Mari, you have been doing such a fantastic job on the trail and your videos!!! Sounds like you were here the last week of June. I did the JMT in September with no snow. Except for a 50 meter patch summiting whitney.
Took a BSA troop across Bear Creek. We had a rope line across due to the high waters, and I took multiple trips back and forth to escort the younger troops. Water was freezing. You didn't show Rose Marie Meadows which a nice place, but the trail coming down to bear creek though.
How do people join up and separate and make the decision to hike alone or with others, whilst avoiding any hard feelings etc? It seems like sometimes you are with a group but sometimes on your own? How does that work out?
Your videos are super helpful, I'm doing the PCT this year and it's helping me prep and know what to expect more or less :) side note...where did you get your fleece? Looks so comfy and warm!
Nice video, your very up beat. Glad the Sierra crossings weren’t very bad for you. Had me fooled last year , I thought you did not make it and dropped out.
You and Nick are doing this hike really well. Hard as hard may be you are still smiling. Great job. The mosquitos are awful. Its good not to travel alone. Glad you both came with each other. You may have had days when one would help motivate the other. Thanks for another great video, I'm lovin it.
This is my old stomping grounds. From the age of 9 to 18 I grew up in the valley due west of this part of the PCT. From Merced, I frequented Yosemite and Sequoia National parks. Now I'm enjoying the Christchurch area. I moved into Rolleston.
We must have passed each other along Bear Creek! I hiked the JMT SoBo and left VVR on July 3. We camped at Rosemary Meadow below Selden Pass that night. Love the videos!
Another excellent video!! So happy that I still have NorCal, Or, and Wa to look forward to. The scenery!! Ah, and the jams send the perfect vibe! Keep on!!
This is great! 👍. So nice to watch your magnificent summer adventure in January. I've been missing the PCT videos, so thank you for bringing back the wonderful feeling of seeing all that beauty you traveled through. 🙏🏼💕. Bet it was hard to edit the hours and hours of footage you must have. Looking forward to all your videos. 👌
Beautiful as always. The Sierra is my favorite place in the world. I'm glad you got to see the old cowboy with his stick game at VVR. I've had that same debate about paying for a shower. Looked like you all had a fun time glissading down Silver Pass after VVR also.
So that cowboy guy is always there?! Haha such a silly debate when you put it into context of every-day-at-home life, but out on the trail it's so real!
@@mari.johnson I've hiked many times in the Sierra and stopped in at VVR 5 times, I think. He was there along with a few other younger guys from the pack station one of those nights. They had some good jokes and staid up until at least midnight congregated around the fire with some beer and several hikers who I guess weren't hiking out early the next morning. Lol
haha I can understand your confusion. It was summer, but the snow was left over from winter. The sun was hot and walking up all of those passes, as well as the sun's bounce back from the snow made it feel even hotter. Hence, shorts. :)
Those majestic passes and lakes never get old - thanks for this sharing your adventure!
Yeah seriously - so good out there!
I already don’t want this series to end. I look forward to these vlogs so much! Amazing work 👏🏼
Don't worry, there's so much more footage! :)
i realize I'm kinda randomly asking but does anyone know of a good site to watch newly released movies online ?
Thanks for another exciting episode! The scenery looks superb!!
Love the PCT videos
Yay so glad to hear it! 😊
Can’t wait to see this first hand, looks amazing,,, I look forward to your videos each week you put them together so well 🦅😀👍
It's really much better in person!
Wow so beautiful!! Some amazing waterfalls this section...loving the videos from the Sierras!!
Love seeing where you've been and knowing you made it safely through. Glissading looks fun!
It was fun! And so much faster 😄
It's always a treat to see another Mari adventure show up on "the tube".
So beautiful! Looks like you made it through the snow at the right time.
It's so good making these videos and seeing all of the scenery again. Yeah luckily I think the timing ended up really well!
Really enjoyed the music you picked for this episode! Awesome video as always :)
Thank you!!
woow love the PCT ! looking good Mari. keep ik up !
Gear question: Interested in the straw extender on your water bottle. Looks very handy. Where did you get it? Thanks I enjoy watching your videos.
A friend on trail made it! I keep telling him he should sell them
Mari, you have been doing such a fantastic job on the trail and your videos!!! Sounds like you were here the last week of June. I did the JMT in September with no snow. Except for a 50 meter patch summiting whitney.
I would love to see it one day without the snow! I can't even imagine!
Outstanding Sierra landscapes! So beautiful and breathtaking with this clear steelblue sky
I’m curious, how much was your bill at VVR? 🤣 It sucks you in fast. The coolest place.
haha don't remember, but I'm sure it was more than I hoped for! It really does suck you in!
Always enjoy seeing your adventures Mari, the Sierras look beautiful
Yay, glad your legs are feeling so strong and good! 💪
14:09 A dark-eyed junko, probably the "Oregon" variety. You probably saw quite a few more of them as you got further north.
Woohoo!
Took a BSA troop across Bear Creek. We had a rope line across due to the high waters, and I took multiple trips back and forth to escort the younger troops. Water was freezing. You didn't show Rose Marie Meadows which a nice place, but the trail coming down to bear creek though.
Don't get sick of these vlogs ! What Brand of tent did you guys rock ? You still in the states or comeback to NZ ?
We used a tarptent stratospire 2. Yep, back in nz!
So beautiful! and cool first song. The others will be able to use your videos. How often do you see rangers?
I think we saw about 4 who checked our permits
How do people join up and separate and make the decision to hike alone or with others, whilst avoiding any hard feelings etc? It seems like sometimes you are with a group but sometimes on your own? How does that work out?
What is that on your water bottle? I need one!!!
That "Yeyah, pretty sweet" like she's been in NZ a long time 😂
Your videos are super helpful, I'm doing the PCT this year and it's helping me prep and know what to expect more or less :) side note...where did you get your fleece? Looks so comfy and warm!
So glad to hear it! It's a Melanzana. I'll be doing a whole video on the clothes I wore sometime soon!
@14:30 sledding down. That looks awesome! Any concerns with hidden rocks/boulders?
It's something to be aware of, but since we were going on glissade tracks that were already there, it seemed relatively safe :)
Who are the 7 sour f_____'s that gave this video a thumbs down?
Another great video... are you using a gimble? Your footage is so smooth... are you missing the trial?
No gimble, just tried to have a steady hand! Watching all of this footage back does make me miss it!
Nice video, your very up beat. Glad the Sierra crossings weren’t very bad for you. Had me fooled last year , I thought you did not make it and dropped out.
Loving your videos! Im planning on my pct through hike in 2023 so all the tips and videos are super helpful! Thank you for sharing this adventure!
ooh yay I'm excited for you!
@@mari.johnson thank you!!!😊😊
How long did it take you to go from onion to VVR ?
Looks amazing 😉
Hi, loving your vids. What is the song from about 2:15 to 3:40 ish? Haunting but meaningful. HIKE ON!!
"Glad You Came" by Dalton Day :)
Love those videos! Planning my hike for 2022. I was wondering what brand is the yellow hoodie you'Re wearing? Bart seems to have it also. Thanks!
You and Nick are doing this hike really well. Hard as hard may be you are still smiling. Great job. The mosquitos are awful. Its good not to travel alone. Glad you both came with each other. You may have had days when one would help motivate the other. Thanks for another great video, I'm lovin it.
I was in Colorado in October 2018 and was blessed to see snow. Woke up to ice all over my tent Yay.
Wow! Been wanting to do some PCT of WA and OR. This summer will do some. Great Vlog Mari:)
Have you seen the movie My Own Private Idaho?
No I haven’t, should I watch it?
Rainbow of the flowing water and deer so stunning and beautiful. You bring the environment to life. So good to hear your taking it in.
Was in Bishop Pass area in July. It was Mesquitogeddon!
Do you change your footwear in the Sierras?
I actually have a whole video about footwear! th-cam.com/video/QzlY4DOwCec/w-d-xo.html
Your videos are so relaxing to watch & so beautiful!
Where can i find a hinged straw like you have in your smart water bottle?
I have a video about it coming out very soon!
Mari Johnson I found it Source kit thanks any way
This is my old stomping grounds. From the age of 9 to 18 I grew up in the valley due west of this part of the PCT. From Merced, I frequented Yosemite and Sequoia National parks. Now I'm enjoying the Christchurch area. I moved into Rolleston.
What a nice place to grow up! Hope you're enjoying Chch!
We must have passed each other along Bear Creek! I hiked the JMT SoBo and left VVR on July 3. We camped at Rosemary Meadow below Selden Pass that night. Love the videos!
Ah crazy! Hope you enjoyed your time out there!
This section of the trail was breathtaking 👊😎...
Another excellent video!! So happy that I still have NorCal, Or, and Wa to look forward to. The scenery!! Ah, and the jams send the perfect vibe! Keep on!!
Can't wait to show you the rest!
Those views from the passes in this video were the best yet! What sunnies are you wearing - Warby Parker? Also - still loving the music choices!
Oops - saw the sunnies question from someone else. Disregard that :)
This is great! 👍. So nice to watch your magnificent summer adventure in January. I've been missing the PCT videos, so thank you for bringing back the wonderful feeling of seeing all that beauty you traveled through. 🙏🏼💕. Bet it was hard to edit the hours and hours of footage you must have. Looking forward to all your videos. 👌
Its great inspiration for the 2020 crowd. Check out Elina Osborne's videos!
Cheers Karen! Yeah, there's seriously so much footage! And a lot more to come :)
Love the videos. Keep them coming. I know it has likely been mentioned. But I can’t recall, what brand are the glasses / sunnies?
They're vilo wood :)
Awesome, thank you! Look forward to continue watching your adventure on the PCT!
Beautiful as always. The Sierra is my favorite place in the world. I'm glad you got to see the old cowboy with his stick game at VVR. I've had that same debate about paying for a shower. Looked like you all had a fun time glissading down Silver Pass after VVR also.
So that cowboy guy is always there?! Haha such a silly debate when you put it into context of every-day-at-home life, but out on the trail it's so real!
@@mari.johnson I've hiked many times in the Sierra and stopped in at VVR 5 times, I think. He was there along with a few other younger guys from the pack station one of those nights. They had some good jokes and staid up until at least midnight congregated around the fire with some beer and several hikers who I guess weren't hiking out early the next morning. Lol
is that snow on the ground? and you guys are wearing shorts? what's going on lol
haha I can understand your confusion. It was summer, but the snow was left over from winter. The sun was hot and walking up all of those passes, as well as the sun's bounce back from the snow made it feel even hotter. Hence, shorts. :)
Great videos !
What long sleeves are you wearing ??
Thanks! It's a printed version of this geni.us/tgkTEX :)
Wow, that water was so blue!
New jumper?
Did you ever see any bears? Also I love your vlogs!!
Watch this video to see for yourself! :) th-cam.com/video/feCnhBArbS8/w-d-xo.html
Is most of the trail single track?
Yeah - usually about 18 inches wide 😊
Why not post these more frequently?
I wish I could! But they take about 8 hours each and I work a full time job. I'm going as fast as I can!
@@mari.johnson Well that explains it. Thanks for what you do do :o)
Cool video!
Happy you like it! :)
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