Falling through the Ice | Solo Winter Camping

[@Myhandle306]

Glad I found you from your US adventure with Xander. You guys do an award winning job with the cinematography. Blows my mind the quality you’re able to put together vs professionally produced videos. I prefer yours.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm flattered you prefer my videos, though I have to say I was very lucky to have Xander start making videos before me - I learned a lot! Cheers and thanks again!

[@MukOutdoors]

"That might be a trip ender." *Falls in more* "That's a trip ender." Sorry, I couldn't help but chuckle at that one. Looks like both you and Xander have learned that lesson the hard way. Glad you're alright. If I make it through life without falling in myself, your sacrifices won't be in vain 😅. Merry Christmas!

[@maximbudnick]

Haha yup you could see the wheels turning in my head as I fell in and then fell in deeper. Learnign from other peoples mistakes is the best way to do it - glad I could help haha. Merry Christmas and Happy NEw Year!

[@shawnbrowne2971]

Max....great recovery and so glad You pulled it all back in such a calm powerful way....Best

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Shawn! It the perfect learning experience - something I can remember whenever I'm in a situation with potential for greater consequences. Cheers!

[@FreakofNature1]

Yikes! Being wet in below freezing temperatures is always an uneasy feeling.🥶☃️ Glad your ok! The rest of this adventure looked lovely. Thanks for sharing Maxim🙏

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure! Hope you two have an awesome New Year!

[@prevailcallswoodturning3509]

Glad you showed the part of you falling in. Good decision making is a great lesson for everyone

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you. I've been happy to see a lot of people found it valuable to see a mistake like this on video. All the best and happy new year!

[@polemeros]

The Budnick brothers got an unfairly large dose of good genes.

[@maximbudnick]

Haha thank you :)

[@paulfroud3920]

Yikes!!! Scary lesson. Nicely done video none the less. Love the scene of the snowflakes reflecting sunlight-didn't know they glowed in different colors-very Chrismassy. Cheers.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Paul! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Cheers!

[@blueshadow49]

Thanks for sharing that misfortune of going through the ice. It has to be the most terrible and helpless feeling. My son and I were snowshoeing near a lake in northern MN and that same thing happened to a couple crossing a lake. They also could safely return to their vehicle which was somewhat nearby. We saw them upon our return as they were parked near our own vehicle. It was a lesson that WE learned through their mishap. We always carried those hooks to pull us up and onto the ice should it ever happen to us. We enjoy both your videos as well as those of Xander and realize the cold winter camping experience through them. Thank you.

[@maximbudnick]

It's definitely one of the scariest things imaginable - though in this case it wasn't too dangerous and my greatest fears were inconvenience and having to end my trip. Still a great lesson to remember when stakes are higher on deeper water. THanks for watching, Jerry! And Merry Christmas!

[@ttthaiss]

Very scary stuff!

[@MHarenArt]

So sorry you had to get soaked like that, but, yes, we learn from our mistakes. At least we'd better learn from our mistakes! Merry Christmas!

[@maximbudnick]

Hi Maggie. It was a nice safe way to learn a serious lesson - so I consider myself lucky. Merry Christmas to you and your family 🙂🎄

[@moegardner1]

I always liked that musical whooping noise the ice would make, has to be really thick ice, I think it was from the ice pressing up against itself somehow. Noticed it at night but probably happened whenever.

[@maximbudnick]

Yeah it's got to be one of the coolest sounds! You ever see people skating on thin ice? It's a sport done in part for the sounds - like lasers in movies. Different from the sound of ice shifting in the night, but also incredibly cool. Thanks for watching, Moe! Merry Christmas!

[@kj-outdoors]

Funny to see the Stein Eriksen Sport on your hat 🙂. One of the great Norwegian skiers back in the days! Nice trip there , Maxim, and lessions learned. Greetings from Norway!

[@maximbudnick]

Hi Kjetil! Yes, I've seen a few videos of Stein Eriksen skiing! Quite an interesting athlete to watch :) Thanks for watching!!

[@markarmesto]

Thanks for sharing the water fall. Glad you were close to safety. Very good lesson for all of us.

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure. Happy to share mistakes and lessons learned. Thanks for watching, Mark. And happy holidays!

[@LaLuna2510]

Happy you were alright. Holiday Blessings, thanks for another beautiful video.

[@maximbudnick]

Happy Holidays Luna! Thanks for stopping by and watching :)

[@Stepontwigs]

When a Budnick uploads its a good day.

[@maximbudnick]

🙂

[@antonoosterom1723]

When two Budnicks do uploads, it's the best day! Much love and respect for the most honest and cutest outdoors brothers out there! Stay safe and merry Christmas in the coldest time in years. 🙏🏻

[@Stepontwigs]

@@antonoosterom1723 Whaaaat just checked his brothers channel and he did upload 😎 Merry Christmas!

[@Adamwood21212]

Man I can’t imagine the feeling of going through like that. What a shock! Glad you’re ok

[@maximbudnick]

It's less shocking in these circumstances where I know the water is shallow and stakes are low, but still quite the feeling! Thanks for stopping by, Adam! Merry Christmas!

[@michaelhudecek2778]

🙏🙏🙏

[@lilliandurham7713]

Maxim: I’m always impressed by the vision, artistry and genius of your nature shots. Sorry, but I sometimes use them to show the beauty of nature in the wild. Thanks for your innate creativity. Thanks for your

[@maximbudnick]

Hi Lilian. Those are such kind words - thank you! Wishing you a wonderful New Year! :)

[@martialliaj8498]

Mery Christmas 🌲🌲🌲 and take care have a nice day from Albania 🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you Marti! Nice to know someone is watching from Albania :) Merry Christmas!

[@vineyardsky]

Oh, that water must have been shockingly cold! Good to know it only changed your plan for the day. I love the eye you have for the beauty around you, always a pleasure.

[@maximbudnick]

Luckily I was quite warm from exercise at the time - so it didn't feel too terrible. Thank you for your kind words. Happy New Year!

[@vineyardsky]

@@maximbudnick Happy New Year to you, and I look forward to your shared adventures ahead!

[@CanadianSledDog]

Awesome bench on the viewpoint. Pretty good swimming too!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks, dog! 😃🎄

[@puananiuehara7114]

I ages to more years to my already 75 years when you fell. So happy you are okay. Love your great videos and how awesome your beautiful wife is. Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you Puanani! Happy you enjoyed this. I'll pass your compliment on to my wife - she'll be happy to hear it :) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@mike-coles]

Beautiful photography. Each new video is a big step up in quality. 👍

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you so much for saying so, Michael. Progress is always slow but I've been working hard and improving the details. Cheers!

[@ianlindsey3616]

THX Max! A lot of hard work putting this video together so thanks again!!!! CHEERS!!!

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure, Ian. Thanks for stopping by. Wishing you a fantastic new year. Cheers!

[@TreeManDingo]

Know your limits and when you are in over your head, or at least to your waist lol. Great video Max as always. Top notch content

[@maximbudnick]

Hi Tyler. Well said - and these experiences are what show us where the limits are. Thanks for the comment. All the best to you and happy new year

[@rolandjeanneau7678]

Glad that you are ok and safe, Hopefully if i can say that, this experience did not arrive in a situation with deeper water, cooler temperature and much more ground to cover until your car. Mery Christmas to you and family.

[@maximbudnick]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well, Roland! 🎄

[@jaimegarcia1247]

Hola,grande es el video!!! Como grande eres tu en medio de la naturaleza😘😘 Saludos desde España🇪🇦🇪🇦

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Jaime!!! 😀🇨🇦🇪🇸

[@jaimegarcia1247]

@@maximbudnick gracias a ti por ser un gran defensor de la naturaleza. Un fuerte abrazo para ti. Feliz Navidad. Saludos.

[@luciereadman4003]

Watched this one with my folks. I love your videos very much. This one I really thought was great. You let us in on what can also go wrong and shared this experience. Sure glad you weren’t too far from your car and that the water wasn’t much deeper. Our hearts sank watching you ho through the ice. Thanks for being so open and sharing that experience.

[@maximbudnick]

Hey Lucie. Makes me feel great to hear you enjoyed my video with family! Happy holidays to you guys!

[@bluwtrgypsy]

How frightening Max. Good thing the water was not deeper. So glad you're OK. Be safe and be mindful. Blessings and happy holidays.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, indigo! Always trying to be safe 🙂 Merry Christmas!

[@michaelhudecek2778]

😊😊😊🙏🙏🙏

[@MostlyReading]

The framing and cinematography is getting insane in these videos. Love this guys work!

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you for your kind words! I really appreciate you stopping by and commenting. Cheers and Merry Christmas!

[@ttthaiss]

I agree. He puts so much care into every shot

[@peteraitken6494]

Wow glad you are ok max and were relatively close to your car if you were not experienced in this kind of situation it could be life or death the main thing is you kept moving and got back to your car defo shows we have all got to expect the unexpected wherever we are thanks for sharing and you got back out to enjoy your camp awesome video with great photography stay safe and well all the best for 2023 🔥🔥❤️👍

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Peter. Wishing you a fantastic 2023 :))

[@peteraitken6494]

@@maximbudnick cheers max 👍

[@MamacrackerJ]

Glad you had the right attitude about the situation and was able to take something from it

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Brandon. Its so important to have these experiences and learn from mistakes - so in more dangerous situations you have an awareness of what could happen. Cheers and thank you for leaving a comment. Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@MamacrackerJ]

@@maximbudnick trust me I’ve had my fare share of experiences. Not overly religious but can’t help but feel god is testing us, making sure this truly what we want, this life of adventure. Here’s to safe but challenging adventures in 2023!

[@Sgt.Kayaker]

You made the right call on cancelling your first day, lessons learned.

[@maximbudnick]

I agree! If I were far from the car, I would have been able to. stay warm in spare clothes and dry my gear over a large fire - but it would have been very hard on my clothes - this kind of drying tends to create lots of little holes in fabric from the sparks. Cheers, Marc - and Happy New Year!

[@Sgt.Kayaker]

Happy New Year.@@maximbudnick

[@alanchomor701]

imo this is. one of best videos to date.super at ease and very believable ..v.ery entertaining and the pace of events is so natural , you have found your place, excited to see more...

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Alan. Have a happy new year!

[@theamazingoutdoors]

Thank you for sharing your experience falling through the ice. Situations like that can be really humbling but we can all learn from what you went through. Glad you were able to get back out a few days later and have an enjoyable experience. Really enjoying your bushcraft shelters!

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure! Merry Christmas, Nikki, Travis, and family. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! 🎄

[@TheOnkard]

Amazing video , love the camera work! A suggestion for the next one, keep the sparking / lighting of the fire part in. This fire making sequence when you shot seems like I was robbed of the climax. Hoping for more such content from you , cheers!

[@maximbudnick]

Hello Onkar. Thanks for the suggestion on lighting the fire. I usually try to include it, but sometimes I do not get a good video. Thank you for watching and commenting. Wishing you a happy 2023!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

That was great 👍🏻 Loved the platform bed. Glad you were okay and close to your car. Merry Christmas

[@maximbudnick]

All's well that ends well! Thanks for stopping by and Merry Christmas 🎄⛄

[@heru2336]

Good luck brother you have go long way ❤✌️

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, my friend! Cheers!!✌️✌️✌️

[@Barret-paddles]

Glad you are no worse for wear Max and thanks for sharing the experience. I swear we had the same English teacher 😂! Merry Christmas, Barret

[@maximbudnick]

Haha maybe we did! Cheers and Merry Christmas!!

[@michaelhudecek2778]

Thank God you are okay!! Merry Christmas!! I pray that you will never get hurt!! 🙏🙏🎅🤶🏻😇. Michael

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Michael. Happy Holidays!

[@annemarieacosta8775]

Yikes, scary falling through ice !!!!!! Glad you did ok.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Annemarie! I hope you had a nice Christmas 🎄

[@jamieporter6305]

Great video Maxim, thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Jamie! :)

[@rscherzer]

Great videography! Your images are spectacular! We just have to keep you off the thin ice!

[@maximbudnick]

Haha thanks Richard. Don't worry Ill keep myself off from now on! Cheers and Happy New Year to you and your family :)

[@jasondivirgilio4768]

Wow, great night time photography, and shots of the ice in the streams. The fall through the ice was still dramatic even though it was shallow as one could tell how cold it was out there.

[@maximbudnick]

It was pretty spicy! But glad it happened and I learned from it. Thanks for the feedback - glad to hear you enjoyed the night and ice shots. Thanks for watching, Jason! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@ttthaiss]

Yeah I loved those ice shots as well

[@alanbierhoff6831]

I’m glad you’re ok. You can learn 1000 lessons from one experience like that.🥶 Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄

[@maximbudnick]

Well said, Alan. Thanks for watching! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well 🎄⛄🎄⛄🎄

[@camper69]

I remember the first time I heard the ice expanding at night. It was back in the 90's. After I figured out what it was, it was nice to hear..... I've been lucky in that I've never had a serious accident when out alone. Glad you made the right choice and that it only delayed your trip.

[@maximbudnick]

Yes for sure the right choice. I love hearing the ice expand! Thanks for watching

[@filipsaprkin]

Merry Christmas Max, your clips are getting much better. Looking forward for more!I love how You keep building shelter please keep that style of building and bushcraft. I think reason for Xander success is that he kept his style.. and he eat hamburger with maple syrup 🤣... Cheers ❤️

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you Filip. I definitely enjoy building shelters and will continue doing this. I still have to find my signature food though... Merry Christmas ⛄

[@williamwilson3474]

Man, so glad that didn't turn out alot worse and you are ok. That night sky was amazing and beautiful. Nice capture. Stay safe out there Max, your viewers would like to see many more videos from you. Take care my friend.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you for the encouragement, William. Happy New Year!

[@DavidNorthFilms]

I fell through the ice today!!! I was scouting a winter camping spot just outside of Ottawa. It was a perfect spot to film my Video. I was hiking through the woods when I crossed a frozen creek, I made it across fine but on the way back the ice cracked (that's the worst sounds) and I went in! Luckily for me it was just a foot deep. Glad you were ok.

[@maximbudnick]

Scary stuff! Glad it was shallow where you fell in. Gotta watch out this time of year. Cheers and thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!

[@CindyGerend]

My heart skipped a beat, when you went through the ice. Stay safe and Have a Merry Christmas🎄

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Cindy, Merry Christmas!

[@michaelhudecek2778]

Yeah mine too! 🙏🙏🙏

[@Gillesgip]

Ooof.. Im happy you're not hurt. Thanks for the truth. Well done video, top notch cinematography. Need bacon now🥓😁.. Again.. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Look forward to upcoming videos. Closing on 10k subs.. Look forward in 100k subs for you!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks for the encouragement as usual, Gilles. I've appreciated all you nice comments this year. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and your family!

[@littlenicky71]

Love your videos bro. Can't wait to see your channel blow up!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks, Mike! Fingers crossed. Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄

[@richard_west]

I enjoyed your video! Love the video shots of the scenery. This must take a lot of your time finding these shots. Cheers!

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Richard! It takes a lot of time and fiddling to get the shots, but it's just the kind of work I enjoy doing :) Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment - Happy New Year!

[@radarbase]

The dry snow is stunning. Beautiful campsite. Thoughtful commentary. Valuable lessons. Thanks as always, Max 🤜

[@maximbudnick]

Hey Radar Base. My pleasure and thanks for another encouraging comment. Cheers

[@Bretrenaud]

more content like xander, i absolutely love it. ill be watching every video.

[@maximbudnick]

Glad you enjoy it :) Thanks for the encouragement!

[@joenabelpeterson8349]

Merry Christmas Max. Merry Christmas everybody. Just finish watching Xander's latest video. Now, it's Max. 🤗

[@maximbudnick]

Merry Christmas, Joenabel!! 🎄

[@craigrobertson6082]

That is one of the worst things that can happen out in the bush. Good call on the trip and yep, short cuts often bite bac hard. Glad you're okay now.

[@maximbudnick]

Hey Craig. I agree on the sort cuts biting bad. There's a reason patience is a virtue! Hope you have a fantastic New Year!

[@atj625]

Wow, it was intense. Glad you're okay, man. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure, Aytaj! Thanks for watching!

[@spaaggetii]

Some people might question why you tested the lake and fell in, but I for one, think this is a great video and how things happen in life. I am glad you could get back to the car, change your gear and the heater in the car! I really enjoyed this video. I love watching Winter Survival video's and there are a lot of other youtubers who would not have shared the footage and the realistic events that can happen. Much Love from Australia. I think the lowest temp I have been in was -9 Degrees Celsius and - 42 Degrees Celsius, But I was working at a Ice Cream factory. We were not allowed in the -9 for more than 30 minutes and the -42 Snap Freeze for more than 2 minutes. We don't get much lower than -5 in most parts of Australia though. (Can be lower in the Ski/Snowboard destinations though During winter).

[@maximbudnick]

Oh yeah I even questioned myself as I did it - but I agree it's important to show mistakes. -42 is a pretty cold - kind of weather where you really start worrying about anything that could go wrong when your outside for even a couple of hours. How did it feel?

[@alannolet3109]

Eeep! I fell onto the pool once and went right through the ice, completely submerged. Fortunately, I was able to be in the house and out of my wet clothes within a minute or so. The trek back to your car in wet clothes must have been a bit uncomfortable. Hope you were able to change into something dry once you got there. Life's little lessons... ;)

[@maximbudnick]

It worked out okay - I had nice dry clothes to change into. Wow being fully submerged sounds painful! Merry Christmas, Alan! Thanks for watching

[@Fluxy1725]

Another amazing video! I’m super jealous that you get the opportunity to do this

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Ryan! Merry Christmas!!

[@Fluxy1725]

Merry Christmas Maxim!

[@highlandtrekker]

Awesome vid !! Most people seem to think that it's predatory animals you need to fear in the wilderness but as your experience showed there are many more things to be careful of and respect when out and about. Thanks for sharing ( :

[@maximbudnick]

Oh yeah animals are barely a consideration regarding safety, but the weather is constantly on my mind in all seasons. Cheers and hope you have a great New Years :)

[@wendelclements6448]

Great sharing of things that went wrong. I will take that with me

[@maximbudnick]

Happy to hear that, Wendel! I've learned so much from other peoples mistakes... Thanks for watching and have a Happy New Year!

[@OntarioWoodlandAdventures]

Glad you're okay! Keep up the good work. See you on the trails.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Dan! Merry Christmas and see you out there 🙂🎄

[@brentkelly5445]

Awesome spot, that nice rock point for easy water access. Great thinking on that shot at 6:26, looking like a lake in the middle of winter....if that was your intention. And nice tip on marking that big log .....never thought of that, I don't take an axe but could be done with saw too I guess. Since water is a game changer in winter...waders?

[@maximbudnick]

Nah I think the important thing is to just not fall in. If I were not so close to the car I could have sorted the situation out by building a fire - it would just have been very very hard on my gear, and taken a big chunk of my trip. Thanks for watching, Brent. Merry Christmas!

[@nicholasmaxheleau9444]

Maxim, great video; loved the shots of the water flow off the ice, your artistic side was dominating in this video. Thank you! Can’t think of @ better way to pass a Christmas night than watching your videos. Merry Christmas

[@maximbudnick]

Hi Nicholas! Thanks for that - nice to know you appreciate the ice shots :) Merry Christmas!

[@BeauVanHooser]

Can’t wait to watch love to see your notification to pop up! Glad to see your doing good

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks a lot Beau! You are appreciated

[@fathersonoutdoors7487]

Great video Merry Christmas buddy

[@maximbudnick]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family! Cheers!!

[@June-pv3du]

Hello max! I'm so glad that it ended safely. Our lives are a series of unexpected events. But life goes on and on. Winter is harsh, but it makes humans strong.:) Merry Christmas and happy new year!

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, June. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and your family :)

[@davewinch7677]

That was a cold swim, I know I push my luck when the consequences of failure are not very extreme. You were smart to call that trip off. Another great film and adventure. Thanks for taking us along and Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks a lot Dave, Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🙂

[@wojtekgrabowski1]

so Max...i guess i have a problem now - after discovering your channel its hard to say which i like more....yours or Xander's 😉 i really have to say watching your films is real pleasure. ps-all these moments of morning mist colorful sunrises etc really do the job...

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Wojtek! No need to choose a favorite though 😂. Happy New Year!

[@wojtekgrabowski1]

@@maximbudnick 🙂 thats my christmas gift - happy new year !

[@wojtekgrabowski1]

@@maximbudnick btw...can i ask what camera and lens do you use? Footage looks really really nice...

[@Worxx]

Hey Max, the channels growing! Glad to see you're keeping it consistent, Wish you all the best.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks, man! All the best and Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@louhaboush924]

Great Video Maxim! Loved the night time Stars and thank you for the safety lesson regarding Ice…

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure, Lou! Thanks for stopping by! :)

[@MuridHolyBEEP]

Glad you're safe Max loved the video, A couple of years ago I went to a spot where I was hoping to see the northern lights and it was my very first winter trip I had 0 experience and I didn't even know that they had trail markings so I just started hiking and I was looking for a spot that was near a lake but also close to a cover and saw a bunch of trees and some grass started going towards it not realizing I was walking on a pond and bam I went straight through and just like you said in your video my buckle was on and it was so hard to swim I was waist in it was a nightmare to get out, I also went around 2 pm and it got dark around 5 so I decided to stay the night I did not feel cold maybe because of the adrenaline and I had 0 idea how to make a fire so I just put my tent up rolled out my pad and sleeping bag took off my clothes and hopped in in hopes to let my clothes dry out which was another fatal mistake because it was now around 7pm pitch dark and I did not follow any trails and was freezing my ass off so I decided to pack up and try to find my way back and started to panic luckily I saw my footprints and followed them to where I fell but this time used what ever common sense I had to walk around and got to the car safely. P.S It was the cloudiest day ever so I didn't get to see the northern lights but I did come to a warm house

[@maximbudnick]

Wow that sounds like quite the experience and you got a lot of lessons out of one single trip. That warm house must have felt incredible to come home to haha

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Thank you for showing this Max. That looked terrifying to me inly because i have reynauds syndrome so i took a deep breath when you went in. Some friends of mine and I were campin about a half mile in on a trailhead in January in New England and i we to check out my buddys tent and my snowshoe went through the snow near where his tent was and got stuck in a spruce trap and I couldn’t get my leg back. I started to panic and as i was starting to freak out my entire boot started to completely fill with water. I eventually got my snowshoe and thus leg back but the temps were single digits the whole weekend. Needless to say we survived, i had a second pair of columbias in the truck for winter so i was fine. That stuff is scary, no where near as scary as your deal, but yikes!! Take care man! NQU

[@maximbudnick]

Hi NQU! Cold weather is nothing to mess around with thats for sure! Always need to have a plan for when things go wrong. Thanks for sharing. Merry CHristmas to you and your family!

[@judyeverett4553]

I am so thankful for you and your family that everything turned out ok. lots of important lessons on that one trip. take care, have fun, and enjoy.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Judy, always learning 🙂

[@nesta8273]

To see that amount of stars, you really need to get away from the cities. A fantastic view, that sadly i havent seen since i was a child.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you Nesta. Hope you get the chance to enjoy a dark starry night one day soon. Merry Christmas!

[@docabrahammd]

Probably my favorite of your videos, thank you Max. Beautiful scenery - the nighttime sky was absolutely breathtaking. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@maximbudnick]

Thats nice to hear! :) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family as well! Cheers!

[@AdventureLad]

Glad you're okay bro! Thanks for the great vid and stay safe out there :)

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks! I was supper grateful for the experience.

[@andriibushcraft34]

Чудова природа супер. Відео дуже гарне. 👍👍👍🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦👍👍👍

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, my friend! I appreciate your kind comment. Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@GreenScape2879]

Glad you are safe! I commend you for showing your mistakes

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Jordan. Yup no shame in making mistakes and learning :) Happy Holidays!

[@nicvanherck1052]

Great video man, always great entertainment just like Xander, came here due his videos together with you and i love it!! You guys are great

[@maximbudnick]

Hi Nic. Thank you for watching and leaving an encouraging comment - much appreciated. All the best and hope you're enjoying the new year

[@bushcraft_crush2455]

Great video! Thank God you kept your cool when you fell in 🙏🏻 lesson learned, great reminder of the dangers! Happy Holidays to you and yours, looking forward to the new year of your adventures 👍🏻

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!!🎄🙂

[@darrellcaruk8880]

Love how you remained calm after falling through the ice. Great Video. Just wondering if you would've put the pack back in the toboggan you would've fell through. You walked across a few time no problem but the the last time you had more weight on body, not sure what your pack weighs in at. Dont know. Regardless glad your got through the unscathed. Great video and happy holidays to you and your Wife. Love your channel.

[@maximbudnick]

I think you're right to think that without the backpack I would probably have made it across, but most importantly I should have just taken the longer route this time of year. Happy holidays to you as well, Darrell!

[@makwanorth4270]

Wow buddy! So happy you're alright...yes lesson learned, accidents can happen fast, but what you are sharing can really mitigate the risk for others by your experience and advice to what you learned. Still, you pulled off some beautiful camera work with the night skies and the snowy woods. Have a Happy Safe New Year to you and yours!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks, man! Happy New Year to you and your family! :)

[@coryhardin3000]

I see you've been taking notes from your brother I like it alot

[@maximbudnick]

Hey Cory definitely! Glad you enjoyed it :) Merry Christmas!

[@brandonheathers]

Nothing worse than wet boots, awesome video

[@maximbudnick]

Ya, I wish I brought extra liners. Thanks for watching!

[@wendelclements6448]

Hey man sorry to hear of your incident and glad you were not injured. That was a smart thing to do was going back to home then try again

[@maximbudnick]

:)

[@ccj7942]

So glad you are safe!!! Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing your experience ❤

[@maximbudnick]

Merry Christmas! My pleasure! :)

[@James-3000]

Great camp & great lesson! Really dig the meditative style of your adventures, keep em coming

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks James. Glad you like the quieter style - it's what comes more naturally to me. All the best, and Merry Christmas!

[@vincegcellini]

Thanks for sharing the bad with the good.

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure!

[@melidacartagena8355]

Feliz Navidad Merry Christmas 🎄🎉 Life can only be lived through experiences 👍🏻 Its all good 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 you are a bolder👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼amazing video, I was waiting for this 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you Melida! I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas! :)

[@jt4303]

Great vid Max and thanks for sharing your experience and lesson. Keep it up wishing you a happy holiday!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks JT! Happy holidays to you and your family!

[@Chreeeys]

Nice drop you made there :D Glad it wasn't too bad

[@maximbudnick]

Yeah I was pretty confident it wasn't dangerously deep - but certainly deeper than I expected. The shock was mainly the instant realisation of all the extra work I just created for myself haha. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. All the best and happy new year to you and your family!

[@allisonwanderland9917]

Merry Christmas to you and your family!🎄 Sorry you fell through the ice, but thank you for sharing. Looked cold 🥶

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks a ton Allison 🙂

[@SuperProGro]

Glad you were ok

[@JB-eg1tb]

Perfect video to watch for Christmas! Glad you're ok

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks JB! Merry Christmas

[@ronpoet]

Great video Max....having lived most of my life in NH I know the dangers of thin ice or that looks safe and isn't...I don't have to ask you but I would always ask my students after a scary experience two questions: 1. Did you learn from this experience and 2: where did steps 1, 2, and3 (12 steps of AA) not enter into your thinking...in your case you explained how you learned...again great video...keep them coming...by the way our hearts skipped a beat when the ice broke....don't tell zander but my wife likes you better...

[@maximbudnick]

Hey Ronald thanks for sharing - and you sound like a great teacher. It was definitely a great learning moment and I'm lucky to have have it in a situation that wasn't particularly dangerous. Thanks a lot for stopping by and leaving a comment. Wishing you and your wife a very happy New Year!

[@everlongtrey]

Merry Christmas Max! Thanks for the upload!

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure, Trey! Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄

[@deanalexander5848]

Stay warm looking very cold out there. MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Dean, Merry Christmas!

[@nachtmahr666]

lovely trip and good thoughts about that falling through the ice situation: we make mistakes to learn from them. without mistakes there would be no learning. i really love the sound of the snow under the boots. it just sounds somewhat mesmerizing... and about the sounds of the ice: i highly recommend jonna jinton on youtube. she records hours uppon hours of the sounds the ice makes and she is releasing a whole compilation like an asmr/white noise video of that sounds every year. unfortunately in my area all the snow melt away but thats what youtube is there for :D anyways have a merry christmas and keep up the great work mate

[@maximbudnick]

Hey Nachtmahr! The sounds are a big part of what makes winter my favorite season 🙂. Cool I'll check out that suggestion. Merry Christmas and New Year!

[@nachtmahr666]

@@maximbudnick happy new year to you as well

[@earthangel8730]

Your channel is taking off! Well deserved. Sorry about the "trip ender" but lesson learned 🥶 and all's well that ends well. Happy Xmas to you and yours. 💚🎄❤

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks so much for your support. Merry Christmas!