Stone Shelter Camping in a Snow Storm

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Backpacking & Solo Winter Camping in a Snow Storm on the Appalachian Trail and New York Long Path.
For this 3 day, 2 night camping trip, I decided to do a backpacking loop in New York’s Harriman State park. Despite being just a half hour north of New York City, Harriman SP offers hundreds of miles of trails, rugged mountain terrain, and rustic lean-to shelters built in the 1920’s. Covering over 47,000 acres, it’s the second largest state park in NY and feels more like a national forest shortly after hitting the trail.
Because I did this trip in mid December with a forecast of possible snow and a temp range of just above freezing down to the teens, I figured the crowds would be minimal. The shelters in this area also have some great personality, so I decided to do something different - go minimal and just sleep in the shelter with a sleeping pad and a down quilt. This is a convenient and common practice for most Appalachian Trail hikers in fairer weather, but it would be a first for me in winter.
For an easier read, GPS data, and more info check out my full blog post:
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No permit is required to backcountry camp in Harriman SP, but you may only set up camp within 100 yards of one of the park’s lean-to shelters.
Trailhead Used: Kanawauke Picnic Area, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
I chose this spot to begin because the road is closed beyond this point during winter. There are plenty of spots for parking and it was plowed while I was in the woods, which is a plus. There are also restrooms here, but they were closed for the winter.
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Trails Used, Day 1
Road hike west on Kanawauke Rd 1/2 half mile.
Right on Unnamed Forest Road
Left (west) on Dunning Trail
Right (north) on Ramapo Dunderberg Trail
Lichen Trail
New York Long Path North / Arden Surebridge Trail
Right on Appalachian Trail North
Left (north) on Long Path
Camp at “Unmaintained Shelter”
While listed as “unmaintained”, this is an all metal shelter that is in good condition with an established fire pit in front. Water is available 1/8 mile east on the Long Path at the crossing of Surebridge Brook.
Day 1 Mileage: 5.7
Day 1 Gross Ascent: 1,581’
Trails Used, Day 2
Continue on the Long Path
Camp at Stockbridge Shelter
Made of stone in 1928 and built into the side of the Stockbridge Mountain summit with a new metal roof and two stone fireplaces. There are plenty of spots for tent or hammock camping to the rear of the shelter as well. I didn’t observe any water sources here. I got water the next morning 1 mile down the yellow trail at one of the streams feeding Lake Nawahunta.
Day 2 Mileage: 3.4
Day 2 Gross Ascent: 762’
Trails Used, Day 3
Backtrack south on the Long Path
Left (east) on Menomine Trail (yellow)
Pass by Silvermine Lake & William Brien Shelter
Right (west) on Red Cross Trail
Straight (southwest) on unmaintained woods road.
I did this as a shortcut to save time and elevation.
Road Hike west on Seven Lakes Drive (plowed in winter)
Return to vehicle
Day 3 Mileage: 9.5
Day 3 Gross Ascent: 1,466 feet
Total Mileage: 18.6
Total Gross Ascent: 3,809’
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@erickornberg4571 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 66 and in poor health. I have only a few regrets in life. ONE of them is that I did not backpack more than I did. Thank you for sharing your trip. I am along with you in spirit.

@ricatoni2 3 жыл бұрын

@Eric k..dont forget to make peace with your maker .jesus..amen..

@mpaulo6222 3 жыл бұрын

@@ricatoni2 weirdo

@ricatoni2 3 жыл бұрын

@@mpaulo6222 why am I a weirdo?..you don't believe in jesus?

@crusaderkiller5816 3 жыл бұрын

@@ricatoni2 Jesus was a prophet of God.. Not God himself. Regardless, may peace be with you.

@crusaderkiller5816 3 жыл бұрын

@@mpaulo6222 He's wrong in aspects but please be respectful

@sicktodeath0_0 Жыл бұрын

When I was a teenager during the '80s, we were cross country skiing and got caught in a snowstorm on Mt. Ashland, in Southern Oregon. We were headed for Wagner Gap (about 8 miles away), but we were only halfway there when we were caught in a whiteout. Luckily we had a good Scoutmaster who knew what he was doing, and he found a place that looked like the shelter in this video. The only difference was our shelter had a large fire pit in the middle, and someone had stocked it with enough firewood to keep us warm long enough to get ourselves more. We built up a wall of snow to cover most of the opening and spent the night there, warm and safe. We restocked the firewood in the morning and made it home safely. ✌️❤️

@loridoolaghty3453 7 ай бұрын

Very cool story!

@sicktodeath0_0 7 ай бұрын

@@loridoolaghty3453 Thanks. It’s funny, I’m 54 years old, disabled from my time in the Army, and I still remember that night from time to time, and think about just how badly that trip could have been without that shelter, and a leader who was prepared and familiar with the area. 🙂 ❤️✌️

@edmoala 7 ай бұрын

What a dream! A story you'd never forget.

@joanies6778 7 ай бұрын

Proper etiquette... someone left dry wood for you, and you left wood for the next person. Awesome!

@richardmansfield8817 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know what the bush walking etiquette is there, but in Australia, when you stay in a public hut on a trail, it’s customary to reset a fire ready to light for the next person who uses the hut before you leave and to leave a small pile of firewood in a dry place ready to go. When it’s snowing, raining and bitterly cold, the last thing you need is to start a fire from scratch with possibly wet or limited firewood close by.

@zachmcdaniel4581 3 жыл бұрын

Generally speaking it is the same around the USA. Just some people don’t follow it or others steal from it. Unfortunately because of that people learned not to expect it anymore.

@R-BURQUENO 3 жыл бұрын

That's ACTUALLY a really cool idea🤔👍👍. Glad I heared it here from you guys because I've never thought of that. I'll definitely do that next time I go camping. It's the least a person can do to help the next person!✌️

@hevelincabrera4977 3 жыл бұрын

Could you please let me know how is about walter in this case?

@fireside9503 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, we’re cunts here in the states. A great idea but not customary here unfortunately

@johnl.8616 3 жыл бұрын

All depends on the people hiking. Some leave something for the next and others don't care.

@DrRudyScarfalloto 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! That shelter was my favorite place to camp when I used to go hiking in Harriman in the late 1970s. This is such a treat, Thank you .

@DrRudyScarfalloto 2 жыл бұрын

And I used to cook my meals in that very same fireplace on the left.

@johnnySMALLpepper Жыл бұрын

Small world isn't it?

@dnhman Жыл бұрын

Same

@patrikhjorth3291 3 жыл бұрын

There's a russian proverb: "Travel for a day, bring bread for a week". I guess that saying was inspired by situations like this.

@terribelle3 3 жыл бұрын

Patrik thats exactly how I think 😉

@vladimirtrachenko60 3 жыл бұрын

I'm russian and I'm not sure we have such a proverb :)

@patrikhjorth3291 3 жыл бұрын

@@vladimirtrachenko60 Well, I've seen that expression referred to as a russian proverb, but since I'm not russian myself I can't be certain.

@vinny5638 3 жыл бұрын

@@vladimirtrachenko60 I'm sure you havent heard of every proverb that your culture has ever produced lol

@RedDragon-dm5sz 3 жыл бұрын

Больше слушай, меньше говори.

@johnkarmann4708 3 жыл бұрын

I miss backpacking, but at 63 and sporadic health, I tend to stay close to home. I love standing around a fire under the stars.

@donwyates 3 жыл бұрын

I do as well. I'm 64, retired, and love living out of my SUV, tent camping on BLM land. So far, I've been pretty damn lucky, health wise.

@bryanyrogirog7605 3 жыл бұрын

O.k.

@bertcochran1770 3 жыл бұрын

@@donwyates me too.

@kannibiskat4208 3 жыл бұрын

When I first read this comment.. 😆 my mistake.. 😆 I thought it read, "under the stairs" I apologize!! I thought I'd just share my giggle !! 😜😁

@Th3Mavr1ck 3 жыл бұрын

Ain’t no other way to live 👌🏽 heck it’s still fun in the backyard!

@juanitamatlock7001 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking all of us along on your hike: I have been home bound for 4 years now due to a 😢 stroke.

@feliciabarosa2553 5 ай бұрын

Get better soon❤️🥰

@charleyl264 3 жыл бұрын

You brought back many memories with this. My oldest son and I hiked many of the trails in Bear Mountain and Harriman Park, and much of the Appalachian trail from the Delaware Water Gap to N. Mass. about 35 - 45 years ago, but most of it was in the Spring and Fall. Although I did some Winter camping and hiking, I more preferred the above freezing hikes. At the time I was living in Dutchess Co. but moved to NC near Charlotte about 38 years ago. Although I did some hiking in this area, age and a few old injuries caught up with me and they forced me to end my hiking days. I'm 79 now and can only hike in my dreams or with guys like you who post videos for me to watch. Thank you.

@MitchellChilds 2 жыл бұрын

How's the weather in NC? Not bad here below you just across the border. I hope 2022 finds you well.

@charleyl264 2 жыл бұрын

@@MitchellChilds A few below freezing nights recently, but not bad at all this Winter. I keep thinking "We are going to pay for this". If you are that close to me, your Weather should be almost the same.

@MitchellChilds 2 жыл бұрын

@@charleyl264 yeah we are pretty close. The mountains can really make it feel a lot colder than it does around the Greenville area where I am.

@cynthiaennis3107 2 жыл бұрын

I live in S. Mass. Wishing you well, CharleyL. 😊

@bethdunn7969 2 жыл бұрын

I did a few hikes when younger but I have joined you in spirit in many hikes and camping trips on KZfaq.

@Fuzzy_Spork 3 жыл бұрын

YT has been recommending this video to me for 2 weeks now and I finally bit, because I was like "An hour 20 minutes?! No way." Yet I sat here and watched the whole thing completely entranced. haha. Good job! This reminds of when I was a kid living in Vermont. We lived in a VERY rural area and had hundreds of acres of forest as our back yard. I was the oldest at only 8 years old, and my two sisters and I would often pack a few peanut butter sandwiches then run off into the woods for a whole day of exploring. This was back in the 70's, so my hippy parents thought nothing of their 3 young daughters disappearing into the wilderness for hours on end! Anyway, it was a beautiful Saturday morning in October when my sisters and I decided to go exploring the woods again. We packed some snacks and took off. By midday the clouds had rolled in, and an hour later there was the occasional snow flake drifting down. By mid afternoon it was a full blown blizzard. Of course we were not dressed for snow OR freezing temps. After attempting to backtrack our sneakers were soaked through because of the mounding snow and the temperature had dropped to seeing-breath-range and even our young, underdeveloped brains understood that we couldn't make it back home under the current circumstances so we attempted to shelter in place. We crawled under an ancient cedar tree because we knew from past experience that even rain couldn't reach the ground through the thick upper branches. All the lowest hanging branches were pretty dead and broke away easily creating a sort of cave, and sure enough the ground underneath was dry as a bone. We huddled together and the deepening snow helped insulate our tiny shelter. It was starting to get dark when we heard the faint call of our names through the snow and branches. Dad had managed to track us straight to our cedar tree shelter because of a habit my sisters and I had adopted when we started exploring the woods. We tied small lengths of yarn to tree branches as we went along so we could follow our trail backwards to get back home. It wasn't anything someone told us to do, we just figured out early on that it was easier to get back if we marked our trail! Dad had brought snow boots and warmer coats for us, so we managed to make it back home in a few hours. It was dark and snowing and cold and I remember that trek back home seeming to take forever so it was hell for my kid self. Yet it could have been a LOT worse! Thank goodness for those little pieces of yarn!

@irenedavo3768 3 жыл бұрын

Fuzzy Spork wow!

@mrichards7849 3 жыл бұрын

That would make a fantastic short film. Oh the early 1970s!

@Chefjjdecker 3 жыл бұрын

As soon as I seen the length of the video, I put it on 1.25x playback speed.

@margocaldwell8109 3 жыл бұрын

Yes.,.in the 70's as a youngster I spent ALOT of time alone in the woods... Friday thru Sunday and making shelters under hemlock trees...

@jeanburk9539 3 жыл бұрын

Great story and a lesson for all. I used toilet paper while mushroom picking for years. It was easy to put your pack down and forget where you put it. After getting lost and late getting back a few times, we took the dog who stayed with the pack and made sure we got home in time for dinner. Dogs are wonderful.

@charlesnicholson5715 3 жыл бұрын

Here's an old army tip. But your boots in a bag, place inside your sleeping bag with you overnight. Warm boots in the morning.

@af.7992 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, you beat me to it! I was just remembering that trick when he complained about cold boots, lol. It definitely makes a difference in keeping you from losing important body heat through your feet when you're out in the elements and it matters. Great tip that works!

@missioncontrol9424 3 жыл бұрын

I just toss a small warm rock from a fire in mine and put them in the sleeping bag with socks stuffed inside. Toasty boots and socks with a nice warm sleeping bag.

@Swervxo 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@sayit-sayit 3 жыл бұрын

We keep our boots and gloves by the fire all night. {North Dakota}

@chas2can124 3 жыл бұрын

In the our Army we sleep with one boot on so you only have one cold foot in the morning... and sleep with your wet clothes in the sleeping bag so they are at least warm in the AM.

@fjeepers 3 жыл бұрын

All I could think when I saw that beautiful fiery sunrise was, “Red sky at morning, sailor take warning; red sky at night, sailors delight.” I see it still holds true. Glad to see you got back with all your toes.

@mountainlace7618 3 жыл бұрын

My dad was a navy man & this was his favorite weather prediction saying. I still use it to this day & I'm 66 yrs 🤗

@deb8105 3 жыл бұрын

We use the saying- red sky at night, shepherds delight, red sky in morning, shepherds warning.

@nattycat14 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard it as "red sky at 'morn, sailors take warn. Red sky at night, sailors delight"

@andrewbond1683 2 жыл бұрын

@@nattycat14 That's funny, I always heard it as "Red sky in the morning, the weather will be bad later so be careful, red sky at night, the weather will be good so don't worry about the weather and actually just enjoy it"

@lspthrattan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us with you--the scenery was great! Bit of unsolicited advice: take a walking staff with you on a hike like this one. It would have come in handy when walking through fresh snow, to test the depth as you go. Accidentally stepping into a hole or something could really ruin a hike!

@JeffoJonJ 2 жыл бұрын

..& for hitting bears too 😆

@kennethgardner3310 2 жыл бұрын

@@JeffoJonJ and one with clothing on...lol

@dirtisbetterthandiamonds 3 жыл бұрын

The rocks in the chimney were probably used by someone to keep their bed warm. Let them warm near the fire while you cook and then wrap in a small towel or shirt and place in your sleeping bag. Sooooo cozy and it lasts for hours 😊

@davidcox3076 2 жыл бұрын

We used to do this when we lived in the country. Put bricks on the hearth to warm, then wrap in a towel and put under the covers. Primitive electric blanket. : )

@mrdark9916 2 жыл бұрын

I make straight up Jeremiah Johnson beds. I pack up 2 bear rugs no matter how far in im going... and I wrap up in them bitches laying on a dirt covered coal bed. Lol at least that's what I'll tell my kids.

@pattycake9183 2 жыл бұрын

It's the same as bricks. Before the invention of hot water bottles.

@mariebernier3076 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrdark9916 Jeremiah Johnson...yup.😄

@janh5199 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrdark9916 “Didn’t put enough dirt down. Saw it right off.”

@slowjamcdub 3 жыл бұрын

All jokes aside that Stone shelter with the double fireplaces was pretty cool

@markschisler7874 3 жыл бұрын

Im thinking alot more firewood and have that shelter like a sweat lodge...

@patriciavyce1993 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool.,I like it too.”👍🏻”

@macmurfy2jka 3 жыл бұрын

@@markschisler7874 one of the oldest ones in the park.

@Blackwater_House 2 жыл бұрын

Old Celtic trick; build Two Fires and Sit between them. Works best when your not Solo Camping, because it requires more Firewood than a single Fire.

@CPBP44 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve slept in that shelter a few times over the years. Visited many more. Somewhere I have a photo of an old Buddy, wearing a kilt, puking over the edge of that giant stone in front of the shelter. Good times!

@TheAjpathecreature Жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to this video every couple of months. It's because, though I don't camp, these videos give me the next best experience. There is something about crackling fires, sleeping out in the open and fresh air that seems to be relaxing to me.

@spectralhorizon8618 7 ай бұрын

That’s thousands of years if ancestors speaking up to ya. I feel the same my man

@joanies6778 7 ай бұрын

One of my favorite things to do. It's been too long since I've had a campfire. Getting ready to start camping soon, though, with my new pup.

@jstephenallington8431 3 жыл бұрын

This is the New York that I remember from my year there back in the 70's. I spent hours climbing through the mountains alone just where the Appalachian Trail cut into Bear Mountain State Park. Absolutely beautiful country, and I would hike until I was miles from nowhere. I'm fortunate that nothing bad ever happened, because no one would have even known where to begin to look for me!

@Jude74 3 жыл бұрын

I’m jealous I think I would just stay in that stone hut for the remainder of the year.

@lanlin8267 3 жыл бұрын

For sure 😁

@smilenepal3493 3 жыл бұрын

💚🌎💙

@BrendaLee381 3 жыл бұрын

Would be so nice!

@donnawoodman6249 3 жыл бұрын

Yup! Sounds like a plan to me!!!! 👍☺️

@shreya8294 3 жыл бұрын

Yea

@ed5042 3 жыл бұрын

HARRIMAN STATE PARK! thanks for hiking the Park! I used to lead backpacking, winter backpacking and hiking trips there in the 70's for my Outing Club at Post College there! reeves brook trail! Parked in a kinda gravel area off of Seven Lakes Drive WAY before any parking lot no less shelter! The way they marked the trails was horrific! Really made you pay attention to your topo map and compass!

@yongkim2088 3 жыл бұрын

Reeves Meadow Visitor Area is still the messiest one in the Park. 7 trails crisscross in one relatively small area. So much so it is challenging even with decent markers, especially where Pine Brook, Stony Brook, Kakiat, Hillburn Torne Sebago, and Seven Hills all converge over Stony Brook and Pine Meadow Brook valley area.

@mazzozzy8218 2 жыл бұрын

I'm here in the UK 1am in December loving this, and I'm a 66 year old lady.. loved it 😊

@alleyse1 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings Mass. I’m 72 yo in western Pennsylvania and I’m loving this vid!

@mariebernier3076 2 жыл бұрын

57 in NYC. Thinking that I'll join our local Appalachian Mountain Club chapter this Spring so that I can do this hike with others who know what they're doing. I'd like to retire in this area at 65.🙂

@karencarpenter7894 2 жыл бұрын

2/15/22 /// 67 Young l o l . Can't believe I found this again love this hike it's just awesome. Thank you for sharing. I just want to see everything camping hiking dugout and more keep on keeping on. Stay safe and warm.

@garynedbal9909 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Harriman State Park. I've stayed at both shelters many times. so awesome to see you enjoying them.

@ozreality 3 жыл бұрын

We go up in the dacks all the time. I canoe for weeks at a time in the lake placid region camping under the stars or small tent. I took 4 kids myself on an overnight canoe trip and they forgot their iPads existed and really soaked it up like sponges... really proved to them that life is happening all around them if only they set their tech down and are willing to see it! Now they cant wait to go again and talk about our trip often...

@mariebernier3076 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving them that experience!

@ronniepirtlejr2606 3 жыл бұрын

I had a good friend who passed away about or 5 years ago he lived up there in the Adirondacks. He was a Trapper, one of the best in his days! His name was Johnny Thorp. I met him when I was a teenager living in Needles California. He was one of the last true mountain man! There used to be a lot of trapping videos and books about him teaching. Right before he passed away he autographed a book sent it to me as a gift. ( 50 YEARS A TRAPPER and treasure hunter by Johnny Thorp. You should get that book if it's still around. it's a small thin paperback only 113-114 pages but well worth the read! It tells a little about his life. Happy New Year& be careful out there partner!

@jimmartin7881 3 жыл бұрын

I learned coyote and fox trapping from him and my friend mike, legend is an understatement when talking about Johnny. I moved to the ADKs because of the time I spent with those guys, still here and sure miss those days. He was the last of a dying breed up here, I remember questioning if we were allowed to do something and he said it's nature, nobody can tell you where you can and cannot go, nobody owns the land and never will. Nice to hear he meant so much to so many and we were lucky to have known him.

@ranmarelg 3 жыл бұрын

It's out of print. I'd love to have a copy...any ideas?

@jimmartin7881 3 жыл бұрын

@@ranmarelg Ebay, 20 bucks or so.

@ronniepirtlejr2606 3 жыл бұрын

@@ranmarelg I'll check into it. He has family that lives in New York I think they run a store? It's where Johnny hung out during his last days. I'll look on my book & see if there's any information on it

@ronniepirtlejr2606 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmartin7881 it sounds like you lived a pretty excited life to Jim! yeah that sounds like Johnny. He really was a rare breed. I'm glad you learn to fox & coyote hunt from him. I remember hearing on the news a few decades ago. Somewhere Out by Wyoming or out west. They were having a hard time trapping some wolves that were attacking their cattle. It was apparently a big job & was all over the news. Since they're endangered they weren't allowed to shoot them so, They called Johnny & he was able to take care of the problem for them. I used to go over to his house listen to him tell stories for hours. when he was done He would bring out some Treasures & pictures to show that he was telling the truth! His stepson Donnie and I were pretty good friends back then while he was married to Patty living in Needles, Ca.. after I move to Southern Illinois I lost touch with him for a while but eventually looked him up and we kept in touch time from time. After about 5 years of moving to Southern Illinois. I was working in a wood shop with a bunch of hunters. They started talking about trapping. I spoke up and told them I know of a Trapper but, they probably didn't know him? I told them that he was not from around here in Southern Illinois. At the time he was still living out in Needles,Ca.. My five co-workers who were all older than me, asked me who it was? I told them Johnny Thorp. They all looked at each other and told me I didn't know him. I said what do you mean? He lives in Needles. His son and I are good friends. I used to go to his house all the time! Well, they didn't believe me but it really doesn't matter to me anyways. Lol. They were big fans of his and proceeded to tell me how famous he was. I told them I never knew that he was famous, he never acted that way toward me. he was just a good friend. He lived a very exciting life, outside Trappin & treasure hunting. I love listening to his stories!

@jimoconnor6043 3 жыл бұрын

I was raised in that area. Went boy scout winter camping/tobogganing/sledding with my dad & scout troop. This was back in the 50's. The view has been the same for hundreds of thousands of years. Glad you enjoyed my backyard!

@brucec2635 2 жыл бұрын

Glad he had a good sleeping gear with no fire. Brings back my memories playing in the upper NY mountains in 1957.

@freeholdtacticalmed 3 жыл бұрын

As a young teen, I solo backpacked frequently in Harriman State Park. I recognize the shelter!

@steves3760 3 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one that noticed the paw prints on the second shelter fireplace?

@josephmiller6677 2 жыл бұрын

@@steves3760 Yikes.... good eyes !!!

@TheOffGridHunter 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful country! Dont know why anyone would live Manhattan when there is so much beautiful country in the state! Love the stone shelter!

@mariebernier3076 2 жыл бұрын

We all would love to live in this area but there's no way to make a living! We have to live in or really close to the city to survive.

@TheOffGridHunter 2 жыл бұрын

@@mariebernier3076 hear ya.

@nikkirobinson2543 2 жыл бұрын

I lived in a cozy cabin on Norma Mountain in Tennessee. Backed right up against the woods we had all to ourself. When it snowed it was the most refreshing and beautiful walk I ever took.

@JB-zo7ln Жыл бұрын

I wish I did stuff like this. Seems like the most peaceful and relaxing way to spend the day in the wilderness albeit on top of a mountain with great views all around. I need to do more things like this. It would greatly increase my happiness and well-being.

@mmoroz4433 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Watching you from Moscow Russia. Always keeping my smile when seeing you and listening your comments. Thanks for bringing so positive mood in our life.

@derekrohan9619 3 жыл бұрын

What’s up Russia! How are you? Are there good places to hike in Russia? We have a lot here in the U. S. My ex girlfriend is from Russia, well she was born here in the states but her parents came from Russia. She spoke both languages and when I got her mad at me her Russian accent would come out haha. I would go to their house all the time and hang out with her family and they would teach me some Russian and give me Russian food and cigarettes.. and vodka of course. Also I grew up in New York and played ice hockey, one of my best friends on the team was from Russia , and he told me my first Russian word.. suka!. ( not sure of the spelling) anyway I’m Derek hope your having a good day over there.

@mmoroz4433 3 жыл бұрын

@@derekrohan9619 Hi Derek. So nice that you responded. Do you have Instagram profile? Mine is gt_st_photo. If you do not mind we may use Direct for correspondence. I will be glad to share news there. I visited US many times in the past. I have a lot of good friends in your country.

@alexgawthrop1748 3 жыл бұрын

@@mmoroz4433 come to you England we have lots of places to hike

@mmoroz4433 3 жыл бұрын

@@alexgawthrop1748 woulld be pleased to go one day. Thanks!

@mvl9591 3 жыл бұрын

Many years ago, I hiked up a”trail less “ peak in the Adirondacks. There were over a hundred people on top!

@dondearie3693 2 жыл бұрын

This hike brings me way back. I grew up just over the border in Jersey and me and my friends would hike an camp all through out that park during high school days in the 60’s. Good times. Enjoy!!

@wynflaeth 11 ай бұрын

If you're going to be doing winter hiking in heavy snow, or anytime below-freezing, you should *always* carry a lightweight four-season tent. No exceptions. If you're a seasoned camper/hiker you would know this. This is the first time I've ever watched you, so maybe you do have a small tent in that backpack of yours that I don't know about. You know the old saying, hope for the best and prepare for the worst. *Never* get caught without shelter!

@alcoholya 7 ай бұрын

he said he had a one man tent in the video.

@wynflaeth 7 ай бұрын

@@alcoholya I would have rather stay in the tent!

@JarodShapiro 3 жыл бұрын

The thumbnail on this video is what attracted so many people to this video. Beautiful thumbnail. People that make videos, thumbnails are very very important. It sells the video.

@jeremybelcher6681 3 жыл бұрын

Two fireplaces, one shelter... I think that's the most beat I've seen you at the end of a hike!

@stephenr9194 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Rockland County and often hiked the Harriman Park area with friends. Our family picnicked there throughout the 60's and 70's. Watching this well done video brought back a host of memories of great times....Thanks so much for a fine piece of work.

@ashenverdict 2 жыл бұрын

That was great. When you were trudging through the snow and blizzard i couldn't help thinking about all the animals that live there. You get to go home to a warm house, comfy bed and hot food but those poor animals have to live in that cold environment and struggle to find food and shelter every day. We're so lucky.

@Edzherenow99 3 жыл бұрын

I pretty much spent every free moment I had in that park as a kid and young adult back in the mid 70's to the early 90's . One year I spent almost the whole summer just living in the park. Used the shelters during the week (Lot less people in the park back in those days) and tented on the weekends. There were less rules back then about where you could set up a tent. I occasionally go back now, but it's way too crowded for my tastes now! Now I live in remote Maine! You were blessed to have such a quiet solo experience! Brought back a lot of memories!

@TinyIslandMaine 3 жыл бұрын

Edzherenow I like Maine too but I’m not so remote 😀

@yongkim2088 3 жыл бұрын

Maine can get real remote.

@Edzherenow99 3 жыл бұрын

@@yongkim2088 definitely!

@Edzherenow99 3 жыл бұрын

@@yongkim2088 Just the way I like it! :)

@XJonAye 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great life. If I didn't have so many responsibilities I'd probably be doing the same thing, but kids come first, for now, until they can get out with me.

@jerseyjeeper1575 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this I camped there when I was 17, 55 now! What a blast to see it again..

@DanasWings 3 жыл бұрын

Always fun to see other people's impressions of my home turf, I've been wandering those woods for over 50 years. I didn't watch the whole thing, too long. Woulda chosen different gear for a winter hike though, bivy sack, snowshoes, and synthetic bag. The concrete slabs you saw at the beginning near Little Long Pond are the foundations of the camp buildings that used to be there... the Girl Scouts had their camp Quid Nunc there until the late 1970s. There were other group camps throughout the park, the pipes you found were to carry water to the camps. At one time there were about 60 camps, today only a couple dozen remain. The iron shelters were built for the Boy Scouts, unlike the stone shelters that were built for the general public.

@mairethompson2552 6 ай бұрын

Poles. Needed

@emmilypalmer9269 2 жыл бұрын

Hiking Tip and Trick: Leave a note in the seat or windshield of your parked vehicle that says when you will return and the the place you plan on going. If in the event anything happens, you won’t regret not doing so;)

@josephmiller6677 2 жыл бұрын

Good point !

@alastairdow4400 10 ай бұрын

Until someone steaks your car uses it in a murder and then returned car to park spot.

@emmilypalmer9269 9 ай бұрын

@@alastairdow4400 wow. Maybe don’t go hiking and just stay shut up at home because I can see your point. It’s way too scary a place to go in the event something so scary dangerous and bad could happen to you. Because it will when you seek out such fearsome thoughts. Believe it or not, you are safe here. It may take a minute to believe it. That’s ok:) take your time.

@JMWOLFORD82 3 жыл бұрын

That stone shelter was epic.

@elvinadhludhlu5380 3 жыл бұрын

Would definitely love building one.

@BradleyBrothersBushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed 👍

@williamgrimberg2510 3 жыл бұрын

Cool to see the glacial carved rock . It’s said that the glaciers were so high that they depressed the land and at one time these old mountains were as high as the Sierras. Don’t see much of that on the west coast because the mountains are much younger.

@BeautifulWorld-zx9nb 3 жыл бұрын

Correct

@mobilewintercamp7515 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you went there, it’s an underestimated gem. Great trail markers , rock formations and it’s a very open in places. There’s a lot of history there, an actual community and graveyards, iron mines and such.

@randallkelley3599 3 жыл бұрын

Daughter lives in NY. We saw a lot of those platforms for use by hikers all along the Ap Trail. Don't have those on the west coast. But up near Fairbanks where we have land, we see huts or very small storm shelters built by the state, and kept repaired by locals, hunters, etc. Very helpful in snow storms.

@veejennings5449 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I Definitely Like The Second The Shelter Because You Can See It's Very Cozy With Two FirePlaces, Awesome Winter Spot.

@A.C._Taylor 3 жыл бұрын

The wind you talk about at the beginning is what we like to call a 'lazy wind'. This is because it likes to go through you, rather than around you.

@user-wl2be8lk6z 3 жыл бұрын

Места красивые!!

@the1burf 3 жыл бұрын

The most amazing thing about Harriman State Park, is that you are only about 40 miles from the George Washington Bridge. It's a different world. That is why I love living here.

@eveostay 2 жыл бұрын

Also the Long Path (which sintax hiked on) starts on the Manhattan side of the George Washington bridge -- so you can walk from there if you want :D

@lindachandler2293 3 жыл бұрын

You'll never know how much I wanted to reach through the screen and tell you instead of cutting that log up, you could have just put the end in the fire and fed it in as it burned.

@Cherilen83 8 ай бұрын

Oh my god Im a feeder too!!! Like duh right,save yo energy

@kristophersteele1596 2 жыл бұрын

I love how calm you are at lunch on day 3 and just being in the moment. At testament to your confidence in your skills.

@morethanamazed8210 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you made it back safe! Thanks for taking us along.

@strickysbackpackingadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Tough trek in that snow. Another great trip! As always, thanks for taking us along!

@user-im6ld5yr7r 3 жыл бұрын

I did not expect to watch the entire video and now I’m sad it’s over! I’ve never been backpacking, but you’re giving me ideas ha thanks for sharing 👍🏽

@instinctivechannel6668 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for memories here is nice story I stayed in that shelter on summer trip to the state park when I seen it I said to my brother look the shelter we stayed at wow... Nice double fire pit the outside small one also and no wood to pick up(no wood then either) but summer is restricted open flames I used it in 1986 it been there A very long time real long thanks a bunch✌️

@cybrarian9 3 жыл бұрын

My parents used to take my 3 brothers and me up to Lake Sebago in Harriman State Park in the early 1970's for a week of cabin camping. We stopped in the mid-1970's. We never went around the larger part of the park, just stayed around Lake Sebago. We would cabin camp in Cabin A-6 if my aging memory (now 53) serves me right. It was always a lot fun to fish for Sunnies and row the boats on the lake and just enjoy being with family living a bit rustic life in the cabin with a Coleman stove, a Coleman lantern, Kelloggs cereal in the small boxes that you could eat out of the wax paper lined box with your milk. And animal life aplenty, especially chipmunks, skunks, deer, and squirrels. I miss those days.

@arikjohnson412 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely memory

@waitwhat3588 3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t lake sebago in Harrison Maine?

@dirtbagoutside 3 жыл бұрын

Harriman is great! Plenty of ups and downs and many miles of great trails!!!

@Blackwater_House 2 жыл бұрын

I once went into the Mountains of Tasmania (Australia) for a Week of Solo Camping. Ended up spending Three Weeks in the Mountains of Tasmania because of Blizzards and Snow Storms. Fortunately as a Member of an Elite Search and Rescue Team I had Communications with the outside world and told the local Mountain Search and Rescue Group that I was absolutely OK and didn’t need or desire to be Rescued and that they could just Stay Home.

@raymondwhelan2395 2 жыл бұрын

Stumbled across your channel. Glad I did! Listen, that view at about 1:17:36 and having the mountaintop to yourself, worth all the effort... My age and health are now an issue for weekends or short trips like this, but I'll live vicariously. Thanks for sharing!

@gracesmith6199 3 жыл бұрын

1st time I've watched you , i enjoyed it from my nice warm bed in Scotland .

@sintax77 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Grace! Glad you enjoyed it :)

@astridaden8536 3 жыл бұрын

Me too, Grace........in Germany.....🤣

@doreendaykin6693 3 жыл бұрын

👏👏. Enjoying from my nice warm bed in Halifax, Nova Scotia...Blessings Scotland ❣️

@foxonrunspotoneverywhere795 3 жыл бұрын

First time I'm watching and it's from my warm bed here in USA VIRGINIA. This looks so fun but most of all, it looks to be a soul lifting meditation time to get in touch with the inner self. And to keep the body in tip top shape in the event it's needed to this level of survival tactics.

@chelsealouise2925 3 жыл бұрын

Also watching from my warm bed in Scotland Grace! Love to watch these vids I don’t ever camp though lol too much of creature of comfort,

@lushpaw1 3 жыл бұрын

Just a few ideas for winter hiking.. buy a collapsible nalgene.. then you can fill it and carry it inside your coat so you're not drinking freezing cold water. Also.. you need a walking stick.. hiking in snow over uneven ground can be treacherous and a walking stick can save you from being broken.

@janwoodward7360 3 жыл бұрын

Amen on the walking stick...or two. And get a better winter hat.

@patlsmith404 3 жыл бұрын

I firmly believe in my walking stick. I have one with a light on it for just in case.

@BradRLeBeau 3 жыл бұрын

it ends up being pretty tough to film and use a trekking pole

@smilenepal3493 3 жыл бұрын

💙🌎💚

@homersimpson001 3 жыл бұрын

He should have dried his boots and put them in the sleeping bag... never a cold foot:)

@richardteuten4435 2 жыл бұрын

Great trip. I hiked Harriman as a scout and loved those leanto type shelters. Grill cheese and duel fire places! Nice!

@jasonmoon2942 3 жыл бұрын

Freaking Epic!!! Loved watching every minute!! Double Fire pit shelter, Epic Snow Storm and night hiking all bundled into one video!! Outstanding!!!

@markc6207 3 жыл бұрын

He did not get enough wood lucky he had good gear or he would have froze

@oldunion 3 жыл бұрын

This is my local backpacking grounds! I know it VERY well, I am excited to watch this :) !

@twochordcool 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in Peekskill...you ever looking for new backpacking friends? I have been backpacking a few times a year in the Adirondacks for a few decades.

@jasonplant5432 3 жыл бұрын

Way to go. Hiking is great. Glad you found it. Great trip. Thanks for sharing.

@AustinRoberJohnson 3 жыл бұрын

I often return to this video after a long work week to enjoy a few brews and plot a future winter camping trip. Great work! I live in NY state but more western NY. This spot seems incredible.

@spincitynyc809 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...He went to Harriman. The favorite destination of us weekend warriors of NYC

@capsoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Practically my backyard. Harriman is my go-to backpacking destination. Good to see ya here, hope all is well.

@DaddyRabbit411 3 жыл бұрын

Yea me to Im on the Plateau. Cumberland County myself.

@campchairchris 3 жыл бұрын

He walked right past the stealth spot from one of your videos.

@halabujioutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Caps Outdoors I was gonna mention that this is almost identical routes you did not so long ago.

@oldunion 3 жыл бұрын

me three, I am up there every available weekend.

@kimmyframpton 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! So glad this was recommended! I normally watch Matthew Posa and I love his adventures. I am so excited to have a new camper to follow !!!

@mfanwelikeit3760 3 жыл бұрын

That short road walk would have me imagining all sorts of post apocalyptic goodness.

@thursdayafternoon7015 3 жыл бұрын

This was great. Thanks for taking us along.

@seviregis7441 3 жыл бұрын

That pack looks really heavy, quite a workout. I love that Park, lots of mixed terrain. Would be cool to have an ultra lightweight portable folding door or piece of canvas to hang from the log on the stone shelter to enclose it. Stay safe, God be with you.

@ArtByHazel Жыл бұрын

Backpacking is fun especially when you’re with mother nature. Thanks for sharing your travels.

@TheStuffMade 3 жыл бұрын

Love this format, a man on his own out in the wilderness without exaggerating everything.

@3TPreppingandGardening 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid...my kids and I love camping...next adventure won’t be until Spring...food cooked out in the woods seems to be the best meals ever....

@bradleyogden5688 3 жыл бұрын

I dug me one of those Dakota firepits in my back yard and throughout the summer I collect loose firewood for use once it gets cold. Now this is the time to cook those hobo dinners, no bugs, no kids, and get the fire started at dusk, get a lot of coals and enjoy cooking dinner without those pesky bugs or the summer heat. I know it's still home, but being outside in a white-out cooking up your grub is something else. Like I said, I really enjoy cooking a lot more in the colder months instead of like everyone else that like to cook in mid summer...bees, flies, hornets. Give it a try! You'll like it.

@BeautifulWorld-zx9nb 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@stacking4retirement222 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you hiked the trails in NY. Gorgeous scenery. I live in the foothills of the ADKs, and I love these mountains. Gotta admit, I was worried about you hiking those trails alone until I saw your beacon. Smart. Everyone should have one of those when they hike. Thanks for sharing your experience! Glad you didn't end up in a Paulides video! 😁

@jamesdouglas7345 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time. You did a great video.

@shaesantiago1188 2 жыл бұрын

Love when he said I'm awake now. Lol. Spices of life my friend

@leonardmcdermott7703 3 жыл бұрын

That whole area does not look unlike Wicklow in Ireland. Glad you made it back in one piece 👍🇮🇪👍.

@JaredHikes 3 жыл бұрын

Those are some amazing shelters. We need more of those on the west coast trails. 🤠

@Velshard 3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. I can't recall seeing any that nice in Oregon, and I've been all over the state. Then again all the big/old money is on the east coast so it's not too surprising.

@ChipSecco 3 жыл бұрын

Get building them then. A lot have been built by outdoor clubs like the AMC.

@Velshard 3 жыл бұрын

@kbail Cool, hopefully I'll stumble upon it one of these days.

@debs7411 2 жыл бұрын

@kbail MN state parks have some pretty fancy shelters built by FDRs CCC program, too. The nicest ones are along the north shore of Lake Superior, where the weather can turn pretty quickly.

@tomortale2333 Жыл бұрын

this guy is fun to watch n listen to....he's soo casual bout everything....reminds me of ''''no worries mate'''' kinda a comic ....kind of guy.... roll on''

@tm41985 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video brings good memories back to me Harriman State Park was my training grounds for tougher hikes and still remains my first love of wilderness 💕🏞️🌲

@MQuinn-eb3zz 3 жыл бұрын

Although I now live in Kentucky, that is the area I grew up hiking and camping in with my brother; beautiful. I always loved the view at Cat's elbow, where I took my daughters, years ago, to observe the hawks' nests.

@upfactoryracing4148 3 жыл бұрын

That was a nice relaxing hike to watch. Thanks for your endeavors!👍

@bettymunroe5347 2 жыл бұрын

Great adventure you took me on this morning . Thank you ! ❤

@Knightrayn 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I was rooting for you the whole way. What a journey.

@pechacekcp 3 жыл бұрын

Great video sir, can’t wait until the next one.

@chriscon8463 3 жыл бұрын

I just started snowshoeing recently. A good aluminum pair doesn’t weigh too much & straps right to the pack. They’re a big advantage in deep fresh snow!

@spallaxo 3 жыл бұрын

As a NYer i'm happy when you come here and make videos!

@jeremy7923 2 жыл бұрын

Similar filming techniques and narration to Les Stroud, one of my favorites (especially the winter episodes). Thanks for bringing us along!

@DragonRoams 3 жыл бұрын

Great trip can't beat some nice snow and feeling like you have the whole place to yourself.

@raven8420 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from New Zealand and as my country is in early summer, watching these kinds of videos takes my mind off the hot muggy conditions. This vid came up in my recommended list, had to watch it. Love the stone shelter though.

@YankeeWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

My proverbial backyard. I drive thru Harriman every day on my way down to New York City to work (I live in the Catskills). I once saw what's known as a "Grand Slam" in hunting; Turkeys, deer & a bear all at the same time at Harriman. Every time I drive under the Appalachian Trail overpass, I think to myself, "I should be on that bridge". 95.5% of New York is "not" New York City. We have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to the woods here. You caught the essence of a New York State park perfectly.

@rosemaryhogan6417 3 жыл бұрын

I have been hiking/camping in Harriman many times. Absolutely beautiful and great memories.

@kellyjohnson3617 3 жыл бұрын

That shelter you stayed at was amazing. Thanks for posting your adventure. I love my silky saw too. So light but really does the job well. Good thing you brought it

@markschisler7874 3 жыл бұрын

Harriman is one of the most beautiful parks in the Hudson Valley. That was the better choice of shelters. Great video. Thanks.

@dennonnobles7694 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@Synctrex1337 3 жыл бұрын

@@dennonnobles7694 gdff

@Synctrex1337 3 жыл бұрын

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@Synctrex1337 3 жыл бұрын

@dorianmclean6755 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic....good job in that snow.

@timfronimos459 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite videos. i watch again and again.

@rxiinebree 3 жыл бұрын

The steadiness of the video while you're walking is EVERYTHING. 😍✨

@paulkick7870 3 жыл бұрын

Good skills once again! Thanks for sharing the adventure.

@litchoutside9812 Жыл бұрын

Great trip and thanks for sharing!

@thelovertunisia 3 жыл бұрын

I love the amazing landscapes you have in the US. Here in Tunisia we do have national parks in the north too but nothing like that. However, for desert lovers, nothing beats the Sahara for adventure.

@Roger-ny9xr 3 жыл бұрын

This was an absolutely terrific video especially since Harriman is in my neck-of-the-woods. Glad you enjoyed your trip as well as your stay at the Stockbridge Mt. shelter. FYI, the first few miles of the AT were opened within Harriman in 1923.