Winter Storm in August!?! - Camping in Montana

In this video, I ventured to a lookout in Montana to chase what I hope would be a winter storm in the month of August. Yes, you read that right...it snowed in August...in Montana. Join along as we brave the first "winter" storm of the season. For reference, the last time it snowed in Montana was June 16th, which is only 73 days of separation.
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[@plymouthgarden]

I knew you'd be all over this video as soon as the snow came.

[@hunter_pauley]

This is my speciality 😮‍💨 bad weather or snow storms…count me in for a good time!

[@plymouthgarden]

@@hunter_pauley I'll be out there for two weeks next month in WY and MT! Hoping for some snow to make things interesting.

[@hunter_pauley]

@@plymouthgarden you never know with Montana!

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Awesome little trip ! Nothing like that first night of fresh snow even though many think we are crazy :) Aug yes a little early Take care, Enjoy the freedom

[@hunter_pauley]

It was something else for sure! Great experience and a little tease of what’s to come soon :)

[@DanWActual]

Winter camping in August just has a great ring to it.

[@hunter_pauley]

@@DanWActual a sign of the times to come 😮‍💨

[@rjmoose8918]

That MKC hellgate hatchet is nice! Love mine! Subscribed... 👍

[@hunter_pauley]

@@rjmoose8918 love it as well! Small enough but perfect but situations like this. Appreciate the sub!

[@Pond6]

Nice video there hunter, just wondering why you don't just make a fire with a bunch of rocks?. I think this portable fireplace looks cool but I guess if I was camping I'd just make my own fireplace lol.

[@hunter_pauley]

@@Pond6 not enough rocks in this area and there was a designated pit to use. The solo stove also doesn’t smoke you out which can be nice. It also wouldn’t have been very “ethical” to stack rocks in that area either as it’s pretty much a parking area. Trying to follow the “leave no trace”. I still love a traditional fire (especially in the dead of winter) but during certain fire ban stages, you can’t do the traditional rock method - has to be contained with a pit/container like the solo stove, etc. Would I use the solo stove all the time? No but I like it in certain applications like this one.

[@lmalesci]

hello from the province of Pontassieve, in Florence, Italy, I have a Suzuki Jimmy 4x4 with m13a 1.3 LT petrol engine, 2001, all original, which I use for off-road on rural and forest roads, and I see that my Suzuki Jimmy 4x4, even if ! it is original in the countryside, on the dirt roads of rural farms and on the forest roads where loggers often take the wood from the forest with their forest tractors, skidders and forwarders, it feels very good on these tracks, even if it is all original and not ready for extreme off-road, but with the right mud tires it copes very well with off-road and forest roads, even in the presence of mud !

[@406yota]

and you think snow is crazy in august try golf size hail that hit us two years ago in the flathead love your content bro can't wait to see your rig around

[@hunter_pauley]

@@406yota I’ll give ya the Yota wave if I see ya 🤟🏽

[@HteeM18]

Great video! watching from Canada BC. Wondering what kind of drone do you use?

[@hunter_pauley]

@@HteeM18 thanks for the support from up north! I use the DJI mavic 3 pro

[@wellesleysmith102]

Yep. That snow was sent to you straight from California Sierras. Snow already in California.

[@vastunbound8352]

Must be to the west, no snow in havre yet lol

[@hunter_pauley]

@@vastunbound8352 yup out near Kalispell.

[@vastunbound8352]

@@hunter_pauleynice! I love that area, just moved up here from Utah and hope to get out camping soon. Seen your video and now i really want to get out there

[@hunter_pauley]

@@vastunbound8352 lots to explore all around the state of Montana. Both the east and west sides have a lot to offer.

[@weswarren5987]

WildHorse hotsprings is right around there

[@hunter_pauley]

@@weswarren5987 this is pretty far from wild horse hot springs. Gotta go south through Kalispell and then around the lake to the road to take for Hot Springs MT

[@ZacWade]

Was it supposed to be silent on the drone shots?

[@hunter_pauley]

@@ZacWade slight ambience with some background music

[@hunter_pauley]

Still playing around with capturing external audio and overlaying it. Needs improvement for sure!

[@pnwsasquatch9581]

Damn global warming!!!!!!

[@hunter_pauley]

@@pnwsasquatch9581 😂😂

[@MountainHatch]

We love camping in the elements. Great little trip Hunter. Glad the new setup is working out🤙🏼

[@hunter_pauley]

@@MountainHatch appreciate you guys! The tailgate wouldn’t be the same without yall

[@vernareed2692]

scenery, landscape,WOW!!

[@hunter_pauley]

@@vernareed2692 thanks for the kind words!

[@cindiheslin6782]

I am in Whitefish and it was quite the rain for us but so cool to see snow when the clouds cleared.

[@hunter_pauley]

@@cindiheslin6782 it was POURING when I got back into town. I wasn’t sure if the snow was going to hit up there but that morning I woke up and looked at the radar, I knew it was coming. Thanks for the local support! 🙏🏽

[@nestorcarrasco]

Great drone shots! Cheers from Chile 🇨🇱

[@hunter_pauley]

@@nestorcarrasco thank you for the kind words and the support!

[@wendelclements6448]

Just came across you channel man so Im a new subscriber. Awesome man love the fire pit and just the relaxing atmosphere. Love the snow lol I’m from south Louisiana and would love to see some snow. Looking forward to your next one and as always safe travels man

[@hunter_pauley]

@@wendelclements6448 glad the video found ya! Appreciate the new sub as well. More videos to come for sure. Excited for more fall and snow camping soon!

[@mauriceaustin3442]

You should come over to Seeley area and winter camp with our group this winter. My grandkids love camping in the snow. We usually hit Seeley area a couple times a winter.

[@hunter_pauley]

@@mauriceaustin3442 sounds like a rad time! We hit up a spot near Holland Lake last winter and it was great.

[@alifahrialtuneli9916]

" Yogurt " is not, Greek.. Pls be dair and respectful. Yoğurt is etimologically Turkish and The Turks has found it in the Asian steps..

[@hunter_pauley]

Just saying how it's sold in the stores here in the states. Don't blame me, blame the corporate companies.

[@skypedersen5447]

At Lake Five, there's a white house with some red outbuildings around it.... after you turn on the lake five road, and the road curves to the left or right, I was born in that white house....it was a strawberry farm at the time. best memories anyone could ever want to have. great danes howling to the harmonica music on the porch in the hot summer, swimming in lake five....bears. Your videos really get my memories going.

[@hunter_pauley]

Glad to hear that help bring back the memories! Excited to create more in the surrounding area and Montana!

[@cybrtrkguy]

I'll be taking on Mt. Marston next week in a Cybertruck! Won't be camping on the trail, but it should be a nice day trip. Cheers!!

[@hunter_pauley]

@@cybrtrkguy that’s rad! Are you local to the area or just passing through?

[@cybrtrkguy]

@@hunter_pauley Just passing through-- we'll be camping in Coram for the week to do some sight-seeing. We're coming from Michigan! If you have any trail recommendations, I'm all ears! I've got Marston, Desert Mtn (plus the reservoir), and Big Mtn on my short list so far.

[@Cecelia-u1j]

Might want to ckeck out our fire restrictions in place. We have enough fires going now.

[@hunter_pauley]

@@Cecelia-u1j there was no fire restrictions at the time of filming plus this was in a contained pit 🤟🏽

[@SpencerHogg]

incredible shots

[@hunter_pauley]

@@SpencerHogg thanks for the support Spencer!

[@jimsargent7288]

Poor OLD dog looked like he was hungry. no desert for him .. LOL

[@hunter_pauley]

Lol that pup is only 3.5 years old. Last time he had dairy, he didn't end up with a well stomach.

[@medyvelasquez3345]

Pls feed also the doggie. He must be hungryand thirsty too.

[@hunter_pauley]

@@medyvelasquez3345 he does not eat the food I make always as it makes him sick. Water was on the ground and he get his food in the back, out of weather.

[@livingwithrami]

Love the different camera shots! What camera setup are you using?

[@hunter_pauley]

@@livingwithrami this was all shot with the a7siii and then a 17-28mm f2.8 tamaron and 24-70 sigma

[@Nisaacshc]

Have you ever considered going on a road trip around the US?

[@hunter_pauley]

@@Nisaacshc would like a van or something hard sided if I did something like that. But it has crossed my mind for sure.

[@fidiusjwhoopie]

Winter in Aug brought to you by geo engineering........

[@hunter_pauley]

😂😂😂

[@richardmacdonald8637]

It must be that Global warming !!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@hunter_pauley]

Haha 😂

[@alt7288]

Great video, is your Tacoma 2wd or 4x4?

[@hunter_pauley]

@@alt7288 TRD Off road 4x4

[@cindysegar1426]

I'm in Hamilton. Can definitely tell it's cooling off in the mornings. Lol

[@hunter_pauley]

@@cindysegar1426 no kidding! Mornings are a little bit colder for sure and the trees are just getting that first bit of yellow in them it seems.

[@cindysegar1426]

@@hunter_pauley I was at the top of Rye Creek the other day and actually had to turn my heat on LOL

[@KelliGrayoffroad]

I'm in northern Idaho and now we have a random heat warning lol

[@hunter_pauley]

@@KelliGrayoffroad it was already back up to like 84° today 😂

[@KelliGrayoffroad]

@hunter_pauley lol yeah. Last night it was 39 and tonight we are sitting at 62 😆

[@homeguy4]

Great video, new sub, love camping out in the snow, I'm from Alberta. Would love to get some camping down in Montana. Love it there.

[@hunter_pauley]

@@homeguy4 thank you! Appreciate the support and new sub on the channel. 🤟🏽

[@MrOGmaster]

You have snowier summers in the US than we have snowy winters here in Europe. 😢😂

[@hunter_pauley]

Haha that is wild!

[@MrOGmaster]

​@@hunter_pauley Yeah climate change is affecting Europe especially harsh, like our winters are quite mild and our summers are horrendous. But even without climate change it would be warmer here than in North America or East Asia.

[@joanies6778]

​​@@MrOGmasterThat's just in the high mountains in Montana and the Rockies. We've been having heatwaves in the high plains... mid 90's this week.

[@pkk6428]

Maybe I didn't see it, but did you feed your dog and give him a pup cup?

[@hunter_pauley]

@@pkk6428 yea I usually feed him up inside the back of the truck. No pup cup - he threw up the last time I gave him one from Starbucks.

[@pkk6428]

Poor guy. My dog loves them. She's only 2. Maybe that's why she is ok with it

[@hunter_pauley]

@@pkk6428 might have to try it again. I just joke now that he is lactose intolerant 😂

[@snydercookforlife]

Dude totally invest in the solo stove heat deflector. You will be very toasty

[@hunter_pauley]

@@snydercookforlife they def help! I’ve only used it once with a friend and I did notice the difference. I think there are even knock offs on Amazon now that have some decent reviews.

[@snydercookforlife]

@@hunter_pauley the only thing I hate is not having your toes warmed. That deflector helps a bit. Plus don't have to sit as close. But honestly man, I truly respect what you do. We live vicariously through you and your vids.

[@hunter_pauley]

@@snydercookforlife I might have to invest in one for this. And I truly do appreciate the kind words and support. They don’t go unnoticed and inspire me to keep pumping out these videos!

[@baronjohnson8179]

Love the intro. 😂

[@hunter_pauley]

@@baronjohnson8179 I was chuckling the whole time internally during that lol

[@prestonadams7541]

Great video!!!

[@hunter_pauley]

@@prestonadams7541 thank you! Greatly appreciate it 🫡

[@markcollier3299]

Great video, What's the make of diesel heater you use ?

[@hunter_pauley]

@@markcollier3299 got a full video on my channel with the part list in the description 🤟🏽 but it’s a Lavaner Pro. Will never go with another brand.

[@markcollier3299]

@@hunter_pauley many thanks, I've been looking for one ..👍👍

[@hunter_pauley]

@@markcollier3299 let me know if you have any other questions!

[@andrewmconrad]

From SW Florida, I am jealous!

[@hunter_pauley]

@@andrewmconrad imagine if it snowed in FL now 🫣😮

[@delnorglives7622]

Great job

[@hunter_pauley]

@@delnorglives7622 thank you!!!

[@4WDisLife]

great stuff, how did you get the diode dynamics ss5 to change drl color that quickly?

[@hunter_pauley]

The flicker/different color you see is the camera and frame rate. They are all the same color and amber but it will show up as the yellow, red, etc.

[@4WDisLife]

@@hunter_pauley thank you for the response. I am slowly building my taco to something like yours and I love the chill relax feel of your video (also trying to make similar style videos of my own but i still need to learn a lot)

[@hunter_pauley]

@@4WDisLife goal is to respond to all comments that can :) I’m still learning with each video and seeing where I can make improvements/learn a bit more.

[@jeremy_beckers]

Love the video! You should partner with Uptop Clothing. Really good Montana brand. I’m sure they would love to sponsor you.

[@hunter_pauley]

Used to have some of their stuff! Seems like a great company for sure and I know they have grown quite a bit it seems.

[@chelleatx018]

Welcome back HP! Missed your camping videos. They help me get through some tough days. Another great video. I have the solo stove mesa XL. It's too hot to use it currently in TX with the 100+ temps going on. Love the snow!

[@hunter_pauley]

Thanks for being a long term supporter of the channel. Odi and I appreciate your view :)

[@yOgando0209]

Sweet! You should do playlists for your ASMR videos and talking videos. Also would be lovely to have two versions videos the asmr and the talking one. I honestly love your asmr videos. Keep em coming!

[@hunter_pauley]

Good idea with the playlists! Will have to look at doing that. Making the two videos would be slightly more difficult but not something I couldn’t do! Appreciate the support!

[@erickaesman4001]

You had a busy summer with the move and all the expos. Good to see another camp video. Im heading up that way end of October. The uncertain weather makes the trips Epic!

[@hunter_pauley]

Summer was jam packed for sure. I feel like I blinked and it's now September lol. Been a great year thus far and ready to enter the fall season!

[@sandyj8222]

Great video!! Have missed watching your camping videos!! Love seeing Odi!! He is so cute how he just sits and stares at you! Still can’t believe it snowed in August! Crazy! 😂 Be safe out there ok! 👍🏽

[@hunter_pauley]

@@sandyj8222 thank you for being a long time supporter! Odi is something else for sure - we have staring contests sometimes lol. Appreciate the watch and support again!!

[@Juiceboxbrenden]

That a boy!!

[@hunter_pauley]

WE OUT HERE.

[@grizzlyridgerunner]

Snow in August, not in my neighborhood, just found your channel .New subscriber

[@hunter_pauley]

@@grizzlyridgerunner appreciate the new sub!

[@explore_x_]

Like it. Send some of that snow to AZ for me. Nice work, Hunter!

[@hunter_pauley]

Thanks Chris! Ive heard you guys are dying down there right now with the heat. Hopefully it cools off soon!

[@jmathre44]

After a brutal summer here in New Mexico, I would welcome snow! Looks very peaceful.

[@hunter_pauley]

The snow was amazing for sure and was much needed after we had some hot weather as well 🙏🏽

[@liammoran9626]

Love the vibe of this video, you outdid yourself with this one man, hope all is well and congrats on a such a great vid this ones gonna be a hit!!

[@hunter_pauley]

I was pretty pleased with how it turned out. Was a little rusty on the skills but it all came back super quick 🤟🏽

[@cobraspottedwolf8791]

What's your wheel and tire setup? Hello from Billings MT!

[@hunter_pauley]

285/75/17 Wildpeak RTs with SSW machined raptors 🤟🏽 Appreciate the support from Billings!

[@timvictor5988]

Thanks for a great trip. I'm envious. Always look forward to your vids. Take care.

[@hunter_pauley]

@@timvictor5988 appreciate the support! Means alot to have return viewers 🤟🏽

[@roel2280]

Amazing weather for the month of august! looks amazing out there. Cant wait to be back.

[@hunter_pauley]

It was honestly pretty amazing and I knew I had to get to a spot where it would snow. So glad I got out! Thanks for the support and watch.

[@tylerscales2396]

Please tell me you fed the dog?

[@hunter_pauley]

@@tylerscales2396 yes….he gets fed in the back of the truck.

[@tylerscales2396]

@@hunter_pauley whew! Great vid, looking forward to more!

[@dirtygertee]

Duh…The dog is still alive. Dumb Comment

[@erickaesman4001]

Ooops. Forgot to give a shout out to Mr Odi! Good to see him too! What a great camp partner!

[@hunter_pauley]

He is one of the best around!

[@obrianmcc]

We need some of that white stuff down here in ID ... we're literally burning up

[@hunter_pauley]

@@obrianmcc hopefully you guys can get some rain down there to help 🙏🏽

[@phantp78]

The best kind of camping is in snow. Wish there was better food though.

[@hunter_pauley]

@@phantp78 if you watch my other videos, you will see the meals I usually make. Been living out of the truck since June so motivation to make those meals are lower. Thanks for the watch’

[@davidjean4650]

I see someone with a Go one more cap and who is camping... automatic fan!!

[@hunter_pauley]

Haha love it! That cap is a new fav. They released new colors but not in a ciele collab...I love the ciele one SO MUCH!

[@montana4069]

Great looking rig... Greetings from Yaak

[@hunter_pauley]

appreciate the kind words and the support!

[@liammoran9626]

Such beautiful scenery and cinematography

[@hunter_pauley]

Thank you!

[@balloons472]

Cracking video what model solo stove is that one ?

[@hunter_pauley]

@@balloons472 that’s the ranger. Perfect size for camping especially if tighter on space.

[@rschreck876]

Time to ditch that “overland” hatchet and get a real one.

[@hunter_pauley]

That is the Montana Knife Company Hatchet. They make great stuff. I have a big axe I keep in the back as well just didn’t pull it out. Thanks for the watch!

[@neilgeorge8952]

Superb video from east london uk 🇬🇧

[@hunter_pauley]

@@neilgeorge8952 thank you for the watch n support from across the pond!

[@406yota]

whos controling the drone or is it doing it its self ?

[@hunter_pauley]

@@406yota I control it and also have it on auto pilot sometimes

[@mtnbound2764]

im soo looking forward to the season change!

[@hunter_pauley]

You know, same here. Kinda itching for those fall colors and mid 40s-50s again Thanks for the watch!

[@Anthonyz19]

Best time of the year is coming. Great video!

[@hunter_pauley]

You already know it! Excited for more fall/winter camping!!

[@hans-gunterschwaniger8714]

Wunder schöne Aufnahmen :-) Da würde ich auch gerne mal ein Paar Tage Verweilen . Mit Dem Womo.

[@hunter_pauley]

Thanks for the watch and support!

[@406yota]

i seen that storm coming in that was crazy

[@hunter_pauley]

@@406yota it was something else for sure!

[@paulhgarza]

Great video, make more!

[@hunter_pauley]

Thank you Paul! More to come for sure 🤟🏽

[@brandongraham2894]

I love your videos ❤

[@hunter_pauley]

@@brandongraham2894 thank you! Appreciate the support 🙏🏽

[@pz8783]

What do you think about the new GFC Pro? Have you seen one at the expo yet?

[@hunter_pauley]

@@pz8783 saw it in person twice now. No opinion because I haven’t tried it. I also don’t know how much testing they actually did with the new tent. One I saw at PNW already was having some stitching issues with the super square corners, something mine and older V2s were experiencing. I think they need to round the corners or reevaluate the design there. Everything else they added in theory should help mitigate a lot of the issues previous owners like myself had.

[@pz8783]

@hunter_pauley I sold my V2 RTT recently and couldn't be happier TBH. I have had bad experiences with it for the past 2 yrs especially in the rain. Even with the new pro upgrade, I don't think it was worth investing any more $ into it.

[@hunter_pauley]

@@pz8783 yea it seems to be the transition for a lot of folks. Great entry into the space but a lot of folks usually upgrade especially if you spend a lot of time in it. I can’t be certain but I also think the tent material is the same in the pro as the v2.

[@Panda_69-u9b]

man those drone shots 4:09

[@hunter_pauley]

Thank you! Trying to get better with em

[@Blake_Z]

MY BOY IS BACK 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@hunter_pauley]

@@Blake_Z and better than ever 😘🤟🏽

[@Soberxking]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hunter_pauley]

@@Soberxking the support from a LONG TIME subscriber 🙏🏽🤝🏽

[@XcessCapital]

Love it! This is why we're moving to Whitefish next year.

[@hunter_pauley]

You’ll love it here

[@mtguy234]

Join the 60,000 other out of staters who moved there

[@XcessCapital]

@@mtguy234 Yup! Hopped right on that bandwagon.

[@mtguy234]

@@XcessCapital the bandwagon that ruined this state.

[@XcessCapital]

@@mtguy234 You should move then. Cause complaining to me about it in the YT comment section isn't changing a thing.

[@garthgraves6497]

Global warming for sure...be careful to not harm any snow! Could be the last snow in Montana!!! 🤣

[@hunter_pauley]

@@garthgraves6497 😂😂🙏🏽

[@CrippleCreekStudios]

Gotta say, I loved the train whistle in the beginning. What a cool and wild camp out. Glad you made it down the mountain. Thanks for the effort you put into this. -Chris⛰️🚙

[@hunter_pauley]

@@CrippleCreekStudios I was lucky to have that in the background! Always appreciate your support Chris 🙏🏽🤝🏽