Finale..Foothills Trail/Linville Gorge/Maple King

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  • čas přidán 13. 05. 2016
  • • Fall and BlackHawk Cho...
    We finish up the Foothills in 6 nights. Started Saturday April 30 at 3PM and ended Froday May 6 at 2:30PM
    Then we headed to Linville gorge for some comfort, crazy adventure and then some laughs.
    Shug
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  • @ttram
    @ttram Před 8 lety

    There is nothing more beautiful than a true series of tear inducing belly laughs....Maple King outtakes are hilarious!

  • @vagabond-yj8pn
    @vagabond-yj8pn Před 8 lety +22

    Maple King for President!!!!!

  • @martinoutdoors6941
    @martinoutdoors6941 Před 8 lety +1

    Well, I almost bust a rib watching this, best laugh ever had tears running down my face when you showed the out-takes😂. What I like also is that you take the time to enjoy yourselves and the stunning scenery. Don't stop making these trips and doing what you do. Thanks for sharing.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +Martin Dawson We had a huge laugh out there. good for the spirit and soul!

  • @rls303
    @rls303 Před 8 lety +2

    Long live the Maple King! Another outstanding series Shug, many Thanks to both of you =)

  • @mdheinze57
    @mdheinze57 Před 5 lety

    I love that you always "stop and smell (and film) the roses". Got some crazy cool flora over there that this California guy has never seen. Great series Shug. Hope your friend healed up okay.

  • @maxamus
    @maxamus Před 8 lety

    Another very enjoyable adventure...thank you gents....and prayers for the unfortunate rat...hope he heals well to rat again!......Woooooooooooooooobuddy. :)

  • @JoeOutdoors
    @JoeOutdoors Před 8 lety +1

    Thanks for washing, the winds we have here had been smelling a little pity . . . ;>) I didn't tell them where you were! The Hickory Bros make it through another fine adventure, thanks for sharing!

  • @johngalt6929
    @johngalt6929 Před 8 lety

    Happy BIrthday Shug and salutations to the Maple King! We are not worthy!

  • @ColinOutside
    @ColinOutside Před 8 lety +2

    so wonderfully weird and it made me so very happy, long live the Maple King. thank you Hickery Bros

  • @EugeneJrFolse
    @EugeneJrFolse Před 8 lety

    Fantastic videos. Great demo on frendship. Thousands of people will be living vicariously for years. Happy 58'th Birthday to the youngest 58 year old Of which I know.

  • @chrisrobbins9058
    @chrisrobbins9058 Před 8 lety +1

    hahahaha awesome like always Shug! I love watching you two together, I was hoping the maple king would show up hahahaha! Whooobuddy!

  • @aephix73
    @aephix73 Před 8 lety

    Your videos always bring a smile to my face. Growing up an Army brat, I always envy people who have life long childhood friends. But you and Kent, always make me laugh. Thank you Shug.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +aephix73 Navy brat here. Grew up round the world. Settled in Charlotte NC in 4th grade. Tht is when I met Hickery....6th grade.

  • @dbyrge
    @dbyrge Před 8 lety +1

    Thanks for taking us along on your journey! Happy Birthday!

  • @donkellogg7512
    @donkellogg7512 Před 8 lety +1

    Yes sir, I believe The Maple King has become legendary...at least in certain smelly communities. Another fine set of videos showing greenery, screamery and adventure. Thanks for posting. Speedy recovery Carolina.

  • @christinafoster1922
    @christinafoster1922 Před 8 lety

    I started cackling when the Maple King left the pork brains! I'm sure my husband was wondering what caught my funny bone. :-) Love seeing the Hickery Bros adventures!

  • @larryconley6801
    @larryconley6801 Před 8 lety

    Great Finale video!
    You hit the Pinnacle Mountain Overlook at a perfect time. I can't say I've ever seen such a clear view there.
    What a great way to celebrate your birthdays. I'm glad you guys had such a good week.
    The Maple King Rocks!
    Swampfox

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +Larry Conley We sure did get a good one. Thankee

  • @handle2001
    @handle2001 Před 5 lety

    I just discovered your videos while researching the Foothills Trail and I have to say I feel like I'm hanging out with old friends watching you guys. Thank you for bringing a lot of joy and laughs to my heart.

  • @CampfireTalk
    @CampfireTalk Před 8 lety

    Man Oh Man, another humdinger Shug! That Maple King is a deep thinker, I can tell. I saw him once on one of my adventures, he said he knew my Great-Granddaddy and he gave me a Moon-Pie.
    Take care...

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +CampfireTalk Hope it as not a Banana Moon Pie!

  • @Tcchamp5877
    @Tcchamp5877 Před 8 lety

    Always a antic filled trip when you guys hit the trail....Thanks for taking us with..

  • @bomphrat
    @bomphrat Před 8 lety

    I am 55 but have never backpacked camping. But mother of God Shug, you've got me motivated with all these videos. I was walking in the woods today, alone I might add, and found myself screaming out loud, "All Clear in Sector 7." I live in Iowa after growing up in NJ. Suggest a good trail in MN, and I'm going to do it here soon. Keep the videos coming. You and Kent remind me of my best friend in Jersey if we were to do this.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +Greg Freier Superior Hiking Trial

    • @bomphrat
      @bomphrat Před 8 lety

      Thank you kind sir.

  • @chuckreetz2953
    @chuckreetz2953 Před 8 lety +2

    You guys crack me up! Hail to shug and the Maple King! Glad Carolina Backpacker is all right! That is the makings of an awesome yes awesome trail name! Thanks Shug and Kent! Happy Birthday!

  • @IsleofWightBushcraft
    @IsleofWightBushcraft Před 7 lety

    A great finale to a great trilogy shug. The maple King thing started...well, a little weird, but then got funny, then got weirda, then the out takes had me in stitches. Great stuff shug. Just because we get older, doesn't mean we have to lose our humour, or the boy within us all. Thanks shug for a great set of vids, highly enjoyable and entertaining. Best wishes to you both. Regards Shane.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 7 lety

      Man did I have a good laugh at Hickery at the end there. Felt so good!

  • @RUreddynow
    @RUreddynow Před 8 lety

    More, more, more I just love y'all. I could watch y'all 24/7 and would give my right marble to have been there with ya I'm 1hour south of the gorge. Love that place. keep hangin and swangin. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @randallfield4036
    @randallfield4036 Před 8 lety

    Very interesting and super entertaining series. Thanks very much. Glad everything turned out ok for the guy that had the fall.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +Randall Field Thankee. He is healing well.

  • @AdamCraigOutdoors
    @AdamCraigOutdoors Před 8 lety +5

    what a bunch of nuts. lol and i mean that in a good way, not like the nut allergy kind.
    Thanks for taking us along

  • @JustinMcKinneyhiker
    @JustinMcKinneyhiker Před 8 lety

    I love the creepy Maple king ! Maybe film those segments in black and white, film noir. Great trip, thanks for sharing !!! Hey Shug, your getting crazy famous now on the trail, a backpacking star !!!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +Justin McKinney I too love that sinister fellow.

  • @derwyngolden6691
    @derwyngolden6691 Před 8 lety

    You guys are my favorire. Now that's what brothers should do. Enjoy life and the company of each other. Keep it going fellas.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +Derwyn Golden We thankee Derwyn

  • @panzerabwerkanone
    @panzerabwerkanone Před 8 lety

    Another great video series Shug! Let's hope the kids never use them against you in a incompetency hearing.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +panzerabwerkanone Those kids made us this way!

  • @worddunlap
    @worddunlap Před 8 lety

    It's a beautiful part of the country there. People fall down in these hills all the time. This makes me think about my one man Winter trips...

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      Always be vigilant but anything can happen anytime.

  • @MARLEYFANcbr
    @MARLEYFANcbr Před 8 lety

    I thought the Maple King was only a myth. You two together are quite funny and entertaining.. Heck of a hike you guys did. Thanks for sharing this with us.

  • @foothillstrailhiker3909

    I love the view from Bald Knob across the Piedmont of SC. I could sit up there all day!

  • @mat-ventures
    @mat-ventures Před 5 lety

    At 2:00 what a beautiful / purdy view from the top! Wow

  • @michaelsnyder2911
    @michaelsnyder2911 Před 8 lety

    Outstanding Shug Keep doing what you're doing as you're an inspiration to us all. I've been on several overnighters this year with my hammock. And have a summer planned with my son. Each one is a new adventure making memories that will last a lifetime..
    Snydman

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +Jake Snyder Have a right goodie out there.

  • @ergot57
    @ergot57 Před 8 lety

    It makes sense that M/K would indeed be a carnivore. He is lashing out at the very ones who destroy the saplings at a tender age. Swine can root up an entire forest in a short span of time. ALL HAIL M/K!!!

  • @benningtoncamper2852
    @benningtoncamper2852 Před 8 lety +1

    Sure is pretty - thanks for sharing it with us! Hhmmmhhuuh

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety +1

      +Bennington Camper Y'elcome

  • @mat-ventures
    @mat-ventures Před 5 lety

    At 7:57 wow! Nice pass through the mountain!

  • @saxman7131
    @saxman7131 Před 8 lety +9

    Get well soon Carolina backpacker.

  • @mikeh1808
    @mikeh1808 Před 5 lety

    Maple King, nice touch with the glow sticks. Scary!

  • @woodlandsnorth
    @woodlandsnorth Před 8 lety

    Good to see Karl joining us again. Glad to hear your friend made it out alive....scary.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +Outdoor Archives Yessir I reckon.

  • @redline6871
    @redline6871 Před 8 lety

    Man your videos are so awesome and its so much fun watching them. This weekend is my first time out hammock camping and I'm so excited nervous but excited at the same time. Just want to say thanks to you for making these videos I would have never known about this.

  • @stoeltz11
    @stoeltz11 Před 8 lety

    Thank you Hickery Brothers for another awesome camping adventure.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +stoeltz11 Y'elcome and thankee.

  • @EatCarbs
    @EatCarbs Před 8 lety

    Great trip!
    Thanks for the videos.. really enjoyed watching them.

  • @Sebastopolmark
    @Sebastopolmark Před 8 lety

    GREAT finish men! You should be proud of yourselves completing that trek. Good to know the ol' body can still do it.
    What would be a video I would like to see is a "logistics" video that shows trip planning, transportation, food drop etc.
    That's quite an adventure to take on. Thanks again and the best to the Carolina Backpacker AND HBD to both of you.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +Sebastopolmark Not much logistacilly....be a boring video. We pick a trail....meet up.....easy to stash food as it was 300 yards from parking spot.

  • @HikerNine
    @HikerNine Před 8 lety

    Man, I'm a-right proud you shared these. Foothills is one of my bucket list trails. I've hiked a bit of the western end, also on the Horsepasture River. I can't make the time for a really long trail, but I can do the Foothills. Thanks!

  • @RonKris
    @RonKris Před 8 lety

    Ah the Maple King...good stuff. :)

  • @anderskyn
    @anderskyn Před 8 lety

    The maple king haunts... My dreams with his dark wisdoms... peacefully hanging

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety +1

      +anderskynard I have to hang near him. Imagine that!

  • @jacobpoucher
    @jacobpoucher Před 8 lety +3

    Super glad to see Karl made the trip!!

  • @HeartPumper
    @HeartPumper Před 8 lety +3

    Whooo buddyyy!! Happy birthday!!! 100 years & more !! (also uploads of kozzz). Thank you for all that positive energy!! Much appreciated!

  • @noelcoward76
    @noelcoward76 Před 8 lety

    Happy birthday shug!

  • @CrowMagnumMan2024
    @CrowMagnumMan2024 Před rokem

    That bark hat with the green light......Bizzaro World......Tom Bombadillo ...from the Hobbit.....King of the forest.....LMAO....!!!!

  • @hikehunter9572
    @hikehunter9572 Před 8 lety

    Whooooo Budddyyyy, more adventure than asked for.... Hope C.hiker is doing ok. HFHS(Have Fun & Hike Safe)

  • @mat-ventures
    @mat-ventures Před 5 lety

    Those maple king outtakes, man! WHHHOOOOOOO Buddy!!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 5 lety +1

      Laughing like that is sooooo good.

    • @mat-ventures
      @mat-ventures Před 5 lety

      @@shugemery I agree! Good for the soul!

  • @dpkxrevo5081
    @dpkxrevo5081 Před 8 lety

    One of the best channels out there keep up the great work

  • @mossybark8753
    @mossybark8753 Před 8 lety

    Fantastic vid and some beautiful scenery

  • @bobahlberg6360
    @bobahlberg6360 Před 8 lety

    Maple King cracks me up

  • @texaslonestarrider
    @texaslonestarrider Před 8 lety

    Fantastic hike! Love the videos!

  • @ncdean62
    @ncdean62 Před 8 lety

    another great video! hope Carolina backpacker recoups quickly! always great to see the hickory bros. in action!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +dean mclamb He is on the mend.

  • @southerntrekker
    @southerntrekker Před 5 lety

    I was researching this hike in hopes to do it as my first long backpacking trip. I watched several videos of people thru hiking it and I’ve got to say yours is the BEST!! Absolutely loved it! I laughed the whole way through. I found your channel several years ago while searching for “informative” videos on backpacks, gear, etc but never really watched an entire hike. I’ve got some catching up to do!! 😂

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 5 lety

      Whoooooo Buddy)))) that was a fun one.

  • @mbaja25
    @mbaja25 Před 8 lety +1

    Loved every minute of this series! You guys are hilarious. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @user-jw8pj9gr5o
    @user-jw8pj9gr5o Před 8 lety

    Great video series as usual. Looks like some beautiful country. Evidently not without it's hazards. Maple King was as stellar as usual. Bark Top Hat may have been a bit too tight though lol.

  • @atommachine
    @atommachine Před 8 lety

    Next time........Maple King vs The Spam Wizard .....Can't wait !!!!!! Great Adventure thanks for the effort of filming and NRg...................... Whoooo Budddddddddayyyyyyyyyyyyy get up early.............................Early !lol

  • @ssiewnad
    @ssiewnad Před 8 lety

    thanks for sharing your vacation with us. it's been the highlight of my week.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +Dan Weiss Funny how it seems it never happened now.

    • @ssiewnad
      @ssiewnad Před 8 lety

      Yup been there. ....

  • @PaCampingDad
    @PaCampingDad Před 8 lety

    Thanks for letting us join you. I enjoyed it all. I liked the memories of RF coming while you were in the Gorge. I'll make sure to search out some Gorge Rat to join me when I make it down there.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +PaCampingDad There are always Rats abounding there.

  • @Nutty_Dave_Does
    @Nutty_Dave_Does Před 8 lety +1

    While your boil was indeed purty, you two were not towards the end of the FT hike. It has been 35 years since I hiked Table Rock, I need to get back there. Thanks for the vids ... A pleasure to see both the Maple King and Karl! Don't trifle with either lest they bring their wrath down upon thee! Who buddy! Keep it cool in Sector Seven.

  • @jenericfarmsranch4547
    @jenericfarmsranch4547 Před 8 lety

    Awesome as always

  • @ccsizzle
    @ccsizzle Před 3 lety

    As an NC native, let me tell you that you nailed the perfect NC after trail meal. That place looks great, but you also can't go wrong at any other hole in the wall bbq joints you find around the state. Looking forward to doing this trail later this year.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 3 lety +1

      I so love going back to NC just to eat my favorite foods.

  • @richardchellette108
    @richardchellette108 Před 8 lety

    Great trip videos. Always enjoy watching you guys. BTW Happy Birthday! !

  • @jaslcar9220
    @jaslcar9220 Před 8 lety

    Enjoy your Birthday! I really enjoy your videos, its great to see you friends together for another outstanding adventure,

  • @scubaguy5455
    @scubaguy5455 Před 8 lety

    That looked like a fun time fellas! I hope to one day get a glimpse of the Maple King in the wild. I just hope he don't whoop me with a maple stick for snoring.....

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +Diggin & Fishin No....he too snores.

  • @nobbybravoalpha1870
    @nobbybravoalpha1870 Před 8 lety +1

    What a great trip and the Maple King rocks i had a great laugh cheers for sharing guys ATB Nobby

  • @nickkuttian4143
    @nickkuttian4143 Před 8 lety +2

    Thanks for the laughs and clean humor shug

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety +1

      +nick kuttian Yessir. Thankee.

  • @ThePastorPiper
    @ThePastorPiper Před 8 lety

    This was so much fun to watch. Thanks for sharing

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +Mike The Bagpiper Mucho appreciato.

  • @RallohE
    @RallohE Před 8 lety

    LONG LIVE THE MAPLE KING ... and his trusty side kick Shugrow!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      I am his artistic director/camera doof!

  • @iconolater
    @iconolater Před 8 lety

    great series shug.... ya keeping it real

  • @gvoutdoors9362
    @gvoutdoors9362 Před 8 lety

    Shugs I watched all episodes in succession, I feared the Maple King was in hibernation for the first couple of episodes, I'm so pleased he made an appearance, he truly is a fascinating spirit. You to should make a feature film together with a plot and an ending, I bet there are tons of subscribers that could add CG and snazzy after effects. Imagine Hickory morphing into a Maple

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +GV Outdoors We are in meetings with Scorsese. :-)

  • @luckyswine
    @luckyswine Před 8 lety

    Great googleymoogley what an astounding thru-hike! Off for a little camping fun for a few days in Herefordshire myself...I shall be in the hammock, the other half and the toddler will be intense in tents....(shakes head). Congratulations on your birthday sir, which it turns out I share! How about that...hooray for the 14th May! 40 this year myself...hope you had a sterling 58th. Excelsior!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      Oh you young buck you. Have a right goodie of a trip with the family.

  • @Nerb1
    @Nerb1 Před 8 lety

    The Maple King.... and I thought I knew strange, but that topped it :-P

  • @korling99
    @korling99 Před 8 lety

    Thanks again for sharing your adventure!

  • @billmcginnis5939
    @billmcginnis5939 Před 8 lety

    Okay I'm hooked. Headed to the Gorge as soon as possible.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +Bill SandySprings It awaits.

  • @eaglesquack
    @eaglesquack Před 8 lety

    Happy Birthday Shug!!

  • @Survivalist2008
    @Survivalist2008 Před 8 lety

    Outstandingly Excellent!

  • @HUKI1029
    @HUKI1029 Před 8 lety

    Happy Birthday Shug.

  • @danielyoung7175
    @danielyoung7175 Před 8 lety

    The Hickory Brothers do alot more complaining than they did a few years ago! Thanks for the fun video's, Im glad Carl came along too!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      We never walked that far and fast before. It's an old man thing.

    • @danielyoung7175
      @danielyoung7175 Před 8 lety

      Im starting to feel it to brother! and Im a fair bit younger. cudos to you!

  • @TimWatsonOutdoors
    @TimWatsonOutdoors Před 8 lety

    Great hike!

  • @theokoye
    @theokoye Před 8 lety

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHUG!

  • @MidTnOutdoors
    @MidTnOutdoors Před 8 lety +1

    Pretty darn hair raising there at the end with the fellow falling and then the run in with the maple King. Glad you made it out.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety +1

      +MidTnOutdoors The Maple King is a moody one.

  • @tfranks4
    @tfranks4 Před 8 lety

    Happy Birthday Shug!

  • @kingtut4445
    @kingtut4445 Před 8 lety

    Happy Birthday Shug! It was an awesome adventure as always!

  • @edwardmorgan9411
    @edwardmorgan9411 Před 2 lety

    Awesome, great videos, feel as if I was there

  • @thepatermagnus
    @thepatermagnus Před 8 lety

    I am a grown man... but the Maple King creeps me out! LOL!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      +thepatermagnus Yes........I feel you!

  • @stoutkm
    @stoutkm Před 8 lety

    Thanks for the video Shug. Happy Birthday! I hope your friend recovers and gets back on the trail soon. He is one tough dude.

  • @trent7700
    @trent7700 Před 8 lety

    Thank you so much for video's.Ive learned so much I even look like I know what I'm doing.Now for our weather to cool off in Arizona,hanging in 115 degrees ain't fun.Id vote for Maple King for sure,way better than our current choices.

  • @mattg2935
    @mattg2935 Před 8 lety

    Awesome series as usual. And yes, I used the word "awesome".

  • @fustratedfisher
    @fustratedfisher Před 8 lety

    good times with a good friend. does not get much better than that.

  • @NorwegianWoods
    @NorwegianWoods Před 8 lety

    Awesome video as always. Hope your friend that tripped down that slope is ok. That Maple King is something different :)
    Thanks for sharing - Martin

  • @mattg2935
    @mattg2935 Před 8 lety

    Concerning the Maple King, he is frightening the children.

  • @jstep100
    @jstep100 Před 5 lety

    Good stuff. Thanks again sir!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 5 lety

      Y'elcome and Whooooo Buddy)))))

  • @SimpleTanks
    @SimpleTanks Před 8 lety +1

    watched beginning to the end, great trip!. Thank ye

  • @Heritage3911
    @Heritage3911 Před 6 lety

    Haha! Shug says it’s 48 degrees and he’s cold! LMAO!

  • @RonKris
    @RonKris Před 8 lety

    Nothing like a BBQ and chili dog after days on the trail....goood colon cleansing

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Před 8 lety

      Goodness gracious that was good eatin'