100% Agree walking you notice way more small details things you miss when driving or riding. It is amazing how low the radiation has dropped. Urban walks can be magical

I love ur videos

The narrative, the editing, and the videography is just perfect for this series. I loved every segment. Perfect.

This is amazing. I don't want your story to end. Best PCT vlog I've watched.

the guy that said "thru hiking is hard" is so right! thats something that is not talked about nearly enough. Thru hiking is harder than any job I have ever had. its like, in regular life you get to go home after your 8 hour shift and you have weekends off, but when you are on trail you do not get to just stop walking after 8 hours and you dont get "weekends off"... lol. we are constantly moving, chugging ourselves up climbs, battling against the winds, the cold, the heat, the rain, and just the fatigue that you get from a full day of walking the trail. On top of all that, include all the blisters that we are forced to endure and just keep walking on them, and the pains and soreness that comes along with pushing ones body physically each and every day. thru hiking is freaking HARD WORK. its way more work than any other work you find in regular life. if you want a vacation, dont go thru hiking, just stay home and keep working your regular job. no joke.

This looks like a really good trail to hike before moving up North to the Michinoku Coastal Trail and getting a bit more of a nature fix here and there... Also hey, an unexpected Nicolas Pettas! (I'm new here - pretty sure I had been tipped off about so great American hiking videos by you - I'm looking forward to catching up!)

Maybe at not pct

I know this a long time ago but ive loved watchn ur journey just now.

Great and inspiring too! Thank you

loved this!!!!

Such a wholesome video, thank you <3 Random question - could you share the model of the shoes you had on throughout this video? I'm looking for something this cool-looking and I couldn't find them on your gear lists ;-)

Great short!

I took a year off and now I’m in first year university, it’s been good and I’ve been doing well but I feel stagnate. I keep saying the PCT will be my reward for graduating but I keep wondering if I should just do it now. My concern is it will give me too much perspective and I’ll never finish school but then again why is that a bad thing? I’m not lost but feel like I’m on a one way track that will lead to a good life but bland one. If anyone has any perspective for a 19 year old please share

Beautiful video, have dropped a sub.

Korndog here. I've sectioned the PCT through Washington literally dozens of times. My go to for food was instant spuds and freeze dried stew. For a kicker I would add gravy. Quick easy super light weight. Good eatin. Trail taught me to roll with the punches and be in the moment. Not enough time for all that I want to do.

I loved watching your PCT films a few years ago (5 years!!!). Long overdue another visit.

The Fukushima Coastal Trail and Michinoku Trail are high on my list. Japan is such an underrated hiking destination. Did some of my favorite hiking there.

We need an extended ambient 3 hour version pretty please 🙏🏼

Wooooow! I didn´t expect to see Christine Thürmer in this video. I met her 2008 on the Appalachian Trail somewhwhere in Maine. We chatted in english for quite a while until we found out that we are both from Germany/Berlin...hahaha. Loved this video and the interviews. One more reason to visit Japan!

I did not expect to see German Tourist here :D

Wait.. there is more than vending machines in Japan???!

Very nice. Have you kept up your addiction to peanut butter in Japan? Or have you adapted to local snacks?

This was so well done and definitely covered a special topic. Especially for me as a Japanese person growing up in NZ. Good on yah!

Great you meet Cristine Thuermer. Greetings from TA, and also we meet Rob and George 😊.

Dr Danger here! This found me at such a special moment! So much love for everyone I know in this video…and everyone I’ve yet to meet ❤❤

I have been following your journey since your first videos! So excited every time you post 🥰 And I only recently discovered Christine Thürmers story and am going to one of her talks in 2 weeks. It feels so wonderfully random to see that you have spent time together 😄

Wow, but you are SUCH a good story teller! I deeply admire the way you always manage to weave people, nature, and your own experiences into the stories you tell. Your camera angles, your music selection, and your timing are all superb. Thank you for sharing your stories with the world!

また日本のtrailを歩いてくれたんですね、ありがとう😀

All this food is what dreemz are made of 😍

I wonder how you can get people to express their opinion comfortably, thanks for sharing with us, you must have a million views.

*immediately* looks at flights to japan

Love this so much! Your Japan content is lovely to see. It is like watching you experience your heritage and a place that you love. ❤

love the mini interviews and the joy everyone has for walking, which likely comes from walking with Elina! Such a beautiful video!

Thank you for sharing your experience with me. The way you capture the beauty and emotions and share them is so amazing. Awesome. Thank you truly!! I was so absorbed it seemed like only a minute.

That was a great ending shot to finish a fantastic movie. Thanks for sharing.

Even though it makes sense, Christine Thürmer in one of your videos isn’t a cross over I would have expected!

Not unlike Shinrin Yoku? Or perhaps related? Forest Bathing? Taking in the forest atmosphere? BTW, what a GREAT VIDEO.

you can walk in Pantura.. from Merak, to Banyuwangi..and see interesting things..

so beautiful!!

Definitely missed your hiking content!

Very pretty video, thank you for highlighting this cool trail, I enjoyed learning about it!

Cool Elina in the land of your Māma

fantastically put together. great to see your still having adeventures!

Another magical film. As always 😊

Japan is simply breathtaking! Your storytelling fits perfectly here my friend! Love the atmosphere!

Good to see your work again. You’re a terrific storyteller.

Love how you weave a narrative theme into each video. You should have so many more subs :)

All of your hikes are on The Pacific Ring of Fire.

50 minutes too short for me Elina, but a beautifully composed piece! Welcome back ❤

Thank you for sharing your experiences with the world! I personally visit Fukushima every year since the earthquake occurred. This place illustrates the relationship between humanity and nature, or Shizen.