Nice video. Kitchen Creek is where I almost stepped on that rattler last year. And, yes, it is a sacrifice to leave one’s family at home to hike, but it is still worth it.
Good morning Derek... Or Good evening! The snake appearance was classic LOL!!! And a Big Happy Birthday from Dublin my freind ;) What a place you are for celebrating!! O yeah, watch out for snakes when your chillin under a bush! Good luck to ya :)
I met a hippy woman in Albuquerque who was en route to a hugging convention in a tent in the desert. I told her I wasn't into meditating but I was open to doing it. She told me every day I ride my bike I am mediatating. Biking and thinking, hiking and thinking. It's all good!! Happy birthday dude!! WOOOOHHHOOOO> PCT LOVIN IT!!
Rachel Birchwood Hey Rachel - I had an absolutely incredible birthday - the best ever! And thank you, its so beautiful out here and it makes my day every time that I can share it with you all ! Derek
Your energy is contagious. When you make it to Oregon, I will be following along. And when you get to timberline, I will have anything to want or need.
Aine O Malley haha is that Sarcasm?? I was actually thinking of brining a ukulele but it might be unfair on the other hikers haha Cheers Aine - have an awesome day! Derek
A fear of snakes is a good thing to have out there! Can’t believe you actually almost stepped on one..... on camera! 😳. I can’t believe you’ve seen so many already! Case in point, there is another TH-cam dude hiking the PCT, up around mile 450 right now, and he just saw his first rattle snake! 🐍
Backpacking With Woodglue Yeah it’s insane, the people I met on day one all saw at least one or two rattlesnakes but since then i am finding that most hikers have yet to see one!! I can’t understand it - have taken videos of them all so might make a compilation! Cheers Woodglue! Derek
When I hiked the grand canyon, it wasn’t the snakes I was worried about. It was the black widows and scorpions. Keep an eye out when your sitting down on the Rocks
Happy Birthday! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. ✌️
Nice video. Kitchen Creek is where I almost stepped on that rattler last year. And, yes, it is a sacrifice to leave one’s family at home to hike, but it is still worth it.
Fair play Derek, I'm loving watching your progress, very inspiring to me..
..watch out for snakes in da bush too!!!
Best of luck on da trail! ;)
Good morning Derek... Or Good evening!
The snake appearance was classic LOL!!!
And a Big Happy Birthday from Dublin my freind ;)
What a place you are for celebrating!!
O yeah, watch out for snakes when your chillin under a bush!
Good luck to ya :)
I met a hippy woman in Albuquerque who was en route to a hugging convention in a tent in the desert. I told her I wasn't into meditating but I was open to doing it. She told me every day I ride my bike I am mediatating. Biking and thinking, hiking and thinking. It's all good!! Happy birthday dude!! WOOOOHHHOOOO> PCT LOVIN IT!!
Adam Gaine haha its always so awesome to hear your positive vibes Adam...always ;) Derek
Great video! I am along for your journey all the way.
A Welsh Always great to hear from you and thanks for letting me know you are here :))) Derek
I hope you had a fantastic birthday, & you enjoy every single moment on the PCT!
Rachel Birchwood Hey Rachel - I had an absolutely incredible birthday - the best ever! And thank you, its so beautiful out here and it makes my day every time that I can share it with you all ! Derek
Your energy is contagious. When you make it to Oregon, I will be following along. And when you get to timberline, I will have anything to want or need.
Benjamin Perri haha I love that you think this ! Thanks for taking time to say so and for the offer of support - much appreciated Benjamin! Derek
Happy birthday, happy camper, lol. Shame you don't have a guitar with you.. you have a great voice.. Enjoy the wknd :-) love the scenery
Aine O Malley haha is that Sarcasm?? I was actually thinking of brining a ukulele but it might be unfair on the other hikers haha Cheers Aine - have an awesome day! Derek
Happy birthday!!!
keep on truckin' mate. it cannot be easy with your love being far away.. at least its not forever :) onwards and then home to her. take care amigo
Enjoy and stay safe out there!
I'm with you %101 about St Patrick coming here and driving the snakes out!
...but then you get an explosion in the mouse and rat population (which can carry bubonic plague...at least in New Mexico...Black Death the Sequel)
Naw, nothing a large kitteh population couldn't take care of. ^_^
But then the dogs become the minority and there’s riots, protesting, and excessive leg humping...it’s not pretty!
lol!
Nice video, happy trails
Thank you Summer!!! Derek
Oct 2022. Did things work out w the girl? I am a San Diego native about to do PCT for first time
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday.
Bat Tracks Thank you so much !! Derek
Great vid , happy birthday. Watch out for mountain lions too.
Phill’s Adventures Thanks so much Phil..geez I can only imagine coming across one!! Derek
Just subbed mainly for your accent. Have a great trip...
40intrek haha well, I intend on using it in all my videos :) Cheers! Derek
A fear of snakes is a good thing to have out there! Can’t believe you actually almost stepped on one..... on camera! 😳. I can’t believe you’ve seen so many already! Case in point, there is another TH-cam dude hiking the PCT, up around mile 450 right now, and he just saw his first rattle snake! 🐍
Backpacking With Woodglue Yeah it’s insane, the people I met on day one all saw at least one or two rattlesnakes but since then i am finding that most hikers have yet to see one!! I can’t understand it - have taken videos of them all so might make a compilation! Cheers Woodglue! Derek
No trail name yet Derek?
Antonia Baker Hey Antonia - when do you start? No trail name yet!
How about Snake Whisperer...LOL!
Probably a garter snake. They aren't poisonous but they will bite.
When I hiked the grand canyon, it wasn’t the snakes I was worried about. It was the black widows and scorpions. Keep an eye out when your sitting down on the Rocks
pgreenx Yeah I can’t say that I am eager to see them either :DDD Thanks for the comment, my friend! Derek