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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Another very enjoyable adventure...thank you gents....and prayers for the unfortunate rat...hope he heals well to rat again!......Woooooooooooooooobuddy. :)
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.
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. 👍🏻👍🏻
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
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!
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!
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!! 😂
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 !!!
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!
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.....
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!
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.
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!!!
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
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
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.
+Martin Dawson We had a huge laugh out there. good for the spirit and soul!
Maple King for President!!!!!
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.
+Eugene Jr. Folse Thankee.
There is nothing more beautiful than a true series of tear inducing belly laughs....Maple King outtakes are hilarious!
Long live the Maple King! Another outstanding series Shug, many Thanks to both of you =)
+rls303 Appreciate it.
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.
+aephix73 Navy brat here. Grew up round the world. Settled in Charlotte NC in 4th grade. Tht is when I met Hickery....6th grade.
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.
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.
I appreciate the comment.
Thanks for taking us along on your journey! Happy Birthday!
+David Byrge Thankee
so wonderfully weird and it made me so very happy, long live the Maple King. thank you Hickery Bros
You guys are my favorire. Now that's what brothers should do. Enjoy life and the company of each other. Keep it going fellas.
+Derwyn Golden We thankee Derwyn
Always a antic filled trip when you guys hit the trail....Thanks for taking us with..
We thankee.
Very interesting and super entertaining series. Thanks very much. Glad everything turned out ok for the guy that had the fall.
+Randall Field Thankee. He is healing well.
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
+Larry Conley We sure did get a good one. Thankee
Happy BIrthday Shug and salutations to the Maple King! We are not worthy!
Another very enjoyable adventure...thank you gents....and prayers for the unfortunate rat...hope he heals well to rat again!......Woooooooooooooooobuddy. :)
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.
+Greg Freier Superior Hiking Trial
Thank you kind sir.
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. 👍🏻👍🏻
+RUreddynow Thankee thankee.
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
+Jake Snyder Have a right goodie out there.
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!
+thermaler1 Gamey me
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!
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!! 😂
Whoooooo Buddy)))) that was a fun one.
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.
Whooooo Buddy)))))
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.
+Rob Marley Thankee.
I love the view from Bald Knob across the Piedmont of SC. I could sit up there all day!
At 2:00 what a beautiful / purdy view from the top! Wow
thanks for sharing your vacation with us. it's been the highlight of my week.
+Dan Weiss Funny how it seems it never happened now.
Yup been there. ....
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
hahahaha awesome like always Shug! I love watching you two together, I was hoping the maple king would show up hahahaha! Whooobuddy!
+Chris Robbins Thankee.
Enjoy your Birthday! I really enjoy your videos, its great to see you friends together for another outstanding adventure,
+Old Seadawg Thankee
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.
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...
Always be vigilant but anything can happen anytime.
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!
Another great video series Shug! Let's hope the kids never use them against you in a incompetency hearing.
+panzerabwerkanone Those kids made us this way!
At 7:57 wow! Nice pass through the mountain!
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.
+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.
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 !!!
+Justin McKinney I too love that sinister fellow.
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!
+Christina Foster Me too!
Maple King, nice touch with the glow sticks. Scary!
Thankee.
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...
+CampfireTalk Hope it as not a Banana Moon Pie!
Thank you Hickery Brothers for another awesome camping adventure.
+stoeltz11 Y'elcome and thankee.
Sure is pretty - thanks for sharing it with us! Hhmmmhhuuh
+Bennington Camper Y'elcome
another great video! hope Carolina backpacker recoups quickly! always great to see the hickory bros. in action!
+dean mclamb He is on the mend.
Super glad to see Karl made the trip!!
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.
Get well soon Carolina backpacker.
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.
I so love going back to NC just to eat my favorite foods.
Great trip!
Thanks for the videos.. really enjoyed watching them.
+Eat Carbs Thankee
Whooo buddyyy!! Happy birthday!!! 100 years & more !! (also uploads of kozzz). Thank you for all that positive energy!! Much appreciated!
+mirogster Thankee.
What a great trip and the Maple King rocks i had a great laugh cheers for sharing guys ATB Nobby
Thanks again for sharing your adventure!
+korling99 our pleasure
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.
That is hot hot hot.
Loved every minute of this series! You guys are hilarious. Thanks for taking us along.
Fantastic vid and some beautiful scenery
I thankee.
Whooooo Budddyyyy, more adventure than asked for.... Hope C.hiker is doing ok. HFHS(Have Fun & Hike Safe)
Good to see Karl joining us again. Glad to hear your friend made it out alive....scary.
+Outdoor Archives Yessir I reckon.
The maple king haunts... My dreams with his dark wisdoms... peacefully hanging
+anderskynard I have to hang near him. Imagine that!
Thanks for the laughs and clean humor shug
+nick kuttian Yessir. Thankee.
Happy birthday shug!
Happy Birthday Shug! It was an awesome adventure as always!
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!
We never walked that far and fast before. It's an old man thing.
Im starting to feel it to brother! and Im a fair bit younger. cudos to you!
Thanks for the video Shug. Happy Birthday! I hope your friend recovers and gets back on the trail soon. He is one tough dude.
Fantastic hike! Love the videos!
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.
Man did I have a good laugh at Hickery at the end there. Felt so good!
This was so much fun to watch. Thanks for sharing
+Mike The Bagpiper Mucho appreciato.
watched beginning to the end, great trip!. Thank ye
Whooooo Buddy))))
Okay I'm hooked. Headed to the Gorge as soon as possible.
+Bill SandySprings It awaits.
good times with a good friend. does not get much better than that.
Truth!
great series shug.... ya keeping it real
Awesome video as always. Hope your friend that tripped down that slope is ok. That Maple King is something different :)
Thanks for sharing - Martin
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.
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.....
+Diggin & Fishin No....he too snores.
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!
Oh you young buck you. Have a right goodie of a trip with the family.
Happy Birthday Shug.
+Bob Hukilau Thankee
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.
+MidTnOutdoors The Maple King is a moody one.
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.
+PaCampingDad There are always Rats abounding there.
One of the best channels out there keep up the great work
+DpKxREVO Appreciate that!
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!!!
Happy Birthday Shug!!
+David Alvarez Thankee.
The Maple King.... and I thought I knew strange, but that topped it :-P
+Nerb1 He is a odd fellow.
Outstandingly Excellent!
+Survivalist2008 Thankee
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!
Great hike!
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
+GV Outdoors We are in meetings with Scorsese. :-)
Awesome as always
LONG LIVE THE MAPLE KING ... and his trusty side kick Shugrow!
I am his artistic director/camera doof!
Great trip videos. Always enjoy watching you guys. BTW Happy Birthday! !
That bark hat with the green light......Bizzaro World......Tom Bombadillo ...from the Hobbit.....King of the forest.....LMAO....!!!!
Maple King cracks me up
Awesome, great videos, feel as if I was there
Thank you very much!
Great vacation...
+mobiltec Vacation is next week!
Thanks Shug and Kent I hope that Fellow is A OK
Those maple king outtakes, man! WHHHOOOOOOO Buddy!!
Laughing like that is sooooo good.
@@shugemery I agree! Good for the soul!
Good stuff. Thanks again sir!
Y'elcome and Whooooo Buddy)))))
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHUG!
+theokoye Thankee.
Nothing like a BBQ and chili dog after days on the trail....goood colon cleansing
Goodness gracious that was good eatin'
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
+atommachine Yessir
Awesome series as usual. And yes, I used the word "awesome".
Excellent
Ah the Maple King...good stuff. :)
+RonKris He sees you.......