Hey, Wizard! Great video and great memories. I started a day ahead of you and we met briefly at Devil's Staircase. I just finished the trail yesterday (November 18). It was fun watching your video and seeing so many people I met and hiked with this year: Ethan, Maria, Sunshine, NightVision, Wingspan, and others. Thanks for all your work putting this video together. You've got a gift, and I look forward to watching your next adventures. - Roadrunner
Hey Roadrunner! Thanks so much for your comment, I can remember when we met on my second day!! I’m glad you enjoyed the video :-) Congrats on finishing for you too!!
When you cut to Kite with his arms up as the music dropped… instant chills. Miss you already Helena. So many memories and moments that I’ll hold close for the rest of my life. All hail the lolly at Olallie!! -Wingspan
I've watched many of these PCT vlogs over the years. This was one of the better ones. Great filming and editing. Congrats! I'm sure that your boyfriend and family are amazed at your hike.
Insanely beautiful video!!! I'm jealous!! It gives justice to this great journey! It's been fun to randomly bumb into you in some random Oregon forest!! :)
Great video work, and I loved the part at the end where your tramily talks about their reasons for doing the PCT. Thank you for this, as I plan my 2025 SOBO.
So glad Wingspan shared your video; I enjoyed it very much and it was wonderful to see your perspective on hiking this trail. Thanks for making this available.
Absolutely beautiful and sentimental video! Also loved the cool PCT designs and maps used throughout, that I’m sure you designed! As a fellow July 1st sobo it was so lovely to meet you, see your analogous experience and see so many trail friends we met along the way!! Thanks for making such an incredible video for all of the 2024 sobos to treasure!
What a wonderful compilation of your experience. I could feel your journey in how you expressed your thoughts and in the wonderful videos and stills you shared. I cried during the California section. I moved away from California after living my entire 41 years there and I get choked up when I see the Sierras.
Great documentary! My nephew, Wingspan, shared it on his blog. I loved being able to see the beauty of the PCT along with your commentary and seeing my nephew! You all created memories that will last a lifetime!
This is such a beautiful video! The stunning scenery of the Pacific Crest Trail is breathtaking, and it’s amazing to see your journey captured so honestly. Looking forward to the deeper dive into your experience in the upcoming series! 🌟👏
Beautiful journey! One in a life time experience! Watching the stunning outdoor videography made by you always brings lots of joy and inspires me! Keep the good work up!
Wenn sich die Atmosphäre des Trails, eingefangen durch eine Linse, zu Gänsehaut verdichtet, ist damit schon alles gesagt? Wahrscheinlich nicht. Einfach nur Danke scheint wenig, in einer Welt der Fülle, und dennoch ein großes Danke für das mitnehmen auf allen Ebenen dieser/ Deiner Reise. Auch aus der Distanz habe ich mich sehr mitgenommen gefühlt, sehr berührt, sehr bewegt. Ich freue mich sehr auf die Miniserie.
Was für ein Video! Hab's auch auf Instagram verfolgt und bin von deinem Storytelling echt angetan, tolles Video! Freue mich schon auf die nächsten Teile...PCT steht mir auch auf der Liste, danke für's Mitnehmen :)!
The differences going SOBO are impressive to see - I went NOBO this year and some of those shots look simultaneously recognisable and completely different! Thank you for putting this together and congrats on your hike
Really really beautiful! The way you put this together is perfect, really touching and very inspiring. I just came back from a 3 months backpacking trip but this makes me long for another one already!
instant goosebumps and a good cry after the video! This reflects how much I love the PCT!! Such a fantastic video, it shows the trail so perfectly. I miss it dearly.
Great job on capturing the essence of the trail in less than a half hour. As a fellow “class of 2024” pct hiker I really enjoyed your perspective, and gorgeous photography!
It was great meeting you out there, at the trail crew camp south of Snoqualmie Pass. Glad to see you had a great hike and made it all the way. Great videography and so many memories of places on the trail - it's fun playing the mental game of seeing if I can tell where each of the scenes were taken. The perspective, the vision, gained on the trail grows over the years - 18 years on for me.
@@Token_Civilian omg I was thinking about you guys so many times! I was so scared when I met you, I never thought I would make it to Mexico, but I felt so much better after talking to you. It was so fun to hang out with you and the crew, my first trail magic on the PCT. So glad you enjoyed the video. 18 years is so long, I bet you can still recognise all those places, this is amazing! I also carried the Smokey bear pin to Mexico that your friend gave me. :-)
Insanely great footage & cinematography! Love your cam setup, jealous on so many shots! Also stunning to see the Sierra without snow 🤯 Having watched it with my family, they all freaked out during the skiddles challenge scene ;D That evening, lasting memories were created :) Congrats on finishing & see you around our home mountains in Europe All the best, -Dayhiker =)
So glad you liked it! Maybe I'll make a tutorial on it. Depends a lot on the camera and how you filmed it. But if people are interested I'll publish it :-)
A great video full of beautiful images, joie de vivre, interesting and enriching impressions and thoughts. Hopefully this trail will remain in this form for a long time to come.
Loved this, Helena! ❤ So happy for you that you were able to fulfil this dream and had unique and great time doing it! Looking forward to catching up and hear about those new eyes!
Enjoyed your video. Nice overview of the PCT SOBO. I've wanted to hike the PCT ever since I first discovered it in 1978. Due to life and responsibilities I've only been able to do sections. I'm planning to go SOBO in 2016 and and do the whole thing once I retire. Since I live near the southern terminus I'll essentially be walking home. Can't wait.
Hi Helena. Gerne habe ich während deiner Tour deine zwischenzeitlichen Posts verfolgt und dir die Daumen für gute Gesundheit und mentale Stärke gedrückt. Und welch Stolz:Du hast die Herausforderungen der Tour angenommen und das Ankommen geschafft. Die Grenzerfahrungen mit dir selbst, der Natur und der Wert von verlässlicher Freundschaft hat dein Film sehr prägnant verdeutlicht. Ich freu mich schon auf deine nächsten Unternehmungen und drücke Dir weiterhin die Daumen dass das Glück dabei, ohne das es nicht geht, immer an Deiner Seite ist. Liebste Grüße Jörg
@@escaaaaaa893 never had any trouble pitching it. Sometimes you need some rocks to secure the stakes on very hard or very sandy ground but I always managed well. It was just for me!
Hey, Wizard! Great video and great memories. I started a day ahead of you and we met briefly at Devil's Staircase. I just finished the trail yesterday (November 18). It was fun watching your video and seeing so many people I met and hiked with this year: Ethan, Maria, Sunshine, NightVision, Wingspan, and others. Thanks for all your work putting this video together. You've got a gift, and I look forward to watching your next adventures. - Roadrunner
Hey Roadrunner! Thanks so much for your comment, I can remember when we met on my second day!! I’m glad you enjoyed the video :-)
Congrats on finishing for you too!!
When you cut to Kite with his arms up as the music dropped… instant chills. Miss you already Helena. So many memories and moments that I’ll hold close for the rest of my life.
All hail the lolly at Olallie!!
-Wingspan
Awwww Luke, thanks so much! I miss you too, it was such a great time...
You rock at skittle toss!!!!
I've watched many of these PCT vlogs over the years. This was one of the better ones. Great filming and editing. Congrats! I'm sure that your boyfriend and family are amazed at your hike.
@@99jkane thank you so much! I’m happy you liked it!!
Nice film, wonderful trip ; congratulations ! (Titi, french hiker)
Insanely beautiful video!!! I'm jealous!!
It gives justice to this great journey!
It's been fun to randomly bumb into you in some random Oregon forest!! :)
@@lore_hikes thank you so much!! Man I wish we got a video together! Haha… maybe we meet again ;-)
Great video work, and I loved the part at the end where your tramily talks about their reasons for doing the PCT. Thank you for this, as I plan my 2025 SOBO.
Ohhh amazing! You’ll love it :-) not a single time I regretted my decision to hike SOBO! I wish you an amazing time!
So glad Wingspan shared your video; I enjoyed it very much and it was wonderful to see your perspective on hiking this trail. Thanks for making this available.
@@mdb9818 I’m so glad you liked it!! :-)
Absolutely beautiful and sentimental video! Also loved the cool PCT designs and maps used throughout, that I’m sure you designed! As a fellow July 1st sobo it was so lovely to meet you, see your analogous experience and see so many trail friends we met along the way!! Thanks for making such an incredible video for all of the 2024 sobos to treasure!
@@carolinekellner5026 thank you so much! Yeah all the designs and maps are made by me :-) glad you liked it! What’s your trail name?
@@helena_hikes I’m Talladega and was hiking with my husband MadEye!
@ oh I think I remember you guys! But you didn’t have Trail names back then, or maybe I didn’t know :D
Such a great video!Really loved this hike. So wonderful time. Greetings from Japan, Cheers🍻😊🐶💖
Thank you so much!
What a wonderful compilation of your experience. I could feel your journey in how you expressed your thoughts and in the wonderful videos and stills you shared. I cried during the California section. I moved away from California after living my entire 41 years there and I get choked up when I see the Sierras.
@@professormph thanks for your comment, I’m so glad you liked the video!
California really is a special place, I hope you can come back one day :-)
Great documentary! My nephew, Wingspan, shared it on his blog. I loved being able to see the beauty of the PCT along with your commentary and seeing my nephew! You all created memories that will last a lifetime!
Thank you so much, I'm happy you enjoyed it!! :-)
This is such a beautiful video! The stunning scenery of the Pacific Crest Trail is breathtaking, and it’s amazing to see your journey captured so honestly. Looking forward to the deeper dive into your experience in the upcoming series! 🌟👏
Beautiful journey! One in a life time experience! Watching the stunning outdoor videography made by you always brings lots of joy and inspires me! Keep the good work up!
thanks for sharing this. enjoyed
Wenn sich die Atmosphäre des Trails, eingefangen durch eine Linse, zu Gänsehaut verdichtet, ist damit schon alles gesagt? Wahrscheinlich nicht. Einfach nur Danke scheint wenig, in einer Welt der Fülle, und dennoch ein großes Danke für das mitnehmen auf allen Ebenen dieser/ Deiner Reise. Auch aus der Distanz habe ich mich sehr mitgenommen gefühlt, sehr berührt, sehr bewegt. Ich freue mich sehr auf die Miniserie.
Danke!! 🥹 es freut mich so, dass ich das alles im Video auch rüberbringen konnte. Schön, dass du dabei bist :-) 🤍
Was für ein Video! Hab's auch auf Instagram verfolgt und bin von deinem Storytelling echt angetan, tolles Video! Freue mich schon auf die nächsten Teile...PCT steht mir auch auf der Liste, danke für's Mitnehmen :)!
Danke fürs dabei sein :-) freut mich, dass es dir gefallen hat!!
Love this video of our partially shared journey. Congrats 🎉
The differences going SOBO are impressive to see - I went NOBO this year and some of those shots look simultaneously recognisable and completely different! Thank you for putting this together and congrats on your hike
@@alexwallis7146 thank you! And congrats on your hike too! :-)
Amazing video! Brought back all the feels from my thru-hike, tears and smiles in equal measure. Congrats on finishing!
- Sriracha Rocket, SOBO ‘22
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Really really beautiful! The way you put this together is perfect, really touching and very inspiring. I just came back from a 3 months backpacking trip but this makes me long for another one already!
So glad you liked it!! :-) Thank you!
instant goosebumps and a good cry after the video! This reflects how much I love the PCT!! Such a fantastic video, it shows the trail so perfectly. I miss it dearly.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad it could bring some PCT feelings back for you!!!
Great job on capturing the essence of the trail in less than a half hour. As a fellow “class of 2024” pct hiker I really enjoyed your perspective, and gorgeous photography!
@@lisabeebe5249 thank you so much! Glad you liked it :-)
Amazing pictures, stunning story telling! Thanks for sharing
It was great meeting you out there, at the trail crew camp south of Snoqualmie Pass. Glad to see you had a great hike and made it all the way. Great videography and so many memories of places on the trail - it's fun playing the mental game of seeing if I can tell where each of the scenes were taken. The perspective, the vision, gained on the trail grows over the years - 18 years on for me.
@@Token_Civilian omg I was thinking about you guys so many times! I was so scared when I met you, I never thought I would make it to Mexico, but I felt so much better after talking to you. It was so fun to hang out with you and the crew, my first trail magic on the PCT.
So glad you enjoyed the video. 18 years is so long, I bet you can still recognise all those places, this is amazing!
I also carried the Smokey bear pin to Mexico that your friend gave me. :-)
Lovely film, Helena. Made me quite emotional. Thank you for all the love and time you dedicated to it!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!!!
Insanely great footage & cinematography! Love your cam setup, jealous on so many shots! Also stunning to see the Sierra without snow 🤯
Having watched it with my family, they all freaked out during the skiddles challenge scene ;D That evening, lasting memories were created :)
Congrats on finishing & see you around our home mountains in Europe
All the best,
-Dayhiker =)
@@janniskonopka6695 ahhh so happy you liked it :-) it was so fun to meet you guys on trail 😊
thank you so much to share it with all of us 🥰
Beautiful video, and I love how you have colour graded it! Would like to see a video of how you achieved this :)
So glad you liked it! Maybe I'll make a tutorial on it. Depends a lot on the camera and how you filmed it. But if people are interested I'll publish it :-)
A great video full of beautiful images, joie de vivre, interesting and enriching impressions and thoughts.
Hopefully this trail will remain in this form for a long time to come.
Great to see this, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching :-)
Loved this, Helena! ❤ So happy for you that you were able to fulfil this dream and had unique and great time doing it! Looking forward to catching up and hear about those new eyes!
@@marijnvanasseldonk4957 thank you!! 🥹❤️ I can’t wait!!!
Great Video! Thanks for sharing. Life Changing
Enjoyed your video. Nice overview of the PCT SOBO. I've wanted to hike the PCT ever since I first discovered it in 1978. Due to life and responsibilities I've only been able to do sections. I'm planning to go SOBO in 2016 and and do the whole thing once I retire. Since I live near the southern terminus I'll essentially be walking home. Can't wait.
@@rickkaylor8554 so cool! I hope it’ll work out for you :-)
Glad you liked the video. Sobo is great!
this video is incredible. congrats on your hike.
Awesome video. I am so glad you were able to accomplish this huge goal. See you on another trail Wizard. - Right Now
@@laughmaster1000 thank you so much!! 🥰
Hi Helena. Gerne habe ich während deiner Tour deine zwischenzeitlichen Posts verfolgt und dir die Daumen für gute Gesundheit und mentale Stärke gedrückt. Und welch Stolz:Du hast die Herausforderungen der Tour angenommen und das Ankommen geschafft. Die Grenzerfahrungen mit dir selbst, der Natur und der Wert von verlässlicher Freundschaft hat dein Film sehr prägnant verdeutlicht. Ich freu mich schon auf deine nächsten Unternehmungen und drücke Dir weiterhin die Daumen dass das Glück dabei, ohne das es nicht geht, immer an Deiner Seite ist. Liebste Grüße Jörg
@@joschi7638 Vielen Dank für deine lieben Worte, auch während der Wanderung! 😊 schön, dass du mit dabei warst.
Hey Helena! Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum PCT! Großartiges Video…❤
Dankeschön!!
That was beautiful. Thank you.
@@peterjohnson6273 glad you liked it!
Mega Video!
Danke Fabio 🥹
Cuter Film, freue mich auf die folgenden Videos
@@martinz.98 Danke!!🥹🤍
Thank you for sharing 💚
Thank you for watching!! 🤍
Did you have any trouble pitching ur durston? And is it just for u or shared?
@@escaaaaaa893 never had any trouble pitching it. Sometimes you need some rocks to secure the stakes on very hard or very sandy ground but I always managed well. It was just for me!
awesome video, makes me want to go again. What camera did you use?
@@Monnnieee thank you!
I filmed everything with the dji osmo pocket 3
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Really enjoyed this..thx!
@@BoulderHikes glad you enjoyed the video!!
ngl i cried 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
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Nice job and great vid. 🙌 We passed each other in Oregon.
@@kensimpson5340 oh so fun! Glad you found this video hehe :-) and thanks for your comment
I hiked nobo this year and can't watch this because I miss it so much :'(
Ohhh I’m sorry! I miss it too… congrats btw :-)
What month did you start
@@chillier july!
Why is that Megatron guy Sooo pale??
I think he’s from noble descent. I can ask for his skincare routine!
Awesome video ❤
Really great work, was a pleasure for me to share this journey with you 😊
Makes me really miss hiking with you 🥹
- 2nd breakfast
@@peterhein91 so glad you like it 🥹 I miss it too!! ❤️