ViDEO: The Backpacker Tough Guy Challenge....Hammock Edition

**Gary_R** · 08-28-2011, 20:50

Originally Posted by Shug

Thanks ya'll.....don't know about a hammock on this trip as they are outfitting me on the mountain......ahhhhhhh.....ground sleep.

Well if you cant use your hammock see if you can spend a few extra day up here in the NW and i'm sure there's plenty of people that will gladly hang with ya!

**Dutch** · 08-29-2011, 13:28

I'm so proud to know you Shug.

**Red Wing** · 08-29-2011, 19:02

That's epic Shugalicious. Congrats and well done. Won a free trip to Ranier for hiking! You're blessed buddy and deserve it all.

**vdeal** · 08-30-2011, 10:55

Congrats Shug,

Just read about your win. The video was awesome as they all are. Thanks for inspiring us - even those of us with many, many years in the piney woods. You've inspired me to start making my own videos - should complement the pics very nicely.

**ciphoto** · 09-04-2011, 12:42

Hey Shug just saw this and wanted to add my congrats.... Was out visiting my son in Seattle in June, Rainer is awesome, I can't wait to go back and do some hiking and camping there. We camp on the Olympic Peninsula, hung at 2nd Beach, awesome... and just did a day trip to Rainer.

Again congrats...

**nothermark** · 09-04-2011, 12:52

Originally Posted by Shug

.....I Won!
Just got the call from Allie at Backpacker......1st place prize. I get to climb Mt. Rainier and win some gear))))))
Fun to be feeling like a Victor.

Shug the Shocked

Congratulations!!!!! I ignored th thread for a while thn chacked back in to see why it was still running. Great to see you won!

**Shug** · 09-04-2011, 18:20

Thanks all......the guides have been in touch and we have to set a date.
No trees.......ahhhhhhh.
Have to carry a 35 pound pack to fixed camps.
I will miss the hammock for sure.
Shug

**lazy river road** · 09-04-2011, 18:54

Shug, Shug, Shug, what can I say that hasent already been said. A big ooolllll WWWWOOOOHHHH Buddy is in order.You certainly deserve this trip. Enjoy it and I cant wait to see the video.

**LostCause** · 09-04-2011, 19:30

Congrats Shug! I'm ecstatic that you won! Are you going bring your video camera on this trip?

**weaver2469** · 09-04-2011, 19:49

Great job Shug. I know I speak for a bunch of people when I say my hammocking habit was inspired by your videos. Couldn't be a more deserving winner. See if you can work in some bluegrass. Everything's better with a little bluegrass.