Don’t let the naysayers put a damper on your trip. You all are smart and pay attention to what’s happening around you. The closures will happen, whether they be snow or fires but I’m guessing you all will nail this thing. All my best! PS… you codgers are my new favorite PCT hime channel.
I start next month and am enjoying these video updates. Continue to ignore the naysayers and fearmongers. 99.999999% of them are not even PCT hikers, just keyboard warriors.
Thanks for the trail updates it's appreciated . I start Thursday, it's pouring here in So. Cal until at least Wednesday and I am ready to go. Safe travels to you!!! Craig
Thank you very much for taking the time to explain your experience out there so far. It is interesting and very helpful to those of us behind you on the trail this year. You mirrored my thoughts exactly about making decisions about conditions as you get closer to areas of greatest concern and how best to proceed, with safety being the priority. It will be an interesting year for sure. But already knowing many will be flip-flopping all over the place, ahead of time, will keep hikers mentally prepared that it probably will not be a straight line to completion and stay more focused on section x section this season. But we really don't know until we get there, get current info, and assess for ourselves. Stay safe and healthy as you proceed and keep sharing these valuable tidbits with us! ~Condor
Your plans sound good and flexible. Wasn't boring, but rather informative. So good that you made it to your room before the rain. Dinner looked good. Safe travels.
My, my, what a pleasure it is to listen to you…you both have a lovely sense of humour, share a nice camaraderie, etc.etc. May you have happy trails! Following you from Montreal.
hey you guys are great! your editor is great too, I like the music choices. that sunrise this morning looked like you were standing in front of a green screen! I enjoy your planning and learning as you go. keep it up, we are rooting for the Codgers!
Thanks for all the info. I start on March 30th and am following your progress to see what I may encounter. Best of luck to you. Another senior citizen at 71.
It is really great that you are looking at all the variables. It doesn't matter how many times you flip-flop to complete the Trail. San and Moriah was an epic hike last year. They really crushed those miles. Any thoughts of the 24hr challenge further up the Trail? Happy Trails, stay safe, and stay well. Great vlog. Thanks for sharing.
If you guys reach the Cajon Pass McDonalds around mile 344 on either a Saturday or Sunday (only two days we can make the trip), my wife and I would love to drive down from Vegas to meet you both and buy ya'll lunch (and probably a lot of it to stock up on those calories!). We'd also be honored to bring any supplies you may need. Feel free to post an email if you want to take us up on it! Safe travels.
Hey Codgers, I watch your videos on a large screen and I’m picking up a lot of booming bass sounds. Not sure if it’s wind related or not but the mic system or the built in camera is picking up and publishing a background bass that makes it hard to watch the videos. Do you use a dead cat?
Good luck gentlemen. Curious as to how young you are. I'm 56 have 2 kids that I need to get them through high school before starting epic adventures like this, likely age 62 when I get my first chance.
@@hikingwiththecodgers4086 Thank you. I think I will be Rumbles age when I finally get to it. I think I saw him in a video with a Philmont shirt. Heading there in July with my son. Best of luck young men!
So appreciate your day by day vlogs which really give insight to those of us with April starts. I like your attitude of taking each day/ section as it comes and being flexible. That’s our plan too! It looks like you two are really enjoying this!
Really enjoying your videos. We usually do day hiking out Idyllwild and meet PCT hikers. Then we were hiking in the Sierra and caught a big bubble. We love long videos. P.S love the brewery there.
here' to the warm weather to get that section to open up for you guys! You are a huge help in what to expect, I start the 19th and I hope to see yall out there! Hike on!
Good job guys! Have a question which I've wondered about for a while now. In a high snow year or any year you had to slow down because of postholing why wouldn't it be of benefit to use a pair of the modern light aluminum snowshoes? Wouldn't that be an answer to prevent injury and lost time? Seems like you could hang them on your pack-they're not heavy at all. Just through the bad parts and then ship them home. No need to answer if I'm offbase. I've often thought of doing the PCT in sections. I'm 77 but still pretty adventurous/crazy
My daughter and I started the PCT on March 3, 2020 and was sent home when covid lockdown hit. Right after that Trevor died on Mt. San Jacinto. He started a week after us. There are few videos out on that section as it was closed prior and opened up that year. So if you decide to hike that section, look for videos 2020 and after. I am glad to hear it is closed. We did hop back on last year for a couple weeks but now is not the time for her to do it again fulltime as she is in school. Look forward to following your trek.
The map opening was really nice. Listen to all the Naysayers who live in the region, you can weed out what is right for you. Good job of your hike, it appears you have have good weather so far , and no snow that I have seen has been surmountable. The two tall mountains coming up you will want to keep your eye on. use your poles and spikes on trail traverses . I am still wondering about Whippey Black Diamond hiking pole with built in axe arrestor, may help and better that just a hiking pole I think, haven't tried it . I fell here on a mountain in Alaska and the slope was 30-40 on trail, and sometimes as high as 60 along a few travers, no stopping if you fall on that, and you traverses are going to be your steep slopes even though you are following the horse trail. Don't be scared, go slow and sure. It's the weather and exhaustion of the legs which you want to keep an eye on. The legs have to be strong coming down long runs of tall mountains. Okay, go get em. Again good job on the videos, very fun.
Great videos! My son and I are considering the PCT next year or the year after, so following along with you is invaluable information for our planning. Really appreciate the time and effort here and stay safe. Looking forward to upcoming videos.
Lots of legit alternatives for hiking San Jacinto (assuming closures end). I’ve hiked most. DM me if u want route intel. 152>179 is most risky piece, imho. 3 good bailouts in that piece - S of Apache Peak. I hope to go straight over when I arrive in mid-April.
Don’t let the naysayers put a damper on your trip. You all are smart and pay attention to what’s happening around you. The closures will happen, whether they be snow or fires but I’m guessing you all will nail this thing. All my best! PS… you codgers are my new favorite PCT hime channel.
I start next month and am enjoying these video updates. Continue to ignore the naysayers and fearmongers. 99.999999% of them are not even PCT hikers, just keyboard warriors.
Thanks for the trail updates it's appreciated . I start Thursday, it's pouring here in So. Cal until at least Wednesday and I am ready to go. Safe travels to you!!! Craig
Thank you very much for taking the time to explain your experience out there so far. It is interesting and very helpful to those of us behind you on the trail this year. You mirrored my thoughts exactly about making decisions about conditions as you get closer to areas of greatest concern and how best to proceed, with safety being the priority. It will be an interesting year for sure. But already knowing many will be flip-flopping all over the place, ahead of time, will keep hikers mentally prepared that it probably will not be a straight line to completion and stay more focused on section x section this season. But we really don't know until we get there, get current info, and assess for ourselves. Stay safe and healthy as you proceed and keep sharing these valuable tidbits with us! ~Condor
Your plans sound good and flexible. Wasn't boring, but rather informative. So good that you made it to your room before the rain. Dinner looked good. Safe travels.
Really enjoy your videos! Please don't worry about video length. The stuff that you're sharing is priceless to us coming up after you guys.
My, my, what a pleasure it is to listen to you…you both have a lovely sense of humour, share a nice camaraderie, etc.etc.
May you have happy trails!
Following you from Montreal.
hey you guys are great! your editor is great too, I like the music choices. that sunrise this morning looked like you were standing in front of a green screen! I enjoy your planning and learning as you go. keep it up, we are rooting for the Codgers!
We thought the same thing :)
Great to see my age group hiking the PCT. The codgers are knocking it out of the park!!
Rumbles seems to gravitate towards pork sandwiches
I love your guy’s demeanor and you sensible approach to your hike
Like the way you tell your story! Love the still shots you show at the end of each episode. Good thinking should continue to keep you safe. 🙂
You guys are a great inspiration for us guys in our 60's. Hike on!
Yes, indeed! Will you be sharing your ages?
@@Positive_and_Encouraging yep, I am 63 and hoping to hike the AT next year, if at all possible
Rumbles=62, No Filter = 66
@@hikingwiththecodgers4086 Thanks for sharing! Give us in our 60s hope😄
Need a 70.5 year old!
The beer and pizza at the brewery is great🤙🏻 you guys are rocking 👍🏻
It’s all about safety. You both seem to have good head on your shoulders. 👍👍
Thanks for all the info. I start on March 30th and am following your progress to see what I may encounter. Best of luck to you. Another senior citizen at 71.
It is really great that you are looking at all the variables. It doesn't matter how many times you flip-flop to complete the Trail. San and Moriah was an epic hike last year. They really crushed those miles. Any thoughts of the 24hr challenge further up the Trail? Happy Trails, stay safe, and stay well. Great vlog. Thanks for sharing.
Not sure about the 24 hr challenge.. would probably only happen if we’re trying to beat some bad weather or get to next adult beverage :)
Lol... You guys are smart, funny and I'm wishing you the best for the next few days on trail.
I'm cheering you on, all the way from South Africa.
If you guys reach the Cajon Pass McDonalds around mile 344 on either a Saturday or Sunday (only two days we can make the trip), my wife and I would love to drive down from Vegas to meet you both and buy ya'll lunch (and probably a lot of it to stock up on those calories!). We'd also be honored to bring any supplies you may need. Feel free to post an email if you want to take us up on it! Safe travels.
Hey Codgers, I watch your videos on a large screen and I’m picking up a lot of booming bass sounds. Not sure if it’s wind related or not but the mic system or the built in camera is picking up and publishing a background bass that makes it hard to watch the videos. Do you use a dead cat?
No. Mostly wind noise. Just the microphone on the Iphone.
Good luck gentlemen. Curious as to how young you are. I'm 56 have 2 kids that I need to get them through high school before starting epic adventures like this, likely age 62 when I get my first chance.
Rumbles = 62, No Filter=66
@@hikingwiththecodgers4086 Thank you. I think I will be Rumbles age when I finally get to it. I think I saw him in a video with a Philmont shirt. Heading there in July with my son. Best of luck young men!
So appreciate your day by day vlogs which really give insight to those of us with April starts. I like your attitude of taking each day/ section as it comes and being flexible. That’s our plan too! It looks like you two are really enjoying this!
Sam and Moriah, yay!
Really enjoying your videos. We usually do day hiking out Idyllwild and meet PCT hikers. Then we were hiking in the Sierra and caught a big bubble. We love long videos. P.S love the brewery there.
This really is the year to start at the end of May. No reason to rush, there’s only more snow north. Best wishes 🙌
This video shows why old guys rule. All the younger hikers don't get out of their tent until the sun hits it!
here' to the warm weather to get that section to open up for you guys! You are a huge help in what to expect, I start the 19th and I hope to see yall out there! Hike on!
Northern California is often the hottest section because of the time of year people get there. It would be nice to do it when it's cooler.
New sub, just catching up on your hike, Enjoying your videos. Georgia here also.
Good job guys! Have a question which I've wondered about for a while now. In a high snow year or any year you had to slow down because of postholing why wouldn't it be of benefit to use a pair of the modern light aluminum snowshoes? Wouldn't that be an answer to prevent injury and lost time? Seems like you could hang them on your pack-they're not heavy at all. Just through the bad parts and then ship them home. No need to answer if I'm offbase. I've often thought of doing the PCT in sections. I'm 77 but still pretty adventurous/crazy
You guys are awesome keep these coming. I’m hoping to be on trail in a few years time and can’t wait to meet guys just like you
Great job! Thank you for posting. Looking forward to learning your trail names.
I know it's not an issue now but when mosquitoes are bad, avoid alcohol or you'll be their Roxanne. Keep rocking it guys!! Love watching your videos!
We are so happy to be following you both. How is Mr. Freeze house doing? All our best, Shelley and Hugo
That sunrise. Video does not fully do it justice, I am sure, but even so.
Thank you guys!! So cool video's- I'm heading out in two days and can't wait. - happy and safe hike 👋👋
11:00 You found out how at least 500 miles will be for you this year with your early start. Only that postholing will be hip-deep.
There is a old nautical saying... Red sky in the morning, Sailor take warning!!! Lol what a beautiful sunrise none the less!!
My daughter and I started the PCT on March 3, 2020 and was sent home when covid lockdown hit. Right after that Trevor died on Mt. San Jacinto. He started a week after us. There are few videos out on that section as it was closed prior and opened up that year. So if you decide to hike that section, look for videos 2020 and after. I am glad to hear it is closed. We did hop back on last year for a couple weeks but now is not the time for her to do it again fulltime as she is in school. Look forward to following your trek.
The map opening was really nice. Listen to all the Naysayers who live in the region, you can weed out what is right for you. Good job of your hike, it appears you have have good weather so far , and no snow that I have seen has been surmountable. The two tall mountains coming up you will want to keep your eye on. use your poles and spikes on trail traverses . I am still wondering about Whippey Black Diamond hiking pole with built in axe arrestor, may help and better that just a hiking pole I think, haven't tried it . I fell here on a mountain in Alaska and the slope was 30-40 on trail, and sometimes as high as 60 along a few travers, no stopping if you fall on that, and you traverses are going to be your steep slopes even though you are following the horse trail. Don't be scared, go slow and sure. It's the weather and exhaustion of the legs which you want to keep an eye on. The legs have to be strong coming down long runs of tall mountains. Okay, go get em. Again good job on the videos, very fun.
Great videos! My son and I are considering the PCT next year or the year after, so following along with you is invaluable information for our planning. Really appreciate the time and effort here and stay safe. Looking forward to upcoming videos.
Thanks, Christy, for the new beginning. Love the map and the music. Love the sunrise too, Dave.
Fabulous picture at 1:06 - coffee table book material there. Thanks for sharing
Absolutely beautiful.
Amazing sunrise!
RUclips just recommended your channel to me the other day. Good choice RUclips! 👌
The best hike, is a smart hike and knowing when to play it safe. You want to be around to tell about the adventure!
I’m really enjoying your journey, oh the memories! 2019 for me. Keep it up!
Thanks for the updates! I didn’t even fall asleep! 😂 I start at Campo in a couple weeks so these are greatly appreciated!
Good advice from the Codgers, old guys rule!
Thanks guys. great memories of Juelian.
What's your pack base weight?
Roughly 20 lbs with the ice axe and micro-spikes. Will add another 2lbs with the bear canister.
You guess are doing amazing. Keep trekking. 😊
Well done guys. I love the authenticity of your videos. #HappyTrails
77 miles in week 1-awesome! I’m enjoying following along!
Woot....great vids.....comment for the algorithm!
Great videos guys!
You'll have to share the way to stake out a tent in the snow. Most people don’t know how. Maybe use sand or gravel as example.
Day 26-27
Nice Nero!
Inspiring. Thank you.
Woooow! That sunrise!!
Too Many people want to Fear Porn others
Woodstock GA ?
Lots of legit alternatives for hiking San Jacinto (assuming closures end). I’ve hiked most. DM me if u want route intel. 152>179 is most risky piece, imho. 3 good bailouts in that piece - S of Apache Peak. I hope to go straight over when I arrive in mid-April.