All right! Well turns out there are some of you who ARE keen to go hiking with me overseas! If you’re interested in a group hiking/travel trip to Patagonia from March 4th-March 11th, 2022 (Covid-dependant) - sign up below to find out all the info around the itinerary (+ get an early bird discount) when it’s all confirmed. See you there? trovatrip.com/emails/?host=Elina%20Osborne&destination=Patagonia
I recommend making a single longer film that could become the gold standard for the TA Trail. What you did on the PCT was magnificent, but creators are often their best when they are telling stories rooted in their native geography. So many of the great works of literature are set in the nurturing environment of the author's youth. Who knows maybe you could then do a film festival gig or sell the film online like Darwin did for the Arizona Trail. Best regards young lady...you have the soul of a poet and the heart of a lion.
Congrats on the McCain Steak Fries sponsorship! That was really interesting to hear your comparison of the PCT and TA in terms of going through towns. I'm sure whatever you chose to make video wise for the TA will be compelling viewing. All the best.
@@louiselafond1443 Haha, yes! I spent 3 months in NZ in 2014 and had a good chuckle when I first saw McCain fries in a local supermarket. GO, New Brunswick!
One big film, or a you tube series,.. hmmm,.. I enjoyed how you did the PCT. Both! A big documentary and a series. I love how you did the documentary of your hike,.. but I also loved how you broke out your PCT hike into a series.
We've missed you, your spirit, and your art for capturing and sharing moments. Don't fret over trying to share Te Araroa over RUclips. You continue to grow and so should the way you share your experiences and gifts with others. All my best as you take that next incredible step.
Good to see you back! Yes I would like to see the content of tou teaching for a few weeks on the "small island". Can't wait to see your video(s) of the adventure you just had as well!
Myself and my wife just simply adore you x I have the same laptop x My wife and I have decided to have a crack at the te araroa starting this December, Northbound. We will be flying in from Melbourne and starting in bluff. Weve made an uneducated decision to dodge the covid crowds from Aus and start early, but, given ourselves a lot of time for delays etc. I am a paramedic by profession and wil be carrying all the necessary jingles to annoy my friends in search and rescue, should it come to that. I am really excited to see more of my neighbours backyard without sounding like an uninhibited voyeur. Thank you for all your inspiration and passion in letting others see what is out there xxx
That twinkle in your eyes is so lovely to watch, so far i watched a lot of movies and they're so great to watch! I just started to do longer walks and I'm starting to get addicted. The TA is definitely going on my bucket list. 😊🙏🏻 Thank you so much for sharing your experiences.
It makes me so happy to see you and your very intimate style of shooting videos again! During the PCT-series I was really looking forward to every single episode, and the journey made me very happy. I'm sure it will be the same for Te Araroa, no matter the format!
Girl, we are waiting patient “try to at least” on whatever you want to send in to the world! I think you are a badass. Would love to meet up and go on a hiking trip. I would suggest Holland: no switchbacks 😜
Yours is one of those channels I would wait around for, even if it were a year or more, because I know the resulting films will be good. As to your plans, take your time and do what feels right -- but I hope that involves continuing to work and grow as a filmmaker.
Kia ora Elina, nau mai ano (welcome back) it's been a while. I often see people reading posted stuff as an escape from covid confinement, so pleased don't feel embarassed (whakama) and allow that beautiful creativity to flow. I'm sure it will be appreciated and loved by all.
I was just thinking the other day "what happened to Elina?" I jumped with joy when this popped up in my subs today. I discovered you late-PCT and binge-watched from there. The quality of your videos, thoughts, Kiwi-ness and sense of humour give this overseas Kiwi much entertainment. Whether you go short video series or cinematic long film/doco, I know the result will be marvellous. Chur from Jakarta
Man, those yellow signs showing the distance to the south pole etc. always give me a feeling of infinite possibilities. Never been to this one at the lighthouse, but was once standing at the one at slope point.. Great video, great country
Great to see you back! Congrats on finishing the TA! Really looking forward to seeing your upcoming TA video(s) (my two cents are that I'd prefer it in an episodic format, it makes it easier to digest on yt and would probably give some more room to play around with tone section to section vs. one continuous work. I liked how each of your PCT episodes felt like their own vignettes contributing to a full journey.) Do what you feel most inspired to do though, move at your own pace on this.
Hi Im hiking the PCT, currently Shasta. Lots of fires NorthCal and no snow in Sierras. Very different from your hike. Im English but lived Asia most my life. Huge fan of yours and so thrilled you hiked TA and looking forward to the videos when you have a chance. Best wishes
When I started becoming invested in the PCT, you were one of the first channels I stumbled upon and it convinced me that this was something I had to do. Not wanted to. Had to. Since then, I've shown everyone who will listen your videos and am painstakingly slowly planning my PCT trip for 2023. I cannot wait. I'm thrilled you've been on another wild adventure and I can't wait to see the videos from your trip!
My vote is for you to do another RUclips series, like what you did with your PCT videos - I absolutely love those and I rewatch them all the time when I miss being on the trail myself. But no matter how you do it, I promise I will watch! Keep up the great work!
I missed almost all the others missed plus your frankness and bubbliness . At my age I miss the presence of young people and to see discovery in their eyes. Love!
Our patience has been rewarded. You were worth the wait. Looking forward to seeing a documentary of your trail experiences. Am voting for another you tube catalog, like your PCT series. See what you might do on the island sounds very interesting. Blessings and Aloha from Hawaii
Don’t feel guilty for posting! I haven’t thru hiked (yet!) and only camped once in my life before 2020. Watching people’s thru hike vlogs and learning about/acquiring gear and going on a few weekend trips has been my escape through it all. I only just discovered your channel, but I lovvvve your style and what you have to say. Been such an inspiration and sort of virtual breath of fresh air to watch yours and others’ treks. I mean, by all means feel your feelings lol, but videos like yours have saved me!
This made me miss my time hiking the Te Araroa back in 2016. I can't believe that was five years ago. I only did the South Island and would love to go back and do the whole thing.
whatever you decide in sharing your journey on te araroa, i want you to understand just how much inspiration you've given the world with a simple 15 minute video. seeing such majestic landscapes (even briefly) while listening to the words of someone who truly cherishes their home, this planet, and each step they take upon it just opens an entirely new perspective on how one moves in this lifetime. thank you for sharing your experiences, thank you for opening your world to those of us who many not ever see NZ, and thank you for being you
So happy to see that you made it through this adventure. If you make one long documentary or weekly shorter videos I will watch them, but a number of shorter videos spread out overwinter in the northern hemisphere would help with long winter nights. Best of luck with whatever you decided when it comes to job choices.
Elina, Take all the time you need: the quality of your work is worth waiting for. There is always something that you know you could have done done better once published, this is the dilemma of every creative person. I would love to travel and learn with you; I doubt my own circumstances would allow (for now). All the best for your new job!
Hi Elina, I saw the upload and I clicked so fast! 🙌 Your TA footage looks so good! You're such a talented filmmaker. Here are my suggestions. I love all your PCT stuff (I binged, lol, once I discovered them) so I recommend doing the same for your New Zealand thru-hike. Create a long film as well as a weekly series. Please edit as you go so we don't have to wait! Of course, I would love to travel with you! Who wouldn't?! I create travel videos too!
And... I'm done! Such an awesome update hun. Looking forward to whatever comes next (whenever) 😘👍 P.S. I will defo be checking out your Bright Trip course too. So much still to learn and such a long way to go...
I’m just so impressed by you and your content. I think of your PCT thru hike whenever I shoot my own videos, of the family or on the trail. I’m grateful for whatever you wish to share. Also, I can only imagine the immense interest you’ll have from others to hike with you…
The araroa is a beautiful magnificent untouched area of nz alongside historical house's built by our ancestors in the 1800s as well as the local tavern which utterly unfortunately burnt down by one of the local residents
Hey Elina, just wanted to tell you I was roughly 6 days behind you for the entire TA (started Dec 2 finished April 9) it's a shame we didn't get to meet but I'm looking forward to seeing some of your footage 🙌🏻
Lovely to have you back! I can’t wait to see your new adventure. It’s difficult to tell how I love the way you film, the mood you choose, the way you tell the stories…by the way, you don’t live in a small island, I know what I say because I do (Canary Islands…google it!).Thank you!
Whatever you will do with your videos, I am sure it will be great and we all will enjoy it. I also like these unpolished videos where you just have a q&a or share some of your experience(s) from the attic.
Just seeing the first few minutes of this, I'm definitely hiped to see your T.A. videos. I can't wait to see how you tell your story of hiking the T.A.
So glad you have a Patreon! Have been following you since the PCT and have so enjoyed each and every video. The production quality and storytelling is truly stand-out in the trail vlogger world. Thank you, from an aspiring thru hiker!
Suggestion: Can you do a gear video, with a focus on how you pack you pack and how you handle wet gear? As for the TA videos, I really enjoyed how you did it for the pct, so maybe you could do somerthing like this again
SOOOO excited to see your videos pop up on my home screen again :) dreaming of doing a thru hike now, your videos always inspire me to get out, hike, and create :) I agree with everyone, we will all watch and love it either way but if you truly want to hear our thoughts, I prefer shorter videos, I think they help with audience retention too If the timing works out, I would LOVE to learn from you and hike with you! How fun congrats on all these opportunities :)
You shouldn’t have worried about uploading while the rest of the world is in lockdown - I have been watching all your videos as a form of escapism from reality! l am so looking forward to your TA footage as I absolutely love NZ (have been 5 times)! Personally I would like a series, but that should be your decision as a film maker. Whatever you post, I am sure it will be amazing. 😊❤️
I'd imagine you might feel a bit of pressure with TA vids to make em good. As the PCT vids are some of the best hiking films on the tube. Take your time dude, no rush, hang loose & I'm sure whatever you make will be amazing. What next - coastal path
Hell yeah for travelling with you! I just came back from Scotland where I hiked the Great Glen Way and Ben Nevis after being inspired by your PCT videos. It was my first time alone and I can't thank you enough for giving me that push.
Funny you mention traveling to hike... I had considered reaching out to offer a landing/launching pad/basecamp if you ever wanted to re-hike the Washington PCT. I live 30minutes west from the Bridge of the Gods (with my wife and daughter) and know how much can be missed in the rain and clouds during the late season. Love your trail films and am looking forward to more of your work!
Yo! I'm so excited for when the film of the trail does come out, long or short! Would also love to see some bts from this two week teaching on an island thing, that sounds so sick. Goals are great and important, plans help guide us, but embrace the hike of life too - some parts of the trail are harder than others and camp feels miles away. Keep moving, and you'll get exactly where you're dreaming eventually.
Very weird: I checked your channel a couple of days ago to see if there were any updates on your journey. And now here it is! :D As always, your craft is bloody beautiful
Great to see you and glad to hear you enjoyed the TA. Whatever is best for you, but I certainly would enjoy to view as one is done from time to time. Wouldn’t it be epic if the company would sponsor you to hike the Appalacian Trail?! Still time to go NOBO quick, or Sobo anytime up till August/September. Or, next year.
Wow. We loyal fans have missed you so much. It would have been great, and I think really good for your channel and viewership, to at least post some intermittent videos or something to let us know that you were still out there. We've been worried about you! Glad to see you back and done and safely home. My suggestion, having vicariously lived through several big RUclipsr hikers, is to do both: Post all the little vids, section by section, moment by fun or interesting moment. And then also post the BIG final film, some 90 minute masterpiece all as one watch. I'm going to watch them all regardless. Much love, hike on, stay safe, sooo glad to see you back.
All right! Well turns out there are some of you who ARE keen to go hiking with me overseas! If you’re interested in a group hiking/travel trip to Patagonia from March 4th-March 11th, 2022 (Covid-dependant) - sign up below to find out all the info around the itinerary (+ get an early bird discount) when it’s all confirmed. See you there? trovatrip.com/emails/?host=Elina%20Osborne&destination=Patagonia
danngg Patagonia is a pretty damn cool destination to stretch the legs! Love it!!
is there an age restriction?
If the Patagonia one falls through due to covid, check out en.hexatrek.com this track in France. 2022 will be the first year it’ll be accessible.
@@jakeryan8054 ooh this is interesting!
@@robopecha they just released a promo video and a bit more information On it! Looks amazing!
Suggestion: Do what you heart says with regards to the Te Araroa edit - we'll watch with open hearts whatever you decide.
I recommend making a single longer film that could become the gold standard for the TA Trail. What you did on the PCT was magnificent, but creators are often their best when they are telling stories rooted in their native geography. So many of the great works of literature are set in the nurturing environment of the author's youth. Who knows maybe you could then do a film festival gig or sell the film online like Darwin did for the Arizona Trail. Best regards young lady...you have the soul of a poet and the heart of a lion.
Yes!!!!!! She’s back!!!!!!
My thoughts exactly!
@@harrisonparker4347 Mine too.... love this lady and her work!!
Exactly !!!!
Congrats on the McCain Steak Fries sponsorship! That was really interesting to hear your comparison of the PCT and TA in terms of going through towns. I'm sure whatever you chose to make video wise for the TA will be compelling viewing. All the best.
Hahah that brand placement tho.
It was nice to see some Canadian branding in a New Zealand video. :)
@@ElinaOsborne are you eating the steakfries with peanut butter or without?
@@louiselafond1443 Haha, yes! I spent 3 months in NZ in 2014 and had a good chuckle when I first saw McCain fries in a local supermarket. GO, New Brunswick!
WELCOME BACK TIP TAP
One big film, or a you tube series,.. hmmm,.. I enjoyed how you did the PCT. Both! A big documentary and a series. I love how you did the documentary of your hike,.. but I also loved how you broke out your PCT hike into a series.
We've missed you, your spirit, and your art for capturing and sharing moments. Don't fret over trying to share Te Araroa over RUclips. You continue to grow and so should the way you share your experiences and gifts with others. All my best as you take that next incredible step.
Been SO looking forward to this video, it didn't disappoint :)
Suggestion for next trail after Covid: Kungsleden, Sweden.
Wow you live in such a beautiful country
No pressure, but please keep telling stories. Incredibly engaging, beautifully honest, gorgeously composed, delightfully witty, passion infused stories.
I start TA this November so excited! I can't wait for your TA films 💚
good luck !!
@@Monica-jq4gy Thank you! 😁
AH exciting! I'll try get some out before then ;)
I personally loved the mini-series aspect of your PCT footage but I would gladly watch whatever you end up putting together :))
Glad to have my feelings of post trail 'what the hell do I do now' blues validated. Excited to see your perspective of the TA - staying tuned.
woah rare unicorn sighting. excited to see your adventures!
Are you talking about the 8+ hot and less than 6 crazy?
Good to see you back! Yes I would like to see the content of tou teaching for a few weeks on the "small island". Can't wait to see your video(s) of the adventure you just had as well!
Myself and my wife just simply adore you x
I have the same laptop x
My wife and I have decided to have a crack at the te araroa starting this December, Northbound. We will be flying in from Melbourne and starting in bluff. Weve made an uneducated decision to dodge the covid crowds from Aus and start early, but, given ourselves a lot of time for delays etc. I am a paramedic by profession and wil be carrying all the necessary jingles to annoy my friends in search and rescue, should it come to that. I am really excited to see more of my neighbours backyard without sounding like an uninhibited voyeur. Thank you for all your inspiration and passion in letting others see what is out there xxx
I’ve so been looking forward to seeing your lovely face and hearing your wonderful storytelling again 💛
That twinkle in your eyes is so lovely to watch, so far i watched a lot of movies and they're so great to watch! I just started to do longer walks and I'm starting to get addicted. The TA is definitely going on my bucket list. 😊🙏🏻
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences.
It makes me so happy to see you and your very intimate style of shooting videos again!
During the PCT-series I was really looking forward to every single episode, and the journey made me very happy.
I'm sure it will be the same for Te Araroa, no matter the format!
I’ve been waiting MONTHS for this 😍 and you sure are making the trail look very tempting for us fellow kiwi adventurers.....
The propaganda is working... But we're pretty lucky to live here. 10/10 would recommend! ;)
@@ElinaOsborne it’s 1000% working! You’re mission is accomplished
Girl, we are waiting patient “try to at least” on whatever you want to send in to the world! I think you are a badass. Would love to meet up and go on a hiking trip. I would suggest Holland: no switchbacks 😜
Yours is one of those channels I would wait around for, even if it were a year or more, because I know the resulting films will be good. As to your plans, take your time and do what feels right -- but I hope that involves continuing to work and grow as a filmmaker.
Very nice to finally hear from someone who has done both - PCT and TA to be talking about the differences between the two. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Kia ora Elina, nau mai ano (welcome back) it's been a while. I often see people reading posted stuff as an escape from covid confinement, so pleased don't feel embarassed (whakama) and allow that beautiful creativity to flow. I'm sure it will be appreciated and loved by all.
I was just thinking the other day "what happened to Elina?" I jumped with joy when this popped up in my subs today. I discovered you late-PCT and binge-watched from there. The quality of your videos, thoughts, Kiwi-ness and sense of humour give this overseas Kiwi much entertainment. Whether you go short video series or cinematic long film/doco, I know the result will be marvellous. Chur from Jakarta
Man, those yellow signs showing the distance to the south pole etc. always give me a feeling of infinite possibilities. Never been to this one at the lighthouse, but was once standing at the one at slope point..
Great video, great country
Great to see you back! Congrats on finishing the TA! Really looking forward to seeing your upcoming TA video(s) (my two cents are that I'd prefer it in an episodic format, it makes it easier to digest on yt and would probably give some more room to play around with tone section to section vs. one continuous work. I liked how each of your PCT episodes felt like their own vignettes contributing to a full journey.) Do what you feel most inspired to do though, move at your own pace on this.
Your decision to hike the the TA helped inspire me to finally do the Tongariro Crossing this year.
Hi Im hiking the PCT, currently Shasta. Lots of fires NorthCal and no snow in Sierras. Very different from your hike. Im English but lived Asia most my life. Huge fan of yours and so thrilled you hiked TA and looking forward to the videos when you have a chance. Best wishes
Please make a series! I like to re-watch your PCT vlogs over and over and a series is the best format for that!
When I started becoming invested in the PCT, you were one of the first channels I stumbled upon and it convinced me that this was something I had to do. Not wanted to. Had to. Since then, I've shown everyone who will listen your videos and am painstakingly slowly planning my PCT trip for 2023. I cannot wait. I'm thrilled you've been on another wild adventure and I can't wait to see the videos from your trip!
What a magical journey!
My vote is for you to do another RUclips series, like what you did with your PCT videos - I absolutely love those and I rewatch them all the time when I miss being on the trail myself. But no matter how you do it, I promise I will watch! Keep up the great work!
Elina, good to have you back. Really looking forward to whatever you offer. Especially the TA films. Good luck from Michigan!
I missed almost all the others missed plus your frankness and bubbliness . At my age I miss the presence of young people and to see discovery in their eyes. Love!
Great Ad for McCain SteakFries! Hoping to get the family on the TA one day! Looking forward to the vids.
Our patience has been rewarded. You were worth the wait. Looking forward to seeing a documentary of your trail experiences. Am voting for another you tube catalog, like your PCT series. See what you might do on the island sounds very interesting.
Blessings and Aloha from Hawaii
Don’t over think what to do next. It’ll work out and happen when it happens. It’s all good.
Don’t feel guilty for posting! I haven’t thru hiked (yet!) and only camped once in my life before 2020. Watching people’s thru hike vlogs and learning about/acquiring gear and going on a few weekend trips has been my escape through it all. I only just discovered your channel, but I lovvvve your style and what you have to say. Been such an inspiration and sort of virtual breath of fresh air to watch yours and others’ treks. I mean, by all means feel your feelings lol, but videos like yours have saved me!
Can't wait to see your film of this trail
Looking forward to learn about your TA experience...in whatever way. My Son and I would like to hike it one day. Cheers from LA.
Looking forward to hearing about your journey in your style.
This made me miss my time hiking the Te Araroa back in 2016. I can't believe that was five years ago. I only did the South Island and would love to go back and do the whole thing.
the individual videos are great but we'll be here, regardless
whatever you decide in sharing your journey on te araroa, i want you to understand just how much inspiration you've given the world with a simple 15 minute video. seeing such majestic landscapes (even briefly) while listening to the words of someone who truly cherishes their home, this planet, and each step they take upon it just opens an entirely new perspective on how one moves in this lifetime. thank you for sharing your experiences, thank you for opening your world to those of us who many not ever see NZ, and thank you for being you
For those of us who cannot get out we need the videos to see nature so please post them for us
The music you put in your videos is just so beautiful 💜✨
Love ❤️💜❤️💜
So happy to see that you made it through this adventure. If you make one long documentary or weekly shorter videos I will watch them, but a number of shorter videos spread out overwinter in the northern hemisphere would help with long winter nights. Best of luck with whatever you decided when it comes to job choices.
Elina,
Take all the time you need: the quality of your work is worth waiting for. There is always something that you know you could have done done better once published, this is the dilemma of every creative person.
I would love to travel and learn with you; I doubt my own circumstances would allow (for now).
All the best for your new job!
with bated breath, we awaited. tysm for always adventuring + sharing
Hi Elina, I saw the upload and I clicked so fast! 🙌 Your TA footage looks so good! You're such a talented filmmaker. Here are my suggestions. I love all your PCT stuff (I binged, lol, once I discovered them) so I recommend doing the same for your New Zealand thru-hike. Create a long film as well as a weekly series. Please edit as you go so we don't have to wait! Of course, I would love to travel with you! Who wouldn't?! I create travel videos too!
I am so excited to ser the films, thank you for your hard work making these stories for us, i love following your journey!
And... I'm done! Such an awesome update hun. Looking forward to whatever comes next (whenever) 😘👍 P.S. I will defo be checking out your Bright Trip course too. So much still to learn and such a long way to go...
Nice to see you Elina. Love your sweater!
I’ve been waiting for this. Wonderful story telling and a joyful spirit.
I met you today because of your PCT video, I like you Elina, you are a nice human to follow! I will be there for you. lol
I’m just so impressed by you and your content. I think of your PCT thru hike whenever I shoot my own videos, of the family or on the trail. I’m grateful for whatever you wish to share. Also, I can only imagine the immense interest you’ll have from others to hike with you…
Thank you. Be well be blessed. Love it all 😊
It’s pretty easy to follow your treks, hiking vids, and any future adventures as you create amazing videos.
The araroa is a beautiful magnificent untouched area of nz alongside historical house's built by our ancestors in the 1800s as well as the local tavern which utterly unfortunately burnt down by one of the local residents
It's always delightful to watch your videos. Thanks.
Would love you to see trailing the ABC. someday. not now.
STAY SAFE
Good to have ya back! I’ve said it before.. I’ll say it again.. you are kiwi Beau Miles! Literally everything you put out is gold!
Hey Elina, just wanted to tell you I was roughly 6 days behind you for the entire TA (started Dec 2 finished April 9) it's a shame we didn't get to meet but I'm looking forward to seeing some of your footage 🙌🏻
Literally within a week for the entirety. Funny littlebig trail world eh?
Lovely to have you back! I can’t wait to see your new adventure. It’s difficult to tell how I love the way you film, the mood you choose, the way you tell the stories…by the way, you don’t live in a small island, I know what I say because I do (Canary Islands…google it!).Thank you!
Thanks for sharing, loved hearing about your experience of the TA. Looking forward to seeing more! 💕
YAY!! Finally! 😍
Yea!! You’ve surfaced ! I am looking forward to whatever way you decide to share your story. I’m just happy to know you are going to share it.
Whatever you will do with your videos, I am sure it will be great and we all will enjoy it. I also like these unpolished videos where you just have a q&a or share some of your experience(s) from the attic.
Just seeing the first few minutes of this, I'm definitely hiped to see your T.A. videos. I can't wait to see how you tell your story of hiking the T.A.
So glad this is in 4K. Hope the Te Araroa edit is too.
So glad you have a Patreon! Have been following you since the PCT and have so enjoyed each and every video. The production quality and storytelling is truly stand-out in the trail vlogger world. Thank you, from an aspiring thru hiker!
Literally clicked the like button within the first 15 seconds... mark of an excellent filmmaker right there! 😍🔥
Im excited for the Video ,, its weird that Q/A first , before the video 😎
Thanks, Elina . 👍🏔🏕🙏🏼
Hey Elna; Missed you. Nice to hear from you again.
Suggestion:
Can you do a gear video, with a focus on how you pack you pack and how you handle wet gear?
As for the TA videos, I really enjoyed how you did it for the pct, so maybe you could do somerthing like this again
SOOOO excited to see your videos pop up on my home screen again :) dreaming of doing a thru hike now, your videos always inspire me to get out, hike, and create :)
I agree with everyone, we will all watch and love it either way but if you truly want to hear our thoughts, I prefer shorter videos, I think they help with audience retention too
If the timing works out, I would LOVE to learn from you and hike with you! How fun congrats on all these opportunities :)
Given we have an OZ/NZ travel bubble maybe consider the Larapinta trail in Central Australia. August September is best for wildflowers.
So cool to see you back. I really enjoy your trips and the way you film and edit your videos. Can't wait to watch your travels again. We missed you.
Couple of czech girls and guys walked TA in same time. We from Czech Republic love NZ 💚
Have been so excited for this. The shots you you capture while living the backpacking life just blow me away
You shouldn’t have worried about uploading while the rest of the world is in lockdown - I have been watching all your videos as a form of escapism from reality! l am so looking forward to your TA footage as I absolutely love NZ (have been 5 times)! Personally I would like a series, but that should be your decision as a film maker. Whatever you post, I am sure it will be amazing. 😊❤️
I'd imagine you might feel a bit of pressure with TA vids to make em good. As the PCT vids are some of the best hiking films on the tube. Take your time dude, no rush, hang loose & I'm sure whatever you make will be amazing.
What next - coastal path
Hell yeah for travelling with you! I just came back from Scotland where I hiked the Great Glen Way and Ben Nevis after being inspired by your PCT videos. It was my first time alone and I can't thank you enough for giving me that push.
Funny you mention traveling to hike... I had considered reaching out to offer a landing/launching pad/basecamp if you ever wanted to re-hike the Washington PCT. I live 30minutes west from the Bridge of the Gods (with my wife and daughter) and know how much can be missed in the rain and clouds during the late season.
Love your trail films and am looking forward to more of your work!
Yo! I'm so excited for when the film of the trail does come out, long or short! Would also love to see some bts from this two week teaching on an island thing, that sounds so sick. Goals are great and important, plans help guide us, but embrace the hike of life too - some parts of the trail are harder than others and camp feels miles away. Keep moving, and you'll get exactly where you're dreaming eventually.
Very weird: I checked your channel a couple of days ago to see if there were any updates on your journey. And now here it is! :D As always, your craft is bloody beautiful
Great to see you and glad to hear you enjoyed the TA. Whatever is best for you, but I certainly would enjoy to view as one is done from time to time.
Wouldn’t it be epic if the company would sponsor you to hike the Appalacian Trail?! Still time to go NOBO quick, or Sobo anytime up till August/September. Or, next year.
been waiting for you to upload! your videos are addicting to say the least.
Elina, beautiful intro. Make sure you keep the films coming ! I vote for 1 longer one.
Sweet! You did it! I remember having a brief comment section convo with you about you should do this like a year ago or more! Congratulations!
Respect Elina. Have fun on your next adventure.
Was thinking the other day it has been a while since Elina set off, must be back with a video soon and here we are.
So looking forward to seeing your recap of the hike! Can't wait.
Yes!!! Let’s travel
TA is my dream... after living in Auckland and Taupo for a few months.... NZ is
You never fail to make me feel the urge to go out and hike a trail. Thank you! ❤️
Wow. We loyal fans have missed you so much. It would have been great, and I think really good for your channel and viewership, to at least post some intermittent videos or something to let us know that you were still out there. We've been worried about you! Glad to see you back and done and safely home. My suggestion, having vicariously lived through several big RUclipsr hikers, is to do both: Post all the little vids, section by section, moment by fun or interesting moment. And then also post the BIG final film, some 90 minute masterpiece all as one watch. I'm going to watch them all regardless. Much love, hike on, stay safe, sooo glad to see you back.