Backpacking Below Freezing in Kentucky's Red River Gorge | Daniel Boone National Forest
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- čas přidán 14. 11. 2019
- We finally found the time to head down south and check out Kentucky's beautiful Red River Gorge. This area, nestled in Daniel Boone National Forest, is usually a very popular rock climbing, hiking, and backpacking destination. We spend 3days/2nights on the Sheltowee-Osborne loop. It was very cool finally being able to get on the iconic Sheltowee Trace trail. Temperatures dropped into the low-20s so this became a full-on winter loadout trip for us.
Red River gorge was fantastic! The fall colors were popping! definitely an area we will have to get back to in order to see the major sites there. Enjoy!
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What a likable group of guys, and what a great respite from the real world. Happy hiking!
If there are haters - ignore them - gorge is always full up !!! Thanks for the hike
I’m so glad you guys got to spend some time in the Red River Gorge. Really cool video 👍
Just now able to watch this. Glad you guys made it down here to our neck of the woods! You’ll need to make another trip, and Jason, Jeremiah, and I could show you some great spots in the gorge.
Dunno how I’ve missed this video, but super glad y’all had a great first trip to the Gorge! The Osbourne Loop was a perfect intro- there were some awesome hidden arches and an overlook off trail in those along that route, but all the reason to come back!
WOW!! below freezing...Yu so badass
Thanks so much for sharing.my dad and I hiked that same trail 30+ years ago. Did an out and back. Brought back alot of great memories. Keep up the great vids!
Bonus points for Sam for bringing the apple. One of my favorite foods to bring on trips.
I love “winter” car camping here in the NW Florida Panhandle. My son and I had a tradition of a two nighter every December 22-24 at Blackwater River SP. One year it got down to 21F, which gave us the campground to ourselves. Perfect! I’m looking forward to the shift to backpacking with my grandson now. Loved the video!
Thanks!!
If you guys can afford the vacation time and want to do a warmer weather RRG hike, going there on the weekdays really is the way to go. I'm shocked you saw many people as cold as it was. In three full days of hiking there in late May on weekdays, I saw no more than seven groups of other hikers. Doing a Western roadtrip with a bunch of hikes next summer, but plan to hit up RRG again when I head back eastward in two summers. I absolutely loved it there.
I was just up there last weekend running an ultra race last weekend ! It was cold in the am. I saw many backpackers on the trails I have never seen such huge packs that people were caring ! I'm an ultra light even in cold weather ! That's actually the same trail our race was on ! I probably wouldn't be doing any hiking in the dark too many cliffs . Stay safe !
We were there during that race!
@@SchillBrothersOutdoors awesome 👍 I'm sure I passed you then 👍
That was great guys! Thanks for bringing us along!
Great Video guys! Honestly there isn’t any Bad trails in the RRG. Even what seems like a trip without some of the Major views it is still absolutely amazing!! Love it
RRG is awesome! Some really cool things to see there. The off trail is definitely where it's at in the gorge
Yep, next time all the off trail stuff will happen
Gentlemen, thank you for sharing another fine video. Your video got me motivated about a 4 day trek in the Northern Sierras next week. All the best to you gentlemen and your families. I look forward to your next trip to the Gorge. 🤗
Thanks Ronald, have a good trip in the Sierra!
GORGEOUS SCENERY & COLORS ! BEAUTIFUL CAMPSITES , STREAMS VERY CLEAR TOO. ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS ! ENJOYED !
I live just north of you on cave run lake. Spent many many years on the gorge trails. People come to hike climb kayak from all over. Very unique place.
ok the intro music is on point just the right blend of playful menace
Having fun I hope. Love the ground dwelling Kevin. Hope you guys were warm enough
Lol...and I thought I needed new trail shoes! Those LaSportiva need to be ceremonially buried! Nice video, liked the intro especially. Hope you a great time at the Meet Up
This was their last trip
Thanks. Heading there in a few days and now have my route. 😬✌🏻
Add a package of Beef Ramen to that Miso Soup and a cup of coffee...best woods lunch ever.
Great content as always. I really notice that the video editing, b-roll, transitions,etc.... Keeps getting better and better. Great job! Cold weather camping is great!
Thanks!
The RRG is an amazing place. It's a two drive for me but I rarely get to go. During the week you'll have the place to yourself, the weekends are like a damn jamboree or something! Why someone told you that loop for your first trip is a mystery. There are rules for camping but they're never enforced. Trees and water are abundant so I've been a hammock camper for a long time. The chairs....I swear I'd skip food to make up the weight of the chair, it's become an essential piece of gear. You can spend years exploring and not see it all. I'd tell you my secret campsites but then I might run into you there when I'm trying to camp! Plan your trips for going at least once in each season, summer is deep damp rain forest, winter with the leaves off is breathtaking views....so much to see! Come back...read the rules on your parking pass!
Nice trip. Thanks for posting.
Super nice trip for you all and the scenery was beautiful..
Love the red!!!
Great stuff guys! 😃
Packit Gourmet FTW! For your first trip to The Gorge, it looked like a great trip. You need to check out the Sky Bridge Station for local brews and great food. I don't think they serve alcohol on Sunday, so hit them on the way to the trail is my pro-tip for The Gorge. Starting the hike with a fine IPA and some loaded hummus in the furnace is a great start to the trip.
We passed that place too! Will definitely stop there in the future
Beautiful trail guys, my husbands from Kentucky and I have never done this trail! Great video, thanks guys1
Amazing video! Great work. ✌️
My views of the gorge were similar! Hanson's Point is my favorite view up there. Such a great area!
Really cool video guys! This is my first trip for next year...but I'm gonna wait til it's warmer
Hey guys, new to your channel and i really like your work. Great videos. The Red River Gorge looks amazing. Cant wait to see y'all's next adventure. Keep them coming.
Thanks Jason! Welcome
Always bring sam and get him to talk more. When he gets excited and opens up hes the funniest guy lol good vid
Great video!
Looks like you had fun. Tell me, do you ever collaborate on meals and thereby also only bring 2 stoves and less other cook gear?
Great video guys! Just did my first “winter” trip as well, with low of 24 degrees overnight. Comfy with 20 degree UG and 30 TQ in my chameleon.
Excellent!
No hate here! Been going to the Gorge for over 20 years and still haven’t hit some of the major spots. You guys went right past my favorite spot. Just on the right side of that bridge are two trails, one climbs & the other descends along the river. We take the lower. Hope to see you guys do more trips there, like you said, there’s plenty to see!
The face bags were a riot...and a little creepy
i'd suggest you pick up a set of outragegis maps at the shell station on your next visit ... has all the cool poi's, water sources, known camp sites, and a lot of the side trails mapped
Those are cool maps, Just saw one!
@@SchillBrothersOutdoors practically indispensable for a gorge hike ... i have a lot of videos on my yt of various hikes I have done there. There is also a book called hinterlands about the gorge, it has hundreds of unofficial trails ... i've done all the trails in that book except 1 and I haven't done that one simply because I promised someone I would hike it with them.
Great video guys!
Thanks Ian!
You setup a lot more shots in this video and sprinkled in panning shots with slo-mo shots. You produced another good video. Very entertaining! Digital High-Five!! 🤚🖐
Thanks Mark!
OK . I found your meals..Great video, glad you guys had fun and are safe
That’s amazing! I just left today. I was there all weekend. It was cold!!!
Glad you guys finally made it down. I'm going down this weekend for my first winter 'ish trip! Lows in lower 20s.
That’s pretty cold! Stay warm
Super cool campsite. I really liked hiking here with "Backpacking with Jason". Definitely a jewel of an area. Looks like you all had an awesome time. Definitely need to check out that app.
Thanks!
Great video guys. I've used your videos to dial in my hammock setup. I did my first ever solo multi day hike 11/3-11/5, so I think the week before you. Surprisingly I did the exact same hike, I even parked in the same lot. However I did drive over and tossed in Hanson's Point at the end. Going Sunday to Tuesday I ran into very few people. In fact I saw no one the first 24 hours.
That’s awesome Ryan!
Funny but true Gorge story....my brother, youngest son & wife, and myself were day hiking in the Gorge years ago and somehow went off trail and got lost. Son hikes up to a peak and miraculously gets cell service! Who does he call? His older brother in Tucson, Arizona, who having hiked/backed-packed all his life in the Gorge gives us directions and gets us out of there! Now older son and fam are back in Cincinnati. But if you ever need help down there, I know who to call! 😄
Loved learning that area. Adding it to my must see list.
Thanks for the tip about the Hiking Project app. Nice.
Kevin, what was your sleeping system in the Duplex?
Crispy as always fellas....
Lol thanks Brett
Love your videos. I am planning on hiking at the Red River gorge around the beginning of April. Is there a hiking book for that area that you would recommend?
I love you guys way better than tv
Was inspecting your gear list and it seems to be missing the one thing I was most interested in: those awesome chairs! Very interested to know what those are. Nice shout-out nod to the AA guys there at the end, as well. :)
Helinox Chair Zero! Get one
Facebags!
Hahaha
Great vid you guys need to come down to the Linville Gorge North Carolina going to be doing a winter hang in February chili cook off we have been doing it the past Three years
I agree. The linville Gorge is top notch. Planning on hiking short off mountain trail soon.
Jason Mears You picked one of the best spots on the Linville Gorge overlooking Lake James almost One of my favorite spots to backpack and do day hikes you won’t be disappointed if you’ve never been there
We’ve been to the Gorge and it was amazing (and brutal). February Hang sounds amazing
Dates on this hang !!!!
Greg Vanchure Should be the third week in February not sure on the date yet will be posting it on Hammock forums
Great trip, no hate here like you said 1st trip and there is so much to see. I've enjoyed exploring the RRG over the last two years. Our buddy Jason is a local who would be will to show you around on future trips. You should hit him up " Backpacking with Jason" he is an awesome guy. Nice to see I'm not the only one who carries Miso soup on could trips.
Sweet chilli heat is like crack
Yes it is
andy has lost so much weight since this video! congrats!
Can you put up a link to the green neck gator?
But bob Lazar was hired/working in the late 80's.
The conspiracy gets deeper...
Any problems with condensation using the chameleon top cover?
Not at RRG for this trip, however, I have before
How much weight were you carrying in the LiteAF 40L pack?
Total pack weight was probably around 25lbs
So did I miss supper? What did you guys eat for supper and then breakfast?
We use the REI Hiking Project App for all of our hikes. It has saved our butts from getting lost several times! It does have a lot of nice features for being a free app. - Brandy
Thanks Brandy!
Hey guys, saw you were sporting some New Belgium Voodoo Ranger IPA. Y'all should try the Voodoo Ranger IMPERIAL IPA...9% ABV...
Any good backpacking clubs in NE Ohio? We live near Canton/Akton.
Ok, I gotta ask it. Where's the hammock?
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@@SchillBrothersOutdoors thank you so much
@@SchillBrothersOutdoors thank you so much
I was around Natural Bridge with my son,about 9 miles south,and we had a Sasquatch screaming at us,I had a sig 9,but my son was so afraid he pissed himself,I just threw up a big fire,till morn,and never looked back,TRUE STORY,make sure you are armed well
omg lunchables are MREs for kids mind blown
Hahahahaha
Are the hammock gear underquilts comfort or survival rated? Looking to get a zero degree pheonix for winter, but curious if I'll have to stack quilts.
That’s a good question, I honestly don’t know
Jalapeño cheddar is the best dorito
Sasquatch cave for hiding and sleeping!!lol
I did a very similar trip Easter weekend. My video quality is not as good as yours, but, check it out if you get a chance. Also did a trip Labor Day that included Hansen's Point if you are interested. As always, enjoyed your video.
Can't believe you guys are still using those sawyer bags. Cnoc is better in my opinion
Hahaha, we’re all over the place right now.
Note to self, teach the Ohio boys a flat lay fire....Go Blue!
Lol
Schill Brothers Outdoors love your videos. Thanks for all the hard work.
Plus- gotta hit up Miguel's next trip! BBN
Great area just not well marked
So now they have video proof you guys from Ohio are the ones who trail side camp in the RRG! Your second night campsite was near Lost Branch and Osbourne Bend junction...illegal campsite! Well, at least you didn't get a ticket! this time...
Welp, honestly had no idea. Apparently didn’t research it enough. We talked with a few people and everyone said it was fair game on this loop.
Unfortunately the rules in the RRG are NEVER enforced. 300 feet from a trail...so that means the 50 campsites on Auxier Ridge are all illegal but packed every weekend. It's a shame that lack of budget keeps the rules from being enforced and the area is allowed to be raped every weekend. Yes, I'm bitter about it! LOL
@@asmith7876 It patrolled mostly on the weekends and during the labor day thru memorial day weekends
Reagan L. I’ve been camping there since the 70’s. I’ve NEVER seen anyone patrolling, never heard of anyone ticketed, ever. I wish.
@@asmith7876 Yep me too, 1978-79 Winter. Ah the days when Tunnel Ridge Road was open to the end. No rules about camping in the rock houses... trust me, they are called back country rangers and they do hike the official (numbered) trails. Law enforcement usually is working the parking areas for passes Wed-Sun. Local police are called in for drug enforcement and other crimes. The back country rangers write tickets for illegal fires/camping ect. Ask about it next time your at Gladie. Your experience is probably due to the sheer volume of people that visit now vs the 1 or 2 BC Rangers at any given time.
Kentucky, LOL. Ya'll still have your teeth.