What an amazing video series. You are such an inspiration, especially to me! I’m ex NAVY so first and for-most “Thank you for your service”! The PCT has been on my bucket list for many years. While I have accomplished many things in my life, I feel like I’m missing something. I turn 50 yrs old in two years and have started planning my journey. I feel doing the PCT will full-fill what I’m missing. Watching you has given me so much encouragement. I have watched many PCT videos and yours has just touched me in a way I can’t explain. Thank you so much for taking time to vlog your journey and as always “IT"S A GREAT DAY”!
Mike, my sincerest congratulations on your PCT Thru Hike. I would also like you to know, I have watched every video of your CDT, AT, and PCT hikes. Thank you for taking me on your journeys.
G'day from Australia, Awesome!! Super congrats 💐 your intro music was spot on, your adlib recount of your days flawless, your honesty much appreciated, your focus and pace very impressive. Reason #6 to vlogg your epic adventure, is so you can relive the highs and lows, as folk comment in years to come. Thanks for allowing us to come along for the adventure 👏👏
Thank you for taking the time to share. As an old and current backpacker (82) I really appreciate both seeing and listening to your trail experiences and your willingness to share your personal thoughts. Much good health and happiness! Sh00fly
Thank you so much! My wife and I watched all of your videos, followed you on your trail, and in a way we felt like we were hiking the PCT. You are a wonderfull and inspiring person! Thank you and shalom from Israel.
We just loved your videos. This year we had to sit out backpacking due to my knee injuries and watching you hike was a way for my husband and I to enjoy the trail virtually. We are 66 and 74 and still getting the miles in. Keep hiking !
Congratulations, Mike! For anyone who is physically able, your videos are a master class in how to plan, prepare, and execute a thru hike. Those who aren't physically able to do it in a single year, can also learn what they need. Very, very impressive hike and amazing videos. My wife and followed them all the way.
Mike, through your videos we hiked the 2,650 miles at your side these many months. I was likely not the only follower to find themselves a bit watery eyed as you reached the end of your PCT thru-hike at the northern terminus. Well done, “Energizer”. Well done, “Old Man and the PCT 2020”.--Al
Congrats Old Energizer Man! I'm a Brazilian guy, i have 55 yo, and a need to Thank You! Thank you for share your experience, for inspire us a realize our own journey, for give us a little bit of joys for take the journey with you!
Thanks for all the effort you put in making these videos. I've enjoyed your perspective on the PCT. Looking forward to the gear and lessons learned videos.
Hope you enjoyed the journey. The simplicity and beauty of the trail is hard to replicate in life. Thanks for packing us along hope we didn't weigh to much. 👍👍👍
Congratulations. Truly enjoyed your trek for the last 4 months. Thank you so much for having us along and including the bonus epilogue. I hope your transition back to normal life goes well. Take care.
Man, really enjoyed your journey. First, thanks for your service to our country. Means a lot to me! Appreciate your humble approach and grateful attitude. Lastly, you killed it! Man oh man, you covered some ground! Blessings
Loved your Vlogs and the music choices. Daily waited for updates. Followed you since the beginning preps, the disappointment of delay, and the enthusiasm for starting in Campo. You, an 'old man' are in inspiration for everyone else who considers themselves 'old'. Your summary was a great windup of an epic journey. Can relate to the feeling of Finally It Is Over, and NOT wanting it to be done...and why not just keep walking north through Canada, if it were allowed. Time to begin planning your next journey, after all..."IT'S A GREAT DAY"! Thank you for sharing.
What a sad day. Because of your intro music, quite a few times I did a deep dive into Gordon Lightfoot. He was such an interesting person to learn about. I appreciate what you gave me a curiosity for. RIP Gordon Lightfoot.
Congratulations what a amazing journey. You’re an inspiration as a retired Air Force. I salute you. I have so many questions that I would like to ask I’m retiring from the DOD program in 2026. I am planning a 2027 trip. I have to watch your last two videos, and hopefully those will answer some questions but thank you for sharing. God bless you and your family.
I love backpacking and even though I don’t desire a thru hike, I have enjoyed your videos immensely! I was cheering for you from the beginning. Through your videos I was able to see views I will never get to see otherwise. Thank you!
Congratulations Mike! We were peeling onions on this end we so happy for you. We could hear it in your voice & see it in your eyes how much this meant too you. Loved the straight talk in each vlog and the way you were able to overcome and adapt to the challenges of the pct. Q: Let us silver citizens know the toll the trail took on your body and if you had loss weight. So proud of you. Cheers!
Congratulations Energizer! Glad I got to spend a little time with you on the trail. Totally agree with your comments about the “false narrative” from certain organizations (I’ll say it for you, the PCTA). If they really cared about the trail and the trail towns they would get out there and talk to the town people that support and our supported by the hikers! I felt nothing but support from all the trail towns - many were struggling financially because of all the restrictions this year. They were so happy to see a few of us hikers this year!!!
Well done! I’m impressed with how fast you knocked out one of the toughest and majestic trails in the USA. Congratulations!! I hope you continue to hike on!
Congrats on your thru-hike. I'd been dreaming of doing the PCT since my first reading of it back in the late 70's in a National Geographic book I bought. I never could plan for the hike over the years, but have been inspired from your videos and reading of others in our older age group that have succeeded in the hike. I'll be 70 next year and realize I won't be able to fulfill that dream, but did succeed in completing probably one of the easier sections (White Pass-Chinook Pass). Met a lot of thru hikers on that section, both SOBO and NOBO, and quite a few were very much aware of your videos and were also cheering you on. Once again congratulations on completing the hike!
Excellent video! Congratulations on your accomplishment. What an incredible adventure you had. I have hiked all of California and Oregon and I am looking forward to hiking Washington and fishing the PCT.
Congratulations. I have been watching your videos from the beginning and have enjoyed them. Not a hiker, but I have a thru hiker on the trail, She will finish soon. So proud of her. Also very glad to have shared you journey as well.
Congratulations on your thruhike, and thanks for the videos! I hiked the PCT in 1998 and your videos bring back so many memories. Not just the images, but your comments and thoughts were at least as important.
Congratulations from Austria. If I decide to walk the PCT some day, I have no doubt that I can't be wrong when using your videos as a guideline to prepare for such an adventure. Enjoyed each of your great videos and the fantastic intro song.
Great job "Old Man" (I don't know your name). Your attitude and towards everyday being a good one (even when it sucked) was admiring. I don't think some PCT hikers realize how much of an impact that has on enjoying and finishing a thru-hike. This year, there are a few who complain about their hike in every video. Anyways great job, you're a role model hiker. CONGRATS, THANK YOU!
Thanks so much for hosting the vlog of your trek! UA-cam started me with vlog 19 and I caught up with the earlier posts in the in-between-post days. What a fantastic journey! I was thrilled to see again the small sections of trail that I have visited. I have some especially good memories of the Stehekin bakery and dinner at that ranch. (No video of Lake Chelan from Stehekin, tho?) And it was great to see the 2500 or so miles that I haven't seen in person. Your choice of music, Gordon L and JT, was the best!! I don't know if 'Old Man' really applies at a mere 57, but that's a minor quibble. But the Hemmingway riff works! It seems, I think, there was only one day of dangerous weather? Great job, great trip! And thanks for 'It's a great day'!
For a thru-hiker, I am considered old. With the name, I tried to create an incongruity by saying one thing and demonstrating another. I think most older thru-hikers on the trail do the same in their actions.
It's a great day! A job well done. Your hike deserves respect. You have accomplished the various goals you set for yourself. The vlogs were priceless. A big thanks for sharing the hike with us. It showed me the hike is not within my current ability due to a knee issue and maybe my 75 years, even though I have kept telling myself that, maybe, I should still attempt a thru hike. My question: did you meet anyone on the PCT who did it with after a knee replacement? May you have many more "Great Days" after the PCT.
@@oldmanandtheat3093 Thanks, that's amazing. I wonder if there is a way to get in touch with him. I hope you're not missing your freedom of the hills, Hershey bars and tent too much!
Thank you for your video’s, I’ve lovend them all. Hope to hike the pct myself someday. Your 5th reason to make the video’s is the best. Congrats on your achievement finishing the pct. Greetings from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Wow what a momentous day for you and who you got to share it with. Congrats on meeting your goal and having such a spectacular end to an amazing adventure. But I know it’s a bitter sweet moment. You have a great reason to feel proud to do something not many are able to do. Thank you so much for sharing this with us and keeping it positive and real.
Congrats: Really enjoyed the journey. You are a great man of integrity and I came through in your videos. Thank you for making many of my days and thank you for your service to our great country!
Congratulations! I will be watching your last two videos with interest as I plan on hiking the AT when I retire in 2029 at 62. So glad Darwin on the trail inspired you to make your videos, you did a great job! Questions; How much did you worry about injury on the trail, and prevention? Did you ever consider quitting and how did you stay motivated?
Absolutely incredible......great job.......understand all the emotions you are having.......the conclusion is a bag of different emotions. You are truly an individual with purpose. I greatly admire you and have loved coming along on your journey. God bless you! Thank you for each and every video......I am sure I will go back and take the journey with you again as I am elderly and love all of them.
You posted a video about once a week. When we were growing up our favorite shows came on once a week. I remember the excitment i felt to see the new episode of Dallas...Charlies Angeles...or knight Rider...i have watched all of your videos and have come to look forward to them..i am sad to see them go. I am PROUD of you solider! Regardless of the age....you kicked ass! Solier on!
subscriber since campo .. thank you for taking me along sir .. i enjoyed the videos and especially the commentary .. snapping one off 9-12-20 .. 0315 hrs .. respect "cat " from pa .
Congrats Mike! Thank you for your efforts making these videos. The PCT was always something I had hoped to accomplish in my youth but could not afford to do so. Now I am quickly approaching 50 and have been inspired by your journey to try and make it happen. Whats next...CDT...AT...Maybe a Triple Crown? If so, I will be tuning in! Thanks again
Congratulations, I fall under the category of hiking last year (2019), vlogging everyday, uploading and editing while on trail but getting hurt in the glacier peak wilderness after flipping due to the snow levels. I agree not many vlog in our age group so cheers to you! You crushes it this year! Congrats.. Marmalade
Congratulations and thank you for taking us along! I grew up in California and did my first hikes in the Sierra's. Now live in Warshington in the great Pacific Northwet, so know the north Cascades pretty well. You did an amazing job both on the hike and the videos. You did great all the time. You shared it with your family and all of us. I am a bit older, but am inspired. What an amazing accomplishment! What was the hardest part? Physical, emotional, spiritual? Happy and sad with you.
Really appreciate your insites and the way you filmed, showing the trail. (Hubby comment) I cant think of a question most of my wondering is answered. Genuinely happy for you for this accomplishment. With all the honor and pride of following your guidelines. A wonderful inspiration to those who follow. Congrats Energizer who now known as mike.
Hey Old Man! I’ve enjoyed all of your videos, but can really appreciate these “Fireworks at the End!” Job well done hiker! 👍🏻 Get the rest you need, you’ve earned it😁
What’s so special about today? We get to see Mike finish his PCT hike!! Mike - I follow a lot of hikers, and watch a lot of hiking videos. Your PCT hike is the most impressive display of hiking that I’ve seen. It was obvious after the very first video from the trail that your mentality was completely focused on hiking. Hiking and laying down miles was always the #1 priority. That is how you managed to get through Washington before the snow started falling. That is how you finished the PCT in 117 days - an extremely impressive number at any age, but even more so at your age. Well done sir!! One question. When you weren’t carrying a bear canister, how did you store your food at night?? It’s a great day!!!
I just kept it with me in my tent. I hung my food only once and that was when I spent the night in the cabin, which was known to have mice issues. The key was camping each night in a spot not very popular, so the local bears and rodents were not habituated.
Once again I would like to thank you for taking me along with you on your journey. You have been a great distraction for me. With COVID and other health issues going on this year I have felt like I enjoying the trail. Sitting here right now waiting to hear if our cabin makes it through the Creek Fire. It’s close to Mammoth Pools and not sure if any of our favorite trails will even be left. Congratulations and looking forward to wrap up videos
Appreciate your time and reasons for doing the vlogs, this was a great one! The analogy’s were fun to hear and spot on. Loved the encouragement to get out and see for yourself, “live life”. Look forward to follow up vlogs!
Well done Mike. With you all the way. Doing a daily video would be great but not doable when knocking out the miles you have. My question: Do we see a potential Triple Crowner here? I think the AT would be a different challenge for you as it is so different from the PCT. Thanks for the ride. Look forward to your next video and adventure.
Congratulations, Mike!! Great to see you hit that Terminus! I did finally get up to Rainy Pass today with some TM, but I knew a couple weeks ago that dealing with 'life', was going to prevent me from being up there when you passed thru. Met 'Solo-tude' today and he mentioned that he had talked with you. Think he's the same age as you, but he only put up a half dozen vids at the start. Had to go 'off-trail' for a month with an ankle injury on Mather Pass and some family issues, so now he's doing SOBO back to Ashland...... wildfires permitting. You REALLY did hit a great 'window' to plow thru you're trek!! But we did meet 5-6 other PCTers at Rainy.... may try to get up to Harts Pass next week to help haul them out to 'civilization'! Take care, and thanks for posting your adventure for us to share! Skagit Ed
What an amazing video series. You are such an inspiration, especially to me! I’m ex NAVY so first and for-most “Thank you for your service”! The PCT has been on my bucket list for many years. While I have accomplished many things in my life, I feel like I’m missing something. I turn 50 yrs old in two years and have started planning my journey. I feel doing the PCT will full-fill what I’m missing. Watching you has given me so much encouragement. I have watched many PCT videos and yours has just touched me in a way I can’t explain. Thank you so much for taking time to vlog your journey and as always “IT"S A GREAT DAY”!
Way to go Mike. Inspiration for us all.
Mike, my sincerest congratulations on your PCT Thru Hike. I would also like you to know, I have watched every video of your CDT, AT, and PCT hikes. Thank you for taking me on your journeys.
Thank you for taking us along,!
G'day from Australia, Awesome!! Super congrats 💐 your intro music was spot on, your adlib recount of your days flawless, your honesty much appreciated, your focus and pace very impressive. Reason #6 to vlogg your epic adventure, is so you can relive the highs and lows, as folk comment in years to come. Thanks for allowing us to come along for the adventure 👏👏
Thank you for taking the time to share. As an old and current backpacker (82) I really appreciate both seeing and listening to your trail experiences and your willingness to share your personal thoughts. Much good health and happiness! Sh00fly
Thank you so much! My wife and I watched all of your videos, followed you on your trail, and in a way we felt like we were hiking the PCT. You are a wonderfull and inspiring person! Thank you and shalom from Israel.
Brilliant..........
Congrats and thanks for sharing your journey!
We just loved your videos. This year we had to sit out backpacking due to my knee injuries and watching you hike was a way for my husband and I to enjoy the trail virtually. We are 66 and 74 and still getting the miles in. Keep hiking !
You are an inspiration, these videos have helped opened my eyes and reinforce my plans to through hike in the future! Thank you!
Congratulations, Mike! For anyone who is physically able, your videos are a master class in how to plan, prepare, and execute a thru hike. Those who aren't physically able to do it in a single year, can also learn what they need. Very, very impressive hike and amazing videos. My wife and followed them all the way.
Mike, through your videos we hiked the 2,650 miles at your side these many months. I was likely not the only follower to find themselves a bit watery eyed as you reached the end of your PCT thru-hike at the northern terminus. Well done, “Energizer”. Well done, “Old Man and the PCT 2020”.--Al
Congratulations and thank you! I so enjoyed watching you do this!
Thank you for your service, thank you for sharing your adventure and congratulations...I’m envious!
Congrats Old Energizer Man! I'm a Brazilian guy, i have 55 yo, and a need to Thank You! Thank you for share your experience, for inspire us a realize our own journey, for give us a little bit of joys for take the journey with you!
Loved your videos. So glad you made it! Congratulations! I’m so happy it turned out in the time of covid!
Thanks for all the effort you put in making these videos. I've enjoyed your perspective on the PCT. Looking forward to the gear and lessons learned videos.
CONGRATULATIONS, I enjoyed your journey!!! And thank you for your service!
Congratulations!
Thank You for letting a elderly senior to enjoy your incredible journey. I will miss traveling with you..
Enjoyed each of your vlogs, from start to finish, Bravo Zulu 👊😎...
Just finished watching your PCT thru hike. CONGRATULATIONS!
Look forward to following your 2022 AT thru hike.
I appreciate all your input.🦋❤
Congratulations!!! I’ve been watching from the beginning!!! I am so proud of you!
So glad you shared the videos. They got better along the way. Really enjoyed them. Thanks, and CONGRATS!
Hope you enjoyed the journey. The simplicity and beauty of the trail is hard to replicate in life. Thanks for packing us along hope we didn't weigh to much. 👍👍👍
Congratulations. Truly enjoyed your trek for the last 4 months. Thank you so much for having us along and including the bonus epilogue. I hope your transition back to normal life goes well. Take care.
Congrats! Really appreciated you taking us along. You finished in 117 days and stayed ahead of fires.
Thanks
You rock 🤘! It's a great day!
Man, really enjoyed your journey. First, thanks for your service to our country. Means a lot to me! Appreciate your humble approach and grateful attitude. Lastly, you killed it! Man oh man, you covered some ground! Blessings
Congratulations
congratulations 🙌🤛🙌
Thank you for being such a great inspiration and for sharing your amazing journey.
Thank you Mike. It has been a pleasure following your journey. I appreciate your closing thoughts as well. All the best.
Congrats. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Congrats on reaching your goal. Loved watching your journey.
Loved your Vlogs and the music choices. Daily waited for updates. Followed you since the beginning preps, the disappointment of delay, and the enthusiasm for starting in Campo. You, an 'old man' are in inspiration for everyone else who considers themselves 'old'. Your summary was a great windup of an epic journey. Can relate to the feeling of Finally It Is Over, and NOT wanting it to be done...and why not just keep walking north through Canada, if it were allowed. Time to begin planning your next journey, after all..."IT'S A GREAT DAY"! Thank you for sharing.
What a sad day. Because of your intro music, quite a few times I did a deep dive into Gordon Lightfoot. He was such an interesting person to learn about. I appreciate what you gave me a curiosity for. RIP Gordon Lightfoot.
Congratulations what a amazing journey. You’re an inspiration as a retired Air Force. I salute you. I have so many questions that I would like to ask I’m retiring from the DOD program in 2026. I am planning a 2027 trip. I have to watch your last two videos, and hopefully those will answer some questions but thank you for sharing. God bless you and your family.
Thanks so much for taking time to make all of these videos. We wish you many more "Great Days" whatever you do.
It’s been awesome watching your journey you have been very inspiring thanks so much for sharing
CONGRATULATIONS Energizer!!! What an EPIC adventure and I wish to Thank You again for sharing it with us.
Thank you for taking us on this epic journey of yours.
I love backpacking and even though I don’t desire a thru hike, I have enjoyed your videos immensely! I was cheering for you from the beginning.
Through your videos I was able to see views I will never get to see otherwise. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your journey, and for your focus and determination! Best wishes.
CONGRATS OLD MAN, YOU STILL HAVE A GREAT SPIRIT, YOU DID GOOD, EXCELLENT VIDEO'S, AND God bless you, and your family for many years ,thanks ✌👍👍
Congratulations Mike! We were peeling onions on this end we so happy for you. We could hear it in your voice & see it in your eyes how much this meant too you. Loved the straight talk in each vlog and the way you were able to overcome and adapt to the challenges of the pct.
Q: Let us silver citizens know the toll the trail took on your body and if you had loss weight. So proud of you. Cheers!
Congratulations Energizer! Glad I got to spend a little time with you on the trail. Totally agree with your comments about the “false narrative” from certain organizations (I’ll say it for you, the PCTA). If they really cared about the trail and the trail towns they would get out there and talk to the town people that support and our supported by the hikers! I felt nothing but support from all the trail towns - many were struggling financially because of all the restrictions this year. They were so happy to see a few of us hikers this year!!!
Well done! I’m impressed with how fast you knocked out one of the toughest and majestic trails in the USA. Congratulations!! I hope you continue to hike on!
Congrats on your thru-hike. I'd been dreaming of doing the PCT since my first reading of it back in the late 70's in a National Geographic book I bought. I never could plan for the hike over the years, but have been inspired from your videos and reading of others in our older age group that have succeeded in the hike. I'll be 70 next year and realize I won't be able to fulfill that dream, but did succeed in completing probably one of the easier sections (White Pass-Chinook Pass). Met a lot of thru hikers on that section, both SOBO and NOBO, and quite a few were very much aware of your videos and were also cheering you on. Once again congratulations on completing the hike!
Congratulations and thank you for sharing your journey. My husband and I have thorougly enjoyed your videos. Well Done!
Excellent video! Congratulations on your accomplishment. What an incredible adventure you had.
I have hiked all of California and Oregon and I am looking forward to hiking Washington and fishing the PCT.
Congratulations, and thank you for sharing your journey with us!!
Congratulations. I have been watching your videos from the beginning and have enjoyed them. Not a hiker, but I have a thru hiker on the trail, She will finish soon. So proud of her. Also very glad to have shared you journey as well.
Congratulations on your thruhike, and thanks for the videos! I hiked the PCT in 1998 and your videos bring back so many memories. Not just the images, but your comments and thoughts were at least as important.
Congrats Mike! It was a pleasure following your hike. You crushed it!
Congratulations from Austria. If I decide to walk the PCT some day, I have no doubt that I can't be wrong when using your videos as a guideline to prepare for such an adventure. Enjoyed each of your great videos and the fantastic intro song.
Congratulations and thanks for sharing with us yours experiences during the trail !!! Today is a good day !!!
Great job "Old Man" (I don't know your name). Your attitude and towards everyday being a good one (even when it sucked) was admiring. I don't think some PCT hikers realize how much of an impact that has on enjoying and finishing a thru-hike. This year, there are a few who complain about their hike in every video. Anyways great job, you're a role model hiker. CONGRATS, THANK YOU!
Thanks for taking the time to video and for sharing with us.
Congratulations!🎊🎉💐🙌🏻
I agree. South to north is the proper thru hike. This is based on the scenery.
Thanks so much for hosting the vlog of your trek! UA-cam started me with vlog 19 and I caught up with the earlier posts in the in-between-post days. What a fantastic journey! I was thrilled to see again the small sections of trail that I have visited. I have some especially good memories of the Stehekin bakery and dinner at that ranch. (No video of Lake Chelan from Stehekin, tho?) And it was great to see the 2500 or so miles that I haven't seen in person.
Your choice of music, Gordon L and JT, was the best!!
I don't know if 'Old Man' really applies at a mere 57, but that's a minor quibble. But the Hemmingway riff works!
It seems, I think, there was only one day of dangerous weather?
Great job, great trip! And thanks for 'It's a great day'!
For a thru-hiker, I am considered old. With the name, I tried to create an incongruity by saying one thing and demonstrating another. I think most older thru-hikers on the trail do the same in their actions.
It's a great day! A job well done. Your hike deserves respect. You have accomplished the various goals you set for yourself. The vlogs were priceless. A big thanks for sharing the hike with us. It showed me the hike is not within my current ability due to a knee issue and maybe my 75 years, even though I have kept telling myself that, maybe, I should still attempt a thru hike. My question: did you meet anyone on the PCT who did it with after a knee replacement?
May you have many more "Great Days" after the PCT.
Saunter (see vlog 27). He had a full knee replacement in December and started his thru hike in April.
@@oldmanandtheat3093 I wonder if he was able to finish it!
He did. He finished a few hours before I did, his fifth time thru hiking the PCT.
@@oldmanandtheat3093 Thanks, that's amazing. I wonder if there is a way to get in touch with him.
I hope you're not missing your freedom of the hills, Hershey bars and tent too much!
Thank you for your video’s, I’ve lovend them all. Hope to hike the pct myself someday. Your 5th reason to make the video’s is the best. Congrats on your achievement finishing the pct. Greetings from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Wow what a momentous day for you and who you got to share it with. Congrats on meeting your goal and having such a spectacular end to an amazing adventure. But I know it’s a bitter sweet moment. You have a great reason to feel proud to do something not many are able to do. Thank you so much for sharing this with us and keeping it positive and real.
Congrats: Really enjoyed the journey. You are a great man of integrity and I came through in your videos. Thank you for making many of my days and thank you for your service to our great country!
thanks Mike, was feeling down today and you straightened me out. Followed you from start to finish. Great job!
Congratulations!
I will be watching your last two videos with interest as I plan on hiking the AT when I retire in 2029 at 62. So glad Darwin on the trail inspired you to make your videos, you did a great job!
Questions; How much did you worry about injury on the trail, and prevention? Did you ever consider quitting and how did you stay motivated?
I am a native of Western WA and will never see some of the sights of my beautiful state that you did. Thank you for showing them to me!
Btw, thanks so much for your fourth reason, wish this video could reach millions👍🏻😊
Congrats "Old Man", with love!
Congratulations on finishing the PTC... I really enjoyed watching your journey. It is inspiring for us old guys (68).
Absolutely incredible......great job.......understand all the emotions you are having.......the conclusion is a bag of different emotions. You are truly an individual with purpose. I greatly admire you and have loved coming along on your journey. God bless you!
Thank you for each and every video......I am sure I will go back and take the journey with you again as I am elderly and love all of them.
Congrats! Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
You posted a video about once a week. When we were growing up our favorite shows came on once a week. I remember the excitment i felt to see the new episode of Dallas...Charlies Angeles...or knight Rider...i have watched all of your videos and have come to look forward to them..i am sad to see them go.
I am PROUD of you solider! Regardless of the age....you kicked ass!
Solier on!
Congratulations!! You did it!! Thank you for sharing your journey. My husband and I are thru hiking in 2021 at age 55.
subscriber since campo .. thank you for taking me along sir .. i enjoyed the videos and especially the commentary .. snapping one off 9-12-20 .. 0315 hrs .. respect "cat " from pa .
Hike On 👍
Congrats Mike! Thank you for your efforts making these videos. The PCT was always something I had hoped to accomplish in my youth but could not afford to do so. Now I am quickly approaching 50 and have been inspired by your journey to try and make it happen. Whats next...CDT...AT...Maybe a Triple Crown? If so, I will be tuning in! Thanks again
Congratulations, I fall under the category of hiking last year (2019), vlogging everyday, uploading and editing while on trail but getting hurt in the glacier peak wilderness after flipping due to the snow levels. I agree not many vlog in our age group so cheers to you! You crushes it this year! Congrats.. Marmalade
Thank you!!!
Congratulations and thank you for taking us along! I grew up in California and did my first hikes in the Sierra's. Now live in Warshington in the great Pacific Northwet, so know the north Cascades pretty well. You did an amazing job both on the hike and the videos. You did great all the time. You shared it with your family and all of us. I am a bit older, but am inspired. What an amazing accomplishment!
What was the hardest part? Physical, emotional, spiritual?
Happy and sad with you.
Thank you 🙏 so much for sharing❣️🍀
Really appreciate your insites and the way you filmed, showing the trail. (Hubby comment)
I cant think of a question most of my wondering is answered. Genuinely happy for you for this accomplishment. With all the honor and pride of following your guidelines. A wonderful inspiration to those who follow. Congrats Energizer who now known as mike.
Good job 👏 I wish I was in a position to hike the PCT. Your videos are appreciated.
Hey Old Man! I’ve enjoyed all of your videos, but can really appreciate these “Fireworks at the End!”
Job well done hiker! 👍🏻
Get the rest you need, you’ve earned it😁
What’s so special about today? We get to see Mike finish his PCT hike!! Mike - I follow a lot of hikers, and watch a lot of hiking videos. Your PCT hike is the most impressive display of hiking that I’ve seen. It was obvious after the very first video from the trail that your mentality was completely focused on hiking. Hiking and laying down miles was always the #1 priority. That is how you managed to get through Washington before the snow started falling. That is how you finished the PCT in 117 days - an extremely impressive number at any age, but even more so at your age. Well done sir!! One question. When you weren’t carrying a bear canister, how did you store your food at night?? It’s a great day!!!
I just kept it with me in my tent. I hung my food only once and that was when I spent the night in the cabin, which was known to have mice issues. The key was camping each night in a spot not very popular, so the local bears and rodents were not habituated.
Thank you so much for sharing! I have enjoyed watching your journey. How did you train to prepare yourself physically for this hike?
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Once again I would like to thank you for taking me along with you on your journey. You have been a great distraction for me. With COVID and other health issues going on this year I have felt like I enjoying the trail. Sitting here right now waiting to hear if our cabin makes it through the Creek Fire. It’s close to Mammoth Pools and not sure if any of our favorite trails will even be left. Congratulations and looking forward to wrap up videos
Well done sir thanks for the journey
Thank you
Appreciate your time and reasons for doing the vlogs, this was a great one! The analogy’s were fun to hear and spot on. Loved the encouragement to get out and see for yourself, “live life”. Look forward to follow up vlogs!
Well done, so pleased for you 🤩
Well done Mike. With you all the way. Doing a daily video would be great but not doable when knocking out the miles you have. My question: Do we see a potential Triple Crowner here? I think the AT would be a different challenge for you as it is so different from the PCT. Thanks for the ride. Look forward to your next video and adventure.
Congratulations, Mike!! Great to see you hit that Terminus! I did finally get up to Rainy Pass today with some TM, but I knew a couple weeks ago that dealing with 'life', was going to prevent me from being up there when you passed thru. Met 'Solo-tude' today and he mentioned that he had talked with you. Think he's the same age as you, but he only put up a half dozen vids at the start. Had to go 'off-trail' for a month with an ankle injury on Mather Pass and some family issues, so now he's doing SOBO back to Ashland...... wildfires permitting. You REALLY did hit a great 'window' to plow thru you're trek!! But we did meet 5-6 other PCTers at Rainy.... may try to get up to Harts Pass next week to help haul them out to 'civilization'! Take care, and thanks for posting your adventure for us to share! Skagit Ed
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Thanks OldMan, we watched them all. Life event!
Congratulations Mike your journey on the PCT was so interesting thank you for sharing your experience.
Hey.....we need to know how you are doing and if you made it to your home safe....been waiting to hear from you.