My pack for this trip was around 29lbs, with food and 2L of water. I carry a bear canister, which adds to my base weight. I also always pack extra food on trips like this, just in case I end up stuck out there for longer than planned.

@@cathyfoto2362 My pack was around 24lbs with food and water. For this trip I did not bring a stove and cold soaked my meals. I also eat about 1/3 of what everyone else eats so start with a lot less food.

I can't seem to get my pack, with food and water, under 34 lbs. It's always 34lbs near exactly. But I was carrying 3 liters of water, it was hot!

This summer for hot lunches, I did a lot of peanut noodles which is basically ramen with a peanut butter packet. Super easy, super yummy and super cheap. It was enough of a power punch to get me through the rest of the afternoon and into camp.

We're NEVER getting lost as long as we have you to guide us, our fearless navigator!! As for jumping in an alpine lake, don't threaten me with a good time! Hahaha!!

ALWAYS make the time for a swim in an alpine lake....or two, or three! Thank you for planning such an epic trip and letting me crash it with all of you. :)

Beauty influencer, trip planner extraordinaire...she does it all!!!

It doesn't take much to get revitalized when you spend some good, quality time out in the backcountry. It's part of what keeps me coming back.

100%!!!

I made both the stove and food cozy myself. Here's the video I put together showing how I made my backpacking food cozy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ7VkHdqps93j6s

@@TheHungryHiker thank you! Excellent tutorial 👏

I quit my original plan and went to go hike something else.

You're welcome! Hopefully this video was helpful for you planning your own trip.

Thank you for allowing me to come crash your "Solo Not Solo" hike up to the Northern Terminus and for helping me find my love for backpacking again. I needed that trip more than you'll ever know. I'm so proud that you're a CSFBS graduate and honored to also have you as one of my friends. I still can't believe I forgot that DAMN BREAD in Steve's truck. I think I more than made up for it when we got back into Mazama though. Hahahaha!!

Absolutely! It's super versatile (and delicious!)

@@TheHungryHiker will be added to my AT thru hike resupply boxes for sure and many other recipes from ya

This whole experience really taught me quite a few valuable lessons. By sharing my story, I hope to inspire others out there to always listen to their gut and not feel bad or ashamed about having to pivot from a plan that isn't just working out. As for those sea salted baguette, if you know, YOU know!! I love Mazama!!

After this summer, I'm a huge fun of the leisure and pleasure backpacking trips! I thought in my heart I would always be a thru-hiker myself, but after section hiking much of the PCT over the last 5+ years, I'm learning that I actually prefer section hiking over thru-hiking. I love being able to cherry pick when and where I get to go out on trail without having to worry about racing against the weather. The trip planning logistics are so much easier with the shorter trips and you don't have to take as much time off of "town" life as I need to with a thru-hike.

Yay! Glad I was able to help you learn more about your gear.

There are so many reasons why someone could lose their appetite on a backpacking trip. I think for me it was a combination of strenuous exercise in extreme heat. I typically don't have a big appetite on my first couple days of any big trip, but after a week of not really wanting to eat, I knew something was wrong. Even when I got into my two town stops, I wasn't eating as much as I should've been.

@@TheHungryHiker i just got off a few weeks back and it was very hot

Not 100% sure what this comment means, but in the video thumbnail, that's a picture of Jefferson Park in Oregon. It's one of my favorite spots along the PCT in Oregon.

Thanks for watching. Glad you got a little something out of this video.

Costco can be tricky because one day they'll have something and then the next day it's gone. Plus, most Costcos will carry different items based on their region. Luckily we had huckleberry jam at my local Costco here in Missoula back in the Spring and it was delicious!

Thanks for watching the video!

Section L of the PCT in Washington is beautiful. I've hiked it three times now and it's been stunning each time.

I feel like there's a time and a place for hiking solo and backpacking with friends. I like doing both for multiple reasons. I was happy to have a huge group of ladies who let me crash their various trips throughout the summer. Some of those adventures will be coming up soon in other videos. :)

I love that and totally agree!

Exactly!

Well thank you for that. :)

Glad you like them!

Thank you!~ Washington is one of my favorite places. I know I can always count on this state for the incredible backcountry.

Good question. The border where the Northern Terminus is at the PCT is not a manned border crossing. In order to cross into Canada legally via the PCT, hikers need to obtain a Canada PCT Entry permit through the Canadian government and will need to present that to authorities when they leave the country. Here's more info about the Canada PCT Entry permit along with details about crossing in and out of Canada via the PCT: www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/permits/canada-pct-entry-permit/

It's my favorite!! So good!!

Hello!

Thank you! I really appreciate that.

Thank you! The scenery up in the Washington backcountry along the PCT is unreal. I was so happy to visit again.