My grandfather (who is 95 this year) grew up hiking these mountains, and hiked until he was in his 80s. He calls the PCT the hikers highway, and his idea of a good time was walking the ridges from one mountain or lake to another, trail or no trail. There are many paths to peace in this life, and we know clearly where that path is when we stray from the path, and find ourselves in the thorns and swamps. Then we look back over at the trail, the way of life that brought peace, and say, "see? THERE it is, right over there!" just like John in this video. And we bushwhack and scramble our way back to that peace in life. Thanks for sharing your path John! It is an inspiration to know you are out there. Keep on walkin brother.
What type of injury? Try doing a bunch of core, hip, and glute strengthening before your next long hike. If its something that just flares up from hiking you could have a muscle imbalance which is exaggerated due to your heavy pack and harder hiking. Happy trails!!
Interestingly, we were within a few miles of you, on the SE corner of the Wonderland Trail, as you passed by Mount Rainier on August 19th. I've been inspired by your videos this hiking season and had no idea we'd come so close to crossing paths last hiking season. Thanks for the beautiful honest videos. I'm digging it.
Yay! I've been missing your amazing videos and that one was AMAZING! Gorgeous scenery throughout and all of those Rocky Mountain goats was a bonus! I feel like you were so lucky to see that many. Thanks for all of the incredible footage!
I've officially watched all of your videos! When you posted this one yesterday I was in shock since it had been 3 months since your last one. I am so inspired and now my dream to hike the PCT is more of a near future goal that I will for certain do. I love your smile, attitude, and your willingness to share your "view". :) I also came to wonder just how many extra miles you've added to your adventures with just those walking away shots you capture. Haha!
Thanks for this video! This is the section my husband and I plan to do this year in August. It is nice to see the terrain as we train up. Love your videos!
I love your hiking videos. Part of me wishes they were longer because they’re so good, but maybe they’re so good partially because you are so selective of content. Either way, love it!
Subscribe and Like, peeps :( John Z is our John Muir, in his attitude, in his promotion, in his friendliness and his honesty. JOHN, get a Patreon up, my friend. You've earned it!
just curious but why are you done with 2017 so early? I feel like the season just started!
whoops yea i made a typo. this is from 2016. these videos are old. (august 16-21, 2016)
and yes the hiking season is just starting and it is exciting :)
My grandfather (who is 95 this year) grew up hiking these mountains, and hiked until he was in his 80s. He calls the PCT the hikers highway, and his idea of a good time was walking the ridges from one mountain or lake to another, trail or no trail. There are many paths to peace in this life, and we know clearly where that path is when we stray from the path, and find ourselves in the thorns and swamps. Then we look back over at the trail, the way of life that brought peace, and say, "see? THERE it is, right over there!" just like John in this video. And we bushwhack and scramble our way back to that peace in life. Thanks for sharing your path John! It is an inspiration to know you are out there. Keep on walkin brother.
I got a fever and the only prescription is more hiking. These videos always make me yearn for the mountains.
What type of injury? Try doing a bunch of core, hip, and glute strengthening before your next long hike. If its something that just flares up from hiking you could have a muscle imbalance which is exaggerated due to your heavy pack and harder hiking. Happy trails!!
So it was the heavy pack in the military! lol! Good luck with school!
Currently stuck in Iraq so I love watching your videos it's about the closest thing I have to nature here lol
I'm watching this in Chester right now and it's making me VERY EXCITED for that section. YES. ❤️
Oh wow I was just looking out over these mountains from my hotel room when I began playing the video.
You would seem to be utterly, delightfully, bonkers. :D And that is a part of what makes your videos so wonderful watching.
Your 2016 was pretty epic!!! You took us all over the place! Loved it!
Super stoked to see what you're doing this year! Cant wait!
John Z, the goat whisperer
you are a modern day John Muir.
Interestingly, we were within a few miles of you, on the SE corner of the Wonderland Trail, as you passed by Mount Rainier on August 19th. I've been inspired by your videos this hiking season and had no idea we'd come so close to crossing paths last hiking season. Thanks for the beautiful honest videos. I'm digging it.
Yay! I've been missing your amazing videos and that one was AMAZING! Gorgeous scenery throughout and all of those Rocky Mountain goats was a bonus! I feel like you were so lucky to see that many. Thanks for all of the incredible footage!
I've officially watched all of your videos! When you posted this one yesterday I was in shock since it had been 3 months since your last one. I am so inspired and now my dream to hike the PCT is more of a near future goal that I will for certain do. I love your smile, attitude, and your willingness to share your "view". :) I also came to wonder just how many extra miles you've added to your adventures with just those walking away shots you capture. Haha!
was just giving you time to catch up
Cool to see your border picture now :) congrats!
Brings back some old memories, Thanks
Thanks for this video! This is the section my husband and I plan to do this year in August. It is nice to see the terrain as we train up. Love your videos!
Finally, you did it. Thanks so much for sharing this. I am getting the 'I want to go there' itchy feet
Beautifully put together, thank you for the work and sharing 😊
Always appreciate your videos, John, and thanks for setting up a Patreon account. I find your work both informative and inspiring.
0:41 the feeling we get when we summit :D Great video John Z!!!
Awesome! Can't wait to see where you hike this year!
I love your hiking videos. Part of me wishes they were longer because they’re so good, but maybe they’re so good partially because you are so selective of content. Either way, love it!
Subscribe and Like, peeps :( John Z is our John Muir, in his attitude, in his promotion, in his friendliness and his honesty. JOHN, get a Patreon up, my friend. You've earned it!
Great news! He does! Search for his name and you will find it.
thx
got it. bump'd that a bit! See you on the trail.
Where are you?? Missed seeing things through your eyes😎😎😎
Oh man, I am so happy that your videos are back :)
We want more vids like this pls
Thx 😄
john i am liking your view better than my own, kudos & thx 4 sharing
cant wait to climb mt adams and goat rocks! also, you were in wa on the day i got injured. :(
Hey John I was wondering what type of watch you wear?
cheap old casio. keeps time + quiet beep alarm
what could be better than a cameo by D. Conway? Hell yeah!
a starring role for d conway
Those views up on adams were crazy. Im guess your going to keep the UHT for yourself?
What shoes do you wear?
new balance mt10v4
Finally a new vid!!😂👍🏻
YAY NeW STUFF!
Loves it
end of season?
*2016
No ice axe/crampons? You're crazy!
i primarily stayed on the rocks when i could, quickly passing those on the snow with proper gear
The end? Noooooooo... Oh, OK. :-D
Be a sport and repost the Appalachian Trail videos.