Getting Off Trail: Quitting the Pacific Crest Trail 2000 miles in!
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- Yes, it's true. We quit the PCT.
In this video I will explain the events that lead up to Corey and I getting off trail for the season, and what the future of this channel might look like.
As always, Thanks so much for your love and support!
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You're gracious to give an explanation. Thing is, you never have to. You guys are freakin amazing!!! You achieved great great things! We're here for you. Your content is always worth checking in for. You're such an inspiration, just love ya tons! Looking forward more content! Be well dear one.
Ditto….I couldn’t have said that better. 💕
Thank you so much for your kindest of words Debra ♥️♥️♥️
Yourself and family first, trail after that.
Clearly the best decision! The trail will be there if you want to go back. Always do what is best for you. I look forward to whatever your next adventure is.
Thank you for sharing such a great experience. My wife and I were day hikers. We are both retired. We hiked in Yosemite a year ago and she was having some knee problems. Fast forward to December 6,2021. She was diagnosed with ALS. She is totally disabled now. The bucket list I had for retirement ended in a few short months. We have had a life of adventure and those memories will never die. You have made more memories on this trip than most will make in a lifetime. Hang on to them.
JM I'm sorry for your wife's diagnosis. I'm glad you were able to enjoy some adventures before that happened. Take care.
@@jeancoughlin5490 Thank you. We have been married 46 years and have had a life full of adventures.
Julia. As an old man that’s still hiking at 81 I can tell you that making your health a number one priority is the correct thing to do. You will be fine and will hike many more miles or whatever you decide for your future. I / we certainly appreciate what you and Cory have presented us. Thank you so much and mend fast and be well.
Also, didn’t you complete a portion of the PCT SOBO earlier?
You gotta do what ya gotta do....good to see you....its been a while !!! 😊
I came for the hiking but I’m staying for the people! Whatever you end up doing with this channel, I’m all for it! 💜
You’ve taken us on an incredible journey. Your health and life priorities are more important than anything. Thank you!
for myself, hiking is all about the journey, thanks for taking me on yours. congratulation on a great hike.
Congratulations on making 2000 and having the good sense to know what is best for you.
Julia, Sam’s dad here again….Your decision to stop at mile 2000 is absolutely the correct decision. I’m sorry to hear that your journey is on hold (for now….). But if I may share my perspective on how you have inspired others, what your attitude and trail manners have created for so many, what sharing your creative side has done for others, and what your overall kindness has meant to others along your entire journey. Anyone who has followed along knows what I’m talking about, and it shows way more than you know. Anyone who you’ve inspired to get out there, to move, to adventure, or just to dream from their living room…..should be thankful to you for your honest and gutsy resilience. I am proud to say….I am one of them! Thank you for being you, for being a true friend to Sam and Moriah…and know that you have an open invitation and a welcoming new family here in NH.
So sorry to hear this, but you made the right decision. You're right, your health should always come first. At least you did what you did and will have those memories for life. You've done more in a few months than many people do in an entire lifetime. Take care of yourself. Thank you for sharing the adventures!
Rocket, enjoy your content. Do it your way. The PCT isn't going anywhere. Finish the last 600 whenever it suites you. No worries. Think you made a good decision. Looking forward to your next adventure. 🙂
Thank you for your lovely, heartfelt, gracious sharing. You listened to yourself, to your body, you made decisions together to care for yourselves first. You have chosen wisely.
Your health comes first. You already did so much and I admire your strength, and tenacity. You got me going back to hiking 🥾 something I thought I will never go back. So we stumbled but we get back up again. Please take care of yourself and I can’t wait to see you back again on the trail.
Thanks, patiently waiting on your next adventure safe journeys. ✌🏻👊
Congratulations to you both. Have thoroughly enjoyed watching your thru hike. Wishing nothing but the best for both of you. And for the record, you owe us nothing, but to be healthy and happy. Godspeed. ❤️
What a relief to hear your decision to look for your health!!!! I know how hard it is to quit an endevour you set in your mind and being honest enough to know when it's too much! You guys are amazing people and I love how you keep up to have a positive outlook, even when life gets hard on you... you are a rolemodel to us all!!! Love you to pieces and sending you healing vibes over the big pond!!! I definitively stay put and looking forward to your next content! Much Love to you both (ps: just block the negative people, you can't help them in any ways anyway)
Try the wonderland trail when you are feeling up to it! ❤ get better
Julia: Thank you for providing such interesting content. I have enjoyed following your journeys. Health is first, always, you take the time you need, come back when you come back, we will all still be here:-) Wish you good health and happiness together:-)
I’ve truly enjoyed following your hiking adventures. You and Corey bring humor, fun, and realness to what thru-hiking is like. I hope you’re able to find healing from your bladder issues, and that you’ll be willing to share a glimpse into whatever adventures on or off trail that you embark on. I’m thankful you’re putting your own wants and needs ahead of anything else, because you don’t owe anything to any social media followers.
The choice is yours and yours alone. Good on you. Thanks for sharing
Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Thanks for sharing your journey. Take care of yourself!
Thanks for all your fantastic videos! They're so fun to watch. Always your health comes first! Enjoy the new adventures and I'll definitely watch whatever you're up to.
Well done - You guys have done well, and you can always go back to PCT and finish it up next year if needed. Your health is more important.
Happy healing. Thank you for sharing your journey
Thank you for your stories. I have always appreciated your openness about your life and the day-to-day conditions of trail life. Take care. I look forward to seeing what you get up to next.
Smart move. Focus on what's important - your health! Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Your straight up great people. Take care and get healthy because if we’re not healthy we can’t take care of who we love. Thank you for taking us along. We loved it❤️ will keep watching you friends🖐🏽
Really enjoyed your blogs, but I think you did the right thing, your health and happiness are more important than a distance. And, yes you are right, there is still a lot of snow in Washington, I live there. Keep up the good work!
Your health and wellness is always your first priority. I'm just thankful for all the content you have provided. Hiking or not still look forward to seeing your videos you are an inspiration for living life and that trail will always be there for you to finish. We are proud of you and your pct journey.
You guys are awesome! Thanks for so openly sharing your journey. You are an inspiration! The trail will still be there!
You guys are a mighty couple! I really enjoy your videos, many blessings to both of you guys. Good luck Cory on your art presentations. Julia, wish you speedy recovery🙏🏼.
Thank you for taking us along. I will miss your videos. All the best in whatever you do.
Thank you again!!! Take care of yourself, the trail will always be there!!!
Thanks for sharing your PCT hike. I have enjoyed following you. Take care of yourself so you will be able to go on more adventures!
Thank you for continuing to provide content, you do such a great job. Take care of yourself, that's the most important thing.
What a joy it has been to follow your journey together. It is a smart thing to listen to your body and heal yourself. You will be back,when you are ready. We will be waiting.
Awesome advice for so many here. Thanks for setting such an amazing example and making the right decision for your long term health. Best of luck in your recovery.
Hi…I think you will go back when it works for you, or not. Life is dynamic…I hope you feel better soon and find the next challenge that fulfills you. I love your videos and your sharing a lot w us…please always put yourself first, as you did. 🥰🥾🥾
You, lady, are fabulous! 😎
I hope you start to feel so much relief. Soon! Best wishes, vibes and prayers for that!!
You do not need to explain. I believe you show a strong soul in doing what is best for you. That is more courageous than pushing, dangerously, to finish.
I got off trail due to COVID-which turned out to be long COVID after starting out “knowing” I was going to finish my second Thruhike…I felt embarrassed and like a failure when I got sick and started to not be able to hike more than a few (10 -15 w fever). (My husband and) I continued to try to get back to trail, but then the coughing and chest pressure every time I tried to breathe was too much, even on solid ground.
Generally for nearly 3months now I have had trouble breathing. I am so happy to hear this from you- NOT that you got off trail, but that you are so happy and content doing so for your health. I KNOW awe did the right thing, but I was struggling with the decision. I literally feel good enough to attempt to hike. Now. Literally 3 months after COVID began. But there is no way we could complete the trail right now. We had decided to attempt the OCT to get a little trial run on the hiking legs and it is close to our friends and family just in case it is still too early…so when you all popped on, we were so excited!! We are going to start Monday!! Please send us any tips or suggestions 😊
We are going to try the Superior Trail after- Northern MN in the fall? Stunning!! Then if all goes well, go on to some longer trails…and hopefully carry on hiking til next PCT season.
We wish you the best! If you are ever back “on the trail”, look out for Reroute and Atlas 😎
Julia, don’t beat yourself up about quitting your hike. I have watched you walk other trails and you are always a strong woman. Focus on your health and getting better. I look forward to seeing you again . Keep smiling . Sending you lots of happy thoughts and smiles.
It's about the journey, not the destination. There will be another day and another time. Both of you have seen and done what most people can only dream of doing. Thank You for sharing it with us.
Hogwash
Way to go Julie! I have thoroughly enjoyed every moment of your thru-hike. I admire you making the tough decision to put your health first. Bravo! Look forward to your future adventures. 🤍
Thanks for taking us along. Great Job documenting your adventures. Take Care of yourselves!
Thanks for sharing so much of your adventures! You are doing the absolute right thing. Take care of you. Feel better soon and hope to see your next adventures in the future!
I've been watching your videos for the past few years. You are a joy. God's speed.
Julia, Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I hope your health improves and I look forward to hearing more from you in the future.
Thanks for the update Julia, your health is the most important thing to worry about, no matter what anyone thinks!! I hope your bladder issues get better for you. All of your videos have been great that I have seen so whatever you decide to share, will be fine and if people don’t like it they will get over it, don’t worry about being valid you have had a lot of epic journeys so far!!
So grateful for you sharing your reasoning. I loved watching your whole entire journey. Thank you for sharing so much and teaching me even more through simply being. Being you and letting people see you.
Rocket, only the greatest admiration for you. I thoroughly understand why You’re leaving the PCT but please know we will miss you. You don’t owe your followers anything but I hope you will post and keep us updated as to your health. Just know WE CARE!!! At the end you mentioned you were in NC so May I ask where. NC is our home state and just interested. Hope you get well and wishing you the very best! Thanks for sharing with us.
Much Trail Life & Recovery. Thank you for posting this video. Safety is the most important thing.
Thank you for sharing your journey. I hope you feel better soon.I look forward to what you're doing in the future.
As others have said, you owed us no explanation but I definitely appreciate that you took the time to share that you'd left the trail and why you came to that decision. I look forward to what you will be sharing in the future. Wishing you health and peace. Take care!
You guys did amazing! Come back and finish together. I have dealt with IBS and tell only my few close friends. The struggles are real. Get Healthy and continue to hike your hike and speak the truth.❤️
You both are amazing and I followed you the whole time. Coffee in my kitchen watching y’all. I’m a hiker thru and thru. And will do the JMT 2023 and PCT 2024. Life is good , see y’all in the trail
Your life, your hike. Thanks for sharing. Hope your health improves quickly. The only people we owe anything to is our selves and our loved ones.Take care and take it easy.
I enjoyed ever bit of your hike, I appreciate you sharing everything. Congratulations on your 2000 miles, and sending good vibes for a solution to your bladder issues. Thank you again!
You owe no one explanations! I really enjoy all of your journeys! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Julia. You are star! We appreciate you very much. Get well soon. I'm already following Sam and Moriah xx
Sorry you are going through this. I hope you feel better and recover quick. Thanks for sharing your journey! Look forward to following your next adventure.
Yes! Kindness all the way. Wishing you a healthy recovery to your health. ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your adventure. That's all that needs to be said. You are WONDERFUL.
How in the world could anyone have anything unkind to say to you. I've enjoyed your videos and appreciate your efforts in sharing your journey. Wishing you and Corey all the best in the future! Peace and blessings.
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your trip with us - can’t wait to see what is next x
Smart decision. Thanks for sharing your adventures and good luck healing!
I looked forward to watching your videos every week, you made it look easy, very inspirational. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your amazing journey! We really enjoyed following you on the trail! Hope you get well soon 💕!
Max kindness to you and Cory. Thank you for sharing your journey!
Thanks for sharing part of your lives with us. I feel blessed by you sharing all of your journey. I feel some of your pain. You done so well. Thanks and blessings.
Such a hard choice to leave the trail I’m sure. I watched a lot of your videos. And re-lived vicariously some of my time on the trail in 2021. Thank you for sharing your journey. It is a great gift to walk that trail and any amount is truly the experience of a lifetime. At least it was for me. Best of luck.
Sincerely,
Fluffernutter, PCT class of 2021
I have so enjoyed watching your journey! You rock and I so appreciate your sharing. Congratulations! What you have done is no joke. Sending you light and love for renewed health.
There's never a failed mission on trail. There are only adventures that don't go as planned. All the best!
Julie thanks for sharing, I have enjoyed your journey on the PCT. I wish you a speedy recovery. Your explanation video will help others make good decisions. you and Cory are amazing
I'm glad you are true to your own journey and values. The way you summed it up shows a lot of your character. Don't worry about people's responses. The ones that like to trash others are usually the ones that don't have much to share themselves. Hope you enjoy the other paths in your life.
I think you did a fantastic job to carry on as long as you did with your health problems. I've loved following your journey and look forward to seeing what you decide to do next.
Good decision Julia! Health always always comes first. I have been a silent follower of your channel since your early days. You don't owe us viewers/followers anything, let alone such a heartfelt explanation of why you quit a trail. I hope your health issues disappear soon enough and you stay happy!!
Thank you for sharing your journey! Looking forward to following whatever comes next. Best wishes for good health.
Thanks for sharing the adventuring! Hope you feel better very soon!
Thank you Julia for sharing your journey with us! Best of luck getting your health back!
I'm glad you are taking care of yourself. I enjoyed following you and Cory on the PCT. God bless you! ❤
Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. I wish you the best in health and happiness.
I will miss your crazy sense of humor sooo much, but so happy that you are taking care of you. Best of luck to you and Corey, and thank you for sharing your journey. I will remain a subscriber, and look forward to your next journey!!
Good for you both - enjoyed the journey, and it’s not the last one.
During my AT thru hike attempt this year, a woman told me the difference is you quit before 500 miles but you stop after 500 miles. Whooo!!!!! 1100 mile LASH for me!!!! Still proud, still happy and will do the 2nd half broken up over the next couple years ❤️
Loved the journey with you. You rock no matter what the circumstances. Enjoyed the hell out of it.
Rocket: Thank you so much for having us along on your thru hike. Get well and hope to follow you when your back on trail.
I am so glad you did the 2,000 miles because I got to go along. Thanks and get healthy. I look forward to your next adventure.
You two are awesome and we loved watching you. You have to do what's right for you. Take care of yourself and we look forward to watching you on you next adventure.
Julia, thank you all the way from the UK for all the videos over the past few months, I have loved watching you guys each day. I know you wanted to complete the trail but you are making a sensible decision and you should both be incredibly proud of what you have achieved. You are an inspiration to many. Good luck in whatever you do next.
You can always go back and finish….it’s been great to follow you guys…tons of great memories
Thanks for the journey. Hope your health improves and you get back to the active lifestyle you love to live!
Julia, I'm so sorry you went through all of that. I've been praying for you to find long term relief and healing from these symptoms 🙏🥾❤
I really like your content. I know you’re an accomplished hiker. Take care of yourself first. Thank You for Serving our Country 🇺🇸. Standing by for any content you post.
Nothing but love for you and Corey. Thanks for taking us on your journey. Best of luck for wherever life takes you next.
You do not have to explain yourself to anyone! You did the best you could and gave it your all! I love watching your videos and will continue to watch the videos you post. Take care of yourself! Your health is number one. Taking care of yourself now will allow you to do more in the near future. All the best!
It was great to meet you on trail and am glad to hear you are putting your health first. You inspired me to get out here this year and I am so grateful for this! Y’all’s push was amazing and I admire you!
Julia, totally get it hon. Your health is the upmost importance!!!! My sadness is that I have been on this journey since the beginning, so you two will be missed. YOU MADE THE RIGHT DECISION PERIOD!
100% support for your decision. Have always enjoyed your content. As an older person with a recent diabetes diagnosis getting into backpacking, your decision is very wise and inspiring. Thank you for taking care of yourself and setting a premier example. Good luck in your endeavors and I look forward to following your next adventure, whatever it may be.
I loved watching every minute. Congratulations on your accomplishment! I also have suffered from bladder issues for years and you made the right decision.
Hey, u have a lot of grit. Nothing to apologize for. Seems amazing you stayed on trail with the bladder issue. I’ve been thru hiking since 2014 & the trail community is the top reason I keep doing it. So, thx for the ride.
Julia, good decision, health is everything. I have thoroughly enjoyed your PCT journey. YOU WILL FINISH, I AM CERTAIN OF THAT!
I have enjoyed following your hikes. I am glad you are taking care of your health and I look forward to seeing your future endeavors.