The Hickery Brothers once again in the Linville Gorge 2016 Finale

[@nathanmullins836]

Throwback photos were something special ! Thanks for sharing . Haven't been to the gorge since April , I really miss it now.

[@shugemery]

I miss it already. Turk sent this today...flic.kr/p/NTM4nT

[@rustyl1136]

shugemery

[@Helen-vl7mb]

As someone who grew up in the inner city that knows nothing about camping and that didn't have a father or a positive role model in my life, I can honestly say that you have inspired me for myself and my children to get outside, camp and hike...I randomly came across your videos and you truly have inspired and motivated me, not only for myself but my children. Thank you

[@shugemery]

Way to go. I never forget my Dad taking me camping. He lives on every trip I take.

[@treedirt10000]

Thanks for sharing Shug & Hickory you fellas are great. That glimpse into your past was fantastic and always a pleasure to see the maple king. Happy Thanksgiving if we don't hear from ya now to then.

[@shugemery]

Yeah....fun to look back and remember we were young once!

[@AngryMountainMan]

Aw man my two favorite times of the year (fall and spring) when shug and hickory get together and we get to tag along. It was really awesome to see those photos of the ole gang back in the day. Really enjoyed it and brought smiles to my face.

[@Stormstaff]

Wonderful video series as always Shug! Thanks for taking us along on your trips.

[@michaelg.gartman1148]

My Son and I had an F 14 fly over us while we were backpacking in TN. back in the 90's. Old friends are special, glad you have some! 😀

[@57koop]

Love my Shug and Hickory videos!!!!! I'm sitting around a campfire catching up on some Shug videos on KZbin with a big smile on my face ! As always you make my day thanks Shug.

[@shugemery]

Thankee for that.

[@claverhouse1]

Beautiful. The older you get the more precious the friendships, especially as some pass on. It's always frightening though, the difference between the bright, shining memory, the immortal 20 year old you that we all keep in our self image, and the grainy, faded colours of photographs that appear to show a very long time ago indeed.

[@shugemery]

But those times are bright in my mind along with the trouble we got into::::::

[@KevinOutdoors]

I tell you what? I'm jealous! Good to have buddies for 40 years that you can take a trip like that with. Thanks for sharing.

[@shugemery]

So true. I'm fortunate.

[@talexander7217]

I came down here to say the same thing.

[@shugemery]

Yessir....a blessing for sure.

[@neaton77]

Thanks guys for the awesome videos! Just finished watching them back to back to back.

[@shugemery]

Thankee feller.

[@CampfireTalk]

Loved the old pics. Nothing beats friends like that. I have buddies like that too. I wouldn't take anything in the world for 'em, except for one ;) All secure!

[@shugemery]

Turk sent this one today from his lake cabin 1982....flic.kr/p/NTM4nT

[@markgibbs904]

killer video. in 1978 we were up on the AT in GSMNP when a couple of F- 16s came by. I got the camera ready but didn't push the button because all I could see in the frame was the pilot. the Maple King is real ... like wrestling. peace brothers

[@finfeederfishing3842]

Maple King is looking fantastic as usual...... that's what I needed before work! Pray all turns out fine after your accident Shug....

[@shugemery]

Just money and insurance headaches. Whoooooo Buddy))))))

[@MaffTUK]

A Little bit of the Shugs history right there. "Hale the maple king" Thanks for bringing us along

[@shugemery]

Was fun to be young but fun to be older too. Fun rules.

[@MrTmax74]

shugemery always. Growing up is for the birds

[@mattg2935]

Yer scaring the wee children Maple King!! Love the old pictures. Thanks Shug.

[@shugemery]

He scares young and old alike. Man...I laugh so much at him filming that stuff.

[@aclawrence]

Loved the old pics. So glad ya'll made it to The Gorge again. Hope you have many more trips to come.

[@shugemery]

Thankee....fun to be young!

[@6bluestrings]

Thanks Shug, you boys always make me smile!

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy)))))) Man, I giggle the whole time.

[@artistben7]

The color looks great in the gorge this time of year.Like you, I remember the days from the 1970s when I was a teenager hiking and camping in my home state of Montana. Good memories from a different era and yet I can go back to those same trails a relive some fond memories. Thanks for sharing your video Shugemery. :)

[@shugemery]

Nothing wrong with some good ol' nostalgia.

[@MrTmax74]

Another fun one Shug. Tx again for sharing! I took my WBRR and CB tarp for a quick backpacking excursion last night. I was in bed for 12 hours!! lol haven't been able to do that in years. Getting in and out is mucho better than a little tent as well. I have you to thank for this improvement. Really made a big difference in my outdoor adventures Shug. ty. Booh ya!

[@shugemery]

Yeah feller.....Whoooooooo Buddy))))

[@RasBuyaka]

what a trip! those photos! one of my favorite series of yours this year. thanks for bringin' us!

[@shugemery]

We love it too. Fun to look back at being young!

[@casonlionel7121]

instablaster.

[@tonyb865]

Once again, a great adventure, thanks for taking us along Shug!

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy))))))

[@mobiltec]

Great trip Shug. The colors are just amazing. And the 110 has a better picture too.

[@shugemery]

I concur on both.

[@christof705]

I had the same car as Ken in my younger days but it met a fairly nasty end at the hands of a guard rail on an off ramp. Good old 5th gen Toyota Celica, those pop-up lights are the best. Thanks for bringing us along again, looks like you boys had a blast.

[@shugemery]

Can't believe that car is still running!

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

You guys are the best! Another great trip in the Gorge. I look forward to these videos every year

[@shugemery]

We do too. The gorge calls us back.

[@jonesian21]

All hail the Maple King!! Love your vids Shug! You have given me many hours of enjoyment, laughter and learning. Thank you.

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy))))))...thankee.

[@ibmoosed]

These are my favorite KZbin videos to watch.

[@shugemery]

I am honored.

[@atommachine]

Thanks for sharing Great Episodes. The F16 had to do Emergency Maple King Hat Manoeuvres!!

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy))))))...."pullup...pull up"

[@eitser7376]

Another great adventure in the books! Nice to see the you got to catch-up with your old pals! Salamat Po for taking us along! Btw, great capture of the praying mantis dining on that beetle!

[@shugemery]

Walang anuman. It was cool and creepy watching the mantis. His meal was still alive!

[@jodylowe8476]

Wonderful. I've spent several nights up on Shortoff and going back soon after watching your videos.

[@shugemery]

Some of the greatest views from Shortoff.

[@ZZoutdoors]

Yet another great adventure for the Hickory bros. Thanks. ZZ.

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy)))))

[@botanyboy1]

Thanks for this vid - you may have just made my day. You looked like you were going for "the Sting look" way back when. Great to see you all in the past especially.

[@shugemery]

I think I pre-dated Sting a good bit......fun to look back and remember youth.

[@cherokeecowboy2312]

Another great video! Thank you for the laughs, they come to few these days.

[@shugemery]

We laugh almost the whole time out there. Laughter must be sought and put to action.

[@kevinbungles]

Looks great fun, old pictures fab. Saddened to hear of your car pleased everyone ok

[@Aethelwulf_Freawine]

Thanks for the beautiful hike! Sorry to hear about accident ( roomy chrysler mini van?) That Appalachian country hiking looks too steep and rocky for this michigander. Good job on how well you both handled it. Cheers!

[@shugemery]

It was a dodge and will go get a new used one tomorrow after voting. Whoooooo Buddy))))

[@STinGa157]

Shug ... so cool that you were able to share the old times with your friends. Seeing those old pictures was great.

[@shugemery]

For sure. Good to have friends like that. We have been through a lot together.

[@mensgoodies]

love it! Maple King is always great... love it!!

[@shugemery]

He sees you.....

[@mensgoodies]

I can feel it... scary!!!! But you both are hillarious, can´t stop laughing about his serious look.

[@mrwhitespaleking5190]

Shug these vids are the best! Been following you for years and always look forward to a new posting by you.

[@shugemery]

Big thanks and Whoooooo Buddy))))))

[@tylerdavis6706]

The Gorge is one of my favorite places to go backpacking. I'd love to go with y'all next time.

[@shugemery]

Love that Gorge!

[@awgnaw]

Huhuhu 😫 only 3 episodes for this year's Hickery brothers reunion... Glad you're okay after the accident.. All hail the Maple King! Best bits for me were hearing Ken humming while walking along the trail and you giggling off-camera while filming the Maple King. Hihi

[@shugemery]

Hard to hold it together while fiming the MK. Yes, I know it is a good day when Hickery hums and sings on trail.

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

you guys are one in a million when it comes to having good friends around that long!! very cool and be sure to keep in touch with each other!! Cheers again!

[@shugemery]

We shant lose touch. Thankee.

[@dangitBobby74]

I really look forward to your backpacking vids but when ol' Hickery shows up it's like Christmas! And the Maple King... hilarious! As a "survivor" of a few gorge trips myself I know how tough these hikes are. And your routes are insane sometimes. A lot of your viewers don't really understand just how difficult the gorge can be. You guys share a bond that's the envy of many. Keep 'em coming. Please!

[@shugemery]

Haaa...fun get out there. We try to bite off some challenging trips for our 58 year old bodies. Feels good to accomplish. Yes, the Gorge is very rough. Breaks a few hearts it does.

[@Mario-z3p]

Enjoyed this three part serie and those old pics where awsome to see..👍

[@shugemery]

Good to remember being young.

[@hanginhillbilly]

That picture of you and Meg was magic.

[@shugemery]

Thankee.

[@whitecompany18]

You guys are a great inspiration to me, be shore to come back soon .

[@shugemery]

Hopefully spring we shall return if all lines up.

[@benengle7353]

Man I loved the pics from the old days! looks like y'all had an awesome time! Sorry about your car, but I'm glad you're ok bro.

[@shugemery]

Thanks. Fun to look back.

[@edgybob1]

Good times, Good friends. It doesn't get any better than that! Thanks for sharing your video.

[@shugemery]

Fortunate am I. Thankee.

[@HanaleiSurfrider1]

A Maple King appearance!! Holy moly Shug! Had me and the wife chuckling all to heck here in Hawaii! Love the camaraderie with the Hammock Forum folks and the Gorge Rats. Always enjoy seeing the Hickery Brother's when getting together with the tomfoolery and tummy-holding shenanigans ..... Maple King Halloween costume for 2017!! Go Hickery Brother's!

[@shugemery]

You may have to use palm bark!

[@TimLewallen]

It's not a Hickery Brothers trip unless the Maple King shows up acting like he's in a French art film.

[@shugemery]

Yes......film noir.

[@hanlongemma]

And show up, he did!

[@mobiltec]

You got that right...

[@cornice08]

Thanks Shug! I needed a good laugh, MAPLE KING!!! Lol Just mending up from getting some titanium blig put into my back. Sorry Dutch but I swear I won't get any more bling but from you.ha ha. I will be a little bit by I will be back in the Piney Woods soon enough. Man I love winter camping too!! Shooting for early spring.

[@shugemery]

Heal up and do your PT. amazing stuff these days.

[@knorke3642]

All hail the Maple King! Thanx be to the Hickory Brothers.

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy))))))

[@JustinMcKinneyhiker]

So glad the creepy Maple King was there, glad your OK Shug , not fun to have a car accedent right before a trip, good stuff, thanks !!

[@shugemery]

Yes...creepy and misunderstood. Whoooooo Buddy))))))

[@brianjones2309]

Hey man! I never did shout back atcha after the gorge trip. It was a pleasure meeting you....and you need to see about getting you a pair of my Ronald McDonald hiking shoes. I'm sure I'll see you again sometime on the trail. Take care! Peace,

[@JBOutdoorsAndMore]

lol loved it. thanks brother. I appreciate your efforts in putting the videos together. love your work my friend . till next time.

[@shugemery]

My pleasure.

[@rogerc7972]

Appropriately, I was in my hammock (at home, nursing a busted back) when I found this vid! You guys are awesome, I'd like to meet you sometime!

[@TheMan-wg8xm]

I have been sleeping in a hammock that I hung up in my bedroom since I broke my back too. Thank you Shug for turning me onto the hammock life! I also hang it in my van for camping on the road.

[@asiam7436]

Sorry to hear about your car but glad to hear everyone was ok. Thanks so much to you and the Maple King!

[@shugemery]

Thankee. Fun to hike together.

[@williamreeder4902]

Thanks for sharing....it looks like yall had a great time

[@shugemery]

Yeah. Good times with old friends can't be beat. It is truthful.

[@paulhodge855]

Nice pics. You looked like the lead singer of a late 70s/ early 80s rock band. I thought I was looking at Bono for a second. Hickory looked like Celtics basketball player from the 70's and Turk was all GQ. It was all awesome.

[@shugemery]

Too funny. Those were the days/daze.

[@indycharlie]

This vid was really great . Cool to see you two in pic's from yesteryear !! Can tell the maple King is aging , his hat has really grown since we saw him last . Crazy on the bear , at night to boot . Hmm , ended with gas and not a Sector 7 report . Really good one !!!!!

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy))))))....I toted that birch from here in Minnesota. We do fart alot as I am always editing them out!

[@karinevans754]

hahaha, that reminds me of when my friend and I were riding our horses in Shimek State Forest & we heard a sonic boom. For a second I thought the world was gonna end! :)

[@BackpackingBen]

"OH S*** BEAR!!!" Great times in the ol piney woods of the Linville Gorge. I had a great time with you rats and look forward to the next adventure. Hopefully no more bear intruders the next time. Or at least not when we are all headed to our hammock slumber. Ha

[@shugemery]

Though...it did add a bit of a rush though. Seems several saw him down there.

[@BackpackingBen]

shugemery - That first 15-20 minutes in the hammock sure we're interesting for sure. Ha

[@joshsoutdooradventures2071]

Hiking the Triple Crown in Virginia the 18th of this month. You should hike it with us!

[@shugemery]

Enjoy....i gotta work!

[@johngarcia3]

Sorry about your accident glad your ok, thanks for taking on your trip! The Maple King is great!

[@shugemery]

All good. Just insurance headaches.

[@optimus122581]

I sure do enjoy watching your videos you and Hickory a freaking hilarious.

[@shugemery]

We do have some good fun.

[@jacobmartin9236]

Don't even know you aside from following your channel for almost two years, but those pics were tear inducing! Wondering if and when your wife will show up in one of your vids

[@shugemery]

She is in this one....kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6LEoKOXlrp7fbs She is here and there throughout my videos but not on the camping ones.

[@SalineScott]

Dude!!!! That's an awesome video. Wish I were there with you two.

[@shugemery]

Thankee. We hide from everyone!

[@Gometz181]

I love your videos! Great work and inspirational too! ... From a fellow Carolina boy!

[@shugemery]

Thankee!

[@chuckstreich7777]

I know ya got a life to live and all but I wish there was a new Hickory bros video every night!

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy))))))

[@CampfireTalk]

I really enjoyed the old photos in this one. That's good stuff man. I've got buddies like that. I wouldn't take anything for 'em, well except for one ;) All secure!!!

[@cabinman]

the new Maple King music is very scary...I may have maple nightmares after watching! Whooo buddy to Shug and hail to the Maple King!

[@shugemery]

Hail yeah....scary moody man He.

[@jlewis8060]

At 46 yo I have a couple of life long friends I've been hiking with since high school, glad to see other hikers out there get to do the same. Keep the cool vids coming!

[@shugemery]

Then you are lucky too....

[@StoneE4]

_"Well done. Sounds like Miles Davis."_ LOL As always, thanks for the videos and the laughs, Shug.

[@shugemery]

An old man said that to me in a bar when I burped in 1982.

[@mickgraham5667]

Wow is the Maple King's hat getting taller or am I shrinking? Nice one Shug!

[@shugemery]

He is sprouting!

[@edwardmorgan9411]

Love it, great fellowship with all the guys, love the maple king! Fun, fun, fun!

[@shugemery]

We have been friends for over 50 years.

[@LarryVickery]

Just a wee bit late, watching this one. So many great You Tubes; so little time. It's a crime; having so much fun! Those F-16's were sent by Meg to check on you. Taxpayer waste! "Heavy is the head that wears the (Maple King) crown"

[@Cannabishealz]

Great videos Maple king strikes again. Thanks Shug

[@shugemery]

I think the MK dislikes me!

[@chrsmdws1]

perfect way to start the morning!

[@shugemery]

Thankee and good morn'

[@DennisEipel]

What would we do without the Hickery Brothers? Thanks again Shug!

[@shugemery]

Thankee. Fun times for us.

[@leoncarpenter958]

i just bought this tarp(like right now after consideration following watching this)...and $83 worth of duch gear to hang it. thanks for the amusing vids.

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy)))))

[@jswright2005]

Shug, would you ever consider uploading your full cover of Medicine Springs? Every time I hear it, it just sounds awesome, and it ends too soon! Obviously don't have to, I'd just love to hear the rest of it! Great work.

[@shugemery]

Here and thanks.....soundcloud.com/seanemery2/16-medicine-spring?in=seanemery2/sets/seans-plays-songs

[@ergot57]

Always makes my day better to luck up on a new Hickory Brothers video. We called the medicine of choice Hickory back in the day. I'm sure you guys know nothing about that though. Thanks again for your efforts in keeping us entertained.

[@ergot57]

One can't help but notice that Hickery always disappears when The Maple King shows up. Must be some bad blood of some type between them. Having seen the vicious whack M/K gave you last year for blowing those party favors I can't say I blame him for steering clear.

[@shugemery]

Wink....:-/

[@shugemery]

He is a moody one....

[@AndyJarman]

A few utterances, yet the meaning proves illusive to me ... all hail!

[@flysubcompact]

No more appropriate t-shirt has ever been worn than Shug' s "Happy Camper" shirt.

[@shugemery]

Had to have that shirt.

[@boxingcompass]

Oh man, those photos are great ... you fellas look like you could be straight out of some 70s rock band. It's too bad none of us got some video of that bear.

[@shugemery]

It is fun to look back...good times. I tried to get bear video....could not see it.

[@FatherGoat]

Was watching this on a second monitor while writing an email. My name is Ed and for a moment at 5:20 I felt honored. BYE KENT, BY SHAUN!

[@shugemery]

Take it as that ED. Hey Ed))))))

[@IngoPeters]

Great video, Shug. Glad you're alright.

[@shugemery]

Whoooooooo Buddy))))))

[@ManLand]

@10:04 it looks like two photos cross fading with one another...mesmerising! Great shot!...I so did enjoy this video series...Shug YOU ROCK! Let's sell all we have and move there...as long as we have an unlimited supply of Frog Legs...lol. Oh...and by the way I am viewer 121 on the views thingy...what an honour...

[@shugemery]

Hankering for frog legs now!

[@mat-ventures]

Love all those "memory-lane pictures"!

[@shugemery]

ahhhh...to be young again.

[@mat-ventures]

@@shugemery yep, but you still have your young heart, that's what matters I think!

[@michaelbranham5854]

I'M thankful you got to finish the trip. and wasn't injured in the Accident.

[@shugemery]

Thankee.

[@Ddabig40mac]

it's good to have fans! The Maple King must have quite the cult following now.

[@shugemery]

He does for sure. Just us having fun though.

[@Ddabig40mac]

Y'alls fun is contagious. Hope everything works out good with insurance and car stuff. Glad nobody was hurt.

[@austinflora3071]

Hey Shug, my friends and I are heading up to the gorge in march to get away from school for a bit and we were wondering what combination of trails you would recommend for a 5 day leasure trip! Its our first time in the gorge so we figured we would ask the one who knows it best! Thanks again!

[@shugemery]

So many. Looking for an in and out? Short loop? Will you have two cars? You should check linvillegorge.net for a lot of options. Or check my LG playlist to eyeball some routes.....kzbin.info?lis...m-lIoauJ4p6uNt Good first one is down Conely Cove...south on Linville River Trail...up Pinchin....road walk a bit North...get on Rock Jock back to Conely.

[@austinflora3071]

yes sir, we only have 1 car and we are looking to do a long loop, I'll check out their website, thanks for the help!

[@scottc9377]

OMG...the picture of Hickery (and his hair) in mid air. Can't. Stop. Laughing...

[@shugemery]

Funniest shot ever. He would do anything for a laugh. That fall kinda hurt him.

[@scottc9377]

Well, I'm not happy he felt pain...but that picture makes the world a better place! Totally worth it!

[@duke11788]

Shug! I need more of the Maple King!

[@shugemery]

Me too. kzbin.info/aero/PLahaAdtfX9ZLuVEjqvcgFPagULFXbnsYG

[@kevinbungles]

Awesome never tire of your videos. Loving the little shimmy with the gators.whats the name of that tarp again. Warbonnett?

[@shugemery]

Warbonnet Superfly...big un.

[@briancolsen]

I'm seeking a little advice, since you have both of these tarps. Superfly? ...or HG Cuben with Doors? Do you have any side-by-side comparisons of the two? ...in the rain? Snow? They both look outstanding. I'm wondering which you use more often, and why? (Might be an episode in the making). Thanks! Whooo Buddy!

[@shugemery]

Superfly is silnylon and bigger on the sides. Cuben is lightweight but translucent and 3 times the price. My feeling is cuben is for those that really want to lose 8 to 10 ounces from their pack. Silnylon is a bit heavier when wet. Cuben does not absorb any water. I actually use my DIY Blackcrow tarp the most as it is smaller and I made it. I do kind of like a darker tarp.

[@neilelliott435]

Shuge, I love the videos especially the Linville Gorge stuff, being a NC native. Have you ever solo hiked the Gorge and would you recommend it?

[@shugemery]

I have done some solo there. Just be vigilant and leave a trip plan with someone.

[@TacBlades]

Brilliant, I like the look of turks walking staff :) Looks like the maple king needs and agent lol :)

[@shugemery]

He is growing but still misunderstood.

[@mlaw1123]

WHOOOOOOOO BUDDY SHUG! That looks like a good trip I am trying to get out the hammock in the winter do you know if goodol Stormcrow will have a sale on Black Friday/Cyber Monday?

[@shugemery]

I think he usually does...stay tuned to his site.

[@proudvirginian]

So why does a Hickory Brother move to the cold wilds of Minnesota?

[@shugemery]

Marriage took me here.

[@proudvirginian]

shugemery Ah, followed your heart. Good reason.

[@EatCarbs]

The Maple King.. too funny. Thanks for the video

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy))))))

[@_Roasted_Marshmallow]

I uses copper knee braces and I’ll slide them down to keep like legs warm when we stop and it’s a little chilly. Adapt and overcome! Woooooo buddy!

[@shugemery]

Righto Jack.

[@TheVcasf]

Shug What did you eat before the dehydrated meals? Thank you for sharing

[@shugemery]

I used to cook and carry cans and all sorts of stuff. Sardines. Beans. Heavy but tasty.