Just Passing Thru - A Pacific Crest Trail Film
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- In 2022 I thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail... here's how it went.
I credit this entire adventure to the amazing people I walked alongside, the trail angels who were more generous than I thought possible and the amazing trail crews from the PCTA. A film could never capture the epic scale of this thing, but I hope to give just a glimpse into the world that is thru-hiking. Please watch in HD or 4K.
Music licensed through Epidemic Sounds, Musicbed and Artlist.io. Want to listen? open.spotify.com/playlist/2Cs...
A special thank you to Jack for help with videography and editing.
It’s no secret that I definitely had some major inspiration for this project. A massive shout out to @ElinaOsborne who made me fall in love with this journey
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I would have happily paid money to have sat in a theater and watched this. This was wonderful.
Wow what a compliment! Thank you for watching :)
Me too
Same!
SAME! Just extraordinary :)
Ill agree with that
Courtney,
I am 81 and spent a lot of time hiking and backpacking, even now my wife and I get out when we can.
I live in Ferndale, WA
Years from now, you will remember what you achieved as a young person.
Be grateful for your youth and health and achievements and
for having the technology to share it with us.
The world is a wonderful place and you still have ,God willing, many adventures ahead of you.
Cheers,
Frederick "Rik" Spector
Even though my life has not started in a way, I'll take this message to mind!
Wonderful words. I'm 75 and continue to keep looking forward. Don't take your health for granted.
I’m 71 years old and just starting my dream of hiking the PCT. Worked 45 years as an ICU / ER Nurse, married 48 years, two sons and 5 grandchildren . Now it’s my time to do what I’ve always wanted to do. I am one year post two knee replacements. Last week I did my first 4 miles on the PCT. Next June, I will be 72 years old, hiking with my 71 yer old brother on the PCT. I am very excited to start my new journey.
I'm homeless and only dream of a life like yours, the sadness is that I never will. In my next life!
good luck
if not now ,then when
Cheri, good luck, l am sure you'll make it!
@@Vggfdd-kj9kj It is NEVER too late to change. ive been homeless for most of my life due to my family. Unfortunately i had to cut them off and go out on my own. but you meet many great people on your journey. ive now built my house from the ground up. its 10x20 and by no means is it fancy, but its a long way from where i was just 5 years ago. sometimes the hardest thing to do is to start, but its always worth it in the longrun
"And then it's done, your footprints washed away in the rain." When you're older young people will start to ask...what does it feel like to be 50? or 60? or 80? To me it feels like this, you're walking the trail and there are glorious moments and painful ones and the further along you get the more you want to see thru to the end but you feel the bittersweet longing for the excitement of when you started. The wisdom that comes was hard earned but worth the pain and you know as you watch loved ones cross over we were only ever meant to be passing thru.
epic insight.
That’s beautiful.
If you saw my comment, that was a life reply, but yours is so much more eloquent than mine
Cheers,
Rik Spector
Love this
thats pretty profound!
Wow dude. This is incredible. I'd suggest you consider sending it into a film festival or two for consideration. They might need you to re-edit it to fit their criteria but this is so good I think you might have a decent chance at winning. I really enjoyed watching this.
Thank you Christian, what a great idea. Definitely something I will look into. Thank you!
As a professional film maker I second Christians suggestion
@@courtneyevewhite awesome 👏 job both physically and creatively as well. To self document a hike of that magnitude is pure genius. Gorgeous landscapes! I am a native Californian. So, well traveled in this state. Thank you for taking such pains to get us the visuals of the west and PNW. Once again kudos to you.
I agree
Incredibly beautiful your film, especially your ending thoughts on reaching Canada.
As a young person I also had a yearning to hike, unfortunately the closest I came was a month long ride across country on a motorcycle and a tent plus various artist in residence in various countries. Those memories are always with me at 61 years young. There is a saying in spanish that is “que me quiten lo bailado “ “take away from me the dances” Is a saying relating to the end of life as you look back and only have your memories, and you will definitely have amazing memories.
Thank you from Miami for this beautiful film.
Just to let you know this film is so good that I come back to watch this anytime I need a pick me up ❤
As an Oregonian it’s been a lifelong dream to thru hike the PCT. I’ve made plans to do it for my 50th year on earth. These videos fuel that dream and the more I watch the more I want it. Thank you for making this for everyone to experience a small part of the trail with you.
Don't wait, get out there and do it. Something always comes up to spoil our plans, don't wait!
This is incredible !
This is perhaps the best PCT video I've seen yet. Thank you for sharing the magic with us. You mentioned that "the itching begins before the scratching is over". Listen to those itches and find your next adventure. We can't wait to see what you do next, and we can only hope that you'll share it again with us!
Thank you so much, what a huge compliment! Yes, planning the next thing already. I can’t wait to be on trail again and of course I hope to share it too 😊
"And into the forest I must go, to loose my mind and find my soul" my favorite quote, by John Muir. The older I get, the more it applies Lol. God bless you all
Yes! such a good one! Thanks Mike
I love that♥️ it reminds me of a psalm.
Eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Wow, somehow this got suggested to me on my homepage and I am very grateful to the algorithm that it did. Incredible film... And then I noticed it was your first video and you had under 2k subs... What a start to a channel Courtney. The visuals are stunning but it's the voice-over that keeps you engaged for the whole thing. Heartfelt, human and real. Had me teary-eyed multiple times. Can't wait to see your coming adventures! Much love and congrats!
Thank you so so much!
"Forced me to get introduced to parts of myself I haven't met". Thank you, that may be the best sentence I've ever heard to explain endurance sports or physical adventures. And thank you for documenting and sharing your adventure!
Having been a wildland fire fighter for nearly a decade I recognize so many of these places, feelings and pain.
This is motivation to start living again..
"I love the lord and I really like monsters." Loved this moment. Fantastic film Courtney! Beautifully shot.
Honestly when I saw the length of this video I was like no way but I ended up enjoying the whole thing. Thank you so much for sharing your delightful adventure. Please share more of your journey with us!
Exactly how I felt. And I never once thought about hitting pause.
Maybe some of us should take on a long term endeavour like this so we be more open to things that take a while. Me included! Agree with your words - awesome stuff. Cheers - Dave
Young lady, I want to thank you for making and sharing your video. I’m sure it took a lot of time to put together. Last night I was stressed out. Bills, career, cars, wife, kids, clutter around the house, all the trappings of a western life had pushed and built up around me. I went for a 5 mile run, took a nice cool shower, cracked a cold beer and somehow stumbled across your video. I watched a bit, felt my mind drift off to my home state of California and faded to sleep. This morning I made my coffee and sat in the big chair to watch the rest. I could literally feel the stress continuing to drain out of my body as I watched the rest of your story. I’ve never done the PCT or any long distance hike like that, but it has tickled my imagination for years now. Someday, someday I will join you and the others to earn that hiker smell, look down at my worn down shoes, endure a sore body and the store away memories of sights and experiences that will travel with me for a lifetime, just as they do for you. Thank you again. All the best. Brian
I never comment on CZcams videos but I watched this and cried. This was the most beautiful hiking video/film I have ever watched and I can’t wait to see what else you upload! Thank you for making this masterpiece X
Well thank you so much for taking the time to comment here Lilly! I’m glad you enjoyed it
I came here only to say the exact same thing.
I'm watching this after being incredible inspired by two hikers who came and stayed in my house in Ashland on their way to Canada. Here I am crying at the magnitude of your accomplishment and the beauty through which you captured the experience. Thank you.
The cinematography, soundtrack, and simple narration was exceptional! Your documentary was extraordinary and perhaps the best 53:37 I've ever spent. Thank you for contructing this film and sharing your experience-of-a-lifetime. You did'nt make this thru-hike about yourself, but rather the visual and emotional experience you took...step-by-step. You have a real obvious gift for videography and storytelling. Sending you tons of love and future happiness from Ohio!!
Oh gosh thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed 😊
I have such a sadness watching a video like this that I never got to do adventures like these in my twenties. Thank you so much for letting me share this beautiful adventure with you
you don't have to be in your 20s to go on adventures!
I'm 40 next year. I've only just begun mine..
Exceptional film ! Had a total 'Into the Wild' meets 'Walter Mitty' feel to it. Award worthy editing. It must have been hard to edit it into just 1hr. "The itching begins before the scratching is over", really hits home to the heart of adventure.
I couldn't keep the tears from flowing watching this. It's been 3 years since my own PCT journey and watching this, so many feelings and experiences came flooding back. It's astounding really to think of how much that experience changed me and the path that I'm on today... and I think a part of me will always be homesick for that 2,650 mile ribbon of dirt that connected us all. Thanks for bringing me back!
Aw thank you for taking the time to watch Stephanie. I know that homesick feeling well. Congratulations on your hike and I hope to see you on trail some day :)
Stunning 🥾Heartfelt 🥾 Magical 🥾 Breathtaking 🥾Emotional 🥾Sacred 🌎 you captured it all in such an Epic way, thank you for bringing me along with you on your Captivating Adventure Courtney!!! You possess a real gift for storytelling!!! ☀️
I had not idea that people were so generous on these hiking trails. Trail Angels!! Bless you all!! If I lived near one of these trail systems that is something I would totally get into!! Living vicariously through others and providing something small that is so huge. I love it!!!
I enjoyed this so much, I was PCT class of ‘21. You captured it all so well thank you. I think of the PCT every day and it was the most fulfilling period of my life
This is absolutely the best film I have ever watched. So many emotions that I felt watching this. It has awakened some thing in me. And I’m truly feeling the most inspired I’ve ever felt thanks to you. Thank you for this extraordinary piece of art that you have shared with us
Great adventure, great film....well done! Thank you for taking me on your journey!
Beautiful and heartfelt, loved it!
I usually don't like watching films created by other hikers, but damn, this one is good! Great storystelling. Thanks!
And you outta know!!!
Whyyyy dont you watch other hikers work because you feel you are tooo good
I have watched A LOT of PCT videos and this is one of the best. WELL DONE!
"…and then it's done. Your footprints are washed away in the rain. All that remains is your name in a book below the place you longed for and struggled towards for month. And though it's changed who you will be forever, the trail won't remember you. Because after all, you're only ever just passing thru".
What an emotional and bittersweat ending. There are also some other PCT-Documentaries with stunning visuals (for example the one of Titouan Le Roux). But, besides the music, it's your story-telling and voice-over that makes this one really special.
Thank you for sharing your inspiring and affecting journey (and yes, I also adore the content of Tip Tap 🤩)
Hope we see you back on trail soon.
Michel aka Crosshair
Well what can I say? That is the best documentary / Movie I've seen in a very long time. You my friend, are a true story teller. Thanks for sharing such an epic experience. I loved it.
53minute of bravery and honesty,53 minutes to learn why not we should quit,53 minutes that sums up the months of dare and courage.My respect and praises for you.Way to go guys.The expressions and smiles at the end of this video worth everything.Inspired by your achievement.🙂
Thank you so so much!
Wow..... just FREAK'N WOW!!! What an epic journey Courtney. So glad I found this video. Absolutely had a few tears when you made the touch at the Terminus. Well done.
Thank you so much Greg!
without the music
Wow. You're so lucky to have made such a profound experience so early on in your life. I am so happy for you! All the best!
That sound at 42:47, only hikers know that sad song. Pitter patter let's get after it. After the AT, I all but completely stopped consuming hiking videos. I had my fill of climbing mountains. Unlike most people, it took me 5 years to START missing it. Life, really is better on a trail. I enjoyed this vid.
Bout two minutes in and I can tell this is gonna be a banger. Really like the editing it’s fast paced but relaxing at the same time
I've watched a lot of PCT videos, and this one captured my heart and soul. Wonderfully done, great narration and beautiful footage. What an amazing accomplishment. Liked and subscribed :)
Great accomplishment,congratulations! Fantastic film.
Courtney your journey was epic, and you told the story so well. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Not enough words to describe this one. Courtney, this was simply amazing! Incredible job on the editing, narration, and music; i'm not a guy that typically gets emotional but this one stirred me a bit. I'm a dedicated backpacker and have done quite a bit of hikes - but most people just don't understand what you and the others accomplished.. what an undertaking that was for several months of your life. Well done and congrats to your tramily! 🏔🥾🥾👊
Thank you so much! It’s no small feat for sure, and there are people out there doing even far crazier than us. Thank you for watching and happy trails
Absolutely beautiful, i feel this fire in my hearth, this energy on my soul, you even made my cry.
im mexican, i love hiking, i did not know anything about PCT and now i just wanna try it. thank u for shareing this with us, i loved it. i hope i get to be there with my friends one day.
I’m a full grown ass bearded construction working man and had a few times I caught myself tearing up watching this wonderful video. This is a dream. Fantastic video.
This brought me to tears. The telling of your journey was exceptional, Courtney, and is what's pushing me to get on the PCT.
I hope you get out there! Happy trails x
This stirred my soul, thank you for all the work you poured into creating this and sharing it with the world💛
Loved this. Thanks so much for taking the time to record your journey and sharing it with us.
:') So happy that you are here in my lifetime sharing your story with us
Girrrrl, the smile at the end is describing all the happines you had through this journey! amazing shots and congrats! love it, stay safe
Hahah yes, I was feeling all the feelings at that point. Thank you for watching 😊
Wow. This is the most moving video I've ever seen. I feel inspired to hike the PCT. You showed the good moments but didn't forget to show where it went wrong and the tough times. Incredible Narration, music choice, and the scenes were breathtaking. Congrats on this huge accomplishment Courtney.
Who else is now in love with Courtney Queen of the Trail? Thank you for making this. I'm in awe of your vulnerability and your strength, your wonderful perspective and your ability to articulate your experiences so graciously.
This was phenomenal, I have only just started to consider doing the PCT. The more I read and see of others who have done it, the more I am drawn to it. Thank you for sharing! This was simply art.
That's just beyond words Courtney. A beautiful film of a journey of a lifetime. You captured the joy, the pain, the beauty, and the emotional experience of it all. Having been to Washington State and BC a few times I could feel the build up to the ecstasy and the sadness awaiting your triumph at the end. Just beautiful!!
Courtney, this was by far one of the best PCT documentaries I've ever seen. I've been a fan of the hike from reading and watching videos and this film was incredible. Especially your unique way of describing the mental and emotional aspect that accompanies the physical demand fo the trek. Good on ya!
I am so happy that your video got recommended to me! Totally needed this today to remind me to push through my studies and then go out and hike again. This is such an inspiration, thank you for your honesty and showing all the vulnerable moments too. So thrilled to see what you're up to next!
Thanks for taking my with you on that epic journey. Through your ups and downs, your joy, your doubts, your laughter. It was so inspiring and beautiful to watch!
I was on the PCT trail a few days ago and had no idea what a gem I stumbled upon. You gave hiking a whole new meaning to me. Great work 🥰
Hey Courtney, it was an pleasure meeting you. I am not sure you remember Crusty Loaf and me, ClickClack. We are the two German vegans and we all met first at Scouts & Frodos place and then in Washington again. :)
I just wanna thank you for this very special film! It gave me goosebumbs again and makes we want to go back to the trail. You put so much effort in cutting and editing, you can feel it. So cool to see how your adventure was and that you made it to the boarder right before the fire closure. Hope you are well :)
Click Clack! Mate your name is in the credits, of course I remember you guys, you absolutely made Scout and Frodos for me, made me feel really comfortable and excited for the people I would meet on trail. Congratulations on finishing, dont be a stranger :)
There is a magic in experiencing a journey like this. The bonds formed with others sharing the experience with you are like no other. Those bonds stand the tests of time and distance. You captured the magic as perfectly as possible as to completely capture it is to actually be there. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you and other hikers a very happy holiday. Wishing you and all continued magic and joy in 2023.
So great! Congratulations! What an experience
Beautifully shot, beautifully written, and a wonderful journey to follow you on. Thanks, Courtney, for keeping this account. Well done indeed.
Thank you for taking the time to watch Matt!
Wow. Just wow. I had previously watched Elina's series as well as others. While the scenery is beautiful and part of why we watch, it is actually the writing that draws us in, just like every great book with no pictures always has. While you might have taken a similar journey as many others before and after will, this video is your own, uniquely you, and was truly a pleasure to enjoy.
Wow is about right. She’s basically ripped off Elina. Nothing original about any of this. Total rip right down to the thumbnail and voiceovers. Shameful
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch :)
@@tbc543 You sound like fun!
Truly magnificent. Thank you so much for putting in the effort to take us along the journey.
Thank you SO much for sharing your journey! This is an amazing heartfelt documentary!!!
Amazing and so inspiring! I can’t wait until I can hike the PCT someday !!
Woah, this is awesome! I can't believe that you hiked all of of this! Thank you for sharing with us, I am very impressed with your editing skills!
It’s a big one! Haha thank you so much, and thank you for watching 😊
This was SO beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us. The inspiration this video alone has given me is life changing. 💖
Congratulations on such an amazing accomplishment! I have watched many thru-hiker documentaries, and yours is certainly one of the best! I am a bit of a data geek, but thru-hikers such as yourself that can truly tell a meaningful story go so much deeper than those that just report the daily weather, elevation gains, and miles for the day. Thank you for being vulnerable and taking the extra time to video, edit, and narrate for all of us to pass thru with you.
Amazing video Courtney! You're a natural storyteller and it was great to get a glimpse in to the story of your journey.
Congratulations on finishing the PCT.... I love peoples own stories and adventure channels better than professional television. Great job with narration and editing. I was actually sad at the end....Hope to see more adventures from you in the future.....
Thank you so much! Definitely more to come :)
Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. Your video truly touched my heart.
What a wonderful journey, thank you for sharing! Happy trails to you always!
That was a fantastic film 🔥 thanks for sharing your journey in such a compelling way.
Thank you so much Alex 😊
After finishing with lots of fire flopping my partner and I stayed at Dougs. He is such a kind soul, it gives me so much joy to hear his name in your video. Thank you for posting such a beautiful summary of your hike, creators like you really help with the post trail depression and loneliness.
Thanks Sophia! How good is Doug?! Dog snuggles and river swims, what more could a girl want? I hope the post trail depression isn’t treating you too poorly 😊
This was beautiful, thank you for taking us on your adventure and sharing it with us. Hope you continue cause this is amazing!
One of the best PCT films that I've seen. You're a gifted wordsmith. Thanks for taking us along and congrats on your accomplishment. Cheers!
I’ve watched quite a few of these through hike vids and agree w others that this is def one of the best ones, mainly due to your captivating honest narration , and thoughtful editing. Well done…cheers✌🏼🙏🏼👍🏻
Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed 😊
I dunno... I cried a bit. I went on a journey in 2009 when I was much younger. I hiked to 5000m over seven days with a small group in Sikkim India as part of a longer 3 months journey across the whole north. There were so many moments you had that brought it all back to me like it was yesterday. Thanks for sharing, this was great.
This was amazing, thank you so much for sharing this. This was truly amazing to see and to get to experience through this video. At some points I felt like crying or so much happiness and joy for you because I felt as if I was with you on this amazing adventure. You all are so amazing and strong! I can not thank you or praise you enough for this amazing piece of work that you so kindly shared with us!
had tears in my eyes remembering all those moments of my own thruhike in 2019. Love the scenes you caught on camera and all the editing stuff! It was a pleasure to watch this - thanks for sharing!
This is legitimately one of the greatest thru-hike films I’ve ever seen. You’re making me want to do the PCT! I’m telling all my friends to subscribe to you! Please keep making content
Do the PCT!!
Every year I follow the hikers on the PCT ...this is such a great video..Right up there with
Elina Osborne's - It Is The People | A Pacific Crest Trail Film ...Thank you for sharing your hike with us...LOVED IT!!
Oh my gosh, thank you so much. I am truly flattered and I’m really glad you enjoyed x
I was going to binge watch thru-hike docs today. After seeing yours, I have to change my plans; nothing else can match this one. Congratulations on your thru-hike, and thank you so much for sharing the beauty and the beast of such a hike. Bravo!
Thank you for all the work to document such an amazing journey. Great job!
The best PCT film I’ve ever seen! I’ve hiked half of the trail and hosted over 100 MeetUp section hikes. This is inspiring 😎🔨 “Hammer”
Wow thanks so much Hammer!
Amazing. What a beautiful journey... I feel like an adventure like this is a metaphor for life. All the excitement at the beginning, the ups and downs in the middle, and the gratitude at the end that the Universe gave you a chance to experience it. Thank you for sharing this.
What a lovely way of describing it! Thank you for taking the time to watch 😊
I walk nearly daily in the local cemetery, and sometimes I go over to the corner where all the babies are interred, and when you start reading the accounts of one day lives, and one month lives, and one year lives, it makes me think of everything you just wrote about the gratitude and the incredible gift of years that those of us around to Muse about it have been given .. I usually can’t spend very much time there because it’s so overwhelming that so many never had a chance to experience all of the things that the rest of us who get decades do…
My husband and I hiked the AT in 2019/2020. We experienced it from so many perspectives as hikers. We started out thru hikers, did some sections, and day hikes as family called us home before we finished. Your film reminded me of so many of the events of our own journey. Wonderful job capturing the sentiment of what it means to be a wanderer. Happy trails wherever your path takes you!!
I don't know how I stumbled upon your video but I'm so happy I did. At the end I cried with happiness for you and I was filled with pride over your accomplishment. You're truly an inspiration! 🤗
I really like your style of storytelling.
After rewatching Tip Tap's series for so many times, it is enjoyable to see, how different people experienced the trail, how they interpret the PCT, show it in their stories.
PS.
As I noticed, you filmed a lot on DJI Osmo Pocket (beautiful cam). I got it after watching Elina's videos and, as for me, it is probably the best camera for such kind of filming.
Thank you so much! I love Elina’s work and was definitely very inspired by her 😊 yes, the DJI pocket is great, and so easy to just load all your footage into the cloud when you get to town or watch it back on your phone!
WOW. What an unbelievable journey! I was laughing and crying with you for the last 53 minutes. 👏
Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey with us!!
This was great!!! As the mother of a 2022 thru-hiker (Schrodinger/he wears a kilt) I appreciate this video so much!! He also has a you tube channel but watching from another perspective was truly heartwarming and magical. I'm so proud of you!! Good luck on your future hikes or wherever the trail takes you!!
Just makes me wanna attempt the PCT even more. Incredible film.
You like overcrowding and hipsters you will be in heaven.
Don’t normally watch 50 plus min videos on YT, but got hooked automatically within the first few minutes, by your down to earth personality. Thanks for taking us along the ride. Felt a nice calm while watching this. Curious what trail name did you get 🤓
Thank you so much, I’m really glad you enjoyed despite it being long! I actually didn’t end up getting a trail name… hopefully on my next adventure 😊
Idk why but the opening scene where your friend holds up the Canadian flag made me tear up. Congratulations
I love watching these documentaries..
After many years of physical problems, I'm struggling to get strong enough just to go a few short miles on a hilly dirt road in my carribean country. When I'm out in the sun, sweating and getting tired, I like to pretend I'm on a hike like one in these videos and I've gone hundreds of miles. Somehow it makes me feel stronger and have a crumb more endurance. Thank you.
Court you're killing me with the nostalgia, it was an honour to hike with y'all and an honour to be featured in this. Miss you guys so much
- Yak
Forever the most epic trail family! Thanks for being part of the adventure Yak x
I’ve been dying to get into thru hiking like this after months of watching videos, training for distance runs and weightlifting for years. I have a 2 year old and I wonder if I’d be able to do this with her. Either way, how do I get into something like this? Where do you even meet people who enjoy stuff like this? I’m too afraid to go alone. I have plenty of friends, just we are all “city people” lol. They don’t like to do stuff like this. But what an inspiring video!!!
Sameeee I’ve been camping and doing backpack and style stuff, my whole life but none of my friends are into it and I don’t know if I could do this alone either - it’s definitely a dream trip to say the least!!!
Me too! Except I’m trying to get pregnant again so it will be some time, but I’m itching to try it
I just watched your movie with my family. My wife and my in-laws. We are in awe of your journey and of all of the beauty that you captured and the transformations of the group and within you. Thank you for sharing this incredible trek.
Thank you for sharing your amazing adventure! This is what my dreams are made of. Glad you all made it safely through on your epic journey!
I think this is the best video I’ve ever watched on CZcams. Honestly you’re a true superhero, you have all my respect and admiration. I just turned 19 two weeks ago and seeing those images really inspired me to push my own limits. Big hug from Canada xxxx