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Thanks so much for taking the time, not just to watch, but to comment too. I’ve just finished the Colorado Trail today, so they’ll be content soon.

Sorry, been in Madeira for 10 days. Try this link caltopo.com/m/BLKJ and my reddit trip report at www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/j4dqco/trip_planning_and_report_kungsleden_in_sweden/

I unintentionally met someone I knew from the CDT at the border, he had the same 100 day aspiration as I, we kept together all the way except from mile 1325-1700 where he got off trail to see friends. We’re both independent, and we mainly kept within a couple of miles of each other and got to the same camp most of the time. For me, that’s far better than it being a totally solo hike, I was just lucky that he was such a great dude to be with, doing a sub 100 day hike inevitably makes having a larger trail family unlikely, nor having a social hiking experience like the majority. But it worked for me. My feet problems were caused thru trying some Inov8 shoes in the desert, they didn’t work well so I switched to my usual Lone Peaks. Taping them didn’t last longer than a few miles due to the heat and sweat, so just had to man up for a few more days. Will be ditching the Altras for Topos for my next hike lighterpack.com/r/e5hd9x

Oh interesting. Yeah tis tricky I’m not so interested in the Tramily thing. But not being solo all the time would be good too. Hopefully I can find someone who matches my speed roughly - 18 ish miles a day. Ultra Lone Peaks seem v dependable for so many.

Much appreciated you finding the time to give thanks. Glad you liked it

Thanks for that, it's most welcome that people like you take the time on TH-cam to show their appreciation. You're so lucky to have the PCT on your back door.

Really appreciate that you got what I was trying to convey with this. A lot of people do an excellent job with their first thru-hike including all the completely new experiences that goes with it. You can't really do that when it's not your first rodeo. Hope you have a great PCT '25 as it really is the most perfect trail.

2023 was a tough year!! Fingers crossed 2024 will be as amazing as I had in 2022. keep livin' the dream brother.

Thanks for the encouragement I cannot believe how fast you did at your awesome 👍. I’m watching your video again as I work out. Getting ready for my second attempt.

Thanks

That’s awesome. Just started another hike yesterday, the Slovenian Mountain Trail. Totally different experience and makes the PCT look easy, so far at least….

@@_javelin Looks like a great trail :). I also want to do some hikes in the Triglav national park. And the "Peaks of the Balkans" Trail. I hope you have great hike, happy trails!

Really appreciate that, there’s loads of PCT videos around now, mainly it’s from people filming it as their first Thru hike, they do a superb job describing their journey and how their eyes are opened to a whole new world. Once that’s over, and you’ve completed a few trails, you can’t “compete” with such a compelling storyline, so I can just show the everyday “monotony” of beauty. Besides that, I’m crap at narration. Thanks

Thanks, kudos my friend, hope the snow Gods are in your favour next year like they were for me.

Thanks Sarah, The call of the mountains always call strongly. You're so fortunate to not only live in California, but to have truly breathtaking landscapes along amazing trail networks⛰Enjoy your retirement🙏

Thanks, it just keeps me sane and reminds me what's important and how beautiful the world truly is. Seeing newcomers on-trail with there newly opened eyes is amazing.

Thanks for that, appreciated. I had COVID as I was narrating the intro part, it was difficult, glad you stayed the distance.

@@_javelin No man, it was great. A very selfless take on the nature of hiking.

Yes👏 and a proud Yorkshireman too😊

I thought you were English! Very good. All my ancestors are from England and proud of that. I love England for hiking, I have done Coast to Coast hike twice, and Pennine Way twice, and have scampered up Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike too. Thinking about it, I have more trail miles in UK than the USA. Working on the PCT now, doing it in segments, have most of Washington done now as I live there.

Thanks. Had a tent all the time, but just slept on the floor until the Sierras and for a few other times, the mosquitoes are a big problem for me without protection.

Thanks, it really is Living the dream.

@@_javelin it looks like it! I hope to experience it one day.

Yes, all filled with an iPhone 13 mini. Occasionally used a tiny 3” plastic tripod, but mainly did most handheld, then used stabilisation within video editing.

Appreciated, thank you 😊

The normal suggestion is within 30 feet of your tent, naturally bears are frightened of humans, so this is close enough to deter them. In relation to the PCT, obviously follow local notices about specific areas with concern, use bear boxes if available at any fixed campground. But the main advice I would give is try to avoid camping alone if you are worried, personally, I wasn’t ever concerned and slept with my can just inside my vestibule.

Thanks my man, my gruff Yorkshire accent is definitely uncommon amongst the usual twenty year olds. Hope it's still be doable as a thru-hike once the kids have fledged the nest. It's so beautiful, but glad I didn't wait for 2023

@@_javelin with the increase of wild fires there seems ‘luck’ may need to be with you to do the majority of the trail without any closure. A great memory for you and documentary for others to be inspired by. Phil

Thanks for the message, you do right by researching this, the first thru-hike is always one you plan, plan, and keep on planning, everyone does the same. But, at the end of your hike, things will all fall into place very easily and you will become, in a way, a very different person. The distant one will always be so special because things will never ever be the same again. Enjoy.

@@_javelin thanks for the reaction! I am definitely going to enjoy this! I can’t wait for it to start!

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed, I enjoyed every single second👏

Thanks for that, glad you can clearly see what I was trying to show. The will to keep going is everything, the beauty everyday is Kryptonite.

Thanks, glad you enjoyed, I haven't even watched it all the way through yet.

Appreciated. Glad you enjoyed.

Same!

Thanks😀

That was he, fluffy for short. Full title was The Right Honorable Gentleman Sir Baron Thunder Fluff "Yum Yum" Von Beaverhausen Hasselhoff III Sr

Oh now I see at 1:39:03 at the end of the video There's Fluffy! Yes, that's him!!! This is so cool. The thru-hiking world is a somewhat small world woudln't you say?

Oh wow!!! Dan Stenziano and Mudslide too? WOW!!!! these are people I want to meet in person. This is awesome. What was it like hiking with Dan and Mudslide? I like Dan's High Sierra Route trip, that was awesome, so was his CDT.

@@jungleperry Thru hiking is a perfect space where everyone tries to be the best example of humankind, more so on the CDT than any other trail IMHO, including Dan & Mudslide. Did the PCT this year, you come across so so many people...all beautiful. Video is in the works.

@@_javelin looking forward to seeing it!

From memory, it was the last day or two of August. It then missed the mosquitos and also the hordes of other hikers. Enjoy

Hey, just noticed your comment. AT isn’t currently on the cards, provisionally thinking of the Slovenian Mountain Trail for’23 and the Pyrenean High Route for’24. Can’t do longer trails at the moment as the GF won’t be happy. Currently making the video for the PCT, so watch this space. Enjoy your AT and your triple😊

I will keep an eye out. Looking forward to seeing it. One of the things I enjoy most about hiking these trails is meeting people and talking to them about their lives and professions. I remember some of the conversations about electrical theory with you. Im still in contact with some close friends from the trail but I havent been on social media. I got married recently and we have been working on building a house for a couple years now. She wants to go on a thru hike as much as I do so its just a matter of time now, but everythings so expensive now I wish we had met earlier and had a place already but hopeful that when we get there it will help open up the door to more time spent travelling. Much respect to you and hopefully we get over there someday.

Appreciate it, Thanks

i'm reaching Abisko on september 2nd, gonna sleep there for the night and leave early in the morning afterward

how was it?

@@danieldaak3082 magical

Great video job, the drones are a game changer in vlogging

I always feel very lucky regardless of the conditions, bad weather also can make great stories, and in reflection, fond memories. Hopefully starting the PCT in May with the prospect of another record snow year… So plenty of fun on the horizon. Thanks for the message, hope yours was still type 2 fun.