Oh Man, I just finished watching your entire triple crown series and I'm crying! Commenting here in hopes that you'll see this comment. Unfortunately I haven't been blessed with good health, so I watch travel and adventure channels to see things I can't see myself. Thank you so much for documenting your travels! You're an amazing person, so strong and determined. I'd like to think I'd be right out there with you, it's what I hope I'd be doing. What a great life you have. And although I've never done anything like any of your through hikes, I can imagine that post-trail depression is completely common. After you finished the CDT, I thought, oh boy, it's over..wahhh! I'm now watching some of your other videos which may seem silly for someone like me, but I like to learn! Thanks again for your channel
I always love your very poignant introspections...'sometimes the seemingly terrible can pave a way to something new/beautiful/exciting' can often be applied to multiple aspects of life. Thanks as always!
You’re such an inspiration! Your words about not dwelling on the negative, I needed to hear that today. I’ve had a rough couple of weeks and was starting to feel defeated. I’m active duty military and far from my beloved woods, so I watch your videos when I need my nature fix, and today you spoke to my soul:) thanks Dixie!!
Jessica you nailed it with your thoughts on the burned area. Nothing goes to waste in nature. The nutrients released back into the soil and opening of the canopy allow other species such as the beargrass and lupines as well as animal life to flourish in the long run. Hope your mom and pup enjoyed their time together in town. Happy Trails and God bless!👍
I miss you when you're not hiking! So glad to follow you on your 'catch up' trail that was missed the first time around. Love your introspection. Love your adventures and you. Thanks for sharing your hikes with the world Dixie!
Gosh, it is so good to watch your videos again, with the new content and all. Sorry Mom and Fancy were not with you, but it is great to listen to your ruminations on what you observe. It feels like meeting up with an old friend. And yes, seeing a landscape seemingly destroyed by fire, reminds us that Nature works on a totally different timeline than we do. Where we see destruction, Nature sees an opportunity for different plant species to have their turn in the sunlight. And I saw some young pine trees there getting ready to begin the cycle all over again. Thank you so much for these incredible videos. They are wonderful! 🏔👍❤️
Hello Dixie, it's good to see you out on the trail again. You are dedicated and honest thru hiker. It's a good thing that you brought the umbrella. Thank you for sharing your great filming and narrating. All the best to you, your Mom and Fancy. Take care and be safe. 🤗
Was also following the Bennett family. I haven't seen a post from them in awhile. Glad to hear that they are still on the trail and doing well. Beautiful section you just did! Keep up the good work!
I’m an avid trail runner and hiker all year around in every kind of weather from summer, fall, winter and spring. I got hooked a year ago on Altra’s ! My go to running shoe is Timp 1.5 my through hikers are Lone Peak 4 mid mesh. Super light, support and no sore feet or blisters! My day hikers are the Timp’s 1.5 . They aren’t the prettiest but my feet are my Friends on the trails! I’m always out Solo everywhere I go so comfort I will not compromise on my feet. I’ve learned a lot from watching Homemade Wanderlust so Thank You
Hey Dixie, this is my stomping grounds! I cut my teeth in that forest starting as soon as I hit double digits and although I’ve been all over the country and world, IMO there’s nothing quite like it. And when we say “there’s no snow” in that pass we mean you’re not walking on 6 feet of snow and need snowshoes or cramp ons. 😜 I have a family of my own now and seeing a family like that traveling the outdoors together is inspiring. We’ll be doing our first family backpack this coming season (our youngest is 4 and is finally old enough to sack up) so I’m pretty stoked. Cheers girl and keep up the great work!
Really enjoying your videos. I remember when you first started with these videos. You motivated me to do something I wanted to do for a while, hike the AT. I wish I could do a thru-hike of it, but with work and other responsibilities I just don't have the time. I live in Virginia near the AT (about 1 1/2 hours drive from me) so I do portions. I did a part for a week that I could get off work back in May. I returned nearby to a place in Virginia in July and did a place called Goshen pass in Goshen VA and it was quite the challenge (especially when your'e 50). My son went with me (he's 15) and he is working on his hiking merit badge for boy scouts. Thanks for the inspiration, motivation, and information!! I will tell you this, during the week I'm sore, tired, but mesmerized by the beauty of the AT and surrounding area, it is truly God's country out there. But, when I return to the pavement jungle of Washington DC the following week for work, I always feel refreshed and more alive then I've ever felt before. Some of my co-workers think I'm nuts, but they don't understand, you have to do it, see it, breathe it in, smell it, walk it, and then you'll see.
I enjoy your vlogs. Subscribed. Good filming. Interesting narrative. Long ago i was a wilderness guide in BC, using horses. I backpack more now. Like one commenter said, oh how i wish i had done all that in a digital age! All i have are a few faded snapshots. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
True enough on the fires. Those forests evolved with fire, and there is so many critters from certain insects to birds that thrive in post fire period. One of my favorite maps was one of Yellowstone that marked the 1988 fire. In the 90’s until just now, those burns where you were going spot wildlife in the backcountry. Great blog, thank you.
Being in Arkansas, I really get excited as soon as I hear that "hey y'all" in the beginning of the videos. That is exactly how I would start one when I get out on the trail. Waiting until my boss retires until I do a thru-hike, and these videos help me to learn and ease some of the longing to be out there. Thank you for making so many videos on so many topics. Love from Arkansas!
it was nice to meet you on the trial, just before that big hail storm. Glad you had a good trip. It's been nice watching your channel. Hope your next adventure is just around the corner.
Homemade Wanderlust - You're right - it does seem like a waste sometimes to see those burned areas. Then again, fire is a natural and vital part of the alpine forest ecosystem; it's just that we humans tend not to take the long view of such things. I wish "they" would allow more salvage logging in burned timber stands - it makes a lot more sense to use the wood to produce something than to leave dead snags to fall on campers, hikers, animals, across trails, etc. Happy Trails.
I love my Mariposa pack. Living in the SE, it’s often wet when I backpack. I love the tall pocket for my tent. Keeps it out of the main pack when it might be damp or muddy, and lets me get it out to set up without having to open my main pack in a downpour. I can fit two 1L bottles in the shorter side pocket, and keep my toileting supplies and water filter in the upper pocket.
I'm so glad you're back home from the Camino. Can't wait to get on the trail myself. Do you ever feel so tired from a hike that you don't want to have to communicate with people that evening and want time to yourself? The scenes are breath-taking.
Great video! Thanks! BTW, I too am a cold sleeper and found that my new warbonnet diamondback quilt warmer than any other 20 degree quilt I own. I was astonished when I started using it. Hike on!
Eva F I know, me too. I found their channel through Second Chances channel, started following them on youtube and then they stopped vlogging...sad because they had awesome videos...glad they are still trekking and doing well
I finally found out what it’s like hiking in worn out shoes. On the PCT I wore one pair of lone peak 3.5s for the first 400 and they had another 60 or so before I started. Still had plenty of life but my feet grew so I got a pair of 4.0. I wore those for another 400 miles before I got off trail. Got home and did another 150 miles or so of weekend trips in them. Then hiked on a super sharp rocky trail and my feet were absolutely killing me the whole time. I wore them a couple of other hikes after that and the body and tread don’t look too bad but now 600+ miles on them, no thank you. There isn’t any support left and they kill me feet. Just bought another pair of 4.0s and it’s night and day. You don’t notice it slowly wearing out but when you get a new pair it’s amazing
You've definitely inspired me to try out some backpacking trips for my channel, albeit shorter ones. Have a video from trekking through Prince Albert national park in Saskatchewan
Thank you for the beautiful video. That hail looked familiar. Pretty sure you were on that trail right around the time when I did this section. Awesome. Wish i would have had a chance to say hi.
This is the first time I've heard someone mention regularly getting bruised by their pack. I got my base weight down to 11lbs (15-20lbs fully loaded) and was still getting bruised at the start of hikes, so its reassuring to hear it from someone else as others kept telling me I was carrying too much weight. Either way, glad to see you doing well and hope WanderMama and Fancy feel better after some rest!
Hi Dixie I was wondering if you replaced the mariposa pad with your yellow foam sleeping pad? If so that's brilliant as I have seen many people placing them on the outside of the pack and just looks so ackward
Specialty Outdoors could convert the big one to two small ones. A good video would be a listing of all the packs you have used and the evolution of your preferences and dislikes.
Oh my goodness! My parents live near Snoqualmie Pass and I will be visiting them from Texas, flying out tomorrow actually. I will be doing some trail magic at Snoqualmie Pass and hiking a tiny bit of the trail on July 31st. It would be amazing to meet you but I'm betting you are long gone by now since you have edited and posted video from this stretch.
Have to admit I was a little surprised after actually seeing your pack in person. Friend of mine has one, I don’t care for the pocket configuration after seeing and holding one. Balancing my pack is something I am pretty careful about, not balancing one leads to a day of tugging and pulling on the shoulder straps and waist belt. And something that I noticed on her pack and now yours is the the rear mesh pocket gets stretched out. Maybe I’m just spoiled by dyneema and not having to worry about my stuff getting wet, after seeing her pack I don’t think that it’s going to stay dry inside after a day of getting hit with hard rain
If your still here Dixie you ought to take your mom and Fancy to Snowgrass Flats up toward Old Snowy the fields are alive , with the sound of buzzing from all the wildflowers blooming for miles. I just got back 3 hours ago on a 3 day trip in my backyard , The Goat Rocks .
No mom and no Fancy, but my oh my, you are surrounded with beauty even in what was just recently on fire. Your camera really portrays the vividness of all the colors. First class again!
I loved it! That was a great note to end on too. And I agree, how can burnt trees not make you sad? Helps to remind yourself that our short existence on this planet is incomprehensible to the life cycles of the many environments we hike through. Fires have been raging from the beginning, but new trees will return. Not in our lifetime, but someone's. Mother earth just got a little hair cut in the northwest, it'll grow back. And she's beautiful regardless!!
Sweet hike in those burned out areas , the wild flowers are so beautiful , I am watching close to ur reviews on that pack , really want one , I am so concerned about ventilation on the back area , and do u think it carries well ?
This is the first time I've seen you since the CDT and I realize you are still THE person I like to see on a hiking vlog. You just have a way of making me feel like part of your journey so THANKS for being out there just for me!!! : )
4:27 Basin Lake! The Norse Peak wilderness is a favorite of mine. Starting from Chinook Pass it makes a great weekend trip, but you can start from the Norse Peak trailhead or Crystal mountain for a day hike. Sad about the fires; when that fire went off there was so much smoke it blotted out the sun. You would see a faint red orb, and some days we’d wake up with ash on things. This was in Tacoma and Puyallup, like 40 miles away :/
Dixie, have you been able to figure out what that back of the knee issue is? I get the same on some of my hikes and long walks every now and then. Seems totally random tho and I haven’t been able to figure out what causes it. Love your videos! Especially now that your pup is hiking with you. Mind joins me on all my adventures as well. Best hiking buds in the world. 💕🐶
I had to rewind a few seconds...did she just say "Snow is hot lava"???!! Lolol That was hilarious! 😂 The bear grass is stunning! And all the scenery. The ending kinda reminded me of your endings with "thoughtful thoughts" on the AT. Great video!
Great video Dixie! You keep mentioning the extra weight you're carrying so curious to know what your actual trail weight for these stretches is? Thanks!
*Gear Update Timestamps*
Pack: 06:54
12:36 (wet pack)
Minor Quilt update: 03:48
Shoes: 10:30
Sorry if I missed it but what pack is this?
@@thomash7573 Gossamer Gear Mariposa
Thanks SDDucat. I thought it was a GG but wasn’t sure what model.
I'm still using my Osprey Exos 48 Litre!
Fancy sliding down the hill stole my heart.
Oh Man, I just finished watching your entire triple crown series and I'm crying! Commenting here in hopes that you'll see this comment. Unfortunately I haven't been blessed with good health, so I watch travel and adventure channels to see things I can't see myself. Thank you so much for documenting your travels! You're an amazing person, so strong and determined. I'd like to think I'd be right out there with you, it's what I hope I'd be doing. What a great life you have. And although I've never done anything like any of your through hikes, I can imagine that post-trail depression is completely common. After you finished the CDT, I thought, oh boy, it's over..wahhh! I'm now watching some of your other videos which may seem silly for someone like me, but I like to learn! Thanks again for your channel
I always love your very poignant introspections...'sometimes the seemingly terrible can pave a way to something new/beautiful/exciting' can often be applied to multiple aspects of life. Thanks as always!
You’re such an inspiration! Your words about not dwelling on the negative, I needed to hear that today. I’ve had a rough couple of weeks and was starting to feel defeated. I’m active duty military and far from my beloved woods, so I watch your videos when I need my nature fix, and today you spoke to my soul:) thanks Dixie!!
jmbarker74 Thank you for serving to keep all of us safe.
Nana in Texas
jmbarker74 , ❤️🇺🇸 Thank you for service and protecting our freedom.
Myra Price thank you for the support:)
dan carne thanks for the support:)
Thanks for your service to our country 🇺🇸😊
Jessica you nailed it with your thoughts on the burned area. Nothing goes to waste in nature. The nutrients released back into the soil and opening of the canopy allow other species such as the beargrass and lupines as well as animal life to flourish in the long run. Hope your mom and pup enjoyed their time together in town. Happy Trails and God bless!👍
😂 Love your thoughtful comments at the end of most of your vids. I always say the worst day camping/hiking is still better than the best day at work.
Love your macro photography! Keep it up. You are the only TH-camr that does this often!
TopLineGear Thank you! It’s a whole new world with that lens!
There is always life after fire.
Thanks for the update!
Happy trails.
I miss you when you're not hiking! So glad to follow you on your 'catch up' trail that was missed the first time around. Love your introspection. Love your adventures and you. Thanks for sharing your hikes with the world Dixie!
Shoutout to the Bennett family - such an inspiring adventure!
Gosh, it is so good to watch your videos again, with the new content and all. Sorry Mom and Fancy were not with you, but it is great to listen to your ruminations on what you observe. It feels like meeting up with an old friend.
And yes, seeing a landscape seemingly destroyed by fire, reminds us that Nature works on a totally different timeline than we do. Where we see destruction, Nature sees an opportunity for different plant species to have their turn in the sunlight. And I saw some young pine trees there getting ready to begin the cycle all over again. Thank you so much for these incredible videos. They are wonderful! 🏔👍❤️
Hello Dixie, it's good to see you out on the trail again. You are dedicated and honest thru hiker. It's a good thing that you brought the umbrella. Thank you for sharing your great filming and narrating. All the best to you, your Mom and Fancy. Take care and be safe. 🤗
Ronald Rose Thank you so much!! I appreciate you watching and your support :)
Was also following the Bennett family. I haven't seen a post from them in awhile. Glad to hear that they are still on the trail and doing well. Beautiful section you just did! Keep up the good work!
I’m an avid trail runner and hiker all year around in every kind of weather from summer, fall, winter and spring. I got hooked a year ago on Altra’s ! My go to running shoe is Timp 1.5 my through hikers are Lone Peak 4 mid mesh. Super light, support and no sore feet or blisters! My day hikers are the Timp’s 1.5 . They aren’t the prettiest but my feet are my Friends on the trails! I’m always out Solo everywhere I go so comfort I will not compromise on my feet. I’ve learned a lot from watching Homemade Wanderlust so Thank You
Hey Dixie, this is my stomping grounds!
I cut my teeth in that forest starting as soon as I hit double digits and although I’ve been all over the country and world, IMO there’s nothing quite like it. And when we say “there’s no snow” in that pass we mean you’re not walking on 6 feet of snow and need snowshoes or cramp ons. 😜
I have a family of my own now and seeing a family like that traveling the outdoors together is inspiring. We’ll be doing our first family backpack this coming season (our youngest is 4 and is finally old enough to sack up) so I’m pretty stoked.
Cheers girl and keep up the great work!
Great job! I love your positivity too. Those wildflowers were stunning. Love your vlogs. I hope your mom and Fancy join you soon.
You are a gifted story teller.
Really enjoying your videos. I remember when you first started with these videos. You motivated me to do something I wanted to do for a while, hike the AT. I wish I could do a thru-hike of it, but with work and other responsibilities I just don't have the time. I live in Virginia near the AT (about 1 1/2 hours drive from me) so I do portions. I did a part for a week that I could get off work back in May. I returned nearby to a place in Virginia in July and did a place called Goshen pass in Goshen VA and it was quite the challenge (especially when your'e 50). My son went with me (he's 15) and he is working on his hiking merit badge for boy scouts. Thanks for the inspiration, motivation, and information!! I will tell you this, during the week I'm sore, tired, but mesmerized by the beauty of the AT and surrounding area, it is truly God's country out there. But, when I return to the pavement jungle of Washington DC the following week for work, I always feel refreshed and more alive then I've ever felt before. Some of my co-workers think I'm nuts, but they don't understand, you have to do it, see it, breathe it in, smell it, walk it, and then you'll see.
I love this section of the PCT! Glad you got to come back through!
As always, your commentary and the music at the end....so perfect and makes me reflect and think deeper! Awesome video! Thank you for sharing!
Heal up Ma and take a good rest Fancy.. love your videos ❤️❤️
Nice thoughts on landscape regeneration post forest burn. The flowers there are gorgeous.
Glad you got to Washington State. It's my home and glad have you enjoy it's wonder.
Beautiful flowers. Hope everyone can get back on trail soon!
I always get cabin fever after watching your videos.
I enjoy your vlogs. Subscribed. Good filming. Interesting narrative. Long ago i was a wilderness guide in BC, using horses. I backpack more now. Like one commenter said, oh how i wish i had done all that in a digital age! All i have are a few faded snapshots. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Dixie, what a beautiful section of trail. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.! Walk in beauty every day!
What was your opinion of the
Zpack Arc Haul pack?
Why did you trade it for another pack.
Great video, Dixie! I'd give anything to see snow right now. Now my feet are itching for the trail.
True enough on the fires. Those forests evolved with fire, and there is so many critters from certain insects to birds that thrive in post fire period. One of my favorite maps was one of Yellowstone that marked the 1988 fire. In the 90’s until just now, those burns where you were going spot wildlife in the backcountry. Great blog, thank you.
Being in Arkansas, I really get excited as soon as I hear that "hey y'all" in the beginning of the videos. That is exactly how I would start one when I get out on the trail. Waiting until my boss retires until I do a thru-hike, and these videos help me to learn and ease some of the longing to be out there. Thank you for making so many videos on so many topics. Love from Arkansas!
i have been watching everything you have done and have inspired me to make a leap of faith , you are a beauty, thanks for all you do
it was nice to meet you on the trial, just before that big hail storm. Glad you had a good trip. It's been nice watching your channel. Hope your next adventure is just around the corner.
That bear grass stretch was soooooooooo beautiful!
Homemade Wanderlust - You're right - it does seem like a waste sometimes to see those burned areas. Then again, fire is a natural and vital part of the alpine forest ecosystem; it's just that we humans tend not to take the long view of such things. I wish "they" would allow more salvage logging in burned timber stands - it makes a lot more sense to use the wood to produce something than to leave dead snags to fall on campers, hikers, animals, across trails, etc. Happy Trails.
Glad mom & Fancy took a zero, but at the same time there is beautiful scenery they are missing. Love seeing the trail through your eyes :)
YAY!! LOVE The Bennett Family KIDS OUT WILD!!!
I love my Mariposa pack. Living in the SE, it’s often wet when I backpack. I love the tall pocket for my tent. Keeps it out of the main pack when it might be damp or muddy, and lets me get it out to set up without having to open my main pack in a downpour. I can fit two 1L bottles in the shorter side pocket, and keep my toileting supplies and water filter in the upper pocket.
I'm so glad you're back home from the Camino. Can't wait to get on the trail myself. Do you ever feel so tired from a hike that you don't want to have to communicate with people that evening and want time to yourself? The scenes are breath-taking.
Im currently trying to prepare for my first ever through hike and your vids are very inspiring! Your living the dream!! God bless!!
Been enjoying these videos with my morning coffee. Gonna be late to work for the third straight day🤣
Wow, amazing views. Really enjoyed the gear reviews too.
Thanks for sharing.
I've been following the Bennet's from the beginning. Watching the change in the kids is amazing.
Glad you're enjoying my home state! Even though it rains (and hails) so much. Does make for some purdy wildflowers! Love you videos!
Your content has a great vibe. I don’t agree all the time, but I always feel welcome, thank you
I only recently found your channel over a month ago and I've been watching one to two videos every work day on my lunch to catch up ☺️
Beautiful up on chinook pass. I spent many days and nights alone plowing snow, keeping 410 open to the public! Thanks for sharing your journey!!
Great video! Thanks! BTW, I too am a cold sleeper and found that my new warbonnet diamondback quilt warmer than any other 20 degree quilt I own. I was astonished when I started using it. Hike on!
What’s a cold sleeper? You like it cold, or, you always feel cold when you sleep?
I'm glad to see that family is still on the trail. They are "Kids Out Wild" on youtube.
Eva F I know, me too. I found their channel through Second Chances channel, started following them on youtube and then they stopped vlogging...sad because they had awesome videos...glad they are still trekking and doing well
Beautiful! And you are a great teacher of life. Thank you!
Dixie (or Jessica), your vlogs are so inspiring and beautiful 💗
Great words of wisdom there at the end. Thank you.
I finally found out what it’s like hiking in worn out shoes. On the PCT I wore one pair of lone peak 3.5s for the first 400 and they had another 60 or so before I started. Still had plenty of life but my feet grew so I got a pair of 4.0. I wore those for another 400 miles before I got off trail. Got home and did another 150 miles or so of weekend trips in them. Then hiked on a super sharp rocky trail and my feet were absolutely killing me the whole time. I wore them a couple of other hikes after that and the body and tread don’t look too bad but now 600+ miles on them, no thank you. There isn’t any support left and they kill me feet. Just bought another pair of 4.0s and it’s night and day. You don’t notice it slowly wearing out but when you get a new pair it’s amazing
You've definitely inspired me to try out some backpacking trips for my channel, albeit shorter ones. Have a video from trekking through Prince Albert national park in Saskatchewan
Thank you for the beautiful video. That hail looked familiar. Pretty sure you were on that trail right around the time when I did this section. Awesome. Wish i would have had a chance to say hi.
Hey Dixie, the plan crash happened in the 70's. Also, I had some friends hike the segment just two weeks ago! Lol.
Good words near the end! Thank you
This is the first time I've heard someone mention regularly getting bruised by their pack. I got my base weight down to 11lbs (15-20lbs fully loaded) and was still getting bruised at the start of hikes, so its reassuring to hear it from someone else as others kept telling me I was carrying too much weight. Either way, glad to see you doing well and hope WanderMama and Fancy feel better after some rest!
So glad to see another one of you videos. Love them! Blessings
Hi Dixie
I was wondering if you replaced the mariposa pad with your yellow foam sleeping pad? If so that's brilliant as I have seen many people placing them on the outside of the pack and just looks so ackward
Specialty Outdoors could convert the big one to two small ones.
A good video would be a listing of all the packs you have used and the evolution of your preferences and dislikes.
Glad your Mom took a pass for her health, but dang it I'm enjoying when the whole band is playing.
PS: Does your mom have an official trail name yet?
What is the story behind that trail name?
Willow Blossom She uses a zero degree sleeping bag? Hehe
Her name is WanderMama :)
@@HomemadeWanderlust Perfect. Even sounds a little like a superhero name, which she is.
Oh my goodness! My parents live near Snoqualmie Pass and I will be visiting them from Texas, flying out tomorrow actually. I will be doing some trail magic at Snoqualmie Pass and hiking a tiny bit of the trail on July 31st. It would be amazing to meet you but I'm betting you are long gone by now since you have edited and posted video from this stretch.
You are awesome Dixie. Thanks for posting.
I know your name is Dixie what I don’t know is why I typed Daisy.
Have to admit I was a little surprised after actually seeing your pack in person. Friend of mine has one, I don’t care for the pocket configuration after seeing and holding one. Balancing my pack is something I am pretty careful about, not balancing one leads to a day of tugging and pulling on the shoulder straps and waist belt. And something that I noticed on her pack and now yours is the the rear mesh pocket gets stretched out. Maybe I’m just spoiled by dyneema and not having to worry about my stuff getting wet, after seeing her pack I don’t think that it’s going to stay dry inside after a day of getting hit with hard rain
Dixie, No life ever ends, The burn is a highway to new life. The Redwoods only reproduce in a fire. You saw the birth of a new forest!
I love your videos! Kudos to the editor too. Patiently awaiting the next one. Praying your mom heals up 100%
Happy trails
Enjoyed the video. Hope your mom is feeling better. Safe travels!
If your still here Dixie you ought to take your mom and Fancy to Snowgrass Flats up toward Old Snowy the fields are alive , with the sound of buzzing from all the wildflowers blooming for miles. I just got back 3 hours ago on a 3 day trip in my backyard , The Goat Rocks .
Thanks For sharing dixie I love your videos. I wonder if its the same plane from one of lukes videos on the outdoor gear review channel.
Outdoor Gear Review is a great channel.
No mom and no Fancy, but my oh my, you are surrounded with beauty even in what was just recently on fire. Your camera really portrays the vividness of all the colors. First class again!
Some beautiful stretches on that segment, in spite of the burn areas. I hope it’s that gorgeous when I finally get to do the PCT!
I loved it! That was a great note to end on too. And I agree, how can burnt trees not make you sad? Helps to remind yourself that our short existence on this planet is incomprehensible to the life cycles of the many environments we hike through. Fires have been raging from the beginning, but new trees will return. Not in our lifetime, but someone's. Mother earth just got a little hair cut in the northwest, it'll grow back. And she's beautiful regardless!!
Dixie! Gorgeous video! Love watching you! Will look forward to your mom & Fancy in the next one.
SuperMickeyr Dixie’s mom is a rockstar! Can see where Dixie gets her spunk and beauty :)
Fire cleanses, it erases the past, and brings an amazing future!
Sweet hike in those burned out areas , the wild flowers are so beautiful , I am watching close to ur reviews on that pack , really want one , I am so concerned about ventilation on the back area , and do u think it carries well ?
13:12 that slap'n'snap was on point! 👋🏻👌🏻😂
your best video yet
Bravo! You have knack for telling a story in a nut shell!
@6:47 Yeah beef stroganoff for the win! One of the best freeze dried meals out there.
Always great and informative videos! GREAT VIEWS too :) thanks for sharing
This is the first time I've seen you since the CDT and I realize you are still THE person I like to see on a hiking vlog. You just have a way of making me feel like part of your journey so THANKS for being out there just for me!!! : )
Nice wildflowers on the trail. Yeah, the tri-plex is pretty big for one person. Hike On!
4:27 Basin Lake! The Norse Peak wilderness is a favorite of mine. Starting from Chinook Pass it makes a great weekend trip, but you can start from the Norse Peak trailhead or Crystal mountain for a day hike.
Sad about the fires; when that fire went off there was so much smoke it blotted out the sun. You would see a faint red orb, and some days we’d wake up with ash on things. This was in Tacoma and Puyallup, like 40 miles away :/
Dixie, have you been able to figure out what that back of the knee issue is? I get the same on some of my hikes and long walks every now and then. Seems totally random tho and I haven’t been able to figure out what causes it. Love your videos! Especially now that your pup is hiking with you. Mind joins me on all my adventures as well. Best hiking buds in the world. 💕🐶
I love the editing on this one!
I was day hiking in NH in the Whites. I found this gorgeous area with particular brilliant fall colors--found out that was a burn area!
Great video. Also you had a great message at the end. Take care.
Great video. I love watching your adventures.
I've been through Snoqualmie...in a truck. LOL, nice to see the Other Side! Thanx.
What an inspiring ending, Dixie. Death and loss ultimately brings regeneration and life of a different kind.
The Cycle of Life, It's a beautiful Thing.. Great Vid.
How you like your quilt? Considering switching from bags
The snow is lava! Lol love playing that game 😂 enjoy the rest of your solo stretch! 🙂
I like the on-the-trail videos. Gear reviews in real time! What was it that you laced your shoes with? Was it some kind of elastic cord?
great vids dixie!!! I love them!!! and america it's so beautiful. Thank's for sharinggg
I had to rewind a few seconds...did she just say "Snow is hot lava"???!! Lolol That was hilarious! 😂 The bear grass is stunning! And all the scenery. The ending kinda reminded me of your endings with "thoughtful thoughts" on the AT. Great video!
Snow is lava is a game. Last person to get off the snow gets burnt. Could equally be the ground is lava and have to climb a tree or rock etc.
John Clements I've heard of the "hot lava" game, just not with snow. That's why I thought it was so funny. 😄
Great video Dixie! You keep mentioning the extra weight you're carrying so curious to know what your actual trail weight for these stretches is? Thanks!
I see a lot of people hiking with umbrellas instead of ponchos. Is it a weight issue or is an umbrella more efficient?