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@tombrew103 15 сағат бұрын
Just here to say the story about the guy who got lost is a ‘hoax’. Wondering if you have any opinion on it?
@betterhiking 12 сағат бұрын
As far as I know he hasn’t made any public statements and it was news outlets that suggested he would remain silent unless payed. The whole story is feasible except for the fact that he found the hut assuming he first found the Geehi River. If he followed the river towards the Geehi Dam there would have been no incentive or marker to suggest he should follow Lady Northcote Creek up towards the hut. There would be no way to know without a map or GPS (which he did not have). The whole area burnt in 2003 and all footpads from Olsens Lookout have returned to the bush. That is, however, speculation. I aim to find out for myself this year. He could’ve seen an indicator. If he contoured along the Western Fall then he would’ve struggled with hydration. Following the contour at around 1200m (where it is believed he left Hannels Spur) he would’ve eventually found the Snowy Hydro access track. Unsure how he could’ve done that in heatwave conditions without reliable access to water. In that bush without water and in 30 degree heat you get dehydrated very fast.
@tombrew103 12 сағат бұрын
@ thanks for getting back to me! Having been there yourself though surely 13 days is a crazy amount of time to be ‘lost’ for?? Would you not be able to find a path in that time and follow to civilisation no matter which direction you go??
@ianmatthews137 Күн бұрын
Thanks buddy. Well worth listening to.
@Golfrolfsixnine Күн бұрын
How do I get better? ;)
@betterhiking Күн бұрын
By following Better Hiking 😉
@tothehillsmtb5615 2 күн бұрын
Great video! I wish every hiker was sat down and given this talking to before they went out bush.
@TheBeardedBushranger 2 күн бұрын
Yup, great video! Agree very much.
@betterhiking 2 күн бұрын
Your style of exploration is certainly self sufficient! I’d trust you to survive in the bush.
@alinmuresan8374 3 күн бұрын
I will try to train,according to your lessons
@mayam6510 3 күн бұрын
underrated
@yuliehill8638 3 күн бұрын
I have been looking forward to watch your new video and this one is the one i really need it. Thank you for sharing the videos link to learn more .
@BilltheTulaneGuy 3 күн бұрын
Needed this. Training for Bhutan/EBC trek in May25
@just_another_bloke 3 күн бұрын
This is exactly why “type 2” fun is the best type. You get out of your comfort zone, you are forced to make decisions, you learn. Priority 1 - plan and prepare, priority 2 - improve your skill set; that way when the excrement hits the oscillation device you make it home with a story for the grandkids. Nothing fun ever comes from the safety zone
@WollemiAdventures 3 күн бұрын
100% agree about type 2 fun. Hate it at the time, but look back at it and can happily reminisce about the memories!
@just_another_bloke 3 күн бұрын
@ you learn so much about yourself when faced with a challenging situation
@betterhiking 3 күн бұрын
Suffering is essential. Not great at the time, but it’s how you grow and become resilient.
@timlockwood3260 3 күн бұрын
You have some of the best quality videos, hope to see many more soon
@betterhiking 3 күн бұрын
Thanks Tim, more to come for sure!
@BilltheTulaneGuy 6 күн бұрын
Heading to Bhutan and EBC May25
@philipwright9181 6 күн бұрын
The best account I've seen of this area. Very comprehensive.
@betterhiking 6 күн бұрын
Thanks mate!
@joesmo8710 8 күн бұрын
While a lot of what you’re saying or true. You continuously hit on “hiking” and not other outdoor ventures that require serious gear. For example, I’m an avid sport and trad climber. In order to do this safely, I need a myriad of gear including rope, helmet, belay device, QuickDraws, Alpine draws, harness, nuts, cold gear for the winter, etc. Without this equipment I wouldn’t be able to rope climb.
@betterhiking 7 күн бұрын
I focus on hiking in this video because of what you have just commented.
@abrarsarts7973 10 күн бұрын
Which guiding agency did you use?
@betterhiking 9 күн бұрын
Scenic Nepal Treks. Amazing, friendly and intelligent guides and good logistics.
@abrarsarts7973 9 күн бұрын
@betterhiking Thank you
@DK-lg7ti 10 күн бұрын
Excellent Tips. Thank you Sir
@carpathiancraftsman 10 күн бұрын
Guy was asking in a overlanding group if there is a decent priced camping/overlanding sink. The best reply was: get a plastic bowl and a sink drain. Make a hole in the bowl, add the drain and there you go. Same material, does the same, but 10% of the price
@koertslik3557 11 күн бұрын
I prefer the silent hike vids
@cdask3076 12 күн бұрын
im pretty happy with what i have I also live in nz where we pretty much use something until its stuffed then its time to upgrade!
@krejn 13 күн бұрын
Great video, but the whole point of it relies on the fact that people are insecure idiots. So if you're not easily swayed and have a solid grasp on consumerism and you do things and activities for your own sake, and not to fit in or to fuel your impulses, then there is no problem anymore right?
@betterhiking 12 күн бұрын
Insecure yes but not stupid. It’s a process of unlearning the behaviours enforced through consumerism and learning to trust in your own judgment. It is more than likely that this will help more people than not, but in the end it’s all about enjoyment. If you are happy with how you are then there is no problem.
@JoshLandon-kh2ed 13 күн бұрын
great video bro
@betterhiking 13 күн бұрын
Thanks mate 👍
@pedro_claro 14 күн бұрын
I’ve watched this one per month since finding it. It’s a great video, one that hits home unfortunately (im not well off yet I have been getting obsessed over gear instead of using whatever and having fun). And as you said, it’s applicable to all sorts of hobbies not just backpacking. One of the biggest problems is offseason - a time when it’s inappropriate for the hobby and we naturally consume more content, and get draw into the consumerism ways and gear head videos. Basically we need a winter hobby, and a summer hobby. Something proper to do when it’s too hot or too cold
@betterhiking 13 күн бұрын
Hiking is an all-season activity! Unfortunately winter hiking necessitates having more gear by nature of needing to be prepared for different conditions. There are still cost effective ways to get into it and traps to fall into if you aren’t careful. Also depends on your location. In Australia for example, you don’t need much more than normal 3-season gear and you can easily buy gear to supplement what you already own (an over quilt for a summer sleeping bag, foam sleeping pad for under your current one etc). Camping decisions (ie staying below the treeline) also reduces the need for specialised winter equipment.
@verasegoh3677 14 күн бұрын
Hi Josh, it was nice to run into you and your friend, when we (my bushwalking friend Greg and I) ran into you along Greymare Trail when we're going to Happys Hut and you and your friend just walking away from Happys Hut. I forgot to ask your friend's name after talking to her and listening to her remarkable family experience. Please say hello to her. Cheers, Vera
@betterhiking 14 күн бұрын
I certainly will say hi for you. I hope your injury didn’t give you any more problems.
@verasegoh3677 12 күн бұрын
@betterhiking Thank you. The knee is alright at the moment. Thanks.
@jamo6758 14 күн бұрын
Recently I was thinking of buying some new Goretex trousers....but then I realised my cheap Nature Hike ones are totally fine. They don't look cool but they do what I need them to do.
@explorewithnandagopal 14 күн бұрын
Great tips.. Thanks
@colewormood6936 15 күн бұрын
Excellent video with a refreshing perspective. The great outdoors is intended for everybody to enjoy, it’s not any less beautiful with different brands.
@KOAnonymously 16 күн бұрын
9:13 also being able to go camping anywhere is becoming illegal. The US has been selling parts of our National forests to Foreign countries is what I’ve heard. Not sure how true it is but I wouldn’t put it past them they’re greedy.
@stephendovey4973 16 күн бұрын
Wow, about 40 years ago I did that same trip.. I remember we didn’t really have any fixed plans, and one of us said “let’s pop down there”. 4 hours later.. there we were.. really stuffed.
@betterhiking 16 күн бұрын
Different world down there before the fires, must’ve been awesome. I think the canyon took approx 4 hours for us too.
@elrickhuang6864 16 күн бұрын
All the best!!!!!
@julianmcgee5741 16 күн бұрын
No way is it 12okm. 50 at most. Prob less.
@betterhiking 16 күн бұрын
Yeah I just made it up clearly 😂
@TheWickedirish 17 күн бұрын
And here I am still proudly rocking an external frame. Can we start trying to promote knowledge as a prerequisite to going into the backcountry? I see people on almost every trip now that clearly have no business being in the backcountry, and they're always wearing super nice gear.
@betterhiking 16 күн бұрын
Yes that’s the next video topic from me 👍
@rachelwilson7625 17 күн бұрын
Thanks, that was really relaxing, beautiful shots that help us enjoy the journey and its at the end that I remember the distance you both travelled. I appreciate the effort you put in to make it look effortless. The information about the trail invaluable, thanks so much!
@betterhiking 16 күн бұрын
Pleasure, thanks for watching!
@LuluTheCorgi 18 күн бұрын
A lot of the titanium stuff you can get straight from China for half the price, poop shovels, burners, titanium pots/cups etc etc You can make lots of other stuff yourself easily as well The hardest part to do cheap is clothing, just because Marinowool is an expensive material but even there you can find some great budget stuff And you really only need 2 pieces of each, 2 pairs of socks, 2 underwear, 2 base layers etc I do think going with Marinowool is worth it tho compared to cotton, but yeah definitely don't need any brand logos on it Wash one in a creek/lake/etc while you wear the other Also check out craigslisr and the like for used gear, because people constantly buy new tents and such (its 50g lighter!!!!!!) you can often get good deals
@JustSauntering 18 күн бұрын
Subscribed for this video👊
@eddieintheoutdoors 19 күн бұрын
Night 4 campsite among the boulders, how awesome!
@yuliehill8638 21 күн бұрын
Hi Josh, do you have the full video on this hike? Really enjoy watching your hiking videos. Thank you 🙏
@betterhiking 21 күн бұрын
No full video sorry. This is a short side trip from Wilkinson Creek and the Main Range Track, about 4km from memory.
@yuliehill8638 21 күн бұрын
@ thank you
@debs_hiking_journey 21 күн бұрын
Okay so I've done the Northern Section but I have been totally put off by the Southern Section because of the wall to climb 😳 I so want to tick this one off, is the other way up the Southern Section a little easier and not so scary? 😂
@betterhiking 21 күн бұрын
The Canyon Track to the summit from Sugarloaf Saddle is very easy. Wells Cave is too, you definitely don't have to do it the way I did here and exposure yourself to any long drops.
@debs_hiking_journey 21 күн бұрын
Not sure if I missed it but what thermals do you use? I hate my thermal pants and I'm looking to get better ones.
@betterhiking 21 күн бұрын
I think I've got some Macpac one's, I rarely use them in Australian conditions.
@ervinslens 21 күн бұрын
What a hike guys! Place looks so atmospheric and soothing! Great cinematography!
@betterhiking 21 күн бұрын
Thank you Ervin! The wind and evenings were soothing but the heat was intense being so high up in a heatwave.
@debs_hiking_journey 21 күн бұрын
So glad I found your videos, love this one, looking forward to watching more of your videos and following you on your adventures. My goal is AAWT next year, slowly getting fitter and making sure I don't get slack, oh and this year I'll make sure I get up on the harder parts to see how I go. If I fail then I'll pick myself up and try again.
@betterhiking 21 күн бұрын
Maybe I’ll see you out there! I just did my first true section hike of the AAWT, Kiandra to Kosci. I’ve hiked all the individual walking trails along the Alps Track in Victoria besides Baw Baw. My next objective is the section from Mt Sunday to Mt Hotham, the hard part!
@DroidHDAL-n2c 21 күн бұрын
Forget about the labels? Whilst wearing a Rab tshirt?!LOL.
@yuliehill8638 22 күн бұрын
Another video Josh. Thank you for all your hard work and sharing this video and all your other videos. My husband is not a hiker but very experienced bush walker. He grew up in Strathbogie and his childhood was always go walk about and he still love going to the bush and watching your hiking adventures and going bush walking with my husband and my nearly 9 years old girl teaching me so much how beautiful and unique Australia is. I grew up going jungle trekking in North Sumatra a lot , very different style with some wild animals 😊 chasing you sometimes and 15 years in Australia my love for Victoria High country grow more and more. It’s so addictive i just want to go out there whenever i have time. Finger crossed our day hike to Mount Feathertop this weekend will be okay. We have been practicing going to small hills in our area and thanks to all your knowledge you share. Safe hiking and have fun 🥾⛰️🌳
@betterhiking 22 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! I’m glad my videos are so enjoyable for you. I hope you have a great time on Feathertop, you should be fine walking along the Razorback, but it is 22km. Good luck!
@mattherdpodiatry 22 күн бұрын
Great tips. Cheers. Who did you arrange your trek through? Mind me asking how much they charged you?
@betterhiking 22 күн бұрын
I’ve gone twice with Scenic Nepal Treks. For just EBC pricing, as I personally did extra while over there, you’d be looking at around $1500 I believe.
@angiedomine8054 22 күн бұрын
Just did the wells cave track today, a very tough but rewarding climb. Well done
@betterhiking 22 күн бұрын
Hey everyone, I have always admired 'silent hiking' videos for their beautiful videography and simplicity. With my minimal 'manual' camera experience and gear, creating this video was certainly a challenge, but a rewarding one. It is always a treat to be able to see yourself learn and develop a new skill. I know for certain I will be coming equipped with a proper external microphone for the next silent film - there is only so much post-processing I can do to fix wind-dominant audio! I hope the result is still sufficient for this video. For non-technical hiking such as this section of the AAWT, I have to say I really enjoy this format over my usual action-camera orientated videos. However, for the more technical adventures, you can't beat the quality and ease of use of action cameras. Anyway - enjoy! Leave any questions and comments below, Josh
@jude7286 24 күн бұрын
defintitely agree with some of these points. i feel like a lot of the big brands do make the best quality gear/clothing and so i dont mind paying a bit more for them, but some of the prices are insane, like paying 1k for an arc'teryx jacket. i never usually buy from these brands unless theyre on sale. i agree with the point about content creators pushing unnecessary requirements/standards too. I hate that everytime i watch a gear breakdown video im always being told i need to pay close to a hundred dollars just for a t-shirt all because its merino wool.
@kazimierzwichura7285 25 күн бұрын
Thank You for this advices.Greetings from Poland.
@DanielSuh 25 күн бұрын
Great tips! I am planning for 2026, any suggestions on tour agencies? Thanks in advance.
@betterhiking 25 күн бұрын
I’ve gone with Scenic Nepal Treks twice and would go with them again.
@DanielSuh 22 күн бұрын
@@betterhiking With so many out there I rather go with the one others have positive experience, thanks again