The tree guy I used a while back was a philosopher. His philosophy was " Whittle away, just whittle away." It'll get done. You too it seems. Being alive. I swear this was one of the most interesting and exciting tree vids you've made. And I've been watching you a long time. Brilliant!

That was real Monkey Beavering. All while getting the shot.

I gotta hand it to you August, your placement of the cameras is spot on. Makes me feel like I’m in the tree with you.

Glad I 1st seen the short reel to this. Because you know a die hard fan like myself, will need to see and hear the whole story. August never disappoints, best tree story teller ever😁

Purchased gear in the fall and slowly teaching myself how to climb. Wouldn't be possible without channels like this. These are some of the best videos for inspiring confidence in a rookie climber. Easy to have a moment or two of feeling overwhelmed at heights. Looking forward to the upcoming work season. Should also be looking stylish in my Monkey Beaver suspenders!

"Not just regular wrecked, dynamically wrecked". I always enjoy the challenge of jobs like that. And I could not agree more, this type of work forces me to think beyond my "normal" techniques and abilities to successfully, slowly and safely as possible spring the mousetrap. Being able to see what is happening, what is going to happen and what could happen and putting myself in a position that no matter what does happen I am still out of the "danger zone". Ayuh, very nicely done August. I appreciate you sharing some of your "fun" with us. Keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤️🌲 Randy

Masterfully done and well thought out. Keep up the good work while being safe with your skill, knowledge and experience 👍

Held my breath for most of the video, heart pounding, eyes riveted to the screen. August, your story-telling skills are every bit as impressive as your skill with trees. Inspiration in every frame of footage!

Problem solving….and talking it through with your audience. Thanks for bringing us along on a thought-provoking job. 👍

I really appreciate your videos and how you talk about your experiences of the good, the bad and the ugly. Much Respect, save safe.

"Not just regular wrecked, dynamically wrecked!" Ooh, that's the worst kind of wrecked. Be safe my friends, you are my most favorite tv show.

ΤΟ ΠΙΟ ΣΥΝΑΡΠΑΣΤΙΚΟ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΟΜΑΚΤΙΚΟ ΒΙΝΤΕΟ ΑΠΟ ΤΟΝ ΑΥΓΟΥΣΤΟ ΜΕΧΡΙ ΣΗΜΕΡΑ ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΟΥΜΕ (ARE THESE GREEK TO YOU THEY REALLY ARE) THE MOST EXCITING SCARY VIDEO FROM AUGUST UNTILL NOW. THANK YOU.

That was a damn good job Mr. Hunicke. I love watching your videos, even though I am 68 years old and an old A&P Mech. You still give me tips to share with my Grandchildren who do tree work. I never thought that my Grandchildren would be Arborists. They are busy all the time. Be safe and stay focused.

I kept hoping that tree would stand back up at least a little. You tackle jobs with such faith, confidence, and experience. Thanks for sharing and have a Blessed new Year.

AND today's episode brought to you by "EXPERIENCE"! ANY of you apprentices out there, mark this video, watch it multiple times till you understand what had to take place here. I would guess, AUGUST HUNICKE may have prevented serious injury for many out there. Thank you AUGUST for posting this one - it's IMPORTANT!!!

Great video August, I enjoy everything that you put out but REALLY enjoy these problem solving vids! I took down a large Cherry tree that was hung up in a decent sized white pine a couple years ago for a really good friend of mine. Luckily it hung up in the pine cuz it was heading straight to the house. Anyway, you had a video out that was similar to this that you discussed all the different triggers and thought that went into removing it safely. After watching that vid i was able to tackle that tree with more confidence and took it down safely with no more damage to anything than what the tree had already done. Thanks again for everything you do and share, it's always appreciated! Have a Happy New Year Monkey Beaver Crew!!!

You are amazing. You are like a surgeon cutting away the cancer with all the delicate precision of a brain surgeon!

1:06 I know *exactly* what you mean about the "I'm alive" feeling, and while such jobs are sometimes super stressful they're also the most rewarding. I never knew there was so much philosophy in arboriculture, but here we are =D @9:23 "...Crazy for *you* maybe" LMAO

Dynamic spherical trigonometry- the spear or rather plunge cuts into wood under tension- just beautiful- love your poise!

Nothing beats watching August in his natural habitat! Thx August

Another great job! Thanks once again. Had a crazy one at about 110’ red pine crashed onto a maple that also broke and the top was tangled in beyond that even higher. It was all over a 3 season glass porch. Trunk was HEAVY at 34-36” and a good 60-70 ft perfectly straight. Lake side w no crane access. Took two days to untangle it. Was some very scary pressure points and hard to tell what was holding up what. Used monkey beaver speed line kit to remove all the loose stuff. Thanks for taking is along!

Another great video August. Great camera placement once again. That adds extra time to your job. Much appreciated.

thanks for putting out all the videos you do, its a rain day for us today and watching a few of your videos . i respect how you handle situations and keep cool.

Thank you for the video. What a puzzle to figure out. Fun listening to you trying to figure it out. Hope the crew / family and you are doing well. Take care - Be safe...

So much skill. Amazing work and so well captured and documented. Love watching you guys. Dave

Well done man!!...I do a lot of this same applications here in St.Louis, Mo...the only thing I can't relate to is: landscapers have a lot of reasons to call me for this and that...but, when they get my bid they want to go right back to blowing leaves and yard clean ups...I happen to like my job...when they see how much patience I have with trees they still want to just fire up the blowers and weed eater and make a lot of noise!.…it's all good...they know who to call when the homeowner let their trees go too long without maintenance... again, well done!!...

Good vid, filled with high drama. What you do is nerve wracking enough, this one kicked it up a notch!

Been waiting for this! Excited to see how it goes. Climb safe my guy!

Spectacular ! Greetings from Belgium. Love your videos August.

IYKYK. From someone who was a climber from age 14-26, this was very intense. Great job thinking it through as safely as possible.

ive been following you for a while and this video just made my day, sutch finesse. thank you.

Nice job! Thanks for bringing us along. Look forward to the next one August

"Is this a load bearing branch? I'll just cut it and find out." ~August, probably.

Well done sir! I miss climbing and this brought back a lot of good memories. Thank you 😊

Had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Thank you! Awesome.

When I was much younger I used to know a lot of loggers that worked in the Oregon woods.. They always told stories about these kinds of trees that got hung up.. and the very real danger they created. THIS is an epic video on how to deal with it. Superb..

So much fun to watch ! Just red all the comments, that doubled the fun ! I've never ever seen or considered the doability or necessity of a single handed bore cut. That blows my mind and I feel my brain forced to right now grow some new cells and boost up old proven knowlegde. Thanx for another masterclass video! Ps. In Europe we like to play Mikado...I'd like to name those hung up tree puzzles "Treecado"

Nice job. I was feeling your nerves the whole time, and was relieved when the pine was freestanding.

Thanks for putting this one together, hope you had a wonderful Christmas and have a great new year.

Brain power, experience, and capability. Probably a little dare devil.😀

Reactive forces at towering heights = an adrenaline filled game of tree worker's Russian roulette, always fun ! Glad you are safe my tree brother ! Awesome vid too 👍

Nice work. That was a great lesson in patience and diplomacy of cutting a tree.

This is the epitome of every action has a reaction situational awareness enhances anticipated action and You my Friend are very aware Great work August🍀🤙🌲

I really enjoyed that. Your skill, knowledge and strength is abundantly clear. Happy 2023.

Great job on that tree way to pick your way thru the triggers ect. Wonderful Job God Bless Kyle

A true craftsman without a question! You and your team are also very brave BUT extremely courteous

Great job love the commentry and your thoughts Happy holidays

Your so talented. Happy New Year. More challenging sticks ahead.

Hope you had a great Christmas August! What a mess the last 2 days have caused. Always enjoy seeing you guys heading out to a job! Happy New Year!

That was fun. Evan called this morning and there's a Panther bar on the way to my house. Prospero Ano 2023!

That’s one helluva sharp chain you’ve got there! I love the plunge cuts.

That feeling of "small cuts and listen".... a constant testing of and verifying your understanding of the structure of both trees and the dynamic pressures they are putting against each other. A real life puzzle testing your understanding of the situation. I both love and hate these jobs. I love the test, I hate the elevated risk. However, that being said, I will do what i feel I safely can, then at that point identify whats left, and options for handling it without any getting hurt and minimizing AVOIDABLE property damage. Sometimes, you are at the point where you've done the best you can, and its time to honestly assess whether you are the best person to be finishing the work, and consulting the customer with options for next steps. Given, the "am I the best person for this work" can be an ongoing analysis. While I hate starting a tree and being wrong about my ability to complete the job safely, I far rather leave the job if I am unable to safely finish it. Its a hard pill to swallow, but better that everyone goes home safe and someone with greater capability than myself finishes it than taking a chance of someone being seriously injured. The most important, and hardest part about tree work is knowing and respecting your limits. Great video August. Thank you for sharing your passion and time with us. Keep staying safe :)

Amazing work August beautifully done amazing at your age and you're still doing it. like I've said before that's amazing in itself but you've been doing it most of your life so if you stop now it's probably over a lot of guys I know that are older as soon as they stop they're done if you can do it do it God bless you my friend stay safe

Bet you feel alive more than most. Brain firing on all cylinders seeing what you can do. That stuff counts. That’s livin

Wonder just how much wood that saw has thrown in the air! Another masterpiece of deduction and experience. And the ground crew had a valuable lesson at the same time!

Such an awesome job. Seriously well done!

Great fun trying to anticipate your next move.....did not get it right as often as I hoped. Low risk sitting on the couch here watching KZfaq as opposed to being in the tree strapped to a catapult....kinda like the comparison of playing a war video game vs being in a real war. Both my father and my father in law were WW2 vets. People who have not had the opportunity to speak directly with a WW2 vet won't understand the experience, there was no KZfaq then. Your videos bring us closer to understanding what you experience and the risks. Thanks for being careful and smart.

Greetings from the wood tink, watched video from start to finish, great stuff

At first I thought you were going to get your wish of riding a tree down. LOL A job well done. Hope you had a great Christmas and hope you have a great new years.

Great video! Felt like we were right up there with you. That's why you're called a tree expert.

AWESOME video ALWAYS ENTRANCING!!! 😍😍😍😍😍 Well planned from the very onset.🤗

It was nice to see you use a 200t again. Some guys would turn that tree down with out even trying a few options before they gave up. You just go with your gut felling and experience. Great job 👌🏻

Sending me up there would be crazy - never climbed trees with ropes, never used a chainsaw. But you, August, with your level of skill and experience, not crazy at all. 👍👍👍

Honestly it’s great watching august grabbing his rope with a tree branch when he’s tying into some sketchy nonsense. Doing that always makes me feel like an idiot and this vindicates me.

Nice job, nice thinking. Tnx for the ideas and happy holidays

August as always great job I was with you from the top to the ground I have done many of them like that but anyway thanks for the video

It’s trees like this that always bring out the experience in a good climber. Adapt and overcome.

Absolutely the best tree man! Great Job!! Mountain Man Tree Works.

Glad you were safe in that crazy tree. I think God has some very tired angels watching over you! Be safe and happy new year!

That was intense! I was thinking "how big a piece of pine would hurt if sprung at you" while you made those last couple cuts. That first one that came back in your lap must have got some adrenaline pumping!

What a puzzle. Great job. Happy New Year Stay safe

Amazing nail biting work done safely with your professional experience. Great job.

Tricky one, but you done it confidence. Great video August..

Oh what a tangled mess we weave...... It's mostly about feel...... when I was really nervous.... I would hand cut so I could hear it..... great job August...... those are tough.

That was a worthy watching video, nice work August.

Maybe Tyrannosaurus wrecked?! Everybody's funny....no you funny too!! So to boil this down to the most essential parts......you have to think about everything!! 😝 And you did it well! Love the video!

Only a true master at the craft could pull this off.

Needed to see this video today. Thanks

That was impressive. Very nice job.

What a wonderful attitude you have. You blame no one👍

Your a Good tree man for sure.....nice job!!!

Excellent work August.

CHALLEGE. That's the name of the game. That's the name of your game, August. Excellent take down. Great camera work. That was the most fun job. I too enjoy a challenging tree. Not a huge tree mind you. Too old for that. But an intricate, thought provoking tree like this job. Really enjoyed this video. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

These days when I walk through the forest I look up at a snag like that and wonder how you guys would approach it. When the leaning tree is taller than surrounding trees, like here, the game is serious. I often forget how much the roots are pulling back, allowing the snag to spring back when you relieve upper mass.

August, be nice to your crane truck transmission, pre-select the range before pulling the stick out of gear.

Wow!! Great work!

Wow August !! I was probably more nervous than you were 😂 You do Amazing camera angles and I often wonder How is he gonna get that camera back. "Thought provoking" is an extremely tame phrase for what you were dealing with and has a direct link to your back side 🤣 Awesome video and Thank you very Much !!!! I'll apologize now for the very lengthy email I'm going to send you 😉

An enlightening video. Not being an aborist, it's hard to realize cause and effect actions. This video has highlighted some of those actions. In my future limb and tree cutting on my property, I will remember (hopefully) the lessons from this tree.

Awesome job August.

Yeah, you're right, August, I will say that was crazy - lol. But I m not even a novice at topping trees, and I knew you could do it and make it interesting.

Great video! Tree work a guy can relate to. All are very good but most of us home owner types don’t have a crane 👍🏼

Lots of the old pucker factor goin on here great work

paced the chipper back into town on 238 this afternoon glad ya’ll finished up before dark 30 nice climb august 👊

Great job August. Keeping it real

August, that was hairy and you were the barber. My heart rate went up some for ya.

Been there, those Jobs Always made Me feel MORE ALIVE! I’m sure You know what I mean.

That was fantastic and with so much thought. We'll done August.

I watched this video last week and since then I had to climb two uprooted trees leaning into other trees. Thanks for the inspiration to get up there and solve the problem. First wasn't too bad, second was bid ash tree, tall for northeast, 100 feet. Luckily had another ash for climbing line, good tree behind for guide line. Ash was split, rotten and uprooted, came down very nice.

Expertly done my friend!

Nicely done.