Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hike Part 1: The Southern Terminus

[@eliseott]

Have you ever tried to drive to a trailhead and it didn't go as planned? What was your story?

[@Casual_BackPacking]

Any gear changes ? For this one

[@FeralFeminine]

This is literally my backyard and while I haven’t done the Continental divide yet, I cannot wait to visit it soon.

[@eliseott]

That's so cool! There are so many beautiful areas along the divide.

[@whereisdavetoday9979]

I’m exited to be your 1 thousandth follower! Can’t wait to hit the trail in 2023😊

[@eliseott]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING HERE!!!!!! This is awesome :) and so excited for you!

[@carriehagstrom9777]

I just found your videos, and am so excited to watch your hike of the CDT! Love the way you describe your days!

[@eliseott]

Yay!! So glad you're here. Thank you!

[@rhondagribble9202]

This is absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing. You are so talented in so many ways. I can’t wait to see more!!

[@eliseott]

thank you so much!!! I always appreciate the support

[@sallylee2846]

This is incredible wow! Very impressive and encouraging 🎉❤

[@eliseott]

thank you!!

[@lorimoriarty4366]

Fantastic video!! Absolutely LOVE the editing and narration!! Bravo👏👏👏 I look forward to following your journey with gratitude… you are a true natural and love watching your story through your eyes✌️

[@eliseott]

thank you so much!! I so appreciate you watching and the kind words!

[@Andy-Mesa]

Elise! I'm super excited for this. By the way, your PCT gear list was one of the most helpful in planning my own thru-hike, hoping to see another one from you for this one!

[@eliseott]

thank you so much!! I'm so glad it was helpful! I'll definitely do another - hopefully soon.

[@grahamambridge2856]

Love the vids. I hike here in the uk and put vasceline on my feet and between toes, to stop blisters. Seems to work.

[@eliseott]

yes! i've seen people do this, I should have been more on top of it. next time!

[@theselfhelpbookclub]

I LOVE the editing!!! 🤩🤩

[@eliseott]

thank you so much!!!

[@beatewolpert8685]

That looks amazing! Can't wait for my own CDT thru-hike someday. Also, questioning my sanity considering you have a heat wave and blisters and all that haha You were killing it and I am so in awe of what you did!

[@eliseott]

haha we all have to be a little different to want to do something like this, it's hard, but if you want to do it you absolutely can! and thank you!

[@peteware5551]

Really looking forward to your hike. Great style, love the narration. I can tell it's going to be a good story. Well done! As someone who grew up in the Southern Arizona desert, Pro Tip: wear light colors! Dark colors absorb so much more heat! ☀️🏜️🔥🌡️🥵 I'll never understand why sun hoodies are made in black, navy blue, dark green - unless you want extra roasting! Thanks for the effort and sharing your hike! ✌🏽

[@eliseott]

thank you so much!! I wasn't sure how the narration was going to come through but keeping journals along the way helped a ton. I hear you on the dark colors, I did have a sun umbrella too which helped. In the future, though, I'll be looking for lighter colors.

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Well done 👏

[@eliseott]

thank you!

[@hikerwoody182]

apparently they've now installed gates in all but 2 locations of the boot heal, so no more crawling through the dirt

[@eliseott]

sounds like 2 times of still crawling through the dirt haha but truly there weren't too many even at the time I went through. I'm sure the trail will just keep getting better!

[@hikerwoody182]

@@eliseott and even though there's only 2, I can guarantee I'll hook myself and have a massive tear in the back of my shorts 😭

[@LordQuiche]

Excellent 🖖

[@eliseott]

thank you!!

[@omgBort]

great video! most thru hiker vlogs are unwatchable garbage and/or simply feeding the algorithm for monetization. thank you and looking forward to future videos.

[@eliseott]

I'm thrilled to not fall into the "unwatchable garbage" category - haha! I hope I stay there and thank YOU for watching!

[@billprice6458]

New Mexico is my jam. One of our most beautiful states.

[@eliseott]

It’s gorgeous! Brutal, but gorgeous! I hope one day the CDT will be able to get off some of the roads through the state as well.

[@Treyamigos]

Oh I just made me hungry

[@davidphillipich]

Sigh...I did not have tarantula hawks on my "concerns" list.

[@eliseott]

They are pretty rare and tend not to bother people usually! Also very pretty in person!

[@holykuhmeinefresse]

Did someone really shoot at the southern terminus stone or what is that circular hole?

[@eliseott]

Ya know? I have no idea I just assumed it was some funky erosion at the time but o guess shooting is possible too 😅

[@holykuhmeinefresse]

@@eliseott Pretty sure it's from a bullet. Plenty of metal signs in the desert are riddled with holes. It's not too far fetched imo that someone would should at the terminus, which is a little sad tbh.

[@eliseott]

@@holykuhmeinefresse yeah I’ve definitely seen the bullet riddled signs. Doing it at the border seems risky but I guess it’s still public land 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@davidriley1034]

What was your start date?

[@eliseott]

April 15th!

[@Junkorgem]

What pack is that?

[@eliseott]

Superior Wilderness Designs Long Haul 40!