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This is great!!😃👍🏼. After the pandemic started and during the pandemic, my standards for trail behavior lowered dramatically!! I don’t mind mountain bikers or horseback folk or ATV people (4 wheelers and snow machines) as long as they don’t leave a plastic bag on the side of the trail that takes 3000 years to break down, full of fresh hot dog s&@$!!!

I’m 68. I don’t hike but I do Nordic walking as much as possible. A few weeks ago I visit my home town. 2 miles from my apartment building, there is a beautiful lake. One day when I was returning from it a much older fella caught up with me. He was 98 years old. He was walking straight as an arrow. I was totally impressed. I asked him, how come you don’t use poles, they really do help with balance and with walking. He said: I have them, but I never take them for such a short hikes. 😳

Awesome channel ! I live in the Talladega National Forest near Cheaha Mountain… if you’re ever in the area again please hit me up , I’ll gladly give you a lift or anything else that would help you out. I subscribed tonight and am going to start binge watching your videos, take care . ✝️🇺🇸🤙🏻🅰️

I think this whole "hike longer" for longer's sake is plain silly. Is the object just to see how many miles you can put in? To just say you went from point A to point B and think bravo me? Shouldn't hiking be to enjoy the topography, to stop and wonder how those rocks were formed, listen to the wind around a lake, etc? Isn't sitting quietly and having coffee and something to eat in the morning and enjoying nature the point of hiking? You make it sound like it's just hump hump hump look how far I went today, wheeee. Even to the point where you talk about "cold camping" just to save time. Bah, Humbug!

Don't try to keep up with the Australians either,

Honestly, at 72, I wonder if I can hike either fast or long. I'm thinking slower shorter. But good for you! On going to the bathroom, my wife and I had a tour guide in Italy this summer who called it "accomplishing the mission." I liked that.

Tip that changed my life and improved my VO2 max by 5 points in a few days: double inhale for every exhale

I always enjoy your videos.

I'm definitely guilty of carrying too much. On my first 2 day hike through the wilderness I had to hang stuff outside my backpack because it wouldn't fit inside the pack anymore. Now my wife and I trimmed down our gear so much that we can fit everything inside the back. We did this by going lighter and a little smaller in general. For example we found a 2 person tent that actually fits 2 people (Hilleberg Anjan 2, IIRC. I can't check right now) and we replaced the old, very sturdy and bulky footprint as well. Now my pack is lighter even with my 2L water bladded filled up, so that definitely helps. I also still underestimate practice hikes. Luckily my wife doesn't. :) Not testing out gear is one mistake I see or read about quite often. For example, I was browsing through reviews for a gas stove, and found a one star review, where the person said "bought this new, and brought it to the Grand Canyon, where I unpacked it. Doesn't work". And I'm like: WHAT? Who in their right mind brings an unopened, untested stove on a camping trip??

Nice. I live in Ireland but am from Scotland. You should check Scotland out for its trails. We have the right to roam there so can camp anywhere the outdoor access code allows. Ivee found camping a bit more problematic in parts of Ireland.

When I go uphill, it's long slow flatfood strides, looking uphill. As a kid, I always looked at my feet. But as a young adult now, I look up to the top. Moving feet forward in a V with each step. Start steps close, then move them outward and forward. I'm able to get away with long strides uphill, because I am young. It's not the same when your old, since I'm able to brush the sore and pain to the side.

Gotta have grits!! They stick to your ribs!!! Especially when hiking!Great videos, thank you! John

My biggest challenge to getting out there, is how to power a full sized bi-pap machine. I can't afford a portable one yet.

If the trail is wide enough, or if you are on an expansive slope, walk in a S traverse pattern like a downhill skier. Don't walk straight up a steep slope. The incline is less per step which requires less energy, so you will not burn your muscles out quickly. Certainly it requires more steps, but your legs will last longer, and the walking is more pleasant - more time to enjoy the view. The same goes for walking downhill on a steep slope. Walking straight down a slope is difficult to control and dangerous - but it is easier while traversing side to side.

Dear Rev, Thank you for such Beautiful videos! Best ending to your wonderful journey. It made me So emotional, I watched it 3 times! Your loving family is a Great Blessing. .

Good stuff. Thanks.

Very helpful.I'm getting rid of all this Patriot food I have. Does way cereal sounds a lot better

One thing that I do also, I’m 66, hike a lot shed hunting and Search and Rescue hikes for lost or injured people, is take vitamins and glucosamine! Couldn’t do it without

Rev, Thank You for the terrific breakdown of the 3 methods. It was very helpful, and you got me thinking about how/when to use the various types of food prep. Kind regards, S

I'm really impressed with your drone work! Thank you for sharing all this. You bless my heart, Rev!

the long stride thing I have to disagree with, have Plantar fasciitis and forefoot striking saves my feet a ton, took some practice to develop the proper technique but it has a blessing. the forefoot and heel almost strike simultaneously spreading the shock out more efficiently and avoiding over shocking the heel. shorter quicker strides, have busted out well over 20 miles on numerous occasions.

Great advice! Just finished 1/3 of the Swiss Camino …those hills and mountains…… I learned too to just look at my feet and only glance up 1 or twice. Unfortunately they have sooo many stairs going uphill trough the forests. Those stairs are beasts 🤣 Love the flat footed and straightening your leg each time advice. I think my stride has been too long too. Looking forward to practicing what you have shared with us to do the next part where I left off at Mount Etzel 😅. Thank you soooo much!!!!

I'm going to try the sitting analogy. Thank you!

I've watched sooooo many backpacking videos. This is a unique, much needed video in the hiking community!! Lol

Sultán Sea? I think it is Salton Sea.

Great video

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Thanks Rev! See you down the trail.

I had to spend all weekend recovering from a hip injury from returning to hiking after several decades, and I binge watched all 33 videos of your PCT. What an achievement! You are what heros are made out of! Thank you fellow 60 something-ish 💝

Super video, Rev! Good content! Speak volumes!

Great words of wisdom, Rev. Blessings on your trek theoigh Ireland!

You are quite an inspiration Rev.

Wow! Probably the most inspiring, and informative, video i have seen about hiking. The no cooker section particularly intrigued me. Twice I have had cookers fail on me( I had emergency gel fuel thing the 2nd time!) So I am going to try out cold coffee, power bars, and whatever on my next trip. Keep on treking my friend :) I am 65

Right about the loud and obnoxious. If I wanted to hear loud conversation, yelling etc. I’d stay in the city and go to a sports bar or one of those bottomless mimosa brunches.

I'm not understanding the rest step... 😕

Great content and reminders for even experienced hikers

Money is the only thing holding me back from doing a Thru -hike

I do a lot of canyon hikes and above tree-line hikes. It is best practice to poop in a wag-bag and pack it out. There is NOTHING that irks me more than to see a trail lined with little blue and green bags of human poop tucked into rocks and cracks. In my opinion, that is worse than just pooping on the trail as it is never going to go away until someone packs out the poop bag. At the camp site - having to listen to someone's phone constantly alert them about the arrival of every email, message, and facebook post is maddening. It's like trying to sleep in a Chucky Cheese or video arcade. beep, beep, ding, thwap, chaching,...... And on top of that, is when they have the sound turned on for every letter they press when responding to all those messages. Well, Rev - I think my blood pressure is rising after thinking about all this.😁 I need to go take a hike to chill out. 🥾

Hmmm. I am five minutes into the video. I stopped. I read maybe 10 comments. The rude are usually rued And they don't realize either. Then there are those who mount their soapbox and espouse rudimentary suggestions coupled with their judgment of others. If I'm hiking, do I have to be verbal when I greet someone? Can I wave? If someone's hiking slower than me and I want to pass them and they don't notice, do I seethe? Or do I say the same thing when I am walking anywhere and someone is in my path, " excuse me please". If they apologize as people are want to do in the supermarket aisles, I point Out they don't need to apologize for walking, then thank them, and keep moving. Dog poop. I say to everyone with a dog,, "What a nice dog that is with you. I like seeing dogs on the trail. I just don't believe some people when they don't clean their feces out of the path." If they are defensive, tell them you weren't Saying that they did not clean up after the dog with them. This one's a tad passive aggressive but it does get the word out to many dog people. Eventually it will reach the inconsiderate ones. The poop in the video doesn't look like dog poop though. Loud music. " hey that's Barry Manilow isn't it? My mom likes to crank him up too. My dad doesn't like it. Especially when he is outside. ". Belching/farting. Sometimes they just can't be stifled. As a contest is usually done by males under the age Of 20. Many Kids are really stupid. I did not participate in body noise contests, except for the hand under the opposite armpit. I did a host of other things that were really stupid. Say something to them if you like! Why not? You expect others to speak to you. Cuts both ways

People ignore me saying hi everywhere not jut on a trail.

Hiking Rev - I just stumbled across your channel and have found it to be as lovely and lighthearted as any other on YT. Prefer the other person is great lesson to internalize. I wish you all the best in your endeavors to be a rude hiker!

Right on the ball Rev. By far the worst is the hunting group that arrives late by 4 x 4 and gets loaded and loud and downright dangerous letting off firearms indiscriminately necessitating everyone else to vacate the shelter/camp in the wee small hours.

"Unasked for advice is . . . just criticism." But as for me, if you are coming down and I am going up . . . I'll wait for you. Every time. And HYOH.

I agree with all of these, except for the mandatory greeting. There are many reasons I may not greet on the trail. 1) The trail is so busy with hundreds passing, so my voice gets sore. As an introvert, it's actually exhausting to greet so many times hour after hour. 2) I go hiking to get away from people, and to mindfully observe nature. I prefer to listen to the birds and the wind, than human chatter. 3) Especially while ascending, I'm working on rhythmic nasal breathing. Using my voice isn't always possible if I'm out of breath. If I'm exhausted, I'm trying to conserve as much energy as possible. As an introvert, too much social interaction really does exhaust me. 🙏

Great vid. Any permits required?

I am 80 yrs. Young and just started walking preparing for longer hikes any suggestions to getting my trail legs.Thank you👍

Love your thoughts and experience you share with us 👏👍🙏

I can’t tell you how much a loved this! As an avid hiker in the PNW I’ve watched the trails get busier and busier with outdoor enthusiasts. If we can all remember some basic hiker etiquette and give a little grace it will be a much better experience for everyone. Happy Hiking!

Having your friendly lovable dog run up to fellow hikers who don't know your dog, nor its temperament.