PCT 2021 Episode 1: The First Forty Miles (MM 0 - 41.5)
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- čas přidán 27. 03. 2021
- Hey guys! At last, here’s the first video from my PCT thru hike! This covers miles 1-41, Campo to Mt. Laguna. I’m out here and doing well, loving this beautiful trail. So glad to be able to share it with you.
Congratulations on your first 40. Nice Video.
Take care and be safe. Bob from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Thanks so much! 🙏 Glad to have you along!
I'm hiker trash from 2019 and it gives me all the feels watching your videos. I love watching you listen to your body and knowing when its time to stop and rest.
I was FREEZING for the first 500ish miles in my quilt. Basically until I got a thermal sleeping bag liner. If it doesn't get better id recommend one!
Cant wait to see more, happy trails!
Wonderful video! I really like your storytelling and style. A great inspiration to other solo women hikers. Thanks for keeping it real. 🌲⛺✌🏻
Yes great style. She makes me feel like we are there with her.
She has no reason to be shy. A truly wonderful woman.
That smile near the end shows how a warm drink and warm meal can lift one's spirits in a way never appreciated in the city. ☺️. Hopefully soon, your Florida blood will get used to those cold nights. Every winter, I visualize some mythical anti-freeze going in my body. Then things don't feel so cold. Except for my nose. 😜. I haven't figured out how to keep the darn thing warm at night. 🤔🤧
You are doing great! Considering you have been training in the very flat state of Florida, you are doing very well with the hilly terrain of the PCT.
Great start. I've followed many hikers over many years and as your first video this is one of the best I've seen. Good luck and keep on trekking.
Awesome video! Don't put on all your clothes when it's cold. Let your body heat let the down do what it's made for...trapping body heat!. Stay strong! Hell yeah! 🤘🕓
This is outstanding! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. You are a born video storyteller. Amazingly sharp images, perfect music and perfect blend of scenery and your personal story. 👍. Am so excited for you that you are making your dream come true. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎉. Thank you so much for making this video. Can't wait to see more. The PCT is a dream for so many of us. Really appreciate you taking us along. 🙏🏼✅
It really is THE dream
100% agree with this statement!!
Lol.....you got me on the 'first big landmark' of the trail....the sign you showed. 🤣. Yep, that sign is legendary. 👍😁. (No spoilers here.)
I’m shedding happy and excited tears here in Australia. I feel so honoured to be sharing this journey with you. I think you’re hiking an intelligent hike. Take it slow but steady and you will find your trail legs. It’s a lot of miles to go. Enjoy every one of them. Sending you all my hiking strength and energy.
That's a great first trail video. Thanks for taking us along. You're doing great. Finding the best tent site and tent orientation to reduce wind are learned skills. You'll figure it out.
Okay commenting again now that ive actually watched the whole thing - super excited to follow along! I know you said in one of your other videos that you just want hiking as an overweight person to be normal, and in a lot of ways it absolutely is thanks to the fantastic community of people that hikers tend to be made of. But in other ways being an overweight hiker is different, both physically and in our own heads. You mentioned other heavy hikers you've watched on CZcams that showed you how they hike, but youre the first one ive stumbled upon, so youre that person for me right now. Being both self sufficient in my confidence and being respectful of my body's needs are things that are super important to me, and the fact that they are important to you too makes me really excited to see what you share with us on this epic journey.
Fantastic video and story-telling!!! Congratulations on completing your first 40 miles and making it to Mt Laguna!! The scenery was beautiful and the conditions challenging. I'm so happy that you received some much needed trail magic and the comforting camaraderie of fellow hikers. Good that you are listening to your body and hiking miles accordingly. Way to go!! Already looking forward to the next episode!!
Slow and steady wins the race. Listen to your body. No need to push.
Great video, thanks for taking us along
Beautiful video, well done, and congratulations on a great start!
Thank you for letting us share your adventure. I hope your are able to solve the problem of getting chilled at night.
I am living vicariously through you. I’m with you every step. You are such an inspiration to all women. I’ll keep watching for your vids as you post more. You are really accomplishing an amazing feat! I am so psyched to get out there and hit the trail. Prayers coming your way to help you along. I am really enjoying seeing the area and all the nature. Be well! I know you can get it done. 💚
Thanks for sharing!
Love your video...
The trail welcomes you in grand style! Nice video!👍. Please update on the status of your air mattress .
I ended up not being able to repair it, so had to wait in Mt Laguna for a new one. But I got it, and I’m back out there!
Great to hear! Sleeping on the Trail is absolutely necessary!👍
I love that you started the video with some of our Cali Native plants 🌱 🙏🏽 -following- 🙂
Good video! Thanks for sharing your days.
I laughed out loud around the 25:00 minute when you said you reached the landmark of the trail with the warning sign of explosive ordinance! Those are just about everywhere out there, even in some hiking places in San Diego. I was surprised when I first cane across this when I moved here in SoCal.
I so enjoyed your vlog and your style of telling it like it is on your journey. Looking forward to the next story. Sorry for your struggles but I am taking note for my own trek. Thank you for what your doing. 🤗
Loved the video! It felt like I was out there with you. As others have said, great storytelling!
Nice work Marcy. Keep taking on those challenges!
Getting tested right out the gate. Perfect! It will set you up great for the long haul. You are killing it!
The hills will get easier as your Florida legs acclimate to hiking uphill. Looking forward to seeing more of the trail through your eyes!
I’ve been loving following along with your all of your prep and now your hike! Thank you so much for sharing this with us 💕
So inspiring! Please do NOT push it and take care of your body first and foremost. I can't wait to see you finish. Thank you for sharing this! Enjoy every minute you can and stay uninjured!
Thanks so much 🙏 Really trying to play it cool and take it slow enough, rest enough etc. I want to be able to stay in for the long haul! 😊
Congrats on surviving your first jaunt! You have been having it all weather Wise ! Doing a great job filming . Looking forward to walking to Canada with you virtually speaking lol
You met it all! The heat, the cold, wind, rain and fog. From exhilaration to exhaustion. You are a survivor and you will succeed! Congratulations on the first leg of your journey.
Thanks for sharing! I am looking forward to follow your journey. Greetings from Germany!
And more greetings from Germany! 😎 Yes. Wonderful first video. Glad I found her.
Great Attitude, of not pushing miles at this stage, just taking it easy, getting some rest when needed. Hike on!!! stay safe..
Thru hiking = embrace the suck! My sleeping pad kept going flat last year I ended up getting a new one. Your doing great! Happy trails
Thank you. So inspiring...and beautiful.
The wife and I are enjoying your videos they're put together very well. We wish you well and hike on!
What a wonderful video! Best of luck as you continue on the PCT. You survived more than your share of glitches on the first days and you had to acclimate to a different climate. You got this!
Great job on the first 40 miles! You are certainly seeing a range of conditions in the desert. Nice video too! 👍
Go girl, go! It's so awesome that already you are seeing what wonderful things people are capable of and how the trail can give you exactly what you need. That smile a the end is priceless. Til next time, remember, "When you focus on the good, the good gets better'. 40/2600 of the best memories made!
I’m so glad I found you! Its a dream to do the PCT someday and I’d do it solo so seeing another solo female document their journey is really amazing to me! Thank you!
You'll start to sleep better at camp soon, it just takes a while to adapt. Ditch the roll pad and get a Nemo switchback or Zlite as back up. you'll probably repair you Xlite a bunch. get a repair kit and find the leak by dunking it underwater and looking for the bubbles. When able, heat some water and put it in a bottle then a sock. Put it wherever you're cold, it works.
Don’t get discouraged. You are an intelligent young woman. You’ve got this. Loved your first trail video- you rock!
So happy to be able to share your journey with you and wishing you every success. 👍
I loved the video Rosey! The scenery is beautiful. I wish I was there with you. Love you 😘 ❤️
Watching from South Georgia! Thanks so much for taking us along with you. Rooting for you all the way! 👏🏼😎💪🏼
What an authentic account of your start to the PCT. I love your tenacity, your honesty, your resourcefulness and your resilience. Hoping your well-deserved stay in the tiny house will help restore you renergy and get you all geared up for the next leg. Glad you got some water for the coffee an d grits on your fourth day. Remember that being cold might be the result of dehydration.
Keep it up! You’re doing great. I was wondering if you’re keeping the downwind vestibule flap open at night to reduce condensation? I’ve got a single wall too and that’s what I do. Works for me. Stay strong!!!
Thumbnail looks great! I will be watching this first thing in the morning 🥳
Excellent video! It really gave me insight on the initial 40 miles of this trail. Thank you for sharing your thoughts as well. I will be cheering you on!
Rainmaker
So happy to see this! Way to go and walk on!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Awesome video. You are really good at this, and are doing so incredibly well during the "shake down" time. You are an inspiration. A suggestion....before bed, heat a liter of water to warm (not boiling!) and put it in a little dry sack against your feet or kidneys. It'll raise your body temp a few degrees. Thanks!!
Congrats on the start and thanks for sharing. Love the videos. An epic adventure always has its ups and downs. You are doing Awesome!!! Good luck!
So excited for you and proud of you. You're doing great and looking forward to watching your awesome journey.
So glad to see you getting it done! That first forty miles seems to be a hurdle for most ! Great views and so happy to watch your journey! Thank you for sharing . It’s a humbling experience I’m sure ! I can’t wait until 23 arrives and I’m there trekking the same foot miles and paces ! God Bless and thank you for sharing !
Trudge the road of Happy Destiny! Great Start.......R
Excellent videography and story telling! I can’t wait to see what happens next! Congratulations on making a good start on your journey!
Grits. A true southern girl!!! Trail name perhaps?? You’re absolutely killing it. If I may offer a tip: If you continue to sleep cold, a sleeping bag is warmer than a quilt any day of the week. Keep it up. We’ll be watching.
My mom, sister and I had a long text conversation about whether you meant “Grits” or “Southern Girl” as a trail name suggestion! 😂 I actually really like “Grits”! . Will keep it in mind if the trail doesn’t provide something decent soon 😊...And yep, got so desperate I thought about taking the financial hit to get a sleeping bag...Ended up finding another solution, but thanks for the suggestion!
Wonderful video! Happy trails to you and I can’t wait for more updates. So exciting! You got this!!!
👍🥾🎒⛰💪💙🧡💙
I, Pablo, moved to the San Diego area in 1967 and lived there for 38 years, until 2005. Met my wife in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico in 1986. We lived (along with our two young children) in Mount Laguna from 2000 to 2003. It was the most awesome time. I / we (all of us) were / became long-distance runners (I've averaged at least 2.5 hours daily for 40 years); so we spent tons of hours on the PCT. It's now been 16 years that we've lived in Mexico (7 years in the northern State of Sonora; 9 years here in Mexico City). So it's been a LONG time since I/we have seen much of the PCT and Mount Laguna.
What a pleasure and honor to "go back there" thru YOUR eyes and "relive" those wonderful experiences.
I wonder WHERE exactly is that small community of tiny houses? It kind of looks like where we lived; back then it was called the Sunrise Highway Trailer Park. ANYBODY KNOW FOR SURE?
Excited for you ... will be following your incredible sojourn ... safe journey 🙂👍🏼
I have been looking forward to the first video. Keep listening to your body. Great job!!
Nice video, great start to the hike.
You rocked those first 40!! I look forward to following your journey.
Thanks so much! 😁
Great video. The 2 times that I've hiked into Mt Laguna have both been very difficult and the weather unpredictable to insane. You've discovered the secret to hiking the PCT, get through the rough patches and enjoy the good times. I start 4/5 hopefully I get to meet you along the way!
Wow! You are living your dream Marcy, the scenery is breathtaking! I am waiting in excited anticipation for your next episode, keep it up and stay safe. We miss you at work too 😁
Thanks Q. The trail really is beautiful. 😊 Glad to be able to share it with some of you back home....Miss you guys too. Sometimes I wonder what craziness I’m missing out on 😁 Give my best to everyone! Hope you’re well!
U are making a memory that u will never forget and that will change ur life forever
Thanks for the ride.
You are doing fantastic! With the hike and the video!!
Nice video. Thanks for all the honesty and struggles. Hope you get your sleeping pad repaired or replaced. I plan on hiking in 2023, so following you to help me prepare. Best wishes going forth.
Thanks so much the views are awesome, I am so going someday.
Thank you! And hope you get to 💙
You have no idea how much I needed this.
Total respect ✊! Well done for powering through. Happy Hiking 🥾- Julia from the UK 🇬🇧
So excited to watch your journey! So Inspiring!
Great job! Wonderful views. Keep on trekking!
You did amazing and I am so excited to see your journey!
Thankyou for making these beautiful videos and sharing your stor. Me and the kids just watched your first video on the PCT and utterly enjoyed it ! Hi Marcy this is Nat nat !
Oops we weren't finished. Hope you and can't wait to see the Next. adventure!
Glad you guys are enjoying it! Glad I get to take you with me this way 😊 Hey Nat Nat! And hey Chandler! Hey Shannon! Hey Bella! Hey Norma and Dad and all my favorite weirtos! 💙😊
Everyday is new challenges. Wow what an adventure ! It’s all about the journey. PS the mosquitoes 🦟 are already blooming in Oregon they are early this year!
I was so excited to see that you had posted a video today, I have been waiting for it with such anticipation! I'm so happy for you that you can live your dream and hike your hike. Someday I'm going to get out there too, in the meantime I am thrilled to be "hiking along" with you, thanks for the inspiration!
Excellent! Can't wait to see the rest!
Way to go!! So excited for you!
Girl, you're killin it!! So excited for you, and I'll be following your travels for sure! Definitely look forward to your videos!
Loving your videos!!! Really awesome!!!
I start the PCT in about a month. It's comforting to see you do this, bit by bit. I relate to your fitness level and your overall attitude. The fact that you are a southerner makes you yet more relatable.
I just found your channel i am excited to follow another Floridian on the PCT
Love your video! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve been wondering how you’re doing!! So excited to see your first video from the trail! Love that you’re pushing through the challenges. Can’t wait to see what’s next. Great job and good luck!!
Congratulations on your first 40. Your videos are wonderful by the way.
You’re an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your journey!
I am looking forward to following you ,, so far it has been great ,,,, love your filming of everything ,, stay positive ,, from what I have seen of others that have hiked ,,, the first 100 miles is the hardest of the desert ,, so ,, keep going ,, It will get better :-)
I love this! Thanks sooo much for sharing your journey :)
I'm so proud of you! You are such an inspiration!!
Awesome ! Thanks for sharing your journey
Hey from Hickory NC! I am so proud of you!
Just amazing! Keep the miles coming!
We’re behind you all the way (from Australia) !! We hope you continue to have your fabulous attitude as it will see you through the ups and downs, literally! All the best lovely xxx
This is so cool and I am so proud, jealous, happy for you!! Keep walking! You’ve got this a so many people supporting you! No matter how far you go, whether it is to the end or not, what matters is that you got out there and did it. Love the videos too! Thanks so much for sharing. I’ll be there too one day! Fingers crossed!
Good for you getting out there.
Well done! And your tiny house is the cutest one 🥰
You are a true inspiration to us all!