Episode 72: Welcome to Earth | PCT
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Day 151 - When Little Bee stepped out on to the trail in a net from head to toe I said, "Welcome to earth" which was all fun and games until the mosquitoes came.
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Song: "What You Believe In" by Velvet Moon, Cody Francis.
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Filmed on an iPhone XS Max.
Little Bee's mosquito outfit is genius.
"Mosquitos aren't stopping me. My back's not stopping. My feet try to stop me all the time. I'm going. One foot in front of the other. I can do it."
Next up, Second Chance completes the Iron Man Competition because he just. does. *not* . quit!
Very nice!!!!
Ibuprofen isn’t just masking the pain. It is an anti inflammatory. Of course you don’t want to take too much, but take it when you need it. Good luck and keep pushing.
Ibuprofen is a nurse’s best friend!
Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory when taken at the proper dosage. SCH- You should see a physician when you can as your back seems to be causing severe and disabling pain.
Keep in mind. You've gone from never hiking before to doing a 18+ Mile day in just 151 days. You're crushing it. I'm an avid hiker and I haven't done a 18 miler this year. When I do, I won't be hiking the next day. I'll be at work, hobbling around, complaining about how much my legs hurt, and telling everyone how many miles I hiked yesterday. You should be proud of what you've accomplished so far.
Corey, you can go to Sky Lakes Medical Center, in Klamath Falls (541) 882-6311, when you get to Crater Lake to check if you've got a herniated disc and if not get diagnosed with whatever is causing so much pain, and if you need arch supports, they have physicians that can diagnose both and X-ray equipment. If you've gotten disc problems from bending, twisting, pulling up and carrying a heavy pack, it could become a life long injury, and if you've got arch problems they can be fixed with arch supports-orthotics, you could have bruised spots on your feet as well. Both feet and back could result in far more serious conditions if not looked at and treated, and at the very least you could get a Rx that'll help. There's also an ER in Medford but that's a bit farther away, at any rate, you'll need a facility with a physician and X-ray equipment. Please seek advice from a doctor, and don't risk long term damage to your back. Many hikers seek help from medical clinics along the trail and usually they work with hikers ability to pay if not insured. You are not the first thru hiker who has needed medical support on this long trail, so do something pro-active about your health and seek care.
diane p agreed! An MRI is going to show if you have a herniated/bulging disc too. If I want on, doing what I was doing without checking my back out, I would be in a terrible position. I got mine looked at and now the doctors say I can do the WHOLE TRAIL next year, I just have to be mindful
Thank you for inspiring me! I went to REI today, got fitted to rent a backpacking kit in two weeks to go hiking on the Timberline Trail on Mt. Hood. Today I added 20 pounds to a day pack to go on my daily walk. Please know you are so inspiring to many of us out here watching you and we are all cheering for you.
khaled al-rashidi Dollar Lake had a lot of biting flies and mosquitos. There are some nice spots below Elk Cove Meadows. Someone saw a cougar near Cloud Cap so be careful.
Sometimes I just have to pause the video, take in the amazing scenery, take a big breath, and pretend I can smell the mountain air. Thanks for sharing your journey! When we get to the end of our life, nobody is going to congratulate us for finishing life the fastest. Hike on!
A little boy once asked his dad how to eat an elephant and he replied one bite at a time.Dude you are awesome
I have been following the posts of 5 hikers. 4 on the PCT one on the AT. You are the only one who is still hiking. For various reasons they have all had to stop before they reached their goals. Comparing the number of days is apples to oranges in most cases - so many different stories out there.
Ingunn Reser excellent point, I was thinking about that too, there are just as many individuals, if not more, who haven’t made it to where Cory is! Hike your own hike, be proud and continue to enjoy those views, preferably with little 🐝 by your side.☺️
In 2017 just past Snow Lakes trail I stopped at 10AM for second breakfast and a look at the eclipse. A hummingbird landed for the duration on my purple backpack lying down next to me during the darkening of the sun. So awesome!
Who cares what other people do? You are out living life! Seeing people and places most of us aren't seeing.
Little B is just too darn adorable! :)
I agree
So true, most of us don’t even park far away from the supermarket because we are too damn lazy to walk!
Enjoying the views through the your pain reminds me of reading the diaries from people on the Oregon Trail even though they were sick and hungry they would still stop, go out and look at beautiful things.
Even though you’re not knocking down 30 mile days you are kindred to the pioneers of old and that is awesome.
a whole body skeeter suit!?! awesome!! you're probably super tense from worrying about snow, and also, dont worry about how far you have to go and what others have to say about it. hike your hike and enjoy spending time with little bee! you may find your back relaxing. on a side note. Ibuprofen is an inflammation reducer. you are not masking the pain by taking it, you are helping to reduce swelling.
Excellent way to traverse snow. Slow, steady, and don't take another step till steady. 3 points of contact.
It's been enjoyable watching you fall in love with life over the course of your video series. Keep it up. You look healthier and happier.
You are a star. Their is going to books written about you my friend, maybe even a movie! Who do you think would play you??! Lol. Remember Cheryl Strayed didn’t finish the trail either. It’s about your amazing story and the beautiful person you are.
Well said, Joe!
Thank you for giving us close-ups of wildflowers. The flowers were, Bleeding hearts & phlox,..too bad you can't bend over & smell the Phlox, very sweet smelling......Thanks for the music on Episode 71 ..Love the song by, Cody Frances,..remember... It'll be alright ..Cheers & Keep on trekking...
You Sir are an incredible inspiration to a lot of people. Run with it, own it! Love you brother.
Also great for general muscle aches, pains or bruising is Arnica if you can find it. It comes in a gel to apply directly to the sore spots or in small sublingual pills. I usually use both. I highly recommend this from my own experience. I also wonder about taking a few more zeros now and then? So proud of you and all you have accomplished! You keep looking healthier with each new video. Yay Second Chance!
Karen and dogs Good advice. Arnica used topically and internally is a great help in dealing injury and pain.
Keep going my friend, suggestion though for your back. See if you can find a chiropractor in the next town and see if you can get an adjustment. That may be what it takes to eliminate some if not all of your pain. Remember you've lost so much weight you back is probably trying to figure out what the "natural position" You may only need an adjustment to get you back in the game.
I totally agree. A good chiropractor adjustment can get your bones aligned so the pain goes away, sometimes instantly. But consider finding a chiropractor that has the word holistic in their website - or does total body adjustments. Some chiropractors only seem to want to adjust one or two things. Once you go to a chiropractor who is trying to fix the source of your problem and will make sure all of your joints like shoulder girdle, arms, legs, all joints are adjusted, you'd be less likely to go out of alignment again. Hang in there inspiring being!
Yes...get to a chiropractor asap!!!
I was thinking the same thing! Some of the numbness etc can also be caused by compressed nerves from spine issues. I also wonder if any chiropractors have ever participated in a little trail magic? That’d be awesome! I mean 150+ days sleeping on rocks with mats that might have fallen apart weeks ago can wreck havoc on folks
Chiropractor, Chiropractor, Chiropractor! I agree you need to find a chiropractor for that back of yours, they work wonders and the pain is usually gone right away.. I love my chiropractor, I am a Nurse Aide with scoliosis he keeps my bones aligned and keeps me moving! I just suffered a pinched nerve over the weekend in my low back very similar to what you are going through, sharp pains when trying to get up and lay down or sit down.. My husband got a crash course on doing my job and had to take care of me helping me get up and sit or lay down until Monday came and I could get to the chiropractor.... Crack, crack, crack good as new!
Kevin Smith careful with this. If you have a herniated disc or bulging disc, this could make matters much worse. I went to a chiropractor first thing when I hurt my back and although it felt a bit better, after I found out I had a herniated disc, the doctor said I could have potentially made matters much much worse. Best thing to do is see an MD and test for a bulging/herniated disc.
Every mosquito bite reduces some weight 😜 🎶Always look on the bright side of life...🎶 keep up the good work, still looking good👍
I'm on another part of the trail. Somewhat less 'skeeters but still lots. When I get about a dozen or more bites, I dont know which to scratch - whole body seems to itch. In some ways better than 2 - 3 real bad ones.
Eaglette good or bad😜
Hang tough Cory! Maybe at the next town a stop at a doctor to check your back? Thanks for sharing your adventure. All the best.
Dude you have the heart of a lion, hang in there!
Unstoppable!
Keep on inspiring new hikers with your adventures!
Greetings from Arizona.
Wow!!! Just remember you are closer today than you were yesterday! Love that you keep on this journey! Lots of us rooting for you!
The man, the myth, the legend!! 11 miles is far more than I did today. You are an inspiration man!
I hope you realize what an extraordinary person you are. You've taken on this incredible challenge (and opportunity) and not only survived but thrived. Thank you.
"You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
You're on your own. And you know what you know.
And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go"... Dr. Seuss
Why not hike right on up here to Canada
We’d love to have you in our country. You are genuine , sincere and would make a fabulous interviewer or something in media.
You radiate kindness and that my friend s one of greatest attributes you can have.
I know I believe in you so keep on trucking
He's ours! (American) 😜😜😜😂😂😂JP
Little B has the right idea with that full body net! Darn mosquitos.
Those Germans seem to always be a step ahead...(with respect)
You are doing great. Since you teamed up with Little Bee, I have been enjoying your videos more and more. Don't know if it is her help filming, editing, or just that she is inspiring you to do great art. What ever it is keep it up!
You got this dude. I believe in you
Take it easy but get it checked out as soon as you can. God be with you
Cory and Little Bee, you're doing so well. Cory, I second the suggestion to see a chiropractor and maybe you need more supportive shoes, maybe even some insoles like, "SuperFeet". Being a larger person myself, I have found both to be helpful. The Chiro for when there is an injury and then the added insoles and good shoes to speed healing. Hang in there, I'm proud of you, I would have quit long ago.
Don't be so hard on yourself second chance!! You hiked a long ways.more than most of us have ever hiked..listen to your body! Next town take some zeros... Great job!!
Look at it this way my friend you are beating them all. Not only are you carrying more wieght than anyone. You also hold the record for most time on the trail. You probably been hiking twice as long as some of those other slackers. :) you just got a look at things the right way. Vaya con dios.
You have more fortitude than I do. You have set your goal and are not wavering. You have earned my and a lot of others respect. Do your hike you and only you will know when it's done. Don't sell yourself short.
Keep on hiking, my friend. Continue your transformation. This has truly been a physical and spiritual journey that you are on.
Great video. Loved the scenery and music too.🎶
Hello mr. mystery editor person! Good job! You’re getting better and better as this continues on. Keep it up!!!!
MS. Editor! 😜
hello Second Chance and Little B,
IT'S SHARK WEEK
🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈
Good thing your in the Mountains. 🥾🏕
You haven’t heard of mountain sharks?
Compare yourself only to you. Your abilities 5 months ago, not only in respect to stamina but everything you’ve learned.
💝 ya Corey. You're doing great. Vicious mosquitos - sorry for that.
Take care of yourself.
I did 12 miles this weekend....Thanks!!
Wait... Jayne Cobb? Do you have a town named after you?
A lot of people never got as far as you....you’re going all the way to Canada......greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪
We are watching and following you at home in our chairs on a computer, but you are doing it!! We are excited for you to get to Washington as we aren't far from the PCT and would love to offer some trail magic when you come through, or a ride somewhere, or some other need you two might have. We are about 45 miles from Mt. Rainier and really aren't too far from multiple accesses to the trail. Our son hiked the PCT last year and it was a great adventure. His trail name was Backtrack. Mosquitoes and windmills were two of his least favorites during his hike. His dad was his daily connection, when able, and we followed him on Google Earth the entire hike. You're doing a great job and your inspiration is amazing. And Little Bee is absolutely the cutest!!
Thanks again to the editor for a great job. Great balance of music. Very enjoyable. Cory I don't know if you noticed this but it has been a long time since you referred to the mountain scenes as ice-cream Sundays. You're doing great. One foot in front of the other.
You are not in competition with anyone but yourself. Never worry about what others have done. At least you are doing it. Keep your chin up and I will pray for your health and safety.
Hike your own hike who cares what others are doing👍 your doing just fine🙌
"A lot of people finish their hike by now at day 151." Yeah, but they're not carrying the additional weight of a grown adult wrapped around their body. Your progress is way more impressive.
Kenny I have to agree with you! Imagine all these people starting with a 200+lb pack! Or still being out on trail at 151 days with a 100+lb pack! What Cory is doing is remarkable. So much mental and physical stamina and determination. Wow!
Remember SC that Vitamin I is not only a pain medication, but a very good anti-inflammatory. If nothing else, take some for the latter effect! GK
Her bug suit is great, does funny things to the optics, like a shield around her shimmering in the sun.
Never heard of a full body net , got to get one off those ! Beautiful footage . On the bright side, you don’t have a bunch of people around . I love solitude . And more romantic too . 💕Hope you feel better soon . If you can roll something up and lay on your back , put the roll under the back of your knees , it will take pressure off of your lower back .
First and foremost. It's an Amazing job you are doing, keep it up. And know this advice comes from love.
I know I have seen comments to this effect on your videos, but I haven't seen your behavior change yet. This one tip can make a HUGE change for you, find someone to show you how to use your trekking poles properly. And please learn to use them properly. The aggregate energy, pressure on your joints, feet, etc that will be saved will be SO worth it.
You are an awesome positive example. Keep it up!
Full body net wow didn’t know those existed!
Yup saw one at Dick's sporting goods. Almost purchased.
Steve Arco good to know !
You gotta have one of those in Oregon in July. Those mosquitoes are ferocious!
LOVE the MUSIC!
Hopefully it’s just a muscle spasm. You may need to get checked out medically. I like naproxen and a hot springs when my back is acting up. Pain meds are for healing. They reduce inflammation . Good luck!!! Thx for the video. I love little bees body mosquitoe netting...ingenious!
Would love to meet you two when you get to beautiful WA! Love watching your videos! You’re doing amazing!
Susan Brown me too!
I"m older and have had three serious back injuries, blew out my right knee twice, seriously sprained an ankle five times (sheep farmer). I can tell you that a flexible (mostly compression) knee brace and some copper-infused support socks helps all the way up the back. Some day I reckon I'll need an entire exoskeleton to do what I want to continue doing.
Superstar you are...dont give up...looking very healthy!!
Elastic laces, I switched last year, and can't see a reason ever to go back
Please use your trekking poles correctly. It will make it easier.
The skeeters sound terrible. I think my worst experiences in terms of bites have been in Tampa and in the Everglades. Here where I am now (north of Atlanta) the no-see-ums are a pain. If the skeeters worse there than Florida they must be rough.
Always, one foot in front of the other. This will serve you so well, once you've completed the trail. When I'm trying hard to do something challenging, i'll remember backpacking up a steep grade, step by step (in the twilight, on one particular trip), with weight on my back, one of my dogs on his leash, a walking stick in the other hand, and only able to take one step at a time. It helps. All the Pandas are fun :) When I was facilitating adult ESL, I had three Sebastians for awhile... told them I'd call them Sebastian uno, Sebastian dos, Sebastian tres :)
You are rockin', dude!
If your back pain is centered in your spine, you need a chiropractor, if the pain is coming from other parts of your back, you need a deep tissue massage and probably a different pack. When did the pain start/ get worse? Was it after you got the new pack? Please stop ignoring it, fix the cause so you can enjoy your hike!
Good question.
You've inspired me to do some trail magic in the Tahoe section
It's legal here, how would a thru hiker feel about a joint and some cookies?
Thanks for sharing and taking us along your journey.👏👏👏
you can do it .. You and little bee are amazing love you guy's..
You were so tense crossing that snow. Maby that caused you to pull a muscle in your back. Doesn't take much for that. I can see that you are really loseing the weight!!! Great job!!!. Love little bees full net body suit. Hate bugs. Your like the little train trying to climb the mountain saying, "I think I can, I think I can"!!! Next thing you know, there you are, at the top. Love the mountain view and nature sites. Keep up the good work. Yes you can.
Sounds like a pinched nerve. Take the ibuprofen, until you can get it looked at. It’ll help the inflammation. Chin up, you are such an inspiration and you’ve come so far! It’s definitely a dream of mine to hike one of the triple crowns trails, you can do it!💙
Beautiful campsite!
Guten Tag, 2C! Your story is so inspiring. You are doing great working through the aches and pains; thru hiking is no joke. Just remember one day at a time and one foot in front of the other. On another note, I have never seen a full body mosquito net before. Little Bee rocks that thing. Keep it up, I’ll keep watching!
I just read this "Central Oregonians have had their share of insect invasions this year, tortoiseshell butterflies, pandora moths, cicadas, and now cicada killer wasps."
They're 2 inches long but completely harmless. It is definitely a weird year. I would completely freak out if I saw swarms of giant wasps! You might see dragons yet!
Love your blogs AMAZING keep on trekking....
A possible reason for the back pain is your pack not fitting correctly. I would recommend googling or looking up a video on fitting a backpack. Also, you are not taking full advantage of your trekking poles. You can look up a video on how to properly use trekking poles. Proper form will really help with distributing the load and giving more balance and stability. Hope this helped 😀. Good luck, stay safe out there!
I am going to hike the PCT next year but I just found out this year that I have herniated one of my discs in my lower back between L4 and S1. You could have a bulging or herniated disc that is causing you that irritation. Common symptoms are pain in the back (sharp pains when moving in certain directions and constant dull pains), and pain down your leg (either one or both). Having this doesn’t mean you can’t hike, I am still going to do the whole hike next year regardless. You just have to make sure you’re stretching (Try the Mackenzie technique) but doing the right stretching. The wrong stretching can make matters worse (I know, I was doing it wrong for a while, made it real bad). Make sure to hydrate since the longer you walk, the more your discs compress and lose their cushion. Lay down flat on your back every couple of house to let them decompress. Do hip extensions every hour, you can do 10 without getting on the ground. There are also a few exercises you can do each night (again, if this is a bulging or herniated disc, but make sure you know it’s that before starting these) that will strengthen your back and keep the muscles tight around your spine to give that disc extra support.
I feel your pain!!!! But it doesn’t mean you can’t go on, it just means you have to be careful. Take a break every hour, stretch properly, exercise your stabilizing muscles EVERY DAY, hydrate, and make sure to keep your core strong when you bend, don’t bend with your back, bend with your legs.
If you can, if it gets real bad, jump into see a doc and have them test your symptoms. I knew mine was bad when I was screaming practically too in pain. Best to know what the cause is and mitigate against it on the trail than not and make it worse. Again, even if it is, you can still do it! You just have to be careful :)
Wish you the best! Can’t wait to see the upcoming days!!
Make sure to use your trekking poles properly. You are much more likely to fall down the way you went through that patch of snow/ice. Have proper precaution. Be safe.
That new lens makes your videos look cloudy
You have come so far! What a privilege we have to see you. Thanks so much.
Little Bee is smart about mosquitoe protection, but even with all the netting, if you sit still, the mosquitoes will find a place where the mesh is right against the skin, and they'll get their little syringes into you through the mesh.
Your back situation could be caused also by being mineral deficient. Try to increase your salt and also potassium. You might be surprised how much it helps!!!
Little Bee's mosquito suit is awesome!
You, my friend, are a rock star. ( Little bee is the cutest thing ever!!!). GO TO A CHIROPRACTOR!! why wouldn't you!! Maybe consider more stable shoes it looks like you're in running shoes. You can make your journey more comfortable. We are all rooting for you, keep on keeping on!!!
sounds like it might be a nerve problem I hope you got help in Crater Lake.
Greetings from Sweden! You are a trooper!! 👍
One more hello from 🇸🇪. Very interesting to watch and Second chance hiker, you have done great so far. Good luck !
People, People, People! Look at all the through hikers who have feet and knee problems. I know you can argue that it's because of all the miles, but you can't argue that most of these hikers are wearing Altra shoes.
Roscoe goes Outdoors
I'm his size or a lil bigger.
My Altras do not give arch support. They do not promote a stable foot bed. Feet tend to roll in these shoes. It's probably why he keeps blowing out the sides of the Altras. My feet do better in my Merrell Ventilators, even though the newer version don't compare to the original Ventilators. Big people need supportive footwear!
@@davidedward13 Love the idea of these shoes but they didn't work for me and my wife. We both ended up with knee pain. We had our feet evaluated at our local running store. Both of us needed better support because he have high arches. So I totally agree with you
Cory! Listen to me. Ibuprofen will lessen the inflammation, it isn't going to mask the injury. You need to take it and see if you can still hike. See a doctor. You may have stress fractures and will need an M.R.I. In the mean time, take the ibuprofen with food and see if things improve.
Pray for some wind. Mosquitoes can't fly in as little as a three mile per hour breeze, (so the old timers back in New Hampshire used to say).
When you get to a town, go treat yourself to a pedicure. If you have never had one, it will be the best $35 or $40 you will spend. You will come out feeling like you have someone else’s feet.
People join the gym and dont go 153 days. You are doing great. You will finish when you finish. You are an inspiration.
Corey, time see a chiropractor and perhaps a sports doctor. There are all kind of medical inserts for shoes, adjustments for your body that will effect your back, supplements that are specific to you, etc, etc. Think of your body as an athlete would, like a rider on the Tour de France. From almost 400 lbs to where you are now, WOW!
You are out there doing it. One step at a time. Keep trekking.
I hope you got to a doctor for your back!!..
Also rolling out your leg muscles with a foam roller can help back problems significantly. I know these tips come late and I hope you're healing now!!..
I wanna see more and hear more about you and from you personally ! I love hearing your stories whether they’re exciting or not! Tell us about your day, camp life... the hard stuff and the easy stuff... what part of hiking the pct is your favorite and what is not?
Wish it would go back to those more personal vlogs with you taking to us along the way 😞
Just got back from Bishop Pass area in Eastern Sierras. The mosquitoes are horrendous!
well, that sucks, starting the JMT soon.
Ya know, I never really post. Your story is a little different. Your reason for doing this is admirable. Your perseverance is amazing. Your attitude is incredible. Rock on dude.
Loving that music editor :)
Hang in there Corey, we're all rooting for you!
I would totally quit because of the mosquitos more power to you !
And some finish a lot later, it's your hike, this year is the worst for mosquitoes!! The Sky Lakes area near Crater Lk is the worst I think.
If you have a knife try and get some pine sap and rub on your hands, a small test area to make sure it won't cause a reaction. If so, put some on your clothes. Helps to repel them. God speed!
I'm sorry for your pain 🙏🙏