PCT 2018 Thru-Hike: Episode 17 - Good Days and Bad Days
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- Опубликовано: 15 авг 2018
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As weird as it sounds your PCT hike is so relaxing. Love watching.
always look forward to your updates Darwin... another great video... be safe out there!
I really appreciate your honesty in keeping your experience as real as possible but also highlighting the beautiful moments you are having in this amazing adventure! 🤗🤗🌺🌺🌳🌳
Dan Outdoors absolutely 🤗🤗🤗
Congratulations on reaching the half way point on the PCT, and thanks for sharing the video's, great stuff !
You make 30 mi day look so easy - and I know it isn't - but you just have an ease about you that is fascinating. Keep up the great work, the videos are tremendous.
One foot at a time gets it done.
(i hiked 26 miles last week in 9 hours, without a pack, and had knee and ankle issues for a several days)
so, i totally agree with you. It is NOT easy, however he does make it seem like, "no big thang." haha
Keep it up, Darwin! Love the videos.
David: Ain't that the truth... Darin is a machine... Oh to be young and fit again.
i know it is kinda randomly asking but do anybody know of a good website to stream newly released series online?
@Nathanael Titus i use Flixzone. Just search on google for it =)
@Pablo Duncan yup, been using FlixZone for years myself :)
I love following this journey!
This is an amazing video series. Thank you very much!
congrats darwin on finishing ur thru hike cant wait to hike it myself
First trail log video I have watched from your channel Darwin. Thank you for the beautiful journey and sharing it.
It's crazy that you're already done but this video shows the halfway point! Congrats for finishing :)
That tortilla with avocado and jalapeno cheetos is the most hiker thing ever.
I think we're all guilty of stuff like this at some point.
I've had the exact same thing while out sailing in scandinavian archipelagos :P I guess there are similar interests: Stuff you can store for a while, doesn't have to be refrigerated, can be prepared with just a knife and eaten with your bare hands :P
I think this is my favorite video you’ve ever made Darwin. I felt like was hiking right along with you. Great job
We are REALLY enjoying this series. Outstanding footage and superb editing. Music choices are perfect compliments to your storytelling. Great balance of sharing your thoughts, sharing your plans, showing your surroundings, and making us feel like we are right along with you.
I look forward to every video Darwin you inspire me everyday and next year am doing tru-hike on the IAT next year
I like how you always seem to manage to keep your sense of humor ... great trip and fun to follow along
My husband and I are following your journey and we are really enjoying it! Best wishes from the Bennetts !
You make absolutely incredible videos! I have truly enjoyed being along on the PCT with you! I hope to do the PCT someday in my future!
beautiful scenery!
that trail magic box made me jealous...happy hiking my friend..safe travels!
i really appreciate how you are honest about 'good' days and 'bad' days! Too many videos never show this side. Thank you ;)
Really nice video. Probably one of my favourites on this journey.
Thanks for disclosing the "good day/bad day" vibes, it's always good to see things laid out how they really are, specially for someone planning on a thru-hike.
Thanks for sharing! =)
Cheers
Awesome..... don't stop.. Look forward to your video's! started our own little hiking click and love it!
You're doing really well Darwin, keep going !!
I liked the shot of your feet in the water and the lizard doing push-ups on the rock! Thank you for the video and taking us on this journey with you.
once again an inspiration to us hikers HOTTER THE FLAME STRONGER THE STEEL!!!!
Every week, thanks so much!!
I have thoroughly enjoyed watching all of these videos so far and can't wait for you to post the rest. Thanks for the inspiration. You got me up off my butt and out on a short (due to thunderstorms) hike today. Been in a hiking rut the past few months since i left Cali and the trails here in Florida kinda suck, but your videos have re-awoken that hiking bug. Happy trails!
The Subway Cave is really cool - literally. It's nice to be able to walk through lava tubes. Burney Falls is a beautiful place too.
Take it easy brother, but make sure you take it. I know thru-hikes are all about getting those miles in...just remember to stop once awhile and take it all in. Happy and safe hiking 🍻🙏🤙
Love all the walk thru shots!
it makes me really happy to see/ hear from the solidarity to help the hikers on the road! , Blessed be good-hearted people who are willing and trying to support their lifestyle! Big up to all! Keep up the well-thought places on the trails!
I'm glad you moved to a plaid shirt! =D Seeing this nature brightens my day in the morning!
Great video!
Big days. Some people go 20 miles on a big day. You have quite a great pace.
Stay safe and have fun.
Congrats on half-way. That has to feel good. Nice vid...thanks.
Hello Darwin, Thank u for ur videos. They inspire me
I think that wrap looked super tasty!!! You are so impressive at 30 mile days!!! Your video was great:) thanks for sharing!
Keep doing what you are doing Darwin :) love the videos bro.
It's very uplifting to see your smiling face everyday. I will miss you when you finish this trail. Hoping you will continue to do videos afterwards. Make it a great day.
Darwin you are living my dream. Recovering from an injury now, but hope to start training within the month and AT next season. Even if I don’t make the whole way, it beats sitting at home!
Good luck getting recovered and trained up. You have superb motivation to excel, which some people do not have, sometimes for long periods of time.
Another beautiful video! I’m on my lunch break from work and I can only hope to one day leave it all behind and take off on an adventure just like you are!! You are awesome!
O. G. Same
Thanks for your posts Darwin. I'm pretty sure you're already done with your PCT trek, though I'm enjoying vicariously being on the trail with you in country that I used to live in (northern CA, near Lassen). That terrain is so familiar! Your posts are not only great for us, but you'll be 62 one day (as I am now) and will look back on this adventure with joy. Best!
I stayed in dunsmuir and did a little hiking around there and Shasta this past April. Such gorgeous country, and mt Shasta is so enormous and majestic. I'm headed up to burney soon. Thanks for the recommendation. I will check out that resort.
Enjoying the videos so much. Thanks for sharing and way to go "Darin"
Congrats on hitting the halfway point !!!! Big miles
Awesome! You inspired me to go camping at Mammoth National Park or another national forest. I bought a River Country tent and will seam seal it to be sure, but see how it handles the rain without the DWR (water resistance) coating first. It was about $50 for the the 2 man tent and is three pounds. I went from a massive 4 person tent and and cut off about 5-6 pounds of pack weight with a single buy.
I wanted to mention issues some hikers have and how I recently learned 'prehab' exercises can prevent them. I believe you mentioned IT band problems, and squats can help it. You can really hit the legs harder with Bulgarian split squats. It strengthens the glutes, which are key to reduce IT band injury, many feel. In addition, balancing on one foot with eyes closed as long as possible strengthens the ankle very well-this is a proprioception exercise, a fancy term for balance exercise. If you do those two exercises twice a week, you will be much better off. I find that for the Bulgarian split squats, I do 3 sets, each set to complete failure. I also increase weight over time by holding something in my hands, like dumbbells. A backpack can also be used.
this is so relaxing
Damn this is before all the fires. Great videos brother
Beautiful area and one of you better videos in my opinion.
I made a poor man's trekking pole set out of this trunk organizer net frame. It has two telescoping aluminum tubes that are virtually perfect. I already put on wrist straps and will add something to the bottom eventually. Sure they probably will get dented or bent eventually, but they have decent thickness. I think total weight for both is like 14 ounces, and that's not graphite weight but for free, I figure that's the way to go. My second choice would have been broomstick or aluminum tubing, which is a bit pricier.
I wanna try a simple can stove, and a Dakota fire pit. Both more efficiently heat. There's a concept I've been reading about called a wood gasifier stove, which burns super hot, clean, and thoroughly. If I can pull that off with a DIY example, I'll be super happy. Both types of fires are safer too because they are enclosed at least somewhat. The pit method takes more work but can be more easily cleaned up and no trace being left after being extinguished.
I'll try baking bread using two aluminum trays stacked with rocks in the bottom one to give space and some parchment paper in the top so heat is more evenly distributed and doesn't as likely burn, and it won't stick at all. Sure, it's a little more weight, but I eat bread a lot. If I can pull off wood fire bread baking on long trips, I'm good to go! Flour is pretty weighty per calorie, though, but it's worth it.
5 pounds of pure whole wheat flour gives 7700 calories. I think when I hike I'll have 3000-4000 calorie days, so I can live two days on each 5 pounds. I'd carry oatmeal, which I believe is more calorie dense; not by much, though I just found out at 8600 calories for 5 pounds. Still, every pound counts. I won't give up my starches for anything, including lower weight. I'm strictly whole food-plant based diet for 16 months now.
I see thru hikers want quick cooking, with boiled water dishes and such, or no cooking, but I have the time. If I get down a baking method that is easy and consistent, I will post my results so everybody can use it if they want. No need to reinvent the wheel, so to speak. That's why I watch Darwin!
Great job man! Keep pushin
3 strong days! Trail looked good mostly. That lava rock. Tough on shoes. Enjoy the town day
I am really glad you had a good time in burney area. This is the area I love . I am from and live in burney. Good luck
The speed at which you hike is unbelievable
Amazing Darwin!! Thank you!!!
You crossed the McCloud River just a few days before I went there. Beautiful place. Hike on!
I've been to Lassen! Great vid as always! Stay safe and keep on truckin!
Wishing you the best!!
Avocado jalapeño flaming hot cheeto burrito... signs of genius
You got me to try cold soaked couscous and a flavored tuna pack (+1 packet soy) at home. I've never even thought about that before. Thanks for the ideas! I live in Western WA, and hiking in the olympics/North cascades stove is life to me out here with a hot meal, but this is definitely a nice addition to my options!
Well done Darwin
I absolutely love your videos and would love to go backpacking with you at some point!
Another great hike! Thanks!
In my experience living in Texas and Oregon, Dollar General is still arriving to the West Coast and is super abundant in other regions; thus the scarcity!
Love the Shasta area, I've spent some time in Weed, just North of Shasta city. All of Northern CA and Oregon is amazingly beautiful.
It was nice to see Mount Shasta, I drove by it yesterday, on my way to trail days, I could not see it at all!
I remember doing laundry in Washington state wearing nothing but a poncho. Ahhhh, the memories...
Hey Darwin! I met you in a sprouts in Flagstaff! Wishing you the best on your trip, you don't get days on trail back so enjoy them!
You made me want an avocado and cheeto burrito!! Enjoying being with you on your journey.
In the words of Bart Simpson, "Curamba, man". 30+ back to back to back. Wow... thanks for the video and inspiration. ~T.
It's not the schedule, it's the journey 💜
Was hoping to see you stop at Drakesbad. Lived in Redding for 4 years so spent a ton of time in all these areas. Know this is from a while back, hoping you hit Kangaroo Lake before Etna, love that place for a swim. Some awesome trail in front of you, bet you are diggin it! Peace, Wheelchair John in Idaho :)
Altra = Ultra delicate! After only wearing my brand new Lone Peak 3.0 for one short 3 mile hike, the front rubber already started to peel off. :(
Pretty funny at the place Burney which says "NO Alcohol or Drugs" with a huge cross, there is Darwin (evolution's father) wearing a Remy Martin shirt. Gotta love the little easter eggs hidden in his videos.
Spectacular!
Time to speed up the video releases now that you just completed the PTC a couple days ago. Great video as always and congrats!
Maybe every 3 days or so 😃
Wow that tortilla looks amazing. I'm going to try it.
Darwin, You camera is doing a really really good job. Whatever it is...keep doing it!
Links to the gear list are in the description.
hey Mr Darwin.
Loving the filming you've done so far, i wasn't planning to comment till the end, but halfway point seems like a good place.
I felt compelled when you said you lost your Spork. Thats a real bummer, iv'e always said with a quality metal spork, you will either lose it, or leave it in your will, as they last forever. Recently iv'e had a bit of paranoia about losing mine. Especially after leaving my favourite sit pad in a bus shelter. I always try the turn around like a napping dog before you leave anywhere, i only seem to do a full check when camping, lunching and rest stops i'm not always as strict. But back to the spork. i'll be praying you get it back, but i believe thats unlikely, but if you do, or the next one you own. Wrap some brightly coloured tape of paracord round it, Electrical tape is best, as it comes in many colours. That way its easier to spot if you drop it on the ground. and as you know, a bit of tape is often useful for other stuff.
i'm looking forward to the 2nd half of your trail hike, i'm gonna ration my self to 3 parts a week to make it last longer. so i guess you will see Canada when i see Christmas. iv'e watched a few pct vids in the last few years, and i'm always amazed. iv'e always said, the guys who do that are basically well disciplined athletes, that will unfortunately never get a gold medal.
Good luck on all your future hikes.
Gary Hertfordshire England.
My mom used to run a hotel in Dunsmuir and always sent me pictures. I've always wanted to visit.
Great video
Pretty fancy shirt! Thanks for the video!
Damn night hiking brings it to a great level hopefully.
Great video as always!!! Like your new shirt. Bet you are doing lots of late sleeping now :) Thanks for sharing
So beautiful!
omg i lived in Chester 40 years ago. used to trout fish all around there. Watch out for BIgfoot!
Welcome to Mt. Shasta! Looks like you made it through before the Carr Fire.
Digging the plaid shirt. Hike on Darwin.
My hood. The forests in norcal are amazing... idaho too.
WOW! I live north of Shasta. I have never seen it from that angel. Be careful with the air quality! when or did you cross State Highway 140 in Oregon yet? I live close, I was thinking about going up to be a Trail Angel. Take some cold drinks up and snacks..Pretty Smokey up here. I really love your positive attitude. It keeps me watching. It's becoming rare these days, or I need to get out more! Keep on Keepin' On!
It's good you stayed ahead of all the smoke and fires....
When you got to the cache, I was just like..Ooohhhh PLEASE let there be a Propel waiting for me somewhere when I do this. Lol
Your doing amazing Darwin 🤘🤘🤘🤘
3:13 WOW this 15 sec montage!!! I pine for hiking northern PCT now!!!
If it was dark out I would have setup my tent in the subway cave! Unless bat guano was everywhere
Burney Mountain Resort is now closed. That is going to make for a long haul in this section.
I believe that your body tell you it's suffering only 36-48 hours later (stiff muscles, tiredness, etc...). So if you are sore/tired it is not because of the day before, but because of the one before that...
Knowing that you have already completed the PCT, Your very cool videos are inspirational.
So what's next?
What a boss !
Trail Magic!!
Unreal editing skills. I just did 11 miles on a tough trail and you make 30 look like nothing.
Hi Darwin. Way to go.
Half way awesome💪👍👏