Northbound on the Pacific Crest Trail | PCT Short Film
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2019
- A northbound thru hike attempt on the Pacific Crest Trail. This is my first thru hike and I wanted to capture it in a short film I can go back and watch years from now and relive all the awesome memories. The big open views and epic ridge walks were the coolest thing about the PCT, and I wanted to capture as much of the scenery as possible.
The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,650 mile trail from Mexico to Canada thru California, Oregon, and Washington. It starts in the deserts of southern California, passes through the Sierra Nevada mountain range, and ends in the northern Cascades.
And yes, I'm aware there's a blurry dirt mark on many of the shots in this video. There was some debris on the sensor of my camera and I didn't realize until it was too late.
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This is the best PCT movie in a long while. Thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you!
Thank you!
another great one is called only the essential
And another great one it’s called “It is the People” from Elina Osborne
Great video brother. Great video.
Wow! Just, Wow!
You made it so dramatic like you are climbing Everest! The music, the photography, the narration are amazing! Congratulations on completing the PCT in one of the toughest years and congratulations on the absolutely gorgeous documentary!
One of the best PCT documentaries since “as it happens TV” and “only the essential!”
Well done and glad ya made it through! Bad ass journey!
Calvin, i didn't want this film to end...thank you so much for sharing! happy trails
Great video. Great job.
love ,love this video ..
Congrats on capturing the "thru-hike" sensation in this astonishing film. As a Class of 2019 thru hiker myself I kept on pushing away my tears on seeing this footage. You were successful in making the viewer part of your tramily and I thank you for that. We actually met "Sunkist" in Stevens Pass so you must have been right behind us :). Thanks again from Olaf and StressLevel and happy trails!
Hands down the best PCT mini-film I’ve seen. Great work capturing the journey. ... next year it is my turn.
I’m less than 5 mins into this, and realized this has to be watched on miry big screen, not my iPad. It’s just so good!
Watched this on my phone. Came home from work and watched it again on the TV. Stunning imagery and one of the best trail videos I've come across on YT!
Thanks for taking us along on your journey.
Beautiful film.
Awesome video Calvin. Awesome editing too. This is one of my favourite PCT video's. Just love it man. It is one of the best PCT films around. I have learnt a lot about vlogging, camera angles, editing and of course the PCT. Thanks man. Cheers from the Land Down Under. Roll on March 10.
Hi Ken, i,ve just left a comment about this awesome video. Can,t wait to see yours.
Amazing job, very well put together documentary of you through hike... the 45 minutes flew by
Everything in this was just perfect; the pacing, the editing, the music, it was all on point. Great job!
Thank you!
Calvin, congratulations and well done! This video, as with each of your other videos, is a joy to watch. Raw. Honest. Awesome !!
What an amazing/awesome/phenomenal short movie of your trek Northbound on the Pacific Crest Trail.
This is by far the best video I’ve seen of anyone’s journey on the PCT.
I watched all of your posts from when you started until you finished.
Thank you for taking us along and thank you for making this video!
Congratulations to you and everyone who completed the PCT this year!
What an Epic Journey!
I just had to watch this beautiful thing all over again. I love the humor, narration, and fond exposure of all the hikers. Although you were ticking off the miles, your video never seems to be just about that. You paused for the soaring birds, magnificent vistas and comic relief among friends. I loved the slowed motion which somehow emphasized the weight and danger of high country snow travel perfectly paired with expressive music. You never make it look easy and you carry your audience through your uncertainty as you make the perfect calls for your own hike. After following along with your phone videos, I knew that if given the time, you would make an epic account of your journey. Yes, that is what you did.
Wow thanks
You have created a work of art to treasure always. Many hours of work and love have gone into the editing and presentation. Thank you so much for sharing such an inspirational film.
Great work, i think i gave you and 9 other hikers rides into lonepine. Glad you guys made through the Sierra. -coffeebreak
Wow, Calvin, I could sense the humility and humble sensation coming out of the video, that I feel when I'm in the mountain environment. What an adventure, I've done some hard things and at 73 am still alive to tell the tales, but your walk steps well over the mark. Seems like you had a great group of people around you - always makes the hard bits more pleasant. Congratulations!
Possibly the best pct film I've ever seen.
Most definitely one of the best pct videos in a long time.
Just wanted to say thanks again for sharing and taking the time to put this together. I know there are times when hiking I don’t even want to take the phone outta my pocket to snap a pic let alone put forth the effort you did. Well done.
My heart absolutely aches for the trail. Post trail depression is hitting so hard right now. Thank you for creating this
Stay strong! I know the feeling
Its been 3 long years for me. I feel it still when I watch these videos. It gets better, though it is hard to get back into the rat race once you realize processions, and consumption only weigh you down.
This is by far the best documentary for capturing the feeling and experience of being on the PCT. I keep coming back to it. Everything else is garbage. You have a great gift for capturing a feeling on film.
Congrats on an epic accomplishment and wonderful film. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Brilliant work - thank you
Superb! Outstanding! Professionally done! National Geographic worthy! Did I enjoy watching it? Heck YAH
Well done, amazing video. Thank you so much for sharing.
Made me cry multiple times... I already want to do it all over again. Miss every minute, every mile of that trail. Thank you for creating capturing and sharing so many beautiful moments/memories. Much love brother
Very beautiful journey, very simply told. Outstanding work.
Very nicely done video of your epic journey. You captured the mood, scenes, and people so nicely with the music. It has a professional quality.
Excellent video
Great adventure & journey, depicted excellently! Thanks for the wonderful vid & shots, thoroughly enjoyed this, thx
Calvin--I just finished watching it! All I can say is WOW! I honestly think you have a future as a filmmaker--if you want it! This was spectacular! I'm sure I'll watch it again this winter. Congrats on a masterpiece!
I said the same thing.
Amazing job man one the best shorts on any of the trials I have seen and congrats to all your group and was so awesome seeing numbers in this rest in peace
Amazing video!! I had to watch it twice, just such incredible footage. What an epic journey!!
By far the best PCT thru-hike video I've seen. I was expecting the normal millennial type film full of "super easy" and "super cool" every two minutes. Instead, I got one of the best pieces of film I've seen in years.
Calvin--this is an EPIC film! I hope you submit it for some rewards! Some of those river crossings were unbelievable!
What a great doc! Thank you!!
Great video...one of the best trail/hiking movies that I have ever seen!
Awesome Calvin! What an incredible video documenting your PCT thru hike journey. I really enjoyed following along with you. Thank you for talking me along.
Really enjoyed this!
Calvin, you have an amazing film. You show not only the beauty of hiking, you also show the real struggles without drama. I have hiked in Europe and in some States in USA. I haven been planning and preparing to do the PCT for the last 6 months.
YOUR FILM HAS SHOWN IN ONLY 44:05 min what I have researched over 20 hours watching videos.
Thank you. Your film has made me to feel I am ready for it.
Blessings.
Absolutely beautiful - and a little terrifying for those of us hiking next year. I think this is by far one of my favorite videos of the trail.
Unbelievably well done! Thank you for sharing your story
One of the best hiker films I have ever seen!!!
Just found this incredible video of the PCT. No doubt the best of the MANY I have viewed. It had a high level of professional cinematography rarely seen on UA-cam. Great job.
Beautiful film...
Just great🤜🏼🤛🏼 awesome footage 🙌🏻
PCT 19 🤙🏻 What a year. Your Sierra experience is next level. I would of been a few weeks behind you. I didn't finish until October, so I was hit with the early washington snow. I want to go back and do washington again without the rain!
Spectacular!
Amazing. Spiritually motivated me to live life like I believe it should be lived. Thanks
Amazing video!! Thank you so much for sharing it 😍😍!
Thanks for watching
This video crushed it. Very well done. And all the stills at the end were just icing on the cake.
Well done
CONGRATULATIONS to all! What a beautiful video. One of the best I've seen.
Thank you!
Great job. Best film of the PCT for 2019!
I enjoy your film every minute. Thank you for posting.
Very cool! Great work.
Awesome awesome awesome
Absolutely awesome!
Wow, great film! Well done. Congratulations!
Great video. Making the PCT look awesome adventure. Can't wait until I can give it a go.
Beautiful very beautiful video the best PCT movie
Well done! My wife turned me on to your channel when she was watching you go through one of the river crossings. Now I told her about this video. I'm glad you made it. I'll watch it again. It's a favorite!
Enjoyed following your journey this summer. Awesome job on this film, gonna be one of my all time favorites).
Best PCT documentary ive seen so far. The ending music gave me chills. Gearing up to thru hike in March so thank u for the motivation.
Fully amazing pct video . The quality of the footage and the narrative is amazing . Great soundtrack too .
Amazing movie. And very true regarding the trail reality.
One of the best hiking documentaries I ever seen! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Loved it. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent!! Beautiful videography and editing. 😊
Simply amazing.
My God this was amazing. I have never seen that purple in the sky......thank you
Amazing! Brings me right back finished on September 12th, hit the Sierras in early June this year. The Sierras were a magical place this year, you don't really ever get to experience them like that often
CharlesFratt How was it dealing with the high snow year?
Very nicely done! Thx for taking us on your terrific adventure!
been watching a lot of videos on thru hikes. haven’t finished your video yet, but you did a great job planning out the angles you shot. i do hope you share future video of your adventures. thanks for the work and for sharing.
Excellent video Calvin. My name is Mike and I live in Washington State and yes you are right Washington is unreal. Love it here and love watching the new videos created of all the hikers that attempt the PCT. I am a trail correspondent for Washington Trail Association (wta.org) and I have hiked sections of the PCT in all three states but never tried the whole thing. We put in thousands of volunteer hours a year maintaining trails especially the PCT. Since I am now reaching 60 years old I doubt that I will ever be able to enjoy hiking the whole thing but I understand the feeling everyone gets when trying this hike. All I think about is hiking and every weekend I am up in the mountains of Washington hiking. Thanks for putting together this fantastic video!!. Take Care Mike
So so beautiful... thank you so much for this.
Really well shot and beautiful film. Makes me want to jack my job in, visit the States and walk the trail asap. Ever thought of film making as a career. All the best in your future adventures from across the pond.
I’ve seen a have dozen of these and your vid stands at the top. I too enjoyed it a lot. Thank you.
Stunning production ! Gonna watch that a few times. Thank you.
Appreciate it 👍
you probably have the best production quality of a PCT video i've ever seen. i'm comparing to darwin on the trail and homemade wanderlust. really damn good.
Amazing video, Calvin! Thanks for taking me back to this spring/summer.
Stunningly beautiful photography...
Such a beautiful overview of your journey. Thank you so much for taking us along. Wishing you all good things.
This is without a doubt one of the best PCT films I've watching in a long time. This is up there with As It Happens. Fantastic job. Great shots, great font use, great editing, great effort.
WOW, such great footage!! Thank you for sharing!
What a spectacular way to sum up your journey. Very well done! Congratulations by the way. You crushed it!
Wow, thanks for doing this.
Wow awesomely done, loved it!!
Such a really exceptional film about your thru hike. New subscriber here.
Amazing. Congrats. That looked so difficult. Great footage. Great music.
What a great video of 2019 PCT thru hike! All so positive and real. Thanks for taking us along.
Beautiful film. Well done!
What an epic journey. Thanks for sharing it with us.