PCT 2021 Episode 4: Beautiful, But Brutal (MM 101.2 - 151.8)
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- čas přidán 5. 05. 2021
- Hey guys! Most of you know I ended my PCT thru hike attempt a couple weeks ago. I made it home safely, and it’s been a bit of a whirlwind since then. At first, it was making the rounds to visit everyone and do some fun Florida things my family had already planned. Then, there was an unexpected death in the family. It seems I made it home just in time to be with my family through this last week or so. That being said, I’m doing well. Things have calmed down, and I’m getting the chance to reflect on my hike and do a little catching up. I’ve been taking a break from social media and CZcams, but I’m getting back on board here at last 😊 Thank you guys as always for your kindness and support, and your patience with me.
I did hike about another 40 miles after this, so there will be one more video, hopefully quite soon, about those last 40 miles and my decision to leave the trail and end my hike. Stay tuned for that. 💙
Thank you for sharing. I think so many of us were invested in your journey, and even though you’ve decided to leave the trail, you completed so much more than most people do! 150+ miles is an achievement. 💗
Hey guys! Just to be clear, I did end my hike early, and I’m back home. This is just me catching up on the videos. 😌 There will be one more video after this about my last days on trail and my decision to leave.
That doesn’t change my mind, you’re still a great inspiration. You kept saying things like “I’m grateful” and “I’ll figure it out”. You’ve come so far and you have so many more opportunities to be grateful and figure things out.
Thank you so much for sharing. You are truly inspirational because you try.
Was fun to watch! Thx
Lame, i was excited to see you finish. You had the opportunity to do something I wish I had the time for.
You did amazing. Keep trekking in life. 😉
Your videos are beautiful, the editing and music are both great! They’re very peaceful and I like watching them after work, and then immediately start scheming about how I’m going to take my next backpacking trip. You’ve already done so much more than most, my longest ever trip was 70 miles. I hope you enjoyed the experience
I am sorry that you decided to end your attempt (for me!). Your videos are so real, and have taught me a lot. My daughter and I have watched a lot of other through hiking videos, and they made us think that we need to do 20 mile days all the time. That set us up for some very unrealistic expectations to measure up to. I appreciate you telling us about the tough parts, and being so honest and open. Talking about the mental tough parts has been so helpful, too. Your talk about getting to that difficult water source has helped me to see that all of that is part of the journey, not extra. I think that all of these things will help us when we are able to make our own through hike attempt. So, thank-you! Your photography is beautiful, too!!!
Marcy Rose, This was an episode full of wonderful scenery that you made an effort to capture. Excellent editing with the music and I do enjoy it as you show us the trail in front of you. Such a reflection of life? We don’t always know what is around the next hill, but enjoy the journey the best we can. As I mentioned in my last comment on Episode 3, we are impressed with anyone who has hiked from Mexico to PVC. In my mind, a true accomplishment, and as may PCT sections that I have hiked myself, you have hiked more than I have. YOU ARE AWESOME and as you have been a front line RN during the past year, you are already a hero to all of us! Looking forward to your big finish at Big Bear. Remember that while everyone is encouraging you to keep hiking, that does not have to be this spring (consider travel to Washington State and maybe the portion of PCT on the border of Mount Rainier National Park in late July). THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR HIKE, . . . Mike
Hey just want you to know you inspire me with how completely honest about what you are going through on trail. Your experience is your own and nobody else can dictate how you interrupt that. I was worried you hadn’t continued because of no video for quite a bit. I was so happy to hear you report again! Please sometime hike with me in the Washington area💖
You are an inspiration. Thank you for honesty talking about what the experience is like for you.
Cheers to you for going for it and giving it your all, and for sharing it with us.
Thanks for catching us up. Your journey continues, just a different route. You make lovely videos.
I'm so sorry for your loss. These videos have been absolutely wonderful and it has meant so much me to be carried along on your journey. Thank you!!
Congratulations on the 150 mile mark! Such a great accomplishment. I'm really enjoying your videos and your journey. You are very real and sincere and thanks for sharing your ups and downs. I'm sorry to hear it's been so tough on you but regardless of what happens just remember that you are remarkable and as long as you try your hardest, it doesn't matter if you finish or not. Obviously for selfish reasons I want you to finish so I can follow along and learn things as I am planning on hiking the PCT myself in 2023!
Your an inspiration😁
I’ve loved following along with your journey and was very excited to see the notification for this video. I know this PCT adventure has come to an end, but I hope you continue hiking in the future. And I REALLY hope you keep making videos. I love how you can show the struggles but also take the time to appreciate the beauty. Your edits and music choices really let nature shine!
I'm glad you made it home safe, and just in time to be with your family so you could hold onto each other through a hard loss. Now that I've found your channel, I will be watching some of your past videos as well. Stay well, and I'm looking forward to your next adventures!
Thanks for sharing this final episode. You accomplished a lot while you were out there, something to be proud of.
Thinking of you and hope you are well. Thank you so much for what you shared with us!
Just checking in you and hope you are doing well. I still check to see if you have an update for us. Your videos were wonderful and the journey you had was amazing. Please let us know how you and your family are doing. We really do care and miss your presence on CZcams.
I'm happy to hear you are in a good place for and to yourself. Can't wait to see you soon..
You have your CZcams family here...!
Looking forward to the next one, you did fantastic wherever you stopped! We all need to listen to ourselves. You are amazing!!
Marcy I'm very sorry about the death in your family. I am also terribly sad to hear that you ended your hike early. I have been watching all of your videos, and you were my inspiration. I have always been a hiker but NEVER a backpacker. I recently retired. I hike around 80 miles a month, and was actually considering taking up backpacking and doing a big thru hike of either the PCT or the Arizona Trail some day. I am from Phoenix. Your videos are awesome. They were well done and you portrayed the true daily challenges in taking on this huge endeavor. I was rooting for you and keeping tabs of all of your challenges thinking that if I DID do this kind of hike someday, my challenges would be very similar. I have even started researching backpacking gear thanks to your videos. Sad to hear about your decision to leave. I really wanted to see you finish...............but congratulations in hiking 150 miles. THAT is an accomplishment in itself. Thank you for sharing!
I've been checking every day and can't wait to watch!!!
Awh, that’s sweet. Thanks for your patience. Hope you enjoy the video 💙
Same! Glad you’re back and doing so well, despite the ups and downs.
Love your videos and following your journey. Just from watching it left the impression that perhaps the homesickness / loneliness were the toughest challenges, in addition to the physical ones. Hope you decide to keep making videos regardless of whatever path you choose in the future 👍. Thanks again for sharing your journey.
Thanks for a fine video. Wishing you the best . I hope you continue to make videos and tell compelling stories. These have been.
Thank you for your honest commentary! I hope you give yourself the opportunity to go on more hikes sometime soon. I’ve watched too many thru hike videos that gloss over the tough parts and instead showcase the glorious views or the fun, quirky people they meet. I can totally relate to camping in certain spots in order to avoid groups of people, also feeling defeated from a heavy pack and unforgiving terrain.
Glad you had the adventure but precious I'm Sooo glad to have you home I love you girl
You hiked your own hike. I truly enjoyed watching your videos.
I'm looking forward to seeing your next episode. I hope you are enjoying your summer.
I hear you're off the trail. So sorry it didn't work out this year. I was really enjoying your journey. You can always come back to do some more another time if you have that desire. Wishing you all the best, peace, happiness, and lots of fulfillment. Love yourself 🙂
Hi I'm watching from Ireland..fair play to you for attempting the PCT.. I appreciated your honesty and seeing its not all fun and frolics.. Be proud of your accomplishment and you never know maybe you will attempt it again ..best of luck ..paula
Sorry to hear you ended your thru hike but I'm sure you made the right decision for yourself and family. You had a really interesting vlog and a great follow.
I am sorry to see you go. I really enjoyed your videos.
So glad you are still trekking! Doing a great job also capturing the sights and the sense of the trail!
Wishing you the best wherever your journey leads you. I’ll keep subscribing and hoping you find your way back on to the trail, you’re very inspirational.
Congrats on the 150! That's an incredible accomplishment and though you didn't make it to Canada you hiked your hike thoughtfully truthfully and gracefully. thanks for sharing 💕
I'm always checking for your videos and so glad to see you posted episode 4. You're doing great and I'm cheering for you. Keep going. My son did the PCT in 2016. Just know that the hardships, the agony, the feet, and the ups and downs are part of the adventure. I can't tell you how many times I told my son to get back on the trail and finish. It is just as much a mental challenge as it is a physical challenge. Many people decide to get off trail and thats ok; consider it a learning experience. It's hard, it's rough, it hurts, and when you finish you will say that it was so worth it. Embrace the suck. Come back and get it done. We're at Carson Pass and when you get close you let me know. We'll spend a zero with you and celebrate. However I may see you on the trail. I'll be on the JMT portion of the trail this summer.
Thank you for sharing the journey. I looked forward your videos
You got this! I look forward to your videos. It’s ok to not be ok. Embrace the help of others (easier said than done, I know). Brave, inspiring. Go girl! Happy Hiking 🥾- Julia from the UK 🇬🇧
You are doing amazing. You have such a nice calm way of expressing yourself. Thank you for sharing your journey. Keep trekking. 😀
Glad to see you on the trail, photos are terrific. Happy trails
Sometime we try things and if we decide we don't enjoy them then it's ok todecide they aren't for us. I hate heights and rattlesnakes so I am happy to have hiked vicariously with you. And a 5-6 month sacrifice of time away from family would be hard. Your filming was really great as was your musical choices. So on to your next adventure. Good luck and hope you take us with you.
I have missed you and your eye for natural beauty. Your sadness is palpable in this video but you come alive in the wooded areas with streams.
Praying for more joyful hikes and videos of your next adventure 💜💜💜
So sorry to hear of the death of your family member, my heartfelt condolences to you. Still enjoyed this video even though I know you're off trail now. I'm sure you'll figure it all out and regroup to go on to whatever's next for you.
Yeahhh so happy your back, so enjoy your journey.
Been a big fan of yours. I really hope you reconsider and go back to the trail. Sometimes,life just swings at you hard. Thats why its a journey. I encourage you to check out the Haole hiker channel. I am in my early 60's and hoping to start the pct in 2022. Your vids are awesome. Stepped back breath,regroup and go back. Happy trails and remember to hike your own hike!
I have been watching for Haole Hiker to come back. Did he stop too?
I was so sad watching this because I thought you were off the trail but sounds like you changed your mind & stayed on according to the comments. I hope your subscribers are right! You have a whole lot of people rooting for you! 150 miles is huge! You should be super proud of yourself! Keep up the great work!
She actually did stop hiking the PCT. 150 miles is farther than most have gone though
Sorry your off trail. You still did a cool thing and walked a long way. Was enjoying your style. Best of luck
I was so excited to see this video. I thought there wouldn’t be anymore. Beautiful scenery and photography. You have such a sweet personality. You had to do what was right for you but I do hope you will consider keeping your channel going and keeping us updated on how you’re doing.
I am proud of your accomplishments and you should be, too. You took me places I have never been and showed me you are beautiful, very human, and probably stronger than you know. Thank-you for the inspiration that I can accomplish very difficult things, too.
Thanks for sharing great views loved eagle rock and the hillside with all the boulders
Thanks for sharing your journey. I enjoyed watching your videos. 150 miles backpacking by yourself is a great accomplishment! Best wishes 🦋⭐️🌈🌷
You Are amazing! It takes a lot of guts to attempt the pct! I’ve hiked a few long distance paths but am still warry of this one. I’ve had more luck with long distance hiking in the UK....Pennine way and West Highland way. Gorgeous video. Please keep doing hiking videos!!!!!
150 miles is a huge accomplishment! Be proud! Take a break to regroup and pick up where you left off....if that is what you want. Xo
Thanks for this video. 🙏🏼. Exceptional quality again. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. I hope you are doing well and look back at those days on the trail with pride at what you accomplished. It was nice to see the happy hours when you were walking near the water and in the blessed shade of the trees. But that heat and wind later were not your friends. ☺️. It is rainy and cold here in the mountains nations of CO, but we are so grateful for the moisture. ☔️. Today I am headed to the store to purchase some supplies for trail magic for folks on the CDT. Most of them have not hit CO yet, but you hikers have a way of coming up,the trail much faster than I can imagine. Again, I hope Springtime has arrived with beautiful flowers 🌺 in your area and the summer heat is still a ways off. Cheers!
I loved that you added our bird conversations! ~ Whiskey Mama😊
So good to see you’re back.
There are times in life that you must push through hell-a long-distance hike isn’t one of them. Life is too short to do things you don’t enjoy. Thanks for your willingness to share your thoughts and feelings about your experience. Good luck
Great video Rosey as always! I’m so proud of you! I am glad you are back home and safe. Love you.❤️
Hope we can see the last video soon. You're inspiring me to get back to nature and start hiking more.
There you are. So happy to see you on the trail. 150 MILES OMG!!!!!!! I'm 70 this year and want to hit the trail but I have never hiked before. So for me it is just local trails during the day. KEEP GOING GIRL!!!!!
Thanks for your patience 🙏😌
The pacific crest trail is brutal in places. I mean just the word crest tells you you will be going up and down hills snd CA has the highest mountains in the lower 48. The fact you have gone over 150 miles on it proves you are a hiking beast! Good job
I just discovered your videos. They are nicely done. Great looking video and nice music selection. I ended my Arizona trail Thru Hike early. Just made it 50 miles. So I can empathize with the tough time that you had. That Arizona trail day 1 starts with a brutal climb up to 9100 feet. That made me painfully aware of that extra 40 to 50 extra pounds on my body. And coming from a desk job at sea level here on Maui made it that much harder. I thought I was in reasonable hiking shape. But walking 4 to 6 miles a day at sea level doesn't prepare you for those brutal climbs. Youth is no longer on my side (age 66). A long thru hike still isn't out of my system. I'm starting by losing 40 to 50 pounds. It's going pretty good so far. I'm down 34. Just dropping that weight makes a huge difference in how strong I feel. Real soon I'm going to ramp up my exercise. There is a mountain on my way home from work. I'm going to start making that climb up to the windmills. After I lose the weight and have some successful training, I'll decide on my next hike whether it be the PCT, the Colorado trail, or the Arizona trail again. Thanks for your honest well put together videos. Good luck in the future.
So glad to have viewed your trip & traveled with you. Thanks! Hope you continue to adventure in hiking again some time soon. Like ve, Marynella 😀
A midday nap is definitely listening to your body! Keep it up it only gets better as the consistency follows
Wonderful. Thank you for sharing!
Glad to see you are still hiking the PCT. Each day try to pick out some positive things that happen. Keep your energy level up by eating 4000 cal each day. Drink lots of water. Stretch or roll out your muscles each morning and evening. Keep a smile on your face you are in for a great adventure. I wish I was hiking with you.
Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing.
I just found your hike channel today. For some reason I missed it last year. I really enjoyed it and am sad that it didn't work out the way you had hoped. You did get to experience a small sample of it though. I think it would be way more fun to have a hiking buddy to commiserate with at least while camping. As you probably know each segment of the trail is quite different so don't be hesitant to try section hiking in the future. The high Sierra is great after most of the snow melts and Northern California is entirely different from Southern California. Oregon is another great hike if you can brave the mosquitoes. Washington is even better than Oregon if you do it before the snow & rain hits. Yes I think that section hiking is the way to go and you don't have to complete the whole section, just do what you want of it. Cheers and great hiking in the future to ya gal! --Jack
I just found your video, I’m so impressed and inspired by you, I just completed watching all your backpacking videos from the beginning, you are doing something I would love to try to attempt, I’m 60yrs old now and according to the wife extremely in need of exercise, started reading up picked up some water filters and some cooking Gear, starting to assemble the items that I will need, I really really want to attempt this, thank you 🙏
ps it’ll get me out of the house, so I don’t have to listen to her blah blah me all the time
Hoping you’ll add one more video after all is said and done. You are amazing! Keep trying new things!
WOW .. I thought you quit ! ... It's good to see that you fought the mental desire to stop and just kept going
I hope to see MANY more videos from you
She’ll do more!
I know you can do this hike. You're doing it and your smart staying within your limits. The trail is a challenge but you are doing it. Keep walking. Tell yourself, I love uphills 🙂
Hope you are OK Marcy, just a quick update would be great! Love your journey so far, 😊😊😊
Hello Marcy, We're looking forward to the next video. 🙋
Thank you for sharing your journey. I've started up way past my bed time binge watching and I have to work early! You were hiking in my backyard and helped me to appreciate how beautiful it really is in the desert. I've don't the first 20 to lake morena recently and go to get up to my Laguna next. Please tell us what it was about Mike's place that wasn't for you🙏🙏 I don't know anything about it.
I love the trail angels. It can’t be cheap to maintain that tank
I miss you so much! We start back on May 20. Love you my trail sister!
Would SO love a follow up from you Marcy! I followed your journey intently back in '21.
Really enjoyed your videos. Hope you can try to do another long trail someday, be it the AT, or even PCT again. That you even started such a trip/trek says quite a lot about you compared to the rest of us who are unable for one reason or another to get out there for so long. I've done a day hike to Eagle Rock from Warner Springs, but dream of the day I have the time to do what you did...
Are you posting that final video? Invested in your journey and looking forward to the wrap up.
Hi Miles to Go, I have enjoyed your videos I know you made a tough decision to quit I hope to see your last video when you complete it. You truly are an amazing person And so sorry to hear about your loss. Please if you can let us know when your last video will be available. You are an inspiration to so many people.
She quit? I thought she came back on the trail and this is what I am watching. If you did quit miles to go, I hope you come back. I have so enjoyed everything that you see as you’re walking. Take care.
The desert can be so beautiful, but also inhospitable and difficult. I wish you had been able to experience the Sierras...
I have been worried about you. So glad you are still hiking. Making adjustments is all part of the experience. BTW. The bird you heard at Eagle Rock was a meadowlark.
She actually stopped hiking. This is just the video she made before she stopped! Hope that helps
@@sage3233 Thank you.
The lack of sleep part would just make all the other things harder. You really got some great footage of that section and do a good job balancing being real with your struggles and showing the good things on trail as well :)
I will dearly miss you. Loved every episode. Every body needs a good nap once in awhile. Felt good didn't it ?
Good for you trying! I enjoy watching videos like this, but often fall behind, still end up watching much later. You will get views on this video for years, so I hope you keep filming your hikes, and maybe give it another try another time. Cool to see one of the few sections I have hiked at Warner Springs.
great attempt. well done. yabadaba doo
I’m doing a small section hike of Ca section B of the PCT from hwy 74 to idyll wide and was wondering about your take on that section
Hi Marcy did you ever make that final 40 miles video? Hope you are OK, following your channel from Australia, wondering what will be your next adventure!!🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️😊
I love that tan(?) light weight hoodie you wear all the time - didn't see it mentioned in your gear video - can you please tell me the brand, where you got it, etc - looks like the hiking gloves are tan too - are they OR? Thanks so much.
Now that you have had a couple weeks back home to recover, YOU NEED TO GET BACK OUT ON THE TRAIL!!!!! do NOT just give up and quit. you can do it. just get back out on the PCT and keep hiking!!! its ok to take a little break, but dont just quit. dont just give up. get back on trail, it will get easier. YOU CAN TOTALLY DO IT!
Hi, can you tell me what you used for food storage? I’m hiking section A only. I’m beginner. I worry about rodents. Some say stored away from the tent and some say it’s OK to keep it with you so what did you use for your storage that help so rodents don’t get to it? Thanks and awesome videos 😁
Where are the rest of the videos? I enjoy watching these...but notice there aren't anymore after episode 4
Just out of curiosity why the PCT not the AT closer to home? I am an Arizonan and the desert is tough hiking especially in the heat. .......just wondering ☀️🌵
You kicked ass dude!
Hi miles to go, i still miss you. I hope you try it again. Greatings from switzerland.
You are doing this hike so well Marcy. I like how you put the video together, it's kinda pensive and beautiful too. The music is rather heavenly I have to say and yes, I am going to stay tuned.
Hi Marcy. Have you changed your mind on releasing your last video. It has been almost 6 weeks so I’m thinking you have moved on.
You know I love you. You are my trail sister. I miss you a lot and I will think of you every day when we get back on trail.
How is the Rode wireless mic working for you?
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your Journey.
You’ve taken some pretty video of the scenery. Did you use your cell phone for that?