"Things don't go quite as planned"....that's when it becomes an adventure . You got some great views in this video and having way too much fun sliding down the mountain side
@@JayWandersOut I'm going to need all the help I can get... I've watched some truely amazing video journaling and am feeling quite anxious about not messing up to bad.. Think I'm going to bring some of my humor to my videos...but as Rodney Dangerfield used to say "I gets no respect...no respect at all" LOL
Shelly Skye It was unreal. I hope to get down there again after I'm done and take my time through some sections. I'd like to officially do some of the crossings we detoured around and spend shorter days fishing and taking more night photos. We'll see.
You are so optimistic and positive about everything, and it's such an admirable quality! Thanks so much for sharing your daily PCT with us. You have our support all the way to Canada! Keep up the fantastic work and be safe!! 👍👍
Your best video yet! You should do a full length documentary when you complete the PCT. I crush up the Limon Lays chips. They will last a week without going stale. I just throw in an anti-moisture pack from my seaweed. You were wise not to cross that river as it did look dangerous. Nothing wrong with having 2 quilts. I usually take a down bag or quilt plus a fleece blanket just in case my down is wet as the fleece retains warmth when wet. Unfortunately, my poor fleece blanket accidentally got left behind at Hauser Creek this year. LOL - I can think of many words to describe the PCT, but BORING is not one of them 😁
Chris K It sure does get better. Now that I'm out of the high Sierras I hope people stick around! Not as much to look at these days relatively speaking.
That is so beautiful and it goes for day after day. Such a great trip. You probably no longer need this, but if you need to melt snow for water, start with a small amount of water in the container and to help the initial heat transference. Add small amounts of snow to the water/snow slurry and shake vigorously. Also, wrap the pots, bottles, etc in dark, non-insulated clothing like a raincoat so the containers hear faster. Check the rocks for warmth, of the are in direct sun and still cool, put the containers on your sleeping pad to separate the containers from larger cold objects. And never set the containers on snow, obviously. You've got to be enjoying this so much, I am so jealous!
memathews Yep. I moved them to warm spots on the rock. I love being creative to adapt to situations or solve problems so being outdoors for so long has been a hoot.
too bad you don't fish...I bet there are some yummy trout in some of the lakes and streams you go by....Another excellent video Jay....your beard is getting there.... Hike safe....
V Poppawolf I didn't plan on it because of the time it would take and whether my group would be up to a few shorter days for that, and the legalities. Fortunately I researched it and my group was totally up for a few short days for the new experience so I got my license at Mammoth Lakes!
cool, I can't wait to see how you fare.....secret is to walk quietly and stay low...trout mostly face upstream...lakes are much easier...if using a spinning rod use the lightest line possible....panther martins worked well for me
Wow that water is just gorgeous! I want to be there!!!! Headed to Whitney in July and planning on seeing some beautiful sights then! Glad you all choose what you felt was safer for you! Last year was a scary one.
Plenty of snow, just gotta wait for it to melt first! Haha. That little cowboy setup you had looked pretty comfy. Glad y'all are trekking along safely and getting through it. At least you have beautiful views!
Rogue Preparedness So often we would look for dry flat spots then as we set up we realize how great the views are. You just can't go wrong out here for views.
Forgot to mention that I’ve been hammock camping on the PCT this year vs cowboy camping in 2016 and tent in 2017. The tent sites are usually full, tend to be cold, and I really have problems finding flat ground. Also, the hammock allows me to carry a much smaller pack. Personally, I find the hammock more comfy than sleeping on the ground.
Thank you, Jay. I hope you have an idea how inspiring and motivating your videos are to get up and get out there. Regarding your Arc Haul setup, I'm curious what options/accessories you opted for (on top of the side pockets, multi-bag, top side sacks, v strap and strap sack), if they worked out for you, and if you wish you had gotten other options after your miles. Thanks and take care out there!
ZETETIC RAIDER Less accessories for your pack, the less you carry. I’m using a barebones pack for the Sierras with no side pockets or hip belt and this allows me to have a total weight with food and water of only about 15 lbs. This is 25 lbs less than I took in the Sierras 2 years ago when I had a pack with all the bells and whistles. Less is more!
I though if I didn't use the side top pouches I'd send them back but I still use them all the time usually for wetter items like groundsheet and water filter. The V strap on top I still like since it spreads the pressure across whatever item you keep there. I still use the multipack all the time but it holds my 26,800 mAh battery, InReach, headlamp, and phone. So far I like all the accessories I added. One of the attachment loops for a hip pocket seems worn down to a tiny thread so I will replace that with my ice axe loop but otherwise things are working out well. Another hiker and I discussed how our tail bone hurts from the hip belt now because we've lost all our fat padding there so I'm trying to get an additional lumbar pad from Zpacks. Some other straps here and there are showing some wear now as well but only time will tell if they'll survive the trip. I'd like to be lighter but I have all those electronics and am carrying more weight in food than I would have thought.
Jay Wanders Out Olive oil and coconut oil are packed with good calories. I know it’s not the most healthy choice, but crushed up potato and corn chips have lots of calories, weigh next to nothing, and when crunched up, take up hardly any space and they will last for a week without going stale when repackaged into a small sandwich bag. I know you carry a lot of camera gear, but your videos are amazing - very inspirational!!! Well worth their weight. The art of Yoging food is a good way to get those extra calories without carrying them on your back😁.
ZR Thank you. Flew home yesterday to upload footage, swap gear, and ride out the Yosemite Fire. The best thing this last 2 weeks is that I used everything I brought and never exceeded 23 lbs. with gear, food, water out of town or during heavy water carries. I made good choices for my needs.
Your awesome for watching over this group, I am sure you bring a lot of comfort to them. Yes, your learning too, but I would worry about this group some without you being there 👍. Now then. If you still have a cup with an eyelet, you attach it to your hiking pole and with it securely attached you dip that down into harder to reach water areas, melting snow works but does not yield much water in the warmth time you have. Also, creek crossing. You can check water depth by taking a fist sized rock and tossing it up into the air into the water where you want to know the depth. The speed and weight of the rock goes up into the air over the water where you are testing depth. The rock comes down fast enough to hit bottom of the river bed before the water closes off the sound of the rock hitting the bottom. If you hear the hit, it’s likely shallow enough to cross. If the rock goes “curplunk” Sound, then it is likely hip high or higher and do not cross. Of course you will probably read this after your done with river crossing. 😀. I like the look of early morning starts, and when you stop to set up camp, it’s actually warm to lounge around in comfort. I would have my poles put away and ice axe ready when going down slides if the speed is going to be fast enough to make it hard to stop, use it as a break. Good luck.
Randy Smith Most glissades have a flat area towards the bottom so I was never worried about slowing down and it was broken up enough that I stuck my trekking pole handle down and it slowed me. The melting water in gallon zip locks worked out great actually and got us all that we needed. I was melting snow all afternoon though. One of us had a 750ml pot with a bailing handle on it so that probably would have worked to get water. We just didn't want to walk out on that snow any longer.
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"Things don't go quite as planned"....that's when it becomes an adventure . You got some great views in this video and having way too much fun sliding down the mountain side
Greg Wheat Oh one glissade I had my arms up in the air hooting as I went down. It's such a blast!
Way to capture all that outstanding beauty Jay.
You'll be amazed how the environment does all the work for you. Like I've said before it's hard to take bad photos in this area!
@@JayWandersOut I'm going to need all the help I can get... I've watched some truely amazing video journaling and am feeling quite anxious about not messing up to bad.. Think I'm going to bring some of my humor to my videos...but as Rodney Dangerfield used to say "I gets no respect...no respect at all" LOL
I really love following along with you! Be blessed!
I commented when you were way down south that the Sierra was gonna be beyond anything you’d seen. I’m glad you are loving it.
Shelly Skye It was unreal. I hope to get down there again after I'm done and take my time through some sections. I'd like to officially do some of the crossings we detoured around and spend shorter days fishing and taking more night photos. We'll see.
Amazing Jay another fantastic video, be safe and keep um coming.
You are so optimistic and positive about everything, and it's such an admirable quality! Thanks so much for sharing your daily PCT with us. You have our support all the way to Canada! Keep up the fantastic work and be safe!! 👍👍
Your best video yet! You should do a full length documentary when you complete the PCT. I crush up the Limon Lays chips. They will last a week without going stale. I just throw in an anti-moisture pack from my seaweed. You were wise not to cross that river as it did look dangerous. Nothing wrong with having 2 quilts. I usually take a down bag or quilt plus a fleece blanket just in case my down is wet as the fleece retains warmth when wet. Unfortunately, my poor fleece blanket accidentally got left behind at Hauser Creek this year. LOL - I can think of many words to describe the PCT, but BORING is not one of them 😁
Its a beautiful thing Jay... i'm watching them all. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. It only gets better.!!
Chris K It sure does get better. Now that I'm out of the high Sierras I hope people stick around! Not as much to look at these days relatively speaking.
That is so beautiful and it goes for day after day. Such a great trip.
You probably no longer need this, but if you need to melt snow for water, start with a small amount of water in the container and to help the initial heat transference. Add small amounts of snow to the water/snow slurry and shake vigorously. Also, wrap the pots, bottles, etc in dark, non-insulated clothing like a raincoat so the containers hear faster. Check the rocks for warmth, of the are in direct sun and still cool, put the containers on your sleeping pad to separate the containers from larger cold objects. And never set the containers on snow, obviously. You've got to be enjoying this so much, I am so jealous!
memathews Yep. I moved them to warm spots on the rock. I love being creative to adapt to situations or solve problems so being outdoors for so long has been a hoot.
too bad you don't fish...I bet there are some yummy trout in some of the lakes and streams you go by....Another excellent video Jay....your beard is getting there.... Hike safe....
V Poppawolf I didn't plan on it because of the time it would take and whether my group would be up to a few shorter days for that, and the legalities. Fortunately I researched it and my group was totally up for a few short days for the new experience so I got my license at Mammoth Lakes!
cool, I can't wait to see how you fare.....secret is to walk quietly and stay low...trout mostly face upstream...lakes are much easier...if using a spinning rod use the lightest line possible....panther martins worked well for me
Ah... the dawn of a new day, the majestic call of 'cheeseburger' can be heard in the distance.
I love those birds.
Wow that water is just gorgeous! I want to be there!!!! Headed to Whitney in July and planning on seeing some beautiful sights then! Glad you all choose what you felt was safer for you! Last year was a scary one.
I totally appreciate you for taking us down to the water. Tough days. So awesome.
Solo Over 50 That water tasted good too!
Those water sources sure are prettier than the desert ones! ;) Beautiful video Jay.
L. Michele Scott I haven't found a single dead animal floating in them yet so definitely.
Plenty of snow, just gotta wait for it to melt first! Haha. That little cowboy setup you had looked pretty comfy. Glad y'all are trekking along safely and getting through it. At least you have beautiful views!
Rogue Preparedness So often we would look for dry flat spots then as we set up we realize how great the views are. You just can't go wrong out here for views.
So beautiful!!!!!
Awesome! Be careful!
Good stuff Jay
Forgot to mention that I’ve been hammock camping on the PCT this year vs cowboy camping in 2016 and tent in 2017. The tent sites are usually full, tend to be cold, and I really have problems finding flat ground. Also, the hammock allows me to carry a much smaller pack. Personally, I find the hammock more comfy than sleeping on the ground.
Absolutely stunning! Wow! So many ooooooh's & aaaahhhhh's!!
Thank you, Jay. I hope you have an idea how inspiring and motivating your videos are to get up and get out there. Regarding your Arc Haul setup, I'm curious what options/accessories you opted for (on top of the side pockets, multi-bag, top side sacks, v strap and strap sack), if they worked out for you, and if you wish you had gotten other options after your miles. Thanks and take care out there!
ZETETIC RAIDER Less accessories for your pack, the less you carry. I’m using a barebones pack for the Sierras with no side pockets or hip belt and this allows me to have a total weight with food and water of only about 15 lbs. This is 25 lbs less than I took in the Sierras 2 years ago when I had a pack with all the bells and whistles. Less is more!
I though if I didn't use the side top pouches I'd send them back but I still use them all the time usually for wetter items like groundsheet and water filter. The V strap on top I still like since it spreads the pressure across whatever item you keep there. I still use the multipack all the time but it holds my 26,800 mAh battery, InReach, headlamp, and phone. So far I like all the accessories I added. One of the attachment loops for a hip pocket seems worn down to a tiny thread so I will replace that with my ice axe loop but otherwise things are working out well. Another hiker and I discussed how our tail bone hurts from the hip belt now because we've lost all our fat padding there so I'm trying to get an additional lumbar pad from Zpacks. Some other straps here and there are showing some wear now as well but only time will tell if they'll survive the trip. I'd like to be lighter but I have all those electronics and am carrying more weight in food than I would have thought.
Jay Wanders Out Olive oil and coconut oil are packed with good calories. I know it’s not the most healthy choice, but crushed up potato and corn chips have lots of calories, weigh next to nothing, and when crunched up, take up hardly any space and they will last for a week without going stale when repackaged into a small sandwich bag. I know you carry a lot of camera gear, but your videos are amazing - very inspirational!!! Well worth their weight. The art of Yoging food is a good way to get those extra calories without carrying them on your back😁.
Awesome, thank you for the thorough reply. Can't wait to see your after trail gear and system reviews. To an epic final half to your journey, cheers!
ZR Thank you. Flew home yesterday to upload footage, swap gear, and ride out the Yosemite Fire. The best thing this last 2 weeks is that I used everything I brought and never exceeded 23 lbs. with gear, food, water out of town or during heavy water carries. I made good choices for my needs.
Thank you Jay for the beautiful veiws from what you say (typical day) ha ha
Your awesome for watching over this group, I am sure you bring a lot of comfort to them. Yes, your learning too, but I would worry about this group some without you being there 👍. Now then. If you still have a cup with an eyelet, you attach it to your hiking pole and with it securely attached you dip that down into harder to reach water areas, melting snow works but does not yield much water in the warmth time you have. Also, creek crossing. You can check water depth by taking a fist sized rock and tossing it up into the air into the water where you want to know the depth. The speed and weight of the rock goes up into the air over the water where you are testing depth. The rock comes down fast enough to hit bottom of the river bed before the water closes off the sound of the rock hitting the bottom. If you hear the hit, it’s likely shallow enough to cross. If the rock goes “curplunk” Sound, then it is likely hip high or higher and do not cross. Of course you will probably read this after your done with river crossing. 😀. I like the look of early morning starts, and when you stop to set up camp, it’s actually warm to lounge around in comfort. I would have my poles put away and ice axe ready when going down slides if the speed is going to be fast enough to make it hard to stop, use it as a break. Good luck.
Randy Smith Most glissades have a flat area towards the bottom so I was never worried about slowing down and it was broken up enough that I stuck my trekking pole handle down and it slowed me. The melting water in gallon zip locks worked out great actually and got us all that we needed. I was melting snow all afternoon though. One of us had a 750ml pot with a bailing handle on it so that probably would have worked to get water. We just didn't want to walk out on that snow any longer.
Just another average day lol
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Don't steal the hiker's food, Eat the damn hiker. Why do you think hikers go missing on the trail every year.
Willard Wooten That's where my thoughts went first! Hikers are probably all stringy and tough though and not as much fat.