PCT 2023| Ep33| CANADA!!!

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  • @_ramesh
    @_ramesh Рік тому +8

    Simply amazing. Followed you from the day you landed in the US. You are easily the sunniest hiker in the Class of 23. You coped with Covid, you coped with tough hiking conditions, you coped with the snow and never once did your smile waver. And you made it to Canada like a star. Massive Congratulations. You are an example for others to follow in determination, in a wonderful attitude, in your friendliness and the sheer joy you have brought to so many of us. Thank you for your videos and for taking us along. Its been a privilege. Delighted to hear you are already contemplating the next adventure; we'll be there of course. And just so you know, this last video is a classic even by your high standards - A codger from a world away in India.

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  Рік тому

      Hey there! Thankyou so much for this kind comment, it really means a lot! It’s hard not to smile 24/7 on that trail, it really was incredible :) all the best,
      Ash

  • @jims6625
    @jims6625 Рік тому +2

    Congratulations! Watching you all summer, happy you had a great experience,,,see you on the next one!🎉

  • @sdhales50
    @sdhales50 Рік тому +2

    Congratulations! I've loved your videos, loved your beautiful smile and the will to see it through to Canada. Thanks for sharing.

  • @wayneclary
    @wayneclary Рік тому +2

    Nicely done. Congratulations.

  • @Escapedbydegree
    @Escapedbydegree Рік тому +1

    Bravo!

  • @loisfreeberg-hagen616
    @loisfreeberg-hagen616 Рік тому +2

    What an amazing hike. So thankful you allowed me to follow!!! Great job with the videos! Congratulations! Will be waiting for be a part of your next adventure!

  • @michaelyoung4309
    @michaelyoung4309 Рік тому +2

    Ash, Thanks for the great adventure. I enjoyed every footstep.

  • @marshalarrabee1692
    @marshalarrabee1692 Рік тому +2

    My hiking partner and I (2 grandmas) met you in southern Oregon (we were hiking from the CA/OR border to Shelter Cove)and leap frogged with you for several days. Really enjoyed the time spent with you and loved watching your progress after we parted. Congratulations on reaching Canada!!!

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  10 місяців тому

      Hi there! I’m only just seeing the comment now, I remember you two well!! It was lovely leapfrogging youse for a wee while :) hope your keeping well! Ash

  • @joycejopio6880
    @joycejopio6880 Рік тому +2

    I have watched your journey right from the very beginning and cried for you when you reached the norther terminus in Canada! Congratulations on this amazing feat! Your joy was so contagious, even in the midst of all the trials of the trail. Thank you for all the hard work you put into sharing your adventure with all of us while on trail - I can only imagine that wasn't easy either! If you end up in Vancouver, please let me know and I would love to take you out for dinner! Northern Irish people are one of my favorites - I had a roommate for 7 years who is from Bangor and she was (and still is amazing!). xo

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  10 місяців тому

      Hi there! I’m sorry I’m only just getting round to replying now but I wanted to thank you for your comment and dinner offer, that would have been so lovely!! All the best, and thanks for following along, Ash

  • @samcrawford5665
    @samcrawford5665 Рік тому +2

    Fantastic finale. Thank you for all your work in making and sharing these videos.

  • @maureenobryan6141
    @maureenobryan6141 Рік тому +2

    Such a wonderful ending to your journey Ash! It was fun to see that curly ribbon hang in there all the way to the end! 🙂 I'm so glad you took the time and effort to share your journey with all of us, and I'm equally glad to have met you and helped in small ways! Your joy is contagious. You made hiking the trail a fun adventure, even though I know there were some very tough days. Great big congratulations and happy planning for your next adventure! I will be following along. Please connect again if you need assistance! And, big hugs - sorry to hear about loosing your sweet doggie. I trust your time reliving your adventure will help bring some healing! You are AMAZING! ❤

  • @larrypeake7632
    @larrypeake7632 Рік тому +3

    Ash, BRAVO!!! Your beautiful smile, your great demeanor and unforgettable laughter, thank you for letting us enjoy it with you!!! Can't wait for the next adventure to begin.

  • @jodymckenzie3828
    @jodymckenzie3828 Рік тому +3

    You made me cry! I so enjoyed your journey! You are fabulous, amazing, brave, adventurous and so much fun! Thank you for sharing!

  • @lorriescott8775
    @lorriescott8775 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for taking us a long. I look forward to seeing more of the world through your eyes. Congratulations!

  • @tammyjarvis3699
    @tammyjarvis3699 Рік тому +2

    Way to go! Loved following along!

  • @chrisfox5089
    @chrisfox5089 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely loved following every video of your journey!! Thank you so much!! And congratulations!

  • @davidcarbiener6567
    @davidcarbiener6567 Рік тому +2

    Zippy, Congratulations on your PCT hike. What a marvelous accomplishment. It was a pleasure meeting you briefly on trail in a few spots. Good job, Money Bags

  • @suhelavaneerten419
    @suhelavaneerten419 Рік тому +2

    Congrats both! I had happy tears for you as well.
    I never heard of the PCT before this year, nor ever hiked with my tent etc on my back. I had a blast this summer getting into it and it was amazing to at the same time follow your journey. It is crazy. It is amazing. Very well done.
    Thank you for the effort of sharing and inspiring. It was such a pleasure. Almost like being a part of your little family as well. I will miss you and hope you will all have a good time setteling in back home ❤❤❤

  • @HiFi-Markus
    @HiFi-Markus Рік тому +2

    Congratulations and Thank you for sharing your Journey with us.

  • @evanss6141
    @evanss6141 Рік тому +2

    WOW! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You and Doctor Dynamite killed it! So happy for you both.

  • @safetynet5309
    @safetynet5309 Рік тому +2

    Nice! you did it your way, it's always about the journey. Mother nature has really made it challenging to make it straight through. Perhaps a visit back sometime for a section hike!

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  Рік тому

      Thanks 😊 I’m looking forward to returning to fill in the dots already :)

  • @pauljenkins7755
    @pauljenkins7755 Рік тому +1

    Well done, it's been fun following along. Such a generous closing. Thank you.

  • @rmac1042
    @rmac1042 Рік тому +2

    Ash! A sincere bravo and congratulations for a well-deserved triumph! I look forward to your next adventure! Still, I hope you will return to the High Sierra someday! I think you will marvel at the incredible enormity and striking beauty of the range! Fondest best wishes to you and for your life ahead! 🎉🥰🏔🌲🍾💕

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for your comment :) I for sure will return to the Sierra, I was so disappointed when I had to skip it this year so can’t wait to go back for it :) Ash

  • @Paul-qd3wq
    @Paul-qd3wq Рік тому +2

    Ash, thank you for entertaining us this summer with your personal and very entertaining vlogs. After all, one can only tolerate so much dirt, rocks and trees! The PCT dynamics have changed greatly over the years. Though one thing that hasn't changed is the incredible fortitude it takes to face the trail every day with it's diverse terrain and weather and it's highs and lows. Fortitude you got!! Congratulations and best wishes! (class of 1975)

  • @nickharvey835
    @nickharvey835 Рік тому +2

    Congratulations Ash, a great journey under such varied and difficult terrain and conditions! Looks like you have made some friends for life. Thank you for letting us join in your adventure.

  • @stewartjarvis3384
    @stewartjarvis3384 Рік тому +2

    Awesome Ash. Thanks for bringing us along. Ive enjoyed it all, from border to border with you and your wonderful friends. Looking forward to your next adventure.

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  Рік тому

      Aww glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for following along :) ash

  • @catherinebrown1343
    @catherinebrown1343 Рік тому +3

    Thank you so much for sharing with us! You really have a gift for storytelling and I hope we'll hear more from you. Congratulations!!!

  • @ThePorterdog
    @ThePorterdog Рік тому +3

    I’m not crying, your crying, good job kid, from the beginning was bad luck right off the plane, but you didn’t give up and now my eyes are sweating 😅 👏👏👏

  • @coreymahjoubian3668
    @coreymahjoubian3668 Рік тому +2

    I’m so proud of you Ash! You probably don’t remember but we communicated back when your bag was missing and you had Covid. You never gave up and as you know that’s the key. I thru-hiked the AT in 21 and if you haven’t done a long trail it’s hard to express what it means or how you are forever changed. I watched everyone of your videos and loved following your journey. Congratulations! You are a legend!

  • @ynwa_mike
    @ynwa_mike Рік тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your journey. I've been watching the whole way and have been inspired and touched by it all.

  • @jajackso18
    @jajackso18 Рік тому +2

    Ash - I have LOVED experiencing your epic adventure through your fabulous videos. You bring such warmth, honesty, beautiful music, heart, and fun to your videos, and presumably to your life outside of your hiking adventures. I’m so glad I found your videos early last spring. I still tell anyone who will listen about your adventure, and about our chance meeting in the town of Tehachapi; what an amazing stroke of luck and fortuitous timing after spending weeks tracking your progress through the videos. Congratulations on making it YOUR hike, and you made some tough and excellent decisions along the way; and had fun, through all the pain! I do hope you’ll find your way back to the Sierra at some point, to experience all of the magic it has to offer. If I can ever be of any assistance in California, don’t hesitate to reach out. Although I barely know you, I’m sending you lots of love and support. Cheers, to a job well done!

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for the lovely comment and apologies for my late reply! It was great bumping into you in tehachapi! The Sierra, I am 100% coming back for that section when I next get the chance :) all the best, Ash

  • @KayakBuff
    @KayakBuff Рік тому +2

    Congratulations. Looks like it has been a cool adventure and it has been awesome to follow your journey.

  • @ldosucowboy3279
    @ldosucowboy3279 Рік тому +3

    More beautiful America. Nice. Thank you for your amazing journey.😊🇺🇸

  • @UKSkol
    @UKSkol Рік тому +2

    Been a real pleasure following you from your announcement video right up to this. Incredible achievement and we are all very proud of you

  • @Yolanda-p4p
    @Yolanda-p4p Рік тому +1

    🎉🎉congratulations. It was such a pleasure to watch your incredible journey on the West Coast. The PCT sure is incredible. You never know what each mile brings. You made it sound incredible and festive. You did such a great job making me feel like I am walking with you two. It was fun. Congratulations 😢. 😀

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  Рік тому

      Thanks for your lovely comment, and thanks for following along :)

  • @deanslist4458
    @deanslist4458 Рік тому +2

    Hi Ash thank you for sharing i watch every day and felt I was with you every step of the way. Great job making me feel like that. You did a great job making us feel we were with you and that isn't easy to do. I'm so proud of you and your perseverance. Wow you did it during the record setting year of snow fall and don't let anyone take away what you did!!!! You have got me so geared up to do the Trail and I can't wait to get out there in 24 for my own attempt to do the trail. Your attitude is a beacon for the rest of us!!!! Thanks Again 4runner AT22. CT20 LT23 TRT23 MSG23

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for following along and wishing you all the best for your PCT, your gonna have the best time!!

  • @denisedoering2265
    @denisedoering2265 Рік тому +2

    Ash it has been amazing following you on this adventure with all your hiking family and Dr. Dynamite. 😢 I totally cried when I got this notification. A great accomplishment so proud of you. Love your smile and enthusiasm all along this journey. Amazing, awesome job. Safe travels wherevere your next adventure lies.

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      Awww thanks so much ❣️it really was amazing! And Thankyou for following along, it really means a lot! Ash

  • @willys4947
    @willys4947 Рік тому +5

    Brilliant Ash. Congratulations to you and your comrades on trail. Thanks for taking us with you on your journey. (Obviously from the comfort of our homes).

  • @esp3263
    @esp3263 Рік тому +2

    My warmest congratulations on this achievement. It was a lot of fun following you and your trail family over this long period of time. Thank you very much for sharing with us.
    I'm looking forward to your next thru hike.😉
    Best regards,
    Klaus

  • @kleenexhikes
    @kleenexhikes Рік тому +2

    Congratulations! An amazing accomplishment! Enjoy some rest!

  • @glennpaton8283
    @glennpaton8283 Рік тому +2

    Who would of thought after that horror start that you would be celebrating in Canada, well done. Enjoyed the videos.

  • @stevenvarner9806
    @stevenvarner9806 Рік тому +2

    Congratulations Ash! Thanks for taking us along.

  • @tkemp4184
    @tkemp4184 Рік тому +1

    Excellent! Enjoyed watching your adventure from the beginning !!!!

  • @richardross7219
    @richardross7219 Рік тому +3

    Congratulations. Posting while hiking is very tough. Thanks for sharing what you could. For your future self, store 2 copies of videos in two separate safe places. The pics that I took 50 years ago on one of my trips are very precious to me. Your videos will be important to you in 20 years. I hope that you enjoyed your visit to the US. For cold camping look at getting a Zippo Pocket warmer, it burns lighter fluid. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick

  • @ucspearo
    @ucspearo Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing your adventure. Congratulations 🎈

  • @tommurphy6972
    @tommurphy6972 Рік тому +1

    You made it!! Congratulations!!!! It has been a exciting adventure to fallow you, thanks for taking us along on your journey

  • @paythet0ll
    @paythet0ll Рік тому +2

    OH CANADA.

    • @paythet0ll
      @paythet0ll Рік тому +1

      also, def teared up a little. You did so good with this series and giving us a look into the experiences you had and shared with those wonderful people.

  • @SandraMessier-qb1ug
    @SandraMessier-qb1ug Рік тому +3

    Congratulations on your achievements hiking the PCT. It's been a pleasure & privilege to follow along!! Happy Trails 🥾🥾

  • @lisasdayoff503
    @lisasdayoff503 Рік тому +2

    great to see you made it. I'm the one that ran into you guys near Timothy Lake.

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      I still have your sticker! Was nice to meet you, hope you had a nice hike :)

  • @kosarob8
    @kosarob8 Рік тому +3

    Congrats! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. It was a pleasure following you along on this epic adventure!

  • @heyitsmelisa
    @heyitsmelisa Рік тому +2

    Well done. I followed your journey through the entire experience this year, and it was truly remarkable. You hiked in a legendary weather year! Thanks for sharing your hike with the world. It's been a great pleasure following you.

  • @shades1959
    @shades1959 Рік тому +2

    Congratulations. So happy for you. Amazing accomplishment. Thank you for sharing your videos.

  • @InventorGadget
    @InventorGadget Рік тому +1

    Congratulations Ash & team!! 🎉 What a trip - adventure of a lifetime ;)

  • @dougsneider722
    @dougsneider722 Рік тому +2

    Congratulations!! Your vlogs have been great. You’ve had such a great attitude. Thanks for sharing! Best of luck with your future endeavors.

  • @robertligas250
    @robertligas250 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations 🎈🍾🎉 to you and your friends it was a joy to follow you guys on your journey I wish you many Blessings in all you do God speed.

  • @ronnorwood6202
    @ronnorwood6202 Рік тому +2

    Congratulations. It is most excellent watching your adventure.

  • @danhale586
    @danhale586 Рік тому +1

    Way to go Ash!! Thank You for sharing the ride with us!! Best of luck on your next adventure!!

  • @woodchip2782
    @woodchip2782 Рік тому +1

    Bravooooo!!!😅 thank you for the hitch aboard! …😢 sad to see you leave😢

  • @AWalkOnDirt
    @AWalkOnDirt Рік тому +1

    Congrats! I loved your videos and do a wonderful job editing. 2000 MILES!

  • @kimstatz4332
    @kimstatz4332 Рік тому

    Congratulations! 🎉 Thank you for sharing your journey. It was a pleasure to watch from beginning to end!! All the best to you!

  • @paullindberg6219
    @paullindberg6219 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your journey and I hope you will continue to do it ❤ Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  Рік тому

      Thankyou :) and I sure will! Lots more videos to come this year :) Ash

  • @martingonzalez-ic8zh
    @martingonzalez-ic8zh Рік тому

    Oh wow MsAsh, I'm not a,crying person but you and well all the PCT hikers that get to the north terminus make me cry. Beautiful Journey. In the words of Frank Sinatra "I DID IT MY WAY"🎉👏👏💯.

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  Рік тому

      Aww thanks for the lovely comment 🥹I still feel emotional thinking about that day! Ash

  • @HarryHolden-u9h
    @HarryHolden-u9h Рік тому

    Super CONGRATULATIONS on completing the PCT. Amazing accomplishment. I viewed all of your videos from Ireland to Canada. It was great following along with you and your trail family. Each day I would check for your next installment. Most days there it was. Thank you for allowing me to enjoy the trip with you. Your narration was wonderful.

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  Рік тому

      Aww thanks so much and thanks for following, it means a lot! Ash

  • @rhousto1
    @rhousto1 Рік тому +5

    It's only fitting that your trip end in snow in contrast to the beginning that started in heated temperatures. You were one of my favorites to follow this season, Your upbeat personality and poetic words added to the experience. That half of the year is one you will never regret and you now have a cache of memories that will be with you forever. It's been a true blessing to follow you to the end. Congratulations to you and all your fellow hikers.

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  10 місяців тому +1

      Hi there, that means alot to hear, Thankyou! Ash

  • @forrestwhite8052
    @forrestwhite8052 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations

  • @ondinekuraoka4151
    @ondinekuraoka4151 Рік тому

    And!! You are a fabulous narrator, will look for your bext adventure when the time comes 🌻🌻 Take good care of you!!

  • @gtronn74
    @gtronn74 Рік тому +1

    🎉❤🎉

  • @KyleTurnerSF
    @KyleTurnerSF Рік тому +3

    Awesome video. Thanks for all the time you spent filming and editing. It truly felt like we went.along with you. By the way did your hat turn up? ❤🎉🙏

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching!! The hat finally did turn up in Canada , about 3 months after I got home but the lovely lady who found it posted it over with a Christmas card. Best Christmas present yet! Ash

    • @KyleTurnerSF
      @KyleTurnerSF 10 місяців тому

      @@ashobrienoutdoors I'm glad your hat was returned to you. Best ending to that part of your story.

  • @goodymix2581
    @goodymix2581 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations, I’ve enjoyed your journey.

  • @HughHawthorne
    @HughHawthorne Рік тому

    Congrats! Sorry I'm late to the party. Great trek, great story. FYI-I know the trail you took to detour around the fire closure well-used to do it often 20+ years ago :)

  • @SaunterOn
    @SaunterOn 6 місяців тому

    So cool getting to watch someone from Belfast doing something like the PCT, after having watched soooo many videos, following people's amazing journeys. Thank you for sharing yours. It all adds to the inspiration, and knowledge that may have me on the trail someday 🙏
    I was actually welling up at the end of all that 🙈

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  6 місяців тому

      Aww so glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching!! And good luck for your future PCT, you know your gonna do it ;)
      Ash

  • @gwalker963
    @gwalker963 Рік тому

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! AND WELL DONE!!! Thanks for sharing. It is appreciated.!!!

  • @Christiscomingquickly
    @Christiscomingquickly Рік тому +1

    Nice job😊

  • @rachelberglund
    @rachelberglund Рік тому +1

    Congratulations! What a wonderful journey

  • @robertdesrosiers4743
    @robertdesrosiers4743 Рік тому +1

    thank ya zippy its been epic

  • @ondinekuraoka4151
    @ondinekuraoka4151 Рік тому

    Excellent 🎉🎉!!! Tuned back in after some time away; congratulations Ash!! So happy for you 👏👏👏🤠

  • @DartmoorPaul
    @DartmoorPaul Рік тому

    Hear hear to all those comments before Ash, that you have been a joy to follow and totally inspiring (well, you and Huck 😊). Having followed you with your back story I imagine your feelings of achievement are enormous and can only further your goals for the future. I can’t wait for the next journey. ❤😊

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  Рік тому +1

      Hey Paul! Thanks so much and Thankyou for all the encouraging comments throughout this journey. It’s been incredible and can’t wait for the next one :)

  • @Trousers-lm4uk
    @Trousers-lm4uk 9 місяців тому

    First of course: congratulations on finishing🥳🍾. I hope you're doing alright back in the 'real' world or maybe even planning a next hike. Thank you so, so much again for making and sharing your video's. They really mean a lot to me, especially now my one year 'startday anniversary' is approaching. I'm not sure how to feel about that... I'll be watching your video's again, please never take them offline😅🤩. All the best to you and all your family and friends! Trousers

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  9 місяців тому

      Hi there :) thanks so much for you comment, I’m glad you enjoyed them! My 1 year start date anniversary is approaching soon also, time has gone so fast since being home! And yes I have been planing the next hike , hoping to do the AT next year :) Ash

  • @EliseTrondsen
    @EliseTrondsen Рік тому

    Congratulation!! What an amazing achievement!🎉

  • @Stephen-NOLA
    @Stephen-NOLA Рік тому

    Congratulations!!!

  • @wgeluk77
    @wgeluk77 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing this amazing story! I looked forward to your next video every time. If you are going to do a thrue hike again, I would be happy to walk with you again via UA-cam :-)

    • @ashobrienoutdoors
      @ashobrienoutdoors  Рік тому

      Aww Thankyou for your kind comment! I appreciate you following along! Ash

  • @chipmunk6097
    @chipmunk6097 Рік тому

    Hee hee, rather