DANGERS and RISKS I saw in the PCT desert section

[@Chris_Martin707]

I read somewhere, Mother Nature is neither good nor evil, but merely indifferent. Thanks for the video Jon.

[@perezsanchezd3]

Just a little dramatic.. Teeny bit.. 🤭😂

[@jonallenoutside]

Yup, just a bit. It was something we all talked about on trail. “Why is everything trying to kill us!”

[@kellylamarre2751]

Great info for my future PCT hike. Thanks for sharing!! Much appreciated!

[@elizabethcastillo1158]

There are many kinds of yuccas here in Southern California. The beautiful Joshua Tree is one of them. The worst injury I ever saw involving one happened to a hiker bushwacking in the dark who fell into one on a hillside. Yes, they are like swords. That said, we have some in our yard and they are lovely. Glad to hear you only had a relatively minor injury.

[@larrybevins2007]

That tree in Warner Springs is famous! Bzzzzzzzz

[@StephanieHughesDesign]

Rattlesnakes don't always rattle when you are near them.

[@TheAdventureGeek]

Another great video Jon. I’m loving this series. Thanks for taking the time to to do this.

[@jonallenoutside]

Thanks! Glad you like them.

[@bionicdan1959]

Thanks for sharing your experiences with this important topic. Good information.

[@AcrylicGoblin]

Poison oak is the worst! I got it on my hands and went pee out in the forest. My penis swelled up like a beer can and I ended up in the ER. Ugh.

[@jonallenoutside]

Sounds horrible!

[@michaeljames3918]

Location where you experienced those crazy winds?

[@jonallenoutside]

The first time was the second night on trail, so maybe about mile 30. There were others nights that were windy as well. I can't recall the exact location, although pretty much anywhere out there can get windy.

[@kikionthetrailoflove7036]

The biggest potential threat is probably drunken idiots letting off gunshots around campsites at 2am 😅

[@jonallenoutside]

Right?!? Lol!