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Hexcrawl Hiker
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Добавлен 24 апр 2022
I'm combining my passions of wilderness/hiking and Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). I plan to share my experience as I thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022, all 2,650 miles. I'll share the views and my experiences (good and bad) for those who may be interested in seeing the terrain, avoiding hard learned lessons that I experience, and tips about hiking/camping and/or gear as I travel.
I'm a publisher with The Merciless Merchants, so will also be sharing any creative inspirations from the hike as I'll be designing dungeons/adventures along the way.
For those who are not familiar, a hexcrawl is a type of exploration/adventure when D&D characters comb the wilderness for special or interesting things. The PCT will be a real-life hexcrawl for me!
I'm a publisher with The Merciless Merchants, so will also be sharing any creative inspirations from the hike as I'll be designing dungeons/adventures along the way.
For those who are not familiar, a hexcrawl is a type of exploration/adventure when D&D characters comb the wilderness for special or interesting things. The PCT will be a real-life hexcrawl for me!
PCT 2 The Return & Completion Day's 17 & 18
Aaron gets within striking distance of his goal, and helps some friends needing a well-deserved lift. A bit of a Western theme here, a tribute to Ennio Morricone, but I rather liked his choice of music for this last bit; even if we get a copyright ding...it's all in good taste.
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PCT 2 The Return & Completion Days 14 to 16
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Aaron continues to close in on his final goal, the Canadian border. On the way, he meets fellow PCT hikers who encourage him and share their experiences.
PCT 2 The Return & Completion Days 11 to 13
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We begin with day 11, heading into town and the promise of a shower, food, rest & more food. Day 12 did indeed rejuvenate, and it's a good thing, too, because day 13 is intense and ends with a refreshing but small puddle of water. Aaron got some fantastic footage and visits with a real-life Wearwolf! :)
PCT 2 The Return & Completion Days 8 to 10
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Aaron's journey continues, and his body must re-acclimate to mile after mile of trail with the late summer heat. His body is screaming for rest and calories, and he denies it both. Never fear; his body reminds him of the importance of both.
PCT 2 The Return & Completion Days 4 to 7
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From a sleepless night to a beautiful sunset. Arron continues his journey, meets some fellow PCT hikers, and possibly inspires an older fella to consider making the trip despite his age.
PCT 2 The Further Adventures Day 3
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Join Aaron as he continues his journey to complete the PCT.
PCT 2 - The further adventures!
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Day one was actually day two...due to technical difficulties. This is the first of several parts to come out during the holidays. Ultimately, this is Aaron's completion of the PCT, previously interrupted by West Coast fires. Enjoy, like & Subscribe! :)
Aaron in Patagonia - Last Fantastic Days
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Aaron shares his last few days in Patagonia, with lots of wind, views, and smiles for miles.
Aaron in Patagonia - Day 4
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Views everywhere, tiny waterfalls and a missing neckless.
Aaron in Patagonia - Day 3
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A day trip to see fossils, rainbow bridges, spectacular vistas, and condors...maybe.
Aaron in Patagonia - Days 1 & 2
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Aaron begins his journey through the lakes and mountains of Patagonia.
Aaron in Buenos Aries
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Aaron arrives in Bueno Aires, Argentina, and spends the following day sightseeing.
HEXCRAWL HIKER - Update
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Aaron is back, folks! It took some doing, but he's back in front of the camera and better than ever. :) He's gonna give you an update on what he's been up to and the adventures to come.
Aaron PCT - Days 109 to 111
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Season Finale! The Final Ride! Hurt ankle, fires, strange goat sighting, and celebration!
lol I enjoyed the Theme Song from the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (?), and the high desert footage. How does one blow a tire like that? One o them gun slingers shootin' at you ? I'll be biting my nails waiting to see if you make it to Canada...
It's like you have the place to yourself. Do you prefer to have more people, like So CA ? So much beauty in WA. I look forward to your vids. We need to start planning your next hike soon ! lol AT,? Continental ? 2025 here we come !
The high mountain ridges are my favorite part of these vids. So beautiful !
I forgot how much I filmed on Day 13, but yes, definitely a bunch of ridges and cool rock formations. Some of those sketchy ledges past the lake, they call the 'Catwalk'.
@@hexcrawlhiker1702 Some of those ledges were even making me nervous lol "The knife's edge" is still the coolest name lol I've found your next adventure.... ruclips.net/video/OPUTLWhhqCo/видео.html
I thought Bigfoot was going to jump out in the beginning )o: Aragorn are u home? lmao Seriously, get a Band-Aid on that wittle pinky toe before u go hiking. Ant Ranier lmao Sound like a good D & D location lol Fire ants against the dragons. Whew, I'm exhausted from watching that.
By far...Day 8-9 was the worst day of hiking I've had in my entire life--except for the cool elk visit in the morning. Zero energy. All uphill. Hot as hell and muggy. 8 miles...worst 8 miles ever. This happened to me on Day 3 of my PCT hike back in 2022 in the desert where I wasn't eating and getting enough calories and I just had to set up my tent and nap for a few hours. ALWAYS EAT! Day 10 was amazing once those calories kicked in.
@@hexcrawlhiker1702 The heat is a killer, saps the life out of me too. The only time I'm not hungry is during and after being in the heat. Those first few days were the most amazing so far. The knife's edge, etc. like being on another planet. lol
Gorgeous scenery - happy trails Aaron
Bravo Aaron!! Safe journey
Wow, the stark contrast from the Tolkienesque landscape in your first vid to this more typical of the pct. The beauty and desolation is incredible, much like your previous trip, but doesn't seem as deadly as CA. Sorry to hear about the Achilles )o:.Thx for sharing !
I remember that rock wall (~min 6:22)!!! Brings back some fun memories... and a lil PTSD from not sleeping all night near Knife's Edge because the wind was trying to rip our tent out off the mountain!
Just when you thought it was safe to go hiking...the GRIZZly returns ! Will anyone get eaten ? Stay tuned for the next exciting episode....
First!
Thank you for sharing! I never knew what Patagonia was like. What an amazing place !
I recommend it!
The colors 💚🩵
The lake was amazing! And the flowers weren't bad either.
@@hexcrawlhiker1702 what time did you go, around their summer solstice (our winter one)?
@@TraceyRolandelli I left in late January.
Wow, this is so cool ! It bears some resemblance to the PCT- cold and desolate, rugged, and conquered by Aaron. lol
Great memories! Thanks Aaron
Sure is! A great trip!!
This is exciting ! Thank you so much for sharing !
You betcha! More to come!
SPOILER ALERT Patagonia and PCT Washington. Wow. U gotta lot to look forward to ! So do we ! The place is looking great !
Beautiful property
Thanks for sharing your experience. Maybe, after you heal, could you retake the trail to complete all the PCT. Greatings!!
I can’t believe I won’t have new videos coming out to look back on, thank you for doing this and recording all of it!
Thanks for taking us along, and thanks Aric for putting it all together!
That was a sad ending. Yes we gotta hand it to Aric, he did a great job. But Mr. Grizz put on a fantastic show that I will always remember. Your partner in crime, Leggs, seems like one helluva good hiking buddy. I am impressed with her stamina and mental fortitude. A good role model for all.
Well Aaron thank you for sharing your experience on the PCT. Proud of you and take care of that ankle.
The mighty Columbia. What a shame they have destroyed the fisheries with dams. The salmon they have above the dams comes from hatcheries. The crew really is a bunch of badasses. I finally get to meet your parents lol now I know why u r awesome. Green Chert ? I want to make money collecting horse poop ! Maybe we can design a diaper for horses ! Centaurs could have diapers too. I've planted Salal but I have never seen it growing in the wild. Its seems to be just a little north of us. WA is beautiful.
lmao thx GriZZ, you are a grizzly bear and a gentleman ! I'm stoked that your friends enjoyed my first song!
Another great vid! That waterfall hike was mind blowing. I don't think I could have been as cool as you while walking along those cliffs. The area around Mt Hood was beautiful. The PCT just keeps giving and giving, though in some ways it can keep taking and taking. lol
@@Get_to_the_Point When is your next song coming out? The waterfalls were enchanting!
Hey Aaron, so cool to tune into this after a month or so. WOW. You are doing it dude!
You had a moment of clarity when you wondered if you should take the 24 hr challenge. You said you are not a kid anymore. Then the stimulant drugs kicked in. lol There is a lesson to be learned here. Though I must admit it was exciting to watch.
I seemed to have learned ALOT of lessons on this trip...usually after the fact. I could of blamed it on the youth of the tramily, but it was my idea to try it...
@@hexcrawlhiker1702 New vid...Lessons Learned....
Aw c'mon GriZZ. It would be great, and you could watch it before you go camping again. All the cool youtubers are doing it. Lessons learned, also best and worst equipment. That's the stuff that teaches us the most.
Crater Lake so blue! OR is beautiful ! omg those red dragons did a number on the OR forest ! They showed smokey the bear who is boss. Grizz the glacier slayer lol Yup we are still in an ice age. Head to bed lol Good night, looking forward to the next exciting episode !
The hair shots lol
Ya I hear you...Fabio emailed me and told me he was jealous of my glorious locks.....:)
Never thought I'd see the day when a grizzly bear was scared of chipmunks. lol I guess anything can happen in the world of dungeons and dragons. lol U r lucky that baby bear didn't have a mama bear with her. 8 people in that little car and gear? lol u shoulda filmed that. Those fires ruined so many hikes this year. Thx for sharing !
I think we have a picture somewhere of all 8 of us in there with our packs. It WAS quite a feat!!! The bear was small but don't think it was a cub...err, wait..it was a HUGE bear with GNASHING TEETH..I barely survived.........no actually, it was a really awe inspiring moment. I'm baffled how it didnt smell me?! It felt a lot closer in real life and it was just a really cool moment...may even get a tattoo.
@@hexcrawlhiker1702 lol Wind direction can make or break a bear's ability to smell.
This was very entertaining, and parts were very funny. You have the charisma and humor to be a million view youtube star, you just need to learn how to keep your hair out of the camera lens Wild Man. lol Thx for the vid !
Seems like your ankles been bugging you from time to time. I hope you take it easy on them ! Don't push yourself too hard !
Those pronounced ridges where you can see in all directions are super cool. "This was a stupid idea" lmao around 41 min. I thought it was going to be a cliffhanger there at the end. lol
The dynamic topography, vegetation communities, and glacial lakes were spellbinding. Thx for sharing that! The wind chimes cracked me up. Glad to see you enjoying the Sierras. Good luck Fair Brother !
did you pick up any ticks out there in the brush?
I got lucky I think...didn't see one tick! Was surprised!
That's some fire you got inside you after months of brutal hiking. When you get back, it will rain and snow and the fire may smoulder. You will always have this vid to rekindle the fire. Good luck fair brother.
Your vids always start off so beautiful and alluring, u need to remember u r a Grizzly Bear and the deer won't come up to you. lol The meadow really was beautiful. I think the pronunciation of Tuolomne is Two-Loom. What a beautiful place. Grizzly bear trumps black bear lol. This may be your most funny vid lmbo I was very glad 2 see you found your friends !
Hiking the pct and playing Dungeons and Dragons with friends. Life doesn't get any better than this !
did you ditch any gear? how are your topo boots - good choice?
I ditched paper maps and compass as Far Out and a good phone charger seemed to be all I need. Eventually ditched my fixed blade knife and some other odds and ends, but not too much. I REALLY liked my topo boots and wore several pairs the whole way. If you are used to a boot and not a trail runner, then the topos are great because they are super light like a trail runner, but a boot. Because they were a boot, I chose not to wear gaiters like everyone else...got stones inside once in awhile, but not too bad.
So excited for you Aaron! I loved getting to watch this beautiful video and share your beautiful and epic adventure with you....I can't wait to follow your journey - Oona
Thanks Oona!!
Enjoy ur self 😍😇🤝
That's a dramatic ending. Will the boys survive the truck ride? Is there steak at the end of the trail? You're awesome!
Great video, I'll gladly be your 100th subscriber! Can't wait to check out more! Best in your epic journey!
Thanks!
if i ever have enough money to travel i wanna travel from Europe to the US and hike around as well. sadly my country is flat and has small parts that are nature. most of the times its just parks its beautiful out there. also heard you say you needed to force feed your self. just watch out you dont catch the refeeding syndrome
I encourage you to go for it when you have financials. I think there is a wide range of budgets that work for backpacking depending on preference.
Thats some rugged country... oh man super pretty.. hard to imagine there's that much wilderness still in California..rock on! literally
Aaron that's some beautiful country you're exploring.... unreal... awesome watching you video this
Happy to see you safe and sound. Thx for the very cool footage. Good luck getting to Canada!
It sounds like you ran into "the field trip" (RUclips name mother and kids from MA). Though they had 4 kids, maybe one left ? They haven't posted in the last 3 weeks, not sure what happened to them.
Thanks Eric!
I continue to be impressed by your strength and stamina, and your wild imagination. lol Good luck to you!!!
Someone dropped your channel in Reddit ... dude mixes Hiking and DnD...
Thanks again for sharing 🌟🌈
love the vids ^^ shared the latest video so hopefully we gonna see loads of new people drop in :D keep going love the content