3 Day Snow Adventure to a Remote 100 year old Australian Bush Hut

In this video I head up to the snow in the Australian mountains in the Victorian High Country during winter explore a 100 year old remote Hut. I also trek up the summit of a mountain in deep snow to spend a night up on the exposed plateau.
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[@LeNaaMa]

Hi - That is Kellies Hut, my family had the "run" and my first memories were of mustering cattle into the stock yard further up the valley. For your information we never stayed up there with the cattle. We would take them up in the spring and return in the autum to muster them. "The muster" took about 3 weeks. Then they were walked down to Heyfield, which took about 5 days. The origininal cladding was flattened kerosene cans that were carried up on pack horses. When my father started going up there it was all by packhorse from Licola. When I used ot go up to Kellies Hut there was a platform at the rear of the hut that was where they slept. My father built the stock yards at Tamboritha Saddle. We used that to truck the cattle down rather than walking the cattle all the way down.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Than you very very much for that bit of history, that is honestly a pretty special thing to be able to pass down and have an accounting of. Information like this is really valuable to me, as word of mouth accounts have much more detail then anything you will find online. Those stock yards at Tambiritha saddle truely are pretty photogenic looking piece of the past. The one where the loading ramp is built into the trees?

[@LeNaaMa]

@@TheBeardedBushranger Yes the yards with the loading race using the 2 trees. We also had the freehold paddock as you follow the track down to the first bridge over Shaws Creek.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

@@LeNaaMa Thank you for sharing that piece of family history.

[@meturns4666]

Thanks for the history, I was up there regularly in the late 70s. Did you rebuild the yard after the big fires , ? Bumped into Jack Lovich at Howitt hutt one story night n cared for his injured horse . The high Plains weren't that damaged by cattle when they ceased it , big load of b.s. wild horses doing much worse now .. Cheers mate , very interesting stuff to hear .

[@alphgeek]

Geeat piece of personal history, thanks 😊

[@davef5916]

neon green... fuckin gronks. Fantastic vid as always bro, thank you for sharing.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Yeah pretty dissapointed when I saw that .. who honestly goes out there to spray paint a hut. Thanks for watching.

[@nball8271]

That chair is awesome so gonna look for that

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

@@nball8271 Alton goods ultralight chair.

[@djmini2numpty141]

quote of the year " if you can snow camp, try and do it, it's so cool" lol. Frank from Sydney

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

haha Pun intended!

[@cretecarlson8033]

Opponents. Gc😊fx d

[@meturns4666]

Gidday Luke , thx 4 reminding my old brain , i was up here in the late 70s , Did a hell of alot of long trips across this area , its i believe the most beautiful gateway to the best camping and views. The natural oilskins where standard in our day , little to no sleeping mats n poor sleeping bags , canvas tents that weighed 15kg wet . But i dont regret a second of it. It gifted a philosophy in life , if it dont hurt and isnt easy then it aint worth going . Bit like yours n Mattsys Viking adventure, which i also have completed . Anyway, thx again , enjoyed n subscribed 👍. Catch ya on the next one. 😉

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

That sounds great mate! It would of felt more wild in those days as well. Surely a whole lot less people up there, and only the very keen! Sometimes I think all our modern gear makes us a bit softer.

[@southernlandsolo7839]

You put together a great video Luke

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Cheers mate.

[@user-rm9js2zw1e]

Such a shame some fool decided to write over this lonely piece of our Australia history. Congratulations on a great show. What a beautiful place you chosen . Loved your Australia slang and your humour.. . Keep sharing our beautiful country with us.❤

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Thanks for watching. Yeah it's a shame when folks get out there and destory this heritage.

[@tobiasfreimuth1092]

All the best from Germany! Of course we make fun of you, because of the snow shoes! We are in the middle of summer right now 😁🌞

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Haha everytime! We Aussies don't really know what deep deep snow is

[@UrbanKiwiana]

Mate that was bloody awesome,.loved the editing to with the old timers and horses etc included that really brought that deep perspective to the journey and made you think to of all those early settlers etc. This is what life's all about isn't it. The south island here in New Zealand has some absolutely stunning deep valleys, I'm from the north so it's way different. I'm super hyped and excited to start my nationwide hike next month.. disconnecting and just living in the moment. Have an amazing week.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Hey that sounds awesome mate! NZ really has some epic places. I've actually been listening to a podcast recently called Deer wars .. all about the early history of deer culling in the NZ mountains. Some of the stories of the old timers in NZ are amazing as well.

[@UrbanKiwiana]

@TheBeardedBushranger +at the moment they trying to cull alot of Sika deer I think it is out of Northland where I live as their not native to here and are destroying the land or something like that. But yeah totally some parts are absolutely stunning here. I honestly had no idea you got snow like this in Australia I lived in the outback for a year in Coba working in a shearing gang back in the day. Always loved Auzzy

[@davidunderwood9863]

Love snow camping, done a bit in Tassie. My lightweight chair was one of the best things I've ever bought. Great video again Luke.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Yeah I think I'm a fan of a lightwieght chair while in the snow though. Tassie would be a beautiful place for snow camping.

[@BushRamble]

Best video yet mate, you’re slowly inspiring me to video some of my horse trekking, the way you speak true about history and the immense proudness you have for the old fellas is true for so many

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

I reckon those horse trips through the high country would be a fantastic watch. I haven't really seen much video on youtube of that kind of stuff but I'd be really interested in it.

[@BushRamble]

@@TheBeardedBushranger haha a go pro might be on the birthday list this year 😉

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Great vid mate. Really makes me keen to get out on another snow camp. It’s hard to beat those calm, quiet, sunny days in the snow. What a bloody shame about the neon spray paint in the hut. Who the hell would do that, especially on such a historic hut. Some people are such grubs. Also, loved the overlay of the historic images. That was a cool touch

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Cheers Scotty! Yeah blue bird days in the snow are great. I wasn't expecting it to burn my face and my eyes so much though off that white glare. I reckon it's 4wd p platers who come up here during the summer months. So often if you find a place trashed in the Vic high country, it's usually going to be p platers with built up 4wd rigs. It's a shame, I get being young and mucking around ... but they really mess up so many places down here. Hopefully we can teach the next generation of kids growing up to be better.

[@simonhenry3815]

oh man I need to come hiking with you - smoking a bowl, whisky in the morning, venison - fantastic!

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

haha everything good and healthy.

[@sambonnick559]

Great stuff. I claimed yrwddfa in the snow last year it gave the mountain a totally different feel. Great vid. Loved the assimilation to the past. Keep it up!!

[@sambonnick559]

Climbed

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Thanks heaps for watching mate.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Yeah climbing a mountain in the snow is whole different level of hiking

[@FloatingVillageLife]

Your adventurous spirit shines through in every frame of your 3-day snow expedition to the remote 100-year-old bush hut. The way you embrace nature's challenges with enthusiasm and respect for history is inspiring. Your journey captures the essence of exploration and the beauty of solitude. And I am Floating Village Life

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Thank you for your encouraging comment!

[@jwinaccount]

I used to do the plastic bag thing over the socks but I realised it's actually a terrible idea 🤣 If you think about its, you would never wear a plastic bag over your body then put a jacket over the top. It's okay when you're moving but it causes you feet to sweat a lot and it doesn't wick away so as soon as you stop moving, the sweat on your feel starts to cool, then freezes and your feet get even more cold than what they would have. Thanks for the vid

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

I reckon your right mate. Since this vid I've actually invested in a pair of insulated snow hiking boots. Much better!

[@timgiles7142]

Thanks bearded bushranger. I did a couple of nights at the same hut and another nearby last weekend. It was the most spectacular country after a huge dump of snow during my first night. Thank you for encouraging me to get out there. Lifelong memories!

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

That is great mate! Did you do Mcmichaels? I want to head back there in August and hopefully get some more snow. Do it with all traditional gear. Such awesome country, especially after snow.

[@timgiles7142]

Indeed, McMichaels was a bit more modern with brick fire place, timber floor. The creek out the front is beautiful. I did have trouble taking the track back to Arbuckle junction after snow, I did lose the track for a bit. Thank goodness for satellite phone with GPS tracker ;)

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

@@timgiles7142 Such a great area. I want to head up there next week for a snow camp. Did you head up the kellys lane track? I'm thinking of parking at shaw creek billabong

[@anthonymitchell6764]

Wow what an adventure that was. Big respect mate. Totally old school. Thanks for sharing it to us ❤

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Cheers mate. I'll be doing anothe one in the snow next month with only oldschool gear as well.

[@Isxiros100]

Hey mate, another great vid. I really do love the high country. But! Let your fire die down before you cook ya meat!!! Im sorry, my adhd and torment from being a chef made me comment this lol

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

😂 Flame grilled meat is the best kind of meat though haha Thanks for watching.

[@Isxiros100]

@@TheBeardedBushranger I'm sure it was fine haha. I'm just a dog

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

😆

[@damo.77]

Really top stuff mate, enjoyed that immensely. The VHC is a special place and especially in the snow. Have seen some big dogs around Kelly's over the years, to bad they didnt get to those f wit's with the fluro spray paint! Would love to see you do a traditional style snow camp like you mentioned.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Yeah the fluro paint is a dissapoinment. Unfortunaty a lot of p platers who have got their first 4wd rig head up here in the summer and they got no concept of respecting the heritage or the bush. I've seen a few big dogs out near howit plains way as well.

[@craig2795]

Really great video Luke. Think you summed it up nicely about doing stuff like this with mates. A real case on this one of Team Work makes the Dream Work 👍

[@PerspectiveAustralia]

Loved this adventure so much Luke. Great edit and beautiful scenery. Sooooo cold. You’re brave souls.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Thanks for watching! I quite like the cold to be honest .. but maybe that's my Germaic and Nordic side coming out!

[@aussierebel4583]

Loving your videos here mate! Your enthusiasm for doing things as much as you can like the old fellas did it is very impressive.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Thanks mate. I'm pretty keen to get out this winter in only traditional gear as well.

[@Fiona_Chasing_Light]

Love watching your snow camp adventures!

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Thanks for watching.

[@craig2795]

So aside Tim nicking your chair, was he inspired to compose some more great music? I was expecting him to whip out the guitar around that campfire.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

I reckon he needs to make another frontier styled album!

[@craig2795]

@@TheBeardedBushranger - totally agreed 👍

[@timchilman]

I'll trade you the chair for my kids for 2 years and you'll have yourself an album

[@craig2795]

@@timchilman😂😂😂 - Lukes Slightly Larger Tribe 👍 I’ll put my order in for the new album now 👍

[@timchilman]

@@craig2795 I hope you are patient.

[@yuriy_kondor]

You went on an adventure for fun, the old timers did it to survive. Most people wouldn't do that with the most expensive gear! Loo great on you guys! 🫡

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Thanks for watching! I still think some of the old timers had a real sense of exploration and adventure as well! Maybe not so much for fun, but for new ventures and exploring the unknown.

[@Southernlandbushcraft]

Great stuff Luke. Amazing video. 👏

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Cheers mate!

[@hamham_182]

Awesome video!

[@timchilman]

Awesome video. Was another good adventure for the books!

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Until next years adventure

[@DmitryKDV]

Thank you for video. It was Amazing travel. I like !

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Thank you.

[@alexandervalaris72]

Excited to watch this

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Get into it!

[@frenchys_prospecting]

That looked like a lot of hard work but a lot of good fun

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Yeah usually the best trips are like that.

[@MrSamlyle]

Thanks Luke 🍻☃️

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

And thank you for watching!

[@waynemcmillan5970]

Great video Luke. Thanks mate.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Cheers mate thanks for watching.

[@user-if8pt6tq2i]

Brilliant video guys!

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Thank you.

[@user-zs7en7dp1m]

Great Stuff!

[@michaelsewell3706]

Great adventure Luke, rather you than me , I am not a fan of the cold. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Haha, cold is actually pretty nice. As long as your fairly warm at night it's bareable.

[@AZMUNDOGATES]

Such a great video and adventure Luke ☺️

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Cheers mate.

[@TrinityMattocks-iq1vw]

Nice one Luke. Super stunning scenery. I fell in love with walking after following a 4 day historic mustering track through the Oxley Wild Rivers NP in NSW. Moving cattle back in the day through steep and treacherous terrain facing the possibility of injury, unexpected weather events or rising river levels seems unfathomable to me but somehow here I am on this crazy journey constantly seeking out new challenges so that one day I might be able to say that I can tough it out like we used to! 😅

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Thanks Trinity! Your adventures really are amazing and it's been great following your journey. Are you in Tassie still right?

[@TrinityMattocks-iq1vw]

Yeh still in Tassie. Thanks for following 😀 It's been such an incredible journey and I've gained so much from this unique experience but I am looking forward to home. So important to constantly shake things up, try new things and test our skills in order to appreciate the meaningful stuff ☺️

[@DaveandBuddyOutdoors]

Nice one Luke, Really nice to see snow, didn't get much of it over here last winter, love it myself and Buddy doesn't mind it either. Very good storytelling on what the old fellas used to endure. Shows your interest and respect in Historical ways. Respect to you, Luke. We're the same age I believe, (but at the same time, can't believe, 😂) and I in recent years have begun to show more an interest in the "old ways" as it were. The things folk went through back in the day.. our modern way of life seems like it should(!) be a walk in the park compared to then.. how hardships change, eh? Cheers for sharing your adventure Take care All the best D & B 👍

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Hey mate thanks for that! So your last winter was what our summer was right? It is really interesting looking back into history and seeing how people just got by. It can make you more grateful and less grumbly when you know many modern conviences we have at our fingertips. And too be honest, all those comforts don't often make us more happy ... but the stripped back simple things in life is what can put a smile on ya face.

[@DaveandBuddyOutdoors]

@@TheBeardedBushranger Morning' Luke. Aye, our last winter was your summertime, though it was just grey and miserable, really don't think we had ANY snow looking back on it. 🤔 Summer at moment, and other than today (sun's out for a change) it's usually grey and miserable. 😆 Couldn't agree more, on your views there about the old ways. Life seemed tough, but was much more simple back then.. Hope you have a good day. Take care A.T.B D & B 👍

[@REnfield2022]

With this cold snap moving across Australia currently I'd imagine much more snow on the mountains.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Yeah plenty of snow coming in this week. I hope we keep getting snow up till next month cause I want to go back out there but with only traditional gear.

[@SamClarkPhotographerAdventurer]

Awesome video and adventure Luke!

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Cheers, thanks for watching!

[@aloysiusjones3985]

I agree, the Victoria. high country is beautiful but gee it is remote. I have no idea how people live there. 🇦🇺👍🍺

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Yeah I love that place.

[@herbsmith6871]

Very cool❄❄my friend😎

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

A very good pun haha

[@budget-adventure]

Epic trip mate that looked cold as hell

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

That first morning was very frosty, some of the frost was like shards of crystals.

[@ike8236]

Poncho goes alright, tried wrapping up in mine the other week with just a wool blanket but got a bit bloody cold when the fire died down. Next time I'll try the same but with a thin summer sleeping bag too. Got to try Altons insulated seat cover too.

[@stepbystep125]

What did Absy have for dinner bruv? Loved the video, love the content. Would really appreciate some context including the whole crew.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

@@stepbystep125 thanks mate. Absy had lots of fruits and noodles on the trip! Yeah it all depends on who I'm doing a trip with. Some people feel very natural in front of a camera (like other youtubers) and some may avoid it more, so I don't try and push it too much and put a camera constantly in thier face

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

@@stepbystep125 he was very hardy and a great hiking companion

[@stepbystep125]

Oh awesome! Thank you for your feedback. Really loving the content man.

[@gearaustralia8767]

That poncho looks awesome, warm as well? Well done on a tough hike 😎🤙

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Yeah the poncho is really warm, gives off a good amount of insulation .. keeps you dry and also keeps the wind off you.

[@_Sil_]

That's an incredible vista at around the 25 minute mark. It looks almost like a bleak desert, other than the fact the 'sand' is too white.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Yeah it really is a kind of arid looking environment, you can see why not much survives in polar regions of the world.

[@FiGal802]

I LOVE my snow camping, but I'm working in far north Queensland at the moment, so I'll have to be content with watching your video. Thank you!!! Looks beautiful and I miss it!!!

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Thanks for watching! Well at least you get some beautiful tropical beaches up that way! I do love the variety between winter and summer here though.

[@Danger_Mouse3619]

Fun fact. We have the oldest ski club in the world. Its in Perisher NSW. 😎

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

awesome mate. I had read up in NSW is where skiing was very first introduced to Australia.

[@Danger_Mouse3619]

The question i want to ask is the bread plastic bags have to be white, wholemeal or multigrain. 😏

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Wholemeal or multigrain ... because no one should be eating whitebread 😆

[@Peakoilcompany]

Looking forward to seeing more exploration of plastics free.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Looking forward to getting back into the snow with traditional gear.

[@Peakoilcompany]

@@TheBeardedBushranger I'll try and produce a couple of setups based on my recent chair frame pack video, ready to take out testing up this side of the ranges. Mount Buffalo, Speculation, Bogong or Hotham..

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

@@Peakoilcompany That chair frame pack looks absolutely mint!

[@BushKayakersCampingAustralia]

Nice one Luke. I love your narration and fascination with the history .Only thing is .... You forgot to take your spray can to do some tagging . bloody Idiots !

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Yeah that neon green spray paint was pretty annoying! Regardless it was still a beautiful hut to stay the night in. Thanks for watching.

[@BushKayakersCampingAustralia]

Aye !

[@EdwardGordington]

2:45 was that random person in the background with you guys LOL?

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Good spot haha I didn't evne notice that. It was a family that pulled up to the car park as we were setting off .. that person moving in the background is a little kid. I think they were just checking out the snow.

[@MonkoVal]

What mountain/hill did you summit

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Hey I appreciate you wanting to know. I tend to avoid making locations public on the internet (it's a common courtesty thing for the locals who live there) But I'm willing to say we headed north from traralgon. Get a map and go exploring!!

[@7purse]

Do you sweat at all? I usually hike in my speedo because I sweat no matter how cold it is😜

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

While hiking I only had a tshirt on under my waxed canvas poncho ... my tshirt was pretty covered in sweat by the end of the hike ... but I kept most of warm stuff dry in bag so I could change into it once reaching camp.

[@davidneal6920]

Love that old hut mate. Has so much character. How did you find that blanket thingy in the snow? Keep you warm? Cheers Dave 🇦🇺 🇳🇿

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Cheers for watching. The waxed canvas poncho did great in the snow, kept my upper torso totally dry, and even laying it down on the snow it gave a fair bit of insulation.

[@total_recoil9911]

How is the poncho from them? I've been eyeing one off for a while. Great video mate love your work!

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Loved it, will be using on most of my wet weather or snow camps from now I reckon. only issue is it can be a bit annoying wearing it with a pack.

[@lukemerriman7939]

Hey man, love your vids. I thought huts were only meant to be used in emergencies?? Are there different rules depending on the hut/location??

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

They encourage you not to sleep in the huts, unless extreme weather or emergencies you are right. As a kind of common courtesy thing, I will only sleep in a hut during winter in the snow. If this was summer, spring or autumn, I wouldn't be sleeping in the hut. That night was the coldest we had in 40 years ... so it's a bit subjective wether that classes as a legitmate reason to sleep in there or not. I know some people who have slept in huts because of lots of rain .. whereas others will say that's not a good enough reason. Talk to different folks and they will have different opinions. I once slept in one on the bogong high plains because me and my 2 year old son were surrounded by wild dogs in the night while in my swag ... I thought that was also a pretty good reason.

[@lukemerriman7939]

@@TheBeardedBushranger yeah ok sweet. I wasn’t having a go or anything m, I was genuinely unsure. It’s just that I’m looking at heading up to Mount Feathertop later in The year and I’ve been doing a bit of research on the huts. Thats where I read about “use only in emergencies”. I definitely would have stayed in the hut too. Let’s be honest the hut would’ve been handy on your second night haha Good stuff 👍🏻

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

@@lukemerriman7939 I know some huts are purposly built for hikers to use as well .. like Vallejo Gantner hut.

[@timchilman]

Definitely taking a chair next time.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

We need to set up a go fund me page for you so you can get one 😆

[@timchilman]

@@TheBeardedBushranger 🤣

[@timchilman]

@@TheBeardedBushranger ik sure temu will have an equivalent 🤣

[@user-rm9js2zw1e]

Is this known as kelly country.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Kelly country is more to the north (around the beechworth area)

[@TasHikingAdventures]

Someone say 100yr old hut......that's cool mate great video ....never seen the bread bag and foil trick before, hope.tou didn't get any blisters ? Yes us redheads burn easy but we can handle cold weather it's that vitamin d soaring in our blood haha great work.....question I have for you mate....I'm about to hit 1k subbs should I monetize or get PayPal and patron donations instead ? Thoughts and advice would be muchly appreciated sir thankyou 🍻🇦🇺

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Hey mate, yeah I genuinly love the cold winter .. it's the nordic and germaic blood in me I think! That's great you are going to hit 1k subs, I remember when I first got monitized on my other channel is when I also started a patreon. I kind of felt because I reached monitization that is when I felt I earned or was comfortable in starting a patreon. So you really could do both! If people are happy to support you then why not!

[@TasHikingAdventures]

@@TheBeardedBushranger I mean running ads for 1cent a view doesn't phase me really I was thinking PayPal and patron for support aswell as selling merch? I have a gardening business so I don't need it to relie on but the whole greedy KZbin thing is a bit unpleasantly unwelcoming

[@TasHikingAdventures]

@@TheBeardedBushranger monetizing or not what can you point me to do first? I don't think I can monetize because I play music in my videos etc prob get copyright or some shit and I don't wanna loose my videos ?

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

@@TasHikingAdventures I think a patreon is always great. another way to make some money is via affiliate links. Reach out to brands that you use and see if they will allow you to be a part of an affiliate program. Then you can review thier products and if anyone buys, you get a cut.

[@TasHikingAdventures]

@@TheBeardedBushranger I found that buy me coffee is better than patreon....ko fi is ok but I don't want to force my subbs to sign up to ana count to donate....nor reach a limit per.month before I can withdraw....was researching for a few hrs yesterday...I'm going with buy me a coffee and go fund me...thanks for the tips

[@user-dn9wr8th3y]

I thought all the roads in the high country were closed at the moment?

[@aarone8013]

Roads are closed (during winter) 7-8km further along from where they parked (arbuckle junction - tamboritha/howit road).

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

There are plenty of 4wd tracks still open around the high country that snow will reach

[@rowville22]

Kellys hut, hardly in one of Australia's most remote wildernesses. A road runs right up to it. Even if you walked in from Arbuckle Junction, it's a pretty modest "adventure". Amazing what you can do with camera angles. And thankfully cattle are no longer allowed to be grazed in the alps - they trashed the high country for decades.

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

@@rowville22 if you don't want to call the Vic high country a remote wilderness then fair enough mate

[@meturns4666]

I don't think you know this country very well , firstly you'd come in from Tambo saddle and just because you can drive to the fence 100m from the hut dont mean it ain't remote n deadly . Ive been caught a few times in storms around here and count my blessing I survived remote or not by your account.. I'm with the bearded one , onya , fair enough pal..

[@crypt0bank446]

dont eat the yellow snow

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

lemon flavoured!

[@craig2795]

Really great video Luke. Think you summed it up nicely about doing stuff like this with mates. A real case on this one of Team Work makes the Dream Work 👍

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Yup! I love both my solo trips and the ones with mates! Both have different vibes and energys THanks for watching mate.