Day 24 - Highest Point on the Trail | GDT 2021

[@kan-zee]

7:29 yes...Being First Nations, and walking the ceremony path...We would do a detachment practice ...called *a Cutting Ceremony* , that is where you meditate, fasting for 2-4 days, from people, food, and distractions..usually done in the woods, alone, with the most minimalist items (blanket, prayer items, in a sapling lodge ) ...and you would mentally , visually cut away from things that will be a distraction on the path.. Once the ceremony is done...the thru hike, journey begins....

[@llo70422]

I agree 100% with how you feel. If I go away for an extended time in the back country I can't have distractions as its to tempting to just think about going home. If you are out there and you know you have to get it done and there are no distractions I tend to dig even deeper. When I know all comforts are within a phone call, text or just around the corner this is when I get weak and think the easiest way is just to go back to all my comforts. So tempting Sheila

[@QuattroOutdoors]

Thumbs up for the honesty…. And the singing.

[@readerenergy]

Hey Justin. Glad you were able to get around the corner in your mind about how dedicated you felt about being on the trail. I think it will help going forward. Great job, with the videos, thanks for sharing. Good choice to dry the stuff out in the hotel, and glad you had less snow than expected.

[@outbackwack368]

Dry & Warm beats Cold & Wet ANY day! That pass is an excellent example of UPLIFT! Nice! Stay safe!

[@musingwithreba9667]

Ouchie! I hope the ankle and shin feel better in the morning! That lake that you showed before Pinto...absolutely gorgeous! Looks cold, but I'd still jump in for a quick dip! 😁

[@Berry_N]

Spectacular is an understatement, stunning country. I'm not a thru hiker, but yes, you need to put yourself in a space where you can finish. You can, and should finish (barring of course, any unforseen circumstances, health, fire, etc).

[@Davercrooks]

Love the contrast between the fresh snow and the blue lakes

[@moe_1886]

Those views were amazing and even more so with the snow... I love snow!! And the views of the lake at that first camp were amazing as well... I'm still in awe of all the amazing views along the GDT. I can't stop saying amazing! 😂 I really hope your don't have a serious injury on your left leg, fingers crossed a good nights rest was all you needed. Take care and stay safe Mate.

[@Ryanhwelton]

You are amazing! Good on ya for pushing on and working through all the self talk. I know the videos are time delayed but wishing you a restful night and strong legs in the morning!

[@rosecastillo5960]

I’m so glad the way up to Michele lakes (up Owen creek) didn’t give you too much trouble! I’ve been avoiding it this year because I heard that the creek was very difficult to follow with the higher than average melt this year.

[@brycewalburn3926]

Just when I thought the GDT couldn't get any more beautiful!

[@Morphytravels]

Haven't hiked the big three in the US, but from what I got out of the videos of other hikers, it seems, that the trails are way better groomed, there is quite some infrastructure built around it, which keeps up the moral and makes you move so much faster than for example on your alternates. I was thinking about this just yesterday, when I came back from a week long trip that I planed through the austrian alps. I underestimated the difficulty of the terrain and all the elevation in between and some times the trail just was not existent and you had to climb big rocks or follow up a steep river bed. It made me realize how difficult your hike must be and I'm sure you could get through a longer hike too, don't underestimate yourself, you are doing a grad job!

[@stuartwalmsley1379]

Lovely update, fab views, hope your ankle is better tomorrow 😊

[@grisou3871]

The more i see in your videos the more i want to go over there thx a lot for sharing

[@pdr0603]

Schill Bros mentioned your channel, been binge watching this week to catch up; great videos, that a way to overcome, voice over is great, thanks for being real; love the scenery. Thanks for sharing.

[@meliyo776]

Here's to hoping that ankle is better by morning! I'd be worried about that level of swelling too

[@natea1042]

He pushes through. These vids are actually delayed by over a week from his actual progress. Unless he has an injury delay he should be done entirely by the middle to end of next week.

[@tooner8283]

Hey Justin. Justin here you are doing awesome keep up the hard work. I wish I was ready to hike this with you. I will be training this fall and spring for my 1st through hike. Just remember your not alone on your journey. All of KZbin is with you.

[@stephhowden51]

You are fast becoming my favourite hiking channel. Love your videos. What camera do you use to film? The quality is amazing

[@JustinOutdoors]

My Samsung S10E phone!

[@stephhowden51]

@@JustinOutdoors Wow I never would have guessed it was a phone. Congrats on finishing the trail, amazing effort. All the best for your "plus" days

[@annievance8073]

Wow that view of the sunset is gorgeous! Hope you're ankle is better in the morning and you elevated it while you slept!

[@Berry_N]

It's unfortunate that you have to push so many miles each day, makes your journey a lot tougher. Off to watch the next one, hope your ankle will be better.

[@JustinOutdoors]

I wouldn't have it any other way!

[@planecrazy2]

The scale with those 2 people showed me how wrong my perspective was. So vast.

[@StuffIMade]

love this journey you are on. Well done dude... I think they were goats :) weren't they???

[@GrayMan7070]

Big Horn Sheep :)

[@StuffIMade]

@@GrayMan7070 crikey I thought I was going mad ;) thanks!

[@GrayMan7070]

@@StuffIMade haha. Glad I could help. Cheers! :)

[@kke]

2:15 Movie mistakes: trekking pole seen on right when coming back to get the camera :)

[@david_onthetrail]

GET ER DONE, and keep the videos coming. I think this section has had the most spectacular scenery so for.

[@dlgump]

Dude. You are an amazing human

[@evanhammond7305]

Justin I met Norm at the pinto lake trail head aswell lol If norms watching my buddy loved the beer

[@orenum]

Norm’s youngest son here! He says it’s his pleasure!

[@TomyHovingtonHiking]

Really hope that the swelling will go down overnight. Had to hike with the same issue before and it’s no joke…🤞sending you positive vibes

[@alexschwartz1483]

First comment! first first comment ever lol. Keep going Justin! Love following your journey!

[@kevinstarski1598]

It took me years to figure "oat" but finally I know the pronunciation of out as "oat" is what the Canadian accent is aboat.

[@ScottBaker1]

Came for the singing.... Stayed for the dancing

[@mikevargas809]

The hiking gods helped with the weather

[@jimtisdale6156]

Hopefully all is ok on the ankle

[@seanschannel6786]

looks sick!

[@stephenbouchard8075]

Well done sir

[@kappe-n3v]

accept the trail, you will do it, just keep it slow and enjoy this opportunity in your life

[@churlynoodles8284]

Coming from the Vancouver area, I find I can only "detach" once I am East of Revelstoke. The Pinto Pass Dance should be the next Fortnite viral emote dance that all the kids want to buy. Just sayin' =P

[@lisaray6493]

Spectacular

[@mikevargas809]

amazing

[@derekhand7904]

I have the same shady rays

[@leschortos9196]

Loose any weight yet?

[@JustinOutdoors]

You know it!

[@thegroove2000]

WHAT THE FUCK THAT SCENERY!!!! WOW.

[@thegroove2000]

Im in the UK.

[@mackie_p]

Detach completely, you’ll regret quitting the thru hike.

[@riaanvandermerwe7141]

Keep going Justin, living with regret is more difficult Enjoy it Happy hiking

[@alpineearth]

You just convinced me to wear my boots with Ankle support on my next trip, I was torn, 5 days.. might be some snow. So glad you kept going. Hope your shin gets better. Can someone bring you some boots?

[@natea1042]

Just going to offer some counter-argument to this. Boots wont save your ankles unless you're wearing tall ones made out of stiff construction. Most hiking boots are 6" which still leaves your ankle exposed so you could of just wore a shoe and taped your ankles and been better off. People who go hiking in boots complain of rolled ankles all the time. I suspect this is actually due to the boots themselves. With heavier boots you're more prone to a falter in your footing as you grow tired so I feel it actually increases your risk for injury. Most hiking boots weigh 25-28oz each. Mountaineering boots with actual ankle support will be even more, around 2lb each or greater. Compare that to something like the Speedgoat (what he's wearing) which is only 11oz. They've also taken him 2+ weeks and ~700km before this injury. Remember every pound on your feet is 5 on your back.

[@HM-gk3rq]

@@natea1042 why is a pound on your feet 5 pounds on your back? Never heard that before.

[@natea1042]

@@HM-gk3rq Its from a US Army study done in the mid-80s Obviously they want soldiers to carry as much weight as they can as efficiently as possible. The study concluded that it takes an average of 5x more energy to move weight on the feet as it does if the same load was placed on the torso. In short when they made the footwear lighter it would allow soldiers to carry more at a ratio of about 1 to 5.

[@gabrieljordan5371]

Hope all is well in the morning! Do you have any variability in your plan to take a zero while out on the trail or stretch a section over 2 days to rest that ankle?

[@JustinOutdoors]

Unfortunately with the permits, there is very little flexibility

[@gabrieljordan5371]

@@JustinOutdoors Well by now you’ve made it back and resting, congrats man! Imposter no more, you put on an epic display and insight to who you are, raw and emotional. I went hiking myself this week and was tempted to sing and yell Hey Bear! 🤣

[@walkingthere2116]

Keep going!

[@garbelfunkle]

That ankle doesn’t look great. Keep healthy!