Thanks Mowser for another interesting video. Hinsight is a beautiful thing, but we have to deal with whatever it is that's happened, just as these explorers did. Regardless of how history judges them, they did the best they could at the time, with what they knew. Another good listen and watch as I unpack from a week of tramping in the lower South Island, NZ.
The legendary and celebrated explorer from Norway is Fridtjof Nansen. He pioneered the methods used by Amundson . As a polar scientist, expedition leader, explorer and humanitarian few can match his achievements.
Biggest lesson that I've gotten from Amundsen is to be humble, don't think you know best; listen to the experts who knows what they're doing. Yes, that was also a dig at the brits. If anyone doesn't know; Amundsen learned from the inuits since they clearly know how to survive in the arctics, the brits thought they knew better and opted for british "proper" clothing instead of copying the "uncivilized" inuits and using fur clothing.
another interesting video thanks - so a couple of years ago my brother and his partner where on there 1st vistit to Tas and sumiting Cradle Mtn. and came across an injured hiker, so doing the right thing my brother carried her down untill they came across a guy who was able to assist and coordinate a medical heli to receover the injured hiker - they took a photo and recently showed me that photo and I instantly recogised him! it was you!, they said to say 'hi' BTW we are finially going back to Tas and we are doing the whole OLT this time in mid Feb 🥳
The documentary of The Endurance is one of the most insane stories ever...I fear that humans today would NOT measure up...dear god they were tough m-f'ers!
BACKPACKING “BUG-OUT” (WILDFIRE) If you’ve been watching the news, you’ve probably heard we here in the L. A. Area have been hit by a firestorm of EPIC proportions! And if you’ve been reading my comments on YT channels like this, you may have seen the first five of sixteen subjects I’ve written called: -THE FIVE ESSENTIAL STEPS- 1 Planning (research, research, research!) 2 Preparing (gear and grub) 3 Proficiency (strength and skills) 4 Backups (both active and passive) 5 Basic survival (concepts and strategies) What you may NOT have heard, is I came closer than I’d like to being caught by that fire (specifically the Eaton Fire, above Altadena). I was camped at Mt. Lowe Trail Camp. Obviously, I made it back alive, but it was in no small part to The Five Essential Steps with a pertinent focus: 1 Planning (scout your route) 2 Preparing (oversized pack) 3 Proficiency (practice bugging-out) 4 Backups (satellite communication) 5 Basic survival 1 PLANNING (SCOUT YOUR ROUTE) Of course you want to research your trail/s, and alternate trails, along your intended outing (including water sources, landmarks, etc.), but it should ALSO include connecting trails and where they lead. Intrinsically knowing you have options can help keep you calm and keep you thinking. 2 PREPARING (OVERSIZED PACK) We’re not talking about grossly oversized, but almost ALL backpackers get the smallest pack they can to stuff whatever they have. That means you probably had the time to pack everything neatly in the comfort of your home. In an emergency, you probably won’t have time. Or, if Search And Rescue has to pack for you, they probably won’t be as careful as you. Having a pack with a little extra room means you won’t be so rushed or stressed. 3 PROFICIENCY (PRACTICE BUGGING-OUT) Practice bugging-out! (with full gear and essential gear). See how long it takes to pack-up and go, then try to better it. Essential gear means ONLY the essentials (water, communication, etc.) You’ll probably never need to, but then people think they’ll never need a seat belt or a life preserver either. 4 BACKUPS (SATELLITE COMMUNICATION) I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I know Personal Locator Beacons (i.e. The Garmin InReach Mini 2, the ACR RescueMe PLB1, etc.) may seem expensive, but they are CHEAP life insurance!! When you have one, stay in contact every day with someone in town, let them know your progress, if an emergency arises (like a wildfire), they could let you know giving you time well ahead of the problem. TIME is your first enemy! 5 BASIC SURVIVAL (Concepts & strategies) There’s not much else you can do with a wildfire except not be there, and the above will do that for you. However, one of the “concepts and strategies“ I refer to is embodied in: THE PRIMARY SURVIVAL STRATEGY 1- KEEP CALM, keep thinking, 2- Seek safety, be ready for rescue, 3- Be pragmatically positive, but efficiently active, 4- The more you try, the better your odds, 5- Lose your hope, lose your life!
SHACKLETON?!?!... Hmmm, I'm aware and not impressed! (better to STAY out of trouble than GET out of trouble!) And HYERDAHL?!... Really??... Don't get me started, he was a marginal "explorer" and a poor "scientist"! (he didn't do Polynesians ANY favors)
@peterbutts6965 Well, yes, but "on purpose" is doing some heavy lifting here! What do I mean? I've been a wilderness enthusiast since the late 70's and a wilderness survivalist since the early 80's, so I've studied the subject (book on the way). The VAST majority of people who get into trouble are dayhikers and the VAST majority of them make most of their mistakes before they even leave home. So, "On purpose" must consider the number of things they do NOT do to STAY out of trouble instead of trying to GET out of trouble.
Your video is quite interesting but your editing style is too nervous for my taste. With you constant cuts, zoom level changes and alteration between full screen text and you gesticulating wildly while continuing to speak normally, it's quite hard to follow. Please consider adopting a more calm style of video editing, if you want to get your message across instead of confusing me, thank you!
Hey congrats on clicking over 10k subscribers. Really enjoying your channel thanks 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks so much!
Great episode man, your content never disappoints! Never!!
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Thanks!
Great video, very good points. Thanks.
Great storys, thx for sharing.
Enjoying your content so much, thank you
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Hey man, in starting my trips to mountains and documenting them on video; these tips are gold, thank you!!
Glad to hear the tips are helpful!
Excellent info. I would add to turn around and look behind you often.
Great advice!
Thanks Mowser for another interesting video. Hinsight is a beautiful thing, but we have to deal with whatever it is that's happened, just as these explorers did. Regardless of how history judges them, they did the best they could at the time, with what they knew.
Another good listen and watch as I unpack from a week of tramping in the lower South Island, NZ.
The legendary and celebrated explorer from Norway is Fridtjof Nansen. He pioneered the methods used by Amundson . As a polar scientist, expedition leader, explorer and humanitarian few can match his achievements.
I will start researching him! Thanks!
Biggest lesson that I've gotten from Amundsen is to be humble, don't think you know best; listen to the experts who knows what they're doing.
Yes, that was also a dig at the brits. If anyone doesn't know; Amundsen learned from the inuits since they clearly know how to survive in the arctics, the brits thought they knew better and opted for british "proper" clothing instead of copying the "uncivilized" inuits and using fur clothing.
another interesting video thanks - so a couple of years ago my brother and his partner where on there 1st vistit to Tas and sumiting Cradle Mtn. and came across an injured hiker, so doing the right thing my brother carried her down untill they came across a guy who was able to assist and coordinate a medical heli to receover the injured hiker - they took a photo and recently showed me that photo and I instantly recogised him! it was you!, they said to say 'hi' BTW we are finially going back to Tas and we are doing the whole OLT this time in mid Feb 🥳
Great story! That was a good day. All went well. Thanks so much for sharing. Enjoy the Overland!
@@mowsertas I've booked a consultation for Sunday so we can get some wisdom on our gear and some logistics from you
They meet the allusive Mowser.
The documentary of The Endurance is one of the most insane stories ever...I fear that humans today would NOT measure up...dear god they were tough m-f'ers!
BACKPACKING “BUG-OUT” (WILDFIRE)
If you’ve been watching the news, you’ve probably heard we here in the L. A. Area have been hit by a firestorm of EPIC proportions! And if you’ve been reading my comments on YT channels like this, you may have seen the first five of sixteen subjects I’ve written called:
-THE FIVE ESSENTIAL STEPS-
1 Planning (research, research, research!)
2 Preparing (gear and grub)
3 Proficiency (strength and skills)
4 Backups (both active and passive)
5 Basic survival (concepts and strategies)
What you may NOT have heard, is I came closer than I’d like to being caught by that fire (specifically the Eaton Fire, above Altadena). I was camped at Mt. Lowe Trail Camp. Obviously, I made it back alive, but it was in no small part to The Five Essential Steps with a pertinent focus:
1 Planning (scout your route)
2 Preparing (oversized pack)
3 Proficiency (practice bugging-out)
4 Backups (satellite communication)
5 Basic survival
1 PLANNING (SCOUT YOUR ROUTE)
Of course you want to research your trail/s, and alternate trails, along your intended outing (including water sources, landmarks, etc.), but it should ALSO include connecting trails and where they lead. Intrinsically knowing you have options can help keep you calm and keep you thinking.
2 PREPARING (OVERSIZED PACK)
We’re not talking about grossly oversized, but almost ALL backpackers get the smallest pack they can to stuff whatever they have. That means you probably had the time to pack everything neatly in the comfort of your home. In an emergency, you probably won’t have time. Or, if Search And Rescue has to pack for you, they probably won’t be as careful as you. Having a pack with a little extra room means you won’t be so rushed or stressed.
3 PROFICIENCY (PRACTICE BUGGING-OUT)
Practice bugging-out! (with full gear and essential gear). See how long it takes to pack-up and go, then try to better it. Essential gear means ONLY the essentials (water, communication, etc.) You’ll probably never need to, but then people think they’ll never need a seat belt or a life preserver either.
4 BACKUPS (SATELLITE COMMUNICATION)
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I know Personal Locator Beacons (i.e. The Garmin InReach Mini 2, the ACR RescueMe PLB1, etc.) may seem expensive, but they are CHEAP life insurance!! When you have one, stay in contact every day with someone in town, let them know your progress, if an emergency arises (like a wildfire), they could let you know giving you time well ahead of the problem. TIME is your first enemy!
5 BASIC SURVIVAL (Concepts & strategies)
There’s not much else you can do with a wildfire except not be there, and the above will do that for you. However, one of the “concepts and strategies“ I refer to is embodied in:
THE PRIMARY SURVIVAL STRATEGY
1- KEEP CALM, keep thinking,
2- Seek safety, be ready for rescue,
3- Be pragmatically positive, but efficiently active,
4- The more you try, the better your odds,
5- Lose your hope, lose your life!
SHACKLETON?!?!... Hmmm, I'm aware and not impressed! (better to STAY out of trouble than GET out of trouble!) And HYERDAHL?!... Really??... Don't get me started, he was a marginal "explorer" and a poor "scientist"! (he didn't do Polynesians ANY favors)
Most people aren't getting into trouble on purpose. If the point is to stay out of trouble then you can guarantee that by staying inside.
@peterbutts6965 Well, yes, but "on purpose" is doing some heavy lifting here! What do I mean? I've been a wilderness enthusiast since the late 70's and a wilderness survivalist since the early 80's, so I've studied the subject (book on the way). The VAST majority of people who get into trouble are dayhikers and the VAST majority of them make most of their mistakes before they even leave home. So, "On purpose" must consider the number of things they do NOT do to STAY out of trouble instead of trying to GET out of trouble.
Your video is quite interesting but your editing style is too nervous for my taste. With you constant cuts, zoom level changes and alteration between full screen text and you gesticulating wildly while continuing to speak normally, it's quite hard to follow.
Please consider adopting a more calm style of video editing, if you want to get your message across instead of confusing me, thank you!
Noted!
@@mowsertas I also enjoyed the content but kind of agree with the distraction of the editing...sorry!
@@mowsertas to check on whether you'll change something I'll sub you now and see what else you'll come up with. ;-)