Whenever this first came out, I watched it 3 times over and could not stop. It made me realize how out of touch I was with the real world, and inspired me to go and do something different. I only had the academic summer at my disposal, so I joined a conservation corps and lived in a tent while building trail in the backcountry. I found my new career path, and I'm now about to head to Washington state for my first federal job as a biologist. Thank you for the inspiration.
As a hiker and UA-cam creator I certainly hope people can appreciate the effort that goes into making a film like this. Packing the additional equipment on top of your basic load out adds more weight. You may hike 15- 20 miles a day from point to point but there are extra mile you hike going back to retrieve your equipment. Then when is all said and done, the editing begins. Sorting through hours and hours of video clips and stills. GREAT JOB!
Wow Pez’s dad here. We enjoyed this so much. Got a little, okay a lot emotional. Your filming, narrating and editing techniques are amazing. Thank you so much for doing this.
This has definitely become one of my favorite PCT documentaries. The production value, the entertainment and the writing, all incredible. There are so many shots of places no other PCT videos have. Great job and congratulations on your journey. You made a phenomenal film.
I hiked the AT in the mid-90's, and the PCT and the CDT were my next challenges. Then life happened. So I am hiking vicariously through you. GREAT VIDEO. Wow.
Wow. Thank you so much for giving the briefest sliver of perspective into what my dear baby sister (leathermaid) went through on this trail. Well done.
I normally don’t watch any film this long. I could not stop watching. Over 65 and now I have made the trek thx to you. Filled my heart with joy. Will never forget this one. Can’t wait to see your next work.
Dude, you had to start around me, maybe only a week or so ahead of me. Peagle, Pricepoint, Honeybear, Treetrunk, Jimbo, Dirty Knucks, HOT SPRING! . Love seeing all the homies! You did a beautiful job putting this together my guy. I know how much of a pain it must of been to film all of this, but thank you for it. This puts my time on trail into a better perspective then any others on YT. Much Love Poseidon - SISYPHUS P.S. May your water carries be short & your town days filling
I just watched something incredible. Absolute masterpiece of a film and what a bittersweet journey, I cried a little inside. Your videos and narration are chef's kiss quality Austin. The friends you came across, the scenery, the happy and sad moments are to die for! Thank you for sharing this experience with the world.
I cannot believe how good that was. Good grief. Austin, that was so enjoyable to watch. Thank you for all the time, effort and care you went through to share that with all of us. I’m so grateful.
I really appreciate how you thought about many of your shots how they would work with editing before you shot them. 78 miles,WOW. Your low snow year looks like it was a big help. Looks like quite the mental challenge if one walks alone, and one needs that running around and laid back silliness to help keep energy and joy up. Good job.
We hiked the PCT in 2013. It was an amazing experience that forever changed me. This film does an incredible job capturing what that experience was like...and if I'm being completely honest, makes me want to hike the PCT again. Well done Austin, and congratulations on completing the PCT! Bearclaw and Hummingbird.
I've been wanting to hike the PCT since I was a kid and heard about it. Finally got a friend to agree into getting into hiking with me and we plan for the PCT to be our graduation surprise to ourselves. I can't wait and well, I gotta learn to start hiking, camping, and start packing!
What a huge pleasure watching this. Blown away not just by scope, but by the charm along the way - the friends you made, characters, places, swims. You have a rather lovely, understated charisma that shines throughout this. Thanks for sharing, hugely enjoyable to walk a tiny part of that vicariously with you.
Austin, Outstanding video. You share the essence of hiking the PCT. The beauty, relationships and physicality of the trail are all exhibited in your masterpiece. My son Jason or Wick and his trail family became acquainted with you on your journeys. May all the PCT class of 2021 forever cherish their memories of the PCT!
Why did this make me so emotional? My eyes would just start prickling unexpectedly :’) such an incredibly inspiring and beautiful story told astonishingly well
Thank you, Austin! My son has just started his PCT thru-hike journey and, sitting at my computer, I can catch a glimpse of what he may be experiencing. Thank you for this gift.
Killer PCT Documentary man. Thanks for taking the time to do all of this editing and most importantly, all the filming while you were out there. Doing 20-30 miles day after day is hard enough.... but to capture it in such an epic way is next level :)
One of the best videos I’ve seen on UA-cam. I love hiking and I’ve done some big trails all over the world but the PCT is my bucket list hike. This has inspired me to do it even more. I’m from the UK, but it’s my mission to be starting this in April 2024. This video just made me more determined/excited about making that happen. Thanks so much
Watching this....I got very emotionally invested that I felt myself becoming very sad when they got close to the terminus and that the journey was over. I backpacked through Europe in the early 90s. Started in Britain and made our way to Amsterdam. Those last few days were bittersweet knowing I would be back in the States and back to the rat race of life to marry and end up having a family. Retirement is almost around the corner and plan on making the PCT journey at that point. Thank you for this wonderful film.
I’ve watched a lot of thru hikes on UA-cam and this by far has been my favorite. Excellent effort on both the trail and this production. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. 🏔🥾🌈🌻🍄✨
Definitely the best long distance hiking and best do it yourself hiking video I have seen. So inspiring and motivating. Hiking is fun but doing for months non stop is a big challenge and definitely you rocked. Now I feel like PCT is a must. Awesome job and very nicely presented. Yes the family you make is one I can relate to. Memories. I almost cried in the end when you touched the finishing point. So much emotions.
You must experience every emotion in this 2600 miles. I think I would be so depressed at the end, knowing my time with my new friends was over. Very well done
Just gotta say not much on this place worth this much of your time. This definitely is. Congratulations for finishing what you started and creating a marvelous film.
"Poppins" here. Great Job you guys. Wow! I loved seeing all the faces and indescribable views. I miss all of it. An experience I will never forget and you are all part of it. Thank you again for the great film.
I haven't done the PCT (bring on 2024!) but I just finished Te Araroa, and this has brought tears to my eyes. Yes the cinematography is excellent, and yes the descriptions of the PCT were mesmerising...but the real kicker in my emotions has been the successful depiction of the feel and tone of a thruhike with the twisting emotions, strong bonds to other hikers, tiredness, and the awe. Amazing job, I have no idea where I would even start if I wanted to convey those things!
Thanks Anna! I’m glad you appreciate all the aspects of the film and all the hard work making it. Congrats on finishing the Te Araroa! Glad I could bring you along on the trip!
My husband and I just sat down and air played this on our TV and it was totally worth it. Great doc, great flow, and great story. Now we wanna hike the PCT.
Hoot! Pure medicine. I've been visualizing a PCT through-hike to get through a long-term recovery. Your documentary is a huge boost. Thanks for putting your heart into it.
Dang bro - this was amazeballs!!! I felt like I was hiking with you. A thank you and a thumbs up doesn’t compare to that feeling. Keep hiking and creating!!
This was so beautifully made. You have such talent! I hope to hike this one day. I saw someone else comment how this should be on Netflix and it definitely deserves a spot on there! Such a great job! Thank you for sharing such an inspiring documentary.
This movie brought tears to my eyes! thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing. It has inspired me. One of the best PCT hiking videos out there!!!
You’re an awesome film maker! Your narration is thoughtful and precise. The music you choose naturally matches what our eyes are seeing. Can’t give you enough praise for what you do.
You did such an outstanding job with this young man. You have a lot to be proud of and I am sure you know that! I really enjoyed watching. I have watched a couple of these now on the PCT and yours stand proudly above them all. Thank you for sharing your incredible journey with us.
Thank you for making this epic journey and video. It made me laugh and cry. I know eventually I'll do it. Thank you Austin for taking us along on your epic journey.
Poseidon, this was an amazing documentary. I watched it once this morning and again tonight with my parents. So very well done. I love it. I'll be hiking this year, late March. I hope to capture my experience even just a teeny tiny bit of how you did it yours. Wow .
This is most certainly one of most favorite PCT trail stories!! Bravo! I’m not so sure why this is my special interest right now. I’m loving the scenery and human stories. Thanks for your sense of humor!
Bravo Austin! If you were thinking "I hope this will be worth it?" during all the time spent taking these clips and all the time spent editing. The answer is... "oh yeah!". Well done. Thanks for sharing.
My pals just left on this hike a couple weeks ago so I thought I would watch this to get a grasp of what its all about. Thanks for making this film! Definitely made me feel things, like I was right along with you.
This was a stunning film Austin. Congratulations on your wonderful achievement. Being from the UK and witnessing such a beautiful country from a far, it is hard to imagine such an enormous challenge that must be extremely tough, but also magical at every turn. Once again, congratulations on a massive achievement, the walk itself, and the finished masterpiece of a hiking journey for all to share 👍
My guy! I love the dedication to making this beautiful video happen. As a PCT 2021 thru hiker I applaud you for the extra work that you took to making your art. When people ask me what the trail was like I’m sending them your way to watch this. Congrats on your thru, keep walking. -slab.
Wow. I feel like I should've paid a lot of money to have seen this documentary. There are so many words I could use, to describe the videography, the narration, the content and editing, but can only settle on one..."Flawless".
There are a lot of thru hike vloggers these days, but you stand out from the crowd by such a margin they can't even compete. Well done; the editing, the shots, the story - phenomenal! You've earned a subscriber! More! More!
I’m not a person who regularly comments on youtube videos and I also have a very short attention span for videos but believe me your documentary is just next level amazing.. It literally tempted me to reach out to you and appreciate your effort.. every bit of detailing and editing is simply perfect! I guess I personally did a little dance myself or clapped for you on the moments of town days or when you all would gather as a group and dance or drink.. Thank you for sharing this beautiful experience! I’m a beginner level enthusiast and every bit of your journey I kept asking myself would I be able to do something life changing as this? looking forward to more of your experiences! Loads of best wishes to you and your group! 😃
Amazing work! I love the music you picked, the narration, and absolutely everything about this movie! Not only completing the PCT but putting this beautiful film together is quite the feat! Thank you very much for this!!
This was a most excellent film. Enjoyed every minute. Of course I enjoyed the WA part most. Since that is where I live. But the whole thing was well put together. Thanks for sharing.
Probably my favorite PCT through hike documentary ever. Super entertaining and you really showed us some things that I've never heard anyone else talk about. Thank you for all of it.....especially the laughs!
Watched this 4 times in full now. Just utterly wonderful. 3 weeks until i start my PCT thru with my 2018 AT tramily and can't wait. To have this experience and to share this experience with friends for life; it's a wonderful thing
This video, from the shots, the mood, the B-roll, the music, everything about this movie was masterfully done. Amazing story, amazing edit, congratulations on you accomplishment man. Seriously phenomenal.
I'll rarely spend an hour to watch anything these days, so that says something about how much I enjoyed your film. Well done young man. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Seen this at least a dozen times, and (with Elina Osborne) I can confidently say, the best PCT documentary film I’ve seen. I’m sure I’ll watch it a dozen more times before my attempt in 2025
I agree. Next to Elina and Austin, i recommend 'The long way home' from Titouan Le Roux (Class 2023), these are my top 3. And as a 'Bonus Track': Just passing through (from Courtney Eve White)
OMG! Such an amazingly well done video Austin! I love the cinematography, but I absolutely couldn't pass up the shout out for Trail Magic at trail magic!
'...all this to touch a piece of frikin wood." Voice-over, story-telling, music, visuals, the laid-back mood and especially the (dry) humour: Very well done mate! You've really done it the right way. Serious hiking, but at the same time you have always taken time for side-quests, fun and TOWNDAYS. Compared to other years, the Sierras seemed much easier to cross. I highly recommend to watch "The long way home" from Titouan Le Roux, he did the PCT in 2023 (at the same time as your CDT).
Love this video. This encouraging me walk more & hike more. 🤭 Fun to watch though special chapter hitch & family. Don't know why when video reaching last day in trail, I feel like I'll gonna miss you so much 😁 looking forward for your next trail.
Unreal effort on the film. I'm an adventure film creator too and fair props for you lugging around all your filming equipment and still having the energy to plan out your shots and videos and don't forget the charging time of your devices too. Respect man. Really enjoyed your video experience
Wow great documentary! I don’t know why this doesn’t have more views, Austin did a stellar job making this. I feel like I was there hiking the PCT! Thank you!
What an amazing adventure!! Loved the editing, your sense of humour and the amazing scenery !! The 24 hr hike was hilarious !! Well done all involved !!
I have watched many videos on through hiking and the hiker's experience, but I have to honestly say this was by FAR my favorite of all I've seen. I aim to become a triple crowner in the future, possibly hiking the PCT or AT this next Spring.
I just came back from my latest hike (on the Camino de Santiago) and I am sick. I have been binge watching PCT videos today to overcome being sick. All I can say is that nothing calls back to me like the PCT. I hiked in 2005 (half), and 2010 (full) and no matter what adventures I have taken since, nothing compared to the PCT. I ache for it. Thank you for making this video. Very nicely edited too!
We hiked the same year and I'm sure our paths crossed at some point. Beautiful video coupled to an experience as much the same in beauty. Cheers to the trail and what it provides
WoW! Such a beautifully done masterpiece! My favorite PCT film so far! This is definitely ramping up my stoke as I get ready to start the trail in a few more weeks! WeeHoo! Bravo! ✨🥾🌅🏞🌄🌌🏕🙌🏽✨👏🏽🔥👏🏽✨
So emotional after that, I’m crying a lot Lol. Criminally underrated film, fantastic editing it’s so worth it. Such a great film, thank you so much for making this
Amazing!! what a journey, what an experience!! great documentary, thank you for sharing this with the world, you have gone to great lengths to produce such an inspiring professionally documented film...I got emotional at the end, after all the friends made, pain and glory, it came to an end..kudos to all who have taken on the PCT!!
Why did this make me so emotional. I absolutely loved this, very well put together and it really showed how truly life changing and wonderful hiking the pct can be! I hope to do it one day!
Whenever this first came out, I watched it 3 times over and could not stop. It made me realize how out of touch I was with the real world, and inspired me to go and do something different. I only had the academic summer at my disposal, so I joined a conservation corps and lived in a tent while building trail in the backcountry. I found my new career path, and I'm now about to head to Washington state for my first federal job as a biologist. Thank you for the inspiration.
That’s amazing! I’m glad I could inspire you to make an awesome life change. Hearing stories like this making all the filming worth it!
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🥲 that was absolutely beautiful, bruh!! Thank You for sharing your journey. I'm moved. 🤙❤️
I watch this every time I'm sad or stressed, it was the best summer of my life. Miss you! Love, Fire Ant
As a hiker and UA-cam creator I certainly hope people can appreciate the effort that goes into making a film like this. Packing the additional equipment on top of your basic load out adds more weight. You may hike 15- 20 miles a day from point to point but there are extra mile you hike going back to retrieve your equipment. Then when is all said and done, the editing begins. Sorting through hours and hours of video clips and stills.
GREAT JOB!
Absolutely correct
This deserves to win a major Hollywood award.
The director of this film doesn't realize just how big the sky is.
Wow Pez’s dad here. We enjoyed this so much. Got a little, okay a lot emotional. Your filming, narrating and editing techniques are amazing. Thank you so much for doing this.
Glad you liked it. It was a blast hiking with your son! Glad I can share my experience with so many others!
@@austinseder what an epic video. It was a joy to watch your story. I will definitely be making the PCT a goal for the near future.
not me crying at the end. this was genius! do more. I would have paid for tickets to see this at an indie film fest.
This has definitely become one of my favorite PCT documentaries. The production value, the entertainment and the writing, all incredible. There are so many shots of places no other PCT videos have. Great job and congratulations on your journey. You made a phenomenal film.
Agreed. I've somehow got onto watching MANY PCT videos and his editing, composition, and overall quality are far and away better than all others.
“The BEST pct video to exist”
“In a tier of its own”
“Absolute gold!”
“11/10”
This film is so underrated. Such an incredible video! I plan on hiking the PCT starting early May and this gave me so much motivation! Great Job :)
Thanks for the kind words and good luck this May!
Starting May 4th myself. See you out there! ✌🏻
Enjoy Richard 🥾
@@apathies_therapy Star Wars Day!! May the force be with you!! lol
man id love to hear how it went
I hiked the AT in the mid-90's, and the PCT and the CDT were my next challenges. Then life happened. So I am hiking vicariously through you. GREAT VIDEO. Wow.
Wow. Thank you so much for giving the briefest sliver of perspective into what my dear baby sister (leathermaid) went through on this trail. Well done.
What a remarkable way to live. Hiking is good for the soul
Can’t agree more!
I normally don’t watch any film this long. I could not stop watching. Over 65 and now I have made the trek thx to you. Filled my heart with joy. Will never forget this one. Can’t wait to see your next work.
Dude, you had to start around me, maybe only a week or so ahead of me. Peagle, Pricepoint, Honeybear, Treetrunk, Jimbo, Dirty Knucks, HOT SPRING! . Love seeing all the homies! You did a beautiful job putting this together my guy. I know how much of a pain it must of been to film all of this, but thank you for it. This puts my time on trail into a better perspective then any others on YT. Much Love Poseidon
- SISYPHUS
P.S. May your water carries be short & your town days filling
I just watched something incredible. Absolute masterpiece of a film and what a bittersweet journey, I cried a little inside. Your videos and narration are chef's kiss quality Austin. The friends you came across, the scenery, the happy and sad moments are to die for! Thank you for sharing this experience with the world.
Thanks for the kind words Elliot! Glad I could share my experience with you!
i completely agree. This is so inspiring, so well done. Amazing.
Can’t believe the YT algorithm has denied me from seeing this. I have watched loads of PCT videos. This is so good. Thank you!
I think I have now watched this at least 6 times. Thank you for such a great revealing of the PCT.
I cannot believe how good that was. Good grief. Austin, that was so enjoyable to watch. Thank you for all the time, effort and care you went through to share that with all of us. I’m so grateful.
Agree, I've stumbled upon and watched multiple PCT/AT documentaries and this is by far the best of them all, and honestly a good film for any genre!!
Absolutely blown away by this film. I appreciate all the effort you made into this video. You've walked the length of the US! An incredible feat.
Anyone else watched this amazing documentary at least 10 times? No? Just me?
What an amazing story, adventure, film!!! Thank you! Best regards from Romania, from a small hiker with a big heart!
I really appreciate how you thought about many of your shots how they would work with editing before you shot them. 78 miles,WOW. Your low snow year looks like it was a big help. Looks like quite the mental challenge if one walks alone, and one needs that running around and laid back silliness to help keep energy and joy up. Good job.
We hiked the PCT in 2013. It was an amazing experience that forever changed me. This film does an incredible job capturing what that experience was like...and if I'm being completely honest, makes me want to hike the PCT again. Well done Austin, and congratulations on completing the PCT! Bearclaw and Hummingbird.
I've been wanting to hike the PCT since I was a kid and heard about it. Finally got a friend to agree into getting into hiking with me and we plan for the PCT to be our graduation surprise to ourselves. I can't wait and well, I gotta learn to start hiking, camping, and start packing!
What a huge pleasure watching this. Blown away not just by scope, but by the charm along the way - the friends you made, characters, places, swims. You have a rather lovely, understated charisma that shines throughout this. Thanks for sharing, hugely enjoyable to walk a tiny part of that vicariously with you.
My pleasure!
Austin, Outstanding video. You share the essence of hiking the PCT. The beauty, relationships and physicality of the trail are all exhibited in your masterpiece. My son Jason or Wick and his trail family became acquainted with you on your journeys. May all the PCT class of 2021 forever cherish their memories of the PCT!
Why did this make me so emotional? My eyes would just start prickling unexpectedly :’) such an incredibly inspiring and beautiful story told astonishingly well
I'm reading this comment as I'm grabbing the tissues :')
Agree...me too.
Same x2
Thank you, Austin! My son has just started his PCT thru-hike journey and, sitting at my computer, I can catch a glimpse of what he may be experiencing. Thank you for this gift.
Thank from those of us who love hiking and may never get to hike trails like the PCT. Your fulm was wonderful and beautiful.
Killer PCT Documentary man. Thanks for taking the time to do all of this editing and most importantly, all the filming while you were out there. Doing 20-30 miles day after day is hard enough.... but to capture it in such an epic way is next level :)
One of the best videos I’ve seen on UA-cam. I love hiking and I’ve done some big trails all over the world but the PCT is my bucket list hike. This has inspired me to do it even more. I’m from the UK, but it’s my mission to be starting this in April 2024. This video just made me more determined/excited about making that happen. Thanks so much
Watching this....I got very emotionally invested that I felt myself becoming very sad when they got close to the terminus and that the journey was over. I backpacked through Europe in the early 90s. Started in Britain and made our way to Amsterdam. Those last few days were bittersweet knowing I would be back in the States and back to the rat race of life to marry and end up having a family. Retirement is almost around the corner and plan on making the PCT journey at that point. Thank you for this wonderful film.
I’ve watched a lot of thru hikes on UA-cam and this by far has been my favorite. Excellent effort on both the trail and this production. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. 🏔🥾🌈🌻🍄✨
Why am I crying? Such a beautiful tribute.
Definitely the best long distance hiking and best do it yourself hiking video I have seen. So inspiring and motivating. Hiking is fun but doing for months non stop is a big challenge and definitely you rocked. Now I feel like PCT is a must. Awesome job and very nicely presented.
Yes the family you make is one I can relate to. Memories.
I almost cried in the end when you touched the finishing point. So much emotions.
You must experience every emotion in this 2600 miles. I think I would be so depressed at the end, knowing my time with my new friends was over.
Very well done
This is the best film on the PCT I've ever seen. Beautiful filmography and storytelling! Great job and thank you!
Just gotta say
not much on this place worth this much of your time.
This definitely is.
Congratulations for finishing what you started and creating a marvelous film.
"Poppins" here. Great Job you guys. Wow! I loved seeing all the faces and indescribable views. I miss all of it. An experience I will never forget and you are all part of it. Thank you again for the great film.
I haven't done the PCT (bring on 2024!) but I just finished Te Araroa, and this has brought tears to my eyes. Yes the cinematography is excellent, and yes the descriptions of the PCT were mesmerising...but the real kicker in my emotions has been the successful depiction of the feel and tone of a thruhike with the twisting emotions, strong bonds to other hikers, tiredness, and the awe. Amazing job, I have no idea where I would even start if I wanted to convey those things!
Thanks Anna! I’m glad you appreciate all the aspects of the film and all the hard work making it. Congrats on finishing the Te Araroa! Glad I could bring you along on the trip!
My husband and I just sat down and air played this on our TV and it was totally worth it. Great doc, great flow, and great story. Now we wanna hike the PCT.
Hoot! Pure medicine. I've been visualizing a PCT through-hike to get through a long-term recovery. Your documentary is a huge boost. Thanks for putting your heart into it.
Dang bro - this was amazeballs!!! I felt like I was hiking with you. A thank you and a thumbs up doesn’t compare to that feeling. Keep hiking and creating!!
New fav video on youtube
I will be rewatching this until I hike this
This was so beautifully made. You have such talent! I hope to hike this one day. I saw someone else comment how this should be on Netflix and it definitely deserves a spot on there! Such a great job! Thank you for sharing such an inspiring documentary.
Thanks so much! It means a lot to hear people are inspired by the film!
Nice X-Mid 2P cameo at 4:56 :)
Great job on the video too.....fond memories.
This movie brought tears to my eyes! thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing. It has inspired me. One of the best PCT hiking videos out there!!!
You’re an awesome film maker! Your narration is thoughtful and precise. The music you choose naturally matches what our eyes are seeing. Can’t give you enough praise for what you do.
You did such an outstanding job with this young man. You have a lot to be proud of and I am sure you know that! I really enjoyed watching. I have watched a couple of these now on the PCT and yours stand proudly above them all. Thank you for sharing your incredible journey with us.
These films are great. I need another one!
There is a new one from the CDT 😊
Austin I watch an unhealthy amount of PCT videos. This is one of the best I've seen. Fantastic job.
Thank you for making this epic journey and video. It made me laugh and cry. I know eventually I'll do it. Thank you Austin for taking us along on your epic journey.
Poseidon, this was an amazing documentary. I watched it once this morning and again tonight with my parents. So very well done. I love it. I'll be hiking this year, late March. I hope to capture my experience even just a teeny tiny bit of how you did it yours. Wow .
This is most certainly one of most favorite PCT trail stories!! Bravo! I’m not so sure why this is my special interest right now. I’m loving the scenery and human stories. Thanks for your sense of humor!
Bravo Austin! If you were thinking "I hope this will be worth it?" during all the time spent taking these clips and all the time spent editing. The answer is... "oh yeah!". Well done. Thanks for sharing.
Definitely had that thought a lot but I'm glad it came together! Glad you liked it.
My pals just left on this hike a couple weeks ago so I thought I would watch this to get a grasp of what its all about. Thanks for making this film! Definitely made me feel things, like I was right along with you.
This was a stunning film Austin. Congratulations on your wonderful achievement. Being from the UK and witnessing such a beautiful country from a far, it is hard to imagine such an enormous challenge that must be extremely tough, but also magical at every turn. Once again, congratulations on a massive achievement, the walk itself, and the finished masterpiece of a hiking journey for all to share 👍
I really enjoyed my time watching this. 50 years since I did sections of the trail. Definitely made an old man smile.
My guy! I love the dedication to making this beautiful video happen. As a PCT 2021 thru hiker I applaud you for the extra work that you took to making your art.
When people ask me what the trail was like I’m sending them your way to watch this. Congrats on your thru, keep walking. -slab.
Wow. I feel like I should've paid a lot of money to have seen this documentary. There are so many words I could use, to describe the videography, the narration, the content and editing, but can only settle on one..."Flawless".
There are a lot of thru hike vloggers these days, but you stand out from the crowd by such a margin they can't even compete. Well done; the editing, the shots, the story - phenomenal! You've earned a subscriber! More! More!
Great story telling of the trail. I was going to go to sleep but could not stop watching the whole video.
I’m not a person who regularly comments on youtube videos and I also have a very short attention span for videos but believe me your documentary is just next level amazing.. It literally tempted me to reach out to you and appreciate your effort.. every bit of detailing and editing is simply perfect! I guess I personally did a little dance myself or clapped for you on the moments of town days or when you all would gather as a group and dance or drink.. Thank you for sharing this beautiful experience! I’m a beginner level enthusiast and every bit of your journey I kept asking myself would I be able to do something life changing as this? looking forward to more of your experiences! Loads of best wishes to you and your group! 😃
Thanks so much! I’m glad I could share my experience with you and give a little inspiration.
I feel like I've watched this at least 50 times now. It's part of my inspiration routine. Can't wait to see your CDT trip!
5 STARS Well done Sir! Thank you for taking us along on an epic trip.
Amazing work! I love the music you picked, the narration, and absolutely everything about this movie! Not only completing the PCT but putting this beautiful film together is quite the feat! Thank you very much for this!!
I just found this yesterday and am watching it for the third time. It's beautiful! Wonderful job.
This was a most excellent film. Enjoyed every minute. Of course I enjoyed the WA part most. Since that is where I live. But the whole thing was well put together. Thanks for sharing.
Its been almost two years since ive finished the trail, i really miss it. You did such a good job showing what its really like out there
What a great video. You really invited your audience into the PCT hike and we so appreciate it. Wow, your story telling is next level. 👏
I watched the entire thing in one sitting. Tremendous job, not only the hike itself but you made a terrific movie.
Probably my favorite PCT through hike documentary ever. Super entertaining and you really showed us some things that I've never heard anyone else talk about. Thank you for all of it.....especially the laughs!
50:54 omg that was funny 🫢😂 Thank you for sharing your experience 🤗🤗
Easily one of THE BEST trail videos I have ever watched! Thank you for taking the time to create this EPIC film, and congratulations on your hike!
A great video! Thanks a lot for making and sharing 👍Keep on hiking!
Certainly one of the best PCT films I've seen, fantastic!!
Watched this 4 times in full now. Just utterly wonderful. 3 weeks until i start my PCT thru with my 2018 AT tramily and can't wait. To have this experience and to share this experience with friends for life; it's a wonderful thing
This video, from the shots, the mood, the B-roll, the music, everything about this movie was masterfully done.
Amazing story, amazing edit, congratulations on you accomplishment man. Seriously phenomenal.
I too could not stop watching your video. Nicely done. Congrats to the Royal Family and all others who take on and complete the PCT.
Amazing! No one tells this journey as incredibly well as you do. Thanks Austin!
I'll rarely spend an hour to watch anything these days, so that says something about how much I enjoyed your film. Well done young man. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
This really is an emenently watchable well produced piece.
The star of the show is likeable and engaging. Huge well done fella.
Seen this at least a dozen times, and (with Elina Osborne) I can confidently say, the best PCT documentary film I’ve seen. I’m sure I’ll watch it a dozen more times before my attempt in 2025
I agree. Next to Elina and Austin, i recommend 'The long way home' from Titouan Le Roux (Class 2023), these are my top 3. And as a 'Bonus Track': Just passing through (from Courtney Eve White)
OMG! Such an amazingly well done video Austin! I love the cinematography, but I absolutely couldn't pass up the shout out for Trail Magic at trail magic!
'...all this to touch a piece of frikin wood."
Voice-over, story-telling, music, visuals, the laid-back mood and especially the (dry) humour: Very well done mate!
You've really done it the right way. Serious hiking, but at the same time you have always taken time for side-quests, fun and TOWNDAYS.
Compared to other years, the Sierras seemed much easier to cross. I highly recommend to watch "The long way home" from Titouan Le Roux, he did the PCT in 2023 (at the same time as your CDT).
Love this video. This encouraging me walk more & hike more. 🤭 Fun to watch though special chapter hitch & family. Don't know why when video reaching last day in trail, I feel like I'll gonna miss you so much 😁 looking forward for your next trail.
That was so beautiful, Austin. Thank you.
Unreal effort on the film. I'm an adventure film creator too and fair props for you lugging around all your filming equipment and still having the energy to plan out your shots and videos and don't forget the charging time of your devices too. Respect man. Really enjoyed your video experience
Wow great documentary! I don’t know why this doesn’t have more views, Austin did a stellar job making this. I feel like I was there hiking the PCT! Thank you!
What an amazing adventure!! Loved the editing, your sense of humour and the amazing scenery !! The 24 hr hike was hilarious !! Well done all involved !!
I have watched many videos on through hiking and the hiker's experience, but I have to honestly say this was by FAR my favorite of all I've seen. I aim to become a triple crowner in the future, possibly hiking the PCT or AT this next Spring.
I’ve watched quite a few thru-hiking documentaries, and this has definitely vaulted to the top of my list! 🙌🍻
I just came back from my latest hike (on the Camino de Santiago) and I am sick. I have been binge watching PCT videos today to overcome being sick. All I can say is that nothing calls back to me like the PCT. I hiked in 2005 (half), and 2010 (full) and no matter what adventures I have taken since, nothing compared to the PCT. I ache for it. Thank you for making this video. Very nicely edited too!
We hiked the same year and I'm sure our paths crossed at some point. Beautiful video coupled to an experience as much the same in beauty. Cheers to the trail and what it provides
So so awesome. Thanks so much for sharing the incredible journey!
WoW! Such a beautifully done masterpiece! My favorite PCT film so far! This is definitely ramping up my stoke as I get ready to start the trail in a few more weeks! WeeHoo! Bravo!
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So emotional after that, I’m crying a lot Lol. Criminally underrated film, fantastic editing it’s so worth it. Such a great film, thank you so much for making this
Amazing!! what a journey, what an experience!! great documentary, thank you for sharing this with the world, you have gone to great lengths to produce such an inspiring professionally documented film...I got emotional at the end, after all the friends made, pain and glory, it came to an end..kudos to all who have taken on the PCT!!
WOW. I realized my jaw had literally dropped open at points while I was watching. So beautiful. Thank you for sharing this incredible journey.
Why did this make me so emotional.
I absolutely loved this, very well put together and it really showed how truly life changing and wonderful hiking the pct can be! I hope to do it one day!