Sioux Hustler Trail Loop....BWCA Wilderness...Northern Minnesota
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2014
- Had my eye on this 30+ mile loop called the Sioux Hustler Trail for a spell now. It is in a remote part of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area 35 miles North of Ely, Minnesota along the Echo Trail. The trail is primitive, and is not well-maintained and runs from the Little Indian Sioux River to Hustler Lake then on up to Pageant Lake and back down.
Here is some good info I found on it.....pemmican.tannerpages.com/wiki/...
So Alex, Strung Out and myself headed out in some 39º rainy, wet and windy weather. That is always a challenge.
This trail is not marked by any signage...just rock cairns and sawn logs so good trail skills are required along with good maps and compass skills. Remain vigilant.
Some of the most gorgeous tread I have ever walked upon as the trail is lightly traveled due to it's remoteness.
Whoooooo Buddy))))))
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The vibrant colors of the ground cover behind Alex at 2:19 really lit up my screen. Beautiful mosaic of yellows and greens freckled with autumn browns.
AugustHawk You are right....I went and looked. The whole trip was so vibrant.
Thanks for bringing us along.
Mechanicalmayham Y'elcome.
Hiking, hammocking, camping, deer legs, blue collar varmints and gorgeous scenery! Excellent video, Shug! :)
boggycreekbeast It was a backwoods treat.
Yes, those are moose vertebrae! I was on a Moosewatch expedition on Isle Royale, MI, in May. Our objective was to hike off trail in search of moose bones. We found two moose carcasses, so now I know them when I see them. Thanks for taking us along on this cold, windy, but great trip, Shug!
Exciting to see...and juggle those big bones.
I add to comments. Your videos draw me in as though I were there. Especially since I once spent 6 months in the BWCA and Quetico. Thank you!!!
Thankee. So peaceful up there. Especially weekdays.
Love the shot of the beaver at sunrise. Beautiful
The Show of Life Productions It was a mighty fine moment.
The view from camp
Blue inspiration for sure
Thanks dr. Shug
Always enjoyable
Poptarts..neverstalecause theywereneverfresh
Finn Green Oh no....these were crispy fresh))))
What a lucky man you must be to live in a land of such beautiful places. I have to leave Germany and move to Minnesota immediately. What a beautiful nature!! Just carry on! Wowbagger
DoktorHaggis 'Tis true! Danke.
beautiful trail video....thanks so much
+RS Marett Yessir.
A fine walk in the woods that was. Really nice. Thanks for showing us around!
nohill4climber Another fine walk in the woods forthcoming)))))
Fun trip, love your enthusiasm, thanks.
***** I thankee.
SURE miss HIKIN' in the PINEY WOODS !!
Thx Shug for the VID !!
20mm Off with Hickery this week for 8 days)))))
I am of the opinion that every hiker needs to do "AT LEAST ONE TRAIL MAINTANANCE TRIP EVERY 22 MONTHS" the Trail keeper guys are the unsung heros of every great hiking trip.....
That would have been a wonderful hike and sights were breath taking. Thank you so much for sharing. Please thank your two friends also.
Denny Rector Aye.....mighty fine.
Thanks for the video. It got me out this weekend (April 30th, 2016) to just hike out to the cascades, spend the night and hike back. Being spring, the water was really flowing. All of the rocks that you showed had water pouring over them. Having gone in the fall, you only got to see a trickle. On the other hand, you probably didn't have to walk through 50 mud holes.
+Jason McIntosh Love it.
Hey there Shug. Because of your video, I went and hiked the Sioux Hustler Trail this past weekend. It is everything you described and more. That is one beautiful trail that more people should go see. Thank-You for shooting your videos, they give me ideas on where to go hiking. Keep up the good work. Cory
Wonderful trail that.
Thanks Shug, for taking us all along with another fine video from the wild and wooly outdoors!
HanaleiSurfrider1 Whoooooo Buddy and mahalo.
that trail is amazing
Grant Fussell It truly is...heading up closeby in the morn....
Man that looks like a fine trip. BEAUTIFUL TRAIL pal ... really fine. That Alex is hard core hiking in Drover boots!! Dang I'd be all crippled up trying that! Loved the Moose bone juggling! Thanks for sharing pal ... just what a feller needs to see if he can't get out himself!
***** His dogs hurt a bit at the end...but warm. He is waiting to get some hiking boots.
Darn Shug, I'm living vicariously through you lately and I'll tell you what it is giving me the bug! It's highs of 80's still here in Texas, waiting for those chilly temps still but I'll get my ass out soon. Like i said before man, great camera work, really loving these recent videos. Happy trails Shug.
FatPat512 The heat hangs down your way I reckon. Thanks for the good words.
Fun video Shug, thanks for taking us all along.
Loner2012AT Y'elcome!
Great video, Shug !!! That's a good videos with look at the scenery, and trip you look like you enjoyed everything but the cold.. But that all part of it. Thanks for sharing...!!!!
***** It was a bone deep chill.....
So in the last week or so my little one has been able to watch some Shug vids. We are getting ready to section hike the AT. She can't seem to go to bed without checking out some Shug vids. Very entertaining! Keep it up!
John Pace That means a lot to me. I thankee. Feel like a cartoon!
Thanks Shug, I could not get out but this really helps!
Byron Williams My pleasure!
i really enjoyed this trail video. i can't wait to find some time to watch a few more of yours. I went to bwca back around 1996/96 with my loving uncle, who passed away about five years ago. He also took me to Zaleski State Forest in Ohio where I live. i also went with him to Glacier, Yellowstone, and RMNP. This video eagerly makes me wanna hit the #trails again in honor of my uncle. you are funny too btw. thanku for sharing. i just subscribed.
Louie Wood, Jr Whoooooo Buddy)))))
👍beautiful area and out with the guys.. Cool beans!
Stanley Sprow Whoooooo Buddy)))))
That is a beautiful trail
Logan Cummings Truth!
Great trip, beautiful area, dang rivers flowing north when they should be flowing south. Thanks for sharing.
Kevin Bradley Crazy to see that....
The beavers are crazy!!
Crazy hard workers too!
Shug's on the move!!! It's hiking season. Whoa buddy!
Dan Watts Yes it is...off in a week for 9 days!
***** Can't wait for that episode. Been thinking on the war bonnet...Should I pull the trigger?
Looks like another great trip in a very amazing place. Thanks for sharing it. I was at the end of the Gunflint Trail last week canoeing on Seagull, Alpine, and Ogish Lakes while you were hiking. A very beautiful time of year up there. On the way up, we stopped at Judy's Cafe in Two Harbors (you stopped there in one of your other videos) and had an amazing breakfast. Thanks for the recommendations for places to go. Looking to add the Sioux Hustler Trail to the short list of things.
Ben F Judy's...fine steak and eggs. They are so matter-of-fact there. Sounds like you had a right goodie of a trip!
Nice video Shug.
Some really nice scenery.
GEN2-X We were stunned by those woods.....
Looks like a beautifull trail. Great hike thanks for taking us along. Hope to get out to the Little Garnd Canyon of PA for some BPing & hammock hanging in early November. Can't wait!
hardrockcharlie1 I hope you do get out there. Off on my annual trip with hickory....Whooooo Buddy.
whoo buddy that sure is some pretty country. thanks for sharing!
RasBuyaka It smelled good too....truly!
nice one mate good to see you again
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will ross Cheers and thankee....
Great video; beautiful country. Looking forward to your next adventure. Good to see those young fellows keeping up with you. lol
Steve InMichigan We all took point at some point. Glad they were tuckered out too....
Great video and what a trail!
Outdoor Trip 43 Whooooo Buddy and thankee.
Shug, you would be a blast to go camping with man. Great humor and knowledge and your vids are always entertaining as well. Keep cranking them out man. You have a new fan buddy!
Rob Timberlake Whooooo Buddy)))) Thanks.
some of what you have gone thru reminds me of the "Bob Marshal Wilderness"....I love that you have gotten of the beetttenn path.....
Ken WR The beaten path is passé
Great video, that looks like awesome trail.
ohiohamguy Truly that trail is magical.
I did that in September before about half of those blowdowns were cut, Talk about a great work out! Awesome to see this in video form.
Brock Jenkins Bet that was a tough go. Awesome trail for sure.
***** Definitely was a great time. Since there was only two of us it made it very interesting finding the trail, Had do the old have one guy sit and wait while the other guy fanned out desperately looking for anything that made us know there was a trail. Between the loon/heritage portage to Pageant It took us about four hours. I think that made it better though, what we attain too easily we esteem too lightly and what not right?
Fantastic video as usual.
Malcolm Robertson Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Shell Lake Campsite is great. Man, Minnesota is nice!
Wes Kanoy It sure was.
super video!..i have been down the Little Sioux many times since the 1980's on my way to LaCroix and i always wondered what it was like back in the woods.
except for the portage trails and some short walks around the forest in the camp sites a canoe tripper has no idea what it's like away from the shore line.
thanks for the look!
wetcanoedogs Wonderful trail for sure.
Looks like it was a great trip Shug. I've got to try hammock camping someday.
Steve Riebe I thankee...
Nice video, your cinematography skills are much improved and so is your editing. I really enjoy you videos.
cwetfeet I really appreciate that. I try.
Alex sometimes looks at Shug like he's a rack of lawn tools at Sears...lol. They're lucky to have you around man! I kinda felt like I was along for the ride on that one. Great stuff!
Patriot36 I was Team Leader and drove 'em hard..... Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Old Man Walking!
Wow. That is some sure- enough fine woods to hike through. The scenery looks awesome. I could tell the wind was a howling. The vid went by quick tho. Keep up the great vids.
need leisure Wind was relentless! Thankee.
Hi Shug, I'm watching this video again and it occurred to me as you were talking about your hiking poles and how cold it was that carbon fiber hiking poles don't feel as cold as the metal ones. I bought a pair of carbon fiber poles from CostCo about a year ago for $30. They have flip locks and are very similar to the Black Diamond carbon fiber poles from REI which cost $160, probably made in the same factory in China. Don't know if they still have them because so much of their stuff is seasonal, but I've had good luck with them.
It is not the poles that are cold...it is the cold wind on the hands! My Black diamonds have served me well...though CF is good stuff.
You make me feel happy :)
Julie Drake For that....I am happy.
INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED ROLOS AT WALGREENS $4.19 A BAG always love yopur videos, thanks.
markglist Yeah! Thankee......
markglist Diabeters.
Great hike man! Beautiful area. Take care, David
HB Hiker Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Going to Linville for the first time on the 19th for a week. Looking forward to it.
***** You are gonna love it! Stay vigilant.
I can't wait for the next video, very entertaining and informational, I'm hooked. The wind would have been tough to take though. Wind, 35 deg. and some humidity and my teeth start chattering. A small piece of open cell foam over the mic should help with the wind buffeting the mic.
Joe Treat I do have a piece to put over but it never will stay on as I carry my camera in a leg pocket and it always detaches when I grab it. It was soooo windy.
Nice country.
BeachBow Aye! Thankee.
You sure moved from summer to winter like weather quickly. Wow! Looks like it was a great trip. I especially like the shots where the camera was just skimming the ground. I hope you won't mind if I try that, when I get a video camera that is. Cheers, b.
biggles1024 It sure did change quickly. Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Excellent video Shug! I know where I grew up in Michigan they have Rolos, love those things. Looks like you had a great time.
You should post a "whats in my pack" video for this trip. I'd love to see what clothes you brought for the shoulder season in Northern Minnesota.
latitude918 Maybe I might....but off on a trip with hickery soon so must prep.! Still could though.
Hickery!? I know what that means...LINVILLE GORGE! I look forward to another trail report video from the Hickery Brothers.
Take your time on that "whats in my pack" video. No need to rush for lil 'ol me :)
Shug, you have done it again! I had a plan even did a bunch of research. After watching your vids and the nagging thought of not being satisfied till I had one of my own. I bought a cuben fiber tarp with doors from Hammock Gear.
***** It feels like your hand is empty when you hold it...so light.
***** I can't wait, dropping over a pound of pack weight with changing out one item.
Shug my friend you really have a nack for making your viewer's feel like we are there with you, thanks for taking us along.
Overgrown That tickles me to hear that.
sorry to be offtopic but does any of you know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account?
I was stupid lost the password. I love any tricks you can give me!
@Elliott Braylon Instablaster =)
@Finnley Deacon thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now.
Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Finnley Deacon it worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thanks so much, you really help me out!
That would have been great getting somewhere absent of manmade sounds. Awesome hike Shug
Pawoodsman So true.....
Nothing like a little morning beaver.
;-)
Another fine viewing of an excellent looking walk through the woods. Reckon I'll have to get myself up there to the BWCA one of these days soon... I'm thinking you should have this vid classfied "Top Secret" as you're giving away all the secrets sector 7 has to offer. Before you know it, the area will be overrun with flat landers and gasp, Michiganders. It'll be chaos. There'll be anarchy on the trail. :-)
Don kellogg Haaa....I think remoteness keeps folks away. We were the Anarchy)))))
Cool, I just got my WBBB lefty in the mail a few days ago. Had to have the lefty! Tried the spam singles on my last trip... just don't think we were made for eachother! Thanks for the vid!
SlvrChkn Them there singles ain't for everyone!
fun video! BTW: I think we have mini Rolo pack in Massachusetts.......my wife said so and she is always right : )
Tactical Priority I gotta hunt those down. Got Rolo Fever.
Man that's some nice country up there. I liked the longer video, and was that a new camera? It looked sharper and the sound seemed clearer. Glad you guys still had fun in the cold, wet weather. It looked like a blast!
Ian Young Thankee. Same camera as always...my trusty ol' Canon ELPH 110 HS.
Man this video inspires me to get back into backpacking...great demenour, positive attitude, and love of life is conveyed in this video....great info too...thank you!
Shug seems like a good person so it definitely helps relay that message.
like always good video
brausse85 Mucho obligato.
Sean Emery, you are the coolest person whom I've never actually met. -wes-
Wes Kanoy At times cold.
Another outstanding video from the piney woods! Was hoping I would get a notification about a new Shug camping video soon and here she is! I recently uploaded a video from a weekend trip on the Appalachian Trail and I threw some Whooooo Buddies in there for you, Shug, I couldnt help myself, hope you get a chance to check it out! Thanks for being you. Maryland loves Shug!
Rick Barnwell Whoooooo Buddy)))))...I'll check that out!
I've done a lot of backyard camping in my Warbonnet XLC and had it out on the trail a couple of times. Next week I'll try it with the winter cover. I'm concerned about condensation so I might be poking the head out.
Our ellevation is a bit more than yours. We'll be between (depending on where we are going) 5,000-9,000 feet in either central washington or northeast Oregon. Looking at single digit night temps. Should be good.
***** I always get moisture with a cover.....bug net is a bit better for me. Enjoy that XLC.
Underwood yummy, a taste for my youth .
Same here. It is a memory meal. And I like that red devil on the can.
Up north of the border we would probably call them "Inukshuk" instead of Cairns.
coast2coast00 Thankee for that.
Thanks for the mention and keep the videos coming you are what keeps me going in all the bad thats around. Thanks
Loved the vid! I've hiked hundreds of miles in Northern Minnesota and the trail crews are amazing!!!! Thank you for recognizing them, they don't get enough credit for sure!
Mike black They are heroes))))) We have some terrific trails.
I have 2 BWCA videos and just posted version two just a few hours ago....I miss the BWCA your video makes me want to go back so badly!
+Zoltoks Yeah....the BWCA is a right goodie for sure.
+shugemery recommendation for a spring hike, April?
+JohnandKatrina Doolittle It could be icy and really muddy in April. Still snow as well. Reckon it depends on how bad you want it.
+shugemery maybe the superior would be a better option.
+JohnandKatrina Doolittle ....www.shta.org/Conditions.php
Thanks for sharing your hiking adventures with us. I always enjoy watching you have a good time. I'll be looking forward to your next adventure. Thanks for all the hard work you put into making the videos for us!
jcwagers77 Thankee for that. Off for 9 day backpacking trip next week.
This video is definitely one of my favorites, thanks for taking the time to bring us along.
Thankee.
Great adventure Shug! Looked like a great trail! The new War bonnet looks like a great hammock to. I wonder how long each Portage was? Thanks for sharing!
TomsBackwoods Some were mighty long...with ups and downs. Tough.
Beautiful view there at the lake front. Love that morning glow.
Great Video! Thanks for taking the time on a beautiful trip to share! What camera are you using?
ArcticFamilyMN I use a Canon ELPH 110 HS. Many thanks and Whooooo Buddy))))
I like it! I kept thinking about how that one would be good to hit before I'm 6 feet under. You think in the summer there are loons calling out there?
Loved all the moss and the fairy goodness of that trail. Sioux Hustler is the stuff!
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CampfireTalk Oh yes....the loons were mute but normally having a loon party. Hope all is good. I am in the Southland and eating country ham))))
Another great vid, thanks Shug. I'm headed to the Foothills Trail in South Carolina soon, you should check it out.
How does Alex manage to walk comfortably in those boots? We call them s*** kickers around here!
MrWinger1951 They were warm and dry for him. He was a little foot sore.
Now there you go using those 4 letter words like....COLD.....SNOW....WIND !
I do like the natural Chia pet rock.
Ted Fisher The moss was amazing on this trail!
Beautiful to see that beaver in the morning sunset at 10:57! Thank you for sharing! :)
Great trip Shug, thanks for taking an old man along. I've done my share of trail work, cutting out blow downs. We used horses and mules to pack the tools in, but the back packers sure appreciate it.
predcaller Those who clear are true heroes)))))
Shug I was in BWCAW this past Sunday through Saturday in all that snow and wind. We paddled from Mudro north into Canada near Friday Bay on Crooked Lake then down Crooked and Basswood back to Mudro. The low was 30, we had wind and rain on Sunday-Wednesday with snow on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sun on Thur and Friday though. What a great paddle in the Fall in Ely! Should have met up! Its a two day drove for us from the Smokies here in Tennessee.
That trail looked to be very uncluttered! I wish the trail crews in New York did half as good a job as the crews did on that trail! One of my friends was up in a blow down area in Upstate New York that still has not been cleared out three years later!
LordTimelord Not many walk that trail...it is un-spoiled.
I always through you had a GoPro, but with the zoom in and out there - I know you don't. So, what ARE you using for a camera? Thanks, always love your videos, and the way you incorporate the elements, rock structures, stumps/logs, waters and the other good low level views :)
Scott Veirs No GoPro...it is a Canon ELPH 110 HS.
Another great adventure Shug. Thanks for taking us along. Nice to see the new WBBB XLC out in the wild. Good thing you guys were out right after the trail was cleared. It's nice to just enjoy the trail without worrying that your lost half the time. I've been on trails like that. I like the adventure but the last thing I want to do is get lost on a solo hike. Whooooo buuuudddy. Oh and I'm "Liking" the video in comment form. Keep up the great work brother.
KdawgCrazy Thanks...that clearing made all the difference in hike ease! Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Learned alota knots from you. Love the hammock camping. So here is a knot for you))
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David Nolan Trippy wee video...thanks.
IT A REAL NICE COUNTRY YOU GOT THERE NOT LIKE HERE RAIN RAIN AND MORE RAIN
will ross Rain hiking can be fun at times....with good gear!
Thanks for sharing Shug! I can't tell you how much I have learned from watching your clips. All your tips and a lot of trial and error are all culminating in a thru-hike of the AT next year. Thanks again...hanger for life!
Todd Tapper Trial and error is the key....thankee and carry forth.
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I would be so afraid of getting lost.
***** It is the only trail in the area.....other than portages.
Thanks for sharing. I love a good primitive trail and this is a nice one. Those beavers are industrious critters. Can't wait for your trip down south.
jamie7378 One more week until we go!!!
Always enjoy your wild camps buddy, full of enthusiasm my friend. Excellent..!!
Beautiful place, Terry UK
Beautiful camp site at 6:05, Shell Lake! Whoooooo buddy! I loved the trail passing on the beaver dam too, but it looks tricky!
Thanks for the ride, Shug. Absolutely gorgeous trek! I'm debating the WB BB XLC-any cons based on your experience?
Bentbrook Only con is I sleep too long due to comfort!
Hmmmm. I think I can live with that. Thank you! Christmas is coming …
Hey Shug - love your videos, thanks for doing them. Looking at a new hammock setup: BB XLC seems to fit the bill, curious what size HG tarp you got for full coverage. They have 11 and 12 footers. Is 11 enough or need the buffer?
I use an 11 foot tarp with my XLC and have plenty of room.
Thx Shug! Have fun out there.
Great video, just getting around to watching this one. Great work keeping up with your younger companions. You are my hero! I doubt their combined ages comes close to your over half century on this great world of ours.
Awwww that sunset at 21:25, that's the life right there!