Wilderness Camping .. ACCIDENT .. couldn't believe it

Many years ago I took a pack trip alone into the wilderness .. This is the STORY
Thanks so much for coming along on the journey with me! It just wouldn’t be the same without you!
Below are some links to sponsors and companies who have helped out the channel.
I personally have had great experiences with the products, the companies, and the people and would recommend any of these companies or products below:
OnX Maps
Guys, I’ve been using OnX Maps to plan my adventures for a long time and I’ve had a great experience every time.
OnX Maps is the perfect resource for Hunting maps, Offroad Maps, and Backcountry hiking and skiing maps.
It even shows you what’s public land and what’s private land.
Grab yourself a subscription to OnX Maps and use code “100Years” during checkout for a 20% discount!
www.onxmaps.com/
__________________________________________________________
Ellis Canvas Tents
I reached out to Ellis Canvas Tents because I was just not too happy with my sleep system. I had seen their products before and was really impressed with the "Cowboy Bedroll". They sent me one to try and can say that so far it is the best I have used for Cowboy Camping.
Soon I hope I can get one of their Canvas Tents
elliscanvasten...
__________________________________________________________
Mountain Ridge Gear
I have been using Mountain Ridge Gear for many years now. From their Saddle Bags, Horn Bags and all the accessories I haven't found anything yet that is as well thought out and functional as their gear. Now I have a pair of their pack panniers and love them
www.mountainri...
___________________________________________________________
Skito Saddle Pads
I was in the market for a new saddle pad after my old one wore out.
Agnes, my riding mule, has a bad back and it makes a big difference to have a good saddle pad.

[@vernowen2083]

In January of this year, a friend and I were hunting for Fire Agates in Arizona and stumbled upon a WWII training site on a mountain top. We were starting down the ridge line when a rock gave under my weight, which sent me cartwheeling 15 feet down the mountainside, until a boulder stopped me. Took two hours to get to a doctor to get 6 stiches put in my hand. As the doctor was putting in the last stitch, he commented I was too old, (67), to be climbing mountains, especially with my health concerns. My reply was he had better take me out back then and put me down like a crippled horse.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Ouch .. I do like your attitude .. like when the doctor told me my heart was bad .. I packed into the wilderness ... told my wife if I'm going to die its not going to be in this chair .. Thanks

[@valorijohnsen4186]

Thanks again! I really don't care how old they are because they're real and interesting. Don't stop now!

[@terryhaider1403]

I have been packing since the late 70.We all learn from our mistakes. ( experience ) I said that you are not much of a packer if you don't travel much or have some wrecks! We all learn from our mistakes and do better. so we all keep making them, and keep learning from them! love the stories keep, up the good work!

[@elizabethredding272]

Looks ok to me that's wat makes the old videos great its natural

[@theguyinmaine]

Enjoyed it. About an old cowboy riding a mule. I have found that youtube has become like the Enquirer. All the headlines are fake and have nothing to do with the content. This channel is real and enjoyable.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you .. I do try

[@gloppie3139]

I'm close to 70 yrs, and We raised rabbit dogs most of those years. I loved when we were going hunting l would just open the lot door and start the truck the 5 dogs would load up and the same when we got back they ran back in the lot.... I loved this video it is awesome... very beautiful country. I just wish there was more of it..Thanks.

[@davemi00]

Brett, found your channel recently and really enjoy the desert treks w pack mules? and those dogs. I’m 71 and it’s sadly a bit more challenging to take my 2 dogs out hunting and camping in NE Michigan. They’re 12 yrs now and slowing down too.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Yeah trying to do as much as I can now .. love to take my hounds .. Thank you

[@TomHall414]

That was cool, Brett. I enjoyed the commentary on the Directors cut. That's neat country. Looks like a Game rich environment.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

It is pretty nice ... glad you liked it .. Thanks

Great video. I enjoy your narrative. I would love to metal detect those old campsites and hard to get to places. I think you would attract many new subscribers if you did more treasure hunting on your trips. You go to places I can only dream about detecting. Appreciate your videos.

[@youn8e]

that is an interesting hobby ‼I watch a man known as the Scottish Detectorist💜 Europe has thousands of years of metallurgy and coinage buried to detect.

[@KidYuma1880]

Another great video flash back Brett. Looking forward for more flash backs. Sorry about loss of great dogs. I am sure technology has changed don’t be hard on yourself, had to start somewhere.-Kid Yuma

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks Kid

[@KidYuma1880]

@@BrettVaughnB100 welcome Brett.

[@cherylpitts3458]

I LIKE YOUR PACK TRIPS YOU SHOULD DO MORE, I DO KNOW IT ISN'T AS EASY AS IT LOOKS, IT IS JUST YOUR ADVENTURES INTREQUE ME, THANKS FOR WHAT YOU DO

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I do have plans .. really wanting to do a lot of pack trips .. and some long rides .. Thanks

[@joesanders5939]

I really liked the commentary, kinda makes it feel more personal , hope ya keep doing them

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I do have a few to do .. Thank you

[@jeffwilcher3333]

I absolutely liked it.. I can tell it moved your heart .. what a beautiful spot .. 👍 Onward and Upward is the Watchword.. bring on the old stuff !! 😉😊👍

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks Jeff .. Onward and Upward ...

[@virginiajorgensen8614]

That trail looked pretty tricky. I’m glad that you were ok. I love hearing and watching any of your stories and trips.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you .. yes it had a few bad spots

[@wd.6254]

Enjoy the video thanks

[@johnpacheco9327]

thank you for trips they are the best JLP

[@evonnewhalen9794]

What wonderful memories. I enjoyed the video and would love to see more of your past adventures . Thank you for sharing them.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you I will put more together like this

[@bruceperry4770]

I say keep it up. More like this one would be great. Thanks again!

[@blanton1624]

Taking a trip back in time is always fun. Very sad to look back on the animals that are no longer with you but a great video. Thank You, Sir!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Yeah it is .. Thanks

[@geoffreycotter]

great sunday afternoon enterainment,

[@charleswalker3836]

I like this format. Entertaining as well as informative. Good for a change now and then. See you next time.

[@ernieconway6116]

I noticed the Barbarosa picture hanging. Great movie,one of my favorites.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Mine too .. Thanks

[@michaelspicer3289]

Every week, I look forward to your videos on Sunday. I was looking for you up in the Gila the beginning of the month. One night, it dropped to almost 20 degrees. What a little adventure it was.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I bet .. thats kinda cold .. thanks

[@mikewyd53]

I had packed in for an archery elk hunt in Wyoming one time, and was watching the pack on my mule. It didn't look right, and I realized what was wrong. Went to swing off my big mare, clipped the lead rope on my Arab gelding and he tossed his head. His lead rope caught under my boot and flung me off my horse and down the mountain. Being pretty steep, I didn't land for about 40 feet. Saw stars and knocked the wind out of me, but got up, fixed the pack saddle and continued on. Later as I was scouting the ridge I was on, I realized I was getting stiff. Went back and got my four legged friends and headed back to the trailhead. Got them unsaddled and the gear put away with difficulty. Went back to the ranch, and was so stiff I could not open the door on my truck. Sister in law came out to see what the hell was the matter, I had four or five broken ribs and could hardly move. Easy to have a wreck up in the tall and uncut.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thats bad .. this didn't hurt me but sure could of .. Thanks

[@mikehamilton3833]

Have been following for a few months now and really enjoyed all your trips. Please do more director comment videos. Great to learn some back stories and see beautiful country. Your memories of your past dogs and mules was heart warming. Onward and Upward my friend.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I have another one I will do soon ... Thank you

[@chuckrobb5885]

Good content! Share all ya got. I've been trying to watch all of your videos your past videos and get to know you better. You can see your evaluation. Thats to say your becoming more experienced with techniques and setting up shots, good stuff Brett 👍

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Awesome thank you! I'm trying .. have some good stuff planed for this summer ..

[@chuckrobb5885]

Might have a short on tying a one man Dimond hitch.

[@youn8e]

@@chuckrobb5885 YES ‼maybe as an add in when its mentioned while saddling up ‼💜

[@gavinadams7220]

Great to watch Brett keep doing it old mate very enjoyable

[@paraAA82]

Good to know that you are OK...After all these years

[@BrettVaughnB100]

lol yeah Lived through it .. Thanks

[@btgoble]

Onward and upward. Love it. Tracey (Australia)

[@doubleduty1703]

Nothing beats a wilderness nap . When I used to archery hunt I always had a long nap after lunch . Thanks for taking us for a ride

[@BrettVaughnB100]

One of the best places to take one thats for sure ... Thank you

[@seanyancy1809]

Really enjoyed this video even if it is old footage it makes us about the same age and I sure wish I had recorded some of my early days back packing. Many many thanks.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I have a few more .. I think better then this one .. Thanks

[@dennyorton2430]

Great job VERY I NTERESTING!!! Keep er up. Watch your top knot.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks and you yourn

[@garyb4929]

enjoyed your take & commentary on this. Thanks

[@sid6749]

Love watching your videos

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Glad you like them! Thank you

[@robertnorth740]

Watched this video many times. Enjoyed the commentary. You rode right through our old camp in the south seco. It was about 50 or so yards upstream from Conley merges with the seco. We first camped there in 87. I got a bull just up from walnut corrals and a bear on the south slope there. For all the others commenting they should Google the battle of the las animas. This series of canyons has a lot of history.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

It does and the buffalo soldier monument ,, I think it burned down .. neat area .. did you come into it from Hermosa ?

[@robertnorth740]

@@BrettVaughnB100 yes, I've ridden mules to the buffalo soldiers monument and then hiked in with my son. Hiked further up the animas to old cabin site. That's as far up the canyon I've been.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

@@robertnorth740 Cool yeah the cabin burned down .. I have a picture of me there in 2009 big mule deer dead head on the porch .. I think Apache Camp down below has burned down no also ..

[@robertnorth740]

I told my son he got to see some history that no longer exists.

[@BilliamDEring]

Excellent video! Keep ‘Em coming.

[@lindarose9402]

Jet Johnson was one of a kind 👍☺️

[@BrettVaughnB100]

He really was ... thanks

[@user-pt2tx6lg7i]

that was good !!!!

[@ChollaJJ]

Now, these days Brett, ya gettin to old for that shit ! Be careful and vigilant . But better to be in the arena, than wasting away on a couch ! 🤠👍. Thanks for the experiences and the vid ! I hit flat on my back,after a summersault off a horse that was at a slow lope, then planted his front feet,lowered his head, and away I went…..not hurt at all…was bareback and about 26-27! 🤣👍🤠. Thanks Brett. Nice creek and canyon…..had to be deer in there at times .

[@BrettVaughnB100]

lol yeah I fell off a horse in AZ a couple months ago .. saddle slipped up over his neck .. no britchen .. I didn't get hurt at all but could of .. Thanks

[@jameshess4023]

Very enjoyable video.

[@brendachilders8075]

Love it!! Lots of video, and esplainin!! 🤣 keep it up!!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you! Will do! I have more of these I can do just kind of feel funny about doing them ... Thanks

[@stevenhigby3512]

I thought it was a great video very enjoyable to watch.

[@LongdistanceRider22]

I enjoyed the narrated old footage !

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Glad to hear it! Thank you

[@revawesson7050]

Really enjoyed this video!

[@steven9541]

Awesome video, loved it

[@thadboman4340]

Love this video as always bud.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks Thad ... kind of a different kind for me

[@glcalder]

To answer your question Brett, yes I enjoyed the video. I run bird dogs and took a lion with Rez Hounds in 2020, so I am familiar with the trials of trying to get what you want out of your dogs. You did a good job of explaining how a chain gang helps train or break a dog. It makes it easier for them long term. I enjoy learning anything from from an old hand. Sorry to say I will steal anything from your videos if it can save me learning the hard way.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Calvin he is a good guy and good houndsman .... steal all you want but no guarantees lol Thank you

[@lindarose9402]

Going on another great video ❤

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@lorenlieder9789]

Any old stories are good keep em coming.

[@gasmannpat]

Another great video thanks

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Glad you enjoyed it Thanks

[@maryMartinez1813]

Thank you for sharing I really enjoy your videos.

[@deciduousdiscipline9592]

Good stuff. Thanks

[@garywilliamson5535]

Really enjoy your vids. Onward and Upward!!

[@BigRigRich]

This was a great change. I appreciate the content. I’m sure it a lot of time to put this type of content together.

[@Juniordryglo]

Everything you share is interesting!

[@mauryoden]

Enjoyed it, thank you sir.

[@bradsmith158]

Pretty cool videos. Reminds me of when I was a kid, stories of Sewell Goodwin and when the Klumps would come up to Eagle Creek and do some hunting.

[@andyjackson7475]

Good video!

[@jeffhensley9988]

There's nothing like a good ol Hound Dog. Got a two part question for you, Brett. First: Concerning the hounds in this video, do you have any of their descendants and/or are there any of their descendants around? Secondly: How many hounds do you own? Thank you Brett for the amazing content. May the Peace of the Lord be with you. God Bless you and your family. 🙏🏻

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Yes the hound I call Solo almost all of my hounds go back to him ... as far as how many I have .. I can't say my wife might read this lol ... Thanks

[@jeffhensley9988]

@@BrettVaughnB100 I understand 😂 Hope you have a great week ahead, Brett. God Bless you and yours.

[@jesuslives4803]

I enjoyed all your videos, it is nice to see you going throw old videos and then comparing them to the new ones you make, I am watching your videos from Denmark .

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Wow cool long ways away .. thank you

[@robertconner5126]

Good video. Thanks.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Glad you liked it! Thank you

[@Bob-qf4qo]

Enjoy these keep up the good work

[@garlandturner1642]

Great remake as it really clarifies the situations you encountered💥 Your replay on the fall reminds me of a fall I took while walking out of a deer archery hunt 😂 Was desert country with occasional small juniper trees 🌲 I was finally less than 100 yards from my truck 🛻 walking on a slippery conglomerate arroyo bank 🪨 The rocks were really colorful so I relaxed my attention a bit from footing to rock hunting 🤣 Then I woke up tangled in a mesquite bush upside down 🤬 Broke my Ring Finger on my left hand 😠 Multitasking NOT SMART even close to the 🛻 Not sure how long the nap 💤 lasted 😂😂🙏✝️🇺🇸

[@bethgiesey9405]

I like this type of video. You have my vote--yes

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Oh good thank you

[@rmlestes]

Thanks

[@terrancecoard388]

Technology moves at hyper-speed...2011 cutting edge is now blah and seems like the 60s 8mm film...but keep them coming! Stay safe!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I will be sharing one soon that has some old film of my father packing in the wilderness back in the 60's .. talk about blah lol Thanks

[@markburns3231]

That was very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing. You know, we ALL can't do what you're doing, so...

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you .. I am going to keep trying

[@dezertraider]

VERY COOL..THANK YOU

[@morganbednorz5597]

Really enjoyed that video Brett and would certainly watch others. Thanks

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Glad you enjoyed it Thank you

[@toddunruh3998]

Was this Sierra County? Very cool country.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Yes it was .. Black Range.. Thanks Todd

[@wolfeyessouls7965]

Chuckle, glad you figured out the knots. They can be so complicated if you don't practice them enough I've found. That sounds like one crazy horse accident and man horse are great at doing the usual 😂...

[@matthewsamford3139]

I love all your videos. I really liked this one with you commentating.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Glad you like them! Thanks

[@leshenderson5746]

Been there and it IS rough country for sure !!

[@shaunmcmurtry6213]

awesome video an your story thanks for sharing keep it up

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you! Will do!

[@tomhinkle2517]

I liked this as always because I can relate, still can't believe how rocky that country is

[@jasonaffeldt7838]

Cool format Brett. Interesting your doing narration 👍. Memory lane with your critters neat too. Have a good week. Take care. 🇺🇲🔪🌲🔥

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks, you too!

[@milyneejames9846]

I am glad that you came out alive. I guess you were younger than.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

13 years younger .. Thanks

[@kevindoidge9586]

Great team

[@CelticWa4rior]

Horse in the tree...man o man reminds me of a situi got in. Was in the bottom of a canyon in the wash about 600 ft down and followed a cattle path up a large hill of gravel and dirt. My wife was below me 60 down, shes hollering for me to turn back its too steep and unsafe. Just as i step on the ridge of the long hill the path went over the top and the whole eastern side of that hill slid down cattle tumbling and trying to swim out...they all died, buried 30 under soil and gravel. I sat on that ridge looking at my wife...i thought golly am i glad i listen to my wife

[@johnniestites7282]

Good video, I really enjoyed it, Onward and Upwards

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks .. Onward and Upward!!

[@robertkoehne1795]

Great job. Heavy stove.

[@3Bluetick]

Great video.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks!

[@fletchdad8755]

I like these type of videos !

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Different .. Thanks

[@Rocksider2525]

Been out hiking aline way too many times. Had some life threatening times I'm a bit embarrassed about. I shoulda never tried to get out the way I did. No worries. No gamble, no success. Still, I've learned, the long way is the right way, regardless

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thats yet .. best way to learn if you live through it .. Thanks

[@gbosearcher-3686]

I enjoyed the extra commentary.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks

[@thewhiteknuckler]

Hey Brett, love your work. Have you thought of a "doggo cam" so we can get a POV tracking lion?

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I have thought about it but haven't tired it .. maybe some day

[@brucemartin2882]

Support this channel by letting the adds play Thanks

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Perfect thank you !!

[@nancyhainline2517]

Always enjoyable. I have a nice strawberry roan Jenny that would have been great at what you do. I no longer ride and she's being wasted in the pasture. Too bad.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I always liked those red or strawberry roans .. when I was a little kid I use to go with my Dad and ride one .. he was as good as any of my mules .. Thanks

[@latigomorgan]

My cousin had a horse fall down a canyon in the Catalina Mountains outside Tucson. He wound up hiring a helicopter to get the horse out of there. For what he had to pay the helicopter, he could have gotten another horse.

[@johntodd7849]

Sir I am subscribed to your channel enjoy your vlogs. Quick question do you ever go to Mule Days in Bishop California

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I haven't but would like to someday .. Thanks

[@terryravey2248]

any adventure is without risk;

[@BrettVaughnB100]

True .. Thanks

[@judithwright5084]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stevemccoy8138]

Yup ,that was very interesting Thanks for Sharing. Can you skin GRIS. Ha😅.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

lol just as fast as you can get them lol .. Thanks

[@charlesquick3091]

I guess I am a little odd .. however I am curious as to what you wear when you are out, clothes, boots, jacket, rain gear, etc .

[@user-gp4tf8jz3i]

Ep 372 talking about snow and cold being worse than heavy rains and wet. Glad to hear some truth from these houndsmen busting your old myths...

[@BrettVaughnB100]

What are you talking about ?

[@user-gp4tf8jz3i]

I believe you called me a snowflake hunter. DoubleU podcast 372 scenting conditions with large amounts of packs tested. Busted old myth form well respected houndsmen.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

@user-gp4tf8jz3i lol hurt your feelings

[@user-gp4tf8jz3i]

No feelings, I stated the scientific reasons behind cold snow leaving no scent, they doubled my personal experience talking back to world hunts. Snow and cold only a few catches rain and wind wind almost no issues. Had to bring your posse attention to it. Teach them correctly.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

lol there are all kinds of conditions people have to deal with … I really can’t remember what was said but I can tell it must of bothered you .. the only thing I can say is we can just look at the facts what does a dry ground lion hound sell for compared to a snow hound ? I’m sure there are conditions in the snow that are tough … if I called anyone a snowflake I was just joking I have good friends that only will hunt snow but they are honest about the advantages

[@claire_A-T]

What does that mean when they" smell up high on the grass"?

[@seller559]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks Seller .. I see your still at it too .. we go back a long ways

[@seller559]

@@BrettVaughnB100 I’m thinking 2014. Strange how I found your channel. I saw your comment on a video about Nick Diaz (I think it was a family member of yours , same last name?)I hate to think how it wasn’t that long ago and it’s been ten years. Too fast…

[@lincolnstovall9471]

Are you OK?

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Yep .. finally got a video out today .. Thanks

[@joseph401]

enjoyed the story but the music is tooooooo loud. At times I cant hear what you are saying for the orchestra thats playing in the background.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Yeah I screwed up on that one .. but I learned my lesson thanks

[@shawnburnett22]

I want to know if im too big to ride, I weigh 250 lbs. ?

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Nope .. I am 240 now and have been as heavy as 260 .. just need the right size animal .. Thanks

[@davidbones8947]

Brother our furry friends just dont live as long as we need them😢

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Worst thing about being a dog man is your heart is going to be broke every 14 or so years .. Thanks