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@Stu-ky5ut 7 күн бұрын
If I really want to to carry less weight I”ll stop drinking beer 😅
@richardserpell1943 8 күн бұрын
Great video. Also, I love your music. What is it?
@betterhiking 7 күн бұрын
Thanks, I think you're the first person I've had comment on my music. I make it myself - guitar and lots of reverb to hide my lack of skill haha
@richardserpell1943 7 күн бұрын
@@betterhiking no lack of skill from what I can tell. Do you publish your music? If you don’t, please consider it.
@Soldeezy 9 күн бұрын
Also climbed Lobuche this season. So crazy looking back on older videos from last year and seeing how much harder this seasons conditions were to climb
@betterhiking 9 күн бұрын
I wouldn’t say it was like this for the whole season. My group were unlucky in that the whole of our summit week window for climbing was poor weather. Prior to my ascent we had heard Lobuche was mostly a rock climb with little to no snow, I even bought approach shoes in Namche in preparation for this… big help they were haha
@Soldeezy 6 күн бұрын
@@betterhiking I more meant the condition of the mountain, there’s a lot more ice and far less snow than usual atm
@DroogVoom 9 күн бұрын
Damn I'm jealous! Stunning landscape, wish you the best of luck and safe journey.
@dalegolotta1965 10 күн бұрын
Your editing skills are awesome and the trip looked incredible , your camera certainly captured some amazing footage of such magnificent scenery that is only seen more clearer being there in person . But we’ll done ✅ As you did a wonderfull job and I’m sure will get a lot of views from many passionate climbers who you will have inspired to make the same journey that you filmed . And good to see the great Neil Williams in your team 👍
@betterhiking 9 күн бұрын
Thanks mate, Neil was a machine.
@mariannemarlow 11 күн бұрын
Well done. Thanks for the video :)
@prestonmott4223 11 күн бұрын
Have been waiting for this video, looks like an awesome adventure!
@j78987 11 күн бұрын
Fantastic video thank you
@kjellery 12 күн бұрын
Thanks which powebank brand did you use?
@betterhiking 11 күн бұрын
Anker 20,000 from Amazon.
@fortheloveofhiking1778 12 күн бұрын
Excellent video. Exactly what I need. Looking forward to watching the remaining videos in this series and reading your website articles on mountain training.
@allpattiesadventures9539 14 күн бұрын
Holy moly You had way less snow and ice on the head wall than when I was there in 2022
@betterhiking 14 күн бұрын
Yeah it’s a real problem now. Most sensible teams will summit in early winter due to dangerous rock fall.
@christinakemp592 17 күн бұрын
Michael here..not Christina. Proud to say that I've been to the Opera House Hut at least 5 times over summers in the '90's. Through the tunnel (2.3km) most times and around on the goat track a couple of times. No where else in the Australian Alps looks like the country around the Opera House. Climbing Lady Northcotes Canyon on a good Febuary day to arrive at Lake Albina is a highlite of Australian bushwalking.
@betterhiking 16 күн бұрын
This is up there for highlights for me. Easily top 3. Will have to have a go at getting down there via the Townsend Spur at some point.
@muchardika 17 күн бұрын
I have a question to ask, if I wanted to hike this mountain where can i rent a snowshoes near there?
@betterhiking 16 күн бұрын
All the ski resorts around Kosci will have snowshoes for hire. Pick your poison depending on where you're driving from. Thredo if you're driving in from VIC, or probably Jindy if you're driving from NSW.
@muchardika 16 күн бұрын
@@betterhiking will do, thanks
@TatiAna-vg9fi 20 күн бұрын
Hi! Can anyone whose already done the trek to base camp say what is the cost of the whole trek all included please? (Lodge/food/guide, etc, once in Lakla) Thank you in advance!
@betterhiking 18 күн бұрын
You'd be looking at around $1500USD for a package from a local company. I went with Scenic Nepal Treks (local) for my EBC trip and my most recent trip to Gokyo Lakes & Lobuche Peak and I can't recommend them enough.
@jachol5868 23 күн бұрын
Good luck 👍
@CooeeAdventures 29 күн бұрын
What a great hike in remote high country... and beautiful waterfalls too.
@CooeeAdventures 29 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@CooeeAdventures 29 күн бұрын
Corporate greed and tourism for the elites
@JulyYin-nu1jn 2 ай бұрын
Thank you !
@calebmcelrea4474 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic mate. What another world!
@justablokeinthebush 2 ай бұрын
Nice work mate!!! Been on my list for years!!! I’m glad you made it down 👊.
@betterhiking 2 ай бұрын
Cheers ✌️
@MsTrailerGuy 2 ай бұрын
Sick video! Tried to get there a few weeks back but ran outta time and wasn’t prepared for bush bash but we tried west side. Just wanted to confirm east side bush bash is the go?
@betterhiking 2 ай бұрын
Yes, the eastern bank (so turn right when facing down the waterfall). Followed an animal track that lead away from the waterfall for 20-30m, then a steep shrub bash down to the creek. Down in 5-10mins.
@johnirvine9942 2 ай бұрын
What type of jacket would you wear as an insulation layer if you were to hike in -30C to -40C weather. Obviously it can’t be down, but other than that I’m not sure what I should get. I live Manitoba Canada where these temperatures can be a daily occurrence in the middle of winter. But I would still like to backpack during those months.
@betterhiking 2 ай бұрын
As far as I am aware you would still use down, but in those temperatures you don’t really want to be out in the elements and remain still. You’d want to be either moving or snuggled in a sleeping bag.
@johnirvine9942 2 ай бұрын
@@betterhiking Yeah I guess, thanks for the advice.
@HLsab 2 ай бұрын
Australia’s most remote hut ?? Definitely clickbait. Apart from that a good vid in some beautiful country .
@betterhiking 2 ай бұрын
It ain’t click bait my friend. This is by far the most remote mountain hut in Aus, no doubt about it. Pure isolation down there.
@pillowsb5528 Ай бұрын
@@betterhiking looks remote, but you should check out the Fincham Hut in Tasmania. That hut is ridiculously hard to get to by walking. Great video!
@betterhiking Ай бұрын
@@pillowsb5528 That looks gnarly. I haven't had the pleasure to explore Tas. As far as mainland Aus goes I'm fairly confident the OHH takes the prize for most remote hiker hut. Tas seems to have heaps of relics and forgot tracks that would make for awesome exploration (shame TPWS doesn't like content creators...).
@DriftLibrary 2 ай бұрын
Enjoyed this one. Looks like there’s some good views to be had around that area 🤙🏽
@betterhiking 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed, I had a blast making it. My favourite adventure so far, will be hard to top.
@DriftLibrary 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info. Keen for a good scramble 🤙🏽
@davidunderwood9863 2 ай бұрын
Great tips there sir. Nearly 3 years ago I had a gnarly time at Mt Rufus 1416m in Tasmania. I deliberately started the hike knowing I would be hiking mostly in the dark and entering snow, to test my new 4 season tent. It was too windy on the ridgeline so I shovelled out a pad on a 45 degree snowslope on the leeward side, with my hands and body getting colder by the minute. As I was pitching my tent one of the 3 poles speared off into the darkness. If I'd gone to get it I would never have come back. I got a bit panicky as things were starting to get out of control. The pegs had to go in but eventually I erected my 3 pole tent with 2 poles, got inside the flappy tent and immediately felt warmer. I learned an important lesson that night. I underestimated how cold you can get in the snow and wind.
@sonyaunderdahl9517 2 ай бұрын
Add Hinchinbrook and now the Whitsundays to your list. Disgraceful @hands off hinchinbrook or @hands off cooloola or @hands off whitsunday island
@PhillipDavey-yq4lx 2 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@OriginalSlash63 2 ай бұрын
great vids 👍 watched this and the gear list vid. I'm tentatively planning IPC next year (2025) but doing an EBC trek this oct-Nov. I have NO climbing experience at all ! and suffer from the "no worries mate , how hard can it be?!" syndrome, common to alot of Aussies 🤣 I'm considering doing the Australian Alpine Academy event in prep. BUT that requires having alot of the alpine gear already (plus the cost of the event itself) . Obviously considering my (and everyone else's safety) I would benefit from doing it ! (sorry pre IPC climb not EBC trek) My question is , in your opinion, would it be achievable without doing the AAA course !? assuming i follow a reasonably rigorous pre training regime. and assuming a successful EBC trek . I am i likely to fail (or hamper the team) due to lack of technical climbing knowledge (intermediate alpine skills) ? cheers
@betterhiking 2 ай бұрын
I would strongly suggest gaining experience in basic mountaineering, but I wouldn’t say it is necessary to be professionally taught - the best case scenario is to link up with someone who can take you out on a few winter climbs. Technical mountaineering experience isn’t necessary for island peak as you will be using an ascender on fixed lines, but knowing the basics would be very helpful to maximise success.
@sonyaunderdahl9517 2 ай бұрын
Interesting that on the Spicers website they say the majority of the land is their private land when in fact it is 87.8km2 of World Heritage Area and National Park! We built them the track, the roads, the basepads, we even gave them a $940,000 hydrogen power plant as they needed electricity for 5 private ecocamps - theyve only developed 2 at the moment!
@Cuchulainn42 2 ай бұрын
I learned quite a bit. This is something that I would like to accomplish one day. Your tips will ensure I am successful.
@bicyclingbum1551 2 ай бұрын
I'm scared of heights as well.. I never have a problem going up only going down !
@betterhiking 2 ай бұрын
My fear always relates to self doubt. If I'm confident, I have no fear. If I'm doubtful, I need the brown pants!
@DroogVoom 2 ай бұрын
Really appreaciate the work you put into this.Not only did you do the circuit but you got some beautiful footage of the ranges.Not easy to film and hike simultaneously! Wish you great success with the channel.
@MDMOSTAFIZURRAHMAN-mo7be 2 ай бұрын
nice
@bruce4130 2 ай бұрын
Drink Gatorade with water, much not too much! See tip 7
@bruce4130 2 ай бұрын
Best advice video! Get fit before doing anything like this especially aerobic training and strengthening legs!
@-liv-9680 3 ай бұрын
Awesome video. I’m a broke college student and tryna get into backpacking and feel overwhelmed by all of the different gear. I appreciate the way you put things
@betterhiking 3 ай бұрын
So much good budget gear available nowadays, try not to overthink the decisions. Day hiking is a great budget activity, I do a lot of overnight walks as day trips & punch out the distance.
@dodzer 3 ай бұрын
loved this man, really appreciate it. Was freaking out about spending way too much money, but bought some cheaper stuff that's a bit heavier and going out next weekend.
@betterhiking 3 ай бұрын
That’s awesome mate, that is what it’s about. Just get out there!
@karinabritton946 3 ай бұрын
Oh I agree 😊
@corvurus 3 ай бұрын
Spot on mate
@Lukeslittletribe 3 ай бұрын
That's it mate ... 2nd hand hiking gear is often the go to for me haha .. also congrats on the 1k subs on youtube
@ervinslens 3 ай бұрын
Lovely topic man, but many reviews actually helped me a lot! Especially with camera lens and backpack!
@betterhiking 3 ай бұрын
Certainly they can help, glad you’ve had a different experience than I have. There are lots of people who make good reviews but many more who do not.
@thegorn 3 ай бұрын
Just drop down from Watsons Crags and then traverse across. That's how I always get to it.
@betterhiking 3 ай бұрын
When was the last time you did it via the crags? When I try again the goal is down the Lady Northcote Canyon and climb back up Crags Creek.
@gusgoswell6884 3 ай бұрын
Lots of sense in this video, thank you for filming it. I’d also add to the discussion the environmental impact of all this production and consumption, and that gear talk takes so much oxygen out of room there is not much left for nature protection and conservation talk.
@betterhiking 3 ай бұрын
Gear is shiny, new and exciting. The perfect topic to exploit online. As you’ve stated, there are much more important topics, and I personally want to help people develop themselves in the outdoors to a point where they don’t need gear advice.
@georgiedicks2626 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for making this. In researching gear for my goal of climbing some 6000’ers in the Himalayas I feel both overwhelmed and disgusted at the prices of some of these items of clothing. Seems like you have to have a bucketload of money to buy decent outdoor gear and it makes the outdoors somewhat inaccessible for those less fortunate than me. Not to mention these professional outdoors influences promoting products and setting up unrealistic expectations and making people feel like they MUST buy the latest and greatest things.
@betterhiking 3 ай бұрын
It’s certainly important to buy high quality important items - but more so for your situation wanting to break into mountaineering, not so much regular hiking. Gloves, warm layers, a good sleeping bag - the rest is fairly low consequence or hireable. But again, your own judgement is better than the guru influencers who don’t have to worry about prices…
@georgiedicks2626 3 ай бұрын
@@betterhiking 100% you do get what you pay for and if your life depends on it then you want to make sure it’s made well and is good quality. I see so many instagram influencer’s (who are no longer the average relatable person) wanting to climb mountains for the gram for clicks, views and to make more money from brand deals to make normal people feel like they MUST have the latest and greatest of everything. Capitalism has well and truly infiltrated the outdoors.
@georgiedicks2626 3 ай бұрын
@@betterhiking this is why I like your channel. It’s useful, honest and you aren’t trying to make people feel like they need the latest and greatest things, not to mention you are relatable
@betterhiking 3 ай бұрын
I try and showcase the reality of what I do because I want to help people do the same thing. Was the reason I started making videos and I have to be careful to ensure it always remains the case.
@dougieranger 3 ай бұрын
Famous words.
@JediLoreen 3 ай бұрын
Humans are insane
@andrewpippos1007 3 ай бұрын
Just described the outdoors 'because it's there' 😂
@betterhiking 3 ай бұрын
Quote from George Mallory regarding Mt Everest. Sings true for the me for most of my adventures!