Chasing History in Tasmania’s Snowy Mountains

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
  • Once a year I like to take a long walk in the snow and find a hut to call home for the night,
    It’s something I’ve done ever since I started this channel, but this year was extra special..

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  • @Rob.Parsons
    @Rob.Parsons  4 месяца назад +6

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  • @adammartindill9924
    @adammartindill9924 4 месяца назад +54

    As a Tassie boy living away, you and Levi make me homesick. Love your channels

    • @Damien-f6y
      @Damien-f6y 4 месяца назад +4

      Same here mate.makes me wish I never left

    • @outdooradventuresja
      @outdooradventuresja 4 месяца назад

      Same here and thats a fact

  • @hannahmay2125
    @hannahmay2125 4 месяца назад +9

    as a Tasmanian currently living in Queensland, this brought me to tears immediately.
    To hear somebody talk about Tassie’s beauty, it’s history and to just see it, is so fucking familiar and refreshing.
    I really miss my home.

  • @Lee-astrololee
    @Lee-astrololee 4 месяца назад +39

    Such a magical place, l hope it can be preserved forever so the stories can live on. Such a privilege to walk amongst those trees Rob, imagine the miners possibly never understood the significance of the King Billy pine other than a source to be utilised. Hopefully the trees will survive for another millennia, so much can't be learnt just in this area alone. Thank you for sharing the history of the hut, what a monument to time!

    • @dba750
      @dba750 4 месяца назад

      Well, don't watch or share this channel! If the monarchy is over tho wen, then Tasmania will be devastated by human greed. And then humans will understand why no huge mining companies are never allowed to blast and kill the unique diversity on the remote island of Tasmania

    • @MrLordSandwich
      @MrLordSandwich Месяц назад +2

      Hi Lee.
      As someone appart of the team that works with Terry Reid to help restore and maintain huts as well as the forest itself (like replanting new King Billy saplings etc) on the West coast of Tasmania we sure aim for this.
      Thanks for the support.

  • @dcsc1
    @dcsc1 4 месяца назад +27

    My favourite type of Rob Parsons vid! Stunning, beautiful history. Oh my gosh the quoll was amazing! Trying to take advantage a warm fire hut, cute little bugger. 🥰 and that mine is epic, the colours are beautiful. You'd almost want to go swimming in there in summer, it's so clear! 😄
    Falling snow is the most magical thing. Thanks, Rob, very cool video!

    • @ClancyStaub
      @ClancyStaub 4 месяца назад +3

      Between Zeehan & Rosebery, NW TAS. My work travel distance, 1971-73. Wow!

  • @thepiehunter2633
    @thepiehunter2633 4 месяца назад +22

    You got nads to go in that old mine alone bro! Awesome video once again

    • @PoetbyDay
      @PoetbyDay 3 месяца назад

      It's what any healthy MAN would do. Just goes to show...

  • @TrevorStuart-v7c
    @TrevorStuart-v7c 4 месяца назад +10

    It's a VERY good day when one of Rob's incredible videos pop up...👍👍 Simply Stunning mate. Thank you for taking us along. Cheers from Canada❤👊

  • @lanie-ok
    @lanie-ok 4 месяца назад +3

    My Grandpa's little 18 foot clinker built boat was King Billy. Soft so you needed to take care when scraping off the hull for re-painting. Beautiful timber. Lots rellies were in the timber and mineral work. Love our forest and history. Our little draught horses were outstanding too, very sure footed.
    Tremendous video, thank you.

  • @HabilisManta
    @HabilisManta 4 месяца назад +8

    Hi Rob. Thanks of this journey. Ive recently had a massive work accident and its left me unable to walk for a while. Your travels take me away from my mundane bed bound life. Cheers from Greg

  • @ArtbyKatina
    @ArtbyKatina 4 месяца назад +8

    My ancestors worked that area, logging and mining. Heritage Howard and Walters. I was so excited to see history of an ancestor life experience logged in the hut journal. Thank you for sharing your marvellous adventures, without your wonderings I would have never seen this history.

  • @claudiodippolito5686
    @claudiodippolito5686 4 месяца назад +9

    You definitely have a natural gift for making these amazing videos.
    Outstanding talent.

  • @cisco6926
    @cisco6926 4 месяца назад +4

    We call that sleet, rainy snow. Beautiful. Thanks Rob!

  • @AnnieGore-n6s
    @AnnieGore-n6s Месяц назад +2

    Oh, So Very Beautiful. Thanks for this journey, Rob❤

  • @DetectaBull
    @DetectaBull 4 месяца назад +1

    That snow falling with the tall trees as a backdrop....simply stunning as is most of Tasmania. Thanks for taking us along your little adventure.

  • @Chadspastick
    @Chadspastick 4 месяца назад +9

    I did this walk with my family for my 16th birthday, just a few years ago and we spent the whole weekend there. It’s just so crazy to look back at the history and amount of work put into these places over almost 100 years. Just for nature to come back and fit this hut in like it’s a beautiful jigsaw puzzle.

  • @sierraromeo1176
    @sierraromeo1176 4 месяца назад +16

    SENSATIONAL video ❤goosebump quality thanks Rob.

  • @chrisgolfer7528
    @chrisgolfer7528 4 месяца назад +5

    Great story again Rob. It's incredible to see the work the old timers achieved with just muscle and true grit.

  • @johnharrop5530
    @johnharrop5530 4 месяца назад

    I love the photography of the snow coming down, I’m 62 and have never seen it coming down before ,the first time I saw snow on the ground I was 50 and only copped sleet or frozen rain hitting me, what an awesome hut thats all I need to live in 😊,
    Thanks Rob ,we have koalas round my place at the moment grunting away as it’s breeding season, I love living in the bush away from Lego Land

  • @mackie_p
    @mackie_p 4 месяца назад +2

    Scenes straight from a movie!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @bwtcf
    @bwtcf 4 месяца назад +3

    Magic. Absolutely magic Rob. After a few months break it is nice to "go out on an adventure" with you again. Watched a couple of Levi's vids today too with the two of you on mad gold! So good to see you both making content again.

  • @AussieVikings
    @AussieVikings 4 месяца назад +2

    Gee mate I never tire of going on these journeys with you, I feel your love and appreciation of where you are and what you are doing. Keep sharing with us please, I love it

  • @NessyBlizzard
    @NessyBlizzard 4 месяца назад +2

    fantastic video. A shout out to the incredible people who look after these huts and tracks all through tassie. Without you, these adventures would not be possible

  • @ethantodd4400
    @ethantodd4400 4 месяца назад +5

    That's crazy Rob, the other day I was thinking "I've not been on one of Rob's very insightful educational history walks/adventures for a while" and there you pop up 😁🤗 Thanks man, your island is so beautiful and steeped in amazing untold history... 👊🏽

  • @nbrettoner
    @nbrettoner 4 месяца назад +12

    Yep totally enjoyed Rob,
    You take us with you to such incredible places; to experience (albeit virtually) the most amazing adventures with you.
    Many many thanks . 🥰😇

  • @HannahClanPNWadventures
    @HannahClanPNWadventures 4 месяца назад +3

    It’s these kind of videos that keep me watching the channel. The gold is all good and such, but I love these backcountry videos. Another great video Rob! Thanks bruh.

  • @grammadonutsquashdog431
    @grammadonutsquashdog431 4 месяца назад +4

    Again thank you for sharing Tasmania with us, and teaching us some of its history. Proves your never too old to learn ( I'm 74 for another 5 weeks 😊).

  • @Peeter-c1n
    @Peeter-c1n 4 месяца назад +6

    Brilliant brilliant Rob just brilliant best video you've made in a long time. Not taking away from any others but this one had that something special about it.....Thanks rob, keep up the good work..Pete from Devonport.

  • @antcullimore3550
    @antcullimore3550 4 месяца назад +2

    Another well produced, narrated video full of interesting stuff. Thanks Rob.

  • @mikemcguire1371
    @mikemcguire1371 4 месяца назад +4

    Thank you for taking us along for an absolute magical adventure

  • @OIM8XO
    @OIM8XO 4 месяца назад +3

    Rob thank you so much for this video! As a Queenslander I’ve never seen snow let alone snow falling! It must have been a wonderful experience to be amongst that!
    Definitely prioritising this on my bucket list!

  • @michaeljohn7398
    @michaeljohn7398 4 месяца назад +1

    Fantastic Photography Rob, what a fairy land, post card beautiful place. The stuff of a bush hikers dreams. Thank you Mate. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

  • @troyumerger1265
    @troyumerger1265 3 месяца назад

    Fantastic to see it's snowing out there in Tasmania. It's a very beautiful place you spent the night. Thank you for sending all these videos. I get to live somewhere that I've never been. Thanks so much

  • @jessicahalliday22
    @jessicahalliday22 4 месяца назад

    There is something so incredibly magical and special about snow falling in Tassie amongst the forest. The silence and peace that come with it are hard to describe. Thank you for capturing that and reminding me of just how beautiful that experience is.

  • @jonrodman2128
    @jonrodman2128 4 месяца назад +4

    Great video Rob, love your history tours. 👍

  • @bee4pcgoldrule.007
    @bee4pcgoldrule.007 4 месяца назад +2

    Love mountains with trees. Cool cabin.

  • @grahameroberts8109
    @grahameroberts8109 4 месяца назад +8

    I took a group of NSW Venturer Scouts to that hut in 1980. It’s a great steep walk but well worth visiting the cabin. One story told was of the huge resident snake. It’s probably produced many descendants by now. Thanks for the memories. Cheers 👍🏻🙏😓

  • @Keeping_it_reall
    @Keeping_it_reall 4 месяца назад

    Love watching your videos Rob. Such an awesome insight into Tasmania’s History and Natural Beauty.

  • @waynemcmillan5970
    @waynemcmillan5970 4 месяца назад +2

    Thanks Rob, magnificent scenery, what magic in those mountains in winter time.

  • @narelleprior6480
    @narelleprior6480 4 месяца назад

    Very enjoyable...informative..AND. thankyou for including the local flora of the area..... 😊

  • @brigid.mckinney
    @brigid.mckinney 4 месяца назад +3

    What a beautiful place! Thank you for sharing!

  • @Daventhemermaid
    @Daventhemermaid 3 месяца назад

    You do great work Rob. Keep them coming. Loved this one.

  • @Dave_1966
    @Dave_1966 4 месяца назад +2

    I wish I had a world like yours to play in and explore when I was younger and more able, thank you for sharing this wonderful land you call home 😊❤

  • @richardgobbey7687
    @richardgobbey7687 4 месяца назад +2

    Just beautiful. Love the history, the adventure and the way you share it with us. Thankyou.

  • @margiains
    @margiains 4 месяца назад +4

    Wow! Super beautiful. 😍 We are so lucky to live here, and even though we hike into some beautiful locations, I would never probably venture into these old huts. You got perfect timing for the snow..such a fairytale landscape. 🤗

  • @broskill7803
    @broskill7803 4 месяца назад +5

    Thanks for taking me along on your adventures.

  • @jakeharris9075
    @jakeharris9075 4 месяца назад

    I reeeeally appreciate your knowledge of plants and history Rob
    You and Levi are absolute gems to listen to!

  • @paulpeople9178
    @paulpeople9178 4 месяца назад +2

    As always well researched, well narrated and the images are spectacular. Thanks mate

  • @thornehauser9511
    @thornehauser9511 4 месяца назад

    Rob it's always amazing to see how much different y'all's wildlife is than ours is here in my home. ( North Carolina) Really crazy differences. It's so beautiful keep up the good work man

  • @TTAI1024
    @TTAI1024 4 месяца назад +1

    Well done Rob. Always interesting.

  • @lynwhite9004
    @lynwhite9004 4 месяца назад

    Thanks Rob for sharing such a remote and historical trek into the beautiful bush land of Tassie, amazing photography and audio from yourself
    I absolutely love the history of Aussieland, Tasmania certainly is the most interesting ❤

  • @VaughanMunro-js4nr
    @VaughanMunro-js4nr 4 месяца назад

    Another wonderful history episode. There is so much out there that has been reclaimed by mother nature. The huts that have been restored. Thanks for showing us the scenery and the snow. Great Video and photos.

  • @andrewgatenbymusic6295
    @andrewgatenbymusic6295 4 месяца назад

    love these videos where you explore the old mine sites and show the amazing forest environments of my home state. Great work.

  • @AngeWyndstorm
    @AngeWyndstorm 4 месяца назад

    brilliant! thank you for the childhood memory vision of snow falling in chunky bits on a beautiful winter night in prairie Manitoba. Many you vids trigger memories for this old lady & I am grateful

  • @sachinjoshimumbai
    @sachinjoshimumbai 4 месяца назад

    Not only enjoyed but felt like I am doing this by myself. Simply wow bro...❤. I just felt like I am there in that beautiful old historical house...
    What a place....

  • @lukepatton7761
    @lukepatton7761 4 месяца назад +2

    Great video, I love the history hikes. Thank you for sharing.

  • @RainyDayz
    @RainyDayz 4 месяца назад

    Very nice, love old shelters like this, the forest was amazing!

  • @SDC_Prospecting
    @SDC_Prospecting 4 месяца назад

    Love your adventures Rob, reminds me of my Scout days and going away camping and exploring. How amazing is that Hut, glad it snowed for you while you were there, it would have made for a more enjoyable trip. Keep making these videos as its interesting to learn about History in years gone by.

  • @wesshirlaw8716
    @wesshirlaw8716 4 месяца назад +1

    Incredibly beautiful scenery thanks Rob

  • @cindykendall6934
    @cindykendall6934 4 месяца назад

    Rob - you never disappoint - another great film.
    We so look forward to both your channels every week.
    Thank you 🙏👍

  • @pauljackson7915
    @pauljackson7915 4 месяца назад

    Another gloriously filmed and edited trek Rob. Each adventure entices me more toward returning to this magnificent landscape.

  • @jonathanhodgkin6546
    @jonathanhodgkin6546 4 месяца назад

    Just got too your post,and so glad we did awsome country,more history of our beautiful island home,thanks for the magic trip❤ the old lenahvalley boys ✌️

  • @ToddHoward-n1u
    @ToddHoward-n1u 4 месяца назад

    Looking forward to more videos, what a beautiful and rarely seen part of Tasmania, thankyou

  • @sandrat5652
    @sandrat5652 4 месяца назад +1

    😊 wonderful thanks Rob good to see you back out exploring your backyard 👍👍

  • @KellieMcLeod-su9vi
    @KellieMcLeod-su9vi 4 месяца назад

    Love all your films Rob, way to go. 😊

  • @judioliver8082
    @judioliver8082 4 месяца назад +1

    So awesome. What a treat for us, thank you so much for showing us Tasmania.

  • @emmakelly6777
    @emmakelly6777 4 месяца назад +1

    That was awesome Rob, the spotted quoll was gorgeous, I was lucky enough to see when , Tassie is a beautiful place to live that's for sure ❤

  • @dinapanizza4276
    @dinapanizza4276 4 месяца назад

    What a beautiful and interesting journey! Thanks for taking us with you to that winter wonderland and that incredible snowy cabin in the woods. I really loved the old mine with that stunning view!!! Great job Rob 🎉

  • @aaronleeman-smith9730
    @aaronleeman-smith9730 4 месяца назад

    gem of an upload.
    we took our young fellas there in may and were hoping for snow but missed it by a couple of hundred metres of elevation.
    nevertheless we fell in love with this little hut which has been well cared for by terry and others.
    i hope you appreciated the shrine of ablution - my favourite place to receive morning sunlight and wisdom.

  • @ShaneF-d7o
    @ShaneF-d7o 4 месяца назад

    OMG, Rob truely awesome video when you think it can’t get any better and you deliver.Those views are incredible (no risk no reward !!!)Thanks for sharing you live an amazing life.Cheers Shane

  • @sandradahl6770
    @sandradahl6770 4 месяца назад

    Really enjoyed this video. Love the lumberjack and coal miner history and flora + fauna lessons: Log shoes, shoe tracks, King Billy Pines, pineapple grass , glow worms and the cabin etc. Not sure of the rat's name. Thanks for your channel. Glad you got the snow you wanted.😊

  • @lexpop6396
    @lexpop6396 4 месяца назад

    Was saving this one for a week , well worth the wait , cheers Rob ☝️

  • @markwalker5231
    @markwalker5231 4 месяца назад

    Rob, truly a beautiful part of the world that unfortunately I’ll never get to visit so thanks for taking me along with you. Cheers

  • @dianapurdy7755
    @dianapurdy7755 4 месяца назад

    That was a wonderful video: the King Billy pines were fantastic, never heard of them before and the cabin and the snow were magical. Best yet Rob.

  • @georgeborneman4002
    @georgeborneman4002 4 месяца назад

    THANKS LEVI Here in Thailand I am American been 7 years since I saw snow in Denver Colorado visiting my son. He was barbequeing and it atarted to snow. Love the Tassie Boys adventures . GOLD Snipping in the rivers

  • @gabivalla6279
    @gabivalla6279 4 месяца назад

    A spectacular area magnificently shown, thank you, Rob. Thosr signposts must be of King Billy Pine to have persisted, and the tracks intersecting looked they'd have been quite active in spite of the ruggedness and wildness of this gobsmackingly beautiful countryside. The visitor's respect shows in the hut's maintenance and the many comforts people have left for others to come, in a perpetuity of grace. Thanks for adding to it, and sharing, as you ever do. Cheers from Gabi of Narre Warren, Victoria.

  • @jockrot-fixit719
    @jockrot-fixit719 4 месяца назад

    You and your friend quolly sharing a cabin. beautiful.

  • @davidwilson9988
    @davidwilson9988 4 месяца назад

    Another brilliant adventure, thanks so much, very much appreciate the effort you put in to making tease videos, cheers mate 👏👏

  • @RiverDanube
    @RiverDanube 4 месяца назад +2

    Thanks for the special insight into one of the most beautiful Islands on earth.

  • @fleursmith5761
    @fleursmith5761 4 месяца назад

    Fantastic Rob. Such beauty and history all wrapped in one. The mine shaft was amazing.

  • @AfricaTwin-Stuff
    @AfricaTwin-Stuff 4 месяца назад +2

    Love these history lessons.
    We know so little about our own country.

  • @danielrodrigues-df2hi
    @danielrodrigues-df2hi 4 месяца назад +2

    love your videos and the history that comes with them.

  • @zcoppleman7230
    @zcoppleman7230 4 месяца назад +4

    I was just up there at the hut for a few nights last week. It is one of my favorite places in Tassie! 👍👍

  • @rodgeorge7244
    @rodgeorge7244 4 месяца назад

    That was amazing Rob the Forest was beautiful the hut what a history and the mine that was very interesting that blue green oxidisation looked like Copper to me .Thanks for taking us along.

  • @sallysassa
    @sallysassa 4 месяца назад

    That was a fantastic adventure, thank you Rob.

  • @ctedesco79
    @ctedesco79 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for the video Rob, it was an absolute pleasure to watch. Love your work. Hooroo from CQ

  • @lubyard6057
    @lubyard6057 4 месяца назад

    Peaceful, glorious, an d all those adjectives. What a joy to share this with you.I Am remembering an article I once read in the old Tasmanian walking club journals. Fantastic reading if you can get them. Be safe.

  • @craigmears5985
    @craigmears5985 4 месяца назад +2

    Thanks for the adventure Rob

  • @jane0438
    @jane0438 4 месяца назад

    Loved following your adventure Rob! Inspired me to get out again to the wild places and explore this summer! thankyou

  • @janf817
    @janf817 4 месяца назад

    Great video! What a stunning view and the hut was a great place to spend a night. Thanks for sharing,

  • @wendymasters9076
    @wendymasters9076 4 месяца назад +1

    Absolutely awesome place and history, thanks Rob 😊

  • @reginaldprestidge7244
    @reginaldprestidge7244 4 месяца назад

    Another exilent video Rob well done and what a history lesson thanks for your effort you and Levi are champs.

  • @richardwalker4518
    @richardwalker4518 4 месяца назад

    That was really interesting and it makes you realise the tenacity those old timers must have had to get an operation like that set up and running in terrain like that. And then the trampers hut, so well appointed and stocked, awesome!

  • @haroldludwick6423
    @haroldludwick6423 4 месяца назад

    Thanks Rob! ...I love history too mate 👍🏿👍🏿

  • @cindyobrien1097
    @cindyobrien1097 4 месяца назад

    Really enjoyed this journey - thanks for sharing.

  • @brushitoff503
    @brushitoff503 4 месяца назад

    That Spider had a pretty big sac ha ha! Great video man, really enjoyed it. Cheers!

  • @OGRocker1
    @OGRocker1 4 месяца назад

    Nice walk about mate, beautiful countryside and history, cool little hut.

  • @jetstreek17
    @jetstreek17 4 месяца назад

    This is an excellent movie/vid Rob. Thanks for taking us on it and great camera work.

  • @alanaharris9488
    @alanaharris9488 4 месяца назад

    Fantastic,Rob.loved the snow,brilliant video.

  • @andrewbrewer2839
    @andrewbrewer2839 4 месяца назад

    Just beautiful, Rob. Thank you.

  • @mathewbeale459
    @mathewbeale459 4 месяца назад

    Awesome video once again Rob! keep them coming