Days 35 & 36: I Made It to Agua Dulce...But My Pants Didn't | PCT 2018 Vlogs Ep 12

We made it to Hiker Heaven!! Slowed down my pace during the 2-day hike to Agua Dulce. Met some awesome people at the KOA campground (444 mi) too!
My tent is the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 2, I highly reccommend it!
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[@phgjenn]

I love your videos - and I love the diversity of the trail! People of all ages - and all of them offer a different perspective of what the PCT looks like! It's so fun to see your perspective alongside the others! Thanks for sharing!

[@RabidRabbit]

You are right about diversity Jenn. Many early Hikers are foreigners. I think that is in part because they can only get 6 month visas so they start early to give them the widest weather window. Thanks for following.

[@scottsweet13]

I can say, without hyperbole, that you are nearing the top of the list of my favorite hiking vloggers. Great video. I loved the segment on your tent and would love to hear more gear talk in future videos.

[@RabidRabbit]

Thanks Scott, you are too kind. Much of the credit goes to my daughter Lisa who always puts her spin on my trials and tribulations. Thanks for joining Team Rabbit.

[@tomiday66]

Tent pockets are great, as long as you don't forget your glasses are in one when you take down and stuff your tent like I did. Excellent work of documentation. I enjoy your style. Thanks!

[@RabidRabbit]

So right Tom. It isn’t likely that will happen with my glasses as I need them to take down the tent but I have forgotten other items. Thanks for following along.

[@LMicheleS]

Thank you for carrying us along - really enjoyed the tour of Hiker Heaven too. Can't wait to see it next year!

[@RabidRabbit]

Thanks for joining Team Rabbit. We are glad to have you along and wish you a good hike next year.

[@MarthaJaneify]

Thanks for taking us along! Your my favorite for sure!

[@RabidRabbit]

Thanks for being a part of Team Rabbit, Martha

[@wildersville]

I love your videos, keep trekking, you are doing great ! I am a fly fisherman who has many years experience in the Sierra backcountry. Hope you will do some fishing, you will be hiking thru some of the premier trout fishing in the entire country ! Once you head north out of Kennedy Meadows you will be in a whole different world, not what you’ve experienced from the Mexican border thru the desert and chaparral, you will be in wilderness, no motels, restaurants, or trail angels. Let me give a heads up about two matters: first, time your hiking so that you summit each pass in the mornings or no later than early afternoon, the Sierra can have wicked thunderstorms and lightning in the late afternoons, don’t be on top of a pass such as Forester, Mather, or Muir in the late afternoon. Second, I believe you will find the toughest stretch of the JMT to be the 22 miles from Mather Pass to Muir Pass. Mather is at 12,000 feet, you will descend 4,000 feet over 11 miles to the south Fork of the Kings River at 8,000 feet. Then you will ascend 4,000 feet to Muir Pass at 12,000 feet, on the ascent to Muir you may want to “call it” and quit, but don’t, you will make it to Muir. Take your pic at the Muir Hut. Let me warn you, you will love the Sierra, the most unique area in the entire country, you will not want to leave the Sierra. You will gain a personal and deep understanding of the famous quote from John Muir “ The mountains are calling, and I must go ! “. Wish I could meet up with you on the trail , during August we are going on a fishing expedition from the base of Whitney to Yosemite, 220 miles, in the backcountry for 32 days, off and on the JMT. Keep the videos coming, you are on the adventure of a lifetime !

[@RabidRabbit]

Wow Terry, themes a lotta words! I’m jealous of the fly fishing but just getting down the trail is all I can muster. I sure hope you catch a few for me.

[@paulgibson8056]

Most Excellent, my friend!

[@5thGenTexan]

I thought I picked up on a North Central Texas Drawl! You are showing quite well for us Texians! Fare Thee well Rabbit!

[@RabidRabbit]

Born in Waxahachie, grew up in Oak Cliff, left in ‘91 and now live in Park City, Utah. I’m doing my best not to embarrass the Great State. Thanks for following along.

[@gaylewalker4239]

you are the coolest guy ever. keep on trekking.

[@RabidRabbit]

Thanks for the kind words Gayle. People like you provide great inspiration.

[@memathews]

Nice video, tour of the tent pockets and all. Really happy to see your progress. Should be in Kennedy Meadows any hour now.

[@RabidRabbit]

memathews pssst, don’t tell anyone but I’ve already made it to KM and taken some time off. The videos are delayed for editing. I’ll start hiking again Thursday. Thanks for riding with Team Rabbit!

[@memathews]

Good to hear. How's the snow levels in the Sierras? We still have 8-10 feet compacted snow at 6000' elevation here in Oregon, it's still snowshoe and backcountry ski season for at least another 4 weeks.

[@RabidRabbit]

memathews As far as I can tell it is too early for an old but inexperienced guy like me to enter the Sierra. I’m hopping north of I-80 for a couple of weeks and then maybe back to KM. If I’m not alive in the end, the hike doesn’t count.

[@memathews]

Rabid Rabbit "Old age and treachery will always beat youth and exuberance." -David Mamet Now if I could just stem the flow of Medicare offers I'd be all set, haha.

[@TheDenisedrake]

Thanks for taking us along.

[@RabidRabbit]

Thanks for following along Denise and thanks for the kind words.

[@jodimiller7931]

I look forward to your vlogs! and cool segment on your tent!

[@RabidRabbit]

Thanks Jodi.

[@Rick-ec1vr]

Saw in some of your replies you are getting back on trail tomorrow. So glad! I need my Rabid Rabbit fix. You are part of the big three thru hike vlogs this year. Dixie, Darwin and RR. I was really hoping you would meet up with Darwin on the PCT and do some joint filming. God bless and safe travels.

[@RabidRabbit]

I am humbled by your comments and flattered by the comparison to Dixie and Darin, both of whom I admire greatly. We’ll see you out there tomorrow EARLY!

[@oldeblu6086]

Yeah them Columbia pants have sewing issues. I have 3 pair. each one has bad stitching. Maybe U look at White Serria. i have 3 pair and will buy 3 more. White Serria are Teflon coated and even red wine stains easily wash out in water. Teflon stops the rain. I luv that. WS Cargo pants r made of Nylon n they are tuff.

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

That's too bad. I LOVE their shoes/boots. I also have a couple rain jackets from Columbia that are excellent.

[@tomiday66]

Something cool I just figured out. Was looking on Google Maps for where the heck is Agua Dulce and found that the PCT is shown as a dotted line on the map. Makes it even more interesting to follow along. Happy Trails!

[@RabidRabbit]

Tom, if you go to my website... trailsnerror.com... you can track me in near real time. Just go to the menu and select gps. I’m off the trail right now but will be back next week.

[@RabidRabbit]

PS, if you zoom in you can see a satellite view and eac data point (1 per minute) shows info such as time, speed, etc. it isn’t 100%accurate but close enough for stalkers.

[@claramullen]

I just found your channel and caught up with you. If you don't mind I am going to hop in that backpack and enjoy the rest of your journey. Oh I will get out every once in a while a give you a break.

[@RabidRabbit]

Happy to have you along Clara. Welcome to Team Rabbit. More videos will be out soon and I’ll be back on the trail this week after a break. Thanks for following

[@HanaleiSurfrider1]

Have been enjoying You taking us all along with your adventures!. Safe travels, Sir.

[@RabidRabbit]

Thanks for following me and supporting me. Glad to have you along.

[@oakeysmokey]

I've really enjoyed watching ur journey! u da man!

[@austindory7788]

Hi, I'm another older Utah guy (Provo) that really likes following along on your hike. Seems like it helps get me prepared to eventually try it myself. One thing I've been trying to do in preparation, is find an accurate website that shows all the mileposts, so that as I follow along with hikers like yourself I can tell where they are in relation to other people and stuff on the trail. So I was thinking postholer was pretty accurate because it has such good detail, but it shows Messenger Flat CG at at mile 423.9. Is that inaccurate and if so, any suggestions on the best source for all the milepost minutiae on the trail?

[@RabidRabbit]

There are several resources with differences between them. There are various reasons for the discrepancies such as reroutes being updated in one resource but not another. I use electronic apps including Guthook and Halfmile. Each have advantages. All of my info is based on Guthook. Yogi’s book is based on Halfmile data. I can’t comment on Postholer.

[@spikester40]

Another great video!! You’re doing great!! I agree you look like you’ve lost some weight!! Happy trails!!!

[@RabidRabbit]

Thanks so much Spikester. The credit belongs to my daughter.

[@chrisk4827]

Man you're fast! Good job, stay safe

[@RabidRabbit]

Thanks Chris. The videos are delayed and I’ve been off the trail but back on soon. Thanks for following

[@jgarza6777]

What type of tent is it that you have? Good to see you are enjoying yourself 😬

[@scottsweet13]

Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 2

[@jgarza6777]

Scott Sweet Thank you ☺️

[@RabidRabbit]

Scott is correct; however it also has the mtnglo feature which are small led lights sewn into the seams. I find that useful for packing up early. One other observation: I had heard 2-person tents were popular on the trail but I don’t see many. I do like the space though and it is worth it to me.

[@jgarza6777]

Rabid Rabbit Thank you. I am looking for something like this. Starting to get into all this and explore new places for hiking and fishing. Love the videos

[@oo-rx8uz]

I'd like to donate to hiker Haven. Do they take donations. How can I donate

[@RabidRabbit]

The family that runs it are named Saufley. Perhaps you can contact them through directory assistance or almost any hiker group. You could also call Triple Crown Outfitters as I think they can help.