I can't believe this was his first overnight let alone a thru hike...smh, as Dixie says, " where there is "will" you will find a way...great job Aaron !
During just a 2-day backpacking trip, I was dehydrated in 90 degree heat, had digestion issues, kept losing the trail, got DESTROYED by mosquitoes & couldn't sleep. But goodness, I learned a ton and can't wait to get back out there. Your videos remind me why we go through the pain sometimes!
auw, not all young people are addicted to the phone. My daughter likes her phone but she LOVES nature, animals, birds....etc. I feel sorry for people who freak without technology. They never learned to love the outdoors...it's sad really.
You can absolutely do it. I'm 17, turning 18 in one month, just graduated and am solo hiking the JMT (John Muir Trail) this summer! Don't let anyone tell you you're "too young" or "can't" or "aren't you worried about bears" etc. blah blah blah. You can do anything you set your mind to! Good luck Mia!
That’s WONDERFUL, Mia! ☺️ When I was on the AT, my friend Mountain Goat was fresh out of high school. Glad you’re already looking at a thru-hike as a future plan! I wish I had started backpacking sooner.
Can't tell you how much I look forward to the little life lesson that you weave into the videos near the end. Very uplifting, it sure demonstrates that perspective is a pretty powerful tool to have in the backpack!
You have to hand it to Aaron, i thought with him on the trail the videos wouldnt be as good but theyre still brilliantly edited!! Good job! Loving the videos as always Dixie ❤
As someone who cowboy camps, if at all possible, to the point of pushing my luck against the weather, I almost always get to watch the stars at night. I think I setup my shelter on the PCT maybe 9 times. Not that I'm against night hiking, particularly when you can do so without using a light due to a lack of vegetation along the trail and the ground color being a light color so it reflects star/moonlight well. Hiking above treeline in the Sierra Nevada with all the light colored granite can be really magical at night . But one thing I learned from all the cowboy camping I do, at night, I always put all my unneeded stuff that I care about inside my backpack, close it up, and cover it with my rain jacket (in case of dew or frost), including my water bottles which usually keeps them from freezing unless it's really cold. Late September 2017, on the JMT, on one very cold morning surrounded by a few inches of snow leftover from a storm the day before, my water bottles (which had not formed any ice overnight in my pack), started to freeze up sitting on the ground in the short 10-15 minutes it took to pack up my cowboy camp so I had a Gatorade flavored slushy with breakfast. Just shows you how even a minimal amount of insulation overnight helps against an unexpected freeze. I'm really enjoying your CDT videos as I'm starting to think about hiking it, so it's great to see what I may be getting into.
Hey Dixie, I just wanted to say thank you for all the videos, and for giving all of us that watch an outlet to learn from you and join you in some way on your adventures - You truly are an inspiration and guiding light to so many. I'd also love to give a shout-out to your good friend and trailmate, Perk, for also being such an amazing fellow hiker and person - no major thru-hike of yours would seem the same without him. I can't begin to tell you how much you and your videos are helping me deal with something personal in my own life at the moment, providing me with such valuable insight and things to consider as I prepare my own great hiking adventures into the wilderness. Throughout your videos, you've exuded the perefect balance of true kindness, confidence, determination, honesty and humility that I wish more people, myself included, would learn to have in their daily lives. If anything, even if someone isn't thinking about going out hiking, you've truly inspired us to be honest with ourselves, to hike our own hikes, to live our own lives and to stop listening to the negative voices in our heads, and the people & circumstances that surround us that try to convince us differently. Best of luck to all of you as you continue to put one foot in front of the other, moving closer to your completion of the CDT and earning your Triple Crown. Sincerely, thank you Dixie!
109,000 subscribers Dixie! Holy crap! It's awesome to think so many people are following you on your quest for the crown. I talked to a ranger on the PCT who said that since Reese Witherspoon did the movie Wild that they have seen a big spike in women hiking the trail. I'd like to see if your crown run will do the same. No disrespect to the author of Wild, but I think your hiking story is way more awesome. 20 years ago who would have thought a girl from Opelika, Alabama would be followed by 100,000 people. You can feel proud Dixie. Rock on!!!
Keep with it girl. You're actually an inspiration to me and my wife. I gotta remind you of what you said in previous videos. That your worst day on trail is sometimes better than your best day in a cubicle or on a job site.
the "brlrlrl" close to the end had me spilling the water I was drinking through my nose, since it reminded me of the classic montage of bloopers on the PCT.
Great episode Dixie... Because of you I had my first backpacking experience last week with my daughter (who has autism) and we loved it. Everything went wrong in our trip, the air pad had a hole, it was freezing at 34°F, my sleeping bag was too light and I picked the wrong campsite 😂... However we can't wait to go back again... Thank you so much for being such an inspiration to us 🤗🤗🥀
You are an incredible person. Truly a pleasure to watch. The way you view life shows deep reflection and compassion, which seems to get lost in modern society too often. Thank you(and Aaron) for the incredible content, and just for being you.
Trail Philosophy by Dixie. That needs to be the book you write when you get your Triple Crown. I'd buy it. And I'd buy a copy for all my friends and family for Christmas. 😉
Thank you Dixie Perk and Aaron for another wonderful episode. It has been many years since I spent time on the PCT with a few section hikes all of you are truly inspirational looking forward to next weeks post.
Bummer on freezing the Sawyer. Especially with your water sources, heh. Great attitude through that. I agree and can understand what you said about "enjoying" the sucky parts that are integral to the success of what we want to do/see/achieve. I had a coach that told me, "Pain is temporary! Glory lasts forever! Chicks dig guys with scars!" And he was right. I've mostly forgotten the pain, and remember the glory clearly. And scars are just tattoos with a better story. Thanks for sharing your trip with us. I really look forward to the next video, and am happy when I see the notification another is up. :)
Yay! They came in! Lol....Those little filters are life savers. But you showed that you can/could survive without them. After all, what did people do before they were invented? You all did great. And I loved the completeness of the visual story telling here. (Well done, Aaron.). It all ties in so well with the interesting book you talked about, Dixie. Never thought about what challenges we would choose in the pursuit of a goal. Something to ponder on my next hike. Thank you.
We used to use bleach if we had no halazone. Or boil the water. Or drink if it "looked" like a good source. My friend had amoebic dysentery from drinking "good" water about fifteen years ago, he finally got religion about sterilizing water.
One of your best episodes to date. Love your spirit - improvise, adapt, overcome, and most of all, live each moment. Outstanding. Be safe out there. Happy Trails.
I think your ability to get through the annoyances and struggles on the trail is what gets you all the way to the end goal. I love your way of turning things around, even when they suck, and putting things back into perspective. I also love your saying "a bad day on the trail is still better than a good day at work." (or something to that effect) :) Enjoying your CDT videos a ton!
The end where you go all philosophical on us was really good! Glad you got through the struggle of a broken Sawyer without getting sick. Hope you can make it out on the trail this weekend again!
These videos never fail to encourage me and my walk of preparing for my future thru-hikes. I am 19 and on my way to my sophomore year of college, and have been saving since I was 15 so once I graduate I can start my thru-hike of the AT. Thank you for always encouraging people to follow their dreams and go through the struggles to see the beauty!
I was exploring the Andaman Islands (India) about 20 years ago, myself and a German guy had heard rumours of a remote beach cave we could hike to and stay in. We also had the problem of finding a water solution, we bought local desert/sweets from a bakery in a small town & traded them with a local farmer in the area for water, we knew the secret beach was nearby. The farmer let us fill our water tanks from his water supply hose, OMG the beginning stuff came out sludgy green but finally flowed clear, we were on foot and managed to get our heavy tanks down the cliff side to the beach using ropes and after some exhaustive hiking, we found our cave! We spent several GLORIOUS days there fishing, swimming & hiking around naked all day like we were the only people on earth, we made fires to boil the water & cook, used tablets to purify it & had to add coffee because it was STINKING but we never got sick, thank goodness.
I was hoping for a vid from you today, and not only did I get it, I got one I really needed to hear. I'm at the Grand Canyon and having one of those days where everything that can go wrong is. But you are so right, if I could choose my struggles, I'd take high winds blowing my tent away, busted Sawyer water bags, and USPS being a day late with a resupply over any of the "real world" problems I left behind. Now send some of that rain to the Grand Canyon!
You guys are The Real Deal.From what I see of the water sources,I think you are well served to filter,treat,and boil.Love my Sawyer but it will not filter out viruses etc.Nice job on the videos and managing the logistics of resupply and scheduling is impressive.
I didn't know about filters freezing. Sad you had to live through it, but I am thankful you shared so I can avoid the same mishap. You are doing a great job!:-)
Seeing this for the first time (4 years after your post). Wisdom (21:37) is spot on! On the trail, there will be those (not always) times where it's "adapt and overcome." Thank you for sharing!
I am planning to hike & camp in the Alaskan back country next summer. I'm pretty sure some of your tips & experiences (i.e. Sleeping with your water filter to avoid freezing & ruining it) are going to save my life.
Dixie you Aaron and Perk are doing good. you are right you have to push through the bad days as the good days are much better keep hiking on stay safe and loving the videos.
I have been a sub for awhile now. I love your videos! Rewatching these, it makes me encourage myself to start hiking and camping. Along with the emotional things that go with it. Its about the little things in life, and I am realizing this more each day since starting my mental health journey. Thank you for inspiring us!
Great video, excellent example of how challenges come up and are handled. I also love the cows, especially since a cow story got me my trail name. - Saltlick PCT'05
Just downloaded the audio version, and so far, yep, it's a great listen to! And I can tell Alexa to play it if I don't want to be tethered to an ear bud!
Love hearing your water issues about drinking out of a cattle trough. I appreciate your predicament. I am laying in a nice bed at home watching TH-cam with access to fresh water , chips and beer. Cheers
Love your videos, they actually make me miss the trails so much I become very emotional. It's not about the pains and struggles but, without them, the whole journey would be like anything you can get for free; ungratifying.
Another great video!!! And I loved the ended part!! Definitely a good outlook to have on life!!! I absolutely love all of your videos Dixie!! You inspire me so much!!!
Dixie you never fail to inspire me. Like everyone else I look very forward to Wednesday. Looks like I have a new book to read. Along similar lines, I quit my job last year to take care of my dad before he died. Contrary to what some people thought, even some of my friends. There were and are struggles from that choice but I have no regrets. As life would have it I had to quit my job again last week to take care of my mom. The struggles will still be there but the reward of loving on my parents is priceless. When my turn comes to hike the AT I'll probably play "Dixie videos" to keep me inspired. Hike on, be safe
I don't know which is better, the story or the amazing video. I am going to seriously consider getting a drone to take on backpacking trips. I take a lot of pictures but your videos really convey a message and build the story. Absolutely outstanding. You will pass just West of where I live this week. The best is yet to come on your trek through New Mexico. Have a great trip.
Nelle rs the Pacific Northwest Trail connects (or almost connects) the PCT to the CDT. I know for sure it shares trail with the PCT and at the very least it gets you close to the CDT where it starts in Glacier
I enjoy watching your videos because of the scenery. However,I am starting to enjoy listening to them more due to your narration. Hiking seems to bring out the philosopher in you. That is a good thing for your viewers. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks for the book review, Knew it would be a good read. I put it on my list to get from the librarie a while back. LIFE is a Journey, Enjoy the Ride.
The subtle art of not giving a f**k..... Just finished that last week. It is definitely a worthy lusten/read and I hope it helps me get out of my rut and onto the trail. Thanks for the video. Always look forward to Wednesday!
My father just finished that book and I'm starting on it this weekend on my 100 mile backpack on the New River Gorge in WV... I'm looking forward to reading it...
I'm almost embarrassed to say that I've never listened to an audiobook - maybe I don't want my balloon burst when the voice doesn't match that of the character the way I envision him/her sounding. But after Dixie's Book of the Week review, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Bleep (sort of...)," I downloaded the Audible app, got the book, I've been listening to it, and dang, it makes sense! And here I thought I'd just pick up tips on blisters, tents, water sources and hitching! I can see that there are at least 7 individuals who would greatly benefit from listening to the book....
Iron Maiden AND Willie! Your awesome! LOL Great videos. I want to do the CDT so badly. Work schedule and company are not very time off friendly. Thank you for posting these and sharing your experience.
Nice job relating Marks book to backpacking. Read it last year. Good read. I think most things in life that are worth doing or difficult... If they weren't everybody would do it. Keep walking
I am currently reading that book and it completely applies to life and thru hiking- I am planning on starting the Long Trail in a few weeks and I know that thinking about the struggles I want to take on will help me succeed. Safe travels when you get back on the trail!
Dixie...what a great video. The shots that you get are so nice and beautiful. Your stories mean so much..so enjoyable. Thank you for taking the time to give us the best you can give. It shows you care to give the best. Keep up your drive, your a joy to watch. Thank you !!
Hello Wander Lust, welcome to New Mexico, have a wonderful hike. I'm in Farmington New Mexico and subscribed to your channel, stay safe and hike on. 🇺🇸🌸🇺🇸
Elrond should have SO totally chosen you to take the one ring to the fires of Mount Doom instead of that Frodo. He just whined the entire way. But you’re so upbeat even when things go wrong! I’m just say’n...
You can test your filter with blue food coloring. The giardia molecule is between 4 to 6 microns and blue food coloring is .1 micron. So if you put food coloring into your water, filter it, and it comes out clear the filter works. I always pack with a small eye drops bottle with food coloring and it has saved me for this exact situation a couple of times! Love all of your videos, thanks for the inspiration!
Love the video! That last bit about the book is pretty inspirational and definitely plays into the mental game that is all challenges! I've always loved a good challenge and that aspect of myself has really benefitted me since losing my leg 9 years ago in a motorcycle accident. I was planning to thru-hike the AT and it seemed impossible so I switched my focus to the Paralympics. In 2014 I competed in snowboarding at the Games in Russia. I just barely missed a spot on the 2018 team going to Korea. I push myself so hard and honestly I enjoy it. Next Spring I'm planning to start my thru-hike and after that get right back to chasing the 2022 Paralympics. It's not often that I find others inspiring so thank you!
This is better than watching tv or Netflix, this is real. Good job guys, keep it coming.
netflix ain't got nothin on this.
You and Perk r killing it but big UPS to Aaron his first hike he's doing awesome!
I can't believe this was his first overnight let alone a thru hike...smh, as Dixie says, " where there is "will" you will find a way...great job Aaron !
My grandma actually left the jugs of water! She lives in Pietown!
Amanda Parker Tell we all say THANK YOU! 💕
That is awesome of your Grandma to place water jugs for hikers!
That is the best kind of trail magic possible in desert terrain. It can save lives literally. God bless her!
If everyone was as kind and thoughtful as " grandma ", it would a wonderful world to live in.
Your grandma is a rock star!!! Give her hugs from all us hiker trash. 😘
During just a 2-day backpacking trip, I was dehydrated in 90 degree heat, had digestion issues, kept losing the trail, got DESTROYED by mosquitoes & couldn't sleep. But goodness, I learned a ton and can't wait to get back out there. Your videos remind me why we go through the pain sometimes!
HI! I’m 14 and I’ve decided I really want to do a thru hike when I finish high school! Great job so far Dixie❤️
auw, not all young people are addicted to the phone. My daughter likes her phone but she LOVES nature, animals, birds....etc. I feel sorry for people who freak without technology. They never learned to love the outdoors...it's sad really.
I’ve been a member of Sierra Club since I was 11 years old (56 now); it’s never to early to start backpacking!
You can absolutely do it. I'm 17, turning 18 in one month, just graduated and am solo hiking the JMT (John Muir Trail) this summer! Don't let anyone tell you you're "too young" or "can't" or "aren't you worried about bears" etc. blah blah blah. You can do anything you set your mind to! Good luck Mia!
That’s WONDERFUL, Mia! ☺️ When I was on the AT, my friend Mountain Goat was fresh out of high school. Glad you’re already looking at a thru-hike as a future plan! I wish I had started backpacking sooner.
Thanks for watching and cheering me on!
Can't tell you how much I look forward to the little life lesson that you weave into the videos near the end. Very uplifting, it sure demonstrates that perspective is a pretty powerful tool to have in the backpack!
I totally agree.
John eason. I, also totally agree.
You have to hand it to Aaron, i thought with him on the trail the videos wouldnt be as good but theyre still brilliantly edited!! Good job! Loving the videos as always Dixie ❤
As someone who cowboy camps, if at all possible, to the point of pushing my luck against the weather, I almost always get to watch the stars at night. I think I setup my shelter on the PCT maybe 9 times. Not that I'm against night hiking, particularly when you can do so without using a light due to a lack of vegetation along the trail and the ground color being a light color so it reflects star/moonlight well. Hiking above treeline in the Sierra Nevada with all the light colored granite can be really magical at night .
But one thing I learned from all the cowboy camping I do, at night, I always put all my unneeded stuff that I care about inside my backpack, close it up, and cover it with my rain jacket (in case of dew or frost), including my water bottles which usually keeps them from freezing unless it's really cold. Late September 2017, on the JMT, on one very cold morning surrounded by a few inches of snow leftover from a storm the day before, my water bottles (which had not formed any ice overnight in my pack), started to freeze up sitting on the ground in the short 10-15 minutes it took to pack up my cowboy camp so I had a Gatorade flavored slushy with breakfast. Just shows you how even a minimal amount of insulation overnight helps against an unexpected freeze.
I'm really enjoying your CDT videos as I'm starting to think about hiking it, so it's great to see what I may be getting into.
Hey Dixie, I just wanted to say thank you for all the videos, and for giving all of us that watch an outlet to learn from you and join you in some way on your adventures - You truly are an inspiration and guiding light to so many. I'd also love to give a shout-out to your good friend and trailmate, Perk, for also being such an amazing fellow hiker and person - no major thru-hike of yours would seem the same without him. I can't begin to tell you how much you and your videos are helping me deal with something personal in my own life at the moment, providing me with such valuable insight and things to consider as I prepare my own great hiking adventures into the wilderness. Throughout your videos, you've exuded the perefect balance of true kindness, confidence, determination, honesty and humility that I wish more people, myself included, would learn to have in their daily lives. If anything, even if someone isn't thinking about going out hiking, you've truly inspired us to be honest with ourselves, to hike our own hikes, to live our own lives and to stop listening to the negative voices in our heads, and the people & circumstances that surround us that try to convince us differently. Best of luck to all of you as you continue to put one foot in front of the other, moving closer to your completion of the CDT and earning your Triple Crown. Sincerely, thank you Dixie!
109,000 subscribers Dixie! Holy crap! It's awesome to think so many people are following you on your quest for the crown. I talked to a ranger on the PCT who said that since Reese Witherspoon did the movie Wild that they have seen a big spike in women hiking the trail. I'd like to see if your crown run will do the same. No disrespect to the author of Wild, but I think your hiking story is way more awesome. 20 years ago who would have thought a girl from Opelika, Alabama would be followed by 100,000 people. You can feel proud Dixie. Rock on!!!
Keep with it girl. You're actually an inspiration to me and my wife. I gotta remind you of what you said in previous videos. That your worst day on trail is sometimes better than your best day in a cubicle or on a job site.
Dixie thank you so much the reading my post.
Quality quality material and editing. Really good content Homemade Wanderlust.
the "brlrlrl" close to the end had me spilling the water I was drinking through my nose, since it reminded me of the classic montage of bloopers on the PCT.
Great episode Dixie... Because of you I had my first backpacking experience last week with my daughter (who has autism) and we loved it. Everything went wrong in our trip, the air pad had a hole, it was freezing at 34°F, my sleeping bag was too light and I picked the wrong campsite 😂... However we can't wait to go back again... Thank you so much for being such an inspiration to us 🤗🤗🥀
You are an incredible person. Truly a pleasure to watch. The way you view life shows deep reflection and compassion, which seems to get lost in modern society too often.
Thank you(and Aaron) for the incredible content, and just for being you.
Trail Philosophy by Dixie. That needs to be the book you write when you get your Triple Crown. I'd buy it. And I'd buy a copy for all my friends and family for Christmas. 😉
@6:57 so creepy..LOL😜
me too!
Thank you Dixie Perk and Aaron for another wonderful episode. It has been many years since I spent time on the PCT with a few section hikes all of you are truly inspirational looking forward to next weeks post.
Bummer on freezing the Sawyer. Especially with your water sources, heh. Great attitude through that.
I agree and can understand what you said about "enjoying" the sucky parts that are integral to the success of what we want to do/see/achieve. I had a coach that told me, "Pain is temporary! Glory lasts forever! Chicks dig guys with scars!" And he was right. I've mostly forgotten the pain, and remember the glory clearly. And scars are just tattoos with a better story.
Thanks for sharing your trip with us. I really look forward to the next video, and am happy when I see the notification another is up. :)
Wonderful Wanderlust Wednesday-yay!
Yay! They came in! Lol....Those little filters are life savers. But you showed that you can/could survive without them. After all, what did people do before they were invented? You all did great. And I loved the completeness of the visual story telling here. (Well done, Aaron.). It all ties in so well with the interesting book you talked about, Dixie. Never thought about what challenges we would choose in the pursuit of a goal. Something to ponder on my next hike. Thank you.
We used to use bleach if we had no halazone. Or boil the water. Or drink if it "looked" like a good source. My friend had amoebic dysentery from drinking "good" water about fifteen years ago, he finally got religion about sterilizing water.
I look forward to every upload and I have not been disappointed. Keep safe. Thank you for sharing your journeys with us
One of your best episodes to date. Love your spirit - improvise, adapt, overcome, and most of all, live each moment. Outstanding. Be safe out there. Happy Trails.
I think your ability to get through the annoyances and struggles on the trail is what gets you all the way to the end goal. I love your way of turning things around, even when they suck, and putting things back into perspective. I also love your saying "a bad day on the trail is still better than a good day at work." (or something to that effect) :) Enjoying your CDT videos a ton!
The end where you go all philosophical on us was really good! Glad you got through the struggle of a broken Sawyer without getting sick. Hope you can make it out on the trail this weekend again!
These videos never fail to encourage me and my walk of preparing for my future thru-hikes. I am 19 and on my way to my sophomore year of college, and have been saving since I was 15 so once I graduate I can start my thru-hike of the AT. Thank you for always encouraging people to follow their dreams and go through the struggles to see the beauty!
I was exploring the Andaman Islands (India) about 20 years ago, myself and a German guy had heard rumours of a remote beach cave we could hike to and stay in. We also had the problem of finding a water solution, we bought local desert/sweets from a bakery in a small town & traded them with a local farmer in the area for water, we knew the secret beach was nearby. The farmer let us fill our water tanks from his water supply hose, OMG the beginning stuff came out sludgy green but finally flowed clear, we were on foot and managed to get our heavy tanks down the cliff side to the beach using ropes and after some exhaustive hiking, we found our cave! We spent several GLORIOUS days there fishing, swimming & hiking around naked all day like we were the only people on earth, we made fires to boil the water & cook, used tablets to purify it & had to add coffee because it was STINKING but we never got sick, thank goodness.
Best vid of the hike so far.
I agree. :)
...loved your outro about the struggle theme! :)
All the best from Berlin/Germany!
I think this was the best episode scenery-wise so far. Absolutely breathtaking shots.
I was hoping for a vid from you today, and not only did I get it, I got one I really needed to hear. I'm at the Grand Canyon and having one of those days where everything that can go wrong is. But you are so right, if I could choose my struggles, I'd take high winds blowing my tent away, busted Sawyer water bags, and USPS being a day late with a resupply over any of the "real world" problems I left behind.
Now send some of that rain to the Grand Canyon!
depechmode 101 Yes I am :)
You guys are The Real Deal.From what I see of the water sources,I think you are well served to filter,treat,and boil.Love my Sawyer but it will not filter out viruses etc.Nice job on the videos and managing the logistics of resupply and scheduling is impressive.
I didn't know about filters freezing.
Sad you had to live through it, but I am thankful you shared so I can avoid the same mishap.
You are doing a great job!:-)
Seeing this for the first time (4 years after your post). Wisdom (21:37) is spot on! On the trail, there will be those (not always) times where it's "adapt and overcome." Thank you for sharing!
I am planning to hike & camp in the Alaskan back country next summer. I'm pretty sure some of your tips & experiences (i.e. Sleeping with your water filter to avoid freezing & ruining it) are going to save my life.
prop's to you Dixie,Perk,and Aaron...followed you last year on the PCT! keep it up...continued success
Love hearing all the positive insights you leave us with in every video! Thanks!! Be safe and Hike On!!
My new favorite show, it just keeps getting better. Ya'll are awesome!
Dixie you Aaron and Perk are doing good. you are right you have to push through the bad days as the good days are much better keep hiking on stay safe and loving the videos.
Great job on the editing! Favorite part was the time lapse distance walking at 5:00. So cool to see how much space there is out there!
I am so enjoying this hike watching vicariously through the your lens!
I have been a sub for awhile now. I love your videos! Rewatching these, it makes me encourage myself to start hiking and camping. Along with the emotional things that go with it. Its about the little things in life, and I am realizing this more each day since starting my mental health journey. Thank you for inspiring us!
Another great episode of tenacity in action! Thanks so much! Can't wait until next week's adventure...tune in...same time...same station...
Thanks for letting us all tag along with you guys!
Hi Dixie, glad to see another video. Loved the drone shots.
Thanks for another great VLOG and the bonus philosophy .... stay strong and keep on trekking...Cheers.
loved the Iron Maiden bit.
My wife and I never thought we would be one of the first 100 viewers... we feel like nature nerds. IT IS WEDNESDAY MY DUDES!
LOL HAHA!
@18:44 Get ready to be inspired!😍Love this..just what was needed today. Thank you Dixie and this is why we all love ya.
Great video, excellent example of how challenges come up and are handled. I also love the cows, especially since a cow story got me my trail name. - Saltlick PCT'05
Looooved the heart to heart chat at the end Dixie! I have been thinking about picking up that book, and now I might have to ;)
Just downloaded the audio version, and so far, yep, it's a great listen to! And I can tell Alexa to play it if I don't want to be tethered to an ear bud!
I so look forward to Wednesdays now! I am sad when the Vlog ends because I have to wait til the next one. Thank You for taking use all along!
Love hearing your water issues about drinking out of a cattle trough. I appreciate your predicament. I am laying in a nice bed at home watching TH-cam with access to fresh water , chips and beer. Cheers
Glad you both got new filters. Looks like so much fun
I loved your Iron Maiden impression with the cow skull. I'm very impressed you knew the lyrics and right on tune.
Paul Frank That was Perk, lol
Love your videos, they actually make me miss the trails so much I become very emotional.
It's not about the pains and struggles but, without them, the whole journey would be like anything you can get for free; ungratifying.
So happy to see another video! I love your series!
Another great video!!! And I loved the ended part!! Definitely a good outlook to have on life!!! I absolutely love all of your videos Dixie!! You inspire me so much!!!
This series is great! Enjoying very much.
Dixie you never fail to inspire me. Like everyone else I look very forward to Wednesday. Looks like I have a new book to read. Along similar lines, I quit my job last year to take care of my dad before he died. Contrary to what some people thought, even some of my friends. There were and are struggles from that choice but I have no regrets. As life would have it I had to quit my job again last week to take care of my mom. The struggles will still be there but the reward of loving on my parents is priceless. When my turn comes to hike the AT I'll probably play
"Dixie videos" to keep me inspired. Hike on, be safe
Thanks for another great VLOG and for the philosophical mini-treatise ...be well and all stay strong ...ATB
I absolutely loved this video, Dixie!! I really need to give that book a read/listen. I've heard good things about it.
As always, another great video!
Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
I don't know which is better, the story or the amazing video. I am going to seriously consider getting a drone to take on backpacking trips. I take a lot of pictures but your videos really convey a message and build the story. Absolutely outstanding. You will pass just West of where I live this week. The best is yet to come on your trek through New Mexico. Have a great trip.
Love watching your journey and your tidbits of wisdom are always incredibly insightful. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. 💕
Nelle rs the Pacific Northwest Trail connects (or almost connects) the PCT to the CDT. I know for sure it shares trail with the PCT and at the very least it gets you close to the CDT where it starts in Glacier
Good attitude. Outstanding video . Keep up the good work . Enjoying every minute of your adventure .
Wise words. Loving the videos. You guys make a great team.
Always look forward to your next vid. Heading out for an overnight on the A.T. on Friday gotta get out there when I can when I have a kid free night.
From Iron Maiden to Willie Nelson in one cut.
I enjoy watching your videos because of the scenery. However,I am starting to enjoy listening to them more due to your narration. Hiking seems to bring out the philosopher in you. That is a good thing for your viewers. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks for the book review, Knew it would be a good read. I put it on my list to get from the librarie a while back. LIFE is a Journey, Enjoy the Ride.
This title didn’t age well 😂 but all jokes aside I’m loving rewatching your trail vlogs during quarantine. I find them so calming and happy 😌
The subtle art of not giving a f**k..... Just finished that last week. It is definitely a worthy lusten/read and I hope it helps me get out of my rut and onto the trail. Thanks for the video. Always look forward to Wednesday!
My father just finished that book and I'm starting on it this weekend on my 100 mile backpack on the New River Gorge in WV... I'm looking forward to reading it...
Nugs McDankerson have a great trip!
I look forward to your vlogs so much! Yes to the night hiking! Looks scary and fun at the same time haha
I love that you are reading the subtle art of not giving a F#*k! Such an amazing book! The Megadeath story is great!
I, also love your fascination with the bugs and animals. When I hike stuff like that stands out to me too.
I'm almost embarrassed to say that I've never listened to an audiobook - maybe I don't want my balloon burst when the voice doesn't match that of the character the way I envision him/her sounding. But after Dixie's Book of the Week review, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Bleep (sort of...)," I downloaded the Audible app, got the book, I've been listening to it, and dang, it makes sense! And here I thought I'd just pick up tips on blisters, tents, water sources and hitching! I can see that there are at least 7 individuals who would greatly benefit from listening to the book....
Iron Maiden AND Willie! Your awesome! LOL
Great videos. I want to do the CDT so badly. Work schedule and company are not very time off friendly.
Thank you for posting these and sharing your experience.
Nice job relating Marks book to backpacking. Read it last year. Good read. I think most things in life that are worth doing or difficult... If they weren't everybody would do it. Keep walking
Again another awesome video.
I've had that book on my wishlist.
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You're a great story teller. Thanks for the vicarious adventure. J.
I am currently reading that book and it completely applies to life and thru hiking- I am planning on starting the Long Trail in a few weeks and I know that thinking about the struggles I want to take on will help me succeed. Safe travels when you get back on the trail!
Loved this video so much
Ending? Spot on. Thanks.
Your videos just keep getting better and better! Great editing!! Very slick 👌🏻⚡️🤘🏻🍻
Dixie...what a great video. The shots that you get are so nice and beautiful. Your stories mean so much..so enjoyable. Thank you for taking the time to give us the best you can give. It shows you care to give the best. Keep up your drive, your a joy to watch. Thank you !!
AWESOME! Keep up the video's. Love the adventures. Making memories is what its all about ☺
I also stopped at Jake's Merch (17:44) on my drive home from Black Range/Hillsboro Peak hiking in March! So cool. Godspeed y'all!
Hello Wander Lust, welcome to New Mexico, have a wonderful hike. I'm in Farmington New Mexico and subscribed to your channel, stay safe and hike on. 🇺🇸🌸🇺🇸
Dixie, you and the team your hiking with are amazing. Take care and I'll be following your journey. Thanks for sharing.
Elrond should have SO totally chosen you to take the one ring to the fires of Mount Doom instead of that Frodo. He just whined the entire way. But you’re so upbeat even when things go wrong! I’m just say’n...
C Mar Hahaha, thanks!
Love the videos, looks like you’re having a blast on the CDT!
You can test your filter with blue food coloring. The giardia molecule is between 4 to 6 microns and blue food coloring is .1 micron. So if you put food coloring into your water, filter it, and it comes out clear the filter works. I always pack with a small eye drops bottle with food coloring and it has saved me for this exact situation a couple of times! Love all of your videos, thanks for the inspiration!
Well, as always, I thoroughly enjoyed that! Thanks for sharing, wish you a great time geting back on trail!
12:58 "I don't think your friend has the weather radar yet!" haaaaaa thanks for making me LOL, Dixie:)
Love the video! That last bit about the book is pretty inspirational and definitely plays into the mental game that is all challenges! I've always loved a good challenge and that aspect of myself has really benefitted me since losing my leg 9 years ago in a motorcycle accident. I was planning to thru-hike the AT and it seemed impossible so I switched my focus to the Paralympics. In 2014 I competed in snowboarding at the Games in Russia. I just barely missed a spot on the 2018 team going to Korea. I push myself so hard and honestly I enjoy it. Next Spring I'm planning to start my thru-hike and after that get right back to chasing the 2022 Paralympics. It's not often that I find others inspiring so thank you!
This was such an awesome video. Thank you for the journey!
Fun episode! Thank you! (You know you're a fan of the channel when you get up at 3 a.m. and tune in, lol.)
awesome video. great pix. good story. please keep them coming.
So excited for you! Keep up the awesome work!
hey,dixie great to see your 3 crown adventure! ? do you walk quickly in your off trail life?