Winter Hammock Shakeout in Harriman State Park

[@giovannafxd]

Love this spot! Love Harriman! Thank you for sharing this with us

[@RhodySeth]

Thanks much for watching!

[@TheGirlGoneNomad]

Nature sure putting on a show for you Seth! Sunset, moon rise and sunrise, the golden triad. Great idea to grab the opportunity to camp over in a new spot. Hammock set up sure makes a grand hide for deer spotting!

[@RhodySeth]

It's wonderful when it all comes together! Though that deer gave me the starts when I heard it grunting in the dark!

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice video, chilly night out in the woods 😊 Have a wonderful week 👍

[@RhodySeth]

When it gets cold, campers get bold! Take care.

[@matthewwalker7886]

I also visited Harriman for the first time in 2023 (June). Crazy how massive that is for a state park. Love that region of NY.

[@RhodySeth]

Yeah, it would be cool to explore further. As I was heading out on Day 2 a couple trail runners looked to be starting out for a long day in the hills.

[@brianadventures9622]

Excellent shakedown hike! I tore my Whisperlite down and rebuilt it, all new O rings. Simple windscreen storage I didn't think about till I saw it was wrap it around the fuel bottle! And then I stick that in a side pouch.

[@RhodySeth]

Oh that's a good idea to wrap around the fuel bottle. I'll try that out. Thanks!

[@dirtbagoutside]

Glad you were able to make it! Yes parts of Harriman tend to see plenty of people.. if you had more time, you can hike deeper in and avoid most people. Great thing about Harriman are the trail networks.. so many different trails that connect and you can hike for miles and miles and also create loops ( as you mistakenly did ). You did get a nice sunset and sunrise at that spot too!!

[@RhodySeth]

I can definitely see how you can make some big routes there. Lots of options there! And pretty cool that you can take the train there. Thanks for your help with this one!

[@SetForAdventures]

Excellent hike/camp that Seth nice sunset 🌅 and some good company on the peak 🏔️ Enjoyed 🙏🏼 All the best Simon 🤠👍 Oh Ez did ok 👌🏻 in the race 👍

[@RhodySeth]

Thanks Simon - it was definitely a popular spot. I've been told if you trek a bit farther you can find more privacy. But I enjoyed my night. And it was a great way to wrap up Ezri's season!

[@escapetheindoors]

Ha that’s my stomping ground! Rather be in the Whites but having Harriman so close to NYC has been a blessing.

[@RhodySeth]

Yeah, it's great there's such a fine place so close to the city.

[@AmandaDouin]

Loved the deer!

[@RhodySeth]

That thing freaked me out! It was making a low grunting noise and I my headlamp barely lit it up. Couldn't tell what it was at first!

[@AmandaDouin]

@RhodySeth Oh man 😂… I can imagine, my thoughts would have gone to the worst case possible! Lol

[@projectknifehand]

Very cool spot. The shelter was cool man. A cool place to spend the night for sure.

[@RhodySeth]

Yeah I really dug that shelter. The stone provided lots of little shelves and nooks - Mike added tealights to various points on the wall. Apparently there's lots of nifty shelters in Harriman.

[@projectknifehand]

I will have to check it out some day@@RhodySeth

[@beckiejani7782]

Sometimes mistskes can be a good thing! You had a nice loop for yourself!

[@RhodySeth]

It worked out and I'm glad I was able to explore this place a wee bit!

[@YouTube-SEO-Expert-MA-Kader]

Very nice video.

[@RhodySeth]

Thanks much!

[@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA]

Harriman State Park in New York! Wow that’s not your normal territory. Nice job supporting your daughter and getting in a backpacking trip.

[@RhodySeth]

Definitely not my normal territory but once I found out about Ezri's race along the Hudson my mind started to putter and plan. I'm not a city guy but I'm jealous they can get to that place by train.

[@wendingourway]

Made of tougher stuff that I! Sure is a wonderful way to experience the outdoors though. Now back on down and enjoy a hot beverage. Bruce and Otis

[@RhodySeth]

I'm wrapped in a blanket with a coffee in my hand as I type this. Thanks B&O! (that didn't sound good)

[@wendingourway]

@@RhodySeth As long as the "&" is in there all is good, otherwise it rather stinks! lol

[@rodoutdoors]

I'm so spoiled on the coast with year around mild temps. Chilly for you would probably be freezing for me. Great video as always.

[@RhodySeth]

Thanks much! I live about five minutes from the coast in Rhode Island - with the weak winters we've had lately it often deprives us of much of the snow that they get even a short ways inland. The funny thing is I generally don't like the cold unless I'm out adventuring in it.

[@dphimes]

My regular hiking hat is bright orange. I wear it all year long, so I don’t really have to keep track of hunting seasons.

[@RhodySeth]

Same. I have so many orange shirts from running trail races during hunting season so I'm usually wearing orange in the woods, regardless of the month.

[@BearTrekAdventures]

Nice video Seth! That looks like a really nice area of Harriman. Much nice spot than where I camped when I was there last year. Beautiful sunset.

[@RhodySeth]

I wanted to check out a stretch of the AT but by the time I arrived it was already getting late in the day.

[@BearTrekAdventures]

@@RhodySeth The AT south of Harriman is surprisingly rugged and steep...felt like NH! It's a nice section though.

[@jaytheurbanviking]

Nice! My neck of these woods!

[@RhodySeth]

Pretty sweet you can take the train right to these mountains. Jealous!

[@jaytheurbanviking]

@@RhodySeth Seth! What do you think about the Speedcross 6 Gore-Tex? Any opinion on them? I'm currently eyeballing the purchase button! 👀

[@RhodySeth]

@@jaytheurbanviking I'm a big fan of the Speedcross. Never tried the Gortex version. Are you thinking for snow? With good gaiters I think that could be a good combo.

[@jaytheurbanviking]

@@RhodySeth I'd use my boot for winter condition but I run in some muddy conditions so I'd think the Gore-Tex would be better right? What you think?

[@RhodySeth]

@@jaytheurbanviking I suppose. My experience with the non-gortex versions has been that mud doesn't penetrate too much. Water certainly will but they will dry fairly quickly depending on what you're doing. They're a great shoe either way so I don't think you'll go wrong if you opt for the gortex version.

[@gwheel3502]

Another great video, Seth! Harriman isn’t too far from me but never visited, pretty popular spot as you experienced haha

[@RhodySeth]

Thanks! Definitely worth a visit.

[@GediAstro]

That looked so cold man :) Nice views, bring your camera next time! You have unique perspectives :)

[@RhodySeth]

Haha, just wait - some good stuff coming soon (West coast adventures!)

[@GediAstro]

@@RhodySeth looking forward for it!

[@peckshadow]

Do you use a Nalgene hot water bottle in the hammock?

[@RhodySeth]

Oh yes. In fact that heated up again late in the night and I was getting cold. I love my hot water Nalgene!

[@hindsfeetonhighplaces]

Looks like the apple didn't fall far from the tree! Nice one!

[@RhodySeth]

She ran her best time of the season on a very difficulty hilly course. All that practice paid off!