I really enjoy how you present your videos. 25 miles is no joke, but you still take the time to show the sights instead of panting while walking. You guys are doing awesome.
We used to live about 40 miles from Yosemite and we went there all the time. I have to say, we've seen a lot of the national parks and Yosemite is still my number one on the list. It IS so beautiful. The valley is magical because of the high cliffs, big rocks and the awesome waterfalls. The best time to visit is in the early summer, like June, when all the waterfalls are at their fullest. I hope you get to visit there again sometime.
You show the best panoramic views! It’s like I’m watching a PCT hiking video for the first time, but I’ve watched many previous to yours! Keep up the fantastic work
Yosemite is absolutely beautiful. The valley is amazing. I will say it’s very congested in the main valley. Every one should visit. Love living a half a day away 😀
Absolutely come back and visit Yosemite! It's so amazingly beautiful and one of my favorite places in the world (probably a bit biased as a Californian 😉). Seriously though, having grown up near Merced, Yosemite was where we camped, hiked, and even my first backpacking trip. I've been so many times and it NEVER gets old to me! In fact, I have 2 backpacking permits for trips there this summer, one which includes a portion of where you hiked on this video (to Glen Aulin). I highly recommend visiting Yosemite Valley mid-week, which usually means less crowds. Fall is often a great time to visit as the summer crowds thin out, but Spring (May/June) is best for waterfalls. And, as you have learned, Yosemite is so much more than just Yosemite Valley. Consider a trip where you mix up being a day hiking tourist and a few days backpacking. Oh, and seriously consider a headnet for those pesky mosquitos. Best piece of equipment that I EVER added to my backpacking kit! Happy Trails!
You would think they would communicate!? Hey I am checking passes from a to b. Or! Maybe the first one was trying to warn hikers someone was checking for bear cans today😂
Very few of the billions of people on this planet will, live and in person, get to wander thru that scenery. Easy to tell how much you're awed by it all, I'm sure you consider yourself lucky to be one of the few. Take care guys, Crackerjack.
5:00 That is pretty weird. I have heard the average is two checks per PCT thru-hike. So you got more checks in 3 hours then most people get on the whole hike.
@@lilchaphikes Oh, I see. You had mentioned the one guy had a badge, so I mentioned the ranger designation. Are your ridgerunners like crest runners? They work/volunteer for the conservancy or some other organization? I'd be interested to know if crest runners work inside the national parks.
@@lilchaphikes By the way, I was intrigued by what you said about crest runners, so I looked into it. The PCTA crest runner program is only in its second year, and I imagine last year with its record snows their duties were largely curtailed, so folks like me half a world away are likely not to have heard about them yet since the position has only really just started. Cleveland National Forest (the forest closest to the Southern Terminus) allegedly used to have some crest runners on its staff. Not sure if that is an ongoing program or not. Also, there are only TWO crest runners along the entire length of the PCT, and both of them spend most of their time in Campo followed by time at KMS and then moving their way north through the Sierra. P.S. -- There was a hiring announcement for a North Cascades Crest Runner position, but the PCTA has published nothing except about the two crest runners mentioned above.
LETS GO!
You’re rocking it. I continue to enjoy your videos.
I really enjoy how you present your videos. 25 miles is no joke, but you still take the time to show the sights instead of panting while walking. You guys are doing awesome.
You and Hollywood are killing it!! Those water crossings, i hold my breath for you. Absolutely gorgeous country!!
Be safe!!
We used to live about 40 miles from Yosemite and we went there all the time. I have to say, we've seen a lot of the national parks and Yosemite is still my number one on the list. It IS so beautiful. The valley is magical because of the high cliffs, big rocks and the awesome waterfalls. The best time to visit is in the early summer, like June, when all the waterfalls are at their fullest. I hope you get to visit there again sometime.
Love this so much. The scenery is fantastic. 😊 your narration is great too. 😊 happy tones.
You show the best panoramic views! It’s like I’m watching a PCT hiking video for the first time, but I’ve watched many previous to yours! Keep up the fantastic work
Thank you!
As you were heading out the east gate tioga pass Mt. Dana is the highest peak within the park at 13000ft
Yosemite is absolutely beautiful. The valley is amazing. I will say it’s very congested in the main valley. Every one should visit. Love living a half a day away 😀
Tioga is beautiful but the valley is a sight to behold. you will be in awe when you experience it for the first time.
Absolutely come back and visit Yosemite! It's so amazingly beautiful and one of my favorite places in the world (probably a bit biased as a Californian 😉). Seriously though, having grown up near Merced, Yosemite was where we camped, hiked, and even my first backpacking trip. I've been so many times and it NEVER gets old to me! In fact, I have 2 backpacking permits for trips there this summer, one which includes a portion of where you hiked on this video (to Glen Aulin). I highly recommend visiting Yosemite Valley mid-week, which usually means less crowds. Fall is often a great time to visit as the summer crowds thin out, but Spring (May/June) is best for waterfalls. And, as you have learned, Yosemite is so much more than just Yosemite Valley. Consider a trip where you mix up being a day hiking tourist and a few days backpacking. Oh, and seriously consider a headnet for those pesky mosquitos. Best piece of equipment that I EVER added to my backpacking kit! Happy Trails!
Love the waterfall shots. Impressive miles and with little sleep!
The March and early April hikers are reaching southern Oregon also the Sierra skippers are arriving
Amazing how you make the miles, I would be stopping at every view!
You would think they would communicate!? Hey I am checking passes from a to b. Or! Maybe the first one was trying to warn hikers someone was checking for bear cans today😂
Another great day for you, except the mosquitos. Hike on.
Very few of the billions of people on this planet will, live and in person, get to wander thru that scenery. Easy to tell how much you're awed by it all, I'm sure you consider yourself lucky to be one of the few. Take care guys, Crackerjack.
5:00 That is pretty weird. I have heard the average is two checks per PCT thru-hike. So you got more checks in 3 hours then most people get on the whole hike.
Beautiful day
In the Western US we usually call the "ridgerunners" rangers. So Forest Rangers or NPS Rangers.
On the PCT, “ridge runners” are called “crest runners” and work for PCTA, rather than forest service or NPS.
@@lilchaphikes
Oh, I see. You had mentioned the one guy had a badge, so I mentioned the ranger designation.
Are your ridgerunners like crest runners? They work/volunteer for the conservancy or some other organization? I'd be interested to know if crest runners work inside the national parks.
@@lilchaphikes
By the way, I was intrigued by what you said about crest runners, so I looked into it.
The PCTA crest runner program is only in its second year, and I imagine last year with its record snows their duties were largely curtailed, so folks like me half a world away are likely not to have heard about them yet since the position has only really just started. Cleveland National Forest (the forest closest to the Southern Terminus) allegedly used to have some crest runners on its staff. Not sure if that is an ongoing program or not.
Also, there are only TWO crest runners along the entire length of the PCT, and both of them spend most of their time in Campo followed by time at KMS and then moving their way north through the Sierra.
P.S. -- There was a hiring announcement for a North Cascades Crest Runner position, but the PCTA has published nothing except about the two crest runners mentioned above.
@@richardinjapan4578this is interesting, I met two in the Sierra and 2 near Campo.
@@richardinjapan4578yes, on the AT, ridge runners work for the ATC
9:23 Volunteer Peak.
Do you have to have multiple permits or just a PCT permit?
The PCT long distance permit covers everything!
Why did you and Roadrunner split up?
We wanted to hike different hikes.