CDT - Encampment into the Sierra Madre.

[@MaryanneN_]

True grit, Jaru. Keep walking! If anyone can do this, you can.

[@Azer_GG]

Stay safe man, the weather looks crazy, can't wait for you to finish the triple crown!

[@mtadams2009]

You have to know the source of the information. Often people have no clue what they are talking about. I am older mid 60 and a solo hiker and I have lost count how many times I have been told I shouldn’t hike alone. At this point in life all my friends have quit backpacking and they certainly are not going to hike for months on end. You’re definitely in it now but your judgement seems good to me. You got to love it, that love makes anything possible. You got this. Take care

[@LionessHiker]

Ditto. I could not have said it better myself. I too am over 60. “You are going alone?” Not really, my dog is better company than most people.

[@jasonmichaeljimenez]

You are a hard hard man. God Bless. Stay Safe.

[@wendygrw]

Good decision and really appreciate hearing your thought process on what made you decide to turn around instead of heading into the snowstorm at higher elevation.

[@alisondailey3834]

Always go with your gut feeling. I will go back in time & watch a few of your nail biting episodes. The scale up the boulders on the PCT was just freaky... & you had some hikers who cheered you on from waaaaayyyyy below.!! Just to mention one of many. Be safe Mr Nightshift. Nice goggles.

[@JaruWalks]

I meant to include a subtitle explaining that I turned back into Riverside.

[@TumbleweedTammy]

I would be frustrated trying to explain why I was out there. That lady was quite irritating. You are patient for not snapping.

[@JaruWalks]

Yeah, these are still good people. But I get this type of feedback via KZbin comments on every video. I remain baffled why people with comparatively minimal expertise default to critiquing something rather than starting off by asking a question about why the person is doing something a particular way. Like, if a truly amateur golfer met a pro, would these same people critique the pro’s swing, or would they ask questions? By analogy, they would be yelling during mid-swing: “pshh, you’re doing it wrong.”

[@SovereignAdventures]

Still watching - still enjoying - and still cheering you on. Hope you’re feeling better and found a good path into your next location. 🙂

[@debbieclinard7122]

Look at what you have already learned during your journey. Your life is enriched by these experiences. Don’t let the ordinary interfere with your extraordinary.

[@jjr9032]

It's gonna be hell from here on out my friend. Keep your head up

[@Finally35]

Your doing great. Take care of yourself, you'll get there.

[@jessejulian3875]

Great video and commentary. Thx.

[@mikaelaolsen8835]

Strange and beautiful landscape. Beautiful with the snow and winterskys. Beautiful to see you walk through but I wouldn't want to be there im any season 😃

[@paulst4523]

Sounds like she already made up her mind about you and wasn't going to change it no matter what you said.

[@Kay_Lorraine]

I've been single and solo since age of 34. On my own since age 15. Currently 62. The "know-it-all" lady is something I have experienced from many, many men in my life. (And some women too) On several levels and topics. The frustration is real and very similar to what you expressed. I will tell you a hiking related story that may give you a chuckle. I do nearly all my backpacking solo. I enjoy my solo life. I have similar philosophy as what you have expressed; be smart, educate yourself, go to the edge and know when to turn around, etc. One fine day, a guy on FB decided to deeply chastize me for backpacking solo. Big long rant. I very kindly replied that oh how glad I am he has enlightened me that a woman should not be in the the woods alone. But not to worry, I bought a "Pstyle" so now I can stand up to pee, just like you! And since I have a penis now, its okay for me to walk in the woods alone Hahaha. Crickets. I absolutely listen to folks with valuable information. But I have spent over half a century investigating on my own and relying on my educated gut feelings. You are smart and worthy of respect. Love your videos since day one. We've spent nearly a year together now. Lol. Rock on! You are succeeding in the most amazing life experience! Oh and curious, what style OR shell is that? I love mine and am curious if its the same. Stay kind. Stay strong. And keep smiling! 💜

[@dakotakota5651]

Another great video of your journey. You already know this, but listen to the most experienced hiker out there- Yourself . So many want to be right or at least less wrong than you and that is simply insecurity. Egotism is a byproduct of insecurity “Egotism is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity.” Frank Leahy

[@karenanddogs6645]

I don't want to stereotype people but I imagine people who reside in more unpopulated areas develop a reality smaller than many others, esp thru hikers and esp triple crrowners in 1 calendar year. Leads me to understand how my own realty is affected by the life experiences I have had vs. those I have not. Maybe so many of us are understandably impaired in different degrees just as that woman is in her own way. Interesting thought - especially in my conversations with others. Am I able to get that I ipossibly have a different reality than most others and how does this effect relationships. Sorry, way to wordy. Frankly the woman irritated me. Blessings to you. 🙏🏻

[@JaruWalks]

@@karenanddogs6645 This is a very interesting and thought-provoking comment. Thank you for sharing.

[@PokerNBilliards]

Another video?! Yeeeeeeeeeeee!

[@jessejulian3875]

On your previous video I made short comment that may have been confusing: comment= COVID?. What I meant was that the symptoms you were experiencing I thought likely due to COVID infection. That’s all. Sorry if there was confusion created.😊

[@BarbaraTaychert]

She was a coyote in disguise.

[@duz4]

Jaru is the Sam Sulek of thru hiking.

[@xbalance]

lol. People.