Day 46 | Hiking Into A Trail Magic Extravaganza | Pacific Crest Trail Thru Hike
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Shout out to BadBat. 👍 Miss that hiker.
She visited the AT Traildays and is actually preparing a Q&A.
She just announced she’s doing a Q&A (Filming it this week). Taking questions on Instagram 🤗🤗
(Sorry Michel, shoulda paid more attention to your reply. 😊)
Really enjoy your videos as I always pick someone to follow each year after hiking the PCT in ‘22. Wanted to belatedly share that the best way to “gently” get rattlers to leave the trail is by flicking water on them. Rocks & hiking poles only piss them off!! Water works every time. Also, your pondering on children & happiness, I think if kids have a good home where they can embrace the carefree nature of being a child, it’s easier to be happy vs the responsibilities that tend to weigh people down as they get older & have to take care of themselves. They also become more aware of others & comparison is the the thief of joy whereas I think children are too young to have the self awareness until their teens which is when the meanness begins.
Your sayings… whether borrowed or created, matter little. It is the German/Southern accent or the German/ NYC accent that makes it work for you! Cracks me up every time.
I really like "This here video right there" ;-)
"SNAKE CROSSING"
You look like you're having a great time. I enjoy watching your vids. Keep trekking. 😀
Love the beautiful rattlesnakes *from a distance and so glad you're showing them! Regarding negativity, (which I see also), learning to BE PRESENT in the moment you are in, will help teach all of us to appreciate, love, slowdown and change our mindset. It's hard work to be present, stay present and focus on exactly what is happening at that moment. It helps, it seriously helps and you learn to appreciate that moment (you're alive, you are breathing, you are seeing, you are here). Be present.
LOVE YOUR SMILE!! You have come so far from your car talks.
We are so concerned with what others think or just what we want in our flesh. Plus we’ve been programmed to fear and doubt along with shame from others
It is easier to hate than to love. Real love requires revealing your true self and being vulnerable, which is difficult to do as some people are prone to taking advantage of other people who reveal their vulnerability. Children are vulnerable because they have no experience or being taken advantage of, yet. Man, you get so philosophical while you’re hiking, keep it up!
Damn that's a big Anker! Nice Rattler. I think I mentioned before, their striking distance is only about 1/3 to 1/2 their body length. Sounds like you are surrounded by some great hikers to help you enjoy your journey even more. lol @ "that was short lived". I like "New Boots Goofing". Chap actually pointed out where that came from. Love River Croosin, Road Crossin, Crossin, etc. You be you RR. Deep thoughts today! "Ich sprechen sie Deutsch nicht sehr gut." I think that's close, My mom was German.
Everyone is salivating watching Boo jee eat biscuits and gravy 😂😅😂
Yeah, I’m curious to know what his base weight is, and food weight . Since he’s getting Achilles problems (which can be caused by all kinds of things, not just weight), I’m wondering if he should trim his pack weight. But, if he’s got an ultralight set-up AND great food set-up (efficient use of weight from caloricly-dense food), that would be good to know for tips for viewers. Would also be interesting to have an interview with him on how he was thinking of the logistics for the long Sierra trip that RR said he’s planning.
Sehr Gut! I had to listen to the German part a few times to remember the German I’d forgotten. Thank you. As for “River Crossing”. It’s your great contribution to the hiking community and world. It’s your “Empire Strikes Back”. Your “Hamlet”. Your General Theory of Relativity. Your Faust. Whenever i jump over a puddle on a trail, i say to myself, “river crossing!”
Can you translate for us?
Imitation is the greatest form of flattery!
We learn from each other!
That’s the only healthy way to look at it!
Road Runner the Philosopher strikes again! I’ve actually thought that exact same thought as what you described. I don’t, however, fully understand the answer. Maybe negativity can make us more cautious, but that’s a stretch of an answer.
Great vlog, Julianne! So many things to think about. I posted something earlier about Tim Conway which, t appears, nobody understood. But you mentioned you friend Cheeseball and things like 'this here bridge rat dare.' and 'over dare'. I remember that from Tim Conway and Harvey Korman on the Carol Burnette Show. Yes, I'm old and you probably don't even remember Carol Burnett! But that's not important. Please keep using those phrases ... they're fun! Choosing happiness is a good thing and, at times, easier said than done. So ... be happy. We're enjoying your PCT hike with you. Best, Inspector Gadget.
Very interesting person. Very likable.
At 38 I'm still a kid. Most people hate it 😐
Doesn't stop me from tge trampoline park, swingsets, etc. I always ponder why others don't embrace the inner child. When I do, it's very negative. They got married, kids, burdens, never had a supportive family growing up etc etc. Course that purely assumption. But very close while observing others through exterior.
Because MANY people had it rough, and that didn't stop them from experiencing THEIR life.
My dad told me not to have a victim mentality.
I wouldn't know how to even perceive my dad/mom's childhood 😬😩
Many years ago my sister sent me a birthday card that said, “Growing older is inevitable. Maturing, however, is optional.” I have lived my life by those words! 😎😎
I just want to tell you that I’m in recovery mode from surviving the worse trauma of my life. Tallahassee had tornadoes two weeks ago. Two converged right over our house. I lost my art gallery a couple of miles away and have a damaged house. Your hiking videos have given me “normal” and I so look forward to them. We decided to leave for a few weeks and go on a planned visit to the PNW, while we wait for repairs. Thanks for these wonderful videos.
I hope the PNW soothes your soul while you’re here.
Will be praying for you my friend! I am so glad you survived but I can only imagine losing your work and your home simultaneously has got to be very traumatic! Hang in there!!❤🙏🏻
Luckily my house can be repaired. But thank you.
@@wendypelaez9305Wishing you the very best in your recovery and rebuilding
Enjoy when talk to and share with us. You asked a very good question concerning children and why we change as we grow. So many ways to view that.
Human growth and development is a complicated process and it doesn’t happen in a vacuum. That’s a problem. We learn that people judge our actions, looks, words, attitudes and blah blah blah … so it goes. It turn, children start. Look at themselves thru the eyes of their caretakers. That’s when they stop taking off all their clothes to go potty.
I’ll just stop there.
Ramen Bomb with pulled pork was my favorite AT dinner. Delish!!
I love your sayings, like River crossin ‘. And “ this tree right here”
Wisdom on the trail is great! I love your philosophy on life.
Helps to make time pass by and keep you motivated for the next day
I think coffee and cocoa is called a mocha! 😊
Thanks for sharing the beautiful flowers. Keep on saying what you want to & don't pay attention to the unnecessary comments. It was fun to hear the backstory of your sayings. Bummer that the ladybug didn't hike with you. What a terrific tramily! Happy trails!
Re: your thoughts on how we come to a negative state of mind despite entering the world innocent and “happy”. I feel like so many factors play in, but a major one is comparisons. Young happy kids don’t know about comparing themselves to others. Comparing ourselves to others, or to what societal “norms” are can easily take someone down a negative trail. It’s human nature to compare ourselves to others, and we often focus on those who we perceive to be better off than we are. Young kids don’t focus on what they don’t have. Just my 2 cents. 😊
Schön das du uns an deinen Gedanken teilhaben lässt! ❤
Ein Abonnent from Germany.
Go on! Happy trails!💯
Not everybody's childhood was laughter and smiles and rainbows and puppies. But for those who did have that, (I did not, I had a miserable, scary childhood) I guess just aging, and having to live in the world where you learn about getting a job, and paying bills, and car loans, and all that adulting is exhausting. It makes people cranky. So they forget how to smile and laugh, and there's just not enough of it.
People need more puppies 😁
Possibly one of my favorite videos! Your talk time was incredible! Children do come in the world quite pure!
I can’t imagine telling somebody that their sayings aren’t their own… Just seems so many people live in the miserable side of life, am so glad I can’t relate 😜 excited for you #Sierra Crossing 😎
If RR hiked with Bougie through the first stretch of Sierra, then the standard approach past Olancha is Chickenspring, Crabtree, Whitney, Tyndall, Vidette and out Kearsarge.
So, given the 9 day lag, our intrepid RR might be going back in today or tomorrow to do the Mammoth section.
This part has Glen and Mather, the two most difficult and dangerous passes. Can't wait to see the vids.
Coffee & Cocoa = Mocha. 😋
I certainly have strong thoughts on why we go from happy and care free children to curmudgeonous adults, but it would be so unfortunate to spoil your content section - your daily blog is so relaxing to watch, and injects happiness into my day. Thank you for sharing your adventure.
Please share. I’m very intrigued. I have theories of my own.
Seems to me, you are more like you are now than you used to be.😂
As to why is it easier to be hateful and negative… I think it’s because some people have a negativity bias which is stronger than their positivity bias. Also check out the book “the how of happiness”.
I have a nephew who is currently on the PCT and I believe it was when he was in Idlewild. He was having problems with his Achilles his leg seized up on him. He went to a clinic and the doctor there who is also a hiker recommended he have physical therapy and she suggested that he change the type or brand of shoe he was wearing, and when he hikes to shorten his stride and maybe not walk quite so far in one day for a while. I talked to him this morning. He said his legs are great, not giving him any trouble and he feels fantastic. I don’t know maybe this will help your friend. Happy hiking.
That was Dr. Morgan of Blaze Physio who helped your nephew. She's awesome!
Did she advise him to wear a slightly stiffer shoe, one with a little drop or both? When Road Runner mentioned Bougie’s Achilles inflammation I thought the same thing regarding his shoes, assuming he was wearing zero drop shoes. They aren’t for everyone in all conditions. Also, the longer your stride the more likely you are to work harder the parts of your leg that are more vulnerable to that circumstance. Stiffer shoes generally make you chop your stride a little.
@@wanttogo1958 I really don’t know I didn’t ask him. He did say that it was a shoe made for hikers who are a little on the heavier side. And I know that he’s currently at Kennedy Meadows and he said that his legs are perfect. He has no problems with them, but at the time the Achilles both legs were seizing up on him.
@@margaretsimmons1598 understand. I thought you might know him personally and have a back channel for communication. I’m glad to hear the issue cleared up.
Dein Deutsch klingt sooo süß 😍 richtig spannend, dass du mit Akzent sprichst und auch die Sprachmelodie und Wortwahl klingen sehr Englisch - weißt du ob das bei anderen auch so ist, die lange im Ausland leben? Liebe Grüße 😊
PS.: subscriber sind Abonnenten
People need to relax!! Who cares what she quotes!! Just smile 😊
Fun video with so much variety all-in-one! Ahh, the innocence of newborns & early childhood. Having worked in human behavior for 20+ years, I agree little ones are a "clean slate" - tabula rasa. We are curious and have just the most basic needs - air, shelter, sleep, water, food, & love. If just one need is not met, we'll try to compensate in any way possible (tantrums, alcohol, food, bullying, gun violence, etc.). Often, the "bad" or destructive behavior feels good in the moment (incl. anger, rage, physical abuse) but can be detrimental down the road/trail. I believe most kids are being physically kept alive but they are not being nurtured emotionally (i.e. Emotional Health) and that causes real pain. It doesn't take long before we're conditioned to expect [emotional] pain and we raise our guard preemptively.
I hope to start posting videos on my YT channel soon. For now, my videos are more physical wellness & backpacking based including injury prevention which Bougie may appreciate.
All the flowers! The trail is so beautiful.
It's not normally like that.
The snakes are always wanting to say hi to Roadrunner. Beautiful terrain.
You crack me up. I don’t want to wish my life away but your journey wanting me to be on trail. 2027 will be here soon enough. 😉 glad you have a group that hikes your pace as always 🙏 for all you guys safety.
Your attitude is truly glorious. I hope you know how lucky you are 🥰
Subscriber = Abonnent... Greetings from one of your german subscribers! Funny to hear you talk in german, liked it 👍😂😂 🇩🇪
Love your vibe and positive energy! I appreciate your videos so much. I hike this trail through you! I was watching another PCT vlogger, new in their journey, “Chica and Sunsets” and her first water crossing, she said “river crossin” and gave you a shoutout and acknowledged that it was 100% your trademark. That’s the biggest form of flattery I can think of! Keep on keeping on and I too am excited for you to hike the Sierras, being from Northern CA, it is a place near and dear to me. Stay safe out there!
We enjoy your vibe and all of its pedigree. I think we live in a world of opposites. Hot/cold, high/low, wet/dry, etc. In our inner monologues the primary opposites can be described as Light/Dark, Creation/Destruction, Positive/Negative, or Purity/Corruption. I think that the way we interact with our fellow humans is greatly influenced by how we guide our inner monologue. They say not everyone has an inner monologue. That also explains a lot.
Nice to meet your tramily. Appears to be a good fit as to hiking styles/interests. Per info, Sierra's will have several larger "river crossins" due to run off. Enjoying your journey. I find myself using "this here, right there" at times. Viel spas.
Children also learn to express discomfort or distress or unhappiness by crying and how you react to that crying is how they learn. If they learn Everytime they cry someone comes running, it turns into a reenforced reactionary behavior. We also don't know competition at a young age. All we know is plenty and being served. As we start learning we learn to do for ourselves. Part of the learning process is struggle and frustration which pushes the brain to figure things out, helps identify problems and solutions. The more we learn to compete with other people we learn how well we did learning our skills. Sometimes good. Sometimes bad.
Still lovin' your adventure!
Your smile is brighter now that you are hiking your own stride!
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Waaaay back in the olden days of the late 70's, I lived and worked in the beautiful town of Leavenworth WA. I made a "mocha" every morning. 1/2 cup cocoa then coffee. Long before latte stands on every corner 😉
Morning mochas are the best!
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The BBQ pork with Minute Rice makes a tasty meal too! I do 2 pouches pork with about 1/3 cup rice.
Also... spread bbq pork on a croissant! Get the croissant at grocery bakery and slice before you pack. Croissant can smash absolutely flat (especially in bear can) and are so good with BBQ pork. Also peanut butter and raisins.
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Happiness and a positive attitude takes a bit of workout for the brain. Some people are more naturally positive. It is hard to be around pessimists, you don't realize the energy drain until it's drained. If you know what I mean.
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Love your positive vibe!
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Happiness is always a choice. It makes bad situations better for anyone.
Julianne, fantastic views today. Loved the desert bloom. So glad you found a solid tramily to tackle the Sierra. And trail magic to top off the day. Sorry Bouje didn't make it to camp. Not surprised. I've had Achilles problems and it really hurts. Hope you had a great night. Take care. Stay safe. See you tomorrow.
Just call your morning "coffee" a mocha latte 😂. I mean, coffee plus cocoa and milk is technically a mocha latte so it's not wrong 🤷🏼♀️.
It's definitely a mocha!
Dein Döitsch has a very sweet accent 😊
Please, Please, Please keep your happiness at the center of your being. We are products of our environment and learn from those around us. For children , it's simple to be king and full of laughter. For a lot of us it takes a bit of concious efort to be king and forget all the things that we have learned and see the innocence of children. Happy trails....
I love all this high mountain slope scenery. Just watching you hike and talk and be happy makes us all happy.
Gopher snakes and Western Rattlesnakes look similar from a distance like this, but just give them their space. I thought he might be a gopher snake with his black eye mask line.
At 8:29 is Silvery Lupine (Lupinus argenteus). There are 32 other Lupines in the Kiavah Wilderness/southern Sequoia National Forest.
8:40 is Bigelow's Tickseed (Coreopsis bigelovii) older lists say Leptosyne bigelovii on the left with thin petals and California Desert Dandelion on the right. Native Californians would eat the very narrow leaves.
At 9:13 the short silvery leaf red flower is Northwestern Indian Paintbrush, Castilleja angustifolia (In older books C. chromosa) which is hemiparasitic on all those rabbitbrush and sagebrush nearby on all the slopes. They can make their own food on their own but they get water from nearby plant roots. Approach slowly to try and see hummingbirds attracted to the red flower bracts.
Really enjoying your vlog on the PCT! What I keep in mind when pondering our human tendancy of drifting to, let's just say, less-then-upright things, is Jeremiah 17:9: "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?"
Super Klasse! Besonders der deutsche Abschnitt. Weiter so!
Happy Trail !
I'm glad you found other hikers you're more compatible with. It's more fun that way.
I love all of your sayings and your sense of humor itself! You have the ability it seems to really see the happy and good in things. I love this!
My answer to your question as a follower of Christ is sin is what messes things up. We live in a fallen world.
I think we have to choose to overcome evil with good - love one another, help one another. We are in an all out war behind enemy lines, and sometimes it wears on us, but God does remind us He is still with us - a beautiful sunset, a kind word, trail magic, a miracle, there is still so much good. Bad stuff still happens and sometimes things don’t seem fair or make sense to us. I hate to hear of what some people have suffered through - but knowing the ending - this is what gives me hope.
My Mom always told me as I was growing up - everyday you either choose to be happy or you can choose to be unhappy - but the choice is yours alone to make.
Keep trucking RR - you are in full on beast mode!!
Bougi has the greatest hoodie!
Reminded me when my grandfather would speak German when he was mad enjoy
Hey Roadrunner! I thru hiked the AT last year and will start the PCT SOBO in July. I also VLOG my hikes and staying positive and finding the good in things is always my goal too. Sometimes it’s hard during difficult days of hiking but focusing on the good on trail and in people helps us be successful in thru hiking and without a doubt in life. Keep it up and Happy Trails. Hope to see you when we pass this summer! Big T
You are so very awesome!
When I finally get on trail I’m totally appropriating “River Crossin’” from you and “bridge bridge bridge…“ from Miranda Goes Outside.”
Fun is fun, no shame. 😊
Hi Roadrunner! Love your Roadrunner isms lol especially River crossin! I will have to show my husband the section where you are speaking German so he can translate for me! Usually he comes to me so I can translate Spanish for him so it will be interesting the other way around for once! I am sure he will be happy! In reference to when you were discussing why children show more happiness as opposed to adults, I think it has a lot to do with environmental factors and entering adulthood and suddenly having to handle things on your own. That is part of why I enjoy teaching young children due to their optism and I love how they get excited for the simplest of things and their love for learning new things. I try my best to be positive and I try to choose to be happy. I think my faith in God has helped me a lot with staying positive and reminding myself not to worry about things that are beyond my control and remind myself that God is in control. I try and live by the motto I can do all things on Christ who strengthens me.
Amen to that!
I love the AT videos but like the PCT videos too. Be safe and happy.
Keep going am really enjoying your adventure.
Joining your channel and all caught up with your blogs! I will be hiking the northern half of the PCT this summer. Hope our paths cross. You are full of heart, joy, enthusiasm, confidence, and a pure pleasure to watch.
That cache looked similar to ones Devilfish maintains in Oregon. I know he does some in Cali. Wondering if this is one of his?
That there saying out of this here mouth, LETS GO!
Well don't forget about old Alois and Onkle Wolfie!
LETS GO!
I feel like "How YOU doing" to critters on the trail is YOURS. I don't think they did that on Friends.
The trail community at the start was not to great, but after you got away from the LA area it has really been great. Safe hiking to all.
Es freut mich dass du hat Deutsch gesprochen. Meine Mutter wurde in Deutschland geboren aber sie hat kein Deutsch mit uns gesprochen. Ich lerne jetzt deutsch mit Duolingo. Gute Reise! 🥾🥾
First time commenting but you keep saying your sayings who cares if u didn't come up with them love your content
I agree with your idea of what a perfect person should be. Unfortunately we do seem to become negative with age. I think it would be a great idea to make a conscious effort to change that
You have to do a trail dance. Video hiking dancer love your commentary I’m a former A.T hiker hiking pct. Next month and cdt in 2025 and trust me all entertainment around camp is appreciated lol be safe enjoy evertthing on your journey I can relate had a little post trail depression after A.T and best way to overcome is another hike guess it’s just in someone’s blood to long distance hike happy trails
We should all be like children, even Jesus said that. We usually broadcast the things we are absorbing or feeding ourselves. Happy hiking you happy hiker.
It’s the natural tendency in nature to take the path of least resistance. To do otherwise takes a conscious decision and will. Humans are fallible creatures, and will isn’t always readily available even if one is actually willing to make a decision to follow a path that isn’t the one of least resistance. And it’s often easiest to be bitter and angry and get pleasure in making other people feel the same. Just my 2 cents.
Love your channel Roadrunner and to follow along on your adventure! Ich bin aus Österreich und hab mich über deine kurze deutsche Szene gefreut. Mach dir keinen Stress wegen dem Akzent - meine Cousine ist mit 20 nach Amerika gezogen und ihr geht’s genau gleich :) ich würde sagen subscriber heißt Abonnent auf Deutsch :)
I believe we arrive in this world innocent as well; however, our spirit has a past history. The lessons we learn and experiences shape us into human with lots of baggage that may or not be ours. BUT we must adjust to survive the judgement given to us and we were taught. Self will is powerful but do we have the tools.
The pulled pork is my favorite...
Hit grocery outlet in lake isabella. Half price organics, many seed pkgs good for the trail. Remington hot springs right on the lower kern river.
I live there, have fun♡.
Hope you feel better! Time of the month plus heat and 20 plus mile days is tough! You’ll be glad for a nero to recover. Then you’ll be in tip top shape for the Sierra’s. Are there snow snakes in the Sierra’s? 😂
Hallo Juliane, eine schöne Überraschung, Dich Deutsch sprechen zu hören! Subscriber sind wohl am ehesten Abonnenten. Aber so ganz 100%ig trifft es das irgendwie nicht. Ich würde auch auf Deutsch das englische Wort Subscriber benutzen. Interessante Gedanken über die Grundemotion von Kindern. Allerdings müssen Kinder dann lernen mit enttäuschten Erwartungen und der damit einhergehenden Frustration umzugehen. Aus diesem Lernprozess entwickelt sich die Fähigkeit zur Resilienz. Das erlernen manche besser und manche sehr viel schlechter. Vielleicht ist das die Wurzel einer negativen Grundeinstellung? Auch nur so ein Gedanke, der mir kam als ich Dir zuhörte … well, here they were, my two cents. Happy trails!
Wow so cool dass du deutsch gesprochen hast :-) Dein Deutsch ist natürlich perfekt :D. Subscriber = Abonnent? Würde ich sagen. Du bist echt schon weit gekommen auf dem PCT und jetzt hast du eine viel bessere Tramily als zuvor! Ich wünsch dir weiterhin viel Spaß, und danke für die tollen Videos, mit denen ich träumen kann, auch auf dem PCT zu wandern :)) Happy trails!! Matthias
What is your technique for locating snakes on trail while hiking? I am terrified of snakes?
Hallo Roadrunner, schöne Idee, mal eine kleine Einlage in deutsch zu machen! Das kannst du gerne öfters bringen.
Viele Grüße aus dem Taunus!
It's not the environment so much. Well cared for children feel safe and secure. Adults often feel fear and insecurities which causes them to be distrustful.
The question of childhood innocence is attached to the belief of original sin, whether we’re all born with an indelible mark on our souls. It is a fascinating study, and a crucial one in understanding one’s relationship to God.- Mark
in meinem Erfahrungen "Deutsch" ist eine schwierige Sprache (Grammatik, aber immer hin , bleib gesund
8:07 rattlesnake crossing!
Ability to be joyful and positive is part of your personality makeup. There are as many negative, fearful and cautious kids as there are adults. Saying all kids are joyful is not based in reality.
German here. Subscriber would be Abonnent.
Subscriber = Teilnehmer
Subscriber = Zeichner
Subscriber = Abonnent
Es wahr gut dein Deutsch zu hören!
Ich wahr 5 Jahre alt wenn wir weggezogen haben. So mein Deutsch is nimmer so gut.
Aber ich kann dich sehr gut verstehen!
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Viel Spaß ❤❤❤
Do you stay in touch with Cheese Ball and other ACT hikers?
Children are innocent and pure until the world corrupts them around the age of accountability
What is the white thing on your shoulder that holds a battery? I'm thinking it's a thermometer but I have never noticed seeing the other side of it yet.
I think it’s her thermometer
What kind of seat is that that Bobby has?
Grüße von einer deutschen Abonnentin 😅
Sometimes religion makes people feel bad about being happy, or we people are shy to express it in case it makes others feel bad - speaking from a U K viewpoint. Sometime there an are few don’t give a, and are outwardly happy people - most of us want to be these people but often aren’t.