Hiking paradise | five days in a wild Australian gorge

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024

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  • @davef5916
    @davef5916 2 года назад

    great work Erik, this was amazing to watch, thanks for sharing. In the end, what was your total weight setting out? I'd be keen to see another load out review talking about what you took with you.

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Dave, glad you enjoyed it. I didn't have time to film a gear load out video this time around, but I did list some of my main gear in the video description. My starting weight was 19.1 kgs. This doesn't include 2L water or 350ml of gin. 4.5 kgs of that weight was 6 days worth of food and another 4.1kgs for camera gear.

  • @SmithandWesson22A
    @SmithandWesson22A 2 года назад

    Movie length episode - nice. Appreciate the effort to film and especially the time to edit.

  • @BlackshacksBushcraft
    @BlackshacksBushcraft 2 года назад +1

    Such a pristine waterway. What a glorious place to camp.

  • @TheSillySwagman
    @TheSillySwagman 2 года назад

    Hey mate, you might know of it already but 3B Cream is excellent for preventing chafing. The water won’t wash it off either on your crossings. I generally put it on if I’m doing a longer hike or even going for a run. It’s an absolute game changer. People recommend other creams and even Vaso but I promise you 3B is the best you will find. Vaso is perfect for the healing process but not as nice to have on as a preventative. Enjoying the video so far!

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад

      Thanks mate - I haven't come across either of those yet - will check them out.

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman 2 года назад

      @@ERIKOFFTRACK Yeah I wasn’t aware of 3B until I enlisted into the infantry. It could have been a very short career otherwise 😂

  • @overlandoz
    @overlandoz 2 года назад +1

    Glad to see a new post

  • @hikerinaustralia
    @hikerinaustralia 2 года назад +1

    Magic country indeed! What an awesome adventure. Great to see you posting a new video for us to all enjoy. Safe travels mate!

  • @russmc3847
    @russmc3847 2 года назад

    Nice one Erik, beautiful country. Congrats on the upcoming nuptials, hope you recover from the Chaffe before the wedding 😜

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад

      Ha thanks Russ, yeah stunning country and I did manage to recover in time. Cheers mate

  • @craigb1427
    @craigb1427 2 года назад +1

    Amazing looking gorge walk. What an adventure

  • @ewengillies9826
    @ewengillies9826 2 года назад +1

    An awesome adventure Erik n Alex. Such a wearysome trail that you did justice to. The waterways looked great but the pikes of debris show how badly the fires then the floods picking it up have changed the landscape. Alex has some dry wit that threw in for entertainment .. like his Superman look .. lol. ATVB guys want some more of these they are epic. Thanks for sharing our beautiful outdoors. Bushyboy Oz.

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Bushboy, glad you enjoyed it mate, although going to have to disagree with you on the superman look lol. Cheers Erik

  • @moe_1886
    @moe_1886 2 года назад +1

    Another epic multi-day hike Boys! That was some amazing scenery you hiked through and can't believe just how much debris had collected along the stumps, rocks, embankments, etc. and seeing the volume of river rocks and boulders was insane!! Bugger about the chafing Erik... I'm sure deep down Alex felt bad for you! 🤣😂 Thanks for taking us along Mate.

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад +1

      Haha, yeah I think deep down Alex felt some sympathy. It's an impressive system alright, it's amazing how much it is constantly changing. Thanks for watching, Cheers Erik

    • @MrAASClarke
      @MrAASClarke 2 года назад +1

      No i didn't

  • @SimpleLivingOkinawa
    @SimpleLivingOkinawa 2 года назад

    Thanks for taking us along. Alex is a laugh and red pants are lucky! (Asian grannies wear them for good fortune, no joke.)

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад +1

      Haha that is the best and i'll take great pleasure in letting him know! Thanks for watching. Cheers Erik

  • @hikesome
    @hikesome 2 года назад +1

    Wow, that's what I call an adventure! Nice camping after an adventurous and challenging "trail" is the best combination ;) I really had a good time following you guys out there! Great video Erik

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад

      Thanks very much, really glad you enjoyed watching!

  • @Troopy67
    @Troopy67 2 года назад

    Great to see another vid from you Erik. Epic trek in awesome country 👌 Liked Alex’ Superman outfit also 😄 Thanks for another good video 👍

  • @donnieeudy6334
    @donnieeudy6334 2 года назад

    All ways love your videos that is some pretty country and clear water thank you for taking us with you.

    • @travelwithmick
      @travelwithmick 2 года назад

      Great vid Eric. Did you see many fish

  • @oxFortyEight
    @oxFortyEight 2 года назад

    Absolutely enjoyed this, keep up the good work Eric, I look forward to when your video drops. Keep them coming. Definitely underrated channel, should have at least 50k subs. That'll come soon.

  • @brianbuzzen
    @brianbuzzen 2 года назад

    A great adventure, thank you. You both must have gotten over it all walking so far on those damn rocks !

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад

      Ha thanks. The first few walks were really hard, but you can find a rythym after a while. After five days though, I managed to wear down the soles on my brand new shoes by over half.

  • @shaunb7614
    @shaunb7614 2 года назад

    Quality video Erik and Alex, I really enjoyed this one.

  • @c5173
    @c5173 2 года назад

    great walk and video - get some lyra shorts or stepones fro the chaffage

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад +1

      Thanks - yep have got some new shorts after that trip.

  • @budget-adventure
    @budget-adventure 2 года назад

    What a fantastic hike, thank you for taking your camera and documenting it for us. Another great video

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад

      Thanks very much, appreciate it.

  • @FraserRobertTorpy
    @FraserRobertTorpy 2 года назад

    Another phenomenal video Erik: well worth the wait! Outstanding camerawork: thanks for carrying that crazy pack weight so we could come along. As always: looking forward to next time!

  • @saints8873
    @saints8873 2 года назад

    Have to say Erik....some of your greatest camera work to date!...spectacular scenery and a big thanks to yourself and Alex for taking the huge effort in allowing us to come along. Appreciate it greatly mate. Fantastic news re: upcoming wedding.
    Hope Alison males an honest man out of you..😉
    All the best my friend
    🦘🇦🇺

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад

      Thanks very much Jeff, appreciate that, I had hoped to film more, but it was just too hard to make the distance and film. We had a great wedding a few weeks ago thank you, even had a little snow. Cheers mate.

  • @SamClarkPhotographerAdventurer
    @SamClarkPhotographerAdventurer 2 года назад

    Incredible scenery! Thanks Erik. I would love to do a trek like that. And Alex; bit of a funny bugger! :D

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад +2

      Thanks Sam, yeah it's a special place alright. Alex has his moments, most of which I need to edit out lol

  • @swaggingsisters
    @swaggingsisters 2 года назад

    Something-or-other-es, love that 😄. What an enjoyable trip, thank you for the realistic footage of our creeks and bush like we're all there and the ribbing between you and your mate 😁

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад

      Haha, that's the technical term. Thanks very much!

  • @ironbrothers607
    @ironbrothers607 2 года назад

    Great video Eric, always enjoy them 👍

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 2 года назад

    Gorgeous video composition, shots are so nicely filmed. Well done.🎞🎥

  • @AlexsAustralianAdventures
    @AlexsAustralianAdventures 2 года назад

    Great trip. Epic! Thanks for taking us along.

  • @eyeofthetiger4184
    @eyeofthetiger4184 2 года назад

    G'day Erik, Alex, (or should I say superman, with the blue shirt and red jocks on the outside).
    Gorg-e-ous alright !!!!!!!!!!!!! ........the landscape, not the attire ; )
    That's way more than I've ever taken on and with the extra hindrance of filming, and indeed rubbing in the wrong places, a mighty fine effort, hats off !!!!!.
    Congratulations and best o' luck with the wedding. Cheers Duke.

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Duke, appreciate that as always. Wedding went really well, even had some snow. Cheers mate

  • @OldBenjaminKenobi
    @OldBenjaminKenobi 2 года назад

    Solid effort mate. Lugging all that camera gear around can’t be easy. Another awesome video. It’s crazy to see how much sections of the gorge have changed after the fires and floods. Thanks for bringing us along on the journey

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад

      Thank you appreciate that, yeah it's such a dynamic system, amazing how it constantly changes. Cheers Erik

  • @SanSouci46
    @SanSouci46 2 года назад

    Really enjoyed it.. well filmed!👍.. look forward to your next adventure.

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад +1

      That's great to hear, thank you!

  • @BoatingCampingHiking
    @BoatingCampingHiking 2 года назад

    Looks absolutely amazing, love this kind of adventure.

  • @robertfredericks3587
    @robertfredericks3587 2 года назад

    Will be looking forward to Erik and Wife off track, congratulations.

  • @campfirejesus
    @campfirejesus 2 года назад

    Nice one mate, always pleasant to see footage of that area. A huge effort on all that filming!
    There really isn't an easy way out of there is there, definitely have to work for it.

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад

      Thanks mate. Yeah it doesn't give up anything for free.

  • @bladesepicadventures7165
    @bladesepicadventures7165 2 года назад +1

    Bamn!!!! And we're off!!! 😊😊👍

    • @roh5876
      @roh5876 2 года назад +1

      Ha, I just stumbled upon your Lerderderg Video. Any more Blade Adventures videos in the works?

    • @bladesepicadventures7165
      @bladesepicadventures7165 2 года назад +1

      @@roh5876 Thanks! Yes, but I'd rather not self promote on Erik's channel 👍😊

  • @AmyOutdoors
    @AmyOutdoors 2 года назад

    Haha, WTF is with Alex's superman outfit on the 3rd night??? 🥴
    Ps. Congrats to you and Alison... the photos of the big day were amazing, looked like you had a brilliant day, and you've got a gorgeous girl there! 💙

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад +1

      Haha - that what I said! Terrible outfit indeed. Thanks Amy, wedding was fantastic!

    • @MrAASClarke
      @MrAASClarke 2 года назад

      Haters gonna hate

    • @AmyOutdoors
      @AmyOutdoors 2 года назад

      @@MrAASClarke 🤣🍻🦸‍♂️

  • @RicMyfraps
    @RicMyfraps 2 года назад +4

    Did it cross your mind how much gold you walked over ?

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад

      Yeah it did actually, but from what I can figure out, the old timers never found any in this system.

    • @grantmoran8104
      @grantmoran8104 2 года назад

      Love the name Ric. Lol.
      There’s gold in them thare hills.
      Great hike Eric.

  • @alanholley2031
    @alanholley2031 2 года назад +1

    Nice one boys 👍

    • @alanholley2031
      @alanholley2031 2 года назад

      You take a lot on mate, lots of tough kms...love the underwear work👍😂

    • @alanholley2031
      @alanholley2031 2 года назад

      You take a lot on mate, lots of tough kms...love the underwear work👍😂

    • @alanholley2031
      @alanholley2031 2 года назад

      You take a lot on mate, lots of tough kms...love the underwear work👍😂

    • @alanholley2031
      @alanholley2031 2 года назад

      You take a lot on mate, lots of tough kms...love the underwear work👍😂

    • @alanholley2031
      @alanholley2031 2 года назад

      You take a lot on mate, lots of tough kms...love the underwear work👍😂

  • @markmuller4191
    @markmuller4191 2 года назад

    Awesome as always Eric!! It’s amazing what fire and flood can do.
    What catchment are you in?
    Is it the Macleay ?

  • @jakeritchie3524
    @jakeritchie3524 2 года назад

    great video erik :)

  • @MrAASClarke
    @MrAASClarke 2 года назад +1

    Next year Erik will hike in a full body lycra suit to avoid chafing.

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад +2

      I am borrowing yours yeah?

    • @MrAASClarke
      @MrAASClarke 2 года назад

      @@ERIKOFFTRACK i only have arseless leather chaps, but you can borrow if need be?

  • @jameswatkins5365
    @jameswatkins5365 2 года назад

    Hey Erik, love the out put. Have You ever come across someone on one of these type of Hikes?

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад +1

      Hey mate - yes I have run into people before on these sort of trips, but it's only ever happened this place. I typically plan my trips in fairly remote / unknown areas - so normally I don't see people at all.

  • @lavs8848
    @lavs8848 2 года назад

    Sunday night sorted 👍

  • @SmithandWesson22A
    @SmithandWesson22A 2 года назад

    what kind of boots are you guys using? they seem to have excellent grip, even when wet.

    • @ERIKOFFTRACK
      @ERIKOFFTRACK  2 года назад +1

      Yeah a lot of boots don't grip well on wet rocks, so the rubber compound and lug pattern are really important, especially for a walk like this. I was wearing Adidas Terrex Swift R2 boots - they use a sole from the company Continental. Alex wore Scarpa Kailash Trek boots with Vibram soles. Both offer good grip in these sort of conditions. A trek like this will wear boots quickly though. Mine were brand new and I think I've taken at least half the tred off on this trip.

    • @SmithandWesson22A
      @SmithandWesson22A 2 года назад

      ​@@ERIKOFFTRACK thanks mate