4 Days TOUGH Hiking in Remote Mountain Wilderness - THE VIKING CIRCUIT

We spent 4 Days Hiking in remote high country wilderness on the Viking Circuit, Victoria!
‪@TheBeardedBushranger‬
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[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Never seen so many close ups of my face while I'm struggling through life 😆 Ripper vid! Great memories.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha ahhh mate, I’m so glad you have humility because I enjoyed putting those together so damn much 😂

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

That was epic mate. A solid adventure, speccy scenery and some great editing. Loved the quick zoomed in cuts. Hats off the Luke for doing swagman style. That would have been brutal carrying that swag up those mountains. 😂 You boys both earned that beer at the end. I’m currently in my tent, camping on the edge of a cliff in the blue mountains and managed to watch this masterpiece with one bar of 4g. Shoulda just saw the sunset I had. It was a proper nature emergency.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha one bar of 4G. That sounds like me down here in Lime Bay in Tassie. Doing exactly the same 🤣 Just watched Xanders bloody long vid in the lowest quality possible. Still excellent haha Thanks though mate, I appreciate it. I definitely had fun with those grainy zooms. I was actually in tears while editing a couple of those tbh 😂 Hope you got some good shots of that sunset brother! Enjoy!

[@Mstriker5]

@@TheSillySwagman Xander collab incoming?!👀

[@kaylahlee1852]

Thank you for advocating for respect for our bushland and shared camping grounds. it's amazing that we even need to speak about bush etiquette but it seems like many still don't get the picture. It's just so un-Australian. Loved the hour-long format by the way.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks Kaylah. And yes, it’s sad, unfortunately I’m not sure what it even means to be “Australian” these days. Our culture towards the bush is actually pretty average as much as we like to hype up our bushman/swagman history. Those days are long gone. It’s a cultural thing for sure. I’ve been full time on the road for nearly 6 months now and the amount of childish 40 year olds I see ruining campgrounds is unbelievable. So it’s not just the kids either. Crazy! Anyway, enough of a rant for now 😂 Thank you for watching 🙏

[@kaylahlee1852]

Oh I can only IMAGINE what you've seen since being out on the road full-time. But good on you for calling it out.

[@andyprice4696]

You guys are Fing hardcore! Thanks for the adventure and the Views!! Every time I see a Mattsy video pop up, it’s a nature emergency! Keep on trekking…

[@jarrededwards7854]

I’m all for the hour long length 👍

[@TheSillySwagman]

Cheers mate!

[@teeflo2757]

+1 ! nothing captures the feel of a serious hike like a proper documentary-style video. cheers boys, you did it ! 👍🏼✌🏼🖖🏼

[@fayeadamczyk7431]

I’m a 76 (& a half!) Y. O. Woman from west Aussie and usually don’t watch KZbin’s as long as this one, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for taking us along. I also watch Scotty’s Gone walkabout. Haven’t watched The Bearded Bushranger yet, but looking him up now. Just wish I was fit enough to do even just a little. At one time I wanted to do a bit of the Bibulmum Track which goes from Perth to Albany - but I never did get round to it. Look it up. If you come this way at least do some of it. Once again, thanks. Australia is a wonderful place. ❤

[@rexplore.]

As an American, your content is a fantastic way to see the beautiful nature of Australia with some great personalities! You guys should come explore up here, lmk if you need help scheming, I live in Colorado 🤙

[@chriskirkman5425]

All gave some....Some gave all....Some are still giving. Lest We Forget

[@TheSillySwagman]

Lest we forget 💪

[@ktswandering]

Loved this vid! Proper bush bashin'....looked like hard work but fun. The grogan in the fire is just bloody un Australian.

[@Fiona_Chasing_Light]

What an epic ... also enjoyed Luke's video of this one. I love the hour long version for a hike like this because I kind of feel like we get a good feel for how tough it was. A great way to have a taste of nature (if we can't get there ourselves, especially). Take care Mattsy!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks Fiona. Yeah that’s what I thought, too. It really was such a slog I thought a short vid wouldn’t do it justice, and like you said a lot of people want to be taken on an adventure and see things that maybe they’re not able to themselves. I appreciate that feedback 😄 Enjoy the rest of your weekend Fiona! 🙏🙌

[@NoMatureContent]

Its Uncle Buttons, too. He's legit and wont hurt you. Just a prankster.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Uh oh, I’ll remember that haha!

[@leithmurray736]

I’m absolutely amazed at the stamina of Luke negotiating all that bushbashing with the seperate bed roll on a sling. That would have pissed me off in a very short space of time. Great effort by you both. Leith

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahahaha so bloody well put 😂😂 I’m right there with you mate. It reminded me so much of my time in the army, carrying some extra section stores or weapon system, hanging off a shoulder or strapped awkwardly to the pack and having it get caught on every single branch imaginable while it all weighs about 40 kilos 😂😂 He was giving me ptsd every time I turned back to check on him haha!

[@asymdelegate]

"You just ruined my shot mate..." "Was trying to get a thumbnail mate...." just awesome.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha

[@randyhiggins9635]

WHAT A JOURNEY ! NO WAY WOULD I EVER ATTEMPT IT !.....CHEERS !

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha! Thanks Randy! It was truly epic! Thanks for watching us struggle instead 😆🙌

[@PaulMacDonald-bc2nx]

The battered bush ranger …😂 poor bastard… that was on day one ….

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha! What an absolute battle carrying that gear 😂 he did well to not ask me to hit the SOS button

[@cordellkent4790]

Thanks M@c. As a former Infantryman myself, I always enjoy your posts. This was a really good one.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate! That’s great to hear. I know there’s always some lingo being dropped that the infantry guys pick up on at a different level haha

[@officialtassieboysprospecting]

Mate, nature emergencys at every angle what an amazing place to spend some time with a pack and a mate loved it a good solid walk in a beautiful part of the world.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate! Yeah tell me about it i was gobsmacked within the first half hour of the hike. Totally blown away by those views from the cross cut. Just epic. We certainly are lucky here!

[@waynemcmillan5970]

Talk about bad bush etiquette with the toilet paper, disgusting. Great hike fellows. Thanks for the video.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Yeah i couldn’t believe that, maybe at a drive in campground on a long weekend. Disgusting. Apart from that the hike was unreal! Thanks for watching mate!

[@BuckMckawtheotherone]

What idiot would crap in a fireplace on such a beautiful mountaintop? It's bad enough to see it on the side of a trail, but to climb all that way and shit on it is a sad case of 'I don't give a care.' The wilderness teaches us respect and all good things. For a person to do that means they are twisted beyond twisted. How sad that he (or she) has been so jaded by the modern world.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Yeah that last line is exactly what I thought. Modern life just absolutely cooking brains left and right, crying out with weird and disgusting behaviour. You hit the nail on the head.

[@jae4807]

Amazing journey! Thanks for showing us beautiful parts of our country that most of us don't know exist, this one was tough and definitely needed the full hour to see and appreciate what you both went through on this hike. When Xander comes to Australia you need to take him on an epic hike like this 😊.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, even if it was a little longer than usual. I agree though, I think it wouldn’t have done the journey justice if I had left half of the struggle out. A good one for memories sake anyhow 🙏 I would absolutely love to catch up with Xander when he comes down here. We will see if I can manage to t that up haha

[@tr33tr33tr33]

Hurrah, new episode!! *settles in with a sunday beer*

[@TheSillySwagman]

Yesssss! 🙌🙌

[@AlfredLemieux-te7oc]

Maybe it was the “button man’s” trail on the third day.

[@7purse]

Nice hike 👍 What maps do you use in your GPS?

[@TheSillySwagman]

Beautiful hike out there. The Garmin in reach just uses the Garmin maps. I only pull it out if I really want to verify something, I don’t generally navigate with it. On actual trails I use the All trails app. It’s perfect for that. GPS always seems to be accurate in showing your position relative to the trail if you happen to walk off it. When it comes to finding camps I do that at home before I leave just using maps on the internet.

[@UrbanKiwiana]

Gidday mate, I recently found the bearded bushranger and his perspective of this journey then KZbin said you know what Izeak you loved it so much come and watch this fellas. So here I am all the way from Nz got wet toes and all just so I could get over and watch this What an incredible adventure and what a incredible peice of scenery. The humor and the journey was so good. Had some good laughs along the way thanks. The one time when someone would say bro stick to your daytime job and you can agree 😂. Have a blessed rest of your week,

[@Pink_Sky_By_Night_Adventures]

Great hike, how beautiful is that area, just amazing 😊❤

[@TheSillySwagman]

It was absolutely mind blowing out there! Nothing could’ve prepared me for just how stunning it was. I loved it. Even the struggles 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@jimf1964]

Poop in the fire?! Who the hell does that? I’m sure the psycho thought it would be funny when the fire started to stink. As a Canadian, you’d think I would think you were silly to get so excited by a few snow flakes, but since I was a little kid, I’d excitedly tell my dad every year when we had out first snow. Being from Ireland, he was never too impressed, but I’d report it every year, till the day he passed, about 10 yrs ago. I still think of him every first snow, but now it’s a blotter sweet sort of thing.

[@liamsaunders7851]

Thanks for another epic adventure Mattsy and Luke too! Was very informative and entertaining as well! Bring on more nature emergencies champion!! Yewwww!! -Liam 🇦🇺 🤙🏿

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks Liam! Bring on the nature emergencies of the future 🙌🙌🙌

[@Anon-cq1kh]

'Man from Snowy River' country. Breathtaking....

[@TheSillySwagman]

Sure is 🙏🙏

[@jeanie7369]

Absolutely incredible video, well worth the wait. The scenery was incredible, just magic. I think it’s one of your best videos yet. Your an inspiration, well done Mattsy, loved it.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you very much. Jeanie! I’m glad you enjoyed this one 🙏😄 Thank you for the feedback too!

[@shanemaher5903]

Really enjoy watching your videos of your trips and your great sense of humour , LEGEND MATE 🤙

[@AussieBlokeExploring]

It's not "fat rainbow" - it's Bilröst !! 32:18

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha I had to look that up! It was!

[@kurts64]

Awesome mate, had to throw this one on the TV, that's some speccy country man! 👍👍🇦🇺

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate! Haha for sure 😆 And it’s bloody Epic isn’t it! I don’t throw that word around very often, but it’s fitting for that area

[@waynepugh7844]

Absolutely epic adventure guys!!!! love your work, keep it up!!!

[@dorknuckle]

The apparent wilderness fills my heart with joy! Thank you for sharing such an epic trek.

[@TheSillySwagman]

And thank you for watching! 🙌

[@gunterlangesschwein.kieran1784]

Awesome trek bloke , magic scenery. Gotta love the nature baby! I love Australia.

[@sailingseriously2035]

Awesome together you two knuckleheads. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@nudge2626]

Button Man seasoned your fire

[@wesshirlaw8716]

Legit could have been a button banger 😂

[@user-ArtsyVW]

wow, that was surely epic, and I mean 'Ep-ic!'.. so cool to see your skills in the military shining thru .. you 2 are so inspiring, Luke looked the part in a few back-shots of him walking along the ridges 'looked like a real swaggy'.. great spooky story Lukey.. Once again, just love listening & contemplating your ramblings in literary poetry form.. look forward to those now..

[@Zanella1581]

Huge hike men! Well done! Special mention to the traditional swagman style! My body aches watching that! Quick one Mattsy, what sleeping bad are you carrying on this trip??

[@Zanella1581]

Huge hike men! Well done! Special mention to the traditional swagman style! My body aches watching that! Quick one Mattsy, what sleeping bad are you carrying on this trip??

[@darrabase1]

do you ever see forest people ( the hairy kind) in your travels. I saw one two years ago, first time ever in my 64 years on a 7 night hiking trip in northern NSW, in a NP. It scared the shit out of me and a friend. We saw him in the twilight evening plain as day' he was 40 feet from us just standing there, he backed away quietly and disappeared. You can imagine we were pretty freaked out all night, but he did not come back. I wouldn't take anyone into that area again to try to find them, I don't want them hunted or harmed. But it was a surreal experience.

[@thefun-employedadventurer3011]

Just found you lad and loving the sense of adventure! Cracking video

[@ingridmccarthy0707]

Absolutely epic walk! Stunning scenery and full-on walking.

[@Isxiros100]

I would love to do a hike with both of you guys. But the sad truth is that a 1 day hike would turn into a 7 day hike...... I would be stopping every 10 seconds looking at plants and rocks 😅

[@gushill1247]

I love your content and I appreciate you're sharing with us! I can't believe you eat spam! Do you ever worry about snakes while you sleep under a tarp?

[@Charlieray69]

Follow the spam cans mate 😂 love watching you two blokes Matsy 🙏💛👌🍻

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha! Thanks mate! 🙌

[@jasonmcdowell2892]

Come to the Sierra Nevada mountains in california. You will love it! Love your videos and your humor. Offering a open invitation to the Tahoe National Forrest

[@Isxiros100]

Yess! The spam makes an appearance. One of the best camping foods.... might be a product of my upbringing, but spam and corned beef in a can have a special place in my heart

[@hamham_182]

Hey mate what was that acoustic piece called that was playing when you’re at the top of the Viking….during the nature emergency 😂 cheers

[@mattsracestreetandgarage322]

What a epic episode. I would love to do the crosscut and speculation camp. What month was the done in. Brilliant viewing thank you

[@daffman1]

Geez hats off to Luke carrying his gear like that! #mountaingoatsherpa

[@Peakoilcompany]

Haha, some of your darker humor coming through in this edit Silly. 4:10, I know that tune 😂 It is really interesting to see you and Luke @TheBeardedBushranger side by side, taking a very different approach to each other. I relate to both, so it was like both my inner perspectives out in front of me. On the one side was a military-inspired, contemporary approach with elements of heritage. Not too far out with the glow pink plastic.. nice and subdued, realistic, fitting the times with the timelessness. Then there's the admirable re-enactment of a romantic history. A living historian, keeping knowledge and experience of the past, holding a light there so we don't lose sight of where we've come from. Luke did it tough, hey. I could see that more so in your video than in his. I respect and appreciate the effort. I would've loved to have seen a discussion between you, about your different approaches, acknowledging the difficulty of the old, the benefits of the new, imagining somewhere in between. You did a great job capturing the scenery and legs of the journey. Isn't it a spectacular range! You'll be seeing more like that in Tazzy soon, I imagine. Western Arthur's? See if you can find the scorched earth patch where I burnt my tent down, me in it! That was the moment I started looking into the past, pre plastic era. I reckon that poo in the fireplace was left by The Button Man! It looked like a freshy too. He was laying the ribbon, both pink plastic and white paper, trying to mess you up, lead you down the wrong way. Couple of KZbinrs bringing in the crowds.. he needed to make his presence known. 😂 Anyway, nice video, a pleasure to watch. I like the dynamic and balance between you and Luke. Regards, Leigh

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hey mate! Lovely bit of feedback and food for thought. I really like the idea of a catchup with Luke to discuss both sides of the experience. Pros and cons etc. I’ve got something in the rough stages of planning which I think that could work really well on. And yes! I shall be enjoying the epic ranges here in Tassie in the not too distant future 🙏 That sounds like a hell of a story with the tent. 😳 Probably right about the button man, too hahaha No doubt 🤣 Thanks for watching mate! Speak soon

[@DopeyDylBag]

Xander with an hour upload yesterday, silly with a one hour one today, my Sunday is sorted, can't wait to have a cuppa, a feed and draw some inspiration from you again mate, cheers ❤

[@TheSillySwagman]

I’m popping his on tonight 🙌 Reception at the campground isn’t amazing so it could turn into a 3 hour Xander episode. Things could be worse 😂 Thanks a lot for watching brother and keep getting out there!

[@DopeyDylBag]

@@TheSillySwagman it's a beaut mate and lol things deffs could be worse! No doubt I will brother you'll see my name in KZbin shortly enough 😎

[@meturns4666]

Gidday fellas, wanted to thank you for taking me along . A bit over 45 years ago ,at the age of 15 yrs old I did this exact walk , came up from the Wellington River n walked Howitt Rd to Gantner hut . I at that age I too felt almost spiritual feeling towards this whole area , we called it gods country too . Views for a lifetime and memories to feed the old brain till this day . Loved your narration and filming , again thx , cheers from Melbourne.

[@TheSillySwagman]

That is bloody awesome to hear mate. It’s a spectacular area that’s for sure, I never realised Australia even had mountains like that! It was amazing. Thanks for watching mate! Take care

[@meturns4666]

Cheers mate , recon you should checkout Tarli Kargn n the Sentinels, another great walk , im ex 126 signals , way back when , your ex infantry yes ?

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

@@meturns4666 I'll definantly being doing tali kargn and the setinels soon. Love the licola area .. best part of Victoria I say

[@AllThingsOutdoors]

You're in my backyard Mattsy. Back in the 50s my grandfather lead a survey party on horse back that were surveying a route from a road below the snowline between north east Victoria and Gippsland. He is buried along with my grandmother and my father on the dargo high plains. I grew up in those hills.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Oh mate, how unreal is that. The idea of being out in a place like that on horseback… that’s bloody impressive. That’s a pretty incredible history to be a part of mate. 🙏

[@royburns6532]

Epic adventure! Can’t wait to do this one myself

[@TheSillySwagman]

It’s bloody unreal mate!

[@rickwhitson2804]

I had no idea that parts of your country was that beautiful

[@gunterbecker8528]

Most times when I'm going bush,don't have to go to far from Melbourne "BeautifulAustralia"it was called once upon a time, the wildflowers which carpeted the landscape r being replaced by broken beer bottles, plastic bags n tags ,cans n bottle tops and the never ending "disgusting shit papers" everywhere ,a minefield of faecaĺ remnants 😷🤔

[@TheSillySwagman]

That is such a damn shame, mate. I see it everywhere I go as well. It’s definitely a cultural thing, we need to fix it at every level.

[@outdoor_mac]

The upness strikes back.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Every damn time

[@mikey8316]

Quick quick! KZbin emergency!! Mattsy and Luke uploaded the Viking and Crosscut Saw

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha! Get around em!

[@Wearespurstv]

Super pumped for this hour long banger my Saturday just got better

[@TheSillySwagman]

Legend! I hope you enjoy it mate 😄

[@BlackshacksBushcraft]

I could have sworn I had already watched this one and commented, but I think it must have been Luke's video I watched. Anyway, it's always great to see a trip done from two perspectives. Oh, and that section you walked through with all the cut timber... I wonder, who was the poor bastard that lugged the chainsaw up there? 😆

[@TheSillySwagman]

That’s exactly what I thought when I saw the cut trees 😂😂 Surely a chopper just dumped it for him haha! And yeah, it would’ve been Luke’s video. He did a beautiful job of that.

[@JoChadwick]

That was fantastic, Mattsy and Luke! Really enjoyed the nice long episode to hunker down with on a Sunday night. You sure came across some beautiful epic scenery, and covered all types of different terrain on your adventure. Hats off to you both! Also, I was with Mattsy getting goosebumps when Luke told the Button Man story, just before sunset too! Thanks again and take care!! :)

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks Jo!🙌 I couldn’t believe how incredible that mountain range was. I was not expecting it! And so true 🤣 What was he thinking saving that for just before bedtime haha! Thanks for watching, Jo. Always appreciate your comments 😊

[@duraidayoubi9057]

Now I can say I have seen it all. A ginger bushman carrying a handbag. That is hilarious. 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahahaha!!

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

I needed something to carry my make up in

[@mj2745]

Legends! What a beautiful part of the country. The sense of accomplishment at the end...priceless.

[@TheSillySwagman]

It truly is. It’s bloody amazing up there!

[@Petestleger]

How the effing effity eff did Luke @TheBeardedBushranger manage to do that with that kit? That man is crazy/a machine! His 'the coffee went through me like a freight train' will stick with me for a while. Mattsy, it hurts me to the depths of my soul to give compliments, but that was about as good as KZbin gets. I may have had a drink or two though... Cheers to you. And that Shaggy Scalycap on yer head. Oh, and I misheard Luke at first on his telling of the Button Man. The Butt Man would have been a very different story.

[@TheSillySwagman]

“Hurts me to the depths of my soul” 🤣🤣🤣 Well thanks for enduring that while you paid me a very generous compliment Pete haha! I have absolutely no idea how Luke didn’t decide to just burn his swag in the campfire along with his oilskin jacket before the end of that trip 😂 Thanks for watching mate!

[@anthonymitchell6764]

That was epic matty. Loved every minute mate Thank you to yourself and Luke for some fantastic viewing. Those camp sites and unbelievable views are incredible ❤❤❤

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks for watching mate! It was wild to be there. The views had me in complete awe the whole time. Absolutely spoilt for choice when it came to campgrounds too. Thanks for watching 😄🙌

[@ericchilver9113]

36:38 been recapping my navigation, watching "Map Reading Company " youtube channel in the UK compass following a bearing or Azimuth Map protractors roamers. Surprisingly how much can happen when batteries go flat. This trip folks is awesome. Heard about the 49:00 Button man sewing one of his buttons on a hunters jacket, the hunter found a button on his coat when he got back to his vehicle, always pays to camp with a dog or two , dogs have better noses ears eyes a senses to alert of surroundings.50:00 in the 70s we watched late night with deadly Ernest , freaky

[@TheSillySwagman]

Absolutely! You just reminded me I need check that channel out. Woah! That’s so freaky 😂😂 I don’t think I’d ever go back there if I found a button sewn onto my jacket haha!

[@Sentinelledederision]

Nice trip ..... we recognize those who can not do without the industrial marshmallow! Eat berries, dried fruits or wait for some oranges fallen from the sky!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha love that comment 😄 thanks for watching!

[@roam_free]

Alright we need more four day plus trips from you guys. It's where the insanity starts to kick in and I'm here for it.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha noted 🤣 Thanks mate! I’m glad you enjoyed the longer ep 😄

[@DaveandBuddyOutdoors]

Nice one fellas, really enjoyed this, and the story of the buttonman, shame about the sh*t in the campfire, some people really are disgusting, still, met some good folk near the end there atleast. Top stuff 👍 Go easy 😉 Take care All the best D & B 👍

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks for watching as always D & B! Yeah I can’t tell you how many beers we were offered on our walk up that hill on the last day, I was more than happy to accept some oranges for the vitamin C though haha!

[@JohnnyRumpassBuns]

I loved the hour long video. Told myself when I found you I'd never skip an ad to support you. Loved the close ups of old mate struggling.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha thanks a lot mate, I really, really appreciate that 🙏 Legend!

[@okeyokey578]

ga dam it , this is beautiful !!!!!!!!

[@antonyrayson7425]

FINALLY 👍👍in the Vic Alps. Now you have to tell Scotty where it is 😂

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha! I’m sure he’ll get there eventually now that he’s seen our vids 😂

[@gearaustralia8767]

I’ve never seen such luxurious hiking meals, steaks and even broccoli 🥦, only on day one I guess?

[@TheSillySwagman]

Yeah if I treat myself to something fresh it’s only for the first night 😄

[@antnewbon2673]

I heared my neighbour herding sheep out on the fells in co durham, the guy was calling to the sheep and i followed his couwies for 8 9 mile till i found him. And did the gather with them. So i know what you mean about the sound travveling.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Wow… that is incredible. How cool is that…

[@damianredmore9448]

great video, amazing hike.

[@timchilman]

Man that was an awesome video. Such an amazing part of the state. Solid closeups of Luke 😂. I bet his number plate is BUT0N$.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha I was laughing so hard editing some of those in 😂😂 And absolutely no doubt!

[@timchilman]

@@TheSillySwagman haha yea I bet doing trips with a mate it would make it way more hilarious to make.

[@rodgeorge7244]

How good is the Victorian high country one of if not the most beautiful playgrounds in the World.

[@TheSillySwagman]

I had no idea we even had mountains like that! Those ridges were bloody spectacular!

[@marionprovan3938]

Wow awesome whoĺe trip loved it i would have fished with handline in the river thankyou for sharing beautifulxx

[@TheSillySwagman]

I guarantee you wouldn’t have given a damn about fishing by the time you got to that river haha! 😂😂 I had good intentions but that was the last thing I wanted to do by the time we reached camp 😅

[@rikkim4818]

Great video Mattie. BTW you'll make a bushranger outta Luke yet lol

[@TheSillySwagman]

😂😂 I made it look easy compared to that poor bugger carrying that awkward gear behind me 🤣 Not a fair comparison haha

[@gearaustralia8767]

Another epic trail hike 🤙 well done fellas, very isolated walk, did you ever see another hiker ?

[@TheSillySwagman]

We didn’t actually, not until the very last day towards the top. Car park was empty when we got there, and there was about 30 cars when we got back 4 days later, Anzac long weekend

[@robertfredericks3587]

I have heard the legend of the butt man , apparently a deregistered doctor , many a camper has woken up with a finger up their bum getting a prostrate check .

[@TheSillySwagman]

🤣🤣

[@MrDiPY]

That was a brilliant trip. What a journey, guys!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you for watching mate 🙌

[@damedavidfrith55]

❤ it thanks for sharing it love your laugh u sound like Dasterdly happy trails mate😊

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha! Thanks mate 😆 thank you for watching!

[@eliritashurina]

I had great time watching this video it was fun to watched.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the adventure 😄

[@AlamTerkembang]

Love your video, but not your hat.. buy a new one pls 😅

[@TheSillySwagman]

How do you not appreciate a good, used, adventure torn hat with stories to tell???! 😂

[@MrSamlyle]

How many k’s was that hike?

[@SamClarkPhotographerAdventurer]

Great video! What an adventure. Absolutely stunning scenery! Something about being up high on those mountain tops I reckon. Also have you seen Xander Budnicks latest livestream? You get a mention :)

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you Sam! The mountain tops were bloody majestic weren’t they! Yeah I saw that! How bloody cool was that 😄 Hopefully one day the channel is big enough and he might consider me for a collab trip 😂 Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@SamClarkPhotographerAdventurer]

@@TheSillySwagman sounds to me like he already is haha! Take it easy! :)

[@jimnapier6885]

Well done mate an excellent adventure, well captured, inspires a bloke to get it into one sock again..

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you very much mate! 🙌

[@CraigReaper]

You guys are awesome Great content. From one ex infantry man to another. Soldier on brother

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you mate! Soldier on indeed 💪 Hope you’re well brother

[@DaveMacsCamp]

OMG you two are absolute MACHINES. Huge trip. Loved the video. Genuinely amazing!!!! Your on fire this year. Unstoppable!

[@benjaminlucas22_22]

Thanks Mattsy and Luke

[@williamgoodwin9667]

I wood go chuck to img some people suck. Hope you found another fire pit spot that is total crap.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Yeah some people really do suck hey. I just can’t imagine what was going through their head. So messed up

[@DwarfDragonwulf]

Thank you, Mattsy, I needed to get my head out of my house... That was great. Wish I could run away from my wheelchair.

[@TheSillySwagman]

I’m glad you got to enjoy some escapism with this adventure mate 🙌 I’m glad I let it go for an hour 😄

[@DwarfDragonwulf]

@@TheSillySwagman Yeah, mate, I really love your videos. So glad I found you through watching Scotty.

[@OnCountryWithMick]

Hectic hike mate and some really stunning views. Good to see a video coming up again too. Hope all is going well.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you mate! Yeah, there’s been a lot on the plate, definitely not a lack of uploads because I want to 😆 I’ll be back in full swing soon though

[@OnCountryWithMick]

@@TheSillySwagman All good mate, It is just nice to see a clip. I always enjoy your videos and your wholesome little quotes.

[@TrinityMattocks-iq1vw]

Aaaaaah SO good fellas. Am mostly impressed at how you both managed to film whilst completing such a gruelling circuit! Those navigation scenarios and the 'free for all' moments... YEP! 😂 I've developed a soft spot for brumby pads. They can be very beneficial so long as you know when to come off!

[@Jim-yk9zw]

Mate that shit in the fireplace reminds me of a weird encounter... Hiked into Morton NP a few years back and just off a corner on a windy decent was what looked like 2 feet worth of turds in a pile then what appeared to be a third of a shitter roll just strewn over a tiny tea tree. How anyone could shit that much was bewildering. Then I went back to the same spot maybe 6 weeks later and I saw the exact same bloody thing only just done again not a day or two before. Like wtf seriously?!

[@mykeforce1007]

Wild stuff mate! What a hike that looked like views are always worth the hardship

[@TheSillySwagman]

They certainly were mate! I was blown away in that place

[@NoMatureContent]

Are you going to compile the random little poems you've spread throughout your videos? They're quite good and I think they speak a lot to the modern Australian spirit.

[@TheSillySwagman]

I would really like to for sure. It’s something I’ve thought about doing in some way, shape or form. Thanks for saying so mate

[@NoMatureContent]

@@TheSillySwagman I think Amazon will help get stuff published. I'd buy it.

[@CraigHenneberry]

Best one yet Mattsy 💯 That Bearded Bush Banga is one tough mutha -

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha the Bearded Bush Banga 😂😂 Thanks mate! I’m glad you enjoyed it! He sure is a tough bugger 🤣