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@OutdoorsmanDave Күн бұрын
Sorry about the audio, seems to have reset to 100% volume
@brianbowell9845 Күн бұрын
I was there 12 years ago and yesterday. Going up from the 'junction' on the N/S track a bearing of 320* will get you up a vague track to the hut. Coming back down there are plenty of markers, usually jam jar lids.
@OutdoorsmanDave Күн бұрын
It’s still there but you do need to ask permission, markers have been removed intentionally I suspect
@DougieMcGibbon 2 күн бұрын
Really interesting place to camp!
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 күн бұрын
@@DougieMcGibbon Yes, as indicated in the video we came across it five years ago and we had always intended to come back and stay a night in it. I just don’t think people know it’s there, did you?
@Rawrnz 2 күн бұрын
cool mission, the springs themselves are up at the end of an lava flow further up the valley, a great place to visit, can continue up the lava flow to upper tama also.
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 күн бұрын
@@Rawrnz yes it sure was, be sure to see [Ep.2] Graham & I have been to the start of the river when we camped at the back of upper Tama five years ago but on the topo map where I was in the video was right on the X and it does make sense because it means deep water which it was. Interesting 🤔
@Rawrnz 2 күн бұрын
@@OutdoorsmanDave interesting that topo map puts it so far down, the online one i use has it further up. Re EP2, went up north crater 2 weeks ago, got my bum handed to me also.. that southerly rockets over the flat up there. Anyways keep it up, love the kaimai stuffs too.
@OutdoorsmanDave Күн бұрын
@@Rawrnz 🤣 bum handed to you.
@joehiker8114 2 күн бұрын
Great vid!!
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 күн бұрын
@@joehiker8114 Thanks Joe
@BlackshacksBushcraft 2 күн бұрын
Crazy wind. I would have thought it would have been more sheltered inside the crater.
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 күн бұрын
@@BlackshacksBushcraft It was, it’s just out of it, it was extremely extreme 😂 I mean when we went in there that evening it was just so quiet and calm, it’s amazing how quickly things can turn around in a few hours in the mountains. This however is what I love
@rosalind1048 2 күн бұрын
Wow what an adventure! I appreciate the details you show like clothing and kit. Always helps get ideas. Thanks for posting, enjoyed watching this tucked up in bed on a Sunday morning. Inspires me to start planning my next trip.
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 күн бұрын
@@rosalind1048 Thanks Rosalind, I’m a teaching channel, showing you what to take and how to respond in challenging situations. What’s the scariest camping experience you’ve had?
@rosalind1048 2 күн бұрын
@@OutdoorsmanDave I've camped in some pretty awful weather. But definitely my biggest fear is my tent getting torn in high winds and letting the rain in.
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 күн бұрын
@@rosalind1048 true that, or being in it and the wind takes it over the edge. It’s why I put rocks on all of my pegs, I suspect Graham didn’t which is why his tent got flattened but next time I would take a standalone tent like my Radar, that’s not so reliant on tension from pole to pegs.
@kirsti7415 2 күн бұрын
When you said "I dont think we're having a fire tonight" all I could think was, in a volcanic crater....I hope not! 😅
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 күн бұрын
@kirsti7415 it would have been safe & nice but seriously, not a spec of tinder to be found. What did yo think, are you up for something similar?
@OutdoorsmanDave 3 күн бұрын
It's always an adventure with Outdoorsman Dave and sleeping inside a volcano, is no exception, please like and comment, love to hear from you all.
@Jamessmith-ks8qx 7 күн бұрын
Very jealous
@OutdoorsmanDave 7 күн бұрын
@@Jamessmith-ks8qx sadly I’ve not had time to just do a wildcamp since, I’ll do more as I get older but for now, I’m more of an explorer adventure hiker while my body allows & my clocks ticking 😁 what do you like watching / doing outdoors yourself?
@ervinslens 12 күн бұрын
Outstanding short man, this looks great!
@OutdoorsmanDave 12 күн бұрын
Thank you, be sure to see the full video kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6XXZ36pj6eIodk
@scottdonnell191 14 күн бұрын
Great trip. Thanks Dave!
@OutdoorsmanDave 14 күн бұрын
Yes it was, third attempt to film it 🤣
@scottdonnell191 14 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@OutdoorsmanDave 14 күн бұрын
Wow, thanks Scott 🙏
@BrianErwin-v4l 14 күн бұрын
Love more young people? Pedo?
@walteravillalobos 15 күн бұрын
Saludos desde Cota Rica!!
@OutdoorsmanDave 15 күн бұрын
@@walteravillalobos Hello from New Zealand 🇳🇿
@mariannesparks7870 16 күн бұрын
thanks for sharing - it's good to see other parts of the landscape and a different perspective to the usual crossing. Can't wait for the second part!
@OutdoorsmanDave 16 күн бұрын
Thanks Marianne, yes I don’t do the roads most traveled very well, part 2 gets a wee bit dramatic 😱
@GypsyGirl317 17 күн бұрын
A friend and I climbed the "goat track" to Pukeatua Peak a few years ago and I absolutely loved it! 😊 Planning on doing the whole mountain next time. Sarah is a legend!! 😍🌿🙆🏻♀️
@OutdoorsmanDave 17 күн бұрын
Awesome, if you came in from the south you have seen the best views but I loved the whole thing.
@TheGingaKiwi 23 күн бұрын
First time watcher and now subscriber. You’re a real character. I’m walking the Kepler in March next year so appreciate the info. I like the look of your blue Macpac jacket. Can you tell me the name if possible. Cheers
@OutdoorsmanDave 23 күн бұрын
@@TheGingaKiwi Welcome onboard Shaun, be sure to see the next two Kepler videos, links in description. Re character, see more of that in my latest release 👋
@1johka 23 күн бұрын
Yes good ! very nutritious! And my dogs eat them all the time , but peel it for them will be safer so they don’t choke on the pit And not to many sometimes they can get diarrhea if they eat a lot
@OutdoorsmanDave 23 күн бұрын
Interesting
@jeffc1604 27 күн бұрын
Did you actually survive to make a Part 2??? I did the circuit in the opposite direction in February and in glorious weather. Enjoyed swimming in the stream on top of the waterfall at Otorere hut and in the beautiful clear waters near Waihohonui hut. I note that you didn't! I was horrified when we caught up to the masses doing the Tongariro Crossing. Everything I dislike in a tramp! I had expected a lot of people at such a popular time of the year and in ideal weather conditions but even so the sheer number came as a real shock . Certainly it's an interesting circuit but personally I'd go for bush and greenery any day rather than this largely barren desert landscape. Still, it's a unique environment and so different to other parts of NZ.
@OutdoorsmanDave 27 күн бұрын
@@jeffc1604 well done, confused though, we’re you going clockwise then? Yes survived, that’s all part of the benefits of my followers watching and learning from the decision-making I do regarding difficult situations. sadly this post was removed from one of the big Facebook groups because they don’t want new Trampers to be encouraged to think that it’s okay to try these as well 😢 you will see we went to great effort to avoid the crowds, I am so over the crowds on great walks hence I do backcountry
@carmenmartinez2882 29 күн бұрын
If I lived in New Zealand I would never have anxiety. Beautiful friendly country! Hopefully I’ll visit again someday. Good advice, I go tent camping a lot even though I’m 67, the forest is my therapy. Thanks.
@OutdoorsmanDave 29 күн бұрын
@@carmenmartinez2882 it’s not beers and skittles in New Zealand but yes we are blessed with beautiful landscapes. New video out, see one of our famous hikes kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6XXZ36pj6eIodk
@OutdoorsmanDave Ай бұрын
We were off to spend three nights on the mountain and camped one of them inside a volcano. High winds wreaked havoc on our tents and we head home early, but see some never before landscapes as we hike largely off-track to avoid the hoards of Tongariro crossing tourists, please like and comment.
@adamdoig1448 Ай бұрын
Thanks mate I just found ya page Very helpful I guess I never thought about it till now What else ya got 😊
@OutdoorsmanDave Ай бұрын
Search through my instagram catalog or goto my KZbin channel and look at the playlists if you wish to get confidence the bush 👋
@markdev4796 Ай бұрын
Would suggest a head torch in the day pack, if you end up stuck or lost into the evening you are trouble without light.
@OutdoorsmanDave Ай бұрын
@@markdev4796 Absolutely, if I haven’t mentioned it in this video I often do so in “other what pack for a day hike” videos please see more 👍
@SilverEye121 Ай бұрын
Wise words matey. More people need to hear this.
@OutdoorsmanDave Ай бұрын
@@SilverEye121 Thanks 🙏
@Froggability Ай бұрын
Yes!
@OutdoorsmanDave Ай бұрын
Ok then.
@missellehansen Ай бұрын
Tell that to Alicia Silverstone #
@OutdoorsmanDave Ай бұрын
She’ll be fine, but I really hope that plant gets removed as toddlers won’t fare as well.
@KhurshidsChannel Ай бұрын
Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing. sub & 👍28
@OutdoorsmanDave Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it & welcome on board, what does 👍28 mean? 🤔
@jessca_87 Ай бұрын
They are called jelly palm fruit or pinto palm
@OutdoorsmanDave Ай бұрын
Cheers 👍
@craigjanetharris3380 Ай бұрын
That was a workout of note. Very impressed with your fitness, guys. Thanks for the adventure, Dave! And what a gorgeous day; we could see all across from Waihi Beach down to Tauranga and out to Whakari puffing away.
@OutdoorsmanDave Ай бұрын
@@craigjanetharris3380 Pleased you enjoyed it Craig 👍
@bigsky2081 Ай бұрын
Hey Dave, I'm with you on your pack. I carry a pack everyday with all the essentials and I'm not kidding. On my back walking or biking, in my vehicle when I have one running. That way I can grab and go. I never go without a tarp, never. Thanks for the hike. I have wonderful in laws myself!
@OutdoorsmanDave Ай бұрын
@@bigsky2081 You’re impressive safety boy. I need to think about an emergency tarp. Yes, we all get on well, just don’t get out much.
@bigsky2081 Ай бұрын
@@OutdoorsmanDave LOL, I really don't like to get wet. We've made some good friends inviting fellow hikers to huddle under our tarp shelters. We are retired, we walk everyday.
@totaratree99 Ай бұрын
Heading over there for a short trip next month. Different world. Nice vid Dave.
@OutdoorsmanDave Ай бұрын
Are you working or hiking Andrew, which tracks?
@totaratree99 Ай бұрын
@@OutdoorsmanDave trip with the inlaws. Staying at Tryphena. Sight seeing and some short walks.
@OutdoorsmanDave Ай бұрын
@@totaratree99 nice, it’s such a beautiful place to visit. There are a couple of lovely, easy day walks near your stay, see the video links in the description of this video.
@gregdixon172 Ай бұрын
Over 3000 subscribers now. 👍. You deserve 3 million subscribers. 👍👍👍. Love your videos mate. 🙂👍
@OutdoorsmanDave Ай бұрын
@@gregdixon172 Easy on, but Thankyou kind sir. 🙏
@OutdoorsmanDave Ай бұрын
A fun & cheeky warm-up hike with my brother-in-laws on Great Barrier Island, before I complete the Aotea Track starting the next day. Please like, comment, and join this community.
@bigsky2081 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Dave, that was fun. Most of the areas I go are at or above treeline so one doesn't follow trails on tundra. You just walk across the tundra, it's all open. I wish the US had huts like you fine folks. As always Thank You! Appreciate your effort.
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
@@bigsky2081 Yes, us kiwis are blessed, that one is actually free to stay at. Yes a fun video, I’m solo a lot more these days as it’s just filming wise logistically easier
@bigsky2081 2 ай бұрын
@@OutdoorsmanDave Yes, it's not an inconvenience for ones hiking companions. I really enjoy going on a 3 week canoe trip with my son but it is less work alone. When one goes into the wilderness it is best to go as you would to see a woman. Alone, LOL!
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
@@bigsky2081 that last line 😂🤣
@joshthemighty7700 2 ай бұрын
Great advice mate, especially making sure the misses is happy!
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
@@joshthemighty7700 thanks Josh, works everytime
@joshthemighty7700 2 ай бұрын
Hiking in socks or bare feet is the way to go! Ideal for hunting too
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
@@joshthemighty7700 maybe for the hunting stealth aspect but what about stone bruising, stick penetration or load carry stability?
@joshthemighty7700 2 ай бұрын
@@OutdoorsmanDave I'd preface this with the fact that I only go barefoot on tracks with no metal/gravel and always wear boots on dangerous terrain or need to be somewhere fast. Otherwise Like you mentioned it conditions your soles, ankles and knees the longer you do it. You have less painful incidents over time too as you learn to walk again and your path finding instincts adapt. You can achieve a similar experience with zero drop shoes or toe shoes, just that extra sensory information changes everything that you'd otherwise miss in boots. Just my 2 cents.
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
@@joshthemighty7700 a good 2 cents worth, cheers 👋
@SamClarkPhotographerAdventurer 2 ай бұрын
What a great adventure Dave! nothing beats that real wilderness feel! I finally got my first video out too. Better late than never! ;)
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
Thanks and all the best with your journey, it’s not easy. 👋
@simalph 2 ай бұрын
EB 1950. Errol Board?
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
@@simalph no not a Boeing a Skyliner DC3
@simalph 2 ай бұрын
@@OutdoorsmanDave no the initial on the tree. EB 1950. One of the workers at the Gordon quarry that heard the plane was named Errol Board.
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
@@simalph always wondered how significant that carving was, thanks
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
@simalph another interesting fact, that farm area was a gangs marijuana growing site many decades ago.
@simalph 2 ай бұрын
@@OutdoorsmanDave they must've been a bit nervous if they were growing there at the time with police etc in the area. My father and his family grew up in waharoa, my father and grandfather went up there a few weeks after via Thompson's track and followed what the ridge down to the plane, he said they looked around the tail etc before it was covered by the army. I did a speech on this crash at school when I was about 12.
@gregarmstrong5043 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video Dave. After quite a hiatus I'm rediscovering the Kaimai's thanks to your videos
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
@gregarmstrong5043 glad you’re back on track as it were, I wish admin from the “ Kaimai Track and Hut users” fb group saw value in what I do, they have just blocked me after I posted photos (no links or maps) of this Kaimai gem. Join the fb group “Kaimai adventure club” for Kaimai intel or my instagram for everything else. 👋
@totaratree99 2 ай бұрын
Nice one Dave.
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
@@totaratree99 thanks man, gosh you’re channel is doing great🌲
@totaratree99 2 ай бұрын
@@OutdoorsmanDave Just but just ticking along. Don't have the time I would like. I like your adventures.
@rudolphkotze7951 2 ай бұрын
Really good video, as always, thanks Dave! Might be stating the obvious here, but anyone planning to explore NZ bush with less experience, please make sure you take the necessary precautions - let someone know where you are going before-hand, take a PLB along, etc. Not to take away anything from your video, Dave! Just thought I'd mention it here. Cheers, Rudolph
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
All good 👍
@kiwiperspective8656 2 ай бұрын
Jealous, will have to do it now. No more putting it off.
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
No excuses now, the unknown is revealed ✅
@Matt-ze2xc 2 ай бұрын
Hard case. On drugs with Dave 😂😂😂
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
@@Matt-ze2xc What does that even mean please?
@castrx 2 ай бұрын
What GPS system do you use? Haven't been confident enough to go off track but I really want to
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
Good question, essential requirement. I’m not happy with my app (but all my waypoints are now on it) but most appear happy with topo50 Nz. About $7 per island, a no brainer.
@castrx 2 ай бұрын
@@OutdoorsmanDave thank you x
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
A fun & adventurous showcasing of a real gem day walk circuit in the Kaimais. Please repost this video to your own networks and together let's inspire our friends and family to get outdoorsy, to get in touch with their inner exploitative child, and get healthier both in body and mind. Please comment so I can connect with you and like and subscribe if you are new to the channel.
@waterbourne9282 2 ай бұрын
Legend. Knew about the SR - NS but not the second one. Great to have a heads up on them before doing them, Not sure if you noticed but you can see the cute little Motutapere Hut from Sentinel Rock nestled in the bush. Thanks Dave.
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
Thanks. Haha, caught ya out, now I know you didn’t watch the whole thing as I talk about the hut seen from Sentinel Rock, now go back and see, and repost to your network ☺️
@waterbourne9282 2 ай бұрын
@@OutdoorsmanDave Nah Dave, I did watch the whole thing mate. You pin dropped it but it's not discernible in the video but clear as a bell with the naked eye on a good day up there, and cute as a button. That Sentinel Rock is a fab spot.
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
@waterbourne9282 actually I know what you mean, hard to see on video (hence pin drop) but easy with naked eye on this stunning day 😎
@graemeblackledge2076 2 ай бұрын
Loved the adventure, loved the views and bush, loved that you ran into some subs (just makes it real that the girls are doing it too) ... and i'm sure it's all thanks to you, for sharing your enthusiasm, knowledge and experience. Glad you wear orange, there are hunters with rifles who do not ... is this a potential hazard?
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching it Graeme, please share to your network as it’s quite a fun people video. Orange is my brand colour but it might have some advantages if there were hunters around which they generally aren’t in the Kaimai’s because I’m not aware that there is too many deer around. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one yet but I’m very interested to know what the pile of animal droppings were. 👋
@lesballard9959 2 ай бұрын
How encouraging for you to run into so many subscribers. It validates all your hard work putting these videos together.
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
@@lesballard9959 thanks Les and yes, because I’m not creating videos for the international market, I suspect a lot more local kiwis watch it for the intel I present. A form of phycological payment verses heavy view count.
@elishaarmstrong3137 2 ай бұрын
Love your videos Dave. I have waited in anticipation of this one and if didn't disappoint. You give inspiration for me to get out there. However I will not be attempting this one bit off road for myself as a mainly solo adventurer. I also wonder if i will bump into any of the youtubers that i watch! Keep up the good work.
@OutdoorsmanDave 2 ай бұрын
@@elishaarmstrong3137 aww thanks Elisha, a wise decision, but by all means do Sentinel Rock if not done so but choose a clear day like ours.