Starting the Adventure | Pacific Crest Trail Part 1

The Pacific Crest trail is a challenging 5-6 month long distance thru-hike. The first week I make plenty of mistakes and try to document the struggles of getting started.
Thru hiking has been a passion of mine since 2016 after watching Darwin OnTheTrail's PCT videos. I started becoming an ultralight backpacker on paper from the very beginning, creating my dream setup. And now years later, I realize the gear doesn't matter as much, as long as you are happy and getting out there. The journey to get to the PCT has been amazing and I can't believe I'm achieving a dream of mine.
Follow along for regular PCT videos, gear videos, and backpacking content.

[@Tyler_Yezman]

Dude! Watching this as I sit at home, taking a needed mental break from trail. This is motivating me to get back on trail and enjoy the remaining miles. Thanks so much 🙏 Stoked to see the rest of your videos. Also super cool to see how you met Avery, Miles, and Southpaw

[@StephenOutside]

Hey, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! You're a badass, the hike through burn areas looks like a huge mental challenge. I hope your rest away from the trail helps you recover!

[@Gustle90]

Great video! It's so funny to see you cowboy camping in the spot we waited out a snow storm haha

[@StephenOutside]

@@Gustle90 no way! I can't even imagine snow being there, it was unbelievably hot for us hahah. Thanks!

[@mattharvey8712]

Bravo........question on first......u wonder if u can finish..........are u the last to start..........good luck..........might be a snow year........even if u do desert section .....hot.....night hike......cheers

[@isla.g]

that's so sick!! can't wait to watch your journey, its a super admirable thing to be doing, hope u have a blast

[@StephenOutside]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@thepierreperson]

happy to follow you stephen .. keep it up and greetings !!

[@mattsrowe]

Stoked to see this! Rock on

[@StephenOutside]

Woah no way!! It's been a while haha I think I might have to do the Colorado Trail again soon

[@Andy-ku3jy]

Nice one ! Looks like your vego too - good for you. What date did you start at the border ?

[@StephenOutside]

Yeah I've been vegetarian since 2020! I started on April 15

[@zebibytes]

Wow 1000 miles! That's crazy

[@StephenOutside]

You could do it too! It was awesome

[@Amber_Square]

Good trip! U used altra there? Give us your thoughts, plz

[@StephenOutside]

Yeah I've used the Altra Lone Peak 6, 7 and 8 now. They were all great! The toe box has gotten too small for my feet though. The durability of the 8 is slightly less than the Topo Traverse (but the 8 is still a better shoe for me). Overall, I'm really happy