I found your channel and have been watching your AT hike. I was very proud to see you push thru your icy day and morning tears. I was once in the US army. We did 50 k raid in under 48 hours the the mountains in Germany no trails and 85 lb packs. I had to chisel ice from my boots to put them on. So I know how you felt. I think you would have stronger and slept better if you would have eaten better. More fats and protien.

I'm not anyone who can't handle people, but I still wouldn't want to hike without a firearm. So don't feel bad.

This is almost as scary as Jake the donkey.

Looks like it was a beautiful day!

Jess no reason to explain. Hike your hike. I enjoyed following you. Safety is always first. Best of luck.

Yes, the cedar forests of Washington are similar to the redwood forests of California. Only the redwood forests are much taller.

I’m glad your safe. I report the person for his safety or some else safety. Stay strong

I’ve so enjoyed all your hiking episodes, and look forward to your further adventures. We hike Big Bend N.P. every first weekend in November, if you care to join us. It’s very rugged, and very vertical, but the camp site on the South Rim of the Chisos Mountains is spectacular. The Terlingua Chili Cook-Off that week is a bonus, with live music, chili judging, and lots of shenanigans. Come on Down!

Best views of MT Hood. Sunset was so very cool ❤

I really enjoyed this episode. Thanks for showing us around. Happy Trails!

After watching your first few videos on the trail, I'm not surprised. Learning experience. You can't win without failing multiple times first.

Wow, Jessie, what a tough night and day. It saddens me to see you going through these difficulties. I’ve had several encounters with deranged individuals. It’s a very traumatic experience. After yesterday’s majestic mountain views, what a let down. Your feet look like any further hiking will be very painful. I hope you can get some rest, and heal up, emotionally and physically.

that looks like the best nero/zero ever!

Beauty, ‘eh? Thanks for taking us along!

Good job don't give up and think you're right about picking more specific time windows to go do sections, like hike as much as you can in two weeks , there is youtube stories of couples that took whole decade to finish it ; it's your hike so enjoy it ; as long as you want ; it was amazing to see you handle that scary experience and remind us good men to make a tramily more often to make the ladies out there feel more safe ; you did so good in that video to explain , thanks ,have a great life back home now.

Thanks for sharing does great views. ❤

I started following you on your AT hike and enjoyed your enthusiasm. Best of wishes on whatever hikes you plan for the future.

You were totally unprepared for the PCT and things went downhill from there.

The train adventure looked great. Maybe take that adventure to Europe and spend a couple months backpacking by train through 8-10 countries!!

we love you sweet bee. Hope your life is full of love and joy. while the journey may have been short... Thankyou so much for bringing us along. 🙌💕

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You’re so relatable Jessie. Love your videos

Enjoy your videos very much. You made a sound decision about getting off IMHO. Watching some NOBO PCT hikers, the fires are indeed pretty bad and hiking those areas would turn into a logistical nightmare. Glad you are home safe and sound. Look forward to future videos from you.

when 2 lane road tru Columbia gorge was built 1910....people were driving model t cars...eagle creek trail was built to get them something to do....proud. heritage...so well designed

Thanks for another beautiful episode. I really enjoyed it. Happy Trails!

What a journey just to get home.How long did the trip home take?I'm glad you've home safe.

Remember: Hike Your Own Hike…whatever that is

Watching your eye movements was almost hypnotic!

Well, my first thought was your decision to get off trail was not a “quit on a bad day, rather it was a joint and considered decision and, given your description of the situation, turned out to be the best decision. Second thought, we are for the most part social animals and sharing experiences, I believe, is important. That doesn’t mean we hike with someone all day long or maybe even for a few days but what is does mean is we like to share our experiences and hear about the experience of others. Third thought, and you alluded to this, look at what you learned. Those snow experiences were classrooms where you got to test and even expand your boundaries. Having that information will be of great importance for when you are considering your next adventure. Finally, all in all this seemed to be a great experience for you and growing is good!! I’ll look forward to your next outing.

Good video with some good views, nice to be back home, so let's keep on hiking 😊

Hi Jessie aka 🍯🐝 Thanks for sharing your SOBO section hike and sharing your Casio watch.. so we could guess what time it says. Hope to see you again on KZbin. --Stone

I have also been watching "Hiking Dancer" on the PCT and she has documented many fires on the trail. It's always better to be safe than sorry.

as someone who can no longer hike, and will never get the chance to see the beautiful northwest, i want to thank you for sharing your time out there. be happy, and hopefully one day we will see you adventuring again!

Your MS family is very proud of you and yes you should be proud of yourself. Life is really all about the experiences and the adventures you take along the way. You are living life to the fullest. Gosh we can't wait to see you. And I can't wait to watch your next adventure unfold.❤❤

That is a very beautiful place. One day I will get there. Thanks for sharing

Thanks for sharing your great adventure with us including the traveling. Again, as an "OJ" (Original Jessie) subscriber, I commend you for your videography and editing skills which have come a long way since you started the channel with your AT thru-hike announcement. I look forward to your future videos of hiking or other journeys/adventures.👏🏆👍

It was very enjoyable while it lasted and I look forward to seeing you again! It's good to know that you are safe and happy!

I hope to see you (follow you) on your next adventure!

You can't go wrong being true to your priorities. - Peace and Sparkling Paths

I hope that, overall, you enjoyed your hike and your trip. All the best.

It was never supposed be a thru hike any way. Great section hike! Thanks so much for sharing. I hope we see more of you in the future.

Thanks for sharing your adventures. Best of luck with whatever comes next.

No way can I go 12 hours without peeing. Maybe 6. Good vibes to you.👍

Sometimes you just have to quit. Live to hike another day. Out west ain't for many.

PCT was challenging for SOBOs this year for sure! While it is a bummer to see your journey end, it totally makes sense to not want to continue alone; that is exactly why I got off trail myself. Thanks for sharing your story. It is reassuring to know that I am not the only one who decided to cut the trek short for a variety of similar reasons. Hopefully you make it back out this way again sometime :)

Was this at the small “campground” (4~6 tent spots) just south of road @ Lolo Pass? Mile 2116.9? I planned to camp at that site last year while hiking SOBO in Aug. Crossed the road at dusk, just before getting to the campground. On the road was a lone guy in the driver seat of a Sprinter van that did not look like a camper van. Vehicle pointed @ trailhead. Did not look like a hiker or outdoorsman and he was smoking a cig. With this being only a few hundred feet from the otherwise empty tent campground, at dusk, just me & him…I was freaked out. Despite the darkness & low moon illumination I decided to keep hiking south, to get away from creepy dude. Did the 3mi up Bald Mtn Spur & silently set up cowboy camp about 10pm @ mi 2114.1 next to Top Spur Junction near a couple other tents. I stayed quiet & didn’t use white light to set up. (Turns out Top Spur is a way nicer camp spot anyway than the road site) Most likely the creepy dude was just some guy waiting to pick up a hiker friend, or getting away from the stress of civilization for a few hrs. But when my spidey sense tingles, I usually listen even if my logic brain says it’s probably fine. This was the only time on the whole PCT I ever felt even remotely unsafe due to humans. And it was right around (or exactly) the spot you’re describing. Maybe there is something about that little stretch of trail. (I see another commenter said it’s near multiple trailheads & busy.)

Great hike, bro! Those are some wild experiences and memories that most people won't ever have. You're an inspiration, and unless some of these keyboard warriors walk a couple thousand miles in your shoes then their negative opinions are invalid. We're proud of you! Here's to making the most of life, and going on the adventures it presents you!

Your decision makes perfect sense. The vlogs were great. Thanks for sharing!

I like your videos, but do you think you could give us another forty reasons for stopping. Actually, I knew it was doomed as soon as you said you had to fear men. Stay strong, get a hiking partner, and get back on a trail.

I don’t blame you one bit, go with your gut! No explanation needed❤