PCT // The Finale // Episode 36
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- Days 163 - 165 of the Pacific Crest Trail 2019. Leaving Winthrop, walking through snow, reaching the Northern Terminus and going to Manning Park, Canada. Miles 2,591.9 - 2,653.1 . September 30 - October 2, 2019.
People in this episode:
- Sponge: Instagram @spongebob_hikerpants
- Bart & Party Tart: Instagram @nat_and_matt_
- Tight Buns: Instagram @who_keas
- Poppins: / @selfgrowthnerds Instagram @mariedraws_thepct
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I'm so happy for you! But sad for me 😭😭 This has been one of the best vicarious experiences I've had on UA-cam. Thanks Mari 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
It’s bittersweet for me too 😭 Thanks for coming along on the adventure with me! ❤️
Same. It's been one of the best hiking vlog/series on UA-cam. I loved every video and Mari has been so honest and real with good and bad days. Loved it. Sad it's over but so glad we were able to come along remotely with you.
Runway Runway I'm sad for me too.
Mari thank you so much for sharing your life and adventure. You did an amazing job! Love hearing from you every Sunday! Going to miss our Sunday’s....
Woooow. What a journey. I said a little prayer for the hiker who passed away due to the tree accident. He was there in spirit with you. Congrats to you, Nick and all the other hikers. Wooohoooo well done Mari! Xx
Very nice job Mari. You must feel like you could take on and conquer just about anything now. You are tough as nails. You trudged through hell and high water while still making it look like it wasn't so hard. But it was. At the end you were just as fresh and pretty as when you started, lol. But I'm so happy you and Nick accomplished this journey. It was a pleasure to watch. 🎊🎉🎈💪👍
Nice job with the entire editing. Always impressed with the music and the vibe. Seemed to be a good call, waiting to edit. Something to be proud of for sure. Sundays will be a touch less wonderful for some of us watching. To think, this year we will have nothing. So sorry for those who didn't finish this year. Long time since eagle rock and dinosaur land!
Thanks for the kind words! Yeah it’s really so sad about this year. That feel like ages ago!
Thank you for all the time and effort you put into making these videos, Mari! It's been great reliving the experience through your eyes! Say hi to Nick for me! -- Sponge
Ah hey Sponge!! I’m so glad we got to know each other out there. Thanks for lending your beautiful words to the start of this video. Hope you’re staying well! Can’t wait to catch up again one day.
I've loved these episodes so much. Thanks for doing them! What's kind of amazing to me is that, date wise, the Sierras are half way. In miles they're a bit more than a third. Not sure why I find that interesting, but I do!
Wow ! What an accomplishment, Nick and Mari! Thanks for taking us along for the ride !Cried tears of joy at the finish line. Much love !!! 🙂💛
Much joy and sadness.... joy at seeing you one last time, sad that we see you on the PCT one more time. The snow may have been a pain, but WOW what beauty and the view in the morning of the red sun on the mountains.... EPIC!! Thanks for sharing your trip Mari, it has been a real pleasure getting to know you. Be safe, keep trekking!!!!
Cheers Dave! Yeah, the views were insane!
So sad this is the last PCT vlog, I've loved watching them... 😅Massive congratulations to you and Nick though, that's such a huge achievement and you should be super proud! Such an emotional episode... Really happy for you Mari and who knows, maybe one day I'll see this monument in person 😊❤️
PS: Love how you used songs from the previous episodes in this!
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@Bryant Keegan wtf??! 🙄
I’m tearing up. Thank you for sharing your journey. 💓 I’m so glad you liked Ashland. You are an inspiration.
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It’s been a crazy trip watching you make the trek, Amazing, Much, Much, Much, Respect ✊, to you Girl, You did Amazing 😉, Belus
Cheers Belus!
My son and I loved watching this series. ❤
Mari-Thanks so much for sharing your journey-I hope those of us in Class of 2020 who stayed home to protect the PCT, trail towns, trail angels and backpacking culture, will find the PCT as wonderful as your series. 💕🌿
I hope so too! The trail will be better than ever when it’s opened back up!
Congratulations. Before the PCT, washing dishes and chopping wood. After the PCT, washing dishes and chopping wood.
WOW!!! What a great journey you gave us! Thank you
Happy trails to you and Nick
Thank you thank you for this series! Thank you for letting us walk with you! Especially us broken hearted couched hikers who are sidelined this year! Taco Salad I am so grateful to you.
Soooooo sad it is over!!!!
Wow!!!! Congratulations!!!! I'd watched all of your episodes. I live close to your starting point in Campo. Such a magical trip! I'm proud of you guys!!!! 🤗🤗🤗
Fantastic finale to an excellent adventure so well captured by you. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Wow what a perfect ending to an epic hike. :)
That was incredibly touching to watch. Your feelings came through your camera to us.
I've yo-yo'd that final section from Rainy Pass twice.....beautiful section. It's my favorite section in Washington. Yes I live here. 😃
Thanks for sharing your hike and bringing us along.
You're fortunate on the snow level. We typically stay off the trail after mid-September.
Like many others I am happy and sad at the same time as I look forward to my Sundays as I watch you on this incredible journey. Love your videos!
CONGRATULATIONS to both of you!
Thank you Barb!
Wow! Congratulations😀! Thanks for sharing your amazing & epic journey! 😂❤👣👏🍺
Wow what a trip. I have loved every step. From the bottom of my heart , thank you to you and Nick for sharing your journey with us.
OHH MARI..JUST REMEMBER THE FIRST PCT VIDEO....FROM YOU..AND NOW ITS FINISHED ..WANT TO SAY .THANK YOU ..IT WAS A FANTASTIC RIDE...IAM 64 ..AND START DREAMING DOING IT TOO...LETS SEE...ALL THE BEST....GREETINGS ..I
I rarely if ever comment on U-Tube videos.......but your series was so awesome..........I was so intrigue by your hike that yesterday I drove to the start.........I saw two hikers.......have no idea where they were going as the trail is closed.........thanks for sharing your adventure........BTW, Bart is such a cutie.........
Love how your boyfriend has opened up during your journey. I have enjoyed your freak. I am doing the PCT in 2021. Then the AT in 2022. The CDT is to be determined.
_"We knocked the bastard off!!" Sir Edmund Hilary: May 29, 1953_ Taco Salad/Tight Buns/Bart/Party Tart, it's been a pleasure following you and the rest of the hikers along the way. *Congratulations!!!* Now, head for cover without delay for I sense a pandemic coming 🥺🤣 Loved this series Mari, thank you 👍👍
Congratulations!!! Woohoo!! What an unbelievable journey. Those sunsets at the end were stunning.
Cheers Karen! Yeah the best sunsets!!
Enjoyed your whole journey Mari. So glad you got some good weather for your last few days. Great videos, really appreciated at times like these. GO DAWGS!
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Wow...absolutely awesome! So fricken inspiring, and what an epoch finish in that stunning winter landscape. SOOOO glad that weather never came. Congratulations to you both. Really. Well done!
Sponge's monologue was really amazing.
I know I’m late to the game, but I just found your channel and have been binge watching your journey these past few days. Congratulations to you and Nick and all of your hiking buddies! Very inspiring. 💗🎉🏕
Respect Mari and your friends!! For doing this PCT trail. I don’t think i will make it this far....
Congratulations! You two accomplished something truly fantastic. I’ve lived in WA my entire life and it’s SO beautiful here. When I started watching this series at episode one, I was really looking forward to seeing you guys trek through this beautiful state. California was warm and sunny; your spirits were high. Oregon was spectacular; you were eager and motivated to push on. Then you crossed over the Columbia.....right into a cluster-f*ck of dumpster fires. Slimy drizzle, dense fog, ice water rain, freezing temperatures and a record breaking snow fall. That must have been SUCH a bummer! With the exception of Nicks birthday and the very last day itself, the weather was a total shit-show. I’m so sorry you guys had to endure such a draining experience right at the end and also in truly one of the most beautiful states in the lower 48. Regardless, you guys trekked on and killed it! Congratulations again!!
So sad this series has ended! I may have to go back to the beginning and watch it all over again.
It's been an absolute pleasure watching your journey. I got teary as you finished this epic 5 months. A testimony to the determination you have for an adventurous life.
Congratulations
Strangely emotional to watch the end of your epic journey. Thank you for sharing your adventure in such a beautiful way.
Epic and emotional. How we will miss your days!
A thought for all those who have seen their PCT frustrated this fateful 2020.
I had butterflies happy and sad . Ur awesome. Much love to u and nick.
Great job you two, so thrilled you got to finish in epic style (snow). Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us all and for all of the effort you've put in to your videos, they always seem quite professional. All the very best to you both for your future.
Absolutely fantastic Mari & Nick! I really enjoyed following along the trail! ☺ A big congratulations you two! 😊☮💌
Mari, thank you so very much for sharing your journey, for all of your efforts to film and bring us along for the ride, wow, what an achievement kudos!
Mari, thank you so much for making these. You're editing on this one was amazing. All the little slices from the other days interjected at 16:15 got to me. Really appreciate the series and you taking the time. Well done!
Thank you Brent!
Another very good video. Congrats on completing a great adventure and condolences that it had to end. There will be more. Thanks for taking us along. Good Luck, Rick
Wow, wow, wow! I have loved watching your journey Mari - & these delayed vids worked out for the best as, for me personally, it filled the void of the class of 2020! Legit shed a tear when you got to the monument - hope all your memories are wonderful! xx
What an Awesome hike and Amazing video!! I'm so excited for you guys!!😊💖🐶🐶
Hey Mari :) I have been following along since your solo traveling days, and I was even in Washington when you were finishing the trail hearing about the snow. Obviously I had seen from your instagram that you made it, but it is so incredibly amazing to finally get to see your vlogs from it. Your editing style and overall filming has only gotten better over the years, and I always look forward to your videos. I am currently stuck in New York so I have been watching over the past several weeks, and it has been such a lovely escape to be able to see the outdoors. It has been tough not going outside, since I was born in Seattle, but your videos have really given me a respite that I am so thankful for. Congratulations on completing both the PCT AND these vlogs because I imagine it feels like a long time coming on these :)
Hi! Nice to hear from you! Thank you for the nice words and thanks for sticking around that long! Glad that I could bring some of the west coast outdoors to you. Hope you’re staying well! ❤️
Congrats Mari & Nick!! Thank you for sharing your amazing journey and welcome to Welly! Let’s hope they let us all out soon 😃 Don’t stop posting!
Congratulations, Mari & Nick! I randomly discovered your channel when I was travelling to NYC for a business trip and wanted to know how to use the subway system. This was a few years ago. I followed your travels around Asia and New Zealand. I eagerly watched every episode of this epic journey. You did a very good job with this series. I really got a good feel for what through hiking is like. Great music too! All the best for your future adventures.
Thanks so much Gautam! Wow, thanks for sticking around this whole time! Wish you all the best 😊
Loved watching your journey! Congrats!! So sad the PCT blogs have ended. I watched them the past couple of weeks while I have worked from home. Thank you for sharing with us!
Just came across your channel the other day and just finished binge walking all your pct videos now. Just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration that your videos are giving others to go after your dreams and live life to the fullest!
That was a fantastic vlog, documenting your journey was awesome, one day i will do it too. Thanks a lot for all you have shared with us, love from Switzerland 🧡
I'm so disappointed that you have completed the trail as I look forward every week to seeing your post. Thank you for so many hours of entertainment over the last 6 months. I hope to hike the PCT in 2021 and you have been inspirational.
Now the trek is over, time for Taco Salad and Tight Buns to recuperate and rest their feet. Enjoyed the trek and your vlog.
I think this is hands-down the best PCT vlog series on UA-cam and I've watched a LOT of them
That’s such a nice compliment! Really glad you enjoyed the videos!
Finally it’s over!!!!! Now what I am going to watch!!!! Taco Salad 🥗 is the most beautiful PCT hiker. I like the way she laughs while talking. Love you for sharing your adventure with your honey. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻
Thank you Mari. It has been awesome traveling on this adventure with you !!
I cried! Such an epic, crazy, awesome adventure! Thank you for your hundreds, maybe thousands of hours filming and editing so that we could be a part of this. Poignant summary of your entire journey; loved this! So so proud ❣️
Thank you for being part of the journey! Couldn’t have done it without you xoxo 😊❤️
After hiking 1000 Island found out about PCT trail. Got home and your name popped up on my UA-cam search. Started watching and I was lucky to find you. Thank you for all the great videos. It was super fun! CONGRATULATIONS on completing PCT!
Oh nice! 1000 island lake was so beautiful!
Congrats on finishing. Thanks for having along for all the miles. You do a great job on telling your story in all videos. Thanks again.
Oh that looks so gloriously beautiful and bitingly wicked cold on the feet and fingers. And nose. It’s amazing how when you are hiking in that weather that you can be sweating but those toes and fingers can just be popsicles. Lol. But it makes the stove worth the weight when you can have a hot meal and hot beverage. What a way to end the trail with a bang! Thanks for going back and sharing your journey. I’ve loved watching the outdoors from the inside of my house. I can’t wait til I can get out on trail again.
Good job. So glad you all made it. When the videos stopped last year I wasn’t sure .
Been watching every week, very happy for you both. Congratulations, loved the videos.
Congrats to the both of you! Thank you for sharing some of your adventures with the world!! Cheers to whatever’s next!
Kia ora Mari. Congrats to you and Nick and all your friends!! You did it!!😁👍🍺
Wow!! I'm so happy you got to finish & spend the final adventure night with Bart & Party Tart, and that you got to share the end with so many other friends. A beautiful finale!! Can't wait for your next adventures!
Cheers Stephanie! ❤️
Thank you for sharing your PCT journey. The way you candidly mentioned the ups and downs of the day-by-day, I found that very relatable. Although I was watching these videos now in one go after the whole series was already up (and knew you were successful), I found myself rooting for you and Nick to be able to finish the hike. The early arrival of winter at the end of the path is where I could feel the exhaustion and slight dread of one last unsure step before you'd be done. Congratulations and much respect for completing the PCT. Through your videos I've got an idea of what to expect on a long hike like that, and see myself inspired to find a trail I'd like to start on myself. One of the best series of vlogs I've watched on YT for sure.
I am so happy that you had a great PCT hike and finished the entire trail. Thanks for allowing us to live vicariously through your beautiful videos. I'm gonna miss the hike videos.
Wow! I can’t believe I’m crying at watching y’all finish. I’m just so emotional. It’s been the greatest viewing being along for the walk with you. A thousand thumbs up and thank yous for providing so much fun from my home in Georgia. Kia kaha! Stay safe!
Thanks for coming along on the adventure, Diane! Kia kaha! ❤️
Congrats Mari - thanks for taking us along on your journey. Sad and happy its over.
I have absolutely loved binge watching these episodes over the past week. Thank you so much for all the hard work it must have taken to make them. I've been wanting to hike the PCT for ages and I am feeling more inspired than ever. What a huge achievement, you must be so proud!
It was amazing watching your journey! I can’t imagine doing anything like the PCT, you captured the ups and downs and the beauty of nature! Awesome series!
Happy to have you along for the journey! 😊
Thank you so much for sharing that with us!!! I’ll watch every single episode of your journey. Love your energy! Xx from canada
Well done. Really enjoyed watching this journey! Thanks for sharing.
Mari, this was so beautiful 😭 Congrats on finishing up your PCT series (arguably much harder than actually hiking the trail hah.). I can't wait to see what's next for you (..or us? 😉 eyyy).
Haha yes!! Gotta get back to planning.. 😉
Congratulations on a great accomplishment!! Thanks for sharing a amazing adventure!! 👍👍👍👍👍
What an amazing journey! Completing this hike is such an impressive feat and thank you for doing such an amazing job documenting the entire journey, editing and releasing these videos. That is a monumental challenge in itself. These videos have definitely inspired me to do more, see more and travel more. Thank you Mari!
Thank you Andrew! All the best to you
I really enjoy your videos. You are in great shape. Very tough! You make me want to retire early and start hiking. ! I only have a few more years. Congratulations From south Louisiana!!🎉🎉🍾🍾
Mari, watching you and Nick has been so uplifting. Your demeanour never faltered. So refreshing. Thank you for letting us share your experience. It has been amazing. I can only imagine how you must feel. All the best for future endeavours, although, something tells me you can conquer anything. Stay safe.
Loved every single vlog! PCT is now definitly on my to-do-before-40 list. Turning 33 in 2 weeks so 7 years to make it happen 😅 Love from the Netherlands 🧡
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Congratulations! 🥂 Thx a lot for sharing your epic journey with us. It made me feel that a part of me was out there as well. And it felt very good 😁 Actually I did a few miles on the PCT during my roadtrip last year.
See you on the next trip 👍
NOOOOOOO !!!!! Im so happy for you two....but bummed that its over for us that are watching your adventure. You two were GREAT. I want to thank you personally for inviting us all on your trip and sharing it with us. If and when you ever get back to Cali and in the Bay Area...let me know...Pizza and beer on me. Thanks again and Im hoping for some new adventures from you two down the road. LOL.....
Thank you so much for sharing this adventure. It really was amazing to watch.
That was amazing! Great video, loved the views and your outlook on everything, even the rain! It seems like there are more stops along the way the last few years. I haven't done it, but watched a lot of videos. It's a dream ♥
Thanks for this gift, I have been blessed as you share this experience to help me see the beauty.
So happy you both completed the trail. What an adventure! Someday I’m going to do it too. Thanks for all the hard work on the videos. I watched every single one. 🤗
CONGRATS ON ACCOMPLISHING SOMETHING SO INCREDIBLE! This was so amazing to watch!! Thank you so much for sharing :) I was crying at the end! I can't wait to experience it for myself.
That was a fantastic finish. Weather luck and mountain views. This journey has been a treat for me right from your first shared anticipation when I'd never heard of the PCT to those smiles of success (and relief?) when you all got to Manning Park. Were there ever moments when you had doubts that you could finish the trail? I loved the way your final edits that included flashbacks. A Covid19 bonus! Thanks so much Mari. Treasure those PCT friendships forever. I'll look forward to sharing your future adventures.
I’ve been following your whole journey (even before PCT, before New Zealand, back when you were traveling around Asia) and I’m so proud that you finished!
Hi Melanie! Oh wow! Thanks for sticking around for so long. That feels like such a long time ago now! ☺️💖
Congratulations both of you i have loved watching these vlogs and what an amazing adventure it has been for you guys and yes i cried when you made it to the end hopefully ill bump into you guys at some stage when you get back to Christchurch and can have a chat about it.
Awesome, you guys are great! Started to re-watch the early episodes last night!
Oh and the music/sound track is great. Very good production! Two huge accomplishments! Thank You for sharing!
Mari and Nick. Great job at the hike and putting this wonderful UA-cam production together. As you can see from the multitude of positive comments, many of us are going to miss your posts on this hike. Well... Going back to Day 1 to watch again, then in 2021, head to the south of the Sierras and hike to the north. Been there lots, never hiked the entire length of the range. Looking forward to you next adventure.
Thanks so much for bringing us along on this journey. These videos have been my escape in the past few weeks. Total max respect that you managed to finish the PCT, you are heroes! A part of me wishes that you would go on, I'll miss the weekly PCT portion. :) You have demonstrated such a positive take on the World and a strong spirit, it was amazing to watch and so be a part of the experience in a way. Thank you and stay as positive as this always!
Fantastic job, you two! You are such tough and proficient hikers. It’s been a pleasure watching your adventure. Thank you for sharing this journey and lifetime experience.
U think u won't miss it but believe me u always always will be haunted by the trail...ur first trail . The 1 that unlocks the magic . The thing is that you will b searching for those moments the rest of ur life . The good thing is that other trails bring all the same wonderful emotion and dazzle w challenge,beauty,intense friendship and maybe best of all freedom for ur body to move down the path...ever free and strong .
What an Amazing Journey, Watched every single Video from the start.. The scenery in the last 3 days was Epic,
Thank You for all the hours and hours of editing to bring us your Incredible Journey. All the best in your futures, Trek on " You did It"
PS . We will miss your Weekly Videos, Cant wait for the
PCT to open back up
This is so amazing! One of your best videos! I am so sad my Sundays will no be missing these videos but I am here for your next adventures...you know when the world opens back up.
Thanks Ayla! Hope you’re staying well ❤️
CONGRATULATIONS
what an epic trail and tremendous finish thru a blizzard.
Great video work with adding snippets of the hike in this video.
Really enjoyed your entire journey. When, I ever get to Wellington I'll look you guys up.
It was so fun following along on your journey - thanks for sharing!!