PCT 2018 Thru-Hike: Episode 1

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[@gpk7683]

Oh man, just loved your first video. Instagram says your hurt and resting at Big Bear. Hope all is well with you

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Thanks! I’ve been off trail for 8 days in Wrightwood (not Big Bear). I Strained an Ligament in my lower leg & had to rest up so it healed. Hitting the Trail again tomorrow morning though. The Adventure Continues!!! Hike On, Darwin

[@richarrant3252]

Thanks for the honorable mention Darwin. It was a great pleasure to meet you and talk for a bit. Enjoy the hike. Rich

[@sincitytitan7118]

You sir are the real hero

[@BeckyMarshallDesign]

god bless the bacon fairy!!!

[@maxh6454]

Youre a hero!

[@MaDmanex100]

Love Rich, thats a person id like to be one day. To help people on their journey and listening to their stories. Id lke to travel on my own aswell but its kind of inspiring to see people to go out on their way to help hikers and backpackers.

[@Plantlady70]

At 67 I probably will never thru hike the PCT. But you have certainly given me the itch. Always get pizza whenever you can. Love your bouncy gait.

[@kenhubbard1747]

Keep up the videos man. Nothing better after a long day at work, than watching someone doing what you'd rather be doing. Awesome

[@dukemaggiola6036]

Thank you, I am in awe, at 66, not an excuse, but as an armchair hiker I may never get to see those views up close and personal, I appreciate the effort you take to share your experiences, thanks for all the gear help too, all I can add is, breathe and enjoy, time is precious, take that time to grasp the what and where, safe hiking !

[@theberminator6180]

Try to do what you can to make what you see on screen a reality for you!!! Look for nearby trails and do some hiking! Emma gatewood did a full thru-hike on the AT at 67 and 77! There is a good book on it called: grandma gatewoods walk

[@FrankBergdoll]

Hooray! I’ve been waiting for this day :) As you thank the Trail Angels, I also want to thank YOU! Taking us along on your journey is really a great way for us to “get out for a hike” while we make our own plans for the summer. Personally, I can do 4-7 day trips, but not a full 4 months - so it’s nice to hitch a ride with you. Safe journeys- enjoy the views.

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Thanks Frank! Glad to bring you along! Hike On, Darwin

[@bellyfullofbadberries502]

I love how Darwin just gets to the point and hikes. Definitely one of the better dudes making this years KZbin hiking collectives.

[@Jkonwins]

Awesome cinematography! Thank you for sharing with those of us who still have snow on the ground. For 15 minutes, I was living the trail life👣

[@TheWarder500]

It’s incredible to see people help hikers like that.stashing water making people food... it’s so beautiful 😭

[@bluemozes6570]

What a wholesome bunch of people. It makes my soul happy to see such kind and generous people still exist. Shout out to Rich.

[@lawsonone6015]

Outstanding video! Thank you for taking us along! What a lot of great people out there! Those caches from the Trail Angels and the folks that cooked for you all! WoW!

[@joma4452]

Carmen's was awesome, she really makes every single hiker feel uniquely welcomed.

[@misfitstudios3100]

Shout out to Rich! It is comforting to know there is people like him out there. I was in Iraq on my second tour when you uploaded this! hope to go on this trail as soon as this travel restriction is lifted.

[@nicoleashleymct]

Yessss! You and Dixie both posted your videos, best day ever!

[@ddjwebb]

Too bad they wont meet.

[@onodacops]

Love the new format of this video. 2-4 minutes on each day. Very concise and full of info !

[@ChicaandSunsets]

Darwin! Watching these again as we are hiking the PCT next year! So fun to think this was just one year after we did our ‘17 AT hike, I remember following you. Thx for these vids!! - Chica

[@hanskloss1331]

going N. or S. ?

[@ChicaandSunsets]

Nobo.

[@hanskloss1331]

maybe we will cross paths I'm hans from Chattanooga ✌️

[@thousandsuns]

This is so awesome! I've met a few people who are down there on the trail right now! Planning to take on this monster of a trail in a few years. Thank you so much for providing great information and content!

[@maximilianlorentz3288]

Holy crap this is awesome!!!!! If this doesn’t make you want to get off your couch I don’t know what does

[@simonmailhot-hebert4779]

Can't wait until I get on trail in a few years! People like Rich make life so good

[@lopezexplora]

I’m hooked , I’ll be watching all your PCT videos. Thank you for sharing 🥾🥾

[@staind620]

This is by far the best produced hiker video that I have seen. There was no point where I wanted to speed up the video.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Darwin and all of the PCT hikers, you inspire me to no end! Thank you for posting this incredible journey.

[@gregharbin3531]

A great start to a great adventure. Awesome to see a trail angel like Rich looking out for the hikers out west. Looking forward to your next episode...thanks for taking us along.

[@jeffhayward9544]

Thanks for taking us along with you, Darwin...the views are incredible so far! Heard you were down for a few days - hope you’re back in business soon and ready to crush miles again! Keep on keepin’ on...cheers from 🇨🇦 🙂👍

[@elifenn476]

Loved the video. Just a tip for everyone though. Threading a blister like that runs the risk of introducing lots of bacteria/foreign bodies from the string, which you can’t effectively sterilize on the trail. Popping it with a needle is a good idea though.

[@linzyweber7247]

Watching all your updates via Instagram and KZbin. The trail is beautiful, thank you for sharing! In 2020 I plan to be where you are now. Stay safe!

[@sbz666_]

I've been watching this series for the past 3 years. I'm finally about to start my first section hike of the PCT this month :) Getting prepared was a lot easier thanks to your videos

[@calebfleckenstein4825]

I’ve been waiting so long for this series Darwin!! I’m so excited for you. Enjoy every step of the journey. I’ve been volunteering for the PCTA this spring to help prepare the trail for all of the hikers!! I can’t wait to get out there and join you guys in the next couple years. Congratulations. Keep the amazing content coming!!

[@Joe-ys8nm]

I really like that you provide links to the camera & backpacking gear you use in the comment sections. Thank you!

[@jules1sd]

It's really cool to see you hiking all of the trails we hike in our SD county backyard! Glad you're enjoying it. Feel better, and let tomorrow be another rad day.

[@PiersEllisonofficial]

Dude! This is such a great edit! I was super happy to see Rich - I knew that guy down by Boulder Oaks when I hiked in 2016. Such an incredible guy. Have a great trail man!

[@mtadams2009]

Nice video and enjoy the hike, I am happy to hear you healed up and are back at it. The trail looks nice.

[@garybolenable]

A short 12 mile hike into town. Love it!

[@stevemutton406]

hi darwin, my first comment on here. been watching your videos for a little while now. really great first episode on the PCT. keep it up. Dartmouth, United Kingdom

[@debsmith7050]

Hope you are healthy and back on the trail. Sending positive thoughts your way. Great video. This is going to be fun !!! Hike on

[@mediumrick7667]

Wow! Huge kudos to the folks who spend time and money supplying those caches.

[@TikiBirdTracy]

I am so happy to see you're using the Canon G7X II. I just bought one for my 2019 PCT thru-hike and wasn't sure how well it would look for vlogging out there on the PCT but it looks great. So much back and forth trying to decide and it seems like it has better color (warmer), sound for vlogging on the trail (rich and full vs crisp), video stabilization, ergonomic, and battery life is better than many - and probably lots of other useful functions I will need to learn how to use other than "auto", haha. I feel much better about my purchase. LOVE your videos and appreciate all the work you put in to them...and us :)

[@ariitkin7520]

Best video yet. Love the edit, and the casual nature of the video(feels like we're there). Great work and hope more videos like this are yet to come.

[@martinyardy3213]

Been watching your video's for a while from the U.K. Finally I get why you do what you do, absolutely stunning scenery...

[@LostAussieOnTheTrail]

Wow man, I've watched your whole series. Every episode. I go back to them occasionally to look for something, to compare. Brilliant work. Bring on 2020.

[@stevedonathan9619]

Dude! So glad to see your post. This has got to be more fun than doing Q&A vids. Well produced video. Looking forward to following your journey. You are my go-to PCT thru hiker this season. Also watching 'Dixie' go for the 'Triple Crown' on the CDT and several 'Class of 2018' AT thru hikers headed NOBO. Kick it man. Looking forward to following along. You got this. Be safe.

[@keysersoze9946]

Love the pacing of your videos. 15 minutes for a week on the trail feels just right to me.Great Job! I hope it is as magical as you dreamed it would be...

[@NHOVERLANDER]

cant stop watching thanks

[@thiagowaldhelm]

it's so nice to finally get more footage from you, sir. that being said, may your leg continues to heal as well as possible now that you're getting back on trail! I'm sure we all love to watch your videos and see your progress through the wilderness, but your health is paramount. so be safe and hike on! 🍻

[@brewcider]

just did the PCT around Mt Laguna yesterday, saw the canada 2600 mile sign (5:28) and the pioneer mail route (5:35), so cool to retrace your steps!

[@tipstoes1079]

So I had my channel turned of for a min but I watched all your pct videos so I have go back and hit that like button so far I’ve enjoyed watching like usual!

[@quickscopedmofo]

My 70 yr old grandpa just completed the Appalachia trail. Such a lovely community.

[@martinblazek1050]

Watched the series like 10 times. LOVE IT! Question - did you ever count the extra miles you walked back to get the camera?

[@juliefrechette7562]

Yessss! My favorite hiker's first PCT video...thank you so much for taking us along with you and inspiring us to go hike. Great video and beautiful music! Wishing you a safe return on the trail tomorrow. Already can't wait for your next video 😊

[@mrdavecee7248]

What a great guy Rich was! I love people like him.

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

Why a wonderful Episode 1. Thanks. By the way I ordered and receive my Trexology Pillow tried it out the other night and really like it.

[@zumoo1]

WoooHoooo! Great to see you on the trail. Happy and Safe Hiking!!

[@here4thamuzic]

Been waiting for this day for what seems like ages! Stoked to see your 1st PCT video on the eve of my Shenandoah section hike of the AT! Good luck brother and hope your leg is healed up and stays that way. Hike on!

[@Jefferson196]

Darwin, I appreciate your videos. I cant do these trips myself but so glad you can and are willing to share the experience. Thank You.

[@randylonto117]

Highly inspirational! Thank you for posting. If I can't walk the PCT right now, I can live vicariously through you. Praying that you maintain good health and much trail magic.

[@thomasbroadbent619]

wow that looks awesome enjoy ever mile out there.Thank you for the all the videos.You are my biggest inspiration for going hiking.Never been other then day hikes but i leave in 8 days for my multi day hike in Florida.Some road hiking then some of the Florida Trail and then back to road hiking all the way to my house.Cant wait to baptized into the hiker trash world

[@edwardmartin587]

And I thought I loved all your previous posts. This is totally inspiring.

[@TheWayOutdoors]

I am very excited to check out the rest of your videos. This seems like a compelling adventure, and channels like yours are what have inspired me to create backpacking videos myself. Safe trails Darwin!

[@bobbyboombeck]

SO good to "have you back" if even only for one video. Hope your foot is healing well. Go get it!

[@jacobm1001]

Glad you are on trail. Sending positivity your way from Albuquerque. Enjoy the freedom. Happy trails Darwin .

[@brettallenthomas]

Day 2.. Mount Laguna.. lived up there for many years in a small cabin just off the Trail. Spent many a days running up and down it on that section....

[@kellirustin7944]

So happy for you to see our beautiful San Diego backcountry. It really is spectacular! Ya’ll got nice weather for your first week too. Anxiously awaiting the next video and if you summit big San Jacinto.

[@k84t96]

Excited to follow along your PCT journey with you. Happy trails, stay safe, and most of all have a blast!

[@OttawaOldFart]

It is great to finally see you on the trail. You are not holding back, a full twenty first day. Eagle rock I have seen this so often now.

[@antoniabaker7770]

You make it look so easy. Keep enjoying.

[@robertgail5324]

Go, Man, Go! Give a big Hello to the Sierra (and Lone Pine for me, my home, Darwin). If I only had my feet of my yesteryear! How cool!

[@williamshirola4543]

Just wanted to let you know that your channel spreads happiness. Thank you ❤️

[@trailcat71]

Great vid! I find I really like the scenery out there as opposed to the eastern seaboard. You look super happy and that’s great to see! Happy trails!

[@Leadmeoutdoors]

Can’t wait to see more. Thank you for taking us along on this journey! Very excited to see this!

[@Reese842]

Been waiting patiently for your first upload. Glad to see you're making solid progress in the desert portion.

[@Brandonreisinger]

I did a lot of work in Julian and I agree moms pie is incredible!

[@surferxblood]

We got a ton of rain this year...so lots of green throughout your trip!

[@billmcginnis5939]

Hard to watch because I'm here and you're there. Looks absolutely awesome!

[@HammockerSam]

Yes! I caught the start of your new PCT run early enough that I can follow along from the beginning

[@chrismarshall4486]

Awesome video. I hope you can keep your batteries charged for the rest of the journey. Happy trails. Looking forward to future vids. Keep enjoying life brother.

[@genewest7690]

digging your video's brah... going to follow you on your adventure... from one through hiker too another...it's going to be epic

[@atlantaguy762]

Fantastic video and the next best thing to being there.. Thank you for taking us on the journey with you.

[@themathineer1699]

I've been following your channel for a while. Great to see you get your PCT hike started! Thanks for taking the time to video your experience! mathineer

[@ZyneXx]

Hi Darwin, Im new to your video's. And I love them! Im going on my first big hike in my life next week. Im flying out to La Palma near the African coast to hike the entire island. It has one of the darkest starry skies on this side of the planet. I live in the Netherlands, and we barely have any nature here and a lot of light polution. It's a flat, crowded country. Not exactly a hiker's dream. This trip is going to make my dream come true! After that Im going to try to do this at least once a year and discover new places. thank you for all the tips. I already learned a lot, and I feel prepared!

[@Hefmier]

I live only about 20 miles from the PCT, and I did at least 6 miles of it, a few days ago. It is a great trail, and I hope that you will finish it.

[@wildofftrail4610]

Darwin... Good luck brother. Stop for nothing. Be proud of yourself. Thanks for taking us along.

[@peaksandpaws]

Loved this! Thank you... I am also glad that you're back on the trail now after your injury and I can't wait for the next episode of your adventures! Hike on, Darwin!!

[@wesleygiddings893]

How cool of that guy showing up cooking!

[@tessbeam9189]

I’m so so so looking forward to watching your journey ! Be safe and have fun!! Mad love :)

[@MrPrivateer1967]

Thanks for sharing your journey. This is something I have always wanted to do, but life has intervened and I have not been able to do things like this yet. So I appreciate this tag along you are providing.

[@wildusa6180]

Love the style and format of your vids. Enough information but you don’t belabor the points.

[@xsubsquid]

Wonderful video, Darwin. Thank you!

[@snaponjohn100]

Great video Darwin. Thank you for sharing it with us. I’m recovering from foot surgery so it’s nice to be able to pretend like I’m hiking. God bless you. John

[@bertman4]

Looks like you're having a grand old time. Safe hiking!

[@murielle2663]

Glad to see you on the trail and look forward to following along! Your video is of amazing quality. Be safe and enjoy the journey:)

[@cgriggsiv]

Totally awesome that you are now on the PCT first video is awesome I'm glad that you have an old friend for the first day

[@traviswebb5350]

You inspire me! Thank you for that! Was recently out in southern Cali and did alot of short day hikes. Mt. Baldy, Red Rock Canyon, Devil's Chair, part of Mt Whitney till the snow got too deep, and several others. I miss it. Keep it up. You now have another loyal follower on here!

[@shawnnn3]

Darwin you lost.. WE are excitedly waiting for your next update. Thanks. Keep smiling!

[@floesh-408]

Hi from Holland, thanks for sharing and good luck!

[@ericam74]

Awesome video Darwin. Just started following you before you starting the PCT and I have to say you have great insight on what to use and why. I hope you have a great time and your shin is getting better! God Bless

[@theg-man7868]

Superb opening video, backing you all the way from the UK.

[@TheflyingViolinist]

Enjoy the hike and the beautiful scenery :)

[@JarodThurley]

Very cool, thank you for sharing Darwin.

[@poppawolf26]

I had a hard time getting sarted watching you thru hike. I had planned to start in March, but a bad hip has forced me to delay my trip and plan for right hip replacement surgery instead. Before I could do that, my gall bladder gave out and I had emergency hip replacement surgery. so, now I'm home recovering from that surgery with hip replacement to follow. I'm hoping to hike the PCT next year depending on my recovery process. I will follow your hike and wish for your success. Thanks for posting your vids, they are one of the best out there.