Pacific Crest Trail 2022- Days 44-47 - Mount Whitney, Forester & Kearsarge Pass
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
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I was planning on doing the PCT this year, but my wife and I ended up with our first born child instead! I ended up getting a Whitney permit instead and I’m leaving to summit tomorrow! It’s so cool seeing your guy’s journey. I’m living vicariously through these videos (while snuggling a sweet little baby).
I like the ending with all the food laid out with an explanation.
I’d love to see your process for planning the next leg of your trip. Behind the scenes stuff is very interesting.
It’s contiguous
I’m a young (27 lol) endocrinology resident from Portugal. I’m considering doing the AT when my residency is over. I would love a shout out as a “do it man!” kind of thing. Much love from Portugal!
You're right. It's contiguous. Happy trails!
Wow just WOW! Congrats on doing such difficult terrain in 3 days!!
She is just awesome!!!!!
I so admire the way you stop yourself from worrying about tomorrow. Yet one more reason your an inspiration. Prayers for your steps and breath.
Absolutely breathtaking views. Thank you for sharing your journey because this is the only way I will see this beautiful country. Be careful on your breathing!
Spectacular views. So beautiful
Congratulations on the Mt Whitney summit. Enjoy watching your PCT adventure.
You probably did this a few days ago and a few days ago I was down in the valley looking up at you while you were on Whitney looking down on me. LOL.. The first time I saw Mt Whitney was from the air, 2000 feet over the top in my hang glider. We had launched from a few miles to the south at Walts Point overlooking the south end of Lone Pine and the Owens Dry Lake.
You are killing it! Your skin looks great despite all the weather changes.
I don't think there is anywhere on earth as beautiful as that area! So gorgeous!
Whewf, looked like a hard few days. Thanks for sharing :)
Contiguous…you are correct. Hiya! Glad to see you doing ok- keep hydrated and take it at your pace, as you do. So beautiful there! I was so glad to see your video..I feel good and inspired watching…stay well! 🥾🥾🌼🌺🌸
My grandson, Tyler Perkins (trail name Ghostface) 24, is a few days behind you. He was at Kennedy Meadows May 25 and he plans to detour to the Whitney summit. He's from San Fran, but did most of his planning and training while staying with us in San Diego. Love that I stumbled on your wonderful reports while following his adventure.
So cool to conquer the challenge of Whitney! Congratulations!
Thanks for your video enjoy your dialogue
Enjoyed your brutal hike
Welcome to the Sierras guys !
Now your adventure " really " begins...all the hard work is rewarded with absolutely incredible views , water falls , wildlife etc...
Hope to run into you randomly when you pass through S.Lake Tahoe...
Safe travels to you both.....Katman !!
As a kid living in Burbank I made it up to Guitar lake with my scout troop. I remember how intimidating that mountain looked back then. Would love a chance to finish !
Do it! On my first Scout year we did a week long wilderness camp in the The Sisters Wilderness and climbed South Sister-except I broke my arm on the hike in and had to layoff the climb. I went back 35 years later and did the climb. It felt great to complete a goal, although the climb was actually really easy and not as high as it looked at age 11 😉 (only roughly 10, 500').
Great job thanks. ✌🏻👊
The altitude is no joke in the Sierra.
0:44 Damn this is the most educational hiking channel on RUclips. I have been saying that wrong all my life and didn't even know it. 🤦♂️
It's nice to see this area with snow on it. I hiked in 2008 and Forster had a small chunk of snow near the top but no snow anywhere else. Big Horn Plateau was bare, the trail was bare and Whitney had just a very small, 100' section of snow in it. You guys are dealing with a lot more adversity than I had to. Hike strong!
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So cool ! Thank you. Please continue to take care. You look like you are doing awesome!y.
I agree with you contiguous is the correct one. My Whitney wow. I’m so jealous but happy for you. Keep going
Sometimes you just have to stop, rest, eat, and drink before you get into trouble. Having the emergency diner for lunch is a great idea. You could also heat some water to put in your water bottle. Put a sock over the bottle to insulate it. I found that a long dry day meant leg cramps that night. Then I was in bad shape the next day. BTW our son was developing asthma when he was young. I installed a central vacuum to reduce dust and my wife put him on a casine(dairy) free diet. He never developed the asthma. You might try reducing dairy to help your lungs. I understand the difficulty breathing. I came home from the Army with one lung only partially working. Another good video. Consider carrying a few instant oatmeal for emergency food. Good Luck, Rick
I'm coming along for the ride. Virtually of course. Love watching your videos! I hope to someday hike the at and pct.
You people are very strong 💪!
Incredible views up in the Sierras.
You are correct: contiguous
It's contiguous 😉. It's an adjective meaning sharing a common border or touching.
I so enjoy your videos. You are just a bit ahead of my daughter, Gaia, so I get to see where she is headed. Question: you use a video camera, and ear buds, so lots of technology. What are you using to keep everything charged? What are you doing to help your respiratory struggle at the high altitude. Thanks for all the continuous videos.
I saw another hiker get wiped out after that summit and she attributed it to altitude sickness. She got wiped out for a for days.
Julia, you are one tough fellow Pennsylvanian! Hike on!
Hi Julia! Thanks for posting this! I will begin JMT NOBO on June 5th, and this helped me prepare for the snow condition. Did you use crampons, should one know technical snow hiking/climbing skills for the sections covered in your video.
Love all your post but especially the area you’re in now we lived in Bishop for a while our first summer I remember seeing a bunch of people with packs come into town and was thinking where did all these homeless come from then heard someone say looks like a trail angel just made a drop then it all made since
I love your videos, I looked around and can't find this info. What is the super fuzzy blue hooded sweater you wear? It looks so comfy and warm. THANKS!
Senchi designs hoodie!
Never heard "continuous" used, Lol - but Congrats! You guys are beasts!
One last comment before I start my own thing, just sayin, Cory’s hair is the shit. Really is…ok, your gone now it’s just miles and routine with scattered highlights along the way so I will tune back in for the big northern cascade climax of the story May God Bless and keep you up for this magnificent effort.
if your water in ur bottles or bladder is getting frozen put it somewhere in ur sleeping bag or insulate it more with extra clothes because as u know more than i staying hydrated is critical for a number of reasons
Are contiguous and continuous the same thing?
Contiguous means touching or adjacent to. Continuous means uninterrupted and ceaseless
Beautiful section. Keep taking care of yourself. Keep trekking. 😀
I drove car to 10,000 on mtn near seatle. Couldn’t take a dozen steps, the weakness was bizarre
Contiguous
For protein you could do beans?
Greetings from Bishop
Normally there would be more snow in May it looks like the snowmelt is about a month ahead of schedule. The Sierra does have some spectacular meadows but it takes a few weeks after snowmelt for the meadows to turn green. Evolution Valley, Ebbetts Pass area and the backside of Elphant's back could have spectacular flowers you'll be hitting these areas at about the right time.
i hardly ever eat ramen because it soooo incredibly bad for u or supposedly...i get it though when u need calories but i didnt know they were that calorie loaded unless u put pepperoni spam etc in them...i know you got to be conscientious when u got to carry a week or so worth of food in ur pack especially in the beautiful want to curse the sierras lol....one peak fuel has between 24-30 grams of protein and like i mentioned one pack is 2 servings so 2 dinners or lunch and a dinner...really like how u showed ur food layout...i actually worked at rock creek pack station in bishop last year for 3-4 months and its a really nice little town...i was at a dollar general or family dollar and 2 pct hikers came in when i was getting a few things and i bought them like 20-30 dollars worth of food and it felt really good to help those 2 cool guys out...
And don’t underestimate prolonged exposure to altitude. Blood oxygen, circulation, etc. is different and water alone won’t alleviate that
I believe a slower pace would be in order for the higher altitudes. Works for me anyhow.
Sorry you're having some lung issues. Hope the rest in Bishop helps and also hope you can get back to Independence easily. Too bad you couldn't just stay there. Anyway you're still killing it. Wishing you continued good luck. BTW, someone already said "contiguous" is correct because of course, there is a higher mountain in Alaska but Alaska does not touch the lower 48.
Saw quite a few PCT ( I assume thru hikers) last weekend May 14th At the hiker rest stop Paradise valley cafe at the 371 and the 74 . ( I was headng down to palm desert). No idea if most start the PCT around the same time or a few weeks time frame, but you two are way way ahead of what seems like most of them. Am I right?
I tend to not like protein bars either, but Barebells are pretty good.
What date did you do Whitney?
What was an "iced dirty hippy"
I am not a hiker. Too many knee injuries resulting from competitive diving. I am a avid camper of over 60 years so I am a nature freak and get the lure of a high peak to see the sun rise but...I have watched a lot of pc through hikes since 2017, a question I have for all you pct grads or hopefuls. Why would you detor off the PCT and take the risk of possible loss of time and injury by detouring to Whitney? Seems like you would want to focus all your energy on the passes on the trail. Is it because it's there? Inquiring minds want to know.
what day(s) did you do this?
Contiguous. With a g, not an n
One piece of gear few get right but is so important, shades. Besides shading they put it out there, mojo, tortoise gleaming in the sunlight with that nice Sol Cal bridge up top bringing style to the dirtbag lifestyle. You can stink, you can be covered in dirt your hair a rats nest but slip on the shades and yeah….I’m good.
I’ll be sporting Persol @ Rae lakes loop June 1st and I’ll be representing. Boom.
looks incredible, how was the permit system this year? I am planning on next year curious to know your experience with getting the day you wanted?
there are windows when it comes to permits the jmt (john muir trail is different) since its only around 210 miles and stays in california but when it comes to the at cdt and pct where it takes month and months to thru hike its a little different some dont get permits at all lol and still hike it and when u do get a permit like u need for whitney, it kind of comes with the overall permit for the pct but does have regulation as to where u can camp and how to hike up and around whitney...the least amount of time to try and get a permit is 3 weeks prior to ur anticipated start date
@@briansimpkins985 yeah I know I can go for it on my first round of permits in Nov its just some years are more crowded than others so I was curious to get a gauge on how crowded the reservation system was this year for the "500 continuous mile" permit
WOW Rocket Awesome....could you talk just a little slower and show more of that beautiful country .... Thanks !!!!! and as Always Rocket Girl
AWESOME !!!!!!!!!
Do you guys have trail names?
They are Rocket and Long-John
Contiguous, which means ... continuous. 😛
contiguos definition: sharing a common border; touching.
The contiguous United States comprises 48 states and excludes Alaska and Hawaii. Alaska and Hawaii are thus considered noncontiguous states.
Denali in Alaska is 20,210 feet, much higher than Whitney, but that's why Whitney is always referred to as the highest peak in the contiguous U.S.😊
Have a steak , girl! I won't tell anyone. :)
Besides the altitude, you are having limited oxygen intake probably because of some asthmatic like condition. Here (Not a doctor just an ashmatic):
(1) Do you have an inhaler? or an OTC, non drowsy anti-histamine like Zirtec (e.g. Centirizine)?
(2) Can you get the pack to ride a little higher up to enable a deeper upper respiratory breath? e.g more weight on the hips, hip belt, legs?
(3) Vit C, Vit D3,B12, Zinc, Turmeric for inflamation.
(4) I make it a point to at least briefly acclimate to the elevation. If I am going up 1K feet per mile. I stop every half mile, take my day pack off and take deep breaths and water.
But...you are kicking ass anyway...and doing great story telling besides...
Do you have a pee toilet anywhere?
Are you guys cheese fans ?
Y just lost som weight
Stunningly impressive scenery….. 🏔 🏔🏔🏔
con·tig·u·ous
/kənˈtiɡyo͞oəs/
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adjective
sharing a common border; touching.
"the 48 contiguous states"
Hi julia...you get an A in vocab...contiguous (states touching each other)...enjoyed mt. whitney...eons ago my marine outfit hiked from death vally to mt.whitney...have fun, be safe...all
the best...shirley and john...two old (80's) followers in montana
I learned something new today, thank you! And thanks for sharing! How wonderful to hear that your interest in hiking remains. I’m from (Sweden) myself so I’m vicariously looking on and am being amazed by the wonderful nature that you have in the states. Our nature is flatter and less dramatic, so I imagine this would have been amazing to see and experience first hand,..
Take care to the two of you! Best!! 🙏
I agree on enjoying the food layout! The scenery is beautiful, but something always draws me to the “ins and outs” of resupplying, town days and how people organize their packs. Love the videos!
Question why do you use a corrugated pad and an airmattress
@@robertwissing1713 the pad just gives a little more insulation and a tad more comfort and weighs practically nothing and the mattress is obviously for more comfort. Some take both others take one or the other, it all depends on ur comfort but the 2 combined like i have maybe weighs a pound or 2 which is nothing when it comes to trying to get sleep on a difficult hike
You're suffering from AMS. I'd try to get ahold of some diamox if you can. I'm climbing Whitney this fall and already got mine lined up.
I'd also recommend recovery drinks to help replenish your muscles. I use Carnation Breakfast Essentials because they're easy to find and hit that 3:1 carb to protein ratio (when you mix it with powdered milk) which is optimal for muscle recovery. It's very important that you choose a drink and not a bar, because it needs to be in your system within 30 mins of recovery and bars don't metabolize fast enough. If you haven't watched Gear Skeptic's extensive videos on hiker nutrition I highly recommend it. It's been life changing for my hikes.
You've got that classic 'just came down from the high sierra' wasted look.
Dazed, dehydrated, hungry, sun/wind burnt. Know it well lol
One trick is to take some bullion cubes. I always get slightly headachy, so an aspirin + broth really helps
Oh, and true aficionados like it barren. It means you're above treeline, which is where the magic happens
There are hundreds of hanging lakes, streams, meadows and peaks 360 degrees around the PCT, some only a few miles away
You'll have to come back and check out some the x-country zones
I know its weeks too late but your achy legs are from oxygen deprivation. You just have to take it slow and let them recharge when they ache.
Really? One can get achy legs from being oxygen deprived? Good to know,.. 👍
Congrats on making it this far! 🤩. I’m really enjoying your videos. The scenery is stunning and I never expected the desert to last so long. I agree with everyone on the food layout. I really liked that. Keep on keeping on. 🤩🥂😃
You all are rock stars. I'm not brave enough to do the Sierras with snow...thus why I'm starting...in now 2 days 😁 keep on being awesome!!
Good luck on your journey!
@@TahoeTrailRunner23 Thanks. I appreciate that
Hahah, my Home Pod answered you. “Here’s what I found. You can view the results on your iPhone” 😂
Ps: it was fun to see glimpses of you in Sam and Mariah’s vids!
Have you needed micro spikes or an ice pick this year? I'm thinking of doing a June JMT and wondering how the conditions are since this year was another big drought year.
As someone who has asthma and gets bad migraines over 9k, I have a lot of respect for you for making it up there. The struggle is real. Safe travels. 👍
I knew your pronunciation was spot on… with all the medical terminology that is your vernacular, I inherently trusted your pronunciation over ANY other. 😍🤩
If you would, ask the guy you're hiking with the brand shorts he's wearing. Patagonia maybe?
The western side of the Sierra is more forested but less dramatic. I think the effects of Whitney elevation is what you were dealing with. I felt terrible until I got back down to 12k ft.
I was also in Bishop up until the 17th. I always have my eyes open for through hikers when in the Owens Valley. I only saw one hiker in Bishop while I was there and it wasn't yoiu two. LOL I would have offered a ride for sure. Been up Onion Valley many times and even flown over it in my hang glider. That's usually where we cross over to the White Mountain range to continue cross country flying. From there to Boundary peak and on to Gabbs or somewhere out there in the Nevada Desert.
Wow! So impressive Julia!
I liked the music this time ^_^
Everytime you talk about staying hydrated it makes me realize I should be drinking more water. 😅 Thanks for sharing your journey. so beautiful!
Howdy Julia Sheehan (definitely Irish!), I found pizza to be terrible marching food. Best was pasta with an oily sausage like chorizo. Love the videos and have a great time. Michael from Ireland
Stunning! Get a good rest - more to come
Y'all put boiling water in plastic bags? So many thoughts. Thanks for the vids.
Well you're doing so well and this was one of the goals they'll be plenty more to come but this is the top congratulations
Don't worry about the vlogs and go your pace Rocket. Do what you have to do to feel good.
i so look forward to your updates!!!!
You look good much love and peace!🤙
Nice job!
Beautiful footage!
Yes!!! Contiguous
The contiguous United States or officially the conterminous United States, also known as the Lower 48, consists of the 48 adjoining U.S. states and the District of Columbia on the continent of North America.
FYI - if I’m around and you need anything when you get to Lake Tahoe let me know. I live in South Lake Tahoe. I’m going fishing June 1-3 in San Diego but I’ll be around for sure before and after that.
con·tig·u·ous
/kənˈtiɡyo͞oəs/
adjective
sharing a common border; touching.
"the 48 contiguous states"
Similar:
adjacent
neighboring
adjoining
bordering
next-door
abutting
joining
connecting
meeting
touching
in contact
proximate
near
nearby
close
conterminous
vicinal
Opposite:
distant
next or together in sequence.
"five hundred contiguous dictionary entries"