PCT 2024 Episode 2: Extreme Wind and an Unexpected Zero - Days 4-7 on the Pacific Crest Trail

To end the first week on the PCT, Anna and I are rewarded with some amazing views. Along with that, however, comes very strong winds, and some nasty weather that forces us, and many other PCT hikers, to hunker down. Cheers 🍻
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[@corbinboller3690]

Great job taking the video through your hike. Keep doing it and your channel is gonna blow up

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

I appreciate that!

[@cdmclane]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing your Almost there!

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

Thanks Daniel! Hit 200 miles today. Might as well call it done 😅

[@ChicaandSunsets]

Good tip on the Mom’s banana bread! (After the free pie of course). 😮

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

They hand out so much free food to hikers! We figured it was a kind gesture to buy something, and it was delicious!

[@LMicheleS]

Everyone seems to have the exact same tent there at camp! lol

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

X-mids and Duplexes everywhere!

[@colbypark1311]

Good call on the Zero, that looked nasty. Looking forward to more videos! Cheers🍻 from Utah.

[@WheresWiseman]

Loving the channel and the PCT series so far!! Cheers from WA 🍻

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

Thank you so much! Cheers 🍻

[@ladygoodday]

So excited to follow your journey. I live in the Coachella Valley and it’s getting hot. Stay safe!

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

It’s been a hot start! Just got some nice cold air in the San Jacinto mountains though!

[@farbeyonddriven8173]

Backpacking gear is full of tradeoffs. Free standing tents may jack the weight a pound or two but they pitch tighter and are quieter in the wind IMO. Maybe I've just never found the perfect pitch with my Hyperlite. Keep on Truckin'!

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

Yeah the tradeoff is real. Our neighbors last night got their freestanding tent up in half the time as us 😅. If we can properly guy it out it performs like a champ though! Couldn’t do that in the spot in the video though.

[@brookeinboots]

Loving your journey! I'm headed out next year PCT '25 and this is great motivation! I plan on vlogging too, how are you editing your vids on trail? (Apologies if you answered this in an earlier vid!)

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

Exciting!! I’m doing everything on my iPhone. I’m editing with LumaFusion. Also have a subscription to Epidemic sound for music. Cheers!

[@brookebergen7258]

Awesome! Thank you! Enjoy your hike! ❤

[@JimGerHikes]

How’s that Kakwa treating you?

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

Loving it! Handles heavier loads better than my Hyperlite IMO. Very comfy and supportive.

[@JimGerHikes]

@@justinhitsthetrail5225it’s on my top 3 contenders for next pack so good to hear. Dans the man!