Pacific Crest Trail 2022 - Days 51&52 - Blood, Sweat and Tears on Muir
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
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Wow, it's hard to go to a snowy mountain in shorts. It's a great challenge. I see a leg wound, and I hope it will be cured soon. Friend, thank you for inviting me to a wonderful place 😄
So beautiful here.
um ya passes in the morning........now you got real concrete information on the subject. great work getting through the low points, it always makes the highs better
After a long and crazy day/week I found this video to be very uplifting and positive. BHe safe and stay strong. Thank you.
That sunrise!!!! Wow
Incredible views! Really enjoying following your PCT adventure
Hey Julia, I’m Sam’s dad and now I’m following along with your adventure too. I’m happy that you are all teamed up and going along together!
hello sams dad
So glad you didn't give up! You got this!
Amazing video! You get better and better. Thanks for taking us along. ❤️
Absolutely Beautiful!❤💞❤.
Y’all are my heros
Looks so grueling! Go guys!
Right about 10:05 you get what could be the best few seconds of video you’ll get possibly ever, the slow motion Triumphant Hollywood walk away from the huge explosion. Classic as it gets. Can’t remember all the times snow almost destroyed my sprit only to find it was just making it stronger. This was epic and enjoyable and Muir’s doobie made me smile as Muir himself would welcome you as a proud parent would welcome his children. Muir’s sprit on full display here.
Thanks!
The Sierra snowpack has been really unpredictable in recent years. It used to be the major passes melted out in mid to late June most years and occasionally there would be a year where the passes didn't melt out until August or a year the passes melted out early to mid May. The high sierra is cold enough to get snow most of the year so a lack of snow is caused by a lack of storms/precipitation. The last decade has been mostly drought/early meltouts but there have been a few snowy years like 2017 where the passes were snow-covered well into July. This last winter was really strange all the precip came from a few big storms and most the winter was bone dry. Its strange to see no precip in the long range forecast during the heart of wet season.
Yes, snow can be variable, be it at elevation or not. Soon it will begin the big thaw, and then the roar. No Bobcats out in the enormity of the open! Fantastic under blue skies, and kicking those miles to for your experiences...........
Love watching your vids! Last year I did Oregon PCT and dream of doing the full trail as a thru hiker. Maybe I’ll try my hand as a trail angel for a part. Good luck and keep up the great work! 🤘🏼
Ohhh so jealous right now. Beautiful camera work in the Sierra's. Positively stunning scenery!! Love seeing the smiles you two.
Perfect response imo to those who give their idealistic advice.
I prefer old school Boyscout wisdom which stands up to the test of time:
- Cold Kills
- Nature is Neutral, and
- Mountains Don't Care
My own tip, if I may be so bold:
It's better to make every mile count than to count every mile.
Stay Calm and
Semper Gumby
Desert heat, elevation, snow, high winds, cold mountain streams, and finally those little mosquitoes thats the PCT. Keep going rocket you got this.
Your comment reminds me of my favorite verse of my #1 PCT song I wrote in 2019 to an old well known tune.
5 of 6 followed by chorus
Well I've been through the desert and I've been through the snow.
I've walked some nights in the pale moon glow.
I got my heart broke on a ridge to the sky,
but the hardest thing to do is to answer why
You walk sixteen miles
and what do you get?
Another new blister
and mosquito bit
Oh mamma don't you call me
'cause I can't go
I'm on a stroll
for Pacific Crest Gold
Pacific Crest Gold
by Semper Gumby
All rights reserved
Marmots. (rats, little beggars) Back in the day, Muir Hut had wooden bunks and a table...
Cats, even big cats, have retractable claws. If the print has claw marks its most likely a dog or bear and not a cat.
Wow, am I dumb - when Sam and Mariah mentioned "our friend Rocket" I didn't get that it was you. Sheepish. Still loving your story! Best wishes!
“John Muir would have probably smoked weed” lololol yes yes he probably did or would
Great going! Really enjoy following you all! Can I ask…got any poop stories when in the snow/ice? Haha!
Holy Shit Rocket......You are so Awesome.... That scenery is unbelievable.... Great camera work, looking forward to the movie in a theater close to me.... Yikes !!!!!!
You guys are freakin' awesome!! Way to persevere through the tough times and keep moving forward!! You are so inspirational!!
Love how you talked about embracing the snow. You guys just keep crushing the miles. Keep trekking. 😀
You are very naturally beautiful.
Awesome views!! I love following you and I’m so rooting for you guys!!
Postholing in same place as Sam and Mariah. They came up short on Muir pass same as you
Just clicked, you're hiking with sam and modish
Good job! Having fun watching you ☺️ and I think the blood on the tent will increase resale value of tent 😜😂 Keep up the good hike! 👍❤️
I have been following a few people, you and "Sam and Moriah's" journey, and I just realized today that you are traveling together...lol. when you came up short from Muir Pass and I thought you both came up short at different times.
Yes, embrace the snow. But it should be a light hug, not an ass deep embrace, lol.
it was good to see a longer version of that comically painful post holing segment from that of Sam and Moriah's...oh and spoiler alert: happy belated actual birthday, or future vlog calendar birthday!
Good video. Can you please slow down while panning with the camera? We want to enjoy the views !
Probably the best, most beautiful stretch coming up (sequoia/kings canyon thru Yosemite), but probably the most demanding
Hang in there! You are doing a great job.
😃 from England 🇬🇧 🚜🦬.... sorry I keep doing full stops after bull emoji bcoz it looks like poop 💩 .🤔
Thanks!
Keep on keeping on
Canine prints will show the claw marks, but cat prints will not due to their retractable claws.
So beautiful but so scary! Y’all are very brave and doing awesome 🤩 God bless and keep on stepping!
Liked for the legs, subscribed for the beards.
Only just found your channel but your trip looks incredible. And hiking in snow! I've never done that. Good luck from a new subscriber ❤
What is bogarting? Hoarding?
I missed you. Seems like forever since your last vid. (It was days). Watched another UA-camr and heard you on theirs.
I don't think any wolves live in the area that you are in. There is only one documented wolf pack and they are around Lassen.
I'm not an extremist either way when it comes to safety gear / reckless hiking.
A long hiker necessarily has to go light (but not crazy unprepared light as many do), so I would not insist on crampons (which don't really work with the popular ninja slipper style shoes anyway) or a full size expensive ice ax.
What I use is my own invention a simple creation which is a very lightweight slide arrester which has several other uses. It is basically a scaled down ice ax not designed for climbing but it disassembles into a single length of tubing which packs very well and is much less dangerous than a full size ice ax with all its aggressive sharp protrusions.
Bottom line imo is individual responsibility.
I do find it ironic however that hundreds of hikers go out every year taking blatant risks (on them imo) while being mostly celebrated while a truely unique individual, Chris McCandless with vastly more bush skills than 99% of tourist hikers is so often criticized for what happened to him. He was out for over 100 days while PCT type hikers rarely are out between towns/resupply more than a week at a time.
Anyway I do wish well to all my fellow hikers with no subcategories.
Stay Calm and
Semper Gumby
Yeah, watching you all postholing was difficult. Trying to climb direct up the fall line below rocks is a scary idea, the rocks get warm and melt around them under the snow, I've seen guys with packs suddenly drop into the open space around the rocks. It's similar to crossing logs buried in snow, step on top of the log and the off, otherwise your foot can sink under the log and crack your shin or knee if you fall the wrong way. But you guys persevered and worked as a team, and you didn't give up in conditions that are incredibly challenging-congrats 👏👏
Also, definitely not cat tracks or a wolf, not big enough tracks and there's not enough food available yet for those animals. Your idea of a fox use probably correct, Sierra Nevada Red rox is likely. But if you heard coyotes howling or yipping, then that's what animal it is, foxes make a different sound.
Wow!! Amazing scenery !! Simply stunning! What a great job capturing those views!!!!!
Glad you didn’t quit!!
But which is worse??
Almost freezing to death (LOL)
Or that you stepped on a bee or was it wasp nest on the AT?
Your all wearing SHORTS!!!
Are you planning on the side trip to Muir Rock?????
Glad you're all safe!
There are no wolves in the Sierra Nevada.No resupply at Muir Camp?
Muir camp was closed when we went through
Really enjoying your reports. My 37 year old daughter is doing the trail solo although her partner joined her for 3 days earlier. She is hoping to get to Reds campground tomorrow June 26. I hope that some of the snow melted at the Muir pass before she got there!
Heard that story at the beginning about cold, snow, wet feet, etc........HAHAHA, you're hooked. You won't stop adventuring now.
Hike strong!
geek
Love following your journey! Julie, what brand of fleece hoodie is that you are wearing?
Looks like a Melanzana, which is only available in their Leadville, CO store.
This came up on the June 4 LiveQ&A - It's Senchi Designs. Apparently limited production, so get on their e-mail notifications list if you must have one of the next.
@@blueboats7530 Ah, thanks for the clarification. I do see the subtle differences now.
🇨🇦🌞thanks for sharing this beautiful place with everyone. Is it warm? Hence shorts in snow?
You guy's got this!
Get a hat on your head. You can only burn your skin so many times, trust me when I tell you this.
I wear hats everyday, mostly. But thanks anyway ♥️
Only gets easier from here it looks like cuz the snow pack up Northern California is melting great views coming up Yellowstone our wolves make four in
foot pads
Marie Lakes…one of the prettiest spots in the High Sierras. You guys missed the hot springs and warm lake at the base of Seldon.
I think one has to be a bit of a masochist to hike this trail . i went with the store owner in a small boat at Florence Lake to pick up two guys that made reservations to be picked up and taken back to the store for supplies . When we arrived the two twenty something hikers looked half dead . they said nothing all the way back to the store and then immediately went in and bought Cokes and tons of candy bars and then started to talk .😂
another time near mt. Shasta i passed two hikers that i said hello to and they responded with a grunt with their heads hanging down . in both instances they didn't look as if they were enjoying themselves .
Wow! What spectacular scenery. 👍. I really appreciate your chat with us about how you are now embracing all the challenges from the snow. Saying how thankful you are to be where you are in the world hit home with me. And by the same token, I feel so grateful that you are willing to share so much of what you are living through. We are the lucky ones. Safe travels as you continue to truly live. 🏔🏕
burnt to a crispy
Rocket is hands down the best thru hiker youtuber out there! I look forward to bingeing "my show" 😂
Snow is hanging around late here in MT, they are talking about a 2ft snow event in GNP this week
Great video, thanks for sharing with us.
Leaving a like to support your channel
Everyone loves a snackhole hehehehe. Love the battle wounds on the tent....gives it some character :)
I love seeing the trail with the snow. I did it in sections in the summer over years, it’s so different and spectacular with snow, but more challenging, so enjoying seeing it, but not hiking it now.
Loving your journey! So Brave! What does your wrist tattoo say? I love the script.
Definitely canine
Tracks with raised X
Yes, I was going to say the same!
Does anyone use the cup things on the end of their poles in the snow or are they useless?
Great commentary: sensible, fun and real.
Cracks me up at a joint is still called the doobie 45 years later.
Glad you made it up that pass ok. John from MI
Your videos are excellent! Fun, concise and great views. I've hiked Mexico to Tahoe and start the Tahoe to Ashland section on June 6. Did you guys use micospikes between Tahoe and Truckee? I'd rather not bring them if they aren't needed. Thanks!
Worth doing some serious checking. Snow has been inconsistent in the west where I live. Massive snow from repeated moderate weather up in WA where I am. Massive winter storms further south. Spring weather has been even more of a contrast I think.
Probably a really bad year for serious SoBo hikers. I digress.
I heard that Truckee area (not too close to trail) got 42 FEET (yes feet, not inches) this year. In 2019 Mamouth saw 32 feet and most hikers had to skip the Sierra.
If you have handyman skills I can tell you how to make an affordable, lightweight slide arrester (smaller safer than an ice ax) if you are interested.
Never give up.
How do you determine where the trail is when it is covered in snow?
You have to be in incredible shape to keep up the pace that you all are doing! Great videos! Stay safe!
On the PCT, is there not always a trail to follow in the snow?
Next time you go to the mountains bring a pair of pants, to get over a Sierra pass start early. It's all a glorious learning experience!
We all have pants. But thanks!
What's your hoodie called
But was it an ugly cry?
Ugly as sin!
Very real life. Good vlog and good job being able to learn lessons.......life skills for sure.
Sounds like you could have used the hot springs near MTR.
Wait what? How close to trail? I'm a poor hiker who doesn't often travel with a ride bride, but I'll go out of the way for a natural hot spring.
@@paulrevere2379 Google Blayney Meadows Hot Spring, and see the AllTrails trail from Florence Lake for the location. The hot springs are at the east end of the trail and you can see how close they are to MTR. There is a significant river ford involved but it's close. If you look on the map further northeast, you can see the JMT/PCT trail marked as such. Where are you and which direction are you going? I could direct you to a few more.
@@robbrandtBSA Some injury recovery and economics have delayed my hiking this year so I will prob not hike that area until next year, but I like to hit the out-of-the way places that most hikers pass up, especially if it takes time and effort rather than money.
I'm also kinda old school with real maps, using apps only as a backup (but sometimes handy at night). I have found some interesting places and things by going against the trend when it comes to navigation, but I'll admit that I'm not consistent. I will map study some things to death and leave others with some mystery to add to the adventure.
Quite often my map studies effectively imprint an area in my head which enables me to go many hours through an area without any further need of references. An extra natural hot springs to visit is something worth a bit of map study imo.
@@paulrevere2379 These are well known, not out of the way for backpackers. These others are Kern Hot Springs, Iva Bell Hot Springs, Mono Hot Springs (a day hike from VVR) and behind the Reds Meadow campground.
@@robbrandtBSA In 2019, my longest hiking year thus far I didn't run into many hikers willing to hike even a few hours out of the way unless it was the trendy thing to do, but it would be cool to know that there are notable exceptions.
There still is a resupply factor and time of year which has a lot of impact. Then there is proximity to the car crowd (not really my thing tbh)
Great videos ! Thanks so much.
I’m glad there is a group of you!
Plus, there are no wolves in California, just coyotes
Debatable 😂
There are wolves in the sierras, hardly any but some, but up by Lassen and north of that.. are you sure someone up ahead of you doesn't have a dog running around off leash? Look too big to be coyote but hard to tell, def too big for fox... Hope it's not a lost dog :/ I love id-ing animal tracks :)
The sierras are a dog free zone. The national parks that we hike thru dont allow it. But someone could have snuck one in
@@jls935 I’ve seen lots on the trails with day hikers I guess they didn’t get the memo
Ah, I guess I knew that, it's why I can't thru hike anything cause I don't leave my dog, ever and so many no dog rules (not sure bout the AT, dog free zones? :) btw cougar/bobcat track will hardly ever have claw marks, it's how you tell the dif between feline and canine ❤️
Sweet!, Inspiring.
You guys are amazing.
There is only 1 wolf pack in California, eastern California near the Oregon border
Much love
well done, Julia!!!
Someone brought a chair?!?
Can’t imagine why you’d ever do that
I had an absolute blast getting to meet TNT in Tahoe. Such a positive attitude, very helpful for long days out there!
Crazy how much snow is out there still, but given the gnarly storm we had early May I guess it makes sense that the snowy season is extended a good bit. Hopefully y’all get to enjoy some dry trails soon! 🙌🏻
Who's in your tramily?
Yeah, who?
Julia if you Need to pee during the hike where do you Go?
You need to ask Moriah. Its a delicate situation
That's an easy one, but there are half a dozen hard things when temperatures get to be sub freezing for days on end.
Thank you for letting me go on this adventure with you guys. I am 61 with health problems about 5 years ago I hiked the first 5 miles from the southern terminus. Love you guys. California Joanna
Glad you demonstrated the grit to do what you can do. Better than all those healthy people still on the couch.
In most cases, you can only benefit from doing what you can do. The trail does not care whether you hike 5 miles or 5000.
There's also that special phenomena whereby once you are out there you sometimes find that the impossible becomes possible, a place where endeavor results in dividends far beyond rational proportions. Such things are reserved for those who put themselves out there beyond the bounds of most comfort zones.
Armchair commenters can eat it. You're the one out there looking at it and making the best decisions for you. Figuring out imperfect situations is the #1 skill of a backpacker, and you nail it. (Also, pretty sure John Muir did smoke weed.)
Maybe Muir smoked weed, but DEF did mushrooms 🍄😜
I've also read that he was a life-long virgin.
Apparently you don't climb. Post holing can exhaust. Many people have been rescued or died from not being prepared. They were lucky.
@@adamnichols3506 I think it's maybe relevent to point out that the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is designed in a way that no climbing whatsoever is necessary. Supposedly, even horses should be able to travel all the non-detour routes although I think that's idealistic and unseen for a long time.
Otherwise, I believe you have a valid point, but I would like to see it made with more specific relevence to long hikers which I sometimes see as roughly falling into two classes:
There are backpackers which hike with old-school goals of getting out into the wilderness, practicing self-reliance and such.
Then there are the new style marathoners, sport tourist types for whom speed of movement from resupply to resupply (towns) gets all the priority with no close second.
Both of these are legitimate as individual choices imo but there are trade-offs. The marathoners do sometimes have a kind of entitlement mentality, but the stats give them a lot of support, particularly those hiking with the bubble or just ahead of it. Simply put, they can be more reckless and get away with things on the PCT that might be fatal in a great many other places.
Nevertheless, they should be warned which is why I look forward to your next comment.
Side note: "City Girl" who I met on trail in 2018 was saved in a
most remarkable way (after 2,500 miles) - a case for your point I think. More on her later.