Taking a Break From Everything - Hiking the Overland Track Tasmania

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  • @NorCalChupacabra
    @NorCalChupacabra ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I think this is your best video EVER ! I used to be all about mountain biking and found that my desire to live on the edge all the time lost its novelty after awhile. PLEASE do more hiking and self-introspection videos. YOU are the most interesting part of your videos.

    • @VanGirlYuka
      @VanGirlYuka  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you for your kind comment ✨ I’d love to do more of those adventures in the future 😁

  • @victoravsousa
    @victoravsousa ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "normally people go in to the hut and socialize but I just stay outside and enjoy nature" love it Yuka 🥂

  • @christophersmay4508
    @christophersmay4508 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    A blind person could have seen this coming, Im glad for you and Im grateful we got to tag along. I hope you can return to MTB as an enjoyable hobby and not such a job in the future. Your fans eagerly await the next big changes and we'll cheer you on along the way

  • @patcoston
    @patcoston ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did a wonderful 3 day hike in Washington, USA along a beach from Rialto Beach to Lake Ozette. It was truly spectacular and beautiful, but you must have a tide-table with you and be careful not to camp where the tide will come in. Sometimes you must rest on a hill because the tide comes in so there is nowhere to hike. The things I saw and the pictures I took were spectacular. I highly recommend you do it. You are completely cut off from the world for 3 days and there is no official places to camp. You are truly out in the wild and it is not maintained with stairs, toilets, rest huts. It's just nature. You will rarely see people. The sunsets over the water are amazing.

  • @curtvaughan2836
    @curtvaughan2836 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Worst thing is all the "buddies" - what I used to call folks in close proximity on bike rides or walks (hikes). I always hated having buddies, as getting away from people was one of my motivations for hikes or bike rides. Enjoy your break.

  • @MaynardGKrebbs
    @MaynardGKrebbs ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Eric should wake up evey day and thank you for being in his life. Great video as always

  • @arturobeltran804
    @arturobeltran804 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    After about 18 years of Mtbing I too started to feel burnt out from Mtbing. Looking for a change I bought my first gravel bike. It was the answer I was looking for. A whole different style of riding, so much fun. Seven plus years later and I love riding my gravel bike just as much as my Mtb. So now I alternate between the 2 for variety. I admire your courage doing a 7 day hike on your own. You are an inspiration of life, keep it up.

    • @VanGirlYuka
      @VanGirlYuka  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m doing a huge bikepacking in Tasmania right now and it’s a completely different riding. My whole world changed✨

  • @robmclarty
    @robmclarty ปีที่แล้ว +32

    "all i had to do was walk.... for 10 hours" lol. you're an inspiration yuka.
    this video really resonates with me. i'm taking a "break from everything" myself atm. got burned out from doing the things i loved too much, with too many expectations, and it wasn't fun anymore. but i feel like i'm nearing the end of the break now that i find myself doing those things in my dreams once again :)

    • @VanGirlYuka
      @VanGirlYuka  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That’s great you came out from the other side and doing what you love once again. Sometimes we need time to miss those stuff so we can remember how much we love them.

    • @Hjjjj917
      @Hjjjj917 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VanGirlYuka you should come to Western Australia it is amazing plus we have lungs longer bike park

  • @s3l1m35
    @s3l1m35 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Youre an amazing person Yuka, Thank you for bringing us along with you.

  • @Drummer9
    @Drummer9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Yuka,
    I am sorry that you are going through a hard time. I think this is God’s way of making you rethink what is important, and to ask for help and guidance. I hope that you continue to ride. You are an inspiration, you are passionate and persistent. You will be ok. P.S., Eric needs to give you all out massage. Take care, and God bless Don

  • @bikesandbeans
    @bikesandbeans ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I think most of us mountain bikers enjoy the solitude... even when biking trails with friends you're still mostly alone. Love your videos Yuka!

  • @lkb3rd
    @lkb3rd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes Yuka! You found a new challenge.

  • @drmoynihan
    @drmoynihan ปีที่แล้ว

    15:50 Yes - every backpack trip I have been on (in my youth) left some open hurt! Usually in my feet, but sometimes from some stumble and scrape.
    You should have asked some experienced backpacker - There is always something that begins scraping - you don't have to suffer through it - adjustments can be made, especially to a backpack.
    Thank you Yuka for sharing your adventures with us - TASMANIA!!! :)

  • @divscifres2674
    @divscifres2674 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another slightly different video -- spice for your channel. It reminded me of your trip to Japan after you got injured and your adventure "camping" in a UHaul in Canada. Thank you for taking us along to see that gorgeous scenery!

  • @50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5
    @50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Laughed so hard with the square poop, hilarious! Great adventure, crazy beautiful there!

  • @steveinoz8188
    @steveinoz8188 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did that same walk many years ago. In the middle of summer. It snowed half way. A girl had to be airlifted out after swimming (it was aslo very hot) in a granite hole that covered her with leeches. There was a long stretch jumping from lump of button grass to another - for hours and hours. The tree roots killed our feet and legs. The huts were in poor condition. There weren't many board walks. We had to walk through water waste deep for half a kilometer. We cheered up at Lake St.Claire.

  • @cvspvr
    @cvspvr ปีที่แล้ว

    "i had fun. every step had a pain". what an absolute maniac

  • @AviationPhotog
    @AviationPhotog ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video and glad you finally got to do it and tick it off your list. Breathtaking scenery

  • @JulienWinter
    @JulienWinter ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful!! Thanks for the vicarious hike, and some childhood memories. I left Tasie for Canada 50 years ago. It seems they have fixed the trail a bit in the last 50 years. People used to get lost on that trail and never be seen again. My father used to participate in search parties.

    • @aminalone
      @aminalone ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whoa, can see why, definitely more modern now.

    • @sq5
      @sq5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true. People still go missing and die on that track these days. It's a serious hike.

    • @VanGirlYuka
      @VanGirlYuka  ปีที่แล้ว

      The lady at cradle mountain visited centre really wanted me to bring a satellite phone just in case. Around the Pine Valley area was not as well marked as the main track for sure. I’m glad I survived!

  • @flowjov10
    @flowjov10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve been following you since a while now and this was by far the most touching video in a while.
    It put me back into my shoes when I did the short Cradle mountain round (3 day hike).
    Your kind of story telling and your loveliness are different from most other creators. Keep pushing for your dreams and following your passion as long as you keep being a true inspiration.

  • @johnbown3119
    @johnbown3119 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to run into yesterday. Hope you enjoyed the riding here in Hobart.

  • @AncientEnergyEyesOpen
    @AncientEnergyEyesOpen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. You have been through so much this year. I wish for you the comfort of your own self. You don't need us, your viewers, to be amazing. That is already in your nature.

  • @nilramos8196
    @nilramos8196 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such an amazing video, amazing scenery! Makes me want to go - right now! Thanks for taking us along. And then the best ending ever: "I put a napkin on it." - OMG 😂

  • @waynegolding891
    @waynegolding891 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yuka great video, next should be 3Capes S/E Tasmania. 48 klms senstational coastal scenery. Only problem no tenting, however plenty of space, accommodation very good. Plenty of videos on TH-cam. Thankyou.😊

  • @cutlaps
    @cutlaps ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This brought back some memories! Day 1 is always so busy with day hikers and then it gets quieter. Looks like all the huts were brand new. Great video Yuka

  • @BCpov
    @BCpov ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a good video Yuka-pei ❤

    • @VanGirlYuka
      @VanGirlYuka  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should’ve done it too 😁

  • @gregorizi
    @gregorizi ปีที่แล้ว

    You are strong lady, always will be. Take it easy enjoy.

  • @stumpy25lbs
    @stumpy25lbs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant! Loved the square poop bit 😂🙏🏼

  • @TamMal1
    @TamMal1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing Yuma!! Congratulations

  • @jny78
    @jny78 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    god bless ! you are amazing!

  • @streddaz
    @streddaz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey you are in my home state! That's so cool! It's been a long time since I walked the Overland Track, it's changed a lot since then. Wasn't much in the way of boardwalk back then lol.

    • @VanGirlYuka
      @VanGirlYuka  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It must’ve been much harder!!

  • @hiluxcolt
    @hiluxcolt ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done Yuka! Sleeping alone out in the forest after a long walk is good for keeping a clean mind.
    When beeing out trekking I love it when the different days blur and you no longer know exactly which day it is today. Then all worries, constraints and hardships from normal life are forgotten and only the here and now counts.
    Thank you for letting us be part of this!

  • @Nelson_.A
    @Nelson_.A ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've only been to NZ, and hiking there is nice. You don't have to worry about bears or mountain lions or other big animals that can mess you up, so you could hike by yourself unlike here in Canada.

    • @VanGirlYuka
      @VanGirlYuka  ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel the same! Though Australia still has snakes that will kill us…NZ is the safest!

  • @x9lp4hh
    @x9lp4hh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing your adventure!

  • @marinariquelme4081
    @marinariquelme4081 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yuka you are my inspiration your so awesome I love your spirit and sense of humour you rock girl and I wish you all the best ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @stephendoggett190
    @stephendoggett190 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is such a beautiful part of Australia - I was there in 2021. So glad you could experience it.

  • @JeepingNet
    @JeepingNet ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I did the first section of this hike a number of year ago. It is a beautiful part of the world. Great video and remember just do what makes you happy and you will be happy.
    I feel in love with wombats on this trip. Still my favourite animal 10 years later.

    • @VanGirlYuka
      @VanGirlYuka  ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you see the baby wombat? Sooooo cute❤️ and my patreon shared a great and cute website with me. theoatmeal.com/comics/wombats you should go check it out 😁 I loved the part “murder cheeks”

  • @kynan.bonnice
    @kynan.bonnice ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you would have passed the scout hut on your first day of travels, i have been going there since i was 6 months old, cradle is an amazing place

  • @micheandmikey
    @micheandmikey ปีที่แล้ว

    You two are too much fun. Come back to Bellingham and ride again this summer! Cheers!

  • @craigm5713
    @craigm5713 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoy tasmania. You are always welcome

  • @lucamtb__
    @lucamtb__ ปีที่แล้ว

    I have done the overland with my family and loved it hope you have a good break and enjoy ur stay in aussie!

  • @Tser
    @Tser ปีที่แล้ว

    Your writing skills are not poor at all, you have nice handwriting. And writing the to-do in past tense is a clever idea; I might start doing that in my bullet journal. I love hiking but I've only hiked in the US. This looks so amazing. Holy crumbs those huts are swank, haha. I don't think we have much like that here, and it is certainly not like the shelters on the AT.

  • @riffmeisterkl
    @riffmeisterkl ปีที่แล้ว

    I was there in Jan 2022 and made it to Marion’s lookout. It’s an amazing view.

  • @Leo_Inclan
    @Leo_Inclan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Leave it to Yuka to make me, a "hiking is boring" person, want to go to the other side of the planet to hike for 7 days.
    Thank you for sharing, awesome trip!

  • @joshwelsh-hussain9362
    @joshwelsh-hussain9362 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for coming to tassie!

  • @solosolo9061
    @solosolo9061 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    君の人生の歩き方は僕らにとって良い刺激になっていて感謝です。
    今回もいろいろ見せてくれてありがとうございます。
    観ていて、ゆかちゃんが満足げな顔になったから良かったと思う。
    ゆかちゃんがいろんな所へ行き感じて考えることを共有してくれるのは僕らにとって楽しい。
    病気と怪我に気をつけて、エリックと幸せにね。

    • @VanGirlYuka
      @VanGirlYuka  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      最終日はもうスッキリした顔してましたよね笑
      あのシャワーは最高でした✨

  • @jasonharris3873
    @jasonharris3873 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was a crazy trek. Good for you for making it through. It’s tough to hike with a lot of weight in your pack.

  • @carla5288
    @carla5288 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on ticking this one off your bucket list!! Great video!

  • @DavePinnock
    @DavePinnock ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely of you to share the journey with us especially if you were feeling exhausted.

  • @teehlfx5238
    @teehlfx5238 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a great video! Made me 😂 made me 🥹 whatever you feel like making a video about, I’ll watch! 👍😄 Thanks!

  • @san_costa
    @san_costa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great journey Yuka!!!! 👋👋👋

  • @anthonypou4685
    @anthonypou4685 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your videos always inspire me. Great non-bike video. Getting back into MTN biking after a 20yr break and your videos help battling my basically beginner mental blocks. Keep the videos coming and thanks!

  • @jean-marcvienne
    @jean-marcvienne ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hope u enjoy it

  • @patcoston
    @patcoston ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recommend you read the novel The Long Walk by Stephen King, written under his penname Richard Bachman. It's about an annual walking competition with boys. The winner gets whatever they want for the rest of their life, but the catch is, only one can survive. It's the first novel Stephen King completed. He wrote it in 1967 at age 19 at the University of Maine. It's a short novel. Some people read it in one day.

  • @gronk4777
    @gronk4777 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you get back to the bike you should come up to Townsville, we have some pretty good trails.

  • @CheikoSairin
    @CheikoSairin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are amazing, Yuka. Thanks for taking us on such an awesome journey. Greeting from Singapore.

  • @1239875650
    @1239875650 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an amazing trip! The views and time to recharge your social battery must have been amazing! Great job Yuka!

  • @richarddouglass4101
    @richarddouglass4101 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best Yuka videos ever!

  • @Red_dot_randy
    @Red_dot_randy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid Yuka ! 😎

  • @fivetool
    @fivetool ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yuka, you are the best.

  • @pauls3616
    @pauls3616 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a powerhouse you are Yuka. Much respect. Thanks for taking us along with you.

  • @alskjflaksjdflakjdf
    @alskjflaksjdflakjdf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing your adventure. I've noticed that hiking really makes me appreciate my mountain bike :). My best/worst hiking trip was a day trip hiking Castle mountain. I thought mountain biking would prepare me for hiking, but it did not.

  • @ch007eh7
    @ch007eh7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That "Oh my God" from Eric at the end said it all 🤣.

  • @theeoarsman921
    @theeoarsman921 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Yuka, invest in some orthotic inserts for your next hiking adventure!!!

  • @shred-hermtb9113
    @shred-hermtb9113 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are an inspiration Yuka! Hope you loved our beautiful Tasmanian. Such a beautiful place 🙏

  • @lagwall
    @lagwall ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was the first hiking video I've ever watched. Great edit! I enjoyed it.

    • @VanGirlYuka
      @VanGirlYuka  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad you enjoyed it 😁👍

  • @2WheelsGood.01
    @2WheelsGood.01 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful scenery and shots! Glad you're doing well! We all need to disconnect at times.

  • @EdWilsonPhoto
    @EdWilsonPhoto ปีที่แล้ว

    greatly admire Yuka

  • @mattpoe9391
    @mattpoe9391 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So good to see you taking care of yourself Yuka and taking care of your mental health. Finding some peace in a peaceful place. I hope to see you come back full time/full speed to mountain biking, but if you don't it's okay. If you are happy, I'm happy for you.

    • @VanGirlYuka
      @VanGirlYuka  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I came back full speed and I joined a race in Hobart😁 that was super fun! It’s going to be BCpovs channel👍

  • @allenglishknives6823
    @allenglishknives6823 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for taking us along 👍🏻

  • @nirj5991
    @nirj5991 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great vlog. good narrative and awesome shots of the scenery

  • @DAZLIN6
    @DAZLIN6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful video....very inspirational 👏🏼

  • @bikingwithemily1109
    @bikingwithemily1109 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So beautiful, what a amazing hike, thanks for sharing 😊

  • @trevoredensor7114
    @trevoredensor7114 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well done on the endurance and mental fortitude front again Yuka 😊a small but invaluable bit of advice...wear a well cushioned pair of socks when hiking...you'll be well surprised by the difference they make 👍looking forward to your next adventure 😊

  • @n2o_spark
    @n2o_spark ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looked great. It was fantastic seeing you in Tassie, and wonderful that you made to the SOHO Enduro!

  • @bbanga5542
    @bbanga5542 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Yuka! You’re an inspiration. I’ve missed you.

  • @HarrisFS
    @HarrisFS ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That hike looks so epic. Thanks for taking us on the adventure.

  • @brewsp
    @brewsp ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!
    Also... I take a break: get over here sofa
    Yuka takes a break: I'm going an an 82Km, 2400m expedition
    Impressive

  • @ofacefan
    @ofacefan ปีที่แล้ว

    what an amazing and beautiful adventure, as always a wonderful story telling and imagery, thank you for sharing .

  • @barkingmadman1169
    @barkingmadman1169 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid! I watched every video you produced for some years now. Good job with your hike!

  • @MiguelAngel_Romero
    @MiguelAngel_Romero ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoy yuka's bike videos, but I LOVE this backpacking ones. Thank you Yuka :)

  • @KC_and_NinNin
    @KC_and_NinNin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    おつかれさまでした! 頑張りましたねっ!

  • @bikingwithmykids7358
    @bikingwithmykids7358 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you did that trail and checked it off your list Yuka!!!
    Such a great trial and your video bring back many memories of walking that trail!!!
    Thanks for a great video

  • @SoCalChoppas
    @SoCalChoppas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GO YUKA!!! Cheering for you!

  • @tech9803
    @tech9803 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats! I did the Overland Track 37 years ago, it's a real adventure and physical and logistical challenge. Beautiful part of the world. The huts and facilities look much improved now.

    • @VanGirlYuka
      @VanGirlYuka  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought of sleeping in it because they were so clean and beautiful✨

  • @greg1083
    @greg1083 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my. One tough cookie Yuka. This old Marine would welcome you to be part our outfit anytime. You qualify.😉😎

  • @Solo6amers
    @Solo6amers ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved your adventure. Thanks for sharing.

  • @phyllisputnam2069
    @phyllisputnam2069 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations, one more item checked on your bucket list.
    Most importantly, you are staying true to yourself❣️ Great Job🥰

  • @k9kayaks
    @k9kayaks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beautiful adventure

  • @balthazarfx8434
    @balthazarfx8434 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a very relaxing watch, thank you so much Yuka.

  • @jedidiahwest4619
    @jedidiahwest4619 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Taking a break is good. Take time for yourself

  • @alexanderc.4654
    @alexanderc.4654 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yuka-san, I'm so proud of you!

  • @HoofnIt03
    @HoofnIt03 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! What a wonderful adventure and escape! My favorite parts would be when the people thinned out....all that pain got you to peace. And I never knew Wombat poop was square!

    • @VanGirlYuka
      @VanGirlYuka  ปีที่แล้ว

      Funny endearing creature ❤️

  • @rlh347
    @rlh347 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for taking us on such an awesome journey. All the pain seemed so worth it. 💪🏽

  • @richr7604
    @richr7604 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that was a great video Yuka! You really are an adventurer going all the way to Tasmania to do something on your list. It looks so peaceful and relaxing there and you didn't do anything in wild boar mode! Thanks for sharing your adventure.

  • @B1KER
    @B1KER ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looked like a good time! I think that voice inside us that we like to battle with to get through something is what keeps people like us doing the sports we love.

    • @VanGirlYuka
      @VanGirlYuka  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We need pain (like climbing up mountains) to enjoy the sport more…

  • @wemtbjohnanddawn2588
    @wemtbjohnanddawn2588 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So refreshing to see another mountain biker enjoy hiking/backpacking. My wife and I do just that as well. You should consider some trail runners...like Altra Olympus 5 or Topo Ultraventure 3. Your feet will thank you 😊.

    • @VanGirlYuka
      @VanGirlYuka  ปีที่แล้ว

      Other guy on the trail was saying the same thing! I should try hiking with trail runners✨

  • @humpy125
    @humpy125 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So good to see you in my neck of the woods. Great video. You are very tough to take this on your own

  • @timberknuckle8281
    @timberknuckle8281 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are such an awesome person Yuka. Ty for sharing.

  • @iamdrumgod
    @iamdrumgod ปีที่แล้ว

    I stopped riding in 2009. I miss it on occasion, but I've replaced my habit with others. Life. Ya know?