5 Months - A Pacific Crest Trail Documentary

[@rogerc7972]

Most enjoyable - best "unintentional" documentary ever!

[@zachrotondo]

Roger C thanks!

[@bhotherbhother8764]

💞💞💋💋🙏🙏😄🌤🌟🌟🏵🏵🍀🍀🌻💖💖💖👋👋👋👏👏👏👏👏😘😘😘😘😘love you sooo much guys

[@emielwittevrongel3204]

I have been doing some hiking in Europe and this movie just captures the thru-hiking experience like no other video could. In a weird way, it made me feel homesick for an adventure I have never been on. It made me decide to slowly start working towards doing the PCT, probably in 2019. I just want to say thank you!

[@zachrotondo]

Wow thanks! Hope you get out there someday... or go on something else you want.

[@hanneistad2922]

Also a European, Norwegian, planning to thru hike the PCT in 2019. Hoping it will be doable!

[@michaeldugan1738]

@Emiel Wittevrongel Wow. May the prevailing wind be at your back. I hope you make it, dude. I suspect you may be Swiss, Austrian or German. I was in Germany years ago and did short day hikes through forests visiting villages (Dörfer), etc., and got a sense of the unique Central European-ness felt on such journeys in such villages. As the video shows, the PCT will have similarities only to some of the weather (at times), environment, character, that one would see in European hiking trails or camping areas, but although the video doesn't make the comparison expressly, its content shows water availability, environmental and topological differences, etc., between PCT and European trails. I'd stand by Zach Rotondo's admonitions regarding water, remoteness, dehydration and so on first and foremost, but if you do your logistics right to make for a great hike, I think you'll be stunned by the beauty and sense of Liberty one might experience, viewing a golden sunset, say, tent posted and sleeping bag unwrapped, enjoying some H20 and a meal, at 9200+ feet on Mt. Baden Powell. There is design and beauty that transcends human ken.

[@vmelchers]

I am a Canadian living in Germany since 2012. I discovered hiking shortly after moving here (I hike in Tirol and Sudtirol area) and now I have this big regret of not exploring north american hikes. I am in my 30s working for a tech company, no children, there is a yearning to go on a big adventure like this. Been watching AT and PCT videos for a few weeks. I think I would pick the PCT for remoteness and complete break with my experience of forest and mountain hiking in the Austrian Alps. Anyway, great video. And Good luck to all the Europeans going on this trail!

[@zachrotondo]

Emiel Wittevrongel ✌️

[@southfloridapaddlefishing7452]

Best pct video. Watched over a number of times. Enjoy the simplicity of a real video. Your challenges were the best and bring a smile everytime. Thanks man!

[@ruslanchyk00]

Thanks Zach. All these PCT videos with professional cinematography and equipment are nice and all... But what really makes me nostalgic for the trail is seeing a bunch of weirdos having a blast.

[@northofyou33]

A bunch of weirdos is right. This makes me much more hesitant to try this as a solo female hiker.

[@akhikes]

I hiked the PCT last summer (2017) & met many, many, many solo female hikers and none of them had any issues. 99.9% of people you meet on trail are amazingly, genuine people all with the same goal of hopefully getting to Canada.

[@jaketapper7653]

Nobody want to go with me. and I feel like I'd be the weird guy on the trail too introverted to talk to anyone

[@wanderlustfrost9938]

Wonderful. Can’t wait to get out there myself!!! PCT 2021 🤞🏻🙏🏻

[@TheLesPaul24]

About to do a section hike of the Norcal part of the trail, thanks for this much more realistic and down-to-earth version of how trail life goes. Watched the whole thing through, it gives a different perspective than a vast majority of the videos that are constantly waxing poetic about things. Props for all the work you put in, and I never would have guessed Micky D's was a viable trail food.

[@zachrotondo]

+Matt Ryan enjoy + don't listen to the haters of the NorCal section... a lot of it was us in our heads seeing how much trail was left + leaving the awe of the sierras. And thanks for the kind words!

[@JOHNNYHAULAWAY]

What an awesome experience. This raw video was perfect...

[@zachrotondo]

Johnny Muskrat thanks!

[@herbieburbie]

Great video. I've seen a million thru hike videos you might win the dirtiest most homeless looking when you were on cheeseburger challenge. I hope to hike the PCT within a few years and see if I can't look dirtier. This was pretty funny. Good Job!

[@whereru43]

Truly inspirational, just wow! Much respect to you and your fellow hikers. Thank you.

[@gearhartful]

You make it look so casual and easy. Your laid back humor is just so refreshing. Amazing journey thank you for sharing it.

[@zachrotondo]

Laurie my pleasure glad you enjoyed it ✌️

[@marladillman9900]

Thanks. I really enjoyed watching the video. The challenges are crazy, and you all have my respect as true hikers.

[@leslietoohey3499]

I'll always remember you as my first PCT hiker video that I was REALLY into and really enjoyed. I love your casual-ness, I LOVE that everything is just "cool" and not a "big deal" I DON'T agree with the McDoubles and nuggets! You're great!

[@bhotherbhother8764]

🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👋👋👋👋💝💝💝💝😘😘😘🙋‍♀️

[@JohnTubbsMB]

Hey Zach - Outstanding video! I'm an old fart (67) who has done about 500 miles of both the PCT and AT in sections a few decades ago plus multiple thousands of miles in shorter trips and general hiking. My dream was to finish the PCT in long sections, but I got started too late in life and now have two total knee replacements from the heavy packs in my days of hiking (plus soccer, 40-miles-per week running for years, etc.) so my window for doing the trail is past. But I really enjoy the videos of current thru hikers and yours is the best I've seen for conveying the on-trail experience. Congrats - and when you get to be my age, you'll really be happy you made the decision to go for it when you did. I must say your experience with various McThings both amazed and worried me - I kept expecting the next part of the video to show you recovering from food gone bad - glad it worked out and that you shared it with us. I think... :-)

[@zachrotondo]

JohnTubbsMB thanks for watching! And sure am glad I did it when I did it.

[@386Clarke]

Zach, I'm not even half way done with this but I have to say it's brilliant. And it's probably due to the fact that you didn't plan on filming your hike. It's raw and true and captures perfectly the spontaneity and unexpected encounters of such an adventure. Judging by the comments and views Other people feel the same way. It's a cult classic. I've watched countless polished and well produced hiker videos and they can't touch this. You've nailed it. Thank you! I'm going to savor this like it's my last mcdouble. Cheers!

[@zachrotondo]

Matthew Clarke thanks for the kind words !

[@driverjam2278]

Thank you! I promise myself I will do this trail before I'm old and dry! Hopefully when I'm done with nursing school in a year.

[@zachrotondo]

Elexus T good luck!

[@HikeOregon]

It was an extremely early winter this year in all of the PNW. And the winter doesn't seem to want to end. It's still snowing in the mountains all over the PCT here in Oregon.

[@zachrotondo]

Hike Oregon so I see! Hikers have quite the hike this year.

[@HikeOregon]

They sure do. You hiked during one of the best years in quite a while. No wildfires in Oregon, decent weather, water sources were good :). I hiked a section in August and I LOVED it!

[@mpoisot]

Thanks for putting this together! It's refreshing to get a big dose of norcal, oregon and washington. All the other PCT vids I've come across have a ton of desert and sierra, but the 2nd half of the trip is just a blip. I guess they're no longer excited or just plain too tired to film after the first 2 sections. Washington looks incredible! Any idea what the daytime and nighttime temps were towards the end (when you were cold all the time)? Would you recommend getting more warm clothing for the last stretch?

[@zachrotondo]

Marcel Poisot thanks! I was kinda the opposite, filmed more as the hike progressed. The last month or so had to have dipped below freezing on some nights - things froze. I'd swap my light down for a fleece like a melanzana if I could go back in time. Maybe some waterproof socks too - the zip lock trick had its limits. Feet felt like icicles towards the end.

[@nitro76622]

Incredible documentary! Thanks so much for creating this and sharing with the world. Very inspiring.

[@zachrotondo]

thanks!

[@sydhugstrees]

So cool of you to share your memories this way. I love your videos! I don't think I'll refer to a deer as anything but a 'forest dolphin" ever again.

[@zachrotondo]

Oh please do, you'll get some great looks.

[@jasonsoutthere7733]

Awesome video my man! My introduction to your channel was the McDouble episode. I just did my first multi-night solo hike here on the Florida Trail. Thought about you and all of the other rad folks who have inspired me to go out and hike! I hope to see many more videos from you sir.

[@zachrotondo]

jason stevens sounds fun down there. I'm in the northeast right now and it's still cold. Can't wait to hit some trails this summer!

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this great slice of life on the PCT. Great scenery! I wish I could but old joints creak too loudly. Thanks for sharing your beautiful experience. 😎💙💛

[@andrewdavid68]

Great video Zach, and thanks for sharing it. Inspirational videos like this keep reminding us all of the beauty of nature, and the calm pleasure of walking in the hills. It seemed like you were on a pretty crazy diet at times, but looks like it worked. Thanks for bringing some pleasure into this corner of London.

[@zachrotondo]

Andrew Jenkins thanks! Ya food was a bit all over the place.

[@AlexMartinez-1316]

trail oysters lol!

[@SychJess]

I feel like this is the most real story for hiking the PCT. thanks for sharing!

[@brianhalverson9946]

I've watched this twice now. Amazing feat my friend

[@luisgoldo276]

Great Experience i actually enjoyed so much i was seeing myself with you guys alone the hike!

[@zachrotondo]

Luis R. Villanueva ✌️

[@williamwebster6156]

Awesome definitely give this a watch when I'm home from work. Looking forward to this.

[@zachrotondo]

Enjoy!

[@Bayplaces]

Nice work. Stoked to have made it in there. I'm just now watching this. This is one of my favorite hiking videos. Excellent style.

[@zachrotondo]

Eric Hightower ✌️

[@Sandpiper713]

I pray you never end up in a 411 case. You’re brave asf

[@candiduscorvus]

This was an excellent adventure to watch. You met some really cool people and saw some wonderful sights. Someday I'm going to do it too.

[@zachrotondo]

candiduscorvus thanks 🙏 and good luck if ya get out there!

[@djamalyoutube230]

Your so chill. Loved the vibe . You make it look so easy. Thank you.🙏💛

[@kckathryn3531]

Wow! Thanks for bringing us along for the trip!

[@zachrotondo]

kc kathryn my pleasure ✌️

[@declouxa]

I watched this whole video and shared it with my friends. You are an amazing soul, I cant believe you made the hike so fun for us to watch.. inspriing, I hope to get it together in the next few years and find my way south and head back to Canada. Thank you for this, keep up that attitude brother.

[@zachrotondo]

Aaron Decloux ✌️

[@thevikingtraveler]

Great video man. I enjoyed every minute and I mean every minute. I thank you for your time to go through all of your recording to put this together for us to watch. Hats off to you.

[@zachrotondo]

Eric Svenningsen ✌️

[@martyhameline9685]

Zack - perfect insight packed in an hour. Cheers to you and all who head out...

[@zachrotondo]

thanks!

[@sbgroen]

Enjoyed this a lot, Zach. Thanks for putting it together!

[@zachrotondo]

Steven Groen thanks for watching

[@gladrock_96]

Really inspirational video man! I do a lot of back-country canoe camping trips and after seeing your video this might be something I need to add to my bucket list. I'm from Eastern Canada and looking forward to doing a couple weeks on the trails in the Canadian Rockies in August... will be my first time witnessing mountains first hand and I am beyond stoked. Keep on hiking brother !

[@zachrotondo]

Justin Gladstone have fun!

[@michaeledwards7967]

Hey Zach, really enjoyed your film. It was the light handed handling and your cheery spirit made it the more enjoyable for me. I have been congratulating myself for a little thousand mile walk on the Camino de Santiago with towns and hostels and restaurants at the end of every days hike. The PCT looks like the real deal. I can feel the hike forming as a plan in my mind. 2020 maybe!

[@zachrotondo]

Michael Edwards congrats! And I hope you make it out there sometime when the times right.

[@annetteborchardt4807]

Incredible. Fantastic! That was awesome to watch. Great video!!

[@zachrotondo]

Annette Borchardt thanks!

[@wesleykremer3916]

Thanks for taking the time to document your adventure and share the great sights!!!

[@zachrotondo]

Wes Kremer my pleasure!

[@Madbulli]

Great video mate. Couldn't wait to come home from work and finish the rest. Congrats on the completion. Lots to learn in that vid and it was done with great humour. Iron guts...that should be your name....all that Maccas.....wow !!

[@zachrotondo]

Tim Nicholls thanks!

[@bobinmissouri]

Thanks for taken the time to make this video and taken me along on the trip Congrats on finishing the PCT I would love to do this or the APT only time will tell lol take care young man and again thank you

[@zachrotondo]

bobinmissouri ✌️

[@liamhobkirk5342]

Absolutely loved this vlog on your thru hike! Very unique dude it’s getting me pumped for the AT in 2018

[@zachrotondo]

I walk alone ok glad you enjoyed it. Good luck!

[@liamhobkirk5342]

zach rotondo Thanks man!

[@DRAGONSRock]

Congrats. These are awesome videos. Brought back a lot of memories of my time hiking in WA and OR. Looks like I have a lot of videos on here to watch. Good job capturing your adventure. Amazing.

[@zachrotondo]

Joey's World happy to take you back!

[@toriwolf5978]

Just found your channel thanks so much it’s so cool to see it all as I will never get to do this myself !!! Awesome job well done!!! Hope to see more of your adventures on youtube!!!thanks for taking us on the journey with you I totally enjoyed it ❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@nicholasnicolosi3522]

Amazing video! I can't wait for my first trip like this! Going next July!

[@zachrotondo]

Nicholas nicolosi enjoy!

[@Butchrknife]

Zach Thanks for sharing you PCT thru hike. Your McDonalds challenges were off the chart. Il bet your having day dreams 1 year later. I hiked the section between Steven pass to Snoqualmie pass last September. Saw lots of Thru hikers. Hope your doing well and have more adventures planned. From Around Seattle out!

[@zachrotondo]

thanks butch!

[@blobcity3591]

watched it all..it was like a dream.everyone has great gear and seems to have money...awesome video :)

[@evazkee7246]

Hey brother. Fukn awesome. I don't think I'll ever get to do that but I can definitely do a week one somewhere. Totally liked your mood about everything. Thanks for the journey. Stay safe.

[@zachrotondo]

E vazkee ✌️

[@MOUNTAINOUS]

at 53 minutes you are at my home basically. timberline lodge on mt hood. i work for timberline for many many years. i live on mt hood. i make all my youtube videos in the mt hood forest for the most part. glad you got to see the beauty of the mt hood forest. i know it is all pretty along the trail but i just love mt hood and the forest here. congrats on you making it. seeing you guys at the laundry at the end reminds me of the huckleberry here in government camp on mt hood where i live. i always see pct hikers doing laundry there in the late summer. early fall. most times they are in snow like you were. wet. cold etc. then you say poutine. everyone likes to order the poutine at the mt hood brew pub here where i live. cool video bro.

[@zachrotondo]

MOUNTAINOUS amazing place. Hope to see it someday in the winter.

[@MOUNTAINOUS]

i have a ton of snow videos. snowshoeing in the forest. snow cave building. also many snowboard videos and just snow updates. i do many wild videos. you should see a snowboard video i made somewhat recently to see it in its true form. search these words on youtube search.......life is short shred hard mountainous....see it. 3 or so minutes long. tree riding from hell in powder. epic shit. peace.

[@zachrotondo]

MOUNTAINOUS ill take a look!

[@MOUNTAINOUS]

ya it is bad ass. tree riding like a ninja. life is short shred hard mountainous....those words will pop it up. it is about 10 videos back from my current one also.

[@staceyvance6068]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing friend! Come hike the Rim of Africa with us in September!!

[@zachrotondo]

Stacey Vance rim of Africa?!!! I'll be watching!

[@kurtwashington2007]

awesome vid-diary.... straight-up, no chaser... great PCT spirit...thanks for sharing with us desk-bound schlubs...

[@zachrotondo]

Kurt Weller my pleasure!

[@stevemac1956]

Zach, Thank You for sharing your awesome journey with us. I enjoyed every video. Congratulations on making it to Canada!!!! Well done!!!!!

[@zachrotondo]

Steve McMillan cheers!

[@michaelb1761]

Nice video man. I liked seeing the changes in you from the start to the end. When you were editing this and watching all of the video you shot, what was it like for you, seeing the changes? Or, was it even noticeable since you lived it? I particularly loved the comment about taking naps at work and for some reason the use of the Vons card and how great it was for scraping out the peanut butter jar. Keep on hiking.

[@zachrotondo]

Thanks! I became more comfortable as the trail went on... funny to think back to how I felt at the beginning.

[@chrisjuarez72]

Great video man..I finished September 30th. Watching your video, I'm glad I did. Thanks. PCT CLASS 2016

[@zachrotondo]

christopher juarez 👏👏

[@anthonys4159]

Congrats. Loved the video. Thanks. I hiked the Camino de Santiago in Spain a few years ago, and although not as hard as the PCT, I understand what you went through. Huge Accomplishment.

[@zachrotondo]

cheers!

[@johnrobinson4939]

I have to say thank you for sharing your adventures it was awesome!!!!!!

[@zachrotondo]

John Robinson cheers!

[@sergiogobbi6085]

Great video! I enjoyed every second of it! Congrats!!!

[@COnz1966]

Great video Zach I liked you gear video too The Hoka shoe - is awesome, its the way forward if you are recovering from plantar fasciitis

[@zachrotondo]

Feels like you're floating!

[@realestatevalues232]

Amazing journey! Thanks for sharing!

[@zachrotondo]

My pleasure!

[@AussieBushman]

Thanks, man, that was real, what a legendary PCT through-hike, KUDOS, you're a true inspiration.

[@zachrotondo]

Aussie Bushman ✌️

[@johngentile8048]

This video changed my life, watching you hammer mcdoubles enlightened me.

[@zachrotondo]

John Gentile wow, thanks!

[@TubaSolotheHiker]

DUDE!...4:45ish...Isn't that big bear where the Cougar Crest Trail meets the PCT? I met you and your buddy that day! Crazy!!! There was the bag of Trail Mix!...too funny..

[@zachrotondo]

Ya I remember you. Great to see you made it up Whitney!

[@erichighsmith7299]

Great video, can't wait to hike the pct... I might of passed you going south on the jmt, was on Donahue pass june 28

[@zachrotondo]

Eric Highsmith small world!

[@erichighsmith7299]

you ever run into lovegiver or deathwish? probably not but I spent some time with them

[@zachrotondo]

yep! small world :)

[@JohnsRetirementTravelVlog]

Tank You for sharing. You did a great job. You were certain able to push the extra miles wen needed. I knew of the storms. I kept wondering how you were able to keep the batteries charged to take so much video when far north with short days and little sun.

[@Absinthe2401]

Thanks for posting, really enjoyed it! Hope to do the same next year. Congrats!

[@rickposada1675]

great film thank you, i. liked the rawness of it all.. nothing fancy, just hiking and living it with you

[@DevonOutdoors]

Congratulations Zach! Good job.

[@zachrotondo]

Thanks!

[@bhotherbhother8764]

💖💖💖🌹🌹🙏🙏🌟🌤🌻🌻♥️🍀🏵🏵💝💝💝🌝😘😘👏👏👏👏👏

[@DBWatts-dl6hn]

Great video. Straight to the point no B.S. I’m looking to experience the PCT in 2020. A pilgrimage for my 40th year in this dimension. 🤘

[@seribas]

Still going? Start march 20th :)

[@chriscartermedia]

Love this dude, what an awesome look at the life of a thru hike!

[@cardiackidjones2848]

Congrats Zach......you made it!

[@7861279527412aN]

Awesome video man! I might have to try one of those challenges if I make it up there :D

[@zachrotondo]

go for it!

[@emmaabrahamson3539]

This video is sweet. Awesome perspective that you can't get from other videos. It complements the one Nick Symmonds did on Mt Hood not too long ago.

[@zachrotondo]

Emma Abrahamson thanks! I'll check nick's out. Haven't seen it

[@brettd530]

Awesome video man. Well done. What an incredible journey. Gotta give a shout out to the feet and legs ha!

[@hawkeye7862]

Awesome hike man, see the mc doubles came in handy, energy and a bottle cap ✌🏻✊️✊️

[@zachrotondo]

Hawkeye 😎

[@jquibbler]

This video was so amazing. I don't know how your equipment made it out of that alive and with footage that wasnt corrupted.. bless it be. I physically can't hike the pct.. but this video made me feel like I was apart of it.. just your reactions and the people around you. Thanks for sharing this experience with us. Like I said, your video quality is just the best i've seen yet on here. ty ty ty

[@zachrotondo]

Thanks for watching... and great to hear you enjoyed it!

[@Jay-ty9nx]

I watched your whole video and it was great! Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@zachrotondo]

my pleasure... thanks for watching!

[@creekchubin9741]

Jay Stewart I just watched it. soon as I'm done reading responses. I'm watching it again!..🍔.

[@tipstoes1079]

BA man my 16 year old daughter and I are thru hiking March 2019 thanks for the vid it was awesome!

[@zachrotondo]

good luck!

[@AhhTheBonnie]

Excellent Video. Who's on for 2019??

[@Matthew-xx2qf]

I'm down

[@GhostlyPiano44]

Going for it! Just finished the AT last month!

[@Matthew-xx2qf]

@@GhostlyPiano44 how was it?

[@GhostlyPiano44]

@@Matthew-xx2qf very green. Lol

[@Matthew-xx2qf]

@@GhostlyPiano44 I'm in New Orleans now originally from Pennsylvania. Planning to head out if here 2019

[@ThisMountainGal]

Amazing! Thanks for documenting. I can't wait to hike the PCT within the next few years :)

[@zachrotondo]

VicariouslyMe I hope you make it out. Good luck!

[@MrFishPirate]

18:20 So when I got to the McDonald's part, I remember watching some other thru-hiker video a couple months ago where they were talking about some guy who was going to hike to Mount Shasta eating nothing but McDoubles. I don't remember what video it was, but I'm curious if you were that "some guy."

[@zachrotondo]

MrFishPirate depends on when that was filmed I did it last summer. But that was the area! 😎

[@thomasrussell422]

I've been following along since you posted the McDouble video. This was great to watch all put together, good job.

[@zachrotondo]

Thanks for watching! Wish I had more from the first half of the hike.

[@davidcraig118]

Excellent adventure! Congratulations, my son begins in 2018 (Ninja Roll).

[@zachrotondo]

David Craig wish him luck!

[@hawaiianbaby74]

great video, are you going to hike the Appalachian trail next?

[@ryansponza6067]

Thanks for sharing your journey. I enjoyed watching it!

[@zachrotondo]

Ryan Sponza my pleasure!

[@kevingraham7039]

Great video! I hiked the PCT 2016 also, I hiked with Alfred aka Puma for a long while. Now it makes sense why he wanted everyone to call him Daddy....

[@zachrotondo]

Kevin Graham hahahahahaha

[@corbinboller3690]

Congratulations! I really enjoyed watching.

[@HistoryUnearthed]

Absolutely loved living this adventure through your Camera lens. It's the most authentic depiction of life on the Trail. Whatever happened to Home Stretch and Alfred ?

[@zachrotondo]

History Unearthed thanks! Just split up and never connected again.

[@lafl333]

from the heart....your a beautiful soul, thank you for sharing..

[@zachrotondo]

Linda Feis thanks!

[@zachrotondo]

Linda Feis thanks!

[@emmaabdieva9361]

Really enjoyed your film. Appreciate you taking the time to document your adventures and making it into a cool, laid back and non-overdramatic production. Did you end up going to Seattle?

[@zachrotondo]

Thanks! Didn't make it to Seattle, ended up staying in Vancouver for a little then flying back east.

[@cheesychavez2790]

Awesome video man. Cant wait to do it myself!

[@zachrotondo]

Miclo Chavez ✌️

[@SynSauce]

Man thanks for taking the time to shoot all this and document your journey. Your videos have been a great motivation to keep me saving and planning. Do you feel like your body went through a recovery period after the hike was over? How long was that? And did hiker hunger have you overeating for while afterwards? Did you gain weight?

[@zachrotondo]

Stephen Garner my pleasure. Took me a couple months before I felt 100% again. And I definitely had to cut back / change my diet after the hike.

[@skaynekurtis]

the comment about the dog/toe licking business.... brilliant!! Shark Tank that sh*t... for those of us desk-bound... this is pure oxygen.

[@maximusmeridius1272]

Hey Zach, outstanding video. I plan to hike the PCT in 2018, right now I am a sponge for information. It's information about the hike I feel I am lacking (good to go mentally and physically for the hike). For instance, like you, everyone seems to just show up at Campo, how does someone get from the San Diego Airport to Campo? I have no idea. I appreciate the great info this video and your comments have provided.

[@zachrotondo]

Maximus Meridius good luck! I don't have exact contacts but search trail angels in SD. I knew a lot of people that were dropped off that way. Also a bus. Reach out if you ever have a question ✌️

[@maximusmeridius1272]

Thank Zach! Much appreciated.

[@mpoisot]

@Max I'm also planning for 2018. It looks like a lot of people get help from Frodo and Scout for the initial launch. They let you stay a night at their place in SD, feed you, and give you a ride to the trail head. Otherwise you could fly then take a bus, a train, another bus, and walk... Clearly the former sounds better! sandiegopct.com/

[@daisyclarefaithking]

Max, I am planning on hiking the PCT in 2018 too! Would be great to get in contact. I am from England, so making plans from here. Zach, Can I ask ask... When should I be leaving Campo... I keep reading slightly different pieces of advice.

[@maximusmeridius1272]

Hey Daisy, we need to defer to what Zack has to say about when to leave Campo, but I believe when you apply for your thru-hike permit with PCTA, they tell you when to launch from Campo. They have made a significant change this year in that there is no more large group send offs as the trail was just getting too trampled, so now they have staggered send offs. Which is too bad in my opinion, I would have liked the large group photo of fellow hikers at the start. I also believe (personal opinion here), that the more people you know (group send off) you greater respect people would have for the trail. If you launch and you are alone I think there would be a greater tendency to people to not respect the trail (ie: disregard for proper poop etiquette, etc.) -time will tell if I am right or wrong. As for getting in contact, that would be great. I am in Canada and it would be great to share gear and planning preps with someone. How do we connect? Any suggestions?

[@HurlgoatHiker]

Congrats on the 1000 Subs Zach, Great Videos! I`m hiking the PCT Southbound this year and can`t wait to get to washington, again awsome video, Thanks for posting!

[@zachrotondo]

Enjoy your hike!

[@DynamoDylan]

My favorite part is when the preservatives kick in!

[@zachrotondo]

yikes!

[@nathanrieck2112]

We eat so many foods with preservatives in them. Which means that we will be preserved forever!!!!! :P

[@lukitants1994]

congrats zach!! huge achievement!!

[@zachrotondo]

LukeTns6 thanks!

[@MaxPower-cm7dn]

watching this movie makes me wanna get up and Go!!!! Doing a 300km thru hike this summer in Newfoundland,ECT. Hoping that i will be able to pull that of with success. If all goes well PCT is next on my list. GREAT JOB my friend!! The experience, the people, the views on life, you must come out as a different person. What was the most challenging part for you? was it the trail, the thoughts? Hike on!!

[@zachrotondo]

Good luck! I'd say the toughest part was staying positive during a stretch where I wasn't with close friends. Just wasn't as fun. But I hooked back up with them.

[@MaxPower-cm7dn]

zach rotondo Are you planning to go on any other adventures anytime soon? thank you!!

[@zachrotondo]

Maxim Boguslavskii nope, just started a new job so it will be short trips here and there.

[@1982Euphoria]

Awesome! I'm inspired...can people from the U.K. Come and do this? Some of the views and scenery were breathtaking. Wow.

[@zachrotondo]

Graeme Barker anyone can do it. Probably need a travel visa or something. I met a retired cop from London hiking earlier on.

[@eedrelisdufrayne15]

Randomly stumbled upon this video, and I've nearly watched it all. Did you have a lot of hiking experience before embarking on this journey? What was the longest hike you'd done previously? And how long did you give yourself to prepare before setting out? Great video dude. And awesome work on the hike itself! Hats off to you.

[@zachrotondo]

thanks for watching! I never hiked anything like this before... did quite a bit growing up, but stopped once I got older. Maybe at most a 30 mile loop in NH. I didn't plan much. Got a permit, had an app with maps/gps/spots where I could resupply, and bought gear I didn't have a month or two before hiking. Then hit the trail and figured it out as I went.

[@johnarmstrong5474]

Inspiring, thanks for sharing Zach. When did you lose your King Harbor hat? Redondo FTW!

[@zachrotondo]

I still have it + a green and white / blue one! Big fan. Just switched it up :)