After hiking 981 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail this year, I decided to end my hike and come home. Here’s why… If you’re curious about the backpacking gear I used along the PCT this year, check out my 2023 PCT SoBo Thru-Hike Gear List: lighterpack.com/r/keiy5r Don’t forget to subscribe to The Hungry Hiker KZitem Channel: kzitem.info
@katlw136
Жыл бұрын
I admire how attuned you are to what feels right. Congratulations on 981 miles! No small feat. In a future video can you talk about what you do in the winter to scratch that backpacking itch? Maybe you don't miss it for a season or do you make trips to the desert or go snow camping?
@johnpike999
11 ай бұрын
Totally admire your sense of adventure and the ability to do it solo!
@ladikmk
Жыл бұрын
981 miles is nothing to sneeze at. The majority of us will never, ever do anything close to that so my hat's off to you Kathleen. It's one thing to solo hike, but when you're an experienced hiker and you know that Winter is coming quickly to the mountains, it's time to leave while it's still safe to do so. Hope you're doing well & welcome home.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@LearnEnglishwithNetflix
9 ай бұрын
Yeah, how often do you meet people that have hiked even a 100 miles? Problem is, if you hang in some circles, hiking a 1000+ miles is normal, but that's like the top 5% of people who are into it.
@gretat53
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you listened to what your body and soul needed and didn't get caught up in pushing through for pushing through's sake. 981 miles is incredible. The experience of backpacking isn't only through-hiking a complete trail - it really is about the experience, and you had the experience you wanted this year. Thank you for representing healthy choices!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
I kept telling myself that no matter what, I want to always love hiking. It wasn't worth it for me to push through bad weather out there by myself so I'll come back next year and pick up right where I left off in better, warmer weather that I feel more comfortable hiking in. You nailed it - it's about the experience. For me, it's always about the journey and not necessarily the destination.
@nealgrey6485
Жыл бұрын
Good job! 👍🏻Congratulations on your milage. Very impressive. See you next year in your video’s!
@SJ-db1lh
Жыл бұрын
Wise decision making. Being safe and healthy is much more important than anything else! Curious to see how you made it home. 🍂🍁
@easydoesit1962
6 ай бұрын
Well said! 😊
@nancygeorge4030
Жыл бұрын
You’re a smart one! The trail will be right where it is now, next year. I love that you’re being true to yourself and the hike you want to hike, while honoring your body, mind and soul. Thanks for taking us along . . . it’s been so much fun. Looking forward to a wrap up video and some intel on what’s down the trail for you 🎉❤😊👏
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for following along! Still more videos coming from this hike. My story isn't over yet so stay tuned.
@vivianjohnson2556
11 ай бұрын
Proud of you for hiking your own hike.
@davidrobinson5180
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the explanation. This is what makes hiking special as a sport, to me. In basketball, baseball, or tennis, I never think, "Woah, conditions are getting more dangerous...time to change/quit." But hiking leaves you more to think about. Thanks for preserving your enjoyment and sharing your rationale with us. It's very helpful to learn from.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@charlessullivan5370
Жыл бұрын
I like the concept of an open-ended long distance backpacking trip. Essentially a journey without a predetermined destination. You went with the flow, allowing the terrain, the changing seasons and your health to determine where it ends for now. Well done. All the best to you moving forward.
@armanger6254
Жыл бұрын
Glad you had fun, you're safe, sound, and welcome home. Cheers!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@glendabaghian1145
Жыл бұрын
Good for you. "Confidence Solo" also means making the right decisions for yourself. It doesn't always have to mean pushing forward at risk/dislike. You've been a great example as I'm learning to lead an all-female BSA troop of fierce young ladies!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and yes, it's really important to have the confidence to make those smart decisions for yourself when you're out in the backcountry. Summit Fever can kill.
@douglaspavkov4301
Жыл бұрын
Well done, good for you, thanks for the information. looking forward to your next adventure. see you on the trail.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Yay! More videos coming soon. This story isn't over yet.
@Ramblin_Dan
11 ай бұрын
I love this for you! Way to truly hike your own hike!
@TheHungryHiker
11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@creedm3040
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Wise, very wise decision. I look forward to your next adventure! Best!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@PatchGirl68
Жыл бұрын
GOOF FOR YOU! You’re entire hike was an amazing experience for you and THAT is all that matters!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Thank you!
@sharrison3974
Жыл бұрын
Well done for trusting your instincts and experience and for hiking 980 amazing miles. The trail will be waiting for you next summer.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
That's EXACTLY how I feel. The trail will always be waiting for me when I'm ready to return. Thank you!
@annielapointe5595
Жыл бұрын
You're an inspiration! You're awesome for all of the miles done and awesome for knowing when to quit.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Pokey-vq4kn
11 ай бұрын
Very wise decision...there are just some times when hiking that it is best to have someone else with you for safety's sake...
@TheHungryHiker
10 ай бұрын
I'm 100% happy with my decision on when and where I ended my hike this year. I'll be back for more!
@crismccoy6513
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kathleen for sharing your hike and experience with us. It was amazing and I’m so happy for you! I look forward to your further adventures next year on the PCT!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@erict5878
Жыл бұрын
The Sierras are MY jam! YOU made the absolute right call! This time of year up there is really sketchy! PLUS with all the resupply places closing is a huge issue! The weather in those elevations is no joke this time of year! One day I was heading up MT. Whitney in sunny skies. By the time we go to 10K ft it was clouding over from the west. In the next few hours we had rain thunder lighting striking just above us sleet and finally about a foot of snow..That was mid Sept. With all those passes going south you made the ONLY call there was to make! DON'T GET DEAD!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Exactly! I'm super happy with my decision, especially after seeing how much the conditions and weather have changed since I got off trail. The weather can change really quickly up in the mountains.
@tigertailtime7679
Жыл бұрын
Safety first! You do what’s best for you. Glad you enjoyed it, and hope next year is great!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@memathews
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you stopped hiking this season for all the right reasons! You had a great hike from what I've seen so far and you've got some great miles ahead next year. Let's make this winter in the PNW a fun season for hiking and backpacking 🎉
@georgecooper5310
Жыл бұрын
I agree with your decision to end your hike this year. Congratulations on the miles you did, with the weather changes that are going on it was the smart call. Next year will be fantastic, safe journey home. Curious George 😊
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@360XDxbox
Жыл бұрын
You really inspire me to go solo hiking/ backpacking, I build trails and I can't imagine what beautiful views you have seen completely alone. Thank you!! And get some rest.
@coraltown1
9 ай бұрын
You are a wise, happy, free spirited inspiration !
@TheHungryHiker
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😀
@KevinRStrauss
Жыл бұрын
You do you! Keep on having a blast YOUR way. ☮❤🤝
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Word187
Жыл бұрын
Good call, happy trails!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@goodandgreen
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations that’s a whole lot of work to get where you are. You’re so knowledgeable that you make “quitting” without ego seem easy ! I want to judge myself less if things end. Can’t wait to hear about how you got north/ how you planned it short notice 😊
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Trust me, there was nothing easy about making this decision, but I know it was the right one for me. Stay tuned. I have a new video coming this Sunday that will show how I got home from the trail this year.
@bjf10
Жыл бұрын
Yey for hiking your hike, and hell yeah for Amtrak! When I went back to Michigan after completing the Oregon Coast Trail I used Amtrak for most of it. I got a ride from Brookings to Eugene from a friend, took Amtrak Cascades from there up to Seattle, hung out there for about a week, took an Empire Builder roomette to Chicago, and then the Wolverine line home to SE MI. Yay, trains!
@gregskolozdra
Жыл бұрын
I think you totally made the right decision. I hiked the entire JMT southbound in 2022 and 2018. This year my friend Matt and I decided to only hike from Happy Isles to VVR because of limited time, the bridges being knocked out, the river crossings, the weather and trail conditions. 2023 was a very tough year to be in the Sierra Nevada. I have no regret only hiking a portion of the JMT this year.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
It was such a tough year for the trail and everyone out there. It will be interesting to see what this winter will be like.
@gregskolozdra
Жыл бұрын
I'm definitely going to be following the Sierra Nevada weather this winter. Last winter was insane!@@TheHungryHiker
@georgemacdonald8899
Жыл бұрын
That's one of the best things about doing trek's solo, you get to call it whenever you want. Extra town day, taking an extra hour for a nap under the tree, pushing ahead even though you will hike in the dark, deciding that a couple days of sore muscles are worth it or not. Given the time of year, and the bouncy weather in the Sierra, waiting makes sense. I mean you might end up with a sudden need for snow shoes, helicopter trips, ... it's that time of year. Anyway, It's a real joy to travel with you on your hikes, thanks for bringing us along. Oh, I had this fun idea a while back, i.e. getting a group together to make a hiker stop somewhere along the trail, I was thinking near Snoqualmie pass. Perhaps buy some land, build a cabin, have a gear locker, ... food/water/showers/ camping spots... Could also work as a winter sports place.... Perhaps a number of your fans would do it as share holder corp(kickstarter) and or gofundme...
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
I agree. This is a huge reason why I decided to stay solo and not link up with a trail family. I wanted to have the freedom to make my own decisions out there instead of having to consult with a group. I met a ton of amazing hikers out there, but was always happy to be free to do whatever I wanted when I was out there.
@lucyalderman422
Жыл бұрын
Keeping yourself safe is a good thing thanks for calling it quits much love
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
I agree! Keeping yourself safe is always a good thing.
@brianbarrows6087
Жыл бұрын
The *Smart* and Hungry Hiker. Great job and great decision. Have an awesome trip.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@daven.7685
Жыл бұрын
Good job, and good decision! I could not imagine being along in the Sierra with the season ending, and resupply stations closing. That’s the way a person ends up on Kyle Hates Hiking!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Very true! I don't want to be the sad subjects in one of the Kyle Hates Hating videos. I want to LOVE hiking and keep doing it for a long time.
@erinhwang6389
Жыл бұрын
smart and sound decision. the trail will always be there. sure it will be even prettier next season
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
100% absolutely agree!
@cheryl5218
Жыл бұрын
That's awesome. Good for you to walk what you did. It's always best to follow your instincts. You are wonderful and very inspirational. Looking forward to hearing about your trip home. 😊
@chiaraperry472
Жыл бұрын
You are amazing and I appreciate your authenticity!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mikefogle5874
9 ай бұрын
You Rock! What an accomplishment. Very much a success. Can't wait to see the rest of the trip.
@TheHungryHiker
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@adventureseeker9800
Жыл бұрын
Very cool about thinking it thru and being safe. Thats the most important thing.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! And I wanted to make sure I was quitting on a bad day so I gave myself almost 200 miles to really think through my decision and plan to get home.
@elainemarler1842
Жыл бұрын
You did an awesome job as that's alot of miles!!! Good job !!! I really enjoy following you and wish you the best on your next adventure!!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@kc5179
Жыл бұрын
Brava! I’m so glad to hear that you listened to yourself and accepted this hike for what it was… can’t wait to see the rest of your adventure next year!
@joecampo1770
Жыл бұрын
All fantastic points! safety is important! As the season changes and there is less opportunity to refuel and more opportunity for weather that could be challenging, I think you made the right decision. celebrate your achievements and keep putting out awesome content
@Rougarou2023
Жыл бұрын
Congrats! On 981! Sounds like a rational plan! Dying and hiking don’t compliment each other! Love your vids! Keep on trekking.😮
@GrumpyForester
Жыл бұрын
You made an excellent decision. Looking forward to your adventure next year!!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kassiesmall3823
Жыл бұрын
You are my solo backpacking hero! Love watching your journey.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
I love this. Thank you!
@Karen-dq8nw
Жыл бұрын
Well done! Great ending to your hike and your video.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@gooberpeas7926
Жыл бұрын
We can now add you with Simone Biles as another shining example of how really smart and strong it is to STOP when you know inside yourself that it's time to stop. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. You're a champion!
@LinneaFolsom
Жыл бұрын
Congrats for hiking your hike on your terms and doing what feels right for you! Thanks for taking us all along. ❤
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@SueSmith-j5z
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience. I believe that you provide empowerment for others who also enjoy hiking--especially women. Hiking your own hike? Yeah, we all should. I'm glad you had a good SOBO experience. It looks like a lovely place :)
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@chrystalcramer5486
10 ай бұрын
Love so much that you shared this.
@TheHungryHiker
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video!
@chili1593
Жыл бұрын
Good call. Be safe out there.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Armchair_Backpacker
Жыл бұрын
Section Hiking is vastly underated!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Agreed! The more I'm out on trail, the more I realize how much more I love and appreciate section hiking, especially the longer trips.
@lostphotowalks3688
Жыл бұрын
Great videos, Thanks for educating my kids!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@soleskim1
Жыл бұрын
Great job!!!!! So much respect for you and what you do!!! I can't wait to take your course and hike with you.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@michaelb41
10 ай бұрын
God Bless you and the High Sierra. Few people have the moxie you do. You are Awesome!
@TheHungryHiker
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@vickaiser
Жыл бұрын
Congrats. Just GREAT!!!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@DJStatexFreudIanSlip
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Hiking 900mi solo is NOT a failure! Also going into it without any expectations and knowing ur limits. There's always next time! Happy trails!☺☺
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
I agree. I wouldn't consider any part of my hike this year a failure. I went out there and hiked as much as I could and can come back next year and pick up right where I left off. Time to start planning for next year!
@DJStatexFreudIanSlip
Жыл бұрын
@@TheHungryHiker Heck ya! You are a badass! And continue to perpetually train. Hope to run into u on the trails! Hehe!
@Mandarin110631
2 ай бұрын
Way to go! nothing bad about that! you are an inspiration!
@TheHungryHiker
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😀
@sfgirly64
Жыл бұрын
1,000 miles! solo! Congrats to you! very smart call, doing the Sierra's now is Solo is a Nogo! thank you for all your great content!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@cathiecollins7320
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your content, glad to see you again❤!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dianepines9014
8 ай бұрын
Sounds like an amazing hike and great decision!👏💪🫶
@TheHungryHiker
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! I had a blast out on the PCT last year and look forward to coming back to finish what I started. Very happy with my decision. :)
@Dan__S
Жыл бұрын
I'm a noob to hiking but not to traveling; I work as a courier and have driven well over 2 million miles. One thing I've learned is that it's good to stop when it doesn't feel right. Having resupply and transport options close shop because the weather will be going bad soon is a huge reason why it's okay to stop. I had to learn this the hard way over the years and it should be repeated so that others know that it's totally okay- some might say really wise- to stop and start again at another time. Good luck with your next adventure.
@drewyager4020
9 ай бұрын
I love that idea of southbound. It’s a whole different trail for sure
@TheHungryHiker
9 ай бұрын
I absolutely loved hiking the PCT southbound and look forward to finishing the trail southbound as soon as I can. It's a whole new perspective.
@a.ramosakadrumgrl6677
Жыл бұрын
It’s still a great portion of the trail! Great job! Always do what feels right! Congrats!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm very excited about all of the trail I did get to hike this year. This year was an especially challenging year out on the PCT with all of the crazy weather and trail conditions.
@a.ramosakadrumgrl6677
Жыл бұрын
@@TheHungryHiker If you would have skipped down to SoCal, it is still very warm here. It was about 100° yesterday and I’m close to San Bernardino mountains. It’s better to not take chances while in Mt. Baldy area because so many have died there in the last few years!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
@@a.ramosakadrumgrl6677 Skipping ahead to Southern California was an option, but as I explained in my video, that wasn't the hike I wanted to have this year. I wanted to do a continues hike going south through the Sierra and then Southern California so I'll come back next year and finish. Timing will just depend on the type of weather the Sierra has this winter.
@johnsinclair3067
Жыл бұрын
As I have taught my boys, "don't push a bad situation." Great decision to hit the pause button!!!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! It's an important lesson we can all learn and take to heart.
@heartattackhiker3527
Жыл бұрын
I've been hiking the trail since 2016. Still haven't finished, hiked Oregon three times and have put in over 3000 miles. I have 80 miles of the Sierra's and about 500 miles of the desert left. Happy trails 😀
@deangeorge5706
Жыл бұрын
Safety first! I enjoy your videos.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!
@wendyoutdoors2230
Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Great decision. Enjoy your videos very much. From a much older camper😂
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@TheHikingChick1
Жыл бұрын
Amtrak!! Looking forward to the next video. Great decision making IMO. Setting a great example for your solo female group!💪
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! New video coming this Sunday showing the whole process of how I got home from trail.
@fatmantv1
Жыл бұрын
Great hike and the food looked great!!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mikejohnson5900
11 ай бұрын
Lol...the beginning of your vid made me hungry! I've never done anything more than day hikes, and have been flogged after some of them. That said 981 miles seems like a long, long way to go on foot at altitude. To me you are a Master hiker and a trail Boss! Good for you. Good for you for perceiving what your body and mind were telling you! Many people don't and sometimes something bad happens. Also it seems like because it was getting late in the season would significantly affect your logistics. Good luck in your future hikes.
@TheHungryHiker
10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ChicaandSunsets
11 ай бұрын
Howdy! Maybe I’ll see you next year (I’m going NOBO hopefully starting May 1st). Glad you had an awesome time out there this year going sobo! - Chica
@kimberlybenefiel7868
Жыл бұрын
Wise choice! My Mother always said, "Go with your feelings." She worked the back of an ambulance for twenty years.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@RebeccaCuff
Жыл бұрын
Love this!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Yay! Thanks for following along!
@RailfanJunction
Жыл бұрын
NOBO hiker this season and stopped in Kennedy Meadows and the Sierra was the main reason we got off trail where we did. This year has been exceptionally weird weather-wise in Cali and while the first 100 miles were great with extra water the Sierra were only *just* becoming passable by the time we got to Kennedy Meadows (July 2nd). It was a weird decision because while the trail isn't going anywhere, trail accessibility (in terms of cost and general economic stuff making it out of reach for more people) is definitely a point of concern but since moving to WA I've gotten the bug to get back out there despite this being my first thru hike and being sorely unprepared for it LOL There was no right decision to make there but you made the one that made the most sense and called it how it was, on trail I heard a lot that giving it a day or two to sit and think about quitting once you zero'd was the way to go to have the most clear mind and it shows! Plus in your case (as in mine, gratefully), at least some of the trail expenses can be a tax writeoff :)
@BucksMom218
Жыл бұрын
I definitely can tell you “quit “ on a good day! 🥾🥾🥰
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!
@rickkaylor7949
Жыл бұрын
Hiking 981 miles is nothing to sneeze at. It is quite an accomplishment. You should be proud of yourself. I'm still hoping to do the PCT in summer 2026 SOBO so I enjoyed watching your progress. Doing the southern PCT in September/October could be a challenge due to the lack of water. I'm looking forward to your future videos.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I'm really proud of what I accomplished out on trail over the last two months. I know that I can come back next year when the weather is nicer and I feel more comfortable with the conditions. Now time to plan the next big adventure!
@rickkaylor7949
Жыл бұрын
If you ever are doing a section hike near the southern terminus and need a hiking companion let me know. I'm always up for an adventure. However, like you, I tend to solo hike and have been doing it since I was 17 (I'm 67 now). It always takes my brain a bit to adjust to backpacking with other people. The last PCT section hike I did with other people was with a San Diego Backpacking Meetup group. We hiked from Mt. Laguna to Lake Morena. 34 people did the trip which was WAY too many people for my liking. Looking forward to watching your next adventure. @@TheHungryHiker
@TryingTheHardHikeATAdrieWashne
Жыл бұрын
Sounds great!!!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video!
@deanlarsen5437
Жыл бұрын
All good reads. Good job
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MagooHikes
Жыл бұрын
Smart Call. Stay safe.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bryrye4545
Жыл бұрын
Better safe than sorry! Good on ya 👍
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
That's how I feel. Live to hike another day.
@audrey3319
Жыл бұрын
Glad you listened to your body, decades ago many pro triathletes ended up w significant autoimmune diseases- overdid. I ended up w RA as 110 percent was my,,,, am encouraged seeing more people doing these listening more to what’s right for their well being. Good job! As always enjoy whatever adventure you’re doing. Safety first!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@hollyhele3729
11 ай бұрын
I've done this same section northbound and ended at Bridge of the Gods! Such a special section :)
@TheHungryHiker
11 ай бұрын
It was pretty incredible out there.
@woodsman335
6 ай бұрын
I'm with you. I love hiking solo. I've learned that I endlessly talk to my hiking partners if I'm with someone else. Which means I don't see much of the trail because I'm flapping my blooming jaws the whole time. So solo hiking is best for me too.
@michaelmineart1889
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you had a great hike and the Sierra's will be there in all their glory the next time you make it down that way. I've done the JMT and think that the late July thru mid ti late August is the sweat spot for hike in the Sierra. Since you've done the PCT would you have any recommendations for really beautiful/enjoyable 50 to 70 mile sections (besides the JMT) that you would recommend? I'm up in WA also and plan on doing the Stevens to Snoqualmie section, but I would be interested in any recommendations you might have sections that are the best of the best. Thanks for all of you other video's!
@Weezieweeks
Жыл бұрын
I love your videos!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@inthedirt3224
10 ай бұрын
Sounds like a good plan. I hope they fix the downed bridge on the JMT (San Joaquin). Later in the season people can cross the river there, but maybe not in the summer
@TheHungryHiker
10 ай бұрын
Not sure how much work was made on having the bridge replaced this summer in the Sierra, but I know they "blew up" the old bridge since it was damaged and to help prevent hikers from crossing over on it. I also heard of hikers fording the river, but even late season, I don't think this would have been something I would've been comfortable doing, especially solo.
@jeffstanger88
Жыл бұрын
Good job! Smart decision.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@aaallllen
Жыл бұрын
I remember a Mammoth Bus from Mammoth to South Lake Tahoe... Then a Reno airport shuttle from there. But you're showing a train in the preview. That could be fun, too. I want to do the California Zephyr, but I've driven between San Francisco -> Tahoe -> Salt Lake City -> Grand Junction -> Denver already.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Stay tuned. The new video will be coming out this Sunday!
@michaelsanbornsniper8231
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely a great decision!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
I agree!
@iheartcolorado9311
Жыл бұрын
No need for explanation girl, you are a BEAST!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that. If I didn't give an explanation though, I'd have a TON of questions so I figured I'd make a video explaining why.
@Gowaduv
Жыл бұрын
I'd rather get a video next year called "I picked up the PCT where I left off" if the other option is a series of "how I almost died today" videos. Good for you!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
That's right. I'd always rather live to hike another day. The trail will be waiting for me when I'm ready to return.
@chrissknutson
Жыл бұрын
Great job
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@expatadventureturkey9324
Жыл бұрын
Looking back what month is a good time to depart the Canadian border, in order to reach the Sierras’ in a lower risk time frame? Average miles per day, typical mid packer not too fast but not slow either. Thanks in advance looking forward to more content.
@owlypublishing
Жыл бұрын
Trust your gut! Better safe than sorry!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
I 100% agree!
@miker2585
Жыл бұрын
981!!! And yeah, good time to not hike the Sierras. Epic! I'm also planning SOBO section hiking next year. We'll see... peace
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
I'm pretty proud of hiking all of those 981 miles. I had a LOT of fun out there this year.
@1DrBar
Жыл бұрын
I like your outlook on hiking the hike that suits you - versus being chained to a rigid driven outlook. I often wonder if some hkers actually enjoy it as much as they could if the ego was not the greatest motivator.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
I let my heart often lead my hikes. :)
@johnmartin5257
4 ай бұрын
I did the JMT in 2019 in August and there was snow everywhere and it was freezing every night. Going through in late September early October would be much colder conditions. I think you made a wise call.
@TheHungryHiker
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I know I made the right call for me. One of my non-negotiables for my solo section hike last year was snow in the Sierra. The first sign of snow in the forecast and I was out of there.
@caramcnulty8129
Жыл бұрын
Best decision ever. The trail will be there next year.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
I 100% agree!
@mistermac4118
Жыл бұрын
Good decision! Always got to know your limits.
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Probably one of the most important lessons I learned out on trail this year. Listen to your body AND your instincts.
@tigertailtime7679
Жыл бұрын
Would love to see the reunion with your gorgeous Golden Retriever!
@TheHungryHiker
Жыл бұрын
I actually don't have a dog of my mine. Tucker belonged to a friend of mine. I'd love a reunion with him too. I miss Tucker!
@tigertailtime7679
Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing him in one of your videos. He’s adorable!
@chrisnorvell1631
Жыл бұрын
Hiking, including thru-hiking is about hiking your hike. So if you had an enjoyable time and feel good about it, then it's the right decision
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