Linville Gorge 2014 with the Hickery Brothers

[@runningstreammx]

I've started looking forward to this trip each year and part one is a great start to this years shanadigans

[@shugemery]

Leppy Leplaw We do too...thankee.

[@billjohnson7661]

I wanted to thank you shug for your videos. They have inspired this 55 plus y.o guy and transformed this tent guy to a permanent hanger. I'll never go back! Oh, one more thing, my wife loves your voice!

[@shugemery]

+Bill Johnson Thankee Bill....and to your wife thanks too.

[@Robjmar7]

Love the fellowship of bunch of good friends doing their thing in the beautiful outdoors....great video.

[@shugemery]

+RS Marett Aye!

[@JTMinnesota]

You two harmonize like none other. Truly enjoy and appreciate your videos!

[@shugemery]

+Jeremie Mullinix Been doing that a young lads. Drove our mothers nuts!

[@steveinthethumb6441]

Just sitting back enjoying the latest Hickery Brothers video marathon. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@shugemery]

Steve InMichigan We thankee.

[@Wingman115]

As always great series! Thanks for taking us along with Hickery!

[@shugemery]

***** We thankee....

[@rb5235]

It's great seeing two old guys having such a good time. Great 4 part series!

[@bobbyharper8710]

Now you're living life at it's fullest. This part of the trip was fantastic.

[@shugemery]

Bobby Harper I need more walking though)))

[@bobbyharper8710]

No, not more walking. More looking, seeing, and exploring.

[@shugemery]

Bobby Harper But I like walking, seeing, looking, moaning and exploring. Some sitting. Then walking. Then hammock slumber.

[@weskanoy8392]

I get so excited when there's a new Shug Linville Gorge video!! I'm gonna watch 'em now. Who buddy, buddy whoo.

[@shugemery]

Wes Kanoy Much obliged.

[@HammockTips]

Thanks for taking us along, always fun.

[@shugemery]

HammockTips Y'elcome

[@joesneon]

WOW SHUG!!!!!!! Thank you so much for taking us back to the gorge!!!!! When you and Kent hit the bottom of the pin chin, I said wait a minute.... I know this spot!!!!! Great to see Kent, glad you are having fun bro!! You worked hard for it!!! Good to see the knee is holdin up, WHOOOOOOO BUDDY!!!!!!!!

[@shugemery]

joesneon Knee is a bit dodgy from time to time on downhills....thankee Joe.

[@rls303]

I think the Linville Gorge is my favorite out of all the trails you hike or Maybe that it always means the return of the Hickery Brothers, either ither way "Enjoyed very much :)) Mighty good pickin' and singing too, Thanks

[@shugemery]

***** We missed the Gorge whilst on the Art Loeb Trail for sure...

[@aephix73]

Really liking that song at the start of the video. Thanks, Shug.

[@shugemery]

aephix73 Thanks. Sat down and recorded it real quickly last year. Old song.

[@CampfireTalk]

Nice to see ya revisit the Pinchin trail. It had only been 33 years : ) Man, those are dang good times!

[@RallohE]

Hey I recognized that old geezer talking to that pretty lady in Louises! HA! Good to see you in the Ditch pal ... looking forward to part two!

[@shugemery]

***** You smooth talker you.....

[@cloudsrain8753]

Great Hammock site by the river and good eats, nicely done Shug.

[@shugemery]

Clouds Rain We ove that hang site...

[@cloudsrain8753]

***** You own it or you think you do? How much? lol

[@JoshWocka]

I was just poking around on the youtube looking at gear reviews and peoples trips, and just loved your video's of these gorge trips. Thank you for taking the time and effort to document your trips. You and Hick seem like a blast to hang out with. I hope to make it down to the Linville Gorge soon.

[@shugemery]

Josh Edens Thankee feller....

[@jodylowe8476]

Here I am binge watching the Hickory Brothers again.

[@shugemery]

Thankee and Whooooo Buddy))))

[@EatCarbs]

I'd really like to go to the Linville Gorge someday. Thanks for the video. Goodtimes.

[@shugemery]

Eat Carbs It awaits you....

[@Tewgirls]

Was a Great treat to meet you guys!!!!

[@shugemery]

Tewgirls That was fun to see ya'll too.

[@Tewgirls]

Hey Shug have a question about Fuel bottles im playing around with switching to alcohol i got me a Venom from woodgaz stoves. were do you carry your plastic bottles mine want fit in my pot i got a 10cm imusa from minibulldesign i like the size but the bottles want fit. its to short. Anyway thanks for the help

[@shugemery]

Tewgirls I just put mine in my cook kit stuff sack. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJW1YZKErMaNfNU

[@fustratedfisher]

just a shout out to you shug,, received my two t-shirts from ya,, love them thanks for doing that.. p.s heading up to Canada this September for a two week canoe trip threw Algonquin park,, going in September 1st to the 14th cant wait to hang in Canada oh and i will wear the t shirt and video the shug in ca.

[@shugemery]

***** Salut and Whoooooooo Buddy))))) eh/

[@atommachine]

No perfuuumy men in our woods lol Wooooooo Budaaaaay ! will watch these new uploads later! looking good in the piny woods.....

[@shugemery]

atommachine Hope you like them and smell them....

[@atommachine]

***** 6.58 my favorite bit in this one for sure !

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Awesome looks like an amazing time 2 adventures back to back nice!

[@shugemery]

Jason Chasteen Oh...it was a backwoods two-fer.

[@TomsBackwoods]

Its that Gorge time of year!

[@shugemery]

TomsBackwoods Tis true!

[@texaslonestarrider]

Fantastic Video! Thanks For Sharing!

[@shugemery]

lonestarrider Our pleasure.

[@TacBlades]

Nice work, on another cool adventure :). For the wind noise i put a small circle of blue tac around the microphone on the camera and stick some fake fur fluffy fabric on it, really cuts the wind noise down :)

[@shugemery]

Tac Blades I tried taping foam onit but I keep my camera in my side leg pocket and it always came off. I just live with it....

[@wellsgb1957]

Great vid shug! look like you had fun!

[@shugemery]

Andy Wells More than fun....jubilation!

[@ZGADOW]

I love these videos.

[@Gabbos]

You get yourself one of those drones with gopro mounts Shug! You could get really amazing videos, it was totally made for you!

[@shugemery]

***** A titanium one!

[@camembert101]

Beautiful place.Good company.Hot chow.What more is there? Another good one Shug!

[@shugemery]

camembert101 a 10 hour hammock sleep....

[@oldguy537]

pretty country with all that colour ...

[@shugemery]

Tony Was like Fruit Loops...

[@gman3483]

Really enjoyed the hiking videos, I would like to visit some of the same trails and camp sites you show and was wondering if you ever carried a GPS that would record you trips and campsites to share with others. I.E. Garmin 62s. You are an inspiration to us all that enjoy the sport and you have educated this old man. I love the tails, and your videos are not only fun to watch but we learn a lot too! Keep up the great work!

[@shugemery]

G Man Sorry...I don't. Got no GPS. Thankee for watching them.

[@leapyear9460]

SHOOOOOOG woo buddy ! Just backpacked the gorge weekend before last.parked at wolf pit and went up and over. Theres a new "pinnacle" trail that hooks up with the MST they want you to use. Its pretty cool. New. But cool. It was my first time there and i cant wait to go back. Clocked about 11 hours of straight sleep in my warbonnet blackbird the last night. Most sound sleep ive had in a LONG time. Right by the river. Glorious. Thx fer makin them video yessir.

[@mackmcnasty27]

Great video!

[@shugemery]

mackmcnasty27 Mucho obligato.

[@bobpuvel1]

Love you Shug!

[@shugemery]

bobpuvel1 Whooooo Buddy thanks.

[@JonBaatz]

So I spent a few days day hiking the Gorge and I understand why you love it. you mentioned you camped down hawksbill. did you hike up it and follow the trail past it and camp?

[@shugemery]

More than likely behind parking area with a group. We have camped halfway up it before.

[@adeb59]

fantastic video

[@shugemery]

will ross Many thanks.

[@ScoutsNOA]

Funny thing happened while watching this vid…when you guys heard the train…I had one sounding off by me…I thought…wow they are really close to a train track…

[@shugemery]

Scout Noa It is the Ghost Train....

[@CavemanOutdoorsMissouri]

Livin the wood life

[@allemansratten4281]

Mr. Shug, Looks like a bunch of fun was had, with no minimum of healthy buffoonery. Thanks for the video. I noticed Mr. Hickory isnt running his Clark this time out. Any reason? No joy or just too heavy? Thanks again.

[@shugemery]

Christopher Daly He wanted to go a bit lighter. He likes the Clark but does not love it.

[@Bradyvilleboy]

Awesome videos Shug. Say, do you have a favorite map for the gorge? If somebody already asked, I missed it.

[@shugemery]

+Bradyvilleboy .Bradyvilleboy That map is from linvillegorge.net

[@jdefriess]

I know that guy who's name is on the sign at the top of Pinch In. That south end of the gorge is really sweet.

[@shugemery]

jdefriess Have a good pick out there?

[@jdefriess]

***** I did thankee. I had a zero day, watched the NC Wall, picked, snoozed, picked some more, ate supper and slept all night. I sure needed it

[@FergsFunSpot]

The annual Linville trip! Nice!

[@shugemery]

***** Whooooo Buddy))))

[@jamescasey7362]

Hey if you ever make your way to or around Louisville, Kentucky give me a shout would be cool to hike with ya!

[@shugemery]

James Casey! Thankee. Love to hike some KY someday. Need more time to do it al.....

[@jamescasey7362]

well I totally agree with ya on time. We have the KnobStone trail, Mammoth Cave area has some good trails. Willing to travel I have a buddy that goes with me alot also!

[@VK3FADU]

Kali nihta, shug..

[@shugemery]

VK3FADU Yassu...

[@michaellester5901]

Some time u are in area with hickery let us know as me an my wife would lime to hike with u guys but as she is new to hiking we can only do 5 to 7 miles a day but would really like to meet u guys an hike with u

[@shugemery]

Michael Lester Well...as I tell all. We are stingy with our time together as it is the only time we see each other all year. If you hear a Whoo Buddy...come find us.

[@smak9h323]

nice video shug.

[@shugemery]

SmAk x assassin Thankee....

[@leetshots]

two videos since i last logged on. its like shugmas came early! wait, that sounded wrong.

[@shugemery]

leetshots Knocking them out...

[@ThePatriot4freedom]

you guys are a riot!

[@shugemery]

ThePatriot4freedom Whoooooo Buddy))))

[@mat-ventures]

The more you show us your Linville gorge, the more I want to see it for myself! What is the best time of the year to visit it?

[@shugemery]

Fall is wonderful. Spring is beautiful. Summer is hot. Winter can be icy and cold. So anytime really.

[@mat-ventures]

@@shugemery ok thank you. So for my first time, maybe I'll avoid the ice and cold ;)

[@ericminniear4693]

do ya ever fish any in them nice clear rivers??

[@shugemery]

I never took to fishing. I film.

[@sanantoniospurs9]

all i could of when you pulled out that can FRANKS N BEANS

[@RealG-j2q]

Who needs cable TV?!!

[@ChrisGillenwater1]

No clark hammock on this trip for hickory?

[@shugemery]

Chris Gillenwater He wanted to go a bit lighter this time....

[@timothyp.oconnor4088]

Shug where exactly do you live? I see videos in North Carolina and Minnesota. Do you spend time in both states?

[@shugemery]

Timothy P. O'Connor In Minnesota. Family in NC.

[@ekhaat]

Was Hawkeye with you on the trip, or was he just at Louise's?

[@shugemery]

ekhaat He just stopped by Louises....

[@Johann-4354]

Do women avoid the Pinchin Trail?

[@tristinkirby]

I wanted to share a site I get some of my trail food from www.minimus.biz/Condiments.aspx its all mini sizes great for the pack. I'm going to try the Packit Gourmet because you always talk to highly about it. Thanks Shug great video as always

[@shugemery]

Tristin Kirby What a cool site. Thankee for that. My daughter loves those hotel jellies!

[@tristinkirby]

Your welcome glad to help

[@shaundaniel1966]

Shug do you guys hike that trail once a year ?

[@shugemery]

shaun Daniel We try to. Maybe not this year though. something else planned.

[@shaundaniel1966]

Cool me and my friend patric love your videos I want to check out linville George someday

[@guyfihi]

Did you guys eat anything evil on this trip--like pork brains in milk sauce?

[@shugemery]

guyfihi No...we went for high cuisine.

[@EWDAVID94]

Do people get mad at you guys for sharing all the wildlife off screaming all the time? Love your videos shug :p

[@shugemery]

David Mcarthur The widlife gets mad at our singing....

[@EWDAVID94]

Scaring* auto correct is no fun!

[@dravenbarlow7328]

whats kent doing at 8:03 lmao

[@shugemery]

cigar time.

[@ericminniear4693]

lol lol perfumey men lol lol...you cant take them deer hunting with ya lol

[@Bowhunter886]

wow for some reason it unsubscrubed me not cool. lucky lucky guy. still cant make up my mind what hammock I want

[@shugemery]

Bowhunter886 So many hammocks.......

[@HammockTips]

Thanks for taking us along, always fun.