Underneath the Arizona Sky: My Thru-hike of the Arizona Trail

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  • čas přidán 17. 05. 2021
  • 50 days, 800 miles, 1 unforgettable adventure
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Komentáře • 230

  • @STinGa157
    @STinGa157 Před 3 lety +3

    Your 23 minute video flies by in what seems like 5 minutes. Thanks for sharing your trip.

  • @cheryl_the_horsechick
    @cheryl_the_horsechick Před 8 měsíci

    by the way, i am a member of the azt org! rock in! i've raised money for azt in one day in october. i love Az

  • @vaughnblack1725
    @vaughnblack1725 Před 2 lety +2

    HEY I'M from Pennsylvania !!!😃. Great Video!! I would LOVE to hit this trail, I love Arizona. A truly amazing place!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @jamesadams2334
    @jamesadams2334 Před měsícem

    Great video Julia! My Lyme Disease which caused Connective Tissue Disorder has gotten a little worse with my age and I can no longer hike. I miss it tremendously, but I do get to live it through videos, and I must say, yours are incredible. Thanks for taking me along!
    Hike safe, Hike strong, Have fun!
    geek AT '90 & '02, PCT '08

  • @littlethislittlethat456
    @littlethislittlethat456 Před 3 lety +21

    Julia, you truly are a special person and I'm sure you have touched many people's lives for the betterment of mankind. I love your videos, narration and style. I think hikers carry one thing on their person that most don't even know they carry; souls of others. I truly believe that the souls of people who longed to hike but couldn't, go along for the ride when we hike. They see what we see and love every minute; good and bad. Hike on! And never give up on life. You have and are a gift to us all. John from MI

    • @anagramconfirmed1717
      @anagramconfirmed1717 Před rokem

      She could be stomping puppies to death in her free time for all you know.

  • @debbieli9596
    @debbieli9596 Před 3 lety +1

    Your video quality is SUPER good! I mean both the visual quality AND the content!

  • @donnamize777
    @donnamize777 Před 2 lety

    When I tell people I live in AZ they think only HOT. Your video dispelled that for many i'm sure. Thank you for sharing your thru-hiking adventures and letting us come along in this way.
    .

  • @randysmith9493
    @randysmith9493 Před 3 lety +1

    You Rock, "Rocket", been following from, "Into the Wild"...
    Been here in Chandler 20 yrs.
    Know the rim to rim, Mt.Lemmon,
    Superstitions(daunting)..
    Congrats on the AZT...
    Love your cinematography....
    God bless you and hike on..
    "Winger-tops", here.....
    .

  • @butchbinion1560
    @butchbinion1560 Před 3 lety +3

    Julia that was very well narrated thank you. ✌️👊

  • @jimmyjenkins9240
    @jimmyjenkins9240 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you.

  • @kristenwilson944
    @kristenwilson944 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautifully done ❤️💕👊🏼🙌🏼🥾

  • @celebratingtheclassicswithearl

    Just finished watching Your trek through the AT ❤️ such a beautiful, positive Soul. Oh my 🤩 Highly inspiring 😊 Thank You for sharing and looking forward to your newest adventure. Safe travels

  • @agnesskibicka
    @agnesskibicka Před 3 lety +9

    Now it's the triple crown:))) 😉

  • @1903A3shooter
    @1903A3shooter Před 2 lety +1

    YOU do such a great job of telling a beautiful story.

  • @johnq.public553
    @johnq.public553 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for taking us along with you on the road less traveled.

  • @michiganpathways7872
    @michiganpathways7872 Před 3 lety +2

    Very nice and also a awesome recap thank you for sharing!

  • @dmschaef
    @dmschaef Před 5 měsíci

    Arizona native here. Great video. Hopefully the AZT maintains it's ruggedness as the popularity grows. Glad you enjoyed our state! (also Saguaro is pronounced Sa-wa-ro, the g is silent).

  • @scottsederholm1695
    @scottsederholm1695 Před rokem

    Great video! My friend Juliet I saw you guys at Velvet Elvis Pizza in Patagonia. We were section hiking. Congratulations on making it! I'm thru-hiking the AZT in spring of 2023!

  • @johnjunior6101
    @johnjunior6101 Před 3 lety +11

    3things to share, first thank you for sharing your journey, second I am so glad you finished the whole trail, and third but most important I am so glad you were able to find your inner peace.

  • @nicoleandjoshbaldwin4228
    @nicoleandjoshbaldwin4228 Před 3 lety +9

    You got some movie quality stuff going on.

  • @northtexashiker
    @northtexashiker Před 3 lety +10

    very nice! ur a great storyteller

  • @chrisjuarez72
    @chrisjuarez72 Před 3 lety +1

    I've been watching you since you started thru-hiking.. Great videos. I'm glad you got to meet a good friend of mine on your Arizona thru-hike. Wing-It.
    Looking forward watching your Triple crown on the CDT, as a fellow thru-hiker, I'm so excited for you. OneGear ✌💚

  • @latehiker1168
    @latehiker1168 Před 3 lety +9

    Thanks for your videos from the AZT! I followed you and your trail family all the 50 days. My plan was to hike the AZT this spring, but COVID-19 killed all my plan. So I hope for March 2022 and that I not to old (56) 😂. Greetings from Berlin/Germany🙋🏻‍♂️.

    • @MooMooMath
      @MooMooMath Před 2 lety +1

      You are not too old. I'm 60 and just finished two 50k's the last 45 days. I'm faster at 60 than I was at 52. The human body is an amazing endurance machine.

  • @ER-mo3wq
    @ER-mo3wq Před 3 lety +11

    Great Smile , And you are a awesome story teller, I did follow your Arizona hike. Please be safe.

  • @carlosfcruz-rr9hp
    @carlosfcruz-rr9hp Před 3 lety +4

    Awesome video.

  • @danbx6666
    @danbx6666 Před 3 lety +23

    What a beautiful telling of your adventure and what a beautiful person and woman you are! Don't ever lose sight of that. God bless ya, girl.

  • @DCBRIDES
    @DCBRIDES Před 3 lety +7

    Awesome video. Very inspiring

  • @JohnPetrie
    @JohnPetrie Před 3 lety +3

    Great video Rocket!

  • @butchbinion1560
    @butchbinion1560 Před 3 lety +2

    Great poem. ✌️👊

  • @space29lc
    @space29lc Před 3 lety +1

    Always see a smile on your face .. even when things don’t go right ...You are a real trooper! Love your videos.

  • @baytownbert2
    @baytownbert2 Před 3 lety +2

    I nominate this video for a million dollar grant for education. Rocket is bringing the science. Go USAF!

  • @aradee9028
    @aradee9028 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks.sometimes it's our attitude.......I needed that, my attitude sucks so bad ,I needed too hear someone else. Your amazing. Keep hiking your own hike.

  • @kennethschaidle5995
    @kennethschaidle5995 Před 3 lety +3

    " I could have told you Vincent that this world was not made for someone as beautiful as you" Don Mclean. Intelligent, creative, sensitive people seem to have a more difficult time finding their niche in this world. Surely there is one for you, and hopefully it includes more of fantastic videos. THANK YOU

  • @jmack48
    @jmack48 Před 3 lety +6

    Love what your doing your awsome

  • @verfailliegregory
    @verfailliegregory Před 2 lety

    Well done Julia,despite the difficulties!💪👍👌👊

  • @treebeardtheent2200
    @treebeardtheent2200 Před 2 lety

    It was after midnight when I started watching. I really needed (still need) to sleep, but couldn't not watch to the end.
    Great start, strong finish
    Quality audio and video
    Glad you had real trail for the final push and not that horrible road.

  • @bobfox6770
    @bobfox6770 Před 3 lety +3

    Dudette that was freakin awesome... was gonna yell at you for not posting but this was worth the wait

  • @thomasjarosz7406
    @thomasjarosz7406 Před 3 lety +7

    Rocket, Are you every going to find what your looking for?
    The door is narrow.
    God bless

    • @ld71sc2
      @ld71sc2 Před 3 lety +2

      I see it too.

    • @agnesskibicka
      @agnesskibicka Před 3 lety +2

      @@ld71sc2 Blessings from Poland and my channel, you might enjoy it!!!😃

  • @macewindupage
    @macewindupage Před 3 lety +1

    Inspiring, wonderful narrative, beautiful landscapes and fabulous soundtrack. Thank you!

  • @BFHQ_PoolData
    @BFHQ_PoolData Před 3 lety +7

    18:29 - look cooler, look cooler! - glad you guys made it all the way, well done on the complete video, lovely narrative.

  • @billcummins9579
    @billcummins9579 Před 3 lety +1

    What a wonderful video !! thank you and may God bless you all the days of your life. You have a real gift making these videos...

  • @unapologeticallywild
    @unapologeticallywild Před 3 lety +1

    Wow wow wow! I followed along on IG and this was the icing on the cake! Beautifully raw and inspiring!

  • @stevencharolais4144
    @stevencharolais4144 Před 3 lety +1

    wow!!!! hi, a little message from France. to encourage you to continue these so beautiful videos that I discover for the first time .I also travel the mountains and valleys mainly in France, but maybe we will cross on the PCT who knows ... a dream that I would realize one day. in french..... Garde la pêche!!

  • @richarddibble4075
    @richarddibble4075 Před 9 měsíci

    Congratulations on finishing girl, your an inspiration to everyone watching... Next time do it when weather is just a bit warmer.

  • @damageincorporated2158
    @damageincorporated2158 Před 3 lety +5

    Great series of videos! I enjoyed them all thank you for sharing.

  • @whowe958
    @whowe958 Před 3 lety +2

    Good job 👏 🙌. Looking forward to your next adventure.

  • @DrewBlack-hq2pk
    @DrewBlack-hq2pk Před 3 lety +8

    Been watching your videos since the start of the AT. Always enjoyed. This is your best video by far!!!💚💚💚. Stay strong and positive!!

  • @denis65366
    @denis65366 Před 3 lety +1

    I really enjoyes the Documentary.. I would be really excited if youtubers would push people to Volunteer for trail clubs..Thank you great job .

  • @davidntracybahn
    @davidntracybahn Před 2 lety

    Attitude is a choice, choose a good one! Congratulations on finishing the Arizona Trail.

  • @riekko3135
    @riekko3135 Před 3 lety +1

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻...Thank you for sharing your journey!

  • @mark777143
    @mark777143 Před 3 lety +5

    I feel you. I finished a 2017 thru hike of the AT. Im back working in the real world again and it doesn't seem right. Adventures is meaning.

    • @Justusson
      @Justusson Před 3 lety

      What are you working with/as?

    • @mark777143
      @mark777143 Před 3 lety

      Assistant production manager for a sign company in Atlanta.

    • @Justusson
      @Justusson Před 3 lety +1

      @@mark777143 Perhaps you should go after a job that feels as adventurous as thru hiking? Try and combine the two worlds?

  • @Wondering_Fireball
    @Wondering_Fireball Před 3 lety +1

    You go girl! Rocket your a trail beast, you can do anything! Keep your chin up, your capable of great things!

  • @africanwidow
    @africanwidow Před 3 lety

    Hi Julia! Great braids! Really nice reflection on your hiking! Beautiful pics and video... underneath the Arizona sky! Nice hats and head bands. Unlike any thing else you attempted before. You were home. And ...Tomorrow was day 2. Sunshine! Body and thru hiking! Exactly were it was meant to be. C U on the next trail! Soon. Of course we all love you... and your adventures. Free bird! : )

  • @pattypatten1626
    @pattypatten1626 Před 2 lety

    Mayor. I’ve followed him for a few yrs now, (Dixie days) Hiker and bad ass fisherman❤️
    Anyways, you could make movies, your a pro. You always keep my attention. Thank You!❤️

  • @terryweaver9770
    @terryweaver9770 Před 3 lety +2

    U’r amazing, Rocket! U’r an absolute bad ass!!Super inspirational for me. Ty for the video, love it.

  • @dawnlee1155
    @dawnlee1155 Před 2 lety

    You should do audio books your voice is so calming and your a great story teller 💕

  • @jocky2
    @jocky2 Před 3 lety +5

    You are so lovable. This was a masterpiece of poetic storytelling of an epic journey of body mind and soul. So inspiring , thank you .

  • @alexwbanks70
    @alexwbanks70 Před 3 lety +1

    That was incredibly awesome!

  • @jamieabel477
    @jamieabel477 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow! Can’t wait to see ya hike the CDT

  • @HenrikBrohus
    @HenrikBrohus Před rokem

    Thx for another great video - you are a fantastic story teller and it’s clear that you have a positive affect on the people you meet along your path in life👌 Would love to hike that trail once in my life.

  • @brianstruchen6329
    @brianstruchen6329 Před 3 lety +1

    Kudos!!! Awesome job, fantastic videos. You are a great storyteller. So glad you kept going.
    So... what next??

  • @TjandMark
    @TjandMark Před 3 lety +1

    Lovely recap Rocket. Glad we met ya! May our trails meet again. With love, Pearl and Hawkeye

  • @butchbinion1560
    @butchbinion1560 Před 3 lety +2

    Great Intro. ✌️👊

  • @skipandcherieadventures116

    Very nice vlog……I followed the Mayor with his blogs on the Arizona Trail….nice to see yours now….thank you!

  • @AmandaMyOfficeBooks
    @AmandaMyOfficeBooks Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations!! Your Vlogs are inspirational.

  • @Jimbo-pm1dp
    @Jimbo-pm1dp Před 3 lety +2

    Another awesome adventure in the books....but never forgotten....you've done an excellent job Julia reflecting some thoughts...and telling the challenges of the long hike....please remember Julia....you control your mind...we control our thoughts...dont change you....you're beautiful inside and out...a smile that is contagious....looking forward to the next one...stay safe and happy !! I can't explain it but it brings tears whenever you finish....don't know why....I knew you wouldn't quit...it would have to get allot worse than that b4 you'd quit !!

  • @verfailliegregory
    @verfailliegregory Před 2 lety

    So beautiful Julia. Well told by you. A nice adventure!

  • @bradjohnson-dupre4901
    @bradjohnson-dupre4901 Před 3 lety +1

    BAdass & lovely all at the same time. Great recap!

  • @glennalansmith6390
    @glennalansmith6390 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome recap of a hard trail hiked! Great to see that smile of yours back out in the sunshine! Hope to see you out there on trail one day. Keep it up and live and learn from every adventure! What's next? The CO Trail? :) Come check it out! Everyone!

  • @ceviche7024
    @ceviche7024 Před 3 lety +1

    Enjoyed the raw from the soul reflection thoughts....don't ever forget your a friggin Rockstar Rocket even Superman had to deal with kryptonite now and then.

  • @narrator___
    @narrator___ Před 2 lety +1

    aww i met shreddit at the beginning of the PCT last year! Gave me some advice since i was a brand new backpacker/thruhiker :)

  • @chrisf9156
    @chrisf9156 Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations! I wish I could take the time to do it. AZ looks wonderful.

  • @dawnlee1155
    @dawnlee1155 Před 2 lety

    I was yelling through the screen at you don’t quit don’t do it if you did the Appalachian Trail you can do this LOL so proud of you and don’t even know you💕

  • @deaconfrost2972
    @deaconfrost2972 Před 3 lety +1

    Lov ur work. Ty for being BA

  • @amelia-rose2992
    @amelia-rose2992 Před 3 lety +1

    You're such a good narrator! I'm at work doing boring work stuff listening to this on my headphones. It's a nice escape.

  • @indy6781
    @indy6781 Před 3 lety +4

    Great video Julia, well done and congrats.

  • @wineberryred
    @wineberryred Před 3 lety +5

    Nothing like through hiking!
    This was awesome.
    Thanks!

  • @paulclark5874
    @paulclark5874 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for taking us on your journey. Have you read Wild by Nature by Sarah Marquis?

  • @1attempting2bkind52
    @1attempting2bkind52 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for this beautiful video. I was having a hard day. I feel much better. Thank you so much.

  • @twisted5278
    @twisted5278 Před 3 lety +2

    You always manage to find the beauty in your surroundings, even on the gloomy days! Love the vid, looking forward to your next adventure!

    • @agnesskibicka
      @agnesskibicka Před 3 lety +1

      @Chris, I think you might enjoy my channel too ❤️

  • @jimschlabachpeacefuloutdoo7327

    Looking forward to more videos, what’s next? CDT? I hope it is.

  • @drifterproductions8742

    I'm 40 and have been in Arizona since I was 3 and didn't know the Arizona trail even existed until I found a guy laying on the side of the I 17 about to die when I was in my thirties. He said he was trying to hike the whole Arizona trail and ran out of water and hiked for miles to get to the interstate hoping to get help. He got there and collapsed just before I found him. I told him anyone who thinks they can hike across the whole state of Arizona must be crazy.

  • @Wondering_Fireball
    @Wondering_Fireball Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome vlog, the AZT is still on my bucket list!

  • @jacktaylor1030
    @jacktaylor1030 Před rokem

    Rocket, I used to live in Phoenix, Arizona, what a lovely state it is. I really enjoyed your thru hike adventure. The Arizona day night temp shifts are crazy... I'm 69 years old, and just love your trail hiking spirit. Thanks for letting me see your perspective of the Arizona Trail. I love you Rocket!

  • @juliojimenez-juanz6751
    @juliojimenez-juanz6751 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome vid 😎🚀

  • @TheNfields260
    @TheNfields260 Před 2 lety

    Love the real "you" we can see different facial expressions that paint reality on the trail! Beautiful

  • @marcohanig176
    @marcohanig176 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing so much of yourself! Your reflections at 18:30 were profound and inspirational. I wish you inner peace as you return to non-trail life!

  • @thomasdixon2538
    @thomasdixon2538 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for letting us tag along on your adventure! You are a gifted story teller; well done.

  • @azcolby40
    @azcolby40 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for doin such a wonderful job of experiencing the trail that I love

  • @rleahigh
    @rleahigh Před 3 lety +2

    Great narration of your hike of the AT/Arizona.... The world is a much better place with you in it Rocket....

  • @firstsergeant9361
    @firstsergeant9361 Před 3 lety +2

    You have a future in making documentaries I am telling ya. Someone out there in Hollywood needs to get in touch with this woman! I thought it was very well done. Super job!

  • @marthawade5297
    @marthawade5297 Před 3 lety +3

    This was fantastic. I've been a follower of you for quite awhile. Love your videos. Not just for the hiking journey and scenery but for the deeper message of personal challenges. So many of us can relate to the same challenges. Hope you continue to make videos. I love your style. Best to you!

  • @ajschiessl2162
    @ajschiessl2162 Před 3 lety +1

    I hope, when it’s my turn, my trail family is full of people like you... thank you for sharing your journey in AZ and on the AT with us... we live vicariously through you.

  • @tonyandginastrauss7871
    @tonyandginastrauss7871 Před 3 lety +1

    Great story of your trip!

  • @jonallenoutside
    @jonallenoutside Před 3 lety +4

    Spectacular job on telling and creating this story. Such a great filmmaker! Can’t wait to see what you do next.

  • @WALKITOFFDavidSmith
    @WALKITOFFDavidSmith Před 3 lety

    wow wow wow! This is as close to being there without actually being there that you can get. Fantastic job with this creation and congratulations, on what looked like, a serious ass kicker of a trail. Did I say "wow" already?? Just wow!

  • @radzrider
    @radzrider Před 2 lety

    Julia you are a true inspiration!!! Always remember, that successful people do what the unsuccessful won't do. It pays to be a winner and your easiest day was yesterday...

  • @NickandRachel
    @NickandRachel Před 3 lety +1

    So beautiful out there! Thanks for sharing

  • @deborahanderson5508
    @deborahanderson5508 Před 3 lety +8

    A beautiful re cap!!! You guys are beasts! Love Wing It. You belong on a trail, Julia. From a fellow Pennsylvanian. Thank you for sharing your trails. Dont stop!!

  • @cheryl_the_horsechick
    @cheryl_the_horsechick Před 8 měsíci

    sorry for that weird comment. i'm thinking if azt in spring. thank you for taking me along.