I just finished this film and somewhere near the end, I developed a lump in my throat, I did not want it to end. I cannot begin to fathom the emotion you guys felt. Thank you, simply amazing. Joe
That lump in your throat was experienced by all of us as we hit the Canadian border. Thanks for watching! Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
I started out watching your videos because I love being out in the woods but then I stumbled onto this I love to Bush craft but after I watch the show bush crafting was done for me it was time to get my pack down to under 10 pounds and this April I will be starting my PCT northbound through hike so thank you Joe for getting me started
Ryan - No one will ever get out there for you. Of course this is easier said than done, but the first step is buying a bus/plane ticket to your target start. After that it's all just getting life in order to live out your dream. Support future As It Happens Films by subscribing and sharing this documentary today!
Agreed. I hiked last year. I watched this at kick off. I made the comment that your editing was really well done. Watching this, and other traveling videos, makes me lust for my next adventure, rounding the Andes via motorcycle. Wanna ride with and experience an adventure as it happens? xD I'll be posting more at ryanburke.org I agree, it's about just doing it.
RyanBurke Awesome! And yes I remember someone saying that. Thank you, most of the work goes into the edit! That motorcycle adventure sounds amazing. Would love to capture that as it happens. Just need some big sponsors! If you ever want to reach out direct my email is: AsItHappensTV@gmail.com Cheers brotha
Inspiring people to go out on journeys is the only reason we created this video. Thank you for the kind words. Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
+alexkram Thank you! Was a challenge and one big lesson to take on capturing this experience. Can't wait for the next. Like and subscribe to support future As It Happens Films!
2011 was a record year for snow in the Sierras. It made the desert absolutely beautiful, but the high country was a slog. We left from the Mexican Border May 5th and hit Kennedy Meadows a week before the Summer Solstice. On October 26th we reached Canada- Very late, and very very snowy!
Zach Jacob Thank you for taking the time to watch our little documentary! It means a lot when we hear people have enjoyed watching our journey. Thanks again, and support future As It Happens Films productions by subscribing and sharing this film today!
This is an amazing story. Thank you for showing the world a part of this country that not many people have seen and sharing your experience through it.
+TravelJunkieJosh Thank you for watching and the kind words - Many more to come! Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
Brian - Hahahahaha, thank you for watching and leaving this comment. Unfortunately there are some trolls out there and they have every right to push dislike. Just glad the numbers are in our favor! All the best and happy trails. Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
As It Happens Films no problem i probably have watched it a few times now....i know many people do the pct but 2600 miles and the weather u all had to endure in the sierras most people would have said umm maybe next year lol
brian simpkins Yes, it was an absolutely crazy year with snow for us! It's amazing how things work out - but Ian and I had met on the AT in the middle of winter. I think it was that experience of winter thru hiking that made walking thru spring snow much more manageable for us. Snow laid on our path, but at least it wasn't going down to -20 at night! Thank you again for watching. Spread the word. This machine that is As It Happens Films is just me and the fans that support it.
As It Happens Films thanks for the best wishes with the hiking...just really started getting into it once i moved out here to vegas a little over a year ago...even though i am from wv and we have the appalachian mountains never really took it seriously then came to vegas and did mt charleston and turtlehead peak and then went to yosemite and zion to do angels landing, half dome and a few other hikes....maybe leaving to work in yosemite in a month or 2 which would be incredible.....started watching many videos of food and gear and learned the hard way the first time when i went to yosemite and really didnt know how to prepare now have spent 100's of dollars on equipment and hope to do the JMT hopefully next summer/fall....anyway hope one day i might see you on the trails.....
This one of the best documentaries of all time. This video really struck my interest into the world of backpacking and really got me started. Thanks a lot for the great video! Keep up the good work. P.S. What camera(s) did you guys use?
+Donovan Bloom Thanks for watching and happy to inspire you to dive into the world of backpacking. We used a simple Canon Rebel T2i for the production of this film. Thanks for watching - share and subscribe to support future As It Happens Films!
+botanyboy1 Thank you very much! Hope it inspired a future backcountry experience for you! Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
"Amongst all this chaos, look at the beauty." Love that sentence. And I know what that means, I did a 2000 km walk four years ago and the beauty of the landscape makes the pain unimportant. Pain is just there and it wouldn't be as beautifull if there was no pain. Thank you for this film.
Yep - it's amazing once you get out on a multi-thousand mile trek how your perspective shifts. Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
I just finished watching this for the hundredth time. This documentary is what inspired me to transition my hiking from being a casual hobby to a true passion. Your friendship is something to be modeled and you guys are what I hope to become as a backpacker
Peter If you've watched it a hundred times I think you've got me (Andy) beat and I put this thing together! Haha, a lot of time and energy went into making a film/story with layers. I hope that each time you watch, something new is revealed in message, or perhaps just visually. Thank you again for your (continued) views! Support future content by subscribing and sharing this film on the Pacific Crest today!
I don't think I could ever hit the "thumbs up" enough times to truly express how inspired and full of life that I feel at this very instant. Thank you for sharing this journey with us.
This could be one of the best comments on here! Hope that moment of inspiration grows into the decision to head out on a long trail! Thank you for watching and help us make more films like this by subscribing to our channel and sharing this film with your family and friends! - Andy
Its been about 3 years since I first saw this video. It is the main source of my inspiration for tackling the trail this past summer. I Can't thank you guys enough for recording such an epic adventure for all of us to enjoy. There's only one problem: now I want to do it again. Thanks Dusty Camel, God Bless you, and Happy Trails.
Thanks for leaving such a thoughtful comment. Really made my morning! Luckily, the hiking bug is easily cured - get back out there! Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
This documentary has not only inspired me to get out and become immersed more in nature, but also inspired me try and maybe hike the PCT myself one day. This was so unbelievably well put together. It's apparent that a LOT of patience was put into this to make it as great as it is, and I cannot thank you enough. Cheers!
+Uriah Graves Thank you for watching and leaving this thoughtful comment. It took me (Andy) about two years, after the hike, to write/record the soundtrack and edit this entire film together. It was my first, but certainly not my last! Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
Hi, I really enjoyed watching your documentary sitting here all the way in Karachi, Pakistan. What an incredible journey! Thanks for sharing it with all of us. It is truly inspiring.
Happy to see viewership in Pakistan! Thank you for watching and safe journeys. Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
This is truly one of the greatest hiking movies i have ever seen, if not the greatest! Story-telling, filming and editing are simply brilliant. As i'm a passionate long-distant-hiker myself and filming enthusiast, i wanted to ask you how you did these amazing moving photos of your still pictures? Any special software needed? Cheers, Alex!
Alex - Thanks for watching and leaving this warm comment. The effect is called parallax and can be accomplished in Adobe After Effects. Here's a tutorial: th-cam.com/video/ZVrYyX3bHI8/w-d-xo.html Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
Never in my life have I said this until know. Keep the hour and a half of my life that it took to watch this. I don't want it back. It was well spent. Truly an amazing feat and test of oneself. You did the right thing by experiencing the journey with a friend and we thank you for sharing it with us.
Haha, this could be one of the best comments on this board! Thank you for taking the time to watch this piece. The hike was one test, creating this film was a whole other. Continue supporting As It Happens TV by sharing our film on the PCT today!
What a fantastic documentary and journey. I am not a backpacker or a hiker but I was riveted to this film. I have to say that I felt I was along on this trip and wanted to thank you for creating and sharing your journey. ATB Mike.
Thank you for the kind words. One of our goals with this film was to make the experience immersive, so viewers could feel what it's like to be on a long hike in backcountry. To some degree, we accomplished this. Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
Oh yeah. I knocked out the AT this year and was on the fence about doing the PCT next season. Now I know I have to go. I blame you. And I thank you for your excellent film.
Such an amazing film! I've watched this around 8-10 times in the last year, I've only ever done 25-80 mike hikes but now I'm planning for much bigger!!
Great to hear! That makes my day that you are aiming for longer and longer hikes. The deeper into backcountry your venture, the greater the reward. Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
So glad I came across the story of your journey. Even though just over three years later, the timing couldn't be more perfect for where I'm at in my own journey & new beginnings. Your adventure and miles covered has touched my soul, driving me to continue my own steps in this new chapter of my life. Thank You so much for putting in the work to create and share your story.
Thanks for watching and your warm comment. I hope our story continues to inspire you to keep going on your own path! Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
Haha - Extremely happy to hear our story touched something inside you. That's the goal - get people inspired to get out there and take on an experience in the wild. Support future As It Happens Films by subscribing and sharing this documentary today!
Bryce - The courage comes in taking the first step. After that it gets easier. Support future content by subscribing and sharing this film on the Pacific Crest today!
speechless.... any words I would try to use to express how "in awe" I am would just be petty flattery. words just can't describe this film and how it makes me feel. You guys are legends among legends!!!!!! thank you so much for this film!
Thanks for watching and your kind words. A lot of energy, passion and time went into making this. All to inspire folks to get out there! Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
thank you so much for sharing this amazing and beautiful film!! its really moving and encouraging and it gave me an insight into what its like. greetings from Hamburg, Germany!
Tina - Glad to see we have eyes on our film all the way over in Germany!! I hope our story has planted a little wanderlust in your soul that one day becomes the journey of a lifetime. Support future As It Happens Films by subscribing and sharing this documentary today!
You can live the life until you drop. When I was forty-nine years old, I soloed for three weeks in the Mohave desert in Arizona. I had precooked rice rolled in honey, a water filter, a back-pack, a tarp, and some earplugs. I'm proud to say that sixty miles after I began, I staggered into Peach Springs looking like hell warmed over. I used to say that the desert belonged to me, but from that day forward I knew I belonged to the desert.
Franz - Thank you for watching and sharing your experience in the desert. It's a beautiful space, that unless experienced first-hand one can not truly recognize or respect. Create more As It Happens Films by subscribing and sharing this documentary today!
This was sick! Can't wait to get going on this trail someday. I'm going on my first backpacking trip in about a month in Western MT and am beyond pumped
I'm only 16 years old, but after i read 'Wild' from Cheryl Strayed, the pct has become a dream for me to do. The sad part is that I am a real big dreamer and have alot of dreams ;) is it easy to enter the pct or is it really only for some people? Thanks for making this video and supporting my dreams with that!!!
+J3lly snipin' Hey there! Somehow missed this comment. Holly Hurst - Thank you for replying. The PCT is a tough, but ultimately rewarding experience. My personal goal in making this film was to inspire as many people as possible to take that first step and realize the dream that rests in so many of us. If you need any help in planning your future thru-hike (no matter how far away) email me at: AsItHappensTV@gmail.com Thank you for watching! Can't wait for you to actualize that dream.
Just a suggestion. I have section hiked the PCT dozens of times up here in Washington. Doing sections can give you a good idea of what you can expect. And it draws you back over and over. I will never finish hiking Section K. I think about it during the winter and I spend all of my free time there in hiking season.
I am solely responsible for at least 1OO of these views. Beautifully made. I hope to walk the PCT one day. Thank you for putting time into sharing your experience with us!
Thank you for your (continued) viewership! I hope this film is the spark that ignites your own journey on the PCT, or another long trail. It's an experience unlike any other. Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
The highs, the lows and the strains told in your story and through the look in your eyes. Coming out of the Cinema or ending a Book you love is a great analogy. Really enjoyed the film 🎥 and wished I had watched you during your journey of extreme physical and emotional limits. I think this will be a hard one to surpass. But remember, without you the lone walker could not have completed his journey so by completing your journey you also completed his. Kudos. Chris Bentley Stafford England 🏴 UK 🇬🇧 Your New Subscriber.
i stumbled upon this film since i live in lake tahoe area i thought i would check out the pct hike i have only hiked very short day hikes on it but i must say you guys inspired me to go further on the pct great film thanks for posting....
+stingray8213 Happy to inspire exploration on the PCT. Every mile of it is beautiful in its own way. Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Films!
I want to say a heartfelt thank you for sharing your super awesome video here without charge! The way you guys used your obvious penchant for storytelling to color the beautiful footage you took was very inspiring and incredibly well done. Kudos. Although I'm not new to long-distance hiking, I myself am setting out in a mere 8 weeks to try my hand (or foot?) on the PCT. I'm beyond excited and can't seem to stop watching your movie on repeat! Thanks again for the inspiration and I'll anxiously await a new installment of adventure from As It Happens - whenever that might be. Happy hiking!
Lara - Thank you for taking the time to watch our piece (on repeat!). Excited to hear you'll be taking on a piece of the Crest. Anytime spent out in the backcountry is worth it for the mind and body. Stay tuned. We just signed up for a new project in Arizona! Support future As It Happens Films by subscribing and sharing this documentary today!
Douglas - Thank you for watching. Best of luck on getting ready for the experience of a lifetime. Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
Unbelievable film. This is the best documentation of the entire PCT thru hike I have seen. Very professionally done. The photography was amazing. I did the WA portion of the PCT in 2012 and appreciate how you capture so much of the real experience. I am blown away by how well your photography was while you were pushed to the limits physically and emotionally. Just finished it and will watch it again on the TV with my wife. My daughter and her boyfriend are preparing to hike the entire PCT starting in a couple of months and I will get her to watch this. Truly inspirational.
Richard - Thank you for watching and leaving such a warm comment. While it took us six-months to hike the trail it took me (Andy) nearly two years to go through and process all the photographs, write the narration, write/record all the music and edit this story together. In the end it is worth it when the story touches the hearts of our viewers. Again, thank you for watching. Support future As It Happens Films by subscribing and sharing this documentary today!
This is beautiful. My best friend and I were planning on traveling across all of America, but we came to our senses that it may be a little too much. I have really been researching this trail and have been so thankful to watch your documentary and each and every struggle and victory you guys experienced. I think this is the trail we are going to take and I appreciate your documentary very much. Its so inspiring and monumental and the thing that stuck out to me the most is that it can be done. Thank you again, best of wishes!
Hello Andy I have been laid up for 3 months due to 2 total hip replacements in December. Which has left me with a lot of time on my hands watching TH-cam. I must say you put together one hell of a journey that sucked me in. I thank you for all the time you have invested into this Master Piece! It is the best video I have watched and I have watched everything from sailing the world to the PCT videos, Truly a Master Piece! Happy Trails from Issaquah Wa.
Butch - Really happy to hear this film is seeing you through your recovery. It took nearly three years in total to create. All worth it with comments like yours. Support future As It Happens Films by subscribing and sharing this documentary today!
Hello Andy I stepped outside to visit with a friend and when I came back in your video was up and running on youtube. While I packed my food so I just watched it again. Was as good as the first!!! FYI next week a buddy and I are hiking the J section of the PCT from Stevens Pass to Snoqualmie Pass. Hiking it backward to hang with the through hikers if we see any. My hips are like new and given me a new life of mobility and freedom I lost! Thanks Again for the inspiration of you Adventures!!! Happy Trails Butch
Made my morning reading this. Enjoy that section. It's a beauty. If you think of it afterward, shoot me a couple of your favorite pictures from the hike at: Andy@AsItHappens.TV. Again, happy hiking Butch!
Amazing film the best I have seen on the topic, hell this was better than "Wild" which is what lead me here. I hope soon I can do something like this, thanks again.
Will - Thank you for watching and your comment. Also, glad to see you ranked it better than the blockbuster/Oscar Nominee Wild ! I hope we've planted a seed that one day grows into an experience on one of America's long distance hiking trails! Support future As It Happens Films by subscribing and sharing this documentary today!
This has been the best thing ive seen in a long time on youtube. Thank you for going to all the effort of making it. The video has inspired me to hike alot of trails in Ireland.
Richard Mc Grath Happy to hear we've inspired some foot loose wanderlust! Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
Great! That was our whole goal in making this film. The more people out having an authentic connection with nature, means there will be more people to protect it in the future. Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
thanks. I just finished a 1.5 month hike and are looking for the next challenge. There is something appealing and addictive, by stepping out of your normal everyday life. Time has a completely different meaning, see the beauty in things you normally dont see, and you focus on completely different things. I need to get back on the trail, and I think this is it. Thanks again
Ross- First step towards a long journey. Make the decision. Second, buy a plane ticket! Support future As It Happens Films by subscribing and sharing this documentary today!
Thank you for making and sharing this video with us. I got so invested in your journey and was worried for a bit you wouldn't make it to Canada (as you seemed to worry as well). The beauty, relationships and emotions are so raw and real. A genuine pleasure to share in your story. Thanks!! :)
Thank you for the warm comment. We were definitely worried the last few weeks of the trip that either the snow would axe a finish, or our bodies giving up would. Happy that neither thwarted us from our ultimate goal. Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
Beautiful film gentlemen. I was going to take on the AT earlier this year after my job moved away. Before I set out on my trip I was diagnosed with cancer. Luckily everything was able to be taken out surgically without chemo and I now have a clean bill of health. My dad and I managed to do a 5 day section hike in the Smokies on the AT since then and my heart has yearned to return there everyday since then. I feel a little catharsis after watching your film and many times I felt I was alongside you. Take care gentlemen and I wish you many more safe adventures.
ghost0441 Thank you for sharing your story. Really touches my (Andy) heart every time somebody's fire is reignited by our story. Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
I am a native of the Pacific Northwest and have spent years hiking and backpacking the North Cascades. I have sectioned the Crest many times and have come away each time renewed and invigorated. It is my spirit and my zen and my sole reason for being. This was a wonderful documentary and truly captured the essence of what the high country means to me. Thanks so much for your efforts.
Kevin Thompson Thank you for watching. You live in a truly remarkable part of the United States. Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
Happy to hear our story moved you! While it took a lot of time and energy to create this piece, it's all worth it with comments like yours. Support future As It Happens Films by subscribing and sharing this documentary today!
+Evan Brand Thanks for watching. Hahaha, yes, it may sound silly, but after these experiences we have definitely become 'human!' Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Films!
I caught your video by chance tonight... actually, I was looking for rattlesnake video of Idyllwild/San Jacinto Mountains. So... I thought I would watch a few minutes of your vid to see some mountain terrain of San Jacinto. Well... here I am an hour and a half later... I watch the whole movie, all the way through. I cannot elaborate enough how much I enjoyed everything about your film; narration, cinematography, image quality, story line, drama, humor, camaraderie etc. etc. Thank you for making this film, and thank you for sharing it in it's entirety here on TH-cam for all to enjoy... thank you.
John - Your words have made brightened an otherwise gloomy morning here on the east coast. The goal in setting out to make this film was to capture (as best we could) the essence of a thru-hike. From the pictures, footage, narration, and original soundtrack. In the end, we hoped this real story would inspire people to get out there and make a connection with nature. For both of us, it's been an ongoing and life-changing experience. Again, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to watch this film. Continue supporting As It Happens TV content by sharing this film on the Pacific Crest today!
AsItHappens.TV Thank you for your reply. I enjoyed your film so much that tonight I shared with my wife. And as she knows... sometimes I can be into strange things... I am after all a rattlesnake hunter for pics and video, attraction to the preservation of rattlesnakes is just odd to some people. So, as we settled in to watch your film, I could tell she was apprehensive... but within 15 minutes... It was great, and we enjoyed your documentary together. Denise and I ended up watching your journey all the way through (no pun intended). Please tell me... did you do your own video (filming) or did you have a camera man? Who did the editing? Are you planning on another journey? And if yes, can you share your hopes and dreams? I have to commend you on the narration... from the heart and soul... made the film that much better, like... I was there. And one last thing... just curious... are you Ian, or Andy?
John Delgado Haha so many questions! Happy to answer. For starters I'm Andy! The founder and director at As It Happens TV, also co-founder of The Dusty Camel. For the Pacific Crest Ian and I had just one camera. In the beginning we passed it between the two of us, but around mile one thousand I started taking on most camera responsibilities. The PCT is where I went from being just a writer, to also a photographer. When we landed home I had a about 200GBs of footage and photos to work with. It took over a year and a half for me to single handedly write the narrative, musically score the entire film (www.asithappens.tv/music/), edit the footage and process all photos with the 2.5D animation. It was a huge challenge. For me, even harder than actually walking/filming the thru-hike. My ongoing work with As It Happens TV is based in films that inspire immersion in nature, or stories that change perspectives on it. For me, genuinely connecting with nature has made me a stronger, humbler, happier, more compassionate, and fulfilled person. This is why I continue handcrafting content. If I can inspire people to go out and connect with nature, or share a story that shifts the perspective on it, maybe those people will experience some of the same personal transformations I have. Hope this answers your questions John - If you have any more, fire away! Thanks for watching and supporting As It Happens TV
AsItHappens.TV Of course I have more questions... I will always have questions for you. I am 58 years old and since watching your film, I can think of nothing else. The Pacific Crest Trail calls to me. And you wanna know something... I am born and raised in Northern California, City of Ukiah - Mendocino County... and I have never heard of the Pacific Crest Trail until the other day when I happened to catch your marvelous story here on YT. Haha... aint that just the darndest thing. I will have questions for you... but for now... I'll wait. I do have a rhetorical question, I'll explain... I would ask you 'what is the meaning of life?' - However, the question is rhetorical because I believe you know, but I don't want to know your answer. My answer to that question is somewhere on that trail... and it waits for me, when get there and find it... it is then that I will know the answer. I'll be in touch... Thank you Andy. Please contact your friend Ian and tell him thank you for me. I can't believe you guys had to look up on YT how to gut a trout - hahahaaa... that's awesome :-D john
John Delgado Excellent to hear John! If you need any guidance in how to prepare for and tackle the Pacific Crest Trail let me know: AsItHappensTV@gmail.com All the best and talk soon
This film stirred something in me. Lately I've been absolutely obsessed with the PCT, it's one of my biggest life goals right now. I'm a bit sad that I still have 5 years of university to get through before I can attempt this hike. I guess I can live vicariously for now though :)
Elizabeth - Why don't you get out on any breaks for a smaller journey? Maybe you can find some time in the summer and get out on the John Muir Trail?? That would be a great trip to stave off the adventure bug till you can get out and tackle the whole thing. Thanks for watching! Support future As It Happens Films by subscribing and sharing this documentary today!
Tom - Thank you for watching and leaving this positive comment. Looking forward to setting out on the next one ~ Support future As It Happens TV content by sharing this film on the PCT today!
This film is absolutely spectacular! Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. I wish I had a friend who loved hiking so I could do this sort of thing with someone else and stop going out into the woods solo. Well, I digress. It is a beautiful film and thank you again for sharing it and the experience.
Matthew - There are plenty of aspiring thru-hikers (hundreds on the PCT and thousands on the AT) who do this every year! I (Andy) didn't know Ian before I set out. Like you, I was alone in my ambition to get out in the wild, but if you leave at the right time you will undoubtedly find a person, or people to share the experience of a long haul hike with. Support future As It Happens Films productions by subscribing and sharing this film today!
Absolutely incredible!! What an amazing blessing to be able to pack up and experience the awe inspiring beauty and power of the entire west coast. As a native San Diegan, hiking our local mountains is something I grew up doing. This is a whole level above and life changing, I have no doubt. I particularly enjoyed the clarity you guys received after leaving the Buddhist temple. "Be here" has been my mantra to get me through tough times and it's such a simple way to view life, but so easy to ignore. Congratulations on such an epic achievement! And thank you for sharing your journey with us :)
Thank you for watching and leaving this thoughtful comment. Sorry it took so long to reply. Hope you have had opportunities to explore more of your native mountains! Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
Oh yeah. I knocked out the AT this year and was on the fence about doing the PCT next season. Now I know I have to go. I blame you. And I thank you for your excellent film.
Incredibly inspirational, beautiful and real! Thank you for putting this wonderful film together so others can get a glimpse of what you experienced. Sharing is caring.
Thank you for watching and yes, sharing is caring. After the Appalachian Trail the only way I (Andy) could think of giving back to such a rich and life changing experience was making a film to capture it. Support future As It Happens Films content by subscribing and sharing this film today!
The beauty reminds us there must be a god of some sort of something bigger than us. Wouldn’t it be nice of all the world got along and treated each other as if it was on big PCT hike
You guys have my utmost respect and gratitude for doing this and sharing it with me in such a real and drawing way. I hope I'll be able to say I can have those two patches on my bag in a few years. I shared, subscribed, and I'm going to check out more. How hard was the PCT vs AT both on a scale of 1 to 10? Cheers
Jared- Thank you for watching and leaving this warm comment. The only similarity between the AT and the PCT is that your walking. Outside that, they are very different experiences. The AT surprisingly was more of a tough hike. The trail goes up and down mountains frequently and in the mid Atlantic sections is covered in rocks (which murder your feet). The PCT is smooth and rolling. You can cover a lot more ground in a day and not get nearly so beat up. This said, the AT has shorter stretches between towns and a larger support system in the towns (though the PCT has grown significantly in popularity and towns are well equipped for hikers). Both hikes are musts for anyone inspired to connect with nature. And don't forget the CDT! If you have the first two, a triple crown is inevitable. Thanks for your support. Stay tuned!
Congratulations for such an amazing and inspiring achievement ! And thank you so much for sharing your extraordinary experiences with the world ! My best wishes for you both !
+Letitia Burciu - Gerth Thank you for watching. Cannot wait to take on the challenge of the next hike! Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
this is my favorite pct video yet. Very well put together and the style of coverage you choose to do was a great perspective for the viewers. Loved the in depth details of certain parts and the length of footage put together, especially on the parts of all the help that was graciously given through trial angles, hitching, and housing. It leaves a lust in my heart, as well as others im sure, to try and experience the pct one day as well. Thanks for the good job and the hard work, during and after, put in to bring this to us.
Thank you for this kind note. Putting this together was a whole lot of work, but its reactions like yours that make it all worth while. Especially the part about you now having a 'lust in your heart.' I hope this transforms into a hike of your own someday! Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
Matt - We hope to make many more films like this! Thank you for watching. Support future content by subscribing and sharing this film on the Pacific Crest today!
I commented on this video almost a year ago but I just wanted to let you know I have frequented this video about once a month, maybe two- times, and remember how awesome it was the first time I saw it. Not to mention how inspiring it is. Not just the journey but the awesome, creative ideas within each shot and the amount of a designer's eye in each shot.
***** Thank you! I think I remember your first comment way back when. Amazing to think in about a week or so this video will have been up for an entire year! Again, this documentary is the result of a few years of work for me, but in the end I hope it inspires people to get out there and connect with nature. Thank you so much for your continued viewership. Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
As It Happens Films It definitely shows the hard work. I appreciate the time it took for you guys to do and craft this viewing experience for us all. Keep up the hard work and I look forward to your future journeys!!
+hana harris The Te Araroa Trail is on my bucket list! Looks like a beautiful trail. Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
Having only hiked section O in northern cali in Sept 13, I greatly appreciated this entire journey from start to finish.. wow.. what an amazing documentary.. Thank you for the experience of your experience.
+Michael C. I hope one day you get to experience the trail from end to end. It's truly a lifetime achievement and experience. One that never leaves you. Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
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Thank you for keeping this G rated. "Wild" was a big disappointment in several factors. She did not do some of the hardest parts of the trail, and it was quite vulgar in certain parts. I will have my grandsons watch this.
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Amazing...Just Amazing! This is the best backpacking movie/documentary I have ever seen! I just started backpacking a few months ago and I love it. I hike the AT but it looks like a whole other world on the PCT. This documentary is very motivational and a can't wait until I can go on my first thru hike!
Best quote from the whole vid' "We either got lucky or someone or something was watching over us." Yes, I felt the same thing on the PCT. In the end I decided it was someone. :) Be Blessed
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Sneaky Thanks for watching! I believe our base weights (in 2011) were somewhere around 15-17 pounds. A little heavier than other folks because of the camera gear. Now, I (Andy) have my base weight down to 11-14 pounds. If you want any of our current recommendations on gear feel free to email at: AsItHappensTV@gmail.com Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by subscribing today!
Amazing movie I am 47 years old and have Rafted , Kayaked and Mt Biked some of the most beautiful places on the east coast and before I get to old I am wanting to Hike the Appalachian Trail with my two Huskies but now after watching this I am second thinking it as the PCT looks just amazing ! What an incredible challenge !
+William Schiller Wow, sounds like you've had some adventures! Thru-hiking the AT is vastly different than the PCT. The only similarity - lots of hiking! Happy to give you any insight from my experience on both. Just shoot me an email at: AsItHappensTV@gmail.com. Thanks for watching, like and subscribe today to support future As It Happens Films!
Thanks for makingthis video. I have watched it several times now and its (the movie and you guys) been a real inspiration for me. I hope i can hike it someday. Greetings from The Netherlands.
Hutjeopdeheij Happy to hear our story has been an inspiration! Hopefully that inspiration transforms into an experience in the backcountry. Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
***** Happy to hear you have a new (life-changing) goal! If you need any help in getting out there feel free to give us an email at: AsItHappensTV@gmail.com Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by subscribing today!
+Dave Langford You should definitely give it a go. The majority of folks on the trail are either 18-25 or 55-65, so you'll fit right in! Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
nakedmongoose123 Once you tackle California, I guarantee you will keep going! Thanks for watching. Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by subscribing today!
I do a lot of trails in my country. Backpacking on the weekends when my work allow me to. I really enjoy nature and her kindness. This video really shows the passion and love on what we like to do, go hiking. Greetings from the Caribbean.
+Oliver Lopez Thank you for watching! I can only imagine what the hiking is like where you are at! Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
@@AsItHappensPCT You can wake up, have breakfast at the beach, 28°C°F. Hike all day and sleep in the mountains 13°C°F, that really feels like -15 C°F, because is windy and raining at 4am.
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Awesome! A lot of time and energy went into making it. Glad to hear you've enjoyed this journey so many times. Support future As It Happens TV content by sharing this film on the PCT today!
One of the coolest films I've watched. I felt nothing but compassion for you guys and I've decided I must do the same. As a backpacker, I know the feeling of solitude but nothing like this. My preparation begins now. I have found my life.
+Dordan Happy to be of inspiration! If you have any questions on getting out there feel free to shoot me an email at: AsItHappensTV@gmail.com - Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Films!
Hey, I wanted to let you guys know that someone has stolen your film and posted it on their own TH-cam channel. They have the thumbnail for the video set as the thumbnail for Only The Essential, but it is your film... The channel is Discovery Channel HD and the video title is "PACIFIC CREST TRAIL | A Journey From Mexico To Canada (Really Amazing!!!)." I'd report it myself but I don't think you can unless it's your own video. I also couldn't find a DM option to contact you. Anyways... I am starting the PCT this April, I love your documentary and it made me mad that someone would steal it. I met my first PCTer when I was 6 and it's been a downward spiral from there. :)
Thank you! The channel has been terminated. Best of luck on your upcoming hike. It's an experience you won't soon forget. Make sure to take lots of photos! Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
Hey,I am inspired by you're PCT documentary.I really like the way you captured everything and the way you had the 3-d looking pics and the voice overs you did.I would really like to do my own documentarys similar.Is there anyway you could give me some tips on the type of shots to get,how you got the 3-d effect on the photos,And maybe what software you used.Thank you very much for everything in advance.
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Loved this. I watched "the Wild" with Reese witherspoon 2 days ago. I am 40, and I spent my teens and twenties fighting addiction and depression. I live in Michigan so its a great place to hike. You have inspired me to plan a weekend backpacking trip with my husband and two boys. I know this is the beginning of something great for us
Melissa St Clair So happy to hear we've inspired some wanderlust. Even more excited to hear the whole family will be in the experience. Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
This is the most inspirational film I have ever witnessed in my life. I cannot begin to express the level of connectivity and joy that every moment of this masterpiece brings me. You have truly touched on the spirit of freedom and it's, to say the least, awe-inspiring. You men are beyond an inspiration and wholeheartedly absolute teachers of naturalists. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure and giving us conformist hope to one day, return to the wild.
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Amazing! One of the best documentaries I've seen yet. My hats off to you two gentlemen for the having the courage, guts and determination to complete this journey. I am now fascinated by this and hope to one day try it out with my best friend.
I hope you take this on too! It would be great to do it with a best friend, but incase they aren't into a long hike, don't let that stop you. Thousands of people attempt the PCT every year. Just get out there. It'll be one of the best decisions you ever make! Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
Hey Andy, your film is absolutely amazing. I don't understand how this doesnt have millions of views by now. Definitely one of the best videos on youtube. Im planning on starting my pct thru hike in may of 2016. I have a few questions regarding your camera gear. What lens did you take and how did you carry your t3i while also keeping it safe from all the natural elements. Can I email you if I have any other questions?
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I just finished this film and somewhere near the end, I developed a lump in my throat, I did not want it to end. I cannot begin to fathom the emotion you guys felt.
Thank you, simply amazing.
Joe
That lump in your throat was experienced by all of us as we hit the Canadian border. Thanks for watching! Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
JoeRobinetBushcraft I can't wait for the day I see you post a video titled "6 month bush craft and backpacking camp pt. 1" lol
Just got done watching your newest video and i clicked on this one. You're top comment haha!
Joe!
I started out watching your videos because I love being out in the woods but then I stumbled onto this I love to Bush craft but after I watch the show bush crafting was done for me it was time to get my pack down to under 10 pounds and this April I will be starting my PCT northbound through hike so thank you Joe for getting me started
This may well be the best video I have ever watched on youtube.
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You should watch "To measure a Mile" fron Chris Carter on the PCT as well
I can't agree anymore
I really wish I was on the trail and not watching youtube videos. I desire freedom.
Ryan - No one will ever get out there for you.
Of course this is easier said than done, but the first step is buying a bus/plane ticket to your target start. After that it's all just getting life in order to live out your dream.
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Agreed. I hiked last year. I watched this at kick off. I made the comment that your editing was really well done.
Watching this, and other traveling videos, makes me lust for my next adventure, rounding the Andes via motorcycle. Wanna ride with and experience an adventure as it happens? xD
I'll be posting more at ryanburke.org
I agree, it's about just doing it.
RyanBurke Awesome! And yes I remember someone saying that. Thank you, most of the work goes into the edit!
That motorcycle adventure sounds amazing. Would love to capture that as it happens. Just need some big sponsors!
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Cheers brotha
This is hands down the best thru-hiking documentary out there
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2nd best I believe!
This video will be around for many many years. Affecting many lives, and beginning many journeys. It's a bucket list video. Way to go my dudes!
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People like this make America great and what it will always be come whatever
Still is
This really made me feel like I was there. Excellent camera work! You guys aren't just tough hikers, but great film makers. Blew me away!
+alexkram Thank you! Was a challenge and one big lesson to take on capturing this experience. Can't wait for the next. Like and subscribe to support future As It Happens Films!
2011 was a record year for snow in the Sierras. It made the desert absolutely beautiful, but the high country was a slog.
We left from the Mexican Border May 5th and hit Kennedy Meadows a week before the Summer Solstice. On October 26th we reached Canada- Very late, and very very snowy!
Thank you so much for this. It makes me so happy too see people living their dreams.
Zach Jacob Thank you for taking the time to watch our little documentary! It means a lot when we hear people have enjoyed watching our journey.
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This is an amazing story. Thank you for showing the world a part of this country that not many people have seen and sharing your experience through it.
sean Schultz Sean - thanks for watching!
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I am only young but this is very inspiring and amazing and I some day hope to do the PCT and thank you for sharing your adventure.:)
Hands down one of the best PCT docs I have ever seen!! Cheers on such a great accomplishment!
+TravelJunkieJosh Thank you for watching and the kind words - Many more to come!
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the 37 people who dislike this video must be the sorriest, laziest and worthless people on this planet...
Brian - Hahahahaha, thank you for watching and leaving this comment.
Unfortunately there are some trolls out there and they have every right to push dislike. Just glad the numbers are in our favor!
All the best and happy trails.
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As It Happens Films no problem i probably have watched it a few times now....i know many people do the pct but 2600 miles and the weather u all had to endure in the sierras most people would have said umm maybe next year lol
brian simpkins Yes, it was an absolutely crazy year with snow for us!
It's amazing how things work out - but Ian and I had met on the AT in the middle of winter. I think it was that experience of winter thru hiking that made walking thru spring snow much more manageable for us. Snow laid on our path, but at least it wasn't going down to -20 at night!
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As It Happens Films thanks for the best wishes with the hiking...just really started getting into it once i moved out here to vegas a little over a year ago...even though i am from wv and we have the appalachian mountains never really took it seriously then came to vegas and did mt charleston and turtlehead peak and then went to yosemite and zion to do angels landing, half dome and a few other hikes....maybe leaving to work in yosemite in a month or 2 which would be incredible.....started watching many videos of food and gear and learned the hard way the first time when i went to yosemite and really didnt know how to prepare now have spent 100's of dollars on equipment and hope to do the JMT hopefully next summer/fall....anyway hope one day i might see you on the trails.....
Amen.
This one of the best documentaries of all time. This video really struck my interest into the world of backpacking and really got me started. Thanks a lot for the great video! Keep up the good work. P.S. What camera(s) did you guys use?
Same! I found this video on accident too!
+Donovan Bloom Thanks for watching and happy to inspire you to dive into the world of backpacking. We used a simple Canon Rebel T2i for the production of this film. Thanks for watching - share and subscribe to support future As It Happens Films!
+As It Happens Films Thank you for letting me know and keep up the videos.
Mind blowing adventure. Awesome film all around. No words. You guys rock.
+botanyboy1 Thank you very much! Hope it inspired a future backcountry experience for you! Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
"Amongst all this chaos, look at the beauty." Love that sentence. And I know what that means, I did a 2000 km walk four years ago and the beauty of the landscape makes the pain unimportant. Pain is just there and it wouldn't be as beautifull if there was no pain. Thank you for this film.
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I just finished watching this for the hundredth time. This documentary is what inspired me to transition my hiking from being a casual hobby to a true passion. Your friendship is something to be modeled and you guys are what I hope to become as a backpacker
Peter
If you've watched it a hundred times I think you've got me (Andy) beat and I put this thing together!
Haha, a lot of time and energy went into making a film/story with layers. I hope that each time you watch, something new is revealed in message, or perhaps just visually.
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I don't think I could ever hit the "thumbs up" enough times to truly express how inspired and full of life that I feel at this very instant. Thank you for sharing this journey with us.
This could be one of the best comments on here! Hope that moment of inspiration grows into the decision to head out on a long trail!
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Its been about 3 years since I first saw this video. It is the main source of my inspiration for tackling the trail this past summer. I Can't thank you guys enough for recording such an epic adventure for all of us to enjoy. There's only one problem: now I want to do it again. Thanks Dusty Camel, God Bless you, and Happy Trails.
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This documentary has not only inspired me to get out and become immersed more in nature, but also inspired me try and maybe hike the PCT myself one day. This was so unbelievably well put together. It's apparent that a LOT of patience was put into this to make it as great as it is, and I cannot thank you enough. Cheers!
+Uriah Graves Thank you for watching and leaving this thoughtful comment. It took me (Andy) about two years, after the hike, to write/record the soundtrack and edit this entire film together. It was my first, but certainly not my last! Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
Watched this documentary numerous times during lunch breaks. Got me through many days in a job that was killing me
Hi, I really enjoyed watching your documentary sitting here all the way in Karachi, Pakistan. What an incredible journey! Thanks for sharing it with all of us. It is truly inspiring.
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This is truly one of the greatest hiking movies i have ever seen, if not the greatest! Story-telling, filming and editing are simply brilliant. As i'm a passionate long-distant-hiker myself and filming enthusiast, i wanted to ask you how you did these amazing moving photos of your still pictures? Any special software needed? Cheers, Alex!
Alex - Thanks for watching and leaving this warm comment.
The effect is called parallax and can be accomplished in Adobe After Effects.
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Never in my life have I said this until know. Keep the hour and a half of my life that it took to watch this. I don't want it back. It was well spent. Truly an amazing feat and test of oneself. You did the right thing by experiencing the journey with a friend and we thank you for sharing it with us.
Haha, this could be one of the best comments on this board!
Thank you for taking the time to watch this piece. The hike was one test, creating this film was a whole other.
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What a fantastic documentary and journey. I am not a backpacker or a hiker but I was riveted to this film. I have to say that I felt I was along on this trip and wanted to thank you for creating and sharing your journey. ATB Mike.
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Oh yeah. I knocked out the AT this year and was on the fence about doing the PCT next season. Now I know I have to go. I blame you. And I thank you for your excellent film.
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Such an amazing film! I've watched this around 8-10 times in the last year, I've only ever done 25-80 mike hikes but now I'm planning for much bigger!!
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As It Happens Creative Absolutely!! thank you again!!!
So glad I came across the story of your journey. Even though just over three years later, the timing couldn't be more perfect for where I'm at in my own journey & new beginnings. Your adventure and miles covered has touched my soul, driving me to continue my own steps in this new chapter of my life. Thank You so much for putting in the work to create and share your story.
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Shit, I think I'm crying. So...FREAKING....BEAUTIFUL and inspiring.
Haha - Extremely happy to hear our story touched something inside you. That's the goal - get people inspired to get out there and take on an experience in the wild.
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I am in awe! Wish i had the courage that all of you showed. You showed the best part of America and it's people. Thank you so much.
Bryce -
The courage comes in taking the first step. After that it gets easier.
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I don't know how I got here, but I'm glad I didn't leave. This was literally amazing
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As this was ending, I was thinking in my head "NOOOOOO!".....Encore! Very well made. I enjoyed the virtual adventure.
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how can we do that and when might u all do the cdt
speechless.... any words I would try to use to express how "in awe" I am would just be petty flattery. words just can't describe this film and how it makes me feel. You guys are legends among legends!!!!!! thank you so much for this film!
agreed
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thank you so much for sharing this amazing and beautiful film!! its really moving and encouraging and it gave me an insight into what its like.
greetings from Hamburg, Germany!
Tina - Glad to see we have eyes on our film all the way over in Germany!!
I hope our story has planted a little wanderlust in your soul that one day becomes the journey of a lifetime.
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You can live the life until you drop. When I was forty-nine years old, I soloed for three weeks in the Mohave desert in Arizona. I had precooked rice rolled in honey, a water filter, a back-pack, a tarp, and some earplugs. I'm proud to say that sixty miles after I began, I staggered into Peach Springs looking like hell warmed over. I used to say that the desert belonged to me, but from that day forward I knew I belonged to the desert.
Franz - Thank you for watching and sharing your experience in the desert. It's a beautiful space, that unless experienced first-hand one can not truly recognize or respect.
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That last sentence is one of the most profound things I've read.
This was sick! Can't wait to get going on this trail someday. I'm going on my first backpacking trip in about a month in Western MT and am beyond pumped
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I'm only 16 years old, but after i read 'Wild' from Cheryl Strayed, the pct has become a dream for me to do. The sad part is that I am a real big dreamer and have alot of dreams ;) is it easy to enter the pct or is it really only for some people?
Thanks for making this video and supporting my dreams with that!!!
+J3lly snipin' There's nothing sad about having dreams. It's for anyone determined enough to try.
+J3lly snipin' Hey there! Somehow missed this comment. Holly Hurst - Thank you for replying.
The PCT is a tough, but ultimately rewarding experience. My personal goal in making this film was to inspire as many people as possible to take that first step and realize the dream that rests in so many of us.
If you need any help in planning your future thru-hike (no matter how far away) email me at: AsItHappensTV@gmail.com
Thank you for watching! Can't wait for you to actualize that dream.
+Holly Hurst Thanks for responding! I somehow missed this comment. All the best and stay tuned for more content.
As It Happens Films thanks and i will! :)
Just a suggestion. I have section hiked the PCT dozens of times up here in Washington. Doing sections can give you a good idea of what you can expect. And it draws you back over and over. I will never finish hiking Section K. I think about it during the winter and I spend all of my free time there in hiking season.
I am solely responsible for at least 1OO of these views. Beautifully made. I hope to walk the PCT one day. Thank you for putting time into sharing your experience with us!
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The highs, the lows and the strains told in your story and through the look in your eyes. Coming out of the Cinema or ending a Book you love is a great analogy. Really enjoyed the film 🎥 and wished I had watched you during your journey of extreme physical and emotional limits. I think this will be a hard one to surpass. But remember, without you the lone walker could not have completed his journey so by completing your journey you also completed his. Kudos.
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i stumbled upon this film since i live in lake tahoe area i thought i would check out the pct hike i have only hiked very short day hikes on it but i must say you guys inspired me to go further on the pct great film thanks for posting....
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I want to say a heartfelt thank you for sharing your super awesome video here without charge! The way you guys used your obvious penchant for storytelling to color the beautiful footage you took was very inspiring and incredibly well done. Kudos. Although I'm not new to long-distance hiking, I myself am setting out in a mere 8 weeks to try my hand (or foot?) on the PCT. I'm beyond excited and can't seem to stop watching your movie on repeat! Thanks again for the inspiration and I'll anxiously await a new installment of adventure from As It Happens - whenever that might be. Happy hiking!
Lara - Thank you for taking the time to watch our piece (on repeat!).
Excited to hear you'll be taking on a piece of the Crest. Anytime spent out in the backcountry is worth it for the mind and body.
Stay tuned. We just signed up for a new project in Arizona!
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As a 64 yr old, training now to do this journey. Still working so it will have to be a segment at a time. Great film, great inspiring film...
Douglas - Thank you for watching. Best of luck on getting ready for the experience of a lifetime.
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Unbelievable film. This is the best documentation of the entire PCT thru hike I have seen. Very professionally done. The photography was amazing. I did the WA portion of the PCT in 2012 and appreciate how you capture so much of the real experience. I am blown away by how well your photography was while you were pushed to the limits physically and emotionally. Just finished it and will watch it again on the TV with my wife. My daughter and her boyfriend are preparing to hike the entire PCT starting in a couple of months and I will get her to watch this. Truly inspirational.
Richard - Thank you for watching and leaving such a warm comment.
While it took us six-months to hike the trail it took me (Andy) nearly two years to go through and process all the photographs, write the narration, write/record all the music and edit this story together. In the end it is worth it when the story touches the hearts of our viewers.
Again, thank you for watching.
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As It Happens Films What have you done with pictures to make them "3D"-ish?
Nikola Horvat Howdy! This effect is called 2.5D or Parallax. It's accomplished via After Effects - th-cam.com/video/zbYfxrsJUqI/w-d-xo.html
Thanks man :)
This is beautiful. My best friend and I were planning on traveling across all of America, but we came to our senses that it may be a little too much. I have really been researching this trail and have been so thankful to watch your documentary and each and every struggle and victory you guys experienced. I think this is the trail we are going to take and I appreciate your documentary very much. Its so inspiring and monumental and the thing that stuck out to me the most is that it can be done. Thank you again, best of wishes!
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Hello Andy
I have been laid up for 3 months due to 2 total hip replacements in December. Which has left me with a lot of time on my hands watching TH-cam. I must say you put together one hell of a
journey that sucked me in. I thank you for all the time you have invested into this Master Piece! It is the best video I have watched and I have watched everything from sailing the world to the PCT
videos,
Truly a Master Piece!
Happy Trails from Issaquah Wa.
Butch - Really happy to hear this film is seeing you through your recovery. It took nearly three years in total to create. All worth it with comments like yours.
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Hello Andy
I stepped outside to visit with a friend and when I came back in your video was up and running on youtube. While I packed my food so I just watched it again. Was as good as the first!!! FYI next week a buddy and I are hiking the J section of the PCT from Stevens Pass to Snoqualmie Pass. Hiking it backward to hang with the through hikers if we see any. My hips are like new and given me a new life of mobility and freedom I lost! Thanks Again for the inspiration of you Adventures!!! Happy Trails Butch
Made my morning reading this. Enjoy that section. It's a beauty. If you think of it afterward, shoot me a couple of your favorite pictures from the hike at: Andy@AsItHappens.TV. Again, happy hiking Butch!
Hi Andy
The hike was a blast! Hope you like the pics. 5 nights /6 days Stevens to Snoqualmie
Amazing film the best I have seen on the topic, hell this was better than "Wild" which is what lead me here. I hope soon I can do something like this, thanks again.
Will - Thank you for watching and your comment. Also, glad to see you ranked it better than the blockbuster/Oscar Nominee Wild !
I hope we've planted a seed that one day grows into an experience on one of America's long distance hiking trails!
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This has been the best thing ive seen in a long time on youtube. Thank you for going to all the effort of making it. The video has inspired me to hike alot of trails in Ireland.
Richard Mc Grath Happy to hear we've inspired some foot loose wanderlust!
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The best documentary I have seen. You have inspired me to start my own journey on the pct. thank you for sharing.
Great! That was our whole goal in making this film. The more people out having an authentic connection with nature, means there will be more people to protect it in the future. Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
thanks. I just finished a 1.5 month hike and are looking for the next challenge.
There is something appealing and addictive, by stepping out of your normal everyday life. Time has a completely different meaning, see the beauty in things you normally dont see, and you focus on completely different things. I need to get back on the trail, and I think this is it. Thanks again
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Great film guys, so inspiring. A few friends and I are planning to hike the PCT in 2016.
Ross- First step towards a long journey. Make the decision. Second, buy a plane ticket!
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Go for it Ross! It's a once-in-a-lifetime opurtunity gifted by Him!
Thank you for making and sharing this video with us. I got so invested in your journey and was worried for a bit you wouldn't make it to Canada (as you seemed to worry as well). The beauty, relationships and emotions are so raw and real. A genuine pleasure to share in your story. Thanks!! :)
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Beautiful film gentlemen.
I was going to take on the AT earlier this year after my job moved away. Before I set out on my trip I was diagnosed with cancer. Luckily everything was able to be taken out surgically without chemo and I now have a clean bill of health. My dad and I managed to do a 5 day section hike in the Smokies on the AT since then and my heart has yearned to return there everyday since then. I feel a little catharsis after watching your film and many times I felt I was alongside you. Take care gentlemen and I wish you many more safe adventures.
ghost0441 Thank you for sharing your story. Really touches my (Andy) heart every time somebody's fire is reignited by our story.
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wow i loved every min of this video thanks guys.....
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I am a native of the Pacific Northwest and have spent years hiking and backpacking the North Cascades. I have sectioned the Crest many times and have come away each time renewed and invigorated. It is my spirit and my zen and my sole reason for being. This was a wonderful documentary and truly captured the essence of what the high country means to me. Thanks so much for your efforts.
Kevin Thompson Thank you for watching. You live in a truly remarkable part of the United States.
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What a beautiful movie gentlemen. I was extremely moved. Thanks for tell us your story. Hope you guys are doing well:) Greetings from the Rockies!!
Happy to hear our story moved you! While it took a lot of time and energy to create this piece, it's all worth it with comments like yours.
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Great film. Watched it from start to finish! Absolutely incredible story and journey. You are real humans now. :)
+Evan Brand Thanks for watching. Hahaha, yes, it may sound silly, but after these experiences we have definitely become 'human!' Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Films!
I caught your video by chance tonight... actually, I was looking for rattlesnake video of Idyllwild/San Jacinto Mountains. So... I thought I would watch a few minutes of your vid to see some mountain terrain of San Jacinto.
Well... here I am an hour and a half later... I watch the whole movie, all the way through.
I cannot elaborate enough how much I enjoyed everything about your film; narration, cinematography, image quality, story line, drama, humor, camaraderie etc. etc.
Thank you for making this film, and thank you for sharing it in it's entirety here on TH-cam for all to enjoy... thank you.
John - Your words have made brightened an otherwise gloomy morning here on the east coast.
The goal in setting out to make this film was to capture (as best we could) the essence of a thru-hike. From the pictures, footage, narration, and original soundtrack. In the end, we hoped this real story would inspire people to get out there and make a connection with nature. For both of us, it's been an ongoing and life-changing experience.
Again, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to watch this film. Continue supporting As It Happens TV content by sharing this film on the Pacific Crest today!
AsItHappens.TV Thank you for your reply. I enjoyed your film so much that tonight I shared with my wife. And as she knows... sometimes I can be into strange things... I am after all a rattlesnake hunter for pics and video, attraction to the preservation of rattlesnakes is just odd to some people.
So, as we settled in to watch your film, I could tell she was apprehensive... but within 15 minutes... It was great, and we enjoyed your documentary together. Denise and I ended up watching your journey all the way through (no pun intended).
Please tell me... did you do your own video (filming) or did you have a camera man? Who did the editing? Are you planning on another journey? And if yes, can you share your hopes and dreams? I have to commend you on the narration... from the heart and soul... made the film that much better, like... I was there.
And one last thing... just curious... are you Ian, or Andy?
John Delgado Haha so many questions! Happy to answer.
For starters I'm Andy! The founder and director at As It Happens TV, also co-founder of The Dusty Camel.
For the Pacific Crest Ian and I had just one camera.
In the beginning we passed it between the two of us, but around mile one thousand I started taking on most camera responsibilities. The PCT is where I went from being just a writer, to also a photographer.
When we landed home I had a about 200GBs of footage and photos to work with.
It took over a year and a half for me to single handedly write the narrative, musically score the entire film (www.asithappens.tv/music/), edit the footage and process all photos with the 2.5D animation. It was a huge challenge. For me, even harder than actually walking/filming the thru-hike.
My ongoing work with As It Happens TV is based in films that inspire immersion in nature, or stories that change perspectives on it.
For me, genuinely connecting with nature has made me a stronger, humbler, happier, more compassionate, and fulfilled person. This is why I continue handcrafting content.
If I can inspire people to go out and connect with nature, or share a story that shifts the perspective on it, maybe those people will experience some of the same personal transformations I have.
Hope this answers your questions John - If you have any more, fire away!
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AsItHappens.TV Of course I have more questions... I will always have questions for you.
I am 58 years old and since watching your film, I can think of nothing else. The Pacific Crest Trail calls to me. And you wanna know something... I am born and raised in Northern California, City of Ukiah - Mendocino County... and I have never heard of the Pacific Crest Trail until the other day when I happened to catch your marvelous story here on YT. Haha... aint that just the darndest thing.
I will have questions for you... but for now... I'll wait.
I do have a rhetorical question, I'll explain... I would ask you 'what is the meaning of life?' - However, the question is rhetorical because I believe you know, but I don't want to know your answer. My answer to that question is somewhere on that trail... and it waits for me, when get there and find it... it is then that I will know the answer.
I'll be in touch...
Thank you Andy.
Please contact your friend Ian and tell him thank you for me.
I can't believe you guys had to look up on YT how to gut a trout - hahahaaa... that's awesome :-D
john
John Delgado Excellent to hear John! If you need any guidance in how to prepare for and tackle the Pacific Crest Trail let me know: AsItHappensTV@gmail.com
All the best and talk soon
This film stirred something in me. Lately I've been absolutely obsessed with the PCT, it's one of my biggest life goals right now. I'm a bit sad that I still have 5 years of university to get through before I can attempt this hike. I guess I can live vicariously for now though :)
Elizabeth - Why don't you get out on any breaks for a smaller journey? Maybe you can find some time in the summer and get out on the John Muir Trail?? That would be a great trip to stave off the adventure bug till you can get out and tackle the whole thing.
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Are you from louisiana? Elizabeth
MrKenny1955 No, I'm not. I'm Canadian :)
Colorado Trail would be a good option too
Elizabeth La: The trail is still there.....beckoning.
Amazing journey and adventure... thank you for the documentary... great work
Tom - Thank you for watching and leaving this positive comment. Looking forward to setting out on the next one ~
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This film is absolutely spectacular! Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. I wish I had a friend who loved hiking so I could do this sort of thing with someone else and stop going out into the woods solo. Well, I digress. It is a beautiful film and thank you again for sharing it and the experience.
Matthew - There are plenty of aspiring thru-hikers (hundreds on the PCT and thousands on the AT) who do this every year! I (Andy) didn't know Ian before I set out. Like you, I was alone in my ambition to get out in the wild, but if you leave at the right time you will undoubtedly find a person, or people to share the experience of a long haul hike with.
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Absolutely incredible!! What an amazing blessing to be able to pack up and experience the awe inspiring beauty and power of the entire west coast. As a native San Diegan, hiking our local mountains is something I grew up doing. This is a whole level above and life changing, I have no doubt. I particularly enjoyed the clarity you guys received after leaving the Buddhist temple. "Be here" has been my mantra to get me through tough times and it's such a simple way to view life, but so easy to ignore. Congratulations on such an epic achievement! And thank you for sharing your journey with us :)
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Oh yeah. I knocked out the AT this year and was on the fence about doing the PCT next season. Now I know I have to go. I blame you. And I thank you for your excellent film.
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Incredibly inspirational, beautiful and real! Thank you for putting this wonderful film together so others can get a glimpse of what you experienced. Sharing is caring.
Thank you for watching and yes, sharing is caring. After the Appalachian Trail the only way I (Andy) could think of giving back to such a rich and life changing experience was making a film to capture it.
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The beauty reminds us there must be a god of some sort of something bigger than us. Wouldn’t it be nice of all the world got along and treated each other as if it was on big PCT hike
Nature is a reminder of the mystery of the world. We hope to inspire folks to get out and meet it : )
You guys have my utmost respect and gratitude for doing this and sharing it with me in such a real and drawing way. I hope I'll be able to say I can have those two patches on my bag in a few years. I shared, subscribed, and I'm going to check out more. How hard was the PCT vs AT both on a scale of 1 to 10? Cheers
Jared- Thank you for watching and leaving this warm comment.
The only similarity between the AT and the PCT is that your walking. Outside that, they are very different experiences.
The AT surprisingly was more of a tough hike. The trail goes up and down mountains frequently and in the mid Atlantic sections is covered in rocks (which murder your feet).
The PCT is smooth and rolling. You can cover a lot more ground in a day and not get nearly so beat up.
This said, the AT has shorter stretches between towns and a larger support system in the towns (though the PCT has grown significantly in popularity and towns are well equipped for hikers).
Both hikes are musts for anyone inspired to connect with nature. And don't forget the CDT! If you have the first two, a triple crown is inevitable.
Thanks for your support. Stay tuned!
Congratulations for such an amazing and inspiring achievement ! And thank you so much for sharing your extraordinary experiences with the world ! My best wishes for you both !
+Letitia Burciu - Gerth Thank you for watching. Cannot wait to take on the challenge of the next hike! Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
this is my favorite pct video yet. Very well put together and the style of coverage you choose to do was a great perspective for the viewers. Loved the in depth details of certain parts and the length of footage put together, especially on the parts of all the help that was graciously given through trial angles, hitching, and housing. It leaves a lust in my heart, as well as others im sure, to try and experience the pct one day as well. Thanks for the good job and the hard work, during and after, put in to bring this to us.
Thank you for this kind note. Putting this together was a whole lot of work, but its reactions like yours that make it all worth while. Especially the part about you now having a 'lust in your heart.' I hope this transforms into a hike of your own someday! Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
Amazing story and even more amazing thru-hikers ! I'm sure that you're video will inspire thousands to live out their dreams.
Matt - We hope to make many more films like this! Thank you for watching.
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Loved it. Thank you from Australia
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I commented on this video almost a year ago but I just wanted to let you know I have frequented this video about once a month, maybe two- times, and remember how awesome it was the first time I saw it. Not to mention how inspiring it is. Not just the journey but the awesome, creative ideas within each shot and the amount of a designer's eye in each shot.
***** Thank you! I think I remember your first comment way back when. Amazing to think in about a week or so this video will have been up for an entire year!
Again, this documentary is the result of a few years of work for me, but in the end I hope it inspires people to get out there and connect with nature.
Thank you so much for your continued viewership.
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It definitely shows the hard work. I appreciate the time it took for you guys to do and craft this viewing experience for us all. Keep up the hard work and I look forward to your future journeys!!
It's the best PCT documentary I've ever seen. Just incredible.
Thank you!
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This is so amazing! I'm planning on doing the Te Araroa Trail (walk of New Zealand) next year and you guys make me want to do it now! Great video
+hana harris The Te Araroa Trail is on my bucket list! Looks like a beautiful trail. Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
Having only hiked section O in northern cali in Sept 13, I greatly appreciated this entire journey from start to finish.. wow.. what an amazing documentary.. Thank you for the experience of your experience.
+Michael C. I hope one day you get to experience the trail from end to end. It's truly a lifetime achievement and experience. One that never leaves you.
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Truly informative... I'm planning to take on the trail next year with a buddy
Awesome! If you need any advice on hiking or capturing your trek shoot me an email...
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Cheers
Thank you so much for sharing this epic travel - Apiece of your soul , Blessings .
Thank you for watching Gary.
This film took nearly two and a half years to make. And you are right, a piece of our soul is in every bit of it.
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Great Film and I did share it and I will suscribe .
Thank you for keeping this G rated. "Wild" was a big disappointment in several factors. She did not do some of the hardest parts of the trail, and it was quite vulgar in certain parts. I will have my grandsons watch this.
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Loved this documentary! Bravo!
Jay - Thanks for checking out our film. With enough support we'll be heading out for many more ~
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Amazing...Just Amazing! This is the best backpacking movie/documentary I have ever seen! I just started backpacking a few months ago and I love it. I hike the AT but it looks like a whole other world on the PCT. This documentary is very motivational and a can't wait until I can go on my first thru hike!
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Best quote from the whole vid' "We either got lucky or someone or something was watching over us." Yes, I felt the same thing on the PCT. In the end I decided it was someone. :) Be Blessed
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As a fellow thru-hiker, "PCT 16, AT 19",I find myself still watching your guys's video. Your video brings me so much joy!
Thank you,
✌OneGear.
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Breathtaking. Absolutely breathtaking.
Gabriel - Thank you !
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Amazing film. Must have been an extraordinary experience. Mind if I ask what your pack weights were roughly?
Sneaky Thanks for watching!
I believe our base weights (in 2011) were somewhere around 15-17 pounds. A little heavier than other folks because of the camera gear.
Now, I (Andy) have my base weight down to 11-14 pounds.
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Amazing movie I am 47 years old and have Rafted , Kayaked and Mt Biked some of the most beautiful places on the east coast and before I get to old I am wanting to Hike the Appalachian Trail with my two Huskies but now after watching this I am second thinking it as the PCT looks just amazing ! What an incredible challenge !
+William Schiller Wow, sounds like you've had some adventures! Thru-hiking the AT is vastly different than the PCT. The only similarity - lots of hiking! Happy to give you any insight from my experience on both. Just shoot me an email at: AsItHappensTV@gmail.com. Thanks for watching, like and subscribe today to support future As It Happens Films!
Amazing scenery and absolutely great trek,
well done video.
Thanks for sharing.
Paul
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Thanks for makingthis video. I have watched it several times now and its (the movie and you guys) been a real inspiration for me. I hope i can hike it someday.
Greetings from The Netherlands.
Hutjeopdeheij Happy to hear our story has been an inspiration! Hopefully that inspiration transforms into an experience in the backcountry.
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great video. I now have a new goal before it 50 yrs old.
***** Happy to hear you have a new (life-changing) goal! If you need any help in getting out there feel free to give us an email at: AsItHappensTV@gmail.com
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Well done guys. It took courage to hike the PCT all the way thru. Awesome video of your adventure and inspires me , even at 61 to give it a try.
+Dave Langford You should definitely give it a go. The majority of folks on the trail are either 18-25 or 55-65, so you'll fit right in! Stay tuned and support future As It Happens Films by sharing and subscribing today!
cool video. thanks. someday i plan to do at least the california portion of this journey :)
nakedmongoose123 Once you tackle California, I guarantee you will keep going!
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I do a lot of trails in my country. Backpacking on the weekends when my work allow me to. I really enjoy nature and her kindness. This video really shows the passion and love on what we like to do, go hiking. Greetings from the Caribbean.
+Oliver Lopez Thank you for watching! I can only imagine what the hiking is like where you are at!
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@@AsItHappensPCT You can wake up, have breakfast at the beach, 28°C°F. Hike all day and sleep in the mountains 13°C°F, that really feels like -15 C°F, because is windy and raining at 4am.
OMG! what an awesome film! The stories you will tell to your children are priceless!
Haha, as a matter of fact - next spring, I (Andy) will begin telling stories to my first babe. Can't wait! Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
Pure soul, beauty & love. Unspeakable & indescribable. Thank you guys.
probably watched this 3 times full length
Awesome! A lot of time and energy went into making it. Glad to hear you've enjoyed this journey so many times.
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I'm also watching it for the 2nd time full length
One of the coolest films I've watched. I felt nothing but compassion for you guys and I've decided I must do the same. As a backpacker, I know the feeling of solitude but nothing like this. My preparation begins now. I have found my life.
+Dordan Happy to be of inspiration! If you have any questions on getting out there feel free to shoot me an email at: AsItHappensTV@gmail.com - Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Films!
Hey, I wanted to let you guys know that someone has stolen your film and posted it on their own TH-cam channel. They have the thumbnail for the video set as the thumbnail for Only The Essential, but it is your film... The channel is Discovery Channel HD and the video title is "PACIFIC CREST TRAIL | A Journey From Mexico To Canada (Really Amazing!!!)." I'd report it myself but I don't think you can unless it's your own video. I also couldn't find a DM option to contact you.
Anyways... I am starting the PCT this April, I love your documentary and it made me mad that someone would steal it. I met my first PCTer when I was 6 and it's been a downward spiral from there. :)
I just saw that you're leaving for the AZT in a week... Have a great trip!
Thank you! The channel has been terminated. Best of luck on your upcoming hike. It's an experience you won't soon forget. Make sure to take lots of photos! Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
Hey,I am inspired by you're PCT documentary.I really like the way you captured everything and the way you had the 3-d looking pics and the voice overs you did.I would really like to do my own documentarys similar.Is there anyway you could give me some tips on the type of shots to get,how you got the 3-d effect on the photos,And maybe what software you used.Thank you very much for everything in advance.
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This is such a great and amazing story. Thanks for sharing.
+Panda Monium Thank you for watching!
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Damn, this was so excellent. Where are you hiking next? I want to come be the 3rd wheel. Thank you for making this.
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Loved this. I watched "the Wild" with Reese witherspoon 2 days ago. I am 40, and I spent my teens and twenties fighting addiction and depression. I live in Michigan so its a great place to hike. You have inspired me to plan a weekend backpacking trip with my husband and two boys. I know this is the beginning of something great for us
Melissa St Clair So happy to hear we've inspired some wanderlust. Even more excited to hear the whole family will be in the experience.
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This is the most inspirational film I have ever witnessed in my life. I cannot begin to express the level of connectivity and joy that every moment of this masterpiece brings me. You have truly touched on the spirit of freedom and it's, to say the least, awe-inspiring. You men are beyond an inspiration and wholeheartedly absolute teachers of naturalists. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure and giving us conformist hope to one day, return to the wild.
Thank you for watching and leaving such a warm and thoughtful reply.
This film took nearly three years to make. That extended period of time, love and effort resulted in what you see here today. That effort was worth it when people like yourself are touched by its story.
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jmp4real I shared the same feelings and emotions while watching this epic film! Thank you for finding the right words.
Greets from Belgium.
Amazing! One of the best documentaries I've seen yet. My hats off to you two gentlemen for the having the courage, guts and determination to complete this journey. I am now fascinated by this and hope to one day try it out with my best friend.
I hope you take this on too! It would be great to do it with a best friend, but incase they aren't into a long hike, don't let that stop you. Thousands of people attempt the PCT every year. Just get out there. It'll be one of the best decisions you ever make! Subscribe, like and share to support future As It Happens Creative productions!
Hey Andy, your film is absolutely amazing. I don't understand how this doesnt have millions of views by now. Definitely one of the best videos on youtube. Im planning on starting my pct thru hike in may of 2016. I have a few questions regarding your camera gear. What lens did you take and how did you carry your t3i while also keeping it safe from all the natural elements. Can I email you if I have any other questions?
Alejandro - Shoot me an email buddy!
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Only one word can collect this video, Phenomenal. I love this, one of my favorite videos ever. C:
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At 29 mins I had to comment, Damn.....the filming,the narration, you guys,incredible,thanks.
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Thanks u 2 helluva trek !
Andrew Auman Hopefully many more to come!
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