The follow-up to our Shatili to Omalo trek, in this film we leave Omalo and hike all the way to Pankisi Valley. It's a challenging one, with some long days, unpleasant encounters with territorial sheepdogs, and some hairy landslides. But of course, the trickiest treks are often the most beautiful! The first half is silent hiking, the second half is a guide to the trek and chat about our experience, with 3D route maps and extra footage and photos. Hope you enjoy hiking this trail with us! Kim and Del
Absolutely love your films. What a beautiful part of the world, one I wouldn't normally think of a hiking destination. Those dogs outside your tent...and I thought you two are normally the dig whisperers
Thank you so much! Yeah, it's such a great hiking destination, with lots of variety. Ugghhh, stray/community dogs are almost always friendly, but Georgian sheepdogs are super protective and intimidating. Not a fun experience!
Fabulous as always, that was a tough one for sure yet it never ceases to amaze me where Del finds the energy to RUN back for that camera. Thanks for another superb job and already waiting for the next. Oh and we had a fabulous week in Mull after watching your vid. Breath taking, thanks both👍👍
Glad to hear the Mull trip went well! Ha, the thought of all that unnecessary 4K footage taking up space on the hard drives gives him the energy boost to run 😂
Silly as this may seem, it’s so refreshing to see that not everyone can hike at a fast pace. I love watching videos, but always feel lacking because I can’t do the crazy miles, nor can I keep a pace that most do. Absolutely love your videos…what beautiful country.
Hey Robin, yep, I'm definitely a slower hiker, and with all the filming it slows Del down to my pace ; ) It's hard not to compare yourself to others sometimes, but I've learned what my limits are and how best I enjoy the hiking experience. I've just accepted that I'll never be doing 30 kilometre days or powering up a 1000 metre ascent in an hour or two! Glad to share our hikes in Georgia with you, thanks for watching and appreciating. Cheers, Kim
@@GoingTheWholeHogg i dont know why to make 30 kilometres a day:). When i watch movies like this i think i would want to stop each 500 foots to sit, look around, make photos and enjoy the landscape. So i would probably do 8 kilometres per day:))). Hiking over 20 kilometres per day , like many hikers do, looks like a cardiac workout placed into mountains for me, but not a tourist hike.
Hiking that distance in the mountains day after day is certainly a physical challenge, and we do tend to have shorter days than some mostly. I think because with this route there is nowhere to stay or get supplies you’re then kind of forced to do longer days or carry more food instead. But yes, absolutely, you want to have time to enjoy the mountain landscapes while you’re there 😃
Oh cool, are you in Tusheti now?! Yeah, we've been a bit delayed getting this video and guide out, hopefully nowhere near as long a break between this and the next one!
Never hiked before, and hope to attempt some easier stuff first, but really enjoyed watching the video and found your blog incredibly informative. Thanks for sharing all this stuff. Very inspiring.
Thanks for watching and appreciating, Mielad! Yeah, this is definitely not a good beginner hike, but there are lots of other good day hike options in Tusheti. Glad you've found it inspiring and hope you can get out for an easier hike soon! Cheers, Kim
Another excellent journey!! Such fantastic views and scenes in every hike. That barking dog moment was intense, maybe those are not used to the hikers. The ending part was amusing, looks like Del also had some marathon :-). Looking forward to the next one!
Thank you! Ha, yeah poor Del always has the extra marathon to complete. Sheepdogs in Georgia are very territorial and we were camping a bit too close to their place, not a fun experience! The next film has much less drama ; )
I am really loving your vlogs as I'm planning to take a group to Georgia/Armenia in August/early September 2022. We planned it for 2020 but couldnt leave Australia. Your vlogs are SUPER helpful and we plan to do more than the usual Mestia/Ushguli. So keep up the great work -- oh by the way could you subtitle the commentary (joke)
Cheers, Dawn! Glad to hear they are helpful and that's cool you're taking a group to explore Georgia and Armenia next year. Do you know which hikes you'll do yet? Ha, well actually I do type up all the subtitles for the talking part, so the English subs are there if you need them ; ) Kim
What a hike! In the earlier part of the video I was thinking that the mountains seemed almost wonderfully silent (shades of Borodin's, 'In the Steppes of Central Asia') but your Dog Siege was anything but that; in recall, what would you have liked to carry with you (apart from a Webley .455) to deal with them? I get on well with our sheep and cattle dogs (here in the Antipodes) but I think those would have been much more than a handful. A truly fascinating journey and I look forward to meeting your next dog.
Sheep and cattle dogs in Georgia are a whole other beast to any we've met elsewhere! As we were on their territory I'm not sure anything could have gone differently, next time I'd fill up our water and push on to camp further up! Maggie is a delight compared to that rabble 😭
18:48 you should got VIPERTEK Stun Gun VTS-989 - 700BV Heavy Duty Rechargeable LED Flashlight Also few Georgian words with cry out - Ha! “Gadi Dzaglo! Gadi! Tsadi sheni patron dedaki movtkan! 😂
Avoid them if possible, but if you have to pass through their territory, try to get the attention of a shepherd so they can control their dogs, and if that’s not possible (ie. no shepherd in sight), walk quickly without rushing, face them from time to time and wave a hiking pole and shout if they get too close. It’s uncomfortable at first but you do get used to it. Once you’re past the herd then they will stop bothering you.
Yeah, we lived in Tongyeong for 3 years and miss it so much! We have been in Georgia for more than 1 year now, taking plenty of breaks in between hikes ; )
Hello! No, I'm afraid we don't organise trips. You could contact Nazy's Guesthouse (nazysguesthouse.com/pioneer/) to ask about a guided hike in this area, or there are some Georgia based hiking groups on Facebook, maybe you could meet hiking buddies through one of these. Cheers, Kim
Ugghh, sheepdogs are the worst! We were camping too close to their territory and they held us hostage in the tent for hours in the evening and the next morning 😭
the camera men riding horses or not ???? cuz this route was a long walking ...... very tired carrying cameras & tent at the same time// both of you sat inside the tent ... and hearing the dogs' barking.... this means you recorded by yourself this clip???? i feel that
Yes, we film everything ourselves, there is noone else! Our bags are definitely heavy with the extra camera equipment and it makes it much slower and harder. Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed the film : ) Kim
17:50 and for the following minute or so..sorry, I get that you don't want to narrate your videos - which is a great idea - but that was just cringeworthy: watching you two, staring in the emptiness, in silence, while the dogs bark, and you don't make a sound or say a thing and just sit staring at the emptiness..that's just too weird. I feel like you should be a bit more relaxed and share some of your conversations/ thoughts as you hike, instead of aiming for this obsessive silence
Well, the reality of that situation was that it was extremely tense, and we were trying not to move at all or make any sound because it was making the dogs bark even more and come even closer to our tent. We couldn't see them, only focus on listening to try and figure out how many there were and how close they were, if the shepherd was calling them back, and so on. The way you see us in that scene is genuinely how we were reacting to the situation, frozen still with our hearts pumping.
Another great piece of work... thank you! I did wonder if the exposure was correct? Seems like it was right for the sky, but not the land when in wasn't sunlit. But maybe it really was that sombre! The first section of the video that shows the trek was pretty low key, tbh. However the explanation in the second half brought the whole experience alive... a brilliant presentation! I actually feel like I've been there, now. Seriously hard work with really long days, so I'm not surprised that you looked a bit miserable. But that's trekking, isn't it? Demanding at the time, but great to look back on. My trekking days are over, but I really enjoy yours.... please keep up the great work!
Thank you very much! Actually the exposure was a tricky one... there was often a great deal of contrast with incredibly bright skies and shaded areas from dark clouds. Sometimes hard to strike the right balance when filming in these conditions, but we do remember it being rather moody. Glad you enjoyed the video as a whole. And yes, a tough hike made even tougher by the filming, but that's what we do! Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave an interesting comment, so thanks again.
The follow-up to our Shatili to Omalo trek, in this film we leave Omalo and hike all the way to Pankisi Valley. It's a challenging one, with some long days, unpleasant encounters with territorial sheepdogs, and some hairy landslides. But of course, the trickiest treks are often the most beautiful! The first half is silent hiking, the second half is a guide to the trek and chat about our experience, with 3D route maps and extra footage and photos. Hope you enjoy hiking this trail with us! Kim and Del
I am from Georgia, thank you for the trip
Thanks for watching and appreciating : )
Absolutely love your films. What a beautiful part of the world, one I wouldn't normally think of a hiking destination. Those dogs outside your tent...and I thought you two are normally the dig whisperers
Thank you so much! Yeah, it's such a great hiking destination, with lots of variety. Ugghhh, stray/community dogs are almost always friendly, but Georgian sheepdogs are super protective and intimidating. Not a fun experience!
It's a wonderful trip!
Yeah, a little tough but very beautiful!
Woohoo 🙌 new video 🤙
Glad you're glad!
thanks from georgia
Thanks for watching!
Absolutely loved it !! Each video from you guys are worth waiting for :)
Thank you, Shweta! Always appreciate you watching and enjoying : )
I was waiting for a new video like a small Child for christmas 😁 on my way from work cant wait to watch IT 😍❤️❤️❤️
❤️ this put a big smile on our faces! Hope you enjoy IT 😄
What an adventurous trip you had. Great memories for you. The scenery sure is beautiful. Thanks for taking us along.
Thanks for joining us, Andrea! Yeah, beautiful and challenging at the same time. Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers, Kim
I have been waiting for this!!!! i am at work right now. I will watch it on my way home while on the train ! 😻
Woo! Hope you enjoy it : )
Fabulous as always, that was a tough one for sure yet it never ceases to amaze me where Del finds the energy to RUN back for that camera. Thanks for another superb job and already waiting for the next. Oh and we had a fabulous week in Mull after watching your vid. Breath taking, thanks both👍👍
Glad to hear the Mull trip went well! Ha, the thought of all that unnecessary 4K footage taking up space on the hard drives gives him the energy boost to run 😂
Silly as this may seem, it’s so refreshing to see that not everyone can hike at a fast pace. I love watching videos, but always feel lacking because I can’t do the crazy miles, nor can I keep a pace that most do. Absolutely love your videos…what beautiful country.
Hey Robin, yep, I'm definitely a slower hiker, and with all the filming it slows Del down to my pace ; ) It's hard not to compare yourself to others sometimes, but I've learned what my limits are and how best I enjoy the hiking experience. I've just accepted that I'll never be doing 30 kilometre days or powering up a 1000 metre ascent in an hour or two! Glad to share our hikes in Georgia with you, thanks for watching and appreciating. Cheers, Kim
@@GoingTheWholeHogg i dont know why to make 30 kilometres a day:). When i watch movies like this i think i would want to stop each 500 foots to sit, look around, make photos and enjoy the landscape. So i would probably do 8 kilometres per day:))). Hiking over 20 kilometres per day , like many hikers do, looks like a cardiac workout placed into mountains for me, but not a tourist hike.
Hiking that distance in the mountains day after day is certainly a physical challenge, and we do tend to have shorter days than some mostly. I think because with this route there is nowhere to stay or get supplies you’re then kind of forced to do longer days or carry more food instead. But yes, absolutely, you want to have time to enjoy the mountain landscapes while you’re there 😃
Beautiful as always. Cheers!
Thanks, James!
Hey Guys.
Only just seen you have released this! Have been waiting for your next one for weeks.
Looks like Iv got to change my plans for tomorrow 😀
Oh cool, are you in Tusheti now?! Yeah, we've been a bit delayed getting this video and guide out, hopefully nowhere near as long a break between this and the next one!
Never hiked before, and hope to attempt some easier stuff first, but really enjoyed watching the video and found your blog incredibly informative. Thanks for sharing all this stuff. Very inspiring.
Thanks for watching and appreciating, Mielad! Yeah, this is definitely not a good beginner hike, but there are lots of other good day hike options in Tusheti. Glad you've found it inspiring and hope you can get out for an easier hike soon! Cheers, Kim
Gorgeous 😍
Thank you!
@@GoingTheWholeHogg you're welcome 😊 we really enjoy making outdoor videos also.
Another excellent journey!! Such fantastic views and scenes in every hike. That barking dog moment was intense, maybe those are not used to the hikers. The ending part was amusing, looks like Del also had some marathon :-). Looking forward to the next one!
Thank you! Ha, yeah poor Del always has the extra marathon to complete. Sheepdogs in Georgia are very territorial and we were camping a bit too close to their place, not a fun experience! The next film has much less drama ; )
I am really loving your vlogs as I'm planning to take a group to Georgia/Armenia in August/early September 2022. We planned it for 2020 but couldnt leave Australia. Your vlogs are SUPER helpful and we plan to do more than the usual Mestia/Ushguli. So keep up the great work -- oh by the way could you subtitle the commentary (joke)
Cheers, Dawn! Glad to hear they are helpful and that's cool you're taking a group to explore Georgia and Armenia next year. Do you know which hikes you'll do yet? Ha, well actually I do type up all the subtitles for the talking part, so the English subs are there if you need them ; ) Kim
Finally 😍
Ha, apologies for the long wait! Hope you enjoy it : )
Great video ….. again !!! ATB
Thanks so much!
What a hike! In the earlier part of the video I was thinking that the mountains seemed almost wonderfully silent (shades of Borodin's, 'In the Steppes of Central Asia') but your Dog Siege was anything but that; in recall, what would you have liked to carry with you (apart from a Webley .455) to deal with them?
I get on well with our sheep and cattle dogs (here in the Antipodes) but I think those would have been much more than a handful.
A truly fascinating journey and I look forward to meeting your next dog.
Sheep and cattle dogs in Georgia are a whole other beast to any we've met elsewhere! As we were on their territory I'm not sure anything could have gone differently, next time I'd fill up our water and push on to camp further up! Maggie is a delight compared to that rabble 😭
Yesssssssssss!! 😎
That's a response I like seeing ; )
18:48 you should got VIPERTEK Stun Gun VTS-989 - 700BV Heavy Duty Rechargeable LED Flashlight
Also few Georgian words with cry out - Ha! “Gadi Dzaglo! Gadi! Tsadi sheni patron dedaki movtkan! 😂
Just checked that out, an impressive piece of kit and not too expensive either 🤔. Also, good advice with the Georgian… will remember for next time 😃
Want to this places tooooo...I was 13yeaes ago😭😭😭
Oh wow! I guess the scenery hasn't changed that much in that time, was the cheese farm there 13 years ago?!
How do you deal with those aggressive sheep dogs?
Avoid them if possible, but if you have to pass through their territory, try to get the attention of a shepherd so they can control their dogs, and if that’s not possible (ie. no shepherd in sight), walk quickly without rushing, face them from time to time and wave a hiking pole and shout if they get too close. It’s uncomfortable at first but you do get used to it. Once you’re past the herd then they will stop bothering you.
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Madloba didi
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58:00 Best part
Glad you liked that bit ; )
OMG You been my town(TongYung) just few years ago. Now You are far NW. When do you going to take break?
Yeah, we lived in Tongyeong for 3 years and miss it so much! We have been in Georgia for more than 1 year now, taking plenty of breaks in between hikes ; )
hello good job! is there any camera man with you guys. i don't think. but i am so curios about that. lol
Ha, yes, the camera man's name is Del ; ) Just the two of us hiking and filming. Thanks for watching! Kim
Do you organise trips? Like, is it possible to book it through you, guys?
I'd like to go hiking, but with experienced people, and not alone.
Hello! No, I'm afraid we don't organise trips. You could contact Nazy's Guesthouse (nazysguesthouse.com/pioneer/) to ask about a guided hike in this area, or there are some Georgia based hiking groups on Facebook, maybe you could meet hiking buddies through one of these. Cheers, Kim
What was goin on with those dogs ? They didn’t sound too friendly to me .
Ugghh, sheepdogs are the worst! We were camping too close to their territory and they held us hostage in the tent for hours in the evening and the next morning 😭
@@GoingTheWholeHogg sounded scary 😂 good on you for crackin on with it though well done 👍
@@OB_1979 Nothing else we could do 😂
the camera men riding horses or not ???? cuz this route was a long walking ...... very tired carrying cameras & tent at the same time// both of you sat inside the tent ... and hearing the dogs' barking.... this means you recorded by yourself this clip???? i feel that
Yes, we film everything ourselves, there is noone else! Our bags are definitely heavy with the extra camera equipment and it makes it much slower and harder. Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed the film : ) Kim
No disfrutaron el camino,solo tenían cumplir llegar a la meta.
Son muy serios , no puede ser que sean tan insensibles al ver esos paisajes, las mismas caras sin emisión.
17:50 and for the following minute or so..sorry, I get that you don't want to narrate your videos - which is a great idea - but that was just cringeworthy: watching you two, staring in the emptiness, in silence, while the dogs bark, and you don't make a sound or say a thing and just sit staring at the emptiness..that's just too weird. I feel like you should be a bit more relaxed and share some of your conversations/ thoughts as you hike, instead of aiming for this obsessive silence
Well, the reality of that situation was that it was extremely tense, and we were trying not to move at all or make any sound because it was making the dogs bark even more and come even closer to our tent. We couldn't see them, only focus on listening to try and figure out how many there were and how close they were, if the shepherd was calling them back, and so on. The way you see us in that scene is genuinely how we were reacting to the situation, frozen still with our hearts pumping.
Another great piece of work... thank you! I did wonder if the exposure was correct? Seems like it was right for the sky, but not the land when in wasn't sunlit. But maybe it really was that sombre! The first section of the video that shows the trek was pretty low key, tbh. However the explanation in the second half brought the whole experience alive... a brilliant presentation! I actually feel like I've been there, now. Seriously hard work with really long days, so I'm not surprised that you looked a bit miserable. But that's trekking, isn't it? Demanding at the time, but great to look back on. My trekking days are over, but I really enjoy yours.... please keep up the great work!
Thank you very much! Actually the exposure was a tricky one... there was often a great deal of contrast with incredibly bright skies and shaded areas from dark clouds. Sometimes hard to strike the right balance when filming in these conditions, but we do remember it being rather moody. Glad you enjoyed the video as a whole. And yes, a tough hike made even tougher by the filming, but that's what we do! Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave an interesting comment, so thanks again.
Great work!
Thanks!