I Took Him Backpacking for the First Time. Mistake?

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[@evazubeck]

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[@Juleye]

I am impressed. I clicked the link. Thanks for sharing!

[@RHINO3648]

Good Morning Eva , been watching Your videos for several months now , and I have to ask , what do You use out in the wilderness for Internet access ? I also , can not wait for Your book !!

[@medecinetravelandfood]

@@Juleye how much ? i didn't found the price

[@medecinetravelandfood]

how much ? i didn't found the price

[@johnchrobot3072]

Looked like a nice easy trek to take your brother out for the first time. I'm glad that he'll go out with you again. Hopefully he'll start taking hikes on his own as well. I miss hiking but I do have my many memories. Thank you for helping me to jar them out again every time I see one of your videos. Have yourself a great day and a wonderful weekend!

[@simonvanpraet6543]

The interaction of a big sister and a younger brother is apparently universal.

[@jwfinley7808]

It's different with a little sister and big brother!!

[@charlesbochar8681]

LOL Bear ramp. A bear would just walk right up and get that food.

[@angelas4681]

Love this adventure with your brother, but let's admit that Vilk steals the show. He's become such a beautiful and sweet companion.

[@pearlhartney9]

This was very heartwarming! I love how you brother didn't sugar coat any of his answers! I presume he must have grown up completely in England cause he is SO English! Loved seeing you teach him how to make a fire. One of the most useful and satisfying things to learn.

[@mkbk9168]

Yea,so so English 😊😊

[@dieselfrk13]

Aren't they Polish?

[@mezanian]

​@@dieselfrk13were, only Granny now.😊

[@dwsoccer6859]

@@dieselfrk13 Eva's bio says she moved to England in early childhood (presumably with her parents since she was so young) so there's a good chance her brother was born there.

[@dwsoccer6859]

In fact I have just watched further in the video and she says that her brother was "British born."

[@stevemathis3092]

I was a scout master for 12 years. Getting young kids out on a hike is good for them. It teaches them that they can do more than they think they can.

[@bill45colt]

off in the woods 8 yrs old spring field 03 A3 with my dad win 70 on a deer hunt,,,,many times,,sleep in a tent or under a bluff where a large creek came over the edge,,,good place to get fresh water, wash dishes or pots, take a cold shower, and sleep under out of any rain that might come. Also camping out in the open in a tent til even later with friends in the smokey mountains during and after college. Took a family trip to the worlds fair in seattle some years ago, 10 aunts/uncles/cousins,,camping every day for two weeks, yellowstone first, then the fair, down the west coast, disney land, grand canyon then home to alabama...lotsa fun

[@CreatorInTrng]

Despite the ignorant comment below, Scouting was a positive influence in my life. I grew up in the 70's in middle America and never heard of the things coming out today about the Scouts. Those hikes: loved the first half hour and the last 10 minutes of our 20 mile hikes. However, I ended up hiking and backpacking for years afterwards in many different terrains. It's how my wife and I learned we were compatible together.

[@loraleepooley3669]

@romanome9475 you dont even know this person. What a bizarre and rude thing to say.

[@qwazse4]

@@loraleepooley3669 true. Accusing guilt by association is an especially heinous form of harassment.

[@paxwallace8324]

That doggo loves your brother.

[@SarahtheSoldier]

How cool is it to have Eva zu Beck as your older sister?

[@JimAllen-Persona]

Cool? She's your sister. She gave you crap growing up. Sure, you may love her, but she's not "Eva Zu Beck" to you.

[@stankythecat6735]

Agree !

[@leod1671]

Enjoyed your trip with Your brother, looks like he has that dry humor that many of enjoy. You have to get him back out.

[@SarahtheSoldier]

@@leod1671 What?

[@bvbxiong5791]

as cool as having me reply to your comment...that much cool.

[@mazimercado]

Really lovely to see siblings sharing memorable time together & Vilk having continuous fun. Loved it!

[@goingnowhere7845]

I'd have loved to see the "British teenager" narrated version of this (knowing what I was like as a teen - getting positive comments from a Brit-teen lad is akin to drawing blood from a stone). For non-Brits, when a British teen lad says "it was alright" it translates to "that was seriously cool". 😆. Oh - that phase ends when they reach late 20's to mid 30's or so.

[@dancapewell]

I would say he grew up and a British teenager as many polish have the past 15 or so years just by the way he talks

[@Drbethturtlewoman]

you are a wonderful big sister, memories forever and priceless

[@jaeger251]

Her bigger little brother.

[@JimAllen-Persona]

I'd ask him for an opinion on that.

[@mikelipke9404]

hiking the Himalayas for 2 weeks is your first ever hike. 😆most of us hike the local big hill the first time. you are a legend

[@ville6211]

But very risky. imagine your boots are not broken in and you get blisters midway. Or you find out you didn't know what to pack with you and miss some essentials.

[@JenKnee423]

This is sweet. Reminds me of the relationship I have with my baby brother. We did a cross country road trip together across the US, and it’s one of my fondest memories.

[@ZsuzsaKarolySmith]

Your brother is definitely gen Z - he behaves just like my son 😆 So good of you to take him with you - hopefully, he's grown through this experience. I would say your positive attitude and enthusiasm rubbed off on him towards the end - kudos to you for your patience but Vilk is still your perfect companion!

[@chrissaunders88]

Hey Eva, my wife Ali and I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing your journey with your brother with us. We really liked the way you took him along on your journey and introduced him to the outdoors. It was also very cool you let him drive. Well done and very brave of you

[@douglascorbello6204]

You know Miss Eva, you might be on to something kind of special. As others have commented it makes us smile. Watching the simply honest down to earth beauty of this hiking/camping with your brother is a wonderful memory for both of you. Perhaps some of your viewers will give it a try? Thank you for your time and your brother too.

[@AwayToMeBus]

My older sister took me camping when I was in my mid teens (I'm 60 now btw) and I have so many good memories from those trips. Because of her, I turned into a backpacker and now travel the country in my converted bus. I know your brother will look back on these experiences with you fondly and who knows, maybe he'll grow to love it like you do!

[@roxane9854]

Vilk ❤ should have a doggy backpack too. He can carry his own food and water. He'll look a cool hiking dog.

[@Headline_Hunter]

Eva, I'm not sure if you ever check the comments section, but I have to say, this video was an absolute delight! It's the first time in countless episodes that I found myself grinning from ear to ear throughout the entire thing. It was refreshingly honest, authentically you, and a beautiful display of what truly matters to you in life. It also gave us a glimpse of where you draw your boundless energy and infectious positivity from. May this state of mind accompany you for years to come. You're absolutely brilliant, and by the way, your brother's British accent is seriously cool! 🌟😄

[@ronsales9708]

You sure you been tuning in ? Eva never disappoints!! Smiles all around !

[@gatecrasher1970]

you meant to say asus matters lol? or did you totally forget her thanking them?

[@carolineindacityphx]

Your brother said it best. It is dreadful while you are actually hiking and it is tiring, and your feet hurt, but then afterward, it is awesome! I did purchase my very first Farm to Summit meal, and I should be getting it sometime next week, but those sausages looked AHHHHMAZING! Over a fire, perfectly done. Aww. That was such a great camping trip with your brother and Vilk! ❤

[@MariE-go7ol]

😂 Of course a bear will climb that! You made it so easy for them! You got lucky this time. So lovely to see you with your brother and teaching him about the forest and having some wonderful lasting nature memories ! Great video!

[@WilderhopeAdventures]

Black bear, not grizzly. But yeah, that was my thought too...black bear are notorious tree climbers

[@alyson42]

I was thinking the same thing! We have mostly black bears around where I live. They really are great tree climbers - they can practically sprint straight up those trees! Glad it turned out all right but probably shouldn’t hang it that way again lol

[@jellybean7253]

Stairway to Heaven right there

[@gregmuon]

Black bears are very agile and dexterous. Once a bear opened my (unlocked) car door just to look inside, using the handle like a person. Nothing was there for the bear to eat, fortunately.

[@CCinthesaddle]

Leave it where they can get to it. If not they will get you.

[@johnpaine72]

Evening Eva, well who wouldn't say yes to a hike in those beautiful wilderness forests and scenery!?!? It's a priceless experience to share especially with family. I know I wouldn't hesitate to go into the wild and explore given the chance, especially if the scenery like that in America would be anything like it. Guess I miss the scouting I used to do many many decades ago! I hope Tom does get out and do more hiking, it's never regrettable, aches and pains fade but the memory will last a lifetime! Health@Happiness to you both,

[@johnpaine72]

@@_officialEvazuBeck_ morning Eva? Doubt that it is you though, but if it is what would you like to discuss?

[@bruceloewen4026]

There's nothing better than the outdoors. Just 2 minutes drive from my house and I'm at the base of a mountain walking up. People living in the big city have no idea what they're missing

[@albaalba4437]

They're missing half of their life

[@user70331]

@@albaalba4437 may be even all of it

[@thisoldrelic]

I do really hate this comment as someone who lives in a major metropolitan area. I do know what I would be missing out on. A job my family. This comment is being very ignorant to others. Acting like people who live in big cities wouldn't be willing to drive an hour to get to the edge of the mountain.

[@mezanian]

​​@@thisoldrelicoh HATE bad word, it triggers, 😮 maybe don't watch adventurous people, talking about a life beyond drudgery and breeding more dysfunctional children, and never leaving there comfort zone, being triggered, but still watching outdoors trips😮 hope you recover soon from the assault to your sensitive being. Stay indoors, turn off the news, delete YT, nothing will hurt you again.🎉

[@thisoldrelic]

@mezanian Some people choose to drive 2 minutes to the bottom of the mountain and 1 hour to the grocery store. Others choose to drive 2 minutes to the grocery store and 1 hour to the bottom of the mountain. To say I or anyone who lives in a city doesn't get outdoors, don’t understand what it's like, we don't know what we are missing is extremely ignorant. I know exactly what I am missing and exactly what I wouldn’t have if I lived in a rural area. To say that I have to try to live vicariously through a KZbin because I live in the city shows more ignorance. I enjoy the cinematic quality and the story telling on a topic that I enjoy myself. What does it say about someone who watches this video and has access to such things right outside their backyard? I have probably had more outdoor adventures, training, and education as well as working as an outdoor educator living in urban areas my entire life, then a lot of people who live in rural areas. When I can walk to my local nature preserve and go on a hike. shows how ignorant people are to what locations have to offer. And my neighbor's house is 10 feet from mine. Location doesn't necessarily mean a lack of access. It might make access more difficult. I like my city water and know I can drink what comes out of my tap. I like my city sewers and know that I don’t have to maintain a septic. I like the paved roads in front of my house and almost everywhere I need to travel on the daily. I like doing a whole day's worth of errands and putting less than 10 miles on my vehicle. I like knowing that the local hospital is a 2 minute drive from my house and not a 30-minute ambulance ride. I also like to sit out on my back deck with a view of a city retention pond and watch the water foul. There's a reason why most of the worlds population lives in cities. Just saying. If you enjoy your rural lifestyle good for you. It wouldn't exist if the cities all moved out to rual areas. As for dysfunctional children, yet another thing that the city offers is at least where I live. Excellent public schools. Rural areas rate pretty poor in the education levels.

[@grantbradshaw7907]

Vilk loves being with you and enjoys the trips Really a lovely dog

[@jim-se5xc]

Eva, be careful with throwing sticks to Vilk. There's a veterinarian i visit who has a framed stick on wall, he says so many dogs come in injured. The dog moves in on a thrown stick and the spinning stick can go into ground and pierce the dogs chest or take out an eye. It happened to my dog. Dad warned me but did I listen? It went down her throat.

[@mezanian]

​@@jim-se5xcsame advice I give friends, and tennis balls too...the abrasive fur wear down tooth enamel😊

[@johnbastille5483]

That last bit with Vilk on his back getting his tummy rubbed was priceless. I was skeptical when you got him as a puppy ("How's she gonna make this work?"), but he's been a great addition to my appreciation of your videos - beautiful companion!

[@jim-se5xc]

@@johnbastille5483 The perfect companions never have fewer than four feet.

[@Far1988]

@@jim-se5xc unless they're pirates!

[@missymoonwillow6545]

Tom! You are seriously the most perfect little brother any big sister could hope to have. Your openness to spend time with your sister Eva outdoors on her travels is so heartwarming to take in. Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us, you guys! Vilk is such a big baby dog, so good to see him having a fun time with you both. Beautiful countryside. Hope Tom can come visit more often, these brother sister adventures really are memorable here on your channel. Wishing you all the best, from NE Washington... come camp anytime! :)

[@boardrigger]

Long time viewer here, I think this is one of my top 5 videos I've seem from you. Cheers to Thomas for being such a good brother out of his element ^ to Vik as well for showing us what an amazing hound you've managed to raise.

[@StochasticGreen]

I think Tomek is his full name, not Thomas 😊

[@mikemecklenborg5412]

I remember taking my son on his first backpacking trip in North Cascades National Park of Washington State. He was apprehensive as a young boy but he did well and enjoyed himself. We crossed over Cascade Pass into Pelting Basin. Loved the area.

[@rastersplatter]

Another fun video. Mistake? No way! Tom is super cool and like his interactions with you and Vilk. He surely loves that dog as much as you do. And sibling love is obvious and y'all are both lucky to have each other. Thanks for sharing.

[@BMF6889]

I'm 77 years old. I served 21 years in the Marine Corps as an infantry officer with 3 years in combat and I retired in 1989. After that, I spent 10 years in two corporations supporting the US Special Operations Command, MacDill AFB, Tampa, Florida. In 2000 I became an independent consultant for Department of Defense high technology programs developing new technologies for special forces, US Tier 1 forces, the Army, and the Navy. I was not only an independent consultant paid by the hour that I was required, but I also was responsible for teaching the new technologies to military units as well as providing technical support for those new technologies to military exercises across the US and around the world many times over. My dad was an Air Force B-47 and B-52 pilot during the Cold War and so we moved around the US every 1-3 years. In other words, I had the opportunity to live in many different cultures and school systems across the US. Maintaining a C average was extremely difficult because every school in every state was different. Also because the strategic bomber bases were purposefully located as far away as possible from local towns and cities, it was always a very long ride on the military or civilian buses from the base to schools. That meant that base kids had all most no opportunity to get to know the town kids or have any social interaction to them. In most bases we were stationed it was at least 45 minutes to an hour or more bus ride to school and then back to the base. There were no realistic opportunities to date any of the local girls. In those days (the 1950's and 1960's) the bomber bases were located in the middle of nowhere so that in case of a nuclear strike by the USSR, the base was expendable and the town/city was hopefully spared most of the destruction. As a family living on strategic bomber bases growing up, we all knew that if the alert sounded for the B-47's or B-52's on alert status, the alert crews would be airborne in about 1 minutes and would be out of the effect of a nuclear detonation, but everyone left on base would be dead. It was not possible for us to get into a car and drive far enough to avoid being killed and so it didn't matter if we were killed on base or off base the outcome would be the same. For example, in 1962, we were stationed at Homestead AFB south of Miami, Florida. It was a B-52 base and so, duh, there were a lot of B-52 bombers there. In October of 1962 the Cuban Missile Crisis began. Tensions were very high and it looked like there may be a nuclear war between Russia and the US and perhaps Cuba might have started it by launching the intermediate range nuclear missiles that Russia had given them. I was just a kid in high school at the time. One night our phone rang and my dad answered it. He hung up, got his flight gear, told us he loved us, and left. The next morning all of the B-52's were gone and in their place was an unleavable number of fighter aircraft. We had no idea where my dad and the B-52's had gone nor did we have any contact with him. One night later, I was going to the high school football game at night when the car our chaperon was driving came to a railroad crossing. There was freight train that was hauling Army military equipment to Homestead AFB. It was endless and there was another endless train after that. We missed the game and went home. In the morning, Homestead AFB looked like a massive Army camp with countless tanks, vehicles, tents, soldiers, etc. It was amazing. But knowing that strategic bomber bases were nuclear targets, I didn't understand why the Army would stage all of their soldiers and equipment on a base that would be a nuclear target. Today it may seem strange to some, but in those days it was the reality. Air Force personnel and families on strategic bomber bases and near Minuteman missile silos knew that in the event of a nuclear war, we were expendable--not in a malicious way, but just in the world of reality. The US military would have no more that 15, 20 minute notice of a nuclear strike. By the time it might get down to the family level, we would have perhaps 10-7 minutes notice--not enough to get the family in the car and be able to drive out of the range of the blast. Even as a kid in elementary school, I was well aware of that and so the "duck and cover" exercises we occasionally had in school seemed ridicules to me. Duck and cover to me only meant that there would be tons of concrete piled on us. As a kid, I didn't always understand what my dad said bout his job. He almost never talked about it. But there one very rare moment in 1960 for some reason he talked about "dry alerts" for the B-47 bombers at Homestead at the time. I don't remember why the conversation but I do remember him being in a strange mood talking to my mom about some B-47 crews being--- I don'' have enough energy to finish. Sorry.

[@zacharyhooley]

So many brilliant nuances in this adventure with your bro… (bear tip below) - “don’t like walnuts man!" - "the memories you end up making are a little bit more vibrant when there’s other people around. Maybe they’re more real?” - “any bears at night” “yea, maybe four or five” “really” “I mean I was a silent killer.” - “I got my sausage, stick, tortilla warp, and fire… it’s gonna be BLESS!” - “we have curry powder, because Eva doesn’t have salt & pepper” ”priorities" - “I wrestled a bear, gotta eat like one” Speaking of, that felled tree at your campsite was practically a red carpet to a bear’s dinner. Good thing you didn’t have a bear in camp that night, because you wouldn’t have breakfast or that bag! Next time, tie the end of your rope to a rock and chuck it over a high branch, then hoist the bag up and tie the rope to the highest branch you can reach. - "alright, so Kilimanjaro next year?” "Everest" - ends with Eva’s beautiful laugh As always, brilliant storytelling in your edits.

[@seviregis7441]

That was beautiful, Eva, you’re such an inspiration. Vilk loved having your brother along. And he’s adorable, I think you definitely inspired him to get out into the wild more. He should lead backpackers around the UK, because many Brits have become materialistic and cut off from nature. He could start his own channel doing this. And I love how Vilk has grown, he’s a great dog and companion.

[@82miget1]

It was a pleasure meeting you and your brother on this hike… happy trails to both of you.

[@uhmmhellno]

I’m a mom of a daughter and a son. What joy when they are together as brother and sister. ❤

[@user-sk7zc1fc5u]

I like this video better than any. As a 78-year old, my days of backpacking like that in Washington and Idaho, the camp sites look very similar. As a young guy age 30 to 60, I had no fear of bears. I took a handgun but really if you are sleeping in a flimsy tent, the bear could maul you before you could get a gun ready. I was just nervy in those days. Eva, you amaze me how Tom wears shoes around the campfire and you go barefooted and how you seem to wear a sweat shirt of some kind but yet are in shorts, and I always found that nights in high country were chilly. I live in the woods but only at 2600 feet elevation, and a ways away from wild country so I enjoy walking on the forest trails I have made, but I am so grateful to you for your videos that bring back so many memories. In my days of hiking, I didn't even have a GPS. I used wilderness modified topo maps that would disintegrate as the hikes wore on. As I got older, the ground got harder and I needed better mattresses. No tech in the 70's 80's and even 90's. Few pictures taken due to bad weather and no moving pictures taken. Keep all those videos and enjoy your experiences now, because one day, like all of us older hikers watching your videos, you will wake up one morning after a hard hike, and realize that your adventures are nearing their end. But there will be more hiker/campers out there like you who will bring back memories for you. Thank you again!

[@user-fh3nb3qx4c]

Hello Eva, I've never actually written anyone before but this video hit home a little with me. Like you were trying to inspire your brother to be more adventurous, I just wanted you to know you have inspired me and literally have changed my life. I love to travel but I'm absolutely terrified of heights. I can bang my chest and tell my self be a man) nothing works. So I've stuck to the USA and I've been to 40 states so far but always just to the biggest cities. But after watching some Ryan Van Duzer bike packing videos I started with my interest in adventure. Then right after about 6 months ago I stumbled across your videos I haven't seen all of them or anything but I've been an avid watcher since finding your channel. And I don't know what it was about you, I think it's your insight. The way you talk about life and facing your fears and your tone the way you say things you can tell your being sincere. Even your slogan just all hit home with me. Just this summer I spent time in Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming. Jackson Wyoming is my favorite little town in America. I use to avoid mountains as much as possible now I can't get enough. I've climbed two beginner mountains, I did a ski gondola to over 10,000 ft elevation starting at like 7100. I went white water rafting and on some cool hikes and wild camped in the heart of the Teton wilderness were you wouldn't dare walk without bear spray. I know those things are no big deal to someone like you but for me it is and it's just the start. I feel it my bones I'm a not new but just a different person. I love adventure and if it wasn't for the way you talk about it and some of the things you've done especially being a woman and by yourself, I never would of started on this new journey. I've now built up the courage to do want I really want to do visit Europe and China before now I would of never got on a plane. Thank you for real, I sincerely appreciate you and what you do for people. I study great people from athletes to business people and your mind is just as incredible as any of them and besides that your prettier than all of them) Take care and good luck. Vilk is that dude!! P.S. Do ever plan on continuing your journey on the Pan-American Highway?

[@hsherman99]

Trial by fire young man!!! Enjoy that type 2 fun and be thankful you have someone who cares enough to push your personal limits

[@annehoog]

My two teens (13 and 15 now) love to hike. We've always done walks here in the Netherlands and short day walk when camping (mostly France and Denmark), but two year ago we took them to the Pyrenees and took longer hikes on the French and Spanish side and they absolutely loved it. This year we went to England and the hikes in the Peak District and Dorset were the highlights for them. It is so great to see them really enjoying and appreciating the outdoors. I can see both of them takin on longer hikes with overnight camping once they are a bit older.

[@kamron_thurmond]

22:54 I have a big sister too, and this is indeed how it is as a little brother. You gross her out to make her laugh. 😂 and you get an even bigger laugh.

[@rickhernandez5440]

Loved this one! I remember taking my son hiking and camping for the first time. He was around 10. He wasn’t a happy camper, but with time the hikes got easier and so did the camping. Now he’s 22 and looks forward to our yearly hike and camping trip. 🏕️ ❤

[@rickhernandez5440]

@_officialEvazuBeck_ sure. At times my son gets busy with work, but we try to find the time to get together and go hiking and camping. Mainly we stay in Texas. We get away from technology and follow the trail. I’ll take my cellphone, but it’s only for emergencies. Last year we went to Enchanted Rock here in Texas. I was born and grew up in Texas and never knew about it. It was a nice little hike.

[@joeysweet9045]

You are a great sister, im sure he loved getting to visit you and go camping with you and Vilk, Vilk acted like he enjoyed the company!!

[@DorkThink]

Loved this video. The juxtaposition of you, world traveling hippie to Tom's posh London accent was so great to see! Glad you both enjoyed the trip and the time. Great memories made!❤

[@Dayjob351]

My big sister took me back backing when i was 15. Best week i remember 45 years ago…… you did his life good.

[@enexified]

I loved this video so much! Such a good one that was so balanced and real :) And really loved seeing Vilk become such a good travel companion - the way you had wanted him to be. Thank you for sharing. Really want to see more videos of you and Vilk just enjoying such outdoor adventures!

[@upgr4d3-_-56]

Yay! New Eva vid! Just what I needed on a Friday.

[@effectrix]

It was so good to see the two of you sharing this experience. Tom has a great sense of humor and you complete each other so well, you are knit toghether. Hope that you guys will have the chance to go through other journeys & adventures 👏🤗

[@JJPineda1114]

One of the best things I did in life was getting my kids into the outdoors. Our best adventures started in the Dubois area of the Wind River. I grew up in a big city so I knew it was important to be outdoors in nature. My children now live in Colorado and they go hiking every chance they get. Thank you for your inspiring videos.

[@dalemuzingo799]

You can really tell Vilk just absolutely loves your brother.

[@danblumel]

In my younger days, did a 2 week loop in the Windrivers started at Elkhart Park also near Pinedale. Made it all the way to Titcomb basin. At the lakes there the base of the tallest peak in Wyoming. It snowed in late July there, about 6 inches the beginning of our two 20ish guy trip. Lots of great fishing at Island lake near the tree line. Caried about 70 lb pack.

[@veronica0406]

Lovely video. There is nothing greater than an outdoor adventure, Tom! Well done, you two.

[@WilderhopeAdventures]

One of my favorite backpacking trips started from that parking area when we headed out for seven days to Jackass Pass, the Cirque, Lizard Pass, Grave Lake and Hailey Pass. It is, by far, one of my most favorite places to hike and backpack. Grizzlies are on the fringes of the WRR so not usually a risk but that bear bag was definitely easy for a black bear to get to. Because we travelled and camped and road-tripped a lot my dogs (both working border collies), like Vilk, see home as me and not a place which is why they've always been comfortable camping without issue. I love that you find my home state so awesome...it really is amazing and I miss it terribly

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

That was awesome! Bonding with your brother and showing him a new way to enjoy and experience life.

[@telebruce221]

What a delightful video! First one for me on your channel. I've had the privilege of taking many 'noob" hikers on their first trip over the last 50 years, Including my wife on our honeymoon 40+ years ago! A couple things I learned - leave them wanting more! 1) plan it shorter and easier than you think they need 2) gives them much more time in camp mode than walking mode. This is a whole new world. It took me years to really adjust to it. Now, it's second nature. If the trip is short and comfortable for them, they will eventually want to go for a longer one. I still hear from friends that took their first BP trip decades ago, and they fondly remember it still. Great vid! Thanks!

[@MonteBell-zg8kg]

Those special moments sharing in them with the ones you love are priceless (:

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Eva zu Beck. Your such a awesome big sister to share your love of nature with your brother. Thanks for taking us a long for this awesome adventure.

[@galacticforest]

Your videos keep getting better and better! Excellent production, loved the music and adventures. Was fun to see your brother tag along

[@mikeboone4425]

Nice to spend time with your brother even though it can be a challenge at best . Happy trails

[@DanBurrows-qh7xd]

A bear can climb up the fallen tree just like you did to get the food just saying lol. Awesome video love them all.

[@georgejang5785]

Look kids, a second floor restaurant! Just walk up this long!

[@SantoRedentor]

They can easily climb trees still standing vertically lol

[@colleenbalch328]

yup

[@slothsRcute]

Grizzly country equals bear canister for me.

[@MushInSkull]

I think a Yosemite ranger's quote sums it up. “There is a considerable overlap between the intelligence of the smartest bears and the dumbest tourists.” commenting on why it is hard to design the perfect garbage bin to keep bears from breaking into it. 😂

[@normanhowe-gl2tq]

Great moments with your brother Tom and Vilk seemed to really enjoy the hiking ( he's getting so handsom ), what a great companion and protector. I would say from Tom's smiles, that he really enjoyed the hiking and bonding with his best friend and sister to boot!!! Stay safe---you and Vilk are a great team!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidmedley5970]

Mission accomplished. Well done. You are making great family memories. Keep up the safe adventures.

[@gregparrott]

Nice to see your brother enjoy the trip. 12:44 The food hanging arrangement was perfect - as a bear's paradise for its easy pickings

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

Well Eva that was quite a treat watching. You seemed a little bit more perkie, in spirits, literally a moral boost. The type that one needs to ground them back and reassure them self, putting life into perspective. Have a great week and God bless amen. Ps : I hope you're enjoying the beautiful scenery. 🙂👌✌️👋

[@dB-mo4jr]

Excellent accompanying music and beautiful country. Makes me want to visit Wyoming sometime. Keep 'em coming, Eva.

[@MariE-go7ol]

This video made me think of when my niece and nephew visit and we camp. It’s so endearing sharing with family special places.

[@vickiwalker3486]

Tom’s a great guy! Nice sense of humor. Thanks, Eva, for sharing this adventure with us! Great vid.

[@panhandlejake6200]

This trail was also my first backpacking experience as a 14 year-old 51 years ago. 50 miles and I LOVED it - backpacking has been a hobby since. I just went back to that same trail last year for the 50th anniversary trip. Photographer's Point NEVER gets old. Titcomb Basin is great as well - too bad you couldn't take a few more days for a longer trip. 50 years ago , we never saw a single person - last year I estimate that I encountered about 40 people on the first day (some were day hikers). By The Way - approved bear canisters are required in Bridger National Forest. I haven't encountered bears on this trail, but I talked to others who did just within hours of my passing the location of their sightings. A bear (and rodents, too) can MUCH more easily access your hang than you did.

[@sharondeocadez3823]

Wow, that’s a cool trip with your brother. I agree that the memories you got from the trip is priceless. Nice, brotherly love there. Keep it that way, adventures and learning life skills.

[@christinabroadhead3810]

Stellar video Eva and congrats to Tom! So many firsts on one trip must feel amazing! I loved it so much. It helps to have access to comforts of Asus Zenbook and sausages, lol. My grandson helped me set up my first Asus in 2014, have my second one now and as long as you don't drop them they last for many years. Cheers from Haida Gwaii. 🙌

[@susansharp112]

So great to see a teen enjoying and exploring new experiences especially with an awesome sister. Your brother is no doubt adapting to high altitude

[@ggoohhnnjjaalltt]

Thank you for sharing your sibling-adventures. Your big little bro is literally a Gen Z meme, fr no cap. That was very polite of you to hide your food up high with a nice platform for bears to walk up to get to the snack bag.

[@christip20]

I loved this video, he’s so sweet. I’ve done lots of cross country trips with my little brother and you’re right about the memories that we’re the only ones that share. They always had their funny moments too. This makes me consider another trip, even though we’re both a lot older, thank you!

[@andgainingspeed]

Very nice episode with your brother. Hope to see more in him in the future. Although my favorite bit was the beautiful clouds in the drone shots at 23:30. 😃

[@markpekel4517]

when doing backpacking, hiking or anything new with another person check their experience level so you don't overwhelm with the activity. Also give them a short discussion on what to expect.

[@jaeger251]

It’s her little brother,and he’s brand new.

[@jazclemmie]

This was super cool - loved seeing you exploring with your brother!! What great content to watch. Xx

[@silviavol]

I just wanna say that the first drone shot on 23rd minute is now my screen saver💛 absolutely beautiful video again Eva!

[@stonemadein]

Nice! I get it! First backpacking experiences can be brutal. Sharing this time together in the wilderness is awesome.! Good vibes to you brother!!

[@brianmac001]

Your brother has a very English accent (London?) but you still have the slight hint of Polish. Does he stay in the UK? Loving the adventures! Beautiful countryside & a fantastic way to see it.❤

[@tomatwalden]

I noticed that too! I wonder if they converse in Polish when the camera isn't running? (edit, she just said he's British/Polish - maybe half-brother?)

[@greenhomestead6305]

@@tomatwalden yeah I think she mentioned that a while back in an old video.

[@Wrong-Way-Round]

@@tomatwalden I think more dual nationalities not half brother.

[@duhusker4383]

I'd guess he was born and bred in England to (a) Polish parent(s) and she was born in Poland and move to England when she was little. What do you mean does he stay in the UK? It's obvious he lives in London/Southeast England by the way he speaks.

[@ankitsaini6643]

​@@tomatwaldenI didn't understand, how's he British-Polish? Or Polish-British? Their parents are there in Poland itself, isn't it?

[@ron95754]

wow! another very great video...Loved every minute, Thank you, bothe

[@roblebeau7169]

Really great video, thank you for sharing great family time in such a beautiful place!!!

[@millingwithmike8189]

Be a bit cautious in bear country. A lot of factors to think about. I live in bear country, neighbor was mauled last year… just be careful. It’s all fun until you walk around a blind bend and see a sow with cubs. Safe travels my friend!

[@aaronbalogh9556]

I would love to see you traveling to other countries as you used to do it before

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

There are ALWAYS people who think it's necessary to complain. 🙄

[@Jbbbbb282]

I loved this! Now i’m inspired to do the same with my young sister. Make memories in the wilderness together. Thank you for sharing this Eva ♥️

[@Tubejudger]

That is so cool you shared that experience with your brother. And I was happy to see that he did enjoy it! 😊

[@myyklmax]

Eva ....have you considered training Vilk to be a Pack Dog. He can carry stuff for you. Stuff that you don't worry about getting jossled: extra clothes, rain gear, water purifying stuff, your hiking tent, etc.

[@danblumel]

His own food is typically done.

[@jaeger251]

She doesn’t appear to cary a gun, so I wouldn’t weigh the dog down just in case he tangles with a snake or other critters. Needs all his agility just in case.

[@marvencantos2976]

Stay safe 😊

[@EEVOL]

Such an awesome big sister, so glad your brother loved it. Hope he's in more videos in the future!

[@kimby12able]

Enjoyed watching you spend time with your brother. And making memories together.

[@wolflobo3624]

Soon he will be camping with his friends and converting them to the wild. You have spread the good news!

[@ankitsaini6643]

Doesn't seem so, he looks lazy.😂

[@Hamata68]

Always nice to see the "modern teenager" confronted with raw nature, haha. Nice work Eva, they all have to start somewhere don't they ? And also a nice sister/brother quality time. and new memories you'll never forget. 👍👌👊😂

[@winnieswalk3304]

Such a lovely video! Heartwarming even.. ❤

[@SheerLuckHolmesAz]

Really enjoyed this vid. So many levels, family, fun, outdoors, 'A boy and (your) dog'.... Thanks for sharing.

[@BadlydrawnBen]

Junior thinks he's Cool until friends watch this and tell him his big sister is way cooler than he is 😂😂 it was the Bear gryls comment that got me id say bearly grilled. Vylk has turned out to be an excellent dog . Enjoy the adventure 🙏

[@paulbegley1464]

It's starting to sound like your falling in love with the idea of living in Wyoming. And I wouldn't blame you one bit. I've always wanted to live there also. Besides there are a lot of places that can't compare

[@trailandtravel]

I’ve backpacked this area! It’s absolutely amazing! I hope you guys had a great time!

[@totallybonkers]

You're so cool, Eva. What a lovely hike with your brother. Memories! ❤

[@ChrisSzulwach]

Literally picked the easiest spot for a bear to get the bag LOL

[@Jayapullani]

@@_officialEvazuBeck_ Bears love to climb trees :-D especially one with stairway up lol!

[@facit00trust27]

Gorace pozdrowienia dla was ♥️♥️♥️

[@crazymichigander3130]

I've watched a lot of your videos and absolutely loved seeing you interacting with your brother on this trip. So much fun!

[@Mugwart14]

I greatly appreciate the content! Its fun to see the learning. Keep Rollin!!!

[@anonimushbosh]

12:16 Ahh... I see this was recorded before throwing a bag over a branch had been invented 😂😂

[@Spatzenzunge]

😂 also.. bears can *definitely* climb anything we can. I was chuckling.

[@SailorAllan]

I was appalled. and that knotted mess of rope. @@Spatzenzunge

[@msbeecee1]

Haha little bro drives a hard bargain 😂🎉

[@TakeTheRide]

So cool. I got my little brother certified as a scuba diver for his 18th birthday. We've spent weeks working on his cabin with evenings around the campfire. We've also kayaked down unknown rivers. Memories. ❤

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Another good video. Eva you succeeded in convincing your brother about the joys of backpacking and camping. I see one day leading his own friends on an expedition of his own. All the best guys.👍🙏👍 Jim, Harriet and Yuki Richmond, Va.