The Pacific Crest Trail in Three Minutes

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  • čas přidán 23. 06. 2015
  • This video shows Mac, from www.halfwayanywhere.com hiking the entirety of the Pacific Crest Trail from the US/Mexico border to the US/Canada border across 2,660 mi / 4,200 km through California, Oregon, and Washington.
    I created this version in response to my first video, "The Pacific Crest Trail (Three Second Thru-Hike)", I have recut the footage into a more compact format with updated music.
    I hope this video continues to spread the beauty of the PCT and share its glory with hikers and dreamers alike.
    For more about the PCT, visit www.halfwayanywhere.com/pacif...

Komentáře • 690

  • @orhetttalbert6369
    @orhetttalbert6369 Před 4 lety +265

    I just hiked the Pacific Coast Trail in 3 minutes. I gotta rest now.

  • @JimNagle87
    @JimNagle87 Před 8 lety +516

    You gotta make time in life guys. Waiting around for the "right" time to do anything will surely disappoint you. If you want to do something, make time. Do it and don't look back. If it doesn't work out for you, then you learn something. Take the time off from work and do it, even if it's just one big adventure that uses all your time. Quality experiences > Quantity.

    • @deepdish2034
      @deepdish2034 Před 6 lety +2

      J.M. Studios hell yeah! Have you hiked it yet? I'm planning 2019 to do this

    • @hopebasinger2442
      @hopebasinger2442 Před 4 lety

      iagree

    • @calitaco
      @calitaco Před 4 lety +3

      @@deepdish2034 Did you do it?

    • @deepdish2034
      @deepdish2034 Před 4 lety +1

      @@calitaco I hiked on it but honestly hiked more on intersecting trails

    • @KandiKlover
      @KandiKlover Před 4 lety +10

      Waiting for the right time just ends up making you put if off forever and then you're old and dying and crying because you never did the stuff you want in life.

  • @zizimugen4470
    @zizimugen4470 Před 8 lety +124

    It amazes me that the trail seems to be a maximum three feet wide. There's hardly even a "scar" on the earth for this beautiful path!

    • @jaybjornbjornintheusa3039
      @jaybjornbjornintheusa3039 Před rokem

      The trail creates little streams from all the foot traffic in which causes unnatural drainage of several areas

  • @RaziemeIborra
    @RaziemeIborra Před 9 lety +65

    This is arguably the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.

  • @rickjames5889
    @rickjames5889 Před 6 lety +19

    I've made this journey before, brings back memories. I can recall almost exactly where these shots were taken.
    Best time of my life, grats.

  • @ThaCapoDon
    @ThaCapoDon Před 7 lety +137

    Just finished the trail. Great feeling

    • @adamgenova2916
      @adamgenova2916 Před 7 lety +16

      Where do people sleep and get food from while they are there? Are there any animals that can attack you like bears?

    • @oxo__Milk__oxo
      @oxo__Milk__oxo Před 7 lety +2

      ThaCapoDon my same question lol

    • @ThaCapoDon
      @ThaCapoDon Před 7 lety +12

      Hey. You sleep in the tent that you carry with you. You resupply food in towns along the trail.. sometimes 1-5 days carry each time... water reports give you info about how often and where you find water

    • @notsurex
      @notsurex Před 6 lety

      how much weight did u lose

    • @deepdish2034
      @deepdish2034 Před 6 lety +1

      ThaCapoDon wow! Can you share any pointers ax to how to and not to do's? I'm planning this but obese, diabetic, schizophrenic and have vertigo! I'm planning this alone!

  • @sarahkrupa7345
    @sarahkrupa7345 Před 4 lety +13

    That... was beautiful.
    As someone who had plans but whose plans were knocked back again and again as mobility limiting medical conditions began to mount (I'm on number 5 at 35), I know I will never see this in person.
    But I'm thankful that I live in a time and place where people like you are kind enough to compile such amazing video and let me glimpse what could have been if I had been born healthy.
    Aaaaaaand now I'm crying, hahaha.
    Again, thank you. That was... something I never thought I'd see.

  • @eonblue46
    @eonblue46 Před 8 lety +15

    Exceptional. Nothing I have seen captures the feeling of physically walking on that trail quite like this.

  • @Zakkyy
    @Zakkyy Před 8 lety +23

    Now THIS is living life to its fullest. Amazing!

  • @fh5977
    @fh5977 Před 9 lety +21

    I'm only 16 years old and read the book 'Wild' written by Cheryl Strayed, but omg, when i saw this adventure, it has become dream to do for me! It looks such a nice, but dangerous adventure, given by Mother Earth!

    • @Pedro28725
      @Pedro28725 Před 2 lety

      And? Have you done it yet?

    • @keekee999booo
      @keekee999booo Před 2 lety

      yeah! Have you done it???

    • @fh5977
      @fh5977 Před 2 lety +4

      Not yet! I am 22 now and in my last year studying Biomedical Sciences, so didnt have time yet! :D

    • @Pedro28725
      @Pedro28725 Před 2 lety +3

      @@fh5977 Haha sick you replied after 6 years. I was in the same boat as you 2 years ago. Do it next year. You won't regret it, trust this random stranger on the internet.

    • @fh5977
      @fh5977 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Pedro28725 I will for sure haha!!

  • @cdb-ez6xg
    @cdb-ez6xg Před 8 lety +20

    I like how your focus was downward/trail dominant through most of your days, and blue sky begins to reveal itself toward the end of your trip. Keep holding your head up, there's a grand world out there!

  • @st.aniel.
    @st.aniel. Před 8 lety +43

    Man everyday was leg day for you.

  • @Shawdiee
    @Shawdiee Před 4 lety +17

    1:01 scares me, but other than that, everything looks beautiful!

  • @willsouthafrica
    @willsouthafrica Před 8 lety +7

    What a lovely world we live in. We just need to get out there and appreciate it.

  • @drajah1986
    @drajah1986 Před 9 lety +5

    WOW - I mean, WOW
    You truly can't appreciate the world we live in unless you see this. Incredible!

  • @sonjaphotography1285
    @sonjaphotography1285 Před 8 lety +9

    Kudos to you for hiking this trail, it's on my bucket list!

  • @Doww1e
    @Doww1e Před 9 lety +117

    2:25 is a money shot!

    • @Halfwayanywhere
      @Halfwayanywhere  Před 9 lety +27

      Darin Gordon Tunnel Falls in Northern Oregon!

    • @yanwarcakrasenjaya4008
      @yanwarcakrasenjaya4008 Před 9 lety

      Halfway Anywhere Will check out. Can you give the timestamps of your time in Colorado?

    • @Halfwayanywhere
      @Halfwayanywhere  Před 8 lety +8

      Yanwar Cakrasenjaya The trail passes through California, Oregon, and Washington (so I have no stamps of time to offer you).

    • @yanwarcakrasenjaya4008
      @yanwarcakrasenjaya4008 Před 8 lety

      Halfway Anywhere Fair enough. Looks like an epic journey though. Did you guys just camp out for the night when you were done for the day?

    • @Linkthe3rd
      @Linkthe3rd Před 8 lety +8

      Yanwar Cakrasenjaya They stayed in motels all along the way. The parks service provides AMAZING accommodations.

  • @betty8568
    @betty8568 Před 4 lety +1

    Oh my! The number of steps that have touched this path, gives me chills. It calls to me.

  • @catherinegarmon3027
    @catherinegarmon3027 Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful. Love the peaceful music.

  • @Michael-hn6tj
    @Michael-hn6tj Před 3 lety

    Things are so terrible right now. I came across this video and had a good cry at how beautiful life still can be. Thank you.

  • @jenniferfrank4716
    @jenniferfrank4716 Před 4 lety +2

    I LOVE this video. I love hiking in the wilderness. Oh, this makes my heart sing :-)

  • @PzLoveUnityRespect
    @PzLoveUnityRespect Před 8 lety +2

    This video just saved me a five month journey. Thanks man. Just crossed it off my bucket list!

  • @KelbyRoberson
    @KelbyRoberson Před 8 lety +1

    Wow, this is incredible. Mad props to you and your friends that completed this hike!

  • @AmericanDrainWorks
    @AmericanDrainWorks Před 3 lety +1

    This was so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing.

  • @stardust610134
    @stardust610134 Před 8 lety +1

    I think I would never be able to finish the whole trail, I would just be dazed by one of those amazing scenery along the way.

  • @chris-terrell-liveactive
    @chris-terrell-liveactive Před 4 lety +1

    I hiked the Oregon section back in 1993, a superb journey on many levels that i think I'm still learning from. I met many good and generous people and had a real feeling of being rewarded for something. I can't afford to do such a trip for now but would love to go through Washington if I get the chance in future. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @jason5031
    @jason5031 Před 7 lety +1

    This is brilliant. Thank you Mac for sharing! It's made my day.

  • @MikeRiggsAdventures
    @MikeRiggsAdventures Před 7 měsíci

    Hey, I am 62 and just got off the PCT. I am telling you to chase your dreams and do it! Yes, it's hard but you can do so much more than you think! Good Memories, Good People, and Good Views. Mac thanks for working on the survey!

  • @txhypnotist
    @txhypnotist Před 6 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing this experience with me and others. Keep on Hiking!

  • @chriscartermedia
    @chriscartermedia Před 3 lety +1

    Man, such a beautiful look at this incredible trail!

  • @alilopez4836
    @alilopez4836 Před 4 lety +1

    Wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

  • @Fockerizer
    @Fockerizer Před 7 lety +1

    Awesome Video, Awesome Scenery, Awesome Music, Awesome Parks, Just Awesome !

  • @berkantduman5603
    @berkantduman5603 Před 9 lety +2

    I've been excited while watching the video it was awesome. i can find thousand people out there who wants to do same thing as you did.

  • @kep16
    @kep16 Před 9 lety +1

    Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jennyh5117
    @jennyh5117 Před 4 lety

    I LOVE IT! 😢 My favorite photos outdoors on the trail are of the trail and its surroundings! Beautiful! Thank you and congratulations! 👏🏼

  • @feslenraster
    @feslenraster Před 4 lety

    Amazing views, journey and shot. Well done Mac. thanks for this!

  • @mikenaylor6875
    @mikenaylor6875 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing this. Looked like an incredible journey.

  • @juliettelundgren2902
    @juliettelundgren2902 Před 8 lety +6

    Thank You for the inspiration... The Deep Creek section runs within a mile of my back yard... I am planning a lot of day trips until the hub and I can afford a good 2 week trek up through the Sierras... I loved this so much. ( did a pretty good section hike of the AT but in the dead of winter.... BAD IDEA ) called it in Shenandoah Park.. I look forward to a bit of redemption ;-)

  • @RosemaryWoodel
    @RosemaryWoodel Před 8 lety +1

    Love it! Thank you so much for creating this.

  • @houckstar
    @houckstar Před 4 lety

    What a fantastic way to let me feel like I experienced the entire journey. Music is 👌

  • @trevpackerphotography
    @trevpackerphotography Před 7 lety

    What an adventure! Being in the outdoors with those views must've been so awesome. Congrats on completing the journey!

  • @faisalkhandotcom
    @faisalkhandotcom Před 4 lety

    Thank you for making this. Loved every second of it.

  • @_Sil_
    @_Sil_ Před 8 lety

    Such beautiful country and an incredible journey.Good on you for making it the whole way!

  • @Whisperingtothefire
    @Whisperingtothefire Před 8 lety +2

    This is absolutely incredible!!

  • @patedabea1481
    @patedabea1481 Před 8 lety +2

    thanx for letting us be a part of your journey

  • @adventurecoalition3690

    Awesome, scenery. Thanks for sharing.

  • @5nanometers
    @5nanometers Před 8 lety +3

    I really, really like this video and song. Good job!

  • @joreygauthier5842
    @joreygauthier5842 Před 9 lety +4

    One of the coolest things I've seen on CZcams in a long time

  • @WarriorPhilosopher1
    @WarriorPhilosopher1 Před 4 lety

    Incredible journey, thank you for sharing.

  • @TheHungryHiker
    @TheHungryHiker Před 3 lety

    I LOVE This! This video just gave me all the PCT feels. Take me back!

  • @RobertDeloyd
    @RobertDeloyd Před 5 lety +1

    Just totally unbelievably awesome! I love this video

  • @hikeoverheels5429
    @hikeoverheels5429 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you for making this, I am class of 22’ and I ache for the trail nearly every day ❤️

  • @tkdbabe67
    @tkdbabe67 Před 7 lety

    Awesome. Thank you for sharing it with all of us!

  • @MrGusto-ch3wc
    @MrGusto-ch3wc Před měsícem

    Thanks for this.
    Just more motivation to do it again next year!!!

  • @MalMilligan
    @MalMilligan Před 7 lety

    So many incredible views. Thanks for making this vid !!

  • @TylerVanOrden
    @TylerVanOrden Před 8 lety +1

    Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

  • @marni246
    @marni246 Před 7 lety +1

    Absolutely amazing!

  • @marceloasouzadasilva349

    This is beautiful, i cried, so mucho energy, so much beauty...

  • @marydrake1209
    @marydrake1209 Před 4 lety

    What a beautiful video of our gorgeous USA. May we always keep it beautiful and free; where everyone can enjoy Nature's gifts and the kindness of fellow beings.

  • @HearturMind
    @HearturMind Před 4 lety

    OH MY GOSH! Thank you for sharing that. It is amazing!

  • @SuperSaiyanPhysique
    @SuperSaiyanPhysique Před 8 lety +3

    This song is great! Fits the video nicely.

  • @arandybozarth
    @arandybozarth Před 4 lety

    Thank you. Beautiful. Inspiring.

  • @pussymystictv4607
    @pussymystictv4607 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for making this video.
    I appreciate you for this. 🙏♥️

  • @willporter89
    @willporter89 Před 9 lety

    Incredible Footage! What a Journey!! you lucky Bastards! Time to start saving up!

  • @TheNelsonMarquez
    @TheNelsonMarquez Před 7 lety

    Really amazing! Thanks for sharing this expenden experience!

  • @brittbacon
    @brittbacon Před 4 lety

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing ❤️

  • @marciobm7810
    @marciobm7810 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Very nice! Hugs from Brazil!👏🇧🇷

  • @Duus_DK
    @Duus_DK Před 8 lety +1

    My dream is definitely to follow the PCT. thanx for sharing !!!!

  • @chrisbentley9442
    @chrisbentley9442 Před 4 lety +3

    Great video Mac! Hope to cross trails again someday soon!

  • @daviddamore1420
    @daviddamore1420 Před 3 lety

    Wow the nature or wilderness is unbelievable!! Very beautiful!!

  • @theslowwalker
    @theslowwalker Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the wonderful video. Aloha

  • @RonaeX
    @RonaeX Před 6 lety +1

    This is simply amazing!!!

  • @SusanHuey
    @SusanHuey Před 5 lety

    THANKS for sharing your video! Amazing country we live in!

  • @SpookyBizkit
    @SpookyBizkit Před 4 lety +1

    WOW DUDE THAT IS AMAZING !!! KEEP ON HIKING PNW IS SOOO BEAUTIFUL

  • @jamescarey
    @jamescarey Před 8 lety

    fantastic idea. wonderfully done! thank you, thank you thank you.

  • @StevenParente
    @StevenParente Před 8 lety

    This is amazing. Thanks for posting!

  • @ThatOldBiddy
    @ThatOldBiddy Před 8 lety +1

    Thank you for this... its the most beautiful imagery I've seen in a very long time. May Life give you everything you need.~

  • @garygrauberger6672
    @garygrauberger6672 Před rokem

    Great video glad I can check that off the list

  • @shawn14isme
    @shawn14isme Před 9 lety +74

    man i want to do that so bad

    • @KandiKlover
      @KandiKlover Před 4 lety +1

      I wanna just take my mountain bike down it and speed away from people who tell me not too hehe

    • @ferdrewflores3612
      @ferdrewflores3612 Před 3 lety +1

      ...have you done it Shaw ?! 😁😁

    • @shawn14isme
      @shawn14isme Před 3 lety

      @@ferdrewflores3612 awwww man! Nope. :(

    • @justme-yr2xf
      @justme-yr2xf Před 3 lety

      #metoomovement

  • @VitorBarbosa
    @VitorBarbosa Před 9 lety +4

    Glorious beard at the end!

  • @lyndacramer8665
    @lyndacramer8665 Před 2 měsíci

    Looks like fun and health. May all arrive there as they are able.

  • @pp_geopolitix9453
    @pp_geopolitix9453 Před 8 lety +1

    Beautiful video, Inspiring and KUDOS!!...

  • @jasonnolan4143
    @jasonnolan4143 Před 4 lety +2

    Really miss the old soundtrack, it was a great soundtrack for a great video!

  • @WilderMom
    @WilderMom Před 8 lety +2

    Very cool video and music....Thanks for posting it! :))

  • @Laufield
    @Laufield Před 8 lety +4

    Beautiful.....I will going there in next few years. *finger crossing*

  • @MeSki2
    @MeSki2 Před 7 lety

    Thank you! Very cool to watch! Been a few of those spots.

  • @chrisread6103
    @chrisread6103 Před 5 lety +1

    Love it Love it! Thanks for the share!

  • @strafrag1
    @strafrag1 Před 7 lety

    A wonderful feat to have accomplished. Bravo.♥

  • @troop362ElcCajon
    @troop362ElcCajon Před 7 lety

    That is awesome Mac!

  • @ronhossannah1
    @ronhossannah1 Před 9 lety

    this is just beautiful man, well done

  • @echojdavis
    @echojdavis Před 8 lety

    Thats a BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY. Thank you for sharing =)

  • @TGo-n-Roscoe
    @TGo-n-Roscoe Před 4 lety

    Amazing. I've never been so captivated.

  • @pfreidmeister
    @pfreidmeister Před 9 lety +3

    This was beautiful Mac! I want to go back.
    - Achilles

    • @Halfwayanywhere
      @Halfwayanywhere  Před 8 lety +2

      Philip Freidin ACHILLIES! CDT next year? PCT round two? I need to return.

  • @firewalkerg11
    @firewalkerg11 Před 7 lety

    Really impressive! Great job!

  • @retribution5242
    @retribution5242 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing. I imagine folks stuck in life felt at ease for atheist a few minutes thanks to you. I'm currently heading up to the Crest... after I roll a few joints. Cougar trail/Big Bear 🐻 ♥

  • @ronkirk5099
    @ronkirk5099 Před 4 lety +1

    Class of '86 here - I spent 7 months doing the trail and had a little snow in WA. I loved it so much, I went on to do the AT, CDT (in 4 section hikes), the AZ trail and FL trail. I'm a westerner and probably a little biased, but the PCT is the best. The CDT is still a work in progress and has sections of pavement, 4x road and you'll see vehicles on it so the experience is diminished. Just do it if you can, I guarantee you will cherish the experience the rest of your life. See it before our wild areas disappear. Suggestions: go light and for heaven's sake don't be in a hurry. Your chances of a successful thru-hike and the pride that goes with it will be much better.

  • @LASadvgrrl
    @LASadvgrrl Před 7 lety

    loved this video.

  • @ReptarHikes
    @ReptarHikes Před 8 lety

    This made me want to hike soooo bad! Awesome job.

  • @hoathbill
    @hoathbill Před 8 lety

    Great Video, Thank you

  • @janemoore7406
    @janemoore7406 Před 4 lety +1

    a wonderful post - especially right now!