Wow....this is the best by far vlog of them all....been hanging on from Mexico....great trip...Thank you so much daddy rabbit....no words will ever express the joy you have exhibited and given us ....
I'm humbled beyond belief because I feel like I got so much more than I could ever give. In spite of all the great places I've been and seen, the best part of all is right here in these comments from those who followed along. That is what I will remember and cherish the most. Thanks Half Mile.
Rabid Rabbit The time you took to share such a wonderful experience and with such humility wit and even a dry sense of humor made the ride along one that I will take over and over....I am 69 and have backpacked since 1971....knees have headed south so my trips are just a distance vapor floating around in my head....but with your time and effort that you put into this is one that will keep me smiling for many a winter's day....and I now know what it is meant to be a "rabid" rabbit...lol...what a great trail name....you love hiking so much you became rabid....how cool...yes us old guys can be cool...Man I can not thank you enough .....Half Mile....lol..."How much farther is it ?"....and my standard response....only a half mile more....lol....like Danial Boone ...I never was lost, but sure was bewildered a few times....
@@halfmile4325 that's great! OK, the "rabid" thing: Really, this isn't a true trail name but rather an name I used for a fantasy football team. I had used the name on some blogs previously and my daughter warned that it would cause confusion if I switched. In reality, a group I ran into on my second day christened me "One-liner" though I won't go into the reasons for that. Now, after I finally quit shaving a couple of months into the hike, sure enough, the area around my mouth took on quite the foamy appearance and I deemed the name more appropriate.
Your journey from your very 1st video to this one here, shows a man that has not only fulfilled his own expectations, but shown others (like me) that their own journey is right there waiting for them. Thank you
Thank you Mg. I admit that I had no real expectations when I started. I did my best to avoid thinking too far down the trail. Looking back, I wonder how I could have gone that far but as someone below pointed out, I just did one day hike each day and before you know it, I was a long way down the trail. Most people can do this if they don't talk themselves out of it. For most of us, the mental part is the toughest because it is always easy to find reasons to quit. Honestly, I mentally quit several times but as often as not it was the support I received right here on this channel that kept me going. You guys were quite the inspiration, always there just when I needed it. Thanks.
You are an inspiration. I was following along at the beginning of your journey and somehow the posts stopped coming into my YT feed. I had wondered a few times over the years if you ever completed the PCT and then so happy to have had your final video stumble back into my feed....congratulations 4 years belated! I'm a handful of years from retirement and lets just say the PCT may just be an itch I have to scratch!
I’m so happy you finished your journey and happy you brought us along for the journey!!! I hope you keep posting videos as life won’t be the same without you!!! You make my heart feel good!! You hold a special place in it!!! Thank you Rabid Rabbit!!!
WOO HOO, all of us in the warren that you took along for the great adventure are stretching our legs and waiting with baited breath for your next adventure. Great time over the last 2650+ miles, enjoy time at home with Mrs. Rabbit and rest up for the AT.
Welcome to Canada . Glad to have you here !!!! THANK YOU for the Fantastic Trip , I enjoyed every mile !!!!! Blessings to you and your family !!! Be Well !!!! And thanks again , Whew ! What a trip !!
Oh gosh Wayne, you're making me blush. Seriously, thanks for your support and encouragement along the way. It is nice sharing the solitude of the trail with a thousand or so good friends.
Congratulations!! Thank you so much for taking us along. I've been following from the very beginning. It's been fun and inspirational for us, and lots of work for you. I'm glad to see that the trail is for all ages. It's been a great adventure. I hope you have more adventures, and that you will take us along again. Tell Mrs. Rabbit thank you, too. I'm sure she is happy to have you back.
Mrs. Rabbit may be ready for my next adventure and I'm getting there. Thanks for following along Lily. You guys provided so much encouragement and a reason to keep going when I otherwise might have quit. Let's see what comes next. Thanks.
Great job there Prince rabbit. I very much enjoyed following along with you hopping down the rabbit trail on PCT. I hope all is well with you. You have been a little inspiration to get out and do more. Keep on bouncing down all the trails. Stefie
Congratulations! You are inspiration to this older hiker that one day (like starting the day after I retire) I might still thru hike the PCT. And, thank you for taking all of us along on your journey from Mexico to Canada.
How wonderful! Super Congratulations!🎉 🍾. This has been so nice to hitch a ride along with you. Time to dust ourselves off and put the sun hat and sunscreen away for awhile. Have a great 2019!
Thanks Karen. Putting together these last few videos is bringing on the nostalgia and I've found myself going through some of my gear. I'm not quite ready to leave yet but I hear adventure calling.
Wow! It looks like this old body may not be too old just yet. I would have like to have hiked this area in July. I bet it's super gorgeous but I'm not disappointed with what I got to see in September. And oh, those berries...yum, yum.
Congratulations Rabid Rabbit upon PCT completion...Inspiration for all who may view your personal, humble, informative 145 trail day documentary...Thank you for publishing your remarkable achievement, fun and inspiring.
Thank you Jackie. Celebrating is always more fun with more people. This hike was ours: everyone that stayed with me on this journey deserves a big part of the credit for keeping me going when I otherwise would have given up. Thanks for following.
Well done sir. My favorite vlog from 2018. Hope to follow in your footsteps one day. Literally. Hope you continue your channel. People want to hear what you have to say.
Your words are too kind Rick. Only recently have I begun to think that it is time to try something else. I never missed the trail until I took over editing the videos and I must admit that they have left me a bit nostalgic. Keep an eye out and maybe something else will come up.
Thanks so much L3. I'm not sure what I'll do next but I'm finally starting to feel like I need to be doing something so I'll be giving it some thought. Thanks for hanging with me.
What a great trip, Rabbit. I thoroughly enjoyed each of your posts along the PCT from Mexico to Canada and I am proud to be a member of Team Rabbit. Heartfelt congratulations to you on your accomplishment.
You have got me thinking about doing the PCT myself since it is in my backyard here in Northern California. Maybe as sections hikes like your friends Doggone and Extra Credit did (or maybe something more, depending on the Missus :)). Having lived in Washington State for many years, I can tell you that the hiking is beautiful, but the season is short in the high country. You should do Washington again from the Canadian border heading southbound. If your started in July, you would enjoy good weather (well, mostly; it still rains in summer, too. Then you could take in all the views you missed on your NB hike. And try Olympic National Park, one of my favorite places to hike on planet earth.
It doesn't matter whether you do it in sections or as a thru-hike, just do it! You guys are lucky to have such wonderful wilderness areas. I like the idea of hiking Washington SB but I'll probably take on something else first.
Thank you for following Eric. I never felt alone out there, knowing that at some point all of you would be sharing it with me. I'm humbled that so many have come the whole distance.
that was cool that extra credit and doggone came out to hike with you one last time before you finished this epic adventure. Thanks for taking us along this was fun to watch
Yeah, I should have added the photo from when we parted at Walker Pass. I honestly never expected to get as far as Mazama but it was really special to see them hiking towards me near Rainy Pass. I spent a couple of days with them and got to meet their spouses. So, we are officially "tramily" now. Thanks for hanging with me Jodi. Your comments have inspired and comforted me a great deal.
Yay! Congratulations on your trail finish. Man, you looked great just cruising into the monument as easy as pie. Thanks for taking me along and showing the sights. I'll be waiting to hear about your next great adventure.
How about you go this time and I follow? ME, its been great having you along. Thanks for your insights and encouragement. It really helped push me forward.
LOVED riding along on this journey as you did such a fantastic job! CONGRATULATIONS on finishing such an epic journey!! I’m excited to see what life holds for you now.
Yeah, I haven't quite figured out the next thing yet but my mind is working on it. The AT? The AZT? The CDT? Whatever, it will probably be for next year. I'm glad that you followed along. Please tell me about any adventures in your plans.
So amazing, what a journey! Thanks for taking us along. The PCT is on our list, several years away. You've certainly inspired us to keep going, CT in 2019.
Thank you! Did we detect a hint of future Rabid Rabbit sightings? CDT goes thru Colorado...let us know and we'll be available to help with any needs or perhaps hike a section with you.
Hey Rabbit! Long time man. Glad you made it! You are an inspiration. Hope to make my hike when I retire in the next 4 years. Thank you for taking me along for the look ahead. All the best.
Hi Rabbit. Have been following your walk from New Zealand from the beginning. Contratulations - give your sholders a good rest now all us hangers on are off your back. I agree best PCT on you tube. You will find a great welcome if you come and do the Te Araora!
Darn it David! Now you have me looking at the Te Araora. Mrs. Rabbit, in her younger days, did some hiking in New Zealand but she is now retired. I may have to go antipodean. I'm going to try hiking upside down and see how it goes. Thanks for following, I've enjoyed having you along.
Congratulations. You must be happy you don't have to walk home. This trip must mean a whole lot more than if you had done it 30 years ago. Looks like you made some real friends. Again congrats.
Hahaha, I actually at one point did think about walking home. Nowadays, when somebody asks me a question like, "how far is it to San Diego?", I just say: "it's walking distance!" Doing the trip 30 years ago was out of the question for me. Unlike a lot of the youngsters I met on the trail, my priorities were around raising a family and building a career so now I'm trying to do the things I couldn't. The advantage is that money and time aren't such a big deal now. I made a lot of friends on the trail but honestly, some of the best are right here on this vlogs. You guys with your comments kept me going when I might have otherwise quit. Now, its mission accomplished and you guys all had a part in that.
Your making me blush J. I'm really happy you guys came along; it gets lonely out there sometimes but whenever I'd get a bit down, one thing I could always do is to reread many of the comments which never failed to cheer me up. I hope to see all of you again on some as yet undecided adventure in the future.
Thanks Dan. I guess I'm going to have to dream up something to do. I've enjoyed being home but putting these last videos together have made me a bit restless so who knows.
Ha ha ha! I don't know if anyone would ever have called me chubby but I certainly was thin when I finished. I've gained the lost weight back now so I guess I'm ready for the next adventure.
NIce congratulations. Sorry I missed you during my JMT hike, I believe we were within a day or two of one another, between Chicken Spring and Rock Creek. Thanks for all your posts.
So close! I did run into a few folks but I missed just as many. It was always a treat when it did happen. Thanks for following along and maybe down the trail somewhere......
Mostly I just shot raw footage and then sent that back to my editor/publisher but she wasn't able to finish so I did the last ten or so videos myself. Editing that, I learned a lot that I wish I had known when I was shooting. The next time around, if there is one, I promise will have been videography. Still, it is amazing what you can do with a good editing software. Ironically, we had a documentary team stay at our house during Sundance. Their film had been selected. With all of that talent, I couldn't bring myself to ask for tips but it was tempting. Anyway, thanks for the kind words and I'm glad that you enjoyed the trip.
Thank you Blazentoo. Finishing was important but so were the many memories along the way and most especially those who shared this adventure by following along. Thanks for being there.
Hey Raymond Rabbit: Congrats to finishing your epic journey and thank you so much for taking us along with you. I learned a lot from your trail adventures and I hope to section hike the PCT over the years to come. As mentioned in a past post, next time I am in P.C. visiting my brother I want to get together with you for a couple of beers with you. I have your cel # and will text you way ahead of time. Any plans for your next trail adventure in the future? Thanks again for all your hard work on the trail and thanks for entertaining us. Jeff.
I'd love to see you Jeffrey. There are a few followers that live "in walking distance" and I've always thought it'd be great to get a group together and maybe even do a short hike. Or, as you suggested, just grab a beer and shoot the breeze. Good luck with your section hikes. Looking back, being able to choose the best time to hike and taking the time to enjoy the trail may have been the way to go.
Hi Raymond: Thank you so much for responding to my inquiry on the Big Agnes Copper Super tent. I need to look at lightening my load by either changing my Gregory Baltoro 65 liter pack or my Rei Qtr. Dome 2 tent to lighter versions. Were you happy with your ULA backpack? How did the bear canister fit inside your pack? You have any upcoming hiking adventures or did your wife ground you for a while? Sorry for all the questions. Jeff
As for weight, if money isn’t a big deal, change the tent and backpack. I liked my ULA Circuit but I had back pain and changed to s Dueter. It didn’t help much and the real problem was likely my condition. I liked the space in the Dueter but not the accessibility to water. If you like using a bladder, either are OK but for my style the ULA was a better choice. The bear canister rode fine on top of the ULA but did fall out once or twice. My wife is looking forward to me getting out of her hair. Nah, really she just supports whatever I want to do.
Oh man you made it I am so proud of you and thanks for taking us along! Like I said before beer is on me if we can hook ya up! From Southern Utah if you recall! I’m down where it is warm!
Congratulations - it was epic, it was awesome, you are inspirational. We have followed your journey all the way, what will we do now? I hope you take on a new adventure soon, we'll be right there with you.
Thanks for sharing the adventure Rondelle. I'm not sure what comes next or when but I'm starting to get itchy - it could be the delayed onset of poison ivy. Stay tuned and lets see what comes up. The AT?
hahaha. Yes, it was just a series of day hikes, wasn't it. Its funny because that is more or less the way I remember it too. Just get up, hike, and go to bed and then start all over the next day. I always avoided looking too far ahead or committing to a specific distance in a day...just hike. Thanks for staying with me Susie. It was nice to hear from you from time to time.
Not the same. I'm the West Coast one, who just got rid of his boat, but still measures things the old fashioned ways. And glad to sea a youngster do the PCT...gotta try it myself. But too much about me...you're the point. You hopped from MX to CAN, and you got the video's out to prove it. The PCT or I shoot my age...which comes first?
Sailor ha! My other Sailor friend also had a boat and she and her husband met each other on a pacific atoll, sailing around the world. Golf or hiking, hmmm. Unless you have the game of your life, the hike will be more memorable.
Golf and hiking are both good exercise, and while a good hike is expansive in nature, a round of golf is more like a closed course hike. One in which your little movements make all the difference- the western martial art. I can lose a ball in golf so easily, but I've always dreamed of doing real hike and whacking the ball along, but ball loss would be prohibitive. We did invent a redwood forest trail frisbee course 50 years ago that worked pretty well...Maybe the PCT with a frisbee...?
Oh wow Darla, I haven't made any plans just yet but making these last videos is bringing on waves of nostalgia. I'd kind of like to do the AT but the problem with that is that I'd then have to do the CDT as well and I'm not yet comfortable being away from home that long. But who knows. You guys make me want to keep going so we'll see. Thanks for hanging with me for the distance.
U wascally wabbit, u did it !!!!👍🏼😃👍🏼 Did you think u would get this done when u started???? Or, wuz u thinking I'll do what I can ???. How's it feel??? Coyote Gulch Or any of the Uinta's Trails will b childs play now!!! Congrats amigo 👍🏼👍🏼 2thumbs up 4 u !!! Park City guna b smaller than b4 my friend 🤔. Anyway, very, very happy 4 u !!!
Thanks for the kind words Traky. No, quite honestly I had no expectations when I started. In my first video from the trail, I explained that my approach was going to be to treat each day as a separate day hike and see how many I could string together. I was sure that I would get to Lake Morena which is 20 miles down the trail because I knew that I could hike at least 10 miles and after that, it would be easier to go on to Lake Morena than it would be to turn back. I'm not sure what is up next but I'm thinking about it. It's great to see the wife but I sense she may be missing having me on the trail. Keep your eyes open and we'll see what happens.
Hey Raymond: Now that your done with the PCT were you happy with your choice of the Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 person tent? If you had a chance to hike it again would you still use a freestanding tent versus a super light ZPak Duplex, that sets up with hiking poles? I currently backpack with REI Quarter Dome tent similar to you Copper Spur. I love it, but would like to reduce my base weight. Was having doors a great option or could you have gotten along fine with one door? Any response would be much appreciated. Thank you, Jeff Rabbit Nation member.
Great to hear from you Jeff and interesting that you should ask that question. I’ll give you the long answer. Yes, I was very happy with the CSIi. The only wear it suffered was due to stupidity. I mildly flared the end of one part of tent pole because I didn’t get it fully inserted before flexing it. It didn’t cause a problem but could have. I also had a varmint chew a tiny hole in it but again it wasn’t a problem. I avoided most rain but it did get wet a couple of times and then I just laid it out to dry at stops but there was extra water weight when that happened. Overall, it was everything I’d hoped for. Recently, I have been comparing the Zpacks Duplex. It also has two doors, a feature I do like very much. It seems durable and of course lighter. The biggest concern I’ve heard is condensation but it is an issue to some degree with most tents and it seems that it is manageable if you carefully plan the pitch. My usual cop out is that you won’t be disappointed with either. It’s a question of whether you want to pay a couple of hundred extra to carry a pound or two less for 2,662 miles. If money isn’t a big deal, why not? Good luck and let me know what you choose and your thoughts.
Hey Mike, good to hear from you. I haven’t done a lot of hiking lately but I must say, the adventure bug is starting to bite again. I recently took trip to Egypt and have an upcoming cruise with the big boss (aka wife) in a month. Then I’m thinking maybe the AT, or hiking to the Everest base camp, or maybe Patagonia. I’m feeling good and I’m ready for something big but need to figure out what that will be. Great to hear from you.
@@RabidRabbit I'm really glad to hear you are good. I love your spirit. You are real and upbeat. Good for you spending time with your wife. I find that hard to do at times due to busy schedules with my 4 boys. Keep enjoying life.
Yes, more or less. I've not really checked the accuracy of the math but it should be close. I had a couple of extended zeros. The first was when I arrived at Kennedy Meadows on May 1 and took off until May 18th while my wife took a trip to New York and I planned how to flip north of the Sierra until the snow melt was further along. The second time got off the trail for an extended period was in Etna CA, when I flew to southern California to help my son move to Arizona. That was about 10 days. Otherwise I took off 1-3 days at different times for different reasons, usually when I would visit with family along the trail. All in all, I was quite pleased with the mix. If I had it to do again, I would probably avoid the longer periods off (but life happens) and maybe take it a little easier. I was a bit in a hurry, trying to make sure that I completed the hike but knowing now that I could, I would have liked to stop and smell a few more flowers, talk to other people more, just enjoy the journey as much as the destination. Thanks for your comments.
Hi Fred! Sorry for not getting back sooner. I have had a lot going on but not much hiking. I’ve had lots of guests st my house, traveled to Egypt in December and took a cruise in February. But with the hiking season starting, I’m anxious to go. Next year may be another big hiking year. How about you? Anything happening?
Oh wow!! You have been busy!! Sounds like you have had a great time! Egypt! Wow! Let me share briefly about myself. I am a retiring law-enforcement officer who loves hiking. You have been an amazing encouragement to me personally as you show that those of us in our later years can enjoy the thought of thru hiking! I am planning a PCT through hike in 2023, four months after I retire. I will be 62 years old at that time. I am planning on vlogging here soon showing my preparation and interviewing those not only helping me physically and technically, but those around our age who have thru hiked and those desiring to. It was so great having followed you and your journey! I so enjoyed how you engaged your subscribers! I live in California by the PCT at Boreal and Highway 80. Headed out today to buy snow shoes so I can practice at Castle Peak getting some elevation in! Please, let’s keep in contact! I am looking for a few older men who might be willing to prepare physically for such a journey and vlog with us. Would love to learn from your insight and experience. Have an awesome day R.R. and thank you for connecting.~ with great respect, ~Trail Head Fred 😊
I’d be happy to catch up with you Fred, maybe even hike some of the trail with you even. Feel free to contact me at my personal email address: butlercr@hotmail.com. Maybe we’ll talk by phone later and who knows what.
Wow....this is the best by far vlog of them all....been hanging on from Mexico....great trip...Thank you so much daddy rabbit....no words will ever express the joy you have exhibited and given us ....
I'm humbled beyond belief because I feel like I got so much more than I could ever give. In spite of all the great places I've been and seen, the best part of all is right here in these comments from those who followed along. That is what I will remember and cherish the most. Thanks Half Mile.
Rabid Rabbit The time you took to share such a wonderful experience and with such humility wit and even a dry sense of humor made the ride along one that I will take over and over....I am 69 and have backpacked since 1971....knees have headed south so my trips are just a distance vapor floating around in my head....but with your time and effort that you put into this is one that will keep me smiling for many a winter's day....and I now know what it is meant to be a "rabid" rabbit...lol...what a great trail name....you love hiking so much you became rabid....how cool...yes us old guys can be cool...Man I can not thank you enough .....Half Mile....lol..."How much farther is it ?"....and my standard response....only a half mile more....lol....like Danial Boone ...I never was lost, but sure was bewildered a few times....
@@halfmile4325 that's great! OK, the "rabid" thing: Really, this isn't a true trail name but rather an name I used for a fantasy football team. I had used the name on some blogs previously and my daughter warned that it would cause confusion if I switched. In reality, a group I ran into on my second day christened me "One-liner" though I won't go into the reasons for that. Now, after I finally quit shaving a couple of months into the hike, sure enough, the area around my mouth took on quite the foamy appearance and I deemed the name more appropriate.
Your journey from your very 1st video to this one here, shows a man that has not only fulfilled his own expectations, but shown others (like me) that their own journey is right there waiting for them.
Thank you
Thank you Mg. I admit that I had no real expectations when I started. I did my best to avoid thinking too far down the trail. Looking back, I wonder how I could have gone that far but as someone below pointed out, I just did one day hike each day and before you know it, I was a long way down the trail. Most people can do this if they don't talk themselves out of it. For most of us, the mental part is the toughest because it is always easy to find reasons to quit. Honestly, I mentally quit several times but as often as not it was the support I received right here on this channel that kept me going. You guys were quite the inspiration, always there just when I needed it. Thanks.
You are an inspiration. I was following along at the beginning of your journey and somehow the posts stopped coming into my YT feed. I had wondered a few times over the years if you ever completed the PCT and then so happy to have had your final video stumble back into my feed....congratulations 4 years belated! I'm a handful of years from retirement and lets just say the PCT may just be an itch I have to scratch!
I’m so happy you finished your journey and happy you brought us along for the journey!!! I hope you keep posting videos as life won’t be the same without you!!! You make my heart feel good!! You hold a special place in it!!! Thank you Rabid Rabbit!!!
Oh Spikester, you are too kind. It was good having you along. Keep an eye out just in case I do start something new.
WOO HOO, all of us in the warren that you took along for the great adventure are stretching our legs and waiting with baited breath for your next adventure. Great time over the last 2650+ miles, enjoy time at home with Mrs. Rabbit and rest up for the AT.
Thanks Don. It was great having you along. We'll see what comes up next.
Fantastic, inspirational, great photography! Thank you so very much for posting your adventure. Thank you, thank you, just loved it!
I'm so happy that you enjoyed this Paulette and having you along made the trip even better.
Welcome to Canada . Glad to have you here !!!! THANK YOU for the Fantastic Trip , I enjoyed every mile !!!!! Blessings to you and your family !!! Be Well !!!! And thanks again , Whew ! What a trip !!
Oh gosh Wayne, you're making me blush. Seriously, thanks for your support and encouragement along the way. It is nice sharing the solitude of the trail with a thousand or so good friends.
Truly inspirational 😊😊
Thanks James. I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
Congratulations!! Thank you so much for taking us along. I've been following from the very beginning. It's been fun and inspirational for us, and lots of work for you. I'm glad to see that the trail is for all ages. It's been a great adventure. I hope you have more adventures, and that you will take us along again. Tell Mrs. Rabbit thank you, too. I'm sure she is happy to have you back.
Mrs. Rabbit may be ready for my next adventure and I'm getting there. Thanks for following along Lily. You guys provided so much encouragement and a reason to keep going when I otherwise might have quit. Let's see what comes next. Thanks.
Well done and congratulations! Thanks for taking the time to video and comment. Looking forward to more should you so desire.
Great job there Prince rabbit. I very much enjoyed following along with you hopping down the rabbit trail on PCT. I hope all is well with you. You have been a little inspiration to get out and do more. Keep on bouncing down all the trails. Stefie
Cool, I'm royal rabbit now! Steffy, thanks for following. I hope to see you out there in the future, physically or digitally.
Congratulations! You are inspiration to this older hiker that one day (like starting the day after I retire) I might still thru hike the PCT. And, thank you for taking all of us along on your journey from Mexico to Canada.
That sounds like the plan I followed Michael. Good luck on your journeys and thanks for being a part of mine.
Awesome 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌. Thanks for letting me tag along. I really enjoyed the trip👍
Thanks Richard. You guys were the best company!
How wonderful! Super Congratulations!🎉 🍾. This has been so nice to hitch a ride along with you. Time to dust ourselves off and put the sun hat and sunscreen away for awhile. Have a great 2019!
Thanks Karen. Putting together these last few videos is bringing on the nostalgia and I've found myself going through some of my gear. I'm not quite ready to leave yet but I hear adventure calling.
I think you would rock the AT and east coast 😃
Good job! This 70 year old man hiked this section in July 2018
Wow! It looks like this old body may not be too old just yet. I would have like to have hiked this area in July. I bet it's super gorgeous but I'm not disappointed with what I got to see in September. And oh, those berries...yum, yum.
Can’t thank you enough for bringing us along on your journey. It’s been an epic one.
Thanks Erick. You guys made it epic for me.
Congratulations Rabid Rabbit upon PCT completion...Inspiration for all who may view your personal, humble, informative 145 trail day documentary...Thank you for publishing your remarkable achievement, fun and inspiring.
Thanks for hanging with me William. Having so many great hiking buddies has enriched this experience immeasurably. Thanks!
Awesome journey Rabbit! Congratulations!!!
Cheering you on and celebrating with you Mr. Rabbit!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Jackie. Celebrating is always more fun with more people. This hike was ours: everyone that stayed with me on this journey deserves a big part of the credit for keeping me going when I otherwise would have given up. Thanks for following.
Huge CONGRATS, Mr. Rabbit! It was wonderful following your journey
Thanks so much JB. Having you guys along made it epic.
Well done sir. My favorite vlog from 2018. Hope to follow in your footsteps one day. Literally. Hope you continue your channel. People want to hear what you have to say.
Your words are too kind Rick. Only recently have I begun to think that it is time to try something else. I never missed the trail until I took over editing the videos and I must admit that they have left me a bit nostalgic. Keep an eye out and maybe something else will come up.
Congratulations! 🎈 I hope this isn’t the last we’ll hear from you. Very much enjoyed tagging along on your journey!
Thanks so much L3. I'm not sure what I'll do next but I'm finally starting to feel like I need to be doing something so I'll be giving it some thought. Thanks for hanging with me.
What a great trip, Rabbit. I thoroughly enjoyed each of your posts along the PCT from Mexico to Canada and I am proud to be a member of Team Rabbit. Heartfelt congratulations to you on your accomplishment.
You are too kind Mark. Thanks for being there and I'm glad that we could share the journey together.
You have got me thinking about doing the PCT myself since it is in my backyard here in Northern California. Maybe as sections hikes like your friends Doggone and Extra Credit did (or maybe something more, depending on the Missus :)). Having lived in Washington State for many years, I can tell you that the hiking is beautiful, but the season is short in the high country. You should do Washington again from the Canadian border heading southbound. If your started in July, you would enjoy good weather (well, mostly; it still rains in summer, too. Then you could take in all the views you missed on your NB hike. And try Olympic National Park, one of my favorite places to hike on planet earth.
It doesn't matter whether you do it in sections or as a thru-hike, just do it! You guys are lucky to have such wonderful wilderness areas.
I like the idea of hiking Washington SB but I'll probably take on something else first.
Woot Woot!! Congratulations Rabbit! What a journey you had and thanks ever so much for taking us all along.
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Thank you for following Eric. I never felt alone out there, knowing that at some point all of you would be sharing it with me. I'm humbled that so many have come the whole distance.
that was cool that extra credit and doggone came out to hike with you one last time before you finished this epic adventure. Thanks for taking us along this was fun to watch
Yeah, I should have added the photo from when we parted at Walker Pass. I honestly never expected to get as far as Mazama but it was really special to see them hiking towards me near Rainy Pass. I spent a couple of days with them and got to meet their spouses. So, we are officially "tramily" now. Thanks for hanging with me Jodi. Your comments have inspired and comforted me a great deal.
Great job Mr. Rabbit. I have enjoyed following you.
Thanks so much. I"m glad that you were along for the ride.
Congrats and thanks for taking us along!
Well done Rabbit. Thoroughly enjoyed your trip. I tip my hat to you and wish you the best on any future adventures down that rabbit hole. Cheers.
Thanks Cap. It was great having you guys along.
Yay! Congratulations on your trail finish. Man, you looked great just cruising into the monument as easy as pie. Thanks for taking me along and showing the sights. I'll be waiting to hear about your next great adventure.
How about you go this time and I follow? ME, its been great having you along. Thanks for your insights and encouragement. It really helped push me forward.
@@RabidRabbit Sure enough, I plan on retiring in another 5 years, so...Alert me if you're ever in the Portland area and looking for a hike.
LOVED riding along on this journey as you did such a fantastic job! CONGRATULATIONS on finishing such an epic journey!! I’m excited to see what life holds for you now.
Yeah, I haven't quite figured out the next thing yet but my mind is working on it. The AT? The AZT? The CDT? Whatever, it will probably be for next year. I'm glad that you followed along. Please tell me about any adventures in your plans.
So amazing, what a journey! Thanks for taking us along. The PCT is on our list, several years away. You've certainly inspired us to keep going, CT in 2019.
Go for it MAD! I'll be watching for your posts. Who knows, maybe I'll take on the AT next year but then I'd have to do the CDT next, wouldn't I?
Thank you! Did we detect a hint of future Rabid Rabbit sightings? CDT goes thru Colorado...let us know and we'll be available to help with any needs or perhaps hike a section with you.
Thank you Rabid Rabbit. It's been one heck of an adventure.
I'm glad that we shared it jb. You guys were great to have along. Next up...???
That's awesome. What an adventure. Congratulations!
Thanks brasco. So glad to be able to share it with you.
Hey Rabbit! Long time man. Glad you made it! You are an inspiration. Hope to make my hike when I retire in the next 4 years. Thank you for taking me along for the look ahead. All the best.
Glad to have you Ron. Best of luck on your journey, whenever it starts.
Well done. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks for following Bret. It was so nice to be able to share the adventure.
Congratulations and Well Done!! Thanks for sharing your journey.
Thank you SD. I'm so happy that you stayed with us.
Hi Rabbit. Have been following your walk from New Zealand from the beginning. Contratulations - give your sholders a good rest now all us hangers on are off your back.
I agree best PCT on you tube. You will find a great welcome if you come and do the Te Araora!
Darn it David! Now you have me looking at the Te Araora. Mrs. Rabbit, in her younger days, did some hiking in New Zealand but she is now retired. I may have to go antipodean. I'm going to try hiking upside down and see how it goes.
Thanks for following, I've enjoyed having you along.
Congratulations. You must be happy you don't have to walk home. This trip must mean a whole lot more than if you had done it 30 years ago. Looks like you made some real friends. Again congrats.
Hahaha, I actually at one point did think about walking home. Nowadays, when somebody asks me a question like, "how far is it to San Diego?", I just say: "it's walking distance!" Doing the trip 30 years ago was out of the question for me. Unlike a lot of the youngsters I met on the trail, my priorities were around raising a family and building a career so now I'm trying to do the things I couldn't. The advantage is that money and time aren't such a big deal now.
I made a lot of friends on the trail but honestly, some of the best are right here on this vlogs. You guys with your comments kept me going when I might have otherwise quit. Now, its mission accomplished and you guys all had a part in that.
What an awesome journey you took us all on. Loved every minute of it. :)
Your making me blush J. I'm really happy you guys came along; it gets lonely out there sometimes but whenever I'd get a bit down, one thing I could always do is to reread many of the comments which never failed to cheer me up. I hope to see all of you again on some as yet undecided adventure in the future.
Rabid Rabbit I hope we do real soon. You lived my dream of hiking the PTC through your videos. Thank you ☺️
Congratulations on making it! I look forward to your next adventure
Thanks Dan. I guess I'm going to have to dream up something to do. I've enjoyed being home but putting these last videos together have made me a bit restless so who knows.
Wonderful!
You went from a chubby bunny to a Wiley thin wascally wabbit! Now mrs rabbit gets to fatten you back up.
Thanks for taking me along💕🐇💕
Ha ha ha! I don't know if anyone would ever have called me chubby but I certainly was thin when I finished. I've gained the lost weight back now so I guess I'm ready for the next adventure.
Bravo. Well done sir!!!
A special thanks again to you Michelle. Maybe I'll get out there for some trail magic and we can meet up.
NIce congratulations. Sorry I missed you during my JMT hike, I believe we were within a day or two of one another, between Chicken Spring and Rock Creek. Thanks for all your posts.
So close! I did run into a few folks but I missed just as many. It was always a treat when it did happen. Thanks for following along and maybe down the trail somewhere......
It's a difficult thing to vlog on the trail, but you nailed it, congrats on thru hiking the pct 👏
Mostly I just shot raw footage and then sent that back to my editor/publisher but she wasn't able to finish so I did the last ten or so videos myself. Editing that, I learned a lot that I wish I had known when I was shooting. The next time around, if there is one, I promise will have been videography. Still, it is amazing what you can do with a good editing software.
Ironically, we had a documentary team stay at our house during Sundance. Their film had been selected. With all of that talent, I couldn't bring myself to ask for tips but it was tempting.
Anyway, thanks for the kind words and I'm glad that you enjoyed the trip.
Congratulations on completing your adventure💪
Thank you Blazentoo. Finishing was important but so were the many memories along the way and most especially those who shared this adventure by following along. Thanks for being there.
Hey Raymond Rabbit: Congrats to finishing your epic journey and thank you so much for taking us along with you. I learned a lot from your trail adventures and I hope to section hike the PCT over the years to come. As mentioned in a past post, next time I am in P.C. visiting my brother I want to get together with you for a couple of beers with you. I have your cel # and will text you way ahead of time. Any plans for your next trail adventure in the future? Thanks again for all your hard work on the trail and thanks for entertaining us. Jeff.
I'd love to see you Jeffrey. There are a few followers that live "in walking distance" and I've always thought it'd be great to get a group together and maybe even do a short hike. Or, as you suggested, just grab a beer and shoot the breeze.
Good luck with your section hikes. Looking back, being able to choose the best time to hike and taking the time to enjoy the trail may have been the way to go.
Hi Raymond:
Thank you so much for responding to my inquiry on the Big Agnes Copper Super tent. I need to look at lightening my load by either changing my Gregory Baltoro 65 liter pack or my Rei Qtr. Dome 2 tent to lighter versions. Were you happy with your ULA backpack? How did the bear canister fit inside your pack? You have any upcoming hiking adventures or did your wife ground you for a while? Sorry for all the questions.
Jeff
As for weight, if money isn’t a big deal, change the tent and backpack. I liked my ULA Circuit but I had back pain and changed to s Dueter. It didn’t help much and the real problem was likely my condition. I liked the space in the Dueter but not the accessibility to water. If you like using a bladder, either are OK but for my style the ULA was a better choice.
The bear canister rode fine on top of the ULA but did fall out once or twice.
My wife is looking forward to me getting out of her hair. Nah, really she just supports whatever I want to do.
Oh man you made it I am so proud of you and thanks for taking us along! Like I said before beer is on me if we can hook ya up! From Southern Utah if you recall! I’m down where it is warm!
I do recall Martha. Are you in St. George? I take 15 to California now and then or if you happen to be up north...… Thanks for hanging with me.
Yes just outside St George.
Congratulations - it was epic, it was awesome, you are inspirational. We have followed your journey all the way, what will we do now? I hope you take on a new adventure soon, we'll be right there with you.
Thanks for sharing the adventure Rondelle. I'm not sure what comes next or when but I'm starting to get itchy - it could be the delayed onset of poison ivy. Stay tuned and lets see what comes up. The AT?
Congrats on a strong finish. Your day hike lasted all summer long.
hahaha. Yes, it was just a series of day hikes, wasn't it. Its funny because that is more or less the way I remember it too. Just get up, hike, and go to bed and then start all over the next day. I always avoided looking too far ahead or committing to a specific distance in a day...just hike.
Thanks for staying with me Susie. It was nice to hear from you from time to time.
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Well done, Bunny!
Thanks Sailor. Are you the Sailor I hiked with near Park City, Alfredo's wife?
Not the same. I'm the West Coast one, who just got rid of his boat, but still measures things the old fashioned ways. And glad to sea a youngster do the PCT...gotta try it myself. But too much about me...you're the point. You hopped from MX to CAN, and you got the video's out to prove it. The PCT or I shoot my age...which comes first?
Sailor ha! My other Sailor friend also had a boat and she and her husband met each other on a pacific atoll, sailing around the world.
Golf or hiking, hmmm. Unless you have the game of your life, the hike will be more memorable.
Golf and hiking are both good exercise, and while a good hike is expansive in nature, a round of golf is more like a closed course hike. One in which your little movements make all the difference- the western martial art. I can lose a ball in golf so easily, but I've always dreamed of doing real hike and whacking the ball along, but ball loss would be prohibitive. We did invent a redwood forest trail frisbee course 50 years ago that worked pretty well...Maybe the PCT with a frisbee...?
I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your videos and reading the blog. Will you be filming or blogging any future adventures?
Oh wow Darla, I haven't made any plans just yet but making these last videos is bringing on waves of nostalgia. I'd kind of like to do the AT but the problem with that is that I'd then have to do the CDT as well and I'm not yet comfortable being away from home that long. But who knows. You guys make me want to keep going so we'll see. Thanks for hanging with me for the distance.
How about a Rabbit update? How are you and the family doing or any reflections on doing the pct.
Thanks for taking me along Rabbit! You are an inspiration! Curious, how much weight did you lose over the course of the PCT journey?
I lost about 20 pounds but it felt like more.
U wascally wabbit, u did it !!!!👍🏼😃👍🏼
Did you think u would get this done when u started???? Or, wuz u thinking I'll do what I can ???. How's it feel??? Coyote Gulch
Or any of the Uinta's
Trails will b childs play now!!!
Congrats amigo 👍🏼👍🏼 2thumbs up 4 u !!!
Park City guna b smaller than b4 my friend 🤔. Anyway, very, very happy 4 u !!!
Thanks for the kind words Traky. No, quite honestly I had no expectations when I started. In my first video from the trail, I explained that my approach was going to be to treat each day as a separate day hike and see how many I could string together. I was sure that I would get to Lake Morena which is 20 miles down the trail because I knew that I could hike at least 10 miles and after that, it would be easier to go on to Lake Morena than it would be to turn back.
I'm not sure what is up next but I'm thinking about it. It's great to see the wife but I sense she may be missing having me on the trail. Keep your eyes open and we'll see what happens.
Hey Raymond:
Now that your done with the PCT were you happy with your choice of the Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 person tent? If you had a chance to hike it again would you still use a freestanding tent versus a super light ZPak Duplex, that sets up with hiking poles? I currently backpack with REI Quarter Dome tent similar to you Copper Spur. I love it, but would like to reduce my base weight. Was having doors a great option or could you have gotten along fine with one door? Any response would be much appreciated.
Thank you, Jeff
Rabbit Nation member.
Great to hear from you Jeff and interesting that you should ask that question. I’ll give you the long answer.
Yes, I was very happy with the CSIi. The only wear it suffered was due to stupidity. I mildly flared the end of one part of tent pole because I didn’t get it fully inserted before flexing it. It didn’t cause a problem but could have. I also had a varmint chew a tiny hole in it but again it wasn’t a problem.
I avoided most rain but it did get wet a couple of times and then I just laid it out to dry at stops but there was extra water weight when that happened. Overall, it was everything I’d hoped for.
Recently, I have been comparing the Zpacks Duplex. It also has two doors, a feature I do like very much. It seems durable and of course lighter. The biggest concern I’ve heard is condensation but it is an issue to some degree with most tents and it seems that it is manageable if you carefully plan the pitch.
My usual cop out is that you won’t be disappointed with either. It’s a question of whether you want to pay a couple of hundred extra to carry a pound or two less for 2,662 miles. If money isn’t a big deal, why not?
Good luck and let me know what you choose and your thoughts.
So what are you up to now days
Hey Mike, good to hear from you. I haven’t done a lot of hiking lately but I must say, the adventure bug is starting to bite again. I recently took trip to Egypt and have an upcoming cruise with the big boss (aka wife) in a month. Then I’m thinking maybe the AT, or hiking to the Everest base camp, or maybe Patagonia. I’m feeling good and I’m ready for something big but need to figure out what that will be. Great to hear from you.
@@RabidRabbit I'm really glad to hear you are good. I love your spirit. You are real and upbeat.
Good for you spending time with your wife. I find that hard to do at times due to busy schedules with my 4 boys.
Keep enjoying life.
So it took 6 months to complete, did you walk 145 days and zero 35 days?
Yes, more or less. I've not really checked the accuracy of the math but it should be close. I had a couple of extended zeros. The first was when I arrived at Kennedy Meadows on May 1 and took off until May 18th while my wife took a trip to New York and I planned how to flip north of the Sierra until the snow melt was further along. The second time got off the trail for an extended period was in Etna CA, when I flew to southern California to help my son move to Arizona. That was about 10 days. Otherwise I took off 1-3 days at different times for different reasons, usually when I would visit with family along the trail.
All in all, I was quite pleased with the mix. If I had it to do again, I would probably avoid the longer periods off (but life happens) and maybe take it a little easier. I was a bit in a hurry, trying to make sure that I completed the hike but knowing now that I could, I would have liked to stop and smell a few more flowers, talk to other people more, just enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
Thanks for your comments.
RR... are you still hiking?
Hi Fred! Sorry for not getting back sooner. I have had a lot going on but not much hiking. I’ve had lots of guests st my house, traveled to Egypt in December and took a cruise in February. But with the hiking season starting, I’m anxious to go. Next year may be another big hiking year.
How about you? Anything happening?
Oh wow!! You have been busy!! Sounds like you have had a great time! Egypt! Wow! Let me share briefly about myself. I am a retiring law-enforcement officer who loves hiking. You have been an amazing encouragement to me personally as you show that those of us in our later years can enjoy the thought of thru hiking! I am planning a PCT through hike in 2023, four months after I retire. I will be 62 years old at that time. I am planning on vlogging here soon showing my preparation and interviewing those not only helping me physically and technically, but those around our age who have thru hiked and those desiring to. It was so great having followed you and your journey! I so enjoyed how you engaged your subscribers! I live in California by the PCT at Boreal and Highway 80. Headed out today to buy snow shoes so I can practice at Castle Peak getting some elevation in! Please, let’s keep in contact! I am looking for a few older men who might be willing to prepare physically for such a journey and vlog with us. Would love to learn from your insight and experience. Have an awesome day R.R. and thank you for connecting.~ with great respect, ~Trail Head Fred 😊
I’d be happy to catch up with you Fred, maybe even hike some of the trail with you even. Feel free to contact me at my personal email address: butlercr@hotmail.com. Maybe we’ll talk by phone later and who knows what.
Awesome R.R. Here is my e-mail fred@projectheart.net I will be in touch my friend and fellow hiker! ~Fred 😊👍🏼