Finale..Foothills Trail/Linville Gorge/Maple King

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  • Опубліковано 13 тра 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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  • @vagabond-yj8pn
    @vagabond-yj8pn 8 років тому +22

    Maple King for President!!!!!

  • @ttram
    @ttram 8 років тому

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

  • @martinoutdoors6941
    @martinoutdoors6941 8 років тому +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  8 років тому

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

  • @rls303
    @rls303 8 років тому +2

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

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +rls303 Appreciate it.

  • @ColinOutside
    @ColinOutside 8 років тому +2

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

  • @chrisrobbins9058
    @chrisrobbins9058 8 років тому +1

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

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +Chris Robbins Thankee.

  • @mdheinze57
    @mdheinze57 5 років тому

    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.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  5 років тому +1

      I appreciate the comment.

  • @AdamCraigOutdoors
    @AdamCraigOutdoors 8 років тому +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

  • @JoeOutdoors
    @JoeOutdoors 8 років тому +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!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +thermaler1 Gamey me

  • @dbyrge
    @dbyrge 8 років тому +1

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

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +David Byrge Thankee

  • @aephix73
    @aephix73 8 років тому

    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  8 років тому

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

  • @donkellogg7512
    @donkellogg7512 8 років тому +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.

  • @handle2001
    @handle2001 5 років тому

    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.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  5 років тому +1

      Whooooo Buddy)))))

  • @EugeneJrFolse
    @EugeneJrFolse 8 років тому

    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.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому +1

      +Eugene Jr. Folse Thankee.

  • @christinafoster1922
    @christinafoster1922 8 років тому

    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!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +Christina Foster Me too!

  • @Tcchamp5877
    @Tcchamp5877 8 років тому

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

  • @larryconley6801
    @larryconley6801 8 років тому

    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  8 років тому

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

  • @mbaja25
    @mbaja25 8 років тому +1

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

  • @chuckreetz2953
    @chuckreetz2953 8 років тому +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!

  • @RUreddynow
    @RUreddynow 8 років тому

    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. 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +RUreddynow Thankee thankee.

  • @foothillstrailhiker3909
    @foothillstrailhiker3909 7 років тому

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

  • @maxamus
    @maxamus 8 років тому

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

  • @randallfield4036
    @randallfield4036 8 років тому

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

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +Randall Field Thankee. He is healing well.

  • @CampfireTalk
    @CampfireTalk 8 років тому

    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  8 років тому

      +CampfireTalk Hope it as not a Banana Moon Pie!

  • @bomphrat
    @bomphrat 8 років тому

    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  8 років тому

      +Greg Freier Superior Hiking Trial

    • @bomphrat
      @bomphrat 8 років тому

      Thank you kind sir.

  • @worddunlap
    @worddunlap 8 років тому

    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  8 років тому

      Always be vigilant but anything can happen anytime.

  • @richardchellette108
    @richardchellette108 8 років тому

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

  • @IsleofWightBushcraft
    @IsleofWightBushcraft 7 років тому

    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  7 років тому

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

  • @johngalt6929
    @johngalt6929 8 років тому

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

  • @JustinMcKinneyhiker
    @JustinMcKinneyhiker 8 років тому

    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  8 років тому

      +Justin McKinney I too love that sinister fellow.

  • @MARLEYFANcbr
    @MARLEYFANcbr 8 років тому

    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.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +Rob Marley Thankee.

  • @kingtut4445
    @kingtut4445 8 років тому

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

  • @HikerNine
    @HikerNine 8 років тому

    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!

  • @HeartPumper
    @HeartPumper 8 років тому +3

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

  • @texaslonestarrider
    @texaslonestarrider 8 років тому

    Fantastic hike! Love the videos!

  • @EatCarbs
    @EatCarbs 8 років тому

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

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому +1

      +Eat Carbs Thankee

  • @saxman7131
    @saxman7131 8 років тому +9

    Get well soon Carolina backpacker.

  • @redline6871
    @redline6871 8 років тому

    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.

  • @derwyngolden6691
    @derwyngolden6691 8 років тому

    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  8 років тому

      +Derwyn Golden We thankee Derwyn

  • @stoutkm
    @stoutkm 8 років тому

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

  • @michaelsnyder2911
    @michaelsnyder2911 8 років тому

    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  8 років тому

      +Jake Snyder Have a right goodie out there.

  • @user-jw8pj9gr5o
    @user-jw8pj9gr5o 8 років тому

    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.

  • @mikeh1808
    @mikeh1808 5 років тому

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

  • @korling99
    @korling99 8 років тому

    Thanks again for sharing your adventure!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +korling99 our pleasure

  • @ThePastorPiper
    @ThePastorPiper 8 років тому

    This was so much fun to watch. Thanks for sharing

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +Mike The Bagpiper Mucho appreciato.

  • @southerntrekker
    @southerntrekker 5 років тому

    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  5 років тому

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

  • @mat-ventures
    @mat-ventures 5 років тому

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

  • @Nutty_Dave_Does
    @Nutty_Dave_Does 8 років тому +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.

  • @Sebastopolmark
    @Sebastopolmark 8 років тому

    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  8 років тому

      +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.

  • @nobbybravoalpha1870
    @nobbybravoalpha1870 8 років тому +1

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

  • @mossybark8753
    @mossybark8753 8 років тому

    Fantastic vid and some beautiful scenery

  • @jacobpoucher
    @jacobpoucher 8 років тому +3

    Super glad to see Karl made the trip!!

  • @jaslcar9220
    @jaslcar9220 8 років тому

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

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +Old Seadawg Thankee

  • @NorwegianWoods
    @NorwegianWoods 8 років тому

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

  • @ssiewnad
    @ssiewnad 8 років тому

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

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

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

    • @ssiewnad
      @ssiewnad 8 років тому

      Yup been there. ....

  • @luckyswine
    @luckyswine 8 років тому

    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  8 років тому

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

  • @nickkuttian4143
    @nickkuttian4143 8 років тому +2

    Thanks for the laughs and clean humor shug

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому +1

      +nick kuttian Yessir. Thankee.

  • @mat-ventures
    @mat-ventures 5 років тому

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

  • @SimpleTanks
    @SimpleTanks 8 років тому +1

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

  • @ncdean62
    @ncdean62 8 років тому

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

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +dean mclamb He is on the mend.

  • @ccsizzle
    @ccsizzle 3 роки тому

    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  3 роки тому +1

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

  • @woodlandsnorth
    @woodlandsnorth 8 років тому

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

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +Outdoor Archives Yessir I reckon.

  • @PaCampingDad
    @PaCampingDad 8 років тому

    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  8 років тому

      +PaCampingDad There are always Rats abounding there.

  • @jenericfarmsranch4547
    @jenericfarmsranch4547 8 років тому

    Awesome as always

  • @edwardmorgan9411
    @edwardmorgan9411 2 роки тому

    Awesome, great videos, feel as if I was there

  • @benningtoncamper2852
    @benningtoncamper2852 8 років тому +1

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

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому +1

      +Bennington Camper Y'elcome

  • @stoeltz11
    @stoeltz11 8 років тому

    Thank you Hickery Brothers for another awesome camping adventure.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +stoeltz11 Y'elcome and thankee.

  • @panzerabwerkanone
    @panzerabwerkanone 8 років тому

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

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +panzerabwerkanone Those kids made us this way!

  • @MidTnOutdoors
    @MidTnOutdoors 8 років тому +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  8 років тому +1

      +MidTnOutdoors The Maple King is a moody one.

  • @scubaguy5455
    @scubaguy5455 8 років тому

    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  8 років тому

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

  • @jstep100
    @jstep100 5 років тому

    Good stuff. Thanks again sir!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  5 років тому

      Y'elcome and Whooooo Buddy)))))

  • @Survivalist2008
    @Survivalist2008 8 років тому

    Outstandingly Excellent!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому +1

      +Survivalist2008 Thankee

  • @trent7700
    @trent7700 8 років тому

    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.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      That is hot hot hot.

  • @iconolater
    @iconolater 8 років тому

    great series shug.... ya keeping it real

  • @CrowMagnumMan2024
    @CrowMagnumMan2024 Рік тому

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

  • @Nerb1
    @Nerb1 8 років тому

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

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +Nerb1 He is a odd fellow.

  • @dpkxrevo5081
    @dpkxrevo5081 8 років тому

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

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +DpKxREVO Appreciate that!

  • @noelcoward76
    @noelcoward76 8 років тому

    Happy birthday shug!

  • @TimWatsonOutdoors
    @TimWatsonOutdoors 8 років тому

    Great hike!

  • @nielsenrobert
    @nielsenrobert 8 років тому

    You guys just ain't right! In the head I mean. Had me laughing 'till my eyes teared up. Good fun and good times. Good on ya!

  • @hikehunter9572
    @hikehunter9572 8 років тому

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

  • @ArtoMikkola
    @ArtoMikkola 8 років тому

    Looks like you had good time :)

  • @Dawnson134
    @Dawnson134 7 років тому

    You might have had the battery to close to a magnet, also thanks for these videos they are so awesome!

  • @kalpoulard6313
    @kalpoulard6313 8 років тому

    Excellent

  • @ergot57
    @ergot57 8 років тому

    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!!!

  • @mat-ventures
    @mat-ventures 5 років тому

    Those maple king outtakes, man! WHHHOOOOOOO Buddy!!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  5 років тому +1

      Laughing like that is sooooo good.

    • @mat-ventures
      @mat-ventures 5 років тому

      @@shugemery I agree! Good for the soul!

  • @anderskyn
    @anderskyn 8 років тому

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

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому +1

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

  • @billmcginnis5939
    @billmcginnis5939 8 років тому

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

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +Bill SandySprings It awaits.

  • @RonKris
    @RonKris 8 років тому

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

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +RonKris He sees you.......

  • @mikeroberts6676
    @mikeroberts6676 8 років тому

    Thanks again for the laughs! It's good to see you guys having fun together. Also, Happy Birthday. (And a belated birthday to Hickery)

  • @fustratedfisher
    @fustratedfisher 8 років тому

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

  • @gvoutdoors9362
    @gvoutdoors9362 8 років тому

    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  8 років тому

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

  • @atommachine
    @atommachine 8 років тому

    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

  • @ergot57
    @ergot57 8 років тому

    Been waiting on this. Thanks guys.

  • @bobahlberg6360
    @bobahlberg6360 8 років тому

    Maple King cracks me up

  • @HUKI1029
    @HUKI1029 8 років тому

    Happy Birthday Shug.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +Bob Hukilau Thankee

  • @tfranks4
    @tfranks4 8 років тому

    Happy Birthday Shug!

  • @eaglesquack
    @eaglesquack 8 років тому

    Happy Birthday Shug!!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      +David Alvarez Thankee.

  • @RallohE
    @RallohE 8 років тому

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

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 років тому

      I am his artistic director/camera doof!

  • @codyandargo906
    @codyandargo906 8 років тому

    Always cool to see the adventures you go on and am glad you bring us with you. You might need to backpack under an assumed identity though in order to get some peace and quiet :)