You are a rare individual, Peter. Most men even fresh out of high school don't have the amount of energy that you have. And you have the kind of wisdom that only comes with age. You're a walking encyclopedia of how-to's. Another incredible video well done!
Petter looks like the snows not very deep we're your setting up camp.But You do get around pretty good in those primitive snow shoes . Great content You are literally living the Dream . That's the fun of it .
Sir, I love your videos so much. I watch them over and over..... I envy you SIR.... And thank you for reminding us how precious GOD'S animals are... We certainly can learn a lot thru them..... Thanks again Sir... Greg from mohawk valley, upstate NY...
Every time I watch you I think of Simon Kenton! He was the most interesting man I have ever read about thanks to you! He had his faults but he was a true mans man! Go Simon! Great video.
Job very well done little brother I am 65 years old and wish my health would let me get back out there I've been a out doors woods man most all my life loved every day of it you learn more about your self and capabilities and to be self reliant not having to depend on any one or anything job well done my brother of the woods ps chuck a
I’m sitting outside under a lean-to in my northern Illinois backyard this crisp January evening…patiently waiting for some snow to finally grace our lives here. I have a sumptuously smelling hickory fire going in front of me, I’m sipping a little Irish whiskey and I’m enjoying your channel. Thank you for helping me through some tough times in the modern world.
Kind words and I thank you. As to your resting place, in my opinion you’ve ticked every box for a five star accommodation… especially the Irish Whiskey, lol. We appreciate your continued interest.
Love the wool leg wrappings, something we overlook so much these days. Absolutely love all the period stuff and knowledge to use it. Jealous of all that wool. Finding good wool pants is a pain. My favorite wool article is a hand spun and knitted wool touque with a whale knitted in brown wool. No idea where it came from or how old it is but it's a trusted outdoor companion.
Hey Peter! I love watching how the gear "rides" as you go along. Watching you set up camp was a Master Class on how to do it. Each task flowed effortlessly into the next, with a long practiced smoothness and efficiency. I shall make it a point to remember "The Four W's... Wind, Wool, Water, and Wood". This was a joy to watch! Thank you!
@@TheWoodlandEscape Dad always said that the hallmark of an expert was making something difficult look easy! Some learning curves are steeper than others; and practice really does make perfect. Thanks for passing on your expertise, enthusiasm, and obvious joy about being outdoors and the 18th Century lifestyle.
That is one way to wake up smelling and feeling fresh in the morning. Sleep on pine boughs. Lol. Interesting to see how it was done so long ago. My son and I are looking forward to coming up that way in a few months. As always, thanks for sharing.
I grew up in the Assemblies of God and the boys achievements went through a process from trail blazer to pioneer to fcf the way you live is wonderful and I enjoy watching it
My brother is a mountain man at heart, he can camp on the coldest snowy day. He knows how to survive I enjoyed your video. Those potatoes sure sounds good My granny used to bake them in hot ashes
This reminds me of the time when I was 12 years old. I slept outside in a two person A frame Coleman tent. My parents said I wouldn't make it through the night. I piled up snow in the front which was where the wind was blowing from. Took my sleeping bag and two blankets with me, Slept like a baby the whole night with temps in the teens. Thanks for another great video.
I also owned a Coleman tent (orange as I recall). It would develop a life long passion for camping and simply being in the wild. Sounds to me like you were a smart young fellow.
Ay ay ay, you are brave! After watching this video, rest assure I will go to cook some bacon, I am hungry. Thank you for another "cold adventure" not to say freezing experience. Rock on. Peter!
You can also also just stick a piece of char cloth in the lock and then transfer the ember to a prepared tender bundle. Its a good idea to collect tender as you find it on your trek as sometimes the fire us the first thing you might want to get started with or weather might have dampened tender too much at your campsite.
This is one of my favorite videos of yours. I love how snug and trim your camp looks. I'd still love to see a video on your tarp, but I know you have much bigger fish to fry. Lol.
You are spoiling us with three videos in 7 days. Several questions. How are your leggings wrapped? How do you tie your snowshoes and what is the material you use for the bindings. Where do you find your period equipment. It always fascinates me to see the items you use and the practical nature of all of it. Again thanks for taking us along and let use step back in time to our roots and what's really important.
Hey Mark, Leggings are simply 4” wide wool about 6’ long and I start at the bottom overlapping the pre virus row by a half then tie them off with brain tanned legging ties ornamented with porcupine quills. We make pretty much every thing you see. As to the snowshoe harness, I’m keep you in the dark, lol. Our next video is actually covering the making of a snowshoe harness.
Peter, I always enjoy your videos. As a country boy and an avid hunter, I did a lot of winter camping when I was younger. I found that if I left a flap about a foot and a half or two feet hanging down in the front of a lean to, it would trap a lot of heat and make for a much more comfortable night. The old mountain men here used to bring dogs in their tents on a cold night to help keep them warm. I have heard them use the phrase that it is as cold as a three dog night. I always thought that was a peculiar saying until I found out what it meant.
That’s a great suggestion, I’ll be giving that a try for sure. I love that saying and I’ve certainly sleep,out in many such nights, sadly without the dogs.
Beautiful video. And your venison and fatback looked so good. I always get hungry for my bannock bread after watching you make yours. So I know what is on the menu today. Got to make my bannock bread. It’s the best bread. Thanks for taking us all along on your venture.
@@TheWoodlandEscape I made my bannock bread today and did dip in pure maple syrup. Excellent. That is the way I will be eating now. Thanks for the suggestion. I had not thought of maple syrup.
I really enjoyed your video. Just found your channel today. I will be watching more and catching up. What you are showing folks is awesome. Back in the late '80s and through the '90s I did mountain man reenactments. And also belong to a group that was involved in doing the same.I hand made All my buckskin clothes, blanket coats, and camp equipment. One of our first blue butt campouts, turned out to be a record-breaking -14° f very cold night. Our group, and everyone I met at rendezvous, agreed, the pioneers and the frontiersman had to be some of the strongest toughest people to ever to live like that day after day after day.
Appreciate your efforts and dedication. Always a delight to see another fine video. Something as simple as a gourd has a multitude of uses. Canteen,plate,and bowl. I believe I read in the early colonies they had a great desire for the versatile gourd. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!
Talk about Walkman Walt Whitman is my 23rd cousin he's related to my family this book is very cool and he used to take care of the wounded soldiers at the hospitals well thank you for this video old memories back
Watching this makes me want to go and attend another mountain man rendezvous. I have been doing this for over 38 years now and enjoy every bit of this living history and all of the old crafts associated with turning back in time. You sir are an original. I really enjoy learning new techiques and practice applying them all the while enjoying the expertise of early American frontiersmen.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Probably. I was 25 years old when I was on that trip. I have doing living history / buckskinning for 38 years. Started heavily in casting and muzzle loading in the mid 70's and have a rather extensive collection of custom black powder fowlers, longrifiles and pistols. Since I do many rendezvous, one picks up alot of accoutrements and clothing. I really enjoy this hobby and lifestyle and with me finally retired I can enjoy it even more. Keep on trekking my friend, I truely enjoy watching your videos.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Yep, watch yurn, and keep yer powder dry. Should one day we should meet on the trek, I would be honored to share a fire with you and talk about the history and old ways.
That was a beautiful video! For the last month my wife and I have gone snowshoeing on Monday nights after her work on our 100acre wood property! I make dinner over the camp fire and we watch the stars! It is my favorite time of the year to camp as well!
Another good video. I've always had a sweet spot for Michigan axes. Yours sounds like a good one, It has a ring to it. I also noticed that Jennie is looking well used (not abused).
Hello Peter and thank you for taking us along. I look forward with excitement to your next video release every week and to get two, well thats even better.Winter is quickly winding down here. We're suppose to reach 45° today with 70° tomorrow for Saturday and then back to rain/snow Monday. Majority of the spring/summer time critters have arrived this week reminding us that spring is soon coming. Great seeing Jenny lending a helping hand with fire making and another to-do checked off your list. Thanks again and till next time friend stay well.
So my husband and I love watching your lovely channel…. and have been watching you since you had only three videos. We just got out of the pool and saw a new video, and brrrrrr! I had to grab a blanket to finish watching! Can you tell me where your little kettle can be purchased from? Thanks
Just out of the pool? You don’t live near me I take it,lol. We certainly appreciate your support. As to the kettle … if your referring to my coffee pot, I got it a flea market some 30 years ago and it has been my companion on many a trek since. If it is the tin billy, you might try Park House Museum, they have great products and great prices.
A cozy little camp you have there. I envy you. I can only imagine how good that simple fare tastes out in the wilderness Stay safe my friend. I am watching.
Outstanding video - one of your best yet!!!!! For some reason I love these "old school" winter camping videos. More please!!!! God bless and take care.
What a wonderful video. Truly peaceful. I have never seen nor heard of using a flintlock to start a fire. The terrain looks like much of the mountains of Pennsylvania where i grew up.
You grew up in a beautiful part of the States, I love it down there. If people like you find these videos peaceful in these crazy times, than it is worth our effort.
Thanks for taking us along with you, it was quite a relaxing video to watch. I must admit that there's nothing like camping under a tarp shelter with a blanket, especially during a time of the year when there's no mosquitos.
It is so, so good to go on a winter camping trip with you. No BS or games, you actually know what you are doing. I been there and done that so I know; you are the real thing. Heck, you know that already. Excellent idea bringing some good food along. Trying to forage and survive can lead to some cold, hungry nights. I would enjoy a good hot toddy by the fire before hitting the sack.
Thank You So Very Much for making this video. it makes me think of what i can bring in my backpack when i go for a hike/hunting in the forests were i live. :)
Great video. Suggestions - use a spikinawgan ( gun coat) or at least a lock patch to protect your weapon in those weather conditions. Place a long support pole along the fireside margin of your sleeping bed. Use a spark sheet to protect your clothing and blankets. Your snowshoes are too valuable for chopping below knee level as they make large targets. No matter how careful and skilled you are, it is only a matter of time before you damage them. Take your snowshoes off when doing low level chopping.
Peter I greatly enjoy your videos and always look forward to the next one. I have spent most of my life outdoors and a good many years living in various log cabins around the Musquodoboit Valley. My health has forced me to move closer and closer to the wood stove over the years. Your very lucky to be able to carry on with your life style and I look forward to living vicariously through your videos. Best regards Brad Smith (Tinkers Hollow)
Great Video as always, it would be great if you would do a video about everything to do with jennie , powder , ball patch. loads in detail What her stock and ram rod are made of just everything. Would be very interesting Thanks 🙏
maybe this is why there should be a huge EMP to decimate all technology and then more people can learn how to be self sufficient. Big respect to Peter, love your videos man thank you
Ohh this made me think. I always thought a flash in the pan related to a miss fire but what if instead it referred to fire making? I really enjoyed this, thank you.
Thanks Pete I needed this .I hope to get out again in to the woods for a over niter . only been out hunting with my flint lock . Its good for the soul .
The picture you have for this video reminded me of a painting of a mountain man in his lean to at the fire by John Clyman (?) I really enjoy your videos. Thank you. I used to do muzzleloading rifle shooting competitions or Rendezvous from about 1980 to 1995. I also made a sold custom buckskins. Keep your powder dry!
What peace your videos create in my innermost being .. this one seems to take me back to a day of yesteryear when but a boy tramping the Allegheny Mtns of Virginia where I was born and raised .. heating soup out of the can and roasting muskrat over the fire taken with our little victor traps ,on those cold Appalachian winter days .. it seems those days are flooding my memories as I watched this outstanding video .. well as always .. Onward and Upward is the watchword .. keep up the good work ..
Geez they were tough times - & that af the end of winter!! Love your calmness thru if all. But I'm guessing if the water had spilled & the bacon fallen to the fire that calm may have been tested? Great video - & loved Jenny as a fire starter, very ingenious.
Things can indeed go south in hurry and yes, losing the fat back would have been bad. Wouldn’t be the first time though, that I’ve picked up food from the ground, given it a wipe and threw it back in the skillet.
What an outing I cant get enough of old school your camp is awesome just subscribed to your channel looking forward to seeing more of this type of camping..be safe out there my friend.
I have always wanted to see a reliable guide spend a winter's night under a simple tarp and in front of a long fire; comforted by wool blankets! Nessmuk writes about it...and you show how!
Again, great job! I had started rereading some of Mark Baker’s old articles and along with your video I was looking forward to some spring time camps. Keep up the good work.
I’m amazed at your cedar regeneration with your higher deer numbers. We have a few large white cedars but, I’ve only found one young cedar on our property. We don’t have many deer but, they must find the young cedars. I know they’ll find an unprotected apple tree very quickly.
Your right there, I wouldn’t want to be a young apple tree growing in the forest … a rather short lifespan. Soil Ph has a lot to do with how different species either survive or strive. Ours is ideal for cedar.
Hello again my friend, with your experience and expertise maybe you could do an in-depth care and maintenance of the weapons, if I’ve missed one you have done I guess I need too look further for the iconic ( wee bit of history)
I watch U in the cold outdoors and know I could NOT do it. For one thing I need to feel 'secure'. You know...a cabin around me when the bears meander through. Guess I'm a wuss at heart. Your 4 'W's' for survival R followed by my 3 'W's' of why I won't try. 1st; Wet. 2nd; Wild and 3rd; Worn. To feel 'wet or damp', then worry about the 'wild things' that come out at night and snap twigs, means a night spent worrying...I'd B 'worn' out. You marvel at birds in nature Peter, and say we're not tough but comparing 'feathers and fur' to skin, only proves who was meant to live outdoors and whom indoors (my take). I was wondering why you brought no bannock along for your trek and then; Voila! You made it. I take it your nod-while-munchin' means; MMmm HMmm Good! Thanks 4 your time/talents shared and fine Catherine's steady hand. You remind me of this line of; Scott Fitzgerald's; "...I love not man the less, but nature more." Health and God Bless!
Hi Peter. Thanks so much for the videos! I really appreciated your comments about how, we as humans aren't so tough when we compare ourselves to a chickadee or red squirrel, surviving in -40 degrees Celsius! I was so proud of my wife and I braving -37 degrees in our home made little cabin, but the chickadees did it with nothing but their feathers! :) I wondered if you could provide any good novels/books etc. about survival in the woods during the 1700's - 1800's that I can add to my library? Thanks again, and keep on trekking!! - Brad (Ontario)
Looks like another fun adventure , Peter. Winter certainly is a magical time in the woods. Not for the inexperienced if trekking alone. As demonstrated, the flintlock firearm could always be counted on to start a fire, and plugging the vent to do so was actually a pretty common thing. I've read a few accounts of evidence of bullets imbedded in the log wall of a cabin across from a fireplace :- ]
You are a rare individual, Peter. Most men even fresh out of high school don't have the amount of energy that you have. And you have the kind of wisdom that only comes with age. You're a walking encyclopedia of how-to's. Another incredible video well done!
Thank you. Wish we lived a bit closer it would be a hoot to share a campfire with you guys.
Petter looks like the snows not very deep we're your setting up camp.But You do get around pretty good in those primitive snow shoes . Great content You are literally living the Dream . That's the fun of it .
Sir, I love your videos so much. I watch them over and over..... I envy you SIR.... And thank you for reminding us how precious GOD'S animals are... We certainly can learn a lot thru them..... Thanks again Sir...
Greg from mohawk valley, upstate NY...
Your words are very encouraging in terms of keeping the channel going, Greg. Thank you so much.
The incredible thing about us is the variety of environment we can survive in. We are the most versatile.
One needs to be resourceful, that’s for sure and for certain!
Every time I watch you I think of Simon Kenton! He was the most interesting man I have ever read about thanks to you! He had his faults but he was a true mans man! Go Simon! Great video.
Flattered Millie.
Job very well done little brother I am 65 years old and wish my health would let me get back out there I've been a out doors woods man most all my life loved every day of it you learn more about your self and capabilities and to be self reliant not having to depend on any one or anything job well done my brother of the woods ps chuck a
Appreciate that, Chuck.
You are such a joy to watch. So envious of your beautiful lifestyle. Keep those videos coming!
I appreciate your kind words, we love sharing what we know about the past!
I’m sitting outside under a lean-to in my northern Illinois backyard this crisp January evening…patiently waiting for some snow to finally grace our lives here. I have a sumptuously smelling hickory fire going in front of me, I’m sipping a little Irish whiskey and I’m enjoying your channel. Thank you for helping me through some tough times in the modern world.
Kind words and I thank you. As to your resting place, in my opinion you’ve ticked every box for a five star accommodation… especially the Irish Whiskey, lol. We appreciate your continued interest.
I really enjoyed the camping trip, it all looked so well thought out. Thank you for bringing us along.
Thanks Richard
Love the wool leg wrappings, something we overlook so much these days. Absolutely love all the period stuff and knowledge to use it. Jealous of all that wool. Finding good wool pants is a pain. My favorite wool article is a hand spun and knitted wool touque with a whale knitted in brown wool. No idea where it came from or how old it is but it's a trusted outdoor companion.
Nothing beats a well worn, well loved garment that you hate to see the day it wears out. Thanks for watching.
Camping in the woods as a kid it was always the Jays that gets you up in the morning making a din and a racket. 😊😊
They can indeed be annoying but, this time of year they’re pretty quiet. It is now a crescendo of song birds!
Hey Peter! I love watching how the gear "rides" as you go along. Watching you set up camp was a Master Class on how to do it. Each task flowed effortlessly into the next, with a long practiced smoothness and efficiency. I shall make it a point to remember "The Four W's... Wind, Wool, Water, and Wood". This was a joy to watch! Thank you!
Thanks Martin. I have had a wee bit of practice at it and trust me when I say, it did not flow so easily in the start.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Dad always said that the hallmark of an expert was making something difficult look easy! Some learning curves are steeper than others; and practice really does make perfect. Thanks for passing on your expertise, enthusiasm, and obvious joy about being outdoors and the 18th Century lifestyle.
Yep. Agreed. Thank you for teaching me the 4 W's of Winter survival
That is one way to wake up smelling and feeling fresh in the morning. Sleep on pine boughs. Lol. Interesting to see how it was done so long ago. My son and I are looking forward to coming up that way in a few months. As always, thanks for sharing.
I look forward to meeting you.
I grew up in the Assemblies of God and the boys achievements went through a process from trail blazer to pioneer to fcf the way you live is wonderful and I enjoy watching it
Thanks, Drew. We are indeed blessed with a wonderful life and we really appreciate your interest in our effort to demonstrate a simpler life.
Thankks for building my confidence on not worrying a we bit of rust
Think of it as patina versus detrimental!
@@TheWoodlandEscape you hit the nail on the head as I say. Please continue doing what you do inspires myself to learn much more
My brother is a mountain man at heart, he can camp on the coldest snowy day. He knows how to survive I enjoyed your video. Those potatoes sure sounds good My granny used to bake them in hot ashes
Their darn tasty, Bessie,but,I fine most food cooked an open fire tasty.
This reminds me of the time when I was 12 years old. I slept outside in a two person A frame Coleman tent. My parents said I wouldn't make it through the night. I piled up snow in the front which was where the wind was blowing from. Took my sleeping bag and two blankets with me, Slept like a baby the whole night with temps in the teens. Thanks for another great video.
I also owned a Coleman tent (orange as I recall). It would develop a life long passion for camping and simply being in the wild. Sounds to me like you were a smart young fellow.
Ay ay ay, you are brave! After watching this video, rest assure I will go to cook some bacon, I am hungry. Thank you for another "cold adventure" not to say freezing experience. Rock on. Peter!
Enjoy your fat back.
What a way to start a fire! First time ever seeing or hearing about that method it took right off! Thanks again for a great video my friend.
My pleasure, Chad.
You can also also just stick a piece of char cloth in the lock and then transfer the ember to a prepared tender bundle. Its a good idea to collect tender as you find it on your trek as sometimes the fire us the first thing you might want to get started with or weather might have dampened tender too much at your campsite.
i l8ve your vids im going to try that fire gun trick today with my whitetail flintlock
Works ever time. Appreciate your kind words.
Ole Ginny starting the fire...now that is ingenious!
She has never let me down!
This is one of my favorite videos of yours. I love how snug and trim your camp looks. I'd still love to see a video on your tarp, but I know you have much bigger fish to fry. Lol.
I’ve found the key to comfort is to eliminate the wind. Just a slight breeze can make winter trekking intolerable.
Enjoying that hearty meals deserves a hearty like.
And a hearty, thank you!
I wonder how many porcupine deer roasts have been enjoyed in the same way in the last 300yrs? Spot on sir, a good life....ATB
I suspect a lot!
You are spoiling us with three videos in 7 days. Several questions. How are your leggings wrapped? How do you tie your snowshoes and what is the material you use for the bindings. Where do you find your period equipment. It always fascinates me to see the items you use and the practical nature of all of it. Again thanks for taking us along and let use step back in time to our roots and what's really important.
Hey Mark, Leggings are simply 4” wide wool about 6’ long and I start at the bottom overlapping the pre virus row by a half then tie them off with brain tanned legging ties ornamented with porcupine quills. We make pretty much every thing you see. As to the snowshoe harness, I’m keep you in the dark, lol. Our next video is actually covering the making of a snowshoe harness.
@@TheWoodlandEscape thanks can’t wait.
Peter, I always enjoy your videos. As a country boy and an avid hunter, I did a lot of winter camping when I was younger. I found that if I left a flap about a foot and a half or two feet hanging down in the front of a lean to, it would trap a lot of heat and make for a much more comfortable night. The old mountain men here used to bring dogs in their tents on a cold night to help keep them warm. I have heard them use the phrase that it is as cold as a three dog night. I always thought that was a peculiar saying until I found out what it meant.
That’s a great suggestion, I’ll be giving that a try for sure. I love that saying and I’ve certainly sleep,out in many such nights, sadly without the dogs.
Love your out fits ,camping gears, so historically, your knowledge and skills,your videos are gold to me,I enjoy watching, thank you, ❤😊
It is our pleasure to share this knowledge and craft with you. Thanks for your interest.
Beautiful video. And your venison and fatback looked so good. I always get hungry for my bannock bread after watching you make yours. So I know what is on the menu today. Got to make my bannock bread. It’s the best bread. Thanks for taking us all along on your venture.
Enjoy your bannock, Beverly. Try dipping it in maple syrup ….yum!
@@TheWoodlandEscape I made my bannock bread today and did dip in pure maple syrup. Excellent. That is the way I will be eating now. Thanks for the suggestion. I had not thought of maple syrup.
AMAZING video!!! Please make more! This is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!
Thanks very much Ben, glad your enjoying.
I really enjoyed your video. Just found your channel today. I will be watching more and catching up. What you are showing folks is awesome. Back in the late '80s and through the '90s I did mountain man reenactments. And also belong to a group that was involved in doing the same.I hand made All my buckskin clothes, blanket coats, and camp equipment. One of our first blue butt campouts, turned out to be a record-breaking -14° f very cold night. Our group, and everyone I met at rendezvous, agreed, the pioneers and the frontiersman had to be some of the strongest toughest people to ever to live like that day after day after day.
That is for sure!!!
Thanks for sharing and showing us how to survive when times get hard blessings to all
Thanks Kim.
so restful to watch....i strive to live a simple life close to the land also...you are educational and inspiring my freind...Merci ;-)
I appreciate your kind words.
Appreciate your efforts and dedication. Always a delight to see another fine video. Something as simple as a gourd has a multitude of uses. Canteen,plate,and bowl. I believe I read in the early colonies they had a great desire for the versatile gourd. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!
I we appreciate your support. I believe one of first to ever comment an a very loyal follower. Watch your top knot, Ashley.
I enjoy the winter camp you put together. The music from the flute can be turned down 5 notches when editing the video.
Thanks for your interest and feedback, Bob.
I’m sitting here by my own fire waiting for my dinner to cook while watching yours. Thanks for sharing, such an excellent job you do.
Appreciate the feedback.
Love your channel and learning the old ways. Very interesting and educational!!
Thanks so much, Mary.
Talk about Walkman Walt Whitman is my 23rd cousin he's related to my family this book is very cool and he used to take care of the wounded soldiers at the hospitals well thank you for this video old memories back
An amazing man and most certainly my favorite poet!
Thank you another great advancer.
Thanks Linda.
Watching this makes me want to go and attend another mountain man rendezvous. I have been doing this for over 38 years now and enjoy every bit of this living history and all of the old crafts associated with turning back in time.
You sir are an original. I really enjoy learning new techiques and practice applying them all the while enjoying the expertise of early American frontiersmen.
Thanks. 38 in the business, you must be about my vintage, lol.
@@TheWoodlandEscape
Probably. I was 25 years old when I was on that trip. I have doing living history / buckskinning for 38 years.
Started heavily in casting and muzzle loading in the mid 70's and have a rather extensive collection of custom black powder fowlers, longrifiles and pistols. Since I do many rendezvous, one picks up alot of accoutrements and clothing.
I really enjoy this hobby and lifestyle and with me finally retired I can enjoy it even more.
Keep on trekking my friend, I truely enjoy watching your videos.
Thanks Denis. I find that many folks my/our age start to pack it in. My father used to tell me, “ never let the old man in”. Watch your top knot.
@@TheWoodlandEscape
Yep, watch yurn, and keep yer powder dry.
Should one day we should meet on the trek, I would be honored to share a fire with you and talk about the history and old ways.
Love and respect from Greece my friend. God bless you.
That was a beautiful video! For the last month my wife and I have gone snowshoeing on Monday nights after her work on our 100acre wood property! I make dinner over the camp fire and we watch the stars! It is my favorite time of the year to camp as well!
So few actually get out and embrace the season … good for you guy’s.
Excellent video. I felt I was out there with you.
Thanks Mark
I would l ive like that today, I think it would be so rewarding. Thank you for this
Our pleasure Tammy, glad you’re enjoying.
What a pleasant outing, Peter. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it, Lowell.
i found gold!!!!!!!! ty sir for this fine production
A lot of the credit must go to Cathy for her work with the camera. Thanks for the flattering compliment, Ethan.
Love these
Thanks Judith.
Well done…..content presentation execution production. ✅✅✅✅
Wow, thanks Stan, flattered indeed.
Another good video. I've always had a sweet spot for Michigan axes. Yours sounds like a good one, It has a ring to it. I also noticed that Jennie is looking well used (not abused).
It is a good one and as far as tools go, “if you take care of them, they’ll take care of you”.
Very good Peter. Looked pretty cold to this Texas boy though.
Actually got a wee bit tropical at times in my shelter. Temperature hovered just below freezing.
Hello Peter and thank you for taking us along. I look forward with excitement to your next video release every week and to get two, well thats even better.Winter is quickly winding down here. We're suppose to reach 45° today with 70° tomorrow for Saturday and then back to rain/snow Monday. Majority of the spring/summer time critters have arrived this week reminding us that spring is soon coming.
Great seeing Jenny lending a helping hand with fire making and another to-do checked off your list. Thanks again and till next time friend stay well.
The transition from winter to spring is a tough time in the bush.
So my husband and I love watching your lovely channel…. and have been watching you since you had only three videos. We just got out of the pool and saw a new video, and brrrrrr! I had to grab a blanket to finish watching! Can you tell me where your little kettle can be purchased from? Thanks
Just out of the pool? You don’t live near me I take it,lol. We certainly appreciate your support. As to the kettle … if your referring to my coffee pot, I got it a flea market some 30 years ago and it has been my companion on many a trek since. If it is the tin billy, you might try Park House Museum, they have great products and great prices.
Great technique to start a fire and that double blade axe was a beast. Keep the videos coming Peter.
That axe is just a tad shy odd a chainsaw for power,lol!
Peter we need feature length videos here, I always hate when they end. I could follow you around all day….
Flattered indeed Joe, thank you.
Hi from Syracuse NY USA everyone thank you for sharing your adventures
Thanks Earl.
Outstanding job brother
I really enjoyed our little trip through your trials, thank you for making the videos .
Appreciate your interest Phillip.
Man, love the channel! It’s amazing how in my winter camps just HOW MUCH TIME I spend processing enough wood! But hey, it warms you three times!
It does that Jeff. Always seems like a lot of work, until your battened down and comfortable by the fire in a winters storm
@@TheWoodlandEscape yes indeed! No feeling like it is there?
ilmfao!!! When condidtion are bad for snowshoes. This video.
They were not great, pretty much the end of winter.
These videos are so awesome, especially after a long shitty day at work. Thanks again
Glad it was able to wind you down.
Great video of what you love doing!!
Thanks for the break from the modern world, it’s especially appreciated in these crazy times.
They are indeed crazy times.
Thanks again for sharing your GREAT videos with our survival group!!!
My pleasure, Chester, thanks for the interest.
A cozy little camp you have there. I envy you. I can only imagine how good that simple fare tastes out in the wilderness
Stay safe my friend. I am watching.
Thanks Mark. Food does always taste better while one is living out of doors.
Love watching your channel I look forward to all your videos I’m a old Virginia boy who would have loved to live in the past 😁
Born out of your time, Stanley by the sound of your feedback. We’re glad you’re enjoying.
Outstanding video - one of your best yet!!!!! For some reason I love these "old school" winter camping videos. More please!!!! God bless and take care.
Thanks Steve … given it is one of my favorite pastimes, there’ll be more to come.
What a wonderful video. Truly peaceful. I have never seen nor heard of using a flintlock to start a fire. The terrain looks like much of the mountains of Pennsylvania where i grew up.
You grew up in a beautiful part of the States, I love it down there. If people like you find these videos peaceful in these crazy times, than it is worth our effort.
Love the video, great camp. Almost lost your bacon. Keep your powder dry
Close indeed. I’d have just brushed it off and threw it back in the skillet . Watch your top knot, Lance.
Thanks for taking us along with you, it was quite a relaxing video to watch. I must admit that there's nothing like camping under a tarp shelter with a blanket, especially during a time of the year when there's no mosquitos.
When people say these videos relax them, it makes the effort all worth while.
It is so, so good to go on a winter camping trip with you. No BS or games, you actually know what you are doing. I been there and done that so I know; you are the real thing. Heck, you know that already. Excellent idea bringing some good food along. Trying to forage and survive can lead to some cold, hungry nights. I would enjoy a good hot toddy by the fire before hitting the sack.
Love to share a fire with you Ed and that hot toddy sounds like a great idea.
@@TheWoodlandEscape This video is so enjoyable I am watching it again. Good glass of black label close to hand...
This is just beautiful ❤
My feeling exactly … glad you enjoyed.
Thank You So Very Much for making this video. it makes me think of what i can bring in my backpack when i go for a hike/hunting in the forests were i live. :)
Very enjoyable...thanks
Thanks Russ.
Great video. Suggestions - use a spikinawgan ( gun coat) or at least a lock patch to protect your weapon in those weather conditions. Place a long support pole along the fireside margin of your sleeping bed. Use a spark sheet to protect your clothing and blankets. Your snowshoes are too valuable for chopping below knee level as they make large targets. No matter how careful and skilled you are, it is only a matter of time before you damage them. Take your snowshoes off when doing low level chopping.
Good feedback, Doris.
Love it
Peter I greatly enjoy your videos and always look forward to the next one. I have spent most of my life outdoors and a good many years living in various log cabins around the Musquodoboit Valley. My health has forced me to move closer and closer to the wood stove over the years. Your very lucky to be able to carry on with your life style and I look forward to living vicariously through your videos. Best regards Brad Smith (Tinkers Hollow)
Your a man of my own heart,Brad. Not sure where the area you describe is? We appreciate your interest in our step back in time efforts.
Great video. Thank you. They would also use char cloth under frizzen.
Thank you.
Great Video as always, it would be great if you would do a video about everything to do with jennie , powder , ball patch. loads in detail
What her stock and ram rod are made of just everything. Would be very interesting
Thanks 🙏
Thanks William and that is food for thought for an episode.
maybe this is why there should be a huge EMP to decimate all technology and then more people can learn how to be self sufficient. Big respect to Peter, love your videos man thank you
Appreciate the feedback, Nathan.
Y'all ease the mind in a peaceful way in your videos from a stressful world , thank you
Good to know you find peace of mind … worth our effort than.
Wonderful way to start my day - thank you so much!
Thanks Rob.
Outstanding, Peter! I truly admire you .
Flattered, Steven, thank you.
Ohh this made me think. I always thought a flash in the pan related to a miss fire but what if instead it referred to fire making? I really enjoyed this, thank you.
Perhaps both!
Thanks Pete I needed this .I hope to get out again in to the woods for a over niter . only been out hunting with my flint lock . Its good for the soul .
It is indeed good for the soul, Steve. I’ll be out a few more times before the snow goes.
@@TheWoodlandEscape look forward to seeing it
The picture you have for this video reminded me of a painting of a mountain man in his lean to at the fire by John Clyman (?) I really enjoy your videos. Thank you. I used to do muzzleloading rifle shooting competitions or Rendezvous from about 1980 to 1995. I also made a sold custom buckskins. Keep your powder dry!
Thanks Marla and watch your top knot!
What peace your videos create in my innermost being .. this one seems to take me back to a day of yesteryear when but a boy tramping the Allegheny Mtns of Virginia where I was born and raised .. heating soup out of the can and roasting muskrat over the fire taken with our little victor traps ,on those cold Appalachian winter days .. it seems those days are flooding my memories as I watched this outstanding video .. well as always .. Onward and Upward is the watchword .. keep up the good work ..
Your childhood memories sound a lot like mine, Jeff. I wouldn’t change a thing about my upbringing on the farm and in the country.
Geez they were tough times - & that af the end of winter!!
Love your calmness thru if all. But I'm guessing if the water had spilled & the bacon fallen to the fire that calm may have been tested?
Great video - & loved Jenny as a fire starter, very ingenious.
Things can indeed go south in hurry and yes, losing the fat back would have been bad. Wouldn’t be the first time though, that I’ve picked up food from the ground, given it a wipe and threw it back in the skillet.
Enjoyed it much
Thanks Kurt.
What an outing I cant get enough of old school your camp is awesome just subscribed to your channel looking forward to seeing more of this type of camping..be safe out there my friend.
Awesome, thank you! We certainly appreciate your interest and support.
I have always wanted to see a reliable guide spend a winter's night under a simple tarp and in front of a long fire; comforted by wool blankets! Nessmuk writes about it...and you show how!
Quite cozy it one goes about it right … you should give it a try.
Very good job, very enjoyable. Thanks for the video.
Thanks, Scott.
Great video! Thank you
Thank you.
Again, great job!
I had started rereading some of Mark Baker’s old articles and along with your video I was looking forward to some spring time camps.
Keep up the good work.
Mark’s stuff is really good. I can see you rustling through your gear in preparation.
I’m amazed at your cedar regeneration with your higher deer numbers. We have a few large white cedars but, I’ve only found one young cedar on our property. We don’t have many deer but, they must find the young cedars. I know they’ll find an unprotected apple tree very quickly.
Your right there, I wouldn’t want to be a young apple tree growing in the forest … a rather short lifespan. Soil Ph has a lot to do with how different species either survive or strive. Ours is ideal for cedar.
Thank you sir, very relaxing. I love the outdoors too.
It is a worth while if it relaxes our viewers in this crazy world of ours.
This is gold, thank you so much for sharing with us.
My pleasure!
Thank you for sharing your adventures. I grew up in northern Vermont , and spent a lot of time in the outdoors. Brings back memories.
Our pleasure! Vermont is a beautiful State.
New to the channel. Love it. Cheers!
Thank you and we appreciate your interest and support.
Hello again my friend, with your experience and expertise maybe you could do an in-depth care and maintenance of the weapons, if I’ve missed one you have done I guess I need too look further for the iconic ( wee bit of history)
I did do an episode on fine tuning a lock and restoring a 25 plus year old Bess! Thanks for your interest.
I watch U in the cold outdoors and know I could NOT do it. For one thing I need to feel 'secure'. You know...a cabin around me when the bears meander through. Guess I'm a wuss at heart. Your 4 'W's' for survival R followed by my 3 'W's' of why I won't try. 1st; Wet. 2nd; Wild and 3rd; Worn. To feel 'wet or damp', then worry about the 'wild things' that come out at night and snap twigs, means a night spent worrying...I'd B 'worn' out. You marvel at birds in nature Peter, and say we're not tough but comparing 'feathers and fur' to skin, only proves who was meant to live outdoors and whom indoors (my take). I was wondering why you brought no bannock along for your trek and then; Voila! You made it. I take it your nod-while-munchin' means; MMmm HMmm Good! Thanks 4 your time/talents shared and fine Catherine's steady hand. You remind me of this line of; Scott Fitzgerald's; "...I love not man the less, but nature more." Health and God Bless!
Once again Marie, you have made my day and I thank you. “I love not man less, but nature more” is such a profound quote. Thanks for sharing
Hi Peter. Thanks so much for the videos! I really appreciated your comments about how, we as humans aren't so tough when we compare ourselves to a chickadee or red squirrel, surviving in -40 degrees Celsius! I was so proud of my wife and I braving -37 degrees in our home made little cabin, but the chickadees did it with nothing but their feathers! :) I wondered if you could provide any good novels/books etc. about survival in the woods during the 1700's - 1800's that I can add to my library? Thanks again, and keep on trekking!! - Brad (Ontario)
Try Eckert’s books, perhaps the Frontiersman.
Looks like another fun adventure , Peter. Winter certainly is a magical time in the woods.
Not for the inexperienced if trekking alone. As demonstrated, the flintlock firearm could always be counted on to start a fire, and plugging the vent to do so was actually a pretty common thing. I've read a few accounts of evidence of bullets imbedded in the log wall of a cabin across from a fireplace :- ]
Thanks Bob for giving me my evening laugh!
I really enjoy your trekking and paddling videos!
Two of my favorite passions, Frederick … more to come.