4. PCT - Idyllwild to Big Bear

[@tracyd7432]

Loving this so far- Wow 200 miles! You make it seem so easy. You are an inspiration, sir! And I love that you always have your sense of humor!

[@TheHikingRev]

Thanks Tracy. I was just getting started. Be sure and watch to the end. (SPOILER ALERT…the last video is the best! Don’t skip ahead.)

[@DesertNebula]

Wow what an adventure 😮 I'm in palm springs and haven't heard of this trail. Just catus to clouds 🏜

[@TheHikingRev]

I used to live in Palm Desert. Just Google Pacific Crest Trail and you’ll find all kinds of information about this trail. It is one of the three Premier trails in the United States making up the Triple Crown of thruhiking. 😁

[@nathancallaghan1]

Keep on trucking uncle mike! And keep sending the vids. Only about 2400 miles to go. You will be there in no time. Stay safe

[@TheHikingRev]

Nathan Callaghan Thanks Nathan. You keep encouraging...I’ll keep trucking.

[@nikkihinton3398]

Glad to see your updates Mike! We have come off at casa de Luna for a couple of days are you way ahead of us now? (Jono and Nikki the Brits)

[@TheHikingRev]

nikki hinton No, actually I’m behind you. I got off the trail at KOA Campground at 444.3 and am in Palmdale waiting out the storm. I’ll resume on Monday and pick up a package at Hiker Heaven (the Saufleys). I hope I catch up with you. I miss you guys.

[@stephenrrose]

Shoulder issue and still manages to make a great video on the PCT! I caught myself smiling when you made the 200 mile marker! Great Job! Funny thing is, when you were showing your lunch of a "Dirty Diaper" I was literally putting peanut butter on crackers... Hmmmm and you filmed this 3 years ago! Too Funny!

[@TheHikingRev]

Hmmm…mini Dirty Diapers?

[@stephenrrose]

@@TheHikingRev Bahaha! Good one!

[@washingtonmike8296]

Thanks for taking us along the trail. It’s interesting to watch your travel as you proceed NOBO on the PCT.

[@TheHikingRev]

It was a trip of a lifetime!

[@tinmanandoliveoylsadventur7129]

Nice Video. I looked for Paradise Valley Cafe to Saddle Junction. Can't find it. Do you have a certain name for it. It's an interesting part of the PCT.

[@TheHikingRev]

It’s 3. - PCT Warner Springs to Idyllwild kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmnQk6Z5gLhnd80

[@dandecubellis8162]

Hi Rev. Thanks for this video. I'm planning a long section of the PCT stating at Campo on April 17 and I see this year is a big snow year probably similar to when you were doing this hike. I'm in Florida and have no experience hiking in snow. I'm wondering if you have any advice for Mt. San Jacinto and the other mountains in the "desert" section of the PCT? I'm not planning on the Sierra this year. Thanks in advance. Dan

[@TheHikingRev]

You’re welcome Dan. There are several “sketchy” sections on San Jacinto. A guy (Trevor Laher, “Microsoft”) died slipping off a cliff at Apache Peak. Then the “Fuller Ridge” section is alway snowy/icy. Make sure you use micro spikes and a snow axe when going over SanJac. Buy them at Nomad Adventure in Idyllwild and get info on how to use them from the owner. He’s a great guy. Goes up SanJac every day to give reports on the condition.

[@dandecubellis8162]

@@TheHikingRev Thank you

[@hanskloss1331]

what brand are those micro spikes ?

[@TheHikingRev]

Katoola Micro spikes. I highly recommend them. I’ll leave a link here. a.co/d/5lx1Jkg

[@hanskloss1331]

@@TheHikingRev thanks on it 👍