Never seen so many close ups of my face while I'm struggling through life 😆 Ripper vid! Great memories.

That was epic mate. A solid adventure, speccy scenery and some great editing. Loved the quick zoomed in cuts. Hats off the Luke for doing swagman style. That would have been brutal carrying that swag up those mountains. 😂 You boys both earned that beer at the end. I’m currently in my tent, camping on the edge of a cliff in the blue mountains and managed to watch this masterpiece with one bar of 4g. Shoulda just saw the sunset I had. It was a proper nature emergency.

I’m all for the hour long length 👍

Thank you for advocating for respect for our bushland and shared camping grounds. it's amazing that we even need to speak about bush etiquette but it seems like many still don't get the picture. It's just so un-Australian. Loved the hour-long format by the way.

I’m a 76 (& a half!) Y. O. Woman from west Aussie and usually don’t watch KZfaq’s as long as this one, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for taking us along. I also watch Scotty’s Gone walkabout. Haven’t watched The Bearded Bushranger yet, but looking him up now. Just wish I was fit enough to do even just a little. At one time I wanted to do a bit of the Bibulmum Track which goes from Perth to Albany - but I never did get round to it. Look it up. If you come this way at least do some of it. Once again, thanks. Australia is a wonderful place. ❤

As an American, your content is a fantastic way to see the beautiful nature of Australia with some great personalities! You guys should come explore up here, lmk if you need help scheming, I live in Colorado 🤙

"You just ruined my shot mate..." "Was trying to get a thumbnail mate...." just awesome.

All gave some....Some gave all....Some are still giving. Lest We Forget

What an epic ... also enjoyed Luke's video of this one. I love the hour long version for a hike like this because I kind of feel like we get a good feel for how tough it was. A great way to have a taste of nature (if we can't get there ourselves, especially). Take care Mattsy!

The apparent wilderness fills my heart with joy! Thank you for sharing such an epic trek.

I was an Infantryman in the American Army, after watching some of your videos it's funny how the humor that you get while an infantryman seems to be almost universal. I did have the pleasure of working alongside Aussies while deployed and they were by far my favorite allied nation to work with. Love the videos!

The battered bush ranger …😂 poor bastard… that was on day one ….

I’m absolutely amazed at the stamina of Luke negotiating all that bushbashing with the seperate bed roll on a sling. That would have pissed me off in a very short space of time. Great effort by you both. Leith

Now I can say I have seen it all. A ginger bushman carrying a handbag. That is hilarious. 🤣🤣🤣

hats off to the rangers for the work they do, mostly unrewarded. happy trekking guys. frank from downunder

Thanks M@c. As a former Infantryman myself, I always enjoy your posts. This was a really good one.

Yess! The spam makes an appearance. One of the best camping foods.... might be a product of my upbringing, but spam and corned beef in a can have a special place in my heart

Luke is a machine for a civilian 👍 even with your creative navigating 🤣 Felt like we were on the adventure with you guys..minus the pain and a week of recovery! ANZACS would be proud

Mate, nature emergencys at every angle what an amazing place to spend some time with a pack and a mate loved it a good solid walk in a beautiful part of the world.

WHAT A JOURNEY ! NO WAY WOULD I EVER ATTEMPT IT !.....CHEERS !

Gidday fellas, wanted to thank you for taking me along . A bit over 45 years ago ,at the age of 15 yrs old I did this exact walk , came up from the Wellington River n walked Howitt Rd to Gantner hut . I at that age I too felt almost spiritual feeling towards this whole area , we called it gods country too . Views for a lifetime and memories to feed the old brain till this day . Loved your narration and filming , again thx , cheers from Melbourne.

'Man from Snowy River' country. Breathtaking....

Aaaaaah SO good fellas. Am mostly impressed at how you both managed to film whilst completing such a gruelling circuit! Those navigation scenarios and the 'free for all' moments... YEP! 😂 I've developed a soft spot for brumby pads. They can be very beneficial so long as you know when to come off!

OMG you two are absolute MACHINES. Huge trip. Loved the video. Genuinely amazing!!!! Your on fire this year. Unstoppable!

53:10 “coffee went through me like a bloody freight train”😂

Alright we need more four day plus trips from you guys. It's where the insanity starts to kick in and I'm here for it.

Best one yet Mattsy 💯 That Bearded Bush Banga is one tough mutha -

Hurrah, new episode!! *settles in with a sunday beer*

Finally found some time to sit down and get right into this one. Having watched this trip from Luke's perspective, it's fascinating to now watch it from yours. You should have put Luke on that huge mosquito so he could fly up that steep climb (just like the hobbits in lotr escaping the tower on the eagles lol).

Awesome mate, had to throw this one on the TV, that's some speccy country man! 👍👍🇦🇺

The upness strikes back.

I did the same loop solo, about 16 years ago.... was recently contemplating a revisit. Watched this video, changed my mind. Lol. So many parts of this had me a bit green with the memory 😅😅 how quickly we forget 😊 cracking video though, im here for hour longs!

Awesome!

Excellent stuff. Had a night in the bush last Wednesday and this is the place I came to get my fix now that I have to be in town. Hi and thanks from Far North Queensland.

Its Uncle Buttons, too. He's legit and wont hurt you. Just a prankster.

Awesome! Congrats!

Thank you, Mattsy! Love your adventures.

Loved this vid! Proper bush bashin'....looked like hard work but fun. The grogan in the fire is just bloody un Australian.

Quick quick! KZfaq emergency!! Mattsy and Luke uploaded the Viking and Crosscut Saw

Geez hats off to Luke carrying his gear like that! #mountaingoatsherpa

That was worth waiting for. Another classic. Hope all’s well and we get to see more of your adventures. Nature baby.

wow, that was surely epic, and I mean 'Ep-ic!'.. so cool to see your skills in the military shining thru .. you 2 are so inspiring, Luke looked the part in a few back-shots of him walking along the ridges 'looked like a real swaggy'.. great spooky story Lukey.. Once again, just love listening & contemplating your ramblings in literary poetry form.. look forward to those now..

Great episode! Love watching experiences like this!!

Amazing journey! Thanks for showing us beautiful parts of our country that most of us don't know exist, this one was tough and definitely needed the full hour to see and appreciate what you both went through on this hike. When Xander comes to Australia you need to take him on an epic hike like this 😊.

Love the long episodes! Thanks again for an awesome video!

Good stuff boys, keep em coming

Lovely stuff - infectious enthusiasm as usual!

Thanks for another epic adventure Mattsy and Luke too! Was very informative and entertaining as well! Bring on more nature emergencies champion!! Yewwww!! -Liam 🇦🇺 🤙🏿

Absolutely awesome. What a hike that was! Loved it ❤ thanku 😊

Legends! What a beautiful part of the country. The sense of accomplishment at the end...priceless.

FINALLY 👍👍in the Vic Alps. Now you have to tell Scotty where it is 😂

Nice one. Thanks guys.

Another great video thanks Matty!

Loved this soooo much 🌿👏🏼💙

Out camping for the long weekend and come home to see this up!

Follow the spam cans mate 😂 love watching you two blokes Matsy 🙏💛👌🍻

Been loving your vids! Cheers!

That was so awesome! Thanks for making and sharing. 👍🙏

great show. thanks for sharing.

Pretty epic for a casual stroll.

Epic! And I loved the Coo-ee fellas. Live in the home of the Coo-ee March so felt it more than most

Absolutely incredible video, well worth the wait. The scenery was incredible, just magic. I think it’s one of your best videos yet. Your an inspiration, well done Mattsy, loved it.

Really enjoyed this one, what magnificent land. Your respect for mother nature is incredible. Thanks for sharing 😊

That was epic matty. Loved every minute mate Thank you to yourself and Luke for some fantastic viewing. Those camp sites and unbelievable views are incredible ❤❤❤

Great hike, how beautiful is that area, just amazing 😊❤

Super pumped for this hour long banger my Saturday just got better

Great vid mate - you took me on a journey for an hour and I loved it 👍

Awesome together you two knuckleheads. 👍🏻👍🏻

This was awesome. Absolutely love your content and humour.

Another epic movie. Loved it. Great work you blokes.👍👍👍

Talk about bad bush etiquette with the toilet paper, disgusting. Great hike fellows. Thanks for the video.

Great episode ❤

Awesome video. Your personality is what makes these videos so good to watch.

Haha, some of your darker humor coming through in this edit Silly. 4:10, I know that tune 😂 It is really interesting to see you and Luke @TheBeardedBushranger side by side, taking a very different approach to each other. I relate to both, so it was like both my inner perspectives out in front of me. On the one side was a military-inspired, contemporary approach with elements of heritage. Not too far out with the glow pink plastic.. nice and subdued, realistic, fitting the times with the timelessness. Then there's the admirable re-enactment of a romantic history. A living historian, keeping knowledge and experience of the past, holding a light there so we don't lose sight of where we've come from. Luke did it tough, hey. I could see that more so in your video than in his. I respect and appreciate the effort. I would've loved to have seen a discussion between you, about your different approaches, acknowledging the difficulty of the old, the benefits of the new, imagining somewhere in between. You did a great job capturing the scenery and legs of the journey. Isn't it a spectacular range! You'll be seeing more like that in Tazzy soon, I imagine. Western Arthur's? See if you can find the scorched earth patch where I burnt my tent down, me in it! That was the moment I started looking into the past, pre plastic era. I reckon that poo in the fireplace was left by The Button Man! It looked like a freshy too. He was laying the ribbon, both pink plastic and white paper, trying to mess you up, lead you down the wrong way. Couple of KZfaqrs bringing in the crowds.. he needed to make his presence known. 😂 Anyway, nice video, a pleasure to watch. I like the dynamic and balance between you and Luke. Regards, Leigh

Good stuff Matsy, I enjoyed that mate 👍

Epic moment after epic moment. What a fabulous part of Australia it is. Thanks for for the extra effort you made to film it.

ga dam it , this is beautiful !!!!!!!!

Hectic hike mate and some really stunning views. Good to see a video coming up again too. Hope all is going well.

That was a brilliant trip. What a journey, guys!

That was fantastic, Mattsy and Luke! Really enjoyed the nice long episode to hunker down with on a Sunday night. You sure came across some beautiful epic scenery, and covered all types of different terrain on your adventure. Hats off to you both! Also, I was with Mattsy getting goosebumps when Luke told the Button Man story, just before sunset too! Thanks again and take care!! :)

You're in my backyard Mattsy. Back in the 50s my grandfather lead a survey party on horse back that were surveying a route from a road below the snowline between north east Victoria and Gippsland. He is buried along with my grandmother and my father on the dargo high plains. I grew up in those hills.

Epic adventure! Can’t wait to do this one myself

Beautiful!

Top clip! You remembered everything Matt.

Really enjoy watching your videos of your trips and your great sense of humour , LEGEND MATE 🤙

Awesome countryside, great rapport and stories, always enjoy your philosophy bits! Must be your best hike and editing yet ... this sure reminds me of the hikes I used to do, kudos

That is beautiful gents. A great video. Cheers

Nice one as usual Mate.

Love your work keep on keeping on

Xander with an hour upload yesterday, silly with a one hour one today, my Sunday is sorted, can't wait to have a cuppa, a feed and draw some inspiration from you again mate, cheers ❤

Wow what a brilliant trip

I loved the hour long video. Told myself when I found you I'd never skip an ad to support you. Loved the close ups of old mate struggling.

Very cool my friend😎

Epic! 👍

Loved the long vid. Great for a wet Sunday morning.

Thank you for sharing this adventure with us, i miss doing multi day treks before children🤣 now im lucky to squeeze in an overnighter

How the effing effity eff did Luke @TheBeardedBushranger manage to do that with that kit? That man is crazy/a machine! His 'the coffee went through me like a freight train' will stick with me for a while. Mattsy, it hurts me to the depths of my soul to give compliments, but that was about as good as KZfaq gets. I may have had a drink or two though... Cheers to you. And that Shaggy Scalycap on yer head. Oh, and I misheard Luke at first on his telling of the Button Man. The Butt Man would have been a very different story.

You guys are awesome Great content. From one ex infantry man to another. Soldier on brother

Your resilience and adaptability amidst the challenges of the Viking Mountains are truly commendable. Your adventurous spirit and determination to thrive in such rugged terrain serve as an inspiration to all seeking adventure and exploration." And I Am Floating Village Life

Hi guys.! We ran into a family of Yowie's in Northern Queensland. Love the Butt Man story. Cheers mates. Stay safe.