Hobo Shoestring at Matanuska glacier meltwater camp!

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Жыл бұрын

Matanuska River glacier meltwater next to my camp.
Not another person around me for over four miles from where I camped.
I'm headed to Whittier, Alaska, tomorrow Sunday April 23rd and camping near the railroad/vehicle tunnel.
I might take the huge ferry again to Valdez depending on how rainy the weather is at Valdez.

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@spankyham9607 Жыл бұрын

This was the landscape that Bob Ross loved to paint those mountains and happy little trees.

@tedhansen3846 2 ай бұрын

Shoestring's art was making us feel comfortable way away from home and very little means😊

@beberle9641 Жыл бұрын

A happy and healthy Shoestring makes all are days better. And a happy Hobo camping in Alaska just is the best thing we all so much appreciate you🤠✌️

@TennesseeMtnMan Жыл бұрын

Did you hear that ambulance go by as Shoestring was lighting the fire 🔥… yep… that bullet he shot into the air came down. 😳.lol enjoyed this one Shoestring. Be Safe.

@BaltimoreAndOhioRR Жыл бұрын

That's a beautiful area. I'll never see it in real life, but I can watch these videos to get a "non-tourist" idea of what it's like! Thanks again 😊

@vernonbruce3722 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to be able to go camping again. But I am sick with cancer that has decreased my mobility, stamina, and strength. Guess I'll have to camp vicariously through you Hobo Shoestring. Thanks for posting this video. Stay safe. Hope you have a good time in Alaska. I have never been, but I sure would like to go.

@zacharyharris438 Жыл бұрын

Godspeed to you friend. That cancer is no match for you I promise. Dont think you will get better, KNOW you will get better!!

@suzymiss9632 Жыл бұрын

🙏 God is a healing God..Lean on him. Take care :)

@psynriter Жыл бұрын

You'll beat it Vernon Bruce. You'll win the battle, best wishes from Australia

@verlandhenderson247 Жыл бұрын

Get well soon! God bless!

@peg9508 Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I hate Cancer.. You can beat it, change your diet & keep God 1st. Hobo makes great videos, He does what we wish to do, but it's the next best thing & free, praying 4 your speedy recovery & God Bless All... ❤

@robertmiller2367 Жыл бұрын

Coast to coast AM 👍Art Bell was the best host, you can find his old shows on KZfaq thank you so much for taking us with you shoestring God Bless you brother

@TheALaskA Жыл бұрын

Grew up listening to Art Bell!

@fixedgearfever69 Жыл бұрын

I remember when they gave out Art’s number. Call the wildcard line and West of the Rockies.

@jasonhall7195 Жыл бұрын

Art was a legend

@K1110. 5 ай бұрын

Turn Your Radio Off. 📻

@kman-mi7su Жыл бұрын

You are living the dream Shoestring! Thanks for taking us along with you.

@austinr_94 Жыл бұрын

Can't keep a good man down. Glad to see you back Shoestring. 🤟

@firestarter8202 Жыл бұрын

Shoestring, pro-tip from a dedicated backpacker; On the ground-sheet for your tent, tuck the exposed edges up underneath the tent. If you don’t do that rain falls on those exposed edges and it will run underneath your tent and not drain into the ground. It will puddle under there, and your tent floor may leak or wet-out. You are the world’s best with a bivouac but trust me on the tent stuff. So glad to see you up and operating!

@doomclap Жыл бұрын

also if you ever get a tent without a footprint or want a new one, you can run tyvek through the washing machine and cut yourself a really strong footprint with real specific dimensions

@Jetliner Жыл бұрын

@@doomclap Tyvek is awesome for a ground cover, super lightweight and compacts very well.

@Danaman117 Жыл бұрын

Sheet your tent, what in the f are you talking about? Trying to talk like a rocket scientist about tents. Use English

@dfpytwa Жыл бұрын

I don't even bother with a tarp on the ground anymore. Since the zippers like to fail early on even the most expensive tents I just buy cheap ones that I can find that are earth toned and pitch them directly on the ground. I may fold up a tarp and put it on the inside to keep rocks and twigs from puncturing my air mattress and that has been the best way for me to keep water from puddling in my tent while camping. I have on old military poncho that is pretty much thrashed that I snap the sides together on and stake near my door through the islets then stretch it out from my tent, stake it on the other end then put a few rocks on the sides of it to keep it from blowing away. I call that my pissway. It makes a front porch and a walkway I can venture out onto at night barefoot in my underwear to take a piss off the end of away from my tent but that is about it for ground cover for me.

@theshrivelstein7118 Жыл бұрын

What this guy said!

@renegadebt1374 2 ай бұрын

Godspeed Mr. Nichols, We thank you for what you gave, and all that you have given.. R.I.P. Shoestring.. You will be greatly missed.. ✌

@kriskabin 6 ай бұрын

Nice to see a guy with decades of hard-core lived experience set up his camp. (There's no high dollar trendy gear that has never been used by a wanna-be weekend warrior here.) Thx for being genuine Shoestring & sharing your knowledge. 👏👍

@russcorbett3923 Жыл бұрын

Awesome !!!! Nice side arm !!! Thank you so much for letting us all tag along with you on another adventure !!! Stay safe and healthy !!!! Always remember ,,, don't feed the bears !!!!

@joeyledbetter 10 ай бұрын

8:00 Shoestring fires 9mm into the air. 12:25 Ambulance rushes to pick up gunshot victim. 😂 I couldn't resist that one. I enjoy your videos. It's like taking a virtual trip with you. 🚂🚞🚞🚞🚞

@Nick-nw6zg Жыл бұрын

Mark, you should fold all of the under tarp underneath your tent so if it does rain the water just rolls off the edges of your tent and doesn’t puddle underneath you

@RAIN33ish Жыл бұрын

You're looking so rejuvenated and happy being back on Alaska soil Hobo Shoestring! Looking so forward to seeing your postings on all your Alaskan adventures in the days to come! Safe travels!✈

@ByrdmanTrucker Жыл бұрын

My 6 year old son & I are fans.. the other day he got a sleeping bag for camping & he said look dad look I'm hobo shoestring let's go ride the train lol

@NoFeeArea Жыл бұрын

You are living the dream Mr.! Stay safe, healthy Hobo and live each day fully.

@jamesupton143 Жыл бұрын

Shoestring I'm glad you have taken care of your personal safety. Enjoy your time in Alaska. You are a truly free man.

@sargeantsaxophone9396 Жыл бұрын

Man Shoestring, you're living the life. Lately it seems that everything I do to gain control over my life leaves me with even less control. I'd give anything to just ride the rails and camp out til my candle burns away. God bless you, Hobo!

@zacharyharris438 Жыл бұрын

Life is very puzzling. It's like nobody can 100% plan ahead as life just happens to us. We can only attempt to mitigate random and unfortunate events.

@oldmanvic Жыл бұрын

Tomorrow’s is just a guess!

@jeffsosenheimer6724 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos. No matter what you go through obstacle wise you always make it through. Love the positivity. Thank you 😊

@burningredsun Жыл бұрын

Great to see you on the rails again. I remember that camping spot from one of your past vids. What a great feeling it must be being back in your element with your health the best it has been in 4 years. Keep it going Shoestring I'm looking forward to watching the vids of your new adventure in Alaska.

@mesenteria Жыл бұрын

Smart to get there three weeks before black flies and mosquitoes. I'm happy to learn that you are feeling 100% again. That counts for a lot!

@steelman86 Жыл бұрын

Ill bet that cold pure water tastes so wonderful. I used to get that snow melt cold water at South Lake Tahoe at the spring creek tract, nothing like it! Delicious!!!

@mickymantle3233 Жыл бұрын

Well done Shoestring ! Shows what you can do when you got spirit. 👍

@bradystalbaum2392 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back out and about Shoestring! Have a good time and safe travels!

@musclecarmitch908 Жыл бұрын

Really is Beautiful up there Shoestring! I've never been! Thanks for sharing the beauty with us! Now that I've gotten older and my health is bad, I couldn't endure the cold there, I've gotten so cold natured, but it's great to get to see it through your eyes!👍

@Temurealreviews Жыл бұрын

Sccy cpx-2. And be careful. There is still one in the chamber and it’s ready to go now that you’ve fired it. And magazine not clip lol.

@MichaelS00 Жыл бұрын

Much love Shoestring. Keep on being a beacon of shining light brother.

@sandienochs6132 Жыл бұрын

Thanks from Portugal, we are all just traveling through life, dam, might as well make it interesting!!!

@TheALaskA Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Alaska! Bears are just waking up and spring is late but almost here ... Hope you enjoy your time here.

@timothybrew3099 Жыл бұрын

Pioneer Peak. I once hiked up it to the 5,000 foot elevation but had to turn around because it started snowing pretty hard. Constitutional carry in Alaska.

@van_dutch Жыл бұрын

Your coloring looks a lot better. Glad you’re feeling better, hope you’re all healed up! Safe travels.

@dklang Жыл бұрын

Glad youre happy and back on it Shoestring. Never knew how beautiful Alaska is. Mostly think of freezing cold when I think of it. But the long daylight hours in spring and summer are nice. Take care of yourself and enjoy the journey.

@tomjones2202 Жыл бұрын

Glad you are back in your element! :) Stay safe and show us more of your travels!

@Calgarycommunitywatch Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you in your element again & So Happy , beautiful scenery, Stay Safe . 👍

@timmywarren3996 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you are feeling great. This is amazing footage of Alaska and Thank you for a great original channel. All the best. Cheers

@ayytony720 Жыл бұрын

Hey that's awesome man. Glad you are feeling better, you sure are looking like you got your spirits back. Also very glad you made it to Alaska safely. Have a good time buddy. I'd love to be up there with ya.

@dmorgan28 Жыл бұрын

Glad you had a safe trip Shoestring. Keep warm in you’re tent and get some rest. We’ll see you on the next one. 👍❤️🙏

@elsadollful Жыл бұрын

Was up in the Palmer area many times while stationed at Ft. Richardson 76 and 77. Great memories and still miss it in the Anchorage area. We only had one slight tremor while there, rocked my bunk for a few seconds.

@tigermanmccool4037 Жыл бұрын

What did we learn today class?..... What Moose Dooky looks like 😅😂🤣

@dalewalsh4221 Жыл бұрын

So glad to see you happy and feeling good shoestring happy trails

@77bubba00 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you made it to Alaska and are feeling better! I've wanted to go to Alaska for years. I had it on my USAF "dream sheet" for the 20 years I was on active duty, but they never sent me there. I did get sent to Iceland twice for 1 year each, but that's the closest I got to the Arctic. LOL! Enjoy your time in AK! Be safe and God Bless!

@yngx777 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back in the place that makes you the most happy Shoestring!! Keep taking good care of youreself my friend, see you next video...

@alfrednawrocki8061 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video!!!!! I use those dura flame fire starters in my woodburner in my living room. They work great !!! Stay safe Mark !!!

@JohnMelland Жыл бұрын

SHOESTRING ❤, I've been to that area. Salmon fishing is awesome. I lived outside of Palmer and camped near the Matanuska, Knick, and then down to Moose Pass in the winter. Spring moved into a tent off the Exit River coming from Exit Glacier, 8-9 miles from Seward. Be careful of them bears 🐻🐻🐻. Enjoy the million dollar and priceless views! Man, it's beautiful country up there. Cold fresh water. Best wishes and be safe! 👣🦅🪶

@fantasyfootballhq7056 Жыл бұрын

You look awesome out there Shoestring, so glad you are feeling better you can tell you are doing great, Safe travels and have a great time

@Sirmellowman Жыл бұрын

so happy to see you out of the hospital and kicking around Alaska!!

@oldmanvic Жыл бұрын

See you one day at hospital, next one you already in a new adventure. You are a real trooper shoestring . God bless.

@DanEBoyd Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! I like all these new videos!!! Keep up the good work, and your health, brother!!!

@skipnasty8057 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you so Happy! Have fun in the wild of Alaska.

@bb_kustomz464 Жыл бұрын

“Hey check out my new gun” proceeds to fire it in the air, then moments later you here sirens in the distance!! 😳😳😂😂

@frankgatto9778 Жыл бұрын

Ohh I think I heard the bullet land! Bwahahaha

@Mr808islands Жыл бұрын

yipee yo kah yah yae 🤙🤙

@DrBlues76 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see ya out Shoestring. Peace, Love & Crawfish from the Mississippi Gulf Coast 😎✌️🦞

@robertrenwick4951 Жыл бұрын

H Mark, pleased you made it to Alaska. You seem happier in the place that's special to you. Good luck from UK.

@davidfarrell7318 Жыл бұрын

the mountains look beautiful i could have watched those a lot longernever get tired of it have a great time.

@h.h.6551 Жыл бұрын

Happy you are feeling good Shoestring get it on Bro! Go for it good video. Always enjoy your videos.

@frisk151 Жыл бұрын

Always love your commentary to go along with your world class tour guiding! Thanks brother!

@briansessler1573 Жыл бұрын

God bless you. Man you make me jealous lol you followed your dreams beat addiction In and out of hospitals But you do more than a 20 year old does I know train hopping you must be in shape. Thank you for taking us along stay blessed.

@tanman7627 Жыл бұрын

glad you're feeling better shoestring ! beautiful spot 👌

@algedeon4456 Жыл бұрын

So happy that you made it to Alaska. Be safe and have fun. I can't wait to see the northern lights.

@FloridaJack Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you where you love to be. Thanks for the video.

@rogertemple7193 Жыл бұрын

Hey Shoestring glad you made it back to Alaska, Take Care and enjoy your stay. 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🇺🇲🇺🇸💨

@1SeanBond Жыл бұрын

Luv&Peace my friend. Hobo Shoestring! So friggin happy your feeling great! Luv&Peace Sean&family Cheers to the adventures!

@marshabrown8337 Жыл бұрын

God is quite the artist. You are one of his best masterpieces. Take care and adventure on !

@TheRealJerseyJoe Жыл бұрын

Awesome.... I'm loving this. Carry on Shoestring !

@dugncat Жыл бұрын

Woo-hoo shoestring, you made it! Big congrats to you back in your ol stompin grounds 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@suzymiss9632 Жыл бұрын

L👀k at you go!!!! Take care, you sound stuffed up:(...Glad you are happy Shoestring, it warms my heart!

@trainwatcherwoowoo2391 Жыл бұрын

Alaska looks awesome for soothing the soul and mind, I hope you can enjoy your time there

@bruderschweigen1259 Жыл бұрын

Damn Mark, when you said you love Alaska, You meant it. Have fun / be safe ===Drifter===

@RayoAtra Жыл бұрын

love that subtly sweet tea, and coast to coast. Glad youre feeling good man!

@jaydebbiefrye5420 Жыл бұрын

Best wishes from Boone lake! Love seeing you in your element.

@jdfromsc3473 Жыл бұрын

Another good one Shoestring! Stay safe and warm up there.

@jeffwolf5874 8 ай бұрын

Wisdom comes in many different packages. Thanks for letting me tag along.

@monteggooverman8341 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're healthy again brother I love watching your videos I'm glad you have so many subscribers God bless you brother

@Stephen-gp8yi Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back in top form shoestring god bless you matey✌️

@deshb22 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Sure glad you are feeling better

@panamafloyd1469 Жыл бұрын

You sound like you feel better! And I love those little Duraflame 'fire starter' sticks. I had always used highway safety flares, but they burn so slow that it takes a bunch of kindling to get the rest of the wood started. And they're probably a bad choice for backpacking (they're pretty big) and hoboing (*lots* of light and smoke). Also, that "Hot Hands" brand of hand warmers also make a warmer shaped to fit inside your boots. You may not need them during the day, since you spend so much time walking, but they've given me many a decent night's sleep. I have big problems trying to sleep when my feet are cold. So good to see ya again - good luck getting to Whittier! Alaska looks so beautiful, but too cold for this Southern Boy!

@cowboytennesseeroads4256 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Shoestring for all videos. Especially from places like Alaska for someone like me whose never been there U make it feel as I’m right there. So thanks From Smokey Mountain Tennessee.

@friedpistachios 15 күн бұрын

Make no mistake, he lived his life his own way. Respect.

@rickn501s Жыл бұрын

You are definitely unique. Love your videos. You sure do know a lot about plenty of things. Have you ever thought about taking a job as a tour guide? Stay safe and thanks again for making these videos.

@kenhurley4441 Жыл бұрын

Glad you're feeling better! You even look better! Keep it up.

@Lonesomedoveloves Жыл бұрын

Great to see you visit Alaska. Wife and I never been there. Might just have to get a ticket there and spend the night to get it of my bucket list. No, im kidding. We will spend a week there. There are flights to barrow a few times a week. I know you will get there.Thanks for the great views and knowledge of the journey.

@fostercathead Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear that you are feeling better!

@gravelyman Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see you well and happy. Great video brother 👍🙏

@AZ-vt7dt Жыл бұрын

I love your new "travelling companion".........Double thumbs up.

@Wonderingthecosmos1 Жыл бұрын

Best KZfaq channel! Always enjoy the videos! Stay safe

@tonyb3864 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you having a good time. I like primitive camping too. God bless.

@deville.c Жыл бұрын

So cool shoestring man..super stoked for ya brother

@rickl9253 Жыл бұрын

Glad you made it to your beloved Alaska!! I'm hoping to get up there in August.

@r.j.adventures154 Жыл бұрын

Yay glad ur up &moving full speed again 👏 godspeed my friend!

@wrangler70jkujeep74 Жыл бұрын

Awesome glad you are back home in Alaska . 🐿️🐺🦐🦊🐇 First seeing moose poo 🤣. Looking great brother. Back in your element and good protection 9 mil .

@edwardbabush3811 Жыл бұрын

Shoestring you are an Amazing person. Thanks for sharing your adventures. 0:00

@sgtblackrock4997 Жыл бұрын

Safe travels Shoestring! Wish I was in Alaska....looks like a great place to be.

@beckyumphrey2626 Жыл бұрын

Great video Shoestring. Thank you.

@danb8489 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mark I am happy you made it to Alaska enjoy👍🙏☕️..🇨🇦

@edwardkrueger7833 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you Shoestring. I enjoy your videos.

@Flyby-1000 Жыл бұрын

Great video Shoestring!!! Glad to see you up, out and about again. We can definitely tell you are loving it too... I bought a SCCY CPX-2 about two years ago. It's a decent lil budget gun. The SCCY doesn't have a safety because it has a strong trigger pull, like 8lbs. I put a 4 lb pull mod kit in mine, still take a bit to pull that trigger. I don't use it much any more but I keep it around for home use, it sits in my couch arm rest cubby ready to rock, you know, just in case... My go to for carry is the SAR 9X Platinum now... LOVE THAT GUN!!! I envy the fact that you can shoot out there and not have to worry about hitting anyone or anything as it's so sparse...