I said it when you were on the AT and this trek confirms it... you have thru-hiker blood coursing through your veins. Congratulations on completing your journey and doing it with dignity, grit and class. That's what makes you so special and your vlog so compelling to watch. Well done thru-hiker!!
Wow I’m crying. I watched it all in one sitting and was so happy for you. That was amazing. If anyone is thinking of doing this trail, they need to watch this. You are amazing Congratulations.
I binged your 10 video series, which is very unusual for me. I am late to the comments, but I still wanted to let you know that I very much enjoyed your video series. I felt like I was on the journey with you, but without having to get wet from rain or sweat. The emotion you had finishing the hike was very powerful. Congratulations on your accomplishement, on your video series and on completing a wonderful, albeit lonely at times, adventure.
Congratulations on your accomplishment!! Thank You so much for sharing your adventure. I couldn't stop watching your videos until you finished. Well done!
Thank you for honesty and realism, you are an inspiration to me. July’23 will be 3.5 years cancer free and I have already lost 60lbs. I plan on hiking the CT in 2023.
Just watched the last CT vlog. What a fabulous piece of work. Im a 70 year old male who has been backpacking for 50 years. I can so feel your pain, emotion and exhilaration at being at the end. Tears. You are so talented. Can't thank you enough for allowing all of us to join you on this hike in such a real way.
@@lazyextremist3119 I live in Alabame, but have backpacked a lot in Wyoming. Did the Teton Crest Trail. Spectacular. Also hike a good bit in Wyoming's Wind River Range and some in Colorado. Thanks again for sharing. Ill watch your AT videos next.
I did a Thru of the CT, finishing on 8/1. I hiked 32 days with 4 zero days for 36 days total. The journey was amazing. A wet stormy summer I may add. Anyway, I watched your videos and thought about them often. You gave me inspiration when things got hard. Thanks! “1i” On the Trail.
I hiked this trail in 2018 - changed my life. I've watched many of your posts, and I want to say that I appreciate your candidness - too many don't tell the whole story - the highs and lows are real. So glad you toughed it out. Congrats!
Thanks for sharing your journey. You seem like a really nice young lady and I am so glad you attempted and made the CT a forever great accomplishment. Onward your go. Thx. E
I really enjoyed your CT vlog. Prettiest views I have ever seen. I felt all your emotions; you are a superb vlogger. Must admit, I teared up times when you did; specially at the end. Hope you will have other adventures that we can follow. Take care. xx
Congratulations. Thank you so much in showing us the fabulous CO Trail scenery. Even in your down and low moments you kept the camera rolling. That is why viewers tune in and you did not disappoint. Thanks again.
This has been by far and away the best CT video I've seen. Everything is real vs being sensationalized. Congrats. Dang I live 12 miles awat from Waterton Canyon and you've have inspired me. Great editing as was.
Awesome video series! I've wanted to hike the CT for awhile now. I need to just plan it and do it. I like that you showed the highs and the lows instead of just a highlight reel. Much more realistic. Also I bet in no time you will forget most of the lows and just remember the positives. I think that's what keeps us going back. Glad you finished it!!! Congratulations on being a CT thru hiker!
Congratulations from a CTF volunteer for completing this trek with style and grace. It has to be reassuring especially after having to drop off the AT due to your serious health issues. Well done!
Congratulations you did it! You are a thru hiker. That is an amazing trail with breathtaking views and beauty all around. That was an awesome journey Thank you for sharing.
You are a beast! Congratulations, and I am really happy for you. Thanks for sharing all of the moments of wonderment and even the moments when you were really up against it. Your genuine love and appreciation of creation is really cool. And the way you power through the tough times is inspiring. I thoroughly enjoyed these videos, and I wish you all the best.
Congratulations!!!! I love your videos! You have a special way about you that makes your video content different in a great sort of way! Thanks for sharing your adventures!!!
I have enjoyed watching all of your videos, and this one was no exception. Looking forward to seeing more in the future when, and IF you decide to do so. Perhaps one day you can get around to finishing that AT thru-hike. I myself, along with others will be starting it in '22. Nice work!
Congrats! You're definitely badass! I love your honesty and humility through this whole journey you were on. I also love your statement, "I have a life I'm not trying to escape from....." In this day and age I think many tend to do that and don't even realize they're trying to run from themselves? Awesome job! Peace and Love
@@lazyextremist3119 Bikepacking!!! Gahhh!! I just got 2 bags for my bike and planning my first over night to a state park near me. I'd love to see some bike packing videos!!
Really enjoyed your video series, thank you! I finished Aug 8, looks like I just missed you out there! Was cool to reflect on my hike while watching yours, from the videos it looked like we were out there around the same time.
I've watched every second of your videos and have loved tagging along. You are a great story teller with these videos. I've enjoyed watching your trip so much. Congratulations on a huge accomplishment. You should be very proud of what you did.
Congrats! I had to bail at Molas Lake after 24 days...I had issues with my shoulder, my left arm was numb for the last three days, (after falling) which made a difficult hike, dangerous. I'll head back next year to finish the last 4 segments, it was a incredible journey, thanks for sharing yours with the community. Cheers, oh...BTW - I'll be doing segment A of the PCT (just 104 miles) in a few weeks, I need to be back on the trail...peace.
Congratulations from Australia. Sue and I are about to start our mere 400km hike and we are invigorated and inspired by yours. I would love to see a video on your motivation for the doing the hikes and how that has changed and if you have changed as a person. Well done you. Denys
Your vlogs are very well done. Congratulations on such an accomplishment. That trail is definitely on my list of trails to hike. Do you have a suggestion of what would be the best time of year to start? Also, if you had to only do a 100ish mile section, what point to point would you do? If you haven't thought of it, I hope you get to experience the John Muir Trail as well some day. It has a similar beauty to the Colorado Trail, but I don't believe it is quite as open and green. There are some beautiful places, however throughout that hike. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Well done & congratulations! I've really enjoyed your channel! Have you ever considered the Florida Trail? Relatively flat compared to other long trails. Lots of water, lots of critters! Hoping you get to finish the AT someday. Looking forward to your next series!
Thank you for sharing your adventure. You are no doubt inspiring others to do the same. All you have to do is go back through all of your videos and count the number of times you are smiling and you can see what an amazing experience this was for you. Congrats!
I wish the AT, but I can’t yet with my job. I’m thinking a bikepack trip in the spring across MO (Katy Trail). I haven’t decided which shorter trail I will backpack - maybe Superior? Eek such a tough decision.
Thank you for sharing your adventure, I have enjoyed watching your videos. Later this summer I was planing on section hiking a portion of the CT and would like your recommendation. I will be looking to do around 100 miles in 5-6 days. Is there a section you would recommend?
My favorite section was between San Luis and Silverton in the San Juans. It's pretty high altitude (many miles at 13k) and remote, but absolutely stunning. It definitely depends on the shape you are in. A more accessible point for fitness, altitude, and traveling is starting from the climb out of Breckenridge/Frisco. It was also very beautiful.
Congrats! The views were amazing! I really understand when you said you weren’t trying to escape home life with hiking! I love hiking but my wife not so much ( not at all)! When I go I miss my family and I know they worry about me so it’s hard sometimes to enjoy what you went out on the trail for! Thanks for taking us along! #type2rules!
Thank you! It took my husband probably about 1000 miles of me hiking to realize it wasn't going to stop anytime soon. It's so nice to have good family to return to. Hike on!
Thanks for the videos. Thinking of doing th CT with a friend next year. We both are hoping to hang. Are there enough places that will enable us to hang hammocks?
I have just found this channel, and binge watched your CT. What an accomplishment! If you only had one week to spend on it, which segment would you recommend ? I'm also a midwest gal, and altitude is intimidating!! ;)
A question. I'm planning on hiking the CT this summer and my girlfriend would like to join me for a week or so. Are there a few sections you'd recommend, bearing in mind altitude acclimatization and accessibility to a town where we can rendezvous? (She'll be flying into Denver from the east coast and is generally very fit.) Thanks in advance!
For logistics, I would recommend the climb out of Breckendridge - it is beautiful and just the right amount of exposure. You'll be early enough into your hike that she'll be more likely to keep up without discomfort (even if she's fit, trail legs are hard to beat). I think it's pretty high in altitude, but it'll only get more altitude from there. Otherwise, the San Juans are absolutely stunning. San Luis (14k side trail) at sunrise was my favorite moment on trail. My favorite miles were between 338 through Silverton at mile 412. I hope you have a great journey! The CT is truly awe-some.
@@lazyextremist3119 Many thanks. We've actually both hiked around Breckenridge so I think your San Juans suggestion is the way to go. Really looking forward to it!
I said it when you were on the AT and this trek confirms it... you have thru-hiker blood coursing through your veins. Congratulations on completing your journey and doing it with dignity, grit and class. That's what makes you so special and your vlog so compelling to watch. Well done thru-hiker!!
Your previous comment has remained with me - and I suspect this one will too. Truly, thank you so much for your encouragement!
Wow I’m crying. I watched it all in one sitting and was so happy for you. That was amazing. If anyone is thinking of doing this trail, they need to watch this. You are amazing Congratulations.
I binged your 10 video series, which is very unusual for me. I am late to the comments, but I still wanted to let you know that I very much enjoyed your video series. I felt like I was on the journey with you, but without having to get wet from rain or sweat. The emotion you had finishing the hike was very powerful. Congratulations on your accomplishement, on your video series and on completing a wonderful, albeit lonely at times, adventure.
What an awesome accomplishment! Thank you for showing the lows. You are truly an inspiration. “Congratulations”
Congratulations on your accomplishment!! Thank You so much for sharing your adventure. I couldn't stop watching your videos until you finished. Well done!
Thank you for honesty and realism, you are an inspiration to me. July’23 will be 3.5 years cancer free and I have already lost 60lbs. I plan on hiking the CT in 2023.
Binged watched your journey. You made Underdog cry. Congratulations on an epic adventure.
Thank you, Underdog!
Just watched the last CT vlog. What a fabulous piece of work. Im a 70 year old male who has been backpacking for 50 years. I can so feel your pain, emotion and exhilaration at being at the end. Tears. You are so talented. Can't thank you enough for allowing all of us to join you on this hike in such a real way.
Thank you! I’m humbled when anyone makes it all the way through the videos. I bet you’ve had some beautiful trail life in those 50years!
@@lazyextremist3119 I live in Alabame, but have backpacked a lot in Wyoming. Did the Teton Crest Trail. Spectacular. Also hike a good bit in Wyoming's Wind River Range and some in Colorado. Thanks again for sharing. Ill watch your AT videos next.
They say don't quit on a hard day. There were a few and you didn't. Congrats and thanks for the spectacular scenery and the inspiring hike.
I did a Thru of the CT, finishing on 8/1. I hiked 32 days with 4 zero days for 36 days total. The journey was amazing. A wet stormy summer I may add. Anyway, I watched your videos and thought about them often. You gave me inspiration when things got hard. Thanks! “1i” On the Trail.
You are AWESOME!
Thank you so much for taking us along with you on your journey. Very well done!!
F R E A K I N G KILLED IT! WOW! 👏 so good! Congratulations!
I hiked this trail in 2018 - changed my life. I've watched many of your posts, and I want to say that I appreciate your candidness - too many don't tell the whole story - the highs and lows are real. So glad you toughed it out. Congrats!
Watched your whole CT trail series - loved it! I've done parts of the CT and going back in August to do the full thing. Hike on!
Thanks for sharing your journey. You seem like a really nice young lady and I am so glad you attempted and made the CT a forever great accomplishment. Onward your go. Thx. E
I can feel the emotion .... so powerful.
You captured some video that is beyond words....thank you .
I really enjoyed your CT vlog. Prettiest views I have ever seen. I felt all your emotions; you are a superb vlogger. Must admit, I teared up times when you did; specially at the end. Hope you will have other adventures that we can follow. Take care. xx
Congratulations. Thank you so much in showing us the fabulous CO Trail scenery. Even in your down and low moments you kept the camera rolling. That is why viewers tune in and you did not disappoint. Thanks again.
Congratulations!! 🎉 you can do great things!
Great hike! Great videos!! Tremendous fortitude!!
Really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations!
Nicely done! Congratulations
This was great. You're great. Congratulations.
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your journey.
Congrats!
You did awesome. I Love it.
Congratulations. Thanks for taking us along on your journey. God bless.
Awesome! Congratulations!!
I’m not crying, you’re crying. So great to share your palpable joy/pride/relief in this amazing accomplishment. Well done you! 👍👍
Congratulations 🎉🎉👏🙏✌️👍
Congratulations and thank you! 😊🥾
This has been by far and away the best CT video I've seen. Everything is real vs being sensationalized. Congrats. Dang I live 12 miles awat from Waterton Canyon and you've have inspired me. Great editing as was.
I met someone who does the CT every year. Being 12 miles away - you have amazing access!
Awesome video series! I've wanted to hike the CT for awhile now. I need to just plan it and do it. I like that you showed the highs and the lows instead of just a highlight reel. Much more realistic. Also I bet in no time you will forget most of the lows and just remember the positives. I think that's what keeps us going back. Glad you finished it!!! Congratulations on being a CT thru hiker!
Thank you so much! I say go for it and make it happen!
Nice accomplishment. Congratulations!
Congrats and well done! I enjoyed your videos.
Ever good....willl miss your smile......may the luck find you....
Thank you!
Yeah!! You did it!! Proud of you!!
Aww thank you! :)
Congratulations, LE, well done! Thanks for your time and trouble in putting together honest and inspiring videos! You're the best!
Well done young lady, really enjoyed watching the Colorado trail. Rest up and get ready for your next adventure.
Thank you! I will :)
I enjoyed your journey!
Congrats! Thanks for bringing us along :)
Thank you for following along :) I love this community!
So HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY for you! CONGRATULATIONS! 🦋❤
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your journey with us! It was so fun to watch! You accomplished something so incredible, and it’s inspiring!
Congratulations from a CTF volunteer for completing this trek with style and grace. It has to be reassuring especially after having to drop off the AT due to your serious health issues. Well done!
I binge watched the entire series. You are so fun! I am looking forward to seeing your next adventure. Happy Holidays!
Congratulations 🎊
Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing. You have a wonderful day. Take care, and looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Awesome, I hope I can do it. Planning on taking my granddaughter this summer.
Congratulations you did it! You are a thru hiker. That is an amazing trail with breathtaking views and beauty all around. That was an awesome journey Thank you for sharing.
You are a beast! Congratulations, and I am really happy for you. Thanks for sharing all of the moments of wonderment and even the moments when you were really up against it. Your genuine love and appreciation of creation is really cool. And the way you power through the tough times is inspiring. I thoroughly enjoyed these videos, and I wish you all the best.
Thank you so much!!
Awesome hike! Thanks for sharing .
Loved to see you finish, loved to see you get home to a nice congrats banner even more. Thank you for sharing the journey ❤
It is on my consideration list - my wish list of trails is quite long!
Congratulations and well done on the hike and your vlog. Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us!
Thank you for your kindness and following along! I so love the online hiking community - it makes me feel like I didn't do this trek solo.
Congratulations!!!! I love your videos! You have a special way about you that makes your video content different in a great sort of way! Thanks for sharing your adventures!!!
I have enjoyed watching all of your videos, and this one was no exception. Looking forward to seeing more in the future when, and IF you decide to do so. Perhaps one day you can get around to finishing that AT thru-hike. I myself, along with others will be starting it in '22.
Nice work!
GREAT STUFF! very well put together videos!! will miss not seeing anymore :( congrats on a job, journey well done!! keep at it!
Thank you so much!
You are one impressive hiker. Well done
I came to the party late but enjoyed every minute! Congrats!
Congratulations. I cried when I saw you well up and say, you could see it.
Amazing achievement. Well done. 💜🙌🏻💜
Thank you! It was definitely an emotional finish.
Congrats! You're definitely badass! I love your honesty and humility through this whole journey you were on. I also love your statement, "I have a life I'm not trying to escape from....." In this day and age I think many tend to do that and don't even realize they're trying to run from themselves? Awesome job! Peace and Love
Thank you so much! This community makes being authentic so very easy.
Congratulations lady! Amazing mix of emotions when you walk that last few feet to the final terminus and touch it and reach the final goal.
Thank you! Yes, so many emotions. Thru Hiking brings it all to the surface in a vibrant way.
Big Congrats!!!! I hope you have plans for more hikes in the future because I absolutely love your videos 💕
Thank you! I sure am hopeful for more hikes, and possibly even some bike-packing in the nearish future (after winter of course!).
@@lazyextremist3119 Bikepacking!!! Gahhh!! I just got 2 bags for my bike and planning my first over night to a state park near me. I'd love to see some bike packing videos!!
Fantastic! No doubt everyone watching this trek enjoyed seeing the pride on your face when you finished 👍
Looking back at it, this community helped me feel like I wasn't doing this hike alone. Thank you for following along :) :)
Congrats 🎇 Beautiful trail. So beautiful that I hiked it twice lol. Looking forward to your future adventures. Again congratulations.
Thank you! I could see myself hiking this one again, too :)
Really enjoyed your video series, thank you! I finished Aug 8, looks like I just missed you out there! Was cool to reflect on my hike while watching yours, from the videos it looked like we were out there around the same time.
Congrats on comoleting the CT! Loved your series :). I reeaallyy want to hike the CT, so thanks for keeping my dream alive!
Yes you absolutely should! It was an amazing trail.
YAY NICELY DONE!
Well done!! great adventure to have bragging rights!!!!
I've watched every second of your videos and have loved tagging along. You are a great story teller with these videos. I've enjoyed watching your trip so much. Congratulations on a huge accomplishment. You should be very proud of what you did.
Thank you so much! I'm so grateful for this community, especially during a solo trip it was a significant encouragement.
Nice series of vlogs! I think I was about 10 days behind you. I camped at Taylor Lake on the last night and then to Durango.
Congrats! I had to bail at Molas Lake after 24 days...I had issues with my shoulder, my left arm was numb for the last three days, (after falling) which made a difficult hike, dangerous. I'll head back next year to finish the last 4 segments, it was a incredible journey, thanks for sharing yours with the community. Cheers, oh...BTW - I'll be doing segment A of the PCT (just 104 miles) in a few weeks, I need to be back on the trail...peace.
Congratulations and thank you for sharing and producing a great video - I start on Aug 8th
You’ll have a great adventure!
Miss you so much... ✌️
Congratulations from Australia. Sue and I are about to start our mere 400km hike and we are invigorated and inspired by yours.
I would love to see a video on your motivation for the doing the hikes and how that has changed and if you have changed as a person.
Well done you.
Denys
Accomplished, Respectable, Thru-Hiker ... Congratulations! #HikerTrash
Thanks for sharing your adventure!!!
Thank you so much!
Cograts❗🔥
Just... Be.... Proud. 2nd thru hike, done!
We haven’t heard from you in some time, hope all is well and we’ll see more adventures soon. Peace.
Great job! what a accomplishment! I’d love to see a video of your perspective as a female solo thru-hiker after this amazing hike.
nice hike good video 😃
Your vlogs are very well done. Congratulations on such an accomplishment. That trail is definitely on my list of trails to hike. Do you have a suggestion of what would be the best time of year to start? Also, if you had to only do a 100ish mile section, what point to point would you do? If you haven't thought of it, I hope you get to experience the John Muir Trail as well some day. It has a similar beauty to the Colorado Trail, but I don't believe it is quite as open and green. There are some beautiful places, however throughout that hike. Thank you for sharing your journey.
New suscriptor,from jersey!
Well done & congratulations! I've really enjoyed your channel! Have you ever considered the Florida Trail? Relatively flat compared to other long trails. Lots of water, lots of critters! Hoping you get to finish the AT someday. Looking forward to your next series!
Okay young lady, it's a new year. I'm expecting to see an update for this years hiking plans.
Congratulations on finishing the CT!
It was great to follow along with the adventure.
Congratulations and thank you! I've absolutely enjoyed following your hike. ☮❤
Thank you :)
Thank you for sharing your adventure. You are no doubt inspiring others to do the same. All you have to do is go back through all of your videos and count the number of times you are smiling and you can see what an amazing experience this was for you. Congrats!
Thank you so much! It was beautiful and brutal at the same time ha.
Yay! You did it! What's next? AT part deux?
I wish the AT, but I can’t yet with my job. I’m thinking a bikepack trip in the spring across MO (Katy Trail). I haven’t decided which shorter trail I will backpack - maybe Superior? Eek such a tough decision.
Thank you for sharing your adventure, I have enjoyed watching your videos. Later this summer I was planing on section hiking a portion of the CT and would like your recommendation. I will be looking to do around 100 miles in 5-6 days. Is there a section you would recommend?
My favorite section was between San Luis and Silverton in the San Juans. It's pretty high altitude (many miles at 13k) and remote, but absolutely stunning. It definitely depends on the shape you are in. A more accessible point for fitness, altitude, and traveling is starting from the climb out of Breckenridge/Frisco. It was also very beautiful.
Congrats! The views were amazing! I really understand when you said you weren’t trying to escape home life with hiking! I love hiking but my wife not so much ( not at all)! When I go I miss my family and I know they worry about me so it’s hard sometimes to enjoy what you went out on the trail for! Thanks for taking us along! #type2rules!
Thank you! It took my husband probably about 1000 miles of me hiking to realize it wasn't going to stop anytime soon. It's so nice to have good family to return to. Hike on!
Thanks for the videos. Thinking of doing th CT with a friend next year. We both are hoping to hang. Are there enough places that will enable us to hang hammocks?
Fellow River to River thruhiker here. I love your videos, do you have any hikes planned for 2022?
Great recap at the end. I put this up there with Elina Osborne's PCT video.
She is definitely a fantastic videographer!
I have just found this channel, and binge watched your CT. What an accomplishment! If you only had one week to spend on it, which segment would you recommend ? I'm also a midwest gal, and altitude is intimidating!! ;)
A question. I'm planning on hiking the CT this summer and my girlfriend would like to join me for a week or so. Are there a few sections you'd recommend, bearing in mind altitude acclimatization and accessibility to a town where we can rendezvous? (She'll be flying into Denver from the east coast and is generally very fit.) Thanks in advance!
For logistics, I would recommend the climb out of Breckendridge - it is beautiful and just the right amount of exposure. You'll be early enough into your hike that she'll be more likely to keep up without discomfort (even if she's fit, trail legs are hard to beat). I think it's pretty high in altitude, but it'll only get more altitude from there. Otherwise, the San Juans are absolutely stunning. San Luis (14k side trail) at sunrise was my favorite moment on trail. My favorite miles were between 338 through Silverton at mile 412.
I hope you have a great journey! The CT is truly awe-some.
@@lazyextremist3119 Many thanks. We've actually both hiked around Breckenridge so I think your San Juans suggestion is the way to go. Really looking forward to it!
How do get home take a plane or a bus.how does one get to the trailhead
I flew to Denver, took the train from the airport to downtown, stopped off at REI for fuel, and then took an Uber to the trailhead.
Have you considered the Vermont Trail?
Yes, I have considered it. My wish list of hiking trails is quite long :)