PCT 2018 Day 75 | The Day Mosquitoes Attacked

Day 75 of my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike.

[@JKCooke]

Tip - Next time in a town get a head bug net for like $10 , goes over a hat and covers past neck.

[@mommakittyhiking]

Wow, the scenes are unreal beautiful! Your toughness is boss mode.

[@Mtnsunshine]

So much wildlife! Thank you for taking the time to memorialize all these critters on video. You will enjoy seeing them years in the future. Well, not so much the mosquitoes, maybe. ;-). I am amazed at how cheerful you remain even with sore and painful feet.....and mosquito bites. You redefine 'intrepid'. :-)

[@nahradnymailes5256]

Starburst, I love your zoo channel 😍

[@jdtreadway]

Just wanted to say I love your videos. Even when you are down you seem to be able to make us feel uplifted. Thank you.

[@williammoore4646]

Exhilarating living on the edge and talking to the animals Your videos are very enjoyable and this one was as well, thanks

[@Mtnsunshine]

Good advice about waiting until morning to cross streams/rivers. Those things can be scary. Goodness...those rocks and mountains are crazy beautiful!

[@littlehouseinthecity]

Wowza!! That panned view at 5:00!! Amazing!! You are so cute!! You make me smile & chuckle!! I didn't have data for 10 days so need to catch up on all your videos!! You are doing great!!

[@dougpetty67]

One of your best. Thanks.

[@Lori-from-AZ]

I follow you religiously, because not only do you make me laugh, but your videos also cover so much more than just walking. Scenery, lizards fighting, marmots, all things nature. I would like to see more in camp. Dinner. Setting up tent. That kind of stuff. Keep truckin girl, take care of your feet and for goodness sake, get some bug spray!!! Or a head net!

[@thornethistleandtear5415]

Hi Whimsical woman I am going to catch up with every video you made on the PCT and I was looking for the time you were in Wrightwood cuz that's near me so if you could help me out when you were in Wrightwood I love to see that on the PCT and whenever you're near Wrightwood let me know if you ever do the PCT again love following your video thank you congratulations on the end of the trail.

[@MountainFisher]

Marmots got into my friend's pack and ate his granola while we were sleeping. I seldom cowboy camped because of the damned mosquitoes up there. Too bad you don't carry 3 pairs of socks, easier to keep your feet dry. You really need to change out your sleeping bag if it doesn't keep you warm Starburst.

[@johneason6540]

Looks like you got a lot of mileage. Very rocky and a lot of water crossings. Good job! Be safe!!! The moon rising was a cool shot. Keep up the good work. Enjoy!

[@joepiol5105]

Jennifer (Starburst), I'm posting this a month late, so you probably have already fixed your foot problem, but for others, you appear to have a serious case of foot fungus, which you may have had for a while. Smelly feet is one of the symptoms. An early symptom is itching. Peeling in areas that have not been abraded is another. I don't do a great deal of hiking, but I do get foot fungus easily, so I think my guess about your issue is correct. A few days using Clotrimazole clears it up for me. I have to avoid letting my feet stay wet for more than a couple of hours, but you are leaving yours wet for days (and hiking on them with dirt in your shoes and socks).

[@tootsla1252]

Fantastic footage of the JMT. Just beautiful. I feel your pain! I'm nursing about 30 mosquito bites from being in Lassen and Crater Lake N Ps . I rubbed bug spray all over my body, sprayed myself and my clothes, etc. I have a bite near one eye that swelled up so bad it nearly closed my eye, and about 6 bites on my bum! How in the hell?? They even bit me through my clothes?! Taking mass quantities of Benadryl! Cheers, girl!

[@doubled5037]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jackmehoff6302]

Man starburst i ca t believe you cowboy camped there in im assuming late june. There is a two week period where the mosquitos are crazy. Maybe it happened already in this vid. Crazy though. Your paint looks awesome. That guy is gonna get handled for no canister

[@irenehodupski5712]

I wish your feet looked better , please take care of them 💚
Hi from NJ

[@djsomers100]

Agree totally with you on the bear canister. Blockheads ignore the rules but they are clueless about the effects of their actions.
BTW married to a wonderful lady who used to be Backcounty Guard for the Forest Service. I introduced her to backpacking and she always kicked my butt on the trail.

[@mikebrewer8116]

You are doing such a great job with your videos. Hope the ranger stops the guy with no bear canister. Your feet look painful. Be safe and happy hiking!

[@MrFjackie13]

Hell of a present when you dug up the sh*t. Was there a receipt so you can return it? LOL

[@davidgau]

Mr marmet looking for some food. Fantastic views today Just add some blue and green and you'll have the real starburst

[@nathanrieck2112]

Also I’m glad I’m not the only weird one that took a photo of my feet just as a reminder of how tore up they were.....thank god for Advil

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

Starburst "Dolittle",,, Here it come's,again... I learned many moons ago.."take care of your feet, and they will take care of you!!" Check out Jason's advice,,good solid list.. and personally I think terrain like that with lots of rock hopping should be done with good quality hiking boots for stable ankle support,but that's my gripe with many hikers...they don't have to be 10lb. alpiners,,there are a lot of choices in lightweights too..to me trail runners are just that,,day in the park on flat dirt trails...Love the shots of the rushing waterfalls and your keen eye on spotting wildlife..pretty rare to see a marmot that comfortable to be near a human..maybe it's just you..all the gang in the forest heard you were coming by.....Stay Safe and God Bless....

[@supradave1]

Just to be obnoxious, when my family and I were in Carlsbad Cavern and walking the tour there, my comment to the Ranger was "You found us!".

[@joecox2877]

Yes get you a bug net and extra socks I love your videos!!!!!

[@brucetaylor3806]

There are so many rules. You never can be sure that you're not breaking one.

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

Another great vide Starburst, but you really need to buy something like sealskinz waterproof trail socks to protect your feet.

[@shellyskye527]

You might not have enjoyed sleeping in that hut anyway. Rumor is it has a big rodent problem. Plus it is also cold sleeping on the stone benches.

[@LMicheleS]

Starburst, how do you even make any time while here? I'd be gawking, and constantly stopping to take pictures!

[@geoknee]

I had those same feet when I walked El Camino de Santiago!

[@jhosk]

Little lady you have to take care of your feet or it WILL take you off the trail. I know it adds extra weight but it sucks when on trail and you have foot problems.
Foot powder
3 pair sock liners
1 pair sleeping socks
3 pair hiking socks
Mole skin
Duct tape.
Antibacterial cream and or spray.
Nail clippers
Nail file.
Needle and thread

[@aeropilot4419]

Jason - I agree, a little more foot equipment would be better, I usually carry three pairs of socks and will have one rinsed out drying on the back of the pack, one pair on my feet and the other pair in the pack staying dry

[@1xsol]

I was going to fuss at her too, but so many have already I guess I can skip it. These kids are so all about Ultra Lite. Feet are everything on a hike, socks are couple Ounces.

[@jhosk]

N.A. Annon
I didn't mean to fuss at her, I just want starburst to be able to complete the trail. Sounds like you've had foot problems on trail before?

[@mommakittyhiking]

Jason - I appreciate your ideas. As a female I despise being called "little lady", it's condescending.

[@jhosk]

MommaKitty Hiking where I am from calling someone little lady is a term of endearment and respect. It can be used as scolding but generally isn't, an example is a greeting "good morning little lady, how you this fine Texas day?"

[@spuriouseffect]

Forget Canada... I would just stay there for the summer. :-)

[@tucsonwilly]

Such a pretty place.

[@sgt.h7117]

Hey you guys better stop telling her what to do, she's got this!

[@aeropilot4419]

McClure Meadow... how beautiful was that 🙂✨

[@grega8586]

That was Grouse Meadow. McClure is on the other side of Muir Pass.

[@aeropilot4419]

Greg A thank you, I stand corrected 🙂

[@HikeCamp]

You sure had the animal friends this day.,,👌

[@thiagowaldhelm]

haha oh my what an experience that digging must've been 😅

[@kellirustin7944]

Yep, if it looks like a good poop spot to you it looks good to everyone else on the trail!
No lie, it happens to me every time on popular trails no matter how far off trail I go.

[@willwarden2603]

Pretty scenery

[@claytonbatten7317]

The zoo channel today. Lol. Take good care of urself. Keep on the good hike 👍🏻

[@__nicfit__]

That's no marmot making that high pitch chirp, it's from a Pika.

[@ellenrovelstad988]

nicfit probably a ground squrriel. Pika sounds different.

[@docholliday5439]

The Marmot was saying "welcome to my home STARBURST!" "Sniffing you Boody" 😱😨 lol! This little piggy has a blister. This little piggy has two. This little piggy is cracking 😲! The fauna is is WONDERFULLY BEAUTIFUL! " Digging up someone else's 💩 poop!" 😲😨 Star🌟 bust, try rubbing your legs together like a cricket! That might help you stay warm... Lol!!!

[@Itz_a_prado78]

I agree you have to take of your feet

[@derekhenretta33]

have you seen the Ferguson fire yet near Yosemite??

[@1xsol]

I Love watching your videos Cutie. I find I always have a smile on the whole time. You're Adorable. I was going to fuss at you about taking care of your feet; but everyone has already done that; so learn from us and avoid the consequences. Don't sweat the few ounces. I always took a pair of wading slippers also for grip. The head net is worth it also. Just sayin' sweetie.
Others have also noticed your video skills as have I. Really well done. Take care & Happy Trails.

[@ToddAir2012]

LOL, your new "tramily", trail name the "Deer" lol

[@d.kennedy7627]

You must be careful not to get Trench Foot.

[@WestShoreMan]

I had those feet years ago and my Doc called it Jungle Rot.

[@SinMore]

oh the cat hole stresses me out sometimes

[@jameshunt1221]

beautiful scenery; may I suggest band aids, bandanas, a hat, duct tape, head net, etc... Safety first. take care.

[@RogueVikingQueen]

Girl... your feet are making me sad. I hurt for you! When you get to town do a good Epsom salt soak and carry some mole skin until you can get a replacement for your injinji

[@nathanrieck2112]

You gotta watch out for those “little” thieving marmots. They act all cute and cuddly and then when you aren’t watching....bam!! They jump on your pack and try to steal everything! P.s. didn’t happen to me but I was sitting eating lunch with some people and this marmot jumped on this girls pack and tried digging in it. But I did have one of the smaller ground squirrel things play with my pants that I had drying out. It ran down the pant leg. I didn’t wear them the next day but luckily this happened at guitar lake and I only had 1 more day left

[@40intrek]

This is not a tip or advice, Bug nets are Mandatory!!! in moquitoe country, or better yet, make your own .. Thanks for posting yet another great vid..

[@ehtcom]

Bucket list #33. Dig up someone else's poop. ✔

[@djsomers100]

Walking in wet socks and shoes.
Surprised UA-cam has not blocked your pictures of your feet. Sensitive Viewers should be warned!!!! : )

[@olethongsoom]

That's shitty LoL

[@5118eman]

Lol...Poop

[@briansheridan9975]

Sounds like you do care if the are female. Why bring it up then. And yes, everyone should follow ALL the rules established by the forestry service. They work hard and always have to deal with that "one" person. I have had to go out of my way to tell people to put out campfires, quit chopping at trees, and not to parking in "overnight parking only" because there are no other spots.