CDT - Pinedale to Rollins

[@lawrencesmith6536]

I'm not sure how in the heck you are gonna do the San Juans or any other 10,000 ft elevations with 6 feet or more of snow. But I'll be watching. Good luck to ya

[@JaruWalks]

@@lawrencesmith6536 The way you do it is you hike into it, see the actual conditions are, and then make your judgment call that literally keeps you safe. You just saw me do this, literally in this episode, when I hiked back into but then exited the Winds for a safer alternate. What I don’t do is say: “Dang, it ‘might’ be dangerous ahead, I better go ahead and quit now, or road walk now.” I will always walk ahead first to see the exact situation today for myself. These decisions enabled me to do things safely that nearly everybody else would have turned away from: detouring the park fire and trail blazing the white mountains thru 1-3 ft of snow for 200 miles on the Appalachian trail. Both of those were done calculatedly and safely. If I took the attitude of turning away from problems before examining them at a safe distance in person first, I would have quit last January on day 1 when the rain was freezing onto me at 1AM on the Canadian border with Maine. Lastly, these type of moments are exactly what most transform you as a hiker and a human in the world. If you find and walk the exact edge of what’s possible for you, each time you do it your soul feels alive, and afterwards that perimeter expands just a little more. This not romanticized nonsense, it’s the laser exact truth of what I experience and why I do it.

[@lawrencesmith6536]

@@JaruWalks Thanks brother. Appreciate the detailed answer. Good on ya

[@dakotakota5651]

All the details that you share like your heart rate, etc., are not only what makes your journey fascinating but also remarkable. What you’re accomplishing is amazing and to be admired. Thanks for sharing the journey with us.

[@dakotakota5651]

All the details of your hike, like your heart rate etc, are what makes your journey/downloads not only fascinating but also remarkable. What you’re accomplishing is to be admired and respected. Thanks for sharing your experience..

[@tresannrn8454]

There are some of us that find the HR ( heart rate) rationale interesting. I’m a Critical Care RN with Cardiac Specialty… there isn’t many things outside the body and nothing inside the body that doesn’t effect HR. A consideration would be, cardiac output requirements during illness while hiking. Many factors play in with each step. At any rate, I appreciate all that I’ve learned and contemplated, based on your offering of info during your journey. Be safe and feel better soon. ✌️🙂💚

[@AnnKozloski]

I was worried about you. Glad your ok. I've been looking every day to see if you posted. I was worried about that snowstorm passing. Safety is the most important thing. Sorry you weren't feeling well but glad to see your feeling better. Stay safe

[@angelaanderson1414]

I hope you do a full documentary when this is done and write a book! Your journey is amazing!

[@paulvaughan3557]

Impressive display of sheer will and determination. Through all your vids, at no time do I notice anything that resemble you not thinking clearly or logically. 👏👏👏👏👏🤙✌️🥂

[@JaruWalks]

@@paulvaughan3557 Thanks, I wish all the people pestering me about my safety would take heed of this comment.

[@jasonmichaeljimenez]

You’re a hard man sir. You have accomplished more than anyone can expect. Keep walking until you can’t. You’re an inspiration to an old old thru hiker.

[@SmellyBones]

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step," but yours started with a journey of a thousand miles. Southern NM here, where the public lands fill up with snowbirds in winter because it's so mild. After Silver City, you'll have it made. Thanks for all the videos!

[@onisgagan2481]

Glad your back at it, I’ve been checking in hoping you ere okay, hang in there…

[@alisondailey3834]

Hello Mr Nightshift ~ Feel Better Soon. I wish you a soft pillow, super comfy bed, and a nice, cozy & warm place to rest... Pizza!! Then ~ back at it & your dream to complete this trilogy. Thanks very much for sharing.

[@llo70422]

So good to hear you are Ok and I hope you get over those flu like symptoms Hang in there Jaru as you are rocking it Sheila

[@karenanddogs6645]

I respect your commitment to this challenging journey Jaru. 🙏🏻

[@wendygrw]

Glad you are back and have a flat expanse of desert for hiking while still recovering. The horses were beautiful! I think they mean "keep going." Even it you complete this a few days after Dec. 31, a completion is a completion and you have so much to be proud of.

[@martinhudon8337]

The great basin is incredible. Nice to see it in winter. Biked through it along the GDMBR in 2 days a few summers ago. Crazy winds and it was 115 degrees. Not sure which is better: going through it in the cold or heat! CDT hickers were the best. 👍

[@ATLPeer]

Rolling along, tested by more new challenges. Remember how the aurora borealis seemed to come out of the night sky, over the rocky slopes, as if just for you? I can’t help but think the wild horses were sweeping a path for your continued success. Sending more healing energy your way!

[@jrsidebo]

Gosh those horses are gorgeous. Almost as cool as the wolves!

[@xbalance]

You are amazing! A true mountain man.

[@tammyjarvis3699]

Was wondering how you were doing! Still going after everything!!! Hard Core! Way to go!

[@ssebo8354]

I drove past that just today, but I live over on the Lander side of the Winds.

[@AMCD18]

Feel better, and stay safe. I'm amazed of your stamina and discipline! bravo!!!

[@michaelcrossey3532]

Man the cut at the end, mid-sentence in that storm just adds to the drama. Routing for ya!

[@matthewrothermel2660]

Glad you are moving south. 5 zeros is tough but with a 150 heart rate that was a good plan. stay DRY march on!

[@Kay_Lorraine]

You are such a badass! In all the best ways. Keep rockin' it, you've totally got this! Stay safe. Stay strong. Stay warm. 💜

[@lenoredisman3192]

Was glad your still working on your goal Triple Crown.

[@marykwart9331]

Treat the snow conditions like people on the PCT do with fire closures. You can maintain a continuous footpath by doing more road walking.

[@nancyp7019]

You are amazing. Safe travels.😊

[@mikaelaolsen8835]

Nice to hear the sound of the snow. First sound of snow near 0 degrees celcius, then snow at around minus 1. Amazing red skies over snowy mountains. Unbelievable flat lanscape you're walking through. Actually the most surprising landscape with the most unexpected remoteness. Come on!!! You talked to Richard! You should KNOW nit to let your sleepingbag get to that state! You need a breathable bivy bag. Which are hard to get. Better to buy material for an annorak and have someone sew the bivy for you. You are really tall so the length should be at least 2 metres 30. Fold the material lengthwise, sew from the fold to the corner and up the side to hip hright. From there attach ribbons along both sides up to the top. Ribbos is better than a zipper the let out your mousture. The ties are on the side and you tie as high as you need. Fold down one corner to breath. It is very nice to cover the face with the bivy in wind and rain. The normal mummy shape with a face hole is pure idiocy. Someone can swe this and send to you. Or if not, the please take any thin blanket, fleece even, (best is wool. You can have thin wool meant for dresses) and cover the sleeping bag at night with. It helps wick away your moisture and protects against the surrounding moisture. Woll in the only matetial wich still warms you when damp or wet. For cold and windy times I have and alu emergency sleeping bag. It is made of lined alu so it doesn't rip or rustle. It is not breathable. I have attatched loops at the bottom of it and to the front which goes under the chin and to the flap under my head. I stake foot end loops to the ground and also loops on the flap under my head. The loops on the front under my chin I tie up a bit high. The emergency alu bag then forms a triangular tent thing with an opening. I have my breathable bivy bag over my sleeping bag when I sleep in the alu emergency bag. The moisture condensate between tbe alu bag and my bivy bag but since it is tied like a tent that only affects the very bottom. Just the feet. This wetness can be sponged or wiped off in the morning or I dry them on the outside of tbe backpack. You can invent something similar. You must not let your sleeping bag get wet when it is cold outside. It might be a bit more than a month left but you know that the nearer the goal you are the more dangeroys it is. I wish you all the good luck you need!

[@BarbaraTaychert]

Sorry about your illness. It's great to get another video, though. I don't know why but I love to watch videos of hikers going through the basin.

[@lindatipton413]

Geeez… Get yourself well!!! I want to see you finish. I was wondering if something happened… I will go to instagram in the future … ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ibgoho]

While I truly appreciate your dedication to completing this amazing journey Jaru, I have serious concerns for your safety brother. The Colorado section is a challenge in the best of weather & dry trail. Going into it at this time of year is foolish at best, the trail is drifted with deep snow by now, temps & winds will be unbearable for extensive time in the elements. Hiking in snowshoes will cut your daily mileage to 1/3 of what you're pushing now. You're rolling the dice on your life and the odds are against you.. Be smart, stay safe, best of luck to you.

[@JaruWalks]

@@ibgoho While there is truth to what you’ve described here, there is also much more nuance to the actual options available to me than what you’ve laid out.

[@Zen_Mox]

I'm cheering for you...

[@matthewthalhamer2825]

Dammit, the clock it ticking fast and the miles are getting harder,

[@sbgroen]

Trail beast!

[@rondawil2845]

Still moving forward..😊. I hate that you got sick. Hope you have recovered completely..Your safety is most important in all these challenges..The trail looks endless 😂😂.. Your the first I've watched on the CDT.. Blessings 🙏

[@kellymccarter6032]

Sweet

[@naturalamericancj]

Hiking sick is no fun. Hang in there!

[@cyclonasaurusrex1525]

Good call taking the sick days. But I really need somebody to explain the completely random-and-in-the-middle-of-nowhere water pipe. WTF???

[@JaruWalks]

@@cyclonasaurusrex1525 natural water well, piped, and with sufficient natural reservoir pressure to flow to surface without a pump, used for cattle ranchers

[@cyclonasaurusrex1525]

@ Thank you.

[@williamgoree9259]

Stay safe homie

[@williamgoree9259]

Also loved the sunrise shot at 16:41

[@robbie2671]

hell yeah see you in steamboat soon homie

[@jessejulian3875]

COVID?

[@JaruWalks]

Help me understand, what is it that you think you are communicating to me with this one word question?

[@pinello007]

Get skis..

[@JaruWalks]

@@pinello007 just shouting out random stuff… skis don’t work when the snow is less than a foot deep and rocks are everywhere under the snow. They also largely don’t work on a real hiking trail with big elevation change.

[@pinello007]

@@JaruWalks sorry, it was a bit flippant comment from me.. beeing norwegian and used to skiing in the mountains of Norway.

[@jinxhikes3021]

I've been following along on IG so knew you were still on the move after your sickness. I was so happy to see the new video post today! I was planning to post a question about where you live when not hiking and it got answered in this video. :D I'm also wondering if you had a career before hitting trail/travels and how you fund your adventures. I'm always curious to see how people make that happen. My son is in his 20s and when he graduates with his ecology degree he's hoping to do some travel and exploring the country. Hoping to give him some good advice on how to make that happen so I can live vicariously.