Clay, when your my age (mid 60's), a trip like that with your boy will bring a smile to your face some evening when your alone and remembering. When your boy is my age it will bring a smile to his face when he remembers you. Kudos to you both.
My son and I love watching you. You have inspired me to introduce this way of life to not only myself, but for my son as well. He is 4 and says "dad let's watch hunting stuff" we only watch you. You give out great info everytime. The small things. They all add up. Thank you.
First of all Clay I was extremely happy you won in Alone, couldn't been an easy task, your a good man ,father and husband and a great family, your living what I call close enough to be the American dream, God obviously blessed you, hope you continue on the blessings and goodness, just another great video, makes everyone happy in this world of disarray .
AGREED...I WAS IN IDAHO...BUT NOT THERE...A FRIEND & I RODE OUR BIKES OUT OF SO CAL INTO WASH STATE OVER INTO IDAHO AND YELLOWSTONE & BACK...MY FRIEND WENT OUT THE WEST GATE AFTER WE PLANNED TETON VIEW...I SAW IT BUT HE POOFED...WHEWEEEE...BUT KEWL WE ALL MADE IT...I ALSO SAW RUSHMORE BUT THE BEST WAS CRAZY HORSE...WOW WHAT A GREAT MUSEUM...THE HEAD WAS JUST COMPLETED ALONG W/ARM...(Dates my visit) What a story of the Father Artist(Spelling his name...Korszachak(???) I would need to look back up) (His one lung compressor gave him fits...920(?) steps up & back if it quit) TO RUN HIS JACK HAMMER...😬🙋THANKS FOR VIDEOS...YOUR SON WILL KEEP THIS TRADITION GOING...
@@clayhayeshunter don't forget your compass. Emergency flares, emergency colored smoke bombs, bear banger, and the 45/70 for bear protection Incase one attacks..
This may not be the proper place to put this comment, but I want to congratulate you on your "Alone" adventure. It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. I have enjoyed your videos for a couple of years now. I have learned quite a bit as I just started into archery a couple of years ago. I am 68 years old and I don't hunt. I just poke holes in straw bails. But I have improved a little using your teachings.
Yes he will I remember at age 4 hiking through the woods in Montana? to a camp site that was 2--3 miles away, I had only a duffle bag as I did not even have a backpack for school at the time. I had been talking about my dad and I before he bought a Greenhouse and Landscape business to get the stuff to do a packing trip in the Black Hills of South Dakota where we live, near this one Deerfield trail that one way is 9 miles or 18 all together on a 3 or 4 day weekend. I would have checked to see if the trail was in federal or state land due to a nice lake at the turn around point, it looks in my newer map book to be federal land, and most likely still is.
Man, this is where it’s at. I lost my dad in the spring of 2015. I’m so glad I got to grow up doing this stuff with him. My family used to have base camp at a bigger lake and day hike in to the surrounding lakes, fishing, exploring and giving them our own names as we went. Those memories are my most fond and cherished ones. Thanks for the reminder, Clay and Coye!
Incredable father, time with dad is so important, I lost my dad at a early age, I still think back to our good times in the mountains. Your a good man sir
I loved every second of this video. Your sons will both remember trips like this forever. And will pass on this knowledge. It doesn’t get any better. You my friend, are doing it the right way ! 👍🏻💪🏻
Nature is a great school. The lessons he ll learn and the momments he ll spend with you, the kid will remember for the rest of his life. Big respect brother.
That hike would have kicked my butt, and Coye reminded me of a mountain goat navigating all those challenging trails! He did a great job, and he sure did pull his weight providing a delicious meal and maintaining camp! I know y’all are proud of him, and rightly so!
Awesome video Clay. Always enjoy watching families spending time in the woods. Fishing looked great as well. Looking forward to your next adventure. Thanks for taking us along. 👍
So cool to have a dad that can teach such skills! 72 years old and I’m still learning. This young man is going to be so valuable to his kids. You have my admiration!
This is the kind of raising I wish I had. Thank you for including us and taking us along so I can live vicariously through your children as you teach them about their environment.
Great video!! One--step-at-a-time really got to me at the end, brought happy-tears to my eyes. As the father of an only-son I can really appreciate what you are doing with both your boys. Kudos to Coye for giving it his all. As per usual, you're an inspiration.
Thanks Clay! My wife learned how to process our game from your videos. I personally have learned so much from watching your content for years. Of course that includes watching the kids grow. Can't believe how big your oldest is. Congratulations on doing so well with Alone. I used to live in challis and know how helpful those winnings will be for your family. Thanks for being so Genuine
Thank you for sharing your personal adventure with your son, you both are so fortunate to have each other. Please share more of these spectacular adventures.
Awesome video! Some of my favorite childhood memories are of trips just like that with my dad. It felt like a right-of-passage to me, a step towards manhood. I’m sure they’ll be some of Coye’s favorite memories too. Good job dad!
Clay, thanks for recording and posting this video. I've loved high country ever since my first exposure to any of it nearly seventy years ago. I understand your pride when your son made the "one step at a time" reply. That said, I would be equally proud of his comment at 20:15 in the video when, referring to the trout, he said: "That thing's beautiful!" The ability to appreciate such natural beauty should enhance his life immeasurably. As an example from my own experience, my first year living in WA hooked me on wild mushrooms for their aesthetic beauty and variety long before I ever became enthusiastic about foraging and consuming the edible species Incidentally, I agree with others that the mushroom you were unsure of is a species of the Russula genus. A brittle stipe that easily snaps is a characteristic of them; I've heard it described as breaking like Styrofoam. However, not all Russula species are edible, let alone considered choice. I recommend watching a few episodes of "Mushroom Wonderland" channel if you have the time. Aaron Hilliard is a very knowledgeable mushroom enthusiast who produces extremely informative episodes on Pacific Northwest mushroom species, most of which can be found in parts of Idaho. Aaron makes regular forays into the forests of Washington State, where he lives, during which he examines and identifies virtually every species he encounters along the way. I have a hunch you'll find Aaron's videos entertaining as well as informative; and I'm sure you'll be able to relate to the environment. Here is a brief--it's a 2.3 minute excerpt from a longer episode--introduction to Aaron's content in which he identifies the Shrimp Russula (Russula xerampelina): ruclips.net/video/Dj1H0mpZSJE/видео.html
Great foraging Clay. This reminds me of my last fishing trip I took with my son when he was the same age. (His name is Clay also) These are great memories for both of you ,I hope. Cheers!
Clay your such a good father. All the cool stuff you do with your family. Teaching them how to live off the land and how to survive the way things are going in this world today we all should be learning this . I’m so happy for you and your family be safe brother
Oh yes, what a perfect father son trip. Enjoy the time with him, they grow up so quickly and these are lasting memories that no one can take away from you. You're really a cool sock... Clay. 😄 👍🏻
Thanks Clay, that video was terrific! Coye did great keeping up, one step @ a time. Good on you Coye 👍Just love the Idaho wilderness, so much beautiful landscape to behold, and it’s there in your backyard so to speak. Thank you for sharing it with the global community, we sure appreciate it 👏👏👏👏👏
Time with your kids while in the wild our priceless. I'm positive your son will look back on these times with you with fond memories for the rest of his life! It's important to cultivate an appreciation for nature and wild places when they are young. You are a great father. Great video!
Brings back awesome memories long ago of me, my daughter and my 2 boys on our numerous camping trips. Living in the wilds among the Indigenous peoples. My grown up daughter is a teacher serving the Indigenous community and my elder son is an elephant conservationist now. The other boy designs elephant tracking gadgets for his brother. Full circle dude. Your young man will grow up fine. Keep it up, love your videos
One step at a time! Great video clay. Your boy reminds me of my nephew. We love playing in the woods! We've made forts and shelters all over and set up rope swings in "secret" places lol. I love watching you interact with your kids. You are a great role model for young men everywhere.
Another great video! 👍 I'm expecting a little boy soon and plan on raising him just like how you raise your boys. With the way things are going in this world, we need to teach our kids how to be more self sufficient. Thank you for the great videos and knowledge!
Wow Clay, your son has grown up a bit more. It just seems like yesterday, he was much smaller. I am glad your spending time with him, teaching outdoor skills. He will have this memory and knowledge for the rest of his life. Your a good father. Cheers.
I enjoyed that. When the load at the Hospital lets up I am taking the family camping. Quality time. I just wish I had more of it. Thanks again, Clay you inspire.
Your family videos are awesome, my favorites... although I do love the hunting ones too. Thank you and your lovely wife for being such splendid people parents ❤️
I absolutely love these kind of outings my wife and daughter. My wife and I enjoy the hiking and my daughter loves the bushcraft and fishing activities. Wish we lived closer to this kind of alpine terrain. FYI, I love cowboy coffee too, but we like Medaglia d Oro instant for backpacking. Great flavor and no grounds to deal with. I've also been known to take espresso and a mocha pot as a treat for my wife.
Looks like an awesome trip. Wish I had a son to enjoy adventures like that with. My daughters just aren’t strong enough to carry the weight. I’m always solo on my backpacking adventures. I continuously encourage them to do hard things, that way they’ll have a standard to compare the tough times in life to.
I have to say I just finished the Netflix series and I was rooting for you!!! I jumped out of my bed as if I won it was bitter sweet because I enjoyed watching you and come up with so many different ideas and ways to keep going so inspiring . Thank you for continuing to bring content. I came straight to RUclips in hopes of finding you made a channel. Great man all the way around I see.
Clay, I am glad you two had fun out there. I just took my two children to the lake at the bottom of this trail. I was proud of both of them they made it all the way down and back Not bad for a 4 year old and 2.5 year old. Dad and I hiked all over montana and Idaho when I was growing up, I now understand what it must have been like for him when he watched his son, climb trapper peak, or make it to phantom lake. I had never taken the kids into the lakes until now, being that one or both could not walk that far. But watching them hike into the woods and seeing the joy as they reeled in the fish I hooked, it was magical. I was so proud of them. I can imagine how proud you felt with your son saying one step at time. Sometimes being a father is just plain magical.
Clay, I’m a long time follower haven’t commented much; but always enjoyed your stuff. This was different. It’s not hard to see a change in you brother! Your son is going to remember that trip for the rest of his life and how much you contributed to his maturation. Well done my friend, well done! Looking forward to all of your future content.
Awesome. Nothing like some time in the true wilderness. Reminds me of hiking with my brothers and dad. They are all faster than me, as soon as I catch up they strap their packs on and are ready to go while I am still catching my breath.
Love your content man, my wife grew up where you live, and we take our kids backpacking in Idaho all the time. We we're rooting for you the whole time Alone man. Love how wholesome your channel is. Dad fist bumps
8:06 Squirrel! haha - Love seein a dad out with his kid like this. I've been planning some trips for me and my 2. they're almost 3/5 now. Can't wait man! ` What a great video
Man...this video brings back some memories! This is exactly how my Dad and I used to spend nearly every weekend during the summers in the Bighorn Mountains. Park the truck, hike in to an awesome fishing spot, sleep on the ground, eat fish, explore, and hike out. 35 years later I can remember almost every trip like it was yesterday. From surprising a bull moose and getting chased, to coming face to face with a mountain lion, to getting caught in a slot canyon in a hailstorm with the creek rising and the hail hammering us. Wouldn't trade any of it for anything. Clay: I don't know if you read or respond to comments but I'm wondering if your son has any interest in wearing a GoPro or something. I wish I had video of some of those long lost adventures, especially from my prespective.
I live in Missoula. Been backpacking the bitterroot mountains since i was a kid..hit lakes like bass, stony, big creek lake a few others. I found that panther martin lures work amazing for high mountain lakes. Valuable skills youre teaching young blood. He will never forget.
Clay, when your my age (mid 60's), a trip like that with your boy will bring a smile to your face some evening when your alone and remembering. When your boy is my age it will bring a smile to his face when he remembers you. Kudos to you both.
Well said!
Yep.
Thanks Jan
My son and I love watching you. You have inspired me to introduce this way of life to not only myself, but for my son as well. He is 4 and says "dad let's watch hunting stuff" we only watch you. You give out great info everytime. The small things. They all add up. Thank you.
First of all Clay I was extremely happy you won in Alone, couldn't been an easy task, your a good man ,father and husband and a great family, your living what I call close enough to be the American dream, God obviously blessed you, hope you continue on the blessings and goodness, just another great video, makes everyone happy in this world of disarray .
Thank ya
When I noticed you were on the show I said just hand him the check
AGREED...I WAS IN IDAHO...BUT NOT THERE...A FRIEND & I RODE OUR BIKES OUT OF SO CAL INTO WASH STATE OVER INTO IDAHO AND YELLOWSTONE & BACK...MY FRIEND WENT OUT THE WEST GATE AFTER WE PLANNED TETON VIEW...I SAW IT BUT HE POOFED...WHEWEEEE...BUT KEWL WE ALL MADE IT...I ALSO SAW RUSHMORE BUT THE BEST WAS CRAZY HORSE...WOW WHAT A GREAT MUSEUM...THE HEAD WAS JUST COMPLETED ALONG W/ARM...(Dates my visit) What a story of the Father Artist(Spelling his name...Korszachak(???) I would need to look back up) (His one lung compressor gave him fits...920(?) steps up & back if it quit) TO RUN HIS JACK HAMMER...😬🙋THANKS FOR VIDEOS...YOUR SON WILL KEEP THIS TRADITION GOING...
@@clayhayeshunter Clay, did you bring a big gun for a bear attack ??
@@clayhayeshunter don't forget your compass. Emergency flares, emergency colored smoke bombs, bear banger, and the 45/70 for bear protection Incase one attacks..
This may not be the proper place to put this comment, but I want to congratulate you on your "Alone" adventure. It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. I have enjoyed your videos for a couple of years now. I have learned quite a bit as I just started into archery a couple of years ago. I am 68 years old and I don't hunt. I just poke holes in straw bails. But I have improved a little using your teachings.
Thanks Dave
Like how he is supportive of his son and seems calm and laid back his son will remember this forever
Yes he will I remember at age 4 hiking through the woods in Montana? to a camp site that was 2--3 miles away, I had only a duffle bag as I did not even have a backpack for school at the time. I had been talking about my dad and I before he bought a Greenhouse and Landscape business to get the stuff to do a packing trip in the Black Hills of South Dakota where we live, near this one Deerfield trail that one way is 9 miles or 18 all together on a 3 or 4 day weekend. I would have checked to see if the trail was in federal or state land due to a nice lake at the turn around point, it looks in my newer map book to be federal land, and most likely still is.
Man, this is where it’s at. I lost my dad in the spring of 2015. I’m so glad I got to grow up doing this stuff with him. My family used to have base camp at a bigger lake and day hike in to the surrounding lakes, fishing, exploring and giving them our own names as we went.
Those memories are my most fond and cherished ones. Thanks for the reminder, Clay and Coye!
Thanks Aaron
What a teacher. What a fortunate boy.
Incredable father, time with dad is so important, I lost my dad at a early age, I still think back to our good times in the mountains. Your a good man sir
Thanks Darrell
What a lucky kid to have someone like that to guide him through survival at such a young age.
What a way to spend time with your boy... Teach.. Train... Learn... Enjoy the young man!
very refreshing to see a man raising strong young men these days great video
"one step at a time" powerful lesson for the kiddo and a big confidence boost for sure!! Awesome job Coye!
I'm waiting for the book "when your dad is Clay Hayes" . Great content as always.
Your son will remember these trips forever. I promise.
I loved every second of this video. Your sons will both remember trips like this forever. And will pass on this knowledge. It doesn’t get any better. You my friend, are doing it the right way ! 👍🏻💪🏻
Thanks buddy
Two of my most wonderful hobbies : fishing and rough camping! Way to go Clay & son!👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌❤️
The sounds of nature beat the music.
Memories for a lifetime...some of the best ones ...
1st.
I do need to add that these kind of adventures are the best. I've been taking my boys backpacking every summer and they absolutely love it.
Coye looks so proud to be camping with his dad.
We both had a great time!
Nature is a great school. The lessons he ll learn and the momments he ll spend with you, the kid will remember for the rest of his life. Big respect brother.
That hike would have kicked my butt, and Coye reminded me of a mountain goat navigating all those challenging trails! He did a great job, and he sure did pull his weight providing a delicious meal and maintaining camp! I know y’all are proud of him, and rightly so!
Yep, he did great!
That was great thing to watch seeing Clay and his son going on an adventure together
This is called being raised right! These are the times you remember and mean the most at the end of our time on this planet!
This was ALL about the love of fathers and sons. Beautiful.
Blessings
Thanks much
I am sitting here enjoying your videos and crying because you remind me of my dad , I am Mexican 49 . I lost my dad 3 months ago. 😢
I’m sorry to hear that.
Thank you. ❤❤❤
Awesome video Clay.
Always enjoy watching families spending time in the woods.
Fishing looked great as well.
Looking forward to your next adventure.
Thanks for taking us along.
👍
man i wish i had a dad like you growing up. you are a great father
So cool to have a dad that can teach such skills! 72 years old and I’m still learning. This young man is going to be so valuable to his kids. You have my admiration!
This is the kind of raising I wish I had. Thank you for including us and taking us along so I can live vicariously through your children as you teach them about their environment.
Thanks
Great video!! One--step-at-a-time really got to me at the end, brought happy-tears to my eyes. As the father of an only-son I can really appreciate what you are doing with both your boys. Kudos to Coye for giving it his all. As per usual, you're an inspiration.
Thanks Jan
Thanks Clay! My wife learned how to process our game from your videos. I personally have learned so much from watching your content for years. Of course that includes watching the kids grow. Can't believe how big your oldest is.
Congratulations on doing so well with Alone. I used to live in challis and know how helpful those winnings will be for your family.
Thanks for being so Genuine
Thanks Blake
I am working on being the kind of man and father that you have become.
One step at a time.
You just don't see fathers taking their kid out and teach them about the wild anymore. Very well done dad!
What a fine young man Coye is. This may be my favorite video of all you have done.
You are an amazing pop! Humble and loving. Great to see this!
Thank you for sharing your personal adventure with your son, you both are so fortunate to have each other. Please share more of these spectacular adventures.
Awesome video! Some of my favorite childhood memories are of trips just like that with my dad. It felt like a right-of-passage to me, a step towards manhood. I’m sure they’ll be some of Coye’s favorite memories too. Good job dad!
Clay, thanks for recording and posting this video. I've loved high country ever since my first exposure to any of it nearly seventy years ago. I understand your pride when your son made the "one step at a time" reply. That said, I would be equally proud of his comment at 20:15 in the video when, referring to the trout, he said: "That thing's beautiful!" The ability to appreciate such natural beauty should enhance his life immeasurably. As an example from my own experience, my first year living in WA hooked me on wild mushrooms for their aesthetic beauty and variety long before I ever became enthusiastic about foraging and consuming the edible species
Incidentally, I agree with others that the mushroom you were unsure of is a species of the Russula genus. A brittle stipe that easily snaps is a characteristic of them; I've heard it described as breaking like Styrofoam. However, not all Russula species are edible, let alone considered choice. I recommend watching a few episodes of "Mushroom Wonderland" channel if you have the time. Aaron Hilliard is a very knowledgeable mushroom enthusiast who produces extremely informative episodes on Pacific Northwest mushroom species, most of which can be found in parts of Idaho. Aaron makes regular forays into the forests of Washington State, where he lives, during which he examines and identifies virtually every species he encounters along the way. I have a hunch you'll find Aaron's videos entertaining as well as informative; and I'm sure you'll be able to relate to the environment. Here is a brief--it's a 2.3 minute excerpt from a longer episode--introduction to Aaron's content in which he identifies the Shrimp Russula (Russula xerampelina): ruclips.net/video/Dj1H0mpZSJE/видео.html
I love watching videos like this, so calm and
peaceful ! Thanks for taking us along the Idaho Wilderness.
Glad you enjoyed it Connie
Great foraging Clay. This reminds me of my last fishing trip I took with my son when he was the same age. (His name is Clay also) These are great memories for both of you ,I hope. Cheers!
Very cool!
Clay your such a good father. All the cool stuff you do with your family. Teaching them how to live off the land and how to survive the way things are going in this world today we all should be learning this . I’m so happy for you and your family be safe brother
Thanks Randy
That shot of you two at 30:25 is priceless - absolutely priceless. Thanks for sharing, Clay.
I thought so too!
Oh yes, what a perfect father son trip. Enjoy the time with him, they grow up so quickly and these are lasting memories that no one can take away from you. You're really a cool sock... Clay. 😄 👍🏻
Thanks Clay, that video was terrific! Coye did great keeping up, one step @ a time. Good on you Coye 👍Just love the Idaho wilderness, so much beautiful landscape to behold, and it’s there in your backyard so to speak. Thank you for sharing it with the global community, we sure appreciate it 👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks Jenny
On step at a time! Man your such inspiration!
More kids need a good dad like you are with your son's. We would have a better world.
Thanks Thad
What an adventure; thank you for sharing. Coye, you did great; loved watching your skills.
Thanks for watching
When my son was young I ran circles around him. When he grew up he did that to me. I could not have been prouder
Nice bro! It's times like this that he'll never forget. Keep the good content coming.
Time with your kids while in the wild our priceless. I'm positive your son will look back on these times with you with fond memories for the rest of his life! It's important to cultivate an appreciation for nature and wild places when they are young. You are a great father. Great video!
Hey Clay that mushroom is a Russula. You can eat them plain or cooked. But you should always cook every wild mushroom.
Thanks Cody
So much wonderful. Way to go , Koi, on the outstanding accomplishment!
"Mountain level". Now that's a priceless way to describe the conditions of a casual walk in the outdoors.
😆
Brings back awesome memories long ago of me, my daughter and my 2 boys on our numerous camping trips. Living in the wilds among the Indigenous peoples. My grown up daughter is a teacher serving the Indigenous community and my elder son is an elephant conservationist now. The other boy designs elephant tracking gadgets for his brother. Full circle dude. Your young man will grow up fine. Keep it up, love your videos
Very cool!
Saw you wet your hand when you hooked that trout, respect.
Clay
Thank you for sharing a awesome trip with your oldest son 👍👍💪👌
First off congratulations on winning Alone.Second I want that Dodge!!! Really most import is the time with you son .PRICELESS!!
What a awesome family you have. You are blessed beyond belief. We need more like you in America.
You are so kind
One step at a time! Great video clay.
Your boy reminds me of my nephew.
We love playing in the woods! We've made forts and shelters all over and set up rope swings in "secret" places lol.
I love watching you interact with your kids. You are a great role model for young men everywhere.
Everyone should have a secret rope swing!
@@clayhayeshunter Amen brother!
Another great video! 👍 I'm expecting a little boy soon and plan on raising him just like how you raise your boys. With the way things are going in this world, we need to teach our kids how to be more self sufficient. Thank you for the great videos and knowledge!
Wow Clay, your son has grown up a bit more. It just seems like yesterday, he was much smaller. I am glad your spending time with him, teaching outdoor skills. He will have this memory and knowledge for the rest of his life. Your a good father. Cheers.
Thanks Doug
So special to watch you and your boy.
Thanks! Nice of you to take us along!
Outstanding, simply Outstanding.
Thanks Alan
I enjoyed that. When the load at the Hospital lets up I am taking the family camping. Quality time. I just wish I had more of it. Thanks again, Clay you inspire.
Get after it!
Your family videos are awesome, my favorites... although I do love the hunting ones too. Thank you and your lovely wife for being such splendid people parents ❤️
Thanks Cindy
I absolutely love these kind of outings my wife and daughter. My wife and I enjoy the hiking and my daughter loves the bushcraft and fishing activities. Wish we lived closer to this kind of alpine terrain. FYI, I love cowboy coffee too, but we like Medaglia d Oro instant for backpacking. Great flavor and no grounds to deal with. I've also been known to take espresso and a mocha pot as a treat for my wife.
Thanks for taking us along. Very cool views
So blessed to have that time with your boy. I miss mine so much
Of all the videos you've posted over the years, this is my favorite.
☺️
Glad to see someone else in this world who lives the lifestyle I do. Cant wait to see the elk hunt man. God Bless and keep it up.
coming soon
Looks like an awesome trip. Wish I had a son to enjoy adventures like that with. My daughters just aren’t strong enough to carry the weight. I’m always solo on my backpacking adventures. I continuously encourage them to do hard things, that way they’ll have a standard to compare the tough times in life to.
Father and son camp. Love it
Congratulations on your victory. It was a pleasure watching all of you.
Thank you so much!
You're an amazing dad Clay.
I have to say I just finished the Netflix series and I was rooting for you!!! I jumped out of my bed as if I won it was bitter sweet because I enjoyed watching you and come up with so many different ideas and ways to keep going so inspiring . Thank you for continuing to bring content. I came straight to RUclips in hopes of finding you made a channel. Great man all the way around I see.
☺️thanks
Clay, I am glad you two had fun out there. I just took my two children to the lake at the bottom of this trail. I was proud of both of them they made it all the way down and back Not bad for a 4 year old and 2.5 year old. Dad and I hiked all over montana and Idaho when I was growing up, I now understand what it must have been like for him when he watched his son, climb trapper peak, or make it to phantom lake. I had never taken the kids into the lakes until now, being that one or both could not walk that far. But watching them hike into the woods and seeing the joy as they reeled in the fish I hooked, it was magical. I was so proud of them. I can imagine how proud you felt with your son saying one step at time. Sometimes being a father is just plain magical.
Thanks Brennus
Very nice video of father and son making thru the trip, as Coye said, one step at a time !! Assume !!!
Awesome vid. I’m 58 and still learning some stuff.
Best way to raise the babies great outdoors thats how you get closer with the people you love awesome vid dont see em like this good job
Absolutely wonderful video! Good job..
This reminded me of my first deer hunt with my Pops, good stuff!
Clay, I’m a long time follower haven’t commented much; but always enjoyed your stuff. This was different. It’s not hard to see a change in you brother! Your son is going to remember that trip for the rest of his life and how much you contributed to his maturation. Well done my friend, well done!
Looking forward to all of your future content.
Thanks 🙏
Awesome. Nothing like some time in the true wilderness. Reminds me of hiking with my brothers and dad. They are all faster than me, as soon as I catch up they strap their packs on and are ready to go while I am still catching my breath.
Yep!
You’re a good and encouraging father dude!!
Thanks
You are a good man and good father I do the same with my childrens in Atlas mountains for 4-5-6 days
What a great man and a great budding young man too!🏆🏆
Love your content man, my wife grew up where you live, and we take our kids backpacking in Idaho all the time. We we're rooting for you the whole time Alone man. Love how wholesome your channel is. Dad fist bumps
Thank ya!
One step at a time. A lesson for life. Nice job Clay. Really nice.
Thanks Wayne
8:06 Squirrel! haha - Love seein a dad out with his kid like this. I've been planning some trips for me and my 2. they're almost 3/5 now. Can't wait man! `
What a great video
have fun!
Absolutely loved this video!!! Great job guys!
Glad you enjoyed it!
How cool. And what a great kid you have.👏
Clay...yes this is the best time to be outside with his boy...now mine is big and think back wonderful time...:-)
Man...this video brings back some memories! This is exactly how my Dad and I used to spend nearly every weekend during the summers in the Bighorn Mountains. Park the truck, hike in to an awesome fishing spot, sleep on the ground, eat fish, explore, and hike out. 35 years later I can remember almost every trip like it was yesterday. From surprising a bull moose and getting chased, to coming face to face with a mountain lion, to getting caught in a slot canyon in a hailstorm with the creek rising and the hail hammering us. Wouldn't trade any of it for anything. Clay: I don't know if you read or respond to comments but I'm wondering if your son has any interest in wearing a GoPro or something. I wish I had video of some of those long lost adventures, especially from my prespective.
He does a little filming but he's a little shy on camera. We're working on that!
I live in Missoula.
Been backpacking the bitterroot mountains since i was a kid..hit lakes like bass, stony, big creek lake a few others. I found that panther martin lures work amazing for high mountain lakes.
Valuable skills youre teaching young blood. He will never forget.
They’re the absolute best!
This is a wonderfull episode. More of these please.
Looks like you had a great trip. Fine young man!
Your boy is a lucky guy and so are you! 🌲🌲🌲
Beautiful spot. Great video! Loving your channel. Hello from Beutitul British Columbia, Canada!!