Solo Winter Camping in a Snowstorm!

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[@brycenew]

Yeh snow shoes were invented for good reason; good on you Scotty for not listening to the naysayers going forward. The bit about ‘Australian conditions’ was hilarious. BIG ups to your wife for letting you head out!

[@bestestusername]

Being a dad is an absolute buzz every day, watching them learn is the coolest thing ever. Enjoy every minute.

[@TooOldToCare-kl3co]

Just wait until you are a grandfather, it gets even better, yeh I’m old, kids are great , but grandkids are awesome, congratulations on being a dad , hope there is more to come.

[@samcmillington]

Most people would have canned this video and forgot about the trip, thanks for showing the real side of the snowy mountains Scotty.

[@karenanddogs6645]

My daughter's first camping trip was when she was 3 months old. She is 56 years now. She, her husband and 2 sons (and their wives too) continue to camp. I'm so happy for them. Being in nature is great!

[@mrspontiac9174]

You know how it goes - the one time you leave it behind is the one time you need it.

[@williambridges6742]

I used to winter camp in the White Mountains Every year for about 18 years.. Always bring them with you, strap them to your pack. We used to call it post holing. It's easy for someone to comment from the comfort of the living room, but to be out in the elements doing it is very different thing. Looking forward to your new and exciting times in the future. Congratulations to you and Laura it's awesome to be a dad. Treasure every day because in the blink of an eye they grow up. Cheers Mate!👍

[@ZenDoggie]

Scotty, seeing the joy and gratitude in your face as you're talking about your son and family is the reason why we follow your channel. That joy and gratitude shine into everything we see you do. Keep it up, man, and best of luck. We are definitely on your team!

[@peterdorant4643]

Don't normally comment but gotta say as a 55 year old father with a 28 son & a 25 year old daughter you are smashing it 💪

[@SeriousPoems]

Congratulations on the birth of your new baby boy, who looks just like you!❤❤❤❤

[@waynemcmillan5970]

Congratulations Laura and Scotty on the birth of your son Colby. You both are blessed. Spend as much time as you can with Laura and Colby, the years go fast. Best Wishes.

[@ladysusanjane2682]

Don’t doubt yourself! There’s always someone who thinks they know better! ❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️

[@kathyhensarling2537]

Congratulations on the new addition to the family, I was blessed to have five boys! Fun times ahead.

[@jwinaccount]

I took my daughter out for an overnight snow camp past porcupine and I haven't before but I am so soooooooo glad we brought snow shoes. I was post holing past my knees! They barely weigh anything either so not hard to strap on pack if you don't need them in the end.

[@MrKiza1991]

Cant wait to see this turn into a father/son camping adventure channel

[@SpunkmeyerSnr]

Teach Colby how to burn dinner, essential Scotty knowledge. So happy for you.

[@jwinaccount]

For sure don't listen to Silly's plastic bag boot tip 😆 Your feet end up sweating a tonne (especially when hiking) and the sweat pools in your socks without having a way to escape and cools down making the feeling even worse.

[@florianfuchs8474]

Back in the outback. Congrets the birth of your child. And a big shoutout to your wife letting you do your stuff. Thanks so much for your inspiering videos from Germany. Florian ❤

[@pkk6428]

Congratulations. My son had a son in June. He is stationed overseas and we haven't met him yet, just on Whatsapp. But such a special treat to have children and grandchildren.

[@carriann3725]

Congratulations to you and your family on your beautiful baby boy. ❤😀

[@bronleamey5795]

Congratulations on becoming a Daddy and having a family. It is such a beautiful thing.

[@islasdad5775]

Always pack, wear and use what feels right FOR YOU! Also congrats on becoming a Father. 🤩

[@arsenic9475]

Love your videos brother. As a Minnesotan who loves winter, it's neat watching your "opposite" climate. Makes me excited for winter in my summer, and makes me excited for summer in my winter. Cheers.

[@deanharland6773]

Always listen to the gut. Stuff the haters mate. Great to see you back outdoors.

[@astridmayr7149]

So love Colby's middle name. Both of my kids have unusual middle names, Townsend and Twynam (as a tribute to my favourite place on earth).I'm an Ozzie expat living in Germany and luckily, hubby loves the Australian Alps as much as I do. this video is especially special for me as it shows the area my children were named after ❤

[@adrianortiz3185]

God has blessed you with a beautiful family! Great video! Keep em coming sir👍🏽🤙🏾👍🏽

[@antonreyment8945]

Nice to see you back out there, thanks Laura!

[@RichardRossiter-u9o]

Another great video from a NZ follower who lives near Arthur's Pass in the South Island. About the snowshoes,....you're so much more experienced and in tune with the proper gear to take than the bozo's who said you don't need them. Snowshoes are like wearing tennis racquets on your feet and work so well at keeping you 'on' the snow and not in it. I know you know this. In future, use your own wisdom and knowledge that you've acquired through time in the hills....and not on a couch like the other commentee's. ......

[@Thehonestruth]

Congratulations on the birth of your little one, great name! Being a parent is a great joy. Wear the snow shoes!!!!!! 😊

[@MrBobbyFreakout]

Wool socks were my savour when i was trekking from Sterling to Buller and stood in a puddle with the boot that had a hole in it. Foot was wet but stayed warm.

[@jasonporter5747]

"That was pretty in tents". High quality dad jokes already mate. Approved.

[@OutBushWithDaz]

Congrats on the baby boy mate. Great to see You back out in the outdoors.

[@margaretgood580]

Congratulations to you Scotty and your wife ❤ COLBY.👶 what a beautiful name ❤

[@ewengillies9826]

Always listen to your gut it's something that rarely fails you. Hard camp Scotty but scenery looked fantastic and you did it well. More next year mate with the extras. Bushyboy Oz.

[@mj2745]

You nearly made me cry firstly for the lack of snow shoes, slogging through drift without is such hard work, let alone the risk of frost bite! Secondly, so lovely to see How in love with your new daddy role and your boy and beautiful wife, your are. Looks like Banjo will be a great protector of Colby too. I love his name btw. Enjoy every minute of it as they grow up so fast! Bummer about that front coming through.

[@sarahjames5638]

Congratulations on the arrival of your son. Yep snow shoes next time. Great video

[@aneeshahassan7799]

I did snow shoeing last Tuesday at Dead Horse Gap. We walked up in 50km winds. Mont 4 season tent was sturdy with the howling winds around us. The guide also gave me outer coverings like gaiters to wear over my hiking shoes, kept my feet toasty warm. We did use snow shoes higher up as it not possible to skin up on skies with the weather on Monday.

[@JohnHF1957]

Congratulations on the addition to the family. You need to be as comfortable as possible with your adventures, so, go back to the snowshoes, get the insulated boots, get some better socks and put the beanie on much earlier just bed time.

[@adventures_of_a_dale]

Great stuff as usual, we’re heading into the cold stuff here in the Uk, can’t wait. Merino socks stay warmer when wet, but the plastic bags probably held onto the sweat. Enjoy the kit shopping 😊

[@warrendavis5878]

Used the X-Mid Pro 2 a few times in blizzard conditions on the Main Range, and it held up well it fully guyed out and pegged out. I find the Durston super storm worthy, provided (and it's a big caveat), provided it is properly pitched and the pegs fully locked in. I always bring the snow shoes and add the snow baskets, even if I end up carrying them the whole trip. Learned my lesson the hard way after having to dig myself out twice on one trip heading up Dead Horse Gap. Got myself some La Sportiva winter boots, too, after my feet froze in the snow. They're heavy, but so worth it. Warm wishes from the North Shore, buddy

[@shantishanti1949]

Scotty love your videos - this oldie enjoys being taken away on an adventure and you’re such a decent guy. Thank you and thank you to your lovely wife for letting you camp. ⛺️ well done Laura your a natural mum. Bless you both 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@shantishanti1949]

PS waterproof boots or snow shoes - ignore the negative Nannie’s telling you no snow shoes- your gut and common sense told you so. Your kid Colby needs your toes to count to twenty. 😅

[@TooOldToCare-kl3co]

@@shantishanti1949you mean 21, count down from ten , you end with 6, and you know you have 5 on the other, 6 + 5 = 11, I have got all of my kids, and grandkids with this. Dad joke, 101.

[@JamieBroughton70]

Snow shoes, hmmm, lesson learned. Congratulations on Bub.

[@davidlandells4443]

Congratulations on the new addition to the family. great video mate. cheers

[@bryanmorrion9503]

Well nice to see you back at it scotty love your videos and your friends Mr silly and the Swaggy

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

This is getting me excited for winter camps here in the northern hemisphere 👍

[@MichaelSymons-be8tc]

Congrats on the little boy! Whoa, awesome time in life!

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Nice snowy camping trip. Quite a strong wind. I camped in the snow once, but I was in my camper at a state park with electricity, heat and propane cooking stove. Not exactly roughing it, but it was fun getting up early and looking for animal tracks in the snow. Your baby boy is so cute.

[@pandrew3146]

😅so pleased everything is going well for you and your family. All the best for all of you.😊❤

[@granthicks8339]

Congratulations to you both on your new family arrival, and thank you for your fantastic content and for showing me parts of Australia that l knew existed but have never seen, and please mate be careful wearing your snow shoes from now on👍🏻

[@shanemiller667]

Great video- thanks- glad you included your beautiful dog in the family-:>) congrats on the baby boy, cant wat to see him joining you outdoors in the future-best of luck.

[@jannellemerrett8781]

Hey Scotty , I found wearing good water resistant insulated boots with good sox plus a couple of large freezer bags over the sox does the trick , tuck the freezer bags into the top of your soxs so if any snow gets into the boots it wont get down into the soxs , keeps your feet dry and extra warm . then it doesnt matter if your boots get damp or wet , your feet and sox will remain dry . give it a try next time . love your adventures and congrats on your new bub .

[@Timothy_K_photography]

Great to see you out there again Scotty! I was up at Blue Cow that same weekend, massive praise for camping in that blizzard!

[@jeremycox8261]

Congrats Scotty. All the best for the fam.

[@zedman8720]

As a ski tourer we would take bivvy boots to wear around the camp site to get our feet out of wet boots and still be able to do things outside the tent. Great video, keep the coming and congrats on the new arrival !

[@zedman8720]

* bivvy boot = stuffable sleeping bags for your feet.

[@2807204]

Congratulations on the new family. 😊

[@MeasuredLight]

Phwoar, what an adventure!! Well done mate!! My 7yo daughter said "maybe if you walk a bit faster it might be easier in the snow" haha. I think anow shoes are the go! Your family are looking healthy and happy! Congrats mate, being adadis the best thing in the world!!

[@susanalbone5101]

That was brutal but it all helps with the life’s learning curve, something you can pass on to Colby when he’s older, out camping with his Dad. Take care, keep safe. ❤ Dorset, UK

[@alextier8751]

You know it's windy when trees with no leaves are moving haha

[@curttaverner5857]

Congrats on the new baby boy scotty. Cheers

[@tonyfonager]

Congratulations on the New baby 🎉❤

[@OnCountryWithMick]

Once again mate, Welcome to fatherhood. Glad everyone is doing well. Loved the video too mate but I would be investing in all the gear for sure. I hate the cold at the best of times so I would be doing everything I could to keep warm.

[@Oscarcat2212]

Well done mate. Could not be happier for you

[@Mario-fm6nw]

Congratulations Scotty & your misso on the young bloke, love your content & cheers from the South Coast NSW

[@bobmanzi7712]

great stuff thanks, happy to hear all are doing well.

[@stuartbeed7357]

Hey Scotty - mate you are an absolute LEGEND - Ive just subscribed to your channel - I have been watching your videos since I bumped into your posts last year - you deserve everything you get from what you give to everyone - a belated congrats on your son Colby - what a blessed young man coming into the world with you and your wife he is - btw this video was so courageous - the sort of things only the bravest people do in the mountains in winter in a dodgy snow season lol !!! cheers

[@ethanjhughes]

Happy for ya boss! Having a mini you on your future adventures would be elite. Onward and upward

[@ktswandering]

Congrats on the bub! Good to see you out doing your thing again.....

[@sandgroperlivinginadelaide6998]

I sleep in a tent with my dog at a caravan park on the yorke peninsula this winter. I had winds like that hammering my tent all night, it was bringing the walls in. The dog was stressing badly, i ended up putting her in the front seat of the car, and ended up sleeping in the back. I figured if the tent was still there in the morning id be lucky. It was lol.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Omg that story of the water breaking in the RSL 😂😂😂 What a story for you and Laura to tell Colby one day 🤣 That’s amazing

[@robellett8156]

I have no idea why anyone would listen to KZbin commenters. People who sit on their backsides opining on creators who actually get out there. Scotty, take my word for it. I'm sitting on my arse giving you advice! 😉

[@kevinkrause744]

Good to see you again! Snow shoes or even better cross country skis!

[@josephkerley363]

Congratulations! Being a dad is so special. It's challenging and a blessing. Cherish every moment and build memories, they grow too quickly. As to boots, I live in Alaska, I've used Danner boots in -15 to -20F weather and had toasty warm feet.

[@joke4301]

Congratulations on the new lil edition to the family mate, hope all is well and enjoy it all

[@fayleya3865]

Well we all learnt something about snow shoes didn’t we! 😂 So glad Weschel got a bit of air time. They aren’t well enough known and they’re a great free standing tent

[@alanholley2031]

Brrrrrrr….. I bet “ Paradise Cave” would’ve been cosier mate 😂 good stuff, don’t listen to em hey, snowshoes look the go 👍🍻🤙

[@shantishanti1949]

Congratulations on baby boy Colby. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Andyb2379]

I’m a bit late watching this. Another epic video. Don’t worry mate, spring is fast approaching you now 👍

[@lukepatton7761]

Congratulations, awesome journey ahead.😊

[@tonywilliams2066]

Well done Scotty

[@davef5916]

I demand a name and shame for the kooks who said snow shoes werent needed. Awesome vid scotty!

[@Outside1s3Ree]

Great video wish I was as happy as you... look forward to watching more of your vids :)

[@CheliTubed]

Congrats on your family! And +1 to a snow tent, insulated boots and snow shoes! I was taught to 'stamp down' where I plan the tent footprint to be when snow camping, which compresses the snow and means it doesn't melt/go uneven underneath you overnight. It didn't look like you did this in the video so if that's the case, you may want to experiment with that? I especially love that this makes it much easier to dig a 'cellar' under your vestibule, giving you more space to put your boots on, or to store bags out of the weather. I wonder also in weather like you had if it'd be fun to experiment with building a snow wall around the tent to reduce direct wind?

[@TheMccluref]

Always curious about the snow pegs. Thanks for the demonstration

[@TamokoHaka]

Gratz on yur bubba bro. Looking forward to watching teach him over the coming years.

[@kennethsilvestri5874]

Gators can help keep the snow from getting down into your boots and keeping the bottom of your pants dry. Always like having them in snowy conditions.

[@texasscot6669]

We often get conditions like that in Scotland. When that wet snow freezes you’ll need crampons. Edit to add: use earplugs for sleep! I did just last week in similar winds.

[@traktorized3640]

Haha i was probably out there on the same weekend. Got there too late and our tent blew away so had to bail 😂

[@cassandradalton308]

Dude, congratulations to you and Laura on your new addition. Welcome to the world baby Colby. He’s adorable. Wishing you and the family all the best for your future. Next time, don’t listen to comments. Listen to yourself and take snow shoes, even if you think you won’t need them. Better to be safe than sorry. Get protection for your face too

[@fnorazril]

I love that sound of that wind blowing. Ah man, such a great sound. Those views too! Quite stunning.

[@geneharrogate6911]

Just found this channel. The 'Middle Earth' six dayer has me counting the days until we return again. NZ's stunning beauty can bring a tear to the eye.

[@stephenbursill9304]

Congratulations young man. To be a Dad is fantastic. The best times of my life have been spent camping with my son, who is now 30. Your little boy will be able to experience the best of the best with you. Ps, I'm definitely going to Meroo to check it out. 😊😊

[@GregSharpe-k7u]

Hey Scotty I’m still watching old videos but if you haven’t sorted a tool for flipping food I can strongly recommend little flippers from solid techniques get two there awesome. Love the videos. Cheers Greg.

[@The_Arby]

Congratulations on the birth of your son Scotty...To you and your wife...Have a great time as a family mate 🙂

[@brianbuzzen]

yes to all of the above ... snow shoes, better tent, better shoes and stay home if a storm is forecast but it was fun to watch and not be there :)

[@tracker5849]

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BABY!!🎉 YOULL BE A GREAT DAD. hope mom n baby are well. I know you gotta work but im surprised your out here FREEZING instead of home bonding with your tiny treasure. Look forward to one day seeing the "little bushman" on his first camp❤

[@Post-Alone]

Congratulations 👍 I look forward to watching 'Colby's catch and cook' if he is anything like you 👍

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

Great video scotty. I have a pair of scarpas that I wore on my 3 day snow trip in July and I had the same thing ... got soaked and really cold. I invested in a pair of insulated water proof snow hiking boots and I think they are a great investment. Also I don't care what the North american and Europeons say .. snow shoes are the best, even when it's not that deep 😂

[@pueblo1960]

Another great video. Thanks! Congrats also

[@teresag5219]

Congrats Scotty and Laura on your beautiful baby boy!!! 🎉❤️

[@bluedog1052]

Congratulations to you and Laura for the birth of baby Colby, I'm not one to use any socials so thanks for the update. We can all see how much of a proud Dad you are in this video.

[@thaprophessor7893]

Man, that looked like a rough bout. I've been hammocking on ridges with storms that would pop grommets on the tarp. Thundering, lightning, pouring rain, cool wind dragging all night...... waking up to a burst of thunder, the roof broken loose, soaking wet trying to become cognizant of what's going on 😂. Luckily it was around 40 something Fahrenheit. Which, with wind drag, is still cold..... just not freezing cold. The cold storms I've experienced sub 20°F, luckily I never got soaked. I've been cold and I've been soaked, but luckily I've never been too soaked, AND too cold at the same time. It's hard doing anything with the heat sapped out of ya. In the tent warmed up is one thing, but getting out the next morning drained of heat is another. Especially with cold winds cutting through ya. But, there's something eerily serene during cold months in the wilderness. Gaps between the wind where things get abnormally quiet. It's a beautiful contrast from the sounds of life during warm months. Helps ya appreciate nature's music.