Well done Cathy what a fantastic video. Great scenery and nice to hear a bit about you. Congrats on your video number 20 you are definitely now a you tuber. Steve.
From West Chester, OH. Thanks for taking us along to a NZ National Park. And thanks for introducing yourself Cathy (or Kathy)? Your videos are so positive!
Nice fireside chat. Well said. You are very prepared. Campfire was amazing. Scenery gorgeous. Would love to see a behind the scenes video. Look forward to seeing Indi in an adventure soon. Such a good companion. Thank you.
Thank you for a fantastic video. Such stunning views of a beautiful part of the world. Your chat about risk were brilliant - food for thought. A short 'faffing about' video would be great to see. I can imagine you spend a lot of time doing just that so we can experience the sights of your adventures
This is so beautiful! Wow! You look like me when my daughter and I go camping up in Vermont. That’s exactly what I do when I pitch the hangin out tarp with the branches etc.. Soo hoping the Mrs and I can get back there as that is where went for our honeymoon. A 10 day backpacking trip. Thank you adventure ot!! NQU
I did this walk on Wednesday! Rivers were down quite a bit then from your walk. It's got to be one of my favorites. Visited Anticrow had lunch and went back. Want to stay a night and meet the possums. A nice quiet walk with great scenery, something quite magical about this place.
I’m in good company then 👍😁. It’s beautiful hey?! I always put off walking up there as I thought it might be a bit dull. How wrong was I? Thanks for watching Chris.
What I am most jealous of, besides the gorgeous scenery, is no dangerous wildlife. In my parts of Australia, too many venomous critters and the odd pack of wild dogs and feral pigs !
Oh I can totally sympathise as I did a lot of hiking in Southern Africa as a child so snakes and scorpions and ticks were always front and centre, along with a few bigger critters. The baboons scared me. NZ tramping can be so much less stressful (🤔 minus the sandflies, quickly rising rivers, and changeable dangerous weather conditions 😅)
What an incredible camping spot! I love to camp and would like to do so solo but am timid about doing it in the places that I have access to. We have lots of Crownland (public land) but it is frequented by a lot of people. We do have black bears and coyotes but those I do not mind, it is the two legged critters that I am timid about. Perhaps that is what the person meant by why take the risk, being a female alone camping rather than terrain, weather, etc. I do agree with you however on assessing the risks and preparing for them. I do many things alone like hiking, boating and just having coffee in the woods. I think it is the thought of darkness and not being able to see my surroundings. I certainly envy you for being able to do it, good on you! :) :) Thanks for sharing your wonderful night out.
I totally agree with you Jacqueline in regards to the possible risks posed by the 4 vs 2 legged animal varieties (lol). That is always on my mind. I have my little strategies to help me stay remote and hopefully under the radar. I'm always asking myself is this real or perceived risk. Often it's the fear of the fear (especially in the night) that can be so troubling. If I feel settled, knowing I have followed my rules for increasing my safety, then I can sleep easy at night.
I love your videos and always watch the way you set up the tarp. I am learning different ways. Love to see your behind the camera videos. The walk in and the scenery is magnificent NZ has amazing views. Keep going with the channel. its working so well. 🏕🏕
Jst watched Vid. Enjoyed it.✅️ Abt Behind scenes Vid, I'm torn. Seen it b4 n feel it takes away Realness. Wha ever U decide. Missed Indi😍❤️ P.S. The lighting @nght has gotten better.👍 Till then✌️😎
Thanks Vivian. Hmmm, yes you could be right about the behind the scenes. If I do it I think I will just make it a short 'funny' look at what goes on, rather than an unpacking of everything. There needs to be some mystery to create that 'realness'. Thanks for noticing the lighting. I am trying some new settings out on the camera. I have a night filming light arriving next week too, so that will help for the future.
I’m glad you appreciated that bit. I wish the rain had come earlier but it was great to have it while it lasted. Rain when you are going off to sleep in a tent is the best 😁
G'day, blooper vid could be good. Beautiful scenery this vid. Some really nice shots. I found a couple of camp vids done here in Australia this week, but neither of them did any talking and I found myself jumping forward out of boredom. Keep doing what you are doing. Loved the commentary as you negotiated the stream/puddles. 😃
Thanks Aussie Donald Duck! Some times I get some (thoughtless) comments about me talking, suggesting I shouldn't, but that's not the kind of channel I want to create. Personally I feel the magic is in the scenery, the sounds of nature AND the connection. The way you can feel like you are coming along when you know the person and they share their musings about the way they are experiencing the environment. Thanks for the thoughtful comment. I appreciate it.
Greetings once again from Aylesbury UK, what an absolutely delightful video, keep it up Cathy. This may or may not help you but I thought I'd suggest that you might have a google for the 'Agawa Canyon Boreal 21" - folding saw ? I don't know if they're available in NZ (I can't see why not) it would 100% make your wood prep so much easier but they are a bit pricey however, do make sure you're wearing gloves though ! Kind regards to You and your family and a cuddle for Indi too.
Thanks Paul. I googled that saw. Looks great. I imagine I could process my firewood in half the time with that. It's now on my every growing list of wants (ha ha). Thanks for your lovely message.
Hi Cathy. Yet another great video you have produced. I love the Waimak River but have never done this walk, even though it's in my neck of the woods too. I have missed seeing Indi on in this video, but I know she will be being looked after at home just fine. I love your comments about taking risks. This is so true in many aspects of life, with putting in place mitigations balancing out the likelihood verse the unknown. I thought it was very well described. I hope you are keeping well, I can't wait for the next one to come out and give Indi a big pat for me. Aaron.
Thanks Aaron. I definitely recommend this walk. I used to dismiss this valley and thought it would be boring, but it's really not. Thanks for the encouraging comment. I am just about to dive in to editing the next video, so you shouldn't have to wait too long for the next installment. I also have a white board full of ideas, so lots of adventures ahead. Cathy
Hi Kathy. Is it C or K? Love your videos. I sub to 90 channels and i scroll over loads but yours have become a breakfast favourite on my days off. I see from the comments you get a few negatives about you talking too much. Ignore such people. It’s the chat that sets the scene, makes it natural and makes me feel I’m there…so please don’t shut up 😀 Watching your videos is like watching a friend. You come over as being a really capable and grounded person I’m amazed at the amount of gear you carry and you seem to hike quite a distance! What pack weight would you say was “too much” and how far are you walking? I’m being nosy (or perhaps obsessing about it) because I got into wild camping during Covid and I’m not as young as I was and I am always try to shed ounces. Glad to hear you are planning on more videos and I hope the channel keeps growing well.
Thank you for the lovely thought out comment. I really appreciate the encouragement. Great that you are getting in to wild camping. It is so addictive. I am not too sure of the weight of my packs as I don't tend to weigh them, I just don't combine a heavy pack with a long or steep trip. A heavy pack is always one where Indi is with me and it is winter. It means a 2 person tent, 2 sleeping bags, 2 mats, 2 lots of food. eeek. So if I want to go high in winter I will leave Indi at home and go with just the one person tent. Or if I am taking Indi and it is winter I will choose a low lying area and a short trip to an off the beaten track spot, just an hour or so. For me it is not all about slogging it out, just about getting out there to enjoy it. If it is summer and it is just me I will take just a tarp and some light weight food and head up high into the tops of the mountains. Next time I weigh my pack I'll try and remember to include the info in the video as other people have also asked. Happy camping, Cathy.
Beautiful, relaxing watch again, stunning scenery and so nice hearing the rain on the tarp. I really enjoyed listening to your campfire chat and think you’re awesome challenging yourself with your adventures🐾🏕
I notice when you camp with your dog you put down a ground sheet under the tarp. What is it? I like the idea of having a clean dry floor to sit and cook on.
It’s just a waterproof backed picnic blanket. I like it so camp stays dry and my gear stays off the ground, and Indi has somewhere to lie. It adds weight but feels worth it to me 🙂
Welcome, I hope you will enjoy the channel. I’m just back from a freezing cold camp and thinking Texas might be quite a bit warmer than my mountain camp site was 😆
Nicely done. Thank you for sharing. I share your bond with nature; unfortunately in the US I have to share it with parasites (very small black legged ticks-Lyme disease) and predators. Usually if you leave them alone they’ll leave you alone. I once shared my lean-to with an adult Copperhead. When I pulled my ground cover up after a week, he was right there trying to stay warm like me. He went his way and I went my way. No harm no foul. Indeed you and Tony (and the other nature lovers) have a paradise to camp in.
Oh you are so right Michael, we are very fortunate here in NZ. I know that from experience. I grew up in Africa and have strong memories of all the strategies we had to adopt to avoid snakes, parasites and animals in the outdoors..... I have not so fond memories of stepping on an Adder, scorpions crawling out of our tent, and picking off ticks after returning home. To name a few. Fun and games hey?! lol
Thanks for the video your very lucky to be able to wild camp there here in uk it’s very hard to wild camp these days as in this country they don’t like us wild camping , How does your husband feel about you being all alone in the places you camp , have you ever felt unsafe,
I truly hope it doesn’t go that way here. Restrictions seem to be creeping into all areas of life. The freedom to responsibly enjoy the outdoor world feels like an essential element of the human experience. To be honest in NZ the risks are very small. My husband has a huge amount of respect for my skills, experience and ability to evaluate risk, so doesn’t worry about me. I sometimes feel potentially unsafe, but then will adapt my plans accordingly. There is no way I would stick something out if I thought I was unsafe. That would defeat the entire purpose of restoring myself with time in the outdoors.
No, I don't. Pretty much follow O'Malley's Track (Arthurs Pass) and explore the area on the true right hand bank of the Waimak river, about an hour in, and you'll find this spot or another one better.
There were no mosquitos, but lots of sandflies, which was weird as usually by now it's too cold for them. I am not sure what is worse sandflies or mosquitos. Sandflies are so tiny and determined, and I react like mad to their bites. Argggg
Hi Tina. I made a short one about a year ago that was included in a video made for my Buy Me a Coffee members. The tricky thing with releasing a 'different' style of vid to everyone is YT counts it in the channel stats and if it isn't as popular as the 'normal' videos then the whole channel is affected, sadly. So all those extra type videos can only be released separately from the main channel. Lol, long answer, sorry. Bye
Yes I gather that there are a lot more things for you to have to consider. Here it is reasonably safe if you are well prepared. Poor weather, wind chill, rising rivers, getting lost, and falls are our biggest concerns, but not wild animals, and only to a very small degree other people.
Outdoor therapie, i didn’t know but such a good name, going outdoors make you feel so alive.
❤
Yes you are so right 👍😊
What a very special lady you are Cathy! Looking much forward to your next video and that pretty fur baby!😊
Thank you so much! Indi is very much the star of the next one. Should be uploaded in a couple of hours time 👍
It's much more fun and pleasant to camp with you than a mad mountaineer or a bushcraft expert. Good food and red wine, oh yeah.💚
Good to hear it James. Thanks for coming along for the journey.
Well done Cathy what a fantastic video. Great scenery and nice to hear a bit about you. Congrats on your video number 20 you are definitely now a you tuber.
Steve.
Thanks Steve. Yes there is no turning back now hey!
Cathy, This is so inspiring. Thanks for sharing your experiences and wisdom.
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch Tania. I really appreciate it, and your lovely comment. Cathy
Muddy paw prints are the best decorations ever.
🤣 yes, they warmed my heart and reminded me of my camping pal.
Well, those in concrete are awesome too 👌🏻. A forever lasting memory
@@Ottedikkie yes indeed!!
congrats on 20 videos Cathy, keep up the great work!
Thanks so much for the encouragement paulgvitago. Cheers
Beautiful camp, loved that camp fire. See you on the next one. Thank you 😊
Glad you enjoyed it. Next one is not far away. Uploading right now 👍
Love seeing any videos that you chose to film and share with us. Your awesome. Respect to you. Keep up the great work. Stay safe 🏕🔥
Fantastic. Thanks Lone Woodsman Dan!
I watch your videos over and over ☺️
That is a great compliment, thank you. You must be enjoying them.
i sure would love to see new zeland once in my lifetime just watching your video is great
Im glad you enjoyed the video.
Really enjoy your channel! Thanks for making such nice videos in such beautiful places.
No problem 😁 and thank you for the lovely comment!
Very nice place and natural sound ❤ I love enjoying your solo camping
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I am glad you enjoyed the video.
From West Chester, OH. Thanks for taking us along to a NZ National Park. And thanks for introducing yourself Cathy (or Kathy)? Your videos are so positive!
You are so welcome Linda. Cathy
Nice fireside chat. Well said. You are very prepared. Campfire was amazing. Scenery gorgeous. Would love to see a behind the scenes video. Look forward to seeing Indi in an adventure soon. Such a good companion. Thank you.
Thanks Nancy. I agree, that campfire was so cosy. I’m just editing my next video and Indi is there 🐕👍🌧️⛺️
I wish I lived in New Zealand. It's so beautiful! I enjoy your videos very much. Thank you.
You are so welcome. I enjoy sharing with others what I am lucky to be able to experience in this beautiful country.
Thank you for a fantastic video. Such stunning views of a beautiful part of the world. Your chat about risk were brilliant - food for thought. A short 'faffing about' video would be great to see. I can imagine you spend a lot of time doing just that so we can experience the sights of your adventures
Thanks so much Rosie! Yes I think I might just add a short 'funnies' of the behind the scenes to one of my videos, just for some insight and a laugh.
This is so beautiful! Wow! You look like me when my daughter and I go camping up in Vermont. That’s exactly what I do when I pitch the hangin out tarp with the branches etc..
Soo hoping the Mrs and I can get back there as that is where went for our honeymoon. A 10 day backpacking trip.
Thank you adventure ot!! NQU
Great minds think alike hey?! It’s a nice set up I think because you feel like you’ve got lots of usable space and weather protection.
I did this walk on Wednesday! Rivers were down quite a bit then from your walk. It's got to be one of my favorites. Visited Anticrow had lunch and went back. Want to stay a night and meet the possums. A nice quiet walk with great scenery, something quite magical about this place.
I’m in good company then 👍😁. It’s beautiful hey?! I always put off walking up there as I thought it might be a bit dull. How wrong was I? Thanks for watching Chris.
What I am most jealous of, besides the gorgeous scenery, is no dangerous wildlife. In my parts of Australia, too many venomous critters and the odd pack of wild dogs and feral pigs !
Oh I can totally sympathise as I did a lot of hiking in Southern Africa as a child so snakes and scorpions and ticks were always front and centre, along with a few bigger critters. The baboons scared me. NZ tramping can be so much less stressful (🤔 minus the sandflies, quickly rising rivers, and changeable dangerous weather conditions 😅)
@@adventureot Ahhhh, the old sand flies ! Have heard woeful stories about them but never had the misfortune to experience them
What an incredible camping spot! I love to camp and would like to do so solo but am timid about doing it in the places that I have access to. We have lots of Crownland (public land) but it is frequented by a lot of people. We do have black bears and coyotes but those I do not mind, it is the two legged critters that I am timid about. Perhaps that is what the person meant by why take the risk, being a female alone camping rather than terrain, weather, etc. I do agree with you however on assessing the risks and preparing for them. I do many things alone like hiking, boating and just having coffee in the woods. I think it is the thought of darkness and not being able to see my surroundings. I certainly envy you for being able to do it, good on you! :) :) Thanks for sharing your wonderful night out.
I totally agree with you Jacqueline in regards to the possible risks posed by the 4 vs 2 legged animal varieties (lol). That is always on my mind. I have my little strategies to help me stay remote and hopefully under the radar. I'm always asking myself is this real or perceived risk. Often it's the fear of the fear (especially in the night) that can be so troubling. If I feel settled, knowing I have followed my rules for increasing my safety, then I can sleep easy at night.
Watching your channel is Therapy for me. I love to camp. Hope to do some camping soon.
So glad to hear it Kimberly. It’s so nice to share the experience with those that appreciate the joy of the outdoors 😁
Hello. Thank you for sharing your videos. YES. Would like to see behind the scene on filming these videos.
Hi Ivette. Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you for sharing your adventures. You had me at helps to reduce the anxiety of worrying about the future.
🙂👊👍 it really works. I just love my time outdoors. Thanks for watching.
Your videos are so soothing. I wish I was there
Thanks. Glad you are enjoying them.
Thanks! Your outdoor therapeutic adventures are appreciated. I look forward to many more!
Thank you so very much Ev! Indi and I will enjoy buying a treat or putting it towards something nice to use in the next video. Cathy
@@adventureot You are welcome.
I love your videos and always watch the way you set up the tarp. I am learning different ways. Love to see your behind the camera videos. The walk in and the scenery is magnificent NZ has amazing views. Keep going with the channel. its working so well. 🏕🏕
Thank you for all the encouragement Caroloum! I am so glad you are enjoying the channel.
Thank you for sharing great video, behind the scenes would be interesting to see.
Glad you enjoyed it Sidney. Thanks for watching.
Jst watched Vid. Enjoyed it.✅️
Abt Behind scenes Vid, I'm torn. Seen it b4 n feel it takes away Realness. Wha ever U decide. Missed Indi😍❤️
P.S. The lighting @nght has gotten better.👍
Till then✌️😎
Thanks Vivian. Hmmm, yes you could be right about the behind the scenes. If I do it I think I will just make it a short 'funny' look at what goes on, rather than an unpacking of everything. There needs to be some mystery to create that 'realness'. Thanks for noticing the lighting. I am trying some new settings out on the camera. I have a night filming light arriving next week too, so that will help for the future.
Hey baby sister, the coffee mug thing, very funny. But, as we know, that's adventuring. (camping) 💚💙
Yes there is always a compromise or some sort of problem solving required when the inevitable item is left behind 😁
I would love to see the behind the scenes. What a beautiful place you are tramping in.
Great, I’ll put a little video together of some behind the scene shots 😆 thanks for watching and commenting Ellena.
Absolutely gorgeous work my friend. This was so therapeutic and atmospheric!
Thanks Ervinslens
Yes please behind the scenes
Thanks, will bear that in mind. I think it would be quite a laugh for people to see my back and forths.
Love the microphone on the tarp capturing the soothing rain 🌧️ Keep up the great work
I’m glad you appreciated that bit. I wish the rain had come earlier but it was great to have it while it lasted. Rain when you are going off to sleep in a tent is the best 😁
G'day, blooper vid could be good. Beautiful scenery this vid. Some really nice shots.
I found a couple of camp vids done here in Australia this week, but neither of them did any talking and I found myself jumping forward out of boredom. Keep doing what you are doing. Loved the commentary as you negotiated the stream/puddles. 😃
Thanks Aussie Donald Duck! Some times I get some (thoughtless) comments about me talking, suggesting I shouldn't, but that's not the kind of channel I want to create. Personally I feel the magic is in the scenery, the sounds of nature AND the connection. The way you can feel like you are coming along when you know the person and they share their musings about the way they are experiencing the environment. Thanks for the thoughtful comment. I appreciate it.
Greetings once again from Aylesbury UK, what an absolutely delightful video, keep it up Cathy. This may or may not help you but I thought I'd suggest that you might have a google for the 'Agawa Canyon Boreal 21" - folding saw ? I don't know if they're available in NZ (I can't see why not) it would 100% make your wood prep so much easier but they are a bit pricey however, do make sure you're wearing gloves though !
Kind regards to You and your family and a cuddle for Indi too.
Thanks Paul. I googled that saw. Looks great. I imagine I could process my firewood in half the time with that. It's now on my every growing list of wants (ha ha). Thanks for your lovely message.
I found your channel today.
Much ❤ from Taranaki
Hello up there in the Naki. Nice to have fellow Kiwi's watching and supporting the channel. Thanks so much Shaun!
Bedankt
Thank you so much!!
Great video. cheers!
You are welcome James. Thanks 😊
The risk chat was onpoint - so true. great vid
Thanks David 🙂
Hi Cathy.
Yet another great video you have produced. I love the Waimak River but have never done this walk, even though it's in my neck of the woods too.
I have missed seeing Indi on in this video, but I know she will be being looked after at home just fine.
I love your comments about taking risks. This is so true in many aspects of life, with putting in place mitigations balancing out the likelihood verse the unknown. I thought it was very well described.
I hope you are keeping well, I can't wait for the next one to come out and give Indi a big pat for me. Aaron.
Thanks Aaron. I definitely recommend this walk. I used to dismiss this valley and thought it would be boring, but it's really not. Thanks for the encouraging comment. I am just about to dive in to editing the next video, so you shouldn't have to wait too long for the next installment. I also have a white board full of ideas, so lots of adventures ahead. Cathy
Hi Kathy. Is it C or K?
Love your videos. I sub to 90 channels and i scroll over loads but yours have become a breakfast favourite on my days off. I see from the comments you get a few negatives about you talking too much. Ignore such people. It’s the chat that sets the scene, makes it natural and makes me feel I’m there…so please don’t shut up 😀 Watching your videos is like watching a friend. You come over as being a really capable and grounded person
I’m amazed at the amount of gear you carry and you seem to hike quite a distance! What pack weight would you say was “too much” and how far are you walking? I’m being nosy (or perhaps obsessing about it) because I got into wild camping during Covid and I’m not as young as I was and I am always try to shed ounces. Glad to hear you are planning on more videos and I hope the channel keeps growing well.
Thank you for the lovely thought out comment. I really appreciate the encouragement. Great that you are getting in to wild camping. It is so addictive. I am not too sure of the weight of my packs as I don't tend to weigh them, I just don't combine a heavy pack with a long or steep trip. A heavy pack is always one where Indi is with me and it is winter. It means a 2 person tent, 2 sleeping bags, 2 mats, 2 lots of food. eeek. So if I want to go high in winter I will leave Indi at home and go with just the one person tent. Or if I am taking Indi and it is winter I will choose a low lying area and a short trip to an off the beaten track spot, just an hour or so. For me it is not all about slogging it out, just about getting out there to enjoy it. If it is summer and it is just me I will take just a tarp and some light weight food and head up high into the tops of the mountains. Next time I weigh my pack I'll try and remember to include the info in the video as other people have also asked. Happy camping, Cathy.
Beautiful, relaxing watch again, stunning scenery and so nice hearing the rain on the tarp. I really enjoyed listening to your campfire chat and think you’re awesome challenging yourself with your adventures🐾🏕
Thanks so much TJ. Greatly appreciated!
Another awesome adventure! Please do show us behind the scenes 🙂
Thanks GAFS LIFE
I notice when you camp with your dog you put down a ground sheet under the tarp. What is it? I like the idea of having a clean dry floor to sit and cook on.
It’s just a waterproof backed picnic blanket. I like it so camp stays dry and my gear stays off the ground, and Indi has somewhere to lie. It adds weight but feels worth it to me 🙂
your video looks so nice, makes me so cozy.😄
I’m glad to hear that 🙂
Most liked video to date..🐦🪶
Thanks Sandra 🙂
just watched your video here from Texas and subscribed
Welcome, I hope you will enjoy the channel. I’m just back from a freezing cold camp and thinking Texas might be quite a bit warmer than my mountain camp site was 😆
New here, from USA Ohio
Hi Robert. Welcome
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Thank you
Hi love your video miss Indie but I understand. Your tent looks like it's roomey what is the brand and make of your tent?
Hi Denise 🙂 it’s an Exped Venus 2 person. I think it’s a great tent, only thing is it’s a little bit low so my head touches the roof when I sit up.
@adventureot ah OK thank you Cathy for your reply
Wow what a campsites and the boss lady like u ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤...from india , my friends are subscribe to ur chanel , keep rising , keep shini g dear 🎉❤🎉❤🎉
Thank you so much 😀
Nicely done. Thank you for sharing. I share your bond with nature; unfortunately in the US I have to share it with parasites (very small black legged ticks-Lyme disease) and predators. Usually if you leave them alone they’ll leave you alone. I once shared my lean-to with an adult Copperhead. When I pulled my ground cover up after a week, he was right there trying to stay warm like me. He went his way and I went my way. No harm no foul.
Indeed you and Tony (and the other nature lovers) have a paradise to camp in.
Oh you are so right Michael, we are very fortunate here in NZ. I know that from experience. I grew up in Africa and have strong memories of all the strategies we had to adopt to avoid snakes, parasites and animals in the outdoors..... I have not so fond memories of stepping on an Adder, scorpions crawling out of our tent, and picking off ticks after returning home. To name a few. Fun and games hey?! lol
Finally got your name. Kathy. That's good, can be like "Kate". 💚💙
😆 yes
Thanks for the video your very lucky to be able to wild camp there here in uk it’s very hard to wild camp these days as in this country they don’t like us wild camping ,
How does your husband feel about you being all alone in the places you camp , have you ever felt unsafe,
I truly hope it doesn’t go that way here. Restrictions seem to be creeping into all areas of life. The freedom to responsibly enjoy the outdoor world feels like an essential element of the human experience. To be honest in NZ the risks are very small. My husband has a huge amount of respect for my skills, experience and ability to evaluate risk, so doesn’t worry about me. I sometimes feel potentially unsafe, but then will adapt my plans accordingly. There is no way I would stick something out if I thought I was unsafe. That would defeat the entire purpose of restoring myself with time in the outdoors.
I think behind the Scene.s would be abit different and interesting..thank.s..
Cheer.s......
Thanks Wayne 🙂
Great video! You wouldn't have the GPS co-ordinates of your camp area would you?
No, I don't. Pretty much follow O'Malley's Track (Arthurs Pass) and explore the area on the true right hand bank of the Waimak river, about an hour in, and you'll find this spot or another one better.
Hi Cathy..Are there no dangerous animals or snakes in NZ?..Love your videos..❤ All the way from Glasgow, Scotland..xx
Hi. No we are very lucky, nothing much to have to fear in the outdoors.
Yes i w ould like to see the behind scenes
Oh yes, I recall chatting out that, back when I filmed this video. I will have to do something like that soon.
How are the mosquitos! We've gotten unusual rain here and the mosquitos are ramped 😩
There were no mosquitos, but lots of sandflies, which was weird as usually by now it's too cold for them. I am not sure what is worse sandflies or mosquitos. Sandflies are so tiny and determined, and I react like mad to their bites. Argggg
Have you made a "behind the scenes" video?
Hi Tina. I made a short one about a year ago that was included in a video made for my Buy Me a Coffee members. The tricky thing with releasing a 'different' style of vid to everyone is YT counts it in the channel stats and if it isn't as popular as the 'normal' videos then the whole channel is affected, sadly. So all those extra type videos can only be released separately from the main channel. Lol, long answer, sorry. Bye
I was curious why a lot of new zealanders dislike possums.so I Googled...I now understand...
Ha ha, yip!!
I mean Indie
cheers
Here America safety big issue for camping
Yes I gather that there are a lot more things for you to have to consider. Here it is reasonably safe if you are well prepared. Poor weather, wind chill, rising rivers, getting lost, and falls are our biggest concerns, but not wild animals, and only to a very small degree other people.
I don't know your name. Just Izzy
Hi Sandy. I'm Cathy and my dog is Indi.