Rugged Wild CAMPING With My DOG Alongside a Frozen Lake

[@seawench555]

Ur videos just seem to calm me, it's a truly magic place, I'm a crazy dog person and totally get the joy they give us, thanks for sharing. 🇦🇺😁 new subscriber

[@adventureot]

Welcome. Thanks so much!!

[@imreehenry1428]

I always have a good time watching your videos. Thank you. Imree in Oregon, USA.

[@adventureot]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@Sassysnipermichelle]

What a fantastic camping trip!your energy and love for nature really shine through.looking forward to more adventures 🌟🏡

[@adventureot]

Thanks so much.

[@rosiew895]

Your such an amazing 'glass half full' person - one of the many reasons I enjoy watching your videos. Thanks Cathy.

[@adventureot]

Thanks Rosie. There is usually always a bright side, once I look for it, lol.

[@toddt4941]

Indie loves you so much! ❤ We do too! 🥰

[@adventureot]

Awwwh, thanks!

[@lisalamb2375]

I found your channel about a week ago and have binge watched since that time. Coming from an old lady, I think you are great and l love how you showcase your beautiful country. I was only able to get to Aukland for a day a year ago but I am hoping to go back for a few weeks and travel around your country. It is stunning. Please keep up the good work and give a huge hug to Indi. I am an animal lover myself and never traveled much without my dog until after she passed. Looking forward to your next video but will continue to watch those you have already put out there until I have caught up. Take care and safe travels.

[@adventureot]

Thanks so much Lisa for your lovely comment. I hope you do get to travel back to New Zealand some time.

[@lynettemorgan4901]

Hello, why has it taken me so long to find you, oh my goodness. I have been following mainly solo trampers, NZ blokes, and been wanting a female solo tramper for a while now. This is so encouraging. I do some solo tramping myself and I am more interested in tenting and bush camping, rather than staying in huts, and I am wanting to do more. I love your dog Indie. Epic. Thanks for taking us with you on your adventures and filming as this takes time and effort.

[@adventureot]

Hi Lynette. Yay, I am glad you found my channel. Lots more adventure to come. Thanks for stopping by to say hi.

[@kapilmehra1743]

So peaceful and calm campsite..u r the boss lady , always pleasure watching duo u and indy , ur camping videos gives so peaceful and relaxing vibes ...keep shining keep rising ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@adventureot]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@johncausey8519]

Another great video Cathy. I always enjoy your videos with Indi! I hope you have a nice weekend! Take care!

[@adventureot]

Thanks John. The weekend is looking good, thank you. I hope you have a good one too.

[@Judes60]

Your cinematography is fantastic. You have a great skill in making us viewers feel like we are with you and Indi.

[@adventureot]

Thank you so much 🙂 that is gold to me. Every single thing I do it self taught and only since starting the channel. A big learning curve.

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Great video Cathy! Fire is so tough when there’s no really dry wood about. I always love how Indi is the first one in the tent. She’s so adorable!

[@adventureot]

Thanks Chris. She is SO funny with that. She just has to create her nest and make sure there is a warm dry spot to hang out (usually slap bang on top of my mat and sleeping bag of course).

[@earndoggy]

Indi girl!! Hugs and ear scratches sweet girl!

[@adventureot]

Hi From Indi.

[@shintapaterson2364]

Thanks!

[@adventureot]

You are welcome 😁 and thank you too (so much)

[@vallygurney7193]

Thanks

[@adventureot]

You are very welcome Vally! Thank you so so much for your support. You are amazing!🤩

[@raktoda707]

Truthful how it really was video.Great film work,many many tries for fire...you both survived graciously and well fed.

[@adventureot]

Thank you so much 😊

[@raymcneal7601]

Pine tree rossem sap will help you light and keep fire burning with wet wood ,fat wood fire starters help as well

[@adventureot]

Great tips Ray. I am heading to a pine forest shortly so will try and gather a bit of sap. Cheers

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍👍👍 .. Good Day Cathy .. Another good one 😊. All alone there .. just Indi, yourself and of course, us. For many, a 'Camping Spot' means serviced, flat Sites with Electrical Plug Points and an Ablution Block nearby. That / the lack thereof and a two and half hour trek upwards .. ever upwards over rugged terrain 🙄 and during Winter .. is fair guarantee that one could be alone on the day 😁. That said, as you touched upon, one must be wise in choosing when. Indi has her priorities in order .. "Mom, get a move on with that tent .. I want inside." Wet wood. Its currently 32°C here with 33 forecasted for tomorrow. We have wet Winters up here in the Swiss North. More often than not, I take along wood harvested earlier in the year and 'balcony-dried' to get things going. Compressed Charcoal Briquettes are also a handy standby. Summers .. forest fire bans tend to put a damper (excuse the pun 😏) on things.. The inbetween 'windows' .. currently great! Over the past year, the Forest Authorities have done a lot of tree harvesting .. resulting in offcuts and detritus for Africa! Just a little folding saw and Bob's your Uncle! Thanks for the share. It's always a pleasure watching you guys out enjoying yourselves. Until the next one then, take care .. Tommy

[@adventureot]

Yes a semi flat, semi dry spot in the middle of nowhere might not be considered a camping 'spot' to most, but I have come to realise that as long as it is big enough for me to lie down, it is perfect. I am getting more creative as time goes on. Now I see 'spots' all over the place. Oooo, I could camp on that, or there, or over there. My radar is always out. Thanks Tommy. Cathy

[@bjcrh8448]

Thanks for all of your efforts in making these quality videos. Really enjoy the locations you pick. Such beautiful scenery. Love the contrast of the grasses and the trees. Always enjoy Indi and your interactions with her.

[@adventureot]

Thanks Barbara. It is (obviously) more effortful to go into the mountains and not just the same place all the time, so I appreciate knowing it is worth it for those who are watching.

[@nancycarden2469]

Lovely video. Thank you. And Indi is always the icing on the cake. Such a good boy.

[@adventureot]

Thank you Nancy (from both of us).

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Such a cool adventure. 😊😊😊

[@adventureot]

Thank you. It really was. I enjoyed it so much. Thanks for your support as always. Cathy

[@anniet2713]

Great video. Lovely to see you being affectionate with Indi. She loves you and you love her. Simple and refreshing to witness.

[@adventureot]

Thank you Annie. I think that is the lovely thing about a human-dog bond, it is so uncomplicated and incredibly sweet. They decide on day one that they are going to love you, and it never falters. It is refreshing isn't it. Thanks for watching.

[@ellenados804]

What a beautiful spot

[@adventureot]

Thanks Ellena. I felt blessed to be there. By the way, I just have to say.... how much cuteness can you fit into one YT channel? Your animals are just the most adorable! and the your shorts clips with the kittens. I was ready to take them all home. I love the one of the dogs taking the kitten for a walk. A great way to start my day. Thanks

[@ellenados804]

@@adventureot lol thank you so much for watching. ❤️

[@bryanbadger6841]

Hi there. Just found your channel and subscribed. The most predictable thing about our high country weather, is it's unpredictability. A handy hint for you, it's good habit to get into, if you know you're going to have a fire at your camping spot, is break off dry twigs from dead standing timber, while you're under the canopy, and while you're actually tramping to your camping spot. As long as it's not from dead timber on the ground, or out in the open. Also take a 50ml bottle of hand sanitizer with you as well. If you want to. It contains alcohol. Btw "Leatherwood" burns green, usually found in the high country. ID it by the leaves. They look like green leather. Hence the name. If you know where to look, you can possibly find chaga. It's a trees answer to self healing, if damaged. It's got 2 properties....a good fire starter, and if added to boiling water, makes an ok tea. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I see I've got some binge watching to do. Looking forward to further episodes. Take care.

[@adventureot]

Great idea with the sanitiser. I forgot about that. I have some in my medical kit.I am super interested in the Leatherwood. I will look that up. As for the Chaga, you have helped me out hugely because I was shown how to use this as a fire starter 8 years ago and for the life of me I could not remember it's name. I have two trips in the pipeline so might get to use this knowledge sooner rather than later. Have a great weekend. Cathy

[@bryanbadger6841]

@@adventureot as far as chaga goes, it will readily respond to a spark created with flint and steel. Atb.

[@LouiseTrudel]

Awesome camp. I love your winter. It’s nothing to compare are winter here. Love Louise Canada

[@adventureot]

Thanks Louise 😁 It must be funny to see someone like me excited by a ‘frozen’ lake. Which is really only a layer of ice but yet so cool to me (and takes effort to seek out), but for you would be nothing at all 🤣

[@trevordavies2829]

@@adventureot when we see “anything” frozen, it’s time to get the skates out. Thanks 🇨🇦

[@adventureot]

Real ice. Lol

[@tinaorr2723]

Wow, thanks for putting out another great adventure! I live vicariously through your outings! Thank you to you and of course the lovely Indi 🥰

[@adventureot]

You are so welcome Tina 😊

[@ervinslens]

Such a beautiful and unique scenery my friend!

[@adventureot]

Thanks. It is really lovely up there and yes, quite unique.

[@mountainmantararua8824]

Hello Cathy, another enjoyable video, and a great job on getting the fire going, for we who tramp the NZ hills in winter all know, that no matter the skills or years doing it, it can be a task to get the damn thing going, but persistence pays off. The coldness of the NZ mountains goes right through to the bone, even when the sun is shining. I always carry a hip flask full of turps (with turps written on it), this soaks into the wood and makes it easier to start. Looking forward to your next adventure. ATB Cheers from the mighty Tararua range. Mike ☺☺

[@adventureot]

The turps is a good idea. Thanks Mike.

[@darkrose8927]

How inspiring ❤❤❤❤

[@adventureot]

Thank you darkrose

[@pmedilall]

Amazing camp out as always Cathy and Indy! Love coming along to your adventures! 🙂Look forward to the next one!

[@adventureot]

Thank you so much Pranesh. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it 😊

[@LouiseTrudel]

Thanks!

[@adventureot]

Of course 😀 my pleasure. Thank you too, so so much!!

[@jonmcleary4192]

Indy on her best behavior a very impressive dog

[@adventureot]

Oh yes, she is always at her best when she has space to explore and sniff, and has my undivided attention (hmmm hence why she isn't as keen when I chat to you guys).

[@margaretjackson8774]

Great video thank you❤

[@adventureot]

You are welcome Margaret. Thanks

[@waynemccuen8213]

Woot! You've teased us long enough! Ty Tyvm!

[@adventureot]

🫣🤣 oops, sorry

[@waynemccuen8213]

@@adventureot LOL...those shorts you teased us with.....I anticipated the new one was coming sooner.

[@Wallace-x3x]

Hello darling another great video sorry about your fire well you and indi stay safe out there love from America ❤️ till next time

[@adventureot]

Thank you Wallace. Ha ha, yes some times you just have to concede the win to the better player, and in this instance it was the environment/wood. Hopefully it won't be too long till the next video. I have plans afoot.

[@vincentjenkins4045]

Great adventure!! Need to go back and make that Fire!!

[@adventureot]

Cheers Vincent.

[@scottroberts7875]

Braving the elements, the daring duo ascended the mountains, always Joyous and Seldom downhearted, Cathy Can and faithful assistant Indi,turned a tough situation into a worthy Lesson.😂🎉😅 Marvellous times indeed. ATVB2U Both. Scott Somerset England

[@adventureot]

Scott you never fail to put a smile on my dial. I will remember this for the next time (and there will be plenty) when I am feeling downhearted. ATVB2U2

[@ianphilips2291]

I enjoyed watching your video pancakes looked delicious

[@adventureot]

Thanks Ian. Oh man, yes they really hit to spot. So tasty!! Worth the effort for sure.

[@jonmcleary4192]

Great vid!!

[@adventureot]

Thanks John!

[@paulinefurze5773]

You should do a couple of days trips walking into spots you want to go winter camping at and only carry in the bare necessities and the rest of your load being a pack full of fire wood the same weight as what you carry in on a normal camping trip and stash it in the bush covered in plastic so it can't get wet then you'll have wood when you go camping next

[@adventureot]

Yip It has crossed my mind. A ridiculously impractical, expensive and time consuming option, but an option none the less. My brain has gone there……For a micro split second. 😂 better option is probably cook on gas and wrap up warm.

[@shintapaterson2364]

Great to see you and Indi camp in such a stunning area. Why don't you bring fire lighters to make it easier? Anyway, hope you have a nice weekend!

[@adventureot]

Hi Shinta 😊 thank you. I used about 6 firefighters to get these going. The starting the fire part was pretty easy. It was getting the larger wood to take and sustain the fire that was challenging

[@shintapaterson2364]

​@@adventureot aah so you had a stubborn fire wood then 😂

[@adventureot]

Oh yes indeedy 🔥 😩

[@submarinechef5140]

Really like your backpack what’s the name of it , wonderful video always love it when u have your camping partner with ya

[@adventureot]

The pack is a Deuter brand. Thanks, it is always good to have my sidekick with me. She had a ball on this trip.

[@israelisraeli2333]

Nice😊

[@adventureot]

Thanks 😊

[@NoCarNancy]

Cold there getting 100° here

[@adventureot]

Yikes. That is like 38degrees C. Stinking hot. We've had a bit or relative heat for the past few days, but a cold blast is on it's way and will be 24-39 Fahrenheit where I will be camping. For me that is brrrrr

[@NoCarNancy]

@@adventureot brrr

[@ONLY31363]

Hiya Cathy & Indi.👋 Vivian here 🫡 I'm late to the party this time,😉 Jst finished watching 👀. Great Vid!✅️ I ♥️ the closeup of 'Indi😍💋 Beautiful Views, Great Soothing sounds etc, etc .👍 U hear that??....10k Subs on their way.💯 Btw, Ur cooking sessions r also enjoyable, so u shouldn't edit. [jst Sayin] Side note: Here[N.Y.] in a 'Heatwave w/Thunder Storms. Till then ✌️ 😎

[@adventureot]

I can't even imagine and heatwave and thunderstorms. Just back from a trip in the snow. Thanks for the lovely comment Vivian.

[@nickatano9086]

Hey there. Did you ever try camping on that peninsula where Rocket Lab launches? That would be cool. I tried it once near Cape Canaveral for a shuttle mission but the thing kept getting delayed and I ran out of time..

[@adventureot]

You know what? I have never even considered that. I can see the appeal though, that would be really exciting. The majority of Mahia Peninsula, where Rocket Lab launch from is private land, so probably wouldn't work out. It's a fascinating idea though.

[@paulasturgis7800]

Hi, I’m always excited for your camps. I do have a question, where did you get Indi’s coat. I love the way it fits her. I have a 7lb. Maltese that’s cold all the time. If you have a link that would be fantastic? Or the just the name of it. Also are you in the same area as AB Camping and Abel? I just adore my 3 campers from New Zealand!!

[@adventureot]

Hi Paula. Thank you! The coat is a Weatherbeeta, which is primarily an equestrian brand, but they also make dog products. Here is a link to their site www.weatherbeeta.com/for-dogs I live on the same island as Tony and Abel but they are a bit further north than me, so our camping locations don't tend to overlap unless I'm deliberately up that way. They are good people. We are lucky to have a nice YT camping community. Have a lovely weekend. Cathy

[@paulasturgis7800]

Thanks for the info. I love seeing women out there doing these solo camping trips. As I said before my 3 favs come from New Zealand. I’m always excited for the next video of yours to come out. 😊

[@elainehoward87]

Why do you make the fire so far from your tent love your dog.

[@adventureot]

I think I mentioned it in the video. Someone had already lit one there before so I used the same spot to reduce the number of scorched patches on the ground. I t was easy enough to move my seat there to sit around it, and reduced the risk of embers on the tent 😊👍

[@bettysclassctohightopvanca4451]

How old is Indy?😊❤👍👋🥰😍

[@adventureot]

Indy is 7 years old.

[@stanandpatsaas2422]

time for puppy to get some of that soft food they show on the P.C. - suppose to taste close to human food - it`s more $ but he`s worth it

[@adventureot]

Hmm, I am not familiar with that. I am not sure what food they show on the P.C. Indi does have a soft raw meat diet too though. I just don't bring it on trips as it is too messy.

[@ramprashad29]

What country are you from?

[@adventureot]

New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@ramprashad29]

@@adventureot beautiful country. Stay c safe and happy camping

[@castrx]

Where are you based? I'm in the BOP

[@adventureot]

Hiya. I am down in the South Island. Most of my camps are in the central part of the country.

[@castrx]

@adventureot neat!! Top of my trail bucket list is the Abel Tasman! We are looking at buying in the South Island but it's such a big move..

[@oldinuselesshancox5194]

👣👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤙🏼🤟🏼🖖🏼🇳🇿

[@adventureot]

Cheers

[@ellenados804]

How much does your pack weigh?

[@adventureot]

I usually don't bother weighing my pack but I'm excited that I can actually answer your question as on this occasion I did weigh it out of interest. 20kg (44lbs).

[@ellenados804]

@@adventureot yikes! mine is 32Lbs and im trying to figure out what needs to go. I guess i just need to toughen up.🤪

[@Lexington6885]

​@@ellenados804 😆 I'm hearing you.

[@mountainmantararua8824]

@@ellenados804 Yes, toughen up. It's called conditioning, I'm 76 and still out there carrying 20kgs.It's taken 50+ years to toughen up for me. I never ever take a light pack (except on a day tramp), this is not bragging just getting the body used to it. Ther body will protest at first, but then it grows stronger. Happy tramping. ☺☺

[@adventureot]

For a laugh I just weighed Indi's gear (what I carry for her), and if I add 500g for the need to take a 2 person tent over a 1 person, all up I'm carrying 3kg extra when she comes with me. Then I weighed my camera gear, 4kg. So I guess I could get my pack down to 13kg easily if I was on my own and not filming.