. It's one of my favorite places. I know they say that there is still live ordnance from WWII there, but I'm assuming it's pretty much all cleaned up? Where did you go for your trip? Thanks so much for watching! Cheers :) -Andrew
AdventureArchives I went to Hocking College and our class went on the off-trail trip. Our professor gave us coordinates of an ordnance that a previous class found. We didn't find it so i assume someone came and got it. We went off-trail around the beaver pond i believe. Would need to show you guys a map to get the right cordinates we took.
Nice follow up to your other Dolly Sods video. The winter bathing section is funny. I think I'd have a heart attack though. This area has always fascinated me since it is largest example of boreal bogland that far south, and therefore is home to many northern plants. Orchids are my greatest interest, and I'm confident the area is crawling with them.
Great sentimental Christmas episode! I've watched it several times. It rekindles past memories of backpacking during my single years. Great scenery, music, and philosophy...
This Episode and the Nordhouse Winter episode really evoke strong feelings for me. I think its definitely because those trips are associated with Holidays (christmas and new years) I really enjoy rewatching them. ~Bry
Ah so you guys are from Ohio! Me too! (Well I go to school here...) But I've only had time to do short overnighters at the local state parks, because of my crazy schedule. I really want to get over to West Virginia and see some mountains!!
+Michael Mingus Nice! OSU? You should check out Zaleski State Forest or Wayne National Forest if you're looking to do some backpacking. But you should def head to West Virginia when you get the time! Thanks for watching :) -Andrew
Love being out in winter! There is almost nobody else out and there is something special about that heavy winter air in the morning plus the fire gets even more appealing and essentiel quality :)
Such a nice video, I somehow especially liked the dining moments! Just like some hobbits from Middle Earth enjoying a good meal no matter where they go, haha :)
Haha that bacon was pretty amazing. That wood line is actually from a guy called AlfieAesthetics. Check this dude out. He is hilarious, and he knows his stuff. One of our favorites.
Cool video fellas. I love Dolly Sods and recognize some of the spots you visited. +1 for the Costco green sweater (I think I have the same one). I only took canned octopus and oysters on a backpacking trip once (enough said). Dolly Sods is the first (but not last) place I got temporarily geospacially disoriented (lost) while backpacking and had to use some reckoning, map and compass skills to get reoriented. Some of the trail junctions at Red Creek are easy to miss, amiright!
FloydofOz Haha nice! My mom shops at costco all the time. Actually, those pants I'm wearing are from there too, haha. I actually took canned oysters to our most recent trip, but never ended up eating them, so it won't be in the next episode unfortunately. Luckily all of our trails were fairly easy, but I can easily see getting lost. I'd like to do an off-trail trip at Dolly Sods sometime. Thanks for watching! --Andrew
Kudos to you guys for another great movie! Big thumbs up for lugging rails and glide cams and winter skinny dipping. I watched rewild university's video on cold acclimatisation and I think there's some great wisdom there. The additional video equipment definitely lent to another great video! So happy season 2 has started.
Yew Seng Cheong Thanks so much! Haha, the slider rail bag had a shoulder strap, but it actually broke about twenty minutes into the trip. Yes, we love ReWildUniversity's wisdom and philosophy. And Kenton's cold acclimatization videos are awesome. Cold showers have actually really helped me when I need to get a good day started. Thanks again for watching!
I hope you guys can continue to grow your channel!! I just recently found this channel but I love the quietness and how wholesome you all are with each other, and these are filmed like actual TV show broadcasts! Outstanding work with each of your vids ~
Great video......watched today....the day after Christmas....I live in West Virginia.....it is 23 degrees out....and your swim in the water made me colder....love your adventures!
I LOVE your videos so much! One of my winter camping tips is to bring along a couple hand warmers for the night to toss in the bottom of my sleeping bag - keeps my feet warm through the night! The quality of the work is really great for your videos. Thanks for making them! Looking forward to watching many more and to getting more ideas of places to go :)
you guys should come here to UK to hike & camp, you could hike the pennine way, lake district & scottish highlands, some amazing scenery without bears, snakes or mosquitos, in fact theres nothing to worry about in forests here except rain .. lol
Great video! I just happened upon your channel and really enjoyed everyone's work on this project. I live in WV and often camp at Dolly Sods. Beautiful place with so much variety in landscape. There are several "hidden gems" (camping sites) that I think you guys would really enjoy. If we ever meet up there I would be happy to share them with you. Thanks again for a great video!
Greg E Thanks so much! I went back a third time recently just for an overnighter and came in from the west side this time. I hiked on the Rocky Ridge trail as well. Lots of very cool campsites, either nestled away in the forests, or high up on big open hills. It would actually be really cool to do some sort of meet up at Dolly Sods. We'll let you know if we head back there sometime. Thanks for watching!! -Andrew
Yall try any winter hammock camping? It's the best and easiest as long as you have a good topquilt and underquilt, take care and look forward to more vids.
mike turner Thanks a bunch for watching! We haven't yet unfortunately, but I know Bryan's been looking into buying a hammock to use, maybe before the we film the next one. Do you use a sleeping bag along with the quilts, or just rely on those? Thanks! -Andrew
When I wen't it was raining the whole first day and days before. It took over two hours to get a fire going. It was a little worrisome because we brought steak to eat and had to have the fire. We persisted as well and it was awesome!
96MatthewReynolds96 Haha, thank you so much man! Wouldn't that be something? Thanks again, and we will definitely keep em coming! We just filmed another a week ago, and it'll be up by the end of April! -Andrew
shaddais2 Indeed! how'd your trip go? We've been there only twice, but it's hard for us to decide if we like the summer or winter better. Thanks so much for watching! --Andrew
@adventurearchives - The trip went well! We did a 10 mile loop one day, and a 4 mile hike the next. We also had trouble starting a fire, since most of the wood was really wet (not to mention the area is really picked over as far as firewood goes). I subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your new videos!
The stars never seize to amaze us when we're camping! And we got lucky with the way the clouds were drifting by that night :) Thanks so much for watching! -Andrew
great video guys. this is my second time watching. I look forward to seeing your others. thanks for sharing. I'm just learning some bushcraft myself. It is very interesting to hear you discuss the different trees and plants and some of their uses.
Joe McCranie Thanks so much! Really glad you like it. After our last trip to the Smokies, I think we're planning on doing a more relaxing hike around Red River Gorge soon hopefully. Glad you like the plant/tree stuff. There's a huge wealth of bushcraft knowledge all over the internet. It's a great thing to get into. Thanks again! -Andrew
That polar plunge...lmao!! I really couldn't stop laughing and even hearing the laughter in the background kept me going! You guys have so much fun :) Love your channel! ❤
+mike alwill We've always wanted to do cross country ski camping! But some things are better left to people who know what they're doing... although it would make for some good entertainment to watch us trying to figure it out. lol
There is a place at the base of Dolly Sodds called White Grass. They rent all types of cross country skis. The property used to be an old downhill ski lodge. I think the state or federal govt now own the land. White Grass runs the cross country ski rentals/passes in winter. There is a state run campground with hot showers in the winter nearby. One can also use the hotels hot tub, indoor pool, and sauna for a small fee while camping.
Thanks for watching Emmanuel :) haha no joke we sometimes joke around saying things like "wait till our boy Emmanuel machler sees this!" You and a couple of other people are such awesome supporters, so thank you!
You are welcome! You guys have inspired me so much with your adventures, as an adventurer and a video maker.... Still the best adventure channel on YT. ATVB!
Me and my friends talk often of visiting our buddies over there, a camp with you guys is at the top of the list for me. But if you ever get the opportunity to come to Oz you can be sure you have friends here that will look after you and show you the best of the land. Atb!
Another great job guys! Great video and awesome location- you guys have a great chemistry and it's really fun to watch the interplay between the three of you. I am really intrigued by Dolly Sods as well and would like to get there sometime in the next year if I can find a two day chunk of free time- which I don't get much of anymore! Lol. I think it's only a 3 hour drive and seems well worth it. Thanks for sharing.
WoodsTrekka' Thanks so much for watching, and we're glad you like it! It's funny seeing how awkward we were original in front of the camera in the first dolly sods episode. And yeah, free time is unfortunately harder to come by these days. But it's definitely worth it, especially if it's only 3 hours from where you are. Even an overnighter would be a great time, I think.
I always find myself coming back to re-watch this episode and the Yosemite. There's something so charming about winter backpacking with snow covering the ground but also about Yosemite and it's epic valley and vast mountains. I'm guessing you guys already have plans for where you're planning on going this winter but I think it would be really awesome if you returned to Yosemite this winter when there's snow on the ground. -Jason
I don't usually watch TH-cam for its artistic content.. But you guys make great videos with a amazingly professional flair to them.. I hope your all able to make a living using these talents. It would be our loss if you cant..
Thank you very much! Not quite able to make a living off of it yet, but the Patreon has definitely helped us make these happen more frequently. We'll keep making these either way though, so don't worry :) -Robby
I think you've inspired me to try winter camping...glad to see you guys back for a second season! Been watching since your first Dolly Sods episode back in the day.
Mike Musto Awesome! Thanks a bunch for watching. Always cool to meet people who watched it when it first started. Yeah, unfortunately the second season is progressing slower than we'd like, but we will have a new episode coming out on August 10th! As for winter camping, it's definitely a great time. I will say that we were in temperatures hovering around 30 degrees F, but if they drop further below that, you definitely need to think hard about what sort of gear and skills you're bringing, etc. But this was definitely a great winter camping trip. Thanks for watching! -Andrew
Great job fellas. Thank you so much for your hard work and sacrifices so that we can enjoy a small part of your trips as well. Blessings and stay safe!
+Sean Allen Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoy the videos, and you make any of the sacrifices we take so worth it! Thank you again, and thanks for watching :) Cheers! -Andrew
DanVal Thanks so much! Glad you liked it! Every time we go out to film, we always worry about whether we've captured the feeling of being out there well enough, so it's great to hear that. Thanks again! --Andrew
Failproof fire staring for me has always been cotton ball(s) soaked with pet. jelly. And I'm with you on the snow=T.P. idea. Learned that one from NOLS guidelines (and an uncle that taught me to hunt deer).
Bruce Hodson For sure. I have yet to actually try using cotton balls with petroleum jelly, but I imagine they light up really nice. Haha, yeah, snow is fantastic toilet paper. And it leaves you feelin' clean, haha. Do you hunt often? We have some friends/family who hunt deer and are hoping to learn more sometime. Thank you for watching! --Andrew
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Hey guys I just want to say thank you for the videos and more importantly the way you do them. I've noticed on the internet especially backpacking and camping becomes more about the gear you're using and the clever new gadgets. You remind people what it's really about: the experience. The friendship, the nature, and the fun experiences which always accompany any backpacking trip.
+asthmaticrhino Thanks so much for your kind words! We definitely wanted to focus on those experiences and the philosophy and interactions when we started the show, so it means a lot that you said that :) Thank you for watching! Cheers :) -Andrew
Well said on the "Why would you camp in the winter?" speech Bryan. Sometimes we set out to camp in harsh conditions just to have a chance to actually use our gear and tools to maintain the good time. Very rewarding and gratifying to come away from a harsh camp with a smile.
+State Parkers very much so! Especially better when you get to share the experience with friends!
+spikybry truth!
Looking back on this episode in 2024.. it's amazing how young everyone looks.
Right!? I’m going back to try and catch up on the older episodes and amazed at the difference lol 😂 it has been 9 years I guess 🤷♂️
Ahhhh, my mom, a 94 year old ohio gal, now in calif, is ENJOYING THIS with me by chat, i am displaced into mich.🙃🙂...we are outdoors gals...we love you.. we loved your Christmas here..god bless and thank you!!! Prayers to keep you all safe🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏
mark brown - Can't respond to your comment directly, but thanks a bunch, and we're glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
As always A+. Your camera work and editing is top notch. However what I feel really sets you guys apart from the rest is your narration. You have the ability to really capture is words the emotions ones feels while being in the great outdoors and you do a phenomenal job of relaying those to others. Keep doing what you are doing.
Thank you so much! This is very humbling. Glad you like the narration - I'm always wondering if it's too much or if it isn't worded well enough. Thanks so much. --Andrew
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Thank Guys for the Philosophy, the comedy, the vistas, the friendship, and the sharing!
lark and Virginia
I LOL'd at the "Wood for days!" Alfie cracks me up.
Once again, great job on the video - filming, editing, and music are all top notch.
Sir Dan - we can't directly respond to your comment for some reason, but thank you for watching, and glad you liked it! Maybe we'll find each other hiking around at some metro or state park, haha.
Hi, just a quick little trick you probably know about. Use a soda straw to blow on the hot coals. Really puts the wind right where you want it and like a jet stream, doesn't take much. I watch all your vids, they are GREAT.
Thanks for the tip! And thank you for watching :) Actually, we recently got this metal tube thing that extends like a telescope that's specifically for blowing on the coals, and we try it in our upcoming episode, haha. Not quite as lightweight as a straw, though! Cheers -Andrew
Sugarfree bacon... had never heard of so I checked all varieties found here in Sweden, NONE contained any sugars. They have meat, salt, conservation and added smoke flavor. But also, we wouldn’t put sugars on popcorn and we eat licorice and anjovis. You might like it here 😁
Man oh man.......best one yet fellas. You guys dont make it about the gear, or the miles racked up but rather embracing the pure joy of the adventure. Bryan summed it up perfectly when explaining why one would choose to put themselves out in the backwoods at all, let alone in the winter far away from our creature comforts that we have all so engrained into our daily existence. It is about embracing the art of the possible, that heightens our spirit in facing the daily grind and widens our perspective on what simple problems we give way too much power to.
Also, props to you guys for making relevant references to Thoreau and Costanza! Very inspiring! Please keep em coming guys.
BuckeyeHiker So glad you liked the video!! And absolutely - gear will only get you so far, and it will only make you so happy. I think the reason all of us (including the three of us often times) can obsess about gear is because it's sort of a replacement for being outside when we're stuck inside or cooped up at a job.
Haha, and thanks so much! Glad you caught the seinfeld reference too. Thanks again! --Andrew
Discovered you guys from a friend, and this has been so good to watch during all that's happening in the world. Thank you for sharing your journey's in nature with all of us!
So beautiful, but such a harsh and barren land. I love Dolly Sods.
Same here! Such a unique landscape for this region of the US. Definitely one of our favorite spots. Thanks for watching! -Andrew
thanks for directing me over to AlfieAesthetics. You both make some awesome and unique content!
No problem! Alfie definitely does make some very unique videos, but they are informative and very well shot! ~Bry
I love AlfieAesthetics. He doesn't seem to make much content anymore. I learned how to get unlost using the night sky by this guy. He's awesome. Do you know alfie or just watch his channel? He has my subscription.
Lmao, you guys are crazy to get in that water. Somewhere between your philosophical nature talks and your wiener jokes you guys hit greatness. You gentlemen should be proud.
You guys are crazy hiking during Winter. Stay safe.
You guys are awesome making the highest quality videos on TH-cam I'm old now but I have hiked Dolly Sods many times when I was your guys age. I used to live in Ohio but now live in the Smokey mountains of Tennessee I plan on going out on some easy overnighter because you guys inspired me to get off my ass and get back into the woods at 60 years old! Thanks!
I'm glad to hear that you will be getting back out again! Its never a bad time to camp :) ~Bry
You're guy's videos are therapeutic to my soul! God bless, Love and peace from Michigan
The most enjoyment I have seen in a trail / bushcraft video. I would of happily paid money to see this in the cinema. Well done guys , I look forward to more. Thanks ***** for linking me to you guys. ATB Jason.
Wow - thank you so much for the high praise! Very glad you liked it. Rest assured we'll keep the videos free online, haha --Andrew
"Maybe we should be mad at our jobs, for making us late to our families." If I wasn't already subbed, I would have just for that. I had a job like that for 6 years. One day I quit, and even with less money, I've never been happier. My 3 yr old and I went skipping rocks at the river today, got caught in a rainstorm, hid in a farmshed, and she was laughing the whole time. You can't buy that. Thanks guys
Strange how certain moments can take us back in time, to a place that we have stored in our memories for years. The scene with the three of you, cooking around your fire, with silent night playing in the background, did just that. Our small band of Marine's were settled in one Christmas eve, on a particularly quite night, in Vietnam. It was raining, so we sat huddled under our shelter halves, cooking our c-rats, and quietly sang, silent night. Keep doing what you're doing, just the way your doing it. Stay safe. Happy trails.
i gave a thumbs up even though there was no post hike meal
I came through this area on an overland vehicle trip and could not get over how gorgeous the scenery was. I will surely be back (on foot!).
No way I would dive in frigid water in my birthday suit! You guys are the best, the comradery is awesome! Have a blessed day in Jesus name!
Dave Kennedy - Can't respond directly to your comment, but thank you so much! We noticed you and someone with a picture of a dog were the first to comment, haha.
watching you guys devour the bacon at 33:00 while making animal noises with the subtle christmas music in the background is hilarious irony
I gaze out my window and smile at the newly budding trees just beyond the deck. My attention moves gently back to the lads of Adventure Archives, steadfastly crunching through a cold, icy wilderness. 20... 30... 40 minutes pass. After all, time is meaningless. I let my eyes wander back to the window. The same window as before. The budding trees are now obscured by sideways snow. My peaceful smile slowly, painfully contorts into a dead-eyed sneer. This is Minnesota. And it is April.
You guys are just wonderful!
Using words comes up short........on how much I enjoyed watching this video. I've only visited Dolly Sods once and you gave me an opportunity to visit again, in a very unique way.. Thank you!
***** Wow, thank you so much for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video and that it felt like visiting Dolly Sods again. It is a beautiful place. Thanks for watching! --Andrew
I'll be watching it again, thanks.
Dolly Sods in the winter! Wow! It was cold in July when I was there!
Christmas Dinner...🤣🤣🤣. What a great video!
Virginia Bradley - Can't respond directly to you for some reason, but thank you so much for watching, and we're glad you liked all those different aspects of the video!! We also noticed you (and someone with a cat picture) were some of the first commenters, haha --Andrew
It was like,watching and reading a book at the same time..well explain scenery and thoughts shared..hats off to you guys
parsnip parsley Thanks so much! That's actually very much what we were going for when we started our videos, so it's great to hear you say that. Thanks again, and thanks for you watching! --Andrew
I did a 2 day off trail hike here in the fall. Highly recommend getting off trail when the leaves change colors. Amazing sight.
+Caden Myers Yeahh, I really want to go back in the fall, and I've been wanting to do an off-trail trip. It's one of my favorite places. I know they say that there is still live ordnance from WWII there, but I'm assuming it's pretty much all cleaned up? Where did you go for your trip? Thanks so much for watching! Cheers :) -Andrew
AdventureArchives I went to Hocking College and our class went on the off-trail trip. Our professor gave us coordinates of an ordnance that a previous class found. We didn't find it so i assume someone came and got it. We went off-trail around the beaver pond i believe. Would need to show you guys a map to get the right cordinates we took.
+Caden Myers Oh interesting, that's good to know they're still clearing out an ordnance. Yeah, an off trail trip around there sounds amazing!
Intro deserved a like by itself 🤣that was awesome (and original!)
Nice follow up to your other Dolly Sods video. The winter bathing section is funny. I think I'd have a heart attack though. This area has always fascinated me since it is largest example of boreal bogland that far south, and therefore is home to many northern plants. Orchids are my greatest interest, and I'm confident the area is crawling with them.
botanyboy1 Thanks! That is really interesting. I'd love to learn more about orchids. I only know of a few that grow in Ohio. Thanks for watching
Great sentimental Christmas episode! I've watched it several times. It rekindles past memories of backpacking during my single years. Great scenery, music, and philosophy...
This Episode and the Nordhouse Winter episode really evoke strong feelings for me. I think its definitely because those trips are associated with Holidays (christmas and new years) I really enjoy rewatching them. ~Bry
Ah so you guys are from Ohio! Me too! (Well I go to school here...) But I've only had time to do short overnighters at the local state parks, because of my crazy schedule. I really want to get over to West Virginia and see some mountains!!
+Michael Mingus Nice! OSU? You should check out Zaleski State Forest or Wayne National Forest if you're looking to do some backpacking. But you should def head to West Virginia when you get the time! Thanks for watching :) -Andrew
Love being out in winter!
There is almost nobody else out and there is something special about that heavy winter air in the morning plus the fire gets even more appealing and essentiel quality :)
Great outtro. Excellent video. Thank you.
Jim Maltese Thanks for watching - glad you liked it! And thanks for staying for the end, haha -Andrew
Such a nice video, I somehow especially liked the dining moments! Just like some hobbits from Middle Earth enjoying a good meal no matter where they go, haha :)
+Teemums Dude! That's exactly how we feel too! We couldn't wait for our second breakfast, or halvsies... or tea time.
AdventureArchives You guys are onto something, haha. Nothing beats eating out in the wild!
You guys are real movie makers. Great narrating
thanks guys
That bacon scene is still on my mind! And so is the line "I got wood for days" LOL! Again fantastic video guys...
Haha that bacon was pretty amazing. That wood line is actually from a guy called AlfieAesthetics. Check this dude out. He is hilarious, and he knows his stuff. One of our favorites.
Cool video fellas. I love Dolly Sods and recognize some of the spots you visited. +1 for the Costco green sweater (I think I have the same one). I only took canned octopus and oysters on a backpacking trip once (enough said). Dolly Sods is the first (but not last) place I got temporarily geospacially disoriented (lost) while backpacking and had to use some reckoning, map and compass skills to get reoriented. Some of the trail junctions at Red Creek are easy to miss, amiright!
FloydofOz Haha nice! My mom shops at costco all the time. Actually, those pants I'm wearing are from there too, haha. I actually took canned oysters to our most recent trip, but never ended up eating them, so it won't be in the next episode unfortunately. Luckily all of our trails were fairly easy, but I can easily see getting lost. I'd like to do an off-trail trip at Dolly Sods sometime. Thanks for watching! --Andrew
Kudos to you guys for another great movie! Big thumbs up for lugging rails and glide cams and winter skinny dipping. I watched rewild university's video on cold acclimatisation and I think there's some great wisdom there. The additional video equipment definitely lent to another great video! So happy season 2 has started.
Yew Seng Cheong Thanks so much! Haha, the slider rail bag had a shoulder strap, but it actually broke about twenty minutes into the trip.
Yes, we love ReWildUniversity's wisdom and philosophy. And Kenton's cold acclimatization videos are awesome. Cold showers have actually really helped me when I need to get a good day started. Thanks again for watching!
AdventureArchives
Thanks for your kind words, my friends!
=) Kenton
I really enjoy these videos. I don't know why you guys have any "Dislikes" on the video. Not sure what those folks are looking for.
Thank you so much for the kind words :) And thanks for watching, glad you like the videos! -Andrew
I hope you guys can continue to grow your channel!! I just recently found this channel but I love the quietness and how wholesome you all are with each other, and these are filmed like actual TV show broadcasts! Outstanding work with each of your vids ~
Yes, bacon cooked over an open fire is heaven. However I cook mine until crisp and put it on aussie damper :-)
Great video......watched today....the day after Christmas....I live in West Virginia.....it is 23 degrees out....and your swim in the water made me colder....love your adventures!
I LOVE your videos so much! One of my winter camping tips is to bring along a couple hand warmers for the night to toss in the bottom of my sleeping bag - keeps my feet warm through the night! The quality of the work is really great for your videos. Thanks for making them! Looking forward to watching many more and to getting more ideas of places to go :)
What a fun thing to do swimming or bathing in that water very brave
Tim Lewallen, can't reply to your comment for some reason. But you should watch through to the credits - 48:35
That's so awesome. I know I commented on this when it came out. Perhaps that was on Facebook. Thanks guys!
This feels like an achievement in a video game
"Take Naked Polar Plunge in Dolly Sods Wilderness"
Watching all the videos as something to do during quarantine. I have never gone back this far.... The skinny dipping was a fun surprise! 😂🤣
you guys should come here to UK to hike & camp, you could hike the pennine way, lake district & scottish highlands, some amazing scenery without bears, snakes or mosquitos, in fact theres nothing to worry about in forests here except rain .. lol
Great video! I just happened upon your channel and really enjoyed everyone's work on this project. I live in WV and often camp at Dolly Sods. Beautiful place with so much variety in landscape. There are several "hidden gems" (camping sites) that I think you guys would really enjoy. If we ever meet up there I would be happy to share them with you. Thanks again for a great video!
Greg E Thanks so much! I went back a third time recently just for an overnighter and came in from the west side this time. I hiked on the Rocky Ridge trail as well. Lots of very cool campsites, either nestled away in the forests, or high up on big open hills. It would actually be really cool to do some sort of meet up at Dolly Sods. We'll let you know if we head back there sometime. Thanks for watching!! -Andrew
Yall try any winter hammock camping? It's the best and easiest as long as you have a good topquilt and underquilt, take care and look forward to more vids.
mike turner Thanks a bunch for watching! We haven't yet unfortunately, but I know Bryan's been looking into buying a hammock to use, maybe before the we film the next one. Do you use a sleeping bag along with the quilts, or just rely on those? Thanks! -Andrew
When I wen't it was raining the whole first day and days before. It took over two hours to get a fire going. It was a little worrisome because we brought steak to eat and had to have the fire. We persisted as well and it was awesome!
Thats awesome! It's amazing just how much wet weather can hinder getting a fire started. It must've been pretty soggy in some areas! -Andrew
Can someone please get these guys on National Geographic or something, you guys are awesome I love your videos please keep them coming!!
96MatthewReynolds96 Haha, thank you so much man! Wouldn't that be something? Thanks again, and we will definitely keep em coming! We just filmed another a week ago, and it'll be up by the end of April! -Andrew
another great video, guys! thanks. so much!
Awesome! I hiked a very similar route in the Dolly Sods this past summer. It is a beautiful area.
shaddais2 Indeed! how'd your trip go? We've been there only twice, but it's hard for us to decide if we like the summer or winter better. Thanks so much for watching! --Andrew
@adventurearchives - The trip went well! We did a 10 mile loop one day, and a 4 mile hike the next. We also had trouble starting a fire, since most of the wood was really wet (not to mention the area is really picked over as far as firewood goes). I subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your new videos!
those stars at 36:00 ........ amazing!
The stars never seize to amaze us when we're camping! And we got lucky with the way the clouds were drifting by that night :) Thanks so much for watching! -Andrew
Absolutely dig your videos! Cant wait to see another adventure!
Curious99 Thanks so much for watching, and glad you like the vids! We've got another coming at the end of this month (finally)!
great video guys. this is my second time watching. I look forward to seeing your others. thanks for sharing. I'm just learning some bushcraft myself. It is very interesting to hear you discuss the different trees and plants and some of their uses.
Joe McCranie Thanks so much! Really glad you like it. After our last trip to the Smokies, I think we're planning on doing a more relaxing hike around Red River Gorge soon hopefully. Glad you like the plant/tree stuff. There's a huge wealth of bushcraft knowledge all over the internet. It's a great thing to get into. Thanks again! -Andrew
Enjoyed seeing some bushcraft on your guys' trip. Beautiful scenery and know you had a great time! 😁
That polar plunge...lmao!! I really couldn't stop laughing and even hearing the laughter in the background kept me going! You guys have so much fun :) Love your channel! ❤
Haha, thanks so much for watching! That was definitely a hilarious moment for us! Cheers :) -Andrew
Nice video. I have done some cross country ski camping at Dolly Sods in the middle and end of winter.
+mike alwill We've always wanted to do cross country ski camping! But some things are better left to people who know what they're doing... although it would make for some good entertainment to watch us trying to figure it out. lol
There is a place at the base of Dolly Sodds called White Grass. They rent all types of cross country skis. The property used to be an old downhill ski lodge. I think the state or federal govt now own the land. White Grass runs the cross country ski rentals/passes in winter. There is a state run campground with hot showers in the winter nearby. One can also use the hotels hot tub, indoor pool, and sauna for a small fee while camping.
+mike alwill Sounds amazing. And that's good to know, thanks for the info! Is it pretty easy to cross country ski the first time?
Yes, if you start on flat areas with little or no hills. But if you try super steep hills, not easy at 1st.
Fantastic.
Thanks for watching Emmanuel :) haha no joke we sometimes joke around saying things like "wait till our boy Emmanuel machler sees this!" You and a couple of other people are such awesome supporters, so thank you!
You are welcome! You guys have inspired me so much with your adventures, as an adventurer and a video maker.... Still the best adventure channel on YT. ATVB!
Emmanuel Machler Thanks so much! We gotta head to Australia some time, or something! --Andrew
Me and my friends talk often of visiting our buddies over there, a camp with you guys is at the top of the list for me. But if you ever get the opportunity to come to Oz you can be sure you have friends here that will look after you and show you the best of the land. Atb!
Emmanuel Machler Likewise! If you come to the States, we would love to show you around! -Andrew
43:05 a truly dedicated cameraman right there lmao much respect!
Another great job guys! Great video and awesome location- you guys have a great chemistry and it's really fun to watch the interplay between the three of you. I am really intrigued by Dolly Sods as well and would like to get there sometime in the next year if I can find a two day chunk of free time- which I don't get much of anymore! Lol. I think it's only a 3 hour drive and seems well worth it. Thanks for sharing.
WoodsTrekka' Thanks so much for watching, and we're glad you like it! It's funny seeing how awkward we were original in front of the camera in the first dolly sods episode.
And yeah, free time is unfortunately harder to come by these days. But it's definitely worth it, especially if it's only 3 hours from where you are. Even an overnighter would be a great time, I think.
I always find myself coming back to re-watch this episode and the Yosemite. There's something so charming about winter backpacking with snow covering the ground but also about Yosemite and it's epic valley and vast mountains. I'm guessing you guys already have plans for where you're planning on going this winter but I think it would be really awesome if you returned to Yosemite this winter when there's snow on the ground. -Jason
Love this one like all the rest! Inspiring, beautiful, and humorous. I hope to catch you guys hiking around Ohio sometime!
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tairua1 Thank you! And thanks for watching!
I don't usually watch TH-cam for its artistic content.. But you guys make great videos with a amazingly professional flair to them.. I hope your all able to make a living using these talents. It would be our loss if you cant..
Thank you very much! Not quite able to make a living off of it yet, but the Patreon has definitely helped us make these happen more frequently. We'll keep making these either way though, so don't worry :) -Robby
great video guys!
Thank you, Big Boss! --Andrew
So cool. I am getting more and more excited to just start walking and hiking, exploring earth. Keep making these cool videos
So funny that I happen to be watching this on my Birthday, so Thank you, and if your wondering when I am watching this its June 13 2020.
Happy Birthday :)
I think you've inspired me to try winter camping...glad to see you guys back for a second season! Been watching since your first Dolly Sods episode back in the day.
Mike Musto Awesome! Thanks a bunch for watching. Always cool to meet people who watched it when it first started. Yeah, unfortunately the second season is progressing slower than we'd like, but we will have a new episode coming out on August 10th!
As for winter camping, it's definitely a great time. I will say that we were in temperatures hovering around 30 degrees F, but if they drop further below that, you definitely need to think hard about what sort of gear and skills you're bringing, etc. But this was definitely a great winter camping trip.
Thanks for watching! -Andrew
Mike Musto Mike, we don't forget our viewers! Don't you worry, we remember good ole' Mike Musto. -Robby
Love your rendition of Cosmo Canyon theme starting around 22:50
Haha thanks! I forgot Robby had based that song on Cosmo Canyon. Thanks for watching! -Andrew
“No Thomas, do not eat the brown snow”...
Great job fellas. Thank you so much for your hard work and sacrifices so that we can enjoy a small part of your trips as well. Blessings and stay safe!
+Sean Allen Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoy the videos, and you make any of the sacrifices we take so worth it! Thank you again, and thanks for watching :) Cheers! -Andrew
I really enjoy your videos. Thanks and keep it up, another great effort.
Thanks so much, we're glad you enjoy them! We'll definitely keep it up! --Andrew
you guys are bad ass. bravo!
Wow. Amazing dialogue and editing
40:26 Hello, my name's Andrew Lin and welcome to Jackass.
lol
Dolly Sods truly is a magical place just don't travel too far from the trail or you will run into the edge of the set. Kinda like the Truman Show.
Hahaha I love that reference one of my favorite movies. It does kind of give that feel or being somewhere unreal. -robby
How many miles do you hike a day? Your camera work is so impressive, but does that limit your distance per day?
Great work guys! Love it.
AJ Rosh It can vary greatly, but I can say filming does severely limit how much we hike a day. We do try to plan our trip accordingly however!~Bryan
You guys are hauling heavy glass jars!!! You win the trophy for most awkward hiking foods. Great vids! greetings from Reston.
I'm so excited that I found this channel. You guys are brilliant and hilarious and inspiring and I hope I get to meet you someday.
Thanks for the kind words Akamai!
Why have i not came across this channel before awesome vids...........and a shout out to alphie even better!
+rafael661kc haha, thanks for the kind words man, and yeah Alfie is awesome!
+AdventureArchives thanks so much
+Ashlyn Smith Absolutely, and thank you!
32:24 i like that line👍👌
I can't wait for the next video. Always a great job!
JUVAT68 Thanks so much! Glad you liked it! Hopefully we'll be heading out sometime soon to film the next. --Andrew
Awesome Video!! subbed :) You guys captured the atmosphere brilliantly. Great videography, narration and sound track, just awesome stuff. :)
DanVal Thanks so much! Glad you liked it! Every time we go out to film, we always worry about whether we've captured the feeling of being out there well enough, so it's great to hear that. Thanks again! --Andrew
You should carry 100% cotton
Balls with vaseline!!! Works every time when all else fails!
Failproof fire staring for me has always been cotton ball(s) soaked with pet. jelly.
And I'm with you on the snow=T.P. idea. Learned that one from NOLS guidelines (and an uncle that taught me to hunt deer).
Bruce Hodson For sure. I have yet to actually try using cotton balls with petroleum jelly, but I imagine they light up really nice.
Haha, yeah, snow is fantastic toilet paper. And it leaves you feelin' clean, haha. Do you hunt often? We have some friends/family who hunt deer and are hoping to learn more sometime.
Thank you for watching! --Andrew
25:55 for a sec there i thought alfie was in the shot, good thing you gave him a shoutout later on ;)
+Sam Jonker Haha Alfie is great. Bryan is pretty good at doing impressions of people haha. Thank you for watching! :) -Andrew
Great..amazing love it.
We recommend you watch this with Headphones and in HD if you can! Also, for maximum enjoyment, please check out the original Dolly Sods first - there are some musical and cinematic references to that.