PCT // Mathers and Creeks and Bear Cans, Oh My! // Episode 18

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  • Days 68 - 71 of the Pacific Crest Trail 2019. Miles 788.9 - 827.5. Losing my bear can on Kearsarge Pass, Glen Pass, celebrating my birthday, Baxter Creek, White Fork, Pinchot Pass, and Mathers Pass. June 27 - 30, 2019.
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  • @Josephhikes
    @Josephhikes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I love that you added animation of your Bear can tumble . 😁 And when you show your progress on the map and the Guthook comments.👍 Awesome Job as always!

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So glad you like those parts! I have fun doing them 😊

    • @HarvyDangerFilms
      @HarvyDangerFilms 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mari Johnson I agree! What are you using for the animations?
      It has been great watching your series. Always liking forward to the next.
      I can’t believe they found your bear can! Seriously! That’s amazing.

    • @twilightdancer9000
      @twilightdancer9000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@HarvyDangerFilms I'm curious about the map animations too.

  • @twilightdancer9000
    @twilightdancer9000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. I'm surprised, so many people at Mathers pass. Just wow...

  • @thinkinoutloud.1
    @thinkinoutloud.1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The camera you used does an exceptional job. You and Nick know how to take great photos and moving scenes. The expanse, the panoramic views you filmed are just, well, just majestic.

  • @BeyondYourDoorstep
    @BeyondYourDoorstep 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What an absolutely stunning adventure. It's so beautiful seeing the scenery change. Thanks for another lovely video ❤️

  • @Mountian-Zen
    @Mountian-Zen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I started watching you @ day 1. Nice to be now catching up on all your video posts and progress. Excellent stuff!

  • @bobkuhn861
    @bobkuhn861 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful scenery, love your videos!!!!💖😊🐶

  • @johneason6540
    @johneason6540 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing adventure in the Sierra this year! You have a lot of courage to conquer it. You are AWESOME

  • @karenmohan9966
    @karenmohan9966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I absolutely LOVE your videos. You edit them with so much originality and creativity. Very entertaining content and music choices. The spray paint over the trail, well dang, that was genius!!
    I'm gushing a bit, but you are definitely my favorite backpack tuber.
    I hiked Oregon PCT last summer and will hike 500 miles of the Sierra PCT in 2020. I make videos for my family of my adventures and you have given me inspiration to up my game!! aka Rosie Cotton

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the kind words! Ooh I'm excited for you to do the Sierra section this year! Happy hiking and have fun with the videos! :)

  • @lindahopson5003
    @lindahopson5003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Living vicariously through your amazing adventure is one of the highlights of my TH-cam watching. What awesome memories you will have from this trek. Happy late birthday!

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Many great memories, indeed. Thank you! 😊

  • @Amarony
    @Amarony 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for sharing Mari, really enjoying the series!

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Dave! Glad to hear it!

  • @bettyjorodgers8552
    @bettyjorodgers8552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yay, another great video!

  • @michaelb1761
    @michaelb1761 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautiful. Brings back good memories. Thanks for continuing to post.

  • @robinmills5827
    @robinmills5827 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was a birthday to remember for always. 2 Passes that day? So much less snow than when Restless Kiwi went through the Sierra only a few weeks earlier and even the rivers seem to have dropped for you. Then the weather to this point. Simply beautiful. Your shots of Mather Pass remind me of historic photos of the gold miners climbing the Chilkoot Trail. Thank you.

  • @Glazehikes
    @Glazehikes 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mather looked to strike the perfect balance between sketch and fun 😀😀😀 I can’t wait to get there this year 😎😎

  • @russ7015
    @russ7015 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos are just awesome Mari, what an epic adventure! Thanks for sharing :)

  • @Belindaontheroad
    @Belindaontheroad 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy belated birthday Mari!
    ❤️

  • @kyotokat8543
    @kyotokat8543 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Mari.
    Great vids always. Thank you for sharing.

  • @markscott4059
    @markscott4059 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mari so good to see you again.. happy belated birthday...

  • @Carma_1
    @Carma_1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another epic peek at your amazing adventure! 😁

  • @thatsrich944
    @thatsrich944 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful area! Love seeing different terrain than just the jungle I have all the time lately, lol. Cheers!

  • @joycecory
    @joycecory 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another enjoyable and informative vid. Belated birthday greetings. Enjoyed the music.

  • @JimBobele
    @JimBobele 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So many beautiful views. What a great journey through the Sierras with this gorgeous weather. I love the scene at 10:50 with the small waterfall on the right side.
    Thx for sharing

  • @nicolescott89
    @nicolescott89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy Belated Birthday Mari, hope your hands are ok now :) loving the series xxx

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Nicole! Hope you’re well.

    • @nicolescott89
      @nicolescott89 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mari.johnson yes I'm good hun. Hope to see you soon. Might do a trip to NZ soon. Keep you posted for a quick hello. Xx

  • @nadinenarita132
    @nadinenarita132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love seeing the spectacular scenery! What challenging passes and creek crossings; so badass!

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was some of my favorite scenery from the whole trail!

  • @Tboneguy03
    @Tboneguy03 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy Belated! Your videos are great, and the music choices are just perfect. Always looking forward to the next!

  • @lrose711
    @lrose711 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Birthday treat, a bridge! Awesome!!

  • @tootsla1252
    @tootsla1252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great footage and narration! Happy B-Day.

  • @chriskelly6559
    @chriskelly6559 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    12:55, incredible vista.

  • @Sheety33
    @Sheety33 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now I know where I would like to have my birthday🤠 Epic scenery!

  • @belindatruelove9854
    @belindatruelove9854 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I get inspired and energized from your videos. This video had a great soundtrack to stunning footage. Gorgeous country. Xx from Australia

  • @MarksWanderlust
    @MarksWanderlust 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's so beautiful Mari i loved it. I hope your hand is slightly better ! thanks for the upload.

  • @koko-rl9zm
    @koko-rl9zm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That must have been a memorable birthday for you.

  • @gaylewalker4239
    @gaylewalker4239 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing. Keep trekking.

  • @stephenegli4387
    @stephenegli4387 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You were in your groove...nice!

  • @fuzychezwiz
    @fuzychezwiz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this episode. I did the JMT in 2016 and I too had issues on Mather! It was the one part of the trail I had an emotional cry fest. Halfway up the mountain (going sobo). There is something about Mather. I have heard from many people of the ways they struggled on that peak In many different ways, despite it not being the “highest” or “hardest” pass. It has roughed many peoples up. It’s special. Loved it.

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      True! It's a special place and now I have the scars to remember it! haha

  • @surfk9836
    @surfk9836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Saw you on Elina Osbourn's videos.
    Both great stuff!

  • @colopear
    @colopear 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    you do a great job of picking the music to go with different parts of your videos

  • @MaxZomboni
    @MaxZomboni 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    4:30 I have wondered too why they don't put bridges over all the water crossings. I guess they don't want to mess up the views. But the benefits would seem to outweigh the negatives. They should be able to come up with something that looks natural, and blends in with the natural environment.

  • @Swimdeep
    @Swimdeep 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hiking in snow sucks. I’m leaving NoBo in early March.

  • @Tylee10
    @Tylee10 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s so different to see u going south to north. More snow then normal. I see ur normal days are 5-16 miles a day. When u get out of snow areas u should do 20-30 miles.

  • @x1achilles99
    @x1achilles99 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Isn't California the most beautiful place? I've lived here all my life and I never get tired of it.
    I suppose this footage is from Summer 2019.
    I'm sure Oregon and Washington will be gorgeous too. I'm getting ready to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain this spring. Your journeys inspire me. Though I'm looking for a spiritual connection...not religious. Need to re-find my soul after 26 years of the rat race.

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s exciting! I hope to do that walk one day too. Hope you enjoy it!

  • @squishyfaceguy
    @squishyfaceguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hikers always look so clean in videos and I always look like ass after two days inna woods. How do you do it?

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A hat and sunglasses cover a lot! Haha. It was easier to stay clean in the snow - not as much dirt to kick up 😊

  • @shr00m7
    @shr00m7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! Loving the videos! I have a gear question, what kind of water bottle setup is that on your shoulder strap?

  • @xCaramelle
    @xCaramelle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Was this your first injury of the trip? You made it a good way before any mishaps. Loving the scenery !!

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, it was my first injury! Definitely glad nothing worse happened 😊

  • @Wildcatcait
    @Wildcatcait 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the brand of the hoodie you wear? The mustard yellow one with the drawstring hood. Thanks 😊 love ya

  • @mercedesferrari4777
    @mercedesferrari4777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing photography. As an aside I love your sunglasses. Do you mind sharing the brand with all us viewers?

  • @floridalife2800
    @floridalife2800 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What shoes are you wearing during snow crossings (waterproof or just running)? and how are your feet not falling off? Tell us your strategy =) Thanks!

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wore Altras geni.us/GBN8kPq the whole time. I used microsoikes when it was slippery snow and extra layers when it was cold. I hope to make a video about what I wore soon!

  • @PorterSpeaks
    @PorterSpeaks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mari! I've been hunting for a straw for smartwater bottles like the one you have. Do you remember what it's called or a brand?? Thanks! Love the videos.

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey! A friend from trail actually made it - not sure what he used. I keep telling him he should sell them! Sorry I can’t help more ❤️

    • @MaxZomboni
      @MaxZomboni 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brittany Porter Try looking up "Bite Valve Tube Nozzle" on Amazon. You should find something similar.

    • @TheBitPoet
      @TheBitPoet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The "original" water bottle drinking tube is the "Source Convertube" (the screw-on part in the vid looks quite similar), but there are different makes by now. Amazon in Germany lists SmarTube and a model made by Hamkaw for example. All come with longer tubes (for tall bottles and placing them inside the pack) and different adapter rings so you can fit them on wider bottles too. The tubes can easily be cut to the desired length.

    • @stephenegli4387
      @stephenegli4387 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Repurposed a heavy duty plastic flex straw from a hospital hydration bottle (25 cent thrift find).

  • @aemjay3684
    @aemjay3684 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos, Mari! What kind of straw are you using in your water bottle? Is it also a filter?

    • @aemjay3684
      @aemjay3684 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just found her earlier replies to this question. Someone on the trail made it. It’s not a retail item (yet!).

  • @willitascend8595
    @willitascend8595 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of bear can do you use? Did you consider using a bear sack like Ursack? Or are those not allowed along the PCT?

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I used a Bear Vault BV500. Unfortunately bear sacks aren't permitted in this section.

  • @lohyewcheong
    @lohyewcheong 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    May I inquire about the 2 big pouches that attach to the front of the shoulder straps on the backpack that the gentleman in the video is using please? I would like to know where I can buy something like that for myself. Thank you very much for your videos!

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He used an Aarn pack - they come attached. Cheers!

    • @lohyewcheong
      @lohyewcheong 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mari.johnson thank you for replying! I will check out AARN packs online!

  • @professorsogol5824
    @professorsogol5824 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    12:50 Is that The Thumb (4070 meters) from the west?

  • @morganpeter8335
    @morganpeter8335 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What camera did you use to film all of these videos? I’m hiking 1,000 miles of the PCT this summer and am hoping to get some quality pictures/videos to remember it!

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I used this one! geni.us/eQ4HeC I like that it’s nice and compact. Happy hiking!

  • @brib9716
    @brib9716 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you do that animated map thing?

  • @natelee78
    @natelee78 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the straw lid on your water bottle?

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s this! How To // Brightside Thru-Hiker Straw

  • @uslee19
    @uslee19 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It seems like it’s now an organized group. Is it? Or are these just friends you’ve chosen to go through the high mountains? If it’s guided, did you guys hire the guide?

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We all just decided to walk together for this section 😊

  • @dustyoldhat
    @dustyoldhat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't understand why Bear Vault doesn't add a small fixed attachment point to the lid or something. So you can tie a bit of paracord to a carabiner and clip in on. I friggin hate the BV500. It should be abolished forever.

    • @mari.johnson
      @mari.johnson  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would make it so much easier to secure! If only...

  • @rupakchaudhary7321
    @rupakchaudhary7321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey do you want to hike up to EBC ?

  • @Y2J
    @Y2J 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    too many streams, you must get sick of getting your feet wet...

  • @fugley100
    @fugley100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good riddance bear can I hate them.