Day 100 on The Pacific Crest Trail, Into Crossroads Hostel...just a minor flesh wound

[@lindaselover2536]

I agree with your comments that this should be within reach of most people. I have only done the JMT section (in Aug/Sept 2016 & 2017) but I did it to celebrate my 67th & 68th birthdays, and it was incredible scenery. I had to stop the 1st time because my R knee was not working well, but I went back and finished the last bit with Mt. Whitney the next year. Also - besides being older, I was between 80 - 100 lbs overweight, with an arthritic knee + pack wt of 40 to 55 lbs. After I finished I was diagnosed with a narrowed aortic heart valve -- which has kept me from hiking the last 2 years. Now that it has been replaced (non-surgical procedure) I need to get my knee in shape before I can hit the trails again. So -- whoever is saying that they can't do this because of age, or weight -- think again. It does take tenacity and being self-sufficient and reliant -- but if you go your own pace - you are capable of doing it -- and it is ok to do it in sections - due to work or life commitments too.

[@Itz_a_prado78]

I appreciate your motivation. People don’t realize how many miles they walk each day. Keep crushing your adventures. I’m almost retired from the military. 4 more years to go. Then it’s time for another adventure.

[@bobsturm5616]

Your positive attitude is refreshing and so great. I didn’t hike much this summer because I had L knee surgery. Your vlog makes up for it.

[@Cruzinsusan5101]

Love the beautiful scenery and wildlife and flora and fauna you film. It's just beautiful. Thanks for the encouraging words too. If i had only known earlier in life that this was even out there - I know i would have done it when i was young. I have been so inspired by so many of you that are hiking the PCT, AT, CDT - etc... so I have been working out to start section hiking. Thanks for all the encouragement about age shouldn't be related to walking. So true. I have always loved walking. I started 2 section hikes last winter and loved it. Will do it again soon. P.S. Take care of that awful blistered sore! Yikes!

[@peterguercio9504]

The views in this video are spectacular. Heading for New Hampshire next summer for a section of AT.

[@davidmartinez7732]

Wow Kate I totally sympathize with you having a bum foot I had plantar fasciitis 4 years ago and I had to quit hiking for almost a year! Stay strong ok Feathers at least your in one of the most beautiful parts of our state close to Mt. Shasta.

[@chriscarlsen2100]

"Voice of a 4 year old" I laughed out loud at that. I enjoy listening to you. And I'm really enjoying this vlog series you are putting out. Take care of that foot. Yiks!! 😳

[@rimonagale1625]

Much appreciated hearing about the physical issues (due to past accidents) that aren't stopping you. That's very inspirational. If you're still in the general area & would like some reprieve, feel free to contact me.

[@keithcarper8809]

A lot nicer critters at this road crossing! I repeat Ow, Ow, Ow ! Thanks Kate!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Kate, happy Monday. You have had your share of injuries. You remain an inspiration out there on the trail. Almost 40, you're still a teenager. Be sure that you take good care of yourself. Always, the very best of good things for you. 🤗

[@lorenenoe6285]

Deer so cute and easy to watch with no forest, thanks Kate! Ouchy on the foot...can you go on without letting that heal a little? Hope they fix it up at the hostel. Stay safe!

[@LynS216]

Ouch on the foot. That looks bad, but you’ll take care of it. You have the determination to persevere. Beautiful country.

[@davidcox9115]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us all..you are adorable ,yet a determined young lady! Take care of that cute little foot..followed you everyday on the AT and its amazing to be following you on the pct..look forward to each day.!! Take care and stay safe!

[@FreshFishPro]

You have a super cute personality! Great commentary to the interesting views in your PCT journey. Make those vids about whatever you're up to and your thoughts; the people will come. Keep up the good work!

[@memathews]

Congrats on 100 trail days, that's good trail time for where you are in this video.

[@swhight]

Ow!! That foot looks painful!! Take care of yourself so that it doesn’t get worse. Safe trekking!!

[@johneason6540]

Good trail day! You are also very humorous too.

[@solarsoltice9075]

Hi Kate. I was a fire lookout on the Oregon side of the PCT. I keep looking for landmarks I can recognize.

[@MaxZomboni]

Great hike, but I am definitely too old for what you are doing. Even when I was younger and hiked quite often, I could manage about 17 to 18 miles a day, but that was only day hiking. Then I needed a week to recover. LOL. And the only thing I had in my backpack, was maybe one footlong sandwich a few cans of soda, and a small 35mm camera. I don't know how you carry all that weight, and keep going day after day. But I'm happy I can watch your adventure on KZbin. I hope your foot heals fast.

[@stoneyshappiness1975]

Beautiful!! I’m going to hike part of the pct next year! I can’t wait!!

[@richardmyracle6198]

I started watching over the 4th of July. I caught up quickly. Your videos are very enjoyable.

[@danielkutcher5704]

Most of us have a list of "It could have been worse." It's good to hear that you have the same physical challenges as some of us who lament that "I could never do that." I'm 66, have injured my knees, ankles, etc. in various accidents, mostly involving bicycles and cars, but they heal, slowly, these days. Last year I had a pretty bad bike accident, but have done a number of dayhikes, a short overnighter, and have climbed Mt. Washington ln NH twice. I'll be heading out to do a 300 mile section hike of the AT in the fall. Most people use "can't" when they really mean "won't." Many of the toughest people I know appear, on the outside, weak. Glad that you addressed your speech, and how it makes you seem younger. You accept yourself and know your limitations, yet push the boundaries. You don't give up, but you do have common sense. Thanks again for another wonderful video. ☺

[@solarsoltice9075]

Hi Kate. I lost the Miniicus, padding, in my knees. Through 30 years working in the woods. I don't hike anymore, but enjoy your videos. I still work as a guard.

[@karenanddogs6645]

Beautiful video Kate. And thanks for the pep talk! I'm listening, sister! You have quite a story.

[@garrycollins3415]

I understand hiking with permanent injuries. I have a broken sacroiliac joint in my right hip which causes me to walk slight off kilter which is destroying my right hip joint and I still make it out. Those with lesser excuses need to push themselves harder.

[@paulwise3001]

That was one whopper of a blister on your foot. Hope it gets better Ms Cloud and Feather 🙏🤷‍♂️😎

[@bridgettempleton]

Wow.... the foot... Darn I missed meeting you at PCT days, I hope ur foot is doing good

[@trailtl5543]

I really enjoy your videos Kate. Loved you on the AT and you are doing an AWESOME job now. Take care!!

[@beerman7079]

More excitement and beautiful this part of the trail 👍

[@stonehill27]

Take care of your feet! Try to keep them as dry as possible. Cute deer-family.

[@Ms1lonewolf]

Thanks for the footage it's beautiful. Are you at a camp for PCT hikers or a friend's house? Take care of that foot. 😊😎FL

[@maverick4080]

Take care of that foot before you head out again Kate. It's just the dad in me that you take care of yourself. Of course I'm nearly 20 years older than you to, that's why I suggested your foot injury. Thanks for sharing all the beautiful scenery along the Pacific trail.

[@solarsoltice9075]

I have eaten manzanita berries. Try to wait until they turn pink. They kind of taste like apples.

[@jeffro8373]

You're such a amazing person Kate, you have my respect for all your hard work and dedication.. Please take care of your feet and lots of love and hugs to you , also have you ever done a video of your tattoos, if that's too personal I completely understand

[@KateCloud]

I would totally do one pf my tattoos- stay tuned...and thank you for the kind word's.

[@brucebassett1635]

Great clip. Your words about anyone hiking are an inspiration. I’m in my mid-60’s, have recently returned to backpacking, looking at having both hips replaced this year and I have been wondering if I can really do LH (“Long Haul”) Backpacking. My son, 2016 AT Thru, has been trying to convince me to do Springer to Roanoke VA, and I’ve been thinking that it would be too much. But your words have given me something to think about. Thank you for that. Try some mole-skin and neospirin on that blister during the day. Let is air and dry out at night when you sleep. Watch for any infection. Be well. Walk Safe...Walk True......Slow Dawg.

[@paulacampbell2064]

The heat index today here in Kansas City was 105 today

[@paulawebb700]

Beautiful views ....Your doing great ...Good info..

[@randysmith6493]

Tape, I try to hike with some. Tape an oval for the bottom of the pad sometimes, but air dry them at night. Thanks for the Manzanita tip, I hate poison oak. I won’t be around when u hike the PCT at 80+ years, but I wish you well. But more people could do the hike then they think they could. I did a similar thing with the ligaments in my foot. Pulled my foot out of the deep mud and ripped them as I was falling.

[@mylovedwildanimals8520]

Epic task, Katie, very dangerous too, even more when you are woman and are alone out there in that wilderness. This is not something for me, I'd be to afraid to be totally alone in that vast environment, with wild animals surely around. I'd be petrified of sleeping out there in the middle of nowhere, knowing so many creepy stories.....either you are too brave to do that, or too reckless. Rest, so your feet can recover, they are your main tools to make that hiking, having that awful blister is no good, you could get an infection. Take care of yourself and be safe

[@rthoreson5018]

Oh no I was like I hope she doesn’t peel the skin off and then you did. I always do better leaving the skin on but it was mostly loose so I understand. It probably would have just slipped around when walking. Good luck. Ouchy

[@KateCloud]

Yeah, I leave the skin on all my blisters even if they pop...better protection from infection. But- if they get dirt in them after popping or the skin comes loose I cave and take it off then just baby it.

[@djg5950]

That was a pretty good chunk of skin you cut off that wound. It will heal if it stays clean and doesn't get infected but you'll have a gouge in your foot for a long time. Was that all from cracked and dried skin ? I'm wondering what caused it. Gnarly injury Kate.

[@Solosouls06]

Love the informative stuff. Manzanita and tannins etc.

[@stevekoger1106]

Thx for sharing your adventure.

[@bcarter1973]

Beautiful footage as always! (no pun intended) LoL! :-)

[@maxmillion4216]

Oh man that foot looks real bad. You are one tuff cookie. I think you need get off your feet for a week to let it heal up some.

[@gaylewalker4239]

Love those deer. Keep trekking.

[@Riker-ER]

Stupid question, but how do you hike at night with no headlamp? 🚦😊

[@returnofthemac8179]

Do you have to worry about ticks especially in the overgrowth area of the trail?

[@komerwest5872]

I'm 61 and in end stage heart failure. Just don't think I'm going to make that walk.

[@trakyboy5128]

Komar, my heart and prayers are with you. My hope is that your spirit will always be young enough to be out on the trail !!! And may the aching your heart soul and mind feel be replaced with a peace and joy as through them and those out there sharing their adventures you can have a taste of the trail.... Sooner or later we ALL must go reach the end of the trail called life. Some have had a better journey than some. Who can say why????. But the next trail is your choice. Be of good cheer, have faith like never before. Believe in mercy and grace. There is no trail that you cannot champion. Stay focused on the goal. Long trails are about chopping it up into small doable goals. I look forward to meeting you on the next trail and I'd b grateful if you'd share a campsite with me 😊☺️ Tracy

[@nifflofair6685]

God bless you, it's not possible for everyone no matter what Kate thinks☹️ can't know everyone's health, Never feel guilty.

[@majcherj1]

“Horrific foot injury! Had to cut part of it off!” 🤣 Thank you for not going there.

[@janinecarson8380]

Oh my dear, please take care of that foot!

[@charlesfrazier2908]

I don't think feet are supposed to look like that. I hope its heeled by now. I'm glad you told us about your clavicle. I've been curious about that since you mentioned it on the AT.

[@Tictocdoc]

I've noticed your nails keep changing color. Where on the trail is there a manicurist? Or did you actually pack extensions and several colors of polish ? If so...why??

[@maxpatch67]

ooh, that was nasty at the end with the foot

[@arcticspirals]

Really nice views, PCT is on my list, Oregon only, can't survive the heat North or south. First goal, quit smoking. Well quitting is easy done it a hundred times... Ya. So far, July 28 at 11:38 was my last. So this time sticks! Next, have a job I can take off, or work on the trail. Wish me luck.

[@ericvaneck4296]

The kids from "Kid Out Wild" on KZbin call those trees the Grinch Trees:)

[@txhypnotist]

The foot needs some wax or med-tape w/gauze. The wax is what doctors pack a dry socket with. Remember those root canals people get? It's just an idea to consider. "Who would have thought" That the bee's you ran across on trail could have helped with free wax for your foot.

[@MaxZomboni]

Stone Cold Maybe if she gooped it up with a lot of Neosporin, and then taped it up, it would help. But she should still stay off of it for at least a few days, if not a week to let it get healed up.

[@PreachTheGospel07]

Looks like you need a machete to cut back some of that brush.

[@MrAnthonyjae]

11:22 I thought you were close to my age being 28 lol 😂

[@trakyboy5128]

Geez Kate how the hell did that happen??? From the sounds of it u like tearing your body up !!! What are you doing trying to punish yourself for some past sin?? All that pushing n trucking gets left behind in all the downtime recuperating. ☹️☹️ when you get back on the trail, which you will, no more pushing!!! just nice easy rolling days. Happy Happy days. Could you do that us??? Peace ☺️

[@KateCloud]

Impact wound I believe...and my are shot

[@trakyboy5128]

@@KateCloud Kate b nice to Feathers ok, she's not a bad gal once ya get to know her 😅lol. If ur Xtra nice she might let u do one more trail !!! B good 2 ur self,ok??!!

[@skipandcherieadventures116]

Great commentary.....but oh the scanning is so fast and jumpy....I just listened rather than watch it after a bit....always love listening to your positive attitude

[@professorsogol5824]

To celebrate your hundredth day on the trail, Walt Whitman said . . . I hear the echoes reverberate through the grandest scenery in the world, I cross the Laramie plains, I note the rocks in grotesque shapes, the buttes, I see the plentiful larkspur and wild onions, the barren, colorless, sage-deserts, I see in glimpses afar or towering immediately above me the great mountains, I see the Wind river and the Wahsatch mountains, I see the Monument mountain and the Eagle's Nest, I pass the Promontory, I ascend the Nevadas, I scan the noble Elk mountain and wind around its base, I see the Humboldt range, I thread the valley and cross the river, I see the clear waters of lake Tahoe, I see forests of majestic pines, Or crossing the great desert, the alkaline plains, I behold enchanting mirages of waters and meadows,

[@breadandcircus1]

In my eyes you are the bravest woman on Earth hiking alone that beautiful, dangerous PCT. I really mean that. I cannot even walk in a city park without being paranoid. I am too afraid of forests because of Missing 411 and other things people have told happen in wilderness. I am terrified of mountain lions. I had frozen to death watching a lion stalking me I never ever could sleep in a tent by myself in a mountain or forest like you do, Katie. I'd be terrified of the darkness, wildlife, serial killers, and eerie stuff. I love Nature, hiking BUT with other person next to me all the time. You are an inspiration for me, a breeze of pure air, your free spirit is really amazing.

[@paulgoeke758]

So, aahhhhh, uurrrrrr, what ur sayin is (plantwise), size does matter.... OK, here it is, (wait 4 it, wait 4 it) "I did not know that about the berries!". Sorry to see your injured foot. That looks like it needs to heal from the inside out. But with your added down time, does this mean more distracted driver singing?!!!!🙏🙏😁 PS. The attitude of a ex X-cross bike racer may help alittle too!

[@johnlaine6259]

Wet snow falling on you ,is allot different than climbing it . Need to speed up . Just my two cents.🍻

[@russkubly5211]

Oweeee that looks like it hurts. need to keep it dry, Take all the dead skin off. Get better your doing awesome.

[@garydavis807]

You have to be pretty miserable person to dislike these videos.

[@jamesnewell9215]

Looks like grizzly peak.

[@solarsoltice9075]

Is Carolyn's RV Life PCT hike real. I think not.

[@solarsoltice9075]

Just seeing her in Ashland, doing the town!

[@ronaldrose7593]

P.S. Oh my Kate, that foot injury does not look good. Keep the wound very clean. It might be wise to seek a little medical attention. 🤗

[@zackbrown6723]

If you plan on doing Canada the whole trail you better get moving I just don't see you making the whole thing before serious snow

[@solarsoltice9075]

I had 4 men in a pickup come through here 1/2 hour ago. I checked them out. They slowed down and waived at me. Nice clean rig. Looked like loggers.First day of bow Season here. Equipment is up the road. But the did well. Didn't look suspicious. Just some boys out to get a deer.

[@octavidalforcedge.4045]

Ever run into any mountain lions ?. Just wondering.

[@chriscarlsen2100]

She does in her last video

[@octavidalforcedge.4045]

Wow!!!

[@octavidalforcedge.4045]

I'll check it out now.

[@delmorejr1950]

Already the seasons are beginning to change. but being wet and at altitude did not help. Wow, that trail is really overgrown, thank you above average rainfall. Silly girl, you need to take better care of your self. Agreed, I have a total knee replacement on the right knee, I am 69 and plan on walking the PCT in 2021 after I retire with another 69 year old friend. We are looking forward to the adventure. Hobbit hole. Town Food, Nero, Rest. OUCH, SAFE HIKING

[@juliemarcum6687]

Ouch! Maybe nuskin if you can get it. Plus moleskin padding. Take care kiddo.

[@Jalartifact]

The skin on you foot looked like cheese. Toe Cheese🧀

[@beerman7079]

Man those injury stories made me cringe 😣

[@nhlibra]

When you get time, check out Ron Salley Enterprises, their skin products. I first listened to an interview with him when Capt.Joyce Riley, RN (RIP) was alive. I have bought and used 3 of his products so far and they are amazing. I have his HEALON drops, not cheap but that product is amazing. It helps heal skin fast. The other thing that would be so soothing is making a calcium bentonite clay poultice. I know you cant do that where you are, however. Here is the link for the Healon. It comes in a very small bottle, very light and dispenses by the droplet. www.mnwp.org/RSalley/index.html This is an article written about another one of his products called, SUGARFOOT. I have not bought it but it is for people that suffer with cracked skin on their feet. www.mnwelldir.org/docs/reviews/ron_salley.htm

[@zackbrown6723]

And I can't believe you are doing 30 miles a day there is no way you are doing this I'm highly trained in cross country and I do about 16-30 in 20 hours non stop. I bet your doing like 8-11 tops

[@chriscarlsen2100]

It's quite common for these hikers to be doing 30 mile days.