One of the best hiking videos I’ve seen, if not the best. Brutally honest and heartbreaking. The CDT doesn’t forgive. You did a great job, so proud of you. Was nice to see Caveman meet you at the end. The trail isn’t going anywhere, you be back out there soon! Thanks for sharing your adventure!
Well, I guess I can retire from hiking now since I've made the best video ever! Just kidding, but seriously, I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it. The CDT definitely tests your limits, but it's all part of the adventure. Thanks for watching my friend!
They say It's About the Journey, not the Destination. And if the spark was no longer there then chosing to stop was the right decision for Tesla. His accomplishment and grit is amazing either way.. This was a great documentary. It showed the authentic human spirit.
I just finished this video and watched it end to end, very good editing skills. I also started a thru hike, of the AT back in 2017, it was a hard decision to quit, but decided it was not the most important thing anymore. Been finishing sections since then. Will be finished Aug 2024 Northern NH and Southern Maine.
Joyful, brutal, and all the lessons you learn about yourself in between. One of the most honest portrayals of what it feels like to attempt a long distance thru hike that I’ve seen to date. My own emotions entwined in backpacking came flooding back…Thanks for showing the world the hikers heart!❤️
Yes, this certainly grabbed my attention. What a real portrayal of life on a thru-hike. I admire you for all you accomplished, and for your additional effort to share your experiences on the trail. Thank you!!!
Just love you, man! Your hike never ends when you leave the trail... you just turn to another one. Was very happy to see how to lovely hearts meets you at the movie's end :)
@@NHTesla I know this, the similar situation... But you can count my heart also, just remember for the case that one guy lived in Serbia dreaming of meet you in person one day ;-) Have a smiley day bro !
I knew you are an artist, and I knew and had an image of you as you were an true pilgrim through life, with a bomb smile on your face, and hyper energy that drives you - BUT, after watching your documentary, I find it all just a little drop in the ocean called Nikola!!! Brutal and honest documenting, finding a way to prioritize walking, filming, then balancing all that emotions and input from wilderness that sorrounds you, leaves you alone in the midst of the sand and sun bathed valleys - it was just breathtaking to watch! I knew, as I said, what to expect, yet, your amazing mindtravel and unravelling all mistyques through that journey, made me think twice what I actually knew about all that... Emotions, you know, as they say in South Croatia, in Dalmatia "They are fucked up thing", or as they say in croatian "Emocije su zajebana stvar!", and here, you let it all out for all of us strangers or should I say "buddies from the same adrenalin park", and left us alone with our toughts....well, you probably aimed for that!!! Once again, as a croatian fellow pilgim through this journey we call "life" I salute to you!! Mostly, you are carved in my heart because of your story from Why do I hike part 1, and your private shit that got you in the middle of your journey! Those kind of shits, life changing shits, make you double cross the road just in case you missed something on the other side! And you dont have to double check anything, for your son, woman, familly, friends, you did it all - from all sides of that road! You did it all - you managed it all! It is hard to achieve monumental state of mind in Croatia, by releasing this kind of mind blowing documentary, but - there is plenty of us in Croatia and around our little country, that respect you for all that you managed just by carrying that backpack full of equipment, enduring emotional and physical stress, everyday, in and out - and stayed commited to your inner self!!! That is the beauty of your journey on continental divide trail...and maybe that trail divides, men from boys! Maybe it divides body from soul. But I am sure, that every trail in life, divides hate from love! Cutie was and still is, your future inspiration, beside yourself of course, to continue believeing in people, in GOOD, that God is above who is watching all our tresspasings and missbehaviour!! You divided yourself, and trail didnt do absolutely nothing with it! None of that buddies had nothing with that...its your inner strentgh that you had, all the way... Thank you, for your trully remarkable accomplishment, which that absolutely is! Proud of you, Tesla!! One of those days, I will meet you in face, and hug you just like that trail did hug you every morning!!! God bless you and your love ones!
Thanks Nikola for your brutally honest and touching film. I was a northbounder in 2022 and had to get off the trail in Colorado due to health reasons. The difficult conditions such as steep snow climbs, many blowdowns and extreme elevation also led me to realize I was not having fun, not living my dream. After returning home I got checked out healthwise and returned this year to complete the trail. I wish you all the best on your future adventures, whatever they may be.
I'm truly grateful for your kind words. It means a lot to me that my film resonated with you and helped you on your journey. Thank you for sharing your story and I wish you all the best in everything you do!
Imagine being up there with a wind so strong it knocks you off of your feet :) Too bad my camera was off when wind blew us off..... But it was inspiring to be up there.
Wow! Amazing job Tesla. Thanks for this documentary. I loved getting to meet you at the end of your journey in Wyoming. You gave the trail every ounce of energy and passion. Proud of you for persevering through it all. Thank you for interviewing me and I feel honored to have made it in to the film! You are amazing!!
Hey, Grit! I am so happy that you dig the film. Thank you for nice and supporting comment. All of you hikers that I have interviewed are the salt of this film. Your bravery and passion can be easily seen in every word you have said into the camera. I bow to you all!
Bol,umor,žuljevi.psiha, opasnost... i to još skupo platiti😊(oprema, putne karte, hrana....) znači voljeti to što radiš. Objaviti film u kojem krajnje iskreno pričaš i apsolutno ništa ne uveličavaš, sa neostvarenim planom do kraja mogu samo ljudine. Nikola, ti si inspiracija.
Hvala na isto tako inspirativnom komentaru. Da, ljubav i strast su u pitanju. Kada idem tim putem znam da ne mogu pogriješiti koliko god teško ili izazovno bilo. Hvala na gledanju i komentiranju 😊
Thank you making this honest portrayal of your CDT experience. You did amazing to get so far under such trying conditions. Maybe the reason to hike the CDT is not to finish but to experience it's challenges. Your documentary shows that it is ok to quit if you are not living your dream. Your experience was balanced by including other hikers on the CDT. The news of Cutie's death in the documentary really affected me. His joyful personality and love of the outdoors was heart warming. He was living his dream - following his life's purpose. I feel like "Why I Hike Part 1" was a reflective, profound meditation on hiking and "Why I Hike Part 2" is an active experience of Hiking the CDT. Thoroughly enjoyed both documentaries. Thank you
Thank you for watching and this meaningful comment. Yes, Cutie was really joyful man and fun to be around. I hope chapter "Loss" is fair tribute to his personality and his life. I am glad I had an opportunity to be there and film his path and in communication with his family to put this chapter on. It was a big responsibility.
Thank you for the touching documentary, Nikola. I admire your courage - it is not easy to open your heart and thoughts in such a public way. Wishing you and yours all the best, and many future hikes 💕
Absolutely Excellent Film!! Great Job! I'm glad i was able to help you thru some of the toughness on trail. The CDT is NOT forgiving @ all. Best of Luck on your next adventures!
Congrats!!! So beautiful movie...brave, brutal honest story about mankind and importance of our inner ( offten hidden) truth...spark...of melody of our heart! Stay tunned
I am with Jason and his comment - brutally honest and heartbreaking. Well done Nikola. We enjoyed every second and felt with you. At the end we were fighting with some tears when you arrived home and got your hugs from your family. We love the film. Best wishes Ivana & Björn.
Wow Tesla, this really touched me! What a journey! Thank you so much for documenting and sharing your story. This is such a great memory of the trail and especially the awesome people on it. I wish Cutie could have seen it.
WoW, just WOW, what amazing storytelling Nikola, we were there with you all the way, this movie is the ultimate emotional bombshell, thanks for sharing this with all of us.
Great documentary of the challenges you will come across. And even better tribute to Cutie, i still have the end of a roll of leukotake he gave to me in Chama before he hiked out. Although Cutie summed up the enjoyment and positivity which can be found along the journey as well that's missing from some people experience. I was shocked to find out of his passing 2 month after it had happened as I was behind and delayed due to injury. Great Documentary Tesla thanks 5th Course
Hey 5th Course, so glad to hear from you. I asked myself what happened with you after that camping in Southern San Juan's. First I thought you went ahead of me, but nobody saw you and then I heard you got injured but that was it. Yeah, Cutie's passing left us in disbelief, but on the other side - he was living full potential. I am glad I was there to film it all and leave a legacy in form of a story. Thank you for nice words, I am glad you like my film. PS. Here you can find some cool shots of you hiking: ruclips.net/video/tfGFjSRIitE/видео.htmlsi=7AZBATmULhIAGg3d&t=214
I'm just so happy for you and your journey Tesla. Wonderful documentary, love the way you made it for a video maker. Hope everything runs slow and you just enjoy every second with family and yourself...Great job Tesla!!!
It takes a big man to dispel your ego and listen to the cold hard truth, "why am I here?". The bravest decision isn't always to blindly chase the horizon, proud that pragmatism overtook summit fever for you. Coming out of Colorado into Wyoming in the epic 2019 snowpack was a changing point for me, the next few states will still be there for an even more epic addendum to this beautifully told story.
I agree with you on bravery and summit fever. In the world of achievements and internet fame summit fever is a plague for genuine hiking experience and well-being. Usually non experienced ones are getting that fever big time but also experienced hikers can get stuck in that ego rush. I have seen some of them. Like my friend would say - joy is in the journey. And that is basically what I am aiming for. Thank you for watching and I am so glad intelligent and self aware people like yourself are digging film of mine. Every comment so far here was amazing, including yours, and I am so grateful for that.
I am so thankful for your video. Most that make these trail video glorify the process, I finally found the reality and love the reality of it, thank you
Thank you for watching and supporting my work. I don't know why this film of mine didn't get more views and likes. I guess it is not most peoples cup of tea. I don't understand your question.
Brilliant! A film that transmits emotions, that makes you think. All my admiration to those who are capable of doing something like this that takes you to the extreme of your physical and mental endurance. Also to those who try it. Anyone who regularly goes hiking or mountaineering will have felt frustrated at some point for not having finished a route or not having climbed a mountain, but then you realise that what is really important is the experience, the shared moments, feeling the sun after a rainy day, contemplating the beauty of the mountains. The important thing is the way, not the end and not to lose the spark 😊 Congratulations! Greetings from Spain
Really excellent documentary ! I like so much when people share also this difficult moments. I admire you all for be able to do this, it have to be life changing. Thank you for sharing 💙❤💚
'Nikola your film is an exceptional insight into what the CDT is about. The interviews confirm the that it is hard on everyone, that every day presents a new set of trials and any oversight will have consequences. Thank you for not holding back on expressing your emotions. Great filming, editing and fantastic sound track. Best wishes.
Thank you so much. I remember taking interviews on the beginning of a trail and everybody was super positive. After Colorado stories were different and that's where I took majority of interviews for the final cut. I could see the difference in peoples attitude. The trail wiped them out and body talk and words were just filled with different energy. With a sort of veneration.
Jako mi je drago da vam se svidio film. Žao mi je zbog reklama....to je naprosto sredstvo s kojim financiram nove filmove i videe. Nadam se da razumijete :)
@@NHTesla Was an amazing watch and the philosophy you share along the way is a blessing to be able to watch/learn from. Highest of 369 to you my brother ♾️🕊️🌄
I knew Alex ("cutie") in high school and am close friends with his sister and parents. What a wonderful tribute to him in this documentary, he was captured so beautifully. Thank you.
I had really big responsibility with portraying him well. I did my best and I am so grateful people who knew him are positive and that they like the chapter. Cutie was an inspiration and I truly am grateful I knew him, as I told in the film. Thanks for watching!!!!
Nikola you did an awesome job in the film telling the story and your honest emotions on trail. It is not easy and you showed the suffering that goes along with the highs and lows on a long trail. In 2023 I did not complete the PCT after hiking 1168 miles. I was happy to be with my family and off the trail but at the same time, I was disappointed. I came home after losing my father-in-law and was where I wanted and needed to be. I felt very alive on trail and at the same time realized how short life is. This year I am going to give the PCT another try and your video gives me encouragement because I know it's not going to be easy but I have a burning desire so I have to try. It's not always about completing the trail but enjoying your life. Enjoy your time with your family you made the right decision by calling it. If you change your mind the trail will always be there. Thanks again for sharing your journey.
Thank you for support. I totally agree with you. Trail will be there waiting. Good ouck on the pct 2024. I am sure you will enjoy next part. I did it in 2016. and it is still my favorite trail in the world 😊
Nikola... E moj nikola... Koji dokumentarac... Realnost koju si stavio u ovaj film je nešto nevjerojatno. Tvoji usponi i padovi, tvoja ljutnja i tvoj osmjeh... Ama baš sve... Nemam riječi... Suze su mi u očima i od sreće i od tuge istovremeno. Jedan od najboljih doku filmova koje sam ikada gledao. Ja nisam hiker, ja sam trkač i znam koliko je teško držati se svoga cilja ponekad, ali ako ne ide, stani i vrati se i pokušaj ponovo. Bolje tako nego da dođe do nekih neželjenih posljedica zbog nepažnje jer si ljut i slično... Naučiti se može i iz pobjede, ali i iz poraza. Nije sramota odustati, sramota je niti ne pokušati... Ti si mi velika inspiracija i želim ti puno sreće u budućim pustolovinama. Pratim te i pratiti ću te u budućnosti... Hvala ti na ovome. Veliki pozdravi tebi, tvojoj familiji i ostalim hikerima!
Hvala puno na riječima podrške. Jako mi je drago te se film dojmio. Ovakvi komentari su vjetar u leđa da nastavim s radom. Hvala još jednom i pozdrav!!!! 😊
It is very well told story. I'm sorry for Cutie...😢... You have created an extraordinary film. Respect💚👍👏As hiker I understand evry word and feel it in my soul and body... I'm really glad you did't give up. Wish you beautifull adventures and hope to meet you on a trail somewhere. Take care!
Fantastično postignuće! Tvoj doživljaj sa CDTa..situacija..izrada ovog filma.. Ne mogu naći riječi a imam ih bezbroj. Hvala ti i jer si me upoznao sa tim prekrasnim ljudima sa staze, ali posebno sa čovjekom kojeg ste zvali- Cutie!
This is some real azz life sh!t. Great video. Wishing you all the best. You have a beautiful soul that shines. May your friend always be with you in your heart on trail and off. You have a beautiful family❤️❤🤜🤛
Well done. A strong person knows when to quit. Mountains and nature always win. If we are wise we step back so we can fight on another day. Life is long and the trail isn't going anywhere. I had to laugh at all the walk-thru shots, knowing from experience the setup, walk thru, turn around, walk back, grab camera and then walk thru again. Saw you showd it in the credits. Yes I a person who always watches the credits. Good job. Enjoy Croatia and your family
Thank you. I agree. Mountains are there and will wait for me to come another time :) Regarding walking thru I see that you have experience :) I did several extra miles by walking back to get a camera, that's for sure. It is good to know people are watching credits. I always put some good music and shots at the end for a reward :)
Amazing documentary on showing what you went through and what other hikers go through. It gave me a glimpse into what my brother did and loved. I laughed and cried but I smiled through the whole thing. I'll be watching this documentary for years to come; thank you for this gift into his(Cuties) world. - Cuties sister
I am so glad you like it and that it serves you as a mean of a connection to your brothers world. Thank you for watching and commenting. It means a lot to me to hear what you wrote.
Bravo Majstore sa velikim M !!! Uzivancija kao i uvjek ! Nije sve mirisljavo cvijece,divni pogledi i kupanje u jezeru…ima toga dosta vise sto je iza kulise,koju si nam na divan nacin malkice “odškrinuo”…..hvala i nadam se da se nekad vidimo!!!
Hvala na podršci. Upravo tako, i ovo je jedna strana priče o kojoj malo tko od video content makera prikazuje. Sve nešto divno, no istina je da su krize česta pojava.... Hvala na gledanju i nadam se i ja susretu. Pozdrav.
Even you said “the spark has gone” , I believe that this movie will light many other sparks, and inspire us to keep dreaming and push us forward to live our dreams in reality. Thank you for a great movie ; all the hard days now pays off 👏👍⛰️🌄 congratulations! Bianca
Beautifully done video! I have no interest in through-hikes or other types of big scale adventures for myself, but I really enjoy "armchair" adventuring with these videos and stories. My own hikes are limited to lengths of a week or less, as comfort is important to me. I view through hikes and other big adventures as containing a paradox. In order to accomplish a through-hike, a person needs sufficient ego strength, toughness, physical ability and endurance, to be able to put up with the many dangers and discomforts, as described here. And yet, being overly attached to a goal can be detrimental, as it deprives one of the flexibility needed to change plans when the situation is no longer rewarding, or becomes too uncomfortable, threatening or dangerous. One theme which is common among the large-scale adventurers, particularly mountaineers, is the great difficulty that many have in turning around, when the situation becomes too dangerous. So there needs to be a balance struck between commitment to a goal, and having the wisdom and flexibility to change plans or abandon the goal if circumstances dictate that is wisest. And Nikola I think you assessed the situation well. You put up with quite a lot of discomfort, but when you finally saw that you were having no fun and "the spark" had been lost, you were wise to quit and shift gears. Perhaps you can return another time to complete the Wyoming and Montana section. It's tragic when anyone dies on such a grand adventure, particularly a young person. Cutie's death is a sad mystery. Yet in recent times (specifically, the last 3 years) there have been an astonishing number of young people who "died suddenly", often in the midst of athletic endeavors, and a search online, preferably on a platform without censorship about such things, might provide some material to contemplate. There is also a film named "Died Suddenly" on the same topic which may shed some light.
wow now that was a fantastic video. speaking of dead trees be careful as I lost the closet person in my life 14 months ago from a dead tree on a trail. 5 feet from me thru the air came a missile (dead tree) and instant death for my friend. Horrific!! Today I have hope and my life is returning but I get that feeling about the light going out in your life. Have to get back on the horse and move forward to honour these people we loved that much Sheila
Imenjace, odustajanje je umetnost slusanja unutrasnjeg glasa. U svetu koji postavlja pobedu i moranje kao imperativ, odustati predstavlja simbol duhovne i emotivne zrelosti. Jako inspirativno i poucno! Produkcija i pripovedanje, cista desetka! P.s. Preporucujem svima koji uzivaju u ovakvim sadrzajima i film “Days of Geants” (Dani Divova) o trci u Italijanskim Alpima, 330km sa 24000 visinske razlike. Ima ga na jutjubu (dva dela).. U cilju kraja nema!
Hvala puno. Mudro zboriš. Jako mi je drago da ti se svidio film. Puno truda uloženo pa mi dođe milo čuti da se nekome sviđa i da nalazi dublje poruke od uobičajenih poruka koje se zdravorazumski nameću kroz sliku i ton. Veliki pozdrav!
Great and honest documentary. I had similar meltdown in Northern Colorado in 2021. Brutal trail. Definitely get back out and see the Wind Rivers sometime. Truly majestic. It was awesome to see Boss man, we hiked a little together on the AZT in 2020. Happy Trails! Beeine Weeine
Oh, you know Boss? Amazing. I love when he says "Absolutely brutal" 😁 I would love to go back. I shall see. Thanks for watching. I am glad you like it 😁
Hey Nikola - it seems the CDT kicked both our arses! Great camera work, narration, editing, the whole package was an enjoyable watch. Well done. Maybe catch you on the Via Dinarica!
Hey Fossie. Thank you and sorry for a late response. I am glad you like it :) I think I kicked my ass more than CDT did, but the outcome is the same :) Let me know when will you be in Croatia. It would be awesome to trail angel you.
Great work. What i would suggest is to See what people that live in the conditions do to protect themselves from the elements , i.e Touaregs in the Dessert
Nikola, odličan film. Prvo čestitke za sve tehnički odlično odrađeno, budući da si "one man band", uz stvarno odličnu muzičku podlogu Denisa Kozlice. Jednostavno bez zamjerke. Posebno mi se sviđa prikaz momenta donošenja odluke o odustajanju, bijesa, umora, mentalnog switcha i onog legendarnog "Fuck you Colorado" 😄. Želim ti još puno nagrada i puno novaca za ovaj film i naravno, čekamo sljedeći.
Hi Tesla. I got stopped from my ‘22goal by the trail being shut down by the forest service at Grants. But I’ll finish the trail probably by ‘24. Thanks for the help on the slick rock Marmot
I’ll be back out there June ‘24 heading south from the border. It was nice chatting. Too bad we crossed at the wrong spot and weren’t smart enough to just go back. Trying to cross on stick rock maybe wins for the dumbest thing I’ve ever done on any trail. Usually I’m completely alone out there. I was having fun with a bit of company. Lost focus. But I will get this rehike done. It’s a whole new trail for me because the route is so different than in ‘96. Oh yeah and stinking hard at 76 compared to 48. Thought I would be invincible forever. Silly Great film-heavy pack-hard work adding filming to an already difficult task The sad and terrible news about Cutie was so hard to hear. I didn’t know.
@@NHTesla "Nikola, just wow... This truly moved me; it ticked all the boxes! An amazing documentary that beautifully captures the hikers' spirit, making me smile, ponder, shed a few tears, and leaving me in awe. I cannot wait to return to the big trails, and I hope to do so soon. I look up to you and find it truly remarkable what you accomplished-hiking one of the toughest trails with all that gear, creating this incredible video, and paying an amazing honorary tribute to the late, great hiker Cutie. This truly shows how challenging it is, not only the romantic side of it as most videos on RUclips portray, but also the brutality it can bring. Hats off to you, sir!"
@@Dimitri.Schepens thank you so much. I am truly happy with all you have seen within my film. It was really tough for me to carry and execute this project but I did it in the end even if I didn't reach Canada. Thank you for watching 😊
@@NHTesla that you did not reach canada doesn't matter! (I had to quit the pct last year due to health reasons, health both mental and physical are most important). the circumstances where hard, the loss of a hiker friend and maybe other things, this hike was your personal journey and nonetheless amazing! you will have found some kind of personal growth in any possible way or kind, and maybe appreciation for new things! Every thru hike or thru hike attempt is is a new learning experience, with new highs and lows personal to every hiker out there, and thanks for showing yours!
Maestralno, kolosalno, nikako se dosjetiti hrvatske riječi za veličinu filma. Ne zbog sadržaja (priča je izvrsno posložena) koliko zbog ubojitog truda uloženog u snimanje. A i postprodukcija je izvrsna. Bravo, bravo, bravo (nekako mislim da ćeš se vratiti šljapkanju 😅) 🎉
Hvala na lijepom komentaru. Mislim da nitko još nije čestitao na uloženom trudu :) Da, ljudi to ne primjete, ali trud je prvo čega se sjetim kada vidim svoj film :D A šljapkanje......hehehe, ima tu nešto....
What's going on Tesla! This is MilkMan CDT 2022. We talked in Twin lakes, and Leadville. I think you gave me your time slot in leadsville to get a melly.
@@NHTeslaI'm doing good. I adapted back to "normal" life pretty easily 😆. But I'm itching to get back out on another long trail. I did finish the CDT. I started April 18th, and touched the Canadian border September 11th. How are you doing?
It must have been really challenging for you to film and show all the hardships through the video format only but regardless you did a really great job. Been watching your movie for third time in three consecutive days says a lot how much I love it :) This will soon become a classic.
Negative thru hiker I love it I was the same fucking way me and my boy words were the same way lol I love thru hiking wish I didn’t quit I’ll redo it and do the other two as well but I hate these positive assholes. Glass isn’t always half full
@@NHTesla oh yeah one of the driest years on the at no fucking water heat wave skipped forward knew deep down I wasn’t a thru hiker anymore quit and went and did the te aroroa trail in New Zealand three weeks later. Broke my ankle on the South Island. Did 2600 miles in about 11 months I loved zeros and hangover days lol
![Eminem - Temporary (feat. Skylar Grey) [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZaK9Wi5ho0o/mqdefault.jpg)
![Natanael Cano - Amor Eterno [Official Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/EO4prCs6WpM/mqdefault.jpg)
One of the best hiking videos I’ve seen, if not the best. Brutally honest and heartbreaking. The CDT doesn’t forgive. You did a great job, so proud of you. Was nice to see Caveman meet you at the end. The trail isn’t going anywhere, you be back out there soon! Thanks for sharing your adventure!
Well, I guess I can retire from hiking now since I've made the best video ever! Just kidding, but seriously, I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it. The CDT definitely tests your limits, but it's all part of the adventure. Thanks for watching my friend!
They say It's About the Journey, not the Destination. And if the spark was no longer there then chosing to stop was the right decision for Tesla. His accomplishment and grit is amazing either way.. This was a great documentary. It showed the authentic human spirit.
Thank you for watching. I am so grateful people dig my film and understand spiritual aspect of it. Thanks again and take care.
The journey is the destination.
This is probably the most real life hiking video i have ever watched. Great job.
Thank you. That was my initial idea - to bring to hiking community something more than "it's amazing".
I am glad you like it😊
I just finished this video and watched it end to end, very good editing skills. I also started a thru hike, of the AT back in 2017, it was a hard decision to quit, but decided it was not the most important thing anymore. Been finishing sections since then. Will be finished Aug 2024 Northern NH and Southern Maine.
Joyful, brutal, and all the lessons you learn about yourself in between. One of the most honest portrayals of what it feels like to attempt a long distance thru hike that I’ve seen to date. My own emotions entwined in backpacking came flooding back…Thanks for showing the world the hikers heart!❤️
Thank you for watching and this meaningfull comment. I am glad when viewers appreciate the story and emotion of a film.
Nikola I can't believe that this got by me. Magnificent work - the best that I have viewed regarding the 3 big trails. Keep on keepin" on. JW
This was a major project of mine. Glad you like it. Thank you for a support.
Yes, this certainly grabbed my attention. What a real portrayal of life on a thru-hike. I admire you for all you accomplished, and for your additional effort to share your experiences on the trail. Thank you!!!
Thank you. It is nice too hear people appreciate the effort I took to portray my story.
Just love you, man! Your hike never ends when you leave the trail... you just turn to another one. Was very happy to see how to lovely hearts meets you at the movie's end :)
@@ASherroAntara thank you for support and nice words. And lovely hearts.....only two left to this day.
@@NHTesla I know this, the similar situation... But you can count my heart also, just remember for the case that one guy lived in Serbia dreaming of meet you in person one day ;-) Have a smiley day bro !
I knew you are an artist, and I knew and had an image of you as you were an true pilgrim through life, with a bomb smile on your face, and hyper energy that drives you - BUT, after watching your documentary, I find it all just a little drop in the ocean called Nikola!!!
Brutal and honest documenting, finding a way to prioritize walking, filming, then balancing all that emotions and input from wilderness that sorrounds you, leaves you alone in the midst of the sand and sun bathed valleys - it was just breathtaking to watch!
I knew, as I said, what to expect, yet, your amazing mindtravel and unravelling all mistyques through that journey, made me think twice what I actually knew about all that...
Emotions, you know, as they say in South Croatia, in Dalmatia "They are fucked up thing", or as they say in croatian "Emocije su zajebana stvar!", and here, you let it all out for all of us strangers or should I say "buddies from the same adrenalin park", and left us alone with our toughts....well, you probably aimed for that!!!
Once again, as a croatian fellow pilgim through this journey we call "life" I salute to you!!
Mostly, you are carved in my heart because of your story from Why do I hike part 1, and your private shit that got you in the middle of your journey!
Those kind of shits, life changing shits, make you double cross the road just in case you missed something on the other side!
And you dont have to double check anything, for your son, woman, familly, friends, you did it all - from all sides of that road! You did it all - you managed it all!
It is hard to achieve monumental state of mind in Croatia, by releasing this kind of mind blowing documentary, but - there is plenty of us in Croatia and around our little country, that respect you for all that you managed just by carrying that backpack full of equipment, enduring emotional and physical stress, everyday, in and out - and stayed commited to your inner self!!!
That is the beauty of your journey on continental divide trail...and maybe that trail divides, men from boys!
Maybe it divides body from soul.
But I am sure, that every trail in life, divides hate from love!
Cutie was and still is, your future inspiration, beside yourself of course, to continue believeing in people, in GOOD, that God is above who is watching all our tresspasings and missbehaviour!!
You divided yourself, and trail didnt do absolutely nothing with it!
None of that buddies had nothing with that...its your inner strentgh that you had, all the way...
Thank you, for your trully remarkable accomplishment, which that absolutely is!
Proud of you, Tesla!! One of those days, I will meet you in face, and hug you just like that trail did hug you every morning!!!
God bless you and your love ones!
Thank you so so much for nice words. I am blushing! I hope we meet some day on the trail. Take care!
Truly remarkable, no words come to mind on how to express the high and lows of this documentary. Blessed 🥲😇 to have watched 🙏
Thank you. I am so glad you like it. 😊
@@NHTesla Did you ever consider hiking with a trail guide on cdt with wildlife trekking?
Thanks Nikola for your brutally honest and touching film. I was a northbounder in 2022 and had to get off the trail in Colorado due to health reasons. The difficult conditions such as steep snow climbs, many blowdowns and extreme elevation also led me to realize I was not having fun, not living my dream. After returning home I got checked out healthwise and returned this year to complete the trail. I wish you all the best on your future adventures, whatever they may be.
I'm truly grateful for your kind words. It means a lot to me that my film resonated with you and helped you on your journey. Thank you for sharing your story and I wish you all the best in everything you do!
(and a fantastic sound track as well)
Glad you like the music as well. Thanks🙏
The rocky ridges in Colorado look terrifying. 🏔️🏔️
Imagine being up there with a wind so strong it knocks you off of your feet :) Too bad my camera was off when wind blew us off..... But it was inspiring to be up there.
Wow! Amazing job Tesla. Thanks for this documentary. I loved getting to meet you at the end of your journey in Wyoming. You gave the trail every ounce of energy and passion. Proud of you for persevering through it all. Thank you for interviewing me and I feel honored to have made it in to the film! You are amazing!!
Hey, Grit! I am so happy that you dig the film. Thank you for nice and supporting comment. All of you hikers that I have interviewed are the salt of this film. Your bravery and passion can be easily seen in every word you have said into the camera. I bow to you all!
Bol,umor,žuljevi.psiha, opasnost... i to još skupo platiti😊(oprema, putne karte, hrana....) znači voljeti to što radiš.
Objaviti film u kojem krajnje iskreno pričaš i apsolutno ništa ne uveličavaš, sa neostvarenim planom do kraja mogu samo ljudine.
Nikola, ti si inspiracija.
Hvala na isto tako inspirativnom komentaru. Da, ljubav i strast su u pitanju. Kada idem tim putem znam da ne mogu pogriješiti koliko god teško ili izazovno bilo.
Hvala na gledanju i komentiranju 😊
Let the spirit be youre guiding light, thanks for the film.
@@johnvanderhulst4778 thank you for these nice wishes and support.
Thank you making this honest portrayal of your CDT experience. You did amazing to get so far under such trying conditions. Maybe the reason to hike the CDT is not to finish but to experience it's challenges. Your documentary shows that it is ok to quit if you are not living your dream. Your experience was balanced by including other hikers on the CDT.
The news of Cutie's death in the documentary really affected me. His joyful personality and love of the outdoors was heart warming. He was living his dream - following his life's purpose. I feel like "Why I Hike Part 1" was a reflective, profound meditation on hiking and
"Why I Hike Part 2" is an active experience of Hiking the CDT. Thoroughly enjoyed both documentaries. Thank you
Thank you for watching and this meaningful comment. Yes, Cutie was really joyful man and fun to be around. I hope chapter "Loss" is fair tribute to his personality and his life. I am glad I had an opportunity to be there and film his path and in communication with his family to put this chapter on. It was a big responsibility.
Thank you for the touching documentary, Nikola. I admire your courage - it is not easy to open your heart and thoughts in such a public way. Wishing you and yours all the best, and many future hikes 💕
Thank you for watching and a support. 🙂
Absolutely Excellent Film!! Great Job! I'm glad i was able to help you thru some of the toughness on trail. The CDT is NOT forgiving @ all. Best of Luck on your next adventures!
Awesome, thank you! You helped a lot and it will not be forgotten. Stay good and I hope we meet again :)
Just found this, long time hiker. Nice work!
Thank you for support. Glad you like it.
Congrats!!! So beautiful movie...brave, brutal honest story about mankind and importance of our inner ( offten hidden) truth...spark...of melody of our heart! Stay tunned
Thank you for support 😃
Amazing! ❤ Nice to see an honest, vulnerable story like this
Honest stories are the best 😇
Excellent documentary! I appreciate the gift of sharing your experiences on this extreme trail. Thank you for this! ❤
Thank you. It means a lot to hear people dig this film of mine.
Feel for you mate! You’re star and will always be 🏆
Thank you for a support!
I am with Jason and his comment - brutally honest and heartbreaking. Well done Nikola. We enjoyed every second and felt with you. At the end we were fighting with some tears when you arrived home and got your hugs from your family. We love the film. Best wishes Ivana & Björn.
Thank you for the comment. It means a lot. 🙂
Wow Tesla, this really touched me! What a journey! Thank you so much for documenting and sharing your story. This is such a great memory of the trail and especially the awesome people on it. I wish Cutie could have seen it.
Thank you Marlene for watching and being a part of my journey and this film. Yes, I wish also Cutie could have seen it.
WoW, just WOW, what amazing storytelling Nikola, we were there with you all the way, this movie is the ultimate emotional bombshell, thanks for sharing this with all of us.
Thank you, Davor. I am glad my film touched your emotions 😊
Number one one-man made hiking and thru-hiking documentary in my list. Thank you.
Big thank you!!! I am so humbled by such a huge compliments. I will do my best to continue to make good films.
Absolutely brilliant! I'm so honored to know you and to have shared some of these moments. Love you brother!
Thanks again! We share same feelings. Thank you for contributing with your music and the fact we were hiking buddies :)
Great documentary of the challenges you will come across. And even better tribute to Cutie, i still have the end of a roll of leukotake he gave to me in Chama before he hiked out. Although Cutie summed up the enjoyment and positivity which can be found along the journey as well that's missing from some people experience. I was shocked to find out of his passing 2 month after it had happened as I was behind and delayed due to injury.
Great Documentary Tesla thanks
5th Course
Hey 5th Course, so glad to hear from you. I asked myself what happened with you after that camping in Southern San Juan's. First I thought you went ahead of me, but nobody saw you and then I heard you got injured but that was it.
Yeah, Cutie's passing left us in disbelief, but on the other side - he was living full potential. I am glad I was there to film it all and leave a legacy in form of a story.
Thank you for nice words, I am glad you like my film.
PS. Here you can find some cool shots of you hiking: ruclips.net/video/tfGFjSRIitE/видео.htmlsi=7AZBATmULhIAGg3d&t=214
@@NHTesla thank for pointing out the footage of me Tesla, Cheers 🍻
I'm just so happy for you and your journey Tesla. Wonderful documentary, love the way you made it for a video maker. Hope everything runs slow and you just enjoy every second with family and yourself...Great job Tesla!!!
Thank you. So glad you like it.
It takes a big man to dispel your ego and listen to the cold hard truth, "why am I here?". The bravest decision isn't always to blindly chase the horizon, proud that pragmatism overtook summit fever for you. Coming out of Colorado into Wyoming in the epic 2019 snowpack was a changing point for me, the next few states will still be there for an even more epic addendum to this beautifully told story.
I agree with you on bravery and summit fever. In the world of achievements and internet fame summit fever is a plague for genuine hiking experience and well-being. Usually non experienced ones are getting that fever big time but also experienced hikers can get stuck in that ego rush. I have seen some of them. Like my friend would say - joy is in the journey. And that is basically what I am aiming for.
Thank you for watching and I am so glad intelligent and self aware people like yourself are digging film of mine. Every comment so far here was amazing, including yours, and I am so grateful for that.
Wow, arguably the best thru hiking video that I’ve watched and I’ve watched many.
Thank you so much. It is a different hiking doc indeed and either you like it or hate it 😁 Thanks for watching and do subscribe for more content.
The film is exactly as it should be. An individual story that finds its way to everyone. Well done. P.S. The music is great.
Thank you!
you certainly captured the emotions of a thru hike, well done Nicola, memories to last a lifetime 👏👏
Thank you very much. I am glad you like it! Memories indeed 🙂
I am so thankful for your video. Most that make these trail video glorify the process, I finally found the reality and love the reality of it, thank you
Yeah, this is a story from a different perspective 😁 Thank you for watching and commenting.
Amazing! Why dont you have more likes?! Beautifully filmed and lovely story. Thank you xxx it that Ferihegy?
Thank you for watching and supporting my work. I don't know why this film of mine didn't get more views and likes. I guess it is not most peoples cup of tea.
I don't understand your question.
Thank you for such a beautiful and honest movie.
Thank you for nice words. It means a lot.
Brilliant! A film that transmits emotions, that makes you think.
All my admiration to those who are capable of doing something like this that takes you to the extreme of your physical and mental endurance. Also to those who try it.
Anyone who regularly goes hiking or mountaineering will have felt frustrated at some point for not having finished a route or not having climbed a mountain, but then you realise that what is really important is the experience, the shared moments, feeling the sun after a rainy day, contemplating the beauty of the mountains. The important thing is the way, not the end and not to lose the spark 😊
Congratulations! Greetings from Spain
My friend said: it's about a journey not miles. I agree with him....and with you 😊
Thank you for watching and great comment.
Wow……by far the most realistic portrayal of a long distance hike…I can’t imagine the CDT. I hiked the CT….long enough for me…..thx for sharing this!
Thank you. My intention was to make it real....I come up with maybe too real film 😁
Good video. Thanks. Good music too.
Aw, shucks! I'm blushing! Glad you liked the video and the tunes.
Još jedan odličan inspirirajući uradak Nikola! Imaš divne ljude oko sebe i to je najbitnije! Trail će uvijeki biti tamo!
Hvala Zvonimire. Drago mi je da ti se sviđa novi film. Slažem se, trail neće nigdje pobjeći :)
Amazing! Thank you so much for this! It's probably the most honest video I've ever seen.
Thank you for watching. Being honest is my specialty 😄 I am glad you like it.
So looking forward to watching this documentary when I get home from work this evening! Something to look forward to!
Moćan uradak, svega tu ima.. Emocija, prirode..
Sretno dalje!
Hvala, Tomislave!!!!
The Gray's Peak footage was absolutely phenomenal!!! I hadn't realised how narrow the trail gets.
Amazing section....but really tough and demanding.
Really excellent documentary ! I like so much when people share also this difficult moments. I admire you all for be able to do this, it have to be life changing. Thank you for sharing 💙❤💚
Thank you. Glad you like it. I think this part of the story is heavily disregarded on the RUclips. Ever journey is life changing. So was this one 😊
'Nikola your film is an exceptional insight into what the CDT is about. The interviews confirm the that it is hard on everyone, that every day presents a new set of trials and any oversight will have consequences. Thank you for not holding back on expressing your emotions. Great filming, editing and fantastic sound track. Best wishes.
Thank you so much. I remember taking interviews on the beginning of a trail and everybody was super positive. After Colorado stories were different and that's where I took majority of interviews for the final cut. I could see the difference in peoples attitude. The trail wiped them out and body talk and words were just filled with different energy. With a sort of veneration.
🙏 raw and beautiful. So poignant. So real. Thank you. 🇦🇺
Thank you for nice words. I am really glad you like it.
Absolutely brilliant!
Captured the roller coaster of emotions so well.
Thank you
Thank you. It was a big challenge to put it all down together and to remain in the domain of hiking feel.
Thank you for watching 🙂
Odličan dokumentarac, jako emotivan, dotakne dušu i svojim vjernim prikazom teškog puta te do kraja drži prikovanim za ekran.
Hvala, Sanja :)
Odgledao ga sa suprugom, jako emotivan i odličan film! Nije nas ni 15-ak reklamnih prekidanja uspjelo odvojiti od gledanja. Bravo!
Jako mi je drago da vam se svidio film. Žao mi je zbog reklama....to je naprosto sredstvo s kojim financiram nove filmove i videe. Nadam se da razumijete :)
Odlično Nikola. Drago mi je da otkrivaš sebe na svakom novom putovanju. Nastavi tako i dalje 💪🏼
Hvala na gledanju, komentaru i podršci. 😊
"The mountain is sacred" Very powerful. Thank you for sharing this with the world Nikola :)
Thank you for watching. Mountains ❤️
@@NHTesla Was an amazing watch and the philosophy you share along the way is a blessing to be able to watch/learn from. Highest of 369 to you my brother ♾️🕊️🌄
@@NHTesla I am planning my cdt hiking trip with wildlife trekking.
I knew Alex ("cutie") in high school and am close friends with his sister and parents. What a wonderful tribute to him in this documentary, he was captured so beautifully. Thank you.
I had really big responsibility with portraying him well. I did my best and I am so grateful people who knew him are positive and that they like the chapter. Cutie was an inspiration and I truly am grateful I knew him, as I told in the film.
Thanks for watching!!!!
What do think he died from?
@@NHTesla What do they say he died from?
Nikola you did an awesome job in the film telling the story and your honest emotions on trail. It is not easy and you showed the suffering that goes along with the highs and lows on a long trail. In 2023 I did not complete the PCT after hiking 1168 miles. I was happy to be with my family and off the trail but at the same time, I was disappointed. I came home after losing my father-in-law and was where I wanted and needed to be. I felt very alive on trail and at the same time realized how short life is. This year I am going to give the PCT another try and your video gives me encouragement because I know it's not going to be easy but I have a burning desire so I have to try. It's not always about completing the trail but enjoying your life. Enjoy your time with your family you made the right decision by calling it. If you change your mind the trail will always be there. Thanks again for sharing your journey.
Thank you for support. I totally agree with you. Trail will be there waiting. Good ouck on the pct 2024. I am sure you will enjoy next part. I did it in 2016. and it is still my favorite trail in the world 😊
Thank you, Brother. You said everything I thought and felt on my hike. Much love!
Nikola... E moj nikola... Koji dokumentarac... Realnost koju si stavio u ovaj film je nešto nevjerojatno. Tvoji usponi i padovi, tvoja ljutnja i tvoj osmjeh... Ama baš sve... Nemam riječi... Suze su mi u očima i od sreće i od tuge istovremeno. Jedan od najboljih doku filmova koje sam ikada gledao. Ja nisam hiker, ja sam trkač i znam koliko je teško držati se svoga cilja ponekad, ali ako ne ide, stani i vrati se i pokušaj ponovo. Bolje tako nego da dođe do nekih neželjenih posljedica zbog nepažnje jer si ljut i slično... Naučiti se može i iz pobjede, ali i iz poraza. Nije sramota odustati, sramota je niti ne pokušati... Ti si mi velika inspiracija i želim ti puno sreće u budućim pustolovinama. Pratim te i pratiti ću te u budućnosti... Hvala ti na ovome. Veliki pozdravi tebi, tvojoj familiji i ostalim hikerima!
Hvala puno na riječima podrške. Jako mi je drago te se film dojmio. Ovakvi komentari su vjetar u leđa da nastavim s radom. Hvala još jednom i pozdrav!!!! 😊
It is very well told story. I'm sorry for Cutie...😢...
You have created an extraordinary film. Respect💚👍👏As hiker I understand evry word and feel it in my soul and body...
I'm really glad you did't give up. Wish you beautifull adventures and hope to meet you on a trail somewhere. Take care!
Thank you for watching and a meaningfull comment. I also hope we meet someday on a trail. 😊
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for support. I appreciate it.
Fantastično postignuće! Tvoj doživljaj sa CDTa..situacija..izrada ovog filma..
Ne mogu naći riječi a imam ih bezbroj.
Hvala ti i jer si me upoznao sa tim prekrasnim ljudima sa staze, ali posebno sa čovjekom kojeg ste zvali- Cutie!
Hvala na divnim riječima. Drago mi je da vam se svidjelo!!!
This is some real azz life sh!t. Great video. Wishing you all the best. You have a beautiful soul that shines. May your friend always be with you in your heart on trail and off.
You have a beautiful family❤️❤🤜🤛
Thank you for watching. So glad you like it.
Brothers for LIFE!
I really did live the Dream !!!
Great video I admire anybody that can do that. And I wish so much I could do it. Your living my dream. Hiking and mountain climbing.
Thank you for watching, thank you for a comment. I am glad you like the film.
Well done. A strong person knows when to quit. Mountains and nature always win. If we are wise we step back so we can fight on another day. Life is long and the trail isn't going anywhere.
I had to laugh at all the walk-thru shots, knowing from experience the setup, walk thru, turn around, walk back, grab camera and then walk thru again. Saw you showd it in the credits. Yes I a person who always watches the credits.
Good job. Enjoy Croatia and your family
Thank you. I agree. Mountains are there and will wait for me to come another time :)
Regarding walking thru I see that you have experience :) I did several extra miles by walking back to get a camera, that's for sure.
It is good to know people are watching credits. I always put some good music and shots at the end for a reward :)
Amazing documentary on showing what you went through and what other hikers go through. It gave me a glimpse into what my brother did and loved. I laughed and cried but I smiled through the whole thing. I'll be watching this documentary for years to come; thank you for this gift into his(Cuties) world. - Cuties sister
I am so glad you like it and that it serves you as a mean of a connection to your brothers world. Thank you for watching and commenting. It means a lot to me to hear what you wrote.
Truly fantastic - thank you.
Thank you for watching and nice words 😊😊😊😊
Bravo Majstore sa velikim M !!! Uzivancija kao i uvjek ! Nije sve mirisljavo cvijece,divni pogledi i kupanje u jezeru…ima toga dosta vise sto je iza kulise,koju si nam na divan nacin malkice “odškrinuo”…..hvala i nadam se da se nekad vidimo!!!
Hvala na podršci. Upravo tako, i ovo je jedna strana priče o kojoj malo tko od video content makera prikazuje. Sve nešto divno, no istina je da su krize česta pojava....
Hvala na gledanju i nadam se i ja susretu. Pozdrav.
@@NHTesla hvala na odgovoru …😉…ako te zanima kako je bilo na Durmitoru 2022,tamo je kod mene amaterski video blog…
Even you said “the spark has gone” , I believe that this movie will light many other sparks, and inspire us to keep dreaming and push us forward to live our dreams in reality. Thank you for a great movie ; all the hard days now pays off 👏👍⛰️🌄 congratulations!
Bianca
Thank you for kind words. I am sure spark will countinue to start other fires 😊
Beautifully done video!
I have no interest in through-hikes or other types of big scale adventures for myself, but I really enjoy "armchair" adventuring with these videos and stories. My own hikes are limited to lengths of a week or less, as comfort is important to me.
I view through hikes and other big adventures as containing a paradox. In order to accomplish a through-hike, a person needs sufficient ego strength, toughness, physical ability and endurance, to be able to put up with the many dangers and discomforts, as described here. And yet, being overly attached to a goal can be detrimental, as it deprives one of the flexibility needed to change plans when the situation is no longer rewarding, or becomes too uncomfortable, threatening or dangerous. One theme which is common among the large-scale adventurers, particularly mountaineers, is the great difficulty that many have in turning around, when the situation becomes too dangerous.
So there needs to be a balance struck between commitment to a goal, and having the wisdom and flexibility to change plans or abandon the goal if circumstances dictate that is wisest. And Nikola I think you assessed the situation well. You put up with quite a lot of discomfort, but when you finally saw that you were having no fun and "the spark" had been lost, you were wise to quit and shift gears. Perhaps you can return another time to complete the Wyoming and Montana section.
It's tragic when anyone dies on such a grand adventure, particularly a young person. Cutie's death is a sad mystery. Yet in recent times (specifically, the last 3 years) there have been an astonishing number of young people who "died suddenly", often in the midst of athletic endeavors, and a search online, preferably on a platform without censorship about such things, might provide some material to contemplate. There is also a film named "Died Suddenly" on the same topic which may shed some light.
Thank you for your comment. You put it well with all of topics you are writing about. I am glad you like the film. Take care and thanks again!
wow now that was a fantastic video.
speaking of dead trees be careful as I lost the closet person in my life 14 months ago from a dead tree on a trail. 5 feet from me thru the air came a missile (dead tree) and instant death for my friend. Horrific!! Today I have hope and my life is returning but I get that feeling about the light going out in your life. Have to get back on the horse and move forward to honour these people we loved that much
Sheila
Everything good here. Thanks for your concern and for testifing about real dangers of tree falls. I am glad you are well know. Take care.
Imenjace, odustajanje je umetnost slusanja unutrasnjeg glasa. U svetu koji postavlja pobedu i moranje kao imperativ, odustati predstavlja simbol duhovne i emotivne zrelosti. Jako inspirativno i poucno!
Produkcija i pripovedanje, cista desetka!
P.s. Preporucujem svima koji uzivaju u ovakvim sadrzajima i film “Days of Geants” (Dani Divova) o trci u Italijanskim Alpima, 330km sa 24000 visinske razlike. Ima ga na jutjubu (dva dela)..
U cilju kraja nema!
Hvala puno. Mudro zboriš. Jako mi je drago da ti se svidio film. Puno truda uloženo pa mi dođe milo čuti da se nekome sviđa i da nalazi dublje poruke od uobičajenih poruka koje se zdravorazumski nameću kroz sliku i ton. Veliki pozdrav!
Un grazie dall’Italia per aver condiviso il tuo vero io con noi.
Cutie, rest in peace.
Great and honest documentary. I had similar meltdown in Northern Colorado in 2021. Brutal trail. Definitely get back out and see the Wind Rivers sometime. Truly majestic. It was awesome to see Boss man, we hiked a little together on the AZT in 2020.
Happy Trails!
Beeine Weeine
Oh, you know Boss? Amazing. I love when he says "Absolutely brutal" 😁
I would love to go back. I shall see.
Thanks for watching. I am glad you like it 😁
Definitely absolutely brutal 😂
Yeah I met him in the desert after Oracle on AZT. That's another great trail short but epic
@@vmbean1945 azt is on my bucket list. I heard elevation is a killer there....
Hey Nikola - it seems the CDT kicked both our arses! Great camera work, narration, editing, the whole package was an enjoyable watch. Well done. Maybe catch you on the Via Dinarica!
Hey Fossie. Thank you and sorry for a late response. I am glad you like it :) I think I kicked my ass more than CDT did, but the outcome is the same :)
Let me know when will you be in Croatia. It would be awesome to trail angel you.
A great ending for your adventure... going home to your beautiful family!
24:05 howdy Rod! Was hoping to see you on this video. Happy trails, Boss!
Great work. What i would suggest is to See what people that live in the conditions do to protect themselves from the elements , i.e Touaregs in the Dessert
Thank you. I am glad you liked it 😁
A beautiful film!
Thank you for watching. I am glad you like it.
really good video, good luck hiking
Odlično i poučno remek djelo.. hvala ti
Hvala i hvala na gledanju 😊
Nikola, odličan film. Prvo čestitke za sve tehnički odlično odrađeno, budući da si "one man band", uz stvarno odličnu muzičku podlogu Denisa Kozlice. Jednostavno bez zamjerke. Posebno mi se sviđa prikaz momenta donošenja odluke o odustajanju, bijesa, umora, mentalnog switcha i onog legendarnog "Fuck you Colorado" 😄. Želim ti još puno nagrada i puno novaca za ovaj film i naravno, čekamo sljedeći.
Hvala Damire na podršci i lijepim željama. Sljedeći je već duboko u prvom stadiju nastajanja. Drago mi je da već sada postoji interes 😊
Hi Tesla. I got stopped from my ‘22goal by the trail being shut down by the forest service at Grants. But I’ll finish the trail probably by ‘24. Thanks for the help on the slick rock Marmot
I was wondering how did you end your thru hike and where. Good luck with rest of the adventure. I hope we will see each other again on the trail!
I’ll be back out there June ‘24 heading south from the border. It was nice chatting. Too bad we crossed at the wrong spot and weren’t smart enough to just go back. Trying to cross on stick rock maybe wins for the dumbest thing I’ve ever done on any trail. Usually I’m completely alone out there. I was having fun with a bit of company. Lost focus. But I will get this rehike done. It’s a whole new trail for me because the route is so different than in ‘96. Oh yeah and stinking hard at 76 compared to 48. Thought I would be invincible forever. Silly
Great film-heavy pack-hard work adding filming to an already difficult task
The sad and terrible news about Cutie was so hard to hear. I didn’t know.
Wonderful!
Thank you for watching 🙂
i am so excited for this one! i really enjoyed the first docu!
I hope I will see you on the premiere :)
@@NHTesla "Nikola, just wow... This truly moved me; it ticked all the boxes! An amazing documentary that beautifully captures the hikers' spirit, making me smile, ponder, shed a few tears, and leaving me in awe. I cannot wait to return to the big trails, and I hope to do so soon. I look up to you and find it truly remarkable what you accomplished-hiking one of the toughest trails with all that gear, creating this incredible video, and paying an amazing honorary tribute to the late, great hiker Cutie. This truly shows how challenging it is, not only the romantic side of it as most videos on RUclips portray, but also the brutality it can bring. Hats off to you, sir!"
@@Dimitri.Schepens thank you so much. I am truly happy with all you have seen within my film. It was really tough for me to carry and execute this project but I did it in the end even if I didn't reach Canada. Thank you for watching 😊
@@NHTesla that you did not reach canada doesn't matter! (I had to quit the pct last year due to health reasons, health both mental and physical are most important). the circumstances where hard, the loss of a hiker friend and maybe other things, this hike was your personal journey and nonetheless amazing! you will have found some kind of personal growth in any possible way or kind, and maybe appreciation for new things! Every thru hike or thru hike attempt is is a new learning experience, with new highs and lows personal to every hiker out there, and thanks for showing yours!
🔝👏🏻
Thank you for watching 😊
great work!
Thank you so much.
nice
Atemberaubender Film!
Vielen Dank. Ich freue mich, dass es dir so gut gefallen hat.
Maestralno, kolosalno, nikako se dosjetiti hrvatske riječi za veličinu filma. Ne zbog sadržaja (priča je izvrsno posložena) koliko zbog ubojitog truda uloženog u snimanje. A i postprodukcija je izvrsna.
Bravo, bravo, bravo (nekako mislim da ćeš se vratiti šljapkanju 😅)
🎉
Hvala na lijepom komentaru. Mislim da nitko još nije čestitao na uloženom trudu :) Da, ljudi to ne primjete, ali trud je prvo čega se sjetim kada vidim svoj film :D
A šljapkanje......hehehe, ima tu nešto....
I have my calendar marked!!
Amazing. See you on the premiere in the chat box!
Amazing brother! Big fan
Thank you so much.
@@NHTeslathe 1st part got me started making cinematic travel content. Thank you for the inspiration you gave man!
@@rafinjobayer I am honored....definately will check your channel out.
Destiny has to be worked out, has to be suffered and exhausted, not shied away from.
This is so sick! I love it!
Thank you Thyghclops. I am glad you like it :)
What's going on Tesla! This is MilkMan CDT 2022. We talked in Twin lakes, and Leadville. I think you gave me your time slot in leadsville to get a melly.
Hey Milkman!!! I remember that time in Leadville 😄 Fun times in fun town. How are you doing? Did you finish the trail in 22?
@@NHTeslaI'm doing good. I adapted back to "normal" life pretty easily 😆. But I'm itching to get back out on another long trail. I did finish the CDT. I started April 18th, and touched the Canadian border September 11th. How are you doing?
It must have been really challenging for you to film and show all the hardships through the video format only but regardless you did a really great job.
Been watching your movie for third time in three consecutive days says a lot how much I love it :)
This will soon become a classic.
Thank you Josip for great comment. I am so glad you like it. Three consecutive days in a row is huge 😀😀😀 I hope we will make hiking/video collab soon.
@@NHTesla Looking forward 😉
Nikola, what was your gear list?
Huge amount of video gear on one side and regular hiking gear on other. A lot of stuff. 😆
Negative thru hiker I love it I was the same fucking way me and my boy words were the same way lol I love thru hiking wish I didn’t quit I’ll redo it and do the other two as well but I hate these positive assholes. Glass isn’t always half full
Hi. I am so glad there are still viewers that understand the struggle. Thank you for commenting!
@@NHTesla oh yeah one of the driest years on the at no fucking water heat wave skipped forward knew deep down I wasn’t a thru hiker anymore quit and went and did the te aroroa trail in New Zealand three weeks later. Broke my ankle on the South Island. Did 2600 miles in about 11 months I loved zeros and hangover days lol
Did Cutie die of a falling tree ? Thank you for vid, warts and all.
You are welcome. As the narrator said in the film. He died of natural causes.
It has to be an addiction